diff --git "a/TinyStories_1968.txt" "b/TinyStories_1968.txt" new file mode 100644--- /dev/null +++ "b/TinyStories_1968.txt" @@ -0,0 +1,10000 @@ +After eating the peach, they went on a ride that went up and down. Lily laughed and had so much fun. When they got off the ride, they saw a big teddy bear that Lily wanted to win. + +They played a game and Lily won the teddy bear! She was so happy and hugged it tight. Then they went home, and Lily fell asleep with her new teddy bear in her arms. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat with her fork and always used it to eat her favorite food, spaghetti. One day, she went to a restaurant with her family and the fork they gave her was very rough. It hurt her little hands, but she didn't say anything because she didn't want to be rude. + +During dinner, a magician came to entertain the guests. He asked for a volunteer and Lily's dad raised his hand. The magician asked him to pick a card and then put it back in the deck. The magician shuffled the deck and then pulled out the exact card that Lily's dad had picked. Everyone in the restaurant applauded and Lily was so happy for her dad. + +After the magician left, Lily's dad noticed that Lily wasn't using her fork. He asked her why and she told him it was too rough. Her dad was upset that she didn't tell him earlier, but he quickly asked the waiter for a new fork. From then on, Lily enjoyed her spaghetti with a smooth fork and she always remembered to speak up when something bothered her. +Once upon a time, there was a little bear named Teddy. Teddy lived in a forest with his family. One day, Teddy went out to play and got lost in the forest. He was scared and cold. + +Teddy saw a big tree and climbed up to see if he could see his way home. But he couldn't see anything. Suddenly, he heard his mom calling his name. Teddy was so happy to hear her voice. He shouted back, "Mom, I'm here!" + +His mom found him and gave him a big hug. "I'm glad you're safe, Teddy," she said. "You should always tell someone where you're going so we don't have to worry." Teddy promised to always tell his family where he was going so they wouldn't have to worry. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the park to play on the swings and slide. One day, she saw a boy take her favorite toy truck. He stole it from her! + +Lily was very sad and went to tell her mommy. Her mommy said they would have to do an operation to get the truck back. Lily was impatient and wanted her truck back right away. + +Her mommy talked to the boy's mommy and they found out he took the truck by mistake. He gave it back to Lily and said sorry. Lily was happy to have her truck back and forgave the boy. They all played together at the park and had fun. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She had long hair that was always tangled. One day, Lily's mommy took her to the salon to get a new haircut. The hairdresser worked very hard to make Lily's hair look pretty and new. + +After the haircut, Lily felt happy and proud of her new hair. She went to show her daddy and he said, "Wow, your hair looks so nice! Did the hairdresser work hard to make it look new?" Lily nodded her head and smiled. + +From that day on, Lily made sure to brush her hair every day so it wouldn't get tangled again. She loved her new hair and was grateful for the hard work the hairdresser did to make her feel special. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a black cat named Mittens. Mittens was very friendly and loved to play with her friends in the park. One day, Mittens met a new friend named Max. + +Max was a big dog with a wagging tail. "Hi, Mittens! Do you want to play with me?" asked Max. Mittens replied, "Yes, I would love to play with you!" They played together and had lots of fun. + +Suddenly, it started to rain. "Oh no, I don't want to get wet!" said Mittens. Max said, "Don't worry, I have an idea!" Max took out his umbrella and zipped it open. "Come under here with me, Mittens!" said Max. Mittens was happy and said, "Thank you, Max! You are a great friend." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to visit her grandma's house. One day, she went to visit her grandma and brought some gum for her. Her grandma was very happy and said, "Thank you, Lily! You are so kind." + +Lily's grandma was very rich and had a big house with lots of toys. Lily loved playing with her grandma's toys and said, "Grandma, your house is so big and pretty. I love visiting you." + +Her grandma replied, "I love when you visit me too, Lily. You always make me happy." They spent the whole day playing with toys and chewing gum. Lily had a lot of fun and couldn't wait to visit her grandma again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very brave. He liked to play outside and climb trees. One day, Timmy went on a walk and found a little kitten. The kitten was scared and in trouble. Timmy picked up the kitten and brought it home. + +Timmy's mom was happy to see the kitten, but she said they couldn't keep it because they already had a dog. Timmy was sad, but he knew what to do. He asked his neighbor if they could take care of the kitten. The neighbor said yes and Timmy was happy. + +As the days went by, Timmy visited the kitten and saw that it was getting bigger. He was happy to see that the kitten was increasing in size and becoming stronger. Timmy was proud of himself for being brave and helping the little kitten. +Once upon a time, there was a little birdie. The birdie had a spike on its head. One day, the birdie flew to a tree and lay down on a branch. Suddenly, a big wind blew and the branch broke. The birdie was lucky to fly away just in time! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine, but today the weather was very sad. The sky was gray and it was raining a lot. Lily was sad too, because she couldn't go outside to play. + +But then, her mom came up with an idea! She led Lily to the kitchen and they made some yummy cookies together. Lily was very happy and forgot all about the sad weather. She even shared some cookies with her friends later that day. + +Even though the weather was sad, Lily had a fun day with her mom and friends. She learned that sometimes, doing something special inside can make you just as happy as playing outside. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to run and play outside with his friends. One day, Timmy's dad took him to the park to teach him how to throw a ball. Timmy's dad showed him how to hold the ball and use his muscle to throw it far. + +Timmy thought it was unusual that he had to use his muscle to throw the ball. He had never thought about his muscles before. But with his dad's help, Timmy practiced throwing the ball over and over again until he got really good at it. + +Now, Timmy loves to show his friends how he can throw a ball really far. He tells them that his dad taught him how to use his muscle to do it. Timmy is so proud of himself and he can't wait to learn more new things from his dad. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a toy bunny that she loved very much. One day, the bunny got stuck on a high shelf. Lily couldn't reach it, so she asked her big brother to help her. He pulled a long cord and the bunny fell down. Lily was so happy and felt lucky to have such a kind brother. They hugged and played with the bunny together. From that day on, Lily made sure to keep her toys in a safe place so they wouldn't get stuck again. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy was a pupil, which meant he went to school to learn new things. One day, Timmy's mom took him to the store to buy some new school supplies. Timmy saw a cheap pencil and asked his mom if he could have it. + +His mom said, "Sure, but let's also buy a new eraser and some paper." Timmy was happy and thanked his mom. + +Later that day, Timmy's grandma came over to visit. She asked Timmy if he wanted to pray with her. Timmy didn't know what "pray" meant, so his grandma explained that it's when you talk to God and ask for help or say thank you. Timmy and his grandma held hands and prayed together. + +Afterwards, Timmy told his grandma about his new pencil, eraser, and paper. His grandma smiled and said, "Those will be great for school. I'm proud of you for being such a good pupil." Timmy felt happy and proud too. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his tools. He had a hammer, a screwdriver, and a saw. One day, Timmy was playing with his tools when he saw a spider. The spider scared him so much that he dropped his hammer. + +Timmy's dad saw what happened and said, "It's okay, Timmy. Sometimes things can scare us, but we can't let them stop us from doing what we love." Timmy's dad then showed him how to use his tools again and helped him pick up his hammer. + +From that day on, Timmy wasn't scared of spiders anymore. He knew that even though they might scare him, he could still use his tools perfectly. The moral of the story is to not let fear stop you from doing what you love. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, but she was getting bored with them. One day, her mom took her to a store where they had a lot of new toys. Lily was very excited to see all the new things. She picked out a doll and a ball and her mom bought them for her. + +When they got back home, Lily played with her new toys for a while. Then, she remembered that she had an event to go to. It was her friend's birthday party. She quickly got ready and went to the party. There were a lot of kids there and they played games and had fun. Lily completed the event by singing "Happy Birthday" and eating a yummy cake. She went home happy with her new toys and the fun event she had been to. +Once upon a time, there was a big race. Many animals were running to see who would win. There was a rabbit, a turtle, a lion, and a bear. The rabbit was very fast, but the turtle was very slow. The lion and the bear were both very mighty. + +In the end, the turtle won the race! Everyone was surprised because they thought the rabbit or the lion would win. But the turtle just kept going and going until he crossed the finish line first. + +After the race, all the animals hugged the turtle and told him how proud they were of him. The turtle felt very happy and loved. He knew that even though he was slow, he was still a winner in his own way. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweety. Tweety loved to fly around and sing songs. One day, Tweety found a letter in the mailbox. It was an original letter from Tweety's grandma. + +Tweety was so excited to read the letter, but the envelope was too tough to open. Tweety tried and tried, but the envelope wouldn't surrender. Tweety thought and thought, and finally had an idea. + +Tweety flew up high into the sky and dropped the letter onto the ground. The impact made the envelope open and Tweety was able to read the letter from grandma. It was full of love and kindness. From that day on, Tweety checked the mailbox every day, hoping for more letters from grandma. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to ride the elevator up and down in his building. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to carry a big bag of groceries to their apartment. Timmy tried to hold the bag, but it was too tough for him. He accidentally dropped the bag on the floor, and all the groceries spilled out! + +Timmy's mom was sad, but she knew it was just an accident. She helped Timmy pick up the groceries and put them back in the bag. Timmy felt better, but he was still sad. His mom asked him what was wrong, and he told her he was scared he would drop something again. + +His mom told him it's okay to make mistakes and that he's still learning. She reminded him that he's tough and can handle anything. Timmy smiled and felt better. From then on, he made sure to hold onto things tight and never dropped anything again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy wanted to eat a big ice cream cone, but his mommy said he had to finish his vegetables first. Timmy didn't like vegetables, so he was sad. + +One day, Timmy decided he would try his best to eat all his vegetables. He took a big bite of broccoli and chewed it up. He felt proud of himself for trying. His mommy was enthusiastic and gave him a big hug. She said, "You succeeded in eating your vegetables, Timmy!" + +After dinner, Timmy wanted to play with his toys, but his mommy said he had to clean up his room first. Timmy didn't want to clean up his room, so he was upset. But he remembered how good it felt to succeed in eating his vegetables, so he decided to try again. + +Timmy put all his toys in order and cleaned up his room. His mommy was so happy and said, "You succeeded in cleaning up your room, Timmy! I'm so proud of you." Timmy felt happy and proud too. +Once upon a time, there was a little frog named Freddy. Freddy was very smart and liked to hop around in the pond all day. One day, Freddy saw a big bug and wanted to eat it. But his mom told him to be careful because the bug might have poison in it. Freddy listened to his mom and didn't eat the bug. + +Later that day, Freddy saw another frog eating the same bug. Freddy told the other frog not to eat it because it might have poison. The other frog didn't listen and got very sick. Freddy felt bad for the other frog and was happy that he was smart enough to listen to his mom. From that day on, Freddy always made sure to ask his mom if something might have poison in it before he ate it. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Red. Red liked to read books about animals. One day, she read a book about a charming wolf. + +Red went to her grandma's house and saw a wolf. "Hello, Mr. Wolf," said Red. "Are you the charming wolf from my book?" + +"Yes, I am," said the wolf. "I am also hungry. Do you have any food for me?" + +Red remembered her book and said, "No, Mr. Wolf. You cannot eat me or my grandma. We are not food." + +The wolf felt bad and said sorry. From then on, the wolf and Red became friends and read books together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to play outside in the rain. One day, Benny went outside and saw a little bird. The bird was shivering in the cold rain. Benny felt sad for the bird and wanted to help. + +Benny found a small box to put the bird in to keep it warm and dry. But Benny didn't notice that the box had a leak. The rain came into the box and the bird got wet again. Benny felt ashamed that he couldn't help the bird. + +The next day, Benny went outside to check on the bird. But when he opened the box, he saw that the bird had died from being too cold and wet. Benny was very sad and wished he could have helped the bird more. From then on, Benny always made sure to check for leaks before putting any animals in boxes. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, but sometimes they broke. One day, her favorite toy horse broke. She cried and cried. Her mommy said she would try to fix it. + +Mommy tried to fix the horse, but it was fragile and broke even more. Lily was sad. She went to her room and ate a peanut butter sandwich. She thought about her broken toy horse and wished it was fixed. + +The next day, Lily's mommy took her to the toy store to buy a new horse. Lily was so happy! She played with her new toy horse all day long. But when she went to bed that night, she accidentally broke it. She tried to fix it, but it was too fragile. Lily cried and cried. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the garden. One day, she saw a big red berry on a bush. She wanted to eat it, but it was too high for her to reach. + +Lily felt miserable because she really wanted to taste the berry. Suddenly, she remembered that her dad had a key that could unlock the shed where he kept his ladder. She ran to her dad and asked him for the key. + +Her dad gave her the key and Lily ran to the shed. She unlocked the door and found the ladder. She carried it to the berry bush and climbed up to get the berry. It was so delicious! Lily was very happy that she could finally taste the berry. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go to the lake to see the fish. The fish were so colorful and beautiful. One day, Lily decided to mix some food to feed the fish. She took some bread and mixed it with water to make a yummy meal for the fish. The fish were very happy and swam around excitedly. Lily smiled and felt happy too. From that day on, Lily would often mix food for the fish and watch them swim around happily. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy who needed a haircut. His mom took him to the barber shop. Timmy was scared because he had never been to a barber before. But the barber was friendly and made him feel comfortable. + +However, when the barber was ready to cut Timmy's hair, Timmy shook his head and said "no". He was too scared to let the barber cut his hair. The barber tried to convince Timmy that everything would be okay, but Timmy kept shaking his head. + +Finally, the barber had an idea. He took out a toy car and showed it to Timmy. Timmy's eyes lit up and he nodded his head in excitement. The barber started cutting Timmy's hair while showing him the toy car. Timmy was so happy that he didn't even notice the barber cutting his hair. In the end, Timmy had a great haircut and a new toy car to play with. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went into the wild forest to find some berries. She was glad because she loved berries so much. While she was picking berries, she saw a tree and wanted to climb it. + +Lily said, "I want to climb that tree, it looks so fun!" Her mom said, "Be careful, climbing can be dangerous. Make sure you hold on tight and don't go too high." + +Lily started to climb the tree, but she didn't listen to her mom. She went too high and fell down. She was hurt and started to cry. Her mom said, "See, I told you climbing can be dangerous. Always listen to your parents and be safe." + +From that day on, Lily learned to be careful and always listen to her parents. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the park with her mommy. One day, they saw a vendor selling ice cream. + +Lily tugged on her mommy's shirt and said, "Can we get some ice cream, please? It looks tasty!" + +Mommy smiled and said, "Sure, which flavor do you want?" + +Lily pointed to the chocolate ice cream and mommy bought it for her. As they were walking away, Lily accidentally dropped her ice cream. + +She started to cry and a boy walked up to her and said, "Don't cry, I can buy you another one." + +Lily stopped crying and said, "Thank you, but I don't want you to spend your money." + +The boy smiled and said, "It's okay, I have extra money. Plus, I don't like seeing people sad." + +Lily felt happy again and gave the boy a big hug. She was grateful for the boy's kindness and didn't forget to thank him. She didn't want to slap herself for being rude! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She went to her grandma's house to play. Lily saw a unique vase on the table. "Wow, grandma! This vase is so pretty!" she said. + +"Yes, it is," replied grandma. "But be careful not to push it. It's fragile." + +Lily played with her toys, but she accidentally pushed the table. The vase fell and broke into pieces. Lily felt sad and said, "I'm sorry, grandma. I'll help you clean it up." + +"It's okay, Lily. It was just a vase. We can always buy a new one," said grandma. + +Lily learned that it's important to be careful and not push things that are fragile. She also learned that saying sorry and helping to clean up can make things better. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat yogurt every day, especially the thin one. One day, her mom surprised her with a big container of her favorite yogurt. + +Lily was so happy that she hugged her mom and said, "Thank you, mommy! You surprised me!" + +Her mom smiled and said, "I knew you would be happy. Now, let's have some yogurt together." + +Lily and her mom sat down at the table and enjoyed the delicious, thin yogurt. Lily said, "This yogurt is yummy! Can we have it every day?" + +Her mom laughed and said, "Of course, sweetie. As long as you eat your veggies too!" + +Lily nodded and smiled, feeling grateful for her surprise and her yummy yogurt. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the park with her mom. While playing, she saw a bird flying in the sky. She wanted to catch it, so she ran after it. + +Her mom said, "Lily, be careful! You might hurt your ear." Lily stopped and touched her ear. It was okay, so she continued running. She was very nosy and wanted to catch the bird. + +After a while, she got tired and sat down on a bench. A boy came and sat next to her. He asked, "What are you doing?" Lily said, "I want to catch the bird, but it's too fast." The boy said, "Don't worry, you'll catch it someday." Lily smiled and thanked him. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to help her mommy in the kitchen. One day, her mommy put on a pretty apron and said, "Lily, are you ready to help me make cookies?" Lily nodded her head and said, "Yes, mommy!" + +As they were mixing the dough, Lily noticed that the cookie jar was empty. She said, "Mommy, we need more cookies in the jar!" Her mommy replied, "Don't worry, Lily. Let's finish making the dough first." + +After they finished making the dough, her mommy said, "Lily, can you please lock the cookie jar so our cookies stay fresh?" Lily happily locked the jar and said, "I did it, mommy!" They baked the cookies and enjoyed them together while wearing their matching aprons. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Jack. Jack went to the grocery store with his mommy. They needed to buy some food for dinner. Jack was glad to help his mommy. + +As they were walking in the store, Jack saw a big watermelon. He wanted to buy it. "Mommy, can we lift the watermelon?" Jack asked. "Sure, let's put it in the cart," his mommy replied. + +After they finished shopping, they went to the cashier to pay. The cashier asked Jack, "Did you have fun at the grocery store?" Jack smiled and said, "Yes, I lifted a watermelon and I'm glad I helped my mommy." +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to play outside in the sun. One day, it was very hot outside and Timmy's ears started to get hot too. He didn't like it. + +So, Timmy went inside to his mom and said, "Mommy, my ears are hot. Can you help me?" His mom said, "Sure, let's get you a cool hat to wear outside. We can store it in the closet when you're not using it." + +Timmy was happy with his new hat. It was cool and kept his ears from getting hot. He liked to wear it outside and show his friends. And when he was done playing, he would store it in the closet just like his mom said. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys all day long. One day, her mom took her to a jazz concert. Lily loved the music and danced along to the beat. She thought the jazz was so cool! + +Lily's mom told her that jazz is a type of music that people play with instruments like trumpets and drums. She also said that jazz is harmless, which means it won't hurt anyone. Lily thought that was good because she didn't want anyone to get hurt. + +After the concert, Lily went home and played with her toys again. She pretended that she was in a jazz band and played her toy trumpet. She had so much fun playing and listening to the jazz music in her head. Lily knew that playing was the best thing to do! +Once upon a time, there was a big, big stone. It was enormous! It sat in the middle of a field all alone. One day, a little boy came by and saw the enormous stone. He wanted to introduce himself to the stone, so he said, "Hi, I'm Timmy. What's your name?" But the stone did not answer. Timmy thought maybe the stone was shy. So he sat down next to the stone and started to talk to it. He told the stone all about his day and his favorite toys. Even though the stone didn't say anything, Timmy felt like he had made a new friend. From that day on, Timmy would visit the enormous stone every day and tell it all about his adventures. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, they decided to go on a walk together. They saw a big, thick forest and wanted to explore it. + +Lily's friend, Billy, said "Let's jog through the forest!" But Lily was scared. She said, "I don't want to jog, what if we get lost?" Billy replied, "Don't worry, we won't get lost. I'll open the map and show you the way." + +So they started to jog through the forest. But soon, they realized they were lost. They couldn't find their way back. Lily started to cry. Billy tried to cheer her up by saying, "Don't worry, we'll find our way back. Let's keep jogging and look for clues." Eventually, they found their way back home and were happy again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore the world around her. One day, she went to the lake with her mom and dad. The lake was big and blue, and Lily loved watching the ducks swim around. + +As they were walking around the lake, Lily saw a boy playing with his toy boat. She asked him if she could play too. The boy said yes, and they played together for a while. They had so much fun! + +After a while, Lily's mom said it was time to go home. Lily asked if they could come back to the lake tomorrow. Her mom said yes, that was a normal thing to do. Lily was so happy and couldn't wait to come back and play with her new friend again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the zoo with her mom and dad. They saw lots of animals, like lions and monkeys, but Lily was most excited to see the gorillas. + +As they walked closer to the gorilla exhibit, Lily's dad said, "Be careful, Lily. Gorillas are very big and strong." Lily nodded, but she was too excited to be frightened. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise. It was the sound of the gorilla pounding on its chest. Lily stopped in her tracks and looked up. The gorilla was staring right at her! Lily was frightened and wanted to leave, but her dad said, "Don't worry, Lily. The gorilla is just saying hello." + +But then, the gorilla started to run towards them! Lily's dad quickly picked her up and they ran away. "Stop, gorilla, stop!" Lily yelled. Finally, they made it to safety. From then on, Lily was always a little bit frightened of gorillas, but she still loved going to the zoo with her family. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, Lily and her friends found a big tree. They wanted to climb it, but they were scared. Lily's friend dared her to climb the tree first. + +Lily was nervous, but she didn't want to be a scaredy-cat. She put on her belt to keep her safe and climbed up. It was hard, but she made it to the top! + +When she came back down, her friends were so proud of her. They said she was brave and strong. Lily felt happy and proud too. She learned that sometimes it's scary to try new things, but if you're brave and work hard, you can do it. And always make sure your belt is tight! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to watch cartoons on her screen. One day, she was watching her favorite show when her naughty little brother came into the room. He wanted to play with her toys, but Lily didn't want to share. + +"Go away, you're being naughty!" Lily said to her brother. + +But he didn't listen and started to hang from the curtains. Suddenly, the curtains fell down and the screen broke. + +"Oh no!" Lily cried. "Now we can't watch cartoons anymore." + +Her brother felt bad and said, "I'm sorry for being naughty. Let's fix the screen together." + +So, they worked together to fix the screen and learned that it's always better to share and be kind to each other. From that day on, they watched their favorite shows together and had lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat candy, but her mom always told her to brush her teeth after eating sweets. Lily didn't like to brush her teeth because it felt yucky. + +One day, Lily's mom told her a story about a little monster that loved to eat candy too. The monster didn't brush his teeth and his teeth turned black and hurt a lot. The monster had to go to the dentist to fix his teeth. + +Lily didn't want to be like the monster, so she started to brush her teeth every day. She prevented her teeth from turning black and hurting. Now, Lily's teeth were shiny and strong, and the little monster was hidden away in the storybook. +Once upon a time, there was a brown dog named Max. Max loved to run and play in the park. One day, Max hurt his leg and had to go to the vet. The vet took an x-ray of Max's leg to see what was wrong. + +Max's owner asked, "What's wrong with Max's leg?" + +The vet said, "Max's leg is broken. He needs to rest and wear a cast." + +Max was sad because he couldn't run and play anymore. His owner said, "Don't worry, Max. We'll take care of you and help you get better." + +Max wagged his tail and gave a little bow to show he was happy. Even though he couldn't run and play, Max was still loved by his owner. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing with clay. He would make all sorts of things like cars, animals, and even houses. One day, Timmy's mom said, "Timmy, I will provide you with more clay so you can make even more things!" Timmy was very happy and said, "Thank you, Mommy!" + +As Timmy was playing with his clay, he heard a loud noise. He looked outside and saw a big dog. Timmy was frightened and ran to his mommy. "Mommy, there's a big dog outside and I'm scared!" Timmy said. His mom hugged him and said, "Don't worry, Timmy. The dog is friendly and won't hurt you." + +Timmy felt better and went back to playing with his clay. He made a big dog out of the clay and showed it to his mom. "Look, Mommy! I made a big dog just like the one outside!" Timmy said. His mom smiled and said, "You're so creative, Timmy. I'm glad I could provide you with more clay to play with." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved muffins very much, especially the ones her mommy made. They were so yummy and rich, with lots of chocolate chips inside. + +One day, Lily decided to study how to make muffins with her mommy. She watched carefully as her mommy mixed the ingredients and put them in the oven. Lily was so excited to see how they would turn out. + +After a little while, the muffins were ready! They looked and smelled so good. Lily and her mommy sat down to eat them, and they were just as yummy as the ones her mommy usually made. Lily was very proud of herself for studying how to make muffins, and couldn't wait to try making them on her own someday. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing in her backyard. One day, she saw a big dog. Lily was nervous because the dog looked scary. She ran to her mom and told her about the threat. + +Lily's mom came outside and saw the dog too. She knew what to do. She slowly walked towards the dog and gently removed it from their yard. Lily was so happy that the scary dog was gone. She hugged her mom and said, "Thank you for keeping me safe." + +From that day on, Lily wasn't nervous anymore when she played in her backyard. She knew that her mom would always protect her from any threat. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved wearing his thick hat because it kept his head warm. One day, Timmy's mom said, "Timmy, it's time to go outside and play. Put on your hat so you don't get cold." Timmy replied, "Okay, Mommy. I put on my hat!" + +Timmy ran outside and started playing with his friends. They played tag and hide-and-seek. After a while, Timmy's hat fell off his head and he couldn't find it. He said to his friend, "I lost my hat! Can you help me find it?" His friend said, "Sure, let's look for it together." + +They searched high and low, but they couldn't find Timmy's hat anywhere. Just when they were about to give up, they saw Timmy's little sister wearing his hat. Timmy said, "Hey, that's my hat! Can I have it back?" His sister replied, "No, it's my hat now." Timmy said, "But it's too thick for you. It will make your head hot." His sister thought about it and finally said, "Okay, you can have it back." Timmy put his hat back on and smiled. +Once upon a time, there was a big, wide field. In the field, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play outside and run around. One day, Lily saw a big rock and wanted to climb on it. She climbed up, but she couldn't balance and fell off. + +Lily's mom saw her fall and ran over to her. She gave her a big hug and said, "Welcome back to the ground, Lily!" Then, her mom helped her balance on the rock and she was able to climb up again. + +Lily was so happy that she could balance on the rock now. She felt like she could do anything! From that day on, Lily loved to balance on things and explore the wide world around her. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big swamp. In the swamp lived a big alligator. The alligator was very big and very green. But, the alligator was also very harmless. He liked to rest in the sun and watch the birds fly by. + +One day, a little bird fell from the sky and landed near the alligator. The alligator saw the bird and knew it was hurt. He gently picked up the bird with his mouth and took it to a safe place to rest. The alligator stayed with the bird until it felt better and could fly away. + +From that day on, the alligator was known as the kind and harmless alligator who helped the little bird. The other animals in the swamp knew that they could rest easy knowing that the alligator was always there to help. +Once upon a time, there was a big castle. It had a big bell that rang every day. The sound was loud and made all the animals in the forest run away. + +One day, a little girl came to the castle. She wanted to see the bell. The king showed her the bell and rang it for her. The little girl was happy to see the bell but she did not like the loud sound. + +The king then took her to a peaceful garden where they had a picnic. The little girl was happy and ate all the food. She felt peaceful and happy. The king revealed to her that the garden was his secret place where he came to find peace. The little girl was happy to have found a new friend and a peaceful place to visit. +Once upon a time, there was a bird named Red. Red loved to fly up high in the sky and see the world from above. One day, Red saw a big pot on the ground. The pot was very heavy, so Red decided to help move it. Red flapped its wings and lifted the pot up into the air. Red felt so strong as it soared through the sky with the heavy pot. + +As Red was flying, it saw a group of friends playing below. Red wanted to show off its strength, so it flew down and landed with the pot in its beak. The friends were very impressed with Red's strength and the heavy pot. They all clapped and cheered for Red. + +Red felt very happy and proud of itself. From that day on, Red would often soar through the sky with heavy objects, showing off its strength to anyone who was watching. And every time Red saw the big pot on the ground, it would remember the day it helped move it and feel a sense of accomplishment. +Once upon a time, there were three little animals: a cat, a dog, and a rabbit. They all wanted to have fun together, but they couldn't decide what to do. The cat wanted to play with yarn, the dog wanted to fetch a ball, and the rabbit wanted to hop around. + +After a while, they realized that they could unite their ideas and have a successful day of fun. They decided to play a game of "chase the ball with yarn on it" and take turns hopping around. They all had so much fun and felt successful because they worked together. + +From that day on, they always united their ideas and had fun together. The cat, dog, and rabbit were the best of friends and had many more successful days of fun. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a teddy bear that she loved very much. The teddy bear was her most valuable possession. One day, Lily's little brother came into her room and disturbed her while she was playing with her teddy bear. She got very upset and asked him to leave. + +Later, Lily felt ashamed for yelling at her little brother. She went to find him and said sorry. He forgave her and they hugged. From that day on, Lily learned that her little brother was more important than any toy, no matter how valuable it was. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went outside to play. She saw a tiny insect crawling on the ground. "Hello little bug, are you hungry?" asked Lily. The insect didn't answer, but Lily thought it looked hungry. + +Lily went inside to get some food for the insect. She wrote a note to remind herself to bring food next time she went outside. The note said, "Remember to bring food for the hungry bug." + +When Lily went back outside, she gave the insect some crumbs. The insect ate the crumbs and looked very happy. "Thank you for the food," said the insect. Lily was surprised that the insect could talk! The two of them became friends and played together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very happy because he had lots of friends to play with. One day, Timmy's friend Johnny came to him with some news. Johnny said that he heard from someone else that Timmy's best friend, Billy, was talking bad things about him behind his back. + +Timmy felt very sad when he heard this news. He didn't know what to do. But then he remembered something his mom always told him: "If someone is talking bad about you, just be fine and don't let it bother you." + +So Timmy decided to be fine and not let it bother him. He went to talk to Billy and asked him if it was true. Billy said he was sorry and that he didn't mean to hurt Timmy's feelings. Timmy forgave him and they continued to be best friends. Timmy learned that it's always better to talk to someone and find out the truth before getting upset about news that may not be true. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pet bunny named Snowball. Snowball was very hungry, so Lily decided to feed him some carrots. Snowball ate all the carrots and was very happy. + +One day, Lily's toy car stopped working. She asked her mom why the car wasn't moving. Her mom told her that the battery was dead. Lily didn't understand what that meant, so her mom explained that the battery was like the car's food. Without the battery, the car couldn't move. + +Lily realized that just like Snowball needed food to be happy and healthy, her toys needed batteries to work properly. She learned that taking care of her things was important, so that they could last a long time. From that day on, Lily made sure to keep her toys and batteries safe and healthy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play music. She had a special flute that she played every day. One day, Lily went to the park to play her flute. She met a boy named Timmy who had a toy flute that he couldn't play very well. + +"Can you play my flute?" asked Timmy. + +Lily tried to play Timmy's flute, but it didn't sound very good. "Your flute is not very flexible," said Lily. "It doesn't match the sound of my flute." + +Timmy looked sad, but Lily had an idea. She showed Timmy how to make a paper flute that was more flexible. They made the paper flute together and played music in the park all day long. From that day on, Lily and Timmy were best friends and they played their flutes together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside with his friends. One day, Timmy's mom took him to the store to buy a new shirt. Timmy picked out a red shirt with a picture of a famous superhero on it. He was so excited to wear it to school the next day. + +The next day, Timmy spent the whole day playing with his friends at recess. They played tag, hide-and-seek, and even pretended to be superheroes. Timmy felt so happy in his new shirt. + +When Timmy got home from school, he told his mom all about his fun day. He said, "Mom, I spent the whole day playing with my friends and wearing my new famous shirt! Today was the best day ever!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily's mommy said, "Lily, let's dress you up in your pretty pink dress." Lily loved her pink dress, so she said, "Yes, mommy!" + +As they were walking outside, they saw a bottle on the ground. Lily's mommy said, "Don't touch that bottle, Lily. It might have poison in it." Lily was scared and said, "Okay, mommy." + +They continued walking and saw a big, empty field. Lily asked her mommy, "Why is the field empty?" Her mommy replied, "The farmer just harvested all the crops. Soon, he will plant new ones." Lily thought that was very interesting and said, "I want to be a farmer when I grow up!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she wanted to make a sausage for her breakfast. She went to the kitchen and saw a sharp knife on the counter. She tried to use it to cut the sausage, but it was too dangerous for her. + +Suddenly, her mom came in and saw what she was doing. "Lily, that's very unusual. You can't use a sharp knife. It's not safe," her mom said. "Let me help you cut the sausage." + +Lily learned that it's important to ask for help when she needs it. She also learned that sharp objects can be dangerous and she needs to be careful around them. From that day on, she always asked for help when she needed to use sharp objects. +Once upon a time, a little boy named Timmy went for a walk in the park. He saw a beetle crawling on the ground. It was a small, black beetle with shiny wings. Timmy thought it was cool. + +Suddenly, Timmy saw his grandpa walking towards him. Grandpa was bald and had a big smile on his face. "Hi, Timmy! What are you doing?" he asked. + +"I'm looking at this beetle. It's walking on the ground," Timmy replied. + +Grandpa looked down and saw the beetle too. "Wow, that's neat! Beetles are interesting creatures," he said. + +Timmy and grandpa continued their walk in the park, talking about all the different animals they could see. Timmy was happy to have his grandpa with him, and he was glad he got to see the beetle. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat ice cream with a teaspoon. One day, she went to the park to eat her ice cream. But when she was finished, she forgot to close the lid of the ice cream box. + +Suddenly, a naughty squirrel came and took the ice cream! Lily was sad and said, "Hey, give it back! That's mine!" But the squirrel just ran away with the ice cream. + +Lily's mom came and asked what happened. Lily said, "The squirrel was naughty. He took my ice cream." Her mom hugged her and said, "Don't worry, we can get more ice cream. But next time, remember to close the lid of the box." + +From that day on, Lily always made sure to close the lid of her ice cream box so no naughty squirrel could steal her ice cream again. +Once upon a time, there was a little bear named Teddy. Teddy was very tired and needed a nap. He went to his cozy cave and snuggled up in his soft bed. It was dark in the cave, but that made it easier for Teddy to fall asleep. + +Suddenly, Teddy woke up and realized he lost his favorite toy. He looked all around the cave but couldn't find it. He felt sad because the toy belonged to him and he loved it very much. + +Teddy decided to go outside and look for his toy. He searched high and low, but it was nowhere to be found. Just as he was about to give up, he saw a little bird playing with his toy. Teddy was so happy to have found his toy again. He knew it belonged to him and he was glad to have it back. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play soccer with her friends. One day, Lily and her friends were playing soccer in the park. Lily's friend, Sarah, kicked the ball really hard and it went over the fence. + +Lily said, "Oh no, the ball is gone! We need to get it back." + +Just then, a silly man walked by and saw the ball on the other side of the fence. He said, "I can get your ball back, but first, I need a drink of water." + +Lily and her friends went to the store to get the silly man a drink of water. When they came back, the silly man climbed over the fence and got the ball. + +Lily and her friends were so happy that they gave the silly man a big hug. From that day on, they always made sure to bring a drink of water to the park, just in case they needed help getting their ball back. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy who loved to play soccer. One day, he went to the park to play with his friends. They were all having fun until Timmy accidentally kicked the ball too hard and it flew over the fence. + +Timmy's friends tried to help him get the ball back, but they couldn't climb the fence. Just then, a man walked by and asked what was wrong. Timmy explained the situation in his language, which was a little hard to understand, but the man understood him. + +The man climbed the fence and got the ball for Timmy and his friends. Timmy thanked the man and said, "You're not terrible, you're awesome!" The man smiled and said, "No problem, I'm happy to help." Timmy and his friends continued to play soccer and had a great time. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big truck. The truck was red and had big wheels. It was a vehicle that carried heavy things. The truck had a funny driver who liked to joke around. He would tell silly jokes to anyone who would listen. One day, the driver saw a little girl who looked sad. He stopped the truck and told her a joke. The little girl laughed and was no longer sad. The driver felt happy that he could make someone laugh. He was not embarrassed to tell a joke, even if it was silly. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat potatoes. One day, her mom gave her a big potato to eat for dinner. Lily was so happy and ate it all up. + +After dinner, Lily went to play with her toys. She made a big mess in her room and her mom told her to tidy up. Lily didn't want to tidy up, so she started to scream. + +Her mom came to see what was wrong and saw the mess in her room. She told Lily that she had to tidy up before she could play again. Lily didn't want to, but she knew she had to listen to her mom. So, she tidied up her toys and her room was clean again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing in the rain, but his mommy always told him to come inside when it started to pour. + +One day, Timmy decided to play in the rain anyway. He ran around in the puddles and splashed water everywhere. When he came inside, his mommy noticed that his clothes were wet. + +"Oh no, Timmy! Your clothes are wet. We need to dry them," said his mommy. + +Timmy's mommy put his clothes in the dryer to dry them. While they were waiting, Timmy asked his mommy why he couldn't play in the rain. + +"Playing in the rain is fun, but it can make you sick. The rain can get in your lungs and make it hard to breathe," explained his mommy. + +Timmy learned that it was important to stay dry in the rain, so he wouldn't get sick. From then on, he made sure to come inside when it started to pour. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his round ball. He would kick it and throw it, and it made him happy. + +One day, Timmy's mom bought him a new toy. It was a big, shiny truck. Timmy played with it all day, but he soon got bored. He wanted to play with his ball again. + +But when he went to get his ball, he saw that it was spoiled. It had a big hole in it and wouldn't bounce anymore. Timmy was very sad. He didn't want to play with his boring truck anymore. + +Timmy learned an important lesson that day. He realized that sometimes new toys can be fun, but the old ones that he loved were the best. Sadly, he never got to play with his ball again, but he always remembered how much he loved it. +Once upon a time, there were two twins named Timmy and Tommy. They loved playing together and always had so much fun. One day, Timmy said to Tommy, "I had a dream last night that we went on a big adventure!" + +Tommy was enthusiastic about the idea and said, "Let's go on an adventure right now!" So, they packed their bags and went on a walk in the forest. They saw many animals and plants they had never seen before. + +As they were walking, they met a friendly bear who asked them, "What are you two doing here?" Timmy replied, "We are on an adventure!" The bear smiled and said, "That sounds like so much fun. I wish I could come with you!" + +The twins were happy to have made a new friend and they continued on their adventure together. When they got back home, they were so excited to tell their parents all about their dream come true adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to collect shiny rocks and put them in his pocket. One day, he saw a sparkly rock on the ground and picked it up. He was so happy! + +But then, he met a rude boy who wanted Timmy's sparkly rock. Timmy said no, but the rude boy took it anyway. Timmy was sad and didn't know what to do. + +Later that day, Timmy went for a walk and found another sparkly rock. He was happy again and put it in his pocket. But when he got home, he realized he had lost all his other shiny rocks. He felt so sad and cried himself to sleep. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a monkey who wanted to win a race. He lived in a jungle with many other animals. The monkey was pale and not very strong, but he practiced every day. One day, there was a race in the jungle and all the animals were excited to participate. The monkey was nervous but he decided to try his best. + +During the race, the monkey ran as fast as he could. He saw many animals running ahead of him, but he didn't give up. Suddenly, he saw an animal in danger. It was a small bird that had fallen from its nest. The monkey stopped running and helped the bird. He carried the bird to its nest and then continued the race. + +When the monkey reached the finish line, he was surprised to see that he had won the race! All the animals cheered for him. The monkey was happy, but he knew that helping the bird was more important than winning the race. He learned that being kind and helpful is more valuable than any prize. +Once upon a time, there was a cow named Bessie. Bessie loved to eat grass and hay. One day, Bessie's friend, a pig named Wilbur, said he wanted to eat beef. Bessie disagreed because she thought it was mean to eat other animals. + +Wilbur said it was hard to be a vegetarian because he loved the taste of meat. Bessie said she understood, but she still didn't like the idea of eating beef. + +They talked for a while and eventually, Wilbur agreed not to eat beef anymore. Bessie was happy because she knew she had helped her friend make a good choice. From then on, they both enjoyed their grass and hay together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big, heavy rock. A little ant wanted to move the rock, but it was a big struggle for the ant. The ant kept trying and trying, but it couldn't move the rock. Then, a big elephant came along and saw the ant struggling. The elephant used its strong trunk to move the rock with ease. The ant was so happy and grateful to the elephant for helping it with the heavy rock. The motion of the rock made the ant feel amazed and happy. From that day on, the ant and the elephant became good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a brave little girl named Lily. She loved to go fishing with her grandpa. One day, they went to the lake and Lily caught a big fish. She pulled it out of the water and showed it to her grandpa. "Wow, Lily! You're so brave!" he said. + +Lily was very proud of herself. She asked her grandpa, "Can we keep the fish?" Grandpa smiled and said, "Of course we can, Lily. Let's take it home and cook it for dinner." + +So they packed up their things and headed home with the fish. When they got home, Lily's mom helped them clean the fish and then they cooked it for dinner. It was the best fish they had ever tasted! Lily was so happy that she had caught it herself. She said to her grandpa, "Thank you for taking me fishing, grandpa. I love you." And her grandpa replied, "I love you too, Lily. You're my brave little girl." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to explore the forest near her house. One day, she met a talking bird named Polly. Polly told her about a secret cave where an amazing gem was hidden. + +Lily was excited and asked, "Can we go find it?" + +Polly replied, "Yes, but be careful. The cave is dark and dangerous." + +Lily and Polly went into the cave, and Lily saw the amazing gem. She poked it with her finger and suddenly, the cave started to shake. + +Polly said, "We have to get out of here!" + +Lily and Polly ran out of the cave and watched as it collapsed behind them. They were safe, but Lily knew she had found something truly amazing. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She went to the market with her mommy to buy fruits and vegetables. The market was big and colorful with many people walking around. + +Suddenly, Lily heard her mommy's phone ring. "Ring, ring, ring!" Her mommy answered the phone and talked for a while. Lily got bored and started to wander around. She saw a toy store and ran towards it. + +But her mommy called her back and said, "No, Lily, that store is dangerous. We need to stay together." Lily felt sad but she knew her mommy was right. They continued to walk around the market and bought some yummy fruits. Lily was happy and excited to eat them. +Once upon a time, there was a kind duck named Ducky. Ducky had a pen where he lived with his friends, the chickens. One day, a mean fox came to the pen and wanted to eat the chickens. Ducky knew he had to protect his friends, so he told them to march to safety. + +The fox tried to catch the chickens, but Ducky was brave and stood in front of them. He quacked loudly and scared the fox away. The chickens were grateful to Ducky for being so kind and protecting them. + +From that day on, Ducky was known as a hero in the pen. He would always watch over his friends and make sure they were safe. They would often march around the pen together, happy and free from harm. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside, especially at night. He liked to use his flashlight to find bugs and other critters. His flashlight was very bright and made him feel safe in the dark. + +One day, Timmy went to play at the park with his friends. He put his flashlight down for just a moment, but when he turned back around, it was gone! Someone had stolen his flashlight! Timmy was very sad because he loved his flashlight so much. + +But then, Timmy's friend found a very flexible straw on the ground. They used the straw to make funny noises and Timmy forgot all about his stolen flashlight. He realized that even though his flashlight was gone, he still had lots of fun things to play with. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big piece of cake in her hand. Suddenly, she dropped it on the floor! Lily was worried that her mom would be mad at her. But her mom just smiled and said, "It's okay, accidents happen." + +Lily felt happy that her mom wasn't mad. She picked up the piece of cake and gave it to her mom. Her mom said, "Thank you, Lily. Let's clean up the mess together." So Lily and her mom cleaned up the cake and laughed together. + +From that day on, Lily wasn't so worried about making mistakes. She knew that her mom would always be there to help her clean up the messes she made. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the yard. He liked to dig in the soil and find worms. He would watch them wiggle around in his hand and then put them back in the soil. + +One day, Timmy's mom asked him to help her plant some flowers. She gave him a bag of soil to supply the flowers with nutrients. Timmy was happy to help and carefully poured the soil into the flower pots. + +Later that day, Timmy was feeling restless and wanted to go back outside to play. He went to the yard and saw that the flowers were starting to grow. He felt proud that he had helped supply them with the soil they needed to grow big and strong. Timmy sat down next to the flowers and watched them sway in the breeze. He felt happy and content. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and cuddle with her stuffed animals. One day, Lily accidentally broke her friend's toy. Her friend was sad and angry, but Lily said sorry and asked for forgiveness. Her friend forgave her and they continued to play together. + +One day, Lily's family went on a vacation to a fancy hotel. The hotel had a big swimming pool, a big bed, and a big TV. Lily thought it was a luxury to stay there. She had so much fun swimming and watching cartoons on the big TV. + +One day, Lily wore a silly hat to breakfast. Her family laughed and said she looked funny. Lily didn't mind and continued to wear her silly hat all day. She had so much fun being silly and making her family laugh. +Once upon a time, there was a little duck named Ducky. Ducky loved to swim in the pond with her friends. One day, Ducky saw a big frog named Freddy. Freddy was sitting on a lily pad and reading a book. Ducky said, "Hi Freddy, what are you doing?" Freddy said, "I'm reading an incredible story about a princess and a dragon." + +Ducky said, "That sounds like a fun story. Can I read it with you?" Freddy said, "Of course, let's share the page." Ducky and Freddy read the story together and they loved it so much. After they finished the story, Freddy said, "I wish I could be a brave knight like the prince in the story." Ducky said, "You can be brave too, Freddy. Just believe in yourself." + +The next day, Ducky and her friends were playing in the pond. Suddenly, a big fish came and splashed water all over them. Ducky and her friends were scared and didn't know what to do. Then, Freddy came and said, "Don't worry, I'll protect you." Freddy jumped on the fish and scared it away. Ducky and her friends were so grateful to Freddy for being brave. They learned that anyone can be a hero if they believe in themselves. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat spicy food, but her mommy always said it was too hot for her. + +One day, Lily and her mommy went to the office where her mommy worked. Lily saw lots of people working on computers and talking on phones. She asked her mommy, "Why do you need to go to the office?" + +Her mommy replied, "I need to work to make money so we can buy food and toys." + +Suddenly, Lily smelled something spicy. She turned around and saw a man eating spicy noodles. She ran to him and asked, "Can I have some spicy noodles, please?" + +The man smiled and said, "Sure, but be careful, they're very hot!" Lily took a small bite and her eyes widened. "Wow, they are spicy!" she exclaimed. From that day on, Lily would always ask her mommy to take her to the office so she could eat spicy noodles from the kind man. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play hide and seek with her friends. One day, she found a bottle in the park. It was empty, but she thought it was pretty. She decided to hide it in her room. + +Later that day, Lily's mom came in and saw the bottle. She thought it was crazy that Lily had found it in the park. Lily explained that she wanted to keep it safe and hidden in her room. Her mom smiled and said it was a good hiding spot. + +From then on, Lily always kept her bottle hidden in her room. She loved to look at it and remember the fun day she found it in the park. And whenever she played hide and seek with her friends, she always found the best hiding spots. +Once upon a time, there was a nice lady who sold ice cream from a big truck. She was called a vendor. One day, she parked her truck near a park where many children played. They all wanted to buy ice cream from the nice vendor. + +The lady took out many different flavors of ice cream and laid them on the counter. The children looked at all the flavors and picked their favorite. Some chose chocolate, some chose strawberry, and some chose vanilla. + +After they finished their ice cream, they thanked the nice vendor and ran back to play. The nice vendor smiled and drove away, happy to have made the children's day a little bit sweeter. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to play with her guitar. Her guitar was lovely and had many colors. She would strum it every day and sing along. + +One day, Lily saw a bird outside her window. The bird was small and had pretty feathers. Lily wished she could fly like the bird. + +The next day, Lily went to the park with her guitar. She started to play and sing. Suddenly, the bird from yesterday came and sat on her guitar. Lily was surprised but happy. Then, the bird started to fly with the guitar in its beak. Lily was scared at first, but then she realized she was flying too! It was a lovely feeling. From that day on, Lily and the bird would fly together with her lovely guitar. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to play outside in the grass and eat carrots. One day, Benny's mommy told him they were going on an adventure. + +Benny was excited and followed his mommy to a big hole in the ground. It was dark and scary, but Benny trusted his mommy. They went underground, and Benny was amazed by all the tunnels and rooms they found. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise. Benny was scared, but his mommy told him not to worry. They found a group of moles who were in trouble. Benny's mommy helped them, and the moles were very thankful. Benny learned that it's important to help others, and that being independent doesn't mean you can't ask for help sometimes. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the theater to watch movies. One day, her mom asked her what movie she wanted to watch. Lily thought for a moment and then said, "I want to watch the one with the princess and the dragon." Her mom was glad that Lily made a decision. + +They went to the theater and got their tickets. They sat down and watched the movie. Lily was so happy and excited to see the princess defeat the dragon. But then, something bad happened. The dragon won and the princess got hurt. Lily started to cry and her mom tried to comfort her. + +After the movie, they went home and Lily told her dad what happened. He said, "Sometimes in movies, the bad guy wins. But in real life, the good guys usually win." Lily felt a little better, but she was still sad. She decided that next time, she wanted to watch a happy movie where the good guys win. +Once upon a time, there was a little baby named Jack. Jack loved his black crib and slept in it every night. One day, Jack's mommy came into his room and said, "Jack, let's reverse your crib so that you can see the window." Jack didn't know what "reverse" meant, but he was excited to see the window from his crib. + +Mommy and Jack worked together to reverse the crib. Mommy lifted the crib while Jack helped move it around. Finally, the crib was facing the window! Jack was so happy and said, "Look, Mommy! I can see the trees and the sky!" + +Mommy smiled and said, "I'm glad you like it, Jack." Jack fell asleep that night, looking out the window from his reversed crib. It was a happy ending for Jack and his mommy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily's mom had a surprise for her, but she had to wait until after dinner to see it. Lily was so excited, she could hardly eat her food. Finally, after dinner, her mom took her to the living room and revealed a big curtain. + +Lily's mom told her to close her eyes and count to three. When Lily opened her eyes, the curtain was gone and there was a big, beautiful dollhouse in front of her! Lily was so happy and she played with her new dollhouse for hours. + +But then, Lily's little brother came in and knocked over the dollhouse. Some of the pieces broke and it looked ugly. Lily was sad, but her mom told her they could fix it together. With some glue and paint, they made the dollhouse beautiful again. And Lily learned that even when things look ugly, they can always be fixed with a little love and care. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy cars. One day, Timmy's mom took him to the park. Timmy was very happy because he loved to play at the park. + +When they arrived at the park, Timmy saw that all the swings were taken. He felt sad because he wanted to swing too. Then he saw a slide that was empty. He ran over to the slide and climbed to the top. + +But when he got to the top, he saw that another boy was already there. The boy didn't want to share the slide with Timmy. Timmy felt angry and sad. He didn't know what to do. + +Then, Timmy's mom came over and asked the other boy if he could let Timmy go down the slide too. The other boy said yes and Timmy was happy again. He went down the slide and felt like he was on top of the world. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat dessert, especially ice cream. One day, Timmy's mom made him a big bowl of ice cream for dessert. Timmy was so happy and excited to eat it. + +But then, a big, scary thunderstorm started outside. The loud thunder scared Timmy and he didn't want to eat his ice cream anymore. His mom tried to tell him that the storm was not scary and that they were safe inside, but Timmy was still scared. + +Luckily, Timmy's dad had a useful idea. He turned on some happy music and danced with Timmy around the living room. Soon, Timmy forgot about the scary storm and started to enjoy his yummy dessert again. From then on, whenever there was a scary storm, Timmy knew that he could always dance to happy music and feel better. +Once upon a time, there was a rabbit named Bun who lived in a forest. One day, Bun went to the market to buy some food. At the market, Bun saw a lovely cauliflower and decided to buy it. He asked the seller to pack it for him. + +On his way back home, Bun met his friend, a squirrel named Nut. Nut saw the cauliflower and said, "Wow, that's a big cauliflower!" Bun replied, "Yes, it's lovely too!" + +When they reached Bun's house, he unpacked the cauliflower and cooked it for dinner. It was so delicious that Nut asked for the recipe. Bun said, "It's a secret recipe, but I'll pack some for you to take home!" +Once upon a time, there was a cute little bunny named Fluffy. Fluffy loved to hop around in the meadow and play with his friends. One day, Fluffy tripped and fell, and he got a big boo-boo on his leg. His mommy took him inside and stitched up his boo-boo with a needle and thread. Fluffy felt much better, but he was still a little scared. So, he decided to pray to the stars for protection and healing. The stars twinkled above him, and Fluffy felt comforted knowing that someone was watching over him. From that day on, Fluffy always remembered to pray when he was scared or hurt. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the lovely sunshine. One day, she went outside to play with her friend, Timmy. + +As they played, the wind began to blow. Lily said, "Wow, the wind is so strong today!" Timmy said, "Yes, it is. But let's remain outside and play anyway!" + +They played and laughed, even though the wind was blowing their hair and clothes around. After a while, the wind calmed down and the sun came out again. Lily said, "That was a fun game, Timmy. Let's play again tomorrow!" Timmy replied, "Yes, let's do that. It was a lovely day!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw circles with her crayons. One day, she showed her drawing to her mom and said, "Look, Mommy, I draw circle!" + +Mommy praised her and said, "That's a beautiful circle, Lily! Would you like to go to the store and buy more crayons to draw more circles?" + +Lily nodded her head excitedly and they went to the store. At the store, they saw a turtle walking very slowly. Lily asked her mom, "Why is the turtle so slow?" + +Mommy replied, "Turtles are slow because they want to enjoy the journey and not rush. Just like how we should take our time and enjoy life." + +Lily learned that it's not always about how fast you go, but how much you enjoy the journey. From that day on, she drew circles slowly and enjoyed every moment of it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had an amazing hand that could do many things. One day, Lily went to the park with her mom. She saw a big balloon and wanted to poke it with her hand. But when she tried, the balloon popped! + +Lily was sad, but her mom hugged her and said it was okay. They went to get ice cream and Lily forgot about the balloon. As they walked home, Lily saw a cute puppy. She wanted to pet it, but the puppy was scared. So Lily used her amazing hand to give the puppy a gentle poke. The puppy liked it and wagged its tail. + +From that day on, Lily knew that her amazing hand could do good things. She used it to help her mom cook, to draw pretty pictures, and to give hugs to her friends. And every time she saw a balloon, she remembered to be careful and not poke too hard. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy soldiers all day. One day, Timmy's soldier got lost. He looked everywhere but he couldn't find it. + +Timmy went to his mom and said, "Mommy, my soldier is missing. Can you help me solve this problem?" + +His mom said, "Yes, let's look for it together." They searched the whole house but they still couldn't find it. + +Timmy was sad and said, "My soldier is gone forever." But his mom said, "Don't worry, we can buy you a new one." + +Timmy learned that when he has a problem, he can ask for help and it can be solved. He also learned that it's okay to lose things sometimes and that we can always find new things to make us busy. +Once upon a time, there was a big hurricane coming to the town. The wind was very strong and the rain was pouring down. A little boy named Timmy was playing outside when he noticed the storm. He ran inside to tell his mom. + +"Mommy, mommy, there's a big storm outside!" Timmy said. + +"I know, Timmy. We need to stay inside and be safe," his mom replied. + +But Timmy was selfish and wanted to go back outside to play. He didn't listen to his mom and ran outside. Suddenly, a big tree fell on top of Timmy and he got hurt. + +His mom rushed outside and saw what happened. She was very sad and called for help, but it was too late. Timmy didn't survive the accident. + +From that day on, his mom always reminded everyone to listen to warnings and stay safe during storms. She didn't want anyone else to make the same mistake as Timmy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to walk in her garden and look at the pretty flowers. One day, she saw a big sunflower that looked sad. It was spoiled and didn't look happy like the other flowers. + +Lily asked her mommy why the sunflower was sad. Her mommy told her that sometimes when we don't take care of things, they become spoiled and sad. She explained that we need to water the flowers and give them sunshine so they can grow big and strong. + +Lily felt sad for the sunflower and decided to take care of it. She watered it every day and gave it lots of sunshine. Slowly but surely, the sunflower started to grow tall and strong. It became the prettiest flower in the garden! + +Lily learned that when we take care of things, they become happy and beautiful. She promised to always take care of her things and help others take care of theirs too. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, especially her rubber ball. One day, she was playing with her ball when her mom asked her to come inside for lunch. Lily was sad because she didn't want to stop playing. + +Her mom said, "Don't worry, Lily. You can play with your ball after lunch. But first, let's measure how high you can bounce it!" + +Lily was excited and they measured how high she could bounce the ball. Then, her mom said, "Let's see if we can turn the ball inside out. It's very flexible!" + +Lily and her mom tried to turn the ball inside out, but it was too hard. They laughed and had fun trying. After lunch, Lily went back outside to play with her ball, happy and full of energy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to read books, so her mommy took her to the library. When they got there, Lily saw all the books on the shelves and said, "Wow, this place is big and interesting!" + +Her mommy smiled and said, "Yes, the library is a very interesting place. You can find all kinds of books here." Lily looked around and saw a book about princesses. She said, "Mommy, can we read this book about princesses?" + +Her mommy said, "Of course we can, Lily. Let's find a quiet spot to sit and read." They found a cozy corner and started to read the book. Lily was so happy to be at the library with her mommy. She said, "This is the best day ever! I love being at the library!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to visit her grandma's house. Grandma always had yummy cookies and warm hugs waiting for her. + +One day, Lily helped her mom clean the house. She did a great job and her mom gave her a reward. It was a shiny sticker that she put on her shirt. + +Lily's friend Tommy came over to play. He saw the sticker and asked what it was for. Lily told him she got it for helping her mom clean. Tommy didn't know what "clean" meant, so Lily explained it to him. He felt ignorant for not knowing before. + +After they finished playing, Lily and Tommy went to visit grandma. She was happy to see them and gave them each a cookie. They had a fun time together and Lily felt proud of herself for helping her mom and teaching Tommy something new. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved ice cream so much that he always kept some in the freezer. One day, he was very upset because he couldn't find his favorite ice cream scoop. He looked everywhere but it was nowhere to be found. + +Suddenly, Timmy had an idea. He remembered that his mom had a magnet that could attach things to the fridge. He went to the kitchen and found the magnet. He attached it to the fridge and then attached his ice cream scoop to the magnet. Now he would never lose it again! + +Timmy was so happy that he ran to his mom and told her what he had done. She was very proud of him and gave him a big hug. From that day on, Timmy always made sure to attach his favorite things to the fridge with the magnet so he wouldn't lose them. +Once upon a time, there was a tall knight named Max. Max had a shiny shield that he loved very much. One day, Max went on an adventure to find a treasure. He met a little boy named Timmy on the way. + +"Hello, Timmy! Do you want to come with me and find treasure?" asked Max. + +"Yes, please!" said Timmy. + +Max and Timmy walked for a long time. They climbed over rocks and crossed rivers. Finally, they found the treasure. Max gave Timmy a shiny coin from the treasure. + +"Thank you, Max! Can I keep the coin forever?" asked Timmy. + +"Yes, you can keep it forever. It will remain yours always," said Max. + +Timmy was very happy and they both walked back home. Max's shield shone in the sun and they both felt very proud of their adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the snow. One day, she went outside and it was very cold. Lily felt like she might freeze. She ran back to her home and went inside. + +Inside her home, Lily's mom was cooking soup. It smelled so good! Lily felt warm and cozy. She ate the soup and felt much better. + +The next day, Lily went outside again to play in the snow. She saw a bird lying on the ground. It was not moving. Lily thought the bird might be dead. She felt sad for the bird. She picked it up and brought it inside her home. + +Lily's mom helped her make a little nest for the bird. They put a blanket over the nest to keep the bird warm. After a while, the bird started to move. It was alive! Lily felt happy and proud that she saved the bird's life. +Once upon a time, there was a brave little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the park with her mommy. They played on the swings and the slide. Then, Lily saw a butterfly and chased it. + +Suddenly, she realized she couldn't find her mommy. She looked around but her mommy was gone. She got scared and started to cry. A kind lady came up to her and asked what was wrong. + +Lily said, "I can't find my mommy. She's gone." The kind lady said, "Don't worry, we'll find her. Let's go to the entrance and lock the gate. That way, your mommy can't leave without you." So, they went to the entrance and locked the gate. + +After a while, Lily's mommy came back. She had been looking for Lily too. They hugged and Lily felt happy again. She said, "Mommy, I was scared but I have a good memory. I will always remember to lock the gate so we won't get lost again." +Lily and Mom go to the mall. Lily likes the mall. She sees many toys and clothes and books. She wants to buy everything. Mom says no. Mom says they only have money for food and a gift for Dad. + +Lily is stubborn. She does not listen to Mom. She runs away from Mom and grabs a big teddy bear. She hugs the teddy bear and says, "Mine! Mine! Mine!" + +Mom finds Lily and is angry. She says, "Lily, put that back! That is not yours! We have to go now!" + +Lily cries and kicks. She says, "No! No! No! I want the teddy bear! I want the teddy bear!" + +Mom is tired and sad. She says, "Lily, please be good. Please listen to me. The teddy bear is too expensive. We can play with your toys at home. We have to go now. Dad is waiting for us." + +Lily looks at Mom and sees her face. She sees that Mom is not happy. She feels sorry. She says, "Sorry, Mom. I love you, Mom." She puts the teddy bear back and holds Mom's hand. They go to the car and drive home. Lily says, "Can we read a book when we get home?" + +Mom smiles and says, "Yes, we can. I love you, too, Lily." +Anna loved to visit the farm with her mom and dad. She liked to see the animals and feed them carrots and apples. Her favorite animal was the horse. She named him Brownie because he was brown and sweet. + +One day, Anna and her mom went to the farm while dad was at work. They brought some carrots and apples for Brownie and the other animals. Anna ran to the stable where Brownie was. She said hello and gave him a carrot. He nuzzled her hand and made a happy sound. + +"Mom, can I ride Brownie?" Anna asked. "Please, please, please?" + +Mom smiled and said, "Sure, honey. But you have to wear a helmet and be careful. Brownie is very gentle, but he is also very big." + +Mom helped Anna put on a helmet and lifted her onto Brownie's back. She held the reins and walked with them around the stable. Anna felt like a princess. She patted Brownie's neck and said, "You are the best horse ever, Brownie. I love you." + +Brownie neighed and shook his mane. He liked Anna too. He reminded her of his own foal, who was in another farm. He missed his foal, but he was happy to have a friend like Anna. He trotted slowly and let Anna enjoy the ride. + +Mom took a picture of Anna and Brownie with her phone. She sent it to dad and said, "Look who is having fun at the farm. We miss you." + +Dad replied, "Wow, what a beautiful picture. I miss you too. Have a great time and be safe. I love you." + +Anna and Brownie had a great time at the farm. They said goodbye and promised to see each other again soon. Anna gave Brownie a big hug and a kiss. He licked her cheek and snorted. He was glad to have met Anna. She was sweet and kind, just like his foal. +Ben and Lily are twins. They like to play with their toys and books. But they do not like to share. One day, Mom gives them a new toy. It is a camera. It can take photos of things. + +"Wow, a camera!" Ben says. He grabs the camera and runs to the garden. He wants to take photos of the flowers and the birds. + +"Hey, give me the camera!" Lily says. She runs after Ben. She wants to take photos of the dog and the cat. + +"No, it is mine!" Ben says. He holds the camera hard. He does not want to let go. + +"Yes, it is ours!" Lily says. She pulls the camera hard. She does not want to give up. + +They tug and tug. The camera snaps. It breaks into two pieces. Ben and Lily stop. They look at the camera. They feel sad and sorry. + +Mom hears the noise. She comes to the garden. She sees the broken camera. She sees Ben and Lily. She is not happy. + +"What did you do?" Mom asks. She is angry. + +"We broke the camera," Ben and Lily say. They are ashamed. + +"Why did you break the camera?" Mom asks. She is disappointed. + +"We did not share," Ben and Lily say. They are sorry. + +Mom sighs. She picks up the pieces. She says, "The camera was a gift for both of you. You should have shared it. Now you have no camera. And no photos. How do you feel?" + +Ben and Lily feel bad. They hug Mom. They say, "We are sorry, Mom. We will share next time. We love you." + +Mom hugs them back. She says, "I love you too. But you have to learn to share. Sharing is caring. Maybe we can fix the camera. Or maybe we can get a new one. But only if you promise to share it. Do you promise?" + +Ben and Lily nod. They say, "We promise, Mom. We will share. Thank you, Mom." + +Mom smiles. She says, "You are welcome. Now let's go inside. We can have some cookies and milk. And maybe we can draw some pictures. What do you think?" + +Ben and Lily smile. They say, "Yes, Mom. That sounds good. We like to draw. And we like cookies and milk. And we like you, Mom." + +They hold Mom's hand. They go inside. They are happy. They have learned a lesson. Sharing is caring. And caring is loving. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys and eat yummy snacks. But sometimes they fight over who gets what. + +Today, they want to play with the same train. Anna says, "It is my turn. I saw it first." Ben says, "No, it is my turn. I like it more." They pull and tug on the train. The train breaks in half. Anna and Ben cry. + +Mom hears them and comes to see what is wrong. She sees the broken train and the sad twins. She says, "Oh no, what happened? Why did you break the train?" Anna and Ben say, "We both wanted it. It is not fair." Mom says, "I am sorry, but you have to share. You have many other toys to play with. And you have each other. You are twins. You should be kind and help each other." + +Mom picks up the pieces of the train and puts them in a box. She says, "I will try to fix the train later. But for now, you cannot play with it. You have to learn to share. Maybe next time, you can take turns or play together. Do you understand?" Anna and Ben nod. They say, "We are sorry, Mom. We will share." Mom says, "That is good. I love you both. Now, how about a yummy snack? I have some cookies and milk for you." Anna and Ben smile. They say, "Yes, please. We love cookies and milk." Mom says, "OK, then. Come with me to the kitchen. And no more fighting, OK?" Anna and Ben say, "OK, Mom. No more fighting." They hug Mom and follow her to the kitchen. They eat their cookies and milk and talk about their toys. They decide to play nicely and share. They are happy twins. +Sara and Ben like to play in the sand. They make castles and dig holes. They see some shrimp in the water. They are small and pink. + +"Look, shrimp!" Sara says. "Can we catch them?" + +Ben nods. He gets a bucket and a net. He runs to the water. Sara follows him. + +They try to catch the shrimp. They are fast and tricky. Ben and Sara splash and laugh. They have fun. + +But then a big wave comes. It knocks them over. It fills their bucket with water. It takes their net away. + +"Oh no!" Ben cries. "Our shrimp!" + +Sara hugs him. She says, "It's OK, Ben. We can play with something else. Do you mind?" + +Ben shakes his head. He says, "No, I don't mind. You are a great sister, Sara." + +They smile. They go back to the sand. They make a new castle. They are happy. +Tim liked to draw with ink. He had a big bottle of ink and many papers. He drew cats and dogs and cars and houses. He was happy when he drew. + +One day, Tim saw a new pen on the table. It was shiny and red. He wanted to try it. He opened the bottle of ink and dipped the pen in it. He started to draw on a paper. + +But the pen was not a real pen. It was a fake pen. It was a pen that made a loud noise and sprayed ink everywhere. Tim did not understand. He was scared and confused. He dropped the pen and the bottle of ink. The ink spilled on the table and the floor and the wall and his clothes. + +Mom came in and saw the mess. She was angry and sad. She shouted at Tim and took him to the bathroom. She tried to wash the ink off him and his clothes, but it was hard. The ink stained everything. Tim cried and said he was sorry. He did not mean to make a mess. He did not know the pen was fake. + +Mom did not listen. She said he was naughty and careless. She said he could not draw with ink anymore. She threw away the pen and the bottle of ink and the papers. Tim was very sad. He loved to draw with ink. He wished he had never seen the fake pen. He wished Mom would understand. +Lia loved animals. She had a cat, a dog, and a fish. She liked to play with them and hug them. But sometimes she played too hard. She would lift the cat by its tail, or pull the dog's ears, or shake the fish bowl. The animals did not like that. They felt pain and fear. They tried to run away from Lia. + +One day, Lia went to the park with her mom. She saw a big bird on a tree. She wanted to touch it. She climbed the tree and reached for the bird. But the bird did not want to be touched. It pecked Lia's hand with its harsh beak. Lia cried out and let go of the bird. She fell from the tree and hurt her knee. + +Lia's mom ran to her and hugged her. She said, "Are you okay, Lia? Why did you try to catch the bird? You know you should not bother the animals. They have feelings too. They do not like to be lifted or pulled or shaken. They want to be free and happy. How would you feel if someone did that to you?" + +Lia felt sorry for what she did. She said, "I'm sorry, mom. I'm sorry, bird. I'm sorry, cat, dog, and fish. I did not mean to hurt you. I just wanted to play with you. But I understand now. You are not toys. You are living beings. I will be gentle and kind to you from now on." + +Lia's mom smiled and kissed her. She said, "That's good, Lia. I'm proud of you. You learned a valuable lesson today. You should always treat others as you want to be treated. That's the golden rule." +Tom likes bananas. He likes to eat them when they are yellow and tasty. He likes to peel them and break them into pieces. He likes to share them with his friends. + +One day, Tom has a big banana. He is very happy. He wants to eat it after lunch. He puts it in his bag and goes to play. He plays with his friends in the park. They run and jump and slide and swing. + +But when Tom goes back to his bag, he cannot find his banana. He looks inside and outside. He looks under and over. He looks here and there. He cannot see his banana anywhere. He feels sad. He thinks someone took his banana. + +He asks his friends if they saw his banana. They say no. They say they are sorry. They say they have other fruits to share. They have apples and oranges and grapes. They ask Tom if he wants some. + +Tom says thank you. He takes some fruits from his friends. He eats them and they are tasty too. He feels better. He says he likes his friends. He says he does not need his banana. He says he can find another one later. + +He does not know that his banana is still in his bag. He just put it in a different pocket. He will find it when he goes home. He will be surprised and happy. He will eat it or share it. He will still like bananas. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big dog. The dog is brown and furry. It has a collar with a name tag. The name tag says "Lucky". + +"Hello, Lucky!" Anna says. She wants to pet the dog. Ben is scared. He thinks the dog might bite. + +"Anna, be careful!" Ben says. He holds Anna's hand. "We don't know this dog. It might be mean." + +Anna shakes her head. She feels brave. She likes animals. She thinks Lucky is friendly. She lets go of Ben's hand. She walks slowly to the dog. She holds out her hand. She smiles. + +Lucky wags his tail. He sniffs Anna's hand. He licks her face. He makes a happy sound. Anna laughs. She hugs Lucky. She feels happy. + +"See, Ben? He is nice!" Anna says. She calls Ben to join her. "Come and pet him. He is soft and warm." + +Ben feels nervous. He does not like dogs. He thinks they are big and loud. He stays where he is. He shakes his head. + +"No, thank you. I don't want to pet him. I'm fine here." Ben says. He feels safe. + +Anna and Lucky play together. They run and jump and roll. Ben watches them. He feels lonely. He wishes he could play too. He wishes he was not scared. + +Then, he sees something. He sees a man. The man is looking for something. He has a leash in his hand. He looks sad. + +"Excuse me, have you seen a brown dog?" The man asks Ben. He shows him a picture. The picture is of Lucky. + +Ben feels surprised. He feels sorry. He knows the man is Lucky's owner. He knows the man loves Lucky. He knows Lucky misses the man. + +"Yes, I have seen him. He is over there. He is playing with my friend." Ben says. He points to Anna and Lucky. He feels helpful. + +The man feels happy. He feels relieved. He thanks Ben. He runs to Anna and Lucky. He calls Lucky's name. + +"Lucky! Lucky! There you are! I've been looking for you everywhere! I'm so glad you're okay!" The man says. He hugs Lucky. He feels grateful. + +Lucky feels happy. He feels loved. He wags his tail. He licks the man's face. He makes a happy sound. + +Anna feels surprised. She feels curious. She sees the man and Lucky. She sees the leash and the picture. She knows the man is Lucky's owner. She knows Lucky belongs to the man. + +"Hello, who are you?" Anna asks. She feels polite. + +The man smiles. He feels friendly. He introduces himself. He tells Anna his name. He tells Anna Lucky's story. He tells Anna how Lucky ran away from home. He tells Anna how he searched for Lucky. He tells Anna how he found Lucky. + +"I'm so sorry, I didn't know he was your dog. He is very nice. I like him a lot. He likes me too." Anna says. She feels humble. + +The man nods. He feels kind. He thanks Anna. He tells Anna she is very nice. He tells Anna Lucky likes her too. He tells Anna she can pet Lucky anytime. He tells Anna he is glad they met. + +"Thank you, you are very nice too. I'm glad we met too. Can I pet Lucky one more time?" Anna asks. She feels happy. + +The man nods. He feels generous. He lets Anna pet Lucky one more time. He watches Anna and Lucky. He feels peace. +Tom and Lily are brother and sister. Tom is four years old and Lily is three years old. They have a new infant sister, Mia. Mia is very small and sleeps a lot. Mom and Dad say Mia is important and they love her very much. + +One day, Mom and Dad have to go out for a while. They ask Grandma to watch Tom, Lily and Mia. Grandma says she will read them stories and play with them. Tom and Lily are happy. They like Grandma. + +Grandma reads them a story about a lion and a mouse. Tom and Lily listen and laugh. They ask Grandma to read another story. Grandma says yes, but first she has to check on Mia. She goes to the crib and sees Mia is awake. She picks her up and cuddles her. + +Tom and Lily follow Grandma. They want to see Mia too. They stand next to the crib and look at Mia. Mia has big eyes and a tiny nose. She makes funny noises and moves her hands and feet. + +"Can we play with Mia?" Tom asks Grandma. + +"Sure, but you have to be gentle and quiet," Grandma says. "Mia is still very young and needs a lot of care." + +Tom and Lily nod. They want to be good to Mia. They touch her softly and talk to her softly. They make faces and sing songs. Mia smiles and coos. She likes Tom and Lily. + +Grandma watches them and smiles too. She thinks Tom and Lily are good brother and sister to Mia. She thinks Mia is lucky to have them. She thinks they are all important and she loves them very much. +Ben and Mia went to the zoo with Mom and Dad. They saw many animals, like lions, monkeys, and birds. But their favorite was the seal. The seal was big and gray, and it could swim and jump in the water. It made funny noises, like "arf arf". + +"Look, the seal is playing with a ball!" Mia said, pointing at the pool. + +"Can I play with the seal, Mom?" Ben asked. + +"No, Ben, the seal is not a toy. It is a wild animal. You can watch it, but you can't touch it," Mom said. + +Ben was sad. He wanted to play with the seal. He saw a small ball on the ground. It was red and cheap. It had a hole in it. Ben picked it up and ran to the pool. + +"Hey, seal, catch!" Ben shouted, and threw the ball into the water. + +The seal saw the ball and swam to it. It tried to catch it with its mouth, but the ball was too small. It did not fit. The ball went through the hole and sank to the bottom. + +The seal looked confused. It did not like the cheap ball. It wanted its big ball back. It barked at Ben, and splashed water at him. + +"Ben, what did you do?" Mom asked, running to him. + +"I wanted to play with the seal, but it did not like my ball," Ben said, wet and sorry. + +Mom hugged Ben and dried him with a towel. She explained to him that the seal had its own toys, and that he should not throw things into the pool. She also told him that the cheap ball was not his, and that he should not take things that belong to others. + +Ben felt bad. He said sorry to the seal, and to Mom. He learned his lesson. He decided to watch the seal from a distance, and to play with his own toys. He also learned a new word: fit. +Mia and Leo were bunny friends. They liked to hop in the grass and eat carrots. One day, they saw a big fence with a sign. The sign said "Keep out. Danger." + +Mia was curious. She wanted to see what was behind the fence. She said to Leo, "Let's hop over the fence and look." + +Leo was scared. He said to Mia, "No, no, no. That is trouble. The sign says danger. We should stay here and be safe." + +But Mia was persistent. She said, "I am not afraid. I want to have fun. Come on, Leo, hop with me." + +She hopped over the fence and Leo followed her. They saw a big garden with many flowers and vegetables. They thought it was beautiful. They started to hop and nibble on the plants. + +But they did not know that the garden belonged to a farmer. The farmer was angry. He saw the bunnies eating his crops. He grabbed a broom and ran after them. He shouted, "Hey, you naughty bunnies, get out of my garden!" + +Mia and Leo were frightened. They realized they were in trouble. They tried to hop back to the fence, but the farmer was faster. He caught them with his broom and put them in a cage. He said, "You bunnies are persistent, but you are also foolish. You should have listened to the sign. Now you will stay here until I decide what to do with you." + +Mia and Leo felt sorry. They wished they had listened to Leo and stayed away from the fence. They learned their lesson. They hoped the farmer would let them go. They hoped they would see their home and their carrots again. +Tom and Jen are friends. They like to play in the park. They have a big brick house. They build it with red bricks. They are very proud of their house. + +One day, a boy comes to the park. He is mean. He says he wants to play with the bricks. Tom and Jen say no. The bricks are theirs. The boy gets angry. He kicks the house. The house falls down. Tom and Jen are sad. They cry. + +The boy laughs. He says he is stronger than them. He says they are babies. He says he will take their bricks. He tries to grab a brick. But the brick is heavy. It slips from his hand. It hits his foot. He screams. He cries. + +Tom and Jen stop crying. They see the boy. They are not sad anymore. They are happy. They say he is silly. They say he is mean. They say he deserves it. They hug each other. They kiss. They say they are friends. + +They pick up the bricks. They build their house again. They make it bigger and better. They say their house is cool. They say they are cool. They smile. They play. They are happy. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a poppy. It is red and pretty. + +"Look, a poppy!" Lily says. "I want it!" + +She runs to the poppy and picks it. Ben follows her. + +"No, Lily, don't pick it!" Ben says. "It is not yours!" + +"Yes, it is!" Lily says. "I saw it first!" + +Ben is sad. He likes poppies too. He thinks Lily is not honest. + +"Lily, you should share," Ben says. "The poppy is not only yours. It is for everyone to enjoy." + +Lily thinks for a moment. She likes Ben. She does not want to make him sad. She remembers what her mom told her. + +"You are right, Ben," Lily says. "I am sorry. I was not honest. The poppy is not mine. I do not own it. Let's put it back." + +They go back to the poppy. They gently put it in the ground. They smile at each other. + +"Thank you, Lily," Ben says. "You are a good friend." + +They hug and play some more. They are happy. +Lily and Tom were friends who liked to play in the farm. They ran and jumped and laughed in the fields of wheat. They pretended to be lions and tigers and roared at each other. + +One day, they saw a big red barn with a sign that said "Rare Animals". They were curious and wanted to see what was inside. They sneaked past the farmer and opened the door. + +Inside, they saw many cages with different animals. Some were big and some were small. Some had fur and some had feathers. Some looked friendly and some looked scary. + +Lily and Tom saw a cage with a real lion. It was big and yellow and had a long mane. It looked sleepy and bored. Lily and Tom wanted to pet it and make it happy. + +They opened the cage and went inside. The lion woke up and saw them. It was not happy. It was hungry and angry. It roared very loud and showed its sharp teeth. + +Lily and Tom were scared and tried to run away. But it was too late. The lion jumped on them and bit them. They screamed and cried, but no one heard them. The lion ate them and licked its paws. + +The farmer came back and saw the open cage and the blood. He was shocked and sad. He had lost his rare lion and two children. He wished he had locked the door better. He wished Lily and Tom had not been so curious. He wished they had stayed in the wheat. +Lily and Max are playing in the park. They like to pretend they are superheroes. Lily has a red cape and Max has a blue mask. They run and jump and save the day. + +"Look, Lily, I can fly!" Max says. He climbs on the slide and jumps off. He lands on the grass and rolls. + +"Wow, Max, you are powerful!" Lily says. She claps her hands. She wants to fly too. She asks Max, "Can I try your mask? Maybe it will make me fly." + +Max thinks for a moment. He likes his mask. It is his favorite. But he also likes Lily. She is his friend. He says, "OK, Lily, you can try my mask. But only for a little bit. And you have to give me your cape." + +Lily agrees. She gives Max her cape and puts on his mask. She feels powerful. She runs to the slide and climbs up. She looks down and sees Max waving at her. She smiles and jumps off. + +But something goes wrong. Lily's pants get caught on the slide. She hangs in the air, upside down. She can't fly. She can't move. She feels scared. She cries, "Help, Max, help!" + +Max hears Lily. He sees her stuck on the slide. He feels sorry for her. He runs to the slide and tries to pull her pants. They are too tight. He can't free her. He says, "Don't worry, Lily, I will get help. Stay calm." + +He takes off his cape and runs to the bench. He sees a lady sitting there. She is reading a book. She has a phone. He asks her, "Please, lady, can you help my friend? She is stuck on the slide. She needs help." + +The lady looks up. She sees Lily on the slide. She sees Max with his cape. She understands. She says, "Of course, I will help your friend. You are very brave and kind. Let me call the park ranger. He will come and help her." + +She picks up her phone and calls the park ranger. She tells him what happened. She says, "Please hurry. There is a little girl stuck on the slide. She is wearing a blue mask and pants. Her friend is wearing a red cape. They are superheroes." + +The park ranger says, "I'm on my way. I will be there soon. Don't worry. I will help them." + +He hangs up and drives to the park. He sees Lily and Max. He gets out of his car and goes to the slide. He has a ladder and a scissors. He climbs up the ladder and cuts Lily's pants. He frees her and carries her down. He says, "You are safe now, little superhero. Are you OK?" + +Lily nods. She says, "Thank you, park ranger. You are a real superhero. You saved me." + +The park ranger smiles. He says, "You're welcome, little superhero. You are very brave and strong. And so is your friend. He did the right thing. He asked for help." + +He gives Lily a hug and a band-aid. He gives Max a high-five and a sticker. He says, "You are both powerful superheroes. But remember, be careful when you play. And always wear your pants." +Lila and Tom were friends who liked to draw. They had many colors and papers to make pictures. One day, Lila wanted to teach Tom how to draw a zigzag. She said, "A zigzag is a line that goes up and down, up and down, like this." She showed him with her crayon. + +Tom tried to copy her, but his line was not straight. It was wavy and messy. He said, "I can't draw a zigzag. It is too hard." He felt sad and wanted to stop. + +Lila saw that Tom was unhappy. She said, "Don't give up, Tom. You can do it. You just need to practice. I will help you." She took his hand and guided him to make a zigzag. She said, "See, you are doing it. Try again by yourself." + +Tom tried again and again. He made many zigzags on his paper. Some were big, some were small, some were long, some were short. He looked at his work and smiled. He said, "I did it, Lila. I can draw a zigzag. Thank you for teaching me." + +Lila smiled too. She said, "You are welcome, Tom. You are a good learner. Your zigzags are impressive. They are colorful and fun. I like them." They hugged and continued to draw together. + +The moral of the story is: Learning new things can be hard, but with patience and help from friends, you can achieve your goals. +Tommy loved to play with his grandpa's microscope. He liked to look at tiny things and make them big. He would find bugs, leaves, and hairs and put them on slides. Grandpa would help him and tell him what they were. + +One day, Tommy was alone in grandpa's study. He saw the microscope on the table and wanted to play with it. He climbed on a chair and reached for it. But the microscope was heavy and Tommy was not strong. He pulled too hard and the microscope fell on the floor. It broke into many pieces. + +Tommy was scared and sad. He did not know what to do. He heard grandpa coming and hid under the desk. Grandpa saw the broken microscope and was very angry. He shouted, "Who did this? Who broke my microscope?" + +Tommy started to cry. He came out from under the desk and said, "I'm sorry, grandpa. I wanted to play with it. I didn't mean to break it." + +Grandpa looked at Tommy and his eyes were cold. He said, "You are a bad boy, Tommy. You have no respect for my things. You are not welcome here anymore. Go away and don't come back." + +Tommy felt a pain in his heart. He loved his grandpa and wanted to make him happy. He did not understand why grandpa was so mean. He ran out of the study and out of the house. He did not know where to go. He was alone and lost. He wished he had never touched the microscope. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park with their toy cars. They liked to make vroom-vroom noises and pretend they were racing. Sometimes they would crash their cars and say "boom" or "ouch". + +One day, they saw a big helicopter in the sky. It was flying very fast and loud. It had a red cross on it. Tom and Lily stopped playing and looked up. They were confused. They did not know what the helicopter was doing. + +"Look, Lily, a helicopter!" Tom said. + +"What is a helicopter, Tom?" Lily asked. + +"A helicopter is a big flying thing. It can go up and down and sideways. It has a propeller on top that spins. It is like a car, but in the air," Tom explained. + +"Why does it have a red cross, Tom?" Lily wondered. + +"I don't know, Lily. Maybe it is a helper helicopter. Maybe it helps people who are hurt or sick. Maybe it takes them to the hospital," Tom guessed. + +"I hope they are okay, Tom. I hope the helicopter helps them," Lily said. + +"Me too, Lily. Me too," Tom agreed. + +They watched the helicopter fly away until they could not see it anymore. Then they went back to playing with their toy cars. They hoped the people in the helicopter were happy and safe. They hoped they would see the helicopter again someday. They liked the helicopter. It was a cool flying thing. +Tim and Mia were playing with their new paper dolls. They had many dolls with different clothes and hair. They liked to make them talk and act like people. + +"Hello, I am a cop. I catch bad guys and help people," said Tim, holding a doll with a blue hat and a badge. + +"Hello, I am a princess. I live in a castle and wear pretty dresses," said Mia, holding a doll with a pink crown and a necklace. + +They pretended that the cop and the princess were friends and went on adventures together. They had fun making up stories and sounds. + +But then, Tim had an idea. He wanted to make the princess doll look like a cop. He took the crown and the necklace from Mia's doll and tried to put them on his doll. + +"Hey, stop that! That's mine!" Mia cried. She did not like Tim's idea. She wanted her doll to stay a princess. + +She grabbed the crown and the necklace from Tim's doll and pulled hard. Tim did not let go. He pulled harder. They both pulled and pulled until... + +Rip! The princess doll's head tore off. The crown and the necklace fell to the floor. The paper doll was broken. + +Tim and Mia stared at the doll. They were both shocked and sad. They liked the doll. They did not mean to break it. + +They looked at each other and said, "I'm sorry." + +They hugged and said, "It's okay." + +They picked up the doll's head and the other parts. They tried to fix it with tape and glue. It did not look the same, but they still loved it. + +They decided to share the crown and the necklace. They put them on the cop doll and the princess doll. They said, "Now they are both cop princesses." + +They smiled and continued to play. They were not frustrated anymore. They were happy. +Lily was a friendly girl who liked to talk to everyone. She had a big mouth that always smiled and said nice things. She was not shy at all. She wanted to make friends with the new boy in her class, Ben. He was quiet and had a small mouth that hardly ever opened. + +One day, Lily decided to sit next to Ben at lunch. She said hello and asked him what he liked to do. Ben did not answer. He just looked at his sandwich and nibbled on it. Lily thought he was shy, so she tried to make him laugh. She told him a funny joke that her dad had told her. She said, "Why did the chicken cross the road? To get to the other slide!" She laughed and waited for Ben to laugh too. + +But Ben did not laugh. He looked at Lily with a strange face. He said, "That's not funny. That's silly. Chickens don't slide. They fly." He said it very loud, so everyone in the cafeteria heard him. Lily felt her face turn red. She felt embarrassed. She had tried to be friendly, but she had made a mistake. She did not know that Ben did not like jokes. She wished she had not said anything. + +She wanted to run away and hide, but she did not. She took a deep breath and said, "I'm sorry, Ben. I did not mean to be silly. I just wanted to make you smile. I like you and I want to be your friend." She said it very soft, so only Ben heard her. + +Ben looked at Lily with a different face. He said, "You do? You want to be my friend?" He said it very quiet, so only Lily heard him. Lily nodded and smiled. She said, "Yes, I do. Do you want to be my friend too?" Ben nodded and smiled. He said, "Yes, I do. I'm sorry, Lily. I did not mean to be rude. I just don't like jokes very much. I like facts and numbers and animals." He said it very nice, so Lily felt happy. + +They started to talk about facts and numbers and animals. They found out that they had some things in common. They both liked dogs and dinosaurs and books. They ate their sandwiches and shared their snacks. They became friends. Lily was not embarrassed anymore. She was glad she had used her big mouth to say sorry and to be friendly. Ben was not quiet anymore. He was happy he had used his small mouth to say sorry and to be friendly. They learned that mouths can be big or small, but they can always be kind. +Here is one possible story, but there are many other ways to write it. + +Sam liked to tap on things. He tapped on the table, on the chair, on the door, on the wall. He liked the sounds he made. But his mom did not like it. She said, "Sam, stop tapping. You are making too much noise. You will break something." + +Sam did not listen. He wanted to tap more. He saw a big glass vase on the shelf. It looked shiny and pretty. He thought it would make a nice sound. He climbed on the couch and reached for the vase. He tapped it with his finger. + +CRASH! The vase fell down and broke into many pieces. Sam was scared. He heard his mom yell, "Sam, what did you do? You are in big trouble!" + +Sam's mom came into the room. She saw the mess. She was very angry and frustrated. She said, "Sam, how many times do I have to teach you not to tap on things? You are very naughty. You could have hurt yourself or someone else. You have to go to your room and think about what you did. No toys, no TV, no snacks for you." + +Sam felt sad and sorry. He wished he had listened to his mom. He wished he had not tapped on the vase. He cried as he went to his room. He did not like the sound of his own tap. +Tom and Lily were friends who liked to play with crayons. They had many colors and shapes of crayons, and they liked to mark on paper and walls and books. One day, they found a big book with many pictures of animals and plants. They wanted to mark on the book and make it more pretty. + +But the book was not theirs. It was their mom's book, and she loved it very much. She was a doctor, and she used the book to help her patients. She was very generous and kind, and she always shared her things with Tom and Lily. But she did not want them to mark on her book, because it was very important and expensive. + +Tom and Lily did not know that. They opened the book and started to mark on it with their crayons. They made red dots on the lion, and blue stripes on the zebra, and green spots on the flower. They thought they were making the book more pretty, but they were really making it very messy and ruined. + +When their mom came home, she saw the book and was very angry and sad. She shouted at Tom and Lily and told them they were very naughty and careless. She said they had to pay for the book with their own money, and they could not play with crayons anymore. She took away their crayons and put them in a high shelf. She also gave them a big time out and no dessert. + +Tom and Lily felt very sorry and ashamed. They cried and said they were sorry, but their mom did not listen. They wished they had not marked on the book, and they wished they had been more patient and asked their mom first. They learned a hard lesson, and they lost their crayons and their mom's trust. They had a very bad day. +Ben and Lily love to go to the beach with their mom and dad. They like to play in the sand, splash in the water, and look for shells and rocks. Sometimes they see fish and crabs and other animals in the sea. + +One day, they saw a big boat on the water. It had a net and a lot of buckets. Ben and Lily were curious and asked their mom what the boat was doing. + +"That boat is catching shrimp, sweeties," their mom said. "Shrimp are small pink animals that live in the water. Some people like to eat them, and some people like to provide them for other animals, like birds and turtles." + +"Can we see the shrimp, mom?" Lily asked. + +"Maybe, if we are lucky," their mom said. "Let's go closer to the boat and wave to the people on it. Maybe they will show us some shrimp." + +Ben and Lily ran to the edge of the water and waved their arms. The people on the boat saw them and smiled. One of them held up a bucket and shouted, "Hey, kids, do you want to see some shrimp?" + +"Yes, please!" Ben and Lily said. + +The person on the boat threw the bucket to their dad, who caught it and brought it to them. Inside the bucket, there were many shrimp, wriggling and jumping. They were pink and shiny and had long whiskers and tails. + +"Wow, they are so cute!" Lily said. "They look like tiny bugs." + +"They are adorable," Ben said. "Can we touch them, dad?" + +"Sure, but be gentle," their dad said. "They are alive and they might pinch you." + +Ben and Lily reached into the bucket and picked up some shrimp. They felt soft and wet and ticklish. They laughed and giggled as they played with the shrimp. + +"Thank you for the shrimp!" they shouted to the people on the boat. + +"You're welcome, kids!" the people on the boat shouted back. "Have fun!" + +Ben and Lily thanked their dad and gave him back the bucket. They watched as he threw the shrimp back into the water. They waved goodbye to the boat and went back to their mom. + +They told her all about the shrimp and how adorable they were. They said they wanted to see more shrimp next time they came to the beach. + +Their mom hugged them and said, "I'm glad you had a good time, sweeties. Maybe we can provide some shrimp for the birds and turtles next time. They would love that." + +Ben and Lily nodded and smiled. They loved the beach and they loved the shrimp. They hoped to see them again soon. +Lila and Ben are playing with pens and paper. They like to draw shapes and animals and write their names. Lila has a red pen and Ben has a blue pen. + +"Look, I draw a big sun!" Lila says, showing her paper to Ben. "It is warm and bright." + +"I draw a snowman!" Ben says, showing his paper to Lila. "It is cold and icy." + +They swap papers and look at each other's drawings. They smile and say they are both good. + +But then, something bad happens. Lila's red pen stops working. She tries to draw more, but no ink comes out. She shakes the pen and taps it on the paper, but nothing happens. + +"Oh no, my pen is dry!" Lila says, feeling sad. "I can't draw anymore." + +Ben sees Lila's sad face and wants to help. He thinks for a moment and has an idea. + +"Here, you can have my blue pen!" Ben says, giving his pen to Lila. "I don't need it. I can use this." He picks up a white crayon from the table. + +Lila takes the blue pen and smiles. She says thank you to Ben and hugs him. She tries the blue pen and it works. She draws a heart next to the sun and writes "Lila and Ben are friends". + +Ben uses the white crayon and draws a hat and a scarf on the snowman. He writes "Ben and Lila are friends". + +They show each other their papers again and laugh. They are happy and proud of their drawings. They put them on the wall and go to play with other toys. They are good friends. +Tim and Lily are playing in the park. They see a big white bug on a flower. The bug has long wings and a long nose. + +"Look, a white bug!" Tim says. He runs to the flower and tries to catch the bug. + +"Be careful, Tim. The bug might bite you," Lily says. She stays away from the flower. + +Tim does not listen to Lily. He grabs the bug and holds it in his hand. He laughs and runs to Lily. + +"Look, Lily, I have the bug. Do you want to see it?" Tim says. He puts the bug close to Lily's face. + +Lily is scared of the bug. She does not like it. She screams and pushes Tim away. + +"Go away, Tim! I don't want to see the bug. You are mean. You are teasing me," Lily says. She runs to the bench and sits down. She is angry and sad. + +Tim is surprised. He does not understand why Lily is angry and sad. He thinks the bug is fun and funny. He does not want to make Lily angry and sad. + +He looks at the bug in his hand. The bug is not happy either. It wants to fly away. It buzzes and wiggles in Tim's hand. + +Tim feels sorry for the bug. He does not want to hurt the bug. He opens his hand and lets the bug go. The bug flies away to the flower. + +Tim runs to the bench and sits next to Lily. He says sorry to Lily. + +"I'm sorry, Lily. I did not mean to tease you. I did not know you were scared of the bug. I thought the bug was cool. Do you forgive me?" Tim says. + +Lily looks at Tim. She sees that he is sorry. She forgives him. + +"It's okay, Tim. I forgive you. I'm sorry I screamed and pushed you. I was scared of the bug. I don't like bugs. They are creepy. Can we play something else?" Lily says. + +Tim nods and smiles. He hugs Lily. + +"Sure, Lily. We can play something else. How about we play on the slide? I like the slide. It is fun," Tim says. + +Lily nods and smiles. She hugs Tim back. + +"Okay, Tim. Let's play on the slide. I like the slide too. It is fun," Lily says. + +They get up and run to the slide. They play on the slide and have fun. They are friends again. +Tim and Sam were brothers who liked to play in the snow. They made a big snowman with a hat, a scarf and a carrot nose. They were very proud of their snowman and gave him a name: Bob. + +One day, they saw a wild rabbit hopping near their snowman. The rabbit was hungry and saw the carrot nose. It wanted to eat it, but it was afraid of the boys. Tim and Sam had an idea. They made a trap with a box and a stick. They put some lettuce under the box and tied a string to the stick. They hid behind a tree and waited for the rabbit. + +The rabbit smelled the lettuce and came closer. It saw the box and was curious. It went under the box and started to nibble the lettuce. Tim and Sam pulled the string and the box fell down. They caught the rabbit! + +"Ha ha, we got you!" they shouted and ran to the box. They lifted the box and saw the rabbit. It was scared and tried to run away. But the boys held it gently and petted it. They felt sorry for the rabbit and decided to let it go. + +"Bye bye, rabbit. Don't eat our snowman's nose, okay?" they said and released the rabbit. The rabbit hopped away and thanked them with a twitch of its nose. + +Tim and Sam went back to their snowman and smiled. They were happy to have a new friend. But they did not notice that the sun was shining brighter and the snow was starting to melt. Soon, their snowman would be gone too. +Anna likes to play with her dolls. She has many dolls, but her favorite is Lily. Lily has long hair, a pink dress and a smile. Anna likes to pretend that Lily is a doctor and she works at the hospital. She makes Lily help the other dolls when they are sick or hurt. + +One day, Anna and Lily are playing in the garden. Anna sees a big rock and thinks it is a mountain. She wants Lily to climb the rock and see the view. She puts Lily on the rock and pushes her up. But the rock is slippery and Lily falls down. She falls hard on the ground and makes a loud noise. + +Anna runs to Lily and picks her up. She is scared and sad. She sees that Lily is broken. Her head is cracked, her dress is torn and her smile is gone. Anna cries and hugs Lily. She wants Lily to be okay. She wants Lily to work at the hospital again. She wants Lily to smile again. + +But Lily is not okay. Lily is broken. Anna cannot fix her. She cannot pretend anymore. She has no more doctor. She has no more friend. She has no more fun. She has only a broken doll. And a broken heart. +Tom and Lily were friends. They liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big band. The band had drums and horns and flags. The band was very popular. Many people came to watch and clap. + +"Look, Tom, the band is marching!" Lily said. "They make loud music with their feet and their hands." + +"I like the band, Lily. They have shiny things on their hats and their clothes. Can we march with them?" Tom asked. + +Lily nodded. "Yes, Tom, let's march with them. Maybe they will let us play their drums and horns and flags." + +Tom and Lily ran to the band. They tried to march like the band. They lifted their feet high and swung their arms. They smiled and waved at the people. The people smiled and waved back. + +The band leader saw Tom and Lily. He was a kind man. He liked children. He stopped the band. He gave Tom a drum and Lily a horn. He said, "Do you want to march with us, little ones? You are very brave and happy. You have big hearts." + +Tom and Lily nodded. They were very happy. They thanked the band leader. They marched with the band. They played the drum and the horn. They felt the music in their hearts. They were very popular. +Sara liked to write stories. She had a big book with many pages. She used a red pen to write her words. She wrote about animals and people and places. She wrote every day. + +One day, she wrote a story about a crocodile. The crocodile was very big and green. He lived in a river. He was hungry and wanted to eat fish. But the fish were too fast and smart. They swam away from the crocodile. The crocodile was angry and sad. + +Sara showed her story to her brother Tom. Tom was older than Sara. He liked to read books. He read Sara's story. He said, "This is a good story, Sara. But you need to make it more serious. A crocodile is a scary animal. He should do something scary. Like eat a person." + +Sara did not like Tom's idea. She said, "No, Tom. That is not nice. I do not want to write about a crocodile eating a person. That is mean and sad. I want to write about a crocodile being happy and friendly. Like playing with a bird." + +Tom laughed. He said, "A crocodile playing with a bird? That is silly, Sara. A crocodile would eat a bird. Not play with it. You do not know anything about crocodiles. You should read a book about them. Then you would write a better story." + +Sara was hurt by Tom's words. She said, "You are mean, Tom. You do not know anything about stories. You should write your own story. Then you would see how hard it is. I like my story. And I will write more stories. And I will not let you read them." + +She took her book and her pen and ran to her room. She closed the door. She did not want to talk to Tom. She wanted to write more stories. She wrote a story about a crocodile and a bird. They became friends. They played and sang and had fun. They did not care what Tom said. They were happy. Sara was happy too. She smiled as she wrote. She liked her story. She liked to write. +Lily and Max were twins who liked to play outside. One day, they went to the park with their mom. They saw a big slide, a swing, and a sandbox. They ran to the slide and took turns going down. Lily wore a pink sweater and Max wore a blue one. + +"Look at me, Lily!" Max shouted as he slid down. "I'm so fast!" + +"You are fast, Max!" Lily said. "But I'm faster!" She slid down after him and giggled. + +They played on the slide for a long time, until they felt hot and thirsty. They went to their mom, who had a bottle of water and some cookies for them. + +"Thank you, mom!" they said and drank some water and ate some cookies. + +"Are you having fun, my sweeties?" mom asked. + +"Yes, mom!" they said. "We love the slide!" + +Mom smiled and said, "I'm glad you do. But be careful not to lose your sweaters, okay? It might get cold later." + +"Okay, mom!" they said and put their sweaters on the bench next to mom. + +Then they ran to the swing and the sandbox and played some more. They made new friends and shared their toys. They had so much fun that they forgot about their sweaters. + +Soon, the sun started to go down and the air became chilly. Mom said, "It's time to go home, my sweeties. Let's pack up and get your sweaters." + +Lily and Max followed mom to the bench, but they saw that their sweaters were gone. + +"Mom, where are our sweaters?" they asked. + +Mom looked around and said, "Oh no, someone must have taken them. Maybe they thought they were theirs. I'm sorry, my sweeties. We'll have to buy you new ones." + +Lily and Max felt sad and cold. They liked their sweaters. They were warm and soft and had their names on them. + +"Mom, can we find our sweaters?" they asked. + +Mom hugged them and said, "We can try, my sweeties. But I don't think we'll find them. They could be anywhere by now. Maybe someone else needed them more than us. Let's go home and get some hot chocolate, okay?" + +Lily and Max nodded and held mom's hand. They walked to the car, feeling restless and unhappy. They hoped that whoever had their sweaters would take good care of them and return them someday. They learned a lesson that day: to always keep an eye on their things and not lose them. +Tim and Lily were playing with their toys in the living room. They had a lot of fun making noises and pretending to be animals. Tim had a toy truck and Lily had a toy chicken. + +"Look, Lily, I can make my truck go fast!" Tim said, zooming his truck around the carpet. + +"Look, Tim, I can make my chicken fly!" Lily said, flapping her chicken in the air. + +They laughed and played until they heard a harsh voice from the kitchen. + +"Tim! Lily! Stop making so much noise! You are bothering me!" It was their mom, who was trying to cook dinner. + +Tim and Lily stopped playing and looked at each other. They did not like it when their mom was angry. They wanted to make her happy. + +"Sorry, mom," they said together. + +They decided to go to the kitchen and help their mom with dinner. They picked up their toys and walked to the kitchen. + +"Mom, can we help you?" Tim asked. + +"Sure, you can help me. You can set the table and wash your hands," mom said, smiling a little. + +Tim and Lily were happy to help. They put their toys away and got some plates and forks. They set the table and washed their hands. + +"Mom, what are we having for dinner?" Lily asked. + +"We are having chicken and rice and salad," mom said. + +"Yum, I love chicken!" Lily said. + +"Me too!" Tim said. + +They finished setting the table and waited for mom to bring the food. Mom took the chicken out of the oven and put it on a big plate. She carried the plate to the table. + +"Be careful, mom, the plate is hot," Tim said. + +"I know, Tim, thank you," mom said. + +But as she was putting the plate on the table, she slipped on a toy truck that Tim had forgotten to put away. She lost her balance and dropped the plate. The chicken flew in the air and landed on the floor. + +"Oh no!" mom said. + +"Oh no!" Tim and Lily said. + +They looked at the chicken on the floor. It was dirty and ruined. They felt very sorry for their mom. + +"Mom, we are so sorry," they said. + +"It's okay, kids, it was an accident," mom said. + +She picked up the chicken and threw it in the trash. She was not happy, but she was not harsh. She hugged Tim and Lily and said, + +"Don't worry, we can have something else for dinner. How about some pizza?" + +"Yay, pizza!" Tim and Lily said. + +They smiled and hugged their mom back. They learned to be more careful with their toys and to help their mom more. They had pizza for dinner and it was delicious. They were a happy family. +Tom and Mia were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. They saw a big hill with many trees and flowers. They wanted to see what was on the other side. + +"Let's go up the hill," Tom said. "Maybe we can find a new landscape." + +"What is a landscape?" Mia asked. + +"A landscape is what you see when you look around. Like the sky, the grass, the birds, the houses," Tom explained. + +"OK, let's go," Mia agreed. They held hands and started to climb the hill. + +But they did not know that a fierce dog was hiding behind a bush. The dog saw them and barked loudly. It wanted to chase them and bite them. + +"Run, run!" Tom shouted. "There is a fierce dog!" + +They turned around and ran down the hill as fast as they could. The dog followed them, growling and snapping. + +"Help, help!" Mia cried. "The dog is following us!" + +They reached the bottom of the hill and ran to the playground. They saw a man with a leash. He was the owner of the dog. + +"Stop, stop!" the man called. "He is not fierce, he is friendly. He just wants to play." + +He caught the dog and put the leash on him. He came to Tom and Mia and said sorry. + +"I'm sorry, he escaped from me. He is not fierce, he is friendly. He just wants to play. Do you want to pet him?" + +Tom and Mia looked at the dog. He was wagging his tail and licking his lips. He did not look fierce anymore. He looked friendly. + +"OK, we can pet him," Tom said. "But only if he does not follow us again." + +The man nodded and smiled. Tom and Mia petted the dog. He licked their hands and wagged his tail. They felt better. + +They learned that sometimes a landscape can have surprises. And sometimes a fierce dog can be friendly. +Jen and Ben were twins who liked to joke a lot. They loved to make funny faces, noises and stories to make each other laugh. They also liked to play with shapes, like circles, squares and triangles. They had a big box of shapes that they could use to build anything they wanted. + +One day, they decided to make a big castle with their shapes. They worked hard and used many shapes to make the walls, the towers and the gate. They were very proud of their castle and wanted to show it to their mom. But before they could do that, Jen had an idea. She wanted to joke with Ben and make him think that a monster was coming to destroy their castle. + +She whispered to Ben, "Look, Ben, there is a big monster behind the couch. It has sharp teeth, long claws and red eyes. It is coming to eat our castle and us. We have to run away!" Ben looked at the couch and saw nothing. He thought Jen was joking, but he wanted to play along. He pretended to be scared and said, "Oh no, Jen, what can we do? Where can we hide?" + +Jen smiled and said, "Follow me, Ben. I know a safe place. We can hide under the bed and wait for the monster to go away." She grabbed Ben's hand and ran to their bedroom. She pulled him under the bed and said, "Shh, Ben, don't make any noise. The monster might hear us." + +Ben nodded and stayed quiet. He thought Jen was very funny and clever. He liked to joke with her, but he also liked to be independent. He wanted to see the monster for himself and prove that it was not real. He waited for a few seconds, then he crawled out from under the bed. He tiptoed to the living room and looked at the couch. He saw nothing but a pillow and a blanket. He realized that Jen had tricked him. He felt a little angry and a little silly. He wanted to get back at Jen and joke with her too. + +He picked up the pillow and the blanket and wrapped them around himself. He made a loud roar and ran to the bedroom. He shouted, "Jen, Jen, the monster is here. It found us. It is going to eat us. Help, help!" He jumped on the bed and pretended to attack Jen. + +Jen heard the roar and the shout. She was scared and surprised. She thought the monster was real. She screamed and tried to get away. She saw the pillow and the blanket and realized that it was Ben. She felt a little angry and a little silly. She said, "Ben, Ben, that's not funny. You scared me. You tricked me. Why did you do that?" + +Ben laughed and said, "I'm sorry, Jen. I was joking. You joked with me first. You made me think there was a monster behind the couch. I wanted to joke with you too. I wanted to be independent and see for myself. It was just a game. Don't be mad." + +Jen sighed and said, "I'm sorry, too, Ben. I was joking. I wanted to have fun with you. I didn't mean to scare you. It was just a game. Don't be sad." + +They hugged and said, "We love you, Jen." "We love you, Ben." They learned that joking can be fun, but it can also hurt. They learned to be careful with their jokes and respect each other's feelings. They learned to be independent, but also to stick together. They went back to their castle and played with their shapes. They were happy and proud. They showed their castle to their mom and she praised them. She said, "You are very smart and creative, Jen and Ben. You can make anything with your shapes. You are also very kind and brave, Jen and Ben. You can joke and have fun, but you can also say sorry and forgive. You are my wonderful twins and I love you very much." +Tom was a little boy who liked to play with his toys. He had a lot of toys, but his favorite was a potato. He called his potato Pat and he made eyes and a mouth for him with a marker. He took Pat everywhere he went and talked to him like a friend. + +One day, Tom's mom said they had to go to the store. She told Tom to stay in the car with Pat while she bought some things. Tom did not want to stay in the car. He wanted to go with his mom and see the store. He thought it would be fun and he could find more toys. + +Tom waited for a while, but he got bored. He saw a lot of people walking by the car. He wondered what they were doing and where they were going. He decided to get out of the car and follow them. He left Pat on the seat and opened the door. + +Tom walked around the store and saw many things. He saw fruits and vegetables, bread and cheese, candy and cookies. He saw clothes and shoes, books and games, bikes and cars. He wanted to touch everything and try everything. He forgot about his mom and Pat. + +But then, Tom heard a loud noise. It was his mom. She was looking for him and she was angry. She saw him in the aisle and ran to him. She grabbed his hand and scolded him. She said he was very naughty and he could have been lost or hurt. She said he should have stayed in the car like she told him. + +Tom felt scared and sorry. He realized he had made a mistake. He wanted to go back to the car and see Pat. He hoped Pat was still there and he had not been taken by an unknown person. He said he was sorry to his mom and he promised to stay with her. + +Tom's mom hugged him and said she was glad he was safe. She said she loved him and she wanted him to be careful. She said he should listen to her and follow the rules. She said he could keep Pat as his toy, but he had to share him with his sister sometimes. + +Tom learned his lesson. He knew his mom was right and he had to stay with her. He knew Pat was his friend and he had to take care of him. He knew the store was not a place to play and he had to be respectful. He was happy to have his mom and Pat with him. He said he loved them and he thanked them. +Lily and Ben were hungry. They went to the kitchen to find some food. They saw a big bowl of celery on the table. Lily liked celery. She thought it was crunchy and green and good for her. Ben did not like celery. He thought it was bitter and boring and stupid. + +"Let's eat some celery," Lily said. She took a stick and bit it. She smiled. + +"Yuck, no," Ben said. He made a face. He looked around for something else. He saw a box of cookies on the counter. He reached for it. + +"Ben, no," Lily said. "Those are not for us. Those are for Mom's party. She will be mad if we eat them." + +"I don't care," Ben said. He opened the box and took a cookie. He bit it. He smiled. + +Lily was sad. She did not want to make Mom mad. She did not want to eat cookies. She wanted to eat celery. She did not understand why Ben was so stupid. She said, "Ben, you are stupid. You should choose celery. It is better for you. Cookies are bad for you. They make you fat and sick." + +Ben did not listen. He ate another cookie. He said, "Lily, you are stupid. You should choose cookies. They are better for you. Celery is bad for you. It makes you thin and weak." + +They argued and argued. They did not hear Mom coming. Mom saw them and was angry. She said, "Lily, Ben, what are you doing? You are both stupid. You should not choose celery or cookies. You should choose to share and be nice. Now, put the cookies back and the celery away. And say sorry to each other." + +Lily and Ben felt sorry. They did what Mom said. They said sorry to each other. They hugged. They learned to choose better. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. They have a ball and a bike. Lily can ride the bike. Tom can kick the ball. + +One day, they see a big dog. The dog is not nice. It barks and runs at them. Lily and Tom are scared. They want to go home. + +Lily gets on the bike. She tells Tom to hold on. She pedals fast. The dog chases them. It is close. Lily sees a turn. She turns the bike. The dog misses them. It runs into a tree. It stops barking. + +Lily and Tom are safe. They keep pedaling. They reach their home. They hug each other. They are happy. Lily says, "You are a dependable friend, Tom. You did not let go." Tom says, "You are a dependable friend, Lily. You saved us from the dog." They smile. They are still friends. +Tom and Anna like to play with their toys. They have many toys, but their favorite is a big red car. The car can make sounds and move by itself. Tom and Anna take turns to drive the car around the room. + +One day, Tom wants to play with the car, but Anna is already driving it. Tom asks Anna to share, but Anna says no. She says the car is hers and she does not want to give it to Tom. Tom is angry and sad. He thinks Anna is not nice. + +Tom has an idea. He tells Anna that he has a new toy in his room. He says it is a big blue plane that can fly in the air. He says it is very fun and he will let Anna play with it if she gives him the car. Anna likes planes and she wants to see the new toy. She agrees to trade with Tom and gives him the car. + +Tom takes the car and runs to his room. He is happy and he starts to play with the car. Anna follows him and looks for the plane. She does not see any plane in Tom's room. She only sees his old toys. She asks Tom where is the plane. Tom says he lied. He says he does not have a plane. He says he only wanted the car. Anna is angry and sad. She thinks Tom is not nice. + +Anna runs to their mom and tells her what Tom did. Mom is not happy. She says Tom should not lie to Anna. She says lying is bad and it hurts people's feelings. She says Tom has to give the car back to Anna and say sorry. She also says Tom has to pay a price for lying. She says he has to be patient and wait for his turn to play with the car. Tom is sorry and he does what mom says. He gives the car back to Anna and says sorry. He waits for his turn to play with the car. Anna is happy and she says thank you. She says she will share the car with Tom. Tom and Anna hug and make up. They play with the car together and have fun. +Lily and Ben were playing at the park. They liked to go on the slide, the swings and the seesaw. They had a lot of fun together. + +One day, they saw a big dog near the slide. The dog was barking and running around. Lily and Ben were scared of the dog. They ran away from the slide and hid behind a bench. + +"Go away, dog!" Lily shouted. "We want to play on the slide!" + +But the dog did not go away. It kept barking and running around. Lily and Ben did not know what to do. + +Then they saw a man coming. He was the dog's owner. He called the dog and put a leash on it. + +"I'm sorry, kids," the man said. "My dog is not bad, he just wants to play. He likes the slide too. But he should not scare you. He should be ashamed of himself." + +The man took the dog away. Lily and Ben came out from behind the bench. They looked at the slide. It was empty and shiny. + +"Let's go on the slide again," Ben said. "The dog is gone now. We don't have to be scared anymore." + +"OK," Lily said. "But first, let's rest a little. I'm tired from running away." + +They sat on the bench and rested. Then they went on the slide again. They had a lot of fun together. +Ben and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to slide, swing and run. They saw a big tree with many leaves. They wanted to climb the tree. + +"Can we climb the tree, Ben?" Lily asked. + +"Yes, we can. But be careful, Lily. The tree is very high," Ben said. + +They climbed the tree. They felt happy and brave. They saw many birds and squirrels. They saw a shiny thing on a branch. It was a silver ring. + +"Look, Ben! A ring! It is so pretty!" Lily said. + +She reached for the ring. But she slipped and fell. She screamed. + +Ben was scared. He grabbed Lily's hand. He held her tight. He saved her from falling. + +"Lily, are you okay?" Ben asked. + +"Yes, Ben. Thank you. You saved me. You are so strong and kind," Lily said. + +She hugged Ben. She was glad he was her friend. + +Ben smiled. He gave Lily the ring. He said, "This is for you, Lily. You can keep it in your pocket. It is a charming ring. It is like you." + +Lily was happy. She put the ring in her pocket. She said, "Thank you, Ben. You are a charming friend. It is like you." + +They climbed down the tree. They went back to play. They were happy and safe. +Anna liked to play with her dolls. She had many dolls on her shelf. She gave them names and clothes and stories. She was happy when she played with them. + +One day, her friend Ben came to visit. He saw her dolls on the shelf. He laughed and said, "Dolls are for babies. You are a big girl. Why do you play with dolls? You are silly." + +Anna felt sad and angry. She did not like Ben's words. She said, "Dolls are not for babies. They are for anyone who likes them. You are mean. Why do you laugh at me? You are rude." + +Ben did not care. He grabbed one of her dolls and threw it on the floor. He said, "This doll is ugly. It has a hole in its dress. It is a poor doll. You are poor too. You have no good toys." + +Anna felt more sad and angry. She also felt embarrass. She did not want Ben to see her poor doll. She loved her poor doll. She ran to the doll and picked it up. She hugged it and said, "You are not ugly. You are beautiful. You are not poor. You are rich. You have me. I have you. We are happy." + +Ben saw Anna hug her doll. He felt bad. He saw that he hurt Anna's feelings. He said, "I'm sorry, Anna. I was wrong. I should not have laughed at you or your doll. I should not have thrown your doll. I was mean and rude. Can you forgive me?" + +Anna looked at Ben. She saw that he was sorry. She said, "It's okay, Ben. I forgive you. But you have to be nice to me and my dolls. They are my friends. You can be my friend too. Do you want to play with us?" + +Ben nodded. He said, "Yes, I want to play with you and your dolls. Can I see your shelf? Maybe you can tell me their names and stories." + +Anna smiled. She said, "Sure, come with me. I will show you my shelf. I have many dolls. They are all different and special. Just like us." +Sara was a big girl. She did not like her crib. She wanted to sleep in a bed like Mom and Dad. One night, she had a plan. She would test her crib and see if she could get out. + +She waited until Mom and Dad said good night and turned off the light. Then she stood up in her crib and looked around. She saw a chair, a toy box, and a window. She tried to reach the chair, but it was too far. She tried to climb the toy box, but it was too high. She tried to open the window, but it was too hard. + +She was sad and tired. She sat down in her crib and cried. She wished she had a bed. + +She heard a noise. It was Mom. She came into the room and saw Sara crying. She picked her up and hugged her. + +"What's wrong, Sara?" Mom asked. + +"I don't like my crib. It's dull and small. I want a bed," Sara said. + +Mom smiled and kissed her. "I know, Sara. You are a big girl. But you are not ready for a bed yet. You need your crib to keep you safe and cozy. Maybe when you are older, you can have a bed. But for now, you have to sleep in your crib. OK?" + +Sara nodded. She was still sad, but she loved Mom. She snuggled with her and said sorry. + +"It's OK, Sara. I love you. Now, let's go back to your crib and sing a song. How about Twinkle Twinkle Little Star?" + +Sara liked that song. She smiled and sang with Mom. She felt sleepy and warm. She closed her eyes and fell asleep in her crib. She dreamed of stars and beds. +Tom and Sam were friends who liked to play in the park. They saw a big hill and wanted to roll down it. Tom said, "Let's roll down the hill, it will be fun!" Sam said, "OK, but be careful, the hill is steep and there is a pond at the bottom." + +They ran to the top of the hill and started to roll down. Tom rolled fast and laughed. Sam rolled slow and was scared. He tried to stop, but he could not. He rolled all the way to the pond and fell in. He did not know how to swim. He was weak and scared. He cried for help. + +Tom heard Sam's cry and ran to the pond. He saw Sam in the water and jumped in. He knew how to swim. He was strong and brave. He swam to Sam and grabbed his hand. He pulled him to the shore and helped him out. He said, "Are you OK, Sam? I'm sorry, I should have warned you about the pond. It was not safe to roll down the hill." + +Sam said, "Thank you, Tom. You saved me. I'm sorry, I should have listened to you. It was not smart to roll down the hill. I learned my lesson. Next time, I will be more careful and ask for help if I need it." + +Tom and Sam hugged and said sorry to each other. They learned that rolling down the hill was not a good idea. They learned that swimming was a good skill to have. They learned that being weak or strong did not matter as much as being friends. They learned that friends should help each other and be honest with each other. They walked back to the park and played with their ball. They were happy and safe. +Jenny and Sam were best friends. They liked to play in the park and look for shiny rocks. They called them minerals. They had a big box of minerals at home. They wanted to find more. + +One day, they saw a pretty rock on the ground. It was pink and sparkly. Jenny and Sam both wanted it. They ran to the rock and grabbed it at the same time. + +"Let go! It's mine!" Jenny said. + +"No, it's mine! I saw it first!" Sam said. + +They pulled and tugged on the rock. They did not want to share. They disagreed. + +The rock was very hard. It hurt their hands. They did not notice a big dog coming. The dog liked shiny things. It saw the rock and barked. It wanted to play. + +The dog ran to Jenny and Sam and jumped on them. It knocked them down and took the rock in its mouth. It ran away with the rock. + +Jenny and Sam were sad and angry. They lost their pretty rock. They wished they had shared. They learned a lesson. They hugged and said sorry. They decided to be friends again. They went to look for more minerals. They hoped the dog would not come back. +Sara and Ben went to the beach with Mom and Dad. They liked to play in the sand and look for shells. Sara found a big shell and showed it to Ben. "Look, Ben, a big shell! Maybe there is a crab inside!" she said. + +Ben wanted to see the shell too. He tried to take it from Sara, but she held it tight. "No, Ben, it is mine! I found it first!" she said. They started to pull the shell from each other. + +Mom saw them and came over. "Sara, Ben, stop fighting! You have to share and be polite. There are many shells on the beach. You can each find one," she said. + +But Sara and Ben did not listen. They kept pulling the shell until it broke in half. They both gasped and looked inside. There was a crab inside, but it was not happy. It pinched Sara's finger and Ben's nose. They both cried and let go of the shell. + +Mom picked up the crab and put it back in the water. She hugged Sara and Ben and kissed their boo-boos. "I'm sorry, crab, for breaking your home. I hope you find a new one," she said. + +Sara and Ben felt sorry too. They said sorry to the crab and to each other. They learned that fighting does not prevent problems, but makes them worse. They decided to be polite and share from now on. They went to look for more shells, but this time they checked if they had crabs inside first. +Tom was a dog who liked to run and play. He had a friend, Ben, who was a boy. Ben and Tom always had fun together in the park. They would chase a ball, dig holes, and bark at birds. + +One day, Tom felt a pain in his leg. He looked and saw a thorn in his heel. He tried to pull it out, but it hurt too much. He whimpered and limped to Ben. + +"Tom, what's wrong?" Ben asked. He saw the thorn and said, "Oh, no, you have a boo-boo. Don't worry, I'll help you." + +Ben took Tom to his mom, who was sitting on a bench. She had a bag with some things inside. She took out a cloth, a bottle, and a band-aid. She said, "Poor Tom, you have a thorn in your heel. This might sting a little, but it will make you feel better." + +She poured some water from the bottle on the cloth and gently cleaned Tom's heel. Then she pulled out the thorn and threw it away. She put the band-aid on Tom's heel and said, "There, all done. You're a brave dog, Tom." + +Tom licked Ben's mom's hand and wagged his tail. He felt much better. He thanked Ben's mom and said, "Woof, woof!" + +Ben hugged Tom and said, "I'm glad you're okay, Tom. You're my best friend. Do you want to play some more?" + +Tom nodded and said, "Yes, please. But no more thorns, okay?" + +Ben and Tom ran and played again in the park. They were happy and not troubled anymore. They had a good day. +Anna likes to work with words. She has a book with many words and pictures. She likes to look at the book and say the words out loud. She also likes to write the words on paper with her crayons. + +One day, Anna's brother Tom comes into her room. He sees her book and her paper. He is bored and wants to play. He says, "Anna, let me see your book. I want to work with words too." + +Anna says, "No, Tom. This is my book. You have your own toys. Go away." + +Tom gets angry. He grabs the book from Anna's hands. He says, "Give me the book. I want to see the hidden words." + +Anna says, "What hidden words? There are no hidden words. Give me back my book." + +Tom says, "Yes, there are. Look, some words have letters that are the same color as the page. They are hidden. You have to find them." + +Anna looks at the book. She sees that Tom is right. Some words are hard to see. She says, "I didn't know that. That's cool. Can we work with words together?" + +Tom says, "Okay, fine. We can work with words together. But I get to choose the first hidden word." + +Anna says, "Okay, you choose. But I get to choose the next one." + +Tom and Anna start to work with words. They take turns to find the hidden words and write them on paper. They have fun and forget to fight. They learn new words and share their book. +Tom and Anna were playing in the park. They liked to run, jump and slide on the grass and the swings. They saw a big tree with many leaves and branches. They wanted to climb the tree and see what was up there. + +They found a rope hanging from a branch. It had a tie at the end. Tom said, "Look, a tie! Maybe someone left it here. Let's pull it and see what happens." Anna said, "OK, but be careful. It might be a trap or a trick." + +They pulled the rope together. Suddenly, they heard a loud noise and saw something fall from the tree. It was a big box wrapped in paper. It had a bow and a tag that said, "To Tom and Anna, from a mysterious friend." + +Tom and Anna were surprised and curious. They opened the box and saw many toys and books inside. They were happy and excited. They said, "Wow, this is amazing! Who gave us this? How did they know our names?" + +They looked around, but they did not see anyone. They only saw a bird flying away from the tree. It had a shiny ring on its leg. It sang a beautiful song and then disappeared in the sky. + +Tom and Anna smiled and said, "Thank you, mysterious friend! Thank you, bird! You made our day!" They hugged each other and played with their new gifts. They spread the paper and the bow on the grass and made a colorful tent. They had a lot of fun in the park. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play with cars and dolls. One day, they go to visit Ben's dad at his work. He works in a factory. He makes big machines that help people. + +Ben's dad shows them around the factory. He says, "This is where we cut the metal. This is where we paint the machines. This is where we test them." Lily and Ben are amazed. They see many colors, shapes and sounds. + +They also meet some of Ben's dad's friends. They are friendly. They smile and wave at Lily and Ben. They say, "Hello, little ones. Do you like the factory?" Lily and Ben nod. They say, "Yes, we do. It is very cool." + +One of the friends gives them a small toy machine. He says, "This is a gift for you. You can play with it at home. It is a mini version of what we make here." Lily and Ben are happy. They say, "Thank you very much. It is very nice." + +They look at the toy machine. It has wheels, buttons and lights. It can move and make noises. Lily and Ben both want to play with it. They start to pull it from each other. They say, "It is mine. Give it to me." + +Ben's dad sees them. He says, "Hey, hey, stop that. You are friends. You should share. Sharing is good. It makes everyone happy. Why don't you take turns? You can play with it for a while, and then give it to the other. That way, you can both enjoy it." + +Lily and Ben think about it. They realize that Ben's dad is right. Sharing is good. They say, "Okay, we will share. We will take turns. We are sorry for fighting." They hug each other. They say, "We are friends. We like to play together." + +Ben's dad smiles. He says, "That's good. I'm proud of you. You are very smart and kind. Now, let's go and have some lunch. I have some sandwiches and juice for you." Lily and Ben follow him. They hold the toy machine together. They are happy. They like the factory. They like Ben's dad and his friends. They like each other. They are good at sharing. +Tom and Ben are brothers. They like to play in the woods. They find a big tree with many apples. They want to pick the apples and eat them. + +But there is a problem. The tree is too tall. They cannot reach the apples. They see an axe near the tree. It is big and sharp. They think they can use the axe to cut the tree. + +Tom takes the axe. He swings it at the tree. He is not strong enough. The axe is too heavy. He drops the axe. He hurts his foot. He cries. + +Ben sees Tom crying. He wants to help him. He picks up the axe. He is mighty. He swings the axe at the tree. He hits the tree hard. The tree shakes. The apples fall. + +Tom and Ben are happy. They forget the pain. They spring to the apples. They pick them up. They eat them. They are sweet and juicy. They share them with each other. They smile. +Timmy loves to watch TV. He watches TV every day, all day. He does not play with his toys, or read his books, or help his mom. He only wants to watch TV. + +One day, his mom says, "Timmy, you watch too much TV. It is not good for you. You need to do other things. Turn off the TV and come with me. We are going to the park." + +Timmy refuses. He says, "No, mom. I want to watch TV. TV is fun. I don't want to go to the park. The park is boring." + +His mom is sad and angry. She says, "Timmy, you are being selfish and rude. TV is not everything. The park is fun and healthy. You can play with other kids, and see the birds, and the flowers, and the sun. You are missing out on life. And TV is expensive. We have to pay a lot of money for it. We need to save money for other things." + +Timmy still refuses. He says, "I don't care, mom. I like TV. TV is cheap. You can watch anything you want. I don't want to play with other kids, or see the birds, or the flowers, or the sun. They are boring. I want to watch TV." + +His mom is very sad and angry. She says, "Timmy, you are making a big mistake. You are wasting your time and your money. You are hurting yourself and me. You are not listening to me. You are not being a good boy. If you don't turn off the TV and come with me, I will take away the TV. You will not watch TV for a long time." + +Timmy thinks his mom is bluffing. He says, "You can't do that, mom. You can't take away my TV. I love my TV. You are mean. I hate you." + +His mom is very hurt and disappointed. She says, "Timmy, you are breaking my heart. You are being very bad. You are not showing me any love or respect. You are choosing TV over me. Fine. You can have your TV. But I will have your TV too. I will take it away and put it in the closet. You will not see it for a month. Maybe then you will learn your lesson." + +She turns off the TV and takes it away. Timmy is shocked and scared. He cries and screams. He says, "No, mom. No. Don't take away my TV. I'm sorry. I'm sorry. I love you. I love you. Please, mom. Please. Give me back my TV. Please." + +But his mom does not listen. She says, "Too late, Timmy. Too late. You had your chance. You made your choice. Now you have to face the consequences. Maybe next time you will listen to me. Maybe next time you will do other things. Maybe next time you will be a good boy." + +She leaves Timmy alone in his room. Timmy is very sad and lonely. He has no TV. He has no mom. He has nothing. He wishes he had listened to his mom. He wishes he had gone to the park. He wishes he had been a good boy. + +The moral of the story is: TV is not everything. There are more important things in life, like family, friends, nature, and learning. We should not be selfish and rude. We should listen to our parents and respect them. We should do other things and have fun. We should be good boys and girls. +Tom and Jen are twins. They like to play outside in the farm. One day, they see a big cow in the field. The cow is bald. It has no hair on its head. + +"Look, Jen, a bald cow!" Tom says. He runs to the cow. He wants to touch it. + +"Wait, Tom, don't go!" Jen says. She is scared. She thinks the cow is sick. She follows Tom. + +The cow sees Tom and Jen. It is not happy. It does not like strangers. It moos loudly. It shakes its head. It shows its horns. + +"Tom, Jen, come back!" Mom says. She hears the cow. She knows it is angry. She runs to the field. She wants to save Tom and Jen. + +Tom and Jen are afraid. They see Mom. They run to her. They hug her. + +"Mom, we are sorry. We just wanted to see the bald cow," Tom says. + +"Mom, is the cow sick? Why is it bald?" Jen says. + +Mom smiles. She is glad Tom and Jen are safe. She explains to them. + +"The cow is not sick. It is just old. Some cows lose their hair when they get old. But they are still cows. They still need love and care. And they don't like strangers. You should not go near them without me or Dad," Mom says. + +Tom and Jen nod. They understand. They say sorry to the cow. They say thank you to Mom. They go back to the house. They learn something new. They discover a bald cow. +Lily and Ben were playing with their blocks in the living room. They liked to build tall towers and knock them down. But then, Mom came in and said, "Lily, Ben, it's time to leave. We have to go to the store." + +Lily and Ben did not want to leave. They wanted to play more. They said, "No, Mom, no! We want to play!" + +Mom said, "I'm sorry, but we have to go. We need to buy some food and some milk. Come on, put on your shoes and coats." + +Lily and Ben were sad and angry. They did not listen to Mom. They hid behind the couch and hoped Mom would not find them. They thought Mom would forget about them and let them play. + +But Mom was not fooled. She knew where they were. She said, "Lily, Ben, I can see you. Don't be silly. Come out and let's go." + +Lily and Ben still did not want to go. They said, "No, Mom, no! We want to play!" + +Mom said, "If you don't come out, I will count to three. And then, I will take away your blocks for a week. One...two..." + +Lily and Ben did not like that. They loved their blocks. They did not want to lose them. They came out from behind the couch and said, "Sorry, Mom. We will go." + +Mom said, "Thank you. Now, put on your shoes and coats and hold my hand. We have to cross the street and walk to the car. Watch your step. The sidewalk is bumpy." + +Lily and Ben put on their shoes and coats and held Mom's hand. They walked to the car. They saw a tall man with a big dog. The dog barked at them. Lily and Ben were scared. They hugged Mom and said, "Mom, we don't like the dog. He is loud and scary." + +Mom said, "Don't worry. The dog is just saying hello. He won't hurt you. He is on a leash. See? The tall man is holding him. He is his owner. He is nice. He is our neighbor. Say hello to him." + +Lily and Ben said hello to the tall man and the big dog. The tall man smiled and said, "Hello, Lily and Ben. Where are you going?" + +Mom said, "We are going to the store. We need to buy some food and some milk. Do you want to come with us?" + +The tall man said, "No, thank you. We are going to the park. We need to play and run. Do you want to come with us?" + +Lily and Ben looked at Mom. They wanted to go to the park. They wanted to play and run. They said, "Mom, can we go to the park? Please?" + +Mom said, "Maybe later. After we go to the store. And after you eat your lunch. And after you take your nap. Then, we can go to the park. And maybe, we can play with the tall man and the big dog. How does that sound?" + +Lily and Ben thought about it. They said, "OK, Mom. That sounds good. We will go to the store. And we will eat our lunch. And we will take our nap. And then, we will go to the park. And we will play with the tall man and the big dog. Yay!" + +Mom said, "Good. I'm glad you agree. Now, let's go. We have a lot to do. And a lot to look forward to." + +Lily and Ben got in the car. They waved goodbye to the tall man and the big dog. They said, "See you later. Have fun at the park." + +The tall man and the big dog waved back. They said, "See you later. Have fun at the store." + +Mom drove away. Lily and Ben looked out the window. They saw the park. They saw the swings and the slides and the sandbox. They smiled. They were happy. They knew they would come back. They knew they would play. They knew they would have fun. +Lily liked to play catch with her big brother Tom. They had a soft ball that was red and yellow. Tom threw the ball to Lily and she caught it with her hands. She smiled and threw it back to Tom. They did this many times and had fun. + +One time, Tom threw the ball too high. It went up and up and hit the ceiling. The ceiling was white and smooth. The ball bounced off the ceiling and landed on the floor. Lily and Tom looked at the ball and then at the ceiling. They were surprised and curious. + +They wanted to see the ceiling better. They got a chair and a stool from the kitchen. Tom put the chair next to the wall and climbed on it. Lily put the stool on the chair and climbed on it. She was very careful and held Tom's hand. She reached up and touched the ceiling. It was hard and cold. She said, "The ceiling is not like the ball. The ball is soft and warm." + +Tom nodded and said, "The ceiling is not like us. We are friendly and happy." He looked around and saw a spider web in the corner. He pointed and said, "Look, there is a spider. The spider lives on the ceiling. Maybe the spider is friendly too." + +Lily looked and saw the spider. It was small and black. It had eight legs and two eyes. It moved slowly on the web. Lily said, "The spider is not like us. We have two legs and two eyes. We move fast and talk. Maybe the spider is lonely." + +Tom said, "Maybe we can be friends with the spider. We can say hello and give it the ball. Maybe it will like the ball." He took the ball from the floor and threw it gently to the spider. The ball landed on the web and made it shake. The spider looked at the ball and then at Tom and Lily. It waved one leg and made a tiny sound. Lily and Tom smiled and waved back. They said, "Hello, spider. We are Lily and Tom. We are friendly. Do you like the ball?" The spider nodded and made another sound. Lily and Tom said, "We are happy to meet you. You are friendly too. We can play catch with you and the ball." The spider smiled and threw the ball back to Lily and Tom. They caught it and threw it again. They played catch with the spider and the ball and had fun. The ceiling was not so boring anymore. +Lila liked to play dress-up with her dolls. She had many dresses of different colors and shapes. She liked to make her dolls look pretty and unique. She also liked to bow to them and pretend they were queens. + +One day, she invited her friend Anna to play with her. Anna brought her own doll, but it was very different from Lila's. It had short hair, a blue shirt and pants, and a hat. Lila did not like it. She said, "Your doll is not pretty. It does not have a dress. It does not look like a queen. You should play with my dolls. They are better." + +Anna felt sad. She said, "But I like my doll. It is unique. It does not have to wear a dress to be pretty. It can be anything it wants. It can be a pilot, or a doctor, or a teacher. It does not need to bow to anyone. It is brave and smart." + +Lila did not listen. She said, "No, no, no. Dresses are better. Queens are better. You should change your doll. Here, take this pink dress and this crown. Make your doll look like mine." + +Anna did not want to. She said, "No, thank you. I like my doll the way it is. I do not want to change it. It is unique and I love it." + +Lila got angry. She said, "Fine. Then you cannot play with me. Go away. You and your doll are not welcome here." + +Anna felt hurt. She took her doll and left. She did not want to play with Lila anymore. + +Lila stayed alone with her dolls. She tried to play, but she felt bored. All her dolls looked the same. They had the same dresses, the same crowns, the same bows. They did not talk, or laugh, or have fun. They just sat there, like statues. + +Lila realized she had made a mistake. She had been mean to Anna and her doll. She had not respected their uniqueness. She had not been a good friend. She felt sorry. She wished she could say sorry to Anna and play with her again. + +She ran to the door and looked for Anna. She saw her sitting on the grass with her doll. She was smiling and talking to it. She looked happy. + +Lila ran to her and said, "Anna, I am sorry. I was wrong. Your doll is pretty and unique. It does not matter what it wears. It matters what it is. You are a good friend. Can we play together?" + +Anna looked at her and smiled. She said, "Yes, we can. I forgive you. You are a good friend too. We can play with both our dolls. We can share and learn from each other. We can have fun." + +Lila hugged her and said, "Thank you. I am glad. Let's play." + +They played together with their dolls. They tried different clothes and hats. They made up stories and adventures. They bowed and laughed and hugged. They were happy. + +The moral of the story is: We should respect and appreciate the uniqueness of others. We should not judge them by their appearance. We should be kind and friendly. We should share and learn from each other. We should have fun. +Sara was a shy girl who liked to play with her stuff. She had many dolls, books, and puzzles that she kept in her room. She did not like to share her stuff with other kids, because she was afraid they would break them or lose them. + +One day, her mom told her that they had a new neighbor who had a girl her age. Her name was Mia, and she wanted to be Sara's friend. Sara's mom said that Mia would come over to play with her after lunch. Sara felt nervous and scared. She did not want a new friend. She wanted to play with her stuff alone. + +She had an idea. She decided to prevent Mia from playing with her stuff. She took all her stuff and hid them under her bed, in her closet, and in her drawers. She hoped that Mia would not find them and leave her alone. + +When Mia came over, Sara's mom showed her to Sara's room. Mia smiled and said hello to Sara, but Sara did not say anything. She just looked at the floor. Mia looked around the room and saw that there was nothing to play with. She asked Sara where her stuff was. Sara did not answer. She just hugged her pillow. + +Mia felt sad and confused. She wanted to play with Sara and have fun. She wondered why Sara did not like her. She tried to talk to Sara and ask her questions, but Sara did not respond. She just shook her head or nodded. + +After a while, Mia gave up and said goodbye to Sara. She told Sara's mom that she had to go home. Sara's mom was surprised and asked her if she had a good time. Mia said no. She said that Sara did not want to play with her or talk to her. She said that Sara had no stuff to play with. + +Sara's mom felt sorry for Mia and apologized. She said that Sara was shy and needed time to make friends. She said that she would talk to Sara and try to help her. She thanked Mia for coming and invited her to come again. + +Mia said thank you and left. She hoped that Sara would be nicer to her next time. She hoped that Sara would share her stuff with her and play with her. She hoped that Sara would be her friend. +Tommy was hungry. He saw a banana on the table. He wanted to eat it. He climbed on a chair and reached for the banana. + +"Tommy, no!" Mommy said. "That banana is for Daddy. He will be home soon. You can have an apple instead." + +But Tommy did not want an apple. He wanted the banana. He was persistent. He tried to take the banana again. + +"Tommy, stop!" Mommy said. "You are being naughty. If you take the banana, Daddy will be sad. He likes bananas too. You can share with him later." + +But Tommy did not want to share. He wanted the banana now. He was very persistent. He grabbed the banana and ran away. + +"Tommy, come back!" Mommy said. "You are making a mess. You are dropping banana peels everywhere. You need to say sorry to Daddy and Mommy." + +But Tommy did not want to say sorry. He wanted to eat the banana. He hid under the bed and ate the banana. He was happy. + +But soon he heard Daddy come home. He heard Daddy say hello to Mommy. He heard Daddy ask for the banana. He heard Mommy tell Daddy what Tommy did. + +Tommy felt bad. He realized he was selfish. He realized he hurt Daddy and Mommy. He crawled out from under the bed and went to Daddy and Mommy. + +"Daddy, Mommy, I'm sorry," Tommy said. "I took the banana. I was hungry. I was persistent. I was wrong. Please forgive me." + +Daddy and Mommy looked at Tommy. They saw his sad face. They saw his banana peels. They saw his half-eaten banana. They were not happy. But they loved Tommy. They hugged Tommy. + +"It's okay, Tommy," Daddy said. "We forgive you. But you need to learn to listen and share. Bananas are not only for you. They are for everyone. Next time, ask before you take. And say thank you when you get." + +Tommy nodded. He learned his lesson. He said thank you to Daddy and Mommy. He gave them the rest of his banana. They smiled. They ate the banana together. They were happy. +Lily and Ben were going on a trip with Mom and Dad. They packed their bags and got in the car. Lily was very excited. She wanted to see the zoo and the park and the big lake. Ben was not so happy. He said he was bored and tired and hungry. + +"Are we there yet?" Ben asked every five minutes. + +"No, not yet," Mom or Dad would reply. "We still have a long way to go." + +Lily tried to cheer up Ben. She showed him her books and her toys and her snacks. She told him stories and jokes and songs. But Ben did not smile or laugh or play. He just frowned and sighed and complained. + +"Here, have a candy," Lily offered. She gave Ben a yellow candy from her bag. She hoped it would make him feel better. + +Ben took the candy and put it in his mouth. He made a funny face. He spit out the candy and threw it out the window. + +"Yuck! That was sour!" he said. "I don't like sour candy. I don't like anything!" + +Lily felt sad. She did not know what to do. She liked sour candy. She liked everything. She wished Ben would like something too. + +"Maybe you will like the trip when we get there," she said. "Maybe you will see something fun or nice or cool." + +Ben did not reply. He just looked out the window and pouted. + +Lily hoped he was wrong. She hoped the trip would be fun and nice and cool for both of them. She hoped Ben would be happy soon. +Tommy loves to help his mom with the post. Every day, he walks with her to the big red box on the corner and puts the letters inside. He likes to hear the sound of the letters falling into the box. He thinks the box is enormous and wonders how many letters it can hold. + +One day, Tommy has a big idea. He wants to fill the box with something else. He runs to his room and grabs his favorite toys: his teddy bear, his truck, his ball, and his dinosaur. He puts them all in a big bag and drags it to the door. He tells his mom he wants to go to the post. + +His mom is confused, but she follows him. She sees the bag and asks him what is inside. Tommy says, "Toys for the post!" He smiles and runs to the big red box. He opens the slot and tries to push his bag inside. But the bag is too big and the slot is too small. Tommy pushes harder, but the bag does not move. + +His mom sees what he is doing and says, "Tommy, no! You can't put your toys in the post. The post is for letters, not toys. Your toys are too big and the box is too full. You have to take them back home." + +Tommy is sad. He does not understand why he can't fill the box with his toys. He thinks the box would like his toys. He thinks his toys would like the box. He does not want to take them back home. He starts to cry. + +His mom hugs him and says, "I'm sorry, Tommy. I know you wanted to do something nice, but the post is not the right place for your toys. Your toys belong to you, and you can play with them at home. Maybe you can share them with your friends, or donate them to someone who needs them. But you can't send them in the post." + +Tommy stops crying and nods. He understands a little bit. He takes his bag out of the slot and closes it. He walks back home with his mom, holding her hand. He still thinks the box is enormous, but he knows it is not for his toys. He decides to keep his toys and play with them later. He still likes to help his mom with the post, but he only puts letters inside. He thinks the letters are happy in the box. He thinks the box is happy with the letters. He smiles and says, "I love the post!" +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to pretend they were spies on a mission. Lily had a zoom toy that made noises and showed pictures. Ben had a pistol toy that made sounds and flashed lights. They were unique toys that their dad made for them. + +They saw a big dog near the swings. It was brown and furry and had a long tail. Lily and Ben thought it was a bad guy. They decided to sneak up on it and catch it. They hid behind a tree and waited for the right moment. + +Lily used her zoom toy to look at the dog. She saw that it had a collar with a name tag. It said Rex. She whispered to Ben, "It's not a bad guy, it's a pet. His name is Rex." + +Ben did not hear her. He was too excited. He jumped out from behind the tree and pointed his pistol toy at the dog. He shouted, "Freeze, bad guy! You're under arrest!" + +The dog was scared and confused. It barked loudly and ran away. Lily and Ben chased after it. They wanted to say sorry and play with it. But the dog was too fast. It zoomed across the park and out of sight. + +Lily and Ben stopped and looked at each other. They felt bad. They did not mean to scare the dog. They hoped it was okay. They decided to be more careful next time. They went back to their toys and continued their mission. They still had fun, but they also learned a lesson. +Tom and Lily are twins. They like to play with their toys and eat chocolate. They have a big furry dog named Max. Max is their friend and he likes to protect them. + +One day, Tom and Lily find a big box of chocolate in the kitchen. They are very happy and want to eat some. But Mom says no. She says the chocolate is for later, for a party. She tells them to go and play in the living room. + +Tom and Lily are sad. They really want some chocolate. They sneak back to the kitchen when Mom is not looking. They open the box and take some chocolate. They run to the living room and hide behind the sofa. They start to eat the chocolate. It is yummy. + +But Max sees them. He smells the chocolate. He likes chocolate too. He barks and runs to the sofa. He tries to get some chocolate from Tom and Lily. They are scared. They hold the chocolate tight. They say no to Max. They do not want to share. + +Max is angry. He growls and jumps on the sofa. He knocks over the box of chocolate. The chocolate falls on the floor. Mom hears the noise. She comes to the living room. She sees the mess. She is very angry. She scolds Tom and Lily and Max. She says they are naughty. She takes away the chocolate. She says they cannot have any more. + +Tom and Lily are sorry. They hug Mom and say they are sorry. They hug Max and say they are sorry. Max licks their faces and says he is sorry. Mom smiles and says she loves them. She says they can have some chocolate later, at the party. But they have to be good and listen to her. Tom and Lily and Max nod and say yes. They go and play with their toys. They are happy. +Lily and Ben are twins. They have four years. They like to play in the park with their mom and dad. One day, they see a big lemon tree in the park. They want to try the lemons. + +"Mom, can we have a lemon?" Lily asks. + +"Sure, but be careful. Lemons are very sour. They make your face funny." Mom says. + +She picks two lemons from the tree and gives one to each twin. Lily and Ben peel the lemons and take a bite. + +"Yuck!" Lily says. "This is not good. It hurts my mouth." + +"Me too!" Ben says. "It makes my eyes water." + +They spit out the lemons and make a face. Mom and dad laugh. + +"See? I told you lemons are sour. They are not for eating. They are for making juice or lemonade." Mom says. + +"Can we have some juice or lemonade?" Lily and Ben ask. + +"Sure, let's go home and make some. Maybe we can add some sugar and ice to make it sweet and cold." Dad says. + +Lily and Ben nod. They throw away the lemons and hold their mom and dad's hands. They learn a new word today: sour. They do not like sour things. They like sweet things. +Lily and Ben were playing in the garden. They saw a big red fly on a flower. Lily wanted to catch it. + +"Look, Ben, a fly! I want to touch it!" Lily said. + +"No, Lily, flies are yucky. They taste bad and they bite. Leave it alone!" Ben said. + +But Lily did not listen. She ran to the flower and grabbed the fly. The fly buzzed and tried to get away. Lily put it in her mouth. + +"Yuck! Yuck! Yuck!" Lily spat out the fly. It tasted awful. She felt something sting her tongue. She cried. + +"Ow! Ow! Ow! The fly bit me! It hurts!" Lily said. + +Ben ran to Lily and saw her tongue. It was red and swollen. It looked enormous. + +"Oh no, Lily, you are hurt! We need to get help!" Ben said. + +He took Lily's hand and ran to the house. He called their mom. + +"Mom! Mom! Lily ate a fly and it bit her tongue! She needs a doctor!" Ben said. + +Mom came out and saw Lily. She was scared. She took Lily and Ben to the car. She drove fast to the hospital. + +The doctor looked at Lily's tongue. He said she had an allergic reaction. He gave her some medicine and a bandage. He said she would be okay, but she had to be careful. + +Lily was sorry. She learned her lesson. She never ate a fly again. +Anna loves to dance. She likes to spin and jump and shake. She likes to wear her pink dress and her shiny shoes. She likes to listen to jazz music. Jazz music is fast and fun and makes her happy. + +One day, Anna goes to a dance class. She meets other kids who like to dance too. They have a teacher who shows them how to move. The teacher is flexible. She can bend and stretch and twist. She can spin very fast and very slow. She can dance to any music. + +Anna wants to be flexible too. She tries to copy the teacher. She tries to spin fast and slow. She tries to bend and stretch and twist. But she falls down and bumps her head. She feels sad and cries. + +The teacher comes to Anna. She hugs her and says, "It's okay, Anna. You are a good dancer. You don't have to spin like me. You can spin like you. You have your own style. You can dance to jazz music or any music you like. You can be flexible in your own way." + +Anna smiles and wipes her tears. She feels better. She gets up and spins again. She spins like Anna. She spins with joy. She spins to jazz music. She is flexible in her own way. +Mila and Ben were playing in the park. They saw a big bird with a long neck and legs. It was an ostrich. The ostrich was eating some grass and flowers. + +"Look, Ben, a big bird!" Mila said. "Can we pet it?" + +"I don't know, Mila. It might be scary," Ben said. "Maybe we should ask the zookeeper." + +They ran to the zookeeper, who was wearing a hat and a badge. He was friendly and smiled at them. + +"Hello, kids. Do you like the ostrich?" he asked. + +"Yes, we do. Can we pet it?" Mila asked. + +"Sure, you can. But be careful, it might peck you. And don't feed it anything spicy. It doesn't like spicy food," the zookeeper said. + +He gave them some lettuce and carrots to feed the ostrich. Mila and Ben walked slowly to the ostrich and held out their hands. The ostrich came closer and sniffed them. Then it ate the lettuce and carrots from their hands. It made a funny sound, like a snort. + +"Wow, it likes us!" Mila said. "Can we play with it?" + +"Well, you can try, but it might not want to play. It likes to run and roll in the dust," the zookeeper said. + +Mila and Ben decided to try anyway. They ran around the ostrich and tried to make it chase them. But the ostrich was not interested. It just walked away and found a spot of dust. It lay down and rolled in the dust. It looked happy and silly. + +"Look, Ben, it's rolling!" Mila said. "It's so funny!" + +"Yeah, it is. But I think it's tired of us. Maybe we should let it be," Ben said. + +They waved goodbye to the ostrich and thanked the zookeeper. They went to see the other animals in the park. They had a lot of fun. But they never forgot the big bird that liked to roll in the dust. +Tom had to go to the doctor today. He did not like the doctor. He was worried. He did not want to get an exam. He did not want to get a shot. + +The doctor was nice. She smiled at Tom. She said, "Don't be worried, Tom. I just want to check how you are growing and learning. It will not hurt." She gave Tom a sticker. It had a dinosaur on it. Tom liked dinosaurs. + +The doctor asked Tom to stand on a scale. She said, "I need to measure how tall and heavy you are." She wrote some numbers on a paper. She said, "Good job, Tom. You are growing well." Tom felt a little better. + +The doctor asked Tom to sit on a chair. She said, "I need to measure how well you can see and hear." She showed Tom some pictures and letters. She asked him to say what they were. She made some sounds and asked him to point where they came from. She wrote some more numbers on the paper. She said, "Good job, Tom. You can see and hear very well." Tom felt a little more better. + +The doctor asked Tom to lie on a bed. She said, "I need to measure how your heart and lungs are working." She put a stethoscope on Tom's chest. She listened to his heartbeat and his breathing. She wrote some more numbers on the paper. She said, "Good job, Tom. Your heart and lungs are very strong." Tom felt a lot better. + +The doctor said, "You are done, Tom. You did a great exam. You are a very healthy and smart boy. You don't need a shot today." Tom was happy. He said, "Thank you, doctor." He gave her a hug. He took his sticker and his paper. He ran to his mom. He said, "Mom, I did a great exam. The doctor said I am healthy and smart. And I don't need a shot." His mom was proud. She said, "I'm so happy, Tom. You are a brave and good boy. Let's go get some ice cream." Tom smiled. He was not worried anymore. He liked ice cream. +Lila and Ben are friends. They live in a village near the big river. They like to play and explore together. One day, they hear a loud noise. They see a big boat on the river. It has many people and things on it. + +Lila and Ben are curious. They want to see the boat and the people. They run to the river bank. They wave and shout hello. Some people on the boat wave and shout back. They say they are travelers. They say they are looking for a place to stay for the night. + +Lila and Ben are happy. They want to help the travelers. They run back to the village. They tell their parents and the other villagers about the boat and the people. They ask if they can invite them to stay. Their parents and the other villagers agree. They say it is good to be kind and friendly. They say it is fun to meet new people and learn new things. + +Lila and Ben are excited. They help their parents and the other villagers prepare for the guests. They clean their houses and make their beds. They gather food and water and firewood. They make signs and flowers and gifts. They want to make the travelers feel welcome and comfortable. + +Lila and Ben are proud. They lead the travelers to the village. They show them their houses and their beds. They share their food and water and firewood. They give them their signs and flowers and gifts. They talk and laugh and play with them. They learn their names and their stories and their songs. They find out they are from a faraway land. They have seen many interesting things and places. + +Lila and Ben are happy. They have made new friends. They have learned new things. They have had an interesting day. They thank the travelers for coming. They say goodbye and good luck. They hope to see them again. They go to sleep with a smile. They dream of the big boat and the big river and the faraway land. +Ben and Mia liked to play with cardboard. They had many boxes and pieces of cardboard in their room. They made houses, cars, boats and planes with them. They used tape, scissors and crayons to decorate them. + +One day, they decided to make a big rocket with cardboard. They found a long box and cut out a cone for the top. They taped four smaller boxes to the sides for the wings. They drew windows, doors and stars on the rocket. They were very proud of their work. + +They lay inside the rocket and pretended to fly to the moon. They counted down from ten and made loud noises. "Blast off!" they shouted. They looked out of the windows and saw the sky, the clouds and the sun. They talked to each other on their cardboard radios. + +"Ben, do you see the moon?" Mia asked. + +"Yes, Mia, I see it. It is big and bright and round. We are almost there," Ben answered. + +They were very excited and happy. They imagined they saw aliens, craters and cheese on the moon. They wanted to land and explore. + +But then, they heard a knock on the door. It was their mom. She opened the door and saw the rocket and the cardboard mess. + +"Ben, Mia, what are you doing?" she asked. She looked serious. + +"We are flying to the moon, mom," Ben said. + +"We made a rocket with cardboard, mom," Mia said. + +They smiled and showed their mom their rocket. + +Mom looked at the rocket and the cardboard. She was not angry. She was impressed. + +"That is a very nice rocket, Ben and Mia. You are very creative and clever. But it is time for lunch now. You have to come out of the rocket and eat," she said. + +"Can we fly to the moon later, mom?" Ben asked. + +"Can we keep the rocket, mom?" Mia asked. + +Mom nodded and smiled. + +"Yes, you can fly to the moon later, and you can keep the rocket. But first, you have to clean up the cardboard and put it away. And then, you have to wash your hands and eat your lunch. OK?" she said. + +Ben and Mia agreed. They came out of the rocket and hugged their mom. They thanked her for letting them keep the rocket. They picked up the cardboard and put it in a corner. They washed their hands and went to the kitchen. They ate their lunch and talked about their adventure. + +They were happy. They loved their mom. They loved their rocket. They loved to play with cardboard. +Anna liked to play with her toys in the bath. She had a boat, a duck, a fish and a frog. She made them swim and splash and talk to each other. She did not like to share her toys with her brother Ben, who was two years old. She was selfish. + +One day, Ben wanted to play with the boat. He reached for it, but Anna pulled it away. She said, "No, it's mine! Go away!" Ben started to cry. He was sad and angry. He wanted to play with the boat too. + +Mama heard Ben crying. She came to the bathroom and saw what Anna did. She was not happy. She said, "Anna, that is not nice. You have to share your toys with your brother. He is your family. You can take turns with the boat." + +Anna did not listen. She said, "No, I don't want to share. I want to play with all the toys. They are mine!" She hugged the boat and the other toys. She was selfish. + +Mama said, "Anna, if you don't share, I will take away all your toys. You have to learn to be kind and generous. Sharing is caring." She reached for the toys, but Anna held them tight. She said, "No, no, no!" + +Then, something bad happened. Anna moved too much and hit the drain with her foot. The water started to go down the drain. Anna saw the water getting lower and lower. She was scared. She did not want to lose her toys. She tried to grab them, but it was too late. The boat, the duck, the fish and the frog went down the drain. Anna could not get them back. She was sad and sorry. + +She looked at Ben, who was still crying. She felt bad. She wished she had shared her toys with him. She said, "Ben, I'm sorry. I was selfish. I should have let you play with the boat. Can you forgive me?" + +Ben looked at Anna. He saw that she was sorry. He said, "It's okay, Anna. I forgive you. I love you, sister." He gave her a hug. Anna hugged him back. She said, "I love you too, brother. Next time, I will share with you. Sharing is caring." + +Mama smiled. She said, "That's good, Anna. I'm proud of you. You learned a lesson today. Sharing is caring. And caring is love." She gave them both a kiss. She said, "Now, let's get out of the bath and find some new toys to play with. Maybe we can find some that won't go down the drain." She helped them dry off and put on their pajamas. They went to their room and found some new toys to play with. They shared and had fun. They were happy. +Sam was a little boy who liked to learn new things. He liked to learn about animals, colors, shapes and numbers. He had many books and toys that helped him learn. He also liked to learn from his mom and dad, who taught him many things. + +One day, Sam wanted to learn about west. He knew that west was a direction, like north, south and east. He knew that the sun set in the west, and that made the sky look pretty. He wanted to see the sun set in the west, and learn more about it. + +He asked his mom and dad if they could take him to the west, but they said no. They said that the west was too far away, and that they had to stay home. They said that they could show him pictures and videos of the west, but that was not enough for Sam. He wanted to see the west for himself. + +He decided to sneak out of his house and go to the west. He took his backpack and his bike, and rode away. He did not tell his mom and dad where he was going. He thought that they would be proud of him for learning by himself. + +He rode his bike for a long time, until he saw a big hill. He thought that the hill was the west, and that he could see the sun set from there. He climbed the hill, and saw a big road. He saw many cars and trucks going fast on the road. He saw the sun shining in the sky, but it was not setting yet. + +He wanted to cross the road and get to the other side of the hill. He thought that there would be more things to learn there. He did not know that the road was dangerous, and that he should not cross it. He did not see the big truck that was coming towards him. He did not hear the horn that was honking at him. He did not feel the pain that hit him. + +The truck driver saw the little boy on the bike, and tried to stop. But it was too late. He hit the boy, and the boy flew in the air. He landed on the ground, and did not move. He was bleeding, and his bike was broken. He was not learning anymore. He was not alive anymore. + +The truck driver got out of his truck, and ran to the boy. He called for help, and cried. He was very sorry, and very sad. He wished that he could save the boy, but he could not. He wished that the boy had stayed home, and not gone to the west. He wished that the boy had listened to his mom and dad, and not sneaked out. + +The mom and dad of the boy did not know what happened. They were looking for the boy, and calling his name. They were very worried, and very scared. They did not know that the boy was on the hill, and on the road. They did not know that the boy was hit by the truck, and that he was dead. They did not know that they would never see their boy again. + +The boy was adorable, and smart, and curious. He liked to learn new things, and to see new places. He wanted to learn about west, and to see the sun set. But he did not learn that the west was dangerous, and that the sun set too late. He did not learn that he should not cross the road, and that he should not leave his house. He did not learn that he should love his mom and dad, and that they should love him. He did not learn that he should be careful, and that he should be happy. He did not learn that he should live, and that he should not die. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They have fun on the swings, the slide and the seesaw. They share their toys and snacks. + +One day, a new girl comes to the park. Her name is Zoe. She has a big bike, a fancy dress and a shiny necklace. She looks wealthy. She does not want to play with Anna and Ben. She says they are dirty and poor. She says their skin is not nice like hers. + +Anna and Ben feel sad and angry. They do not like Zoe. They think she is mean and rude. They go to another part of the park. They find a big tree with a hole. They make a secret club inside the hole. They say only nice and kind people can join their club. + +Zoe sees them and wants to join too. She rides her bike to the tree. She asks if she can play with them. Anna and Ben say no. They say she is not nice and kind. They say she has to be sorry for what she said. They say she has to share her bike, her dress and her necklace. + +Zoe does not want to share. She says they are silly and stupid. She says she does not need them. She rides away. She feels lonely and bored. + +Anna and Ben feel happy and proud. They have each other. They have their club. They do not need Zoe. They do not care if she is wealthy. They know that being nice and kind is more important than having nice things. They hug and smile. +Jen and Ben are twins. They like to play games. Today they play with a bow and arrows. They have a big box. They put the box far away. They try to hit the box with the arrows. + +"Who can hit the box first?" Jen asks. + +"I can!" Ben says. "I am better than you!" + +They take turns to shoot the arrows. Jen misses the box. Ben misses the box. Jen misses the box again. Ben hits the box. + +"Yay! I win!" Ben shouts. He jumps up and down. He is happy. + +Jen is sad. She does not like to lose. She wants to win too. + +"Can we play again?" Jen asks. + +"OK, but I will win again!" Ben says. + +They play again. This time Jen hits the box. Ben misses the box. Jen hits the box again. Ben misses the box again. + +"Yay! I win!" Jen shouts. She jumps up and down. She is happy. + +Ben is sad. He does not like to lose. He wants to win too. + +"Can we play again?" Ben asks. + +"OK, but I will win again!" Jen says. + +They play again and again. Sometimes Jen wins. Sometimes Ben wins. They have fun. + +Grandma is watching them. She is elderly. She has white hair and glasses. She smiles. She is proud of Jen and Ben. + +"Good job, Jen and Ben!" Grandma says. "You are both good at playing with the bow and arrows. You are both winners!" + +Jen and Ben run to Grandma. They hug her. They love her. + +"Thank you, Grandma!" Jen and Ben say. "You are the best!" +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big hill with many green plants. They run to the hill and look for fun things. + +"Look, Anna, I found a berry!" Ben says. He holds a small red fruit in his hand. "It is bright and sweet. Do you want some?" + +"Yes, please!" Anna says. She takes the berry and bites it. "Mmm, it is good. Thank you, Ben. Do you see more berries?" + +Ben nods. He points to a bush with many blue fruits. "There are more berries there. Let's go and pick them." + +They run to the bush and fill their hands with berries. They eat some and save some for later. They are happy and full. + +"Hey, Anna, do you want to roll down the hill?" Ben asks. He looks at the slope and smiles. + +"Roll down the hill? How do we do that?" Anna asks. + +Ben shows her. He lies on his back and crosses his arms. He pushes himself with his feet and starts to roll. He rolls faster and faster. He laughs and shouts. + +"Whee! This is fun! Come on, Anna, try it!" + +Anna watches Ben. She thinks it looks fun, but she is a little scared. She holds her berries tight. + +"Are you sure it is safe, Ben?" she asks. + +Ben stops at the bottom of the hill. He stands up and dusts himself off. He looks at Anna and nods. + +"Yes, it is safe, Anna. It is just like a slide, but softer. And you can see the sky and the trees. It is beautiful. Don't be scared, Anna. I will catch you." + +Anna trusts Ben. She puts her berries in her pocket and lies on her back. She crosses her arms and pushes herself with her feet. She starts to roll. She rolls faster and faster. She laughs and shouts. + +"Whee! This is fun! Thank you, Ben!" + +Ben runs to Anna and catches her. They hug and smile. They are happy and brave. + +They roll down the hill again and again. They have a lot of fun. They share their berries and enjoy the sun. They are the best friends. +Sara likes to help her mom in the kitchen. She likes to wash the fruits and vegetables and put them in a big bowl. She likes to smell the fresh food and see the bright colors. + +One day, mom asks Sara to help her make some soup. She gives Sara a big knife and a tomato. She tells Sara to cut the tomato into small pieces. Sara is happy to try. She holds the knife and the tomato in her hands. + +But the knife is very sharp and the tomato is very slippery. Sara tries to cut the tomato, but she slips and cuts her finger. She feels a lot of pain and sees some red blood. She drops the knife and the tomato and starts to scream. + +Mom hears Sara scream and runs to the kitchen. She sees Sara crying and holding her finger. She sees the knife and the tomato on the floor. She feels very sorry for Sara and hugs her. She tells Sara that it is okay and that she will make it better. + +She takes Sara to the sink and washes her finger. She puts a band-aid on it and kisses it. She tells Sara that she is very brave and that she loves her. She asks Sara if she still wants to help her make some soup. Sara nods and smiles. She says that she likes soup, but she does not like tomatoes. She says that tomatoes are terrible. Mom laughs and says that tomatoes are not terrible, they are just tricky. She says that next time, she will help Sara cut the tomatoes. Sara agrees and hugs her mom. They finish making the soup and enjoy it together. +Tom was a monkey who liked to steal bananas. He would climb up the trees and grab the yellow fruits when no one was looking. He thought he was very clever and sneaky. He did not care if he made other monkeys hungry or sad. + +One day, he saw a big bunch of bananas hanging from a branch. He wanted them all for himself. He looked around and saw no other monkeys nearby. He smiled and jumped to the branch. He reached for the bananas, but he did not see the snake that was coiled around them. + +The snake was angry and hungry. It had been waiting for a long time for a meal. It saw Tom's hand and bit it hard. Tom screamed and let go of the branch. He fell to the ground with a thud. He felt a sharp pain in his hand and his body. He tried to get up, but he could not. He was too weak and dizzy. He saw the snake slither down and hiss at him. He was scared and sorry. + +The other monkeys heard Tom's scream and came to see what happened. They saw him lying on the ground with a bite mark on his hand. They saw the snake and the bananas. They knew what Tom had done. They felt sorry for him, but they also felt angry. He had been greedy and selfish. He had stolen from them and from the snake. He had paid a high price for his mistake. + +They left him alone and went back to their trees. They hoped he would get better, but they knew he might not. They learned a lesson from Tom. They decided to share their bananas and not to steal from anyone. They did not want to end up like Tom, who was dead or dying. +Lily and Sam were best friends. They liked to play in the snow and make snowmen. One day, they found a big hill with a lot of snow. They decided to slide down the hill on their sleds. + +But there was a problem. The hill was very steep and icy. It was hard to stop at the bottom. Lily and Sam were scared. They did not want to crash into the trees or the rocks. They wanted to go back to their snowmen. + +They had an idea. They made a secret plan. They would slide down the hill together, holding hands. They would use their feet to slow down. They would remain friends no matter what. + +They got on their sleds and pushed off. They went very fast and felt the wind in their faces. They held hands and laughed. They used their feet to slow down. They did not crash into anything. They made it to the bottom safely. + +They were very happy and proud. They had done something brave and fun. They had kept their secret plan. They had remained friends. They hugged and smiled. They went back to their snowmen and played some more. They had a great day in the snow. +Sara and Ben were twins who loved to go to the zoo. They liked to see the big cats, the tall giraffes, and the funny monkeys. But they did not like to nap. They wanted to play all day and see all the animals. + +One day, their mom took them to the zoo for a special treat. She said they could see any animal they wanted, but they had to nap first. Sara and Ben did not want to nap. They said it was not fair. They wanted to go to the zoo now. + +Their mom said they had to nap or they would be too tired to enjoy the zoo. She said napping was good for them and they would have more fun after. She took them to their room and gave them each a soft toy. She said she would wake them up when it was time to go. + +Sara and Ben were not happy. They did not want to nap. They wanted to go to the zoo. They tried to stay awake, but their eyes were heavy and their toys were cozy. Soon, they fell asleep. + +Their mom came back after a while and gently woke them up. She said it was time to go to the zoo. Sara and Ben rubbed their eyes and smiled. They felt rested and excited. They jumped out of bed and put on their shoes. They thanked their mom for the nap and the zoo. They said they were sorry for being grumpy. Their mom hugged them and said she loved them. + +They went to the zoo and had a wonderful time. They saw all the animals they wanted and more. They learned new things and had fun. They were glad they napped. They said it was fair. They said it was the best day ever. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to joke and play with each other. One day, they help Mom make soup for lunch. Mom says, "Be careful, the soup is hot. Don't spill it on the floor." + +Lily and Ben nod and smile. They take two bowls of soup and go to the table. But Lily has a plan. She wants to joke with Ben. She puts some salt in his soup when he is not looking. She thinks it will be funny. + +Ben takes a sip of his soup. He makes a face. His soup is very salty. He does not like it. He says, "Yuck! What is this? This soup is bad. Lily, did you do something to my soup?" + +Lily giggles. She says, "Yes, I did. I put some salt in your soup. It was a joke. Do you like it?" + +Ben is not happy. He says, "No, I don't like it. That was not a nice joke. That was a mean joke. You made my soup taste bad. You hurt my tongue. I don't want to eat this soup." + +Lily feels sorry. She says, "I'm sorry, Ben. I didn't mean to hurt you. I just wanted to make you laugh. I love you, Ben. Do you want to trade soups?" + +Ben thinks for a moment. He says, "OK, Lily. I love you too. Let's trade soups. But don't joke with me like that again. It's not fun." + +Lily and Ben hug and trade soups. They eat their soup and smile. Mom comes and sees them. She says, "What a good pair of twins. You are sharing and caring. I'm proud of you." + +Lily and Ben say, "Thank you, Mom. We love you. And we love your soup. It's yummy." + +Mom smiles and says, "You're welcome, my sweeties. I love you too. And I'm glad you like my soup. It's good for you." + +Lily and Ben finish their soup and ask for more. Mom gives them more soup and a kiss. They are happy and full. They say, "This is the best soup ever. Thank you, Mom." + +Mom says, "You're welcome, my darlings. Enjoy your soup. And don't forget to wash your bowls and spoons." + +Lily and Ben say, "OK, Mom. We will. We are good helpers." + +They wash their bowls and spoons and put them in the sink. They are good helpers. They go to their room and play with their toys. They are good twins. They don't joke with each other anymore. They joke with their toys. They have fun. They are happy. The end. +Tom is a dog. He has a patch on his eye. He is black and white. He likes to run and play with his friends. He is a happy dog. + +One day, Tom sees a cat. The cat is gray and fluffy. It has green eyes. It does not like dogs. It hisses and runs away. Tom wants to chase the cat. He thinks it is fun. + +Tom runs after the cat. He does not see the car. The car is big and fast. It honks and stops. Tom is scared. He feels a pain in his leg. He cries and falls down. + +The cat sees Tom. It feels sorry for him. It comes back and licks his face. It purrs and rubs against him. It tries to make him feel better. + +A man comes out of the car. He is kind and gentle. He picks up Tom and puts him in his car. He takes him to the vet. The vet is a doctor for animals. He looks at Tom's leg. He says it is not bad. He puts a bandage on it. He gives Tom a treat. He says Tom will be healthy soon. + +Tom is happy. He thanks the vet and the man. He also thanks the cat. He says he is sorry for chasing it. He says he wants to be its friend. The cat smiles and nods. It says it is okay. It says it wants to be his friend too. + +Tom goes home with the man. The man is his new owner. He loves Tom and takes good care of him. Tom loves him too. He also loves the cat. The cat lives next door. They play together every day. They are happy and healthy. They are the best of friends. +Lily was a shy girl who liked to play with her dolls and draw pictures. She did not like to talk to other kids or go to new places. She was scared of loud noises and big dogs. + +One day, her mom said they had to go to the park with her cousin Max. Lily did not want to go. She liked Max, but he was very loud and liked to run and jump. He always made fun of her for being shy. Lily cried and said no, but her mom said she had to go. + +At the park, Max wanted to play on the slide and the swings. Lily wanted to sit on the bench and watch. Max said she was boring and ran away. Lily felt sad and alone. She saw a trail that went into the woods. She thought maybe she could find some flowers or animals there. She got up and followed the trail. + +She walked for a long time and saw many trees and birds. She felt happy and calm. She did not see Max or her mom. She did not know she was lost. She kept walking until she saw a big house. It looked old and scary. She heard a loud bark. A big dog came out of the house and ran towards her. It had sharp teeth and angry eyes. Lily was very scared. She screamed and ran away. + +She ran back to the trail and tried to find her way back to the park. She was crying and shaking. She did not know where to go. She saw a sign that said "Park". She followed the sign and saw the slide and the swings. She saw Max and her mom. They looked worried and angry. They ran to her and hugged her. They asked her where she had been and why she had left. Lily told them about the trail and the house and the dog. They said she was very naughty and silly. They said they had been looking for her for a long time. They said they were going to punish her. Lily felt sorry and ashamed. She wished she had stayed on the bench. She learned her lesson. She never followed a trail again. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys and books. But sometimes they have to nap. Mom says napping is good for them. It makes them grow and learn. + +One day, Mom tells them it is time to nap. Anna and Ben go to their room. They have two beds. Anna has a pink bed and Ben has a blue bed. Anna also has a watch. It is a gift from Grandma. It has a flower on it. It can tell time and make sounds. + +Anna puts her watch on her bed. She says, "I will nap with my watch. It will wake me up when it is time to play again." Ben looks at her watch. He does not have a watch. He is envious. He wants a watch too. + +He says, "Can I have your watch? Please, Anna, can I have it?" Anna shakes her head. She says, "No, Ben, it is mine. You have to nap without a watch. Maybe you will get one for your birthday." + +Ben is sad and angry. He does not want to nap. He wants to play with Anna's watch. He tries to grab it from her bed. Anna pulls it back. They start to fight. They yell and cry. + +Mom hears them. She comes to their room. She sees them fighting over the watch. She is not happy. She says, "Stop it, Anna and Ben. You are not being nice to each other. You have to share and take turns. And you have to nap. Napping is important. Give me the watch. I will keep it until you wake up." + +She takes the watch from Anna. Anna and Ben are both upset. They do not want to give up the watch. But they know Mom is right. They have to nap. They say sorry to each other. They hug and kiss. They lie down on their beds. They close their eyes. They nap. +Tim and Liz are twins. They share a room and a big mattress. They like to play on the mattress and jump up and down. Sometimes they pretend it is a boat or a castle. + +One day, their mom says they have to go to bed early. She has a surprise for them in the morning. Tim and Liz are curious and excited. They want to know what the surprise is. They ask their mom, but she says they have to wait. + +Tim and Liz are impatient. They do not want to sleep. They want to see the surprise. They whisper to each other on the mattress. They make guesses and jokes. They giggle and wiggle. + +Their mom hears them and comes to their room. She is not happy. She says they have to be quiet and sleep. She says the surprise will be better if they are rested and happy. She kisses them good night and turns off the light. + +Tim and Liz try to sleep, but they are still impatient. They think about the surprise. They wonder if it is a toy or a book or a cake. They start to dream about it. They smile and snore on the mattress. +Lily was hungry. She wanted a snack. She saw her big brother Jake eating a cookie. She was envious. She wanted a cookie too. + +She went to the kitchen. She opened the refrigerator. She saw a plate of cookies. She grabbed one. She was happy. + +But Jake saw her. He was angry. He wanted all the cookies. He ran to the kitchen. He yelled at Lily. He grabbed the cookie from her hand. He pushed her to the floor. + +Lily was sad. She cried. She hurt her knee. She had no cookie. Jake was mean. He ate the cookie. He laughed at Lily. + +Mom heard the noise. She came to the kitchen. She saw Lily crying. She saw Jake eating. She was mad. She scolded Jake. She hugged Lily. She gave her a band-aid and a new cookie. + +But it was too late. Lily's day was ruined. She wished she never grabbed the cookie. She wished Jake was nice. She wished Mom was there sooner. She was unhappy. +Lily and Daddy go to the fair. Lily sees many big and bright things. She sees a big wheel that goes round and round. She sees a big horse that goes up and down. She sees a big clown that makes funny noises. + +Lily wants to go on the big wheel. Daddy says yes. They go on the big wheel. Lily feels happy and scared. She holds Daddy's hand. She sees the fair from high up. She sees the big horse and the big clown. She sees many people and cars. + +Lily and Daddy go on the big horse. Lily likes the big horse. She pretends she is a princess. Daddy pretends he is a knight. They go up and down. They hear music and bells. + +Lily and Daddy go to the big clown. The big clown makes Lily laugh. He makes a balloon animal for Lily. He makes a balloon hat for Daddy. He makes a balloon flower for Lily. He makes a balloon sword for Daddy. + +Lily and Daddy have fun at the fair. They eat popcorn and candy. They see more big and bright things. They say thank you to the big clown. They say bye to the big wheel and the big horse. They go home. Lily hugs Daddy. She says she loves Daddy. Daddy hugs Lily. He says he loves Lily. They are happy. +Lily and Anna are sisters. They like to play with dolls and flowers. One day, Lily finds a pretty vase in the closet. It has many colors and shapes on it. Lily wants to keep it for herself. She puts it on her table and puts some flowers in it. + +Anna sees the vase and likes it too. She asks Lily if she can play with it. Lily says no. She says it is her vase and Anna can't touch it. Anna feels jealous. She thinks Lily is not nice. She waits for Lily to go out of the room. Then she takes the vase and runs to her bed. + +Lily comes back and sees that the vase is gone. She gets angry. She looks for Anna and sees her with the vase. She yells at Anna and tries to grab the vase. Anna holds it tight and says it is her turn to play with it. They pull and push the vase. The vase falls and breaks. It makes a loud noise. + +Mom hears the noise and comes to see what happened. She sees the broken vase and the sisters crying. She is sad and mad. She says the vase was very old and special. It belonged to Grandma. She says Lily and Anna should not have taken it without asking. She says they should share and be kind to each other. She makes them clean up the mess and hug each other. She says they can't play with dolls or flowers for a week. Lily and Anna feel sorry. They wish they had not fought over the vase. They say they love each other and Mom. They promise to return things they borrow and not be jealous. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play with ropes. They make knots with the ropes. They make big knots and small knots. They make loops and twists and crosses. + +One day, they have a problem. They want to make a knot that is very strong. They want to tie their ropes to a tree and swing on them. But they do not know how to make a strong knot. They try different ways, but the ropes come loose or break. + +They decide to discuss the problem. They talk to each other and share their ideas. They look at books and pictures of knots. They ask their parents and teachers for help. + +They learn that there is a knot that is very dependable. It is called a bowline knot. It makes a loop that does not slip or tighten. It is good for swinging on ropes. They learn how to make a bowline knot. They follow the steps and practice. + +They are happy. They tie their ropes to the tree with bowline knots. They swing on their ropes and have fun. They are proud of their knots. They thank each other and their helpers. They are good friends. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they go to the park with their moms. They see a big slide. They want to go on the slide. + +But there is a line of kids. They have to wait. Lily and Tom are not happy. They want to go now. They say, "Mom, can we go? Can we go?" + +Their moms say, "No, you have to wait. It is not fair to cut the line. The other kids are waiting too. You can go when it is your turn. It will be fine." + +Lily and Tom sigh. They wait. They watch the other kids go on the slide. They see them have fun. They think, maybe it is fine to wait. Maybe the slide is worth it. + +Finally, it is their turn. They go on the slide. They feel the wind in their hair. They feel the thrill in their tummy. They laugh and shout. They go down fast. They land on the ground. They are happy. + +They look at their moms. They say, "Mom, that was fun! Can we go again?" + +Their moms smile. They say, "Yes, you can go again. But you have to wait." +Lily liked to use sugar to make things. She was very creative. She used sugar to make snowflakes, stars, and flowers. She stuck them on paper with glue. She gave them to her mom and dad. They smiled and said they were pretty. + +One day, Lily wanted to use sugar to make something new. She thought and thought. She had an idea. She used sugar to make a necklace. She put sugar on a string. She made it look like pearls. She put it on her neck. She felt like a princess. + +She went to show her mom and dad. But on the way, she saw a dog. The dog was big and brown. He liked sugar too. He saw Lily's necklace. He ran to her. He jumped on her. He licked her neck. He ate her necklace. Lily was sad. She cried. + +Her mom and dad heard her cry. They came to see what happened. They saw the dog and the sugar. They understood. They hugged Lily. They said they were sorry. They said they loved her. They said they would help her make another necklace. But this time, they would use beads. Beads were not sugar. Beads were not tasty. Beads were safe. Lily smiled. She liked beads too. She was still creative. +Lily and Ben were playing with their toys in the living room. Lily had a big doll with long hair and a pink dress. Ben had a small car with four wheels and a loud horn. They were having fun, but they did not share their toys. + +Lily wanted to play with Ben's car, but Ben said no. He said it was his car and he did not want to give it to her. Lily was sad and angry. She thought Ben was selfish. She said he was a bad brother and she did not like him. + +Ben did not care what Lily said. He liked his car and he did not want to lose it. He said Lily was a baby and she did not know how to play with cars. He said he did not like her either. + +Lily and Ben started to yell at each other. They said mean things and they made loud noises. They did not listen to each other. They did not see their mom coming into the room. + +Mom heard Lily and Ben fighting. She was not happy. She said they had to stop and say sorry. She said they had to share their toys and be nice. She said they were both selfish and they had to learn to get along. + +Lily and Ben did not want to listen to mom. They did not want to say sorry or share their toys. They wanted to keep playing with their own toys. They said they did not need each other. They said they wanted to leave. + +Mom was very sad and angry. She said they could not leave. She said they were a family and they had to stay together. She said they had to love each other and help each other. She said they had to use their ears and listen to her. + +Lily and Ben looked at mom. They looked at each other. They saw mom's face and they heard her voice. They felt sorry for what they said and did. They realized they were selfish and they hurt mom and each other. + +Lily and Ben put down their toys and hugged mom. They said they were sorry and they loved her. They said they loved each other and they wanted to play together. They said they would share their toys and be nice. + +Mom smiled and hugged Lily and Ben. She said she was proud of them and she loved them. She said they were a good sister and brother and they made her happy. She said they could play with their toys, but they had to remember to use their ears and listen to each other. +Anna likes to help her mom prepare food for the family. She likes to wash the fruits, stir the soup, and sprinkle cheese on the bread. She thinks it is a fun job. + +One day, mom asks Anna to help her make a cake for dad's birthday. Anna is very excited. She puts on her apron and follows mom to the kitchen. Mom shows her how to measure the flour, crack the eggs, and mix the batter. + +"Can I lick the spoon, mom?" Anna asks. + +"Sure, sweetie, but only a little bit. We need the rest for the cake," mom says. + +Anna licks the spoon and smiles. It tastes yummy. She wants to lick more, but she remembers that mom said only a little bit. She is an honest girl. She does not want to lie to mom or ruin the cake. + +She gives the spoon back to mom and says, "Thank you, mom. The cake will be delicious. Dad will love it." + +Mom hugs Anna and says, "You are welcome, honey. You are a great helper. I love you." + +They put the cake in the oven and wait for it to bake. Anna is proud of her job. She can't wait to see dad's face when he sees the cake. She hopes he will share a slice with her. +Zara and Zane love to zoom on their bikes. They zoom fast and slow, up and down, and around and around. They zoom to the park, to the shop, and to the zoo. They like to see the animals at the zoo, but their favorite is the seal. + +The seal is big and gray, and has a shiny nose. He likes to swim and splash in the icy water. He can jump and spin and clap his flippers. He makes funny noises that sound like "arf arf". Zara and Zane like to watch him and say "hello seal". + +One day, when they zoom to the zoo, they see a sign that says "Seal Show". They are very happy and want to see the seal do tricks. They zoom to the pool where the seal is, but they see a lot of people there. They try to find a spot where they can see, but they are too small and the people are too big. They feel sad and mad. They want to see the seal, but they can't. + +They zoom around the pool, looking for a way in. They see a gate that says "Staff Only". They think maybe they can go in there and see the seal better. They zoom to the gate and push it open. They zoom inside and see the seal. He is resting on a big rock. He sees them and says "arf arf". + +Zara and Zane are very happy and say "hello seal". They zoom closer to him and want to touch him. But they don't know that the gate is for the people who work at the zoo and take care of the seal. They don't know that the seal is not used to strangers and might get scared or angry. They don't know that they are in trouble. + +Soon, they hear a loud voice that says "Hey, what are you doing here? This is not for visitors. Get out of here, now!" They turn around and see a man in a blue shirt. He is the seal keeper. He is not happy. He is very angry. He runs to them and grabs their bikes. He says "You are not supposed to be here. You could have hurt the seal or yourself. You are very naughty. I'm going to tell your parents." + +Zara and Zane are very scared and sorry. They say "We're sorry, we just wanted to see the seal. We like the seal. Please don't be mad. Please don't tell our parents." They start to cry. The seal keeper sees that they are just kids who made a mistake. He is still angry, but he is also kind. He says "OK, OK, calm down. I won't tell your parents, but you have to promise me that you will never do this again. You have to respect the animals and the rules. Do you understand?" + +Zara and Zane nod and say "Yes, we understand. We promise. We're sorry." The seal keeper gives them their bikes and says "Now, go back to the main gate and wait for me there. I'll take you to the seal show and show you how to watch the seal safely and properly. But don't ever zoom in here again. Deal?" + +Zara and Zane say "Deal. Thank you. We're sorry." They zoom out of the gate and wait for the seal keeper. They feel bad for what they did, but they also feel glad that they can still see the seal. They hope the seal is not mad at them. They hope he will do tricks for them. They hope he will say "arf arf" again. They love the seal. +Ben likes to observe the big bikes on the road. He sees them zoom and beep and shine. He wants to ride a bike too, but he is too small. He has a little bike with three wheels, but it is not the same. + +One day, his dad brings him a surprise. It is a helmet. It is red and shiny and has a star on it. Ben is very happy. He puts the helmet on his head and tries to buckle it. But it is too big. It slides down his face and covers his eyes. He cannot see anything. + +His dad laughs and helps him. He adjusts the helmet and makes it fit. He tells Ben that the helmet is for safety. It will protect his head if he falls. He also tells him that he can try a bigger bike soon, but he has to practice first. + +Ben nods and smiles. He wears his helmet and rides his little bike. He feels like a big bike rider. He observes the road and the cars and the trees. He beeps and zooms and shines. He is very happy. +Tim and Sam were brothers who liked to play with tools. They had a big box of tools that their dad gave them. They had hammers, saws, nails, screws, and more. Tim was gifted with tools. He could make anything he wanted. Sam was not so good with tools. He often broke things or hurt himself. + +One day, Tim and Sam found a bird in the backyard. The bird had a broken wing and could not fly. Tim and Sam felt sorry for the bird. They wanted to help it. Tim said, "I have an idea. I can make a splint for the bird's wing with some tools. Then it can heal and fly again." Sam said, "That sounds good. Can I help you?" Tim said, "Sure, you can hold the bird while I work." + +Tim and Sam took the bird and some tools to the garage. They put the bird on a table and Tim started to make a splint. He used a saw to cut a small piece of wood. He used a hammer and nails to attach it to the bird's wing. He used a cloth to wrap it around. He was very careful and gentle. Sam held the bird and tried to calm it down. He said, "Don't worry, bird. Tim is gifted with tools. He will save you." + +But the bird was scared and in pain. It did not like the tools. It did not like the splint. It did not like the cloth. It tried to get away. It flapped its wings and bit Sam's hand. Sam screamed and let go of the bird. The bird fell off the table and hit the floor. The splint broke and the wing got worse. The bird stopped moving. + +Tim and Sam looked at the bird. They were sad and shocked. They did not save the bird. They hurt the bird. They cried and hugged each other. They said, "We're sorry, bird. We're sorry, dad. We're sorry, tools." They wished they had never found the bird. They wished they had never played with tools. They wished they were not gifted. +Sara loved her pig. She named him Pinky. He was kind and funny. He liked to play with Sara and eat apples. Sara and Pinky were happy. + +One day, Sara had to go to school. She did not want to leave Pinky. She hugged him and said, "I will miss you, Pinky. Be good and wait for me." Pinky oinked and licked her face. He was sad too. + +At school, Sara learned new things. She sang songs and drew pictures. She made friends with other kids. But she still missed Pinky. She wondered what he was doing. She hoped he was not lonely. + +At home, Pinky was bored. He had no one to play with. He ate all the apples he could find. He looked for Sara. He missed her a lot. He heard a noise. He saw a big dog. The dog was mean. He barked and growled. He wanted to bite Pinky. + +Pinky was scared. He ran away. He hid under the porch. He wished Sara was there. He cried and oinked. He wanted her to come back. + +Sara came back. She saw the dog. She yelled, "Go away, dog! Leave Pinky alone!" The dog ran away. Sara found Pinky. She hugged him and said, "I'm sorry, Pinky. I'm here now. I love you." Pinky was happy. He oinked and licked her face. He loved her too. + +Sara and Pinky were happy again. They played and ate apples. They did not miss each other anymore. They were kind and funny. They were best friends. +Tim and Jen were cold. They wanted to be warm. They saw a fireplace in the big room. They went to the fireplace. They saw wood and matches. + +Tim said, "Let's make a fire. Fire is warm." Jen said, "OK. But be careful. Fire can hurt." Tim nodded. He took a match and lit it. He put it on the wood. The wood caught fire. Tim and Jen smiled. They felt warm. + +But the fire was too big. It made a lot of smoke. The smoke filled the big room. It made Tim and Jen cough. It made their eyes water. It made them uncomfortable. They did not like the smoke. + +Tim said, "Let's go out. The smoke is bad." Jen said, "Yes. Let's go out. The fire is too big." They ran to the door. They opened the door. They went out. They breathed fresh air. They felt better. + +They saw a man. He was angry. He said, "Who made this fire? This is my house. You are not allowed here. You could have burned my house. You are in trouble." Tim and Jen were scared. They did not know the man. They did not know they were in his house. They did not mean to make a big fire. They just wanted to be warm. + +They said, "We are sorry. We were cold. We did not know this was your house. We did not know the fire would be so big. We did not want to hurt your house. Please do not be angry." The man looked at them. He saw they were small and scared. He saw they were sorry. He felt sorry for them. He said, "It's OK. I forgive you. But you should not play with fire. Fire is dangerous. You could have hurt yourselves or others. You should always ask before you go into someone's house. You should always be careful and respectful. Do you understand?" Tim and Jen nodded. They said, "Yes, we understand. Thank you for forgiving us. We will not play with fire again. We will not go into your house again. We will be careful and respectful." The man said, "Good. Now, where are your parents? Do you need help to find them?" Tim and Jen said, "Our parents are at the park. We can find them. Thank you for your help." The man said, "You're welcome. Be safe and be good. Goodbye." Tim and Jen said, "Goodbye." They walked to the park. They found their parents. They hugged them. They told them what happened. Their parents were worried and angry. But they were also glad that Tim and Jen were OK. They said, "We are glad you are OK. But you should not wander off. You should not play with fire. You should not go into strangers' houses. You could have been in big trouble. You should always stay with us or tell us where you are going. You should always listen to us and follow the rules. Do you understand?" Tim and Jen nodded. They said, "Yes, we understand. We are sorry. We will not wander off again. We will not play with fire again. We will not go into strangers' houses again. We will stay with you or tell you where we are going. We will listen to you and follow the rules." Their parents said, "Good. We love you. We want you to be safe and happy. Now, let's go home. It's getting dark and cold. We have a fireplace at home. We can make a small fire there. We can sit by the fire and read a story. How does that sound?" Tim and Jen said, "That sounds good. We love you too. We want to be safe and happy. Let's go home. Let's make a small fire. Let's read a story." They all went home. They made a small fire. They sat by the fire. They read a story. They felt warm and cozy. They learned a lesson. They did not gain anything from the big fire. They gained a lot from the small fire. They were happy. The end. +Lila was sad. Her dog, Spot, was sick. He did not want to play or eat. He only lay on his bed and made small noises. Lila hugged him and gave him water. She wanted him to heal and be happy again. + +One day, Lila's mom came home with a box. She said it was a gift for Lila and Spot. Lila opened the box and saw a small cat. The cat was black and white, like Spot. The cat was scared and hid in the box. Lila said hello to the cat and tried to pet her. + +Spot saw the cat and got up from his bed. He walked to the box and sniffed the cat. The cat hissed and scratched him. Spot barked and ran away. Lila's mom said it was okay. She said the cat and Spot would be friends soon. She said the cat would help Spot heal and fill his body with love. + +Lila was not sure. She did not like the cat. She thought the cat was mean and made Spot feel worse. She wanted to give the cat back. She told her mom how she felt. Her mom said she understood. She said Lila could choose what to do with the cat. + +Lila thought for a long time. She looked at the cat and Spot. The cat was still in the box, but she was not hiding. She was looking at Lila and Spot with big eyes. Spot was not on his bed, but he was not far. He was lying on the floor, watching the cat and Lila. He looked tired, but curious. + +Lila decided to give the cat a chance. She took the cat out of the box and held her gently. She said sorry for the scratch and gave her a name. She called her Dot. She brought Dot to Spot and said they were family. She asked them to be nice to each other and play together. She said she loved them both. + +Dot and Spot looked at each other and then at Lila. They did not hiss or bark. They rubbed their heads against Lila and licked her face. Lila smiled and hugged them. She felt happy and warm. She saw that Dot and Spot were happy and warm too. She knew they would heal and fill each other's body with love. She knew they would fill her body with love too. She was not sad anymore. She was glad. +Tom likes to eat vegetables. He likes carrots, peas, corn and broccoli. He thinks vegetables make him strong and healthy. He wants to become a doctor when he grows up. + +One day, Tom goes to the farm with his mom and dad. He sees many vegetables growing in the fields. He sees big pumpkins, green beans, red tomatoes and purple cabbage. He wants to try them all. + +He asks his mom if he can pick some vegetables. His mom says yes, but he has to be careful and gentle. He can only pick the ones that are ripe and ready. He can't pick the ones that are still green or small. + +Tom is happy. He runs to the fields and starts to pick vegetables. He fills his basket with different colors and shapes. He is very proud of his harvest. He thinks he will eat them for dinner and become stronger. + +He brings his basket to his mom and dad. They are happy too. They praise him for his hard work and his good choices. They say vegetables are good for him and they will make a delicious meal. They hug him and kiss him. Tom feels warm and loved. He thinks he is the luckiest boy in the world. +Tom is a big brother. He has a little brother, Sam. Tom hates Sam. Sam is always crying and making noise. Sam takes Tom's toys and breaks them. Sam makes Mom and Dad busy and tired. + +One day, Tom has a plan. He wants to make Sam sick. He thinks, if Sam is sick, he will go away. Tom finds some candy in the kitchen. He knows candy is bad for Sam. Sam is healthy and only eats good food. Tom puts the candy in Sam's bed. He hopes Sam will eat the candy and get a tummy ache. + +But Tom's plan does not work. Sam does not eat the candy. He sees the candy and thinks, this is not my food. He gives the candy to Mom and says, "Look, Mom, candy!" Mom is surprised and happy. She says, "Thank you, Sam, you are so sweet and smart. You know candy is not good for you. You are a healthy boy." + +Mom hugs Sam and gives him a kiss. She says, "I love you, Sam. You are a good brother." She looks at Tom and says, "Tom, do you love Sam? He loves you. You are a big brother. You should be kind and helpful to Sam. He is your family." + +Tom feels bad. He knows he did a bad thing. He says, "I'm sorry, Mom. I'm sorry, Sam. I love you, too. I don't hate you. You are my brother. I will be nice to you. Can we play together?" Sam smiles and says, "Yes, Tom, we can play together. You are my brother. I'm happy." Mom smiles and says, "That's good, Tom. I'm proud of you. You are a good brother, too. You are my family." +Tom and Lily were drawing pictures with crayons. Tom wanted to draw a big car, but he made a mistake. He tried to erase it with his eraser, but the eraser was old and dirty. It made a big smudge on his paper. + +"Look what you did!" Lily said. She pointed at Tom's paper and laughed. "Your car looks like a blob!" + +Tom felt embarrassed. He did not like Lily laughing at him. He wanted to make a nice picture. He complained to Lily. + +"Stop laughing! It's not funny! You are mean!" Tom said. He was angry and sad. + +Lily stopped laughing. She saw that Tom was upset. She felt sorry for him. She did not want to be mean. She wanted to be his friend. + +"I'm sorry, Tom. I was just joking. I didn't mean to hurt your feelings. Here, you can have my eraser. It's new and clean. You can fix your car with it." Lily said. She gave Tom her eraser and smiled. + +Tom took Lily's eraser. He was surprised and happy. He thanked Lily and smiled back. He used her eraser to fix his car. It looked much better. + +"Wow, your car looks great, Tom! You are a good drawer!" Lily said. She admired Tom's picture. + +"Thank you, Lily. You are a good friend!" Tom said. He was proud of his picture. + +Tom and Lily hugged. They were happy. They continued to draw pictures with crayons. They did not complain or laugh at each other. They had fun. +Lily loved to play with her guitar. It was white and shiny and made nice sounds when she strummed it. She liked to sing songs about her family and her toys and her dog. She felt happy when she played her guitar. + +But today, Lily was sad. Her guitar was broken. She had dropped it by accident and now it had a big crack and a loose string. It did not make nice sounds anymore. It made sad sounds. Lily tried to fix it with tape and glue, but it did not work. She sighed and put her guitar away. + +She went to find her mom. She wanted to tell her what happened and ask for a new guitar. But her mom was busy. She was on the phone and had a lot of papers on the table. She looked tired and stressed. She told Lily to wait and be quiet. Lily sighed and went to her room. + +She did not want to play with her other toys. She only wanted her guitar. She felt lonely and bored. She wished her mom would finish her work and play with her. She wished her dad would come home from his trip and hug her. She wished her guitar would be fixed and make nice sounds again. She sighed and lay down on her bed. + +Then, she heard a knock on the door. It was her grandma. She had come to visit and brought a surprise. She had a big smile and a big box. She opened the box and showed Lily what was inside. It was a new guitar. It was white and shiny and made nice sounds when she strummed it. It was even better than her old guitar. Lily was so happy. She hugged her grandma and thanked her. She sang songs about her family and her toys and her dog. She felt happy when she played her new guitar. She did not sigh anymore. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Daisy. She was very polite and loved to sing and dance. One night, something special happened. Daisy was playing on her porch when she heard a beautiful sound coming from the woods. It was like music. + +Daisy followed the sound and found an old man playing a violin. She watched him play and was amazed by the music. Daisy thought it was the most beautiful sound she had ever heard. + +The old man noticed Daisy watching and smiled at her. He gave her the violin and said it was hers to keep. Daisy smiled and thanked him politely. + +The old man said goodbye, and Daisy took the violin back home. She was so happy and couldn't wait to show her parents the new violin. + +Every now and then, Daisy still plays the violin and remembers the night when something special happened. +Once upon a time there was a mommy who wanted to store some food for later. She took some eggs, bread, and milk and put them into the refrigerator. But when she went to close the door, a smelly trouble popped out! It was a mouse who had been living in the refrigerator. + +The mommy ran away and called the dad. The dad put on some gloves and took the smelly mouse outside. He made sure the mouse wouldn't get back in, so that the food would remain safe. + +After the trouble was gone, the mommy stored the food in the refrigerator. It was such a relief! The food was fresh and safe. + +They were so happy that the smelly trouble was gone. From then on, the family stored food in the refrigerator whenever possible. +Once upon a time, there was a special baby. Everyone loved the baby because it was so unique. + +One day, the baby was outside with its family. They were all playing together. Suddenly, the baby started to spread its arms and legs out like a star. Everyone smiled and laughed at the baby. + +Next, the baby started to spread its arms and legs out again. This time it wanted to fly! Everyone was having lots of fun watching the baby. + +Finally, the baby spread out one last time. Everyone cheered and clapped for the baby. The baby felt so happy and proud. + +So that is the story of the unique baby who spread its arms and legs out! +One day Sally wanted to gain more friends. She asked her Mom if she could try something new. Her Mom said yes, and off Sally went to a class. + +When Sally got to the class, she was excited! The room was big and blue. It was also filled with toys, fun games and other children who were all smiles. + +Sally quickly made lots of new friends. She played with them, laughed with them and even shared snacks with them. When it was time to go, Sally was sad. She wished the class would never end. + +The next day, Sally couldn't wait to go back to her blue class. She was happy to meet her new friends and enjoy all the fun activities she did. Sally had gained so many new friends, and she was so proud of herself! +Once upon a time there was a nice, little girl. She was very polite. + +The girl had a special silver box. She loved it very much. Every day she would open the silver box and talk to it. + +The little girl said "Hello box!" and the silver box replied. It spoke in a warm and friendly voice. The box said "Hello little girl! How are you?" + +The polite little girl was so happy that the box could talk and answered: "I'm very happy. I'm having so much fun". + +The silver box told the little girl stories about the future. The little girl was so surprised and tried to remember as many stories as she could. + +The box said "Goodbye little girl. Come back soon". The polite girl smiled and said "Bye box!" + +The girl closed the silver box and hugged it tight. She was so happy and excited to come back and hear more stories tomorrow. +One day the blue bird had a plan. She wanted to make a special present for her mum. She thought and thought, but nothing seemed quite right. Finally, she decided to make a beautiful blue stitch. So the little blue bird set off on her quest. + +She flew for miles and miles, looking for the perfect blue thread. She searched high and low, all around the mountain. Finally, in a little valley, she spotted some blue yarn. She flew down and grabbed the yarn in her talons. + +Then she flew back home and started planning the perfect stitch. She carefully pulled the yarn, looped it around and created a tiny, blue heart. She had made a beautiful special gift for her mum. + +When her mum saw it, she was so delighted. She said it was the most beautiful blue stitch she had ever seen. The little blue bird was bubbling with joy! +Once upon a time, there was a friendly monkey. He lived in the jungle with lots of animals. One day, as he was walking around, he heard a loud noise. He trembled with fear and hugged a nearby tree. He was so scared he closed his eyes tightly. + +Suddenly, he felt a warm hug around his shoulders. He opened his eyes to see a friendly lion. The lion looked at him and smiled. He stroked the monkey's head and told him it was okay. The monkey felt so much better and smiled back at the lion. + +The monkey and lion became fast friends. They went on many adventures together, playing under the trees, running through the fields, and eating delicious fruits from the jungle. + +They were the best of friends and would always hug when they were sad or scared. When one trembled with fear, the other hugged him tightly and reminded the other of how brave they could be. +Once there was a little girl named Jane. Every morning, Jane had to go to school. She was always tired because she had to make a lot of tests. One morning, Jane was feeling even more tired than usual. She groaned as she got out of bed. She was so tired she even forgot to make her breakfast. + +Jane slowly got ready for school. She put on her dress and brushed her hair. Finally, she grabbed her pencil and backpack and left home. + +At school, Jane had a test to make. She looked around. Everyone was busy writing their tests. Jane was so tired she could barely stay awake! She did her best, though, and finished the test in time. + +When the test was over, Jane sighed with relief. She was so happy to be done! She collected her things and went back home. Now she could rest. Jane had worked hard and she deserved a good rest. She smiled as she snuggled into her bed. +John was a sad little boy. He sat all alone on the bench, trembling and not knowing why. He looked around, but no one was there to hold him. + +Suddenly, he saw his Mom! She was running towards him with a big smile on her face. With a hug, she said, "I've been looking all over for you sweetheart. I'm so glad I found you!" + +John felt a wave of relief wash over him. His trembling stopped and he smiled. He hugged Mom tightly and felt safe. + +John knew that no matter what happened, Mom will be there to make him happy. He felt happy and safe now and he knew everything was going to be ok. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Emily. She had a nurse who was very special. Everyday the nurse gave Emily something to chew. It was always something weird but Emily liked it. + +One day the nurse brought Emily something really strange. It was crunchy and tasted like apples. Emily enjoyed it and loved chewing on it. She asked the nurse where it had come from. + +The nurse just smiled and said "It is a secret". Emily thought this was very strange. + +But the nurse was right. Chewing the secret thing made Emily feel very happy. She kept eating it everyday and enjoyed it very much. + +The end. +One day, Jack and his mommy were walking through the park. Jack saw a big tree with lots of birds perched on its branches. He stopped to admire the birds. Soon, a bird flew down to the ground in front of him with an egg in its beak. Jack watched in wonder as the bird placed the egg in the grass. The egg was so shiny and looked yummy. + +Then Jack's mommy said, "Let's take the egg!" They carefully lifted the egg and brought it home. Jack was so excited! He ran to the kitchen to see what his mommy was going to do with the egg. She cracked the egg and cooked it sunny side-up. When it was ready, Jack said, "That smells yummy!" He ate the egg and it was delicious. + +Jack was so happy. He had gone for a walk, admired the birds, and eaten a yummy egg! +Once there was a boy called Ben. He didn't have many toys but he was very happy. + +One day, Ben saw a tool in the dirt. He wanted to pick it up, but it looked very dirty. So Ben found an old cloth and covered it carefully. Then he offered it to his mom. + +His mom smiled and said, 'Thank you, Ben. This is a very special tool. Let's clean it up and make it look shiny.' + +Ben and his mom worked together to scrub the tool clean. After a few hours, it was as good as new. Ben put the tool safely away and used it to play with his friends. + +Ben was very proud of the special tool he had found and offered to his mom. It was a happy reminder of how being helpful can be very rewarding. +Once upon a time, there was a girl. Her name was Jane. Jane went outside to play one day. When she opened the door she saw something very pretty. It was the sun! The sun was bright and orange. + +Jane smiled at the sun. She was so excited to introduce herself. She waved to the sun and yelled, “Hello! I’m Jane!†The sun shone brighter, as if it said hello back. + +From then on, Jane and the sun were great friends. Every morning, Jane would go outside and say hello to the sun. They would play hide and seek with the clouds and count the birds together in the sky. + +The sun and Jane were the best of friends. They would play all day long until the sun said goodbye and went to bed. But the sun would always come back the next day and Jane would be there to say hello once again. +One day, a bunny was hopping through the meadow. The bunny was looking for something special to eat. Suddenly, the bunny saw a bone. It was lying on the ground and it looked tasty. + +The bunny hopped closer to the bone and sniffed it. The bone smelled good and the bunny was excited. The bunny reached out and grabbed the bone with its paws. + +But the bone was hot! The heat made the bunny jump back. The bunny was scared, but it was also a bit curious. The bunny wanted the bone, so it started to hop around it. + +Finally, the bunny figured out a way to get the bone. It hopped to a nearby stream and grabbed a big leaf. Then the bunny used the leaf to pick up the hot bone. The bunny took the bone back to its burrow where it could eat it in peace and quiet. + +The bunny was happy. It had gotten the tasty bone and now it was time to enjoy it. +Once upon a Tuesday, there was an ancient castle. It was so ancient that nobody could remember who built it. Every night, a dragon would zoom across the sky and land on the castle. On this special Tuesday, the dragon landed by the castle and the people of the land were so excited. They had not seen a dragon like this before. The dragon zoomed around the castle and landed on the roof. The people cheered as the dragon stood atop the castle. They had never seen anything so amazing before. The dragon stayed on the castle the entire day until the sun went down. It looked beautiful with the sun setting behind it. And then, the dragon zoomed away into the night sky. The people cheered and waved goodbye. From that day on, the castle was known as the home of the dragon. +Once upon a time, there was a regular village. Every day, the people in the village acted the same way. They said hello to each other, shared stories, and laughed. + +One day, a little girl arrived in the village. She acted differently. Everyone stopped and stared at her. She smiled and waved to them. + +The people of the village were curious, so they asked her lots of questions. The little girl explained that she had heard stories about the village and wanted to see it for herself. + +The people acted friendly and welcomed her with open arms. They showed her around and told her all the stories of the village. Everyone was happy that the little girl had come, and the village was happy too. + +The little girl stayed in the village for a long time. Every day she acted kind and thoughtful and soon the village felt like her home. The people called her the Village Angel. + +Every day, the regular village was filled with joy and kindness because of the little girl's special way of acting. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lucy. She was very cheerful and loved to explore. One day, she found herself in a place she had never seen before. There was a big shelf filled with all kinds of interesting things. She looked at each one with wonder and soon she recognized a shiny red toy that she had been wanting for a very long time. With a smile on her face, she grabbed the toy in excitement and ran off to show her friends. Everyone was so cheerful when they saw what she had found. From that day on, every time she passed by the shelf, she would remember how happy she felt that day. +Once upon a time, there was a small boy who loved to watch sunsets. Every day, he would go out and record the amazing colors of the sky. On one beautiful day, he noticed something wrong. There was an ugly bird in the sky and it was doing something very stupid. + +The bird was flying in circles and the boy wanted to record it. He ran to get his camera and took the most beautiful sunset photo ever taken. This made the little boy so happy. He felt like he had record the magic of that moment forever. + +The next day, he showed his friends the photo. He was so proud of his work. The sunset photo was now a part of his collection, a reminder of his wonderful adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a weak piece that happen to be outside. It was far too small and weak to move around, so it just sat in the same spot all day long. One day, a friendly bird happened to fly by and stop to take a rest. The bird noticed the weak piece and decided to try and help it. The bird used its beak to carefully pick up the piece and flew it to a safe spot. The piece was so happy that it had been helped that it wished it had wings too! The bird stayed with the piece and helped it find some food that the piece was too weak to find on its own. The piece and the bird continued to be friends for many years and always looked out for each other. +Grandma was in the kitchen. She was cooking a new meal. It smelled delicious. +Grandma had a long spoon. She reached out with the spoon and got something from the counter. +Grandma wanted to show the little boy. She held out the spoon, and the little boy saw a tiny inchworm. It was pink and shiny. It was a new inchworm. +The little boy was so excited. He reached out to touch the inchworm, but Grandma said no. She explained that the inchworm was too delicate. +Grandma put the inchworm back on the counter. But then she looked at the little boy and smiled. She reached into her pocket and pulled out a tiny toy car. +The little boy was so happy. He smiled and thanked Grandma as he carefully went to reach for the toy car. +Once upon a time there was a little boy who wanted a puppy. He asked his mom every day, but she said no. He was so sad without his puppy that he decided he had to go on an adventure. + +He ventured out into a mysterious forest and soon he heard strange noises. He looked around, but he could not see where the noise was coming from. Suddenly, a loud voice shouted to him, demanding a puppy. + +The little boy was scared, but he was brave. He explained to the mysterious voice that he wanted a puppy too. The voice said that if the boy could find the puppy, then he could keep it. + +The little boy searched everywhere until at last he found the puppy under a tree. He was so happy that he picked the puppy up and rushed back to show the voice. + +The voice was pleased and told the boy he could keep the puppy after all. The boy was delighted that he now had a puppy of his own. He named it adventurer and took it home with him. They have been best friends ever since! +Once upon a time there was a boy named Jack. He was only 3 years old and wanted to visit his friend. Jack's mom urged him to put on his coat and soon they set off. + +When Jack and his mom arrived at his friend's house, they were welcomed with smiles and a big sandwich. Jack was so excited, he couldn't wait to sink his teeth into it. He felt so guilty because he was so greedy, so he decided to only take one bite, which was just enough to make him full. + +After dinner Jack and his friend played outside in the sandbox. They took turns building castles and racing cars with the sand. They laughed so hard until it was time to go home. + +Jack and his mom said goodbye and waved as they walked away. Jack was so happy his mom had urged him to come along, it was the best day ever. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Mary and Jack, who lived in a small village. Mary was an honest girl, and Jack was a very kind boy. + +One day, Mary and Jack went to the park. It had lots of trees and a nice green grass. In the distance they saw a row of people playing games. Mary and Jack wanted to join the fun. + +The people in the row were all smiling and having fun. But when Mary and Jack approached, the people in the row quickly separated and looked away. Mary and Jack were disappointed, but they remained honest. + +The people in the row saw how honest Mary and Jack were and invited them to join. Ever since that day, Mary, Jack, and all the people in the row have been having so much fun in the park. The end. +One day, there was a duck. The duck wanted to find something interesting to do. So it set off on an adventure. The duck looked in the pond on one side. But there wasn't anything interesting. So it looked on the other side. Suddenly, the duck saw something! There was a big, bright bug. The duck thought it was interesting. It waddled over to take a closer look. The bug was very colourful and had wings. It was the most interesting thing the duck had ever seen. The duck could not believe how lucky it was. The bug flew away and the duck watched it go with joy. Then it was time to go home. The duck had a very exciting adventure indeed. +Once there was a little girl called Amy. She wanted to build a castle out of wood. She kept insisting to her mum for permission to build it. + +At first her mum said no, but after a while she said yes and gave Amy some perfect pieces of wood. + +Amy was so happy and excited that she immediately began building her castle. She worked hard, hammering the wood and making sure it was in just the right place. + +When the castle was finished she asked her mum to come and have a look. Her mum said it was perfect! + +Amy was very proud of her work, and she was insistent her castle was the best ever. She invited all her friends to come and admire her castle and they all thought it was even more perfect than Amy's mum did. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Jack and Jill. They were both very excited to go to the park to play. + +When they arrived, Jill saw a modern swing set and said, "Look, Jack! It looks so fun!" Jack replied, "Yeah, let's go try it out!" + +The two of them ran over to the swing and started to play. Jill even showed Jack how to swing higher and higher. They laughed and laughed as they swung around. + +After a while, Jack said, "Let's go find something else to do!" So they said goodbye to the swing, and went off to find a new adventure. +Once upon a time there was a little boy. His name was Alex and he was three. He lived by a beautiful bridge in the city. + +One day Alex wanted to play near the bridge, but his mom wouldn't let him. She told him he needed to take a bath first. So Alex grabbed his bath toys and jumped into the tub. + +He had lots of fun playing in the bath. He splashed and made bubbles. He made so many that the bathroom looked like a snow storm. + +When he was done, his mom said he was all clean and fresh. Alex felt spoiled! + +Then he went outside and ran across the bridge. He smiled and laughed as the wind blew in his hair. Alex had a wonderful day. He decided he wanted to bathe every day from then on. +Once upon a time there was a palace. In the palace lived a princess who loved to sing. Every day she would climb up to the highest tower and sing a pretty song. Her song was so beautiful that it could be heard all around the palace. + +One day, the princess was in her garden when she saw something strange. There was a fake palace! She knew that it wasn't real because it wasn't as big or as beautiful as her own palace. + +The princess went closer to the palace and heard singing coming from inside. She realized that it was another princess singing just like her! She knew that it was just a fake palace but the singing was so beautiful that she started to sing along. + +The two princesses sang until the sun went down. Then the fake palace disappeared, leaving the real princess all alone. She was sad that the other princess had gone but the memory of their beautiful singing stayed with her forever. +Angel and Tia were twins. Everywhere they went, people saw how special and compassionate they were. On a sunny day, Angel suggested she and Tia explore the park together. + +So they did! They ran around, spotted some birds chirping in the trees, and watched a squirrel gathering food. After they were tired, they decided to sit on the swing. Angel slowly pushed Tia, as they giggled together. + +After a while, a little black bear popped up behind them. They were scared and froze. But after a moment, they noticed the bear was smiling. Angel was brave enough to suggest they get closer. + +The bear was so gentle and kind. It opened its arms and gave the sisters a big bear hug. They were so surprised to find out the bear was just being friendly. Angel and Tia realized that love and compassion was everywhere! +Once there was a mom and a dad who wanted to give their 3 year old daughter a special treat. So they decided to take her to the supermarket to pick out some fruit. She saw the apples, oranges and bananas and was so excited. She asked her dad which one she should pick and he said "It's up to you!" + +The daughter carefully chose a big, red apple and a yellow banana. She couldn't decide which one to eat first. Her dad suggested eating the red apple first and the daughter liked his idea. She bit into the apple and it tasted so sweet! + +Her mom was so proud of her daughter for eating the healthy fruit. She said, "That apple tasted so good! I recommend apples for snacks." The daughter thought about having another apple, but she chose the banana instead. + +The daughter bit into the banana, but it was a bit too wet. This made her make a funny face. She didn't like the wet texture. Her mom smiled and said, "I recommend you try the banana again when it is ripe. They will taste better when they are not so wet." + +The daughter was happy to get the recommendation from her mom and she put the banana down. Then they all went home and the daughter enjoyed her sweet red apple. +There was a little girl named Karen. She was very hungry and wanted food. She saw something glowing near her couch! She went to go check it out and was so excited to find a big plate of yummy food! + +Karen rushed over to the glowing plate and couldn't believe her eyes! It was full of her favorite snacks like apples, cheese and crackers. She quickly grabbed a piece of cheese and took a big bite – it was delicious! + +Karen ate the food on the plate until she wasn't hungry anymore. She then settled down on her couch and enjoyed the glowing feeling she had inside. She was so happy to have a full tummy after being so hungry! +Daddy and his little girl were looking at the sky. It was a very unusual sight. Everything was so big and the sky was full of different colours. Daddy pointed to the big round shape in the sky and said it was the sun. "Oh, wow!" shouted the little girl. Then, she saw something else. It looked like big white fluffy clouds all covering the sky. + +The little girl was so excited she wanted to touch the clouds. Daddy grabbed her hand and helped her reach out, but her hand just passed right through. "Oh no, I can't touch them," she said sadly. Daddy reassured her and said, "Yes you can! You can cover the sky with your imagination." She closed her eyes and felt the breeze on her face and believed she was touching the clouds. + +Suddenly, there was a loud clap of thunder. The little girl jumped. But, Daddy said it was OK and explained that when the clouds cover the sun, sometimes thunder and lightning can be seen. It was an unusual sight. The little girl was amazed. From then on, every time she saw clouds she remembered what daddy said and imagined she was touching them. +Lucy was a wild little girl. She loved living in her secret place. Every day she would go and explore the area. She would go looking for new and exciting things. + +One day as she was exploring she saw a small seed on the ground. She picked it up and pulled it out of its shell. She planted the seed in the secret place. + +Every day Lucy went to her secret place to check if her plant had grown. After some days, the seed began to sprout and grow. It started to turn into a strong stem and leaves. + +Soon Lucy's seed had grown into a beautiful, wild flower. She smiled and was so proud of her new flower. From then on she would take care of it and make sure it stayed wild and happy. +Once there was a generous little girl named Rose. Rose loved to play and her favorite thing of all was to skip stones in the river. + +One day Rose found a particularly smooth stone and played with it for many days. But one day, when Rose went to the river to skip her special stone, it was gone. Rose started to weep. + +Just then, a nice old lady walked up to Rose. She asked Rose why she was weeping and Rose told her about her special stone. The kind old lady then reached into her pocket and gave Rose a new, much prettier stone. + +Rose was so happy, she hugged the kind old lady and thanked her for being so generous. Now they were friends, and they often went to the river together to skip stones. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved yoga. Every day, after school, she would put on her yoga outfit and do her stretches. She felt happy and normal. + +Every day, she would whisper to herself, "I love yoga". She loved the way it made her feel, and the way she could be quiet and still. + +One day, the little girl heard a voice from far away. It said, "Little girl, come closer and I will whisper something to you". + +The girl walked closer, and the voice whispered to her, "Yoga is special. It will help you feel calm and happy". + +The little girl smiled and thanked the voice. From that day on, she always remembered to whisper to herself, "I love yoga". +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Daisy. Daisy lived in a big house. On a cold and windy day, Daisy decided to go for a walk outside. + +As she walked through the garden, Daisy heard a strange noise. Suddenly, there was a trembling that made the ground shake and she saw a huge hive. This scared Daisy. + +Daisy was very afraid and her body started to shake. She quickly ran away from the hive and went inside the warm, cosy house. + +Even though Daisy was safe, she still felt scared and her body continued to tremble. When her mum asked why she was cold, Daisy told her mum about the trembling hive. Daisy's mum gave her an extra big hug and made her some hot chocolate to help her feel less scared. + +From then on, Daisy wouldn't go near the hive but when winter came back, she enjoyed watching the humming bees fly around from a safe distance. +Once there was a little girl named Lila. She loved to play. Lila and her family had gone to the beach. + +As Lila ran on the sand, she saw something incredible. It was the tide! She wanted to get closer, but it was too dangerous to go in the water. + +So instead, Lila played in the sand. She built sandcastles, buried her feet and ran around with her family. Everyone had an incredible time. + +Soon it was time to leave. Lila looked back and watched the tide. She was filled with joy. She was so happy that she had gotten to see and play at the beach. +Once upon a time, there was a seat. It was a long seat and it was all alone. All day it stayed in the same spot and didn't move. + +One day, a puppy came along. He wanted to play and so he jumped up onto the seat. He moved it around the room, bumping into things left and right. + +Soon, a little girl came in. She wanted to sit on the seat and play. But, it was already taken by the puppy. So she asked if he would move. + +The puppy thought about it and then did as he was asked. He jumped down and ran away as the little girl settled in for a long ride. She giggled as the seat moved around and around the room. + +In the end, the little girl and the puppy had some fun together. And the seat was very happy to have been their friend for the day. +There were two mighty friends, Name and Ben. They lived near each other, so they liked to have fun together. One day, Name entered a competition and he won! Ben was so proud of his friend, so he suggested that they should celebrate. + +Name thought for a moment, what should he do to celebrate? Ben clapped and suggested that he could do a happy dance, and so he did! Name danced down the street and Ben followed with laughter. + +Name also suggested that they could have a party. Ben was delighted, so he ran home to get the ingredients for a delicious cake. Name thought of a special surprise and got lots of balloons and party hats. His friends all laughed and cheered as he put them on. + +The two friends had a grand celebration. They played games, ate cake and laughed till late. It was a mighty win, and they celebrated it in style. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Jill. She was just three years old. She loved wearing her big, beautiful skirt. Every night, she would dream about the adventures she could have with it. + +One night, Jill dreamt about flying high in the sky, wearing her skirt. It twirled behind her as she glided through the clouds. She could see the whole world from up there! + +In her dreams, Jill visited all the places she wanted to go, from the highest mountains to the depths of the sea. Everywhere she went, she wore her big, pretty skirt. + +When Jill awoke the next morning, she knew that wearing the skirt wasn't the same as flying, but it made her feel special. So she decided to wear it every day and remember her dreams. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy. His name was Joe. He loved to wander. + +One day, Joe decided to wander into the forest. As he looked around, he spotted a quiz. It was brown and had lots of questions. Joe was very excited; he wanted to try and answer the questions. + +He looked at the questions and thought hard. After a while, Joe was able to answer all of the questions. He was so proud and excited! + +He wandered back home and told his family about his adventure. Everyone was very proud of him for answering the quiz and for his bravery. Joe would never forget that day. +Philip wanted to look his best, so he polished his shoes until they were shiny. Then he put on his best clothes and took the bus to his meeting. + +When Philip arrived, he saw the room was empty. He waited and waited, but nobody else showed up. Still, Philip isn't the kind of guy who gives up. He polished the table with paper towels and pretended he was giving a presentation. + +He talked and talked, but there was nobody to listen. Then he heard someone say, "I'm here!" It was Grandma! She had been to the wrong building, but Philip was so glad she was here. + +They hugged and laughed and Philip finally had his meeting. He was so happy. It just goes to show the power of polish no matter what your age! +Once upon a time there was a small boy named John. He was just three years old and he loved to have fun. One day, he found a stitch. It was a special kind of stitch that John had never seen before. It was a popular type of stitch and so he wanted to stay and look at it for a while. + +John was curious and he looked at the stitch closely. He noticed that the stitch was made of different colors and shapes. He was amazed at how beautiful it was. He had never seen anything so wonderful before. + +John decided that the stitch was too special to leave behind. He decided to stay and take the stitch with him. He wanted to take the stitch home and sew it on a shirt or dress. When John got home, he showed the stitch to his mom and dad. They were so proud of him and they hugged him. John loved the stitch so much that he kept it forever! +Once there was a baby who loved to crawl. Everywhere he went he would crawl like a worm. He was so fast and so happy. One day his mom put a special vest on him. He didn't like it because it was too tight. He screamed and shouted like a stupid bird. But his mom said he had to wear it. So he kept on crawling until he felt better. He had so much fun with his vest on, he forgot all about the tightness. He even started to think maybe the vest wasn't so stupid after all. He kept crawling everywhere, feeling free and happy! +Once upon a time, there was a happy dog named Spike. He was welcoming to everyone he met, even strangers that passed by his home. + +Spike was an organized dog. He woke up at the same time every day and made sure he went on walks and got enough exercise. Whenever he had visitors, he would make sure his home was perfectly tidy and neat. + +Today, Spike was feeling extra welcoming. He ran around the house and barked with joy to greet any visitors who might come over. He even hopped around the backyard looking to make new friends. + +Eventually, two children with animal treats came to Spike's home. "Welcome!" yelled Spike. The two children were so excited to meet Spike that they tossed the treats over the fence and Spike caught them one by one. "Welcome!" he shouted again, with a big smile on his face. + +The two children and Spike played together all day, and they even invited their friends to come too.They had a wonderful and organized time with Spike, who was excited and always happy to welcome anyone who wanted to join in on the fun! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy called Jack. He was very confused when he woke up, because he didn't know where he was. He looked around and all he saw was a big wall. He wasn't sure what he was supposed to do. + +Suddenly, he heard a sound. He looked around and saw a bucket filled with water, being poured slowly over the wall. Jack was curious, and he wanted to see what was on the other side. He went up really close to the wall and peeped through the holes between the stones. + +On the other side, Jack saw a big garden. He saw flowers, trees and birds flying. It was the most beautiful thing he had ever seen. He couldn't believe there was a secret garden on the other side of the wall. Jack was filled with joy. + +From that day, Jack was no longer confused. He now knew why the bucket was pouring water over the wall. He understood that he could use the holes in the wall to peep into the secret garden. +There was a pretty kitten, it's name was Coco. Coco was a very obedient and loving kitten. Everyday, it would play in the world around it. + +One day, Coco decided to go on a journey. He hopped around and made his way to the woods. He saw so many different and interesting things there. + +But, his journey was over and he had to get back to his family. He was sad to leave, so he sighed deeply. + +Luckily Coco was so obedient, so he made his way back home quickly. When he got back, he was so happy and couldn't wait to tell his family all about his exciting adventure! +On Tuesday morning, a little boy called Harry went to the park. He was so excited! He ran around and around the park, stopping to pick up some pretty leaves. He felt so happy to be there! + + + Suddenly, Harry's mum called him over. She looked serious. She told Harry it was time to go home, and asked him to help pack the things away. + +Harry was sad, but he did as he was told. He packed the bag, put on his shoes and held his mum's hand as they left the park. + +Even though he was sad to be leaving, Harry smiled to himself. He had enjoyed his special outing to the park on Tuesday and couldn't wait for the next one! +Once upon a time, there was a boy who loved to keep ash. Every day he would go out and gather as much ash as he could find. One day, the boy went to a loud place to find some ash. The noise was so loud that it made the boy scared. He was too scared to keep searching for some ash. Suddenly, a kind lady appeared. She put her arm around the boy's shoulder and said, "Don't be scared. You can keep your ash here!" The lady allowed the boy to take some of the ash from the loud place. The boy was so happy and he thanked the lady. From that day on, he kept going back to the loud place to get his ash. He was always careful but never scared. He kept all his ash safe and had a happy life. +Once upon a time there was a generous lion who liked to roll. He lived in the sunny forest with all of his friends. The lion spoke many languages, from English to Spanish. + +One day, the lion wanted to show his friends how to roll. He showed them very slowly and carefully until everyone knew how to roll. His friends felt so excited and happy! They kept rolling and rolling all around the forest, together. + +The lion smiled big and was so proud of his friends. They were having so much fun, but then the sun started to set. The lion said goodbye to his friends and told them to keep on rolling. He said that learning new languages and being generous were very important, too. + +The lion's friends hugged him, thanked him, and then ran off home. The lion watched them leave, and then he rolled his way into the night sky with a very big smile. +Once upon a time there was a lumberjack. He was always in a hurry! He needed to find perfect lumber to use. + +Every day he looked, but he could not find what he was looking for. He searched high and low in the woods, but he couldn't find anything perfect. + +One day he found it! He saw a log that was just perfect. He was so happy he hurried over to it. He picked it up, and rushed off to the sawmill to begin his work. + +The lumberjack worked hard and soon had the perfect lumber he needed. Now that he had it, he could go home and rest. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Sally. She spent her days playing in her garden, but often looked up to the sky. She would notice a distant university, way up on a hill. It was so tall and looked so grand! Sally really wanted to go to the university. + +One day, she told her parents about it. Her mum and dad were very proud. They told her if she worked hard, then one day she could go there too. + +So, Sally decided to start learning. Every day she would do her best with her numbers and letters. And every day, she would look up to the university and know it was her goal. + +Soon, time went by and Sally grew up. She was a bright and clever student, just like her mum and dad said she would be. At last, Sally got accepted into the university! + +When she moved in, she looked up to the sky at the distant university and smiled. She knew it was all thanks to her hard work that she got there. And she was proud of herself. +Once upon a time, there was a bear called John. John was a warm bear who liked to play in the sun. But one day, something very special happened. + +John heard a noise near him. It was coming from a bush. He looked inside and saw a comb! John was very happy and took the comb with him. + +He started to brush his fur with the comb and it felt so nice! Suddenly, the sun started to go down and the sky became dark. It was time for John to go home. + +But before he left, he heard the noise again. It was coming from the bush! This time, there was something else. It was another bear! It was scared and disturbed by John’s presence. + +John felt sorry for the bear and decided to help it. He handed over the comb, so the other bear could make itself look nice. The other bear felt so much better and thanked John for his kindness. + +John felt so happy for helping the bear and he started his journey home, feeling warm inside. +Molly and Sam were best friends. They met in the park every day. + +One day, they decided to go and talk in the bin. Molly thought it was a funny idea and Sam thought it was exciting. + +They went over to the bin and saw that it was very fat. They couldn't get inside of it! + +Molly and Sam talked about what to do. They decided to find a stick to use as a lever to try and open the bin. + +They searched the park and finally found a big, strong stick. Molly and Sam quickly used the stick to push the bin open. + +Suddenly, hundreds of colourful toys and sweets tumbled out from the fat bin! Molly and Sam were so happy! They had a huge party and enjoyed the new toys together. +Once upon a time there was a girl in the desert. She was very embarrassed because she wanted to stand on a cactus. She took a deep breath and stretched her arms. Slowly, she lifted one foot and placed it on the cactus. It was prickly and she was scared. But, she had been so embarrassed that she kept trying. She kept her balance and stood on the cactus. She felt proud and happy. After that, she never felt embarrassed about anything again. The end. +Once upon a time there were two friends. One was called Toby and the other was called Wilma. They were very different. Toby was very poor and Wilma was very rich. Toby was sad. He wanted to have all of the nice things Wilma had. + +One day, Wilma told Toby that she had a special treat for him. She took him to the store. Inside, Toby saw lots of luxury things like TVs, computers, and big fluffy beds. Toby's eyes lit up and he gasped in amazement. + +Wilma opened her purse and gave Toby some money. She said, "This is from me to you. Use it to buy something nice!" Toby could not believe his luck. He chose a big comfy bed. + +At first, Toby had been poor, but now he was becoming wealthier. Wilma smiled and felt happy that she was able to bring a bit of luxury into Toby's life. They both agreed to enjoy the luxury together forever. +Once there was a Mom and a little boy. The Mom was busy getting dinner ready and the little boy wanted to help. So, the Mom gave the little boy a bowl and told him he could stir the soup on the stove. + +The little boy was so excited! He ran over to the stove and started to stir the soup. But, the little boy didn't do it quite right and soon it started to spill over and make a big mess. + +The Mom was not happy. She said, "No, that's not the right way to do it. Let me show you." Then, she got down and showed the little boy how to stir the soup. She said, "Now, repeat what I do." + +The little boy tried again and finally did it the right way! He was so proud. + +The Mom smiled and said, "Good job! I'm proud of you." But then she looked over and saw the big mess on the stove. She said, "Oh no! I'm sorry, we need to clean that up." + +So, the Mom and the little boy worked together to clean the stove. And, when everything was all clean, Mom and the little boy cuddled up on the couch with a bowl of soup and enjoyed dinner together. +One day, there was a chubby bunny. He was hopping around in the garden, looking for something to do. Then he saw something colourful in the sky - it was a rainbow! He was so excited he began to jog around. + +The bunny loved the rainbow and wanted to get closer to it. He jogged around the garden faster and faster, trying to get to the rainbow. Just as he was about to touch it, a big drop of water fell from the sky. It was raining! The bunny looked sad and jogged back home. + +But then something magical happened. When the bunny got home, he looked up and the rainbow was still there! The bunny was so happy he started to jog around the garden again. This time, the rain didn't stop him! He saw the beauty of the rainbow and hugged it with his chubby arms. The bunny was so happy that he danced around and went to sleep with a big smile on his face. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Charlie and Mary. Charlie was very poor and Mary was very wealthy. Charlie looked at Mary's house and noticed how it was all decorated nicely. He asked Mary, "how did you decorate your house so nicely?" Mary smiled and said, "It was easy! I bought a beautiful, long tail and some decorations." + +Charlie gasped, "Where did you get a tail?" Mary said, "My mom bought me a tail from the store. It was long and had lots of colors on it." Charlie was so excited and asked, "Can I decorate my house too?" Mary said, "Yes! Go to the store with your mom and get a tail just like mine!" + +Charlie was so happy that he got a tail of his own. He and his mom worked together to decorate his house. They hung the tail from the ceiling and it made the room look so much brighter. + +When they finished, Charlie looked around and smiled. His house looked just as nice as Mary's! He thanked his mom and smiled, knowing that he could decorate as well as a wealthy person. +Once upon a time, there was a pale automobile, which was very special. Every day, it would go for a long drive. + +One day, the automobile was out for a drive and it drove too far. It got stuck in the mud and it could not get out. + +The poor automobile cried and cried, but no one could hear it. Just then, it saw a little boy. The boy was very kind. He went to the automobile and tried to help. + +He pushed and he pulled, until finally, the automobile was free from the mud. After that, the little boy decided to spoil the pale automobile. He took it for a long drive and filled it with gas and treats. + +The automobile had so much fun and it was so happy. From that day on, it always remembered the little boy and his kindness. +Macy was a generous little girl. She loved to swing in the park. Every day, she would grab her mom's hand and rush to the playground. + +One day, Macy was swinging so high that she went over the fence and fell into a jail. The jailer was not very happy and locked her up. Macy was scared and cried for help. + +Then, a generous police officer came by. He saw Macy and knew she was just a little girl. So, he let her out and let her go back to swing in the park again. + +Macy was so happy to be free. She thanked the police officer and hugged her mom. Then, they both went back to the playground to swing together. +Once upon a time, there was a silly bear. His name was Zoom. Zoom loved to dress up. He dressed up as a pirate, a cow, and a fireman. He even dressed up as a princess one time! Zoom thought it was so much fun to dress up. + +One day, Zoom saw something special in the mirror. What he saw made him smile. He was dressed up as a very silly clown. He had an enormous red nose and a tall, colorful hat. He loved his costume! + +Zoom had a great time all day wearing his silly clown outfit. He twirled and spun and zoomed around everywhere! He even showed all his animal friends his silly clown costume. They all laughed and cheered for Zoom. + +When it was time for Zoom to change back into his regular clothes, he was sad. But he knew he could always dress up in something silly again soon. +Once there was a tall temple in the middle of a lake. It was so tall that no one could reach the top. One day, a girl named Abi was visiting the temple. She wanted to try and climb to the top. + +She looked up and tried not to be scared of the tall walls. Abi then stepped off the dock and into the lake. The water was cold and wet, but she kept swimming. + +Finally, she reached the side of the temple wall and started to climb. Abi was scared of falling but kept going. + +She made it to the top! She had accomplished her goal. Abi then sat at the top, looking out across the lake. + +Suddenly, Abi heard a loud rumble. Before she knew what was happening, the temple started to shake. Abi quickly shruged and jumped off the temple into the lake below. + +Safely back on the dock, Abi looked back at the tall temple. She was proud of herself for being brave and climbing to the top. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy. He had a bucket, and he wanted to use it to pour something. + +He went to the garden and found some soil. He put it in the bucket and poured it onto the ground. He was very excited to make a special garden! + +Next, the little boy took a saw from the shed. He sawed a branch off a tree. He was careful so he didn't get hurt. + +When he was done, he took some spices from the kitchen. He sprinkled them on the branch, and it smelled so spicy! He was happy that he had made something so yummy. + +The little boy was proud of the tasty branch and his special garden. He had had so much fun! +Once upon a time there was a rich man. He had lots of money and he was very happy. One day he had an idea. He wanted to borrow one big stack of money from his friend. + +So he went to his friend and asked if he could borrow the stack. His friend said yes and gave him the stack. The rich man was very excited. + +He took the stack back home and put it in a safe place. Then he went and did lots of fun things with the money. He bought toys, treats and lots of other things he wanted. + +He had fun with the money but eventually it was all gone and the stack was no more. So the man went back to his friend and returned the empty stack. His friend laughed and said, "You must be very rich!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who cared a whole lot. She cared so much that it made her grandmother's eyes sparkle. Everywhere she went, she spread joy and love. + +One day, the little girl asked her grandmother for some wisdom. She listened carefully as her grandmother told her some amazing stories. The little girl was very impressed. + +The girl asked where she had gotten all of her wisdom from. Her grandmother told her that it was from caring for others. The little girl smiled and said that she could do that too. + +The little girl started to spread her love and care around her world. Everywhere she went, she was surrounded by amazing things. She was full of joy and wisdom. + +The little girl was very proud of herself for showing her care for others. That feeling of joy and wisdom she shared with everyone was truly amazing. +One day, Daddy went outside and picked up his rake. He walked over to the empty garden and started to work. He raked the leaves into piles and put them in bags. + +But Daddy was not happy. He yelled, "Who made this mess? Someone must be punished!" He looked around to find the culprit, but there was nobody there. + +Suddenly, Daddy saw two small eyes peeking around the corner. He said, "Is that you? Did you make this mess?" The small creature nodded. + +Daddy said, "It's not nice to make messes in the garden. You must be punished!" He picked up the rake and tickled the creature. The creature laughed and promised to be good. Daddy smiled and hugged him. + +Then, Daddy went back to work. He finished tidying the garden and made it look clean and tidy again. The creature stayed close by and watched Daddy with a smile. +Once upon a time there was a shy sport. His name was Joe and he liked to play a lot of games. He was very good at sports but he was always too shy to show off his skills. + +One day Joe was walking in the park and he saw a group of people playing football. He wanted to join in, but he was too shy. A big man with a big smile saw Joe watching and came over and asked if he wanted to play. Joe shook his head, but the man wouldn't take no for an answer. + +The man put a ball and a pair of football boots in front of Joe and said, "Wear these and join us!" Joe smiled and put them on. He was so shy at first, but then he got so excited that he couldn't stop running around and scoring goals. + +Soon enough he was part of the group and they had so much fun. Joe never felt so happy before! He was no longer shy and he was part of the sport. +Once there was a little boy. He was only three years old. He loved to explore and play. One day he wanted to explore a forest near his home. He ran into the forest but he soon got lost. He looked around and all he could see were trees and dirt. + +Suddenly he spotted something unusual. He went closer and saw a skull. It was really disgusting and he felt scared. He was so scared that he ran all the way back home. + +All the way back home the little boy could only think of the skull he saw. He started to miss it. But he was also glad that he was safe at home. He had a feeling he would never go back to the forest. +Once upon a time there was a little boy. His name was Mike. Mike was three years old and loved to open things. + +One day, Mike was walking in the park when he saw a strange door. He was curious and wanted to open it. After thinking hard, he remembered his dad's strange key. He got it out of his pocket and tried it in the door. Suddenly, the door unlocked! + +Mike stepped inside and saw a stranger. The stranger was making a very strange noise. Mike was scared, but then the stranger smiled at him. He was no longer scared. + +The stranger took out something that looked like a toy. It was a funny toy and it made Mike laugh. He wanted to play with it, but the stranger said that he was too young and too silly. Mike was very sad. + +The stranger told Mike that the only way to play with it was to unlock it. Mike was excited and tried the same key he used for the door. Miraculously, it worked! Mike smiled with joy and thanked the stranger for his new toy. + +The stranger smiled and said goodbye. From that day onwards, Mike and his new toy were the best of friends! +Once upon a time there was a girl called Rose. She was three years old and very happy. One day, she wanted to see a sunset. So her mum took her out to the park. + +When the sun began to go down it was so beautiful. The sky was filled with oranges, pinks and purples. Rose felt she was watching a special show, just for her. + +Rose loved the colours and started to giggle. Then she saw a little bird sitting on a tree. When it started to tweet, she laughed even louder. + +Suddenly, the sun disappeared behind the mountains and everything became dark and quiet. Rose was a little bit scared. She felt helpless and started to cry. + +But then she saw the stars appear in the sky. She was amazed and started to laugh, remembering the beautiful sunset. Soon she was full of joy and forgot about feeling helpless. + +Rose had learnt a valuable lesson, even in the dark there is beauty to be found. +Once there was a boy who was three years old. He was very excited because he had a new bicycle. The bicycle was red and shiny but most importantly it was safe! He felt so happy that he wanted to show everyone his new ride. + +So, the boy took his bicycle outside and showed it to his friends. They all admired it and thought it was so cool! Suddenly, his dad came out with two cans of spray paint. He gave one to each of the boys and asked them to decorate the bicycle. + +The boys had lots of fun spraying little patterns and drawings on the bicycle. When they finished, they all stood back to admire their work. The bicycle was now even cooler and more colourful than before! The boy was so proud of his new bicycle and couldn't wait to show it off. +Once upon a time, there was a famous princess who lived in a big castle. She was very pretty and clever. One night, there was a really dark storm. All of a sudden, the princess vanished! Nobody knew where she had gone. The king was very sad and worried. He asked all the people in the kingdom to help look for the princess, but she couldn't be found. + +Then, one day, a brave young man came to the castle. He said he could help find the princess. Everyone came outside, and the young man pointed up to the sky. Above them, they all suddenly saw the famous princess! She was flying in the sky on a magic carpet!The people of the kingdom cheered, and the young man smiled. The princess had been found! +Molly and her mommy went on a safari. First, they saw a lion! It was huge and had a big, fluffy tail. Molly was so excited she wanted to kick it! + +Her mommy said, "No, Molly, that's not normal. We can't kick a lion!" Molly pouted and frowned but she listened to her mommy. + +Next, they saw lots of elephants. Mommy and Molly both waved at the elephants, and the elephants waved back! Molly was so happy that she wanted to kick them too. + +But again, her mommy said, "No, Molly, that's not normal. We can't kick the elephants either. But we can go say hi!" + +So Molly waved and smiled at all the animals on the safari, and they waved and smiled back. She learned it was much nicer to be friendly than to kick them! +Once upon a time, there was a big, grey elephant. He was walking through the forest and he saw something he had never seen before. It was a huge knob! The elephant was so surprised that he started to panic. He started running around the forest, banging into the trees. The trees shook and made a huge noise! After a few minutes, the elephant calmed down and saw that the knob was actually the door to a secret cave. He pushed the knob and opened the door. Inside, he saw a bright, colourful room filled with fun and exciting things. The elephant was no longer scared and he had a lot of fun in the secret cave. +Once upon a time there was a baby who loved running around outside. She was in a hurry to try on a brand new uniform for her very first day at nursery. But, on the way there, she fell and hurt her knee. Baby felt helpless as she couldn't move! + +Just then, Baby spotted a friendly police officer in the distance. She cried out to ask him for help. The officer smiled and ran over to Baby's side. He scooped her up in his strong arms and saved the day. + +The police officer carried Baby the rest of the way and she was able to try on her new uniform. The nurse was so proud when she saw Baby wearing her uniform. Baby thanked the police officer for saving her and waved goodbye as he left. + +The baby was very happy and couldn't wait to wear her new uniform every day. Thanks to the police officer, she could enjoy her first day at nursery! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who liked to study. He fiddled with books all day long. Even in his dreams, he could think of nothing but his studies. + +One day, he found a sack in a filthy alley. It was brown, old and dusty. He lifted it up, and it felt so heavy that he had to use both hands to carry it home. + +When he opened the sack, he was so surprised to find that it was filled with books! He had never seen such old, yet precious books before. He was really excited and couldn't wait to start his studies again. + +He spent every day studying the books in the sack. He read them and wrote about them in his little notebook. He also discovered some secrets that he would never forget. + +The little boy kept the sack in a corner of his room and never lost sight of it. After all, it was the source of all his learning. +Once upon a time there was an ant named Crickeet. He was very miserable and wanted to find something to cheer him up. He had an idea. He went to the kitchen and started to cook. + +Cricket cooked and cooked. He made an amazing meal. After it was all cooked, Cricket ate his delicious meal and it made him feel much better. + +Soon, some of his ant friends heard that Cricket had cooked a meal and they came over to see. They all thought Cricket's meal was even better than the food that their Queen made. + +From then on, Cricket was always cooking delicious meals for his ant friends. He didn't need to feel miserable anymore and everyone was so happy. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a brave girl. She wanted to find an exciting adventure. + +The brave girl opened the door to the room. Inside the room, she saw a big tree. She decided to climb the tree and go on an adventure. + +The little girl climbed higher and higher. When she reached the top of the tree, she found a beautiful lake. She jumped into the lake and swam around. + +The brave girl had a great adventure. She was so excited to tell everyone about it. When she got back to the room, she shared her story and everybody was amazed! + +The brave girl was proud of herself and glad she was brave enough to go on an adventure. +Once upon a time a little girl went walking to the park. When she got there there was a silver pond. The pond was so icy that it took the girl's breath away. + +The little girl wanted to touch the icy water so she dipped her toes in the edge of the pond. As she did this, the pond started to shake and small ripples appeared. The girl squealed with delight and splashed her hands in the water. + +The silver ripples grew bigger and soon the whole pond was shaking. The girl was so excited and just kept splashing around in the icy water. The pond shook and sparkled as the little girl laughed and giggled. + +When she was finally tired and ready to go home, the pond stopped shaking and the little girl dried herself off. As she left she looked back and the silver pond was now still and calm. The girl smiled and started to walk home, happy that she got to play in the icy pond. +Once there was an old man. He liked to spend time in his room. There was a bookshelf on the wall. He would whisper secrets to the bookshelf. + +One day the old man was feeling lonely. He wanted company. He went downstairs and started cooking a spicy dinner. The dinner smelled so good that a mouse came out of his bookshelf to get a taste. + +The old man looked at the mouse and said, “Will you be my friend?†The mouse nodded his head. + +So, every day the old man cooked a spicy dinner and the mouse would come out and they would eat dinner together. They were the best of friends. He would whisper secrets to the mouse and the mouse would whisper secrets back. +Once there was a navy. It was a very serious navy. They wanted to test their skills to see how strong they were. So they planned a big trip! On the way, they encountered some stormy weather. But with the help of their brave sailors, they made it through. + +When they reached their destination, the navy tested their skills. It was a big challenge, but the navy was up to it! They worked hard to stay focused and serious. Everyone was very proud of how well they did. + +In the end, the navy sailed away, feeling strong and brave. They were proud to be part of such a serious navy. And they knew they would be ready to test themselves again soon. +Once upon a time there was a wet puppy. He was walking near a pond and he saw a strange object in the water. He walked over to it and tried to remove it but it was too wet and slippery. He barked and barked until finally a friendly frog came to help him. The frog used his long tongue to remove the object. The puppy was so excited, he leaped around in the water, splashing it everywhere. When the object was finally removed, the puppy thanked the frog before running off. It was a brilliant moment and he was very happy. +Once there was a boy called Peter. Peter was 3 years old and loved to collect things. One day, Peter went outside to collect something special. + +He looked around the garden and saw a purple snake! Peter was very excited. He slowly reached out and carefully collected the snake. + +Peter brought his purple snake inside and showed his mum. She was very happy and said the snake was beautiful. + +Every day, Peter would collect things with his new snake. He would find pretty flowers, collect leaves and stones. They had lots of fun together. + +Peter and his purple snake were the best of friends and enjoyed exploring the garden together. +Once upon a time, there was a woodpecker. He was a brave woodpecker, as he liked to explore. While he was looking around one day, he found a pile of lumber. It looked like it had come from a big tree that had fallen. So the woodpecker started to peck the fallen lumber. + +Suddenly, the woodpecker heard a fierce roar. He looked around and saw a bear coming close. The bear was mad because his tree had fallen. He wanted his lumber back. The woodpecker was very scared and flew away as fast as he could. + +The bear was so angry that he started to run after the woodpecker. The woodpecker flew quickly to try and get away, but the bear was just a bit faster. The bear swiped at the woodpecker and the woodpecker fell to the ground. + +The brave woodpecker was tired, but he was not ready to give up. He stood up and flew to safety. The bear was not able to catch him this time. The woodpecker thanked his bravery for saving him from the fierce bear. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who wanted to go on an adventure. He put on his shoes and grabbed his hat, taking one last look in the mirror. He was ready to go! + +The littler boy stepped out of the door, but suddenly he felt something in his stomach. It was a feeling of being scared. He was so scared that he didn't even want to move. + +He slowly closed the door and sat down on the steps. He was so ashamed of himself. He couldn't go on an adventure if he was too scared to leave the house. + +Eventually, he built up the courage to open the door again. He took a deep breath and stepped out into the world. Now, nothing was going to stop him! +One day, there was an enormous cartoon on the wall of Joe's bedroom. Joe was very excited and loved looking at the cartoon. He wanted to remove it and take it everywhere with him. So he climbed up the ladder and carefully removed the cartoon from the wall. He was so happy and could not stop smiling. + +Joe carried the cartoon with him everywhere he went. He even took the cartoon to school in his backpack. The other kids loved the cartoon and asked Joe where he got it from. + +Joe was so proud of the enormous cartoon and he showed it to everyone he saw. He loved the cartoon more and more every day. Joe took great care of the cartoon and it stayed with him for years. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy. He was very curious and liked to explore. One day, he decided to go on an adventure. + +He wanted to find something special. So, he went outside and started to look. He walked and walked until he came across a door. He was excited to enter. + +As soon as he opened the door, he saw something on the floor. It was a peanut. He picked it up and it felt hot. He knew he had to be careful. + +The little boy looked around and saw a rat eating the peanut. He was a bit scared, but he bravely tried to take it back. Each time he reached for it, the rat ran away! + +Eventually, the little boy was able to grab the hot peanut and bring it back home. He was excited to show his mom what he found on his adventure. He was so proud of himself. +Once there was a little bird called Bob. Bob was looking for a place to nest and make a home. He saw a tree and thought it would be the perfect spot. + +He started to work, building his nest out of twigs and leaves. He was very careful as he worked, making sure the nest was a nice and comfortable home for him. + +Finally, he called out to his friends to come and see it. His friends were very impressed and said it was the best nest they had ever seen. Bob was so proud of his work and said it was the perfect home for him. + +He settled in and soon the nest was full of little birds, enjoying the comfort it provided. Bob was so happy to have a warm and safe place to call home. +Once there was a boy who wouldn't listen to his mommy no matter how hard she tried. He was always getting into trouble. One day, he got so naughty that his mommy had to punish him. She made him stand in a corner while she took a broom and swept the floor. +He was so anxious to get out of the corner. He knew he had done something wrong and felt ashamed. But his mommy wasn't done punishing him yet. She took some small pieces of ash from the fire and put it in his pocket. + +Now he had to keep the ash in his pocket all day. Whenever he was tempted to be naughty again, he would reach in his pocket and feel the ash so he would remember what he had done. + +Finally, when night came, his mommy told him he could take the ash out of his pocket. He felt so relieved, and promised himself that he would always listen to his mommy from that day on! +Once upon a time there was a knight. He had a big vehicle he drove around in. He rode it every day and he wore a shiny helmet on his head. + +The knight's job was to protect the kingdom. He was always on the lookout for things that could hurt the people of the kingdom. He also competed with other knights to find the best way to protect them. + +One day, the knight saw danger coming from a group of bad guys. He raced to the castle in his vehicle and used his shiny shield to protect the people. The knight used his bravery and strength to fight the bad guys back. + +The battle was fierce, but the knight won in the end. Everyone in the kingdom cheered for the knight, because he had worked so hard to protect them. The knight was proud and happy that he had been so competitive in the fight. + +The knight was a hero. He had protected the kingdom and everyone in it. +John was very angry. He had been trying to drive his car, but his dad wouldn't let him. John's dad said it was too dangerous to drive the car yet. John stomped his foot and pouted. + +John decided he would have to find another way to drive. He looked around and saw a fork lying near his dad's chair. He grabbed it, put it on the floor and jumped on. + +John started to "drive" the fork around the room. It was going so fast! He made circles, circles, and more circles. + +John was having so much fun. He laughed and went faster and faster. His dad saw him and smiled. He said it was fun to watch, but it was time to stop and put the "fork-car" away. + +John was sad, but happy that he got to drive the fork. He put it away in the drawer and looked out the window. He grinned and said, "Next time I will drive a real car!" +Milk and cookies arrived in the car. They stayed with the family for a picnic. Mommy was careful and made sure everyone was safe. Daddy was careless and almost spilled the milk. Everyone laughed as Daddy quickly cleaned up the mess. They enjoyed their stay together. They enjoyed the cookies and milk while they played games and laughed. + +Soon it was time to leave. Mommy reminded Daddy to be careful as they packed up and drove away. They were happy and thankful for the time they had spent together. Even though Daddy was careless, everyone had a wonderful time. +Once upon a time there was a delicate crab who wanted to explore the world. He waved his claws goodbye to his family and set off on an adventure. The crab nodded to the fish he swam past as he made his way to a beautiful coral reef. He stopped to admire the bright coral and swaying plants. + +As he swam further, the crab came across a deep sea cave. The entrance was just big enough for him to fit through. He nodded to himself and with a brave heart stepped inside. The cave was dark and mysterious, and the crab felt a little scared. + +Suddenly, a tiny fish zipped past and the crab felt a little less afraid. He followed the fish until he came to a small pond with crystal clear water. Delicious smelling plants lined the edges of the pond and the crab gasped with delight. + +He slowly swam up to a clump of plants, his eye caught by something sparkling in the sun. It was a string of beautiful shells, so delicate the crab was sure they were meant for him. He nodded in satisfaction and clutched the shells in his claws as he made his way back home, eager to show his family his new treasure. +Yesterday, Timmy was on a very important mission. He had to get to the playground as soon as possible. But, on the way, he stopped to help an old lady cross the street. She was very pleased and thanked Timmy for his help. Timmy said, “You’re welcome. It was important for me to help you.†But the delay made him late to his special mission. + +At the playground, Timmy saw all the other children playing. He wished he was with them too. But then he realized that he had taken too long. He was feeling a little sad, but then he remembered what he had done yesterday. Timmy knew he made the right decision and he was happy that he had helped the old lady. + +He ran over to his friends and started playing with them again. Sometimes, it’s important to take a little more time to help someone. +Once upon a time, there was a group of kids. They were very troubled and did not have anyone to help them. + +So, one by one, the kids started to demand help from the grown-ups. The grown-ups listened, and said they would try to help. + +Together, the group of kids decided to do something to make their lives better. They started to clean up their neighborhood and help each other. + +Soon, the group was feeling much happier and their troubles were gone. They all thanked the grown-ups and hugged each other. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a big, ugly door. But no one could open it. Nobody had the key. Everyone tried to open it but nothing worked. Until one day Jack came along. He had a big, fat thumb and he used it to unlock the door! Everyone was so excited, the door finally opened! Behind it there was a big, beautiful garden. Everyone couldn't believe their eyes. Jack had unlocked the door and now they could explore the garden. It was beautiful and bright with lots of flowers and birds singing. They all cheered for Jack and thanked him for unlocking the door! +Once upon a time, there was an ordinary family. They needed to pack their things and go on a journey. They had lots of things to take with them, so they worked together to pack everything. + +When they were almost finished packing, the little girl noticed something strange. She saw something move! It was a monster! + +The monster was very scary. All the family were frightened. But then the little girl had an idea. She offered the monster some of their food. The monster was so happy that it smiled and went away. + +The family finished packing, and were about to leave. But the monster came back and thanked them for feeding it! + +So the ordinary family waved goodbye to the monster and went on their journey. They never forgot their experience with the monster. +Once upon a time, there was a yellow pet. It was small and furry with big eyes. The pet liked to play in the sunshine each day. + +One day, the pet saw a big, yellow ball. The pet wanted to play with the ball, so the pet ran towards it. But, the pet didn't know that the ball was made of rubber. + +The pet struck the ball with its paw, but the ball just bounced back. The pet struck the ball harder, but the ball still bounced back! + +The pet kept trying, but nothing worked. Finally, it stopped and decided to take a break from playing. The pet watched the ball bounce under the sunshine. + +The pet was happy just to watch the ball in the sun, and the pet never struck the ball again. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Lily. She loved to play and jog. Every morning, Lily would put on her jogging shoes and jog around the park. + +One day, Lily decided to quit her jog and take a break. She sat on the grass and watched all the other people jog by. They were so fast and looked so normal! Lily wished she could run as fast as them. + +But then Lily remembered her mom said she should take breaks and be thankful for her body. Lily smiled and started to jog again. This time she made sure she went at a slow and normal pace. And every time she thought of quitting, she would remember what her mom said and kept on jogging. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Sam. He was three years old. + +One day Sam heard noises from outside. He ran to the window and saw his friends playing. They were having a great time! + +Sam asked his mum if he could play too. She said yes, so he quickly put on his shoes and ran out. When he got there, his friends were eating yummy jelly. The jelly was pale and it looked so delicious! + +Sam was so excited that he quickly grabbed some jelly and started eating it. His friends all started laughing. They were having so much fun! + +The doorbell then rang, and it was Sam’s mum. She asked Sam to come back home and his friends waved goodbye. + +Sam was so happy that he had such a wonderful day with his friends. He ran back home with a big smile on his face. +Once upon a time, there was a clever boy named Bob. Bob was always on the lookout for an adventure. + +One day, he heard a noise coming from his backyard. When Bob went to investigate, he noticed a microphone in the grass. He thought it looked fun, so he picked it up and turned it on. + +He was surprised when a voice came out of it! It was an amazing voice that was offering Bob the chance to sing. + +Bob was so excited! He started singing a silly song and then the voice asked him if he wanted to sing more. Bob said yes and the voice offered him a microphone so he could belt out his tunes for everyone to hear. + +Bob took the microphone and sang his heart out. Everyone was so impressed with Bob's singing. They all said he was very clever! + +Bob smiled from ear to ear. He knew he had found a great adventure. From then on, he was known around town for his singing talents. +Once upon a time there was a independently owned station. It was small but it was special. You could do a lot of things there. + +Every day, the station offered its customers something new. They served delicious food like yummy sandwiches and yummy desserts. They had ice-cold drinks to quench your thirst. They even offered activities like coloring books and puzzles to make fun experience. + +The station had been open for a long time and the people who ran it were very proud. Even three-year-olds loved to visit the station. One day, a little girl named Emma was there. She really liked the station and wanted to help. So she offered to help clean up the station and make it look even prettier. + +Emma was so excited about her offer that all the other customers in the station clapped for her. They all praised her for her willingness to help. From then on, all the customers felt welcome in the station and were always happy to come back. + +The end! +Once there was a little boy who didn't understand anything. He was only three-years-old, so he thought the world was a funny place. One day he wanted to have some jam and he didn't understand why he couldn't have it. His mom told him that he would have to wait until he was older, but he still didn't understand. + +One day his mom showed him how to make the jam himself. He watched and learned and soon, he understood what to do. He mixed the fruit and sugar together and put it in the pan. The little boy watched as the jam cooked, and then he tasted it. It was the best thing he ever tasted! + +The little boy was so excited and happy that he now understood how to make jam. From then on, every time he wanted jam he could make it himself. It was so much fun and it made the little boy understand even more about the world around him. He was so proud that he could now make his own jam. +Once there was a little boy who wanted a pie. He asked his mom for a pie, but she said no. The little boy was very sad. He was so sad that he started to cry. + +His mom saw how sad he was and said, "Honey, I know it's important to you to have a pie. I can make you a special pie." + +The little boy was so excited! His mom made the best pies around and he knew it would be delicious. He watched as his mom made the pie and he could hardly wait for it to bake. + +Finally, the pie was ready to eat. The little boy was so happy because he got the pie he wanted. He took a big bite and it was as delicious as he thought it would be. He had a big smile on his face because he was so happy to have a pie. +Once upon a time, there was a man. He was very sad because his wife had quit him. She had left and he was so lonely. + +He missed her very much and he was feeling very sour inside. He tried to call her and talk to her, but she didn't want to talk. She had quit him and that made him sad. + +One day he decided to make something nice for her. He remembered that she liked sour candy, so he made the candy and put it in a little box. He went to her house and gave the box to her. + +When she opened it, she saw the sweet and sour candy. She started to cry tears of happiness and love and she hugged the man tightly. She said she was sorry for quitting him, and she promised never to quit him again. + +They both hugged and kissed and were so happy to be together again. From that day on, they were always happy and never quit each other! +Once upon a time, there was a very enthusiastic dog named Skip. He wanted to show off his muscles, so he decided to print out a picture of them. He asked his friend Cat to help him out. Cat agreed and was excited to see what Skip was going to do. + +Skip and Cat went to the printer and watched as the printer started to work. Out came a big picture of Skip's muscles! Skip was so happy. He was even more enthusiastic when he saw how strong he looked. + +Cat and Skip each held one end of the picture and ran across the park. Everyone saw the picture and admired Skip's muscles. Skip was even more enthusiastic when he heard all the compliments. + +From then on, Skip was always eager to show off his muscles. He printed out many different pictures of them and never stopped being enthusiastic. +Sammy loved helping his mom. He was always looking for new jobs to do. One day his mom asked him to send one of his toy cars to his grandpa who lived far away. He thought this was a weird job, but he was excited to do it. + +He went to his room to pick the perfect car. He knew his grandpa would like his red one with the yellow stripes. He carefully put it in a box and wrote "To Grandpa" on the top. + +Sammy got another job--to send the package. He took it to the post office and handed it to the nice person behind the desk. When the person said, "You can go now," Sammy was very happy. + +The following day, a package came in the mail for him from his grandpa. Inside was a big toy tractor with a note that said, "Thank you for sending me the car. I like it a lot." Sammy felt excited that he had done a great job! +One day, the sky was very blue. Suddenly, a butterfly flew by. It had beautiful wings! The butterfly was so fast that no one could catch it. + +But then a little boy ran after the butterfly with a net. He jumped and waved the net close to the butterfly's wings. And then he caught it! + +The boy was so happy. He looked at the butterfly's wings closely. He noticed that the wings were very expensive. + +The little boy wanted to show everyone his butterfly. He ran back home with a huge smile on his face. The boy kept his butterfly safe in a special jar. He would look at it every day and smile. +Once upon a time, there was a girl called Lucy who had a pale spoon. Every day, she would take it out to show her friends. One day, she decided to introduce her spoon to the world. She took it to the park and waved it around in the air. Everyone stopped to look, and say "Wow!" + +Then, she took the spoon to the store. She held it up high, so everyone could see. Even the shopkeeper was amazed by the pale spoon. He said, "This is the prettiest spoon I have ever seen!" + +Finally, she took her spoon to the beach. She put it down in the sand, and all the birds and the fish came to take a look. Then, she threw it into the sea and smiled as she watched it float away. Lucy was proud of her spoon, and everybody wanted one too. + +The end. +Once there was Peter. Peter had a big problem. He needed to send something up to the attic and he needed help. He couldn't do it himself so he had to ask his mom. His mom said that she could help, but she had to find someone reliable first. Soon, she found a reliable friend who agreed to help. + +They made their way to the attic and carefully put the item up there. It was a big box and it was quite heavy, so they had to use their best strength. Everyone was relieved when they finished. + +Now, the box was safe and sound in the attic and Peter had no worries. He thanked his mom and her reliable friend and was very happy. He had something in the attic and he knew that it was safe up there. +Once upon a time there was a dog who lived in a peaceful house. Every morning the dog would go outside and gather sticks. He would carry them back to the house and make a pile of them so he could play with them later when it was sunny outside. + +One morning the dog was gathering sticks and he saw a butterfly. It fluttered around the dog and he was so excited! He barked and ran around as the butterfly flew away. + +The dog had so much fun and soon he had gathered a lot of sticks. He carried them back to the house and made a big pile of them. He lay down in the sunshine and rested. It was so peaceful and he was so happy! + +The dog played with the sticks all day until he was tired. Then he curled up in a corner to take a nap. He slept peacefully and dreamed of butterflies. +Mummy put on her dress and shoes ready for the day. She was going to take a big exam. Mummy looked a bit worried, so Baby hugged her tight and said "don't worry Mummy". + +The exam was hard, but Mummy felt brave. She wrote the answers to all of the questions and looked to the friendly teacher for help. The teacher was very compassionate and smiled gently at her. + +After Mummy finished the exam she felt so happy. She put on her coat and came out of the exam room with a big smile on her face. + +Mummy hugged Baby and said thank you for being so kind. Baby hugged Mummy back and said 'You're so brave Mummy, I'm so proud of you!' They hugged tightly and went home to have some lunch. +Once upon a time there was a clock that shone very brightly. Every day the clock shone its bright light forever. One day, something deep and magical happened. + +The clock began to twinkle and twirl. It was so magical, it lifted off the ground and began to fly. It flew high in the sky and gave out a beautiful light. + +Soon it was so close to the moon that it began to fall. The clock kept glimmering and when it hit the ground it still kept shining. + +The clock glowed and sparkled in the night sky and its magical light lit up the world. The clock shone for all to see. + +The clock shone so brightly that everybody could see it from miles away. The people of the world celebrated and the clock continued to shine for many years. +John was a young boy who loved to play with his family. Every day he and his siblings would laugh and play, learning how to be playful. +One day, John asked his family to go to the park. His mom and dad said they had to yield so that they could do something else. +John was confused and asked what yield meant. His dad explained, "Yielding means that we have to let someone else have their turn." +John was confused, but he knew his family was important and he wanted to do what he needed to do. So, he agreed to yield and they all went to the park, where they laughed and played together. +John was so happy to learn a new word and still be able to play with his family in the park. From that day on, whenever someone wanted to do something, they would yield and take turns. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. Her name was Jane. She lived in a house with her mom and dad. One day, Jane noticed something in her closet. It was a hanger! She had fun playing with it. She used it to pretend she was a superhero. + +Jane's mom and dad noticed how weak she was getting; she had been playing with the hanger for too long. They decided to help her get stronger, so they told her to go outside and play. + +Jane noticed some interesting things outside. She noticed some birds, a dog, and some grass. She thought these things were pretty. She felt a little bit stronger just by looking around. + +She felt so good that she ran back inside, show her mom and dad the hanger, and blurted out that she was strong! Her parents smiled and agreed. Jane and her family were very happy. + +And they lived happily ever after. +Once there was a little girl named Sophie who loved to rock. She used to rock in her chair every day. + +One day, when Sophie went to school, she noticed something new. There was a big zipper on the wall. She asked her teacher what it was for. Her teacher said it was for the lunch time. + +Sophie was so excited. She loved zippers. She jumped up and down, but she could not reach it. She screamed for help. + +Soon her friends came to her rescue. They pushed a chair for her to stand on so she could reach the zipper. When she opened it, there was a yummy box inside. + +Sophie was so happy that she started to jump and rock with joy. From that day on, she looked forward to lunch time every day. +John was a happy three-year-old boy. Every day he drew pictures, of trees and daisies, and people he knew and people he saw in his dreams. He would take his markers and paper to the kitchen table and make a new creation. + +John was curious about something. He wanted to know what it was like to print with a machine. He stumbled across the printer and touched it with his small fingers. Then, he put his drawing of a daisy into the printer and pressed the button. Unknown to John, the machine started to print. + +When the machine stopped, he was amazed by what happened. The image he drew was magically printed onto paper. The colors were brighter and the lines were sharper. He couldn't believe his eyes. + +John was so thrilled that he ran to show his mother the picture he printed. His mother smiled, and praised him for his hard work. From that day on, John loved to use the printer to make even more amazing pictures. +Once there was a boy. His name was Sam. He loved exploring and learning new things. His mom wanted to encourage him to learn more, so she sent him a special letter. The letter had different words in it. Sam wasn't sure what the words meant but he was excited to learn them and figure it out. + +The letter had instructions for Sam. It encouraged him to look up new, different words and try to memorize them. Each day Sam would look up a new word, practice it and write it down. Slowly, he started to learn more and more words. + +When he was done, his mom was so proud of him. She gave him a big hug and praised him for all his hard work. Sam was happy that he was able to learn so many different words and he kept the letter, so he could go back and read it whenever he wanted. +A girl named Emily had a fun idea. She went to the store to buy a fancy birdcage. She was so excited to bring it home. + +When she got home, she put the birdcage in the living room. Inside the birdcage was a beautiful little bird. The bird started to twitter and chirp and Emily was so happy. + +That night, Emily put a blanket over the birdcage so the bird could get a good nights sleep. In the morning, when she opened the birdcage, the bird sang a beautiful song just for Emily. + +Every day, Emily would bring something special for the bird to eat. Apples, seeds and wiggly worms were the bird's favorites! + +Emily and the bird became best friends and they had lots of fun together. She was so thankful that she brought the fancy birdcage home. +Once there was a little beetle. The beetle was different from other beetles. One day, the beetle saw a ladybird. The beetle wanted to be friends with the ladybird, so he said "Hi!". The ladybird replied and said hello. The beetle was so happy! + +The beetle asked the ladybird if she wanted to play a game together. The ladybird replied and said that she would love to! She asked the beetle what kind of game they would play. The beetle thought for a moment, then he said they could play hide and seek. + +The ladybird agreed, so the beetle hid and the ladybird had to find him. The ladybird looked all around, but she couldn't find the beetle. Suddenly, she heard the beetle calling out to her. She saw him waving his little antenna! The beetle had found a great spot to hide! + +The beetle and the ladybird ran and laughed together. They had so much fun playing together. They were the best of friends, and they knew they could always count on each other. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Jane. She was very gentle and loved to take care of things. One day, her mom gave her some jewelry to look after. Jane was so excited! She managed the jewelry very carefully and took good care of it. Every day, she would clean it with a soft cloth and make sure it was sparkly and shiny. She loved having something so special to look after. + +Jane treated her jewelry like a treasure and would bring it out every now and then to show her friends. She kept it safe in a special box when she was not playing with it. Jane was so proud to manage the jewelry and show it off. + +The end. +Scruffy was a tiny puppy. He was so small he fit into the palm of someone’s hand. He had four little legs to help him move around, and a spine made of bones to support him. + +One day, something sad happened. Scruffy was in the backyard playing, but then he jumped too high and fell down. Suddenly, his leg hurt and he couldn’t walk. + +Scruffy's family was very worried about him because his little leg was broken. They took him to the vet, and the vet fixed his broken bone with a special bandage. + +After a few days resting, Scruffy was feeling better. He was so happy to be able to run around the backyard again and he was happy that his family had supported him. +Abby was walking in the garden. It was a very sunny day, and she was feeling happy. All around her, the bright flowers were shining. She admired them as she walked; she thought they looked very beautiful. + +Suddenly, she spotted something very special. It was a big silver piece on the grass, gleaming in the sunlight. She walked up to it and bent down to pick it up. The piece was sparkly and seemed to be made of gems. Impressed, Abby admired it closely. + +Feeling very grateful, she looked around the garden but she couldn't see where it had come from. She decided to take it home with her and keep it safe. + +Later, Abby showed the piece to her parents. They admired it too, very impressed by how special it was. Abby was proud to have it and she was so grateful to have found it. Now it was her most treasured piece! +Amy was a 3 year old girl who loved pasta. Every day she would eat it for dinner. But one day, she struggled to open the box. She had never seen a box with a hard top before and it was too hard for her to open. + +But her mommy came to help. She showed Amy an easy way to open it. She used a big spoon to press the lid down until it opened. + +Amy was so glad. She quickly scooped out some of the pasta for her and her mommy. They both ate it together and it was delicious. + +Amy was so relieved that she had been able to open the box. From that moment on, she knew that opening boxes wouldn't be so hard in the future. +Once upon a time, there was a mighty cross that no one seemed to understand. It was big and confusing to everyone. But then one day a small girl named Clara decided to take a closer look. + +Clara was only three years old, but she wanted to try and understand the mighty cross. She studied it carefully and used her imagination until finally the cross made sense to her. She knew the story of how it had come to be and why it was so important. + +She was amazed at how much she had understood and proudly told her family about her discovery. They were all so proud of her and praised her for her efforts. From then on, every time Clara looked at the cross it made her feel mighty and wise. +Once upon a time, there was a girl who had an ugly hand. She felt so sad and did not want anyone to see it. One day, she asked her mom what to do. + +Her mom recommended that she go to the doctor. The girl was scared but she went anyway. + +When she arrived at the doctor's office, she was very nervous. The doctor took one look at her hand and said, “I think I can help you.†+ +He gave her some medicine and told her to take it every day. After a few weeks, her hand was not so ugly anymore. + +The girl was very happy and thanked her mom for recommending the doctor. She was glad that her hand was better now. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a baby. The baby was very generous and liked to give away all his toys. One day, the baby was playing with a toy when an animal came along. The animal wanted to take the toy away. But the baby wouldn't let the animal have it! So they began to fight. The baby was so brave and generous he kept the toy and the animal moved away. The baby was very proud of himself and happy that he kept his toy. The End. +One day, Jane and her mom were walking on the beach. It was a bright and sunny day. Jane saw something shiny and stopped. She bent down and looked closely. It was an oyster! + +The oyster was red and it was open. Jane was excited and looked inside. She saw a tiny pearl shining inside. She took it out carefully and showed it to her mom. + +Her mom said "Look! It is a very special pearl! Let's take it home and keep it safe". Jane put the pearl in her pocket and they kept walking. She kept looking for more oysters and saw a few more - but none of them had a pearl inside. + +Jane and her mom had a great day at the beach. They went home with a very special red pearl, that Jane would cherish forever. +Once upon a time, there was a mouse. He lived in a trap and never ventured far from home. Every day, the mouse would hunt for food. He liked to chew on pieces of cheese and grains of rice. One day, the mouse was exploring outside the trap. He ran across a big piece of cheese that looked delicious. He scurried over to it and started to chew. + +Suddenly, the mouse heard a lot of noise. It was coming from the trap! He hurried back to his home and saw that someone had shut the door. He was stuck inside. He wanted to get out, but there was no way to escape. + +Then, he heard a voice. It was coming from outside the trap! Someone was saying that they had made the trap available to rescue the mouse. The mouse was relieved to hear this and soon, he was free and back outside the trap. He was so happy that he started to chew on the big piece of cheese he had found. + +The mouse lived happily ever after. He never ventured too far from his trap and always made sure to find available traps when he went exploring. +Once there was a dog named Jack. He was always really happy and loved to play. But one day Jack didn't feel so good and he was very quiet. His mom was worried about him so she took him to the veterinarian. + +The veterinarian looked at Jack and said he was sick. He gave Jack some medicine and told his mom what to do. + +Jack's mom went home and gave the medicine to Jack. She was worried if the medicine was going to work. She watched Jack very closely and soon he was feeling better. + +Jack was so happy and he started playing again. His mom was so relieved and hugged Jack tight. She knew that taking Jack to the veterinarian was the right thing to do. +Once upon a time, there was an adorable bunny named Fluffy. Fluffy was very cute and liked to move around. One day, Fluffy saw a ladder and hopped right up to take a look. Fluffy liked what he saw, so he decided to climb it. + +Slowly and carefully, Fluffy moved up the ladder one step at a time. He tried to go as high as he could go. Once he got to the top of the ladder, he couldn't believe his eyes. He saw a beautiful field of flowers! + +Fluffy hopped through the field, jumping from flower to flower. He was so happy and moved around the field all day. Eventually, it was time for him to go home. + +Fluffy hopped back down the ladder, saying goodbye to the field of flowers. He said he would come back tomorrow for some more adventures! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy called Tom. Tom was part of a team. His team had a surprise for him. They were all very excited. +Tom arrived at the surprise and was very excited. He was so excited he couldn't contain himself! +When the team revealed their surprise, Tom was so happy and he couldn't believe his eyes. It was his favourite toy car! +But sadly, Tom got so excited, he dropped the car and it broke. He became very upset. His team were so sorry and gave him hugs to make him feel better. +In the end, Tom was very happy and his team were so glad to have such an amazing friend. +Billy was so excited! It was his birthday and he was turning three. He woke up early and got dressed in his best clothes. His mom and dad had something special planned. + +He hopped into the car with his mom and dad. They drove to a very dark park. In the middle of the park there was a big tree. There was a bright present near the tree! + +Billy ran to it. He was so excited. It was a toy train - it was perfect! Billy was so happy. He started playing with the train as his mom and dad watched. + +Then Mom and Dad said it was time to go get some cake. Billy knew it was going to be the best birthday ever! +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Jane. Jane was three years old and very brave. + +One day, Jane decided to take on a big challenge. She wanted to find the delicate trophy. Jane asked her mom to help her. Mom said that she would answer Jane's questions if she got stuck. + +So Jane went out on her journey. She marched around the garden, looking for any clues. Then she found something glittery. It was the delicate trophy! + +Jane was so excited. She took it back to her mom. Jane watched her mom's eyes light up with joy. Mom gave Jane a big hug and told her she had done a great job. + +Jane was proud of herself! She had found the delicate trophy and was happy to show it off. From then on, she was known as the brave little girl who answered the challenge. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Jake and Mia. They had a very fun day planned for the weekend. First, they went to the park and decided to play on the bouncy castle. Jake and Mia had so much fun bouncing up and down! Next, they went to the ticket booth and bought tickets for the carnival. + +The carnival was full of exciting things to do! They went on a roller coaster, played games and spun around on a merry-go-round. After they had finished, they got a dull ticket as a keepsake. + +On their way home, they stopped in the park once again. They both got back on the bouncy castle and had a great time. They laughed, jumped and bounced until they were exhausted. What a wonderful day they had! +Once upon a time, there was a popular candy store. All the kids in town wanted to go to this store. One day, a young girl named Sarah went to the store with her mom. She saw many kinds of candy. She got very excited and started pointing at the treats she wanted. Her mom smiled and said she could order whatever she wanted. + +So Sarah ordered some colorful lollipops, bright gummy bears and a big chocolate bar. She was so happy! She thanked her mom for taking her to the store and the two began their walk back home. As they walked, Sarah could see her mom smile, enjoying the beautiful day. + +When they got home, Sarah began to enjoy her delicious candy. She tasted all the different flavors and enjoyed every bite. She was so thankful for the special treat from the popular candy store. +Once upon a time, there was an elephant who lived in the jungle. The elephant loved to explore and play with all the other animals. +One day, the elephant saw something very strange. He saw two humans walking in his forest. They were ignorant and were cutting down trees and taking them away. The elephant was very sad and didn't understand why they were doing this. +Just then, the elephant saw another human. This one was different. He was kind and gentle and didn't try to hurt anything. He even shared some food with the animals. The elephant loved this human immediately. +They soon became great friends and he visited the jungle every day to tend to the animals and plants. The elephant felt lucky to have a true friend like him in the jungle. +The other animals soon noticed how much love the elephant had for this human and admired him for it. From that day forth, the jungle was a much brighter, happier place. +Tammy was a little girl. She was three years old. She was outside on the porch. She had a big blue basket. + +Tammy was sorting things. She had lots of different things in the basket. She had blocks, shapes, animals, and books. + +She put the blocks together in a tower. She put the animals in a line. She put the books next to each other. She put the shapes in a pile. + +When she was done, Tammy looked at the porch. It was a wonderful sight. The blocks, shapes, animals, and books were all sorted. The porch was now very neat. + +Tammy smiled. She was happy with the blue basket. She had sorted everything and the porch was neat. +Mabel was a three-year-old who always loved music. She would hum and sing all day long. One day, she saw a guitar and wanted to play it. She asked her mom if she could try it out. Mom said it was too dangerous, but Mabel pleaded and pleaded until she was allowed to try it out. + +As soon as Mabel saw the guitar, she knew she wanted to play it. She carefully held it and started to strum the strings. As she did, a big smile spread across her face. She felt so happy hearing all the wonderful sounds coming from the guitar. + +But then something unexpected happened. All of a sudden, the guitar began to melt! Mabel was so surprised and scared, she dropped it to the floor and ran away. After all, a melting guitar was too dangerous for a three-year-old! Luckily, no one was hurt and Mabel never forgot her melting guitar adventure. +Once upon a time there were three friends. Their names were Jack, Jill and Sam. They wanted to organize a fun day. They wanted to buy yummy treats and play outside. + +First, they had to figure out which treats they wanted. Jack said he wanted a big ice cream cone. Jill said she wanted a big cookie. Sam said he wanted a big lolly. + +Next they needed to work out the price. Jack said the ice cream cone was too expensive. Jill said the cookie was too expensive. Sam said the lolly was too expensive. + +Finally, the friends had a crazy idea. They decided to make their own treats. Jack made an ice cream in a cup. Jill made a cookie in a mug. Sam made a lolly in a bowl. + +The friends had a very fun day eating their homemade treats. The best part was that they had saved lots of money! +Once upon a time, there were two friends, a robot and a girl. They wanted to play together so they decided to organize a game. The robot suggested for them to play hide and seek, because it was easy. +The girl agreed and so the robot hid first. She had so much fun looking for the robot, it was like a puzzle that was easy to solve. +When she finally found him, the robot was so excited because she had found him so quickly. The girl felt proud that she had organized the game and had made it so easy for the robot to find her. The robot and the girl enjoyed playing together for hours and then went and had dinner together afterwards. +The end! +One day, John was walking in the park. He heard something funny and stopped to have a look. It was a big fish! He had never seen such a big fish before and he was very excited. The fish was eating some tuna. + +John wanted to catch the fish. But the fish was smart and kept swimming away from him. He tried to catch it but the fish was too fast. + +John started to get angry and he started to feel very selfish. He wanted the tuna for himself. He started to throw rocks at the fish to scare it away. + +Suddenly the fish changed direction and swam away. John felt a bit sad, but he was still very excited. He had heard a fish and seen a fish in the park - all by himself! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Ellie. Ellie was an anxious girl, but she was also very brave. + +One day, Ellie wanted to explore a new place. She took a big breath, closed her eyes, and unlocked the door. + +In the room, Ellie saw a big box. It was locked, but luckily Ellie had the key. She put the key in the lock and turned it, and the box opened! + +Inside the box was an big, pink lollipop. Ellie was so excited! She grabbed the lollipop and licked it so it tasted delicious. + +Ellie shared the lollipop with all of her friends, and they all had a fun day. She was no longer anxious, and her bravery was rewarded with a sweet treat. +Timmy was walking in the park with his mom and he observed smoke coming out of the ground. He was curious and asked his mom, "What is that?" His mom told him that they were observing a volcano. Timmy couldn't believe it and ran closer to get a better look. + +When he was closer he saw a weak stream of smoke coming from the ground. He had never seen this before and he was amazed. His mom put her hand on his shoulder and said, "This is what a volcano looks like." + +Timmy stayed and observed the smoke for a few more minutes before his mom said it was time to go. He took one last look at the weak stream of smoke in the ground and smiled. He couldn't wait to tell his friends about the amazing thing he saw. +Once upon a time, there was a huge oak tree. It was so big that it seemed endless. Next to the tree there was a puddle in the forest. + +One day a bird was flying over the forest and saw the puddle. It was so thirsty! So the bird flew down to the puddle and began to wash itself. It kept washing until it was all clean. + +The bird flew back up the trunk of the enormous oak with joy. Its feathers were so soft and shiny. As the bird flew around the tree it sang a happy song. + +The bird enjoyed washing so much that it returned to the puddle every day for the next week. Afterward, it flew up the giant oak tree singing a beautiful tune. + +The bird and the oak tree were now the best of friends. The oak tree kept the bird clean, and the bird sang a cheerful song to the oak tree every day. +Once upon a time there was a pretty building. It was made out of white stone and had a colorful, curved roof. In the building there were lots of people and they were all very happy. + +One day, something amazing started to happen. A magic dust started to spread from the building. It was a sparkly, yellow-green dust and it floated everywhere! Everywhere it went, it made things happy and fun for the people who lived around it. They even started to have picnics and play games! + +Soon, the magic dust had spread far and wide. It filled the whole city and made everyone in it more happy and full of love. Everyone smiled with joy when they saw the sparkly clouds floating around the pretty building. It was an amazing sight to behold. + +From that day on, the magic dust spread even further. Everywhere it went, it put smiles on peoples’ faces. People stopped being angry and started playing together. It was a beautiful thing to witness! + +The pretty building had used its magic to spread love and happiness. And in doing so, it had made a real difference to the world. +Once there was a little boy called Billy. He was only three years old, but he loved to joke. His favorite person to joke with was his Aunt Mary. She was the biggest and funniest aunt that Billy ever knew. + +Whenever he saw his Aunt Mary, he would laugh and joke with her. He would tell her silly stories and make up silly rhymes. She always laughed and said he was the best joker around. + +One day, Aunt Mary came to visit and brought a huge surprise for Billy. She brought a huge box of presents for him. He was so excited! He laughed and joked as he opened all of his presents. + +He got a toy train and a big bucket of blocks. There were some bouncy balls and a kite, too. He was playing with everything and having a great time. + +Billy even made up a joke to thank his Aunt Mary for all the presents. "Why did the elephant cross the road?" he asked her. "Because it wanted to come and see you!" + +Aunt Mary laughed and said he was the best joke teller ever. She gave him a big hug and said she was so proud of him. Billy was so happy - it was the best day ever! +Once upon a time, there was a deaf beaver. He liked to stay near his little house in the woods. He always felt safe in his home. But one day, a big storm came. It was a hurricane! The beaver was scared and tried to stay inside of his house. He stayed there for a long time. + +The hurricane didn't stop. It kept going and going. It was very loud and windy outside. The beaver stayed inside of his house even though he couldn't hear the storm. He was brave! But then the hurricane went away and finally stopped. + +Everything was calm again. The beaver was so happy. He opened his big door and stepped outside. All around him, the trees and the grass were wet and wild. But the beaver was safe and happy to be alive! From then on, he never forgot to stay safe during a hurricane. +Once there was a little girl who was very curious. She was walking down the street when she stumbled across an interesting purse. She had never seen anything like it before, so she picked it up to have a closer look. + +The little girl was intrigued and wanted to open the purse. Inside was a small box with a bright shiny coin. She was very excited to see it and she wanted to keep it. + +The little girl decided to take the purse home with her. When she arrived home and showed her mom, there was a big surprise in store! It turned out the purse belonged to her grandma! + +The little girl and her mom were very excited. They hugged and the little girl thanked her grandma for the very interesting purse. From now on, it would be a reminder for the little girl to always be kind and to not stumble into other people’s things. +Once there was an elderly man who wanted to find somewhere to stay. He looked around, but no home seemed quite right. Then, he decide to go to the store. There, he saw a crib. He thought it looked like the perfect home, so he decide to buy it. + +He put the crib in the corner of his house and he slept in it every night. Every morning, he would wake up and go outside to watch the sun rise and smile. He felt safe and warm in his crib. + +The elderly man was happy and content in his crib. He stayed there for years and years, until one day he decided he was ready for something new. So, he sold his crib and moved away. Now he has a new home, but he will never forget the time he spent in his crib. +Molly was walking in the park on Wednesday. She smiled when she saw a new toy. It was a yellow duck. She couldn't believe how new it looked. Molly stared at the toy and wished she could have it. + +Suddenly, a little girl appeared. She was only 3 years old. She smiled and asked Molly if she could play with the toy too. Molly nodded to say yes and gave the duck to the girl. + +The little girl stared in amazement at the new toy. Then she hugged the toy and said thank you. Molly and the girl played together with the duck. They had lots of fun. + +At the end of the day, the little girl smiled and gave the duck back to Molly. She said thank you and went home. Molly was happy and stared one more time at the beautiful duck before going home. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Sally. She had a very special day in the city. She went to discover the subway for the very first time! When she opened the door, she saw fancy lights and heard a loud noise. She got very excited because she had never seen anything like it before. + +Sally looked around and saw many people. She smiled at them and said, "Hi!" Everyone smiled back at her with big friendly smiles. She started to explore and found wonderful things on the subway. She saw a weird man with a guitar singing a song and some ladies dancing. She had so much fun! + +Suddenly, Sally noticed something. There was a special man in a red and white costume. He was handing out balloons to all the happy children. She ran over to him and asked if she could have one. He smiled and said yes! He gave her a big, colorful balloon and tightened the string around her wrist. She couldn't believe how lucky she was! + +Sally's day ended and as she went back home, she knew that she had found something very special at the fancy subway. She promised to come back and have another amazing day of discoveries! +Once there was a man named George. He had a very big mustache that went very high up his face. George liked his mustache very much. He was always proud to show it off. + +One day, George was walking outside when he heard something very loud. He stopped and looked around. It was a great big balloon that had stopped in the sky above him. George was very excited and wanted to see the balloon closer. + +So, he jumped on his bike and rode very fast to the balloon. He was so happy when he saw it, but then the balloon started to move away. George wanted to go with the balloon, so he started pedaling even faster. + +The balloon kept getting higher and higher and George kept pedaling his bike faster and faster. He was getting closer and closer to the balloon, but then he noticed something. He was getting too close and the balloon was going too high. He needed to stop! + +George knew that if he didn't stop, he would be too far away from the ground. He stopped just in time, and watched the balloon until it was too far away to see. He smiled and touched his mustache with pride. Then he went home. +Once upon a time, a big bad lion made a promise. He said he would sell the sheep in the field. The sheep were sad and scared; they wanted to stay in the field together. Then they heard a loud roar, and they knew it was the lion. + +The lion was so angry. He wanted that sheep and he was not going to take no for an answer. The sheep all shook in fear. None of them wanted to be sold. + +Suddenly the sky opened up and a magical star flew down. He had a message for the lion. He said, “If you don’t sell the sheep, I will make all your wishes come true.†+ +The lion was so surprised. He thought about it for a long time. Finally he decided he would keep his promise and not sell the sheep. + +The sheep were so happy and grateful. They thanked the magical star for coming to their rescue. From then on, the lion and the sheep were friends. +Once upon a time, there was a kind and compassionate bear who loved wood. He would find logs and pieces of wood in the forest and carefully craft them into unique and beautiful shapes. + +One day, the bear found a log that was so large and heavy he could barely lift it! He wanted to take it home with him and make something special, but it was too big and heavy. + +Suddenly, the bear heard a noise. When he looked around he saw a kind and compassionate bird flying nearby. She asked the bear if he needed help with the wood. He said yes and the bird picked up the log in her talons and flew it to the bear’s home. + +The bear thanked the bird for her help and invited her to stay and admire his creations. As they talked, the bear realised how much he loved wood and that he had found a true friend in the kind and compassionate bird. +Mommy was busy in the kitchen. She was preparing for a special day. She was getting out the dishes, setting the table and even putting an ashtray in the middle of the table. + +The little 3 year old was watching carefully. He noticed that the ashtray was very interesting. He wanted to touch it, but mommy stopped him. She explained that the ashtray was harmless, but it was meant for grown-ups. + +The little 3 year old nodded and wandered off to find something else to do. But she kept her eye on the ashtray, just in case. +Once upon a time, there was a cute little duck. He was searching for some yummy food to fill his tummy. The duck was feeling very hungry, so he set off on his journey. + +He eventually came across a big salad. There were lots of easy-to-eat fruits and vegetables that the duck thought might be delicious. He quickly started to munch on the salad, and it certainly tasted good. + +The duck continued to eat until the salad was gone. He was so full, he looked around to find something to show how much he loved the salad. Then he noticed people clapping in the distance. Suddenly, he started to flap his wings and he started to applaud. He let out loud quacks to show how much he loved the salad. + +The duck kept clapping and quacking until he was all done. Everyone was so surprised and happy to see the duck so appreciative. The duck's fun applause was cute, and everyone had a big smile on their faces. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a travel bug. He was so excited to go on an adventure to the airport! He was careful not to get too close to anything on his way there. + +When the bug arrived to the airport, he started looking around for something to bite. He found a delicious-looking cracker and quickly munched it down! Then, he noticed a friendly caterpillar eating some leaves nearby. The travel bug decided to be brave and said hello. The caterpillar smiled and they started talking. + +The caterpillar asked the travel bug why he was so careful. After a few moments of hesitation, the bug told the caterpillar that he wanted to make sure nothing bad happened to him while at the airport. The caterpillar said it was nice of the bug to be so thoughtful. + +The travel bug and the caterpillar continued talking and soon made plans to explore the airport together. After a fun day, the bug thanked the caterpillar for the enjoyable time and said goodbye before heading home. + +Along the way, the bug was careful to bite only the foods that he was supposed to, so he knew he wouldn't get into any trouble at the airport! +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Jack. He was very curious. One day, he saw a pretty key on the floor. He went to pick it up and looked at it for a long time. He wondered what this key could open. He sighed and decided to put the key in his pocket. + +The next day, Jack went to a park near his house with his mom and dad. They saw a big door with a keyhole. Jack thought about the key in his pocket and he took it out. He was so excited to see if the key would fit in the keyhole. He inserted the key and it fit! He turned the key and the door opened. + +Jack was surprised and his mom and dad were so proud of him. They smiled and all three of them went in. Inside the door there was a beautiful garden. Jack and his family had so much fun, exploring the garden. Jack was so glad he found the key and he was proud of himself. + +The end! +Once upon a time, there was a nice girl named Jane. She had a pet rabbit named Sniffy. Sniffy was very helpful, always volunteering to help Jane with things. One day, Sniffy had a bad day, he wanted to escape. He hopped away, leaving Jane all alone. Jane was so sad, she didn't know what to do. + +Just then, she felt a gentle hand on her shoulder. It was her mum. She was very kind and understanding, and said to Jane, "You must forgive Sniffy, even when he makes mistakes". Jane thought about it and knew her mum was right, so she agreed to forgive Sniffy. + +With that, she quickly ran outside and called his name. Suddenly, Sniffy hopped back in front of her, looking surprised and happy. Jane smiled, and they hugged each other. She was relieved Sniffy had returned, and from then on, she made sure to be extra helpful to Sniffy whenever she could. +There was once a girl. She was very happy and she always smiled. One day, she had an idea. She wanted to make her family feel loved. So, she had a plan. The next morning, she woke up early and went to each of her family members. She hugged them tight and said, “I love you.†They felt so fine and happy inside. + +Then, she went outside and hugged the trees and flowers. She told them all how much she loved them. Everywhere she went, she hugged something. Even the birds and bees! + +The girl felt so happy, she wanted to share her love with the world. Soon, everyone was hugging each other and feeling so fine. It was the most amazing feeling ever! + +From then on, the girl spread love and hugged everyone she met. The world was a much better place to be. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy. He had lots of playmates. But one day, he slipped. He felt scared and fell down. His friends came and hugged him. He felt happy again. + +Soon, they started to play. They laughed and had fun. The little boy was very brave and didn't cry. + +His friends built a castle with blocks. They used very little blocks and it was very pretty. They laughed and ran around it. + +The little boy wanted to join in the fun but he was too scared. He was scared he would slip again. His friends asked him to come play with them. He nodded and slowly joined in. He was careful to watch every step. + +The little boy had fun and forgot all about his slip. He played with his friends over and over again. He was so happy and felt so safe. He never slipped again! +Once upon a time there was a sad cow. He was sad because he didn't like what he ate every day. All he ate was grass, but he wanted something different. + +One sunny day, he set out to find something new. He saw a farmer nearby, and the farmer had beef. The cow was so excited! He asked the farmer if he could have some beef. + +The farmer was kind, so he gave the cow some beef to eat. The cow was so happy. He had never tasted anything so good before! + +The cow ate all of the beef and he was full. From that day on, he was never sad again. He was happy and strong, thanks to the tasty beef! +Once upon a time there was a very yummy pony. The pony was brown and had a long tail. He was so cute! + +Every day, the pony would lean against the fence and eat grass from the field. He loved munching on all the yummy food. The pony was very happy. + +On one special day, a little girl came by the pony. She had a big smile on her face. She leaned into the pony and gave him a big hug. The pony felt so happy and safe. They stayed like this for a long, long time. + +The happy girl and her yummy pony made a perfect pair. The two were happy together, just leaning and hugging. It was the best, most yummy feeling they ever felt! +Once upon a time there was a poor little baby bear. He was very sad as he did not have any friends. One day he decided to go on a walk and explore the woods. He came across an old house and peered through the window. He was surprised to see a little rabbit inside. + +The baby bear was scared, but he wanted to make a new friend. So he bravely knocked on the door. When the rabbit opened the door, he smiled and welcomed the little bear in. They quickly became friends and started playing together. + +Suddenly, the rabbit asked the baby bear if he would dare to give her a big hug. The baby bear felt brave and he said yes. He gave her a big, squeezy hug. They had lots of fun together and the little bear made a new friend. + +The baby bear was very happy and he gave the poor little rabbit another hug before leaving. He could not wait to come back and visit his new friend soon. +Once upon a time there was a little boy who liked to go for walks. He liked to go all over the place and explore. One day he was out walking and he saw a big brown flag waving in the wind. He had never seen a flag that color before, so he walked over to take a look. He was so excited to see it and he couldn't believe his eyes. He wanted to touch it to see how it felt, so he reached out and touched the flag. It felt so soft and he liked the way it waved in the wind. He looked around to see if anyone else was watching him, but everyone was busy doing something else. He had a great time touching the flag, and walking around with it. Finally he had to go home, but he never forgot the big brown flag he saw that day. +Once there was a boy called Tom. Tom's dad worked in a big factory. Every morning, Tom's dad would get ready to go to work. He'd get dressed and then stand near his car. He was ready to go to work. + +The car had an engine, and it worked very well. It was an honest engine, which was very reliable. + +One day, Tom decided he wanted to go with his dad to the factory. So he stood near the car, waiting. When his dad started the honest engine, Tom was very excited. + +He waved goodbye to his dad, and they drove away. Tom knew his dad was going to do very honest work at the big factory. + +Tom was happy that his dad owned such a reliable car. He wished his dad a good day at the factory, and then went back inside. +The sun was very bright and the sky was a pretty blue. Anna and her mom were walking to the mail box to send a letter. When they got there Anna was excited to drop the letter in the mail. Her mom told her the mailman would take it to Grandma's house. Anna smiled. + +The weather was so warm and the grass was so green. Anna wanted to stay outside, but they walked back home. In the yard they picked some pretty flowers and Anna waved at the birds in the tree. + +Inside the house, Anna and her mom talked about what the weather might be like tomorrow. They looked out the window and saw some pretty clouds in the sky. They talked about the clouds and what the weather might be like. + +The next day Anna and her mom checked the mail and there was a letter from Grandma! Grandma said it was very nice and pretty outside. Anna smiled and waved goodbye to the mailman as he drove away. +Once there was a rich forest. It had lots of tall trees and all kinds of animals. But one day, something happened. The forest split in two! One part of the forest had lots of animals, while the other part didn't have as many. The animals had to decide what they wanted to do. Then they decided they wanted to stay together and be a family, so they split up and crossed into the other side of the forest. + +When they got there, they saw it was a much richer place. All the trees were much bigger and there were lots of different kinds of animals. There was a pond filled with colorful fish and a big field where the animals could run and play. All the animals were so happy! + +They decided that the two parts of the forest would stay together and share all their riches. Ever since, the two sides of the forest have been living together and the animals know that no matter what, they will always be a big, happy family. +One day, a little boy was playing in his living room. The furniture was very big, but he still tried to climb it. Everywhere he went, he tried to balance. He would stand on the sofa or the chair, and use his hands to stay in place. Then, he made it all the way to the top of the armoire. He felt proud! + +It was time to come back down, but he was a bit scared. He was standing on the highest piece of furniture but he didn't know how to get down. Luckily, his dad saw what was happening. He walked over and said, "Don't worry! Everything is harmless. I will help you balance until you make it safely down." + +The little boy felt relieved. With his dad's help, he was able to balance until he made it down to the floor. He clapped his hands in excitement and thanked his dad for the help. Then, they hugged and decided to go play together in the park. +Once there was a man who bought a cheap turn. He was very excited to use it and went outside to try it out. He sat on the turn and started to turn the pedals. He turned it very fast and the turn started to go faster and faster! Suddenly, the turn started to rot. The man was so sad because he had spent so much money on the turn, but now it was broken. He had to find a way to fix the turn, so he took it to the store to see if he could get it fixed. The store have him some special glue and he used it to fix the turn. After a lot of hard work the turn was fixed and the man was so happy! He went outside and tried out the turn again and it went very fast. He was so happy because he had saved his cheap turn! +Mommy let Bob get the phone. He was so excited. He had never seen a phone before. It was dark in color and so shiny. He wanted to pick it up and touch it. + +Mommy said, "No, Bob. You can't touch the phone. It's very special." + +Bob said, "Please Mommy, let me try." + +Mommy smiled and said, "Ok, but be very careful." + +Bob held the phone in his tiny hands and he was so careful not to drop it. He smiled. It was so cool and he was happy. + +Mommy said, "See, Bob. That was very good. Now, let's put it away." + +Bob put the phone back and was sad. He wished he could keep the phone forever. Mommy hugged him and said, "The phone will be here when you're bigger!" Bob smiled and hugged her tight. +It was a heavy morning. Mommy and Daddy wanted to find something special that would fit just right. They looked and looked, but nothing seemed to be the perfect fit. + +Suddenly, Mommy and Daddy had an idea. They opened the door and saw a big surprise — a puppy! He was a bouncy, brown puppy who seemed to fit in just right. + +Mommy and Daddy were so happy! The puppy came running to them and was so excited to have a new family. + +Mommy and Daddy knew he was the perfect fit. They gave him lots of love, and made sure he knew he was part of their family. + +The heavy morning had quickly turned into a happy morning, because they found exactly what they were looking for. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. Sue really liked tea. She loved it so much that she decided to have a tea party. + +Sue invited all her friends to her party. They had so much fun playing games. Then they all sat down. + +Sue told them all about the incredible tea she had made. It was bright red and green and smelled delicious. All her friends were amazed. + +They had the most wonderful tea party and enjoyed every sip. They all said it was the best tea they'd ever tasted! + +When the party was over, Sue's friends were very happy. They thanked her for the incredible tea and said they had a wonderful time. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She loved to explore and one day she found a magical place. It was filled with new things for her to discover. + +Lucy had been there for a while when she noticed something. There was a special meal that she could gain! It looked delicious, so she was very excited. + +The meal was inside a flexible box. Lucy tried to open it but it was too hard. She kept trying until it eventually opened. Inside the box was a yummy meal. She ate it with a big smile on her face. + +The magical meal gave her courage and energy. Now Lucy could explore the magical place even more. She was so glad she found it and gained the meal. + +The End. +Once there was a boy named Jack. He was three years old. One day his mommy gave him a puzzle to play with. Jack was very excited to play with it. + +He put the pieces together and soon the puzzle was finished. That made him even more excited. But then it started to rain outside. Jack was sad. + +But then his mommy had a great idea. She told him he could take his puzzle into the bathroom and wash it! Jack was so happy. + +He put the puzzle in the bathtub and filled it with warm water. He took the sponge and washed his puzzle. After a few minutes, his puzzle was all clean and shiny. He took it out of the tub and dried it with a towel. + +When he was done, the puzzle was all wet. But he didn’t mind because it was clean. He was so proud of his work. Now he can play with it any time he wants. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lucy had a beautiful dress. It was so pretty and it had frills on the bottom. She loved it! Every morning, Lucy would go outside and lean against the tree in her garden. She would feel the mild sun on her face and she would twirl in her dress. + +One day, as Lucy was leaning against the tree, she noticed some butterflies flying around her. She felt so happy and special as the butterflies were also twirling in her dress. It made her dance around and laugh with joy. + +The next day was just as fun. Lucy went outside again and leaned against the tree. She felt the mild breeze and saw the clouds floating in the sky. She could feel the love of the tree and nature around her. It was a special moment. + +Every morning, Lucy would lean against the tree in her dress. She felt so happy and peaceful. It was her favorite thing to do! +Once there was a doll called Jenny. Jenny lived in a little village and she was very honest. Every morning when the sun came up, she would wake up and sing a beautiful song. All of the other dolls in the village could hear her singing and wished they could sing as beautiful as her. + +One day, a kind little girl came to the village. She had heard Jenny singing and wanted to take her home. The girl asked if Jenny would leave with her, and Jenny said yes. + +The girl took Jenny home and they became best friends. Every night Jenny would sing the same song that she sang in the village, and the girl would always listen and smile. They would spend hours together, and the girl was so happy to have found such an honest and special doll. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Gina. Gina wanted to find an original building. She screamed with joy when she saw one! The building was tall and had lots of colorful windows. Gina couldn't wait to explore it. + +But suddenly, before she even got to the door, she began to cry. She was too little and scared to go in alone. She had never been in such a big building before. + +Gina cried and cried until a kind old man came by. He asked Gina why she was so upset. Gina told him all about her wish to explore the building. The old man smiled and held Gina's hand, leading her inside the building. + +Gina was amazed by what she saw. It was much better than she'd expected, with all kinds of fun things to see and do! As she looked around, her tears dried up and she smiled with delight. + +The old man had made Gina's wish come true. He showed her all around the original building and she had the best time ever! +Yesterday was a very peaceful day. Sam was playing in the park with his best friend Sally. They wanted to spoil the day and play for as long as possible. So, they ran and jumped around, pretended to fly like birds, and laughed until their stomachs hurt! + +After a while, Sam's Mom called him to come home. Sam didn't want to leave, but he knew that he had to obey his Mom. He said goodbye to Sally and ran back home. + +When Sam got home, he was happy to see his Mom. She hugged him and told him that she had spoiled him with a surprise. Sam was so excited! + +He opened the surprise and it was a toy plane. He was so excited that he kept flying it around the house and made sound effects his plane was taking off and landing. Sam's Mom loved watching him have so much fun and they spent the rest of the day playing together. +Once upon a time, there was a big, fancy pie. It was in a box on the kitchen table. A little girl and a boy were playing in the kitchen. Suddenly, the box started to move. Then there was a puff of magical sparkles and the big fancy pie appeared in the middle of the room. The girl and boy were so excited. + +The girl took a big bite of the fancy pie. It was so delicious! Yummy! The boy took a bite too. Mmmm, it was the yummiest pie he had ever tasted. The girl and boy smiled and laughed as they ate their fancy pie. + +The pie was so big, they couldn't eat it all in one day. So they put the fancy pie back in the box, and it disappeared. But they knew it would reappear one day very soon. So they waited and sure enough, the next day the big, fancy pie reappeared in the kitchen. + +The girl and boy were so excited. They ate the yummy pie again, and wondered what magical thing would appear next. +Once there was a little girl who wanted to go outside and play. She saw a stair and was curious about it. She chose to carefully walk up the stair and when she reached the top, she saw a magical garden filled with flowers, sun and wonderful animals. The little girl was so happy she jumped up and down and ran around the garden. Suddenly, she felt something very light and gentle above her head. It was a beautiful butterfly, fluttering its wings. The little girl looked up at it and smiled. She chose to gently follow the butterfly and soon found herself in a wonderful playground. She ran around with the butterfly, laughing and smiling the whole time. The little girl never forgot the magical stair and the beautiful butterfly and always chose to be careful when adventure calling. +One day, a little girl named Jane was playing in her room with her favorite doll. She was so excited. Suddenly, the doll started to move on its own. Jane was amazed and watched as the doll tried to escape by climbing out of the window. Jane quickly ran to help. She grabbed the doll and held onto it tightly. Jane didn't want her doll to escape. She wanted her favorite toy to stay with her and help her play. So, Jane put the doll back in the house and asked it not to escape. The doll promised and Jane was happy. She continued to play with the doll and was excited for her adventure with her favorite toy. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Jones and Sarah. They went for a long walk in the park. The park had lots of trees and the birds were singing. Jones and Sarah were very happy. + +The wind blew and Jones started to shout. Sarah asked what he was shouting about. Jones said he could smell something nice in the air. It was the smell of wine! + +Sarah thought that was very funny, so they both started to laugh. Then they went over to the nearest shop and bought some grape juice. They both liked it very much. + +When they shared it, they felt so friendly. They hugged each other and sat down in the sun. They made a promise that they would always be friends and shouted their joy at the top of their voices! +One morning, the sun was shining brightly. All of the animals in the forest were feeling very glad. Suddenly, the animals saw something very mysterious. It was a big, round thing melting in the sun. The animals began to wonder what it was. + +They soon found out that it was an ice cream cone. There was still some ice cream left in it! It was like a special treat from the sky. The animals crowded around the cone, not knowing what to do. + +Then one brave squirrel stepped up. She licked the delicious ice cream. Then the other animals started licking it too! They all thought it was the most tasty treat ever. Soon the cone was gone, and all the animals were happy. + +The animals never knew what caused the ice cream to fall from the sky. But they were all glad that it had and that they got to share it together! +Once upon a time, there was a rocket. On the rocket lived an astronaut. Every day the astronaut looked up at the sky and whispered, "Oh, I wish I could fly in the rocket and explore the stars." + +One day, something magical happened. Suddenly the astronaut heard a whisper coming from the rocket. It said, "Climb aboard and make your wish come true!" The astronaut was so surprised that the rocket was talking to them. + +The astronaut climbed into the rocket and looked up at the sky. Then, with a deep breath, the astronaut said, "Let's go explore the stars!" + +Immediately, the rocket began to zoom though the air. Through the clouds and up beyond the stars the astronaut flew. As the rocket flew higher and higher, the astronaut started to feel very serious. + +The rocket entered a new galaxy and the astronaut saw things they had never seen before. The astronaut whispered a thank you to the rocket and the adventure continued. + +At the end of the day, the astronaut was ready to come down again. Safely, the rocket landed back on Earth. + +The astronaut smiled and hugged the rocket, thanking it for the special adventure. From that day on, the astronaut and the rocket were best friends. +Once upon a time, there was a puppy called Max. He was a very restless pup and loved to find new things. One day, he was exploring in the woods and he saw a big drum. He was very curious, so he started to tap it with his paw. It made a nice rhythm and he started to dance. + +Max was very happy, until a big mean bear came along and wanted to destroy the drum and the rhythm. Max was scared and tried to protect the drum. He barked and barked, but it wasn't enough. The bear could not be stopped and he destroyed the drum. + +Max was very sad, but he kept exploring and eventually he found a new drum. He was so happy and he started to tap and make a new rhythm. Then, all the animals in the forest started to dance and have fun. + +Max found joy in the rhythm and in exploring the woods. He remembered what the bear did and stayed on guard to not let the bear destroy his fun again. +Once upon a time, a little boy was walking in the woods. He saw a pond and was so excited. He wanted to explore it. + +The little boy took a big stick and started to cut the water. He saw some small fishes. They were so cute and the water was so clear. He was having so much fun. + +The little boy continued to cut the water and then he saw a big fish. It had shiny scales and the most sweet eyes. He wanted to get closer so he cut the water more. + +He reached his hand and the big fish swam away. The little boy was disappointed, but then he saw an apple in the pond. He smiled and cut the water to get the apple. He bit it and it was so sweet. + +The little boy cut the water one last time and said goodbye. He was so happy and took the apple with him. He went home with a big smile on his face. +One day, Jimmy was walking in the park. He was looking at all the plants and noticed an enormous caterpillar. He smiled and wanted to reach out and touch it. But it was so high up! Jimmy felt frustrated and didn't know what to do. + +A kind voice came from behind. It was Jimmy's mom. She asked the caterpillar if it wanted to come down and meet Jimmy. The caterpillar nodded its head. + +Jimmy's mom reached down and gently put the caterpillar onto Jimmy's hand. Jimmy couldn't stop smiling. He looked at the caterpillar and wished he could keep it forever. + +The caterpillar thanked Jimmy for the kind thought but said it wanted to roam around and explore the park. They said their goodbyes and the caterpillar slowly started to move away. + +Jimmy waved goodbye until the caterpillar was out of sight. It was an enormous and wonderful day! +Once there was a little boy named Fred. He loved to go on adventures and explore. One day, Fred was walking on a trail in the woods when he saw something shiny. He walked closer to see what it was and saw it was a puddle of melted ice cream! + +Fred was so excited and he stopped to have a taste. Delicious! He was so grateful to find such a treat and he kept walking along the trail. + +Then, he heard a noise. It was another little boy. He was also exploring the trail and had found an ice cream truck. The little boy shouted out “Ice cream for everyone!†+ +Fred was so happy. He joined the other little boy and the two of them shared their melted ice cream treats. After their adventure, they both said goodbye, thankful for the delicious trail treat. +Once upon a time, there was a mysterious bean. It shimmered brightly, and everyone wanted to touch it. So, they all crowded around and started to rub it. + +Suddenly, the bean started to dance. It spun around and around, and all the people laughed. They rubbed it faster, and it spun faster. + +It then stopped and split open. Inside there was a bright, colorful light. The mysterious bean had turned into a beautiful rainbow! Everyone cheered in delight. + +The people couldn't believe it. They kept rubbing the rainbow, and it kept spinning around and around. Everyone laughed, and they had a magical time. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a bee who loved to pack. Every day the bee would pack all sorts of things - like lunch boxes and toys. One day the bee wanted to pack a picnic, but everything was too heavy. So the bee asked his friends for help. + +His helpful friends brought bags, backpacks and boxes. Together they packed the picnic and filled all the bags. The bee was so happy that he skipped and sang as they went. After walking for a long time, they came to a meadow and laid out the picnic. + +Everyone had a wonderful time eating, playing games and picking flowers. Before long, the sun started to set. But the bee and his friends were happy because they had packed the perfect picnic. +Once upon a time, there was a quick bunny. He liked to move very fast. One day, the bunny heard a noise. He was scared and wanted to protect himself. He hopped away as fast as he could. + +Soon the bunny came to a dark cave. He felt very miserable in the dark cave and wanted to get out. But he kept hopping around, trying to find a way out. + +Suddenly, the bunny saw a light. He hopped over to the light and found a friendly fox. The fox smiled at the bunny and said, “Do not be scared! I am here to protect you!†+ +The Bunny felt much better with the fox around. Together they hopped out of the cave and back into the sunshine. The bunny thanked the fox and they both lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time there was a rabbit called Ginger. Ginger was a very fit rabbit. She loved to jump and run around in the sunshine. + +One day Ginger decided to go on an adventure. She hopped to the sea and noticed that she could hang off the edge of the dock. She grabbed the dock with all four paws and hung there. + +Ginger loved the way the wind was blowing and the sun was shining. She also saw lots of fish, crabs and seagulls swimming and flying around. + +After a while Ginger got tired so she let go of the dock and jumped back onto the shore. She ran all the way home, happy to have had such a great adventure. +Jack was a little boy and he was always very excited to go outside. One day he saw something glint through the tall grass. He stepped closer and saw it was a shiny pistol. He wanted to pick it up but his mommy told him no. She said it was too dangerous. + +But Jack wanted to play with it so he asked his mommy to show him how to make it jump. His mommy explained that a pistol was too dull to jump, but it could still shoot. His eyes got big in excitement. + +Jack quickly grabbed the pistol and pretended to shoot at birds and trees. It was so much fun! He even used the pistol to jump higher than ever before. He jumped over bushes and logs. In no time, the day was over and Jack had to go home. But he was so happy. He had so much fun jumping with his new pistol. +Josie loved rockets. She looked at the big ones that printed pictures in the sky. She wanted to have one of her own. + +So one day, Josie's papa took her to the toy shop. He got her a tough little rocket. She was so happy. + +Josie took the rocket home and held it tight. She knew this was her special toy. + +Josie's mama and papa watched as she printed pictures in the sky. She made a circle, an oval and a square. Josie was so proud of her rocket. It was an awesome picture. + +The end. +Once there was a girl named Timmy. She was 3 years old and loved to play every day. One day Timmy was outside and wanted to play on the slide. She ran to the slide and started to climb up the ladder. As Timmy reached the top, she realized something was wrong. The slide was too high! She started to slide down but then stopped. Timmy began to cry because the slide was too tall and she couldn't stay on it. + +Timmy's mom saw her crying and ran over quickly. She hugged Timmy and said, "It's ok, don't be sad. I have an idea. Let's build a shorter slide so you can stay on it!" + +Timmy smiled and nodded her head yes. Mom and Timmy worked together to build a new slide. It was much smaller than the first one, but Timmy loved it. She could stay on the slide and go down it much easier. + +Timmy smiled and said, "This slide isn't so stupid. It's perfect for me!" +Once upon a time there was a bed. The bed was broken, so it wasn't very nice. But the bed was still valuable to the little boy who slept on it each night. + +The little boy knew that his bed was broken but he didn't care because he still felt safe and loved when he snuggled up in it. + +One day, the little boy decided he wanted to fix his broken bed. He got some glue, more stuffing, and some tape. He worked all day, patching and mending until the bed was finally good and fixed again. + +The little boy was so proud of his bed. He knew it was still broken in some ways, but it was still valuable to him. The little boy couldn't wait to snuggle up in it and feel safe and loved again. And that's what he did. +Joey was feeling very sleepy. So he yawned a big yawn. Joey's mommy saw him yawn and smiled. She had a surprise for him. She gave him a penny. He was so happy. He carefully put the penny in his pocket. + +Joey wanted to show his mommy something. He opened his hand and patiently waited. Soon there was a butterfly in his hand. Joey and his mommy laughed and smiled. + +Joey was now ready to go to bed. He got into bed and said goodnight. He was already feeling less tired. As he drifted off to sleep he thought about his special penny. +Once upon a time, in a far away land a stream ran through. The stream was very rare, for it was always so clear and sparkling. Every morning, a beautiful fish would swim in the stream and play in the water. He loved to explore the stream and each day he could find something new and exciting. + +But one day, something bad happened. The stream became smelly and yucky, turning an ugly dark green colour. The fish was so unhappy, so he skipped and jumped around, hoping to make the water better. + +But no matter how much he jumped, the water still rotted away. The poor fish was so sad! He called to his friends for help - the frogs, bees and birds - but no one had a solution. + +In the end, the fish realised that it was up to him to save the stream. He swam around and scooped out every bit of rot until the stream was back to its sparkling best. The fish was so happy, as were all his friends. From then on, everyone promised to work together to keep the stream clean and rare. +Once there was a little girl. She was 3 years old and very alert. Every morning, she would get up, put on her clothes and go outside to bathe in the sun. She loved to play and be surrounded by nature. One morning, she even found a butterfly! + +Then she would come inside and eat breakfast. Her favorite meal was toast with butter on it. She always made sure to spread the butter all over her toast. That way, it melted and tasted even better! + +After breakfast, it was time for a bath. She would run to the bathroom, fill up the tub and hop in. She would splash and giggle and sometimes she'd have to be reminded to get out! When she got out, she would dry off, put on her pajamas and then it was time for bed. + +The little girl was always alert and ready for a new adventure each day. She loved to be outside, experience her surroundings and enjoy her meals. And, at the end of each day, it was always nice to take a bath and get into her warm, cozy bed. +Once upon a time there was a brave girl. She had an axe and she was very strong. One day, she went into the dark woods. + +She shivered in the cold. She could feel something spooky in the air. + +The brave girl kept walking deeper into the woods. Suddenly, she saw a big purple monster. She was scared and her body shook. + +She bravely raised her axe and took a deep breath. Then, she started to run towards the purple monster. + +The monster was so scared, it ran away as fast as it could. The brave girl cheered as she watched it go. + +She had shivered at first, but now she felt proud. She had saved the day! +Once upon a time, a girl named Sally was feeling very adventurous. She wanted to join her friends and explore the big world around her. + +So she ran outside and found all her friends playing with sparklers and firework crackles. Her eyes lit up with joy and she wanted to join the fun. + +She asked her friends if she could join them and they said "Yes!" with a huge smile on their faces. She began running around, trying to grab every firework she could. The sky was filled with bright colours and she was giggling with excitement. + +Sally was so happy she was part of the adventure, and she learned that being adventurous can be full of awesome surprises. +Once upon a time there was a bad man who was very mean. He was always very mad and shouted a lot. + +One day the bad man saw something sparkling from far away. He went to take a look and saw it was a diamond! It was very pretty. + +The bad man became very greedy and shouted out, "I demand this diamond for myself!" + +But the diamond was very dirty. It was covered in mud and made very filthy. + +The bad man was so angry he threw it away and went home. He never got what he wanted. +Once upon a time there was a butterfly who was very successful. She was the best at flying and always rode the breeze. One day, she decided to take a ride to a special place. She glided and fluttered in the sky. + +The butterfly rode over to a luscious meadow full of wildflowers. It was the most beautiful place ever. She felt so happy and danced around on the petals. + +The butterfly stayed for a bit, then decided it was time to go home. She spread her wings and went for one last ride. She flapped and flew through the air and soared back to her home. + +The butterfly had a successful ride and she was so glad. She wanted to go back to that special place again soon. +Once there was a little boy who loved to travel. His favorite place to go was to the beach. One day he wanted to go to the beach, but found that it was raining. He was sad but then he had an idea. He put his raincoat on and began to travel. + +He soon came to a big tree with a large trunk. As he looked closer he could see some sparks dancing near the trunk. The sparks were red and gold and looked so beautiful. He wanted to know what was making the sparks and so he traveled around the tree until he saw it. + +It was a beautiful red squirrel. The squirrel was making the sparks as it ran around the tree, chasing after a tasty snack. The little boy sat down and watched the squirrel play and make its red sparks. He enjoyed travelling and watching the squirrel until it was time to go home. The little boy put his raincoat back on and went home, feeling happy. He will never forget the squirrel and its beautiful red sparks. +Once there was a lively little girl called Lucy. Every day Lucy went exploring around her house and one day she found a drawer. She started to twist the knob gently and with all her strength, the drawer opened! Inside the drawer was lots of colourful paper which made Lucy very excited. + +She grabbed a few pieces of paper and started to twist them into shapes, just like her mum would do. All sorts of interesting things started to appear; a boat, a rabbit and a funny looking bird. Lucy was so delighted she started to jump around the room giggling. + +Just then, the clock struck five and Lucy's mum called her to tea. Lucy put her paper shapes back into the drawer, ready to make more creations the next day and ran to the kitchen with a big smile on her face. +Once upon a time, there was a family who lived together in a small house. The house was always filled with love and the kind family was very compassionate. + +One day, it started to rain. The rain kept falling and soon a flood started to form near the family's house. It kept going higher and higher, until the water covered the house. + +The family was so scared! But then, some kind people came to help them. They had big boats and strong ropes to take the family out of the flood. + +The kind people worked very hard to help them and one of the family members thanked them by recording the good things they did. + +The family was so happy and grateful when they were safe. They thanked the kind people over and over again for their compassionate help. Everyone was okay and from then on, the family remembered their experience with the flood and how important it is to help each other. +Once there was a young boy who wanted to fly. He thought about building a plane with fuel so he could fly high into the sky. He and his papa went to get some fuel from the store. As they walked, the young boy was so excited, he couldn't help but pinch his papa's arm. + +When they arrived at the store, they bought the fuel and the young boy was so happy he couldn't help but pinch his papa's arm again. They went home and started building the plane. While they were working, the young boy kept pinching his papa. + +Finally, the plane was finished and it was time to launch it. The young boy was so excited, he couldn't help but pinch his papa one last time before he got in the plane. The plane went up, up, up into the sky and the young boy flew off into the clouds. He was so happy that he had fuel and a plane to fly! +Jimmy and Anna were best friends. They both liked to play together every day. One day, Jimmy had an idea to play in the shower. So they went to the bathroom and started to play in the shower. + +The water was warm and it felt so nice and cozy. They were having so much fun. But then all of a sudden the water got cold! Anna was not happy and she said to Jimmy in a rude voice that the shower was broken. + +Jimmy was very upset. He did not want to play in a broken shower. So he asked Anna if she had any ideas of how to fix it. She suggested that they call for help. + +So they called their mommy and she was able to come over and fix the shower. She was so pleased that Jimmy and Anna worked together to find a solution to their problem. + +Jimmy and Anna played in the warm shower again and they had a even better time than before! They had such a wonderful time that they wanted to play in the shower every day! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She was very sweet and had a nice smile. One day, she wanted a cookie but she was told she had to wait until later. This made her sad. + +But then, her mean brother came over and took the cookie. He was very rude and ate the cookie without asking. The little girl was very mad! She went over to him and tried to take it back but he kept it away from her. + +Then, she noticed that her brother had dropped the cookie. Without thinking, she ran over and stepped on it! Her brother was very surprised and angry at her. The cookie was broken into many pieces. + +The little girl had broken the cookie, yet she still felt sad because her brother had been so rude. +Once upon a time there was a slide, just like the one in the park. It was tall and shiny, perfect for playing. + +One day it started to rain, which made the slide all wet. But that didn't stop the kids from wanting to play on it. + +The kids wanted to slide down together, but it was too slippery for that. So, the kids had to separate. They each grabbed one of the sides and slid down one after the other. + +It was so much fun! The kids slid down again and again and again, until their tummies were full of giggles. + +When it was all over, the kids said goodbye and ran home, dreaming of their next wet and slippery slide adventure! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Lucy. She was three years old. + +Today, she was feeling a bit sleepy. She was too tired to play outside, so she decided to stay inside and use her imagination. She grabbed a rag and pretended that it was her favourite teddy bear. + +She cuddled it tightly and talked to it in a soft voice. She told it all about her day and all the wonderful things that she had seen. + +Lucy pretended that the rag was her friend and took it on all sorts of exciting adventures. They went to the park, they jumped in the puddles and they even flew up high into the sky. + +After a while of pretending, Lucy was feeling a bit tired again. She hugged the rag one last time, said goodbye and tucked it into her bed. Then she closed her eyes and went to sleep. +Once there was a giant who liked to dance. He would dance all day long in his pale yellow shoes. He would tap tap tap and spin around in circles. All the animals in the meadow and forest would watch the giant dance. He looked so graceful and gleeful and twirled around like a top. + +One day, he danced so vigorously that he caught the attention of a big, silver star in the night sky. The star thought the giant's dancing was so beautiful, that it jumped down and joined him in the meadow. + +The giant and the star danced together and created an enchanting performance. They leapt and twirled faster and faster until they were just a blur of pale yellow and silver. Everyone cheered and clapped as the giant and the star danced the night away. The animals, the stars and the giant all beamed with joy. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Daisy. She loved playing make-believe with her toys. + +Today, she wanted to play dress up. She took out her mum’s fake apron and put it on. Daisy felt so excited! + +Then she ran out of the house and saw her friends in the park. She ran to them and showed them the apron. + +Suddenly, the wind started to blow and the apron separated from her. Everyone laughed and Daisy couldn't stop laughing too. + +Finally, Daisy went back home and put the fake apron back in its place. That was the best day ever! +Once upon a time there was a poor little purple ball. One day he wanted to take an adventure. So he bounced and he bounced and he bounced. He bounced high and low and fast and slow. He bounced and bounced until he reached a forest. + +In the forest he found friendly animals. He bounced near the butterflies, buzzed near the bees and rolled along with the ladybugs. After a while he got a bit tired, so he found a shady spot and snuggled up in the grass. + +The purple ball then spotted a flower and decided to bounce again. He bounced and bounced until he reached the sun. The sun was very warm and it made the purple ball happy. He bounced in the sunshine a few more times and then he thanked the sun and headed home. + +At home he told his friends about his adventure. They all loved hearing about his bouncing and the purple flower he saw in the sun. The purple ball was happy and full of adventure for his next bouncing journey. +Once upon a time, there was a girl called Sarah. She wanted to go see a movie. It was an exciting day for her. Her mom said she could go to the movie, but she had to be careful. + +They went to the movie theater and there was an old man. He was sitting at the front. He was very rude. He said, "Move!" Sarah was a bit scared. She looked at her mom, but her mom said it is okay. + +They watched the movie and it was fun. Sarah laughed loudly, but the old man got angry. He said, "Be quiet!" Sarah was confused. She was not being rude. + +At the end of the movie, Sarah said goodbye to the old man. She felt sad that he was so rude. But Sarah still had a good time with her mom at the movie. +Once upon a time there was a famous swamp. It was very big and had lots of special creatures living in it. + +Early one morning, two frogs were swimming in the swamp. As they were swimming, one of them made a mistake and hit the other frog. The second one got very angry and was not happy. + +The first frog was sad and wanted to make it all better. He said, "Please forgive me! I won't do it again." The second frog loved the first one, so he said, "I forgive you!" + +From that day forward, the two frogs were good friends and had lots of fun swimming together in the famous swamp. +Once upon a time, there was a foolish little girl who liked to play with a lock. She liked to turn the key, click the lock, and open it up. + +But one day, when she tried to open it, the lock wouldn't open. She tried many times, but nothing happened. Even when she put the key in, the lock stayed shut. + +The little girl was sad and frustrated. She didn't know what to do. But then, she looked at the lock and noticed something strange. There were numbers on it - zero, zero, zero. + +The girl realised that if she turned the key with the numbers in the right order, the lock would open. So she tried it - zero, zero, zero. The lock opened! + +The little girl was so happy. Now she could open the lock whenever she wanted. She learned that day that being foolish isn't always bad - sometimes it can even help you! +Once there was a boy named George. He was 3 years old and loved playing with his toys. Every night before bed, he would get into his cozy crib. + +One night, his mom found him laying in his crib with a thoughtful look on his face. She asked him what he was thinking about, and he said he wanted to spend more time with her. She thought it was so sweet that he wanted to spend time with her. + +So the next morning, she asked George to help her with making breakfast. He was very excited to help his mom and they spent the morning making pancakes together. + +Afterwards, George went back to his crib and got in bed to sleep. He was very happy and felt so loved. He knew his mom was always there for him, and he was very glad he had made the thoughtful decision to ask her to spend more time together. +Once upon a time, there was a mommy who wanted to cook dinner. She was very patient because it was taking a long time. She kept going, though, and finally the dinner was ready. + +Meanwhile, her little son was in the other room. He had found a big eraser and he was having a lot of fun with it. He was squishing it and rolling it and throwing it up in the air. + +The mommy called out, but the little boy wasn't listening. She was sure he was going to ruin the eraser, so she asked him nicely to come and have dinner. He was very patient and he finally came over to the dinner table. + +They both enjoyed the dinner very much. The little boy even made a big mess with the food, but mommy was patient and gently cleaned it up. She was glad that he was having fun and she was happy that dinner was cooked. +The little boy was snuggled in his blanket, dreaming of all the fun he'd had that day. He had been so busy playing with his friends in the park. He imagined himself running and jumping, laughing and shouting. + +Suddenly, a loud noise made him open his eyes. His mum was calling him to come home. He said goodbye to his friends, wrapped his blanket around him and started walking home. + +Back in his house, he snuggled in his blanket and closed his eyes again. This time he dreamed of all the exciting things he was going to do tomorrow with his friends. He imagined them running around and playing tag in the park. He was so excited! + +The little boy was happy to have such a busy life, full of wonderful dreams. With a big smile he snuggled deeper into his cozy blanket and fell asleep. +Once upon a time, there was a brilliant crane flying through the sky. He was so high up and hardly ever saw anyone other than the clouds and the occasional airplane. One day, the crane was scared because he heard a loud, strange noise he'd never heard before. He became scared and started to panic. Suddenly, the sky began to rain and the ground became dark. The crane looked down and he could see a big machine with large metal arms. It was a massive crane with a loud motor, and it was coming for him! He flew away as fast as his wings could take him. He flew and flew until he was sure the big crane was far away. Finally, he landed safely and he was so happy that he was back in his own sky. The crane said to himself, "That was a brilliant adventure". +Once upon a time there was a girl who was very frightened. She had just lost all of her makeup! She didn't know what to do. + +A tiny fairy flew down to help. She was very kind and brave. She used her magic to rescue the scared girl's makeup. + +The fairy sprinkled some magical dust and soon the girl's makeup was back. She was so happy! She thanked the fairy and hugged her. + +The girl learned an important lesson that day - never be scared no matter what! She was very proud of herself for being strong and brave. + +The end. +Mum wanted to make a special treat for her son. She put some sugar in a bowl and she poured it onto the countertop. It was difficult to do, but she was very careful so no sugar spilled out. After that, she stirred and mixed the sugar with other ingredients. + +When the treat was finally ready, she gave it to her son. He was so happy and smiled when he saw it. He ate the treat and it was so tasty. He asked his Mum for more. + +Mum had to make the special treat again. This time it was easy because she knew what to do. She took out the sugar and poured it onto the countertop. Then, she stirred and mixed the sugar with the other ingredients. + +The treat turned out delicious and her son was so happy. He enjoyed it and said he love Mum's special treat. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Emma. Emma was three years old and very brave. One day, she decided to take a walk in the woods. + +As she walked, she found a very big, round rock in the center of the forest. It was very shiny and was almost the same color as the sky. Emma decided to pick up the rock and look at it closely. As soon as she touched the rock, something amazing happened. + +Suddenly, Emma was wearing a magical hat. The hat had a big, flashy star on the front of it. Emma was so excited to see the star on her hat that she forgot why she was in the woods in the first place. + +Emma continued to walk around the woods, wearing her magical hat. Then, she noticed that the earth seemed to be shaking beneath her feet. She looked up into the sky and saw something very scary. + +The sky was filled with dark clouds and lightning, and a loud thunder was rumbling. Emma was very scared, so she ran straight home as fast as she could. + +The next day, Emma told her mom about the magical hat and the scary storm she witnessed. Her mom told her that she must have seen a storm from far away on planet Earth. Emma had an amazing adventure and never forgot how scary the storm looked from far away. +Once there was a girl named Milly. One day Milly was walking in the park when she saw a microphone. She was very alert and was very curious about it. She wanted to touch it but it was too high up for her. + +Milly saw a ladder in the park and decided to use it to touch the microphone. She was very careful as she began to climb it. She made sure to stay alert in case anything changed. + +When Milly finally reached the microphone she smiled. She put out her hand and touched it. It felt really cool! Milly was so excited that she had successfully reached the microphone that she let out a loud cheer. + +Milly jumped down from the ladder and waved goodbye to the microphone. She was off to find her next adventure! +Once there was a mummy and a daddy who needed a sunrise. So they woke up really early one morning to go and see it. It was slow and sleepy, coming up over the horizon. The mummy and daddy were so very happy to see it and they watched it until it was all the way up in the sky. + +The sunrise was so beautiful and the sky was filled with bright colours. They watched for a long time until the birds started singing and then they knew it was time to go. + +They clapped and cheered as the sun rose up, happy that they had been able to see it. They went back to bed but they knew they would always need to see the sunrise from time to time. +Once there was a rabbit who was feeling very tense. She had been playing all day, and was exhausted. She needed to relax, so she found a tap by a pond. She hopped in and laid down in the cool, soothing water. She sighed and felt her tense muscles beginning to relax. + +Suddenly, something amazing happened. A family of frogs jumped into the water next to her. They smiled and began to play together. The rabbit was so lucky to find such friendly neighbours! + +The group began to play tag,tossing a leaf back and forwards in the water. The rabbit felt so relaxed and happy that she could have stayed in the pond forever. Finally, when the sun had set and the pond was beginning to get dark, the rabbit hopped out of the water and wiggled her nose. She was so relaxed and so lucky to have made such good friends. +Once there was a girl who was very stubborn. She was very determined and she always had an answer to everything. + +One day her mom took her to school and they went to the classroom. There was a big blackboard at the front of the room and the walls were lined with desks and chairs. + +The girl was always mesmerized by the blackboard and the more she looked at it the more curious she became. She wanted to write something on the board but she had no idea how. + +Slowly but surely the girl started to learn how to write. Every day she would come into the classroom and stare at the blackboard, full of curiosity. Over time her curiosity grew stronger and as she grew older she started to learn more and more. + +Soon she could write her name on the blackboard and draw pictures too. She was very proud of herself for being so stubborn and determined to learn how to use the blackboard. + +The blackboard eventually became her best friend and the girl was very happy that she never gave up, even when things were hard. +One day, there was a little girl named Daisy. Daisy's Mommy said it was time to go to the park. Daisy was so excited for a fun day! + +The sun was out, but the sky was still gloomy. Daisy and Mommy sang a silly song as they ran to the park. As soon as they got there, Daisy started to play on the swings. She was jumping higher and higher. + +Suddenly, Daisy let out a big yell of success. Mommy laughed, she was so proud! Daisy had done it! She had jumped higher than ever before. + +Daisy felt so proud of herself. She yelled out a big "Yay!" to show her happiness. Daisy smiled and hugged her Mommy. Daisy knew she could do anything she set her mind to. +One day, a little boy named Peter wanted to eat a lemon. He asked his mum for one. She said, "Lemons are very important. You must come with me to the shop to get one." + +So, Peter and his mum went to the shop. They looked all around, but there were no lemons. Peter was sad. But then, he saw a big basket full of lemons at the back of the shop. + +The shopkeeper smiled when they asked for a lemon. He said, "Here you go. Lemons are very important. They make food taste yummy!" + +Peter and his mum took the lemon home. Peter was so happy he ran around the house singing, "Lemons, lemons, lemons!" + +That night, Peter and his mum ate dinner with lemon. It was the best dinner ever. Peter knew how important the lemon was. +Once upon a time, there was a rich man called Bob. Bob had a very big nose. One day, Bob was walking through the park when he heard a loud snap. He looked up and saw a big tree had snapped in half! Bob was very scared because he was so close to the tree when it snapped. + +Bob ran away very quickly and he was very thankful that he escaped the danger. The next day, Bob went back to the park to take a look. He was surprised to find that there was a magic nose growing on the snapped tree. It was as big as Bob's! + +Bob was very excited and he touched the nose. Suddenly, he felt very rich! Bob had found a magic nose and it made him much richer. He was so happy that he ran home to tell everyone! + +From that day onwards, Bob never forgot the magic nose. Whenever he felt poor, he remembered the nose and felt rich again. +Once there was a rabbit. He was very independent and liked to do things on his own. One day he decided to race a squirrel. The squirrel saw the rabbit and got very excited. He hopped as fast as he could, but the rabbit was faster. He was an excellent racer! + +The rabbit was delighted. He had won the race and he felt very proud. He hopped around happily and went to tell all his friends. Everybody was happy for him and cheered him on. + +The rabbit smiled and hopped away, his independent spirit shining brighter than ever. He knew he would always be a great racer. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy called John. John was very lucky, because he had a lovely big garden to play in. Every day, he would go out into the garden and find fun things to do. + +One day, John saw an old tree in the garden. He wanted to explore under the shade of the tree, so he clamoured up and started to explore. Suddenly, his mom called out from the garden gate. "John, come back here; it's time to come inside for lunch", she urged. + +John did as he was asked and ran back to his mom. He skipped inside for lunch, happy to be inside with his mom. But he promised himself he would come back soon and play under the shade of the old tree. +Once upon a time there was a girl who felt very helpless. She did not feel like she had anyone to trust. + +One day she went for a walk in the woods. There she found a big knot in a tree. She was able to untie it and when she did, she was surprised to find a magical bird! The bird had beautiful colors and sang a beautiful song. + +The bird said she was here to help the girl. She said that the girl should trust her and follow her instructions. + +The bird told the girl to be brave and said she could help her feel happy and safe. The girl started to trust the bird and feel better. + +The bird flapped her wings and flew away, but the girl knew she could always come back. The girl understood that she didn't have to feel helpless anymore because she trusted the bird and she knew it would always be there to help her. +Once there was a brave little girl. She liked to march around the house when nobody was watching. One day she decided to march to the kitchen and noticed an attractive chair in the corner. She decided to sit in it and see where it would take her. + +The chair began to march around the house, carrying the little girl with it. Everywhere they went, the chair was admired by everyone who saw them. It was fun for the little girl to go on a march with the chair. + +Finally, the chair stopped in the little girl's bedroom. She climbed out of the chair and thought about all the places it had taken her. She would never forget this special march she had with her chair. +Once upon a time, there was a small boy. His name was Fergus. He was seven and he really loved school. Every day he would go to school and work very hard. Fergus loved learning new things. + +On this day, Fergus was struggling to understand what his teacher was saying. The words felt too big and hard to understand. Though he tried his best, Fergus felt he couldn't learn what he needed to. + +Suddenly, something incredible happened. His teacher smiled at him and she said, "It's ok Fergus. Just keep trying." Fergus felt happy and he kept struggling. Finally, he was able to understand what the teacher was saying! + +Fergus was so proud of himself. He had worked hard and it had paid off. He couldn't believe it! Looking around the classroom, he realised that everyone felt the same way. School was incredible! +Once there was a little boy named Billy. He was alert and curious and always wanted to explore the world. So one morning he excitedly went outside to play. He saw a big tree with a peanut on it and he wanted to have it. + +Billy tried hard to reach the peanut but it was too high. He wondered what to do and then he got an idea. He took a stick and started to push the peanut. After a few pushes the peanut fell down right into Billy's hands! + +He was very excited with his new find. He opened the peanut and ate it all. He felt very satisfied and happy. He pushed the peanut up in the tree again and went home, feeling alert and excited. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Polly. Polly liked to play outside in the sunshine and watch the birds fly around. + +One day, Polly was playing outside when something jolly appeared in the sky. It was a rainbow! Polly jumped up with glee and said "Wow!" The rainbow was beautiful and sparkled in the sky. + +As the rainbow appeared, Polly noticed some dust in the wind. She thought the dust was glitter and it twirled and shone in the sun. Polly grabbed a stick and made circles in the air to try and catch the dust, but it just kept twirling away. + +Though Polly didn't catch any dust, she was content just to watch it. She loved the sight of the sparkly glitter in the air. It made her feel so jolly and bright. + +Polly smiled as she watched the twinkling dust fly away, off to other places she would never go. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a new trunk. It was big and very special. One day, a little boy wanted to see what was inside it. He opened the trunk and found lots of soft blankets and pillows. + +The boy was so excited that he curled up inside the trunk and went to sleep. As he closed his eyes, he had the most wonderful dreams. + +He slept and slept, until the sun shone brightly in the sky. When he woke up, he was still in the trunk, feeling all cozy and warm. + +The boy was so happy with his new trunk. He knew that he would sleep there every night, dreaming wonderful dreams. +Once upon a time, there was a big bird. It wanted to fly around the world. So, it found a network of strong, heavy lines that it could use to travel. + +The bird was so happy! It flew from one place to the next, exploring new places and meeting new people. + +But, the bird soon realised that it couldn't keep flying for so long. Eventually it got tired and the sky became too dark to travel. + +So, the bird found a cozy spot with a lot of soft feathers. It curled up in the feathers and fell fast asleep. + +The next morning the bird felt much better and was ready to fly another day. It followed the network of heavy, strong lines, enjoying its travels and exploring the world. +One day, Mum let the little girl have lunch. It was a very modern lunch with yummy things in it. The little girl was happy and excited. She had never seen such modern food before. Little girl looked around the room and noticed some more modern things too. She saw a big shiny cone and some face masks. + +Mum said, "Let's go outside. I have a surprise for you!" + +The little girl said, "Yay! What is it?" + +Mum said, "It's a special modern playhouse! We can go play in it together." + +The little girl was so excited. She ran outside to the playhouse and saw it for the first time. It was the most modern and coolest playhouse she had ever seen. She couldn't believe it was for her! + +So the little girl and her mum played in the modern playhouse together. They had so much fun and laughed until the sun went down. After all the playing, it was time to go home. + +The little girl was so happy she had been able to play in a modern playhouse with her mum. She would never forget it. +Once there was a broken rope. The rope couldn't fit anywhere because it was all broken up. So the rope was very sad. + +But then one day, a child came along. She picked up the broken rope and smiled. She knew just what to do. + +She joined all the pieces of the rope together, and tied them up tight. Soon the rope fit perfectly and it was so happy! + +The child was so glad. She put the rope over her shoulder, and walked away. Now the broken rope was finally in the right place. +Once upon a time, there was a sheet. The sheet was a pretty sheet. It was red and soft. + +Every day, the sheet wanted to become something else. It wanted to become something new and exciting. + +One day, the sheet got its chance. It blew away, high up in the sky. In the sky, it became a kite! + +The sheet on the kite flew high and low. It flew fast and slow. The sheet enjoyed its new life very much. + +But the kite had to be careful. The wind was strong and the kite had to be careful not to get caught in a tree. The kite flew for hours, but eventually it got caught in a tree. + +The sheet was so sad. It said goodbye to the kite and promised it would come back soon. But, the sheet eventually got down safely. The sheet flew away back home and was happy to be safe. + +After that, the sheet was very careful when it flew away. It promised itself it wouldn't get stuck in the trees again. The sheet became a happy sheet once more. +Once upon a time there was a white barrel. Inside the barrel were many things. One day a girl called Daisy took the barrel outside. She put it in the garden and opened it. There were lots of little creatures inside. + +Daisy took out a little green frog and started to stroke it. The frog hopped away and hid under a bush. Then she found a small yellow bird and some little red bugs. They were so cute that Daisy decided to take them home. + +At home, Daisy looked after the little creatures. She gave them food and water until they were happy. + +The next day, Daisy went back to the barrel. This time she found a big white rabbit. She took it home and welcomed it into her family. + +The white barrel was empty now. But Daisy was happy because she had taken all the animals to a safe new home. +Once upon a time, there was a sunflower. It was a very special sunflower because nobody knew where it came from. The sunflower wanted to settle somewhere. + +One day, the sunflower saw a field. It was a perfect place to settle, with lots of sunshine and plenty of room. So the sunflower set down its roots and began to grow. + +Before long, the sunflower was taller than all the other plants. Everyone in the field was very curious about it. + +The sunflower seemed to settle in quickly, and everyone got used to having it around. They even gave it a special name - the unknown sunflower. + +The sunflower and the other plants grew happily together in the field. They enjoyed the warmth of the sun and the cool breezes of the night. And the sunflower kept on shining its warm and friendly light. +Once there was a friendly rock. The rock needed some help. It couldn't move by itself. So it looked around for anyone who could help. Then it saw a little girl. She was small and she could fit in its hand. + +The rock asked the girl if she could help. The girl smiled and nodded. She was happy to help. She needed the rock to be her pet. So she picked it up and carried it with her everywhere. + +The girl was always very gentle with the rock. She taught it to play games. She carried it in her pocket when she went outside. She even named it "Rocky". + +The girl and Rocky shared lots of fun times together. Everything seemed perfect until one day, Rocky started to crack and break. Suddenly, it needed more help than ever, but unfortunately the girl was too small now and she couldn't do anything. + +But then, someone bigger showed up. It was a kind old man. He carefully fixed Rocky with some glue and said: "No rock should ever be alone". Thankful, the rock and the girl hugged the old man. And they all left happily ever after. +Once upon a time there was a bear. He was a very brave bear. One day he wanted to go on an adventure. He went to the forest and saw a large envelope. He had never seen anything like it before. He picked it up and saw that it had a message inside. He was curious so he opened it. + +The message said that if he was brave enough, he could follow the clues to find something special. He was excited and decided to take the challenge. + +He followed the directions to a secret pathway. He was a bit scared because he knew it was a dangerous place. Although, he was brave. He went further and further until he reached the end. He found something that was wrapped in a special envelope. + +He opened the envelope and inside was a magical surprise! He was so happy and excited. He realized that the envelope was part of his reward for being brave. He had prepared to go on a big adventure, and now he had an amazing reward waiting for him! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Mary. Mary was only three years old and she was very curious. One day, Mary was playing in the garden when she noticed a stranger. Mary had never seen a stranger before, so she went up to him and started to poke him to get his attention. + +The strange man looked at Mary and he wasn't very friendly. He was very dirty and looked quite sad. Mary started to feel scared so she backed away from him. + +Mary's mother was watching from the window and when she saw the stranger, she ran outside. She picked up Mary and scolded the dirty stranger. The terrifying stranger raced away, leaving Mary and her mum alone. + +Mary and her mum were both very relieved. After that, Mary always remembered to never talk to strangers and to only listen to her mum. +Once upon a time there was a chubby little girl called Sue. She loved playing in the park, but one day it was very muddy. Sue was so sad when she realised she could not go in the park and play. + +Then Sue had an idea. She ran inside and found the mop. She took the mop and started to clean the mud away all by herself. She worked so hard, wiping the mud away until the park was clean again. + +When it was done, Sue sighed with relief. She now had a clean park to play in. She looked up at the sky, took a deep breath and smiled. + +The chubby little girl had saved the day. +A mom and her three year old daughter were outside in the backyard. The sky was turning dark. The little girl asked her mom, "What is that?" The mom looked up and said, "It is a tornado!" The little girl's eyes grew wide and she held on tight to her mommy. The mommy smiled and said, "It's ok, we are safe." + +Mommy picked up the little girl and they ran inside. Mommy raised the little girl up over her head and they ran to the basement. They got to the basement just as the winds began to get stronger outside. They were safe down in the basement. + +The little girl was scared but mommy huged her tight and kept singing a soft, calming song until the tornado passed. The little girl felt safe in her mommy's arms. + +The tornado was gone soon and the sun came out again. Mommy and the little girl looked around and found that their apple tree had been blown over. + +Mommy smiled, "We can use some help to raise it up again. We can do it together.". The little girl and her mommy got to work and within a few hours their tree was standing in the backyard again. + +The little girl smiled, feeling safe and happy that she and her mommy had done it together. +John was walking in the park when he saw a pretty girl in a pink cap. He asked her, "What is your name?" +The girl replied, “My name is Lily.†+John smiled at her and asked "Do you like to play games?" +Lily replied excitedly, “Yes!†+John asked, “Do you want to play catch?†+Lily replied, “Yes! Can you throw the ball to me?†+John looked around and noticed a pretty pink cap on the ground. He said, "Let's use this cap instead of a ball." +Lily was delighted and said, “Yes! Let’s use the cap.†+John threw the cap and Lily caught it. They both laughed and continued to play with the cap for the rest of the day. +One day, Pete and his mum went for a walk. It was a sunny day and the grass in the fields was dry. + +They came across an old chest in the grass. Pete's mum knelt down and explained to Pete that the chest belonged to a pirate who hid his treasure inside it. Pete gasped with excitement. + +His mum opened the chest and explained that it was empty. But she went through her bag and took out a map and a box of puzzles. Pete clapped with delight. + +His mum explained that the map was a treasure map and that the puzzles would help Pete on his search for the treasure. She said if he solved the puzzles he would find a very special treasure. Pete was ready to go! + +They spent the afternoon solving the puzzles and eventually found the treasure. It was a chest full of shiny, golden coins! They spent the rest of the day in the sunshine, counting the coins and talking about what they'd do with the treasure. They decided to donate the coins to a charity to help other children. + +Pete was so proud of what he had achieved. Explain and solving the puzzles made him feel like a real pirate! +John had a big red box with something special inside. He was excited and couldn't wait to open it. He used his hands to remove the top of the box. John's face was beaming with joy as he saw his special present inside the box. It was a beautiful teddy bear with long, soft fur. John was so happy, but he felt a bit ashamed because he had taken off the top of the box without asking permission. So he put the top back on and hugged the teddy bear tight. John was never ashamed of the teddy bear again and he took it everywhere with him. He loved it more than he ever imagined. +John was a 3 year old boy who had just learned to walk. He liked to go for long walks with his mom. One day, he went for a walk with her and they came across a poem. It was a bright poem made with markers on a piece of paper. John was so excited! He started to read it aloud to his mom, but then he was frightened. It was a poem about a scary monster! His mom smiled and reassured him that it was just a story and John was happy again. He smiled and looked at the poem one last time before they continued their walk. He was no longer scared. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Anna. She was only three years old and lived in a quiet house with her family. Anna was a very curious girl who was always looking for an adventure. + +One day, Anna was playing in the kitchen with a pot. It was a much bigger pot than she was used to, and so she was having a lot of fun crashing it around and making noise. + +Suddenly, her parents ran in the kitchen in a panic! Anna was so frightened! She had never seen them so scared before. Her dad quickly grabbed the pot from her and put it back in the cupboard. + +Anna's parents explained that the pot was very special and that she must never touch it again. Anna was still scared, but she knew she must listen to her parents. From that day forward, she was very quiet and careful when she played in the kitchen. +Lucy was feeling very excited. Today was the day she was going to sing! She skipped to the pit in the middle of the park and sat down. It was a sunny day and Lucy hummed a happy tune. + +Lucys mom came and gave her a tight hug. That made Lucy even more excited and she smiled brightly. Then it was time for her to start singing. She sang a fun song about summer and birds and bees in the garden. + +When Lucy finished singing, everyone in the park clapped loudly. They had all enjoyed her singing very much. Lucy beamed with pride and hugged her mom extra tight before they went home. + +Lucy was very proud that she had sung her song in the pit. Now every time she came to the park, she would remember how wonderful it had been to sing there. +Mummy and Daddy were discussing a holiday. They were very excited! They talked about going to a cabin in the mountains. But there was a problem. Daddy looked very nervous. He said the cabin was too far away. So instead, Mummy and Daddy decided to go camping in the park. Daddy was still nervous, but he was excited too. Everyone had lots of fun playing games and eating marshmallows. It was the best holiday ever! +Molly was very excited because she was going to play golf with her dad. She put on her special golf shirt and shoes and grabbed her tiny golf club. When they arrived at the golf course, they both prepared to play. Molly tried to swing the golf club but she was clumsy! She laughed and tried again, but the ball wouldn't move. Her dad helped her prepare her swing and finally the ball flew off - it was so exciting! They both laughed and smiled as Molly had a great game of golf. They both agreed that it was a fun game and promised to play more together soon. +Once upon a time there was a pretty spirit who needed help. She was in trouble! No one could help her, until one day she met a very kind boy. The boy knew that to help her he needed to supply her with what she needed. + +The boy picked some pretty flowers and gave them to the spirit. She was so happy! Then the boy sang to her a very happy song and she danced with him. + +Finally the boy gave the spirit a big hug. She said that it was the nicest thing anyone had ever done to help her. The spirit thanked him and said that it was enough supplies to make her feel OK again. + +The boy and the spirit became very good friends after that! +Once upon a time there were three friends, Tess the turtle, Bart the bear and Jill the rabbit. They were all feeling very restless, so they decided to have a meeting. + +At the meeting, they tried to think of things they could do to cheer themselves up. Tess came up with the best idea. She suggested they build a sandcastle on the beach. + +Everyone agreed and they set off to find the perfect spot. After walking for what seemed like hours - although it was only minutes - they found the perfect place. + +The friends had so much fun making the sandcastle. It even had windows, towers and a door. Once it was finished, they put some shells around it so it looked like a real castle. + +The friends all felt much happier after the meeting, so they hugged each other for the fun day they had. +Once upon a time there was a green person. He liked being green, it meant he stood out from everyone else. He was glad to be special. + +One day, a new person came to town. He was different from everyone else, but the green person liked him. He began to think of the new person as his best friend. + +The green person soon realised that the most important thing about having a best friend is to value them. He liked to do nice things for his best friend, like doing the dishes or helping to tidy up the house. + +Every day, the green person would think more and more about value. He knew it was important to let people know they were valued. He was very happy that his best friend valued him as much as he valued his friend. + +And they both lived happily ever after. The green person always valued all of his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Clara. She was only three years old, but she loved to wander around! One day, Clara decided to wander away from home. + +She skipped and hopped through the streets and grass until she found herself in a new way. She couldn’t remember how she had gotten there! + +Clara was so excited that she wanted to explore. She wandered for what felt like hours, around every bend and twist. She saw so many interesting things along the way, but after a while, she was feeling very tired. + +Clara was about to go home when she realized - she didn’t know the way back! She was lost. She started to panic, but then she looked up and saw her mama, who had been following Clara the whole time. + +Mama saw how sorry Clara was and gave her a big, warm hug. Together, they wandered home, hand in hand. +Once upon a time there was a cloud in the sky. It was so fluffy and white! One day, the cloud got very sad. It began to cry big blue tears. + +Suddenly, the sun came out from behind the cloud. It smiled so brightly and said, "Don't be sorry cloud. I have an idea to make you feel better!" + +The sun asked the cloud if it wanted to play a special game. Of course, the cloud said yes! The sun told the cloud that they were going to see who could finish first. + +The sun said, "Ready, Set, Go!" and they both started running. The cloud was so fast, it almost finished first! But, the sun used its super speed and finished first. + +The cloud was happy again! It stopped crying and laughed with the sun. The two were so happy, they flew through the sky together. What fun! +Once upon a time there was a special angel who was spoiled by the other angels in Heaven. The angel was very happy and loved to slide down the clouds. + +One day, the angel wanted to invite all the other angels to come down and play with her. So she flew up to the tallest cloud and called out to everyone. "Come play with me! We can slide down the clouds!" + +The other angels were excited and came down as fast as they could. They all took turns sliding down the clouds and giggle and have so much fun. It was the best time ever! + +When the sun went down and it was time for the angels to go home, the spoiled angel was sad to see everyone leave. But she was so happy and content with her day. She knew that they were all sure to come back to slide down the clouds together soon. +Once there was a girl called Joy. She loved to paint and make art. One day she found a big pot of paint. She was so happy and couldn't wait to start painting. + +Joy began to paint with big, colorful brush strokes. She moved the paint around the paper. Suddenly it started to get colder. Joy looked out the window and saw that it had started to snow. + +The snowflakes kept coming down faster and faster. Joy decided to keep painting as best as she could. But eventually, the cold made everything freeze. Joy stopped painting and went inside her house. + +Although it had been cold outside, Joy remembered the fun she'd had painting. She could still remember the paint, and the easy brush strokes she had made. Joy smiled, knowing that she could go back to painting when it was warmer outside. +Once upon a time, there was a sad little girl called Lucy. She was feeling very miserable and was in a lot of trouble. Everywhere she went, she seemed to end up in more and more trouble. One day, she decided to go for a slide in the park to try and cheer herself up. As she slid down the slippery slide, her mood began to lift. She laughed and shouted and felt much happier. Soon, she was having lots of fun sliding up and down the slide with her friends. Even better, she soon forgot all of her troubles in the joy of sliding! She stayed in the park until the sun went down, feeling lighter and more content than she had felt in a long time. Lucy knew that the joy of her sliding had chased away her troubles and made her day much better. +Once upon a time, there was a little goose. He was a very happy goose. He liked to eat lots of things. + +One day, the goose went for a walk. He saw a pond with lots of green grass. He waddled over and started to eat the grass. + +Suddenly, he heard a noise. He saw a little boy standing there. He was a very happy little boy. The little boy had something in his hands. It was bread! + +The little goose was very excited. He waddled over to the little boy. The boy smiled and gave him the bread. The little goose quickly ate it all up. He was so happy he wanted to sing! + +But, before that happened, the little boy picked up the little goose. He held him tight and said, “Let’s go home!†+ +The little goose was so excited. He was the happiest goose in the world! He had found a new friend and he got to eat lots of delicious bread. +Once upon a time there was a humble boy called Sam. He was always so curious about the world. Sam always had a notebook with him, and would include lots of things in it. + +One day he found a special leaf and he decided to include it in his notebook. Sam was so excited to share it with his family and friends, but he was very careful to be sure not to lose it. + +So he put the leaf in a safe corner of his notebook, and every day he would spend some time looking at it and using it to make different things. He included other leaves, stones and flowers too, and shared them with everyone. + +Soon his notebook had lots of special items, and Sam was so happy that he was able to include so many wonderful things in it. + +The End. +Once there was a person walking in the cold. They did not have a coat and shivered as they walked. They wanted to find somewhere warm and cozy to rest. + +They came to a big house and knocked on the door. A kind voice answered and asked them in. Inside, the person saw a cozy fire and warm blankets. They were so relieved! + +The kind person who had answered the door said they could stay for a few days and rest. The person was so happy, so they thanked the kind person and settled in for a few days of rest. + +After a few days, the person had their strength restored. They thanked the kind person before heading out the door. It was cold again, but the person was warm and happy after the rest they had had. +Once upon a time there was a rat. The rat was purple. He was very hungry so he began to look for food. He scurried through the grass, smelling and looking for something he could eat. Suddenly, he saw a juicy berry. He was very excited and he quickly bit into it. The berry was sweet and delicious. He had a big bite and he wanted more. He continued to search for more berries but he couldn't find any more. Then he spotted a bug crawling on the ground. He liked bugs and quickly bit it. The bug was crunchy and tasty. He ate another bite and then another. The rat was very happy and full. He scampered away back to his home, ready for bed. +Once upon a time there was a baby called Tom. Tom wanted to explore the world. One day he went outside and he discovered a little microphone. He was so excited. He thought of an idea and he was very thoughtful. + +Tom decided to use the microphone to talk to his friends. He invited them over and they had lots of fun. They listened to music, took funny photos and danced around. All the while they were singing into the microphone. + +Finally, when everyone had left, Tom put the microphone away. He wanted to keep it as a special reminder of his day of discovery. From then on, Tom was never afraid to explore the world around him. He happily looked for adventure every day. +One day, Mommy and Daddy got a new opinion. They thought it was time to clean the house. So they chose the living room to start with. + +Mommy and Daddy got the broom and the dustpan, and started to sweep up the dirt. Then they got a cloth and wiped the walls until they were clean and shiny. They got a mop, too, and Daddy mopped the floor until it was spotless and new. + +When they were done, Mommy and Daddy both smiled. The living room was nice and clean, and they were both very happy. Mission accomplished! +Once upon a time there lived a little dog called Billy. He was an adventure seeker and loved exploring the world with his furry friends. + +But one day, while Billy was out on an adventure, he got lost. He ran and ran and ran, but he couldn't find his way home. He was so exhausted he decided to take a nap under a shady tree. + +When Billy woke up, he noticed he had a heavy collar around his neck. A kind passerby had put it there hoping to help him return home. + +Billy followed the collar's instructions, and eventually he returned home to his family. Everyone was so happy to see him and he was delighted to be back. + +From then on, Billy always wore his collar when he was out on adventures. That way, if ever he got lost again, he would be able to find his way home. +Bobby and Susie were good friends. One day, Bobby had a naughty idea. He wanted to remove all the toys from Susie's room. He took out a big box and filled it with Susie's toys. + +Susie saw what Bobby was doing and she was very angry. She shouted at him and gave him a sharp point. Bobby was so scared that he quickly put the toys back in the room. + +Although they had disagreed, Bobby and Susie were still friends. They promised never to do something naughty again. From that moment on, they both remembered to be kind to each other. +Once there was a little boy called John. He really wanted to get a cat but he wasn't sure why he wanted one. He thought a cat would make him happy. + +John asked his Mum if he could get a cat. His Mum said yes and John jumped for joy! He rushed outside and started looking for a cat to get. + +John saw a spicy cat walking down the street. The cat had orange fur and yellow eyes. John ran over to the cat and said hello. The cat meowed and rubbed up against John's legs. + +John decided this was the cat he wanted. He said goodbye to his Mum and they both walked home with the cat together. The cat was now part of the family and was always there when John needed a friend. +Once upon a time, there was a big bear. He was so big that he could stretch all the way up to the clouds! Every day, he would look down at the world and think of something special he wanted to do that day. + +Today he decided to have a special adventure and find a delicious menu. He searched far and wide until he saw a wonderful menu, but it was very high up in a dangerous tree! So, he stretched as high as he could, and with one good stretch, he was able to reach the menu! + +He was so happy, he took one bite and it was delicious! He ate every last bit of the menu and then shouted "Yum!" + +The moral of the story is: no adventure is too dangerous for a truly special treat! +Bobby was a successful little boy. He had a lot of friends and he was always very happy. One day, he had an idea. He wanted to build something special. + +For his project, Bobby found some pastel coloured paper. He found blue, red, yellow and green. It was perfect! Bobby carefully cut out pieces of the paper and assembled them together like a puzzle. + +When he finished, he had created a wonderful house. It was filled with windows and a door. The front of the house was painted in rainbow colours, with pastel shades of bright blues, pinks, reds and yellows. + +Bobby was so proud of his work. He showed it off to all of his friends and they said it was the best house they had ever seen. The house was so successful, Bobby decided to make more special buildings. He built castles, towers and bridges. + +Each one more special than the last. Bobby had made something incredibly successful and it made him happy to share it with his friends. +Once upon a time there was a wise old bird. Every day the bird would sing a happy song. The bird's song was full of memories of days gone by. Everyone in the town loved to hear the bird's singing. It made them happy and brought a smile to their faces. + +One day, it started to rain. The bird stopped singing and flew away. It didn't return for the rest of the day. Everyone was sad because they couldn't hear the bird's beautiful singing. + +But then, the next day, the bird came back. It was carrying a special gift. It was a little song, written especially for the people in the town. And when the bird sang it, the whole town heard it! The song was full of memories of days gone by and everyone was happy. + +From then on, the wise old bird was a regular visitor in the town. Whenever it came, everyone would stop what they were doing and listen. They never forgot the bird's beautiful singing and the memories it brought back. +One day, a little girl was outside on a windy day. She was very frightened. Suddenly, something started to rot in front of her. It was a banana that had fallen off of a tree! The little girl was so scared, she started to cry. + +The wind blew harder and the banana started to turn brown and squishy. The little girl was so scared, she ran away. She ran and ran until she was inside her house and safe. + +When the little girl looked out of the window, she could see the banana rotting in the wind. She was so glad she was inside, safe and sound. + +The little girl never forgot the scary sight of the banana rotting in the wind and always remained a little bit frightened of windy days after. +Once there was a little girl called Julia. She was three years old. Every day, she would play in her garden. She loved playing outside and spending time in nature. + +One day, Julia went inside to have lunch. She looked out of the window, missing the beauty of nature she was used to seeing every day. Julia wished she was out there, feeling the wind and watching the trees move around her. + +The next day, Julia went outside. She jumped into the deep grass and pinched a few flowers. She laughed and danced around, feeling free and happy. As she looked up at the sky, she realized how lucky she was to be able to sit in the middle of nature and soak it all in. + +Julia started to miss the outdoors more and more every day. The sounds of the birds, the feel of the warm sunlight, and the beauty of the mountains. Julia will never forget that feeling of being in nature and she will always miss it deeply. +Once there was a foolish little rabbit. He was very silly, and every day he did silly things. One day in spring, the little rabbit decided he wanted to display his silliness. So he hopped and hopped around the garden, doing silly jumps and running in circles. His friends, the birds and the squirrels, thought his display was so silly. They laughed and laughed and called the little rabbit foolish. The little rabbit had so much fun, he jumped around even more. By the end of the day, the little rabbit was too tired to do any more silly displays. He had so much fun in spring, he wanted to share his silliness with all his animal friends. +Once upon a time there was a boy who had a big job. He had to tie a strong rope around a pot. He had to do this because the sky was pouring and outside there was a flood. + +The rope was long but the pot was heavy. He had to pull it close to keep it safe. After he tied the rope, he held onto it as tight as he could. + +Even though he was strong, the flood was too powerful. It kept pushing the pot further away. The boy was getting very uncomfortable. + +Then, finally, the flood slowly stopped. The rope was still tied around the pot and the boy was so happy. He had done a good job. +One day, there was a man pushing a cart. He was walking along normally when suddenly, he began to suffer. His left foot hurt so badly, he could not take another step. He sat down on the cart for awhile and tried to rest. But the pain was too much for him and he knew he needed help. + +The man looked around and saw a small girl playing on the path nearby. He asked her nicely if she could help him find a doctor. The little girl looked around and then pointed down the road. She said there was a doctor's office at the end of the street. + +The man thanked the girl and pushed his cart down the road. He arrived at the doctor's office and asked the doctor to help him. The doctor looked at the man's foot and told him that he had suffered an injury. He gave him medicine to take and a special boot to wear while his foot healed. + +The man was so relieved that he was able to go back to his normal life with his foot feeling better. He thanked the doctor and the little girl for their help. From then on, he was careful to always be careful when pushing his cart so he would not suffer another injury. +Once two children were walking through a forest. Suddenly they heard something coming from the treetops. It was a violin! The children looked up and saw a beautiful, expensive violin floating in the sky. The children watched and waited as the violin flew around in the sky. + +The violin kept flying and the two children started to count how many times the violin flew around. The children counted and counted until they reached forty. Then the rainbow violin started to come down and the children caught it in their hands. + +The children were so happy to have the violin! + +The children hugged the violin and started to play it. The sound was so sweet and calm that even the birds and butterflies stopped for a moment to listen. + +The children took the violin home with them and put it on the shelf. From that day onwards, the children played the violin every day and their parents were so proud of them. +There was a little gray car. It was very small, and it liked to drive. Every day it would go for a drive, either in the morning or the evening. One day, when it went out for a drive, it got upset. All of its friends had gone to the beach, and it wanted to go too! But the little gray car had work to do, so it couldn't join them. It kept driving, feeling sad. Then, it spotted something in the distance. It was a beach! The little gray car was so happy, that it drove as fast as it could. When it got there, it saw all its friends, who had been waiting for it. And from then on, the little gray car would drive to the beach every day. +Once upon a time there was a fat boat in the sea. It was white and shiny and the sun shone off it like a star. On its deck was a girl who lay very still. She had closed her eyes and dreamed of high places. + +The boat sailed out away from the shore. The sea sang a gentle song as it rocked and swayed. The girl felt very peaceful and she smiled as the sun beamed down on her. + +The boat sailed around the bay and came back to the shore again. The girl opened her eyes and stretched her arms wide. She got up and gave the boat a big hug for taking her on an adventure. + +The girl lay down on the boat one last time and watched the sun dip below the horizon. Her adventure was over but she was happy to have gone on such a lovely ride. Goodbye fat boat! +Once there was a girl named Lucy. She was happy and loved playing in the garden. One day Lucy went outside, and she saw something very exciting. There was a grape tree full of delicious grapes! She started picking grapes and putting them in her basket. + +But then, something happened. As Lucy picked the grapes, she bumped the tree. Suddenly, the grapes all scattered everywhere and they rolled down the hill. Lucy was sad that she had lost all the grapes and the tree was empty. + +Lucy was determined to find the grapes so she started running down the hill. She was picking up grapes and putting them back in her basket. Pretty soon, the basket was full of delicious grapes again! + +Lucy was so happy. She took her basket back to the tree and put the grapes back. The tree was full once again! Lucy loved playing in the garden and was looking forward to eating those yummy grapes. +Once there was a family who loved to celebrate special days. One day it was time to celebrate. Everyone was so excited! Mommy made a big pot of delicious soup. The soup was so delicate. It smelled so yummy! Daddy, Mommy and the children all enjoyed it together. They talked, laughed and ate the soup. It was a very special time. After they finished, the family smiled and hugged. It was a special day that they could celebrate and enjoy. +Once upon a time, there was an orange fly. He flew around all day long, looking for something new. He flew up high into the sky and saw a big, round sun. It was so warm and bright and he could feel its heat on his wings. + +He kept flying around and eventually he spotted something far away. It was a bright, orange leaf! He zoomed towards it and as he got closer, he was so excited to see that it was actually turning in the wind. + +He landed on the leaf and immediately began to spin. Round and round he went, feeling the breeze on his wings. He was having the most fun he had ever had! He felt so free, twirling and winding around in the wind. + +Soon enough, the leaf began to fall and he had to fly away. But he wouldn't forget what he experienced that day - the feeling of turning, spinning and flying. +Today was a weird day. Jim lay in the grass and looked at the stars. He had never seen so many sparkles before. Suddenly he heard a noise. It was a grumbly noise, like a bear's growl! + +Jim didn't know what it was. He looked around and saw a big, purple monster! The monster had big, scary eyes and sharp, pointy teeth. Jim was so scared, he started to cry. + +But then the monster smiled at Jim. Turns out it was just a puppet! It was operated by a friendly clown. The clown said hello to Jim and gave him a balloon. They played tag and laughed together. + +Jim had the best day ever. He lay in the grass and smiled, thinking about how weird today was. +Once upon a time there was a boy who was very brave. His name was Jake. Jake loved ice-cream more than anything. One day, he decided to go to the ice-cream store. + +Jake was a bit fearful as he went to the store. He was worried that the store would be closed. But when he got there, he saw the store was open. He was so excited! + +He stepped inside and saw many flavours of ice-cream - strawberry, vanilla, mint and lots more! Jake wasn't sure what flavour he wanted. He stood there for a while, looking at all of the ice-creams. + +Suddenly, the storekeeper laughed and told Jake that he could have a free ice-cream. Jake was so happy. He picked out a strawberry ice-cream, and enjoyed it. + +He was so happy, he had gained a delicious ice-cream! +Once there was a small boy. He was only three years old. But he was very healthy. He had two strong legs. Every day his mommy would pack his bag. She would put in a snack and a drink. He also had a favourite toy. He would put it in the pack every morning. + +One day, his mommy forgot to pack his snack. He was so sad. He said, “Mommy! I need my snack.†His mommy laughed. She said, “Oh my! I’m sorry!†So she quickly went to the kitchen and packed a healthy snack for the little boy. He was so happy! + +The boy thanked his mommy and ran out of the house. He was ready for the day with his pack filled with a snack and his favourite toy. He was ready to explore with his healthy and strong legs. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jenny. She was three years old and loved to explore different places. + +One day, Jenny decided to explore the kitchen. She saw lots of interesting things there. She saw big chairs, a big oven and a big refrigerator. + +Jenny wanted to explore more, so she took a little chair and held it close. She used the chair to stand on and reach the high cupboards. She was so excited to find some yummy treats inside! + +Jenny held the treats with two little hands and hopped off the chair to take them to the dinner table. She then ran back to the kitchen and held the little chair again. + +Jenny put the chair back and gave the kitchen one final look. She smiled and said goodbye to her kitchen adventure. + +Jenny felt so happy and proud of herself for exploring the kitchen! +Once upon a time there was a beautiful princess who sang all day long. She sang lovely songs that made everyone so happy. One day, the princess wanted to go explore the world and so she grabbed her veil and put it on. It made her feel comfortable and so she went on her adventure. + +The princess sang as she walked through the forest, past the river, and into a meadow. Everywhere she went she sang. She sang as she climbed over trees and laughed as she skipped over rocks. Everywhere she went, she brought joy. + +The princess walked into a town and all the people stopped to listen to her sing. They said she had the most beautiful voice they had ever heard. They even asked her to sing longer! + +The princess sang until the sun went down before she decided to go back home. Everywhere she went she took her veil and her singing. And she never stopped singing all the way home. +There was a family that had a little girl who was 3 years old. She always wanted to understand things, but she was still so very young. + +One day, her parents decided to take her to a fancy restaurant. She was very excited, but also a little worried. She had only been to one before and it was not the same. + +They walked into the restaurant, the little girl's eyes full of wonder. The lights were so bright and the food looked so good. Her parents explained the menu to her, and she tried to understand. + +Finally, she decided on a fancy sandwich. But when it arrived, it was not what she expected. All the other food looked so good that she started to worry. + +Her parents, seeing her worry, encouraged her to try it anyway. She did, and it was so yummy! The little girl smiled, relieved to understand that the fancy food could be so good. +Sue wanted to have a picnic with her friends. She was very excited and couldn't wait to get started. She put her food in a special package. Then she walked to the park. + +When Sue got there, she saw a big, white bird. It was sitting in the grass. Its eyes were big and it looked frightened. Sue walked slowly towards it and held out the package. + +The bird was a little scared but it was hungry. So it started to eat the food in the package. Sue watched as the bird ate. She was happy that she was able to feed it. + +When the bird was done, Sue said goodbye and thanked it. Then she ran off to join her friends and enjoy the picnic. +Once upon a time, there was a scared rabbit. He trembled when he heard a lecture coming from a serious teacher. He didn't want to be in the same room as the teacher because she always looked so stern. + +But then, one day the teacher did something that made the rabbit feel calm. She smiled and told him that he didn't need to be scared anymore. The rabbit was so surprised that he stopped shaking and listened. + +The teacher explained why lectures aren't always so serious. She told him that lectures can also be fun, and a way to learn more. The rabbit was happy to learn something new and he thanked the teacher. + +From then on, the rabbit wasn't scared of lectures anymore. He even looked forward to them, and had fun learning new things. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a special envelope that was hidden under her bed. One day, her little brother Max came into her room and saw the envelope. He wanted to look at it but Lily said, "No, it's mine!" Max got mad and slapped Lily's hand. + +Lily cried and ran to her mom. "Max slapped me!" she said. Mom asked Max why he did that. Max said, "I wanted to see Lily's envelope but she wouldn't let me." Mom told Max that it's not okay to hit people and he should ask nicely if he wants to see something. + +Max said sorry to Lily and asked if he could see the envelope. Lily said yes and showed it to him. Max thought it was really cool and asked if they could make their own envelopes together. Lily was happy to share with her brother and they made lots of envelopes together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big dog named Max. Max was very hungry and went to the park to find something to eat. He saw a yummy sandwich on the ground and tried to eat it. But a little boy named Timmy also wanted the sandwich. + +Timmy and Max both tried to get the sandwich, and Max accidentally bit Timmy's hand! Timmy cried and ran away. + +Max felt very bad and wanted to make it up to Timmy. He went to the library to learn about history and found an old book with lots of pictures. Max thought it was very attractive and wanted to show it to Timmy. + +Max found Timmy and showed him the book. Timmy was very happy and forgave Max for biting him. They looked at the book together and became good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved going to the gym with his mom. He liked to run on the treadmill and lift the little weights. It was his favorite place to go. + +One day, Timmy's mom told him they were going to try something new. "We're going to do a difficult exercise today," she said. Timmy was nervous, but he wanted to try it anyway. + +At the gym, Timmy's mom showed him how to do a cartwheel. "It's hard, but I know you can do it," she said. Timmy tried and tried, but he couldn't do it. He felt sad and frustrated. + +But then, his mom helped him. She held his hand and helped him do the cartwheel. "See, you did it!" she said. Timmy was so happy. He knew that he could do anything with his mom's help. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She loved to play with her toys and sing songs. One day, she went to the zoo with her mommy and daddy. There, she saw a big gorilla! The gorilla was very hairy and had a funny face. + +The little girl wanted to touch the gorilla, but her mommy said no. Instead, they went to wash their hands. The little girl loved to wash her hands with the foamy soap. She pretended she was a doctor washing her hands before an operation. + +After they washed their hands, they went to see some more animals. But the little girl couldn't stop thinking about the gorilla. She wondered if he liked to wash his hands too. Maybe he had a special soap for gorillas! The little girl smiled and waved goodbye to the gorilla as they left the zoo. +Once upon a time, there was a farmer named Jack. Jack had a big farm with lots of animals. One day, Jack's son Billy went to the farm to help his dad. Billy saw a big pile of hay and wanted to jump on it. Jack said, "Be careful, Billy, don't hurt yourself." + +Billy started working with his dad, but he was bored. Jack saw that Billy was bored and said, "Do you want to learn how to shoot?" Billy said, "Yes, please!" Jack taught Billy how to shoot a bow and arrow. Billy was so happy that he hit the target. + +After they finished shooting, Jack and Billy went to the hay pile. They jumped on it together and laughed. Jack said, "I love spending time with you, Billy." Billy replied, "I love spending time with you too, Dad." And they continued to jump on the hay pile together. +Once upon a time, there was a big gray caterpillar. He lived in a garden with lots of flowers. One day, a man came and put the caterpillar in a jar. The man said he was going to drive the caterpillar to a new home. The caterpillar was scared, but he trusted the man. The man drove the caterpillar to a big field where there were lots of other caterpillars. The caterpillar was happy to have new friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He was very scared of monsters. One day, he saw a monster rise from his closet. Timmy was very scared, but then he remembered his dad telling him that monsters are not real. + +The monster was actually quite modest. It didn't want to scare Timmy. The monster just wanted to be friends with Timmy. Timmy was still a little scared, but he decided to be brave and talk to the monster. + +The monster and Timmy became very good friends. They played together every day. Timmy learned that not all monsters are scary. They can be nice too. From that day on, Timmy was never scared of monsters again. +Once upon a time, there was a big red car. It was summer and the sun was shining. The car was driving on the road when suddenly it stopped. The driver tried to start the car again, but it wouldn't work. The driver was sad because it was a gloomy day and he didn't know what to do. + +Then a kind man came along and saw the broken car. He said he could repair it. The driver was happy and thanked the man. The man fixed the car and it started to work again. The sun came out and it was a beautiful day. The driver drove away in his car, feeling happy and grateful for the man who helped him. +Once upon a time, there was a funny clown named Charlie. Charlie loved to make people laugh and tell jokes. He would always wear a big red nose and colorful clothes. + +One day, Charlie went to a party and saw a big table full of food. Each dish had a label that said what it was. Charlie saw a label that said "chocolate cake" and he got really excited. He loved chocolate cake! + +Charlie went to grab a piece of cake, but he accidentally bumped into the table and all the dishes fell down! Charlie felt embarrassed, but he quickly made a joke and everyone laughed. They said Charlie was so graceful, even when he made a mistake. + +From then on, Charlie was known as the funny and graceful clown who loved to joke around. And he still loved chocolate cake! The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big, rich man who had a lot of money. He was very wealthy. One day, he went to the forest to hunt for animals. He saw a big barrel and stared at it for a long time. Suddenly, a little rabbit jumped out of the barrel and scared him! The man was surprised and ran away. From then on, he never went back to the forest again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, especially her colorful dolls. One day, her friend Jack came to visit her. + +"Hi Lily!" said Jack. "Can I borrow one of your dolls to play with?" + +Lily thought for a moment, then said, "Sure, but please be careful with her. I love my dolls very much." + +Jack promised to take good care of the doll and went off to play. After a while, he came back to Lily and said, "Thank you for letting me borrow your doll. She was so much fun to play with!" + +Lily smiled and said, "I'm glad you liked her. You can borrow her again anytime you want." + +From that day on, Lily and Jack shared their toys and played together often. They learned that sharing is a great way to show love and friendship. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily went to the park to play. She saw her friend, Timmy, and they started to play together. + +Timmy said, "I'm hungry. Do you have any food?" + +Lily replied, "Yes, I have a tasty apple. Do you want to share it with me?" + +Timmy nodded his head and they both ate the apple. After they finished, they saw the sun going down in the west. + +Lily said, "Look, the sun is setting in the west. Let's clap for the beautiful sunset!" + +They both clapped their hands and enjoyed the beautiful view. Then, they said goodbye and went home. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a white rabbit named Snowy. Snowy loved to dance on stage. One day, Snowy was getting ready for his big dance show. He was so nervous that he started to tremble. + +His friend, a little bird named Tweetie, came to visit him. "Why are you trembling, Snowy?" asked Tweetie. "I'm scared to dance on stage," replied Snowy. "Don't worry, Snowy. You'll do great!" said Tweetie. + +Snowy took a deep breath and went on stage. As he started to dance, he felt happy and forgot about his nerves. The audience clapped and cheered for him. After the show, Snowy ran to Tweetie and said, "Thank you for believing in me. I had so much fun on stage!" +Once upon a time, there were two friends, a cat and a dog. They loved to play together and drink milk from the same cup. One day, they found a delicate flower in the garden and they both wanted it for themselves. They started to fight over the flower and the cup fell and broke. They were sad and didn't know what to do. + +Suddenly, a wise owl appeared and told them that they should unite and work together to fix the cup. The cat and the dog listened to the owl and worked together to fix the cup. They also decided to share the flower, so they both could enjoy it. From that day on, they were the best of friends and shared everything they had. +Once upon a time, there was a sailor named Jack. Jack had a big brown boat that he loved to sail on the sea. One day, Jack decided to lay down on his boat and take a nap. + +As Jack was sleeping, a big wave came and rocked his boat. Jack woke up and saw that his boat was moving fast. He quickly got up and steered the boat back to shore. + +When Jack got back to land, he saw that his boat was covered in sand. He laughed and said, "I guess I'll have to clean up my brown boat before I sail again!" And with that, Jack went home to rest. +Once upon a time, there was a little bug. The bug was very smart and knew how to find food and shelter. One day, the bug found a cozy home in a big, green leaf. The bug settled in and was very happy. + +But one day, a big, mean bird came along and saw the bug in its leaf home. The bird was very hungry and wanted to eat the bug. The bug tried to run away, but the bird was too fast. The bird caught the bug and ate it for dinner. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Today was an ordinary day for Timmy. He woke up, ate breakfast, and played with his toys. + +Later in the day, Timmy's mom asked him if he wanted to go to the park. "Yes please!" Timmy said with a big smile. + +At the park, Timmy saw his friend Billy. Billy was sad because he fell off the swing and hurt his arm. Timmy wanted to support his friend, so he gave him a hug and said, "It's okay, Billy. I'm here for you." + +Billy felt better and they played together for the rest of the day. When Timmy got home, he told his mom about his adventure at the park. She was proud of him for being a good friend and supporting Billy when he needed it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved flowers and would spend hours playing in the garden with them. One day, Lily's friend came over and they wanted to play a game. But they couldn't agree on which game to play. They both wanted to play different games, so they disagreed. + +Lily felt restless because she really wanted to play with her friend, but they couldn't decide on a game. Suddenly, Lily had an idea. She suggested they play a game where they had to find the prettiest flower in the garden. Her friend agreed and they had so much fun searching for the perfect flower. + +In the end, they both found beautiful flowers and were very happy. Lily's friend said she was glad they found a game they both liked and didn't disagree anymore. Lily was happy too because she got to spend time with her friend and her beloved flowers. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who had a fragile toy. She loved to play with it, but she was always scared that it would break. One day, Lily's brother came to her and asked if he could play with her toy. Lily was hesitant at first, but she decided to let him try. + +Her brother played with the toy carefully, but unfortunately, it broke. Lily was upset and cried. Her brother felt bad and said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I didn't mean to break your toy. Can I help you fix it?" + +Lily smiled and said, "Yes, please!" Together, they tried to fix the toy. It took a while, but they finally managed to fix it. Lily was happy again and thanked her brother for helping her. From that day on, Lily learned that it's okay to let others try and that her brother was always there to help her. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved books and would read them every day. One day, she went to the library to find a new book to read. She found a big book with lots of pages. + +As she was reading, a kind librarian came up to her and offered her a good book recommendation. Lily was excited to read the new book, but first she wanted to finish the one she had. She turned the page and saw a picture of a castle. She wondered what the castle was like and if she could go there someday. + +A few weeks later, her parents surprised her with a trip to a real castle. Lily was so happy and couldn't believe her wish had come true. She remembered the page in the book and knew it was a sign that something good was going to happen. She thanked the librarian for offering her a good book and for helping her find the perfect story that would lead her to her dream come true. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pet rabbit named Fluffy. Lily loved Fluffy very much and always took good care of her. One day, Fluffy got sick and Lily was very sad. She didn't know what to do. + +Lily's mommy told her to take Fluffy to the vet. The vet gave Fluffy some medicine to support her and told Lily to give her lots of love. Lily did just that! She gave Fluffy lots of carrots and snuggles. + +One day, Lily's friend came over to play. She saw Fluffy and gave her some poison by mistake. Lily was very sorry and cried a lot. She took Fluffy back to the vet and the vet helped Fluffy get better again. From that day on, Lily was very careful about what she gave Fluffy to eat. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play with her toys and sing songs. One day, Lily found a note on the ground. She picked it up and saw that it said, "Be kind to others." Lily didn't know what it meant, but she liked the pretty letters on the note. + +Lily went to her mom and asked her what the note meant. Her mom explained that it meant to be nice to other people and help them when they need it. Lily thought about it and decided she wanted to make a change. She wanted to be kinder to her friends and family. + +Lily started to do nice things for others, like helping her little brother with his toys and sharing her snacks with her friends. She felt happy when she saw how happy it made others. Lily realized that being independent and doing things for herself was good, but helping others made her feel even better. From then on, Lily always remembered the note and tried to be kind to others every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her friends in the park. One day, she saw her friend Sarah crying. Sarah said that her house was dirty and her mom didn't have a mop to clean it. + +Lily had an idea. She invited all her friends to Sarah's house to help clean it. When they got there, they saw that the floor was very rough and dirty. They all started to clean with the mop. + +At first, it was hard work, but they all worked together and soon the floor was shiny and clean. Sarah was so happy and grateful that she gave all her friends a big hug. Lily learned that when someone needs help, it's important to invite others to help out. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the big green field near her house. One day, while she was playing, she saw a big, bright lightning in the sky. She was scared, so she ran inside her house. + +When she got inside, she saw her big sister, Emma. Emma was being bossy and telling Lily what to do. Lily didn't like it when Emma was bossy, so she decided to ignore her. She stared out the window at the lightning instead. + +As Lily stared at the lightning, she realized that it wasn't so scary after all. It was actually kind of pretty. She decided to go back outside and play in the field again. And even though Emma was still being bossy, Lily didn't let it bother her. She just enjoyed being outside and watching the lightning in the sky. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and draw pictures. One day, Lily went to the park to play with her friend, Timmy. They climbed on the jungle gym and went down the slide. + +Suddenly, Timmy saw a toy he wanted to play with. But Lily insisted that she wanted to play with it first. Timmy said, "Okay, but can I have it after you?" Lily said, "Yes, you can have it after me." + +After they finished playing, Lily and Timmy sat down on a bench. Timmy asked Lily, "Do you know how to count?" Lily said, "Yes, I know how to count. I can count to a big number!" Timmy said, "Wow, you are so smart!" + +Just then, a wealthy woman walked by with a big bag of money. Timmy said, "Look, Lily! That woman has a lot of money. She must be very wealthy." Lily said, "Wow, I wish I had a lot of money like her." + +As they walked home, Lily and Timmy talked about all the fun they had at the park. They couldn't wait to go back and play together again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to paint with her colorful paints. One Sunday, Lily woke up early and decided to paint a mysterious picture. She used her blue and green paints to make a big forest with tall trees. Then, she used her yellow and orange paints to make a bright sun shining in the sky. Finally, she added some red and purple flowers to make it look pretty. + +Lily's mom came into the room and saw the mysterious painting. She asked Lily what it was, but Lily just smiled and said it was a secret. Lily's mom thought it was the most beautiful painting she had ever seen. She hugged Lily and told her how proud she was. From that day on, Lily painted something new every Sunday, always making it a little bit mysterious. +Once upon a time, there was a big and mighty lion who lived in the jungle. One day, the lion saw a little mouse who was trying to stand up on its tiny legs. The lion felt very happy to see the little mouse trying so hard to stand up, so he decided to help the mouse. + +The lion shouted, "Don't worry, little mouse! I will help you stand up!" The little mouse was very happy to hear the lion's kind words. The lion gently picked up the mouse and helped it stand on its feet. + +From that day on, the lion and the mouse became good friends. They would play together and have lots of fun in the jungle. And whenever the little mouse needed help standing up, the mighty lion would be there to shout words of encouragement and lend a helping paw. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to run and play outside. One day, she saw a big rainbow in the sky. It was so pretty and had lots of colors like red, blue, and green. Lily felt happy when she saw the rainbow. + +But then, the sky turned dark and it started to rain. Lily felt sad because she couldn't play outside anymore. She went inside her house and looked out the window. She saw the raindrops zip down the window. It looked like they were racing each other. + +Lily decided to draw a picture of the rainbow to make herself feel better. She used lots of colors and made the rainbow look very pretty. She felt happy again and forgot about the rain. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside with his friends. One day, Timmy and his friends decided to play a game of tag. They ran and ran until they were all out of breath. + +Suddenly, Timmy noticed that the flag on his shirt had come loose. "Oh no!" he cried. "My flag is falling off!" + +But his friend, Sally, calmly walked over and helped Timmy zip his flag back onto his shirt. "Thanks, Sally!" Timmy said with a smile. + +From that day on, Timmy always made sure his flag was securely zipped onto his shirt before playing any games with his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very weak and he wanted to be strong like his superhero. One day, Timmy's dad gave him a tape to play with. Timmy didn't know what to do with it, so he asked his dad. + +"Daddy, what is this tape for?" asked Timmy. + +"It's for learning, Timmy. You can listen to stories and songs on it," replied his dad. + +Timmy was excited to learn new things and he listened to the tape every day. He learned new words and sang along to the songs. As he listened more, he felt himself getting stronger and stronger. Timmy was happy that he found a way to become like his superhero. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big bookcase in her room. One day, Lily's friend came to play. Her friend saw the big bookcase and asked, "What is in there?" + +Lily replied, "Books! Do you want to examine them with me?" + +Her friend said, "Yes, please!" + +Lily and her friend sat down in front of the big bookcase and started to examine the books. They looked at the pictures and read the words. They found a book about animals and another about princesses. + +Lily's friend said, "I love these books! Can we read them together?" + +Lily smiled and said, "Of course! Let's sit on my bed and read." And so they did, enjoying the stories in the big bookcase. +Once upon a time, there was a jolly rabbit named Benny. Benny liked to eat salad every day. One day, Benny's friend Billy came to visit. Billy had a long string in his pocket. Benny asked, "What is that string for?" Billy said, "I want to tie it around your salad so it doesn't blow away." Benny thought that was a good idea. Billy tied the string around the salad and they both ate happily together. +Once upon a time, there was a big tree in the forest. The tree was home to a wise owl. The owl was very smart and knew many things. + +One day, the owl invited all his friends to a party. The party would include games, music, and lots of food. All the animals in the forest were excited to come to the party. + +When the day of the party arrived, the owl welcomed everyone with a big smile. The party was a huge success and everyone had a great time. The animals left the party feeling happy and grateful for their intelligent friend, the owl. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to dance and twirl around in circles. One day, her mommy told her that there was going to be a big show at the park and that she could perform her dance there. + +Lily was so excited and practiced her dance every day. She knew that she wanted to do a big round spin at the end of her dance. But she was also a little bit nervous because she didn't want to be embarrassed in front of everyone. + +Finally, the day of the show arrived and Lily was ready to perform. She danced beautifully and when it was time for the big spin, she closed her eyes and spun around and around. When she opened her eyes, she saw that everyone was clapping and cheering for her. She felt so happy and proud of herself for not being embarrassed. From that day on, Lily knew that she could do anything she set her mind to. +Once upon a time, there was a yellow duck. The duck liked to swim in the pond all day. One day, the duck found a shiny coin in the water. The duck didn't know the value of the coin, but it was pretty and shiny. + +The duck showed the coin to all the other animals in the pond. They were all curious about it. The duck decided to reveal the coin to everyone. The animals were amazed at the shiny coin. + +The duck didn't know what to do with the coin, so it decided to keep it safe. The duck swam around the pond with the shiny coin in its beak. The other animals followed the duck, hoping to see the shiny coin again. The duck was happy to have found something so special. +Once upon a time, there was a train on a rail. The train was red and had a big nose. It was a nosy train! The train went forward and backward on the rail. One day, the train wanted to reverse and go the other way on the rail. So, the train driver made the train reverse and it went the other way. The train was happy to go the other way and see new things. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very rich and had lots of toys. One day, Lily went to play with her best friend, Timmy. They were having so much fun playing with dolls and cars when suddenly, Lily fell and got a big stitch on her knee. + +"Ouch!" cried Lily. + +"Are you okay?" asked Timmy. + +"I need a nap," said Lily. + +So, they went to take a nap. When they woke up, they saw that all of Lily's toys were gone. Someone had stolen them! + +Lily and Timmy looked everywhere, but they couldn't find the toys. Lily was very sad and cried a lot. She wished she had never taken a nap. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a saw and she loved to play with it. One day, she saw a bird in the tree and wanted to help it. She asked her mom, "Can I use my saw to make a birdhouse for the bird?" Her mom said, "Yes, but be gentle with the saw." + +Lily got to work and with a gentle touch, she sawed the wood to make a birdhouse. When she was done, she sprang up to show her mom. "Look, Mommy! I made a birdhouse for the bird!" Her mom was so proud of her and said, "You did a great job, Lily. Now let's go put it in the tree for the bird to live in." + +Lily was so happy that she could help the bird. From that day on, she loved to use her saw to make things for her friends and family. And every time she saw a bird in the tree, she knew she had helped it find a home. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to chew gum all day long. One day, she found a pretty crystal on the ground and decided to chew on it. But her mom told her it was not safe to chew on crystals. + +Lily was rude to her mom and didn't listen. She kept chewing on the crystal until it broke into tiny pieces in her mouth. Suddenly, she felt sick and started to cry. Her mom rushed her to the hospital, but it was too late. The doctors couldn't save her. + +Lily's mom was very sad and wished that Lily had listened to her. She knew that chewing on crystals was not a good idea. From that day on, she made sure to always remind her other children to be careful with what they put in their mouths. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw pictures of animals and flowers. One day, Lily drew a picture of a purple elephant. Her mom looked at it and said, "That's a different elephant! I like it." + +But Lily's little brother, Max, didn't like the picture. He complained, "That's not a real elephant! Elephants are gray!" + +Lily felt sad that Max didn't like her picture. But then her mom said, "Everyone sees things differently. That's what makes art special." + +Lily smiled and felt proud of her different elephant picture. She knew it was special just like her. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved lemons. She loved the sour taste of the lemon juice and would always ask her mommy to make her lemonade. One day, Lily's mommy brought home a very big lemon from the market. It was the biggest lemon Lily had ever seen. + +Lily's mommy cut the lemon and made lemonade for her. Lily took a sip and noticed that it tasted bitter. "Mommy, why is the lemonade bitter?" Lily asked. "I don't know, maybe the lemon was not good," her mommy replied. + +Later that day, Lily's tummy started to hurt. She felt sick and had to go to the hospital. The doctor said that the lemon was bad and made her sick. Lily learned that not all things that start big are good, and sometimes, they can be bad for you. From then on, she made sure to always check the things she eats or drinks, even if they look big and beautiful. +Once upon a time, there was a good little dog named Spot. Spot loved to play and run around in the park with his owner. One day, Spot saw a squirrel and chased after it. The squirrel ran up a tree and Spot got stuck in some sticky tape. He tried to wiggle and waggle, but he couldn't escape. + +Spot's owner saw him and came to help. She pulled the tape off of him and gave him a big hug. Spot was so happy to be free and wagged his tail with joy. From that day on, Spot was more careful when chasing squirrels and made sure to stay away from any tape he saw. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a soft blanket that she loved to cuddle with every night. One day, Lily's mom washed the blanket and put it in the dryer. When Lily went to grab her blanket, it was too hot to touch! + +"Ouch! Too hot!" cried Lily. + +"Don't worry, we can reverse this," said Lily's mom. + +Lily's mom took the blanket out of the dryer and let it cool down. Then, she gave it back to Lily. "All better now," said Lily's mom. + +Lily hugged her soft blanket and smiled. "Thank you, Mommy!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and eat yummy snacks. One day, she went to the park with her mommy and saw a weird bug on the ground. + +"Mommy, look at that weird bug!" Lily said. + +"Oh, that's just a beetle," Mommy replied. + +Lily picked up a strawberry from her snack bag and rolled it on the ground towards the beetle. The beetle crawled on top of the strawberry and Lily giggled. + +"Look, Mommy! The beetle is rolling on the strawberry!" she exclaimed. + +Mommy smiled and said, "That's funny, Lily. Let's go play on the swings now." And off they went to have more fun at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy cars and trucks. One day, Timmy's dad asked him to help fix a chair. Timmy was excited to help his dad, but he didn't know how to use a hammer and nail. + +"Can you help me, Dad?" Timmy asked. + +"Of course, Timmy. First, we need to use this hammer to put the nail in the chair," Dad replied. + +Timmy tried his best, but it was too hard. "I quit, Dad. It's too hard," Timmy said. + +"Don't worry, Timmy. You can try again later. It takes practice to learn how to use a hammer and nail. You're still rich with other talents," Dad said. + +Timmy smiled and went back to playing with his toy cars, knowing that he could try again another day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to search for things that were hidden. One day, she was playing hide-and-seek with her friends. She searched everywhere but couldn't find her friend, Timmy. She asked her other friends, "Where is Timmy? I can't find him!" + +Her friend, Sarah, said, "Maybe he's hiding in the school. Let's go check!" So, Lily and her friends went to the school to search for Timmy. They looked in the classrooms and even in the playground, but he was nowhere to be found. + +Just as they were about to give up, they heard a giggle coming from behind a big tree. They ran over and found Timmy hiding there. "You found me!" he exclaimed. Lily was so happy that they found Timmy and they all went back to playing their game. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and make them do things. One day, she found a model of a house that she really liked. She played with it all day and pretended that she lived in it. + +Suddenly, her little brother came in and accidentally stepped on the house. Lily was very upset and cried, "My house is broken! How can I fix it?" + +Her brother said, "Don't worry, Lily. I have a magic potion that can make things bigger or smaller. Let's try it on the house." + +They poured the potion on the house and watched as it started to shrink. Soon, the house was the perfect size for Lily's toys. She was so happy and thanked her brother for helping her fix it. The unknown magic potion had saved the day! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved spending time with her daddy. One day, Lily said to her daddy, "I want to go to the park." Her daddy said, "Okay, let's go!" + +When they got to the park, Lily was so happy. She ran around and played on the swings. She said to her daddy, "I enjoy playing at the park with you, daddy!" Her daddy smiled and said, "I enjoy spending time with you too, Lily." + +After playing on the swings, Lily was ready to go down the slide. She climbed up the ladder and slid down. She said to her daddy, "That was so much fun!" Her daddy said, "I'm glad you're having fun, Lily." They played at the park for a while longer before it was time to go home. Lily said, "Thank you for taking me to the park, daddy." Her daddy said, "You're welcome, Lily. I love spending time with you." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the sand at the beach. One day, she found a shiny oyster shell. She showed it to her friend, Timmy. + +Timmy said, "That's a pretty shell. Can I have it?" + +Lily replied, "No, it's mine. I found it. You can find your own." + +Timmy was sad and said, "You're being selfish." + +Lily felt bad and decided to share the shell with Timmy. She insisted that they take turns playing with it. They had so much fun together and learned that sharing is always better than being selfish. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a clock in her room that tick-tocked loudly all night long. One night, she couldn't sleep because the clock was too noisy. She got out of bed and went to her mommy's room. + +"I can't sleep, mommy," Lily whispered. "The clock is too loud and it makes me nervous." + +Mommy hugged Lily and said, "Don't worry, sweetie. Let's go to the living room and read a story together." + +Lily smiled and they went to the living room. They read a story about a little rabbit who was also nervous about the noises in his room. But then, he found a way to make the noises go away. + +After the story, Lily felt much better. She went back to her room and looked at the clock. It was still ticking, but now she wasn't nervous anymore. She closed her eyes and fell asleep peacefully. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved animals and he had a pet dog named Max. One day, Timmy decided to have a party and he wanted to invite all his animal friends. He invited his bird friend, his cat friend, and even his gorilla friend named George. + +George was a big and fierce gorilla, but he was also very kind. When George arrived at the party, all the other animals were scared of him. They didn't want to play with him because they thought he would hurt them. Timmy saw this and he said, "Hey guys, don't be scared of George. He's my friend and he's very nice." + +Timmy's kind words made all the animals feel better and they started to play with George. They soon realized that he was just like them, and they had a great time at the party. The moral of the story is that we should never judge someone by their appearance or what we think we know about them. It's always better to give someone a chance and get to know them. +Once upon a time, a little boy named Timmy loved aeroplanes. He had a toy aeroplane that he played with every day. One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play. Timmy was excited to show Billy his aeroplane. + +"Can we play with your aeroplane?" Billy asked. + +"Sure!" Timmy said. + +But when they went to get the toy, it was gone. Timmy's mom had put it in a sack to give away to charity. + +Timmy was sad. "My aeroplane is gone," he said to Billy. + +"Don't worry," Billy said. "I have an aeroplane too. Let's play with it!" + +Timmy was happy again. He didn't need his toy aeroplane when he had a friend and an available aeroplane to play with. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing outside with his friends, but today it was very cold outside. Timmy's mom gave him a warm coat to wear, but Timmy still felt cold. + +Timmy went to his friend Billy's house to play, but Billy was inside watching TV. Timmy knocked on the door and requested to play outside. Billy said, "No, it's too cold. Let's play inside." But Timmy really wanted to play outside. + +Suddenly, Timmy had a brilliant idea. He asked Billy if they could play a game of catch inside. Billy thought that was a great idea, and they had a lot of fun playing catch in the warm living room. Timmy was happy he could still play with his friend, even though it was too cold outside. +Once upon a time, there was a horse named Brownie. Brownie loved to eat hay. One day, Brownie saw a big pile of colorful hay. + +Brownie said, "Wow! That hay looks yummy! I want to take a bite!" + +But then, a cow named Daisy came up and said, "No, Brownie! That hay is not for eating. It's for decorating our barn!" + +Brownie felt sad, but then Daisy said, "But I have an idea. Let's make a colorful hay necklace for you to wear!" + +Brownie was so happy and said, "Thank you, Daisy! You are the best friend ever!" +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to look up at the sky and watch the stars twinkle. One night, he saw a bright comet shoot across the sky. He was so happy and excited! + +But then, Timmy's mom told him it was time to come inside and go to bed. Timmy got upset because he wanted to keep watching the stars. He cried and cried, but his mom hugged him and said they could watch the stars again tomorrow. + +The next day, Timmy went outside to play and found a puddle. He jumped in it and got all wet! But then, the sun came out and he felt warm. The sun helped him dry off and he felt much better. Timmy learned that sometimes things can make you upset, but they can also make you happy again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park with her friends. One day, while they were playing, they saw a boy named Max. Max was new in town and he had a sparkly toy that caught Lily's eye. + +Lily went over to Max and asked, "Can I play with your sparkly toy?" Max smiled and said, "Sure, but only if you marry me!" Lily didn't know what "marry" meant, but she thought it sounded nice. + +As they played together, Lily felt a calm feeling inside. She liked being with Max and his sparkly toy. When it was time to go home, Max said, "I'll see you tomorrow, Lily. Maybe we can play again." Lily smiled and said, "Yes, I would like that." + +The next day, Lily went to the park hoping to see Max. When she arrived, Max was there waiting for her. He had a surprise for her. He gave her a sparkly ring and said, "Lily, will you marry me?" Lily remembered what he said yesterday and knew it meant they would be together forever. She said yes and they lived happily ever after, playing with sparkly toys and feeling calm together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to pick flowers in the park. One day, he saw a blue flower and picked it for his mommy. She loved it so much, she gave him a big hug. + +Later that day, Timmy saw his big sister studying for university. She looked very tired and sad. Timmy asked her, "Why are you sad?" She said, "I have a lot of work to do for university and I don't know if I can do it all." + +Timmy thought for a moment and then said, "I picked a flower for mommy today. Maybe you can pick a break for yourself and take a rest." His sister smiled and hugged him. Timmy learned that sometimes, the best thing you can pick is a break for yourself or someone you love. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She liked to wear pretty clothes and play with her toys. One day, Lily's mom took her to a store to buy a new dress. Lily saw a beautiful pink dress that was the latest fashion. She tried it on and loved it. + +Later that day, Lily went to a party with her friends. She wore her new dress and felt very happy. At the party, there was a game where they had to bow to the person in front of them. Lily thought it was funny and did a big bow. + +After the party, Lily went home and changed out of her fancy dress. She put on her ordinary pajamas and went to bed. She dreamed of wearing her pink dress again and doing more bows at the next party. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved playing with his toys and running around outside. One day, Timmy's dad told him they were going to play a game. Timmy was so excited. + +Dad set up a big board with lots of holes in it. He gave Timmy some balls and told him to throw them at the board. Timmy thought it was funny when the balls bounced back at him. + +Dad kept score and Timmy tried his best to get as many balls in the holes as he could. Timmy was having so much fun, he didn't even realize he was getting better and better at the game. + +In the end, Timmy had a really high score and he was so proud of himself. Dad smiled and gave him a big hug. Timmy knew he couldn't wait to play the game again. +Once upon a time, there was a clever mouse named Max. Max was very intelligent and he loved to explore. One day, Max found himself in a big maze. The maze was like a big puzzle with lots of twists and turns. Max was not scared, he was excited to find his way out of the maze. + +As Max walked through the maze, he saw a big cat! The cat tried to scare Max, but Max was too clever for that. Max ran as fast as he could and found a secret tunnel that led him out of the maze. Max was very happy that he was not scared and that he found a way out of the maze. + +From that day on, Max was known as the brave and intelligent mouse who could solve any maze. Max was very proud of himself and he continued to explore new places with confidence. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the church with her family every Sunday. The church was big and beautiful, but Lily's favorite part was the modest garden outside. She loved smelling the flowers and playing with the butterflies. + +One day, Lily and her family went to the church, but they saw a big storm coming. The wind was strong and the rain was pouring down. The family was scared and didn't know what to do. Suddenly, the church doors opened and the priest came out. He told them to come inside and surrender to the safety of the church. + +Lily and her family were so grateful for the priest's kindness. They felt safe and warm inside the church, while the storm raged on outside. Lily looked around and saw all the beautiful stained glass windows and the modest decorations. She knew that she would always feel safe and loved in the church. +One day, a little boy named Timmy went to his grandma's house. His grandma was cooking something that smelled spicy. Timmy asked, "What is that smell, grandma?" + +"It's chili, Timmy," replied his grandma. "Do you want to try some?" + +Timmy tried a little bit and said, "It's too spicy for me, grandma." + +"That's okay," said his grandma. "We can improve the recipe and make it less spicy next time." + +After they finished eating, Timmy and his grandma looked at some old pictures in a frame. Timmy asked, "Who is that, grandma?" + +"That's your grandpa," said his grandma. "He was a brave man who fought in a war." + +Timmy smiled and said, "I want to be brave too, grandma." + +"You already are, Timmy," said his grandma. "You try new things and you ask questions. That's very brave." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a toy that she loved very much. It was a bright pink switch that she always played with. One day, Lily went to the park to play with her friends. While she was playing, she saw a little boy crying. She went to him and asked him why he was sad. + +The little boy told her that he had lost his toy and he couldn't find it. Lily felt sad for him and decided to help him. She searched the park with the little boy until they found his toy. The little boy was very happy and thanked Lily for helping him. + +Lily felt happy too. She realized that helping others can make you feel good inside. She gained a new friend that day and learned an important lesson. Being kind and helpful is very attractive and can make the world a better place. +Once upon a time, there was a big store with lots of toys. The staff there were very nice and always helped the customers. One day, a little girl went to the store with her mom. She saw a toy she really wanted, but it was too expensive. + +The little girl felt sad and her mom couldn't buy the toy for her. But then, the staff had an idea. They took some toys and mixed them together to make a new toy just for the little girl. She was so happy and grateful! + +But when they went home, the new toy broke and the little girl was sad again. She went back to the store to tell the staff, but they couldn't fix it. The little girl felt even sadder than before. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a kitten named Mittens. Mittens was so cute and fluffy. Lily loved her kitten so much. + +One day, Lily and Mittens were playing outside. It was a hot day, but they found a cool spot under a tree. They sat there together and played with a ball of yarn. + +Lily thought Mittens was the coolest kitten ever. Mittens was really good at catching the yarn. Lily laughed and hugged her kitten. She loved Mittens so much and was so happy to have such a cool friend. +Once upon a time, there was a big dog named Max. Max was very strong and loved to play outside. One day, Max saw a cable on the ground. He picked it up with his mouth and started to play tug-of-war with it. Max loved to mark his toys so everyone knew they were his. He marked the cable with his smell and continued to play with it. + +Suddenly, Max's friend, a little girl named Lily, came over to play. She saw Max playing with the cable and asked if she could play too. Max was happy to share, so he let Lily play with the cable. They played together for a long time until it was time for Lily to go home. + +Max was sad to see his friend go, but he was happy that he had a new toy to play with. He marked the cable again so everyone knew it was his and went to take a nap, dreaming of all the fun he would have with his strong new toy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat cookies because they were tasty. One day, Timmy's mom made him some cookies and put them on the table. Timmy was so excited to eat them, but then he saw a light outside and got distracted. He went to the window to see what was happening outside. + +While Timmy was looking outside, a sneaky raccoon came in and stole one of Timmy's cookies! Timmy didn't see the raccoon take the cookie, but he noticed that one was missing. He was sad that his cookie was gone, but he still had some left to eat. + +Timmy learned a lesson that day to always keep an eye on his cookies so that no one can steal them. He also realized that sometimes it's easy to get distracted by things like lights, but it's important to stay focused on what's important. From then on, Timmy made sure to keep his cookies close and never let them out of his sight. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play with her ball outside. One day, Lily's friend, Timmy, came over to play. They decided to play catch with the ball. + +But Timmy was impatient and didn't want to wait for Lily to throw the ball. He kept asking, "When are you going to throw it, Lily?" Lily felt a little sad because she was trying to think of the best way to pitch the ball to Timmy. + +Suddenly, Lily's mom called her inside for lunch. Lily had to delay their game of catch until she finished eating. Timmy was sad, but Lily promised they could play as soon as she was done. After lunch, they went back outside and had lots of fun playing catch together. +Once upon a time, there was a bunny named Benny. Benny loved to eat carrots and play in the garden. One day, Benny ate too many carrots and his tummy hurt. He regretted eating so many carrots. + +Benny's mom gave him a cloth to hold on his tummy. The cloth was soft and made Benny feel better. He cuddled with the cloth and fell asleep. + +The next day, Benny decided to eat more healthy foods like apples and lettuce. He played in the garden and felt much better. Benny didn't regret eating too many carrots anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to ride his bike. He had a red bike with a seat that was very comfy. One day, Timmy's dad took him to a farm. At the farm, Timmy saw a rare animal. It was a big, brown horse. Timmy asked his dad if he could ride the horse. His dad said yes! Timmy was so happy. He got on the horse's back and held on tight. He rode the horse around the farm and it was so much fun. Timmy will never forget the day he got to ride a rare horse. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a sister named Rose who was very beautiful. One day, Lily and Rose were playing with their dolls when Lily got upset. + +"I quit playing with dolls," Lily said. + +"Why?" Rose asked. + +"I don't like them anymore," Lily said. + +"That's okay," Rose said. "We can play something else." + +Lily smiled and they played a game of tag outside. Even though they were different, Lily and Rose loved each other very much. +Once upon a time, there was a monkey. The monkey lived in the jungle. One day, the sun started to shine really bright. The monkey was happy because he liked the sunshine. He climbed up a tree to feel the sun on his fur. + +Suddenly, the monkey saw something dangerous. It was a big snake! The monkey was scared and didn't know what to do. He climbed higher up the tree to stay safe. The snake tried to climb up the tree too, but it was too slippery. The monkey was very lucky that he could climb trees and stay away from the dangerous snake. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the yard with her toys. One day, she found a big pile of dust in the corner of the yard. + +Lily's mom came outside and said, "Lily, what are you doing over there?" + +"I'm playing with the dust," Lily said. + +Her mom looked surprised. "Why are you playing with dust? That's not normal." + +Lily shrugged her shoulders. "It's fun to chew on." + +Her mom laughed and said, "Well, I think it's time for lunch. Let's go inside and eat something that's normal to chew on." + +Lily smiled and followed her mom inside, excited for lunchtime. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved going to museums because he thought they were cool. One day, Timmy went to a museum with his mommy and daddy. While they were walking around, Timmy saw a big rock that he wanted to touch. But the rock was too heavy for him to lift, and he struggled to move it. + +Timmy's mommy and daddy saw him struggling and came to help him. They explained to Timmy that sometimes things can be too hard for us to do alone, and that it's okay to ask for help. Timmy learned an important lesson that day - that it's okay to struggle, but it's also okay to ask for help. From then on, whenever Timmy struggled with something, he knew he could ask for help and it made everything easier. +Once upon a time, there was a van driving on a road. The van was big and red. The driver was happy and singing a song. Suddenly, the van started to go very fast and the driver could not stop it. The van hit a big rock and stopped. The driver was scared and hurt. + +The driver tried to call for help, but his phone was broken. The driver was cold and the ground was freezing. The driver tried to move, but he couldn't. He was stuck in the van and it was very scary. + +Hours passed and nobody came to help the driver. The sun went down and it got very dark. The driver was alone and scared. He wished he could freeze time and go back home. But he couldn't. The driver was stuck in the van forever. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big lion who liked to roar very loudly. He was always very happy because he was the king of the jungle. One day, he saw a little mouse who was very sad because he had no cake to eat. The lion felt sorry for the mouse and decided to give him some of his cake. + +The mouse was very happy and thanked the lion. The lion realized that he didn't need to roar all the time to be happy. He felt even happier when he saw the mouse's smile. From that day on, the lion decided to be kind to all the animals in the jungle and share his cake with them. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to be kind and share with others. You don't need to be the biggest or the loudest to be happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the festival with her mommy and daddy. They would eat yummy food and play games. One day, Lily got lost in the big crowd. She was scared and cried for her mommy and daddy. + +Suddenly, a kind man rescued her and took her to the lost and found. Lily was so happy to be reunited with her family. They hugged and kissed her. They were so glad she was safe. + +But then, something bad happened. There was a fire at the festival and everyone had to run away. Lily's family couldn't find her in the chaos. They looked everywhere, but she was gone. They were so sad and scared. + +The next day, they found out that Lily didn't make it out of the festival. She was gone forever. Her family was heartbroken and missed her so much. They wished they could have rescued her from the fire. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and run outside. One day, Timmy's mom surprised him with a big, yummy cookie. Timmy was so happy! + +Later that day, Timmy and his mom lit a candle with a small flame. The flame was so pretty and Timmy watched it dance. But then, Timmy's mom said it was time to blow out the flame and go to bed. + +Timmy got into his cozy bed and felt so fit and happy. He dreamed about his fun day and the surprise cookie from his mom. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to sing and dance all day long. One day, she went for a walk in the forest and she saw a cool raven sitting on a tree. + +"Hello, Mr. Raven!" said Lily. "Can you sing a song for me?" + +"I can sing a song, but only if you sing with me," replied the raven. + +So, Lily and the raven sang a beautiful song together. They sang about the trees, the flowers, and the birds. + +After they finished singing, the raven said, "Thank you for singing with me, Lily. You have a lovely voice." + +Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, Mr. Raven. I had so much fun singing with you!" + +From that day on, Lily visited the raven often, and they sang together every time they met. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Spot. Spot loved to play outside in the yard. One day, Spot saw a squirrel and started to chase it. Spot ran so fast that he slipped on a banana peel and fell down. Ouch! + +Spot's owner took him to the veterinarian. The veterinarian was very nice and gave Spot a soft blanket to lay on. The veterinarian looked at Spot's paw and said it was just a small scrape. Spot felt much better and was happy to go back home and play in the yard again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a curious mind and loved to explore new things. One day, she found a soft pillow in her room and decided to play with it. She threw it up in the air and caught it, over and over again. + +Suddenly, her little brother came into the room and asked if he could play too. Lily didn't want to share her pillow and said no. Her brother felt sad and started to cry. + +Lily felt bad and realized that it was not nice to be selfish. She decided to release the pillow and give it to her brother. He stopped crying and gave her a big hug. From that day on, Lily learned that sharing is important and it makes others happy too. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily went outside to play in her garden. She saw a mole digging a hole in the ground. "Hello Mr. Mole, what are you doing?" asked Lily. "I am digging a tunnel to my home," replied the mole. + +Lily watched the mole for a while, but then she got frustrated. "Mr. Mole, why are you digging so much? It's making a mess in my garden!" she exclaimed. "I'm sorry, Lily. I didn't mean to startle you. I'll try to be more careful," said the mole. + +Lily forgave the mole and they became friends. The mole promised to only dig in one corner of the garden from then on. And Lily promised to keep an eye on him and help him if he ever got stuck in the dirt. From that day on, they played together every day and had lots of fun. The end. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily woke up one day feeling adventurous. She asked her mom, "Can we go on an adventure today?" Her mom said, "Sure, but we have to stay safe." + +Lily and her mom packed a backpack with snacks and water, and they set off on their adventure. They walked through the forest, and Lily saw a big tree. She said, "I want to climb that tree!" Her mom said, "Be careful, we don't want to get hurt." + +Lily climbed the tree and saw a beautiful view. She said, "This is the best day ever!" Her mom smiled and said, "I'm glad we went on this adventure together." They sat in the tree for a while, enjoying the view, and then climbed down to continue their adventure. From that day on, Lily knew that every adventure would be just as fun as this one. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to color with his pen. He would draw pictures of animals and cars. But one day, Timmy's pen stopped working. He was sad because he couldn't draw anymore. + +Timmy's mom gave him a new pen, but it was boring. It only drew in black and white. Timmy didn't like it, but he used it anyway. + +One day, Timmy left his boring pen in the sun. The sun was very hot and the pen started to melt. Timmy was sad again because he didn't have any pens to draw with. + +Timmy never got to draw again because he didn't take care of his pen. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the forest near her house. One day, she went into the forest and saw a bright butterfly. She wanted to catch it, but it flew away. + +Lily met a friendly rabbit who asked her what was wrong. She told him about the butterfly and how she wanted to catch it. The rabbit said, "You can't buy happiness, Lily. The butterfly is free and happy in the forest. You should be happy too." + +Lily realized that the rabbit was right. She didn't need to catch the butterfly to be happy. She was already happy playing in the forest with her new friend. From that day on, Lily never tried to catch any animals in the forest again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the grass. One day, Lily heard a loud noise. It was so heavy that it made the ground shake. She looked around and saw a big truck driving down the road. + +Lily ran over to her mommy and said, "Mommy, did you hear that loud noise? It was so heavy!" Her mommy smiled and said, "Yes, I heard it too. That was a big truck driving by." + +Lily continued to play in the grass, but now she was listening very carefully. She could hear the birds chirping and the wind blowing through the trees. Lily loved being outside and hearing all the sounds around her. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing with her spinning top. One day, Lily's friend Max came to play with her. Max wanted to play with the top too. They both took turns spinning the top. + +Suddenly, Max knocked the top over and it fell on the ground. Lily was sad because her top was broken. Max felt bad and wanted to make it up to her. He had a clever idea. Max balanced the broken top on his nose and started to walk around. Lily laughed and clapped her hands. + +"Max, you're so clever!" Lily said. + +Max smiled and replied, "I'm glad you like my balancing act. I hope it makes you feel better about your broken top." + +Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, Max. You're a good friend." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big brown teddy bear that she loved very much. One day, she took her teddy bear to the park to play. + +While she was playing, a big dog came running towards her. Lily got scared and ran away, leaving her teddy bear behind. + +A kind man saw what happened and picked up the teddy bear. "Is this yours?" he asked Lily. "Yes, that's my teddy bear," she replied. "Thank you so much for finding him!" + +The man smiled and said, "Remember to always lock your doors and windows, Lily. It's the law to keep yourself and your things safe." Lily nodded and hugged her teddy bear tightly. She was happy to have her teddy bear back and grateful for the man's advice. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily's mommy asked her if she wanted some yogurt for snack time. Lily said, "Yes, please!" and her mommy gave her some yogurt in a bowl. + +Lily tried to eat the yogurt with a spoon, but it was difficult. She said to her mommy, "This is difficult. Can you help me?" Her mommy signed to her and said, "Here, let me show you how to eat it with a spoon." + +Lily watched her mommy and then tried it herself. She smiled and said, "I did it!" Her mommy said, "Good job, Lily!" and gave her a high-five. From that day on, Lily knew how to eat yogurt with a spoon all by herself. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a modern house with a big switch on the wall. One day, Lily was feeling very tired, so she decided to relax on her cozy couch. She turned off the switch and the lights went out. It was very dark, but Lily wasn't scared. She closed her eyes and took deep breaths to help her relax. Soon, she fell asleep and had sweet dreams. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big horse. The horse was very strong and fast. One day, the horse ran too fast and fell down. The horse was broken and could not run anymore. His owner was very sad. + +The owner took the horse to a big field and let him rest. The owner wanted the horse to relax and heal. The horse lay down and closed his eyes. He was very tired and needed to rest. + +Days went by and the horse slowly started to feel better. He could stand up and walk a little bit. The owner was happy to see the horse getting better. The horse was still broken, but he was not giving up. He knew he could relax and heal with time. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a favorite suit that she loved to wear. One day, she went to the park to play with her friends. They were having lots of fun, but then Lily's friend accidentally tore her suit. Lily was very sad and said, "I'm sorry, my suit is ruined." + +Her friends tried to help her, and they decided to sort through some clothes to find a new suit for her to wear. They found a pretty dress, but Lily didn't want to wear it. She only wanted her favorite suit. Lily started to cry and her friends didn't know what to do. + +Suddenly, a big rainstorm came and everyone had to run home. Lily was still crying because she didn't have her favorite suit. When she got home, she realized that her suit was still wet from the rain. She tried to dry it, but it was too late. Her favorite suit was ruined forever. Lily was very sad and said, "I'm sorry I didn't wear the pretty dress. Now my suit is gone forever." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, but her room was always messy. One day, her mom came in and said, "Lily, we need to organize your toys. It's hard to find anything in here!" + +Lily didn't want to clean up, but she knew she had to. So, she started to put her dolls in one corner and her blocks in another. Her mom helped her open the toy box and they put all the stuffed animals inside. + +As they were cleaning, Lily's mom noticed that she looked worried. "What's wrong, sweetie?" she asked. "I don't want to lose my favorite toy," Lily replied. + +"Don't worry," her mom said. "We'll make sure it's safe and easy to find." And with that, they finished organizing her toys and Lily was happy to have a clean and tidy room. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her hoop, but it was very difficult for her to keep it up in the air. One day, her mommy said she could go to the park and play with her hoop. But, she had to be careful and not hit anyone with it. Mommy said, "I permit you to play with your hoop, but you must be careful." Lily was very happy and ran to the park to play. She practiced and practiced and soon she got better at keeping the hoop up in the air. It was so much fun! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily was drinking water from her glass when she accidentally knocked it over. The glass fell and broke into many pieces. Lily was scared and started to cry. + +Her mommy came running to see what happened. "What's wrong, Lily?" her mommy asked. "I broke my glass," Lily said while still crying. "Don't be scared, Lily. It's just a glass. We can turn it into something else," her mommy said. + +They picked up the broken pieces and turned them into a pretty mosaic picture. Lily was happy again and forgot all about being scared. From that day on, Lily learned that sometimes, things can turn out even better than before. +One day, a boy named Timmy was playing with his blocks. He was building a tall tower, but it kept falling down. Timmy was getting impatient. + +His mom came in and asked, "What's wrong, Timmy?" + +"I can't build my tower," Timmy said. "It keeps falling down." + +His mom said, "Maybe you need to push the blocks together harder. Do you want me to help you?" + +"Yes, please!" Timmy said. + +Together, they pushed the blocks together and built the tallest tower ever! Timmy was so happy and said, "Thank you, Mommy!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily's mom said, "Lily, let's paint a picture!" Lily was so happy, she loved to paint. + +But then, Lily spilled some paint on her pants. She felt miserable because she loved those pants. + +Lily's mom said, "It's okay, we can wash the pants and they will be good as new." Lily was happy again and they continued to paint their picture. + +In the end, Lily was proud of her painting and her clean pants. She realized that even when things go wrong, they can always be fixed. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, Lily asked her mommy if they could go to the park to play. Her mommy said yes, but it was a gloomy day outside. + +Lily and her mommy went to the park anyway. When they got there, they saw some kids racing each other. Lily wanted to race too! She asked her mommy if she could race with the other kids. Her mommy said yes, and Lily was so happy. + +After the race, they went to a big field with lots of flowers. Lily saw a butterfly and tried to catch it, but it flew away. Then, they saw a big tree with a swing. Lily asked her mommy if she could swing on the swing. Her mommy said yes, and Lily had so much fun! + +As they were leaving the park, Lily said to her mommy, "I love spring because we can play outside and have fun!" Her mommy smiled and said, "Me too, Lily. It's the best time of year!" And they went home, happy and tired from their day at the park. +Once upon a time, a boy named Timmy went outside to play. He ran around and saw a butterfly. He tried to catch it, but it flew away. + +Then, Timmy saw his friend named Sarah. She said, "Hi Timmy! What are you doing?" Timmy said, "I'm trying to catch a butterfly, but it's too fast for me." + +Sarah said, "Oh, I know how to catch a butterfly. You need a net." Timmy said, "What's a net?" Sarah said, "It's like a big bag with holes. You can catch things in it." + +Timmy said, "Wow, that sounds expensive." Sarah said, "No, it's not expensive. My dad made it for me." Timmy was happy and said, "Can I borrow it to catch the butterfly?" Sarah said, "Sure!" And Timmy caught the butterfly with the net. He was so happy and showed his body to Sarah. +Once upon a time, there was a little birdie named Tweetie. Tweetie loved to fly around and sing songs. One day, Tweetie noticed a mark on the ground. It was a big, black mark that looked like a tire track. Tweetie was curious and flew down to take a closer look. + +As Tweetie was looking at the mark, a persistent cat named Mittens snuck up behind her. Mittens had been chasing Tweetie for days and was determined to catch her. With a quick pounce, Mittens caught Tweetie in her claws. + +Tweetie tried to fly away, but Mittens was too strong. Sadly, Tweetie became Mittens' dinner that night. From that day on, Mittens always noticed marks on the ground where she had caught her prey. +One day, a toy named Zip wanted to play with his friend Top. Zip went to Top's house and said, "Top, let's play!" Top was happy and they began to play. + +But then, Top started to spin very fast. Zip tried to spin too, but he got very dizzy. He couldn't spin as fast as Top. Zip felt sad and said, "Top, I can't spin like you. I get dizzy." Top stopped spinning and looked at Zip. + +Top wanted to make Zip feel better. So, Top said, "Zip, we can play something else. Let's play catch!" Zip felt happy again. They played catch and had a lot of fun. Zip and Top were best friends and always found a way to play together. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Spot. Spot had a rough toy with a symbol on it. He loved that toy very much. One day, Spot heard his friend Tom speak about a big park with many toys. Spot wanted to go to that park and find a toy like his. + +The next day, Spot and Tom went to the big park. They saw many toys, but none had the symbol like Spot's toy. Spot felt sad. Tom spoke to Spot and said, "Don't worry, we will find a toy like yours soon." Spot felt a little better, but he still missed his toy. + +Finally, Spot saw a toy that looked like his. It was a little dirty, but it had the symbol and was rough like his toy. Spot was so happy! He took the toy home and played with it all day. Tom and Spot had a great time at the park, and now Spot had two toys with the symbol. +Once upon a time, there was a little knight named Tim. Tim was very tired after a long day of playing with his friends. He had a big shield that he used to protect himself from dragons. + +One day, Tim met a big dragon named Dara. Dara was nice, but she did not want to yield her treasure. Tim asked, "Dara, can I have some treasure, please?" Dara thought for a moment and then said, "Okay, Tim. You can have some treasure." + +Tim was happy and thanked Dara. He used his shield to carry the treasure home. When he got home, he shared the treasure with his friends. They all played together and had a great time. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there lived a little girl named Amy. Amy was a nervous girl because she was scared of many things. One day, while playing with her toys, she felt the ground shake. "Oh no, it's an earthquake!" she cried. + +Amy ran to her mom, who was in the kitchen. "Mom, I'm so scared! The ground is shaking!" she said. Her mom smiled and said, "Don't worry, Amy. It's just a small earthquake. It will be over soon." + +Amy and her mom went outside to enjoy the fresh air. They saw their neighbors and friends, who were also outside. Everyone was talking about the earthquake, but no one was scared anymore. They all felt better because they were together. + +Amy learned that when she is nervous, talking to others can help her feel better. She also learned that it's important to enjoy the good things in life, even when scary things happen. And most importantly, she learned that being with family and friends can make everything feel okay. +Once upon a time, in a big forest, there was a restless little beaver named Billy. Billy loved to wash and play with his friends. One day, Billy saw a big pile of lumber. He thought it would be fun to build a big dam with it. + +Billy started to build the dam, but he didn't know that the lumber belonged to his friend, Benny the bear. Benny was angry when he saw Billy using his lumber. Benny wanted the lumber to build his own house. + +Billy and Benny talked about the problem. They decided to work together and share the lumber. They built a big dam and a big house. After that, they washed and played together all day long. They became the best of friends and lived happily ever after. +One Sunday, a little deaf dog named Spot went for a walk. Spot could not hear, but he could see and smell very well. He liked to play with his ball in the park. Today, he saw a big tree and wanted to play near it. + +Under the tree, Spot found a pretty hat. He thought, "Whose hat is this? Does it belong to someone?" He picked up the hat with his mouth and started to look for the person it belonged to. + +Spot saw a little girl named Lily crying near the park bench. He went to her and put the hat down. Lily looked at Spot and said, "Thank you, Spot! That is my hat!" She put the hat on her head and smiled. Spot was happy that he could help Lily find her hat. They played together for the rest of the day. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He had a friend named Sam. They liked to play with toys. Tim had a toy that was very expensive. It was a big, shiny car. He loved it a lot. + +One day, Tim and Sam were playing with the car. Sam wanted to play with it too. Tim did not want to share. He got mad and slap Sam's hand. Sam was sad and went home. + +Later, Tim felt bad. He went to Sam's house to say sorry. They played with the big car together. They both had fun. The moral of the story is to share with your friends. Sharing makes everyone happy. +Once upon a time, there was a small dog named Max. Max liked to play in the grass. He would run and jump all day long. One day, Max saw a big ball in the grass. He wanted to play with it. + +Max ran to the ball very fast. But then, Max did slip on the grass. He felt scared. Max started to cry. He did not like to slip and be scared. + +Max tried to get up, but he could not. His leg hurt too much. Max was very sad. He could not play in the grass anymore. +One day, a charming cat named Luna went to the kitchen. She wanted to find some food. Luna found a big can of tuna. She was very happy. + +Luna tried to open the can, but she could not. Then, her friend, a small bird named Tim, came to help. Tim said, "Let's measure the can to see how big it is." + +Luna and Tim measured the can of tuna. They found out it was very big. Together, they worked hard to open it. Finally, the can was open, and Luna and Tim shared the tasty tuna. They were very happy and full. +Once upon a time, in a small, noisy town, there lived a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play with his toys and read his newspaper every day. He had a big, blue box where he kept all his toys when he was not playing with them. + +One day, Tim's mom told him to lock the big, blue box because they were going to visit his grandma. Tim took his newspaper, put it on top of his toys, and locked the box carefully. He was excited to see his grandma and tell her about his toys and the stories from his newspaper. + +When they arrived at grandma's house, Tim unlocked the big, blue box and showed her all his toys. He also read some stories from his newspaper to her. Grandma was so happy to see Tim and listen to his stories. They had a fun day together, and Tim learned that sharing his toys and stories with others could make them happy too. +Once upon a time, there was a kid named Tim. Tim was a very warm and happy kid. He loved to play with his toys. One day, his mom told him to clean his room. Tim did not want to clean, but he knew he had to do it. + +The next day, Tim's mom told him that a big surprise was coming. Tim was very excited. He thought about the surprise all day. He wondered if the surprise was because he cleaned his room. Tim felt proud. + +Finally, the surprise came. It was a big, warm, and soft teddy bear! Tim knew that because he cleaned his room, he got the teddy bear. He hugged the bear and felt very happy. From that day on, Tim always cleaned his room and waited for more surprises. +Once upon a time, there was a little green bird. The bird lived in a big tree. One day, the bird found an envelope on the ground. The bird was very curious about the envelope. + +The bird asked his friend, the squirrel, "What is inside the envelope?" The squirrel said, "I don't know, but be careful. It looks sharp." The bird did not listen to the squirrel. He wanted to find out what was inside the envelope. + +The bird tried to open the envelope with his beak, but it was very sharp. The bird got hurt and started to cry. The squirrel said, "I told you to be careful." The bird learned that he should listen to his friends and not touch sharp things. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. Sue was a happy and independent girl. She loved to do things by herself. She had a big smile on her face every day. + +One day, Sue went to a small shop with her mom. She wanted to order a yummy treat. She saw a big ice cream cone and said, "Mom, I want that one!" Her mom smiled and let Sue order the treat. + +Sue felt very proud and her smile grew bigger. She enjoyed her ice cream cone and felt like a big girl. From that day on, Sue knew she could do many things by herself. And her smile never left her face. +Once upon a time, there was a big, red stove. It was unusual because it could talk. One day, a little girl named Lily came into the kitchen. She saw the stove and was very surprised. + +"Hello!" said the stove. "I am a talking stove. Be careful, or you will regret it." Lily did not know what "regret" meant, but she was curious. She wanted to touch the stove, but she remembered her mom telling her not to touch hot things. + +Lily saw a big pot on the stove. She wanted to know what was inside. She tried to open the pot, but it was too hot. "Ouch!" she cried. The stove said, "I told you to be careful. Now you know what regret means." + +Lily learned her lesson. She knew she should listen to the talking stove and her mom. From that day on, she never touched hot things without help. And the unusual talking stove became her friend, always reminding her to be safe in the kitchen. +Once upon a time, there was a big whale. The whale was very nosy. He liked to search for new friends in the sea. One day, he swam far away from home to find more friends. + +As the whale swam, he met a little fish. The fish was lost and sad. The nosy whale wanted to help. Together, they searched for the fish's family. They swam up and down, left and right, looking for the fish's family. + +After a long search, they found the fish's family. The fish was happy and thanked the nosy whale. The whale was happy too, because he made a new friend. They played and had fun in the sea. The end. +Once upon a time, in a dark forest, there was a little girl named Mia. Mia liked to watch the birds and animals play. One day, she saw a big, black bird. The bird was sad. + +Mia asked the bird, "Why are you sad?" The bird said, "I lost my shield. I need it to fly high and fast." Mia wanted to help the bird find the shield. + +Mia and the bird looked all around the dark forest. They looked under the trees and behind the bushes. At last, they found the shield by a big rock. The bird was very happy. Mia and the bird played together in the forest. And they were friends forever. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim liked to take big steps when he walked. One sunny day, Tim went for a walk with his mom. They saw many things like trees, flowers, and birds. Tim was very happy. + +As they walked, they saw a drain by the road. Tim's mom told him not to step on it. "Be careful, Tim," she said. Tim listened to his mom and stepped over the drain. He felt very big and strong. + +Tim saw a flexible branch on a tree. He pulled it down and let it go. It went "boing!" Tim laughed and his mom laughed too. They had a fun day walking and playing together. +Once upon a time, there was a powerful dog named Wednesday. She liked to run and move very fast. Wednesday was a happy dog who always played with her friends. + +One day, Wednesday and her friends went to the park. They played catch and moved around a lot. The sun was shining and everyone was having fun. Wednesday felt very powerful as she ran fast to catch the ball. + +At the end of the day, Wednesday and her friends were tired but happy. They all went home to rest. Wednesday knew she had a great day being a powerful dog and couldn't wait to play and move again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to read books. One day, she found a very old book with a lot of pages. She sat down and started to read. + +Lily read and read until she came to a page with a picture of a distant land. In this land, there was a small house with a tiny door. Lily said, "I wish I could go there and see what's behind that door." + +Just then, a little bird flew down and said, "Don't worry, I can take you there!" Lily climbed on the bird's back, and they flew to the distant land. When they got there, Lily went to the house and opened the tiny door. Inside, she found a room full of toys and candy. + +Lily played with the toys and ate some candy. She said, "Thank you, little bird, for taking me to this wonderful place!" The little bird smiled and said, "You're welcome, Lily. I'm glad I could help." They went back home, and Lily never forgot her adventure in the distant land. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a toy telephone that he loved to play with. He would talk to his friends on the telephone and pretend to call his family. One day, Tim accidentally dropped his telephone, and it broke. Tim felt very hurt and sad. + +Tim's mom saw him crying and asked, "What's wrong, Tim?" Tim showed her the broken telephone and said, "I dropped it, and now it's broken. I feel hurt, Mom." Tim's mom hugged him and said, "Don't worry, we can fill it with glue to fix it." + +So, Tim and his mom filled the broken parts of the telephone with glue. They waited for it to dry, and soon, the telephone was fixed! Tim was so happy that he could play with his telephone again. He called his friends and family, telling them how his mom helped him fix his broken telephone. + +From that day on, Tim was more careful with his toys. He learned that even when he felt hurt, his mom was always there to help him. And every time he played with his telephone, he remembered how much his mom loved him. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Sam. He lived in a small house with his best friend, a girl named Lily. They loved to play in the yard together. Lily would throw a ball, and Sam would run to catch it. + +One day, Sam saw a big, rough post in the yard. He wanted to play with it, but it was too big for him. Sam started to panic. He barked and barked, trying to get Lily's help. Lily heard Sam and came running to see what was wrong. + +Lily saw Sam and the post, and she knew what to do. "Don't panic, Sam," she said. "I'll help you." Lily pushed the post with all her strength, and it moved just enough for Sam to play with it. They laughed and played together all day long, happy that they could always help each other. +Once upon a time, there was a powerful cat named Tom. Tom was very strong and big. He lived in a small house with his friend, a little girl named Sue. + +One day, Tom wanted to gain more friends. So, he went outside to play with the other animals. He met a dog, a bird, and a squirrel. They all played together and had a lot of fun. + +After playing, Tom and his new friends sat down to rest. Sue came outside and told them a story about history. The story was about a brave king who was also powerful. Tom and his friends listened to the story and loved it. They all became best friends and lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a playful dog named Buddy. He loved to run and jump all day. He had a best friend named Tim. Tim was a little boy who liked to play with Buddy. + +One day, while they were playing, Tim said, "Buddy, I trust you. Let's play a game." Buddy wagged his tail and barked. Tim took off his shoe and showed Buddy his heel. "Buddy, you need to touch my heel with your nose," said Tim. + +Buddy looked at Tim's heel and then at Tim's face. He knew what to do. Buddy ran and touched Tim's heel with his nose. Tim laughed and clapped. They played the game again and again. They had so much fun and trusted each other more every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Spot. Spot loved to run and play in the park. One day, he saw a big, crazy bird near the rail. Spot wanted to play with the bird, so he ran up to it. + +When Spot got close to the bird, he stopped and stared at it. The bird stared back at Spot. They stared at each other for a long time. Spot thought the bird was funny, and the bird thought Spot was funny too. + +Then, the bird jumped on the rail and flew away. Spot chased the bird, but he could not catch it. Spot was sad, but he knew he would see the crazy bird again. So, he went back to playing in the park, waiting for the day he would meet his new friend again. +One day, a little girl named Sue went to the park. She took her basket with her. In the park, she saw a big tree. Sue wanted to climb the tree. + +As she climbed, she heard a voice. A bird was in the tree. The bird said, "My baby is dead. I am sad." Sue wanted to help the bird. She had an idea. + +Sue put the dead baby bird in her basket. She took it down from the tree. She said, "I will help you, bird." Sue took the baby bird home. She put it in a nice box. The bird was happy. +Once upon a time, there was a cool sheep named Sam. Sam liked to play with his friends in the green field. They would jump and run all day long. + +One day, Sam and his friends found a big stick. They wanted to break it into smaller pieces to play with. So, they all pushed and pulled the stick together. With a loud snap, the stick broke into many little pieces. + +Sam and his friends were so happy. They played with the little sticks all day long. When the sun went down, they went back to their warm, cozy home. They knew they had a fun day and could not wait to play again tomorrow. +Once upon a time, there was a lonely boy named Tim. He had no friends to play with. One day, Tim found a microphone in his room. He was very happy and wanted to sing. + +Tim started to sing into the microphone. His voice was loud and strong. But then, Tim felt very hot. The microphone was starting to burn! Tim was scared and didn't know what to do. + +The fire from the microphone grew bigger and bigger. Tim tried to put it out, but he couldn't. The fire burned his room and his toys. Tim was very sad and cried. The end. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a big, smelly cat. The cat liked to steal food from everyone. The people in the town did not like the cat because it took their food. They tried to hide their food in a well, so the cat could not find it. + +One day, a little boy saw the cat near the well. He knew the cat was going to steal the food again. The little boy ran to tell the people in the town. The people came up with a plan to stop the cat. + +The next time the cat went to the well to steal the food, it found a big surprise. The people had put a big net over the well. The cat got stuck in the net and could not steal the food anymore. The people in the town were happy, and the cat learned not to steal. +One day, a little boy named Tim wanted to cook. He asked his mom, "Can I cook with you?" His mom said, "Yes, Tim! Let's cook together." + +First, they went to the faucet to wash their hands. Tim turned the faucet on and water came out. They washed their hands with soap and water. Then, they went to the kitchen to start cooking. + +Tim and his mom were successful at cooking a yummy meal. They made a big pot of soup. Tim said, "I like cooking with you, Mom!" His mom was happy and said, "I like cooking with you too, Tim!" + +They ate the soup together and it was very good. Tim was proud that he helped cook the soup. From that day on, Tim loved to cook with his mom. +Once upon a time, there was a big cat and a little mouse. They lived in a clean house. The cat was always hungry and wanted to eat the mouse. The mouse was very scared. + +One day, the cat found a big box of food. He wanted to eat it all, but he didn't know how much to eat. The mouse had a good idea. He said, "I can help you feed. I know how to measure!" The cat was still hungry, but he let the mouse help him. + +The mouse measured the food and fed the cat just enough. The cat was happy and full. The mouse was safe. They both learned that working together is better than fighting. And so, the cat and the mouse became good friends. The moral of the story is: We can solve problems by helping each other. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there lived a little girl named Lily. She had a heavy book called a journal. Lily liked to draw pictures and write words in her journal every day. She showed her journal to her mom, dad, and her little brother, Tom. + +One day, Lily and Tom decided to put on a show for their mom and dad. They practiced singing and dancing. Lily used her journal to remember the words of the songs. Tom helped her by holding the heavy journal for her. + +When it was time for the show, Lily and Tom stood in front of their mom and dad. They sang and danced their best. Mom and dad watched and smiled. When the show was over, mom and dad clapped their hands. They were so happy! They told Lily and Tom they did a great job. Lily and Tom felt proud and they all hugged. +One day, a fish named Sam went to swim. Sam was a tough fish. He liked to swim fast in the water. As he swam, he saw something new. It was a big missile. The missile was stuck in the water. + +Sam swam to the missile and said, "Hello, missile. What are you doing here?" The missile said, "I am lost. I cannot move." Sam wanted to help the missile. + +Sam pushed the missile with all his strength. He swam very hard. The missile started to move. The missile said, "Thank you, Sam. You are a very tough fish." Sam smiled and swam away, happy to help a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim liked to play with his toys near his stand. One sunny day, Tim's mom called him from the kitchen. + +"Tim, come here! I made something yummy for you!" she said. + +Tim ran to the kitchen and saw a big plate of cookies. He took a bite and said, "Mmm, these are really yummy, Mom!" + +Tim's mom smiled and said, "I'm glad you like them. You can take some to your stand and share with your toys." + +Tim took some cookies to his stand and shared them with his toys. They all had a great time eating the yummy cookies. And when the cookies were all gone, Tim knew it was time to end their fun and go to bed. + +As he got ready for bed, Tim said to his toys, "We had a fun day today. Let's do it again tomorrow!" +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play with his toy cars. He had a big red car and a small blue car. Tim liked to make the cars go fast and race each other. One day, Tim found a fake green car in his toy box. He was very excited to play with it. + +Tim wanted to have a race with all three cars. He thought the big red car would win because it was the fastest. But first, he needed to find a match for the fake green car. Tim looked around his room and found a toy surf board. He decided to put the green car on the surf board and see if it could go as fast as the other cars. + +Tim lined up the big red car, the small blue car, and the fake green car on the surf board. He counted down, "Three, two, one, go!" The big red car and the small blue car raced across the floor. The green car on the surf board went very fast too, but it wobbled a little. In the end, the big red car won the race, just like Tim thought it would. The green car on the surf board came in second place, and the small blue car was last. Tim was happy that he found a match for his fake green car, and they all had fun racing together. +Once upon a time, there was a smart boy named Tim. He lived in a small house with his mom and dad. Tim loved to play with his toys and help his dad with work. + +One day, Tim saw his dad cut wood with an axe. Tim wanted to help, but his dad said it was not safe for him. Tim was sad, but he watched his dad cut the wood from far away. + +Later, when his dad was not looking, Tim took the axe to cut wood by himself. But Tim was too small, and the axe was too heavy. The axe fell on Tim's foot and hurt him. Tim cried, and his mom and dad came running. They were sad that Tim did not listen, and now he was hurt. +Once upon a time, there was a bright sun who loved to shine all day. He made the sky blue and the grass green. The bright sun was friends with everyone. + +One day, the bright sun met Quiet, a small cloud. Quiet was very shy and didn't talk much. The bright sun wanted to be friends with Quiet, so he showed her how he could make the flowers grow and the birds sing. Quiet liked the bright sun and they became good friends. + +Together, they learned the value of being friends. The bright sun helped Quiet feel happy and not so shy. Quiet showed the bright sun how nice it can be to have some quiet time. They played together every day and made the world a beautiful place. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a street. On this street, there was a big tree. One day, a worried cat climbed the tree and could not come down. + +A little boy named Tim saw the cat and said, "Oh no, cat! I will help you!" Tim thought of a way to remove the cat from the tree. He ran to his house and brought a long stick. + +Tim tried to use the stick to help the cat, but the cat was too scared. Then, a kind lady saw Tim and the cat. She said, "Don't worry, I will help you!" The lady climbed the tree and removed the cat. Tim and the cat were very happy, and they all became good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a beautiful house. In this house, there was a big, cozy armchair. The armchair was very soft and nice to sit on. Many people liked to sit on the armchair and read their books or take a nap. + +One day, a little girl named Lily came to the house. She saw the armchair and thought it was very pretty. She wanted to sit on the armchair, but she was too small to climb up. Lily tried and tried, but she could not get on the armchair. + +Lily's big sister saw her trying to climb on the armchair. She wanted to help Lily gain a way to sit on the armchair. So, she got a small stool for Lily to step on. Lily used the stool to climb up on the armchair. She was very happy and thanked her sister. + +Now, Lily could sit on the beautiful armchair and read her books. She felt very grown up and loved the armchair very much. And from that day on, Lily and her sister would sit on the big, cozy armchair together, reading their books and having fun. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there lived a girl named Mia. Mia loved to eat candy all day. She liked the sweet taste in her mouth. But her mom told her, "Eating too much candy is not good for you." + +One day, Mia's mom had to go out. Before she left, she put all the candy in a hard box. She locked the box and said, "Mia, you can have only one candy today." Mia was sad, but she said okay. + +While her mom was away, Mia tried to open the box. She tried and tried, but the box was locked hard. She felt sad, but then she remembered her mom's words. Mia decided to wait for her mom to come back. When her mom came back, Mia told her what happened. Her mom was proud of her for being good. Mia learned that it is important to listen to her mom because she knows what is best for her. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was a restless boy who loved to play outside. One day, he found a red tomato in his garden. It was round and shiny, just like a ball. + +Tim decided to play with the tomato. He threw it up in the air and caught it. Then he rolled it on the ground, and it went zoom! The tomato rolled faster and faster, and Tim chased it, laughing. + +Finally, the tomato stopped rolling. Tim picked it up and took it home. He showed his mom the tomato, and she made a yummy salad with it. Tim learned that tomatoes are not just for play, but they can also be a tasty treat. +Once upon a time, there was a silly fireman named Tom. Tom liked to play with his red fire truck. He would drive it around the town and make loud noises. Tom was not like other firemen. He did not like to put out fires. He liked to play all day. + +One day, Tom saw a big ice cream cone. It was so big and yummy. He wanted to eat it all up. But the sun was very hot, and the ice cream started to melt. Tom needed to save the ice cream before it was all gone. He thought of a plan. + +Tom took his fire truck and drove very fast to the ice cream. He tried to use the water from his truck to cool it down. But he was too late. The ice cream had melted, and there was nothing left. Tom was sad. He wished he had been a better fireman. +Once upon a time, on a Wednesday, a boy named Tim had a great big toy car. He loved to drive it all around the house. He would drive it in the living room, the kitchen, and even in his bedroom. Tim was so happy when he played with his car. + +One day, Tim wanted to drive his car outside. He asked his mom if he could go out and play. His mom said yes, but told him to be careful. Tim was so excited to drive his car in the sun. + +Tim went outside and started to drive his car. He was having so much fun. But then, he saw a big dog. The dog ran towards Tim's car and bit it. The car broke into pieces. Tim was very sad and cried. His great toy car was gone, and his fun day was over. +Once upon a time, there was a noisy frog named Fred. Fred loved to jump all day long. He would jump high and low, near and far. All the other animals in the forest would watch Fred jump and laugh. They would tell him that he was too noisy and his jumps were not as good as theirs. + +One day, a big weight fell from the sky. It landed on the ground with a loud thud. All the animals were scared and did not know what to do. They tried to move the weight, but it was too heavy for them. They tried to push and pull, but it would not budge. + +Fred, the noisy frog, saw the animals in trouble. He decided to help them by using his strong jumping legs. He jumped high and landed on the weight. With a big push, he jumped again and the weight moved a little. The animals cheered him on, and Fred kept jumping until the weight was moved away. The other animals thanked Fred and learned that being noisy and different can sometimes be a good thing. The moral of the story is to never judge others by their differences, as everyone has their own special talents. +One day, a big dog named Max was playing in the park. He liked to run and jump with his friends. Max was very happy. + +Max saw a little girl named Lily. Lily had a hurt leg. She was sad. Max wanted to help her. He walked to Lily and asked, "Can I help you?" + +Lily said, "Yes, please. My leg hurts. Can you find my mom?" Max nodded and ran to find Lily's mom. + +Max found Lily's mom and brought her to Lily. Lily's mom said, "Thank you, Max!" She helped Lily with her hurt leg. Now, Lily felt better. Max was happy he could help his new friend. They all played together in the park. +One day, a boy named Tim found a package. The package was big and he thought it could be useful. He took it to his room and opened it. Inside, he found a big red seat. Tim was very happy and put the seat in his room. + +Later, Tim's friend, Tom, came to play. Tom saw the red seat and wanted to sit on it. But Tim said, "No, it's mine!" They both wanted the seat and started to fight. Tim's mom heard the noise and came into the room. + +Tim's mom looked at the red seat and said, "Boys, don't fight. This seat is useful for both of you." She moved the seat to the middle of the room. "Now, you can both sit on it and play together." Tim and Tom stopped fighting, sat on the seat, and played happily. They learned that sharing can be useful and fun. +One day, a little cat was walking in the woods. It started to rain, so the cat wanted to find a shelter. The cat saw a big tree and thought it would be a good place to stay dry. + +The cat wanted to test if the tree was a good shelter. It stood under the tree and noticed that it was not wet anymore. The cat was happy because the tree was a good shelter from the rain. + +While the cat was under the tree, it saw a dead bug on the ground. The cat played with the dead bug for a while. Soon, the rain stopped and the sun came out. The cat left the tree shelter and went back to playing in the woods. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tom. Tom liked to design things. He loved to draw and make things with his hands. One day, he wanted to make a perfect boat. He wanted the boat to be big and strong. + +Tom used paper and glue to make the boat. He worked hard all day. When he was done, he was happy. The boat looked perfect. He wanted to see if the boat could float in water. So, he went to a small pond near his house. + +When he put the boat in the water, he saw a leak. The water was going into the boat. Tom was sad. He went back home and fixed the leak with more glue. He tried again, and this time the boat floated. Tom was very happy. His perfect boat was now ready to sail. +One day, a helpful dog named Max went to play in the park. Max saw his friend, a little bird named Sue. Sue was sad. Max asked, "Why are you sad, Sue?" + +Sue said, "I want to spread my wings and fly, but I am too small. I can't fly like the big birds." Max wanted to help Sue. He had a big surprise for her. + +Max told Sue, "Wait here. I have a surprise for you!" Max ran to his house and came back with a big balloon. He tied the balloon to Sue. The balloon helped Sue fly high in the sky. + +Sue was so happy. She said, "Thank you, Max! You are a helpful friend." Max and Sue played together in the park all day. They were both very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to decorate her room with pretty things. Lily also loved to eat yogurt for her snack. One day, she got a great idea. She decided to decorate her room with yogurt! + +Lily opened a big cup of yogurt and started to put it on her walls. It was very messy and wet. Her mom came into the room and said, "Lily, what are you doing with your yogurt?" + +Lily said, "I am making my room pretty with yogurt, Mom!" Her mom smiled and said, "That is a fun idea, but yogurt is for eating, not for decorating. Let's clean up and find some dry things to make your room pretty." + +So, Lily and her mom cleaned up the yogurt and found some dry, colorful paper to decorate her room. They had a lot of fun making her room pretty together. And from that day on, Lily only used yogurt for her snack, not for decorating. +Once upon a time, there was a little fish named Finn. Finn loved to swim in the big pond with his friends. One day, Finn found a very old box near the pond. He did not know what was inside, but he was curious. + +Finn told his friends about the old box. They all wanted to see what was inside. They found a long thread in the box. Finn and his friends did not know what to do with the thread, but they took it with them. + +The next day, while they were swimming, Finn and his friends saw a big fish stuck in a net. They wanted to help the big fish. Finn had an idea. They used the thread from the old box to tie the net and pull it away. The big fish was free and thanked Finn and his friends. They were all very happy and swam away together. +Once upon a time, there was a big black train. It was very long and it went choo-choo. One day, a little boy got lost and he was very scared. But then, a kind lady came and comforted him. She gave him a hug and told him not to worry. + +The little boy looked up and saw the big black train coming towards them. He was still scared, but the lady told him that they could ride the train and it would take them home. The little boy felt better and they got on the train together. + +As they rode on the train, the little boy looked out the window and saw all the trees and houses passing by. He felt safe and happy with the lady next to him. When they finally arrived home, the little boy thanked the lady for comforting him and helping him get home on the big black train. +Once upon a time, two friends went on holiday to the beach. They built sandcastles and played in the water. But then they began to quarrel over who had the biggest sandcastle. They shouted and cried, and their faces turned red. + +Suddenly, the sky turned dark and thick clouds appeared. The friends realized they had wasted their holiday by fighting. They apologized and hugged each other. The rain started pouring down, but they didn't mind. They danced and sang in the rain, happy to be friends again. + +From that day on, they promised to always be kind to each other and never quarrel again. They learned that friendship is more important than being right. And every time it rained, they remembered their special holiday and the important lesson they learned. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside on his swing. He would swing back and forth as high as he could go. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to come inside for lunch. But Timmy didn't want to stop swinging. He said, "Mom, can I please swing a little bit longer?" + +His mom said, "No, Timmy. You need to come inside and eat your lunch." + +Timmy was sad. He didn't want to stop swinging. But he knew he had to listen to his mom. When he went inside, he saw that his mom had put some old food in the refrigerator. Timmy didn't like old food. He said, "Mom, can we please have something else for lunch?" + +His mom said, "No, Timmy. This is what we have today. You need to eat it." + +Timmy didn't want to eat the old food, but he knew he had to listen to his mom. He ate his lunch and then went back outside to swing some more. Even though he had a conflict with his mom about lunch, Timmy was still happy because he got to swing on his favorite swing. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to hop around in the fields and eat carrots. One day, Benny's friend, Sammy the squirrel, came to visit him. + +"Hi, Benny! What are you doing?" asked Sammy. + +"I'm hopping around! Do you want to hop with me?" replied Benny. + +Sammy tried to hop like Benny but he couldn't do it. He felt sad and said, "I can't hop like you, Benny. I'm not successful like you." + +Benny didn't want his friend to feel sad so he said, "It's okay, Sammy. You can't hop like me but you can do other things that I can't do." + +Sammy felt better and said, "You're right, Benny. I can climb trees and collect nuts better than you." + +Benny smiled and said, "That's great, Sammy! Let's go collect some nuts together." + +And so, Benny and Sammy went on an adventure to collect nuts and they both felt happy and proud of themselves. They even found some salt to sprinkle on their nuts to make them taste better. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went to visit her grandma. She loved going to grandma's house because she always had yummy cookies and fun toys to play with. + +One day, grandma showed Lily a pretty blanket with a pattern of colorful flowers. Lily thought it was so beautiful and asked if she could have one too. + +Grandma was so grateful that Lily liked the blanket so much, she decided to make one just for her. Lily was so happy and gave grandma a big hug. + +From that day on, Lily would always visit grandma and snuggle up in her cozy blanket. She felt so lucky to have such a kind and loving grandma who made her such a special gift. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a happy squirrel named Sammy. Sammy loved to play in the trees and collect acorns. He had a big bushy tail that he would wave around when he was excited. + +One day, Sammy saw a big, popular tree with lots of acorns. He climbed up to the top and started to act silly, jumping from branch to branch. Suddenly, he heard a loud crack and felt the branch start to shake. + +Sammy quickly grabbed as many acorns as he could and scurried down the tree. Just as he reached the ground, the branch broke and fell to the ground with a loud thud. Sammy was safe, but he knew he had to be more careful when acting silly in the trees. From then on, he always checked the branches before he started to play. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to watch television all day long. She would watch cartoons, movies and even some grown-up shows. Her mom told her that too much television was bad for her, but Lily didn't listen. She just wanted to watch more and more. + +One day, Lily's mom went to work and left Lily alone with the television. Lily watched and watched until she fell asleep in front of the television. When her mom came home, she saw that the television was still on and Lily was fast asleep. Her mom was very angry and told Lily that she was spoiled and didn't know how to take care of herself. + +Lily felt very sad and promised her mom that she wouldn't watch too much television anymore. But it was too late. The television had burned out and couldn't be fixed. Lily was very upset and didn't know what to do without her favorite show. Her mom told her that she should have listened to her and not watched so much television. The moral of the story is that we should always listen to our parents because they know what's best for us. +Once upon a time, there was a boy who loved to ride his bicycle. Every day he would ride it around the park and show off his cool tricks. One day, he went to the mailbox to mail a letter to his grandma. He put the letter in the mailbox and rode away on his bicycle. + +But then, he realized that he had forgotten to put a stamp on the letter! He turned around to go back to the mailbox, but he wasn't paying attention and crashed his bicycle into a big, empty trash can. Ouch! He hurt his head and cried for help, but nobody was around to hear him. + +Sadly, he had to walk home with a big bump on his head and his bicycle was broken. He never got to mail his letter to his grandma and he learned a valuable lesson to always check his mail before riding away. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to wear her favorite dress every day. It was a unique dress, with pretty flowers on it. + +One day, Lily's mom asked her to help put away some food in the freezer. Lily was excited to help and opened the freezer door. But when she tried to put the food in, she saw that the freezer was already full. + +Lily's mom explained that sometimes we need to make space for new things in our lives. Just like how Lily needed to wear other dresses and not just her favorite one all the time. + +From that day on, Lily learned that it's important to make space for new things and not hold onto the same old things all the time. She started wearing different dresses and trying new things, and she was much happier because of it. +Once upon a time, there was a queen. She had a soft bed and a big crown. One day, she went for a walk in the forest. She saw a bird and said, "Hello, little bird. Can you sing for me?" The bird sang a sweet song and the queen clapped her hands. "That was lovely," she said. The bird chirped happily and flew away. The queen continued her walk, feeling happy and content. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play outside in the backyard with her friends. They would run and jump and play games together. One day, Lily's mom told them they were going to play a new game called "Tag". + +Lily was very excited to play the new game, but she was also a little bit scared. She asked her mom if the game was safe, and her mom said yes, as long as they played carefully and didn't run into anything. + +The game of Tag was very competitive, and Lily wanted to win. She ran as fast as she could and tagged her friends. But then, one of her friends started to cry because she got hurt. Lily felt bad and said "please don't cry, are you okay?" Her friend nodded and they all continued to play, but this time they were more careful and made sure everyone was having fun and staying safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pink dress that she loved to wear. One day, she went outside to play and it was very hot. She felt very thirsty and went inside to get a drink of water. + +While she was inside, she saw her mom mail a letter. Lily wanted to help, so she took the letter and put it in the mailbox. But she put it in the wrong mailbox by mistake. + +A few days later, her mom found out that the letter was never delivered. She was very upset and told Lily that it's important to pay attention when helping others. Lily felt bad and learned that it's important to be careful when doing things for others. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went to the zoo with her mommy. They walked around and saw many animals. Suddenly, Lily saw a monkey swinging on a tree. "Look mommy, a monkey!" she said. The monkey was brown and had a long tail. + +As they walked further, they saw a big elephant and some colorful birds. But then, Lily smelled something smelly. "Eww, what's that smell?" she asked her mommy. They followed the smell and saw a group of skunks. "Those skunks are very smelly," said Lily's mommy. + +Lily and her mommy continued walking and saw a giraffe with a long neck. "Wow, look at how tall that giraffe is!" said Lily. They also saw some playful seals swimming in a pool. "I love coming to the zoo to see all the animals," said Lily's mommy. "Me too," said Lily. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pretty dress with a diamond on it. One day, Lily went to play with her friend Max. Max wanted to play with Lily's diamond, but Lily disagreed. She said, "No, my diamond is special to me." Max got upset and said, "That's not fair, Lily." Lily felt tight inside because she didn't want to make Max sad, but she knew it was important to stand up for herself. Eventually, Max understood and they found something else fun to play with together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a tough day at school because she fell down and scraped her knee. When she got home, her mom gave her a note that said "I love you" to make her feel better. + +Lily showed the note to her teddy bear and said, "Look, Teddy, Mommy loves me!" Teddy replied, "That's nice, Lily. I love you too." Lily smiled and hugged her teddy bear. + +Later that day, Lily's dad came home from work and asked her how her day was. Lily showed him the note and said, "Mommy gave me this because I fell down and got hurt." Her dad said, "That's so sweet of Mommy. You're a tough girl, Lily." Lily felt proud and hugged her dad. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily went to the lake with her mommy. She saw a pink bird sitting on a tree near the lake. Lily wanted to see the bird up close, so she walked towards it. The bird flew away, and Lily was sad. + +Suddenly, Lily saw a big dog staring at her. She got scared and ran away. The dog chased her, but Lily's mommy came to the rescue. She picked Lily up and hugged her tight. They went home and had some cookies. Lily felt better, and she forgot about the dog. She remembered the pink bird and smiled. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing outside with his friends. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to go to the store to buy some milk. Timmy was anxious because he had never gone to the store alone before. But he wanted to help his mom, so he decided to go. + +As Timmy was walking to the store, he saw a sign that said "Watch out for the dog." Timmy was scared because he didn't want the dog to snap at him. But he remembered his mom telling him to be brave, so he kept walking. + +When Timmy got to the store, he found the milk and brought it to the cashier. The cashier smiled at him and said, "You're such a good helper!" Timmy felt proud of himself for being brave and helping his mom. He walked back home with the milk and gave it to his mom. She was happy and gave him a big hug. Timmy realized that even though he was anxious at first, he could do anything he set his mind to. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her friends. One day, Lily and her friend Emma were playing with a doll when Emma accidentally broke it. Lily got very upset and said, "Emma, you're naughty! You always break my toys!" + +Emma felt bad and said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I didn't mean to break your doll. Can we still be friends?" + +Lily thought for a moment and said, "I forgive you, but please be more careful with my toys next time." + +Emma promised to be more careful and they continued playing together in peace. They didn't want to quit being friends over a broken toy. They learned that it's important to forgive and move on from small conflicts. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and put them on her shelf. One day, she saw that her shelf was very messy and her toys were all over the floor. Her mom told her that she needed to clean up her toys and put them back on the shelf. + +Lily started to clean up her toys and put them on the shelf. She noticed that one of her toys was very noisy and it made a loud sound when she played with it. She decided to test it to see if it was broken. She tried to fix it but it still made a loud noise. + +Lily learned that it's important to take care of her toys and keep them on the shelf so they don't get broken. She also learned that sometimes it's okay to test things to see if they work properly. From that day on, Lily made sure to keep her toys on the shelf and to test them if they were noisy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who wanted to be a ballerina. She practiced every day and never gave up. One day, she had a big show and she was nervous. But she remembered that if she tried her best, she would succeed. + +Lily put on her beautiful tutu and went on stage. She danced and twirled and everyone clapped. Lily felt happy and proud. After the show, a lady came up to her and said, "You were amazing! You have the will to be a great ballerina." + +Lily smiled and felt even more confident. She knew that if she kept practicing, she could be even better. And she also knew that her attractive smile helped her succeed too. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to run and play, but he had a difficult time with one of his legs. It hurt him when he tried to run and made it hard for him to keep up with his friends. + +One day, Timmy and his friends were playing a game of tag. Timmy wanted to run with them, but his leg hurt too much. He tried to resist the pain, but it was too difficult. Timmy sat down and watched his friends play. + +Timmy's friends noticed he wasn't playing and went over to see what was wrong. Timmy told them about his leg and how it hurt. His friends wanted to help and decided to play a game that didn't involve running. They played a game of hide-and-seek instead, and Timmy was able to join in. Timmy was happy that his friends were so kind and understanding. +Once upon a time, there was a sailor who wanted to sail his boat on the sea. He loved to feel the wind in his hair and the sun on his face. One day, he set sail on a big adventure. + +But then, the sky turned dark and the waves grew big. The sailor felt scared because he had never been in a storm before. His boat started to rock and the water splashed inside, making everything wet. + +Suddenly, he heard a voice say, "Don't worry, sailor. I will help you." It was a friendly dolphin who swam beside the boat and guided him to safety. The sailor was grateful and happy to have made a new friend. From that day on, they sailed together and had many more adventures. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to bake cookies with her mommy. One day, they decided to bake cookies for the festival in their town. Lily was very excited to share her cookies with everyone. + +At the festival, Lily and her mommy saw many people enjoying the food and games. They shared their cookies with everyone and people said they were delicious. Lily felt grateful that people liked her cookies. + +Suddenly, a big storm came and everyone had to go home. Lily and her mommy forgot their umbrella and got very wet. They caught a cold and had to stay in bed for a few days. + +Lily learned that even though she was grateful for the festival, she should always remember to bring an umbrella in case it rains. The moral of the story is to always be prepared and think ahead. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved muffins and would eat them all the time. One day, Timmy saw a muffin on the kitchen counter and he knew he shouldn't take it, but he did anyway. Timmy felt bad and knew he did something wrong. + +Later that day, Timmy's mom asked him if he took the muffin. Timmy felt scared and didn't want to get in trouble, so he lied and said he didn't take it. His mom knew he was lying and told him it's always better to be honest. + +Timmy felt bad and knew he had to surrender and tell the truth. He went to his mom and said, "I'm sorry, I took the muffin." His mom forgave him and told him it's always better to be honest, even if you get in trouble. + +The moral of the story is that it's always better to be honest and surrender when you do something wrong. If you lie, things will only get worse. +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 saw a butterfly and followed it. The butterfly lead her to a big tree with a safe spot to sit. + +Lily sat down and looked around. She saw many interesting things like birds, flowers, and bugs. She felt happy and safe in her spot under the tree. + +As the sun started to set, Lily knew it was time to go home. She said goodbye to the tree and the butterfly and went back to her house. She couldn't wait to tell her mom about her adventure and all the interesting things she saw. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to build towers with his blocks. One day, Timmy's mom gave him a calendar with pictures of animals on it. Timmy loved the calendar and wanted to hang it up in his room. + +But it was very cold outside, and Timmy didn't want to leave his warm house. "Mommy, can you help me hang up my calendar?" Timmy asked. "Of course, Timmy," said his mommy. "Let's build a shelf for it first." + +Timmy and his mommy worked together to build a shelf for his calendar. When it was finished, Timmy proudly hung up his calendar on the new shelf. "Look, Mommy! It looks so nice!" Timmy exclaimed. His mommy smiled and said, "It does look nice, Timmy. You did a great job building the shelf." Timmy was happy and warm inside, knowing his calendar was safe and sound on his new shelf. +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 asked her to clean up her toys and go for a drive to the park. But Lily didn't want to clean up her dirty toys. She wanted to go to the park right away. + +So, Lily went to the park with her dirty toys. But when she got there, she saw that all the other kids had clean toys and were having more fun. Lily felt sad and wished she had cleaned up her toys before going to the park. + +From that day on, Lily learned that it's important to clean up after herself and take care of her things before going to a new place. She never went to the park with dirty toys again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore the forest near her house. One day, she saw a big black bird with shiny feathers. It was a raven. + +Lily thought the raven looked tough and strong. She watched it fly away and wondered where it was going. Later that day, Lily's grandma arrived to visit. They had a fun time playing games and eating snacks. + +As the sun began to set, Lily and her grandma went outside to say goodbye. Suddenly, they heard a loud cawing noise. It was the raven! It had returned and was perched on a tree nearby. Lily's grandma explained that sometimes ravens bring good luck. Lily smiled and felt happy that she had seen the raven earlier that day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily's mom bought her a luxury toy. It was a big, soft teddy bear. Lily loved her new toy and played with it all day. + +But one day, Lily's little brother took the teddy bear and hid it. Lily looked everywhere but couldn't find it. She was very sad and cried a lot. Her brother didn't understand why she was upset. He was ignorant of how much the teddy bear meant to her. + +Lily's mom saw that Lily was sad and asked her brother if he knew where the teddy bear was. He finally admitted that he had hidden it. Lily's mom explained to him that it's not nice to hide things that belong to others. He apologized and gave the teddy bear back to Lily. From that day on, Lily's brother learned to be more thoughtful of others' belongings. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat apples because they were so yummy. One day, she went to the market with her mommy and saw a big basket of apples. She was so happy to see all the apples! + +Lily's mommy bought some apples for her to take home. When they got home, Lily's mommy washed the apples and gave one to Lily. Lily took a big bite and was so happy because it was so tasty. + +From that day on, Lily always asked for apples because they made her happy. She even drew a picture of an apple and wrote her name on it to show everyone how much she loved apples. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his kite. He would run outside and watch it fly in the sky. One day, Timmy's dad asked him to help him work in the garden. Timmy was clumsy and accidentally knocked over a pot of flowers. His dad was upset, but Timmy said sorry and promised to be more careful. After they finished working, Timmy's dad took him to the park and they flew his kite together. It was a fun day for Timmy and he learned that it's important to be careful and work hard. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys on the carpet in his room. His mom always kept the room tidy so he could play without any mess. + +One day, Timmy and his mom went to the park. They got into their car and drove there. Timmy was very excited to play on the swings and slides. + +After they played for a while, they went back to the car and drove home. When they got back, Timmy's mom asked him to take off his shoes so he wouldn't dirty the tidy carpet. Timmy did as he was told and then played with his toys on the carpet until it was time for bed. + +From that day on, Timmy loved going to the park with his mom, but he also loved coming home to play on the tidy carpet in his room. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing dress-up with her dolls and trying on different outfits. One day, Lily found a beautiful dress that she wanted to wear. But when she tried to put it on, it didn't fit. + +Lily was sad and didn't know what to do. Suddenly, an angel appeared and asked her what was wrong. Lily explained that the dress didn't fit and she really wanted to wear it. The angel smiled and said, "Don't worry, I have something useful for you." + +The angel gave Lily a magic ribbon that made the dress fit perfectly. Lily was so happy and thanked the angel. She learned that sometimes things don't fit, but there's always a solution. The moral of the story is to never give up and always ask for help when you need it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily went outside to play in the rain. She got very wet and her clothes were dripping with water. + +Lily's mom saw her and said, "Oh no, Lily! You're all wet! Let's go inside and dry you off." + +As they walked inside, there was a silence in the house. Lily's mom said, "It's so quiet in here. Did you hear that?" + +Lily replied, "Yes, Mommy. It's because we're the only ones here. Daddy went to work and the dog is sleeping." + +Lily's mom smiled and said, "You're right, Lily. You're so honest. Let's get you changed into some dry clothes." + +And so, Lily changed into some warm, dry clothes and they snuggled up together on the couch, enjoying the peaceful silence. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He had a bag that he carried everywhere he went. His bag was his favorite thing in the world. One day, Timmy saw a girl with an ugly bag. He thought to himself, "My bag is much prettier than hers." + +Timmy's bag was red and shiny, while the girl's bag was brown and dull. Timmy felt proud of his bag and started to show it off to everyone. But as he showed it off more and more, his friends started to get jealous. They wanted bags like Timmy's too. + +Timmy didn't like this. He felt like his bag was special and didn't want anyone else to have one like it. But his friends kept asking for bags like his. Timmy didn't know what to do. He didn't want to share his bag, but he also didn't want to lose his friends. The conflict in Timmy's heart began to increase. +Once upon a time, there was a friendly monkey named Max. Max lived in a big jungle with his animal friends. One day, Max found a purple banana. He was so happy and wanted to eat it all by himself, but he remembered that it was nice to share with his friends. + +Max decided to share his purple banana with his friends. He went around the jungle and gave a piece to each of his friends. They were all very happy and thanked Max for sharing. Max felt good inside because he made his friends happy. + +From that day on, Max knew that sharing was a good thing to do. He continued to share his food and toys with his friends in the jungle. Max and his friends lived happily ever after. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to tie bows in her hair and play with her dolls. One day, she fell and hurt her lip. Her mommy gave her a band-aid to make it better. + +Lily wanted to be independent and didn't want to ask her mommy for help. She tried to tie her own shoes, but she couldn't do it. She tried and tried, but it was too hard. + +One day, Lily went for a walk by herself. She saw a big dog and wanted to pet it. But the dog didn't like that and bit her lip. Lily cried and cried. She wished she had asked her mommy for help. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to sail on her toy boat in the bathtub. One day, she decided to taste the soap bubbles in the water. But when she did, her face turned sour and she didn't like the taste at all. + +Lily's mom noticed her daughter's face and asked what was wrong. Lily told her about the sour taste. Her mom explained that some things might look like they taste good, but they can be bad for you. + +Lily learned a lesson that day. She realized that it's important to be careful about what she puts in her mouth. From then on, she only tasted things that she knew were safe and delicious. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a big brown bike with pedals. He loved to ride his bike and feel the wind in his hair. + +One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play. Billy said, "Can I ride your bike?" Timmy said, "Sure, but be careful." Billy climbed on the bike and started to pedal. He went faster and faster, but he didn't know how to stop. + +Suddenly, Billy crashed into a tree and hurt his arm. Timmy felt bad and said, "I'm sorry, Billy." Billy said, "It's okay, but I don't want to ride your bike anymore." Timmy felt sad because he loved his bike, but he knew it was important to be safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing outside when the sun was shining, but today it was raining. Lily looked out the window and saw the rain falling down from the sky. + +She asked her mom if they could go outside and play in the rain. Her mom said no, because it was raining too hard. But Lily really wanted to play in the rain, so she decided to order some rain boots and a raincoat from the store. + +The next day, the rain was still falling, but Lily was prepared. She put on her new raincoat and rain boots and went outside to play. She had so much fun jumping in puddles and feeling the raindrops on her face. Even though it was raining, Lily thought it was a fine day because she got to play in the rain. 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, while playing on the swings, she saw a boy crying. + +She asked him, "Why are you sad?" The boy said, "I lost my toy car and I can't find it." Lily replied, "Don't be sad, maybe we can help you find it. What color is your car?" The boy said, "It's red." + +Lily and her parents helped the boy look for his car. After a while, they found it under a bush. The boy was so happy and said, "Thank you so much! I value your help." Lily smiled and said, "It was no problem. We're happy to help. Let's play together now!" The boy was no longer ignorant of the kindness of others and happily played with Lily at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to go fishing with his dad. One day, they went to the lake to catch some fish. Timmy was so excited! He rushed to the boat and put on his life jacket. + +When they got to the middle of the lake, Timmy's dad put the fishing line in the water. Suddenly, Timmy felt a tug on his line! He pulled and pulled until he caught a big, brilliant fish. Timmy was so happy! He showed his dad the fish and they took a picture together. + +After a while, they caught a lot of fish and it was time to go home. Timmy was sad to leave the lake, but he was happy to bring home his brilliant fish. He rushed to show his mom and told her all about their fishing trip. From that day on, Timmy couldn't wait to go fishing again with his dad. +Once upon a time, there was a nice boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy jets. He had a big collection of them. One day, Timmy wanted to fit all of his jets into a small box. He tried and tried, but they wouldn't fit. + +Timmy's mom saw him struggling and asked, "What's wrong, Timmy?" Timmy replied, "My jets won't fit in this box." His mom said, "Let's find a bigger box that can fit all of your jets." + +Timmy was happy and said, "That's a nice idea, Mommy!" They found a bigger box and all of Timmy's jets fit perfectly. Timmy was so happy that he gave his mom a big hug. From that day on, Timmy knew that if something doesn't fit, he just needs to find a bigger space for it. +Once upon a time, there was a little squirrel named Nutty. Nutty loved to climb trees and collect nuts. One day, Nutty climbed up a tall tree and found a big nut. He was so excited that he started to spin around and around. "Whoa, I feel dizzy!" Nutty said. + +Suddenly, Nutty fell from the tree and landed on the ground. He sat there, feeling very dizzy and confused. "Are you okay, Nutty?" asked his friend, Bunny. "I don't feel so good," Nutty replied. Bunny helped Nutty up and they sat together under a shady tree. + +"Maybe you should take a break from climbing trees for a while," Bunny suggested. Nutty nodded in agreement and they both enjoyed some delicious nuts together. From then on, Nutty was more careful when climbing trees and always made sure to take breaks and sit down when he felt dizzy. +Once upon a time, there was a little seed. The seed was very small and brown. It was planted in the ground by a kind person. The person watered the seed every day and waited patiently for it to grow. + +One day, the seed started to sprout. A tiny green stem poked out of the soil. The person was very happy to see it. They knew that the seed would bloom into a beautiful flower one day. + +As the days went by, the stem grew taller and taller. Leaves started to appear on it. The person could see that the little seed was very smart. It knew how to grow into a big and strong flower. + +Finally, after many weeks, the flower bloomed. It was a bright and colorful bloom that made the person very happy. They knew that all their hard work had paid off. The little seed had become a beautiful flower thanks to their care and attention. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily went to the park with her mommy. She saw the grass and said, "Mommy, the grass is so tall!" Her mommy said, "Yes, it is. Do you want to run through it?" Lily said, "Yes, please!" + +So, Lily ran through the tall grass and laughed. Then, she saw a butterfly and said, "Mommy, look! A butterfly!" Her mommy said, "Yes, it's so pretty. Can you stretch your arms and try to catch it?" Lily stretched her arms, but the butterfly flew away. She said, "Oh no, it's gone!" Her mommy said, "Don't worry, there will be more butterflies to catch." + +Lily was happy and continued to play in the tall grass. She said, "I love playing in the park with you, mommy." Her mommy said, "I love playing with you too, Lily." And they hugged each other. +Once upon a time, there was a little ant. The ant wanted to go outside and play. So, the ant crawled out of its tiny hole in the ground. + +The ant saw a little girl playing with chalk on the sidewalk. The girl saw the ant and said, "Hi there little ant! Do you want to play with me?" + +The ant felt calm and happy. It replied, "Yes please! I would love to play with you." The little girl smiled and gave the ant a piece of chalk. + +The ant crawled around and drew little lines with the chalk. The little girl giggled and said, "You're a great artist, little ant!" The ant felt proud and happy to have made a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a jolly boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his marbles. One day, he decided to sort his marbles by color. He put all the red marbles in one pile and all the blue marbles in another pile. Timmy was very happy with his sorted marbles. He played with them all day long and had lots of fun. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had two sides to her room, one with her bed and one with her toys. Every night, she couldn't decide which side to sleep on. + +One day, Lily's mom asked her if she wanted to have regular pancakes or blueberry pancakes for breakfast. Lily decided she wanted the blueberry pancakes because they were her favorite. + +Later that day, Lily went to the park with her friends. They were playing on the swings and Lily's friend asked her which side she wanted to swing on. Lily decided she wanted to swing on the left side. + +At the end of the day, Lily was happy because she made good decisions and had fun with her friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and watch cartoons on TV. One day, Timmy's mom lit a cigarette and put it in the ashtray. + +Timmy asked his mom, "Mommy, what's that funny thing you put your cigarette in?" + +"That's an ashtray, Timmy," his mom replied. + +Timmy thought it looked funny and wanted to play with it. But his mom told him not to touch it because it was dirty and he might get sick. Timmy tried to resist touching it, but it was hard because it looked so interesting. + +Later that day, Timmy's friend came over to play. His friend saw the ashtray and asked, "What's that?" + +"It's an ashtray," Timmy said proudly. "But we can't touch it because it's dirty and we might get sick." + +Timmy's friend thought that was a good idea and they went back to playing with their toys. Timmy was happy he resisted touching the ashtray and listened to his mom's advice. +Lily was a regular girl who liked to play with her dolls and draw with her crayons. She had a big sister, Anna, who was older and smarter. Anna liked to read books and do puzzles. Sometimes, Lily wanted to join Anna, but Anna said no. + +One day, Lily saw Anna with a new book. It had a picture of a lady with a long dress and a hat. Lily thought the lady looked pretty and wanted to see the book. + +"Can I look at your book, Anna?" Lily asked. + +"No, Lily, this book is not for you. It has big words and hard stories. You won't understand them. Go play with your dolls," Anna said. + +Lily felt sad and angry. She wanted to learn new words and stories. She wanted to be like Anna. She ran to her room and cried. + +Mom heard Lily crying and came to see what was wrong. She saw Lily on her bed with her dolls. + +"What's the matter, Lily?" Mom asked. + +"Anna won't let me look at her book. She says it's not for me. She says I'm too little and dumb," Lily said. + +Mom hugged Lily and wiped her tears. + +"That's not true, Lily. You're not too little or dumb. You're just young and learning. Anna is older and knows more, but that doesn't mean she can be mean to you. You can look at any book you want, and I can help you read it. Do you want to see Anna's book?" Mom asked. + +Lily nodded and smiled. + +"Okay, let's go ask Anna if we can borrow her book. Maybe she will accept to share it with you, if you are nice and polite," Mom said. + +Lily and Mom went to Anna's room and knocked on the door. + +"Anna, can we talk to you for a minute?" Mom asked. + +Anna opened the door and saw Lily and Mom. + +"What do you want?" Anna asked. + +"Lily wants to look at your book, the one with the lady on the cover. Can she borrow it for a little while? She's very curious and interested in it," Mom said. + +Anna looked at Lily and saw her hopeful eyes. + +"Well, I guess she can, but only for a little while. And she has to be careful with it. It's my favorite book," Anna said. + +"Thank you, Anna. That's very kind of you. Lily, what do you say?" Mom said. + +"Thank you, Anna. I will be careful with your book. I want to see the lady and her story," Lily said. + +Anna handed Lily the book and Lily hugged it. + +"Okay, you can look at it in your room. But don't write on it or tear it. And bring it back when you're done," Anna said. + +"I will, I promise," Lily said. + +Lily and Mom went back to Lily's room and sat on the bed. Mom opened the book and read the title. + +"The Lady and the Unicorn," Mom said. + +"What's a unicorn?" Lily asked. + +"A unicorn is a special animal. It has a horn on its head and it can do magic. Do you want to hear the story?" Mom asked. + +"Yes, please," Lily said. + +Mom began to read the story to Lily. Lily listened and looked at the pictures. She saw the lady and the unicorn and their adventures. She learned new words and stories. She felt happy and smart. + +She was glad that Anna accepted to share her book with her. She decided to share her dolls with Anna next time. Maybe they could play together and be friends. She thought that would be nice. +Anna and Ben are playing with their toys in the living room. Anna has a doll and Ben has a car. They make noises with their toys and pretend they are talking. + +"Vroom, vroom, I am a fast car!" Ben says in a loud voice. + +"Hello, I am a pretty doll!" Anna says in a high voice. + +They have fun making different voices for their toys. They change their voices to sound like animals, like people, like robots. + +"Roar, I am a lion!" Ben says in a deep voice. + +"Meow, I am a cat!" Anna says in a soft voice. + +"Beep, beep, I am a robot!" Anna says in a funny voice. + +They laugh and giggle at their voices. They do not hear their mom coming in the door. She has been shopping and has some bags. + +"Hello, kids, I am back!" Mom says in a normal voice. + +Anna and Ben stop playing and look at mom. They see the bags and wonder what is inside. + +"Mom, what did you buy?" Anna asks in a curious voice. + +"Mom, can we see?" Ben asks in an excited voice. + +Mom smiles and puts the bags on the couch. She opens one and takes out something. + +"Look, I bought you some new clothes!" Mom says in a happy voice. + +She shows them some shirts, pants, dresses, and socks. They are all clean and colorful. + +"Wow, they are so nice!" Anna says in a pleased voice. + +"Wow, they are so cool!" Ben says in a amazed voice. + +Mom gives them each some clothes and tells them to try them on. They run to their rooms and change their clothes. They come back and show mom their new outfits. + +"You look so cute!" Mom says in a proud voice. + +"Thank you, mom!" Anna and Ben say in a grateful voice. + +They hug mom and thank her for the clothes. They are happy and love their mom. They decide to put away their toys and help mom with the bags. They are good kids and have good voices. +Lily was a little girl who loved her dog, Spot. Spot was a big, brown dog with a white spot on his chest. He wore a red collar with a bell that jingled when he ran. Lily and Spot liked to play in the park, chase balls, and gaze at the clouds. + +One day, Lily and Spot met a boy and his dog in the park. The boy's dog was small, black, and fluffy. He wore a blue collar with a bow. The boy said, "My dog is better than your dog. He is cute and smart and can do tricks. Your dog is ugly and dumb and can only run." + +Lily felt angry and sad. She said, "That's not nice. My dog is not ugly or dumb. He is sweet and loyal and can do tricks too. He can sit, shake, and roll over. Can your dog do that?" + +The boy said, "Of course he can. Watch this." He told his dog to sit, shake, and roll over. But his dog did not listen. He barked, jumped, and ran away. The boy ran after him, calling his name. + +Lily and Spot watched them go. Lily said, "Spot, you are a good dog. You always listen to me and stay by my side. I don't care what that boy says. You are the best dog in the world." She hugged Spot and gave him a treat. Spot wagged his tail and licked her face. + +The moral of the story is: Don't judge a dog by its collar. It's what's inside that counts. +Tom and Sue were friends who liked to swim in the lake. It was a hot day, so they went to the lake with their mom and dad. They saw an old boat on the shore. It looked rusty and dirty. + +"Can we go on the boat?" Tom asked his dad. + +"No, it is not safe. The boat might break or sink. You can swim in the water, but stay away from the boat," his dad said. + +But Tom was curious. He wanted to see what was inside the boat. He waited until his dad was not looking. Then he ran to the boat and climbed on it. He saw a hole in the floor. He wondered what was under the hole. + +He decided to dive into the hole and see. He did not tell Sue or his dad. He jumped into the hole and went into the water. + +But the water was dark and cold. He could not see anything. He felt scared and alone. He tried to swim back to the hole, but he could not find it. He started to cry for help. + +Sue heard Tom's cry. She saw him dive into the hole. She was worried. She told her dad what Tom did. Her dad ran to the boat and looked for the hole. He saw Tom's hand in the water. He grabbed it and pulled him out. + +Tom was wet and shivering. He was also sorry. He knew he did a bad thing. He hugged his dad and said, "I'm sorry, dad. I should have listened to you. I will never go on the old boat again." + +His dad was angry, but also relieved. He said, "I'm glad you are safe, Tom. But you were very foolish and reckless. You could have drowned or hurt yourself. You have to obey me and stay away from danger. Do you understand?" + +Tom nodded. He said, "I understand, dad. I learned my lesson. I will be more careful and respectful." + +Sue came to Tom and said, "I'm glad you are okay, Tom. You are my friend. But you scared me and your dad. Don't do that again, okay?" + +Tom said, "Okay, Sue. I'm sorry I scared you. Thank you for telling my dad. You are a good friend." + +They hugged and said sorry to each other. Then they went back to swim in the lake. They had fun, but they stayed away from the old boat. They learned to be safe and listen to their parents. +Tom and Sue were friends who liked to play with toys. One day, they found a big box in the garage. They decided to make a ship out of the box. They cut out a window, a door, and a mast. They drew a flag and a sail. They were very proud of their ship. + +They wanted to show their ship to their neighbor, Ben. Ben was older and had many toys. They knocked on his door and said, "Hi, Ben. We want to introduce you to our ship. Do you want to play with us?" + +Ben looked at their ship and laughed. He said, "That is not a ship. That is a silly box. You are foolish to think that is a ship. My toys are much better. Look at my car, my plane, and my robot. They are real and can move and make noises. Your ship can do nothing. Go away and leave me alone." + +Tom and Sue felt sad and angry. They did not like Ben. They said, "You are mean and rude. You do not know how to have fun. Our ship is not silly or foolish. It is wonderful and can take us to many places. We do not need your toys. We have our imagination. Goodbye, Ben." + +They took their ship and went back to their yard. They climbed inside the box and pretended to sail away. They had a lot of fun and forgot about Ben. They were happy with their ship and their friendship. +Tim and Sam were brothers who liked to play outside. One day, they found a wallet on the grass. It was brown and had a lot of money inside. Tim wanted to keep it, but Sam said they should give it back. + +"Who would leave their wallet here?" Tim asked. + +"Maybe someone who needs it more than us," Sam said. "We should look for them." + +They walked around the park, asking people if they lost their wallet. No one said yes. Tim was getting tired and bored. He thought they could buy some candy and toys with the money. + +"Let's go home, Sam," he said. "No one cares about this wallet. We can have some fun with it." + +Sam shook his head. "That's not right, Tim. We have to be honest and kind. Maybe someone is looking for it right now. Maybe they are sad and worried." + +Tim did not listen. He ran away with the wallet, leaving Sam behind. He went to the store and bought a lot of things. He felt happy and proud. + +But when he came out of the store, he saw a man with a bandage on his head. The man was crying and talking to a police officer. He said he was robbed and hit by a bad person who took his wallet. He said he needed the money to pay for his medicine and to heal his wound. + +Tim felt a pang in his chest. He realized he had the man's wallet. He felt ashamed and sorry. He wanted to give it back, but he was afraid of getting in trouble. He hid behind a trash can and watched. + +Sam saw him and came over. He saw the wallet in Tim's hand and the man in the street. He understood what happened. He looked at Tim with disappointment and sadness. + +"Tim, you did a bad thing," he said. "You have to return the wallet to the man. He needs it more than you. You have to say sorry and ask for forgiveness." + +Tim felt tears in his eyes. He knew Sam was right. He was brave and followed him to the man. He gave him the wallet and apologized. He said he was sorry for taking his money and for his pain. + +The man was surprised and grateful. He thanked Tim and Sam. He said they were good boys who made a mistake, but learned from it. He said he forgave them and hoped they would do better next time. He said he would use the money to buy his medicine and to heal his wound. + +Tim and Sam felt relieved and happy. They hugged the man and said goodbye. They learned a valuable lesson that day. They learned that honesty and kindness are more important than money and things. They learned that they should help others who are in need, not hurt them. They learned that they should listen to their conscience, not their greed. They learned that it is never too late to do the right thing. +Sara was a rich girl who had many dresses. She liked to show off her dresses to the other kids at school. She did not care if they were sad or angry. She only wanted to make them jealous. + +One day, Sara brought a new dress to school. It was pink and shiny and had many flowers on it. She said it was the most beautiful dress in the world. She said no one else could have a dress like that. She said she was the best and the prettiest. + +Tom was a poor boy who had only one shirt and one pair of pants. He did not like Sara. He thought she was mean and rude. He wanted to teach her a lesson. He had a toy gun that could shoot water. He hid behind a tree and waited for Sara to walk by. + +When Sara came near the tree, Tom jumped out and shot water at her. The water hit her dress and made it wet and dirty. Sara screamed and cried. She ran to the teacher and told her what Tom did. The teacher was angry and scolded Tom. She said he had to say sorry to Sara and give her his toy gun. + +Tom felt bad and said sorry to Sara. He gave her his toy gun and hoped she would forgive him. Sara took the toy gun and smiled. She said she did not care about his sorry. She said she only wanted his toy gun. She said she would shoot him back and make him wet and dirty. She said she was still the best and the prettiest. + +The next day, Sara brought the toy gun to school. She wanted to shoot Tom and make him cry. She looked for him in the playground. She did not see him. She saw a group of kids playing together. They were laughing and having fun. They did not care about dresses or guns. They only cared about being friends. + +Sara felt lonely and sad. She wished she had friends too. She realized that her dress and her gun did not make her happy. She realized that she was mean and rude. She realized that she was not the best or the prettiest. She realized that she was wrong. + +She put down the toy gun and walked to the group of kids. She said hello and asked if she could play with them. They looked at her and smiled. They said yes and welcomed her. They said they did not care about her dress or her gun. They only cared about being kind and nice. + +Sara felt happy and glad. She joined the group and played with them. She learned to share and care. She learned to be a good friend. She learned that being rich is not about having things. It is about having love. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play together. One day, they found a big candle in their mom's drawer. It was red and smelled nice. They wanted to light it and see the flame. + +"Can we play with the candle?" Lily asked Ben. + +"No, we can't. Mom said candles are not toys. They are for special days. We have to be obedient and put it back." Ben said. + +But Lily did not listen. She took the candle and a match and ran to the living room. She put the candle on the table and tried to light it. But she did not know how to use the match. She scratched it hard and it made a big spark. The spark flew to the curtain and set it on fire. + +"Help! Help!" Lily screamed. She was scared and dropped the candle and the match. The fire grew bigger and bigger. + +Ben heard Lily and ran to the living room. He saw the fire and grabbed a blanket. He threw the blanket over the curtain and the candle and smothered the fire. He was brave and smart. + +Mom heard the noise and came to the living room. She saw the smoke and the mess. She was angry and worried. + +"What happened here? Who did this?" Mom asked. + +Lily was ashamed and sorry. She told Mom the truth. She said she was sorry and hugged Mom. + +Mom was glad that Lily was honest and safe. She hugged Lily and Ben. She said they were lucky that Ben was there to help. She said they had to be careful with fire and candles. She said they had to be obedient and respect Mom's rules. She said candles belong in the drawer, not on the table. + +Lily and Ben learned their lesson. They said they would never play with candles again. They said they would be obedient and listen to Mom. They said they loved Mom and each other. Mom smiled and kissed them. She said she loved them too. She said they were her special candles. +Tom and Lily like to play with their toy trains. They have a big track that goes around the room. They make the trains go fast and slow, and make noises like choo-choo and beep-beep. + +One day, Tom wants to try a new track. He takes some pieces from the big track and makes a small track on the table. He puts his red train on the small track and says, "Look, Lily, I made a new track. It is very fun. Do you want to try?" + +Lily looks at the small track and shakes her head. She says, "No, thank you, Tom. I like the big track better. It has more turns and bridges and tunnels. The small track is too boring. Can you put the pieces back?" + +Tom feels sad and angry. He says, "No, I will not put the pieces back. The small track is not boring. It is cool and fast. You are mean, Lily. You do not want to share." + +Lily feels sad and angry too. She says, "No, you are mean, Tom. You took the pieces from the big track. You do not want to share either." + +Tom and Lily start to cry. They do not want to play with each other anymore. They sit on opposite sides of the room and hug their trains. They feel bitter in their hearts. They wish they could be friends again. +It was a rainy day and Lily and Tom wanted to play outside. They put on their boots and coats and ran to the garden. They saw a big puddle and jumped in it. They splashed and laughed and made a lot of noise. + +"Look, Lily, a snail!" Tom said, pointing to a small creature on a leaf. "It has a shell on its back. That is its shelter. It can hide inside when it rains." + +"Wow, that is cool!" Lily said. "Can we touch it?" + +They bent down and gently touched the snail. It felt slimy and smooth. The snail moved its head and looked at them with its tiny eyes. + +"Hello, snail!" Lily said. "Do you like the rain?" + +The snail did not answer. It crawled slowly on the leaf. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud thunder. They looked up and saw dark clouds and lightning. They felt scared and cold. + +"Hurry, Lily, hurry!" Tom said. "We have to go back to the house. That is our shelter. It is warm and safe." + +They grabbed each other's hands and ran to the house. They opened the door and saw their mom waiting for them. She smiled and hugged them. + +"Are you OK, my darlings?" she asked. "You are wet and muddy. Let me dry you off and give you some hot chocolate." + +They nodded and followed her to the kitchen. They took off their boots and coats and sat on the chairs. They drank the hot chocolate and felt cozy and happy. + +"Mom, we saw a snail in the garden," Lily said. "It had a shelter on its back. It was perfect." + +Mom listened and smiled. She kissed them and said, "You are perfect, too. I love you very much." +Lily and Max were twins who liked to play together. One day, they found a big box in the basement. They wanted to see what was inside, but the box was too heavy to lift. + +"Let's drag it up the stairs," Max said. "Maybe Mom can help us open it." + +"Okay," Lily agreed. "But we have to be careful. The stairs are steep and the box is big." + +They each grabbed one end of the box and started to pull. It was hard work, but they made it to the first step. Then the second. Then the third. + +"Almost there," Max said. "Just a few more steps." + +But then, something went wrong. The box slipped from Lily's hands and rolled down the stairs. It hit the wall with a loud bang and broke open. Out came a lot of colorful balls, bouncing and rolling everywhere. + +"Wow!" Lily and Max exclaimed. "Look at all the balls!" + +They ran down the stairs and started to play with the balls. They threw them, kicked them, and rolled them. They had so much fun that they forgot about the box. + +"Hey, kids!" Mom called from upstairs. "What's all that noise?" + +Lily and Max looked at each other. They knew they had made a mess. They also knew they had to tell Mom the truth. + +"Mom, we're sorry," Lily said. "We found a box in the basement and we wanted to see what was inside. But it was too heavy and it fell down the stairs and broke. And then there were balls everywhere." + +Mom came down the stairs and saw the scene. She was not happy, but she was not angry either. She saw that the balls were harmless and that the kids were not hurt. + +"It's okay, kids," Mom said. "I'm glad you're safe. But you should have asked me before you touched the box. It was a gift for your birthday. I was going to surprise you with it." + +Lily and Max felt bad. They had spoiled Mom's surprise. They hugged Mom and said they were sorry again. + +"Can we still play with the balls?" Max asked. + +"Of course you can," Mom said. "But first, you have to help me clean up the mess. And promise me that you won't touch anything in the basement without asking me first." + +"We promise, Mom," Lily and Max said. "We love you, Mom." + +"I love you too, kids," Mom said. "Now, let's get to work." +Tim and Lily were playing in the park. They saw a squirrel on a tree. The squirrel had a big tail and small eyes. It was looking for nuts. + +"Look, a squirrel!" Tim said. "Let's give it some nuts." + +"OK, but be careful. Don't scare it," Lily said. They took some nuts from their bag and walked slowly to the tree. + +The squirrel saw them and ran to another branch. It was shy and modest. It did not like strangers. + +"Hi, squirrel. We are Tim and Lily. We have some nuts for you. Do you want some?" Tim said softly. He held out his hand with a nut. + +The squirrel looked at Tim and Lily. They seemed nice and friendly. It was hungry and liked nuts. It decided to try one. It jumped to Tim's hand and took the nut. It bit it and made a happy sound. + +"Wow, it likes it!" Lily said. She gave another nut to the squirrel. The squirrel took it and ran back to the branch. It started to fill its cheeks with nuts. + +"Look, it is filling its cheeks. How cute!" Tim said. He and Lily laughed. They gave more nuts to the squirrel until their bag was empty. + +"Bye, squirrel. We have to go now. See you next time," Tim said. He and Lily waved to the squirrel. + +The squirrel waved back with its tail. It was grateful and happy. It had made new friends and filled its belly with nuts. It smiled and ran to its nest. +Sara and Ben were going to the beach with Mom and Dad. They were very excite. They loved to play in the sand and water. They packed their toys, towels and hats in a big bag. + +"Are we there yet?" Sara asked many times in the car. She could not wait to see the sea. + +"Be patient, Sara. We are almost there. Look, you can see the blue sky and the white clouds," Mom said. + +Ben was patient. He looked out the window and sang a song. He liked to sing. He was happy. + +Soon, they arrived at the beach. It was sunny and warm. Sara and Ben ran to the sand. They took out their toys and started to build a castle. + +"Wow, this is fun!" Sara said. + +"Yes, it is. But be careful, don't go too far from Mom and Dad. And don't go into the water without them," Ben said. + +Sara and Ben listened to Ben. They stayed close to Mom and Dad. They had a lot of fun at the beach. They played, laughed and ate ice cream. They learned to be patient and safe. They had a good day. +Lily and Tom were friends who liked to play in the garden. They saw many flowers of different colors and shapes. Lily wanted to pick a flower for her mom, but Tom said no. + +"Why not?" Lily asked. + +"Because flowers are alive and they need water and sun. If you pick them, they will die," Tom said. + +"But they are so pretty and mom will be happy," Lily said. + +Tom thought for a moment. He had an idea. He said, "Let's make a flower with paper and crayons. We can draw and cut and glue. Then we can give it to mom and she will keep it forever." + +Lily liked the idea. They went to the house and found some paper and crayons and scissors and glue. They worked hard and made a beautiful paper flower. They colored it with yellow and pink and green. They glued a stick to the bottom to make a stem. They were very proud of their flower. + +They ran to mom and showed her their flower. Mom smiled and hugged them. She said, "Thank you, my sweeties. This is the most beautiful flower I have ever seen. You are very creative and kind. You did not hurt the real flowers, but you made a new one with your own hands. You are very successful." + +Lily and Tom were happy. They learned that they can make something nice without hurting something else. They learned that mom loves them and their flower. They learned that they are successful. +Sara and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see an elderly lady sitting on a bench. She has a big bag of bread. Sara and Ben hope she will share some bread with them. + +They run to the lady and say hello. The lady smiles and says hello back. She asks them if they want some bread. Sara and Ben nod and say yes. The lady gives them each a piece of bread. They say thank you and start to eat. + +But then, a big dog comes out of nowhere. It barks and growls. It wants the bread too. It jumps on the lady and knocks her down. It bites her arm and makes her bleed. Sara and Ben are scared. They drop their bread and run away. + +They hear the lady scream for help. They look back and see the dog still attacking her. They want to help her, but they don't know how. They feel bad and sorry. They wish they had never asked for bread. They wish they had never met the lady. They wish they had stayed away from the park. +Sam and Lily are twins. They like to play in the kitchen. They pretend to be chefs and make food for their toys. They have a menu with pictures of different dishes. They point to the menu and say what they want to cook. + +One day, Mom comes home early from work. She sees Sam and Lily in the kitchen. She smiles and says, "What are you two doing?" + +"We are chefs, Mom!" Sam says. "We make food for our toys. Look at our menu!" + +Mom looks at the menu. She sees pictures of pizza, pasta, salad, cake, and ice cream. She says, "Wow, that's a lot of food! Do you know how to make all these dishes?" + +Sam and Lily shake their heads. They say, "No, Mom. We just pretend. We use pots and pans and spoons and plates. We don't use real food." + +Mom says, "That's okay. Pretending is fun. But do you want to learn how to make some real food?" + +Sam and Lily nod. They say, "Yes, Mom. We want to learn!" + +Mom says, "Okay, then. How about we make some pizza together? I have some dough and cheese and sauce and toppings. We can follow the recipe and bake it in the oven. It will be yummy!" + +Sam and Lily clap their hands. They say, "Yes, Mom. Let's make pizza!" + +Mom says, "Great. But first, we have to tidy up the kitchen. We have to put away the pots and pans and spoons and plates. We have to wipe the table and the counter. We have to wash our hands. We have to be clean and safe when we cook." + +Sam and Lily say, "Okay, Mom. We will help you tidy up. We will be good chefs!" + +Mom says, "Thank you, Sam and Lily. You are very good chefs. And very good helpers. I love you." + +Sam and Lily say, "We love you too, Mom." They hug Mom and start to tidy up the kitchen. They are happy and excited to learn how to make pizza. +Lila and Ben were twins who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a big parade on the street. There were many people, cars, animals, and music. Lila and Ben wanted to join the parade and have fun. + +"Let's go, let's go!" Lila urged Ben. She ran to the parade and waved her hands. She wanted to be seen by everyone. + +"Wait, wait!" Ben said. He was more modest and shy. He did not like to be in the crowd. He wanted to watch the parade from a safe place. + +But Lila did not listen to Ben. She followed the parade and tried to get closer to the animals. She saw a big elephant and a small monkey. She thought they were cute and funny. She wanted to touch them and play with them. + +But the elephant and the monkey did not like Lila. They did not know her and they were scared of her. The elephant swung its trunk and the monkey threw a banana at Lila. Lila was hit by the trunk and the banana. She fell down and cried. + +Ben saw what happened and ran to help Lila. He hugged her and said, "Are you okay, Lila? I'm sorry you got hurt. You should not have gone to the parade. You should have stayed with me. The parade is not for us. It is for the people and the animals who belong to it. We should respect them and not bother them." + +Lila nodded and said, "You are right, Ben. I was wrong. I was too curious and rude. I should have listened to you. You are a good brother. I'm sorry I did not stay with you." + +Ben smiled and said, "It's okay, Lila. I forgive you. You are a good sister. I love you." + +Lila smiled and said, "I love you too, Ben." + +They hugged and walked back to their home. They learned a lesson that day. They learned to be modest and respectful, and to listen to each other. They also learned to enjoy the parade from a distance, and to appreciate the beauty and diversity of the world. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys and books. Today, they go to the park with their moms. They see a big slide and a swing. They run to the slide and take turns. + +"Look at me, Anna!" Ben says. He slides down fast and laughs. + +"Wow, Ben, you are brave!" Anna says. She slides down too and claps. + +They have fun on the slide, but then they see a dog. The dog is brown and fluffy. He has a collar with a name tag. It says Max. + +"Hello, Max!" Anna says. She walks to the dog and pets him. He wags his tail and licks her hand. + +"Can I pet him too?" Ben asks. + +"Sure, Ben, he is friendly!" Anna says. Ben joins her and pets Max. + +They like Max. He is soft and warm. He likes them too. He barks and jumps. + +"Max, be careful!" a voice says. It is Max's owner. He is a man with a hat and a bag. He comes to the kids and the dog. + +"Sorry, kids, Max is very excited. He loves to play. He is a good dog, but sometimes he is too playful. He doesn't mean to hurt anyone." the man says. + +"It's okay, mister, we like Max. He is a nice dog." Anna says. + +"Yes, he is a good dog. But he needs a bath. He is not very clean. He rolled in the mud today." the man says. + +"Can we help you wash him?" Ben asks. + +"Really? You want to help me wash Max?" the man asks. + +"Yes, please! We like to help. We care about Max." Anna says. + +"Wow, you are very kind, kids. Thank you. Come on, Max, let's go home and get clean. Do you want to come with us, kids?" the man asks. + +"Yes, yes, yes!" Anna and Ben say. + +They look at their moms. Their moms nod and smile. + +"Okay, then, let's go!" the man says. + +They follow the man and Max to his house. They wash Max with soap and water. They dry him with a towel. They brush his fur. They make him clean and shiny. + +Max is happy. He wags his tail and licks their faces. + +Anna and Ben are happy too. They hug Max and the man. + +"Thank you, kids, for helping me with Max. You are very good friends. Max likes you a lot. Do you want to come and play with him again?" the man asks. + +"Yes, please! We love Max. He is our friend too." Anna and Ben say. + +They say goodbye to Max and the man. They go back to the park with their moms. They tell them about their adventure. + +They had a great day. They made a new friend. They learned to care. +Lila and Sam were playing with their toys in the living room. Lila had a blue doll that she loved very much. She dressed her doll in a delicate dress and brushed her hair. Sam had a big truck that he drove around the floor. He made loud noises and pretended to crash into things. + +"Sam, be careful!" Lila said. "You might hurt my doll. She is very delicate and pretty." + +"I don't care about your doll," Sam said. "She is boring and silly. My truck is better and stronger." + +He drove his truck towards Lila's doll and bumped into her. The doll fell down and her dress ripped. Lila gasped and picked up her doll. She saw a tear in her dress and a scratch on her face. + +"Sam, you are mean!" Lila cried. "You broke my doll. She was my favorite toy. How would you like it if I broke your truck?" + +Lila was so angry that she grabbed Sam's truck and threw it across the room. The truck hit the wall and broke into pieces. Sam stared at his truck and started to cry. + +"Lila, you are mean!" Sam sobbed. "You broke my truck. It was my favorite toy. Why did you do that?" + +Lila felt sorry for Sam. She realized that she had done the same thing that he had done to her. She had hurt his feelings and his toy. She walked over to Sam and hugged him. + +"I'm sorry, Sam," Lila said. "I was mad at you for breaking my doll, but I shouldn't have broken your truck. That was wrong. Can we be friends again?" + +"I'm sorry, too, Lila," Sam said. "I was rude to you and your doll, but I shouldn't have bumped into her. That was wrong. Can we be friends again?" + +They nodded and smiled at each other. They decided to share their toys and play nicely. They learned that it is not nice to break other people's things and that they should respect each other's feelings. They also learned to say sorry when they make a mistake and to forgive when they are hurt. They were happy to be friends again. +Tim and Kim were twins who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a big, old house near the park. It had broken windows, dirty walls and a tall fence. + +"Let's climb the fence and see what's inside!" Tim said. + +"No, Tim, that's a bad idea. The house is filthy and scary. Mom and Dad said we should not go there." Kim said. + +But Tim did not listen. He ran to the fence and tried to climb it. He put his foot on a loose board and pushed hard. The board broke and Tim fell to the ground. He hurt his knee and started to cry. + +Kim ran to him and hugged him. She saw blood on his knee and felt sorry for him. + +"Are you okay, Tim?" she asked. + +"It hurts, Kim. I was silly. I should have listened to you and Mom and Dad." Tim said. + +Kim helped Tim get up and they walked back to the park. They saw a nice lady with a band-aid and a bottle of water. She cleaned Tim's knee and put the band-aid on it. + +"Thank you, lady. You are very kind." Tim said. + +"You're welcome, Tim. Next time, be careful and stay away from the old house. It's not safe for children." the lady said. + +Tim and Kim nodded and said goodbye to the lady. They learned their lesson and never tried to climb the old house again. They played happily in the park and had fun. +Ben likes to watch TV. He likes to see the famous people who sing and dance and tell jokes. He wants to be famous too. He thinks he can sing and dance and tell jokes very well. + +One day, he sees a big truck outside his house. It has a lot of cameras and microphones and lights. Ben thinks it is a TV truck. He runs outside and yells, "Hello, TV! I am Ben! I am famous! Look at me!" + +But the truck is not a TV truck. It is a police truck. The police are looking for a bad man who did something wrong. They are not happy to see Ben. They tell him to go away and be quiet. + +Ben is scared and sad. He does not understand why the police are angry. He does not want to be famous anymore. He runs back to his house and hugs his mom. His mom tells him that the police are doing their job and that he should not bother them. She tells him that he can be famous in his own way, by being kind and smart and brave. + +Ben feels better. He says sorry to the police and waves to them. He goes inside and watches TV with his mom. He still likes to see the famous people, but he knows that he is special too. He sings and dances and tells jokes to his mom. She laughs and claps and hugs him. He is happy. +Lily loved to visit the park with her mom. She liked to run on the grass, swing on the swings, and slide on the slide. But her favorite thing was to look at the statues. There were many statues in the park, of people and animals and things. Lily liked to imagine stories about them, like who they were and what they did. + +One day, Lily saw a new statue in the park. It was a big statue of a man with a hat and a coat and a book. He looked very serious and smart. Lily wondered what his story was. She asked her mom, but her mom said she did not know. She said the statue was of a famous writer who lived a long time ago. She said his name was Charles Dickens. + +Lily did not know who Charles Dickens was, but she liked his name. She decided to imagine a story about him. She thought he must have written amazing stories, full of magic and adventure and fun. She thought he must have had many friends and fans who loved his stories. She thought he must have been very happy and proud. + +She ran to the statue and gave it a hug. She said, "Hello, Mr. Dickens. I like your stories. You are amazing." She smiled and looked at his face. She hoped he would smile back. + +But then, something strange happened. The statue moved. It blinked and smiled and said, "Hello, Lily. Thank you for your kind words. You are amazing, too. Do you want to hear one of my stories?" + +Lily gasped. She could not believe it. The statue was alive. He could talk. He knew her name. He had a story for her. She nodded and said, "Yes, please. I would love to hear your story." + +The statue took her hand and said, "Come with me, then. I will take you to a wonderful world, where anything can happen. Are you ready?" + +Lily nodded again. She was ready. She was excited. She was amazed. She followed the statue to his world, where she had the most amazing adventure of her life. +Sara and Ben liked to go to the park with their mom. They liked to play on the swings, slide down the slide, and run on the grass. Sometimes, they also liked to buy a treat from the vendor. The vendor was a nice man who sold ice cream, cookies, and juice. + +One day, they went to the park and saw that the vendor was very busy. He had a lot of customers who wanted to buy his treats. Sara and Ben waited in line with their mom. They looked at the menu and decided what they wanted. + +When it was their turn, the vendor smiled and said, "Hello, what can I get for you?" + +Sara said, "I want a chocolate ice cream, please." + +Ben said, "I want a cookie and a juice, please." + +The vendor nodded and said, "Okay, that will be four dollars. Can you number for me?" + +Sara and Ben looked at each other. They knew how to number. They had learned it at home and at school. They said together, "One, two, three, four!" + +The vendor clapped and said, "Very good! Here are your treats. Enjoy!" + +Sara and Ben thanked the vendor and took their treats. They went to a bench and ate them happily. They liked the park and the vendor. They had a fun day. +Lily and Tom were happy to move to a new house with Mom and Dad. They had many boxes to unpack and put in their rooms. Lily liked to help Mom unpack the kitchen things. Tom liked to help Dad unpack the books and toys. + +One day, Lily found a big box with a picture of a vase on it. She wanted to see the vase and put it on the table. She opened the box and lifted the vase. It was very pretty and shiny. It had flowers and birds on it. + +"Look, Mom, I found a vase!" Lily said. + +"Be careful, Lily, that vase is very old and fragile. It was Grandma's vase. She gave it to Mom before she went to heaven. We have to wrap it in paper and put it in a safe place," Mom said. + +But Lily did not listen. She wanted to hold the vase and show it to Tom. She ran to Tom's room with the vase in her hands. She did not see the toy car on the floor. She tripped over the car and fell down. The vase slipped from her hands and broke into many pieces. + +"NOOO!" Lily cried. + +"WHAT DID YOU DO?" Tom yelled. + +Mom and Dad heard the noise and came to see what happened. They saw the broken vase and the sad children. + +"Oh, Lily, why did you take the vase out of the box? You should have listened to Mom. That vase was very special and now it is gone," Dad said. + +"I'm sorry, Dad, I'm sorry, Mom, I'm sorry, Tom. I just wanted to see the vase and share it with Tom. I didn't mean to break it," Lily said. + +Mom hugged Lily and Tom and said, "We know you didn't mean to break it, Lily. But you have to be more careful and wise when you handle things that are not yours or that are delicate. You have to ask before you touch them and follow the rules. Do you understand?" + +"Yes, Mom, I understand. I will be more careful and wise next time," Lily said. + +"Me too, Mom. I'm sorry I yelled at Lily. I know she didn't do it on purpose. Can we still be friends?" Tom said. + +"Of course you can, Tom. You are brother and sister and you love each other. And we love you both. Now let's clean up this mess and finish unpacking. Maybe we can find something else that Grandma left for us that we can enjoy together," Mom said. + +Lily and Tom nodded and smiled. They helped Mom and Dad clean up the broken vase and unpack the rest of the boxes. They found some pictures and stories and games that Grandma had made for them. They thanked Grandma in their hearts and played with them happily. They learned their lesson and became more careful and wise. They liked their new house and their new things. But they liked each other more. +Lily liked to read books before bed. She had many books on her bookshelf. She liked books with animals, princesses, and jokes. She did not like books with scary things, like monsters, ghosts, or witches. + +One night, she saw a new book on her bookshelf. It was big and black, with a shiny silver title. The title said "The Book of Scary Stories". Lily was curious, but also afraid. She wondered what was inside the book. + +She reached for the book, but then she heard a voice. It was a low, raspy voice, coming from the book. It said, "Do you dare to open me? I have many scary stories to tell you. Stories that will make you shiver, scream, and cry. Do you want to hear them?" + +Lily was very scared. She dropped the book and ran to her bed. She pulled the covers over her head and closed her eyes. She hoped the voice would go away. + +But then she heard another voice. It was a soft, sweet voice, coming from her nightstand. It said, "Don't be afraid, Lily. I'm here to help you. I'm your fairy friend. I can make the scary book go away. Just say the magic words with me. Shine, shine, fairy light. Make the scary book take flight." + +Lily peeked from under the covers. She saw a tiny fairy with a sparkling dress and wings. She smiled at Lily and held out her hand. Lily felt brave and took her hand. She repeated the magic words with the fairy. "Shine, shine, fairy light. Make the scary book take flight." + +Suddenly, the bookshelf glowed with a bright light. The scary book lifted from the shelf and flew out of the window. Lily and the fairy cheered and hugged. The fairy said, "You did it, Lily. You made the scary book go away. Now you can sleep peacefully and dream of happy things. Good night, Lily. I'll always be your fairy friend." + +Lily thanked the fairy and said good night. She snuggled in her bed and felt safe and happy. She looked at her bookshelf and saw her favorite books. She decided to read one of them tomorrow. She closed her eyes and fell asleep. +Sara and Ben liked to play in the park. They liked to swing, slide and run. One day, they saw a giant in the park. The giant was very big and tall. He had long hair and a beard. He wore a green coat and brown boots. + +"Hello, little ones," the giant said. "Do you want to learn something new?" + +Sara and Ben were scared of the giant. They did not know him. They ran away from him. + +"Wait, don't be afraid," the giant said. "I am friendly. I want to teach you how to dance." + +The giant followed them. He showed them how he danced. He moved his feet and arms in a graceful way. He spun and jumped and twirled. He smiled and laughed. + +Sara and Ben stopped running. They watched the giant dance. He looked happy and fun. They liked his dance. + +"Can you try to dance like me?" the giant asked. + +Sara and Ben nodded. They tried to copy the giant's dance. They moved their feet and arms in a graceful way. They spun and jumped and twirled. They smiled and laughed. + +The giant clapped his hands. He was proud of them. He hugged them gently. + +"You are very good dancers," he said. "You are brave and smart. I am glad I met you." + +Sara and Ben hugged him back. They were not scared of him anymore. They liked him. He was kind and gentle. + +"Thank you for teaching us how to dance," they said. "You are a good giant. We are glad we met you too." +Tom was a dog who liked to spend his time digging in the yard. He was always looking for bones to chew and bury. One day, he found a big bone that smelled very good. He was very happy and ran to his house with the bone in his mouth. + +"Look, Mom, look what I found!" he barked to his mother, who was lying on a mat. She was old and sick and could not play with Tom anymore. + +"That's a nice bone, Tom," she said weakly. "But you should share it with your friends. They are poor and hungry and have no bones to eat." + +Tom did not want to share his bone. He thought it was his and his alone. He growled at his mother and ran away with the bone. He did not care about his friends or his mother. He only cared about his bone. + +He dug a hole in a corner of the yard and hid his bone there. He thought no one would find it. He was wrong. A big and mean dog named Rex saw him and followed him. Rex wanted the bone for himself. He waited until Tom was asleep and then he dug up the bone and ran away with it. + +Tom woke up and saw that his bone was gone. He was very angry and sad. He ran after Rex and tried to get his bone back. But Rex was bigger and stronger than Tom. He bit Tom hard and made him bleed. Tom cried and ran back to his house. He was hurt and had no bone. + +He looked for his mother, but she was not there. She had died while he was away. She had no one to help her or comfort her. Tom was alone and had no one to love him. He wished he had listened to his mother and shared his bone with his friends. He wished he had been a good and kind dog. But it was too late. He had lost everything. + +The moral of the story is: Be generous and caring, or you will end up lonely and miserable. +Lily likes to write. She writes with her crayons on paper. She writes her name, and her mom's name, and her dog's name. She writes big and small and in many colors. + +One day, Lily writes a picture for her mom. She draws a heart and a flower and a sun. She writes "I love you, Mom" in the corner. She is very proud of her picture. + +She shows her picture to her mom. Her mom smiles and hugs her. She says, "This is a beautiful picture, Lily. Thank you for writing it for me. You are a very good writer." + +She takes the picture and puts it in a frame. She hangs the frame on the wall in the living room. She says, "Now everyone can see your picture and how much you love me." + +Lily feels warm and happy. She says, "I love you, Mom. Can I write another picture for you?" + +Her mom says, "Of course, you can. You can write as many pictures as you want. I love all of them." +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. They have a lot of fun on the swings, the slide and the seesaw. One day, they see a fat cat in the park. The cat is black and white and has a big belly. + +"Look, a fat cat!" Tom says. He runs to the cat and tries to pet it. + +"Meow!" The cat says. It does not like Tom. It scratches Tom's hand and runs away. + +"Ow!" Tom says. He cries and shows Mia his hand. It has a red mark. + +"Are you okay?" Mia asks. She is worried about Tom. + +"No, I'm not okay. The fat cat hurt me. It is mean and ugly." Tom says. He is angry and sad. + +"Don't say that. The cat is not mean and ugly. It is scared and shy. Maybe it does not like strangers. Maybe it has no friends." Mia says. She tries to make Tom feel better. + +"How do you know?" Tom asks. He does not believe Mia. + +"Because I know. I have a cat at home. Her name is Fluffy. She is also fat, but she is nice and cute. She likes to cuddle and purr. She is my friend." Mia says. She smiles and hugs Tom. + +"Really?" Tom asks. He is curious about Mia's cat. + +"Yes, really. Do you want to see her? Maybe you can be friends too. Maybe the fat cat in the park can be friends too. Maybe we can all have fun together." Mia says. She invites Tom to her house. + +"Okay, I want to see her. Maybe you are right. Maybe the fat cat in the park is not so bad. Maybe we can all have fun together." Tom says. He stops crying and nods. + +"Good. Let's go then. Come on, Tom." Mia says. She takes Tom's hand and leads him to her house. + +They walk away from the park, leaving the fat cat behind. The fat cat watches them go. It feels lonely and bored. It wishes it had friends too. It wishes it could have fun too. It meows softly and hopes someone will reply. +Tom and Lily were playing with their toys in the living room. Tom had a big truck and Lily had a doll. They were having fun, but Tom wanted to try something new. + +"Let's play a game," he said to Lily. "I will put my truck on your shoulder and you will try to shake it off. Then you will do the same to me." + +Lily nodded. She liked games. She let Tom put his truck on her shoulder and tried to move her head and body. The truck was heavy and it made a loud noise. Lily giggled. + +Tom laughed too. He thought it was a funny game. He took his truck back and said, "Now it's your turn. Put your doll on my shoulder." + +Lily picked up her doll and walked towards Tom. She was about to put her doll on his shoulder when she heard a voice. + +"What are you two doing?" It was Mom. She had come back from the store and saw them playing. + +Tom and Lily looked at Mom. They felt anxious. They thought Mom would be angry with them for making a mess. + +"We were playing a game," Tom said quickly. "It was fun." + +Mom smiled. She was not angry. She was amused. She saw the truck and the doll on the floor and the toys scattered around. + +"I see," she said. "It looks like a very creative game. But you know what? It's also a very embarrassing game. Do you know what embarrassing means?" + +Tom and Lily shook their heads. They did not know what embarrassing meant. + +Mom explained. "Embarrassing means that you feel shy or silly when someone sees you doing something. For example, if I put a truck on my shoulder and went to the store, people would look at me and think I was strange. That would make me feel embarrassed. Do you understand?" + +Tom and Lily nodded. They understood. They did not want to feel embarrassed. + +Mom hugged them. "It's okay to play games, but you have to be careful not to embarrass yourself or others. Sometimes it's better to use your imagination than your toys. For example, you can pretend that your truck and your doll are talking to each other, or that they are going on an adventure. That would be more fun and less embarrassing. Do you want to try?" + +Tom and Lily nodded again. They wanted to try. They put their toys away and started to use their imagination. They had more fun and less embarrassment. Mom was happy and proud of them. +Anna and Ben are playing in the park. They have a ball, a kite and a string. They like to throw the ball and fly the kite with the string. They have fun together. + +But then they see a big dog. The dog is brown and furry. It has a long tail and big ears. The dog runs to them and barks. Anna and Ben are scared. They hold the string and the kite. + +"Go away, dog!" Anna says. "We don't want to play with you!" + +But the dog does not listen. It wants to play with the string and the kite. It jumps and tries to catch them. It springs high in the air. Anna and Ben pull the string and the kite away. They run to the other side of the park. + +They find a bench and sit down. They are tired and sad. They look at the dog. The dog is still jumping and barking. It is different from other dogs. It is not friendly and gentle. It is noisy and naughty. + +"Maybe the dog is lonely," Ben says. "Maybe it has no friends." + +"Maybe," Anna says. "But we are not its friends. We are afraid of it." + +They hug each other and wait for the dog to go away. They hope it will find another game to play. They hope it will leave their string and their kite alone. They hope they can play in the park again. +Sara loves to ride her bike. She has a yellow bike with a bell and a bag. She puts her toys and snacks in the bag. She rides to the park with her mom and dad. + +At the park, she sees her friend Ben. Ben has a red bike with a horn and a basket. He puts his books and crayons in the basket. He rides to the park with his grandma and grandpa. + +"Hi, Sara!" Ben says. "Do you want to play with me?" + +"Yes, Ben!" Sara says. "What do you want to play?" + +"Let's ride our bikes around the pond. We can see the ducks and the fish." + +"OK, Ben! That sounds fun. But first, let's have a snack. I have cookies and juice in my bag. Do you want some?" + +"Sure, Sara! I have crackers and milk in my basket. We can share." + +Sara and Ben park their bikes near a bench. They open their bag and basket and take out their snacks. They sit on the bench and eat and drink. They talk and laugh. + +They are happy. They are friends. They like to ride their bikes. +Tim and Sam are friends. They like to play in the park. They have a big toy bear. They call him Bob. Bob is brown and soft. He has a red hat and a blue scarf. + +One day, Tim and Sam want to make a house for Bob. They find some sticks and leaves. They work hard to build a house. They make a door, a window and a roof. They are happy. They say, "Bob, this is your house. You can sleep here and be warm." + +But then, they hear a loud roar. They see a real bear. He is big and black. He has sharp teeth and claws. He is mighty. He is angry. He sees the house. He thinks it is his house. He runs to the house. He breaks the door, the window and the roof. He says, "This is my house. Go away!" + +Tim and Sam are scared. They run to Bob. They hug him. They say, "Bob, help us! The bear is mean. He broke your house. He wants to hurt us!" + +Bob is brave. He stands up. He looks at the real bear. He says, "No, this is not your house. This is my house. These are my friends. You are bad. You go away!" + +The real bear is surprised. He sees Bob. He sees his red hat and blue scarf. He thinks, "This is not a real bear. This is a toy bear. He is not mighty. He is silly." He laughs. He says, "You are not a bear. You are a toy. You cannot stop me. I can do what I want." + +He tries to grab Bob. But then, he hears a loud bark. He sees a dog. He is big and white. He has a collar and a leash. He is Tim's dog. He is Rex. He is mighty. He is angry. He sees the bear. He thinks, "This is a bad bear. He is hurting my friends. He is breaking their house. He is taking their toy. I will stop him." + +He runs to the bear. He bites his leg. He barks. He says, "Leave them alone! This is their house. This is their toy. You are bad. You go away!" + +The bear is scared. He feels pain. He hears Rex. He thinks, "This is a real dog. He is mighty. He is not silly. He can stop me. I cannot do what I want." He drops Bob. He runs away. He says, "Sorry, sorry, sorry. I will not come back. I will find another house." + +Tim and Sam are happy. They thank Rex. They say, "Rex, you are a hero. You saved us. You saved Bob. You scared the bear. You are mighty." They hug him. They give him a bone. + +They fix the house. They put back the door, the window and the roof. They say, "Bob, this is your house. You can sleep here and be warm. You are brave. You are mighty. You are our friend." They hug him. They play with him. + +They have fun in the park. They are friends. They are happy. The end. +Tom and Lily liked to play in the garden. They had a big spray bottle with water. They sprayed the flowers, the grass and each other. They laughed and got wet. + +One day, they saw a big black beetle on a leaf. It had shiny wings and long legs. Tom wanted to spray it with water. He thought it would be funny. Lily said no. She said the beetle was nice and did not want to get wet. She said it would fly away and be sad. + +Tom did not listen. He sprayed the beetle with water. The beetle did not like it. It opened its wings and flew away. But it did not fly far. It flew right into Tom's face. It buzzed and tickled his nose. Tom screamed and dropped the spray bottle. Lily laughed and picked it up. + +The spray bottle was still on. It sprayed water everywhere. It sprayed the flowers, the grass and the children. It sprayed the window, the door and the wall. It made a big messy puddle. Tom and Lily stopped laughing. They looked at the mess. They heard their mom coming. They knew they were in trouble. +Anna and Ben love to play soccer in the park. They have a ball and two cones for the goal. They take turns to kick the ball and try to score. Anna is very good at soccer. She can zoom past Ben and shoot the ball into the goal. Ben is not so good at soccer. He tries hard, but he is slow and misses the ball a lot. + +One day, they meet a new friend in the park. His name is Sam. He has a red shirt and a big smile. He asks Anna and Ben if he can play soccer with them. They say yes, and they make two teams. Anna and Sam are on one team, and Ben is on the other team. Ben feels sad. He thinks Anna and Sam will win easily, and he will lose. + +The game starts. Anna and Sam zoom around the field. They pass the ball to each other and score many goals. Ben runs after them, but he cannot catch them. He feels tired and angry. He wants to score a goal too. He thinks it is not fair. + +Then, something happens. Anna kicks the ball too hard, and it flies over the fence. She says, "Oh no! We need the ball to play!" She looks at Sam and Ben. She says, "Who can get the ball back?" Sam shakes his head. He says, "I can't. The fence is too high for me." Anna looks at Ben. She says, "Ben, can you get the ball back? It is very important. We need the ball to play." + +Ben looks at the fence. He sees the ball on the other side. He thinks for a moment. He says, "I can try." He runs to the fence. He finds a small hole in the fence. He crawls through the hole. He gets the ball. He crawls back through the hole. He holds the ball in his hands. He feels happy and proud. He says, "I got the ball back!" + +Anna and Sam clap their hands. They say, "Well done, Ben! You are awesome! You saved the game!" They hug Ben and smile. Ben smiles too. He says, "Thank you, Anna and Sam. You are my friends. Can we play some more?" They say, "Yes, of course. Let's play some more." They kick the ball and have fun. Ben scores a goal. He zooms around the field. He feels like a star. He thinks soccer is the best game ever. +Sam and Ben were best friends. They liked to play with cars and balls and blocks. One day, they found a big box in the park. It was full of toys and books and candy. They were very happy and wanted to take it home. + +But then they saw a sign on the box. It said: "This box belongs to the school. Please do not touch." Sam and Ben paused. They looked at each other. They wanted the box, but they knew it was not right to take it. + +Sam said: "We should leave the box here. It is not ours. Maybe the school needs it for the pupils. They might be sad if they lose it." Ben said: "But look at all the fun things in the box. We could have so much fun with them. No one will know if we take it. Come on, let's go." + +Sam and Ben had a big fight. Sam wanted to do the right thing. Ben wanted to do the wrong thing. They pushed and pulled and shouted. The box fell to the ground and broke. All the toys and books and candy spilled out. Sam and Ben stopped fighting. They felt bad. + +Then they heard a voice. It was the teacher from the school. She had seen them from the window. She was very angry. She said: "What are you doing? This box was a gift for the pupils. They worked hard to earn it. They were going to have a party with it. But now you have ruined it. You are very naughty and selfish. You should be ashamed." + +Sam and Ben felt very sorry. They knew they had made a big mistake. They said: "We are sorry, teacher. We were wrong. We wanted the box, but we did not think about the pupils. We were not good friends. We were not fit to have the box. Please forgive us." + +The teacher said: "I am glad you are sorry. But you have to learn from your mistake. You have to help me clean up the mess. You have to apologize to the pupils. You have to share your own toys and books and candy with them. You have to be kind and honest and fair. That is how you can be good friends and good people." + +Sam and Ben nodded. They helped the teacher clean up the mess. They apologized to the pupils. They shared their own toys and books and candy with them. They played with them and had fun. They learned their lesson. They never fought over a box again. +Lily and Ben were playing on the beach. They liked to build sand castles and dig holes. They also liked to wave at the boats that passed by. Sometimes the boats would wave back and make a loud noise. + +"Look, Ben, a big boat!" Lily said, pointing at the water. + +"Wow, it's brilliant!" Ben said, waving his hand. "Do you think they can see us?" + +"Maybe. Let's wave harder!" Lily said, jumping up and down. + +They waved and waved, hoping the boat would notice them. But the boat was too far away and did not wave back. Lily and Ben felt sad. + +"Maybe they are busy," Ben said, trying to cheer up. + +"Maybe they don't like us," Lily said, frowning. + +Suddenly, they felt something tickle their feet. They looked down and saw a bunch of crabs crawling on the sand. The crabs had big claws and shiny shells. + +"Crabs!" Lily and Ben shouted, running away. + +The crabs chased them, snapping their claws. Lily and Ben laughed and screamed. They forgot about the boat and had fun with the crabs. + +"Hey, crabs, do you want to play with us?" Ben asked, turning around. + +The crabs stopped and looked at him. Then they waved their claws in the air. + +"Look, Lily, they are waving!" Ben said, smiling. + +"Hi, crabs, you are brilliant!" Lily said, waving back. + +Lily and Ben made friends with the crabs. They played and talked until the sun went down. They did not feel sad or itch anymore. They had a wonderful day on the beach. +Lily and Ben were playing with their toys in the living room. They had cars, dolls, blocks and books. They made a lot of noise and had fun. + +"Look, Lily, I have a photo of us with Mom and Dad!" Ben said, holding a picture. "We are smiling and happy." + +"Let me see, Ben!" Lily said, grabbing the photo. "We are so cute! I love Mom and Dad. They are the best." + +They hugged the photo and smiled. Then they heard Mom calling from the kitchen. + +"Kids, it's time for lunch! Come and eat, I made your favorite soup and sandwiches. They are delicious!" + +Lily and Ben ran to the kitchen, leaving their toys behind. They washed their hands and sat at the table. Mom served them the soup and sandwiches, and they ate with big bites. + +"Yum, yum, yum!" Lily and Ben said. "This is so good, Mom! Thank you!" + +"You're welcome, my sweeties. I'm glad you like it. Now, after lunch, you need to take a nap. You played a lot and you need to rest." + +"A nap?" Lily and Ben groaned. "But we are not sleepy, Mom. We want to play more." + +"Sorry, kids, but a nap is good for you. It will help you grow and be healthy. And you can play more later, after you wake up. Come on, let's go to your room. I'll read you a story and tuck you in." + +Lily and Ben followed Mom to their room, still holding the photo. They put it on their nightstand, next to their beds. Mom read them a story about a princess and a dragon, and kissed them goodnight. + +"Sleep well, my loves. I'll see you soon." Mom said, turning off the light. + +Lily and Ben closed their eyes and cuddled with their blankets. They felt warm and cozy. They thought about their photo, their toys, their lunch and their story. They smiled and drifted into a nap. +Sara and Ben love to eat waffles for breakfast. They like to put honey and berries on top of their waffles. They think waffles are yummy and fun. + +One morning, Sara and Ben found an unusual waffle in the kitchen. It was very big and round and had many colors. It looked like a rainbow. Sara and Ben were curious and wanted to try it. + +"Who made this waffle?" Sara asked. + +"I don't know. Maybe mom or dad," Ben said. + +"Can we eat it?" Sara asked. + +"Let's ask mom or dad first," Ben said. + +They went to find mom or dad, but they were not in the house. They had gone to the store to buy more waffles. Sara and Ben did not know that. + +They went back to the kitchen and looked at the unusual waffle. It smelled good and looked tasty. + +"Maybe we can have a little bite," Sara said. + +"Okay, but only a little," Ben said. + +They each took a small piece of the waffle and put it in their mouths. They were surprised by the taste. It was not sweet and soft like their usual waffles. It was salty and crunchy and spicy. It was not a waffle at all. It was a pizza. + +Sara and Ben did not like the pizza. They spit it out and made a face. + +"Yuck! This is not a waffle! This is a pizza!" Sara said. + +"Who put a pizza in the waffle maker?" Ben said. + +They heard a laugh from behind them. It was their big brother, Tom. He had played a trick on them. He had made a pizza and put it in the waffle maker. He had wanted to see their reaction. + +"Gotcha!" Tom said. "Did you like my unusual waffle?" + +Sara and Ben were not happy. They felt angry and sad. They did not like Tom's trick. They did not think it was funny. + +"No, we did not like it. It was gross and mean. We value our waffles. We don't value your pizza. You ruined our breakfast!" Sara and Ben said. + +They ran to their room and slammed the door. They did not want to talk to Tom. + +Tom felt sorry. He had not meant to upset them. He had only wanted to have some fun. He realized he had made a mistake. He did not value their feelings. He did not value their waffles. + +He decided to make it up to them. He went to the store and bought some real waffles and some honey and berries. He made them a nice breakfast and brought it to their room. He knocked on the door and said, + +"Sara, Ben, I'm sorry. I was wrong. I should not have tricked you. I know you love waffles. I love you too. Can you forgive me? I have a surprise for you. Please open the door." + +Sara and Ben heard Tom's voice and smelled the waffles. They were still mad, but they were also hungry and curious. They opened the door and saw Tom holding a tray of waffles. They looked yummy and fun. + +"Wow, real waffles!" Sara said. + +"Thank you, Tom," Ben said. + +They smiled and hugged Tom. They forgave him and invited him to join them. They ate the waffles and enjoyed them. They also shared some stories and jokes. They had a good time. + +They learned that waffles are not the only thing they value. They also value each other. They value their family. They value their love. +Lila and Tom are friends. They like to play at the shore. The shore is where the water and the sand meet. They can see the big blue water and the small white boats. They can hear the water splash and the birds sing. + +One day, they find a big shell on the shore. The shell is shiny and smooth. It has many colors. Lila and Tom think it is pretty. They want to decorate it. + +"Let's make a necklace with the shell," Lila says. "We can use this string and this bead." + +"That sounds fun," Tom says. "But how do we make a hole in the shell?" + +Lila thinks for a moment. She sees a small rock on the shore. She picks it up and taps the shell gently. She makes a small hole in the shell. + +"Look, I did it!" Lila says. "It was easy." + +"Wow, you are smart," Tom says. "Now we can put the string and the bead through the hole." + +They do that. They make a beautiful necklace with the shell. They are happy. They take turns wearing the necklace. + +They run and play on the shore. They show their necklace to the birds and the boats. They smile and laugh. They have a good day. +Anna and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to run, jump and slide on the grass and the swings. They saw a big hill with many trees and flowers. They wanted to see what was on the other side. + +"Let's go and discover the hill," said Anna. + +"OK, but be careful," said Ben. + +They climbed the hill and looked around. They saw a big lake with many ducks and fish. They saw a small bridge with a sign that said "Do not cross". They saw a strange house with a tall tower and a big door. + +"What is that?" asked Ben. + +"I don't know. Maybe it is a castle," said Anna. + +They walked towards the house. They saw a small window on the tower. They looked inside. They saw a big image on the wall. It was a picture of a mighty dragon with red scales and yellow eyes. It looked very scary and angry. + +"Wow, look at that!" said Anna. + +"Let's get out of here!" said Ben. + +They ran away from the house. They crossed the bridge and went down the hill. They did not want to see the dragon again. + +They went back to the park and played with their friends. They told them about their adventure. They said they had discovered a mighty dragon on the hill. Their friends did not believe them. They said they were making it up. + +But Anna and Ben knew it was true. They had seen the image with their own eyes. They wondered who lived in the house and why they had a dragon on the wall. They decided to never go back to the hill again. They were happy to play in the park. +Sam and Mia are friends. They like to play in the snow. They make a big snowman and a small igloo. They want to go inside the igloo, but it is too small. + +"Can you fit in the igloo?" Sam asks Mia. + +"No, I can't. It is too tight. Can you?" Mia answers. + +Sam tries to go inside the igloo, but he can't either. He gets stuck in the hole. Mia laughs and tries to pull him out. + +"Help me, Mia! I can't get out!" Sam says. + +Mia pulls and pulls, but Sam does not move. She sees a big snowball rolling down the hill. It is coming towards them. + +"Look out, Sam! A snowball!" Mia shouts. + +Sam sees the snowball. He is scared. He pushes hard and gets out of the igloo. He runs away from the snowball. Mia runs after him. + +"Come on, Sam! We have to catch the snowball!" Mia says. + +They run and run, but the snowball is faster. It rolls past them and hits the snowman. The snowman falls down and breaks. Sam and Mia stop and look at the snowman. They are sad. + +"Oh no, our snowman!" Sam says. + +They go back to the snowman and try to fix it. They put the head back on and the hat and the scarf. They give him a new nose and a smile. They hug the snowman and each other. + +"We did it, Mia! We fixed the snowman!" Sam says. + +"Yes, we did, Sam! We are a good team!" Mia says. + +They are happy. They go back to the igloo and play some more. They have fun in the snow. +Tom is a tough boy. He likes to play with cars and trucks and balls. He does not like to wear nice clothes or go to church. On Sunday, his mom tells him to put on a shirt and pants and shoes. She says they have to go to church and see Grandma. + +Tom does not want to go. He says no and runs to his room. He hides under his bed with his cars and trucks and balls. His mom comes to find him. She is not happy. She tells him to come out and get ready. She says he has to be good and listen. + +Tom comes out, but he is still mad. He puts on his clothes, but he does not like them. They are too tight and itchy. He does not want to see Grandma. He does not like her hugs and kisses. He does not want to go to church. He does not like the songs and the prayers. + +He gets in the car with his mom and dad. He does not talk to them. He stares out the window and makes a face. He sees other kids playing outside. He wishes he could play with them. He thinks church is boring and stupid. + +They get to the church and see Grandma. She is happy to see them. She hugs and kisses Tom. He does not hug or kiss her back. He stares at her and makes a face. She does not see his face. She thinks he is shy and cute. + +They go inside the church and sit on a bench. Tom does not sit still. He squirms and kicks and whispers. He does not sing or pray. He stares at the people and makes faces. He thinks they are silly and dumb. + +His mom and dad are not happy. They tell him to be quiet and behave. They say he is being rude and naughty. They say he will get in trouble if he does not stop. + +Tom does not care. He does not like church or Grandma or his clothes. He is a tough boy. He does not need to be good or listen. He stares at his mom and dad and makes a face. He thinks they are mean and boring. +Lily and Ben were friends who liked to play together. One day, they saw a big jar of candy on the table. They wanted to eat some, but their mom said no. She said they had to wait until after dinner. + +But Lily and Ben were very hungry and sneaky. They waited until their mom went to the bathroom, and then they ran to the table. They grabbed the jar of candy and set it on the floor. They opened the lid and took out handfuls of candy. They stuffed them in their mouths and smiled. + +"Yum, yum, yum!" they said. "This candy is so good and sweet!" + +They did not see their mom come back. She saw them eating the candy and was very angry. She shouted at them and took the jar away. She said they were silly and naughty. She said they had to go to their rooms and no more candy for them. + +Lily and Ben felt very bad. They had tummy aches and tears in their eyes. They wished they had listened to their mom. They learned that eating too much candy was not fun at all. +Mia and Leo are twins. They like to draw with crayons. They have many crayons of different colors. They draw on paper, on the wall, on the floor, and sometimes on each other. + +One day, Mom is very busy. She has to cook, clean, and talk on the phone. She tells Mia and Leo to behave and play nicely. She gives them some paper and crayons and goes to the kitchen. + +Mia and Leo start to draw on the paper. But soon they get bored. They look at the wall. It is white and plain. They think it needs some color. They grab their crayons and start to draw on the wall. They draw flowers, stars, animals, and their names. + +Mom hears them giggling. She comes to see what they are doing. She sees the wall covered with crayon marks. She is very angry. She says, "Mia and Leo, what have you done? This is not behaving! This is making a mess! You have to clean the wall right now!" + +Mia and Leo are scared. They say, "Sorry, Mom. We just wanted to make the wall pretty. We didn't mean to make you mad." They get some wipes and try to clean the wall. But the crayons are hard to erase. They make more smudges. + +Mom sighs. She says, "I know you like to draw, but you have to respect the house. You can only draw on paper, not on the wall. Next time, ask me before you use your crayons. And please behave when I'm busy. I love you, but I need your help." + +Mia and Leo nod. They say, "We love you too, Mom. We're sorry. We'll behave. Can we hug you?" Mom smiles. She hugs them and kisses them. She says, "Thank you. Now let's finish cleaning the wall together. And then we can have some cookies and milk." Mia and Leo are happy. They help Mom clean the wall. They learn to behave better. They still like to draw with crayons, but only on paper. +Sara and Tom were best friends. They liked to play in the park with their toys. One day, they saw a big dog near the swings. The dog was brown and furry, and it had a long tail. + +Sara and Tom wanted to pet the dog, but they were not sure if it was friendly. They decided to discuss what to do. Sara said, "Maybe we can ask the dog if it is nice. We can say hello and give it a treat." Tom said, "Maybe we can look for the dog's owner. They might tell us if the dog is harmless or not." + +They agreed that both ideas were good. They walked slowly towards the dog, holding hands. They saw a man sitting on a bench, reading a book. He had a leash in his hand. The leash was attached to the dog's collar. + +Sara and Tom smiled. They guessed that the man was the dog's owner. They said hello to the man and asked him if they could pet his dog. The man looked up and nodded. He said, "Sure, you can. His name is Max. He is very gentle and loves children. He won't bite or bark. He is harmless." + +Sara and Tom were happy. They thanked the man and gave Max a treat. They stroked his fur and scratched his ears. Max wagged his tail and licked their faces. He was very friendly and playful. Sara and Tom had fun with Max. They forgot about the swings and the toys. They only wanted to play with the dog. + +The man watched them and smiled. He was glad that his dog had made some new friends. He thought that Sara and Tom were very polite and brave. He was proud of Max. He said, "You are a good boy, Max. You are not cross or mean. You are harmless." +One day, a long caterpillar was crawling on a leaf. He saw a butterfly flying in the sky. He wanted to fly too, but he did not have wings. + +"Hello, butterfly," he said. "You are so pretty and fast. How did you get wings?" + +The butterfly landed on the leaf and smiled. "Hello, caterpillar," she said. "I was once like you, but then I changed. I made a cozy cocoon and slept inside for a long time. When I woke up, I had wings." + +The caterpillar was amazed. "Wow, that sounds wonderful. Can I do that too?" + +The butterfly nodded. "Yes, you can. But you have to be patient and brave. You have to eat a lot of leaves and grow bigger. Then you have to find a safe place and make your cocoon. You have to remain inside until you are ready to come out. It may take a long time, but it is worth it." + +The caterpillar thanked the butterfly and decided to try. He ate and ate and grew and grew. He found a nice branch and spun his cocoon. He remained inside and waited and waited. He dreamed of flying and seeing the world. + +One day, he felt a tickle in his body. He pushed and pushed and broke his cocoon. He saw the sun and the flowers and the sky. He also saw his wings. They were colorful and shiny. He was so happy. He flapped his wings and flew. He saw the butterfly again and waved. She waved back and said, "Welcome, butterfly. You did it." +Tom and Lily are twins. They like to help Mom and Dad with jobs at home. Today, they help Mom with the dishes. Mom washes the dishes and Tom and Lily dry them with a towel. + +"Good job, Tom and Lily!" Mom says. "You are very helpful." + +Tom and Lily smile. They like to make Mom happy. They dry the plates, the cups, the forks and the spoons. They put them in the cupboard. + +"Can we dry something else, Mom?" Tom asks. + +Mom looks around. She sees a vase with flowers on the table. The vase is wet from the water. + +"Sure, you can dry the vase," Mom says. "But be careful. It is fragile." + +Tom and Lily nod. They know what fragile means. It means it can break easily. They take the towel and go to the table. They dry the vase gently. They admire the flowers. They are colorful and pretty. + +"Look, Lily, this flower is purple. It is your favorite color," Tom says. + +"Yes, it is. And this one is yellow. It is your favorite color," Lily says. + +They giggle. They like the flowers. They think they are not ordinary. They are special. + +They finish drying the vase. They put it back on the table. They go back to Mom. + +"We dried the vase, Mom," Lily says. + +"Thank you, Tom and Lily. You did a great job," Mom says. "You are not ordinary. You are special." + +Tom and Lily hug Mom. They feel happy. They like to help with jobs. They like to be special. +Lily liked to help her mom in the garden. She liked to dig and water and watch the plants grow. One day, her mom gave her a bean. She said, "This is a seed. You can plant it and it will grow into a bean plant. Do you want to try?" + +Lily nodded and took the bean. She found a spot in the garden and dug a small hole with her finger. She put the bean in the hole and covered it with dirt. She watered it gently and said, "Grow, bean, grow!" + +Every day, Lily checked on her bean. She watered it and talked to it. She waited and waited, but nothing happened. She felt sad and asked her mom, "Why is my bean not growing? Is it broken?" + +Her mom smiled and hugged her. She said, "No, your bean is not broken. It is just slow. Some plants take longer to grow than others. You have to be patient and keep taking care of it. It will grow when it is ready. I will teach you how to tell when it is ready." + +Lily felt better and nodded. She decided to be patient and keep taking care of her bean. She hoped it would grow soon and make her happy. She wanted to see what a bean plant looked like. She wanted to learn from her mom. She loved her mom and her bean. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park with their mom. They saw a big truck with a picture of ice-cream on it. They ran to the truck and asked for ice-cream. + +"Please, mom, can we have ice-cream?" they said. + +Mom looked at the truck and shook her head. "No, you can't have ice-cream today. It is too cold and you will get sick. You can have ice-cream another day." + +Lily and Ben were sad and angry. They wanted ice-cream very much. They did not care if it was cold. They thought ice-cream was important. + +They started to cry and shout. "It's not fair! We want ice-cream! You are mean, mom!" + +Mom was not happy. She did not like it when Lily and Ben cried and shouted. She tried to calm them down. + +"Stop crying and shouting, please. I know you like ice-cream, but I don't permit you to have it today. It is not good for you. You have to listen to me. I am your mom and I love you. I want you to be healthy and happy. How about we go home and have some hot chocolate instead?" + +Lily and Ben stopped crying and shouting. They looked at mom and saw that she was not mean. She was nice and she loved them. They felt sorry for being rude. + +"Okay, mom. We are sorry. We will listen to you. We love you too. Can we have hot chocolate and marshmallows?" + +Mom smiled and hugged them. "Yes, you can. That sounds like a good idea. Let's go home and have some hot chocolate and marshmallows. And maybe tomorrow, if it is warmer, we can have some ice-cream." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to look at the stars in the sky at night. One day, she asked her mommy, "Where do the stars go during the day?" + +Her mommy replied, "The stars are still there, but we can't see them because the sun is too bright. The stars are in the universe, which is very big and far away." + +Lily clapped her hands in excitement and said, "I want to go to the universe and see the stars!" + +Her mommy smiled and said, "Maybe one day when you're older, that will be available to you. But for now, let's enjoy looking at the stars from our backyard." And they both looked up at the twinkling stars in the sky. +Once upon a time, there was a little bear named Teddy. Teddy lived in a big forest with his family and friends. One day, Teddy went for a walk in the forest and found a valley. The valley was very pretty with lots of flowers and trees. Teddy thought it was adorable. + +As Teddy walked through the valley, he saw a little bird. The bird was lost and didn't know how to get home. Teddy wanted to help the bird, so he welcomed the bird to come with him. The bird was so happy to have a new friend. + +Together, Teddy and the bird walked through the valley and had lots of fun. They saw butterflies and squirrels and even a little stream. Teddy was happy to have a new friend and the bird was happy to have someone to help her. And from that day on, Teddy and the bird were best friends forever. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to jump around and play all day. One day, Benny saw a big red pepper on the ground. He wanted to eat it, but it was too spicy for him. + +Just then, Benny heard a loud noise coming from the forest. He hopped over to see what it was and found a fox trying to catch a bird. Benny knew he had to help the bird, so he jumped on the fox's back and scared him away. + +The bird thanked Benny and said, "You are very brave. You saved my life." Benny felt proud of himself and realized that being brave is important. From that day on, Benny continued to jump and play, but he also remembered to be brave and help others in need. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved music very much. She would dance and sing whenever she heard music. One day, she went to her friend's house to listen to some music. Her friend played a song that Lily didn't like. She shook her head and said, "I disagree, I don't like this song." + +Her friend got upset and said, "But it's an amazing song!" Lily didn't want to argue, so she just nodded her head. They listened to the song together, but Lily didn't enjoy it. When she went home, she couldn't stop thinking about how much she didn't like the song. + +The next day, she went back to her friend's house and they listened to the same song again. This time, Lily couldn't take it anymore. She told her friend that she really didn't like the song and they started to argue. They both got very angry and said mean things to each other. In the end, they stopped being friends and never listened to music together again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved animals, especially kangaroos. One day, she saw an incredible kangaroo at the park. The kangaroo had a pouch where it kept its baby. Lily was so happy to see it! + +She went up to the kangaroo and said, "Can I pet your baby?" The kangaroo replied, "Of course you can, but please be gentle." Lily was very careful as she petted the baby kangaroo. + +After a while, Lily said, "Can I borrow your baby kangaroo for a little while?" The kangaroo thought about it and said, "Sure, but please bring it back when you're done." Lily was so excited to borrow the baby kangaroo! She played with it for a little while, but then she remembered to bring it back to its mother. + +The kangaroo was very happy that Lily had returned its baby safely. Lily said goodbye to the kangaroo and went home, feeling very happy and grateful for the incredible experience she had just had. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and eat yummy food. One day, Timmy's mommy brought home a big box of plastic toys for him to play with. Timmy was so happy and played with his new toys all day long. + +Later that week, Timmy's family went to a party to celebrate his cousin's birthday. There was lots of food to eat, but Timmy didn't like the spicy chips his uncle brought. He preferred the sweet cake instead. + +At the party, Timmy's cousin opened all of his presents, including a new plastic toy car. Timmy thought it was so cool and asked if he could play with it too. His cousin said yes and they played together all night. + +When the party was over, Timmy went home with his new plastic toy car and a full tummy from all the yummy food. He was so happy and couldn't wait to play with his new toy again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore new places. One day, Lily went to the park with her mommy. She saw a funny clown tying balloons and giving them to kids. + +Lily wanted a balloon too, so she asked the clown. But the clown said she needed to wait in place because there were too many kids. Lily felt sad, but she listened and waited patiently. + +Finally, it was Lily's turn. The clown tied a balloon just for her and gave it to her with a big smile. Lily was so happy and thanked the clown. She learned that sometimes we need to wait in place and be patient to get what we want. +Once upon a time, there was a rhinoceros who lived in the jungle. He was very big and strong, but he was also very humble. One day, a monkey came to him and said, "You are so big and strong, why are you so humble?" + +The rhinoceros replied, "I may be big and strong, but I know there are others who are bigger and stronger than me. I am happy with who I am." + +The monkey was not happy with the rhinoceros' answer and said, "You should be proud of yourself and show off your strength!" + +The rhinoceros thought about it and decided to show off his strength. He charged towards a tree, but he was so big and strong that he knocked it down. Unfortunately, the tree fell on the monkey and hurt him badly. + +The rhinoceros felt very sad and realized that being humble was better than showing off. From that day on, he was always humble and never showed off his strength again. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to play in her garden and pick flowers. One day, she found a beautiful poppy and picked it. She was so happy to have it! + +But then, her brother came and wanted the poppy too. He tried to take it from her, but Lily didn't want to give it up. They started to shout at each other and it made Lily very upset. + +Suddenly, their mom came outside and saw what was happening. She was very thoughtful and came up with a solution. She told Lily and her brother that they could take turns having the poppy. They both agreed and were happy again. From then on, they shared everything and never fought again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big, kind dog named Max. Max was very generous and loved to share his toys with his friends. One day, Max was playing with his ball when his friend, a little bird named Tweety, came to visit. + +"Hi Max!" Tweety chirped. "Can I play with your ball?" + +"Sure, Tweety!" Max barked. "Let's play together!" + +But as they were playing, a loud noise suddenly startled them. It was just a car passing by, but it scared Tweety. + +"Don't worry, Tweety," Max said. "I will always protect you and make sure you're safe." + +And with that, Tweety felt much better and they continued to play together happily. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy went to school every day and loved his classroom. It was filled with toys and books and all of his friends. + +One day, Timmy's mommy packed him a lunch with a sandwich that was too spicy for him. When he opened his lunchbox, he made a big sigh and said, "Oh no, mommy made it too spicy!" + +At lunchtime, Timmy's friends noticed he wasn't eating his sandwich. They asked him why and he told them it was too spicy. They all laughed and shared their own snacks with him. + +After lunch, Timmy felt much better and was happy to be back in his classroom with his friends. He knew that even when things didn't go as planned, he had his friends to help him out. +Once upon a time, there was a clever chicken named Chuck. Chuck lived on a farm with his animal friends. One day, Chuck saw the farmer planting corn in the field. Chuck warned his friends to stay away from the corn because it wasn't ready yet. + +But, the curious pig named Pete didn't listen to Chuck's warning. Pete went to the cornfield and ate some of the corn. Later, Pete got a tummy ache and felt very sick. Chuck told Pete, "I told you not to eat the corn. You should have listened to me." + +From that day on, Pete knew that Chuck was an intelligent chicken who knew what was best for his friends. Pete never ate the corn before it was ready again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to draw. She would draw all day long, using different colors and shapes to design beautiful pictures. One day, Lily's mom asked her to help mop the kitchen floor. Lily didn't want to stop drawing, but she knew it was important to help her mom. + +As she was mopping, Lily noticed how quiet the house was. She asked her mom, "Why is it so quiet?" Her mom replied, "Because everyone is sleeping." Lily thought for a moment and said, "I want to design a picture of everyone sleeping." + +So, Lily went back to her drawing and created a beautiful picture of her family sleeping. When her mom saw it, she was amazed. "Wow, Lily! You are such a talented artist!" Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, Mommy. I love to design and draw." + +From that day on, Lily continued to draw and design beautiful pictures, and she also helped her mom with the chores. And the house remained quiet, peaceful and clean. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the park with her mom and dad. While she was playing on the swings, she fell and hurt her knee. It hurt a lot, and she started to cry. + +Her mom and dad went to her and asked if she wanted some medicine to make the pain go away. But Lily said no. She didn't like the medicine, it tasted sour. Her parents tried to convince her, but she kept saying no. + +Later that day, Lily's knee started to hurt more and more. She couldn't play or run around like she used to. Her mom and dad tried to help her, but she didn't want to take the medicine. She wanted to ignore the pain and pretend it wasn't there. + +In the end, Lily learned that sometimes, we need to take medicine even if it doesn't taste good. It helps us feel better and get back to playing and having fun. She promised to take her medicine next time she got hurt, and her knee healed quickly. From then on, she never ignored the pain again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing outside and exploring the woods behind his house. + +One day, Timmy went on a big adventure in the woods. He found a deep hole and decided to see how far down it went. He climbed down and down until he couldn't see the sky anymore. + +Suddenly, Timmy heard his mom calling him for dinner. He realized he was lost and couldn't find his way out of the hole. He started to cry. + +Just then, Timmy's dog came running up to the hole. Timmy called for help and his dog barked back. Timmy's mom heard the barking and came to rescue Timmy. She pulled him out of the deep hole and they all went home for dinner together. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy went on a trip with his family. They drove a long way to get to their vacation house. When they arrived, Timmy's mom asked him to help unpack the car. Timmy was happy to help. + +As he was unpacking, Timmy accidentally dropped a jug. It broke into many pieces. Timmy felt sad because he was careless. His mom told him it was okay and they would clean it up together. + +After they cleaned up the mess, Timmy's mom gave him a big hug. She told him accidents happen and it's important to be careful. From then on, Timmy was more careful when helping unpack the car. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to bake with her mommy in the kitchen. One day, they decided to make cupcakes. Lily was very excited and alert as she helped her mommy gather all the ingredients. + +They mixed the flour, sugar, and eggs in a big bowl. Lily loved stirring the mixture with a wooden spoon. Then, they poured the batter into the cupcake cups and put them in the oven to bake. + +But, as they waited for the cupcakes to bake, they heard a loud noise coming from the oven. The cupcakes were overflowing and making a big mess! Lily and her mommy quickly took them out of the oven and tried to clean up the mess. Even though they were sad about the cupcakes, they still had fun mixing and baking together. +Once upon a time, there was a little squirrel named Sammy. Sammy loved to eat nuts. He would search for them all around the forest. One day, Sammy found a big, shiny nut. He was so excited to eat it! + +But then, he heard a noise. It was a quiet noise, but Sammy knew he needed to be careful. He looked around and saw a big, scary bird. The bird was following him! + +Sammy knew he needed to be quick. He grabbed the nut and ran as fast as he could. The bird followed him, but Sammy was too fast. Finally, Sammy reached his tree and climbed up to safety. He ate his nut and felt very happy that he had escaped the bird. From that day on, Sammy always looked out for scary birds when he was searching for nuts. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved cars and trucks, especially ones with big motors. One day, he was playing with his toy truck when it suddenly stopped moving. Timmy was confused and didn't know what was wrong. + +He went to his dad and said, "Daddy, my truck isn't moving. Can you help me?" His dad looked at the truck and saw that the batteries were dead. He said, "Don't worry, Timmy. I'll supply new batteries for your truck." + +Timmy was happy and watched as his dad put new batteries in his truck. He turned it on and it started moving again. Timmy smiled and said, "Thank you, Daddy. You fixed my truck!" His dad replied, "No problem, Timmy. I'm glad I could help." +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to travel with his family. They would go on big adventures to different places. One day, Timmy's mom said they were going on a trip to a large classroom. Timmy was excited because he loved learning new things. + +When they arrived at the classroom, Timmy saw many other kids there. They were all sitting at their desks, waiting for the teacher to arrive. Timmy's mom told him that they were going to learn about numbers and letters. Timmy couldn't wait to start. + +As the teacher began the lesson, Timmy listened carefully. He raised his hand to answer questions and even made new friends in the classroom. When it was time to go home, Timmy told his mom how much he loved the large classroom and wanted to come back again. And that's exactly what they did the next week! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat toast with butter on it. But one day, her mom brought home a different kind of butter. Lily didn't like it very much. She thought it tasted funny. + +Lily decided to plan a surprise for her mom. She wanted to make her mom happy by finding a better kind of butter. So, she went to the store with her dad and picked out a different kind of butter. It was the best butter ever! + +When Lily gave the new butter to her mom, she was so happy. She loved it! Lily felt proud that she had planned a surprise and made her mom happy. From that day on, they always used the new butter on their toast. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little duck named Ducky. Ducky was walking by the river when he saw a big bridge. Ducky wanted to cross the bridge, but he was scared. Suddenly, a kind frog appeared and said, "Don't worry, Ducky. I will help you cross the bridge." + +Ducky felt calm with the frog's help and they started to walk across the bridge together. As they were walking, Ducky saw a fish swimming in the river and asked the frog, "What is that?" The frog answered, "That is a fish. They live in the water." + +Ducky was happy to learn something new and thanked the frog for helping him cross the bridge. From that day on, Ducky wasn't scared of crossing bridges anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved animals so much that she wanted a pet. One day, she went to the pet store with her mom and dad. She saw a cute little dog and asked her parents if she could have it. They said yes! + +Lily loved her new pet so much. She named him Max. Max was a lazy dog. He liked to sleep all day and play with Lily in the afternoon. One day, Lily decided to create a cozy bed for Max. She used a soft blanket and a pillow. Max loved it! He slept in his new bed all day. + +From that day on, Max was not as lazy as before. He had more energy to play with Lily. They played fetch, ran around the garden and even cuddled on the couch. Lily was so happy to have Max as her pet. She knew that she had created a happy home for him. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was playing with his toys when he heard his mom yell from the kitchen. "Timmy, come here!" she said. Timmy ran to the kitchen and saw his mom holding a rag. "Can you help me clean up this mess?" she asked. + +Timmy felt helpless because he didn't know how to clean up the mess. But then he remembered something his dad had taught him. "I know how to help!" he said. "We can use the rag to wipe up the spill." Timmy's mom smiled and they cleaned up the mess together. + +Later that day, Timmy and his mom were playing outside when they heard a loud yell. It was their neighbor, Mr. Johnson. He needed help carrying some boxes. Timmy remembered how he had helped his mom earlier and said, "I can help!" He ran over to Mr. Johnson and helped him carry the boxes. Mr. Johnson was very grateful and gave Timmy a big hug. Timmy felt happy because he had helped someone in need. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat her food on a shiny plate. One day, Lily's mom brought her a new plate that was even shinier than her old one. Lily was so happy and grateful that she hugged her mom tightly. + +Later that day, Lily went to play with her friend Timmy. They played with blocks and dolls, but then Lily needed to go home for dinner. "I have to go now, Timmy," she said. "My mom is waiting for me." Timmy replied, "Okay, I'll see you tomorrow!" Lily walked home and when she got there, she realized she had forgotten her key. She couldn't get inside her house. + +Lily knocked on the door and called out to her mom, but nobody answered. She started to cry. Just then, Timmy came running over. "What's wrong, Lily?" he asked. "I'm locked out of my house," Lily said. "Oh no!" Timmy said. "Don't worry, I'll go get my mom. She has a key to your house." Timmy's mom came and unlocked the door. Lily was so grateful to have such a good friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big teddy bear that she loved very much. One day, Lily and her mommy went to a store to buy a new toy for her teddy bear. Lily saw a pretty dress for her teddy bear, but it was too expensive. + +Lily said, "Mommy, can we buy this dress for my teddy bear? It's so pretty!" + +Her mommy replied, "I'm sorry, Lily. That dress is too expensive. Let's find something else that's cheap." + +Suddenly, Lily felt a tickle in her nose and she sneezed. "Achoo!" she said. + +Her mommy said, "Bless you, Lily. Let's go home and see if we can find something else for your teddy bear." + +Lily smiled and held her teddy bear tightly. She knew that her mommy would always find something special for her and her teddy bear. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a toy box that she loved to play with. One day, she wanted to play with her favorite toy, but it was stuck inside the box. She tried to open the box, but it wouldn't budge. + +Lily was patient and didn't give up. She decided to stretch her arms as far as she could and try to reach inside the box. After a few tries, she finally managed to grab her toy and pull it out. + +She was so happy that she started jumping up and down with joy. From that day on, Lily learned that sometimes you need to be patient and stretch a little to get what you want. +Once upon a time, a little boy named Timmy had a toy dinosaur. He loved playing with it every day, but one day he accidentally dropped it and it broke. Timmy was very sad and didn't know what to do. + +His mom saw how sad he was and told him not to worry because she knew how to repair the dinosaur. Timmy was so happy to hear that! He watched as his mom fixed the dinosaur and made it as good as new. + +But something weird happened after the dinosaur was repaired. It started to glow and shake, and suddenly a real live dinosaur appeared in Timmy's room! Timmy was scared at first, but then he realized that the dinosaur was friendly and just wanted to play. They had so much fun together and Timmy was grateful that his mom was able to repair his toy dinosaur. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she went on a walk with her mommy. They walked and walked until they found a big tree. + +Lily looked up and saw a butterfly flying around the tree. She pointed and said, "Mommy, look! I see a butterfly!" Her mommy smiled and said, "Yes, Lily. You have a good eye for finding things." + +As they continued their walk, they came across a pond. Lily saw her reflection in the water and said, "Mommy, I see my image!" Her mommy said, "Yes, Lily. That's your reflection. It looks just like you!" + +Finally, they came to a field with tall grass. Lily ran through the grass and said, "Mommy, the grass is so thin!" Her mommy laughed and said, "Yes, Lily. It's not very thick. You're a good observer." And with that, they continued their walk, finding new things along the way. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy cars, especially the ones with big wheels. One day, Timmy went to the park and saw a man doing crazy tricks on his skateboard. Timmy watched in amazement as the man did flips and spins. + +Timmy went up to the man and said, "I admire your cool tricks!" The man smiled and said, "Thanks, little buddy!" Timmy then showed the man his toy cars with big wheels, and the man thought they were pretty neat too. + +After that day, Timmy went to the park every day to watch the man do his crazy tricks. He even tried to do some tricks on his own toy car, but it never worked out quite right. Timmy was happy just watching and admiring the man's skills. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine and run around with her friends. One day, Lily's mom told her they were going on a trip to the park. Lily was so excited! + +As they walked to the park, Lily's mom reminded her to stay close and hold her hand tight. Lily listened and held on tight. When they arrived at the park, Lily ran off to play with her friends. She had so much fun on the swings and slides. + +But then, Lily's mom called her over and said it was time to go home. Lily was sad to leave the park, but she knew she had to listen to her mom. She held her mom's hand tight and walked back home. When they got home, Lily's mom gave her a big hug and said, "You did so well today, Lily. I'm proud of you for staying close and holding on tight." Lily smiled and felt happy knowing she did a good job. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to pick flowers in the garden. One day, she saw a painter painting a picture of the flowers. The painter had a harsh look on his face, and Lily felt scared. + +The next day, Lily went to the garden to pick more flowers. She saw the painter again, but this time he had a smile on his face. He showed her the painting he had made of the flowers. Lily was amazed at how beautiful it was. + +From then on, Lily would often see the painter in the garden. He would paint different things, like trees and animals. Lily would pick flowers and watch the painter work. She realized that sometimes people can look harsh, but they can also be kind and make beautiful things. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily and her mom were outside when they saw dark clouds in the sky. Her mom said, "It looks like a storm is going to start soon." + +Suddenly, they saw a big flash of lightning in the sky. Lily got nervous and asked her mom, "What was that?" Her mom explained, "That was lightning. It happens during a storm." + +Lily asked, "Will it hurt us?" Her mom said, "No, we are safe inside our house." Lily felt better and said, "I don't like storms. They make me nervous." Her mom hugged her and said, "It's okay to feel nervous. We can cuddle up and read a book until the storm is over." And that's just what they did. +Once upon a time, there was a young boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to ride his bike all around the neighborhood. One day, Timmy rode his bike into the garage to put it away. But, he accidentally bumped into a box and knocked it over. + +The box was full of his dad's tools and they all fell out. Timmy was scared and didn't know what to do. He wanted to run away and hide. But, then he remembered something his mom had told him. She said, "If you make a mistake, don't be afraid to ask for help. It's okay to ask for help." + +So, Timmy asked his dad for help. His dad came into the garage and helped him pick up all the tools. Timmy felt better and he learned that it's okay to ask for help when you need it. He also learned that if you accidentally go the wrong way, you can always reverse and try again. +Once upon a time, there was a big dinosaur. He was very fit and strong. He liked to run and play with his friends. One day, he saw a small dinosaur who was sad. The big dinosaur wanted to help his friend feel better. He decided to pass a toy to the small dinosaur. The small dinosaur was happy and started to play with the toy. They played together all day long. The big dinosaur felt happy too, because he made his friend feel better. +Once upon a time, there was a brown bear named Benny. Benny was playing in the forest when he saw a little girl named Lily. Lily was lost and didn't know which way to go. Benny asked, "Are you lost?" and Lily answered, "Yes, I am lost." + +Benny said, "Don't worry, I can help you find your way home." Benny and Lily walked through the forest together. Suddenly, they saw a spirit. The spirit said, "Hello, I can help you find your way home too." + +Benny and Lily were happy to have found the spirit. The spirit led them to Lily's house. Lily's mom was so happy to see her. She asked, "How did you find your way home?" and Lily answered, "Benny and the spirit helped me." Benny and the spirit smiled and went back into the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy cars. He had a red car, a blue car, and a green car. One day, Timmy's dad brought home a new toy car. It was yellow and it could zoom really fast! Timmy was so happy. + +Timmy played with his new toy car all day. He made it zoom across the room and down the hallway. But then, the car got stuck on a cable. Timmy didn't know what to do. He asked his dad for help. + +Dad came and untangled the car from the cable. He gave the car back to Timmy and said, "Be careful, Timmy. Don't let your car get caught on the cable again." Timmy smiled and hugged his dad. The car was warm in his hands. He felt happy and safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily's mom told her to put her wet clothes in the freezer. Lily didn't understand why, but she did what her mom said. + +Later that day, Lily's friend Timmy came over to play. Timmy asked Lily, "Why did you put your clothes in the freezer?" Lily replied, "My mom said to mind my wet clothes and put them in the freezer." + +Timmy thought that was funny and said, "I don't like the freezer. It's too cold." Lily agreed and said, "Yeah, the freezer is cold, but it keeps things fresh." Timmy thought about that and said, "Maybe I'll put my socks in the freezer too!" +Once upon a time, there was a caterpillar named Cindy. Cindy was slow and liked to stay on the leaves all day. One day, a bird named Blue came and said, "Hey Cindy, you're so slow! Why don't you come and play with me?" Cindy replied, "I like to stay here and eat my leaves. Maybe we can play later." + +Blue was not happy with Cindy's answer and said, "No, we have to play now!" Cindy felt scared and didn't know what to do. Suddenly, a wise old butterfly named Bella flew by and said, "Hey Blue, why don't you find someone else to play with? Cindy likes to stay on her leaves and eat. That's okay too." + +Blue thought about it and realized that Bella was right. Blue apologized to Cindy and they became friends. Cindy was happy that she could stay on her leaves and still have friends. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a lazy cat named Mittens. Mittens liked to sleep all day long and never wanted to play. One day, Mittens' owner wanted to fill up a bowl of milk for her. But when she went to get the milk, she saw a film of dust on the milk carton. She decided to clean it before pouring the milk. + +Mittens woke up from her nap and saw her owner cleaning the milk carton. She meowed and rubbed against her owner's leg, asking for some milk. Her owner smiled and poured the milk into the bowl. Mittens drank the milk and felt happy. She realized that sometimes it's good to wake up from a nap and enjoy a nice drink. From that day on, Mittens wasn't so lazy anymore and would play with her owner. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a favorite rag doll that she loved to play with all the time. One day, Lily accidentally ripped her rag doll's arm off while playing too rough. + +Lily was very sad because her rag doll was not perfect anymore. She decided to ask her dad if he could repair it. Her dad was very good at fixing things and he promised to try his best. + +After a few hours, Lily's dad called her over and showed her the rag doll. It was perfect once again! Lily was so happy and gave her dad a big hug. From that day on, she was careful when playing with her rag doll so it wouldn't get ripped again. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing outside and looking at insects. He thought they were so interesting and cool. One day, Timmy saw a tough beetle crawling on the ground. He picked it up and showed it to his friend, Lily. + +Lily said, "Ew, I don't like insects. They are gross." + +Timmy said, "No, they're not gross. They're cool. Look at this tough beetle. It's so strong." + +Suddenly, a bee flew by and Lily got scared. She said, "Shoot! I don't like bees. They might sting me." + +Timmy said, "Don't worry, Lily. The bee won't hurt you if you don't bother it. Let's watch it fly away." + +Lily felt better and they continued to look at the insects together. They realized that even though they had different opinions about insects, they could still be friends and have fun together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat oatmeal for breakfast every day. One morning, her mom set a bowl of oatmeal in front of her, but Lily didn't want to eat it. + +"I'm scared of the oatmeal," Lily said to her mom. + +"Why are you scared of it?" her mom asked. + +"I don't know, it just looks fearful," Lily replied. + +Her mom smiled and said, "It's okay to be scared of new things sometimes, but you won't know if you like it until you try it. Just take a little bite." + +Lily took a small bite and realized that the oatmeal wasn't so bad after all. She ate the whole bowl and even asked for seconds. From that day on, Lily wasn't fearful of trying new things anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a mommy and a daddy who had a baby. The baby was very small and cute. One day, they went to the park and saw an unusual bird. The bird had very bright feathers and it could sing very loudly. The mommy and daddy set the baby on a blanket and they all watched the bird together. The baby was very happy and smiled a lot. The mommy and daddy were happy too because they loved seeing the baby happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside, especially on the big hill near his house. One day, Timmy's mom told him it was time to come inside for lunch. But Timmy didn't want to go inside! He wanted to keep playing on the hill. + +Timmy's mom said, "Timmy, it's too noisy outside. We need to shut the windows so we can eat our lunch in peace." Timmy didn't want to stop playing, but he also didn't want to make his mom upset. So he said, "Okay, Mommy. I'll come inside now." + +Timmy and his mom went inside and had a yummy lunch. After they were done, Timmy asked if he could go back outside and play on the hill. His mom said yes, but reminded him to be careful and to come back inside before it got too dark. Timmy was so happy to be outside again, and he promised to be a good listener and come back inside when his mom called him. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing hockey, it was his favorite thing to do. One day, Timmy's hockey stick broke and he couldn't play anymore. Timmy was sad and cried a lot. + +But then, Timmy's mom came and gave him a big hug. She said, "Don't cry Timmy, I'm here to comfort you." Timmy felt better because his mom was there. She took him outside and they looked at the beautiful trees and flowers. Timmy forgot about his broken hockey stick and was happy again. + +The next day, Timmy's mom surprised him with a new hockey stick. Timmy was so happy and hugged his mom tight. He went outside to play hockey and felt grateful for his mom's comfort and the beautiful day. +Once upon a time, there was a human named Tim. Tim was gifted at playing with toys. He loved to play with his toy cars and trucks. One day, Tim's friend came over to play with him. His friend saw Tim's toy truck and asked if he could play with it. + +Tim said, "No, I don't want you to play with it." + +His friend got sad and said, "Please let me play with it. I promise I will take good care of it." + +Tim thought about it and finally said, "Okay, you can play with it, but be careful and don't pull too hard on it." + +His friend was happy and they played together. But then, his friend accidentally pulled too hard on the truck and it broke. Tim got upset and said, "I told you not to pull too hard on it!" + +His friend felt bad and said, "I'm sorry. I didn't mean to break it." + +Tim thought about it and said, "It's okay. I forgive you. Let's play with something else." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to sing and dance around her room with her toy microphone. One day, Lily's little brother, Max, noticed her singing and dancing. He wanted to play with her toy microphone too. + +Lily didn't want to share her special toy, so she hid it under her bed. But Max found it and took it without asking. Lily was very upset and didn't know what to do. She noticed that her toy microphone was missing and looked for it everywhere. + +Finally, Lily found Max playing with her toy microphone in the living room. She asked him nicely to give it back, but he refused. Lily was very sad and didn't know what to do. But then she had an idea. She sang a beautiful song with her real microphone, and Max was so impressed that he gave her back her toy microphone. They both danced and sang together, and even played with an orange ball. From that day on, they shared their toys and played together happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play soccer with her friends. One day, Lily's team had a big game. They wanted to win and score lots of goals. Lily's goal was to score one goal for her team. + +During the game, Lily's team was losing. They needed to support each other and work together to win. Suddenly, the ball came to Lily. She kicked it hard and it went into the empty goal! Lily was so happy that she scored a goal and helped her team win the game. +Once upon a time, there was a bunny named Benny. Benny had a gift for his friend, a carrot that he grew himself. Benny was very excited to give his friend the gift. + +As he hopped along, he saw his other friend, a squirrel named Sammy, who was very jealous of Benny's gift. Sammy wanted the carrot for himself and thought of a plan to take it from Benny. + +Benny didn't notice Sammy following him until he saw him lean towards him. Benny quickly hopped away, but Sammy kept following him. Benny knew he had to be careful and watch out for Sammy. Finally, Benny made it to his friend's house and gave him the gift. His friend was so happy and thanked Benny for the delicious carrot. Benny felt proud and happy that he was able to give his friend a special gift. +Once upon a time, a lion lived in a big jungle. He was very rough and scary. One day, a little birdie came to the lion and asked him to be his friend. The lion said yes and they became good friends. They played together and had lots of fun. + +But one day, the lion got angry and started to roar. The little birdie got scared and flew away. The lion tried to catch him but the birdie settled on a tree. The lion was very sad and lonely without his friend. He roared and roared but the birdie never came back. The lion realized that he lost his friend forever. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and feel the warm sun on his face. One day, Timmy found a shiny rock that he wanted to keep. But the rock was dirty and not very pretty. + +Timmy asked his mommy for help and she gave him a cloth to polish the rock. Timmy worked hard and the rock became very shiny. He was so happy and proud of his work. + +But then, Timmy's friend Billy came over and saw the shiny rock. Billy wanted it for himself and tried to take it from Timmy. Timmy didn't want to give it up and they started to argue. + +Suddenly, a funny bird flew by and distracted them both. They started to laugh and forgot about the rock. They decided to play together instead and had a lot of fun in the sun. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy who loved to play games. One day, Timmy and his friend Billy decided to play a game of tag. Timmy wanted to win, so he tried his best to catch Billy. But Billy was very fast and Timmy couldn't catch him. + +Timmy felt sad because he wanted to win, but then his mom told him that it's not always about winning. Sometimes, it's just about having fun. Timmy thought about it and realized that his mom was right. He decided to keep playing with Billy and have fun, even if he didn't win. + +Later that day, Timmy and Billy played a game of hide and seek. Timmy found a great hiding spot and waited for Billy to find him. After a while, Billy gave up and said, "This game is boring. Let's play something else." But Timmy didn't want to give up so easily. He said, "Let's try one more time. I know I can win this game!" + +Billy agreed to play one more time, and this time Timmy found Billy's hiding spot and won the game. Timmy was so happy that he jumped up and down. He shouted, "I did it! I won!" His mom smiled and said, "That's great, Timmy. You worked hard and got your victory. But remember, it's not always about winning. Sometimes, it's just about trying your best and having fun." +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Max. Max loved to play in the park with his friends. One day, Max was running and he fell down. He hurt his leg and it was hard for him to walk. Max's owner took him to the vet. The vet said Max's bone was broken. The vet put a flexible cast on Max's leg to help it heal. Max couldn't run and play for a while, but he was happy to be with his family. After a number of weeks, Max's bone was healed and he could run and play again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys all day long. He had a favorite toy car that he always played with. But one day, he accidentally broke the knob on the car. + +Timmy didn't know what to do, so he asked his mom for help. His mom was very intelligent and knew just what to do. She showed Timmy how to tie a knot around the broken knob to fix it. + +Timmy was so happy that his car was fixed and he could play with it again. He learned that even if something is broken, it can still be fixed with a little bit of help. The moral of the story is to always ask for help when you need it, and to never give up on something that can be fixed. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She owned a beautiful doll that was very delicate. One day, Lily decided to write a letter to her friend, Sarah. She wrote the letter and put it in an envelope. Then, she put a stamp on the envelope and went to the post office to mail it. + +At the post office, Lily saw a man who looked sad. She asked him what was wrong. The man said he lost his own letter and was very upset. Lily felt bad for him and decided to help. She gave him her own stamp and told him to put it on his letter. The man was very grateful and thanked Lily. + +Lily felt happy that she could help someone. She went back home and played with her delicate doll. When her mom asked her what she did today, Lily said, "I helped a man at the post office and mailed my own letter to Sarah." Her mom smiled and said, "You are such a kind girl." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, her mommy asked her to help cook dinner. Lily was so excited to help. They decided to make spaghetti and meatballs. Lily helped her mommy whip the eggs for the meatballs. She felt so proud of herself. + +But then, while they were cooking the spaghetti, Lily accidentally spilled the sauce all over the stove. Her mommy got upset and told her to be more careful. Lily felt sad and didn't want to help anymore. + +But then, her mommy hugged her and said it was okay. They cleaned up the mess together and continued cooking. When it was time to mix the sauce, Lily helped her mommy make it smooth by stirring it really well. And in the end, the dinner turned out delicious and they all sat down to enjoy it together. +Once upon a time, a little boy named Timmy went to the park with his mommy. Timmy loved to play with his ball and run around on the green grass. But one day, he saw a big brown bird in the sky. The bird was flying so high that Timmy couldn't see it anymore. + +Timmy wanted to see where the bird had gone, so he climbed up a tall tree. He climbed and climbed until he reached the top, but then he slipped and fell down. He landed on the hard ground and hurt his head. His mommy took him to the hospital, but the doctors couldn't help him. + +Timmy was very sad because he couldn't play anymore. He learned that sometimes it's not safe to climb up high and put yourself in danger. From that day on, Timmy never climbed a tree again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and read books. One day, she was playing with her toys when she saw a shelf. The shelf was very tall and had many books on it. Lily wanted to see the books on the top shelf, but she was too short to reach them. She felt confused and sad. + +Suddenly, Lily felt a tickle in her nose. She sneezed so hard that all the toys fell down. But then, something amazing happened. The sneeze was so strong that it made Lily grow taller! She was now able to reach the top shelf and see all the books she wanted. + +Lily learned that even though she was small, she could still do big things. She just needed to find a way to reach her goals, like sneezing or asking for help. From that day on, Lily felt more confident and happy. She knew that she could achieve anything if she tried hard enough. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore the world around her. One day, she found a big rock that was deep in color. It was like a dark, deep blue. + +Lily wanted to paint the rock, so she asked her mom for some paint. Her mom gave her some bright colors like pink, yellow, and green. Lily started to spin around with excitement as she painted the rock. + +Her little brother, Max, came over and asked what she was doing. "I'm painting this rock, Max! Look how pretty it is," said Lily. Max looked at the rock and said, "Wow, that's deep!" Lily smiled and continued to spin and paint the rock until it was covered in all sorts of colors. She was so happy with her creation and couldn't wait to show it off to her friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a loyal dog named Max. One day, Lily and Max went on a walk in the woods. They saw a hut in the distance and decided to go check it out. + +When they got to the hut, they saw a man sitting outside. He was staring at the sky. Lily said, "Hi! What are you doing?" The man replied, "I'm looking at the clouds. They are so pretty." + +Lily and Max sat with the man for a while and they all stared at the clouds together. The man was very nice and they became friends. From that day on, Lily and Max visited the man in his hut often. They would stare at the clouds and have fun adventures together. +Once upon a time, there was a rabbit named Binky. Binky loved to roll around in the grass and eat salad. One day, Binky met a little girl named Lily. "Hi Binky!" said Lily. "Would you like to play with me?" Binky was glad and said, "Yes please!" + +Lily and Binky played together all day long. They ran, jumped and rolled in the grass. When it was time for Lily to go home, she said, "Goodbye Binky, I had so much fun playing with you!" Binky replied, "Me too, let's play again soon!" + +The next day, Binky went out to play but couldn't find Lily. He asked the other animals if they had seen her, but no one had. Binky started to worry. Suddenly, he heard a loud noise coming from the road. Binky ran over and saw Lily's toy car had rolled into the street. Binky tried to save the toy car, but a big truck came and hit him. + +Binky was hurt badly and couldn't move. He was sad that he couldn't play with Lily anymore. Lily came looking for her toy car and saw Binky lying on the ground. She was very sad too. From then on, Lily made sure to always be careful with her toys and to look both ways before crossing the street. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and go on adventures outside. One day, her mommy told her they were going to a meeting with some important people. Lily didn't know what a meeting was, but she was excited to go. + +When they arrived, Lily saw that the people in the meeting looked very serious. They talked for a long time and Lily started to get bored. Suddenly, one of the people started to yell. Lily was frightened and didn't know what to do. Her mommy quickly picked her up and they left the meeting. + +On the way home, Lily asked her mommy why the person was yelling. Her mommy explained that sometimes people get upset and they yell to show it. Lily didn't like that and promised to always use her words when she was upset. From that day on, Lily learned that meetings can be scary sometimes, but it's important to stay calm and use kind words. +Once upon a time, there was a smart fox. He was very intelligent and knew many things. One day, he found an envelope on the ground. It had a stamp on it and was addressed to someone far away. The fox wanted to help, so he shouted for someone to come and take the envelope. + +A kind bird heard the fox's shout and flew down to see what was wrong. The fox showed her the envelope and asked if she could deliver it to the right place. The bird agreed and took the envelope in her beak. She flew high up into the sky and soared over mountains and rivers until she finally found the right place. + +The person who received the envelope was very happy and thanked the bird for being so helpful. The bird flew back to the fox and told him the good news. The fox was happy too and thanked the bird for being so kind. From that day on, the fox and the bird became good friends and helped each other whenever they could. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to do yoga with her mommy. They would stretch and bend their bodies in all sorts of fun ways. One day, Lily wanted to invite her friend Timmy to do yoga with them. Timmy was deaf, which meant he couldn't hear very well. But that didn't stop Lily from inviting him to join in on the fun. When Timmy arrived, they showed him all the yoga poses and he loved it! Lily felt happy that she could share her love of yoga with her friend, even if he couldn't hear everything they were saying. From that day on, they did yoga together every week and had lots of fun! +Once upon a time, there was a big red ball. A little girl named Lily loved to play with it. She would throw it in the air and catch it. But one day, she accidentally dropped it and it rolled away. + +Lily went to look for her ball and found herself in a big stable. There were horses and cows and sheep. She was amazed at how organized everything was. The horses were in one section, the cows in another, and the sheep in a third. + +As she looked around, she saw her ball in the corner. She picked it up and was about to leave when a friendly horse came over to say hello. Lily was happy to have found her ball and made a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a cute brown dog named Max. One day, Lily and Max went for a walk in the park. Lily saw a big tree and wished she could climb it. + +Max said, "Lily, I can help you climb the tree!" + +Lily struggled to climb the tree, but with Max's help, she made it to the top. From the top of the tree, they saw birds flying in the sky and the sun setting. Lily was happy and thanked Max for helping her. + +Max barked happily and wagged his tail. Lily and Max went back home, happy and tired from their adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in an ordinary house with her family. One day, Lily went to the park with her mom and dad. They played on the swings, went down the slide, and had a picnic. + +As they were leaving the park, Lily's mom said, "Remember, we have to go home now." Lily nodded her head and said, "I love our home. It's cozy and warm." + +When they got home, Lily's dad asked her if she had fun at the park. Lily replied, "Yes, it was so much fun! Can we go back tomorrow?" Her dad laughed and said, "Maybe we can go back another day." + +Lily went to bed that night feeling happy and grateful for her ordinary home and her loving family. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her friends at the park. One day, while she was playing with her favorite toy, a thief came and took it away. Lily was sad and didn't know what to do. + +She went to her friend, Timmy, and told him what happened. Timmy asked her if she saw who took her toy. Lily shook her head and said no. Timmy said, "Maybe we can find the thief and get your toy back." + +Lily's face lit up with excitement. "How can we find the thief?" she asked. Timmy shrugged his shoulders and said, "I don't know, but we can try." + +So, Lily and Timmy went around the park and asked everyone if they saw the thief. Finally, they found a boy who looked envious of Lily's toy. They asked him if he took it, and he admitted that he did. + +Lily was happy to have her toy back, and Timmy was proud of himself for helping his friend. They both went home with big smiles on their faces. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pet lizard named Lizzy. Lily loved to play with Lizzy and watch her climb on the walls. One day, Lizzy looked upset and Lily wondered why. + +Lily asked Lizzy, "Why are you upset?" Lizzy couldn't answer, so Lily decided to study lizards to find out. She read books and watched videos about lizards. She learned that sometimes lizards get upset when they are cold or hungry. + +Lily checked Lizzy's temperature and gave her some food. Lizzy started to look happier and climbed up the wall again. Lily was happy too, knowing she had helped her friend. From that day on, Lily studied lizards even more so she could always make sure Lizzy was happy and healthy. +Once upon a time, a squirrel was walking in the forest. The squirrel saw a little girl walking towards him. The little girl said, "Hello Mr. Squirrel, what are you doing?" + +The squirrel replied, "I am looking for some nuts to eat. What about you?" + +The little girl said, "I am going to my grandma's house. She is sick and I want to give her some flowers." + +The squirrel was very thoughtful and said, "That is very kind of you. Be careful not to slip on the way." + +The little girl smiled and said, "Thank you, Mr. Squirrel. I will be careful." And she continued on her way to her grandma's house. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to go camping with his family. They always went to a popular campsite near the lake. Timmy loved to swim and fish in the lake. + +One day, Timmy and his family went camping again. It was a rainy day, and everything was wet. Timmy's mom said, "We need to dry our clothes and tent." Timmy helped his dad hang the clothes and tent up to dry. + +Later that day, Timmy went to play with his friends at the campsite. They played hide and seek and had a lot of fun. But then, they heard a loud noise. It was a big storm! Timmy and his friends ran back to their tents. But Timmy's tent was wet and not strong enough to withstand the storm. It collapsed and Timmy got hurt. + +From that day on, Timmy was scared of camping. He never wanted to go again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the rain and jump in puddles. One day, she went outside and it was pouring rain. She ran around and got very wet. + +After playing for a while, Lily went back inside and took a warm bath. She felt cozy and loved the feeling of the water. She then put on her favorite pajamas and went to bed. + +As she closed her eyes, she thought about how much she loved playing in the rain and how good it felt to be warm and dry in her bed. She fell asleep quickly and dreamt of more rainy days to come. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and make crafts. One day, she was making a paper butterfly when she ran out of glue. + +"Oh no!" Lily said. "I need more glue to finish my butterfly." + +Her mom heard her and said, "Don't worry, I have some glue in the cupboard. Let me get it for you." + +Lily was happy and said, "I hope the glue will stick well." + +Her mom gave her the glue and Lily finished her butterfly. Later that day, Lily went to visit her grandpa. He was bald and had no hair on his head. + +Lily saw her grandpa and said, "Grandpa, you look funny without hair. But I still love you." + +Grandpa laughed and said, "I love you too, Lily." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her cushion that was soft and pink. One day, Lily's mom brought a delicate vase and put it on the table. + +Lily asked her mom, "What is that?" + +"It's a vase," her mom replied. "It's very delicate, so be careful around it." + +Lily wanted to see the vase up close, but she accidentally knocked it over. The vase fell and broke into many pieces. + +Lily's mom said, "Oh no! We need to cover the broken pieces so no one gets hurt." + +Lily helped her mom cover the broken pieces with a blanket. She felt sad that she broke the delicate vase, but her mom hugged her and said, "It's okay, accidents happen. We can always get a new vase." +Once upon a time, there was a little mouse. He was very small and had a colorful tail. One day, he went outside to play in the grass. Suddenly, he saw a big zipper on the ground. He felt curious and went to explore it. When he got close, the zipper moved and he saw a little girl inside. She was happy to see the little mouse and they became friends. They played together all day long and had so much fun. The little mouse was happy he found a new friend and the little girl was happy to have a colorful mouse as her new friend. +Once upon a time, there were two little bears. They were brothers and they loved to play together. One day, they were jumping on their mattress and one of them accidentally hit the other one. The little bear got angry and started to fight with his brother. They pushed each other and it became rough. + +Their mother saw them fighting and she was very sad. She said to them, "Fighting is not good. You should love each other and be kind. If you hurt each other, you will only feel sad." + +The little bears felt sorry and hugged each other. They promised to never fight again and to always be kind. From that day on, they played together peacefully and happily. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat peanuts because they were so yummy. One day, Lily's mom introduced her to a new kind of peanut butter. It was so smooth and tasted even better than regular peanut butter! + +Lily loved the new peanut butter so much that she asked her mom to make her a sandwich with it every day. She even shared it with her friends at school, and they all thought it was delicious too. + +From that day on, Lily always asked for the smooth peanut butter whenever her mom went to the store. She was so happy that her mom had introduced her to something new and yummy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside with his friends. One day, they were playing hide and seek. Timmy hid behind a big tree, but when he peeked out, his friends had disappeared! He looked left and right, but they were nowhere to be found. + +Timmy was worried because his friends had given him a task to find them. He didn't want to let them down. He looked around the park, but he couldn't see them anywhere. Suddenly, he noticed a wide bush that he hadn't checked yet. He ran over to it and found his friends hiding behind it, giggling. + +Timmy was so happy that he found them and completed his task. He realized that sometimes things can disappear, but with a little bit of searching, they can be found again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to wear her cozy bathrobe after taking a bath. One day, Lily's mom told her to take a bath before bedtime. But Lily didn't want to take a bath because the bathroom looked gloomy and scary. + +"I dare you to take a bath, Lily," said her older brother, Jack. Lily was scared, but she didn't want to look like a chicken in front of her brother. So, she took a bath and wore her bathrobe. She felt warm and cozy in it. + +But when she went to bed, Lily felt sick. Her mom took her to the hospital, and the doctor said that Lily caught a cold from not drying her hair properly after the bath. Lily learned that she should never take dares from her brother and always dry her hair well after a bath. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a chubby cat named Fluffy. One day, Lily's mommy told her that it was time to study for her spelling test. Lily didn't like studying, but she knew it was important. + +Lily sat down with her mommy and they looked at her spelling sheet together. "I don't want to study," Lily said. "I want to play with Fluffy." + +Her mommy smiled and said, "If you study now, we can play with Fluffy after your test. How about that?" + +Lily thought about it and agreed. She studied hard and learned all of her spelling words. The next day, she took her test and got an A+. After school, she ran home and played with Fluffy all afternoon. She was happy that she studied and even happier to play with her chubby cat. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to wear her favorite pink dress with a zipper on the back. One day, Lily woke up early and wanted to play outside. She put on her dress, but the zipper was stuck. She tried and tried, but she couldn't make it work. + +Lily decided to go outside anyway, hoping no one would notice her zipper problem. She played with her friends, but they all laughed at her because of the unknown thing on her dress. Lily felt sad and embarrassed. + +When she got home, her mom noticed the broken zipper and asked her what happened. Lily told her the truth and felt ashamed. Her mom hugged her and said, "It's okay to make mistakes, but it's not okay to hide them. Always be honest and ask for help when you need it." + +From that day on, Lily learned to ask for help when she needed it and never felt embarrassed about her mistakes again. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She had a pretty bracelet that she loved to wear all the time. One day, she was running very fast and her bracelet fell off her wrist. It hit the ground and broke into pieces. Lily was very sad. + +She tried to put the bracelet back together, but it was too broken. Her mom saw her crying and asked what was wrong. Lily showed her the broken bracelet and her mom hugged her. She said they could fix it together. + +They got some glue and carefully put the pieces back together. It took a long time, but finally, the bracelet was fixed. Lily was so happy and put it back on her wrist. She ran around the room, feeling the wind speed past her and her bracelet sparkled in the light. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her friends at the park. One day, she found a long stick and began to play with it. + +Suddenly, she saw a stamp on the ground. She picked it up and showed it to her friend, Tommy. "Look, Tommy! I found a stamp!" said Lily. + +Tommy was amazed and said, "Wow, that's so cool! Can I see it?" Lily handed the stamp to Tommy and he examined it closely. + +After a few minutes, Tommy gave the stamp back to Lily and said, "That's a really nice stamp. You should keep it safe." Lily smiled and put the stamp in her pocket. From that day on, she always carried the stamp with her wherever she went. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, Lily and her friends saw a big dog. The dog was barking loudly and looked very scary. Lily's friends were afraid, but Lily was brave. She walked up to the dog and talked to him. + +"Hello, doggy. Why are you barking so loud?" Lily asked. The dog stopped barking and wagged his tail. "I think he wants a treat," Lily said to her friends. They gave the dog a treat and he became very friendly. + +Just then, a mean boy came and tried to scare the dog away. "Get out of here, you stupid dog!" he yelled. Lily stood up to the mean boy and said, "Don't be mean to the dog. He just wants to play." The mean boy listened to Lily and went away. Lily and her friends played with the dog all day and had lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Max. Max had a big paw and loved to play with his toys. One day, Max's owner said, "Max, we're going on a trip! Let's pack your toys!" Max was so excited that he wagged his tail really fast. + +Max's owner packed his toys in a big bag and said, "Max, let's go!" Max ran to the door with his tail still wagging. When they got to the car, Max jumped in the back seat and waited for his owner. + +On the trip, Max played with his toys and slept in the car. When they arrived at their destination, Max was so excited to explore. He ran around with his big paw and sniffed everything. Max's owner said, "I'm glad we packed your toys, Max. You're having so much fun!" Max barked happily and wagged his tail. +Once upon a time, there was a big bear named Benny. Benny loved to drink juice. One day, Benny went to his friend's house to play. Benny's friend asked him, "Do you want some juice?" Benny replied, "Yes, please!" + +After playing for a while, Benny's friend said, "I forgot to give you your juice!" Benny said, "It's okay, I can drink it now." Benny's friend brought him a big cup of juice. Benny drank it all and said, "Yum, this juice is so good!" + +When it was time for Benny to go home, his friend asked him, "Do you want more juice?" Benny said, "No thank you, I am full. But thank you for the juice!" Benny went home happy, thinking about the delicious juice he had just drank. +Once upon a time, there was a big tower. It was so tall, it reached the sky! One day, it started to rain and the tower got all wet. A little bird saw the tower and felt sad. The bird wanted to help and thought, "I will lend my feathers to dry the tower." So the bird flew up to the top of the tower and sat there, flapping its wings to dry the tower. The tower soon became dry and the bird felt happy that it could help. From that day on, the tower and the bird became good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the snow, but today was too icy to go out. She was feeling sad and bored. Suddenly, her mom came in and said, "Lily, we got an invitation to go to the park with our friends. Do you want to go?" Lily's eyes lit up and she said, "Yes, please!" + +As they were getting ready, Lily's mom asked her to raise her arms so she could put on her coat. Lily giggled and said, "I'm a little birdie!" They arrived at the park and saw their friends. They all played together on the slide and swings. Lily's mom even brought hot cocoa to warm them up. Lily felt happy and grateful for the invitation. She said, "Thank you for inviting us. I had so much fun!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in her garden. One day, she saw a big, scary spider. It made her feel scared and she wanted to run away. But her mommy told her not to be afraid, because the spider was not a threat to her. + +Lily was still scared of the spider, but she tried to be brave and watch it from a distance. She could see that the spider was persistent, because it kept crawling around and around. Lily thought it was kind of funny how the spider was so busy. + +After a while, Lily realized that the spider was not so scary after all. She even started to like it and called it her new friend. From that day on, Lily would go outside every day to see her persistent spider friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and watch cartoons on the TV. One day, Lily's mom asked her to help clean up the living room. + +Lily picked up her toys and put them away in their box. Then, her mom asked her to wipe the table with a cloth. Lily took the cloth and wiped the table clean. + +Suddenly, Lily saw a cable on the floor. She picked it up and asked her mom what it was for. Her mom explained that it was for the TV so Lily plugged it in. But, when she touched the cable, it was hot! She quickly let go and told her mom. + +Her mom explained that the cable was hot because it had been plugged in for a long time. Lily learned that she should always be careful when touching cables and to ask for help if she needed it. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and run around. One day, Timmy's mommy took him to the park. Timmy ran around and played with his ball. Suddenly, Timmy saw a butterfly and he wanted to catch it. He ran after the butterfly but it flew away. + +After playing for a while, Timmy's mommy said it was time to go home. She told Timmy to give her his ticket so they could leave. Timmy looked in his pocket but he couldn't find his ticket. He looked all around but it was nowhere to be found. Timmy started to cry. + +But then Timmy remembered something his daddy had told him. He said that big boys are independent and can solve their own problems. Timmy wiped away his tears and started to look for his ticket again. He searched and searched until he finally found it in his other pocket. Timmy was so happy that he caught his ticket and they could go home. +Once upon a time, there was a jolly little boy named Timmy. He loved to play with his toys and run around in the park. One day, he found a magic potion that made him shrink so small that he could fit in his toy car. + +As he drove around his room, he saw a little spirit floating around. The spirit was very friendly and asked Timmy to play with him. Timmy was happy to have a new friend and they played together all day. + +But as the sun started to set, Timmy realized he needed to go back to his normal size. He asked the spirit if he could help him grow big again. The spirit used his magic powers and Timmy grew back to his normal size. + +From that day on, Timmy and the spirit would play together every day. They had lots of fun adventures and Timmy was always grateful for his new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He loved to play outside in the park. One day, he saw a big, empty sack lying on the ground. He wondered what was inside. He decided to take a look. + +But then he heard his mom calling him. She said they had to hurry back home for dinner. Timmy didn't want to leave the sack behind, so he quickly picked it up and ran back home with it. + +When they got home, Timmy's mom asked him what was in the sack. Timmy didn't know, so he opened it up. Inside, there were lots of colorful balls! Timmy was so happy and he thanked his mom for letting him hurry back home with the sack. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who had a dog. The dog was her best friend, and they did everything together. The little girl loved her dog very much, and the dog was always there for her. He was a dependable companion. + +One day, the little girl's friend came over to play. She wanted to play with the dog, but the little girl didn't want to share him. She told her friend that she couldn't lend her the dog because he was too important to her. + +The little girl's friend got upset and went home. Later that day, the little girl went outside to play with her dog, but he was nowhere to be found. She looked and looked, but he was gone. She realized that he must have run away because she didn't lend him to her friend. + +The little girl was very sad and missed her dog very much. She learned that sometimes it's important to be kind and share, even if it's hard. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to run and play outside. One day, Lily and her friends decided to have a race. They ran as fast as they could, and Lily won! She was so happy and proud of herself. + +As they were playing, they noticed the leaves on the trees were changing colors. "It must be a new season," Lily said. She loved the way the trees looked with their pretty red and orange leaves. + +Suddenly, Lily's little brother came outside and he was very angry. He had lost his favorite toy. Lily and her friends decided to help him find it. They searched and searched until finally, they found it under a pile of leaves. Lily's brother was so happy and not angry anymore. They all celebrated by having a race again, and this time, Lily's brother won! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park. One day, she saw some pretty flowers in the grass. She wanted to pick them, but her mommy said, "Don't pick the flowers, Lily. They need to stay in the ground so they can grow." + +Lily started to walk away, but then she saw some birds flying in the sky. She said to her mommy, "Look, mommy! The birds are so bright and pretty!" Her mommy said, "Yes, they are. They have beautiful feathers." + +Suddenly, the birds flew away and scattered some seeds on the ground. Lily asked, "What are they doing, mommy?" Her mommy said, "They're starting a new garden, Lily. Those seeds will grow into more pretty flowers." Lily was very happy and said, "I want to help the birds make more flowers!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore the world around her. One day, she went on a walk and found a gift on the ground. It was wrapped in shiny paper and had a big bow on top. Lily was so excited to open the gift and see what was inside. + +When she opened the gift, she saw something different that she had never seen before. It was a toy that could light up and make noise. Lily was so happy and played with her new toy all day long. She loved how it was different from all her other toys. + +From that day on, Lily always looked for new things to find on her walks. She loved discovering different things and seeing what surprises the world had in store for her. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was so excited to go to his first day of class. His mom packed him a great lunch with a sandwich, some fruit, and a juice box. Timmy's favorite part of the lunch was the cookie his mom included. + +When Timmy arrived at class, he saw a big boy named Billy. Billy was not very nice to Timmy and took his cookie. Timmy was sad and didn't know what to do. He wanted to tell the teacher but was too scared. + +Later that day, the teacher saw Timmy looking sad and asked him what was wrong. Timmy told her about the cookie and how Billy took it. The teacher talked to Billy and made him apologize to Timmy. From that day on, Timmy and Billy became friends and shared their lunches together. Timmy learned that it's always great to include others and be kind. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a house with her mommy and daddy. One day, Lily's mommy was sad because she couldn't fix a pipe in the kitchen. + +Lily wanted to help her mommy feel better, so she gave her a big hug. Her mommy felt happy again and gave Lily a kiss on the cheek. + +Later that day, Lily found a pipe outside in the yard. She thought it was funny that a pipe could be so long and skinny. She picked it up and pretended it was a telescope, looking at the birds in the sky. + +When it was time for bed, Lily hugged her mommy and daddy goodnight. She felt happy because she had helped her mommy and found a funny pipe. She fell asleep with a smile on her face. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird who loved to sing. Every day, he would perform his beautiful songs for all the other animals in the forest. One day, while he was singing, he heard a loud crack. He looked up and saw that a branch had broken off from a tree. + +The little bird was scared and didn't know what to do. But then he remembered that his mommy had told him that he was fine and strong. So, he took a deep breath and flew up to the branch. He saw that it was a big crack and knew he had to be careful. + +Slowly but surely, the little bird fixed the crack in the branch. All the other animals in the forest were amazed at how brave and smart he was. From that day on, the little bird felt even more confident and continued to perform his beautiful songs for everyone to hear. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a small house with her mother and father. They were very poor and didn't have much money. + +One day, Lily was walking in the park when she saw a boy whistling. She thought it was very nice, so she asked him to teach her how to whistle too. But the boy said no and walked away. + +Lily felt sad and went to her mother to tell her what happened. Her mother smiled and said, "Don't worry, Lily. You can learn to whistle on your own. Just keep practicing." So Lily practiced every day until she finally learned how to whistle. + +The next time Lily saw the boy, she smiled and showed him how well she could whistle. The boy was impressed and smiled too. They became friends and played together every day. Now Lily was no longer sad, but happy because she had learned to whistle and made a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She went to the park with her mom and saw a duck. The duck was walking very slow. + +Lily said, "Mommy, look at the duck. It's walking slow!" + +Mommy said, "Yes, it is. Let's go say hello to the duck." + +Lily and her mom walked over to the duck. The duck looked up and quacked. Lily said, "Hi duck! Can I pet you?" The duck just looked at her and then walked away. + +Lily said, "Mommy, the duck didn't want to be my friend." + +Mommy said, "That's okay, Lily. Sometimes animals just want to be left alone. Let's go play on the swings instead." + +As they walked away, Lily watched the duck pass by and said, "Bye duck!" +Once upon a time, a boy went to the zoo with his mom. They saw many animals, but the boy really wanted to see a tiger. His mom took him to the tiger cage and the boy was very happy. The tiger was big and had stripes. The boy thought the tiger was very cool. + +Later, they went to a museum. There were many things to see, but the boy liked the ancient things the most. His mom showed him a big statue that was very old. The boy thought the statue was very interesting. He wanted to show it to his dad when they got home. + +At the end of the day, the boy was very tired but he had a lot of fun. He was happy his mom showed him the tiger and the ancient statue. He fell asleep in the car on the way home, dreaming about all the cool things he saw. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat rice for dinner every day. One night, Timmy's mom made him some rice, but she accidentally put too much salt in it. Timmy didn't like the taste of the rice, so he decided not to speak to his mom. + +The next day, Timmy woke up feeling scared because he had a bad dream. He wanted to tell his mom about it, but he remembered that he didn't speak to her the night before. Timmy felt sad and regretful that he didn't speak to his mom over some rice. + +Later that day, Timmy's mom got sick and had to go to the hospital. Timmy was very scared and wished he had spoken to his mom the night before. Sadly, Timmy's mom didn't make it and Timmy learned that it's important to always speak to the people you love, even over something as small as rice. +Once upon a time, there was a giant who lived in a big castle. He was very slow and liked to take his time doing things. One day, a group of animals came to the castle to play with the giant. They wanted to have fun and play games. + +The giant was happy to see the animals, but he didn't know how to play their games. The animals tried to teach him, but he couldn't understand the rules. The giant felt sad and left the animals to go back to his castle. + +The animals felt bad that the giant didn't understand their games, so they decided to make a new game that he could play. They came up with a game of counting and the giant loved it. He was very good at counting and became the champion of the game. The animals were happy to see the giant having fun and they all played together happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He had a toy phone that he loved to play with. One day, he pretended to call his friend and said, "Ring, ring, ring!" But the phone didn't make any noise. + +Timmy's mom saw him and said, "Do you want to play with my iron? It's very hot, so be careful." Timmy was curious and said yes. He touched the iron and quickly pulled his hand away. "Ouch!" he cried. + +Timmy's mom then showed him an original toy phone that she used to play with when she was a little girl. Timmy was amazed and said, "Wow, that's cool!" He played with the toy phone for the rest of the day and pretended to call all of his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and smile at the birds. One day, she saw a crazy man walking down the street. He had a big hat and a funny walk. Lily thought he was silly. + +Later that day, Lily's mom told her they were going to visit her grandma. Lily loved her grandma because she always gave her cookies. But on the way, they saw the crazy man again. This time, he was shouting and seemed to be suffering. Lily's mom told her to stay away from him. + +Finally, they arrived at grandma's house. But when they knocked on the door, they heard a familiar voice. It was the crazy man! He was no longer shouting and looked sad. Lily's mom realized he was her old friend who had fallen on hard times. They all sat down and talked. Lily's mom gave the man some food and he smiled. Lily realized that sometimes people who look crazy are just suffering and need help. +Once upon a time, there was a big, hungry bear. The bear loved to eat steak. One day, the bear went to his friend's house for dinner. But when the friend gave him a small piece of steak, the bear got very angry. He thought his friend was selfish for not giving him more steak. + +The bear started to yell and shout. His friend didn't like the yelling, so he told the bear to shut up. The bear didn't like that, so he left the house and went back to his own home. + +The bear was still hungry, but he learned that it's not nice to be selfish and yell at your friends. So, he decided to make his own steak and share it with his friends. They all had a big feast and everyone was happy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little kitten. She was so adorable! She had soft, fluffy fur and big, bright eyes. One day, the kitten wanted to play with her friends. She went outside and saw her friends, a dog and a rabbit. + +"Hey, let's race!" said the dog. + +"Okay!" said the kitten and the rabbit. + +They all lined up and the dog said, "Ready, set, go!" They all ran as fast as they could. The kitten was small, but she was fast. She ran and ran until she won the race! + +"I won! I won!" said the kitten, jumping up and down. + +"You're so fast!" said the rabbit, "And so adorable!" + +The kitten smiled and said, "Thanks, I had so much fun racing with you guys!" +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing with his toy cars and trucks. One day, Timmy went to the store with his mommy. They saw a toy truck that Timmy really wanted. His mommy said it was too expensive, but Timmy said it was cheap and he really wanted it. + +Timmy asked his mommy, "Can we buy the toy truck, please? I really love it!" His mommy replied, "I'm sorry, Timmy. We can't buy it today. Maybe we can win it at the fair next week." Timmy was so happy to hear that. He said, "Yay! I hope we win the toy truck at the fair!" + +The next week, Timmy and his mommy went to the fair. They played some games and won some prizes. Finally, they came to a game where you had to throw a ball to win a prize. Timmy's mommy threw the ball and missed, but Timmy threw the ball and hit the target! He won the toy truck he had wanted so badly. Timmy was so happy and said, "I love my new toy truck!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved cars, especially red ones. One day, Lily's mom said to her, "Lily, we are going to prepare for a trip. Let's go get in the car." Lily was so excited to go on a trip in the red car. + +They drove to the store to buy some snacks for the trip. Lily saw a red lollipop and said, "Mommy, can I have the red lollipop?" Her mom said, "Yes, you can have the red lollipop. But we need to prepare first and pay for it." + +After they paid for the lollipop, they got back in the car and continued on their trip. Lily was happy with her red lollipop and loved looking out the window at all the other red cars they passed. Finally, they arrived at their destination and Lily said, "Mommy, that was a fun trip in the red car. Can we go on another trip soon?" Her mom replied, "Of course, we can prepare for another trip soon." +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a toy car made of plastic. He loved to play with it all day long. + +One day, Timmy's friend came over to play. His friend had a toy truck made of plastic too. Timmy was so happy and grateful to have a friend to play with. + +They played together for hours and had so much fun. At the end of the day, Timmy's friend said, "Thank you for letting me play with your toy car. I had so much fun!" Timmy said, "You're welcome. I had fun too!" + +From that day on, Timmy and his friend played together every day and they were always grateful for each other's toys. +Once upon a time, there was a little flower. The flower wanted to bloom but it was afraid. It saw all the other flowers around it blooming and it felt foolish for not blooming too. + +One day, a bus drove by and the flower saw all the people inside. They were all different colors and sizes, but they were all happy. The flower realized that it didn't matter if it looked different from the other flowers, it could still bloom and be happy. + +So, the little flower took a deep breath and bloomed. It felt so happy and proud of itself. It realized that being different was okay and that it was important to be yourself. From that day on, the little flower bloomed every year and it always remembered the lesson it had learned. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved taking showers because they made her feel clean and happy. One day, while she was taking a shower, she observed a spider crawling on the wall. She wasn't scared because she knew spiders were her friends. + +After her shower, Lily went outside to play. She saw a big, calm dog and wanted to pet him. But the dog didn't like being petted and he bit Lily. She cried and went to the hospital, but it was too late. The bite was too deep and she didn't make it. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a house. The house was gray and big. Inside the house, there was a door that was locked. The door was very hard to open. + +A man came to the door with a hammer. The hammer was big and heavy. He hit the door with the hammer many times. Finally, the door unlocked and opened. + +The man went inside the house and found a treasure. The treasure was shiny and sparkly. He was very happy that he unlocked the door with the hammer. From that day on, the man always remembered to bring a hammer with him in case he needed to unlock another door. +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Max. Max loved to gather bones in the park. He was very successful at finding the best bones. + +One day, Max met his friend, a cat named Lily. Lily asked Max, "What are you doing?" Max replied, "I am gathering bones. Do you want to help me?" Lily said, "Yes, I want to help you." + +They searched the park together and found many bones. Max said, "We are so successful at finding bones!" Lily agreed and said, "We make a great team." + +Max and Lily were happy to have found so many bones. They went home and enjoyed their delicious treats. From that day on, Max and Lily always gathered bones together. +Once upon a time, there was a kind girl named Lily. She loved to help others and was always very nice to her friends. One day, Lily found a shiny penny on the ground. She recognized it as money and knew it could help someone in need. + +Later that day, Lily saw a homeless man sitting on the sidewalk. He looked very sad and hungry. Lily remembered the penny she found and decided to give it to him. The man was very grateful and thanked Lily for her compassionate heart. + +The next day, Lily was walking in the park when she saw the same man again. This time, he had a big smile on his face and was holding a sign that said "Thank you, Lily!" Lily was surprised and happy that her small act of kindness had made such a big difference. From then on, Lily continued to help others and recognized the power of even the smallest gesture. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the grass and pick flowers. One day, she went for a walk in the forest with her mommy. The trees were very tall and the mist made everything look fuzzy. + +Suddenly, they saw a cute bunny hopping by. Lily smiled and ran after the bunny. She wanted to pet it and give it a carrot. The bunny was very fast and Lily had to run faster to catch it. + +After a while, they stopped to rest and eat some snacks. Lily's mommy had packed some delicious cookies that made Lily very happy. She smiled and ate them all up. Then, they continued their walk in the misty forest, looking for more adventures. +Once upon a time, there was a little cow named Betsy. Betsy lived on a farm with lots of other animals. She loved to eat grass and play with her friends. One day, Betsy's owner told her that she was going on a trip and would be back soon. Betsy was sad because she would miss her owner. + +As the days went by, Betsy noticed that her owner was delayed in coming back. She waited and waited, but her owner still didn't come back. Betsy was getting sadder and sadder as the days went by. + +But then, one day, Betsy heard a familiar voice. It was her owner! Betsy was so happy to see her owner again. Her owner had brought back a special surprise for Betsy - a new toy to play with. Betsy was no longer sad and played happily with her new toy. She knew that her owner would always come back to her, even if there was a delay. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to swing at the park. He would go there every day and swing as high as he could. One day, he saw a group of kids teasing another boy. They were making fun of him because he was not as fast as them. + +Timmy felt sad for the boy and decided to go over and swing next to him. As they swung together, Timmy told the boy that he was healthy and strong. He encouraged him to keep trying and to never give up. + +The boy felt better and thanked Timmy for being kind to him. From that day on, Timmy and the boy became good friends and would swing together every day. The moral of the story is to always be kind to others and to never tease someone just because they are different. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play in the park with his friends. One day, Timmy's mommy took him to the park to play. + +As they were walking, Timmy saw a big, gloomy cloud in the sky. He pointed to it and said, "Mommy, that cloud looks sad." + +Mommy smiled and said, "Don't worry, Timmy. It will pass." + +When they got to the park, Timmy and his friends played hide-and-seek. Timmy found a treasure under a big rock. He was so happy and showed it to his friends. + +Later that day, as they were leaving the park, Timmy turned to his mommy and said, "Mommy, I promise to always look for treasures, even on gloomy days." + +Mommy smiled and gave Timmy a big hug. She knew he would always find treasures, no matter what the weather was like. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily woke up from her nap and saw a big mess on the table. Her mom said, "Lily, can you please help me clear the table?". Lily nodded and grabbed a napkin to wipe the crumbs. + +As she was cleaning, she found a toy that she had lost. She said, "Mommy, look! I found my toy!" Her mom smiled and said, "That's great, Lily. Now let's finish cleaning up." + +After they were done, Lily's mom said, "Thank you for helping me, Lily. You did a great job." Lily smiled and said, "I like helping you, Mommy." Then they hugged and went to play with the toy that Lily found. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and pick flowers. One day, she found a pretty flower that was closed up tight. She said, "Hello flower, why won't you bloom?" + +The flower replied, "I need sunshine and water to bloom. But the sun hasn't been shining and there hasn't been any rain." + +Lily wanted to help the flower bloom, so she asked her mom for some water. Her mom gave her a glass of red wine and said, "This is not water, but it might be useful." + +Lily took the wine to the flower and poured it on the ground. The flower said, "Thank you, now I have something to drink. Maybe I will bloom soon." + +Lily was happy to help the flower and went back inside. But later that day, it started to rain. The flower bloomed and was beautiful. Lily was happy to see the flower bloom and said, "You are so pretty now!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the market with her mom. They would buy fruits and vegetables for their dinner. Lily was always patient while waiting in line to pay for their groceries. + +One day, Lily saw a little bird sitting on a tree. She wanted to pet the bird, but her mom told her to be patient and let the bird be. Lily understood and watched the bird fly away. + +At the market, Lily saw a puppy waiting for his owner. The puppy was so cute and friendly. Lily wanted to take him home, but her mom told her to be patient and let the puppy stay with his owner. Lily understood and waved goodbye to the puppy. + +After they finished shopping, Lily and her mom went back home. Lily was happy because she was patient and listened to her mom. She knew that being patient was important in life. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She wanted to go to the shop to buy a toy. Her mom said, "We can go to the shop, but we need to wait for dad to come home first." + +When dad came home, they all went to the shop together. Lily saw many different toys at the shop. She saw a doll, a ball, and a car. She wanted to buy the car because it was different from the toys she already had. + +Lily's dad said, "Let's ask the shopkeeper how much the car costs." The shopkeeper said, "The car costs five dollars." Lily's dad gave the shopkeeper five dollars and Lily got her new toy car. She was very happy and said, "Thank you, mom and dad!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls every morning. One day, her big brother came into her room and started to tease her. Lily didn't like it and felt worried that he might break her dolls. She told him to stop, but he didn't listen. + +Lily didn't know what to do, so she went to her mom and told her what happened. Her mom listened and gave her a big hug. She told Lily not to worry and that she would talk to her brother. + +The next morning, Lily woke up and saw that her dolls were all okay. She was happy and played with them all day. Her brother said sorry and they played together nicely. Lily was glad that her mom helped her and that everything was better now. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a playful bunny named Benny. Benny liked to hop and play in the garden. One day, Benny saw a big salad on the table. Benny asked his mom, "Can I eat the salad?" His mom said, "Yes, but first we have to weigh it to make sure it's not too heavy for you." Benny said, "Okay, let's weigh it!" They weighed the salad and it was just the right size for Benny. He ate the salad and felt very happy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One sunny day, she went to the park with her mommy. They saw a big lake with lots of ducks and geese, but Lily wanted to discover something new. Suddenly, she saw a beautiful white swan swimming in the lake. + +Lily was amazed by the swan's beauty and wanted to get closer to it. She walked towards the lake, but her mommy stopped her and said, "Be careful, Lily. The water is hot." Lily felt the heat and decided to stay away from the lake. + +Instead, Lily and her mommy sat on a bench and watched the swan swim gracefully in the lake. Lily was happy that she discovered something new that day, and she couldn't wait to come back to the park again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily's mommy gave her a black pill to help her sleep. Lily took the pill and went to bed. + +In the middle of the night, Lily woke up and saw a big spider on her wall. She was scared and called out to her mommy. "Mommy, there's a spider on my wall!" she said. + +Her mommy came in and saw the spider too. She got a tissue and squished the spider. "Don't worry, Lily. The spider is gone now," her mommy said. Lily felt relieved and went back to sleep. + +The next day, Lily's mommy told her that the black pill she took helped her sleep through the night. "Wow, that's great!" Lily said. From then on, Lily took the black pill every night and slept soundly. +Once upon a time, there was a big, tall giraffe. He lived in a zoo with lots of other animals. One day, the giraffe wanted to take a nap, so he lay down on a cushion. But the cushion was too small for him! + +The giraffe's friend, a monkey, saw him struggling and offered to help. The monkey found a bigger cushion and brought it over to the giraffe. The giraffe was so happy and thanked his friend. + +After his nap, the giraffe went back to work. He loved to eat leaves from the tall trees in the zoo. The monkey watched him and thought the giraffe was very good at his job. And they both lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had a toy car that he loved to play with every day. He would keep it safe in his room and take it out to play with it. Timmy's toy car was very loyal to him, and it never left his side. + +One day, Timmy went to the park with his toy car. He was having so much fun playing with it when suddenly, another boy came and took his toy car away. Timmy was very sad and didn't know what to do. He went home without his toy car and cried. + +The next day, Timmy went back to the park and saw the same boy playing with his toy car. Timmy asked the boy to give his toy car back, but the boy refused. Timmy felt very angry, but he remembered that his toy car was loyal to him. So, he decided to let the boy keep it and went home with a smile on his face. Timmy learned that sometimes it's better to be kind and let things go, rather than being angry and upset. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a shiny bracelet that her mommy gave her. Lily loved her bracelet very much and wore it every day. One day, Lily went to the park to play. She met a friendly dog who wanted to play too. Lily and the dog played together and had so much fun. But then, it was time for Lily to go home. She didn't want to leave her new friend, but she knew they had to part ways. As she walked home, she looked at her bracelet and remembered the fun she had with her friendly dog. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play hockey with his friends. They would skate on the ice and try to score goals with the puck. Timmy thought hockey was the best game ever! + +One day, Timmy's mom made him a delicious sandwich for lunch. It had peanut butter and jelly on it, which was Timmy's favorite. He ate it all up and told his mom it was the best sandwich ever! + +Later that day, Timmy went to the park with his friends to play hockey. They were all so good at it, and Timmy admired how well they could skate and shoot the puck. He wanted to be just like them when he grew up. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to wear his comfortable pants every day. One day, Timmy's mom said, "Timmy, I have to go to work today. Can you please stay at home and watch TV?" Timmy said, "Yes, mommy. I will stay at home and watch TV." + +As Timmy was watching TV, he spilled some juice on his comfortable pants. He tried to clean it up, but it wouldn't come out. Timmy thought, "I don't want mommy to be mad at me for ruining my pants." So, he got a pair of scissors and cut off the stained part of his pants. + +When Timmy's mom came home from work, she saw that Timmy had cut off part of his pants. She asked, "Timmy, what happened to your pants?" Timmy said, "I spilled juice on them and I didn't want you to be mad at me." His mom said, "Timmy, it's okay. We can wash them and they will be good as new." + +But the next day, when Timmy went to school, the other kids laughed at him for having short pants. Timmy felt sad and wished he hadn't cut off part of his comfortable pants. From that day on, Timmy learned that it's better to tell the truth and ask for help instead of trying to fix things on his own. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to go to the park and play on the swings. One day, she was running and she tripped on a rock. She was so clumsy! She fell down and hurt her knee. + +Her mom asked her if she was okay and Lily said yes, but she was lying. Her knee hurt a lot and she wanted to go home. When they got home, her mom put a bandage on her knee and gave her a cookie. + +Lily learned that it's okay to be clumsy sometimes and it's important to tell the truth. She promised to be more careful at the park next time. +Once upon a time, there was a kind goose named Gigi. Gigi liked to play hide and seek with her friends. One day, Gigi was playing with her friends when she saw a big, scary wolf. The wolf wanted to eat Gigi and her friends! + +Gigi quickly told her friends to hide behind a big rock. Then, she bravely faced the wolf and tried to scare him away. But the wolf was too strong. + +Suddenly, Gigi had an idea. She told her friends to honk loudly like a big group of geese. The wolf was scared and ran away! Gigi and her friends were safe thanks to Gigi's bravery and smart thinking. From that day on, Gigi was known as the bravest and kindest goose in the land. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing with his toys. He had a big box of toys that he would play with every day. One day, Timmy wanted to play with his modern toy car, but it was stuck under a big thing. + +Timmy tried to move the thing, but it was too heavy. So, he asked his dad to help him remove the thing. Together, they moved the thing and Timmy was finally able to play with his modern toy car. He drove it around the room and had so much fun. + +After playing with his modern toy car, Timmy put it away in his toy box. He was happy that he could play with all his toys again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy was very organized. He liked to put his toys in their right place. One day, Timmy was playing with his toy cars. He had a red car and a blue car. The red car was going very fast, but the blue car was going slow. Timmy saw that the blue car needed to yield to the red car. That means the blue car needed to let the red car go first. Timmy was happy that he knew what yield meant. +Once upon a time, there was a little bear named Teddy. Teddy loved playing outside during the winter, but one day he got lost. It was getting dark and Teddy didn't understand where he was. + +Teddy started to feel scared and lonely. He missed his mommy and daddy. Suddenly, he heard a loud noise. It was a wolf! The wolf wanted to eat Teddy for dinner. + +Teddy knew he had to be brave and strong. He remembered what his mommy and daddy had taught him about staying safe. He ran as fast as he could and found his way back home. Teddy was so happy to be safe and warm with his family. He understood that it's important to be careful during the winter and to always stay close to those you love. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play in his backyard. One day, Timmy's neighbor came over and said, "I lost my ball in your backyard, can I go get it?" Timmy said yes and they went to look for the ball. + +But they couldn't find the ball anywhere. Timmy's neighbor got very upset and said, "I need that ball, it's my favorite!" Timmy felt bad and wanted to help. He said, "Let's number the places we look so we don't forget." They started looking again and finally found the ball in a bush. + +Timmy's neighbor was so happy to have his ball back, but Timmy felt bitter that he couldn't find it sooner. They hugged and made up, and Timmy learned that sometimes it's good to have a plan and number things so you don't forget. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to dance and twirl around her room like a ballerina. One day, her mommy brought her a big pack of gum. Lily was so happy and started to chew a piece. + +As she danced around, she accidentally stepped on the gum and it got stuck on her shoe. She tried to pull it off, but it wouldn't budge. Suddenly, her mommy came in and saw what happened. She gently helped Lily take off her shoe and gracefully wrapped the gum in a tissue. + +Lily was relieved that the gum was gone and continued to dance around with her graceful moves. From that day on, she made sure to be careful where she stepped when chewing gum. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a soft teddy bear that she loved very much. One Wednesday, Lily and her teddy bear went for a walk in the park. + +As they walked, Lily noticed that her teddy bear's eyes would blink every time she hugged him. "Why do your eyes blink when I hug you?" asked Lily. "It's because I love you so much," replied the teddy bear. + +Lily smiled and hugged her teddy bear even tighter. They continued their walk, enjoying the sunshine and the soft grass under their feet. When they got home, Lily gave her teddy bear a big kiss and put him to bed. "Goodnight, Teddy," she whispered. "I love you." +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Bun-Bun. Bun-Bun loved to play in the forest, but one day she got lost. She saw the sunset and knew it was time to go home, but she didn't know which way to go. She felt scared and alone. + +Suddenly, she saw a humble mouse named Mickey. Mickey asked Bun-Bun what was wrong, and she told him she was lost. Mickey said he knew the way home and offered to help. Bun-Bun was so happy and grateful. + +As they walked, Bun-Bun noticed that her favorite carrot was missing. She realized she must have dropped it somewhere. Mickey saw how sad she was and offered to wrap a new carrot for her as a gift. Bun-Bun was overjoyed and thanked Mickey for his kindness. They became good friends and Bun-Bun never got lost again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play in the forest. She liked to pick up sticks and pieces of wood to make little houses for her dolls. One day, she met a kind old man who was chopping wood. She said hello and asked him what he was doing. The old man said, "I'm marking the wood so I know where to cut it." Lily thought that was very clever. + +The old man asked Lily why she liked playing in the forest. Lily said, "It's nice and peaceful here. And I like making little houses for my dolls with the wood." The old man smiled and said, "That's very creative of you. But remember, we must always be careful with the wood and the forest. We should never take too much or harm the trees. They are important for the animals and the environment." + +Lily listened carefully and understood what the old man meant. From that day on, she always made sure to only take a little bit of wood and to be kind to the forest. She even taught her friends to do the same. And so, the forest remained a nice and peaceful place for everyone to enjoy. +Once upon a time, there was a car. The car was big and red. It loved to go fast and zoom around. But one day, the car got stuck in the mud. It tried and tried to move, but it couldn't. The car was stubborn and wouldn't stop trying to get out of the mud. + +A little boy saw the car and wanted to help. He went to the car and said, "Stop trying to move! You're making it worse. Let me help you." The car listened and stopped trying to move. The little boy got some ropes and pulled the car out of the mud. The car was so happy and thanked the little boy. + +From that day on, the car learned that sometimes it's better to stop and ask for help when you need it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her delicate doll, but one day she accidentally broke it. She was very sad and didn't know what to do. + +Her parent saw that she was upset and asked her what happened. Lily told them what happened and started to cry. Her parent hugged her and said they would try to fix the doll. + +The next day, Lily's parent passed by a toy store and saw a new doll that looked just like the one Lily had. They bought it and surprised Lily with it. She was so happy and hugged her parent tightly. + +From that day on, Lily learned that accidents happen, but her parent would always be there to help her and make things better. +Once upon a time, there was a big sister who was very old. She liked to work in the garden and plant flowers. One day, her little brother wanted to help her. He picked up a small shovel and started to dig a hole. The big sister was happy to see her little brother working with her. Together, they planted a beautiful flower that grew big and strong. From that day on, the little brother loved to work in the garden with his big sister. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. Tim had a pet parrot named Polly. Polly was green and could talk like a person. Tim loved Polly very much. + +One day, Tim was playing with Polly when he realized that Polly was acting strange. Polly was repeating the same words over and over again. Tim thought this was a bit stupid and wondered what was wrong with Polly. + +Tim decided to take Polly to the vet to see if she was okay. The vet said that Polly was just bored and needed more toys to play with. Tim bought Polly some new toys and Polly was very happy. Tim realized that he needed to take better care of his pet parrot. From that day on, Tim made sure that Polly had lots of toys and was never bored again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in her backyard. One day, she found a big ball and wanted to play with it. But the ball was stuck under a heavy box. + +Lily tried to pull the box, but it was too heavy. Then, her mom came outside and saw what was happening. She called the doctor who lived next door. The doctor was very useful because he knew how to help. + +The doctor came and pushed the box with his strong hands. The box moved and the ball rolled out. Lily was very happy and thanked the doctor for being so useful. From that day on, she knew that if she needed help, she could always ask the doctor. +Lila and Ben are twins. They like to play with blocks. They have many blocks of different colors and shapes. They make towers and bridges and houses with their blocks. + +One day, they decide to make a big wall with all their blocks. They start to put the blocks on the floor, one by one. They try to make a pattern with the colors and shapes. Lila likes to make rows of red and blue and yellow blocks. Ben likes to make circles and squares and triangles with his blocks. + +But soon, they run out of space on the floor. Their wall is too big and too long. They have to separate their wall into two parts. Lila takes one part and Ben takes the other part. They move their parts to different corners of the room. + +"Look at my wall!" Lila says. "It has a nice pattern. Do you like it?" + +"I like my wall better!" Ben says. "It has more shapes. See?" + +They look at each other's walls. They see that they are different. They start to argue. + +"Your wall is boring!" Ben says. "It has only rows. My wall is fun. It has circles and squares and triangles." + +"Your wall is messy!" Lila says. "It has no pattern. My wall is neat. It has red and blue and yellow." + +They get angry and sad. They don't want to play with each other anymore. They turn away and sit by their walls. + +But then, they hear a noise. It is their dog, Spot. Spot is curious. He sees the blocks and wants to play with them. He runs into the room and jumps on the blocks. He knocks down the walls with his paws and his tail. He makes a big pile of blocks in the middle of the room. + +Lila and Ben hear the noise and look up. They see their walls are gone. They see Spot wagging his tail and barking. They see the blocks scattered everywhere. + +They are shocked and sad. They worked hard to make their walls. They liked their walls. They want their walls back. + +But then, they see something else. They see that some of their blocks are still together. They see that some of their blocks have mixed colors and shapes. They see that some of their blocks have made new patterns. + +They are surprised and curious. They get up and walk to the pile of blocks. They start to pick up the blocks and look at them. They see that some of the blocks are pretty and interesting. They see that some of the blocks are different and fun. + +They look at each other and smile. They realize that they don't have to separate their blocks. They realize that they can share their blocks. They realize that they can make new walls together. + +They hug each other and hug Spot. They thank Spot for making them see something new. They start to rebuild their walls with their blocks. They make walls that have rows and circles and squares and triangles. They make walls that have red and blue and yellow and green and purple. They make walls that have deep and shallow and big and small blocks. + +They are happy and proud. They like their new walls. They like their blocks. They like their dog. They like each other. They are twins. They like to play with blocks. +One day, a boy named Sam went to the park with his mom. He liked to play on the swings and the slide. He also liked to sing songs that he learned at school. He sang about the sun, the moon, the stars and the rain. + +At the park, he saw a girl named Anna. She had a red dress and a red hat. She was playing with a red ball. Sam wanted to play with her, so he walked up to her and said, "Hi, I am Sam. Can I play with you?" + +Anna looked at him and smiled. She said, "Hi, I am Anna. Yes, you can play with me. Do you like my red ball?" + +Sam nodded. He said, "Yes, I like your red ball. It is very pretty. Do you like to sing?" + +Anna nodded too. She said, "Yes, I like to sing. I know many songs. Do you want to sing with me?" + +Sam was happy. He said, "Yes, I want to sing with you. What song do you want to sing?" + +Anna thought for a moment. She said, "How about 'Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star'? I like that song. Do you know it?" + +Sam said, "Yes, I know it. It is a good song. Let's sing it together." + +So they sang the song, holding the red ball. They sang very loud and very well. They had fun. Their mom and dad heard them and clapped. They were proud of their children. Sam and Anna became friends. They played and sang until it was time to go home. They said goodbye and hugged. They promised to see each other again. They were happy. +One day, Tom and Lily saw a mysterious thing on the roof of their house. It was big and furry and had a long tail. They wanted to catch it and see what it was. + +"Let's get a ladder and climb up," Tom said. + +"No, that's too dangerous," Lily said. "Let's get some food and lure it down." + +They went to the kitchen and found some cheese and bread. They put them on a plate and went outside. They put the plate on the ground and waited. + +Soon, the mysterious thing on the roof smelled the food and came down. It was a cat! It was black and white and had green eyes. It looked hungry and scared. + +"Hello, kitty," Tom said softly. "We won't hurt you. Do you want some cheese and bread?" + +The cat came closer and sniffed the food. It ate some and purred. Tom and Lily smiled and petted it gently. + +"Can we keep it, please?" Lily asked. + +"I don't know," Tom said. "Maybe we should ask Mom and Dad first." + +They picked up the cat and the plate and went inside. They hoped Mom and Dad would let them keep their new friend. They had caught a mysterious cat on the roof. +Lily was a small cat with a long tail. She liked to play with her ball of yarn and chase the birds in the garden. One day, she saw a big dog in the garden. The dog was barking and running towards her. Lily was scared and ran away. + +She climbed up a tree and hid behind the leaves. The dog could not climb the tree, but he could see Lily's tail. He jumped and tried to catch the tail, but he missed. He did not give up. He kept jumping and barking. + +Lily was very angry. She did not like the dog. She wanted him to go away. She decided to shout at him. She stuck her head out of the leaves and said, "Go away, dog! You are bad! You are not my friend! Leave me alone!" + +The dog was surprised. He stopped jumping and looked at Lily. He did not understand why she was shouting. He thought she was playing with him. He wagged his tail and said, "Woof, woof! Hi, cat! You are fun! You are my friend! Let's play!" + +Lily was more angry. She did not want to play with the dog. She wanted him to leave. She shouted louder, "No, no, no! You are not fun! You are not my friend! You are mean! Go away, go away, go away!" + +The dog was sad. He did not like to make Lily angry. He wanted to be her friend. He did not know what to do. He lowered his head and said, "Sorry, cat. I did not mean to be mean. I just wanted to play. I will go away now. Bye, bye." + +The dog turned around and walked away. Lily watched him go. She felt a little sorry for him. He looked lonely and sad. She thought maybe he was not so bad after all. She thought maybe she could be his friend. She called out, "Wait, dog! Come back! Maybe we can play. But not with my tail. With my ball of yarn. Do you like yarn?" + +The dog heard Lily's voice. He looked back and saw her smiling. He wagged his tail and said, "Yes, yes, yes! I like yarn! I like you! You are nice! You are my friend! Let's play!" + +The dog ran back to the tree. Lily climbed down and gave him her ball of yarn. They played together and had fun. They became friends. Lily was happy. The dog was happy. They learned to share and be kind. The end. +Anna and Ben love to go to the museum with their mom. They like to see the big animals, the shiny rocks, and the old things. They always learn something new and have fun. + +One day, they went to the museum and saw a sign that said "Sorry, the dinosaur room is closed. We are replacing the bones with new ones." Anna and Ben were sad. They wanted to see the dinosaurs. They asked their mom why they had to replace the bones. + +Mom said, "The bones are very old and fragile. Sometimes they break or get damaged. The museum people have to replace them with new ones that look the same, so we can still enjoy them." + +Anna and Ben nodded. They understood. They asked if they could see the new bones when they were ready. + +Mom said, "Of course. The museum people said they will be ready in a few weeks. Then we can come back and see them." + +Anna and Ben smiled. They were happy. They decided to see the other things in the museum. They saw the big fish, the colorful paintings, and the funny hats. They had a normal day at the museum. They still learned something new and had fun. +Tom and Lily are twins. They like to play in the kitchen with their mom. One day, mom gives them a lemon to try. She says, "This is a lemon. It is yellow and sour. Do you want to taste it?" + +Tom is curious. He takes a bite of the lemon. He makes a funny face. He says, "Yuck! This is sour! It hurts my tongue!" He spits out the lemon. + +Lily laughs. She says, "I don't want to try it. I can see it is sour. It makes you look silly!" She gives the lemon back to mom. + +Mom smiles. She says, "It's okay. Lemons are good for some things. You can make lemonade with them. Do you want to help me?" + +Tom and Lily nod. They say, "Yes, please!" They help mom squeeze the lemons and add water and sugar. They stir and pour the lemonade into cups. They taste it. They say, "Mmm! This is sweet and yummy! We like lemonade!" + +Mom hugs them. She says, "You are very good helpers. I'm glad you like lemonade. Sometimes, sour things can be sweet too!" +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to swing and slide and run. But their favorite thing was to hang from the monkey bars. They felt like they were flying in the air. + +One day, they saw a new boy at the park. He had a big hat and a red coat. He looked at them and smiled. He walked to the monkey bars and said, "Hello, I am Sam. Can I play with you?" + +Lily and Ben were shy. They did not know Sam. He was unknown to them. They did not say anything. They just hung from the monkey bars and looked at him. + +Sam did not mind. He hung from the monkey bars too. He was very good at it. He could hang with one hand and flip and twist. He made Lily and Ben laugh. He said, "You are very nice. Do you want to be my friends?" + +Lily and Ben nodded. They liked Sam. He was fun and kind. They hung from the monkey bars together and talked and played. Sam winked at them and said, "I am happy I met you. You are my new friends." +Lila and Tom are friends. They like to play with a big ball. The ball is smooth and red. They bounce the ball to each other. They laugh and have fun. + +One day, they see a dog. The dog is hungry. He smells meat. He runs to the meat. The meat is on a table. The table is near the ball. The dog jumps on the table. He knocks down the meat and the ball. + +Lila and Tom are sad. They want their ball back. They go to the dog. They say, "Please, give us our ball. The ball is ours. The meat is yours. You can have the meat. We want the ball." + +The dog looks at them. He wags his tail. He likes meat. He likes Lila and Tom. He is sorry. He drops the ball. He takes the meat. He runs away. + +Lila and Tom are happy. They hug the ball. They say, "Thank you, dog. You are nice. Enjoy the meat. We will enjoy the ball." They bounce the ball again. They laugh and have fun. +Lily loved peanuts. She liked to eat them with her fingers and make crunchy sounds. Sometimes she shared them with her friends, but not always. She was generous, but not too generous. + +One day, she found a big jar of peanuts in the kitchen. She was very happy and wanted to eat them all. She did not think of anyone else. She opened the jar and took a handful of peanuts. She put them in her mouth and smiled. + +But then she heard a loud voice. It was her mom. She was angry. She saw Lily with the jar of peanuts and said, "Lily, what are you doing? Those are not your peanuts. They are for the party. You are being greedy and naughty. You have to punish." + +Lily was scared and sad. She did not want to punish. She spit out the peanuts and said, "I'm sorry, mom. I like peanuts. I did not know they were for the party. Please don't punish me." + +Mom sighed and said, "Lily, you have to learn to share and ask before you take something. Peanuts are good, but not too many. They can make you sick. And you have to think of others. How would you feel if someone took your peanuts without asking?" + +Lily thought for a moment and said, "I would feel bad. I would be angry and sad. I don't want to make anyone feel bad. I want to share and be nice." + +Mom smiled and said, "That's good, Lily. I'm glad you understand. You can have some peanuts, but not too many. And you have to share them with your friends at the party. Can you do that?" + +Lily nodded and said, "Yes, mom. I can do that. I'm sorry I was greedy and naughty. I love you, mom." + +Mom hugged Lily and said, "I love you too, Lily. You are a good girl. You are generous, but not too generous." +Sara and Ben are playing in the park. They see a big slide with a cable. They want to try it. + +"Can we go on the slide, Mom?" Sara asks. + +"Sure, but be careful. Hold on to the cable and lean back," Mom says. + +Sara and Ben climb up the ladder. Sara goes first. She grabs the cable and leans back. She feels the wind in her hair. She slides down fast and lands on the grass. She laughs. + +"That was fun!" she says. + +Ben goes next. He grabs the cable and leans back too. He slides down faster and faster. He sees a big tree in front of him. He is scared. + +"Mom, help!" he shouts. + +Mom runs to him. She catches him before he hits the tree. She hugs him. + +"Are you okay, Ben?" she asks. + +"Yes, Mom. Thank you. That was scary," he says. + +Mom smiles. She kisses him. + +"Let's go get some ice cream. You did great," she says. + +Sara and Ben nod. They follow Mom to the ice cream truck. They choose their favorite flavors. They lick their ice cream. It is cold and tasty. + +They are happy. +Lily and Tom were friends. They liked to play outside in the park. One day, it was very cold and windy. Lily had a warm jacket, but Tom did not. He only had a thin shirt. + +"Tom, are you cold?" Lily asked. + +"Yes, I am. I suffer from the cold. I wish I had a jacket like you," Tom said. + +Lily felt sorry for Tom. She was a helpful friend. She took off her jacket and gave it to Tom. + +"Here, you can wear my jacket. I don't need it. I have a sweater," Lily said. + +"Thank you, Lily. You are very kind. Now I feel better," Tom said. + +They hugged and smiled. Then they played together in the park. They had fun and forgot about the cold. They were happy friends. +Lily and her mom were going to visit grandma. They had to take a taxi, because their car was broken. Lily liked the taxi, because it was yellow and fast. She wanted to talk to the driver, but mom said to be quiet. + +"Where do you belong, little girl?" the driver asked Lily, when they were almost there. + +Lily did not know what belong meant. She thought he wanted to know her name. She said, "I am Lily. What is your name?" + +The driver smiled and said, "I am Sam. Nice to meet you, Lily. I belong to this taxi. It is mine." + +Lily was confused. She thought the taxi belonged to everyone who rode in it. She said, "No, the taxi belongs to me and mom. We are in it now." + +Mom heard Lily and felt embarrassed. She said, "Sorry, Sam. Lily does not understand. The taxi is yours, of course. We are just paying you to take us to grandma's house." + +Sam laughed and said, "It's okay, mom. Lily is very cute and smart. She will learn soon. Here we are. Have a nice day." + +Lily and mom got out of the taxi and waved to Sam. Lily said, "Bye, Sam. Thank you for the taxi. Maybe we will see you again." + +Sam waved back and said, "Bye, Lily. You are welcome. Maybe we will." He drove away, happy to have met Lily and her mom. +Lila and Ben were twins who liked to play outside. They had a big garden with many flowers and trees. One day, they found a small bird on the ground. It was not moving and its wing was hurt. + +"Oh no, the bird is sick!" Lila said. "We have to help it!" + +Ben nodded. He ran to the house and brought a shoe box and a towel. He gently put the bird in the box and covered it with the towel. Lila followed him with a bowl of water and some bread crumbs. + +They took the box to a shady spot under a tree. They gave the bird some water and bread. They hoped it would feel better soon. + +"Let's pray for the bird," Lila said. "Maybe God will make it well." + +"Okay," Ben said. They closed their eyes and folded their hands. They said, "Dear God, please help the bird. It is very sick and we love it. Please make its wing heal and let it fly again. Thank you, God. Amen." + +They opened their eyes and looked at the box. The bird was still quiet, but it opened its eyes and looked at them. It made a soft sound. + +"Look, it's awake!" Lila said. "I think it likes us!" + +"Maybe it does," Ben said. "Maybe God heard our prayer!" + +They smiled and stroked the bird's soft feathers. They decided to name it Sky. They kept it in the box until it was strong enough to fly away. They thanked God for giving them a new friend. They never forgot Sky, the bird they saved. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big dog. The dog is fast and loud. It runs and barks at them. + +"Help!" Tom says. "The dog is scary!" + +Mia is brave. She picks up a stick. She waves it at the dog. "Go away, dog!" she says. "We do not want to play with you!" + +The dog stops. It looks at Mia and the stick. It wags its tail. It is not scary. It is friendly. It wants to play with them. + +Mia and Tom are surprised. They put down the stick. They walk to the dog. They pet the dog. The dog licks them. It likes them. + +The dog's owner comes. He is a nice man. He says sorry. He says the dog is new and excited. He says the dog's name is Max. + +"Can we play with Max?" Mia asks. + +"Sure," the man says. "But be careful. He is fast and strong. He might knock you down." + +Mia and Tom nod. They play with Max. They throw a ball. Max runs and catches it. He brings it back. He is fast and fun. + +After a while, they are tired. They sit on a bench. Max sits with them. He is tired too. He puts his head on Mia's lap. Mia gives him a massage. She rubs his ears and his back. Max closes his eyes. He is happy. + +"Max is a good dog," Tom says. + +"Yes, he is," Mia says. "He is not scary. He is friendly." + +They smile. They are happy too. They have a new friend. +Ben and Mia were playing in the snow. They made a big snowman with a hat and a scarf. They gave him a carrot nose and two rocks for eyes. They were very happy. + +"Look at our snowman! He is so big and nice!" Mia said. + +"Yes, he is! But he is also very cold. Do you think he is happy?" Ben asked. + +"I don't know. Maybe he likes the snow. Maybe he wants a friend," Mia said. + +Ben had an idea. He reached into his pocket and took out a small toy car. He ran to the snowman and put the car in his hand. + +"Here, snowman. This is for you. It is a car. You can play with it," Ben said. + +But the snowman did not move. He did not say anything. He just held the car in his hand. + +Ben and Mia waited for a long time. They hoped the snowman would play with them. But he did not. + +"Why is he not playing?" Mia asked. + +"Maybe he is too cold. Maybe he is too weak. Maybe he can't talk," Ben said. + +They felt sad. They wanted the snowman to be happy. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise. It was a snow plow. It was coming to clear the road. It was very big and fast. + +"Look out!" Ben shouted. "The snow plow is coming! It will hit our snowman!" + +They ran to the snowman. They tried to push him away. But he was too heavy. They could not move him. + +"Please, snowman, please! Move! Run! Save yourself!" Mia cried. + +But the snowman did not move. He did not run. He did not save himself. He just held the car in his hand. + +The snow plow came closer and closer. Ben and Mia were scared. They hugged the snowman. They closed their eyes. + +They heard a loud crash. They felt a cold splash. They opened their eyes. + +The snowman was gone. He was broken into pieces. The snow plow had smashed him. + +Ben and Mia were very sad. They cried. They lost their friend. + +But then, they saw something. It was the car. It was still in the snowman's hand. It was not broken. It was shiny and red. + +The snowman had saved the car. He had given it to them. He had been their friend. + +Ben and Mia smiled. They picked up the car. They thanked the snowman. + +They put the car in their pocket. They held each other's hand. They walked home. They were happy. +Tom and Anna like to play with their blocks. They build towers and houses and cars with them. Sometimes they imagine that their blocks are other things, like animals or stars or food. + +One day, Tom has a crazy idea. He says to Anna, "Let's imagine that our blocks are numbers. We can count them and add them and make bigger numbers." + +Anna thinks that sounds fun. She says, "OK, how do we do that?" + +Tom says, "Look, this block is one, and this block is two, and this block is three. If we put one and two together, we get three. If we put two and three together, we get five. If we put three and five together, we get eight. And so on." + +Anna says, "Wow, that's cool. Can we make any number we want?" + +Tom says, "Yes, we can. But we need a lot of blocks. Let's use all the blocks we have and see how big a number we can make." + +They start to pile up the blocks, counting and adding as they go. They make ten, and twenty, and fifty, and a hundred. They are having so much fun that they don't notice that their tower is getting very tall and wobbly. + +Suddenly, the tower falls down with a loud crash. The blocks scatter all over the floor. Tom and Anna are surprised and a little scared. They look at each other and say, "Oops!" + +Then they start to laugh. They don't mind that their tower is gone. They had a great time imagining that their blocks were numbers. They decide to pick up the blocks and start a new game. Maybe they will imagine that their blocks are letters, or colors, or shapes. They have so many crazy ideas to try. +Lily and Ben are twins. They share a room and a bed. They like to play and read and sing before they sleep. + +One night, Lily wakes up and feels something cold and wet. She sees a big wet spot on the mattress. She nudges Ben and whispers, "Ben, Ben, wake up. The bed is wet." + +Ben opens his eyes and sees the wet spot too. He feels his pajamas and they are wet as well. He says, "Oh no, Lily, did you pee in the bed?" + +Lily shakes her head and says, "No, Ben, I did not pee in the bed. Maybe you did." + +Ben says, "No, Lily, I did not pee in the bed. Maybe it was the rain." + +Lily says, "No, Ben, it was not the rain. The window is closed. Maybe it was the dog." + +Ben says, "No, Lily, it was not the dog. The dog is in the living room. Maybe it was a ghost." + +Lily and Ben look at each other and get scared. They scream, "Mom, Dad, help! There is a ghost in our bed!" + +Mom and Dad hear the scream and run to the room. They turn on the light and see the wet spot on the mattress. They see Lily and Ben crying and hugging each other. They say, "What's wrong, kids? What happened?" + +Lily and Ben say, "There is a ghost in our bed! It made the bed wet!" + +Mom and Dad look at each other and smile. They say, "There is no ghost in your bed, kids. It was just a little accident. Sometimes, kids pee in the bed when they sleep. It's okay. It happens to everyone." + +Lily and Ben say, "Really? It's okay?" + +Mom and Dad say, "Yes, it's okay. We will change the sheets and the mattress and give you new pajamas. Then you can go back to sleep. Don't worry, there is no ghost in your bed." + +Lily and Ben say, "Thank you, Mom and Dad. We love you." + +Mom and Dad say, "We love you too, kids. Good night." + +They kiss Lily and Ben and tuck them in. They turn off the light and leave the room. Lily and Ben snuggle and close their eyes. They feel warm and dry and safe. They do not see any ghost in their bed. They only see each other. +Lily and Tom were poor. They did not have a big house or many toys. They had to share one bed and one coat. But they had each other and they liked to travel. + +Every day, they would walk to different places and see new things. They would go to the park and play with the ducks. They would go to the library and look at the books. They would go to the market and smell the fruits and flowers. + +One day, they saw a big bus with many people inside. They wondered where the bus was going. They asked a lady who was waiting for the bus. + +"Where are you going?" Lily said. + +"I'm going to the city," the lady said. "It's far away and has many buildings and lights." + +Lily and Tom wanted to see the city. They thought it would be fun and exciting. They decided to travel with the lady. They sneaked into the bus and found a seat in the back. + +The bus started to move and they saw the road and the trees and the cars. They were happy and curious. They did not know what they would find in the city. They did not know that they would have a big adventure and learn a lot about life. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to go on the subway with their mom. They liked to see the big trains and the many people and the different places. Sometimes they played games like I Spy or Count the Colors. + +One day, they saw a man who was very tough. He had big muscles and tattoos and a loud voice. He was angry at another man who bumped into him. He yelled and pushed and said bad words. Tom and Lily were scared of him. + +"Mom, what is he doing?" Tom asked. + +"He is being rude and mean. He is not nice to others. We should ignore him and stay away from him," Mom said. + +"Okay, Mom. But why is he so tough?" Lily asked. + +"Sometimes people are tough because they are hurt or sad or afraid. But that is not an excuse to be rude and mean. They should be kind and gentle instead," Mom said. + +Tom and Lily nodded. They did not want to be like the tough man. They wanted to be like their mom. They ignored him and looked out the window. They saw a big park with trees and flowers and swings. They smiled and hugged their mom. + +"Can we go to the park, Mom?" Tom asked. + +"Sure, sweeties. That sounds like fun. We can get off at the next stop and walk to the park," Mom said. + +Tom and Lily clapped their hands. They were happy. They liked the subway and the park and their mom. They did not like the tough man. They hoped he would be kind and gentle someday. +Lily was a spoiled girl who always wanted new toys. She did not like to share with her brother or her friends. She had many dolls, cars, books and puzzles, but she was never happy. + +One day, her mom gave her a silver necklace for her birthday. It was shiny and pretty, and Lily liked it very much. She put it on and ran to the mirror to see how it looked. She smiled and said, "Thank you, mom! This is the best gift ever!" + +But then, she saw her brother Tom playing with his toy truck. He was making loud noises and having fun. Lily felt angry and jealous. She wanted his toy too. She ran to him and snatched the truck from his hands. She said, "This is mine now! You can have my necklace. It is boring!" + +Tom was shocked and sad. He liked his truck very much. He did not want her necklace. He said, "No, Lily! That is not fair! Give me back my truck! That is your necklace. It is special!" + +But Lily did not listen. She threw the necklace on the floor and ran away with the truck. She did not care about the necklace. She only wanted the truck. + +Tom picked up the necklace and saw that it was broken. The silver chain was snapped and the pendant was scratched. He felt sorry for his mom, who had bought it for Lily. He also felt sorry for Lily, who had lost a beautiful gift. + +He decided to try to fix the necklace. He got some glue and tape and tried to put the pieces together. He worked hard and carefully. He hoped that Lily would see her mistake and say sorry. + +But Lily did not see her mistake. She was too busy playing with the truck. She did not notice that the truck had a button that made it move and talk. She pressed the button and heard the truck say, "Hello, I am a smart truck. I can do many things. But I do not like to be chewed. Please do not chew me. It hurts!" + +Lily was surprised and scared. She did not know that the truck could talk. She did not like what it said. She had been chewing the truck's wheels and bumper. She thought it was fun. She did not think it hurt. + +She dropped the truck and ran away. She cried and said, "I do not like this truck! It is mean and scary! I want my necklace!" + +But it was too late. She had spoiled her necklace and her brother's truck. She had no one to play with. She had learned a hard lesson. She wished she had been nicer and happier. +Lily and Sam liked to play with blocks. They made towers and houses and cars with the blocks. They had many colors of blocks: red, blue, yellow, green and more. + +One day, they were playing with blocks in the living room. Lily made a big tower with red and blue blocks. She was very proud of her tower. She showed it to Sam and said, "Look at my tower! It is so tall and pretty!" + +Sam liked Lily's tower too. He wanted to make one like it. He took some red and blue blocks from the box and started to build his own tower. But he was not careful. He put too many blocks on one side and his tower fell down. The blocks made a loud noise and some of them broke. + +"Oh no!" Sam cried. "My tower is broken! And the blocks are broken too! What can I do?" + +Lily heard Sam's cry and came to see what happened. She saw the broken tower and the broken blocks. She felt sorry for Sam. She said, "Don't cry, Sam. We can repair the blocks and the tower. We can use glue and tape and stickers to fix them. It will be fun!" + +Sam stopped crying and smiled. He liked Lily's idea. He said, "Thank you, Lily. You are a good friend. Let's repair the blocks and the tower together." + +They went to the kitchen and asked their mom for glue and tape and stickers. Their mom gave them what they needed and also some yummy cookies and milk. They took the glue and tape and stickers and the cookies and milk to the living room. They ate the cookies and drank the milk. They felt happy and full. + +Then they started to repair the blocks and the tower. They glued the broken pieces together and taped them to make them strong. They put stickers on the blocks to make them colorful and shiny. They made the blocks and the tower look new and beautiful. + +They were very proud of their work. They showed their mom and dad their repaired blocks and tower. Their mom and dad praised them and hugged them. They said, "You did a great job, Lily and Sam. You are very creative and helpful. We are proud of you." + +Lily and Sam smiled and hugged their mom and dad. They said, "Thank you, mom and dad. We love you. And we love playing with blocks." +Tom and Lily were very excited to see the fireworks. They put on their warm coats and hats and went with Mom and Dad to the park. There were many people and cars and noises, but Tom and Lily held Mom and Dad's hands and felt calm. + +They found a good spot on the grass and waited for the show to start. Mom gave them some hot chocolate and cookies to keep them warm and happy. Dad had a big bag of fireworks that he bought from the store. He said he would pass them to Mom and she would light them up and throw them in the air. + +Soon, the sky was dark and the fireworks began. Tom and Lily watched in wonder as the fireworks made bright colors and shapes and sounds. They saw stars and flowers and hearts and rockets and rainbows. They oohed and aahed and clapped and cheered. They liked the fireworks very much. + +"Look, Lily, that one is pink and purple, your favorite!" Tom said, pointing to a firework that looked like a butterfly. + +"Wow, it's so pretty! And look, Tom, that one is blue and green, your favorite!" Lily said, pointing to a firework that looked like a fish. + +They smiled and hugged each other and shared their cookies. They felt happy and calm and loved. They thanked Mom and Dad for taking them to see the fireworks. They said it was the best night ever. +Anna liked to write in her diary every day. She had a pink diary with a lock and a key. She wrote about her friends, her toys, her dreams, and her feelings. She hid her diary under her pillow, so no one could read it. + +One day, her big brother Tom came into her room. He was bored and wanted to play. He saw Anna's diary on her bed. He was curious and wanted to read it. He picked up the diary and tried to open it. + +"Hey, give that back!" Anna shouted. She ran to Tom and tried to grab her diary. "That's mine! You can't read it!" + +Tom laughed and held the diary high above his head. "What are you hiding, Anna? Do you have a secret crush? Do you have a bad grade? Do you have a funny story?" + +Anna jumped and reached for her diary. She was angry and scared. She did not want Tom to know her secrets. She did not want him to make fun of her. She did not want him to break her diary. + +"Please, Tom, stop it! That's not nice! That's not fair!" Anna begged. She resisted Tom's teasing. She resisted his strength. She resisted her tears. + +Tom saw Anna's face. He saw that she was really upset. He felt sorry for her. He realized that he was being mean. He lowered his arm and gave her back her diary. + +"I'm sorry, Anna. I was just joking. I won't read your diary. I won't bother you. You can write whatever you want. It's your diary." Tom said. + +Anna took her diary and hugged it. She felt relieved and happy. She smiled at Tom and thanked him. She forgave him. + +"Thank you, Tom. I'm sorry, too. I know you were just bored. Do you want to play with me? We can play with my dolls or your cars. Or we can read a book together. It's your choice." Anna said. + +Tom nodded and smiled. He was glad that Anna was not mad at him. He was glad that they were friends again. He agreed to play with her. + +They went to the living room and chose a game. They played nicely and had fun. They did not fight or argue. They did not touch each other's things. They kept their room tidy and their diary safe. They were good siblings. +Lily was a cute girl who liked to learn new things. She liked to read books, play games, and ask questions. She also liked to go to school and see her friends and teacher. + +One day, her teacher said they would have a quiz. A quiz was a game where the teacher asked questions and the children had to answer. Lily was excited because she knew a lot of things. She wanted to show her teacher and friends what she knew. + +But when the quiz started, Lily felt confused. The questions were hard and she did not know the answers. She saw the other children write or say their answers, but she did not understand them. She felt sad and scared. She wanted to cry. + +She raised her hand and said, "Teacher, I don't understand the quiz. Can you help me?" + +The teacher smiled and walked to Lily. She said, "Don't worry, Lily. The quiz is not too hard. You just need to think and try. I will help you. Can you tell me what you know?" + +Lily nodded and tried to remember what she knew. She told the teacher some things she learned from books and games. The teacher listened and praised her. She said, "You know a lot of things, Lily. You are a smart and cute girl. Now, let me show you how to answer the questions. They are not so different from what you know. You just need to use your words and your brain." + +The teacher helped Lily with the quiz. She explained the questions and gave her hints. She also asked her to repeat and write the answers. Lily felt happy and proud. She understood the quiz and learned new things. She thanked the teacher and gave her a hug. + +The teacher said, "You're welcome, Lily. You did a great job. I'm proud of you. You are a good learner and a good friend. I hope you enjoy the quiz and have fun." + +Lily smiled and said, "I do, teacher. I like the quiz and I like you. You are a good teacher and a good friend. Thank you for helping me understand." +Tom and Anna are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big truck with a big tank. The tank has a sign that says "oxygen". + +"What is oxygen?" Tom asks Anna. + +"Oxygen is air. We need air to breathe. Air is important," Anna says. + +"Why does the truck have air?" Tom asks. + +"Maybe the truck is taking air to someone who needs more air. Maybe they are sick or hurt," Anna says. + +They see a man come out of the truck. He has a mask on his face. He has a hose that goes from the mask to the tank. + +"Hello, kids. Do you know what I have here?" the man says. + +"Air!" Tom and Anna say. + +"That's right. I have oxygen. Oxygen is a kind of air that helps people who have trouble breathing. I'm taking this oxygen to the hospital, where there are people who need it," the man says. + +"Wow, that's very nice of you," Anna says. + +"Thank you. You are very smart. Do you want to see how the oxygen works?" the man says. + +"Yes, please!" Tom and Anna say. + +The man shows them how he turns on the valve and how the oxygen flows through the hose. He lets them hold the mask and feel the air. + +"Can you breathe the oxygen?" Tom asks. + +"Yes, you can. But you don't need to. You have enough air in the park. The oxygen is for people who don't have enough air in their lungs. They need more oxygen to feel better," the man says. + +"Oh, I see. That makes sense," Anna says. + +The man smiles. He puts the mask back on his face and the hose back in the tank. + +"Well, kids, I have to go now. The hospital is waiting for me. Thank you for being so curious and polite. You are very good kids," the man says. + +"Thank you for showing us the oxygen. You are very kind and helpful. You are doing a very important job," Tom and Anna say. + +"Thank you. You are welcome. Have a nice day. Bye-bye," the man says. + +He waves to them and gets back in the truck. He drives away. + +Tom and Anna wave back. They feel happy and proud. They learned something new today. They learned about oxygen. +Anna loves fashion. She likes to dress up in different clothes and act like a princess or a fairy or a teacher. She has many hats and scarves and shoes and dresses in her closet. She likes to show her fashion to her mom and dad and her little brother Tom. + +One day, Anna is very restless. She does not want to play with her toys or read her books or watch her cartoons. She wants to do something new and fun. She asks her mom, "Can we go to the mall and see the fashion show?" + +Her mom says, "No, Anna, we can't go to the mall today. It is too far and too crowded and too noisy. Maybe another day." + +Anna is sad. She does not like to hear no. She thinks of a way to make her own fashion show. She runs to her closet and takes out all her clothes. She puts them on the floor and makes a big mess. She picks up a dress and a hat and a scarf and puts them on. She looks at herself in the mirror and says, "I am a princess. I am very pretty and smart and kind." + +She walks to the living room and says to her dad, "Look at me, dad. I am a princess. Do you like my fashion?" + +Her dad smiles and says, "You look very nice, Anna. But you also look very hot. Aren't you hot in all those clothes?" + +Anna says, "No, I am not hot. I am a princess. Princesses are never hot. They are always cool and calm and graceful." + +She walks to the kitchen and says to her mom, "Look at me, mom. I am a princess. Do you like my fashion?" + +Her mom says, "You look very cute, Anna. But you also look very messy. Aren't you messy in all those clothes?" + +Anna says, "No, I am not messy. I am a princess. Princesses are never messy. They are always neat and tidy and elegant." + +She walks to her brother's room and says to Tom, "Look at me, Tom. I am a princess. Do you like my fashion?" + +Tom says, "You look very silly, Anna. But you also look very fun. Can I play with you?" + +Anna says, "Yes, you can play with me. You can be a prince. Princes are brave and strong and handsome. Come, let's go to the closet and find you some clothes." + +Tom says, "Okay, let's go. But can we clean up the mess later?" + +Anna says, "Yes, we can clean up the mess later. But first, let's act like a princess and a prince and have our own fashion show." +Tom and Anna were best friends. They liked to play in the park and look for shiny things. One day, they found a big rock that was very shiny. It had many colors and sparkles. + +"Wow, look at this!" Tom said. "It is so pretty!" + +"Maybe it is a diamond!" Anna said. "I heard diamonds are very rare and very hard. They can cut other things." + +"Can I hold it?" Tom asked. + +"Okay, but be careful. It might be heavy." Anna said. She gave the rock to Tom. + +Tom tried to hold the rock, but it was too heavy for him. He dropped it on the ground. The rock broke into many pieces. Tom and Anna were sad. + +"Oh no, we broke the diamond!" Tom said. + +"Maybe it was not a diamond after all." Anna said. "Maybe it was just a glass." + +They looked at the pieces. They were still shiny, but not as pretty as before. + +"Let's find another shiny thing." Tom said. + +"Okay, but this time, let's be more gentle." Anna said. + +They held hands and walked away. They were still best friends. They did not need a diamond to be happy. They had each other. They were mighty. +Lila and Ben were waiting for their grandma to arrive. They liked to visit her house, where she had many toys and books and cookies. They looked out of the car window and saw the big sign that said "Welcome to Grandma's Town". + +"Are we there yet?" Ben asked. He was sleepy and bored. + +"Soon, soon," Mom said. "Look, there is Grandma's street. Can you see her house?" + +Lila and Ben nodded. They saw the blue house with the yellow door and the red flowers. They also saw Grandma waving at them from the porch. She had a big smile and a warm hug for them. + +"Hello, my darlings!" Grandma said. "I'm so happy to see you. Come inside, I have something for you." + +She took their hands and led them to the living room. There, on the couch, was a big surprise. A fluffy white dog with brown spots and a wagging tail. + +"This is Spot," Grandma said. "He is my new friend. He was lonely at the shelter, so I brought him home. Do you want to play with him?" + +Lila and Ben gasped. They loved dogs. They ran to the couch and petted Spot. He licked their faces and made them laugh. + +"Thank you, Grandma!" they said. "He is so cute and friendly. Can we take him for a walk?" + +"Of course, my dears," Grandma said. "But first, let's have some cookies and milk. You must be hungry after the long drive." + +They followed Grandma to the kitchen, where she had a plate of chocolate chip cookies and a jug of cold milk. They ate and drank and told Grandma about their school and their friends. Spot lay down on the floor and rested his head on Grandma's shoulder. He was sleepy too. He was happy to have a new home and new friends. He closed his eyes and dreamed of bones and balls and belly rubs. +Lily and Ben are playing dress up. They find a big suit in the closet. It is black and white and has a tie. Lily wants to try it on. + +"Can I wear the suit?" Lily asks Ben. + +"OK, but be careful. It is dad's suit. He wears it for work. He says it is very important," Ben says. + +Lily puts on the suit. It is too big for her. The sleeves cover her hands and the pants drag on the floor. She looks in the mirror and laughs. + +"I look funny!" Lily says. + +Ben laughs too. He thinks Lily looks like a penguin. + +"Let's test the suit. Can you walk in it?" Ben says. + +Lily tries to walk in the suit. She stumbles and falls. The suit gets dirty and wrinkled. + +"Oh no! The suit is ruined!" Lily says. + +Ben is scared. He thinks dad will be angry. + +"Quick, take it off! We have to clean it!" Ben says. + +They take off the suit and put it in the washing machine. They hope it will be clear and smooth again. + +They wait for the suit to be done. They cross their fingers and hope dad will not notice. +Sam is a boy who likes to help. He helps his mom and dad at home. He helps his teacher and friends at school. He wants to help everyone. + +One day, he goes to the zoo with his class. He sees many animals. He likes the animals. He wants to help the animals too. + +He sees a staff. A staff is a long stick. The staff is near a fence. The fence is around the lions. Sam thinks the staff is useful. He thinks he can use the staff to play with the lions. + +He picks up the staff. He walks to the fence. He puts the staff through the fence. He waves the staff at the lions. He says, "Hello, lions! Do you want to play?" + +The lions see the staff. They do not want to play. They want to eat. They roar. They run to the staff. They try to bite the staff. + +Sam is scared. He drops the staff. He runs away. He cries. + +A zookeeper sees Sam. He sees the staff. He sees the lions. He is angry. He says, "Hey, boy! What are you doing? That staff is not for playing. That staff is for working. You could have hurt yourself or the lions. You are not helpful. You are naughty." + +Sam is sorry. He says, "I'm sorry, zookeeper. I wanted to help. I wanted to be useful. I like the animals. I did not know the lions were hungry. I did not mean to make them angry." + +The zookeeper is still angry. But he is also kind. He says, "I know you like the animals. But you have to be careful. The animals are not toys. They are wild. They have their own rules. You have to respect them. You have to listen to the staff. The staff are here to help the animals and the visitors. They know what to do. If you want to be useful, you have to follow the rules." + +Sam nods. He says, "I understand, zookeeper. I will follow the rules. I will not touch the staff. I will not bother the animals. I will watch and learn. I will be a good boy." + +The zookeeper smiles. He says, "That's good, boy. Now, go back to your class. And enjoy the zoo. There are many things to see and learn. Maybe one day, you can be a staff too. But for now, just be a kid." + +Sam smiles. He says, "Thank you, zookeeper. You are very kind. And very useful. I like you. And I like the zoo." + +He runs back to his class. He tells his teacher and friends what happened. They are glad he is safe. They are proud he is sorry. They are happy he learned something. They all have fun at the zoo. The end. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play with trucks. They have big trucks and small trucks. They make noises like vroom and beep. + +One day, they go to the park with their trucks. They see a hill. They want to go up and down the hill with their trucks. They take turns. Tom goes first. He pushes his truck up the hill. He lets it go down. It goes fast and fun. Sam claps and cheers. + +Now it is Sam's turn. He pushes his truck up the hill. He lets it go down. But his truck hits a rock. It makes a loud bang. It breaks. The wheels fall off. The truck is broken. Sam is sad. He cries. + +Tom sees Sam cry. He feels sorry. He says, "Don't cry, Sam. I have an idea. We can fix your truck. We can use tape and glue. We can make it new." + +Sam stops crying. He looks at Tom. He says, "Really? You can fix my truck?" + +Tom nods. He says, "Yes, I can. I am your friend. Friends help each other. Come on, let's go home and fix your truck." + +Sam smiles. He says, "Thank you, Tom. You are a good friend. I like you." + +They pick up their trucks. They hold hands. They go home. They fix the truck. They play with it again. They are happy. The end. +Lily liked to wander in the garden. She saw many flowers and bugs and birds. She liked to smell the roses and touch the leaves. She also liked to pick olives from the tree. Olives were green and round and yummy. + +One day, she wandered too far. She saw a big fence and a big dog. The dog was barking and growling. Lily was scared. She wanted to go back to the garden. She wanted to see her mom and dad. + +"Help! Help!" she cried. "There is a big dog and I am scared!" + +She heard a voice. It was her dad. He came running to the fence. He saw Lily and the dog. + +"Don't worry, Lily. I am here. The dog can't hurt you. He is behind the fence. He is just saying hello." + +He picked up Lily and hugged her. He gave her a kiss and an olive. + +"Are you okay, Lily?" he asked. + +"Yes, dad. I am okay. Thank you for saving me. I love you." + +"I love you too, Lily. Next time, don't wander too far. Stay in the garden where I can see you." + +"Okay, dad. I will. Can we go back to the garden now?" + +"Sure, Lily. Let's go back to the garden. Maybe we can find some more olives." +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play in their room. They have many toys and books. But today, they hear a loud noise from downstairs. It is their mom. She is baking a cake. + +"Anna, Ben, come down! The cake is ready!" Mom calls. + +Anna and Ben love cake. They jump off their bed and rush to the door. They want to see the cake and eat a slice. They run down the stair as fast as they can. + +But they are not careful. Anna trips on a step and falls. She hurts her knee and cries. Ben stops and helps her up. He hugs her and says, "Are you okay, Anna?" + +Anna nods and wipes her tears. She says, "Thank you, Ben. You are a good brother." + +They walk down the rest of the stair and see Mom. She has a big smile and a big cake. It has chocolate and sprinkles on top. It smells sweet and yummy. + +"Here you are, my darlings. Be careful, it's still hot. But you can have a slice each. You deserve it for being so kind to each other." Mom says. + +Anna and Ben hug Mom and say, "Thank you, Mom. You are the best. We love you and we love cake." + +They sit at the table and enjoy the cake. It is sweet and soft and delicious. They are happy and full. They forget about the noise and the fall and the pain. They only think about the cake and the love. +Lila and Tom were playing in the garden. They had a big bucket of earth and some small toys. They liked to bury the toys in the earth and then dig them up again. + +"Look, I buried the car!" Tom said, showing Lila a mound of earth. + +"Can I dig it up?" Lila asked. + +"OK, but be careful. It is very deep." Tom said. + +Lila took a small shovel and started to dig. She dug and dug, but she could not find the car. + +"Where is it?" Lila said. + +"I don't know. Maybe it went to a distant place." Tom said. + +"What is a distant place?" Lila asked. + +"A distant place is a place that is very far away. Like the moon or the stars." Tom said. + +"Wow, the car went to the moon?" Lila said. + +"Maybe. Or maybe it is still in the earth. Let's dig some more." Tom said. + +They dug and dug, and finally they found the car. It was covered in earth and had a small dent. + +"Here it is!" Lila said. + +"Yay, we found it!" Tom said. + +They brushed off the earth and played with the car. They were happy. They liked to bury and dig up toys. It was fun. +Lily and Sam like to play in the garden. They help Mom and Dad grow flowers and vegetables. Lily likes the red roses and Sam likes the green beans. They also have a big squash that grows very fast. + +One day, Lily and Sam find a letter in the mailbox. It is from Grandma and Grandpa. They live far away and they miss Lily and Sam very much. The letter has a picture of Grandma and Grandpa smiling and holding a cat. + +"Look, Sam, it's Grandma and Grandpa!" Lily says. "They have a cat! I wish we could see them and pet the cat." + +"Me too," Sam says. "Maybe we can mail them something to make them happy. What can we mail them?" + +Lily thinks for a moment. Then she has an idea. "I know! We can mail them our big squash! They will like it very much. It is big and yellow and tasty." + +Sam agrees. He thinks Grandma and Grandpa will love the squash. They run to the garden and pick the big squash. It is very heavy. They need both hands to carry it. They put it in a big box and write Grandma and Grandpa's name on it. Then they ask Mom and Dad to help them mail it. + +Mom and Dad are surprised. They think Lily and Sam are very sweet and generous. They help them tape the box and take it to the post office. They pay for the postage and give the box to the mailman. + +"Bye bye, squash!" Lily and Sam say. "Have a good trip! Say hello to Grandma and Grandpa and the cat!" + +They hope Grandma and Grandpa will get the squash soon and enjoy it. They also hope they will get another letter from them soon. They love Grandma and Grandpa very much. +Tom and Mia liked to play pretend. They had many costumes and toys to make their games fun. One day, they decided to be pirates and sail the sea. + +They put on hats and eye patches and grabbed swords and flags. They used a big cardboard box as their ship and a broom as their mast. They made noises like waves and wind and birds. + +"Arrr, matey, I am the captain of this ship!" Tom said in a tough voice. "We are looking for treasure and adventure!" + +"Aye, aye, captain!" Mia said, following his lead. "But watch out for sharks and storms and other pirates!" + +They sailed for a long time, until they saw a small island with a palm tree. They jumped out of their box and ran to the shore. They dug in the sand with their hands and found a shiny metal box. + +"Look, captain, we found the treasure!" Mia said, opening the box. Inside, there were many colorful beads and coins and rings. + +"Wow, this is amazing!" Tom said, taking some of the jewels. "We are the best pirates ever!" + +They put the treasure in their pockets and went back to their ship. They were very happy and proud of their performance. They waved their flags and sang a pirate song. They had a lot of fun being pirates. +Lily loved dolphins. She had many toys of dolphins. She had books of dolphins. She had a poster of dolphins on her wall. She wished she could own a real dolphin. + +One day, she went to the zoo with her mom and dad. She saw a big pool with many dolphins. They jumped and splashed and made noises. Lily was very happy. She wanted to touch a dolphin. + +She saw a man who worked at the zoo. He had a bucket of fish. He gave some fish to the dolphins. Lily had an idea. She ran to the man and asked, "Can I have some fish, please?" + +The man smiled and said, "Sure, little girl. Do you like dolphins?" + +Lily nodded and said, "Yes, I love dolphins. I want to own a dolphin." + +The man laughed and said, "You can't own a dolphin, silly. Dolphins are wild animals. They need a lot of space and care. They belong in the ocean, not in a house." + +Lily felt sad and ashamed. She did not know that. She thought dolphins were like dogs or cats. She said, "I'm sorry. I didn't mean to be silly. I just like dolphins a lot." + +The man said, "It's okay. I understand. You can still feed a dolphin, if you want. Just be careful and gentle. They are very smart and friendly." + +Lily smiled and said, "Thank you. That would be nice." + +The man gave her a fish and showed her how to hold it. He took her to the edge of the pool. A dolphin came near and looked at Lily. Lily held out the fish and said, "Hello, dolphin. You are very pretty. I'm Lily." + +The dolphin took the fish from her hand and made a noise. It seemed to say, "Hello, Lily. Thank you for the fish. I'm Dolly." + +Lily felt a warm and tickly feeling in her hand. She giggled and said, "You're welcome, Dolly. You are very smart and friendly. I don't want to own you. I want to be your friend." + +The dolphin nodded and said, "Me too, Lily. Me too." +Tom and his sister Lily were playing in the park. They liked to swing, slide and run. But Tom wanted to try something new. He saw a big hill with a lot of rocks. He wanted to climb it and see what was on the other side. + +"Come on, Lily, let's go up the hill!" he said. + +Lily looked at the hill and shook her head. She did not like rocks. They were hard and sharp and could hurt her feet. She liked the grass and the flowers. They were soft and pretty and smelled nice. + +"No, Tom, I don't want to go up the hill. It's too high and scary. Let's stay here and play with the ball," she said. + +Tom did not like the ball. It was boring and round and always rolled away. He liked the hill. It was exciting and steep and had a lot of secrets. + +"Please, Lily, just try it. It will be fun. Maybe we will find a treasure or a dragon or a fairy," he said. + +Lily did not believe him. She did not think there was anything on the other side of the hill. She thought Tom was making it up. She did not want to leave the park and go to a strange place. + +"No, Tom, I don't want to try it. It will not be fun. It will be hard and scary and dangerous. Let's stay here and play with the ball," she said. + +Tom was angry and sad. He wanted his sister to play with him. He wanted to share his adventure with her. He did not understand why she was so afraid and stubborn. He did not know what to say. He shrugged his shoulders and walked away. + +He climbed the hill by himself. He did not look back at Lily. He did not care if she was lonely or sorry. He wanted to see what was on the other side of the hill. + +He reached the top and looked around. He saw a big lake with a lot of water. It was blue and shiny and had a lot of waves. He wanted to touch it and splash it and swim in it. + +He ran down the hill and reached the lake. He bent down and put his hand in the water. He felt a shock. The water was very cold and bitter. It made his hand hurt and his mouth pucker. He did not like the water. It was not fun. It was mean and nasty and bad. + +He wished he had stayed with Lily. He wished he had played with the ball. He wished he had listened to his sister. He was sorry and sad. He wanted to go back to the park. + +He turned around and ran up the hill. He hoped Lily was still there. He hoped she would forgive him. He hoped she would play with him. + +He reached the top and looked down. He saw Lily. She was sitting on the swing. She was smiling and laughing. She was playing with a new friend. She did not see Tom. She did not miss him. She did not care. + +Tom felt a pang. He was lonely and hurt. He wanted his sister. He wanted her to see him. He wanted her to care. + +He shouted her name. He waved his arms. He tried to get her attention. + +But Lily did not hear him. She did not look at him. She did not shrug. She just kept playing with her new friend. +Tom and Lily were playing in the garden. They saw a big fire in the sky. It was red and orange and yellow. It looked pretty, but it was very hot and dangerous. + +"Wow, look at the fire!" Tom said. "I want to touch it." + +"No, Tom, don't!" Lily said. "Fire can hurt you. It can burn your skin and make you cry. Fire is serious. You have to stay away from it." + +But Tom did not listen to Lily. He ran towards the fire. He wanted to give it a hug. He thought it was a friend. + +Lily was scared. She shouted for help. She saw a man with a hose. He was a firefighter. He wore a helmet and a coat. He came to stop the fire. + +"Stop, little boy!" the firefighter said. "Fire is not a toy. Fire is dangerous. You have to be careful. Come here, I will give you a hug. I will keep you safe." + +The firefighter grabbed Tom and pulled him away from the fire. He gave him a hug and a band-aid. He checked his skin for burns. He was lucky. He was not hurt too much. + +Tom was sorry. He realized he was wrong. He said sorry to Lily and the firefighter. He learned his lesson. He never played with fire again. He knew fire was serious. He knew fire was not a friend. +Lily liked to dress up in her mommy's clothes. She put on a big hat, a long dress, and some shiny shoes. She looked at herself in the mirror and smiled. She felt like a princess. + +She wanted to show her mommy how pretty she was, so she ran outside to find her. But when she got to the garden, she saw something strange. The sky was dark and there were many clouds. Some of the clouds were making loud noises and throwing water at the ground. Lily was scared. + +"Mommy, mommy, where are you?" she cried. + +"I'm here, Lily, come inside!" her mommy shouted from the door. She saw Lily in her clothes and frowned. "Lily, what are you doing? You can't wear my clothes outside. They will get wet and dirty. And you will catch a cold." + +Lily ran to her mommy and hugged her. She was sorry for being naughty. She did not mean to make her mommy angry. She just wanted to have fun. + +"I'm sorry, mommy. I wanted to be a princess. But the clouds are mean. They ruined my dress and my hat and my shoes." + +Her mommy hugged her back and kissed her. She was not angry anymore. She understood that Lily was just playing. She took her inside and helped her change into dry clothes. + +"It's okay, Lily. You don't need my clothes to be a princess. You are always my princess, no matter what you wear. And the clouds are not mean. They are just doing their job. They make rain for the flowers and the trees and the animals. Sometimes they make too much rain, but they don't mean to hurt anyone." + +Lily nodded and smiled. She felt better. She learned something new about the clouds. And she still felt like a princess. She loved her mommy very much. +Lila and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big truck with ice cream. Lila loves ice cream. She runs to the truck and asks for a cone. + +"Here you go, little girl," the man says. He gives her a cone with thick chocolate ice cream. "That's a luxury for you." + +Lila smiles and licks her ice cream. She sees Ben sitting on a bench. He has no ice cream. He looks sad. + +Lila walks to Ben. She offers him her cone. "Do you want some ice cream, Ben?" she asks. "It's very good." + +Ben looks at Lila. He smiles. He takes a bite of her cone. "Thank you, Lila," he says. "You are very kind." + +Lila and Ben share the cone. They enjoy the ice cream. They are happy. They are friends. +Sam and Mia are friends. They like to play on the ranch. The ranch has many animals. Sam and Mia like to feed the animals and pet them. + +One day, they see a new animal on the ranch. It is small and brown. It has a long nose and sharp teeth. Sam and Mia are curious. They want to know what it is. + +They ask the rancher. The rancher says, "That is a porcupine. It is not a pet. It has sharp quills on its back. If you touch it, it will hurt you. Stay away from it." + +Sam and Mia nod. They do not want to get hurt. They go to play with the other animals. They see a horse, a cow, a sheep, and a dog. They are happy. + +But the porcupine is lonely. It does not have any friends. It wants to play with Sam and Mia. It follows them quietly. It does not know that they are afraid of it. + +When Sam and Mia turn around, they see the porcupine. They scream. They run away. The porcupine is sad. It does not understand why they do not like it. + +The rancher hears the scream. He comes to see what is wrong. He sees the porcupine. He says, "Don't worry, kids. The porcupine is not mean. It is just shy. It wants to be your friend. But you have to be careful. You have to let it come to you. You have to be gentle. You have to give it some food. Then it will trust you." + +Sam and Mia listen to the rancher. They are still scared. But they are also sorry for the porcupine. They want to be nice. They find some carrots and apples. They put them on the ground. They wait for the porcupine. + +The porcupine smells the food. It is hungry. It comes closer. It sees Sam and Mia. They are smiling. They are not screaming. They are not running. They are saying, "Hello, porcupine. We are Sam and Mia. We want to be your friends. Do you want some food?" + +The porcupine nods. It eats the food. It likes the food. It likes Sam and Mia. It wags its tail. It makes a soft noise. It says, "Hello, Sam and Mia. I am Pico. I want to be your friend. Thank you for the food." + +Sam and Mia are happy. They have a new friend. They pet Pico gently. They do not touch his quills. They play with him. They laugh. The rancher is happy too. He says, "See, kids. You can be friends with anyone. You just have to be kind and patient. And sometimes, you have to be brave." +Lily and Sam are going to the airport with Mom and Dad. They are very happy. They want to see the big planes and the people. They have a bag with toys and snacks. + +When they get to the airport, they see a lot of things. They see cars and buses and trucks. They see signs and lights and doors. They see a big fake plane in front of the airport. It is red and blue and yellow. It has a face and a smile. + +"Look, Mom, a plane!" Lily says. + +"That's not a real plane, Lily. That's a fake plane. It's for fun. It can't fly," Mom says. + +"Why not?" Lily asks. + +"Because it's made of plastic and metal. It's not like the real planes. The real planes have engines and wings and pilots. They can fly in the sky," Mom says. + +"Can we see the real planes?" Sam asks. + +"Yes, we can. Come on, let's go inside. We have to check in and go through security. Then we can see the real planes and maybe get on one," Dad says. + +Lily and Sam follow Mom and Dad. They are excited. They want to see the real planes and fly in the sky. They hope the real planes have faces and smiles too. +Sam and Tom are friends. They like to play with a ball. They roll the ball to each other on the grass. Sometimes they kick the ball high in the air. They have fun. + +One day, they see a big hill near the park. They want to try something new. They take the ball and go to the hill. They look at the hill. It is very steep and long. + +"Let's roll the ball down the hill!" Sam says. + +"OK, let's do it!" Tom says. + +They put the ball on the top of the hill. They push the ball with their hands. The ball starts to roll down the hill. It goes faster and faster. It bounces on the rocks and the dirt. It makes a loud noise. + +Sam and Tom run after the ball. They want to catch it. They laugh and shout. They think it is fun. + +But then, something happens. The ball hits a big rock. It changes direction. It rolls away from the hill. It rolls towards a road. There are cars on the road. They are moving fast. + +"Stop, ball, stop!" Sam and Tom yell. + +But the ball does not stop. It rolls onto the road. A car is coming. The car does not see the ball. The car hits the ball. The ball pops. It makes a loud bang. + +Sam and Tom stop running. They are shocked. They are sad. They look at the ball. It is not a ball anymore. It is a flat thing. It is not normal. + +They look at each other. They do not know what to do. They are scared. They are sorry. + +They hear a voice. It is the driver of the car. He gets out of the car. He is angry. He is not hurt. But his car is damaged. He has a dent on his bumper. He has a scratch on his door. + +"Hey, you kids! What are you doing? Why did you roll the ball on the road? Don't you know it is dangerous? You could have caused an accident! You are in big trouble!" he says. + +Sam and Tom do not say anything. They are quiet. They are ashamed. They wish they did not roll the ball down the hill. They wish they played with the ball on the grass. Like normal. +One night, Sam and Lily looked out of their window and saw a bright light in the sky. It was a comet, a big rock that flies very fast. They wanted to see it better, so they put on their coats and went outside with their mom. + +"Wow, look at the comet!" Sam said. "It is so shiny and pretty!" + +"Yes, it is," Lily agreed. "But why does it have a long tail?" + +Mom explained that the comet was so hot that it made some ice and dust melt and fly behind it. She said that comets were very rare and special, and that they should make a wish. + +Sam and Lily closed their eyes and thought hard. They wished for different things. Sam wished for a new bike, and Lily wished for a puppy. + +But then, they heard a loud noise. It was a terrible noise, like a big thunder. They opened their eyes and saw that the comet was getting bigger and bigger. It was coming closer to the ground! + +"Mom, what is happening?" Lily asked, scared. + +Mom looked worried. She said that the comet was not a normal comet. It was a bad comet, that wanted to hurt the earth. She said that they had to go inside and hide. + +Sam and Lily followed Mom into the house. They were very afraid. They hoped that the bad comet would go away, and that their wishes would still come true. +Lily liked to help her mom in the kitchen. She wore a pink apron with flowers on it. She helped her mom stir the soup, cut the bread and wash the dishes. She felt very happy and proud. + +One day, Lily saw a big jar of cookies on the counter. She loved cookies. She wanted to have one. She thought her mom would not mind. She climbed on a chair and reached for the jar. But the jar was too heavy for her. It slipped from her hands and fell on the floor. It broke into many pieces. The cookies spilled everywhere. Lily was scared and sad. + +Her mom heard the noise and came to the kitchen. She saw the mess and the broken jar. She was very angry. She snapped at Lily. "Lily, what did you do? This is very bad! You could have hurt yourself! You should not touch the cookies without asking me! Go to your room now!" + +Lily felt very sorry. She did not mean to break the jar. She did not mean to make her mom angry. She started to cry. She said, "I'm sorry, mom. I just wanted a cookie. I love you, mom." + +Her mom saw Lily's tears and felt sorry too. She hugged Lily and said, "I love you too, Lily. I'm sorry I snapped at you. I was just worried and upset. But you should not take things without permission. That is not nice. And you should be careful in the kitchen. It can be dangerous. Do you understand?" + +Lily nodded and said, "I understand, mom. I will not do it again. Can I help you clean up?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, you can. Thank you, Lily. You are a good helper. And maybe later we can have a cookie together. But only one, okay?" + +Lily smiled and said, "Okay, mom. Thank you, mom. You are the best mom." +Sam liked to play with his toy octopus. He named it Ollie and he took it everywhere. Ollie was soft and purple and had eight long arms. Sam liked to measure how long Ollie's arms were with his ruler. He said, "Ollie, you have very long arms. You can reach many things." + +One day, Sam and his mom went to the park. Sam brought Ollie with him. He wanted to show Ollie the swings and the slide and the sandbox. He put Ollie on the bench and said, "Ollie, wait here. I will be back soon. You are a good and reliable friend." + +Sam ran to the swings and had fun. He pushed himself high and felt the wind in his hair. He looked at the bench and saw Ollie smiling at him. He waved and said, "Hi, Ollie. I will come back soon." + +But then, a big dog came to the bench. The dog smelled Ollie and thought he was a toy. The dog grabbed Ollie with his mouth and ran away. Sam saw the dog and shouted, "No, no, no! That is my Ollie! Give him back!" + +Sam ran after the dog and his mom followed him. The dog was fast and ran to the other side of the park. Sam was sad and scared. He thought he would never see Ollie again. He said, "Mom, please help me. I love Ollie. He is my best friend." + +Mom hugged Sam and said, "Don't worry, Sam. We will find Ollie. He is a brave and reliable octopus. He will not give up." + +They looked for the dog and Ollie. They asked other people and animals if they saw them. They searched high and low. Finally, they found the dog near a pond. The dog was tired and thirsty. He dropped Ollie on the ground and drank some water. + +Sam ran to Ollie and picked him up. He was so happy and relieved. He said, "Ollie, Ollie, Ollie. You are safe. You are here. I missed you so much." + +Ollie was dirty and wet, but he was still smiling. He hugged Sam with his eight arms and said, "Sam, Sam, Sam. You are brave. You are here. I love you so much." + +Mom smiled and said, "You two are very lucky. You have each other. You are reliable friends." + +Sam and Ollie hugged Mom and said, "Thank you, Mom. You are the best." + +They went home and cleaned Ollie. Sam measured Ollie's arms again and said, "Ollie, you still have very long arms. You can reach many things. But the most important thing you can reach is my heart." +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play games. One day, they found a big puzzle with many pieces. They wanted to see who could finish it first. + +Lily was fast and smart. She looked at the picture on the box and found the pieces that matched. She put them together on the floor. Ben was slow and careful. He tried to fit the pieces by their shape and color. He put them together on the table. + +Lily said, "I will win, Ben. I have more pieces than you. You are too slow." + +Ben said, "No, Lily. I will win. I have fewer pieces than you, but they are the right ones. You are too fast." + +They both worked hard on their puzzle. Lily had many pieces, but some of them did not fit. She had to take them apart and try again. Ben had few pieces, but they all fit. He did not have to change them. + +Lily started to struggle. She could not find the pieces she needed. She got angry and sad. Ben started to smile. He could see the picture he was making. He was happy and calm. + +Lily said, "Ben, help me. I can't do it. You are wise. You know how to do it." + +Ben said, "Lily, I will help you. We can do it together. You are fast. You can find the pieces." + +They both helped each other. They shared their pieces and their tips. They finished the puzzle together. They both win. + +They hugged and said, "We are twins. We are a team. We are wise and fast." +Ben and Lily were playing outside in the snow. They made a big snowman with a hat and a scarf. They gave him a carrot nose and two buttons for eyes. They were very happy with their snowman. + +But then, a big dog came running from the street. He saw the snowman and thought it was a toy. He jumped on the snowman and bit his nose. He pulled his scarf and hat. He made the snowman fall apart. Ben and Lily were very sad and angry. + +"Bad dog! Go away!" Ben shouted. He threw a snowball at the dog. The dog barked and ran away. + +Lily started to cry. "Our snowman is gone! He was so nice and now he is spoiled!" + +Ben hugged Lily. "Don't cry, Lily. We can make another snowman. Come on, let's go inside and get warm." + +They walked to their house. They were wet and cold. They shivered as they took off their boots and coats. Their mom saw them and smiled. + +"Hello, my little snowflakes. You look frozen. Come here and I'll give you some hot chocolate and cookies." + +She wrapped them in a big towel and gave them each a warm shirt. She kissed their cheeks and said, "I love you, Ben and Lily. You are very good children. Not like that naughty dog." + +Ben and Lily smiled. They drank their hot chocolate and ate their cookies. They felt cozy and happy. They forgot about the spoiled snowman. They thanked their mom and said, "We love you, too, mom. You are the best." +Lily and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to look for bugs and flowers. They saw a big tree with a hole in it. They wondered what was inside. + +"Let's open it and see," Ben said. He was brave and curious. + +"OK, but be careful," Lily said. She was careful and kind. + +They went to the tree and peeked inside. They saw a lot of bees and a lot of honey. The bees were busy making honey and did not see them. + +"Wow, look at all the honey!" Ben said. He wanted to taste it. He reached his hand inside. + +"Ben, no!" Lily said. She was scared. She knew bees could sting. + +But it was too late. The bees saw Ben and got angry. They buzzed and flew out of the hole. They chased Ben and Lily. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Ben cried. He ran away. He had honey on his hand and bees on his head. + +"Help, help, help!" Lily cried. She ran after him. She had no honey but still had bees. + +They ran to the house and slammed the door. They were safe inside. They looked at each other. They had red bumps and tears on their faces. + +"I'm sorry, Lily," Ben said. He was sorry and sad. + +"It's OK, Ben," Lily said. She was OK and sweet. + +They hugged and said sorry to the bees. They learned their lesson. They did not open the hole again. They left the bees and the honey alone. They played in the garden again. They were peaceful and happy. +One day, Tom and Anna went to visit their grandpa on his farm. They liked to see the animals and play in the hay. But when they got there, they saw that the barn was broken. Some of the wood was old and rotten, and some of the nails had fallen out. + +"Oh no, grandpa, your barn is broken!" Tom said. "Can we help you fix it?" + +Grandpa smiled and said, "Sure, you can help me. I have some new wood and some new nails in the shed. We can use them to make the barn strong and safe again." + +Tom and Anna followed grandpa to the shed and helped him carry the wood and the nails to the barn. They used a hammer to knock out the old wood and put in the new wood. They used a saw to cut the wood to the right size. They used a level to make sure the wood was straight. They worked hard and had fun. + +Soon, the barn was fixed. It looked like an ordinary barn, but Tom and Anna knew it was special. They had helped grandpa make it better. + +"Thank you, Tom and Anna, for helping me fix the barn," grandpa said. "You are very good helpers. How about we go inside and have some cookies and milk?" + +Tom and Anna nodded and smiled. They were happy to help grandpa and to enjoy his cookies and milk. They loved their grandpa and his farm. +Sam and Ben are friends. They like to play outside. One day, they see a big swamp near the woods. They want to go there and have fun. + +"Look, Sam, a swamp!" Ben says. "Let's jump in it and make splashes!" + +"OK, Ben, but be careful. The swamp is smelly and dirty. Maybe there are bugs and frogs in it," Sam says. + +They run to the swamp and jump in it. They laugh and splash each other. They feel the mud and water on their feet and legs. They see some green plants and brown sticks in the swamp. + +"Wow, this is fun!" Ben says. "Do you see any animals, Sam?" + +Sam looks around. He sees something move in the water. It is big and green and has a long tail. It has sharp teeth and a big mouth. It is a crocodile! + +"Ben, look out! A crocodile!" Sam shouts. "We have to get out of the swamp!" + +Sam and Ben are scared. They run out of the swamp as fast as they can. The crocodile chases them, but it is too slow. They reach the land and keep running. They do not look back. + +They are safe, but they are wet and dirty and smelly. They smell like the swamp. They go home and tell their moms what happened. Their moms are not happy. They make them take a bath and change their clothes. + +Sam and Ben learn a lesson. They do not go to the swamp again. They play in the park or the yard instead. They still have fun, but they are not smelly. +Tom and Mia liked to play on the beach. They liked to dig in the sand, make castles and look for shells. Sometimes they saw big boats on the sea. They wondered where the boats were going. + +One day, they saw a very big boat. It was white and had many windows. It looked like a house on the water. They ran to their mom and dad and pointed at the boat. + +"Look, look!" Tom said. "What is that boat?" + +"That is a cruise ship," mom said. "It takes people to faraway places. Places you can't see from here. Places with different animals and plants and people." + +"Wow," Mia said. "Can we go on that boat?" + +"Maybe someday, when you are older," dad said. "But for now, we can enjoy the beach and the sea here. The sea is beautiful and full of life. Do you want me to tell you a story about the sea?" + +"Yes, please!" Tom and Mia said. They sat down on a blanket and listened to dad. He told them a story about a fish who wanted to see the world. He swam to distant lands and met many friends. He saw coral reefs, volcanoes, icebergs and islands. He learned a lot, but he also missed his home. He decided to go back to his family and his sea. + +Tom and Mia liked the story. They hugged dad and thanked him. Then they went back to play on the beach. They looked at the sea and imagined what it was like to travel on a cruise ship. They dreamed of distant places, but they also loved their home. +Sara and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. Sara has a red ball. Tom has a blue ball. They throw the balls to each other and catch them. + +One day, a big dog comes to the park. The dog sees the balls and wants to play too. He runs to Sara and Tom and grabs the red ball in his mouth. He runs away with the ball. + +"Hey, give me back my ball!" Sara shouts. She runs after the dog. Tom runs after Sara. + +The dog is fast. He thinks it is a game. He likes to tease Sara and Tom. He runs to the other side of the park and drops the ball. Then he runs back to the blue ball and grabs it in his mouth. He runs away with the ball. + +"Hey, give me back my ball too!" Tom shouts. He runs after the dog. Sara runs after Tom. + +The dog is happy. He has two balls. He likes to tease Sara and Tom. He runs to the middle of the park and drops the balls. Then he barks at Sara and Tom. + +Sara and Tom are angry. They want their balls back. They have an urge to catch the dog. They run to the balls and pick them up. + +The dog is sad. He wants to play more. He runs to Sara and Tom and wags his tail. He looks at them with big eyes. + +"Please, play with me!" he seems to say. + +Sara and Tom look at each other. They look at the dog. They feel sorry for the dog. They think he is silly, but cute. + +"Okay, we will play with you," Sara says. She throws the red ball to the dog. The dog catches it in his mouth and brings it back to Sara. + +"Good boy!" Tom says. He throws the blue ball to the dog. The dog catches it in his mouth and brings it back to Tom. + +Sara and Tom smile. The dog smiles. They play together in the park. They are friends. +Sara was sad. She lost her purse. Her purse was orange and had a big flower on it. She liked her purse very much. She put her toys and her snacks in it. She took it everywhere. + +She looked for her purse in her room, in the living room, in the kitchen, and in the garden. She could not find it. She asked her mom and her dad and her brother. They did not see it. She started to weep. She wept loud and hard. + +Her dog, Spot, heard her weep. He liked Sara. He wanted to make her happy. He ran to her and licked her face. He wagged his tail. He barked. + +"Sara, Sara, don't weep. I have something for you. Look, look!" he said. He did not really say it, but Sara understood him. She loved Spot. + +She looked at what he had in his mouth. It was her purse! Her orange purse with the big flower! He found it under the sofa. He brought it to her. He was a good dog. + +Sara stopped weeping. She smiled. She hugged Spot. She thanked him. She opened her purse and gave him a treat. He ate it and licked her hand. He was happy. + +They played together with her toys and her snacks. They had fun. They were friends. +Tom and Sue are friends. They like to play on the farm. The farm has many sheep. The sheep are dull. They only eat grass and sleep. + +One day, Tom and Sue have a new idea. They want to make the sheep more fun. They find some paint and brushes. They sneak up to the sheep. They paint the sheep in different colors. They paint some red, some blue, some yellow, and some green. + +The sheep do not like the paint. They feel wet and cold. They run away from Tom and Sue. They make loud noises. "Baa, baa, baa!" + +The farmer hears the noises. He comes out of the house. He sees the sheep. He sees the paint. He sees Tom and Sue. He is angry. He shouts at Tom and Sue. "What have you done to my sheep? They are not dull, they are fine. You have made a big mess. Go home now!" + +Tom and Sue are scared. They drop the paint and brushes. They run away from the farm. They say sorry to the farmer. They say sorry to the sheep. They learn a lesson. They do not paint the sheep again. +One day, Ben and his mom went to the farm to see the animals. Ben liked the cows, the pigs, and the sheep, but his favorite were the chickens. He wanted to touch their soft feathers and hear their funny noises. + +"Can I hold an egg, mom?" Ben asked. His mom nodded and picked up a brown egg from a basket. She gave it to Ben and told him to be gentle. + +Ben was very happy. He felt the egg in his hands. It was warm and smooth. He looked at it closely. He saw a tiny crack on the shell. + +"Mom, look!" Ben said. "Is the egg going to turn into a chick?" + +His mom smiled and said, "Maybe, Ben. Sometimes, eggs turn into chicks when they are ready. But we have to wait and see." + +Ben wanted to see the chick. He thought it would be cute and fluffy. He held the egg closer to his ear and listened. He heard a faint peep. + +"Mom, mom, it's peeping!" Ben exclaimed. He was very excited. He wanted to see the chick now. + +He shook the egg a little. He hoped it would help the chick come out. But he shook it too hard. The egg broke in his hands. A yellow goo came out. It was sticky and smelly. Ben saw a tiny, wet, red thing inside. It was not cute and fluffy. It was terrible. + +Ben screamed and dropped the egg. He felt sick. He cried and ran to his mom. His mom hugged him and wiped his hands. She said, "Oh, Ben, I'm sorry. That was a bad egg. It was not going to turn into a chick. It was rotten. You didn't know. It's okay." + +Ben felt better. He said, "I'm sorry, mom. I didn't mean to break the egg. I wanted to see the chick." + +His mom said, "I know, Ben. It's okay. You didn't do anything wrong. Sometimes, eggs are bad. But there are many good eggs too. Do you want to try another one?" + +Ben nodded. He still wanted to see the chick. He hoped it would be cute and fluffy. He said, "Yes, mom. Can I try another one?" + +His mom said, "Sure, Ben. Let's go and find a good egg. And this time, we'll be very gentle and patient. Okay?" + +Ben said, "Okay, mom. Thank you." + +They went back to the basket and picked another egg. It was white and smooth. They held it together and waited. They hoped it would turn into a chick. +Lily was an adventurous girl who liked to jump and play. She had a big yard with a swing, a slide and a sandbox. She also had a dog named Spot who was her best friend. + +One day, Lily and Spot decided to explore the yard and look for new things. They ran around the grass, jumped over the rocks and slid down the slide. They had a lot of fun, but they wanted more. + +"Let's go under the fence and see what's there," Lily said to Spot. "Maybe we'll find something cool." + +Spot barked and wagged his tail. He liked to go under the fence with Lily. They crawled under the wooden planks and entered a new world. + +There were many flowers, trees and animals in the other yard. Lily and Spot saw a butterfly, a squirrel and a bird. They chased them and tried to catch them, but they were too fast. They also saw a pond with fish and frogs. They splashed in the water and made bubbles. + +They were having a great time, until they heard a loud voice. + +"Hey, you! Get out of my yard!" It was the old man who lived in the house. He was angry and had a stick in his hand. He did not like Lily and Spot. + +Lily and Spot were scared. They did not want to get hit by the stick. They ran back to the fence and crawled under it. They were safe in their own yard. + +They looked at each other and smiled. They were wet, dirty and tired, but they were happy. They had an adventurous day. They hugged and went inside to get a snack. They hoped to go under the fence again soon. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play with toys. They have many toys on a shelf in their room. But they do not share their toys well. + +One day, Lily wants to play with a doll. She sees the doll on the shelf. She tries to reach the doll, but she is too small. She asks Ben to help her. + +"Ben, can you get the doll for me?" she says. + +Ben looks at the doll. He likes the doll too. He does not want to give it to Lily. He stares at Lily with a serious face. + +"No, I want the doll. It is mine," he says. + +Lily is sad and angry. She stares at Ben with a serious face too. + +"No, it is not. It is ours. We have to share," she says. + +They start to argue. They shout and pull the doll. They do not see their mom coming into the room. + +Mom hears the noise. She sees Lily and Ben fighting over the doll. She is not happy. She takes the doll from them. + +"Lily and Ben, stop it. You are being naughty. You have to share your toys. If you cannot share, you cannot play," she says. + +She puts the doll on a high shelf. She tells Lily and Ben to sit on their beds and think about what they did. + +Lily and Ben are sorry. They do not like to fight. They do not like to make mom angry. They do not like to sit on their beds. They look at the doll on the high shelf. They wish they could play with it. They wish they could play with each other. They wish they could say sorry. +Sara and Ben like to play in the old house. They find many things to see and touch. But they do not like the dark room. The dark room has many cobwebs and scary noises. Mama told them not to go in the dark room. She said it is not safe and she will punish them if they do. + +One day, Sara and Ben are playing in the old house. They hear a loud bang from the dark room. They are curious and want to know what it is. They forget what Mama said and go to the dark room. They open the door and see a big hole in the wall. They see a bright light and a green field outside. They think it is a new place to play and run to the hole. + +But when they get to the hole, they see a big dog. The dog is not friendly. It barks and growls at them. It shows its teeth and tries to bite them. Sara and Ben are scared and scream. They run back to the dark room and close the door. They hope the dog will not follow them. + +They hug each other and cry. They are sorry they went to the dark room. They wish they listened to Mama. They hear Mama's voice from outside. She is looking for them. They call her and tell her they are in the dark room. They tell her they are sorry and they saw a big dog. + +Mama comes to the dark room and opens the door. She sees Sara and Ben and hugs them. She is happy they are safe. She is angry they went to the dark room. She tells them they were naughty and they will be punished. She tells them they will not play in the old house for a week. She tells them they will go home and have a nap. + +Sara and Ben nod and say they understand. They say they are sorry and they love Mama. They follow Mama to the car and get in. They are tired and sad. They look at the old house and the dark room. They think they will not go there again. They think they will be fine. +Tom was a small boy who liked to play with his toys. He had a big red car with a zip on the back. He could open the zip and put his other toys inside. He liked to drive his car around the room and make loud noises. + +One day, he was playing with his car when his mom called him for lunch. He left his car on the floor and ran to the kitchen. He ate his sandwich and drank his juice. He was happy and full. + +He wanted to play with his car again, but when he went back to his room, he saw that his car was gone. He looked under his bed, in his closet, and behind his chair. He could not find his car anywhere. He started to worry. Where was his car? Who took it? He felt sad and angry. + +He ran to his mom and said, "Mom, mom, where is my car? I can't find it. Someone took it. I need my car. It has a zip and my toys inside." + +His mom hugged him and said, "Don't worry, Tom. I know where your car is. I moved it to the living room. It was on the floor and I didn't want you to trip over it. Come, I'll show you." + +She took him by the hand and led him to the living room. There, on the couch, was his car. He saw the zip and his toys inside. He felt happy and relieved. He ran to his car and hugged it. He said, "Thank you, mom. I'm sorry I worried. I love my car. It has a zip and my toys inside." + +His mom smiled and said, "You're welcome, Tom. I'm glad you found your car. It's a nice car. It has a zip and your toys inside. But remember, next time, put your car away when you're done playing. OK?" + +Tom nodded and said, "OK, mom. I will. Can I play with my car now?" + +His mom said, "Yes, you can. But first, give me a kiss." + +Tom kissed his mom and said, "I love you, mom." + +His mom said, "I love you too, Tom. Now, go and have fun with your car. It has a zip and your toys inside." +Lily was a little girl who liked to play with water. She had a big tub in her bathroom where she could fill it with water and bubbles and splash with her toys. She also had a faucet that made water come out when she turned it. Sometimes, she liked to pretend that the faucet was a dragon that breathed fire or a snake that hissed. + +One day, Lily was playing with her faucet and her toys in the tub. She turned the faucet on and off and made noises with her mouth. She had a lot of fun. But then, she saw something that made her scared. There was a big, ugly bug on the wall near the faucet. It had many legs and eyes and it moved very fast. Lily did not like bugs. She screamed and dropped her toys. + +"Mama! Mama! Help!" she cried. + +Her mama heard her and ran to the bathroom. She saw Lily in the tub and the bug on the wall. She was not scared of bugs. She took a paper towel and caught the bug. She threw it in the trash. + +"It's okay, Lily. The bug is gone. It can't hurt you," she said. + +Lily was still scared. She hugged her mama and said, "Thank you, mama. I don't like bugs. They are ugly and mean." + +Her mama smiled and said, "Bugs are not mean, Lily. They are just different. They have their own homes and families and they don't want to bother you. Sometimes, they just get lost and come inside. But you don't have to be afraid of them. You can just tell them to go away or call me if you need help." + +Lily nodded and said, "Okay, mama. I will try to be brave. But can I stay in the tub for a little longer? I like to play with the faucet and the bubbles." + +Her mama said, "Of course, Lily. You can play as long as you want. But don't lie in the water too long or you will get wrinkly. And don't forget to wash your hair and your body with soap." + +Lily said, "Okay, mama. I will wash and rinse and then get out. I love you, mama." + +Her mama said, "I love you too, Lily. Have fun with your faucet and your toys." She kissed Lily and left the bathroom. + +Lily turned the faucet on again and made it spit water. She picked up her toys and said, "Sorry, faucet. I didn't mean to scream. You are not a dragon or a snake. You are my friend. And you make the best bubbles ever." She smiled and played with the water and the bubbles. She was happy. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. They saw some flowers and went to smell them. They were pretty and smelled good. + +But then Lily felt something on her leg. It was a red spot that hurt and itched. She scratched it and said, "Ow! Ow! Ow!" + +Ben looked at her leg and said, "You have a bug bite. A bug bit you when you smelled the flowers. That is not good. It makes you itch and hurt." + +Lily was sad and said, "I don't like bugs. They are mean and bad. They make me itch and hurt. I want to go home." + +Ben said, "I'm sorry, Lily. You are not lucky today. You got a bug bite. But I have something for you. Look!" He took out a sticker from his pocket. It was a shiny star. He gave it to Lily and said, "This is for you. It is a lucky star. It will make you feel better. It is a gift from me." + +Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, Ben. You are a good friend. You are nice and kind. You make me happy. I like your lucky star. It is a gift from you." + +She put the sticker on her shirt and said, "Look! I have a lucky star. It is shiny and pretty. It makes me feel better. It is a lucky day after all." + +They hugged and said, "We are friends. We like to play. We have fun in the park." + +They went back to play and forgot about the bug bite. They were happy and lucky. +Tom and Lily were very happy. They were going to see a big game with their dad. They put on their red hats and shirts. They liked the same team. + +They got in the car and drove to the stadium. The stadium was very big and loud. There were many people and flags and songs. Tom and Lily held their dad's hand. They did not want to get lost. + +They found their seats and sat down. They could see the field and the players. They cheered and clapped. They ate popcorn and drank juice. They had a lot of fun. + +But then, something bad happened. A careless man bumped into Lily. He spilled his drink on her shirt. Lily was wet and sticky. She started to cry. + +"Hey, watch where you're going!" dad said to the man. "You made my daughter cry!" + +"I'm sorry, I didn't notice her," the man said. "Here, take this napkin and wipe her shirt." + +Dad took the napkin and tried to clean Lily's shirt. He hugged her and said, "It's okay, sweetie. Don't let this ruin your day. We're still having fun, right?" + +Lily nodded and sniffed. She stopped crying. She smiled and said, "Yes, dad. We're still having fun. Go, team, go!" +Ben and Lily are friends. They like to play in the farm. They see many animals and plants. They see cows, pigs, chickens, and horses. They see corn, wheat, carrots, and apples. + +One day, they see a big horse. The horse is brown and has a long mane. The horse is eating corn from a bucket. Ben and Lily want to pet the horse. They walk slowly to the horse. They say hello to the horse. + +"Hello, horse. You are big and nice. Can we pet you?" Ben says. + +The horse looks at Ben and Lily. The horse is not afraid. The horse is friendly. The horse nods and bows. Ben and Lily smile. They touch the horse's nose and ears. The horse likes it. The horse makes a soft sound. + +But then, a nosy chicken comes. The chicken is curious. The chicken wants to see what is in the bucket. The chicken pecks at the corn. The horse does not like it. The horse snorts and kicks. The chicken runs away. Ben and Lily laugh. + +"Bad chicken. Go away. This is the horse's corn. You have your own corn." Lily says. + +The horse nods and bows again. The horse is happy. Ben and Lily are happy. They hug the horse and say goodbye. They go to play with other animals. They have fun in the farm. +Tom and Lily went to the zoo with their mom. They saw many animals, like lions, monkeys, and giraffes. They liked to watch them and learn their names. + +Then they came to a big field with black and white horses. Tom and Lily noticed that the horses had stripes all over their bodies. They were zebras! + +"Look, mom, zebras!" Tom said, pointing at them. + +"They are so charming!" Lily said, smiling. + +Mom nodded and told them some facts about zebras. She said they lived in Africa and ate grass. She said they had stripes to hide from predators and to keep cool. + +Tom and Lily wanted to pet the zebras, but mom said they couldn't. She said the zebras were wild and might bite or kick. She said they had to stay behind the fence and respect the animals. + +Tom and Lily understood and agreed. They waved at the zebras and said goodbye. They thanked mom for taking them to the zoo and learned a new word: charming. +Ben and Mia were twins. They liked to play in the forest with their dad. One day, they saw a big tree with red apples. They wanted to pick some for mom. + +"Dad, can we get some apples?" Ben asked. + +"Sure, but be careful. The tree is very tall and old. We need to use an axe to cut some branches," dad said. + +He took out a new axe from his bag. It was shiny and sharp. He gave it to Ben and said, "You can help me, but be very careful. Don't swing it too hard or too fast. And watch out for Mia." + +Ben nodded and took the axe. He felt strong and brave. He followed dad to the tree and tried to copy him. He swung the axe at a branch, but he missed. He tried again, but he hit the trunk instead. He heard a loud crack. + +"Ben, stop!" dad shouted. "The tree is falling!" + +Ben dropped the axe and ran away with dad and Mia. They watched as the tree fell to the ground with a big thud. It made a lot of noise and dust. Some apples rolled out of the branches. + +"Wow, that was a big surprise!" Mia said. + +"Are you okay, Ben?" dad asked. + +Ben nodded. He felt scared and sorry. He didn't mean to make the tree fall. + +"I'm sorry, dad. I didn't do it right. I broke the tree," he said. + +Dad hugged him and said, "It's okay, Ben. You didn't know. It was an accident. The tree was old and weak. It was ready to fall anyway. You didn't break it. You helped it." + +He smiled and said, "Look, we have a lot of apples now. Let's pick some for mom. She will be happy." + +Ben and Mia smiled too. They picked some apples and put them in the bag. They also picked up the new axe and gave it back to dad. They thanked him for letting them help. They walked back to the car, happy and hungry. They couldn't wait to eat the apples and tell mom about their surprise. +Lily and Sam were playing in the park with their bikes. They liked to race each other and see who was faster. Lily had a red bike and Sam had a blue bike. + +One day, they saw a big sign that said "West Park". They did not know what west meant. They asked their mom, who was sitting on a bench. + +"Mom, what is west?" Lily asked. + +"West is a direction, like north, south, and east," Mom explained. "It tells you where something is. West is where the sun goes down at night. Do you see the sun over there?" She pointed to the sky. + +Lily and Sam looked at the sun. It was bright and yellow, but it was getting lower and lower. + +"Yes, we see it," Sam said. + +"That is west. And this park is called West Park because it is on the west side of the town," Mom said. + +Lily and Sam nodded. They learned something new. + +"Can we go to the west side of the park?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, let's go," Mom said. She got up and followed them. + +They rode their bikes to the west side of the park. There, they saw something rare. It was a big rainbow, with many colors. It was beautiful. + +"Wow, look at that!" Lily said. + +"It's a rainbow!" Sam said. + +They stopped their bikes and stared at the rainbow. They felt happy and amazed. + +"Mom, how does a rainbow happen?" Lily asked. + +"That's a good question, Lily. A rainbow happens when the sun shines on the raindrops in the air. The raindrops act like little mirrors and split the light into different colors. That's why you see a rainbow after it rains," Mom explained. + +Lily and Sam smiled. They learned something else new. + +They thanked their mom for explaining things to them. They enjoyed the rest of the day at West Park, playing, riding, and looking at the rainbow. They had a lot of fun. +Sam was a unique boy. He liked to play with his toy cars and make them go fast. He also liked to pretend he was a hero and save people from danger. He had a red cape and a mask that he wore when he played hero. + +One day, he heard a loud noise outside. He looked out the window and saw a big dog. The dog was barking and running around. Sam saw a little cat on a tree. The cat was scared of the dog. The cat was trembling and meowing. + +Sam wanted to help the cat. He put on his cape and mask and ran outside. He shouted at the dog, "Go away, bad dog! Leave the cat alone!" The dog looked at Sam and growled. Sam was not afraid. He was a hero. + +He picked up a stick and waved it at the dog. The dog backed away a little. Sam moved closer to the tree. He reached up and grabbed the cat. The cat was soft and warm. Sam hugged the cat and said, "Don't worry, cat. I saved you. You are safe now." + +The cat licked Sam's face and purred. Sam smiled and said, "You are welcome, cat. You are my friend." He carried the cat back to his house. He gave the cat some milk and a toy mouse. The cat played with the mouse and snuggled with Sam. Sam was happy. He was a unique boy and a hero. +Lily and Ben like to play in the park. They see a big hill of ash. It is from the fire that burned some trees. They want to touch it. + +"Can we go there?" Lily asks Ben. + +"I don't know. It might be hot or dirty," Ben says. + +They look at the ash. It is black and gray. It looks smooth and soft. They walk closer to the hill. + +"Hello, kids," a voice says. They stop and look around. Who is talking? + +"Down here," the voice says. They see a small bird on the ash. It is brown and white. It has a red spot on its head. + +"Are you a bird?" Lily asks. + +"Yes, I am. I live in the park. I like to talk to people," the bird says. + +"Why are you on the ash?" Ben asks. + +"I was looking for food. The fire scared away many bugs and seeds. But I found some here. The ash is not hot or dirty. It is cool and smooth. Do you want to try?" the bird says. + +Lily and Ben are curious. They touch the ash with their fingers. It is smooth and soft. They rub it on their hands. It makes them black and gray. + +"It feels funny," Lily says. + +"It looks funny, too," Ben says. They laugh. + +The bird laughs with them. "You are nice kids. Do you want to be my friends?" it asks. + +"Yes, we do. What is your name?" Lily asks. + +"My name is Woody. What are yours?" the bird asks. + +"I'm Lily and this is Ben. We like to play in the park. Do you want to play with us?" Lily says. + +"Sure, I do. I can show you many things in the park. Come on, let's go," Woody says. + +Lily and Ben follow Woody. They leave the ash behind. They have a new friend. They are happy. +Sara and Ben like to act. They pretend to be different people from history. They read books and watch videos to learn about them. They think history is fun and interesting. + +One day, they act like Cleopatra and Julius Caesar. Sara wears a long dress and a shiny crown. Ben wears a toga and a leafy wreath. They sit on a big couch and talk. + +"Hello, Cleopatra. You are very beautiful and intelligent," Ben says. + +"Thank you, Julius Caesar. You are very brave and powerful," Sara says. + +They smile and hold hands. They act like they are in love. + +But then, Ben's little brother Tom comes in. He is only two years old. He does not understand what they are doing. He sees the shiny crown and the leafy wreath. He wants to play with them. + +He runs to Sara and Ben and grabs their things. He pulls the crown from Sara's head and the wreath from Ben's. He laughs and runs away. + +"Hey, stop! Give them back!" Ben shouts. + +"No, no, no! Mine, mine, mine!" Tom shouts. + +Sara and Ben are angry and sad. They chase Tom around the room. They try to get their things back. They do not act like Cleopatra and Julius Caesar anymore. They act like mad and noisy children. +Lily and Tom were playing in the garden. They liked to look for bugs and flowers. They saw a big red strawberry on a plant. They wanted to eat it. + +"Who will get the strawberry?" Lily asked. + +"Let's share it," Tom said. + +They ran to the plant and picked the strawberry. But when they looked at it, they saw something strange. There was a hole in the strawberry. And a tiny voice came from inside. + +"Hello, hello, can you hear me?" the voice said. + +Lily and Tom were very surprised. They did not know who was talking. They looked at each other. + +"Who are you?" Lily asked. + +"I am a fairy. I live in this strawberry. It is my home," the voice said. + +"A fairy? In a strawberry? How did you get there?" Tom asked. + +"I flew here from the forest. I was looking for a place to sleep. I found this strawberry. It was sweet and cozy. So I made a hole and went inside. But then you picked it. Now I am stuck," the voice said. + +Lily and Tom felt sorry for the fairy. They did not want to hurt her. They wanted to help her. + +"Can we see you?" Lily asked. + +"Maybe. If you are very gentle and careful. You can open the hole a little bit. But don't squeeze the strawberry. It will hurt me," the voice said. + +Lily and Tom nodded. They opened the hole a little bit. They saw a tiny flash of light. Then they saw a small face with wings and a dress. It was the fairy. She was very pretty. She smiled at them. + +"Thank you for being kind. You are good children. I am sorry I took your strawberry. But it was so delicious. Can I have a bite?" the fairy asked. + +Lily and Tom smiled back. They did not mind. They liked the fairy. She was very mysterious. They gave her a bite of the strawberry. Then they shared the rest. They became friends with the fairy. They played and talked until it was time to go home. They said goodbye to the fairy. They promised to come back and visit her. The fairy thanked them and flew back to the forest. Lily and Tom were happy. They had a wonderful adventure. They never forgot the fairy in the strawberry. +Anna liked to play with her toys. She had many toys, but her favorite was a big triangle. It was red and shiny and made a funny sound when she shook it. She always took it with her when she went to the park. + +One day, she met a boy at the park. He was wearing a blue hat and had a ball. He saw Anna's triangle and wanted to play with it. He asked Anna, "Can I see your triangle? It looks cool." + +Anna did not want to share her triangle. She said, "No, it is mine. Go away." She hugged her triangle and turned away from the boy. + +The boy was angry. He thought Anna was spoiled and mean. He tried to grab the triangle from Anna. He said, "Give me your triangle. You have to share." + +Anna and the boy started to pull the triangle. They both wanted it. They both screamed, "Mine, mine, mine!" + +A lady who was sitting on a bench heard them. She was the boy's mom. She came over and said, "Stop it, both of you. You are making too much noise. What is going on?" + +Anna and the boy told her what happened. They both said the triangle was theirs. The lady looked at the triangle and saw a label. It said, "Anna's triangle. Do not touch." + +The lady said, "This triangle belongs to Anna. She does not have to share it if she does not want to. Boy, you should not try to take things that are not yours. That is rude. Say sorry to Anna." + +The boy felt ashamed. He said, "Sorry, Anna. I was wrong. Can we be friends?" + +Anna felt sorry too. She said, "Sorry, boy. I was mean. We can be friends. Do you want to play with my triangle?" + +The boy smiled. He said, "Yes, thank you. Can I show you my ball?" + +Anna smiled too. She said, "Yes, please. I like balls." + +They gave each other their toys and played together. They had fun. They learned to be nice and share. The lady was happy. She said, "Good job, kids. You are very kind." +Sam and Lily went to the park with Mom. They saw a big slide. Sam wanted to go first. He ran to the slide and climbed up the steps. He sat on the top and shouted, "This slide is mine!" + +Lily was sad. She wanted to slide too. She followed Sam and said, "No, Sam, share the slide. It is not only yours. It is for everyone." + +Sam did not listen. He pushed Lily away and slid down. He laughed and said, "Whee! That was fun!" + +But the slide was rough. It scratched Sam's legs and made them hurt. He cried and said, "Ow! Ow! Ow! The slide is mean!" + +Lily saw Sam's legs and felt sorry for him. She ran to him and said, "Are you okay, Sam? Let me help you. Here, take my band-aid." + +Sam looked at Lily and said, "Thank you, Lily. You are nice. I am sorry I was mean. Do you want to slide with me?" + +Lily nodded and said, "Yes, Sam. I want to slide with you. But let's be careful. The slide is rough." + +They hugged and went back to the slide. They slid down together and said, "Whee! That was fun!" + +Mom saw them and smiled. She said, "Good job, Sam and Lily. You are good friends. I am proud of you." +Tim and Mia liked to play in the old house. It was ancient and had many rooms to explore. But they had to be careful, because some parts of the house were broken and could fall down. + +One day, they found a big fireplace in a dark hall. It was full of ash and dust. Tim wanted to see what was inside, so he leaned over the edge and looked down. He saw something shiny and round. He reached out his hand to grab it. + +"Tim, don't do that!" Mia said. "It might be hot or sharp. Come back here!" + +But Tim did not listen. He leaned more and more, until he lost his balance and fell into the fireplace. He screamed and cried. Mia ran to help him. She saw that he had cut his arm on a metal thing. It was a coin, with a picture of a king on it. + +"Tim, are you okay?" Mia asked. She wrapped her scarf around his arm to stop the blood. "We have to go home and tell mom. She will make you better." + +Tim nodded. He was scared and hurt. He held the coin in his hand. He wondered who the king was and why he left his coin in the fireplace. He wanted to know more about the ancient house, but he also wanted to be safe. He decided to never lean over the fireplace again. +Sara and Ben were twins who liked to play with their toys. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big red car that could make noises and move. They liked to take turns driving the car around the room and pretending to go on adventures. + +One day, Sara was driving the car and Ben was waiting for his turn. He was bored and wanted to play with the car too. He saw that Sara had left her snack on the table. It was a yummy cookie with chocolate chips. Ben had an idea. He sneaked to the table and took the cookie. He hid behind the sofa and ate it. + +Sara finished driving the car and parked it next to the sofa. She was hungry and wanted to eat her cookie. She went to the table and looked for it. But it was gone! She saw some crumbs on the plate and a chocolate stain on the napkin. She knew that Ben had taken her cookie. She was angry and sad. + +She ran to the sofa and saw Ben hiding there. He had a big smile on his face and some chocolate on his mouth. He teased her and said, "I ate your cookie, Sara. It was so yummy. You can't have any. Ha ha ha!" + +Sara felt like crying. She said, "That's not fair, Ben. You took my cookie without asking. That was my snack. You have to give me something back. You have to pay a price." + +Ben stopped laughing. He felt sorry for Sara. He realized that he had been mean to her. He said, "I'm sorry, Sara. I was just joking. I shouldn't have taken your cookie. It was your snack. What can I do to make you happy?" + +Sara thought for a moment. She said, "You can give me your turn with the car. And you can share your snack with me. And you can say sorry again. That's the price." + +Ben agreed. He said, "OK, Sara. I'm sorry again. You can have my turn with the car. And I'll share my snack with you. I have some crackers and cheese. Do you want some?" + +Sara nodded. She said, "Yes, please. Thank you, Ben. I forgive you. You're my brother and I love you." + +They hugged and smiled. They shared their snack and played with the car. They learned to be nice to each other and not to tease. They had fun and were happy. +Sara and Ben like to play with their toy tools. They have a hammer, a saw, a screwdriver and some nails. They also have some wood and cardboard to make things. + +One day, they decide to make a sign for their playhouse. They cut a big piece of cardboard and write "Sara and Ben's House" on it with a marker. Then they use the hammer and nails to attach it to a piece of wood. + +"Look, we made a sign!" Sara says proudly. + +"It's very original," Ben says. "No one else has a sign like this." + +They carry the sign to their playhouse and nail it to the door. They are very happy with their work. + +But then they hear a loud bark. It is Max, their dog. He runs to the sign and sniffs it. He thinks it is a toy. He grabs it with his teeth and pulls it off the door. He runs away with it, wagging his tail. + +"Max, no!" Sara and Ben shout. "That's our sign!" + +They chase after Max, hoping to get their sign back. They love their dog, but they also love their sign. They hope he does not ruin it. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the snow. They make a snowman and a snow fort. They throw snowballs at each other. They laugh and have fun. + +Lily sees something shiny in the snow. She picks it up. It is a ring. It has a little ice on it. It sparkles in the sun. Lily likes the ring. She puts it on her finger. + +"Look, Ben, I found a ring!" Lily says. "It is so pretty!" + +Ben comes to see the ring. He thinks it is pretty too. He wants to try it on. He asks Lily if he can. + +"Can I see the ring, Lily? Can I wear it for a bit?" Ben says. + +Lily thinks for a moment. She likes the ring. She does not want to give it to Ben. But Ben is her friend. She does not want to make him sad. + +"Okay, Ben, you can wear the ring. But only for a bit. Then you have to give it back to me. It is my ring." Lily says. + +Ben nods. He takes the ring from Lily. He puts it on his finger. He smiles. He likes the ring too. + +They play some more in the snow. They forget about the ring. They are happy. +Tom and Lily wanted to ride their bikes in the park. But it was cold outside. They put on their hats and gloves and coats. They took their bikes from the garage and went to the park. + +In the park, they saw a big pile of leaves. They wanted to play in the leaves. They left their bikes near a bench and ran to the pile. They jumped and rolled and threw leaves in the air. They laughed and had fun. + +But then they saw a man with a rake. He was angry. He came to the pile and said, "Hey, kids, stop that! You are making a mess. I worked hard to rake these leaves. Go away!" + +Tom and Lily were scared. They said, "Sorry, mister. We didn't know. We just wanted to play." They ran back to their bikes and rode away. They felt sad. They liked the leaves, but they didn't like the man. + +They rode to another part of the park. They saw a pond with ducks. They stopped their bikes and fed the ducks some bread. The ducks were happy. They quacked and swam and ate the bread. Tom and Lily were happy too. They smiled and said, "We like the ducks. They are nice." They forgot about the man and the leaves. They enjoyed the rest of the day. +Anna and Ben were friends. They liked to play in the garden. One day, they saw a big red strawberry on a plant. They both wanted to eat it. + +"Me first!" said Anna. She ran to the plant and picked the strawberry. + +"No, me first!" said Ben. He tried to grab the strawberry from Anna. + +"Mine!" said Anna. She held the strawberry tight and put it in her mouth. + +Ben was sad and angry. He thought Anna was selfish. He did not want to play with her anymore. He turned away and crossed his arms. + +Anna felt bad. She saw Ben's face and knew he was hurt. She did not want to lose her friend. She spit out the strawberry and said, "Sorry, Ben. I was selfish. Do you want to share the strawberry with me?" + +Ben looked at Anna. He saw the strawberry in her hand and heard her words. He smiled and said, "OK, Anna. Thank you. You are a good friend." + +Anna and Ben hugged. They broke the strawberry in half and ate it together. It was sweet and juicy. They were happy. They played in the garden again. +Ben liked to play with his toy monkey. He named it Bobo and took it everywhere. He hugged it, talked to it, and gave it bananas. He kept Bobo in his bed at night. + +One day, Ben went to the park with his mom and Bobo. He saw some other kids playing on the swings and slides. He wanted to join them, but he was shy. He held Bobo close to him and watched. + +"Hi, what's your name?" a girl asked him. She had long hair and a pink dress. She smiled at him. + +"I'm Ben," he said softly. + +"That's a nice monkey you have. Can I see it?" she asked. + +Ben nodded and handed her Bobo. She looked at it and giggled. + +"Hey, everyone, look at this monkey! It has a diaper on!" she shouted. She showed Bobo to the other kids. They laughed and pointed. + +Ben felt embarrassed. He wanted Bobo back. He ran to the girl and grabbed Bobo. + +"Give me my monkey! He's not funny, he's my friend!" he cried. + +The girl frowned and pushed him. He fell on the grass and dropped Bobo. + +"Hey, stop that! That's not nice!" Ben's mom said. She came over and picked up Ben and Bobo. She hugged them and kissed them. + +"Are you okay, sweetie?" she asked. + +Ben nodded and sniffled. He hugged Bobo and his mom. + +"I'm sorry, Ben. That girl was mean. She shouldn't have made fun of your monkey. He's very cute and special. You can keep him as long as you want," she said. + +Ben smiled and thanked his mom. He felt better. He didn't care what the other kids said. He loved Bobo and Bobo loved him. They were best friends. +Lily and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to dig and make mud pies. They found a big can of powder. They did not know what it was. + +"Let's open it and see," said Ben. He lifted the lid and looked inside. The powder was white and soft. He put his nose close to smell it. + +"Achoo!" He sneezed loudly. The powder flew out of the can and covered his face and hair. He looked like a snowman. + +Lily laughed. "You are so funny, Ben. You need a bath." She took the can and shook it. More powder came out. She threw it in the air and pretended it was snow. + +"Achoo! Achoo! Achoo!" She sneezed too. The powder tickled her nose and made her eyes water. She looked like a snowman too. + +They heard a voice. It was Mom. She was tall and had long hair. She came out of the house and saw them. + +"What are you doing, my little snowmen?" she asked. She was not angry. She smiled and hugged them. + +"We are playing with powder, Mom. It is fun. But it makes us sneeze," said Lily. + +"Where did you find the powder?" asked Mom. + +"In the garden. It was in a big can," said Ben. + +Mom looked at the can. It was not powder. It was flour. She used it to bake cakes and bread. + +"Oh, you found my flour. I was looking for it. It is not for playing. It is for cooking. Come on, let's go inside and wash up. Then we can make some cookies with the flour. How does that sound?" she said. + +Lily and Ben nodded. They liked cookies. They followed Mom into the house. They left a trail of flour behind them. They were still sneezing. But they were happy. +Sara is a smart girl. She likes to learn new things. She has a big book with many pictures and words. She can read some of the words by herself. + +One day, Sara wants to read a story to her little brother, Tom. Tom is only two years old. He likes to listen to Sara. He sits on the floor and looks at the book. + +Sara opens the book and finds a story about a rabbit. She starts to read the story. She points to the pictures and says the words. "This is a rabbit. He has long ears and a fluffy tail. He likes to hop and eat carrots." + +Tom listens to Sara. He smiles and claps his hands. He likes the rabbit. He wants to touch the rabbit. He reaches for the book and tries to grab the picture. + +Sara sees Tom and stops reading. She says, "No, Tom, don't touch the book. The book is not for touching. The book is for reading. You can look at the pictures, but you can't touch them. If you touch them, you will make the book dirty or tear it." + +Tom hears Sara and stops reaching. He looks at Sara and says, "Sorry, Sara. I like the rabbit. He has big ears like me. Can you read more?" + +Sara smiles and says, "Yes, Tom, I can read more. You have big ears, but you are not a rabbit. You are a boy. And you are a good boy for listening to me. Now, let's see what the rabbit does next." She turns the page and continues to read the story. Tom listens and watches. He is happy. Sara is happy. They both enjoy the book. +Tom and Mia like to play with their toy cars. They have many cars of different colors and sizes. They make noises and pretend to drive them on the floor. Sometimes they race them or crash them. + +One day, Tom finds a big car in the closet. It is red and shiny and has a battery inside. Tom thinks it is a real car and he wants to try it. He puts the battery in the car and turns it on. The car makes a loud sound and starts to move. + +"Look, Mia, I have a real car!" Tom says. He sits on the car and holds the wheel. He pushes a button and the car goes faster. He feels happy and excited. + +Mia watches Tom and feels fearful. She thinks the car is too big and too fast for Tom. She is afraid he will get hurt or break something. She wants him to stop. + +"Tom, be careful!" Mia says. "The car is too big and too fast for you. You will get hurt or break something. Please stop!" + +But Tom does not listen to Mia. He likes the car and he wants to have fun. He drives the car around the room and laughs. He does not see the table in front of him. + +The car hits the table and makes a loud crash. The table falls over and the lamp breaks. The car stops and the battery falls out. Tom feels a bump on his head and starts to cry. + +Mia runs to Tom and hugs him. She feels sorry for him and wants to help him. She rocks him gently and says, "It's okay, Tom. I'm here. You are brave and strong. The car was too big and too fast for you. Next time, let's play with our toy cars. They are safer and more fun." + +Tom nods and hugs Mia back. He feels better and says, "Thank you, Mia. You are kind and smart. I'm sorry I did not listen to you. Next time, I will play with our toy cars. They are safer and more fun." + +They pick up the car and the battery and put them back in the closet. They clean up the mess and say sorry to their mom. They play with their toy cars and have fun. They are happy and they love each other. +Tom and Mia liked to play with their toys in the garden. They had a big box of cars, dolls, balls and blocks. Sometimes they shared, and sometimes they fought. + +One day, they saw a big black bird on the fence. It had shiny feathers and a sharp beak. It was a raven. Tom and Mia wanted to see it closer, so they ran to the fence with their toys. + +"Hello, raven!" said Tom. "Do you want to play with us? I have a red car. It is fast and loud. I can win any race." + +"Hello, raven!" said Mia. "Do you want to play with us? I have a yellow doll. She is pretty and soft. I can dress her up and comb her hair." + +The raven looked at Tom and Mia. It did not say anything. It did not want to play with their toys. It wanted to find some food and fly away. + +Tom and Mia did not understand. They thought the raven was sad. They wanted to make it happy. + +"Look, raven!" said Tom. "I will give you my car. You can drive it and win. It is fun." + +"Look, raven!" said Mia. "I will give you my doll. You can hug her and make her smile. It is nice." + +The raven did not care. It did not want their car or their doll. It wanted to be free and alone. + +Tom and Mia felt sad. They did not know what to do. They put their toys on the ground and sat on the grass. + +The raven saw their toys. It saw something shiny on the car. It was a metal key. The raven liked shiny things. It flew down and grabbed the key with its beak. It made a loud noise and flew away. + +Tom and Mia looked up. They saw the raven with their key. They were angry and surprised. + +"Hey, raven!" said Tom. "That is my key! Give it back! You are not nice!" + +"Hey, raven!" said Mia. "That is our key! Give it back! You are not fair!" + +The raven did not listen. It did not care. It had won something shiny. It was happy. +Ben likes to play with his computer. He has many games and pictures on it. He is very organized. He puts his games and pictures in different folders. He knows how to open and close them. + +One day, Ben's sister Lily wants to play with his computer too. She does not know how to use it. She clicks on many things. She moves his games and pictures around. She makes a big mess. + +Ben sees what Lily is doing. He is very angry. He says to Lily, "Stop! You are ruining my computer! You are not organized. You are making a big mess!" + +Lily does not listen. She says to Ben, "No! I want to play. It is fun. I like to move things around. Look, I can reverse them. See, now they are backwards!" + +Ben does not like what Lily is doing. He says to Lily, "No, that is not fun. That is silly. You are making my computer wrong. You are reversing my games and pictures. Give me my computer back!" + +Ben and Lily start to fight. They pull and push the computer. They make a lot of noise. Their mom hears them. She comes to see what is wrong. She sees the mess on the computer. She sees Ben and Lily fighting. She is not happy. She says to them, "Stop! What are you doing? Why are you fighting? Why is the computer so messy?" + +Ben and Lily stop fighting. They look at their mom. They are scared. They say to their mom, "Sorry, mom. We were playing with the computer. Lily was reversing my games and pictures. She was not organized. She was making a big mess." + +Mom says to them, "I see. That was not nice of Lily. She should not touch your things without asking. She should not reverse your games and pictures. She should be organized. She should respect your work." + +Mom says to Ben, "But that was not nice of you either. You should not yell at Lily. You should not fight with her. You should share your computer. You should teach her how to use it. You should be patient. You should help her learn." + +Ben and Lily feel sorry. They say to mom, "Sorry, mom. You are right. We should not fight. We should share. We should teach. We should help." + +Mom says to them, "That's good. I'm glad you understand. Now, let's fix the computer. Let's put the games and pictures back where they belong. Let's make it organized again. And let's play nicely together." + +Ben and Lily nod. They say to mom, "OK, mom. Thank you, mom. We love you, mom." + +Mom smiles. She says to them, "I love you too, Ben and Lily. Now, let's have some fun." +Sara and Ben like to play dress up. They have a big box of clothes and hats and shoes. They can be anything they want. Sara likes to be a princess or a fairy. Ben likes to be a pirate or a superhero. + +One day, they find a new dress in the box. It is very unusual. It is purple and green and has lots of buttons and pockets. Sara and Ben wonder who put it there. + +"Maybe it is a magic dress," Sara says. "Maybe it can make us fly or turn invisible." + +"Let's try it on," Ben says. "Maybe we can share it." + +They take turns to wear the dress. Sara puts it on first. She feels very silly. The dress is too big for her and drags on the floor. She tries to flap her arms, but nothing happens. + +"I don't think it is magic," she says. "I think it is just a weird dress." + +Ben puts it on next. He feels very funny. The dress is too small for him and barely covers his knees. He tries to press the buttons, but nothing happens. + +"I don't think it is magic either," he says. "I think it is just a silly dress." + +They take off the dress and put it back in the box. They decide to play something else. They do not notice the dress glowing and making a soft sound. They do not see the row of stars on the dress light up. They do not know that the dress is waiting for someone else to find it. Someone who will discover its secrets. Someone who will have an unusual adventure. +Tom and Anna like to play with their cars. They have many cars of different colors and sizes. They make roads with their blocks and race their cars on them. They make noises like vroom and beep and honk. + +One day, they see a new sign on their road. It is red and white and has a number on it. Tom says, "What is that sign?" Anna says, "I don't know. Maybe it is a game." They decide to play with the sign. + +They take turns to put their cars near the sign and say the number. Tom says, "My car is five. It is fast." Anna says, "My car is ten. It is faster." They speed their cars on the road and try to make them go faster than the sign. + +But they are too loud. Their mom hears them and comes to see what they are doing. She says, "Tom and Anna, what are you doing with that sign? That is not a toy. That is a speed limit sign. It tells you how fast you can go on the road. You have to be careful and follow the sign. And you have to be quiet. You are making too much noise." + +Tom and Anna feel sorry. They say, "We are sorry, mom. We didn't know. We thought it was a game." Mom says, "It's okay. I know you were having fun. But you have to learn what the sign means. And you have to be quiet when you play. You don't want to disturb the neighbors." She hugs them and helps them put away their cars and blocks. + +Tom and Anna say, "Thank you, mom. We love you." They learn a new word: speed limit. They promise to be quiet and careful when they play with their cars. They still have fun, but they don't speed too much. They follow the sign. +Ben and Mia were playing in the woods. They liked to look for bugs and flowers and sticks. They saw a big log on the ground. It was brown and hard and had holes in it. + +"Let's see what's inside the log," Ben said. He kicked the log with his foot. It made a loud sound. + +Mia was scared. She said, "No, Ben, don't do that. There might be something bad in there." + +Ben did not listen. He kicked the log again. Then he saw something move. It was a snake. It was green and black and had a long tongue. It hissed at Ben. + +Ben was very scared. He ran away from the log. He said, "Help, help, there's a snake in the log!" + +Mia ran after him. She said, "Don't worry, Ben, it's just a snake. It won't hurt us if we leave it alone." + +They ran back to their mom and dad. They told them what they saw. Their mom and dad said, "That was brave of you to explore the log, but you have to be careful. Some snakes can be dangerous. Next time, ask us before you touch anything in the woods." + +Ben and Mia nodded. They said, "We're sorry, mom and dad. We won't do that again." + +They hugged their mom and dad. Then they saw a bird in the sky. It was blue and white and had a long tail. It sang a pretty song. + +"Look, a bird!" Mia said. She pointed at the bird. + +"Wow, a bird!" Ben said. He smiled at the bird. + +They forgot about the snake in the log. They watched the bird fly away. They were happy. +Lisa liked to joke with her big brother Tom. She would hide his toys, make funny faces, and tell silly stories. Tom sometimes got mad, but he also laughed a lot. + +One day, Tom was using his computer to do his homework. He had to write about animals and how they help people. Lisa wanted to play with him, but he said he was busy. Lisa felt bored and curious. She went to his computer and pressed some buttons. + +The computer made a loud noise and the screen turned black. Tom saw what Lisa did and got very angry. He shouted at her and said she broke his computer. Lisa felt scared and sorry. She started to cry. + +Tom saw Lisa crying and felt bad. He was not really angry, just worried. He hugged Lisa and said he was sorry too. He said he loved her and she was his best friend. He said he would fix his computer later. + +Lisa smiled and said she loved him too. She said she was sorry for joking with his computer. She said she wanted to help him with his homework. Tom said that was very compassionate of her. He said he would teach her about animals and how they help people. They went to the living room and looked at some books together. They joked and learned and had fun. +Anna and Ben went to the museum with their mom. They saw many things that were old and new, big and small, shiny and dull. They liked the dinosaurs best. They had long necks, sharp teeth, and scary roars. + +"Look, mom, look!" Ben said, pointing to a skeleton. "That one is the biggest of all!" + +Mom nodded and smiled. She read the sign next to the skeleton. "It says this is a brontosaurus. It was a plant-eater and lived a long time ago." + +Anna gazed at the skeleton. She wondered how it felt to be so big and strong. She wished she could touch it and ride on its back. But there was a rope around it and a sign that said "Do not touch". + +"Why can't we touch it, mom?" Anna asked. + +Mom explained. "Because it is very old and fragile. It could break easily. And it is very expensive. It cost a lot of money to find it and put it together." + +Anna nodded. She understood. She did not want to break the skeleton or make mom pay more money. She looked for another dinosaur to gaze at. She saw one that was smaller and had feathers. She liked it too. She asked mom what it was called. + +Mom read the sign. "It says this is a velociraptor. It was a meat-eater and lived a long time ago too." + +Anna and Ben gazed at the velociraptor. They imagined it running and hunting. They were glad it was not alive now. They held mom's hand and went to see more things in the museum. They had a lot of fun. +Sara and Ben are playing in the park. They see a big sack on a bench. They are curious. They run to the sack and look inside. + +"Wow, look at this!" Sara says. She pulls out a light ball. It is shiny and colorful. It makes a funny sound when she shakes it. + +"Let me see!" Ben says. He takes the light ball from Sara and looks at it. He likes it too. He presses a button and the light ball flashes. + +They hear a voice behind them. "Hey, that's mine!" It is a man. He is angry. He comes to the bench and grabs the sack. + +"Sorry, mister, we didn't know," Sara says. She gives the light ball back to the man. + +"Yeah, sorry, mister, we just wanted to look," Ben says. He is scared. + +The man looks at them. He is not angry anymore. He smiles. "It's okay, kids, I understand. You can play with the light ball for a while. It's a toy for my son. He is in the hospital. He likes it when I bring him new things." + +"Really?" Sara says. She feels sorry for the man and his son. + +"Really," the man says. He opens the sack and shows them more toys. "Do you want to see?" + +Sara and Ben nod. They are happy. They sit on the bench with the man and look at the toys. They talk and laugh. They make a new friend. +Ben likes to help his dad with the post. Every day, they take the post from the big box and put it in the bag. Then they walk to the houses and give the post to the people. Ben likes to say hello and see the dogs and cats. + +One day, Ben sees a red bike near a house. He thinks it is very fast and pretty. He wants to ride it. He looks at his dad, who is busy with the post. He thinks his dad will not mind. He takes the bike and gets on it. He pedals hard and goes fast. + +"Ben, wait!" his dad shouts. "That is not your bike! That is someone else's bike! You have to give it back!" + +Ben does not hear his dad. He is having fun on the bike. He goes around the corner and sees a hill. He wants to go down the hill. He pedals faster and faster. + +But the bike is too fast for Ben. He does not know how to stop it. He feels scared. He sees a car coming. He tries to turn, but he falls off the bike. He hurts his knee and his elbow. He cries. + +His dad runs to him and picks him up. He hugs him and says, "Are you okay, Ben? I'm sorry, I should have watched you better. You should not have taken the bike. That was wrong. You could have got hurt more. And you made the bike owner sad. We have to say sorry and give the bike back." + +Ben feels sorry too. He says, "I'm sorry, dad. I'm sorry, bike owner. I just wanted to go fast. But I was wrong. I won't take things that are not mine again." + +His dad smiles and says, "I'm glad you understand, Ben. I love you. You are a good boy. But next time, let's stick to the post, okay?" + +Ben nods and says, "Okay, dad. I love you too. And I like the post. Can we do it again tomorrow?" + +His dad says, "Of course, Ben. We can do it again tomorrow. And maybe one day, when you are bigger, you can have your own bike. A fast and pretty one. But only if you promise to be careful and respectful." + +Ben says, "I promise, dad. Thank you." + +They hug and go back to the bike owner. They say sorry and give the bike back. The bike owner is not angry. He is glad that Ben is okay. He says, "It's okay, Ben. I understand. You are a brave and honest boy. But please, don't take things that are not yours. And always wear a helmet when you ride a bike. It's safer that way." + +Ben says, "I will, bike owner. Thank you." + +They finish the post and go home. Ben shows his mom his knee and his elbow. She kisses them and puts a band-aid on them. She says, "You are a lucky boy, Ben. You have a good dad who loves you and helps you. And you learned a good lesson today. Don't take things that are not yours. And be careful when you go fast." + +Ben says, "I know, mom. I love you and dad. And I love the post. Can we do it again tomorrow?" + +His mom says, "Yes, Ben. You can do it again tomorrow. But only if you are good and listen to your dad. And only if you have a good sleep tonight. You had a big day today." + +Ben says, "Okay, mom. I will. Good night." + +He goes to bed and dreams of fast and pretty bikes. And of the post. And of his dad. And of his mom. And of the dogs and cats. And he is happy. +Lila and Ben went to the big water park with Mom and Dad. They saw many slides and pools and fountains. They wanted to have fun and splash and swim. + +They saw a big pool with many dolphins. The dolphins were gray and smooth and had big smiles. They jumped and bounced in the water. Lila and Ben clapped and laughed. + +"Can we go see the dolphins, Mom?" Lila asked. + +"Sure, honey. Let's go closer," Mom said. + +They walked to the edge of the pool. A tall man with a whistle and a hat was there. He talked to the dolphins and gave them fish. He asked Lila and Ben if they wanted to touch a dolphin. + +"Yes, please!" they said. + +The tall man called a dolphin to come. The dolphin swam to them and lifted its head. It was soft and wet. Lila and Ben gently stroked its nose and back. The dolphin made a happy sound and bounced its tail. + +"Wow, you are so nice, dolphin!" Lila said. + +"Thank you for letting us touch you, dolphin!" Ben said. + +The dolphin nodded and winked. Then it swam away and joined the other dolphins. They all bounced and jumped and played. + +Lila and Ben waved goodbye to the dolphins. They thanked the tall man and Mom and Dad. They had a wonderful time at the water park. +Tommy liked to go to the park with his mom. He liked to see the trees, the flowers, and the swings. But his favorite thing was to feed the pigeons. He always brought some bread to share with them. + +One day, he saw a big pigeon with a shiny ring on its leg. Tommy was very excited. He wanted to give it some bread and touch its ring. He ran towards the pigeon, but it flew away. Tommy was sad. He tried to find it again, but there were too many pigeons. + +"Mom, mom, look at that pigeon!" he shouted. "It has a ring! It is so pretty!" + +His mom smiled and followed him. She saw the pigeon with the ring. She knew it was a special pigeon. It was a racing pigeon. Someone had trained it to fly very fast and far. + +"Tommy, that pigeon is not boring. It is amazing. It can fly to different places and come back. It has a ring to show where it belongs. Do you want to know more about it?" she asked. + +Tommy nodded. He wanted to learn more about the pigeon with the ring. He forgot about the bread and the other pigeons. He listened to his mom as she told him stories about racing pigeons. He thought they were very cool. He hoped to see the pigeon with the ring again. He wanted to be its friend. +Lila and Sam loved to swim in the sea. They liked to see the fish and the plants that lived under the water. They wore masks and tubes to breathe and look. One day, they saw a big reef. A reef is a place where many fish and plants live together. It was impressive. It had many colors and shapes. + +"Wow, look at that!" Sam said. He pointed at a big fish with stripes. "That is a zebra fish. It is very pretty." + +Lila nodded. She saw a small fish with spots. "That is a clown fish. It is very funny. It can hide in the plants." + +They swam closer to the reef. They saw more fish and plants. They also saw a big hole in the reef. It was dark and scary. + +"What is in there?" Lila asked. She was curious. + +"I don't know. Maybe a shark or an octopus." Sam said. He was brave. + +They decided to swim near the hole. They wanted to see what was inside. They were careful and quiet. They did not want to scare the fish or the plants. + +As they got closer, they heard a noise. It was a loud and deep noise. It sounded like a roar. + +"ROAR!" + +They were scared. They turned around and swam away. They did not want to meet the animal that made the noise. + +They swam back to the shore. They were safe and happy. They told their mom and dad what they saw. + +"You saw a reef? That is amazing. A reef is a place that provides food and shelter for many animals. It is very important for the sea." Mom said. + +"You saw a hole? That is interesting. A hole is a place that can hide a mystery or a danger. It is very exciting for the curious." Dad said. + +Lila and Sam smiled. They learned a lot from the reef. They wanted to see it again. Maybe next time, they would find out what was in the hole. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. They saw a big ball near the fence. It was red and shiny and round. + +"Let's play with the ball!" Tom said. + +"OK!" Lily said. + +They ran to the ball and took turns to kick it. The ball bounced and rolled and flew. They laughed and shouted and had fun. + +But then the ball hit a wire. The wire was thin and sharp and hard. It was part of the fence. The ball popped and made a loud noise. Tom and Lily stopped and looked. + +"Oh no!" Tom said. "The ball is broken!" + +They felt sad and scared. They did not mean to break the ball. They did not know who the ball belonged to. They did not want to get in trouble. + +They heard a voice behind them. It was a man. He was tall and old and wore a hat. He had a different voice than their dad or mom. He sounded angry. + +"Hey, you kids!" the man said. "What did you do to my ball?" + +Tom and Lily turned and saw the man. They felt more sad and scared. They did not know what to say. They wanted to run away. + +But then they remembered what their dad and mom taught them. They taught them to be honest and polite and brave. They taught them to say sorry and thank you and please. + +So Tom and Lily looked at the man and said: + +"We are sorry, sir. We did not see the wire. We just wanted to play with the ball. We did not mean to break it. Please forgive us." + +The man looked at Tom and Lily. He saw their faces and heard their words. He felt less angry and more calm. He remembered when he was a kid and liked to play with balls. He remembered how he sometimes broke things by accident. He remembered how he felt when someone was kind and fair. + +So the man smiled and said: + +"It's OK, kids. I understand. You did not do it on purpose. You said sorry and that was good. The ball was old and cheap. I can get a new one. You can keep the ball if you want. Maybe you can fix it or use it for something else." + +Tom and Lily smiled and said: + +"Thank you, sir. You are very nice. We are sorry for the trouble. We will be more careful next time. We hope you have a good day." + +They took the ball and waved to the man. They ran back to their mom and dad. They told them what happened and showed them the ball. Their mom and dad hugged them and praised them. They said they were proud of them for being honest and polite and brave. They said they loved them very much. + +Tom and Lily felt happy and warm. They learned a lesson and made a friend. They still liked to play with balls. But they also liked to play with wires. They used the wire to make a necklace and a bracelet and a ring. They gave them to their mom and dad as a gift. They said they were sorry and thank you and please. They said they loved them very much. +Lily and Max are friends. They like to play in the park. They like to jump on the swings, the slide and the seesaw. They have fun every day. + +One day, Lily and Max go to the park, but they see a sign. The sign says: "Park closed for one week. Sorry for the inconvenience." Lily and Max are sad. They cannot play in the park for one week. + +Lily says: "What can we do now? I want to jump on the swings." + +Max says: "Me too. But we cannot. The park is not available. We have to find another place to play." + +Lily and Max think hard. They look around. They see a big hill. The hill has grass and flowers. They see a fence. The fence has a gate. The gate is open. + +Lily says: "Look, Max. A hill. Maybe we can play there. Maybe we can jump on the hill." + +Max says: "Good idea, Lily. Let's go. Maybe the hill is fun." + +Lily and Max run to the hill. They go through the gate. They climb the hill. They see a lot of things. They see birds, butterflies and bugs. They see rocks, sticks and leaves. They see a pond, a bridge and a boat. + +Lily and Max are happy. They jump on the hill. They jump over the rocks, the sticks and the leaves. They jump to the pond, the bridge and the boat. They have fun on the hill. + +Lily says: "This hill is great, Max. I like to jump on the hill." + +Max says: "Me too, Lily. I like to jump on the hill. Maybe we can come back tomorrow." + +Lily and Max smile. They hug. They are friends. They like to play on the hill. They forget about the park. They have fun for one week. +Anna liked to collect pretty stones. She had a big jar where she kept them. She would look for them in the park, in the garden, or on the street. Sometimes she would trade them with her friends. + +One day, she saw a shiny stone in the window of a shop. It was blue and sparkled in the sun. She wanted it very much. She went inside and asked the man who worked there. + +"Can I have that stone, please?" she said. + +The man smiled and said, "That stone is not for sale. It is my own stone. I found it when I was a little boy. It is very special to me." + +Anna felt sad. She wished she had a stone like that. She said, "But it is so pretty. Can I look at it?" + +The man said, "Sure, you can look at it. But you can't touch it or take it. It is only for me." + +He took the stone out of the window and showed it to Anna. She saw that it had many colors inside, like a rainbow. She said, "Wow, it is beautiful. I have never seen a stone like that." + +The man said, "Thank you. It is a rare stone. It is called a sapphire. Do you know what that is?" + +Anna shook her head. She did not know what a sapphire was. She only knew it was a pretty stone. + +The man said, "A sapphire is a kind of gem. It is very hard and valuable. People make jewelry out of it. But I like it just the way it is. It reminds me of my childhood." + +Anna said, "I understand. You love your stone. I love my stones too. I have a jar full of them. Do you want to see?" + +The man said, "Sure, I would love to see your stones. Maybe we can trade some. I have some other stones that are available. Do you know what that means?" + +Anna nodded. She knew what available meant. It meant that someone could have them or use them. She said, "Yes, I know what available means. It means you can share them. I like to share too. Let's go to my house and see my jar. Maybe we can find some stones that we both like." + +The man agreed. He put his sapphire back in the window and locked the door. He took Anna's hand and they walked to her house. They became friends and shared their stones. Anna learned a lot about different kinds of stones. And the man learned a lot about Anna's stories. They both had fun and were happy. +Tim and Mia like to play with shapes. They have a box with many shapes in different colors. They can make pictures and patterns with them. One day, they find a new shape in the box. It has three sides and three corners. It is black. + +"What is this?" Tim asks, holding the shape. + +"It is a triangle," Mia says. She knows the name of the shape. She learned it at school. + +"A triangle?" Tim repeats. He examines the shape. He counts the sides and the corners. He sees that they are all the same. He likes the shape. It is different from the other shapes. + +"Can I have it?" he asks Mia. + +"No, it is mine," Mia says. She wants the shape too. She likes the color. It is different from the other colors. + +They start to argue. They both pull the shape. They do not want to share. + +"Stop!" a voice says. It is Mom. She hears them fighting. She comes to see what is wrong. + +"Why are you fighting?" she asks. + +"We both want the triangle," Tim and Mia say. + +Mom looks at the shape. She smiles. She has an idea. + +"Why don't you make a picture with the triangle?" she suggests. "You can use the other shapes too. You can take turns with the triangle. Then you can both enjoy it." + +Tim and Mia think about it. They like to make pictures. They like to use the other shapes too. They decide to try Mom's idea. + +They stop fighting. They say sorry to each other. They start to make a picture with the triangle. They use the triangle to make a roof, a hat, a mountain, and more. They have fun. They share the shape. They are happy. +Once upon a time, there was a kangaroo. He was very big and had a pouch where he carried his baby. One day, the baby kangaroo wanted to be independent and explore the world. So, he asked his mommy if he could go out and play with his friends. + +Mommy kangaroo said yes, but she warned him to be careful. The baby kangaroo hopped and hopped until he found a big rock. He tried to lift the rock, but it was too heavy. Suddenly, his friends came to help him. Together, they lifted the rock and found a treasure underneath it. The baby kangaroo felt very proud and happy that he was able to do something on his own. + +From that day on, the baby kangaroo knew that he could be independent and do things by himself. He also learned that it's okay to ask for help from his friends when he needs it. And whenever he saw a big rock, he would remember the time when he lifted it with his friends and found a treasure. +Once upon a time, there was a man named Mr. Smith. He worked in an office with lots of papers and computers. One day, he had to give a big speech in front of many people. He felt nervous and his hands shook. But then, his friend gave him a thumbs up and nodded his head. Mr. Smith felt better and gave a good speech. After, he went back to his office and celebrated with his coworkers. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside, but one day she put on her boots and they were too small. She couldn't fold her feet into them. + +Lily got very upset and started to cry. Her brother, Max, heard her and came to see what was wrong. He saw her small boots and said, "Those boots are stupid. You need new ones." + +Lily didn't want new boots, she loved her old ones. Max tried to help her fold her feet into the boots, but it didn't work. They were still too small. + +Finally, Lily's mom came to see what was wrong. She saw the small boots and said, "Oh no, we need to get you new boots." Lily was sad at first, but then she saw the pretty new boots her mom got her. She put them on and they fit perfectly. She was so happy she could jump and play outside again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to dance and would often twirl around in circles in her room. One day, she went to the park with her friend Timmy. They were playing on the swings when Timmy pointed at a butterfly. + +"Look Lily, a butterfly!" he said. + +Lily ran over to see it and then asked Timmy, "Do you want to dance with me?" + +Timmy shook his head and said, "No, I don't want to dance. I want to swing." + +Lily felt a little selfish for wanting to dance instead of playing with her friend, so she decided to compromise. She said, "Okay, we can take turns. I'll swing first and then we can dance together." + +Timmy agreed and they had a fun day playing together. From then on, Lily learned that it's important to think about others and not just herself. +Once upon a time, there was a big train that loved to puff steam. The train was always grumpy because it couldn't go as fast as it wanted to. One day, the train met a kind mechanic who wanted to help. The mechanic fixed the train's engine and made it improve a lot! Now, the train could go super fast and puff even more steam. The train was so happy and not grumpy anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to sing and dance, and she would always act out her favorite songs. One day, Lily was singing a happy song when her brother Max came in and started making loud noises. Lily didn't like this, and she asked Max to stop. + +But Max didn't listen. He kept making noise and disturbing Lily's singing. So, Lily had an idea. She decided to write a note to Max, asking him to be quiet when she was singing. She wrote the note very carefully, making sure to use her wise words. + +When Max saw the note, he felt bad. He didn't want to upset Lily, so he apologized and promised to be more quiet next time. From that day on, Lily and Max learned to act more kindly towards each other, and they were able to enjoy their music and playtime together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sun, but today the weather was very cloudy. Lily's mom said it might rain soon, so Lily had to come inside. + +Lily didn't mind coming inside because she had her favorite toys to play with. She played with her dolls and her blocks, but she kept looking out the window to see if it was raining yet. + +Finally, the rain started to fall softly outside. Lily's mom said it was just a harmless little rain shower. Lily was happy because she loved the sound of raindrops on the roof. She snuggled up with her toys and listened to the rain until it stopped. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One night, Lily had a nightmare and woke up crying. Her mom came into her room and asked, "What's wrong, sweetie?" + +"I had a bad dream," Lily said. "I dreamed that a nosy monster was chasing me." + +"Oh no," said her mom. "That sounds scary. How about we drink some warm milk to help you feel better?" + +Lily nodded and her mom brought her a cup of milk. They sat together and sipped their milk until Lily felt sleepy again. "Thanks, Mom," she said, as she drifted off to sleep. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a toy robot that he loved very much. The robot was very reliable and always worked perfectly. + +One day, Timmy and his robot went to the park. They played together and had lots of fun. Suddenly, Timmy's robot stopped moving. Timmy was sad and didn't know what to do. He looked at his robot and said, "Robot, why won't you perform for me?" + +The robot didn't answer, but Timmy didn't give up. He looked at the robot and tried to fix it. After a few minutes, the robot started moving again. Timmy was very happy and said, "Thank you, robot! You are the best toy ever!" From that day on, Timmy and his reliable robot went on many more adventures together. +Once upon a time, there was a little birdie who loved to sing. Every day, she would fly around and sing her beautiful songs. One day, she saw a big rock and she wondered if she could sing on top of it. So, she flew up and sang her heart out on the rock. + +But then, a mean cat came by and got angry at the birdie for singing on the rock. The cat wanted the rock all to himself. The birdie was scared and flew away. + +The birdie learned that it's not good to take things that don't belong to you. It's important to share and be kind to others. From that day on, the birdie sang her songs from the trees and shared her beautiful voice with all the animals in the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved pizza very much. Every Friday, her mom would bring home a lovely pizza from the store. Lily would always have a big smile on her face when she saw the pizza. + +One Friday, Lily's mom came home from the store without a pizza. Lily was sad and asked her mom, "Where's the pizza?" Her mom said, "Don't worry, we will have pizza soon." + +The next day, Lily's mom surprised her with a homemade pizza. Lily was so happy and said, "This is the best pizza ever!" From that day on, Lily knew that even if they didn't have pizza from the store, they could always have a lovely pizza at home. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and teddy bears. One day, she was walking in her room and saw herself in the mirror. She smiled and waved hello to herself. + +Suddenly, she felt cold and started to shiver. She looked around her room and noticed that the window was open. Lily knew it was important to close the window to stay warm. + +She ran over to the window and closed it tightly. Then, she wrapped herself in a cozy blanket and went back to playing with her toys. From that day on, Lily always made sure to check her window before playing in her room. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had a smelly dog named Max. One day, Timmy's mommy gave him a shiny new telephone to play with. Timmy was so happy! He loved pressing the buttons and hearing the sounds. + +But then, Max came over and smelled the telephone. Timmy didn't like that. He said "No, Max! Don't smell my telephone!" But Max didn't listen. Timmy's mommy saw what was happening and gave Max a toy to play with instead. + +Timmy was happy again because he could play with his telephone without it being smelly. He thanked his mommy for giving Max a toy and giving him the telephone. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a giant who lived in a big castle. He was very big and strong. One day, he went for a walk in the forest and found a little bird with a broken wing. The giant felt very sad for the little bird and decided to help it. + +He gently picked up the little bird and put it in a safe place. He took care of the bird until it was all better. Then, the giant released the little bird back into the forest. The bird was very happy and flew away chirping. + +The giant was deaf and couldn't hear the little bird's chirping, but he could see it flying away happily. He felt very happy too, knowing that he had helped the little bird. From that day on, the giant decided to help all the animals in the forest whenever he could. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to paint with her watercolors. One day, she wanted to paint a picture of her cat, but she couldn't find her favorite color. She looked everywhere, but it was nowhere to be found. + +Suddenly, she saw her little brother playing with her watercolors. He had spilled some hot tea on them, and now they were ruined. Lily was very upset. She told her brother that he shouldn't have played with her things without asking. But he just said, "It was just an ordinary accident." + +Lily had to think of a way to fix her watercolors. She remembered that she had some white paint, so she mixed it with the other colors to make new ones. She was happy that she could still paint her cat, even though it wasn't the same as before. In the end, Lily forgave her brother and they had fun painting together. +Once upon a time, there was a big, hairy bear. He loved to stand on his hind legs and wave his paws in the air. One day, he saw a jet flying high in the sky. + +"Wow, that jet is so fast!" said the bear. + +"Yes, it is," said a little bird who was perched on a nearby tree branch. + +"I wish I could fly like that," said the bear. + +"You can't fly, silly bear," said the bird. "But you can stand on your hind legs and wave your paws. That's pretty cool too!" + +The bear thought about it and realized the bird was right. He didn't need to fly like a jet. He could just stand tall and be himself. And that's exactly what he did. +Once upon a time, there was a little mouse named Timmy. Timmy was very shy and didn't like to show off. He was always very modest. + +One day, Timmy saw a big piece of cheese on the table. He really wanted it, but he knew it wasn't his. His friend, the cat, saw him looking at the cheese and asked, "What's wrong, Timmy?" + +Timmy replied, "I want the cheese, but I didn't earn it. I don't want to act like a thief." + +The cat smiled and said, "You're a good mouse, Timmy. You don't have to take what isn't yours. That's what a judge would say too." +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and his friends. He loved to run and jump and laugh. One day, Timmy decided to plan a big surprise for his friends. He wanted to take them on a special adventure. + +Timmy got a big board and drew a map of the adventure. He was so excited to show his friends. They all gathered around the board and Timmy explained the plan. Everyone was so playful and happy. + +But something went wrong on the adventure. They got lost and couldn't find their way back home. They were scared and didn't know what to do. Timmy tried to use the board to find their way, but it didn't work. + +In the end, they had to call for help and Timmy felt very sad. He didn't want his playful adventure to end like this. But he learned that sometimes even the best plans can go wrong. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the park. One day, he saw a big pot on the ground. It was a perfect pot for cooking soup. + +Timmy wanted to catch something to put in the pot, so he went to the pond to catch some fish. He waited patiently with his fishing rod. Suddenly, he felt a tug on the line. He pulled and pulled until he finally caught a big fish! + +Timmy ran back to the pot and put the fish inside. He added some vegetables and water, and soon he had a perfect pot of soup. Timmy was very happy and he shared his soup with his friends. They all said it was the best soup they had ever tasted. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to ride in the car with his mommy and daddy. But one day, Timmy was not behaving very well in the car. He was yelling and jumping around. + +His mommy and daddy told him to behave and sit still. Then they asked him to buckle his seatbelt. Timmy did as he was told and buckled his seatbelt. + +After a while, Timmy started to feel tired. He decided to take a nap. He was a modest sleeper and didn't snore loudly like his daddy. His mommy and daddy were happy that Timmy was finally behaving and sleeping quietly. + +When they arrived at their destination, Timmy woke up and smiled. He was happy that he behaved and was a good boy in the car. +Once upon a time, there was a silly clown named Bobo. Bobo loved to do silly things like juggle and dance. One day, Bobo was walking down the street when he felt something tickle his nose. He looked down and saw a little butterfly sitting on his nose! + +Bobo tried to shake the butterfly off, but it wouldn't budge. So, he decided to do something even sillier. He started to wiggle his nose back and forth, making the butterfly laugh and flap its wings. + +Finally, the butterfly flew away and Bobo continued on his way, feeling happy and silly. From that day on, whenever Bobo felt sad, he would wiggle his nose and remember the silly butterfly on his nose. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He fell down and hurt his leg. His mommy and daddy were frightened and took him to the hospital. At the hospital, the doctor tried to make Timmy feel better. The doctor put a bandage on Timmy's leg and gave him a lollipop. Timmy felt much better and he was happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little bear who lived in a big forest. One day, the bear went for a walk and found a big log. The log was dirty and the bear wanted to clean it. So, the bear got some water and soap and cleaned the log until it was shiny and clean. + +After the log was clean, the bear wanted to play on it. But the log was too big and heavy for the bear to move by himself. So, the bear asked his friends, the birds, to help him. The birds let the bear ride on their backs and they flew to the log. Together, they moved the log to a sunny spot where the bear could play on it all day. + +From that day on, the bear had a lot of fun playing on the clean log with his friends. And every time he saw a dirty log, he would remember how he cleaned it and made it fun to play on. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside with his friends, but today it was too cold to go out. Timmy felt sad because he couldn't play with his friends. He sat on the couch and wished he could go outside. + +Suddenly, Timmy's mom came over and gave him a warm blanket. She said, "Timmy, it's too cold to go outside, but we can relax and watch a movie together." Timmy felt happy because he loved spending time with his mom. They snuggled under the blanket and watched a funny movie. + +As they watched the movie, Timmy started to feel warm and cozy. He forgot about the cold outside and felt relaxed. He closed his eyes and made a wish that he could have more movie nights with his mom. Timmy realized that even though he couldn't go outside, he could still have fun and be happy inside. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily who loved to ride her bike. One day, she asked her mom if they could go for a bike ride together. "Sure, Lily! Let's go!" her mom said. + +Lily got on her bike and started to pedal. She went fast, but her mom reminded her to be careful. "Don't go too fast, Lily. We need to be careful," her mom said. + +As they rode, Lily saw a butterfly and got very excited. "Look, Mommy! A butterfly!" she said. Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, it's beautiful. But remember to keep your eyes on the road." + +Suddenly, Lily's bike tire hit a rock and she fell off. Her mom quickly ran over to her and helped her up. "Are you okay, Lily?" she asked. Lily nodded and then started to spin around in circles. "I'm okay, Mommy! Let's keep riding!" she said. And so, they continued on their bike ride, being careful and enjoying the beautiful day. +Once upon a time, there was a cute little bunny named Fluffy. Every Tuesday, Fluffy would help his mommy bake delicious carrot cakes. Fluffy loved baking with his mommy because it was so much fun and the cakes were yummy. + +One day, Fluffy's friend Sammy came over to play. Sammy saw the adorable carrot cakes that Fluffy and his mommy had baked and wanted to eat them all. Fluffy knew that he should share the cakes with Sammy, but he also wanted to keep them all for himself. + +Fluffy realized that sharing was important and decided to give some of the carrot cakes to Sammy. Sammy was very happy and thanked Fluffy. Fluffy felt good inside because he had done the right thing. From that day on, Fluffy always shared his baked treats with his friends and family. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big forest with many animals. The animals liked to play together and have fun. But one day, the forest was in trouble. Someone was breaking the law and cutting down all the trees. The animals were sad because they loved the trees. + +The animals tried to stop the person, but they were too small and weak. Then, a wise owl came and told them to unite and work together. The animals were persistent and didn't give up. They made a plan to catch the person breaking the law. + +They worked hard and caught the person. The animals were happy because they saved the trees and the forest. They learned that when they unite and work together, they can overcome any problem. And they also learned that it's important to follow the law and protect nature. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to do yoga with her mom every day. Her mom always reminded her to keep their yoga mat clean by wiping it after every use. + +One day, Lily and her mom went to the park to do yoga. As they were setting up their mat, Lily noticed a big puddle of mud nearby. She wanted to jump in it, but her mom warned her not to because she would get dirty. + +After they finished their yoga, they packed up their mat and headed home. When they got home, Lily's mom noticed that the mat was not clean. Lily felt bad and promised to always remember to clean the mat after every use. And from that day on, Lily always kept her yoga mat clean. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends and pick flowers. One day, while she was playing, she saw a scary man with a big weapon. Lily got scared and ran home to her mom. + +Her mom asked her what was wrong and Lily told her about the scary man. Her mom hugged her and told her not to worry. She called the police and they came to take care of the scary man with the weapon. + +Lily felt much better knowing that the scary man was gone and she could go back to playing with her friends. She learned that it's okay to feel scared sometimes, but there are always people who can help you. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys, but he had a problem. His toys always got stuck under his bed. One day, Timmy found a little power button under his bed. He pushed it and suddenly, his toys started to move by themselves! + +Timmy was so happy that he played with his toys all day long. But then, something bad happened. The toys started to fight with each other! They pushed and shoved each other until they broke into little pieces. Timmy was sad because he loved his toys, but now they were all gone. + +Timmy learned an important lesson that day. Sometimes, even little things can have a lot of power. And when things get out of control, pushing and fighting can lead to a bad ending. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play hide and seek with her friends. One day, Lily's mommy brought her an orange to eat. Lily loved oranges, they were her favorite fruit! + +As she was eating her orange, she had an idea. She decided to hide her orange and ask her friends to find it. She found a really good hiding spot and put her orange there. + +When her friends came over to play, she asked them to find her hidden orange. They looked and looked, but they couldn't find it. Finally, Lily showed them where she had hidden her orange. They all laughed and had fun together. +Once upon a time, there was a kind boy named Tim. He had a big heart and loved to share his toys with his friends. Tim was very generous. One day, Tim's friend brought a flute to play with. Tim was very excited and wanted to try playing it too. He blew into the flute and music came out. Tim loved the sound and started to dance around. He felt like he was flying and could zoom around the room. His friend joined in and they had so much fun playing together. From that day on, Tim loved the flute and would always zoom around when he played it. +Once upon a time, there was a funny little dog named Spot. Spot loved to run and play in the park with his friends. One day, Spot and his friends found a toy gun. They didn't know it was a toy, so they pretended to shoot things in the world. + +Spot aimed the toy gun at a tree and said, "Bang! I shot the tree!" His friends laughed and said, "No, no, Spot. You didn't really shoot the tree. It's just a toy gun." + +Spot felt silly, but he still had fun playing with his friends. They ran around and chased each other, and Spot even found a stick to fetch. + +At the end of the day, Spot went home tired but happy. He couldn't wait to play with his friends again and pretend to shoot more things in the world. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a house with a big ceiling. One day, Lily was playing with her toys when she heard a loud noise. She looked up and saw a big hole in the ceiling! + +Lily was scared, but she went to get her parents. Her parents came and looked at the ceiling. They were grateful that Lily told them about the hole. They got a ladder and climbed up to see what was wrong. + +After a few minutes, they came down and revealed the problem. There was a leak in the roof and water was coming in. Lily's parents called a repairman to fix the roof. Lily was happy that the ceiling would be fixed and she could play with her toys in peace again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pretty pink room with a big window and a curtain. One day, Lily wanted to draw a picture, but she didn't know how. Her big brother, Max, came to her room and saw her sad face. He said, "Don't be sad, Lily. I can help you! You can draw anything you want, and I will encourage you. You are a great artist!" + +Lily smiled and started to draw. Max watched her and said, "Wow, Lily! Your picture is amazing! You are so talented!" Lily felt happy and proud of herself. She said, "Thank you, Max. You are not stupid, you are very smart and kind!" Max smiled and hugged her. They had a fun day together, drawing and playing. And the curtain in Lily's room moved with the wind, making a soft sound. +Once upon a time, there was a man named Jack. Jack was very jolly and he loved to rake leaves in his backyard. One day, Jack's neighbor, Lily, came over to say hello. + +"Hi Jack, what are you doing?" asked Lily. + +"I'm raking leaves," replied Jack. + +Lily looked at the pile of leaves and said, "Wow, that's a big pile!" + +Jack smiled and said, "Yes, it is. But it's fun to rake them up." + +Lily agreed and said, "I think I'll go home and get my rake so I can help you." + +Jack was very happy and said, "That would be great! Thank you, Lily." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she got very sick and her mommy took her to see a nurse. The nurse was very nice and wore a white coat. She looked at Lily and said she needed to test her to see what was wrong. + +Lily was scared, but the nurse held her hand and said it was okay. The nurse took some of Lily's blood and put it in a mysterious machine. After a little while, the machine beeped and the nurse said Lily had a cold. + +Lily's mommy was happy to know what was wrong and the nurse gave her some medicine. Lily took the medicine and felt better soon after. She thanked the nurse and said goodbye. From then on, Lily knew that nurses were there to help her feel better when she was sick. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved ice cream and ate it every day. One day, her mom told her they didn't have any more ice cream. This made Lily very sad. She thought and thought about what to do. + +Then, she had an idea. She remembered her grandma had given her a recipe to make ice cream. She got all the ingredients and made the ice cream. It was delicious! + +But then, Lily's little brother came and asked for some ice cream. Lily didn't want to share because she thought he would eat it all. But then she remembered something her mom said, "Sharing is useful." So, she shared her ice cream with her brother and they both enjoyed it together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play pretend with her toys. Sometimes, she would pretend to be a princess or a superhero. + +One day, Lily was playing with her dolls at the table when her little brother came over. He wanted to play too, but Lily didn't want him to. She told him to go away and play by himself. + +Later that day, Lily's mom brought home a new toy for her brother. It was an adorable stuffed animal. But when Lily saw how much her brother loved the toy, she felt bad for not letting him play with her earlier. She realized that it's better to share and play together than to play alone. + +From that day on, Lily and her brother played together at the table, pretending to be different characters and having fun. And they both loved the new adorable toy. The moral of the story is that sharing is caring and it's always better to play together. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He liked to play at the park with his friends. One day, they were playing on a bench when a big kid came by. The big kid started to tease Timmy and his friends. Timmy felt troubled and sad. + +But then, Timmy had an idea. He asked his friends to help him. They all stood up and held hands. They made a big circle around the big kid and started to sing a happy song. The big kid didn't know what to do, so he left. Timmy and his friends felt proud of themselves for standing up to the big kid. + +From that day on, Timmy and his friends played on the bench without any troubles. They knew that if anyone ever teased them again, they could stand up for themselves and their friends. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to hear stories from his grandma. One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play. Timmy's grandma told them an amazing story about a magical land. + +As the story went on, Billy started to interrupt and say he didn't like the story. Timmy felt sad because he loved the story. Timmy's grandma told Billy to be respectful and let the story finish. Billy didn't listen and kept interrupting. + +Timmy felt conflicted because he wanted to keep listening to the story, but he also wanted to make his friend happy. Finally, Timmy decided to tell Billy that interrupting wasn't nice and asked him to stop. Billy nodded and apologized. Timmy felt happy that he stood up for what he believed in and learned that it's important to be respectful to others. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily went outside to play in the grass. She saw a bug crawling on the ground. The bug had hairy legs and Lily thought it was funny. + +Suddenly, Lily saw a big rock. She wondered what was under the rock. She lifted the rock and revealed a bunch of bugs! They were all different colors and sizes. Lily was so happy to see the bugs and she sat down to watch them crawl around. + +As the sun started to set, Lily said goodbye to the bugs and went inside for dinner. She told her mom all about the hairy bug she found and how she revealed a whole family of bugs under the rock. From that day on, Lily loved bugs and would always look for them when she played outside. +Once upon a time, there was a big yellow flower called a sunflower. It was as tall as a house and had lots of little seeds inside. One day, a little girl named Lily saw the sunflower and wanted to pick it. But her mommy said it was too dangerous because the sunflower had big leaves that could hurt her. + +Instead, Lily decided to wrap a pretty ribbon around the stem of the sunflower. She picked a blue ribbon that matched her dress and carefully tied it in a bow. The sunflower looked very happy with its new decoration! + +From that day on, Lily visited the sunflower every day and talked to it. She told it about her day at school and the funny things her little brother did. The sunflower listened and swayed in the wind. And Lily was happy to have a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to eat spaghetti. One day, she asked her mom to make spaghetti for dinner. + +Mom said, "Lily, we don't have spaghetti today. Let's have something else." + +Lily was stubborn and said, "I want spaghetti for dinner. Can we go to the store and buy some?" + +Mom answered, "Sure, we can go to the store and buy spaghetti. But we have to hurry because it's getting late." + +Lily was happy and said, "Thank you, Mommy! You always answer my wishes." And they went to the store to buy spaghetti for dinner. +Once upon a time, there was a little birdie named Tweety. Tweety lived in a tree in the forest. One day, Tweety decided to go on an adventure. So, Tweety flew east. + +As Tweety was flying, he saw a big, high mountain. Tweety wanted to fly over it, but it was too high. Suddenly, Tweety heard a voice. It was a squirrel named Sammy. + +Sammy said, "Hey Tweety, why don't you snap your wings and fly higher?" Tweety tried it and it worked! He flew over the mountain and continued his adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved drinking tea with her mom every day. One day, they went to a fancy tea shop where the tea was very expensive. Lily's mom said they could only buy a little bit of tea because it cost so much. + +Lily was sad because she wanted more tea, but her mom said they couldn't afford it. However, when they got home, Lily's mom found a special coin on the ground. She said they gained a little bit of extra money and could buy more tea! + +Lily was so happy and they went back to the tea shop. They bought a big bag of tea and drank it every day. From then on, Lily always kept an eye out for special coins so they could gain more money and buy more tea. +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Buddy. Buddy was a good dog. Buddy's leash was red. It was a modern leash. Buddy liked to go for walks with his leash. + +One day, Buddy met a cat named Mittens. Mittens was a cute cat. Buddy wanted to kiss Mittens. But Mittens didn't want to be kissed by Buddy. Mittens ran away from Buddy. + +Buddy was sad. He wanted to play with Mittens. But Buddy knew he couldn't chase Mittens. So, Buddy went home with his modern leash. +Once upon a time, there was a big, fat bear. He lived in a cave near a river. One day, he went to the river to drink some water. While he was there, he saw a shiny mineral in the water. He picked it up and took it back to his cave. + +The bear wanted to show his new mineral to his friends. But he didn't want to go outside without getting dressed first. So he put on his favorite red hat and a blue shirt. Then he went outside to find his friends. + +When he found them, he showed them his shiny mineral. They were all very impressed and wanted to know where he found it. The bear was happy to share his discovery with his friends. They all had a great day together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play in the park. One day, she saw a big, juicy orange on a plate. She wanted to eat it, but she didn't know how to peel it. An old man saw her struggling and asked, "Do you need some help, little one?" + +Lily nodded her head and the old man showed her how to peel the orange. He also taught her how to squeeze the juice out of it. "Thank you so much!" Lily exclaimed happily, taking a big bite of the orange. + +The old man smiled and said, "Always happy to help someone who is willing to learn. Remember, being ignorant is not a bad thing, as long as you are open to learning new things." Lily nodded, not really knowing what ignorant meant, but feeling grateful for the old man's help. + +From that day on, Lily would always remember the old man's lesson and try to learn new things every day. She would also always remember the sweet taste of the orange on the plate and how to squeeze the juice out of it. +Once upon a time, there was a happy little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and sing songs. One day, Lily's mom gave her a shiny bell to play with. Lily thought the bell was very pretty and cheerful. + +Lily decided to add the bell to her toy collection. She played with the bell all day long, ringing it and making music. Her mom smiled and listened to the cheerful sounds. + +At bedtime, Lily put the bell on her nightstand. She fell asleep with a smile on her face, dreaming of all the fun she would have with her new toy. The end. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went to the beach with her family. She loved looking for pretty shells and playing in the sand. Suddenly, she saw a jellyfish on the shore. She was scared and didn't know what to do. + +Lily's dad saw her and asked her what was wrong. She pointed to the jellyfish and said, "Scary!" Her dad told her not to worry and that he would take care of it. He put on gloves and picked up the jellyfish, making sure to be polite and gentle. + +Lily was happy that her dad could find a way to help the jellyfish. She thanked him and they continued to play on the beach. From that day on, Lily always remembered to be polite to all creatures, even the ones that scared her. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to wear fancy dresses and twirl around in circles. One day, she heard a noise coming from the bushes. "What's that sound?" she asked her friend, a little bird perched on a nearby tree. "I don't know," the bird replied, "let's go check it out!" + +As they got closer to the bushes, they saw a little rabbit stuck in a trap. "Oh no!" cried Lily, "we have to help him!" With the bird's help, they managed to free the rabbit from the trap. "Thank you so much," said the rabbit, "you two are true friends." + +From that day on, Lily learned that it's important to help others, even if you don't know them. She also learned that true friends are always there to lend a helping hand. And whenever she put on her fancy dresses and twirled around, she remembered the round little rabbit and how happy she felt knowing she had helped him. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved going to school and playing with his toys. One day, Timmy's teacher announced that they would be having a special day in the classroom. They were going to make boats out of paper and sail them in a big tub of water. + +Timmy was so excited to make his boat. He worked hard and made a beautiful boat with blue paper. When it was time to sail the boats, Timmy's boat was the first one in the water. But then, something went wrong. The water was not calm and Timmy's boat started to tip over. Timmy was very upset and started to cry. + +But then, Timmy's friend Johnny came over and said, "Don't worry, Timmy. I'll help you." Johnny held the boat steady and Timmy's boat sailed smoothly across the water. Timmy was so happy and thanked Johnny for helping him. From that day on, Timmy and Johnny were the best of friends and always helped each other out. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play dress-up and wear her mommy's shoes. One day, Lily's mommy bought her a pretty new dress. Lily tried it on, but it was too big. + +"Mommy, this dress doesn't fit me," Lily said. + +"That's okay, we can measure you and get the right size," her mommy replied. + +Lily's mommy measured her and found the right size. Then, Lily put on her new dress and looked in the mirror. She felt so pretty! + +Suddenly, the telephone rang. It was Lily's grandma on the phone. + +"Hi Grandma!" Lily said excitedly. + +"Hi sweetie, I just wanted to say hello and see how you're doing," her grandma said. + +"I'm doing great, Grandma! I got a new dress today and it fits me perfectly!" Lily exclaimed. + +Lily's mommy smiled, happy that her little girl was so excited about her new dress. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, her mom gave her a jug of juice to take to her friend's house. Lily was very excited to share the juice with her friend. + +As she was walking, she tripped and the jug fell and broke. She felt very sad and didn't know what to do. But then she realized that she could go back home and get another jug of juice. + +When she got to her friend's house, her friend was very happy to see her. Lily felt very thoughtful for bringing another jug of juice and her friend was very grateful. They both learned that accidents happen, but it's important to always try to make things better. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a big box that he loved to play with. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to go outside and play. Timmy grabbed his box and ran outside. + +As Timmy was playing with his box, his friend Billy came over. "What are you doing?" Billy asked. "I'm playing with my box," Timmy replied. "Can I play too?" Billy asked. "Sure!" Timmy said. + +After a while, Timmy and Billy got cold. "Let's go inside," Timmy said. They went inside and stood by the fireplace to warm up. "That was fun," Billy said. "Yeah," Timmy agreed, "I love playing with my box." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a favorite doll named Rosie. Lily loved to read stories to Rosie every night before bed. Rosie was always very patient and listened to every word Lily read. + +One day, Lily and Rosie went to the park to play. They had so much fun on the swings and slides. But when it was time to go home, Lily realized she had lost one of Rosie's shoes. She searched and searched, but couldn't find it. + +Lily was sad and didn't know what to do. But then she remembered a story she had read about a girl who lost her doll's shoe. The girl was patient and kept looking until she found it. So, Lily decided to be patient like the girl in the story and keep searching. And eventually, she found Rosie's missing shoe! Rosie was so happy and gave Lily a big hug. From that day on, Lily knew that being patient always pays off. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird. The bird had a pretty flute that it liked to play. One day, the bird flew to a tree and saw an empty nest. The bird felt sad and started to sing a song on its flute. + +The bird's song was so beautiful that it attracted other birds. They came to listen and sing along. The bird felt happy and continued to play its flute. + +Suddenly, a big wind blew and the bird's flute fell out of the tree. The bird felt sad again because it didn't have its flute anymore. But then, the other birds started to sing and cheer the little bird up. They told the bird that it could use their flutes to play music. The little bird felt happy again and sang with its new friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and run around in the park. One day, she went to the park and saw a big dog. The dog was very impressive and Lily wanted to pet him. + +Lily asked the dog's owner, "Can I pet your dog?" The owner said, "Sure, just be quiet and don't scare him." Lily slowly approached the dog and stretched out her hand to pet him. The dog was friendly and licked her hand. + +Lily was very happy and said, "Thank you for letting me pet your dog. He is very impressive." The owner smiled and said, "I'm glad you like him. He loves making new friends." From that day on, Lily would always visit the park to play with her toys and pet the impressive dog. +Once upon a time, there was a fisherman who liked to fish in the sea. He had a friendly dog named Max who always went with him. One day, the fisherman and Max went fishing, but they didn't catch any fish. The fisherman was sad. + +Suddenly, the sun began to shine very brightly. The fisherman saw something shiny in the water. It was a big fish! He was very happy and tried to catch it. But the fish was too strong and it broke the fishing line. The fisherman was sad again. + +Then, a friendly dolphin appeared and helped the fisherman catch the fish. The fisherman was very happy and thanked the dolphin. From that day on, the fisherman and Max always had a new friend when they went fishing in the sea. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play with her toys and eat yummy snacks. One day, Lily's mom gave her some money to buy a tasty treat at the store. Lily was so happy! + +On her way to the store, Lily met her friend Timmy. Timmy asked Lily what she was going to buy. "I'm going to buy a tasty treat with my money!" replied Lily. "Can I come with you?" asked Timmy. "Of course!" said Lily. + +At the store, Lily and Timmy looked at all the yummy treats. They finally decided to buy some candy. After they paid with Lily's money, they walked outside and hugged each other. "Thank you for coming with me, Timmy. This candy is so tasty!" said Lily. "I'm glad I could come with you, Lily. Hugging you is the best!" replied Timmy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and run around in the sun. One day, she saw a big, red ball in the grass. It seemed like it was calling her name, so she ran over to it and picked it up. + +As she played with the ball, she noticed that her body was getting tired. She sat down on the grass and looked up at the sky. The clouds were fluffy and white, and the sun was shining bright. + +Lily felt eager to keep playing with the ball, but her body needed a rest. So, she decided to take a break and lay down on the grass. As she closed her eyes, she could hear the birds chirping and the wind blowing through the trees. It seemed like the perfect day to be outside and have fun. +Once upon a time, there was a good boy named Tim. Tim liked to take pictures with his camera. He would take pictures of his family, his toys, and his pets. One day, Tim's mom said he could take his camera to the park. She permitted him to take pictures of the pretty flowers and the big trees. Tim was very happy and took lots of pictures. When he got home, he showed his mom all the good pictures he took. She was very proud of him. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big bear. The bear had a strong body and a big head. Every night, the bear would sleep in his cozy cave. One day, the bear woke up and felt hungry. He went outside to look for food. While he was walking, he saw a small rabbit. The bear wanted to eat the rabbit, but the rabbit was too fast and ran away. The bear felt sad and went back to his cave to sleep. +Once upon a time, there was a little squirrel who lived in a big tree. He liked to play and gather nuts. One day, a big storm came and knocked down the tree. The little squirrel was scared and didn't know what to do. + +But then, a kind man came along and saw the little squirrel. He picked him up and gave him a warm blanket to snuggle in. The little squirrel was happy and felt safe with the dependable man. + +The man took the little squirrel home and they became friends. They would play and have fun together. The little squirrel loved his new home and his new friend. + +One day, the man had to go away for a while. The little squirrel was sad without him. He missed his friend and didn't know what to do. He tried to fold the blanket the man had given him, but it just made him more sad. + +Sadly, the man never came back. The little squirrel was all alone and didn't know where his friend had gone. He missed him so much and wished he could see him again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she saw a beautiful flower in the garden and wanted to pick it. But it was too hard for her to reach. + +Lily asked her mommy, "Can you help me pick the flower please? It's too high for me." + +Mommy said, "Of course, it's an easy task. But remember, we must always be gentle with the flowers and not pick too many. They need to grow and be happy in the garden." + +Lily learned that it's important to be gentle and kind to nature. She played with the flower and enjoyed its beauty without picking it. From that day on, she always took care of the flowers in her garden and never picked them again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy did not like to march in the parade because he thought it was boring. He wanted to stay home and play with his toys instead. + +One day, Timmy's mom told him that it was important to march in the parade because it showed support for their community. Timmy didn't understand why it was important, but he trusted his mom and decided to go. + +As they marched, Timmy saw how happy and proud everyone looked. He realized that being a part of something bigger than himself was really special. From that day on, Timmy never thought of the parade as boring again. He knew that it was a time to celebrate and show love for his town. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her pillow. One day, Lily's friend came over to play. Her friend was being rude and wouldn't share her toys. + +Lily said, "Please don't be rude. Let's play together." + +Her friend pushed Lily's pillow off the bed. Lily felt sad and said, "That's not nice. Please be kind." + +Her friend said sorry and they played together nicely. They both hugged the pillow and had fun playing games. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He loved to play with his ball. One day, he went outside to play and he threw his ball so high, it went over the fence. Timmy was sad because he couldn't get his ball back. + +Timmy's mom saw him and knew he was sad. She went to the store and bought him a surprise. When she got home, she told Timmy to open his eyes. He saw a big bag of candy! Timmy was so happy, but when he tasted a candy, it was sour. He made a funny face and said, "This candy is sour!" + +Even though Timmy didn't get his ball back, he was happy because he had candy to eat. 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 saw a big structure in the park. It was a tall tower with a slide that looked like so much fun. + +Lily's friend, Timmy, was scared to climb up the tower. "I don't dare to go up there," he said. + +But Lily was brave. "I'll go up and slide down," she said. "It's not scary at all!" + +Lily climbed up the structure and slid down the slide. It was so much fun! "It's deliciously fun," she said to Timmy. + +Timmy watched as Lily went up and down the slide. He felt a little bit braver now. "Maybe I'll try it too," he said. + +Lily smiled. "I knew you could do it!" she said. And they played on the structure together, having a deliciously fun time. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a village with her family. One day, Lily went to play outside and it started to rain. She got very wet and wanted to go back home. + +When she got home, her mom asked her, "Why are you so wet, Lily?" Lily replied, "It rained outside and I got all wet." Her mom said, "Let's dry you off with a towel." + +After Lily was dry, she went outside again to play. But when she got to the village square, she saw that it was empty. She asked her friend, "Where is everyone?" Her friend said, "They all went inside because of the rain. But now it's sunny again, so they will come back soon." Lily was happy to hear that and went to play with her friend. +Once upon a time, there was a kangaroo. He hopped and hopped all day long. One day, he got very tired. He noticed a tree and decided to take a nap under it. As he was sleeping, a group of little animals came to see him. They noticed how tired he was and decided to help him. They brought him some water and some food. The kangaroo woke up feeling much better and grateful for the little animals' help. From that day on, he made sure to take breaks and rest when he felt tired. +Once upon a time, there was a big house with a big lawn. The lawn was very green and had many flowers. One day, a little girl named Lily went to play on the lawn. While she was playing, she found a mysterious seed. She decided to plant it in the ground and water it every day. + +After a few days, the seed started to grow. It grew bigger and bigger until it became a big tree. The tree had many leaves and fruits. Lily was very happy to see the tree grow. She showed it to her mom and dad, and they were amazed too. + +From that day on, Lily took care of the tree every day. She watered it, gave it sunshine, and watched it grow bigger and bigger. The mysterious seed had turned into a beautiful tree, and Lily was proud to have helped it grow. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went outside to collect some pretty flowers. She saw a butterfly and tried to catch it, but it flew away. + +Later that day, Lily went to her school and participated in a race. She ran very fast and won a shiny medal. It was very attractive and made her very happy. + +Lily showed her medal to her mommy and daddy, and they were very proud of her. She put her medal in a special box and kept it safe. Every time she looked at it, she felt happy and proud of herself for winning. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a secret. She liked to collect rocks. One day, she found a very pretty rock that was shiny and blue. + +Lily showed the rock to her friend, Timmy. "Look at my pretty rock," she said. "It's my secret." + +Timmy smiled and said, "I have a secret too. I like to collect sticks." + +Lily smiled back and said, "That's honest. We both like to collect things. Maybe we can match our collections and find more pretty rocks and sticks together." + +Timmy nodded and they went on a hunt for more treasures to add to their collections. They had so much fun together and promised to keep each other's secrets safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and run around. One day, she saw her mom jogging in the park. Her mom looked so happy and healthy. + +Lily wanted to be just like her mom, so she started jogging too. At first, it was hard, but she kept trying. She felt good when she jogged because it made her strong. + +One night, Lily looked up at the sky and saw a bright planet. She wondered what it was like to visit that planet. Her mom told her that if she kept jogging and stayed healthy, she could go on adventures to different planets one day. + +Lily learned that being healthy and strong is good for her body and mind. She kept jogging every day and dreamed of exploring the universe. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and see all the pretty flowers. One day, he saw a big machine in the distant field. It was making loud noises and moving around. Timmy was curious, so he walked closer to see what it was doing. + +As he got closer, he saw that the machine was digging a big hole in the ground. Timmy was amazed! He had never seen a machine like this before. He watched it for a while, but then he got scared by the loud noises and ran back home to his mom. + +When he got home, he told his mom all about the machine he saw in the distant field. She listened to him and smiled, happy that Timmy had seen something new and exciting. From then on, Timmy always kept an eye out for more machines to see. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little doggy named Max. Max had a long tail that he wagged when he was happy. One day, Max went outside to play and it started to rain. The rain was coming down hard and Max's fur got all wet. Max didn't mind though, he loved playing in the rain. + +As Max was playing, he saw a little mouse who was stuck in the rain. The mouse was shivering and looked very sad. Max felt sorry for the mouse and decided to help. He used his humble tail to cover the mouse and keep it dry. The mouse was very happy and thanked Max for his kindness. + +From that day on, Max and the mouse became good friends. They played together every time it rained and Max always made sure to use his tail to keep the mouse dry. Max learned that even the smallest act of kindness can make a big difference in someone's life. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she looked out the window and saw a butterfly. It was so incredible! She wanted to follow it and see where it went. So, she put on her shoes and ran outside. + +Lily followed the butterfly through the garden and over the fence. They went past the park and into the woods. Lily was so happy to see all the amazing things along the way. She saw big trees, colorful flowers, and even a little stream. + +Finally, the butterfly landed on a flower and Lily sat down next to it. She was tired from all the running, but she was so happy. She looked up at the sky and saw the sun setting. It was an incredible day and Lily was so glad she followed the butterfly. +Once upon a time, there was a bunny named Fluffy. Fluffy loved to eat radishes from the garden. One day, Fluffy saw a fierce fox coming towards him. Fluffy got scared and started to scatter away. The fox tried to catch Fluffy but he was too fast. Fluffy ran and ran until he got back to his cozy burrow. From that day on, Fluffy made sure to always be on the lookout for any fierce animals around the garden. +Once upon a time, there was a big farm with lots of animals. One day, the farmer wanted to show the animals the beautiful landscape. He called out to them, "Come, come, let's go see the pretty view!" + +The animals were very excited and followed the farmer to the top of a hill. They saw green fields and tall trees. The sky was blue and the sun was shining. The farmer told them, "Look how organized everything is. The fields are in straight lines and the trees are in rows." + +The animals were amazed by the organized landscape. They had never seen anything like it before. They thanked the farmer for showing them such a wonderful sight and went back to their barn feeling happy and content. From then on, they would often come to the hill to admire the beautiful landscape. +Once upon a time, there was a friendly dog named Max. Max loved to stand in the sunshine and feel the warm rays on his fur. One day, Max's owner was using a mixer to make some cookies. Max was curious and went to investigate. He watched the mixer go round and round, mixing the ingredients together. Suddenly, Max's tail got caught in the mixer! He yelped in pain and his owner quickly turned off the mixer. Max was okay, but he learned to be more careful around the mixer. From then on, Max continued to stand in the sunshine and enjoy his friendly owner's company. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. One evening, Lily went to her grandma's house to stay the night. She brought her favorite bag with her and when she got there, she unpacked all her things. Her grandma gave her a thin blanket to sleep with and Lily felt cozy and warm. The next morning, Lily woke up and had breakfast with her grandma. They ate pancakes and drank juice. Lily had a fun evening and a good sleepover with her grandma. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to play outside and pick flowers. One day, she saw her dad with a hammer and some nails. He was going to set up a birdhouse in the tree. + +Lily asked her dad if she could help. He said yes and gave her a nail to hold. She was scared she might hit her finger, but her dad showed her how to hold it safely. + +As they worked, they heard a loud noise. It was a big storm coming. Lily's dad said they needed to finish quickly before the rain started. They worked faster, but then Lily accidentally hit her finger with the hammer. She cried and her dad had to take her inside to get a band-aid. + +The storm came and it was very strong. The wind knocked down the tree with the birdhouse. Lily and her dad were sad that their hard work was ruined. But Lily's dad said they could try again another day. And they did, and this time they were more careful and set up the birdhouse without any problems. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play by the sea. One day, she met a crab named Crabby who had big claws and an ugly face. + +"Hello, Crabby!" said Lily. + +"Hello, little girl," said Crabby. "Why are you here?" + +"I like to play by the sea," said Lily. "Do you like the sea?" + +"I do," said Crabby. "I like to march along the shore when the tide is low." + +"What's the tide?" asked Lily. + +"The tide is when the water comes in and goes out," said Crabby. "It happens twice a day." + +"Oh, I see," said Lily. "I like to play in the sand when the tide is low too." + +And so, Lily and Crabby became friends and they would march along the shore together when the tide was low. They didn't care that Crabby was ugly, they just enjoyed each other's company by the sea. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to carry her teddy bear everywhere she went. One day, Lily and her mommy went on a walk to the park. On the way, they saw a wise old owl sitting in a tree. The owl said hello and Lily waved back. + +When they arrived at the park, Lily played on the swings and slide with her teddy bear. She had so much fun! But when it was time to go home, Lily realized she had lost her teddy bear. She was very sad. + +Suddenly, the wise old owl flew down from the tree and showed Lily the way to her lost teddy bear. Lily was so happy and hugged her teddy bear tightly as they walked home. From that day on, Lily never forgot to carry her teddy bear with her on all her adventures. +Once upon a time, there was a kid named Timmy. He loved to play with his toys and run around outside. One day, Timmy's mom took him to the park to play. But when they got there, Timmy felt terrible because he saw that all the swings were taken. + +Timmy's mom told him to settle down and find something else to do. So, Timmy decided to play on the slide instead. He climbed up and slid down over and over again. It was so much fun that he forgot all about the swings. + +When it was time to go home, Timmy was happy because he had a great time at the park. He told his mom that he didn't feel terrible anymore and that he was glad he settled for the slide. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had a red cap that he loved to wear every day. One day, Timmy went to the park to play. There, he met a girl named Sally. Sally was very mean and always said stupid things to Timmy. + +Sally said, "Your cap is stupid! You look silly!" + +Timmy felt sad and wanted to go home. But before he could leave, Sally whispered something mean in his ear. Timmy didn't like it and started to cry. + +Timmy went home and told his mom what happened. His mom hugged him and said, "Don't listen to Sally. She's not nice." + +The next day, Timmy went back to the park with his cap on. Sally saw him and started to laugh. Timmy felt embarrassed and ran away. He never went back to the park again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play all day long, but when nighttime came, she didn't want to go to bed. Her mommy always had to rush her to bed. + +One day, Lily was playing with her toys when her mommy came in and said, "Lily, it's time for bed. You need to get some rest so you can play tomorrow." But Lily was being rude and said, "No, I don't want to go to bed. I want to play more!" + +Her mommy was sad because Lily was not listening. But then Lily's favorite toy, a teddy bear, spoke up and said, "Lily, it's important to listen to your mommy. She knows what's best for you. You'll have more energy to play tomorrow if you get a good night's sleep." + +Lily thought about what her teddy bear said and realized that he was right. She apologized to her mommy for being rude and went to bed without any rushing. From that day on, Lily listened to her mommy and went to bed on time. +Once upon a time, there was a little train named Tom. Tom was very happy because he had a shiny red engine. One day, Tom met his friend, a blue train named Bob. + +Bob said, "Wow, your engine is so cool! I wish I had a shiny red engine like yours." + +Tom felt happy that his friend liked his engine, but he also felt a little jealous because he thought Bob's blue engine was very pretty too. + +Later that day, Tom realized that it didn't matter what color his engine was or what his friend's engine looked like. What mattered was that they were both trains and they could have fun together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw and color. She had a big desk in her room where she would sit and create her masterpieces. + +One day, Lily's mom brought her a lemon to eat. Lily took a bite and made a funny face. "This lemon is sour!" she said. Her mom laughed and said, "Yes, lemons are sour." +