diff --git "a/TinyStories_1423.txt" "b/TinyStories_1423.txt" new file mode 100644--- /dev/null +++ "b/TinyStories_1423.txt" @@ -0,0 +1,10000 @@ +The family was so excited. They had found a life of luxury they'd been dreaming of, and it was all thanks to the father and his adventurous pointing! +Once upon a time there was a little girl who loved to play all day. She loved playing pretend and making up stories. One day she was walking out in her garden when she spotted something small and shiny in the grass. She ran over, and picked it up. It was a little nail! She waved it in the air and said, “Hi nail! Let’s go on an adventure!†+ +The little girl waved the nail around in her hand as she ran around the garden. She pretended that the nail could talk and take her anywhere she wanted to go. She waved it up to the sky and then back down to the ground. As she waved it, she said, “Faster, nail, faster!†+ +The nail began to take off, and soon it was soaring through the sky! The little girl waved her arms fast to keep up with the nail. They flew high up into the clouds and saw all the beautiful sights. They flew so fast that the wind whipped her hair around her face. + +Soon it was time to go back home. The little girl waved the nail closer and closer to the ground until it was back in her garden. She said her goodbyes and gave it a big hug. The little girl waved goodbye to the nail and went inside. She still loves to play pretend, but now she knows that anything is possible with just a wave of her hand! +Once upon a time there was a small bird. It was so small that its feathers glistened in the sunlight like tiny pieces of paint. Everywhere the small bird went it created a shower of colour. + +One bright summer's day the small bird saw a huge pond. It was so beautiful that the small bird wanted to play in it. So it flapped it's tiny wings and jumped in. + +But when the small bird touched the water, something strange happened. The water seemed to freeze. In a matter of moments the tiny bird had become a beautiful red, yellow, and blue ice statue. + +Just then, a friendly butterfly flew by and saw what had happened. It hurriedly flew over to the bird and asked what had happened. + +The small bird told the butterfly about the pond, and how it had been so beautiful that it had wanted to play in it. + +The butterfly smiled and said that the bird had made a mistake, "Friend," it said, "Spoil one thing, and you will spoil everything." + +The small bird was sad but understood the butterfly's message. It realised it had been wrong to jump in the pond and had spoiled something beautiful. + +It slowly flew away, leaving behind a tiny rainbow cloud. The small bird now knew that, no matter how tempting it may be, you must never spoil something beautiful. +Once upon a time, there was a small girl called Jill. She always wanted to help out around the house. One day, Mum said to Jill, "can you please organize the cupboard?" Jill was very excited, so she got to work. + +First, Jill found the mop and lined it up nicely with the other cleaning supplies. She was very proud of herself when she stepped back to admire her work. + +Then Mum said "let's have a look at what you have done!" Together, they opened the cupboard door. Jill was thrilled to see that everything was all nicely lined up. + +Mum said "Well done, Jill! I was hoping you could use the mop to help me clean the kitchen. Are you up for that challenge?" Jill happily agreed and Mum smiled. + +With the mop in hand, Jill and Mum went off to the kitchen. Jill worked hard to mop the floor, but soon noticed that there were still some small areas that were still dirty. That's when Mum said, "Now for the real challenge - can you use the mop to get into all those small corners?" + +Jill was determined to make her Mum proud! After some hard work, the kitchen was finally all clean. Jill was very proud of her accomplishment and her Mum was very proud of her. +John and his dog, Max, were out sailing their boat one day. The sun was shining, and the breeze was blowing. It was so comfortable. + +John said, "Max, let's take a break. We can sleep in the boat." Max barked in agreement, and they both hopped into the boat. + +John and Max stayed in the boat until the sun was setting. As soon as the sky turned dark, the boat started to sway. Suddenly, they heard a big noise. + +John cried, "What was that noise?" Max barked in fear. Then, they could smell something burning. + +Soon, John and Max realized that their boat was on fire. They started to swim away quickly, but it was too late. The boat burned up, and they were left out in the water, cold and scared. They never made it back home that night. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Bella. Bella always wanted to borrow something to make her happy. So one day, she asked her Mom if she could borrow some steam. Her mom said yes and gave her some white steam. + +Bella was so happy! She started to play with it, making shapes and designs. Bella made a big heart with the steam and showed it to her Mom. Her Mom was so proud of her and said that her little heart was very beautiful. + +Bella kept playing with her steam, flying it in the wind. She made a big white cloud, watched it float away in the sky. Bella was so happy to have borrowed the steam, it was so much fun! + +Bella's mom hugged her and told her that she will always have something to borrow. Whatever she wanted to borrow, her mom would make sure she could have it. Bella thanked her Mom and hugged her back. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Kayla. She lived in a small village near the sea. One day, her mom told her, "Kayla, I have a surprise for you. We're going on a journey!" + +Kayla was so excited. She said, "Where are we going, Mommy?" Her mom replied, "I can't tell you yet. It's a surprise!" + +Kayla packed her bag and soon she was on the move. She wondered where her journey would take her. Soon she saw a big hill in the distance. "Mommy, is that where we're going?" asked Kayla. Her mom said, "Yes, it is! We're going to the top of the hill!" + +Kayla walked for a long time until she finally reached the top of the hill. From the top, she could see the ocean and the village. Kayla said, "Mommy, it's so beautiful!" Her mom said, "Yes it is, Kayla. Our journey was very good." + +Kayla smiled and said, "Let's go home now." And so they started their journey back to the village. Kayla couldn't wait to tell her friends about her exciting journey. +Once upon a time, there were two kids, Susie and Tom. Tom was the oldest, and he was always looking for something new and exciting. So when Tom saw a distant trail, he was very excited and told Susie that they should go explore it. + +Susie was a bit scared, but eventually the two of them started walking towards the trail. As they walked, the trail slowly got wider and wider. Soon they arrived at the end of the trail and saw a big lake, with trees and rocks around it. + +Susie was very happy and said, "This is so beautiful! We should come here more often." But then Tom said, "Let's jump in the lake and swim around." + +Susie said, "No Tom, we can't do that. It's too dangerous!" But Tom didn't listen, and he jumped in the lake without providing any safety. Suddenly, a big wave came and swept Tom away. + +Susie was very sad. She never saw Tom again and she had to go home all by herself. She thought that if only he had listened to her, they could have had so much fun. +One day, two little girls were walking along the beach. They saw something really interesting. They saw a man performing a trick. He put a nut in the palm of his hand and closed it. When he opened his hand again, the nut was gone. It was amazing! + +The girls wanted to try it too. They saw lots of sweet nuts on the beach and started collecting them. Then, one of the girls put a nut in the palm of her hand and closed it. When she opened her hand, the nut was gone too! + +The girls were so excited. They collected more sweet nuts and kept performing the trick. Everyone was amazed by their magic. The girls spent the rest of the day playing with the sweet nuts and enjoyed the beach. +Once upon a time, there was a little pig who was very flexible. He loved to practice and flex his muscles every day. He even taught other animals how flexible he was. + +One day, the pig decided on a challenge. He wanted to show that he could stand on one side for a very long time. All the animals gathered around to watch him, and cheered as he balanced perfectly on one side. + +The pig was feeling proud of himself, and he cheered too, but then something happened. He heard a loud noise in the distance, coming closer and closer. It grew louder, and suddenly a big bad wolf appeared! The wolf growled at the animals and they all ran away in fear. + +But the pig didn't give up. He was determined to stay standing on one side, despite the wolf's presence. He stood there, strong and brave, as the wolf slowly came closer. + +Suddenly, the wolf stopped and instead of attacking, he applauded the little pig! The animal friends came back, and they all cheered. The little pig had shown everyone that he was flexible and brave. All the animals applauded and celebrated. + +The end. +Once there was a girl who wanted to add something special to her room. She thought and thought, and then it came to her - she wanted to add a camp! + +So she gathered together all the things she would need - blankets, pillows, and a tent. The tent was a beautiful yellow - it just looked like sunshine! + +The girl was so excited. She imagined running around the camp and having adventures. She grabbed her Teddy and they set off, the girl and her yellow camp. + +They explored the meadow nearby and then they ran through the forest. Everything was so yellow and lovely! + +At the end of the day, the girl and Teddy were worn out but they were happy. They had added something wonderful and magical to their home. +Lucy was a curious little girl who loved to explore her world. She loved going to school each day, especially to her story time class with Mrs. Smith. + +One day, Mrs. Smith had a special announcement: their class was going to the park for a long picnic! Lucy was excited because picnics were so much fun and the park was one of her favorite places to go. + +When the day of the picnic finally arrived, it was sunny and beautiful. The class went to the park and spread out their blankets. They shared sandwiches and laughed and played together. + +At the end of the picnic, Mrs. Smith gathered everyone around and had an exciting surprise. She brought out a cake and told the class that it was for the special occasion of Lucy’s birthday! All the children sang the birthday song and shared the cake together. Lucy was so happy that her friends had come together to celebrate her special day. + +It was in that very moment that Lucy realized that something very special was happening. She realized that it was the bond of friendship that had united her little class together. It was the clear sign to her that no matter what, her friends would always be there for her. +Once there was a little girl named Hilary. She was very curious and loved learning new things. One day, she found a big book on the table in her house. She asked her mom what it was and her mom said it was a dictionary. Hilary was very excited and opened it up. She started to read all of the strange words inside. + +That night, Hilary had a thought. She thought it would be funny to try to remove the dictionary from the table. She thought she could keep it and look up more words. But her mom said that it was foolish to try and remove the dictionary. + +The next day, Hilary decided to try it anyway. She started to pull and tug at the dictionary, but it wouldn't budge. Finally, she gave up and looked to her mom with a sad face. Hilary was surprised when her mom said it was ok to remove the dictionary. + +So Hilary and her mom carefully removed the dictionary from the table and Hilary was so excited to look up more words. From then on, Hilary would look up new words and learn more every day. She never forgot the lesson she learned about being foolish and always asked her mom for help. +Once there was a girl named Celia. Celia was a bit nervous, because she had to leave her house to go to the toilet. She had never been there before and she was scared of what she might find. + +Celia got up, put on her jacket and all her brave clothes, and left her house. She walked down the street, holding tightly onto her Mum's hand. She was so nervous she almost turned back, but she kept going until they arrived at the toilet. + +This time, Celia felt brave. She said goodbye to her Mum, entered the building, and found the toilet. It was big and scary, and Celia was very nervous. + +But Celia was brave. She held her breath, closed her eyes, and went inside. She sat on the toilet, feeling scared and relieved all at once. When she was done, she flushed and washed her hands, and came back out. She was so proud she had done it! + +Celia happily gave her Mum a big hug, and the two of them returned home. She had done it! She had used the toilet all by herself, even though she was so nervous. +One sunny day, Jack and his Mum went to the park together. Jack was very excited to go. When they got to the park, Jack saw lots of people playing. He wanted to join them, so his Mum suggested an exercise that everyone could do together. + +First, they all put their hands up in the air. Then they all started to stir their hands around in a big circle. Jack was a bit nervous at first, but he soon started to enjoy himself. + +Next, Jack's Mum showed him how to do hopping exercises. They jumped up and down and ran around the park. It was great fun and Jack felt very proud that he could do it. + +Finally, at the end of the day, Jack and his Mum said goodbye to all of their friends. Jack was so happy that he had been able to exercise with everyone and he couldn't wait to come back again. +Once upon a time there was a brave little girl. She was walking along when she saw a head waving in the sky. She had never seen anything like it before so it was very unknown to her. She was too scared to look away so she stayed still and asked, "Who's there?" + +In a deep, magical voice, a voice she had never heard before, a voice said, "I'm the wind!" The little girl was amazed - the wind was talking to her! She asked, "Can you help me?" + +The wind replied, "Yes, I can help you. Wave your arms as hard as you can and I will carry you away." + +The little girl did as she was asked and suddenly she felt herself flying up into the air. She waved her head around and saw the wonderful things below, things she had never seen before. She was soaring so high, it was a magical feeling. Then, just as soon as it had started, the wind gently placed the little girl back to the ground and vanished, unknown to her once more. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Jenny. Jenny was very brave and she loved to explore! She decided to go on a journey one day to try and find a special jewel. + +She jumped over rocks and waded through the long grass. Soon enough, she came across a secret cave. She got a little bit nervous but she kept walking. + +Inside the cave, she saw a shining jewel! It sparkled and shone in the darkness. Jenny got very excited and ran towards it. But right in front of the jewel, she found a sharp snake! + +The snake was hissing loudly so Jenny froze. She was scared but she was also brave. With shaking hands, she slowly took a step back to safety. + +Jenny was so relieved and happy. She had found the jewel and hadn't been hurt! She said thank you to the snake, and then ran all the way home with the special jewel. +Once upon a time, there was a graceful princess who lived in a far away oasis. One day, she was going on an adventure, hoping to find something exciting. As she walked through the oasis, she thought she heard a voice calling. She stopped and loudly said, "Hello, who's there?" + +A tall man stepped out of the shadows and asked, "Do you want to come with me on a journey?" The princess thought carefully and then smiled. She bravely said, "Yes, I would like that." + +The man took the princess to a river in the oasis. He said, "Close your eyes and open your heart. See what your mind can think." So the princess thought very hard and tried to see what new things she could discover. + +When the princess opened her eyes, she was standing next to a beautiful, graceful waterfall. She surprised the man and said, "This is amazing!" + +The man smiled and said, "Sometimes all you need to do is think, like the princess. Then your dreams can become a reality." + +The princess was very happy and thanked the man for showing her the amazing waterfall. She said goodbye and ran off to tell everyone about her special discovery. The man waved goodbye as the graceful princess became part of the oasis. +One day, Tom and his mom were at the mall. Tom was so proud that he decided he wanted to quit playing in the mall. His mom agreed and they went home. + +When they got there, Tom was now feeling very proud. He went straight to his room and quit playing with his toys. + +Then, Tom and his mom decided that it was time for dinner. Tom was so proud that he quit playing and went to the table. + +After dinner, Tom was feeling too proud so he quit watching TV and decided it was time for bed. He hugged his mom, told her goodnight and off he went - very proud indeed. +One day a little girl named Daisy was walking on the sidewalk. Suddenly, she stopped in front of a high station. + +"What is this place?" she asked her mom. + +Her mom smiled and said, "This is a train station, Daisy!" + +Daisy was very excited. She had never seen a train station before. "Where does the train go?" she asked. + +"The train can let you go lots of different fun places," her mom said. + +As she watched, Daisy saw the train start to shake. Then it zoomed out of the station! She waved to it and said goodbye. + +"Bye, train!" she exclaimed. + +"Come on," said her mom. "Let's go find something else fun to do!" + +Daisy smiled and ran off with her mom. She had a lot of fun at the high station. +Once upon a time there were two best friends, Bob and Jim. They were always up for an adventure. One day, they wanted to explore the woods behind their house. They got dressed in their warmest clothes and unpack their backpacks, putting all the things they might need on their adventure inside. + +They arrived in the woods, and both of them were awed by the colors, the tall trees and the sweet smell of the forest. Bob pointed at a beautiful purple stream, he was so excited. The two boys couldn't wait to explore, they started walking and looking at all the things around them. + +After a while, Jim noticed a mess on the ground. Someone had left all kind of trash, like plastic bottles and empty cans. He got so upset, he said to Bob: “This is not the way to take care of this beautiful place. We have to clean it up.†Bob nodded, he got a mop from his backpack, and both boys started cleaning. + +When they were done, the woods had a new shine, the colors were even more beautiful than before. The two boys were very proud of what they had done. Jim smiled and said to Bob: “We have to look after the places we love, even if it means a bit of work.†Bob agreed and they kept walking, looking closely at their beautiful surroundings. + +The two boys had learned a valuable +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jo. Jo loved playing outdoors with her friends. Every day she would get ready to go outside, throw on her coat, and laugh and play in the sunshine. + +One day, Jo didn't feel like playing. She was feeling very sick, so she stayed inside and had to take medicine. Jo didn't like the taste of the medicine, and it made her feel sad. + +But after taking her medicine, Jo started feeling better. She felt ready to go outside. She put on her coat and stepped outside into the sunshine. Jo enjoyed the fresh air and playing with her friends. She skipped around and laughed until it was time to go home. + +Jo was so glad to be feeling better! She learned that the medicine had helped her to get better and now she could enjoy her day outside. +Once there was a small girl who loved to play in the water. She would splash in the puddles and laugh with joy while her dad watched on. + +One day, the girl wanted to explore further from the water. She found a stream in the distant forest, and she ran towards it with excitement. When she got closer to the stream, she noticed a tool lying next to it. + +The girl picked it up and started to splash in the water. Suddenly, a voice came from behind her. It was her dad. + +“Honey, don’t play with that," he said. "That tool belongs to someone else.†+ +The girl looked at her dad, understandingly. She put the tool back and splashed in the water instead, laughingly. + +The moral of this story is that it's important to always respect the things that don't belong to us. Even though it may look fun, it's not our place to take and play with something that doesn't belong to us. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Sarah. She was only three years old, but she was very brave. + +One day, Sarah went for a walk with her mom. As they were strolling near the park, they heard music. It was the sound of a parade! + +Sarah's mom said, “Do you want to go and take a look?†+ +Sarah was excited and said, “Yes!†+ +They went to the parade and saw lots of colourful floats. There were also people dressed in bright costumes. Everyone was walking and dancing in a line. + +Sarah was confused. She looked up at her mom and asked, “Mom, why don't we fit in the parade?†+ +Her mom smiled and said, “We don't fit because we're not in costumes.†+ +Sarah understood and smiled back. She was happy to be watching the parade, even if they didn't fit in. +Once upon a time, there was a strong boy. He wanted to collect coins. So he went on an adventure and searched high and low. He looked in tall trees, under rocks and even in the river. + +He found coins near a big pond. He was so pleased with himself! He collected all the coins and put them into his pockets. + +He kept searching until he found a big chest full of coins. He was even more excited now! He opened the chest and saw lots and lots of coins. He collected them all into a bag and brought them home. + +When he got home, he showed his coins to his family. Everyone was so happy! Now the strong boy had lots and lots of coins to look after and spend. +Jim was a smart fish who lived in the ocean. Everyday he looked for food. One day, he was swimming and saw a tuna. He tried to catch it with his mouth, but he missed it. + +He was sad, but he was still smarter than the other fish. He decided to make a plan. Jim waited and watched the tuna, when it came close to him he quickly grabbed it with his fins. + +Jim was so happy! He had caught the tuna! He took it back home. All his friends were so excited and they all had a feast. Jim's plan worked! He was very proud of himself. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Daisy. Daisy was 3 years old and loved to explore the garden in her backyard. One morning, Daisy sneaked outside to explore. As she stepped out, she heard a brilliant noise. She ran over to the sound and found a beautiful flower blooming. She was so happy that it was blooming! + +Daisy looked around at the vibrant colors of all the flowers in her garden and wanted to spread the joy. She shouted out loudly, "Bloom! Bloom!" and all the other flowers responded. + +Daisy smiled and ran back inside to tell all her family about the brilliant noise she heard. They all ran outside and discovered a beautiful garden, filled with bright blooms. + +Daisy and her family spent the rest of the day exploring the garden and making new noises of their own. Although it was hard work, Daisy loved it and always wished for the garden to stay in bloom. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a small girl named Sarah. She was so excited because she was going to get a pet today! She got to the pet shop and looked around. She found the cutest little puppy. + +"Can I hold him, please?" Sarah asked. + +"Yes, but you need to get a cage first," the shopkeeper said. + +So Sarah found the most beautiful cage and brought it over to the puppy. But when she looked closer, she noticed that the cage was fake. + +Sarah was so angry so she yelled at the shopkeeper, "This cage is fake!" + +The shopkeeper was very sorry and quickly found Sarah a real cage for her pet. + +Sarah was so thankful that her new pet had a nice place to stay in. From that day forward, Sarah and her puppy were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a girl called Lola who loved flowers. She especially liked to play in the park and pick the beautiful petals from the blooms. One day, she was picking more petals when she spotted something unusual on the ground. + +"What's that?" Lola asked. + +As she came closer, she saw that it was a dress. It was a pretty dress with faded pink and purple spots all over. She picked it up and examined it. + +"This dress is like the dress my mum wears when she goes to special places," Lola said, touching the fabric with her small fingers. + +Then, out of nowhere, Lola had an idea. She carefully folded the dress and looked around for a place to bury it. She chose a patch of soft grass near a tree and carefully placed the dress into the ground. Then, she backfilled the hole and patted it down with her hands. + +Lola stood back and smiled. From now on, she decided, she would make sure to wear a regular dress whenever she went to special places. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who loved gardening. Every day she would go to the garden, pick poppies, and make huge bouquets. + +One day when she was walking in the garden, she came across a door that had been locked. She stopped and looked around, she couldn't find a key anywhere. She tried to unlock the door but the door wouldn't budge. + +She asked her father and he said, "It looks like you'll need to find something different to unlock it." She thought and thought, and then she remembered that she had a special place in her garden where she kept her extra poppy petals. She thought that maybe if she used the petals to unlock the door, she could open it. + +So she went to the special place in her garden and collected the petals. She went back to the door and used them to unlock it. With a creak, the door opened and behind it was the most beautiful garden she had ever seen. + +She was so amazed at the beauty of the garden. She had discovered a secret place that no one else knew about. She was very excited and happy that she had been able to unlock the door, and she was sure she would visit the garden often. +Fred was bored. He didn't have anything to do, so he decided to create something. First he imagined a big, beautiful castle with tall towers, a drawbridge and a moat around it. He worked very hard and soon he was done. It was a magical kingdom, and Fred welcomed everyone to come and visit. + +He made sure everyone was happy, with lots of fun activities like racing and singing. He even built a delicious picnic area with jelly, ice cream and cake for everyone. Everyone was so happy and thanked Fred for creating such an amazing place. + +But after a while people started to say that the kingdom was boring. So Fred thought of something special. He created a secret magical garden behind the castle with lots of interesting plants and animals that no one had ever seen before. People were so excited about the new creation and the kingdom was no longer boring. + +Fred was very happy to see everyone so excited about his creation, and he welcomed everyone to come and enjoy all the wonders his magical kingdom had to offer. +Rose was a three year old girl. She was an alert girl and loved to take pictures. Rose always felt happy when she was looking at pictures. When she took pictures, she would smile for each one. + +Today, Rose was going on a special trip with her Mom. She was so excited and alert. She kept taking pictures of everything she saw. Everywhere she looked, she would smile and take another picture. + +Later, when Rose got home, she looked over all the pictures she had taken. They were so special. Every time she looked at them, she would smile. Rose hung the pictures up in her room, so she could smile whenever she wanted! +Once upon a time, there were two little frogs. One was called Max and the other was called Molly. Max and Molly decided to have a race. So they lined up at the starting line and waited for the judge to start the race. + +The judge shouted, “Ready, set, go!†and Max and Molly started racing. Max raced really, really fast and he quickly took the lead. Molly tried to keep up and leapt forward as quick as she could. + +Eventually Max crossed the finish line first. But Molly was far behind. Max was so proud of himself and shouted, “I won, I won!†But Molly was ashamed of being so far behind. She hung her head and ran off. + +Seeing this, Max felt bad. So he quickly ran after Molly and said, “You’re still a winner, Molly!†Molly looked up and smiled, glad that her friend was being so nice. +Once upon a time there was a little caterpillar who wanted to learn. Everyday he would study the world around him - the flowers, the trees, the animals. The caterpillar heard about a special message that only the most careful and curious creatures could find. + +The caterpillar was eager to learn the message, so he set out on a journey to find it. He was careful and explored many places - but he couldn't find the message. + +One day, the caterpillar met a wise old bug who told the caterpillar that he must be patient and keep studying the world around him. And so the caterpillar kept exploring and never gave up. + +Finally, one evening, the caterpillar heard a beautiful chirping in the air. He followed the sound and it led him to a secret message. With careful study, the caterpillar found the meaning of the message - it was to take care of the world around him and look for the beauty within. + +The caterpillar was very happy and he learned an important lesson - when we take our time and use our skills to study the world around us, we can experience wonderful things. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird. The bird wanted a cozy home, so she decided to lay a nest. She collected leaves, twigs and grass to make her nest as warm and as comfy as possible. She worked hard to make sure her nest was ready. + +Once the nest was finished, the little bird felt happy and proud. She made it all by herself! But then, something wonderful happened. A generous friend of hers flew by and said, "I have something special for you!" The bird was so excited and when she opened her eyes, she saw her friend had given her a soft blanket. She lay it in the nest, and it felt warm and perfect. + +The little bird was so lucky to have a generous friend. Together they enjoyed being in the lovely, warm nest. The bird was thankful for her cozy home, and every day she was filled with joy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who had the biggest and prettiest smile. Everywhere she went, she spread joy with her attractive smirk. One day, Lily decided to explore the world beyond her own. She took a long journey and kept smiling all the way. + +Eventually, Lily arrived to a new wonderful place. The sky was bluer than she had ever seen before, the trees were greener and the sun was brighter too. She smiled even bigger when she realized that this was her happy place and it was filled with surprises! + +Lily quickly made lots of friends to show her around and she already knew that this place was going to be her new home. She smiled during every single moment and enjoyed the wonderful things that were awaiting her. + +The land was even better than she had imagined and she looked up in awe and laughed. She was filled with happiness and she knew that she'd spread her smirk to this special world, making it the most attractive place in the universe. +One day, three friends were playing in the park. They were talking about all kinds of funny things, when suddenly a mysterious wish appeared. The friends had never seen anything like it before. They asked each other, “What do we do?†+ +Then one of them said, “Let’s try to fix it!†All three friends nodded in agreement. They tried to wave the wish away and it worked – it began to fly away. + +The friends were so excited. They had fixed the wish and it was gone. They said goodbye and went home, talking about the mysterious wish the entire way. +Once upon a time there was a big brother and a little brother. The big brother was feeling very generous, so he decided to introduce his little brother to something new. He showed him a huge lime. + +The big brother said, "Look little brother, I am introducing you to a lime. They are very juicy and sweet." The little brother smiled. He liked the big lime because it looked yummy. + +The little brother wanted to touch the lime, but the big brother said, "No, you must not touch the lime. Limes are really fragile. If you touch it too hard, you might break it." + +But the little brother did not listen. He was too excited to wait. He grabbed the lime and squeezed it really hard just to see what would happen. Suddenly, the lime burst and its juice splashed all over the room. + +The bigger brother was very mad. "You ruined everything!" he yelled. "Now we have a big mess to clean up! You are in big trouble, little brother!" + +And that was the end. The brothers had to clean up the mess and the little brother never touched another lime again. +One day, there was a fierce lion. He wanted to know how heavy he was. So he asked his friends to help him find out. + +They weighed him on a big scale. The lion was very heavy! His friends were surprised. + +After that, he wanted to know how much his big fat lip weighed. So his friends weighed it too. It was surprisingly light! + +After that, he was so happy and proud. He thanked all of his friends for helping him weigh himself and his lip. He was very proud of how fierce he was. +Jill was having a lot of fun. She had her paint and a big paper. She dipped the brush in the paint and started to swirl it around. Pretty soon she was painting a big yellow bus. The bus was so bright and cheerful. + +Jill was really excited about her painting. But then she remembered something. Her toys didn't have any paint like this! She knew that she was using a special paint. Jill had a fake bus and she was painting it with a special kind of fake paint. + +Jill felt so proud when she was finished with her painting. She had made a beautiful yellow bus. The paint looked so real that it was hard to believe it was fake. + +Jill was so happy with her painting. Every time she looked at it she remembered how special paint had made it come to life. +Once upon a time, there was a kind man named John. He liked to help his friends when they were sad. One day, his friend, Bob was feeling down and lonely. + +John talked to Bob about why he was sad, and he soon realized he was not feeling well. He told Bob that he would need to heal. John gave him a big hug and told him a deep message - that he would always be there for him. + +John tried his best to help Bob heal with lots of love, understanding and patience. But Bob still felt down. John wanted to help him feel better, but he didn't know how. He realized that he needed to do something else. + +So he got out a special book and read Bob a message. It was a kind and powerful message. When Bob read it, he felt happy and healed inside. From then on, Bob stayed happy and healthy, happy to know that John would always be there for him. +Once upon a time, there lived a boy called Tom. He was so excited because he was going to join a new village! When Tom arrived, the people in the village welcomed him with open arms. They said he was going to have so much fun and meet lots of new friends. + +Tom was so happy and he ran around to explore his new home. He saw so many interesting things, and he couldn't wait to join in with all the fun. He went to the park and saw lots of children playing together. He asked if he could join them, and they said yes! + +Tom and the other children ran and played all day, and when it got dark, they all had dinner together at a big picnic. Everyone was laughing and having a wonderful time. Tom was so excited that he had joined the village and made so many new friends. + +Tom promised himself that he would always remember this day and the people of his new village who had made him feel so happy and welcomed. +Harry was a 3 year old boy who loved to explore and play. Every day, he wanted to see what new places he could explore. + +One day, Harry noticed something interesting. It was a big lock. He had never seen one before and wanted to know what was inside. He wanted to open the lock, but he couldn't. He tried pushing, pulling and turning it but nothing worked. + +The lock was too strong and Harry got scared. He tried all day but he still couldn't open it. He was feeling frustrated and fed up when his mommy came to help him. + +She saw how hard Harry had been working and decided to help. She took out a key, put it in the lock and turned. Miraculously, the lock clicked open. + +Harry was so happy to see the inside. He had found a small box with a lot of treats inside! The lock had been so harsh to open, but it was worth it. + +Harry opened the treats and happily ate them. The lock was no longer a problem, and Harry had his treats! +Johnny was a three year old. One day, he went for a walk with his mom. They walked past a park. + +"Look, Johnny!" said mom. "Someone is on the balance beam." + +Johnny looked around. He saw a green fireman on the balance beam. + +"Wow!" said Johnny. "The fireman is balancing." + +The fireman smiled at them and waved. Johnny waved back. Then, Mom and Johnny walked on. Johnny thought the fireman was really cool! +Once upon a time there was an adorable penny. She lived in a glistening river and loved swimming in the sparkling water. Every day she would look for something exciting to explore. + +One day, she spotted something shiny in the river. She swam towards it and found a golden door. She was very curious and wanted to know what was inside. + +Suddenly, the door opened and a bright light shone through. Penny entered with excitement, sailing through the water. + +When she entered, she found an incredible underwater world filled with amazing creatures and plants. She darted around, gleefully exploring all the wonderful things around her. She had the best day ever! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jane. She lived with her mom and dad in a big house. Every day, she loved to explore outside. One day, Jane decided to climb the hill behind her house. It was very high! + +As she got to the top of the hill, Jane heard a strange noise. She looked around and saw a needle. She got very scared. But when she heard the noise again, she noticed it was coming from the needle. + +Jane grabbed the needle and brought it back home. Her mom and dad were very surprised. They told her the needle was special. It could do lots of things. + +With the needle, Jane was able to make fun things like dolls and toys. She also used it to help sew her clothes when she needed it. Jane was so happy she heard the special needle when she was at the top of the hill. +Once upon a time, two furry little friends, a rabbit and a mouse, were playing in the forest. The rabbit said to the mouse, “Let’s go and play with the truck!†The mouse agreed, and so they both hopped over to the truck. + +The mouse was excited, and he wanted to poke the truck. But the rabbit said, “No, don’t poke the truck. That’s not nice.†The mouse listened, and he decided not to poke the truck. But then the rabbit said, “Let’s try pushing it instead.†+ +So the mouse and the rabbit pushed the truck together. It was a lot of fun, more fun than poking it. And when the truck came back to its place, the mouse learned a valuable lesson about being kind to things. + +The moral of this story is that it's best to be kind and gentle when playing with things. Poking and pushing can be fun, but can also damage things. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Jack and Mary. They lived near a stable. One day, Jack dared Mary to go inside the stable. + +Mary was scared, but Jack said she had to be brave. So, she took a deep breath and stepped inside. To her surprise, the stable wasn't dark and scary, it was bright and warm. + +She began to explore. She saw horses eating and sleeping. Suddenly, she noticed something in a corner. It was a spicy snack! She couldn't believe her eyes. She ran to tell Jack what she had found and he said that if she was brave enough, she could share it with the horses. + +So, Mary took a piece of the spicy snack and offered it to one of the horses. It took a moment, but the horse ate it. Mary was so happy that she shared the snack with all the horses in the stable. + +And ever since then, Mary and the horses were the best of friends. They would share the spicy snack every day. + +The End. +One morning, little Jimmy was very excited. He was going to the park with his mommy. She held his hand and said, "Let's go!" + +Jimmy was so happy! He loved the park. When he arrived, he ran to the slide, ready to have some fun. He started to climb up, but stopped halfway. He noticed a big, yellow bee buzzing around. Jimmy was scared and he started to cry. + +His mommy came to him and said, "It is ok, Jimmy. Judge the bee, but don't squeeze him." Jimmy was confused. His mommy then explained that he should judge the bee from a safe distance, even though it may be scary. + +Jimmy watched the bee carefully, but never got too close. Then he slowly started to come down the slide. Suddenly, the bee flew away. Jimmy felt brave and he smiled. He now knew how to stay safe around bees. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Lucy who loved chocolate. Every day she went to the chocolate shop to buy some treats. + +One day, when Lucy went to the shop she found the door was broken. The shop keeper was very sad. He had tried to repair the door but things were not working. + +Lucy was very helpful and said she could try to repair it. She worked hard and used all her tools very carefully. Finally, she managed to make the door wide and strong again. + +The shop owner was so pleased he gave Lucy a special box of chocolates for her kindness and hard work. Lucy was very happy. + +The moral of the story is that if we try to help others, we can be rewarded in unexpected ways. +Once upon a time there was a big, thick chair in the middle of the room. It was tall and made of dark wood. One day a mommy, a daddy, and a 3 year old child were looking at the chair when suddenly it started to move! The three of them were so scared they ran out the door. + +The next day they went back to the chair and it was still moving! This scared them even more, so they decided to try something. They ran away, but the 3 year old child was brave and stayed. She was not scared! + +Suddenly the chair stopped moving and out of it popped a little mouse! The 3 year old was very happy and smiled. She stretched out her hand and the mouse ran up to her and sat on her shoulder. + +The 3 year old was so excited to have a new friend and from then on the thick chair was a special place where they would talk and play. The mouse was never scared of the chair, and neither was the 3 year old child. +Molly was a large girl and she loved summer. Every day she would go outside with her friends and play. One day, they noticed a big tree trunk. It was so dry and slippery that it was fun to climb. They had a great time until the trunk started to rot. + +Molly was scared and did not know what to do. But then she remembered that the sun was very strong in summer. She said to her friends "Let's sit in the sun and see if it can help the trunk". So they all sat in the sun and after a few minutes they noticed that the trunk was getting better! + +Molly and her friends were so happy! They climbed the trunk again and had even more fun this time. Molly said "We can help anything rot with the sun in summer". + +After that, Molly and her friends always sat in the sun to help the trunk. They were so excited that the summer was helping them stay active and have a great time! +Once there was a little girl called Lucy. She loved to play and explore the world around her. One day she decided to polish her favourite toy, a shiny red ball. She grabbed some cream from the cupboard and rubbed it on the ball. The ball became even more shiny and brilliant! Lucy couldn't believe how sparkly and beautiful it was. She ran around the garden showing everyone how brilliant her toy had become. + +Even her mom was very surprised at how Lucy had managed to polish the ball. Lucy was so proud of what she had achieved. She ran all around the house, polishing all of her toys with the cream, and they all shone just as brilliantly as her red ball! +Pete and his family were going on a trip. It seemed exciting. They packed the car with all their things. Pete brought his favorite toy and some tasty snacks. + +The family drove for a long time. Pete was getting tired. But then he saw a sign that said “We are Here!†Everyone was so excited. + +They got out of the car and saw a beautiful lake. The lake seemed so big and the water looked so blue. Pete wanted to explore so he ran around and found some wildflowers. + +Later, they all had a picnic by the lake. Pete ate some tasty sandwiches and fruit. When they were done, they took a boat ride across the lake. It was so much fun! + +At the end of the day, they packed up and started the drive home. Pete was sad but excited too. He had a great trip and was looking forward to the next one. +One day, the children in the classroom were excited because they were going to celebrate something special. Normally, the classroom was quite and organised, but this day was different. + +The teacher said, "Let's celebrate! We have something special to do today." + +The children couldn't wait to hear what it was. Some thought it would be a surprise party with lots of balloons, while others thought that a magical show would be more exciting. + +When the teacher finally said what the celebration was, the children were all surprised. She said, "We're going to celebrate not having a test today!" + +Some of the children were excited and cheered, while others didn't share the same enthusiasm. One child, who was not happy said, "This isn't a normal celebration! I want a real one, with clowns and cake!" + +The teacher smiled and said, "Well, I think this is a good kind of celebration too. It means that we get to enjoy the day with games, instead of doing a test". + +The teacher's words made the children realise that this type of celebration was just as special as a party. In the end, the children all agreed that not having a test was the best way to celebrate the day! +Once upon a time, there were two best friends, Tom and Lily. They were always very excited to go on adventures together, and they could not wait to go exploring one day. + +On their adventure, they came to a creek. Tom said to Lily, "Let's go exploring this creek. It looks so exciting!" But Lily said, "No, this creek looks boring!" + +Tom said, "But this creek could be so much fun! Have you ever seen how clear and sparkly the water is? We could even pretend it's our own creek, where we belong! Let's explore it together!" + +Lily thought about what Tom said, and finally smiled, "Alright, let's explore this creek together!" + +So, Tom and Lily spent the whole day exploring the creek and they had so much fun. By the end of their adventure, they both felt like they truly belonged at the creek. +Once upon a time there was a boy called Tony. He was a clever boy and liked to play with his friends. One day Tony wanted to play a game, so he got a whistle. It was a fake whistle, but it made a noise! Tony and his friends had so much fun with it. They pretended to be different animals and made noises like the animals when they blew the whistle. + +At the end of the day, Tony put his whistle away. He promised he would get it out again, to play with his friends and make noises! But for now, it was time to go and have dinner with his family. + +The next morning, Tony had a wonderful surprise. His dad had bought him a real whistle! It was shiny and loud, and he couldn't wait to take it out and play with it. Tony smiled, knowing his friends would love the real whistle more than the fake one! + +The End +Once upon a time, there was a cheerful boat. The boat wanted to sail the ocean, but it wasn't sure what to expect. Suddenly, a big, dark storm cloud appeared. It looked like a threat. + +The boat was scared and didn't want to sail any further. But then, a little fish came to the boat and said, "Don't be afraid to sail. The storm is far away, and you will be safe." + +The boat felt better after hearing this and decided to sail. Despite the storm, there was lots of sunshine and the boat sailed happily. It sailed and sailed, feeling cheerful and free. + +The storm eventually disappeared, and the boat sailed for many more days. The boat had made a wonderful journey and was very proud. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Anna. Anna wanted some water. She went to her mom and said, “Mom, can I have some water please?†+ +Her mom said, “Yes, Anna, but be careful.†+ +Anna smiled and nodded her head. She went to the kitchen and opened the cupboard. She reached in and took out a cup. Then she walked to the sink and turned on the water. Carefully, she filled the cup with water. + +Anna walked back to the living room and said, “Mom, I’ve got some water. Can I drink it now?†+ +Her mom smiled and said, “Yes, of course, Anna. Go ahead.†+ +Anna smiled and took a big drink of water. It was so refreshing and she felt better straight away. + +The end. +One day, a man went for a walk. The sky was wet and he wore a coat. Suddenly, he heard a loud noise. He stopped and looked around. He saw a pond far ahead of him. The man began to walk towards the pond. + +When he arrived, he noticed something strange. There was a small creature in the water, shrugging its shoulders. "What can this be?" he wondered. He watched as the creature splashed around the pond. + +The man had heard stories about magical creatures that lived in ponds. He decided to make friends with the creature. He walked closer and held out his hand. + +Suddenly, the creature rose up out of the water and shook himself off. It was a small, wet dog! The man smiled and gave the dog a pat on the head. From then on, the man and the dog were the best of friends. +Once upon a time there were two friends - Karen and Sam. Karen and Sam were both three years old and had lots of fun together. + +One day Karen said to Sam, "Let's go outside and grab some fun!" + +So they both went outside, and what did they see? A big, green field! + +Karen smiled and said, "Let's grab some fun today!" + +So they ran through the field, and they both grabbed lots of flowers - red, purple, yellow and green. They both laughed and Sam said, "Let's pick the green ones - I like them best!" + +So Karen and Sam picked lots of green flowers and then went home happily with their treasure. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy called Tom. Tom was three years old and loved to play with his toys. One day, Tom was playing at home with his toys on the couch. Suddenly, he accidentally made a mess with the toys! + +Tom felt very embarrassed. He didn't know what to do. His parents had told him not to mess up the couch. So, Tom grabbed a cloth and tried to clean up the mess. It took some time but eventually the couch was clean and clear. + +Tom felt very relieved. He learnt a lesson and knew that next time he should be careful with his toys! So, Tom was very careful with his toys and the couch stayed nice and clean. +Once upon a time there was a rock. The rock was happy and peaceful, but it was also anxious. It wanted to learn more things, but it didn't know how. + +Suddenly, it felt something new. It was a kind voice, teaching it, giving it knowledge and understanding. The rock was excited and stopped feeling so anxious. As time went by, the rock learned more and more. It was so happy to know so many things! + +Every day the kind voice would come back and teach the rock about new concepts. The rock began to feel confident and brave. It was so proud of all that it had learnt. + +The rock and the kind voice were friends forever. The rock wanted to teach others, so the kind voice let it. The rock was so glad that it no longer felt anxious. Now, the rock was the teacher and it was the happiest rock in the whole world! +Mummy and Jimmy were walking in the park. Mummy had a big bag of carrots. + +"What are the carrots for?" asked Jimmy. + +Mummy smiled. "We're going to bury the carrots in the garden for the kangaroo." + +"Kangaroo?" Jimmy said in surprise. + +Mummy nodded. "Yes, kangaroos like carrots. They're very cheap and easy to buy." + +Jimmy was excited. He was looking forward to seeing the kangaroo. + +When they got back to the garden, mummy and Jimmy started to dig a big hole. Then mummy carefully put the carrots inside the hole. + +After the carrots were buried, mummy and Jimmy waited. After a few minutes, the kangaroo hopped over the fence! + +Jimmy cheered with excitement. The kangaroo started to eat the carrots. Jimmy was happy he had helped bury the carrots for the kangaroo. +Once there was a great little boy who loved to cook. One day he decided to make some yummy cookies. He took out the big bowl and added some flour and some sugar. Then he put his hands in the dough and started to stir it around. He was so proud of himself and he was sure the cookies would be really delicious. + +The little boy put the dough in the oven and waited with anticipation. Finally, after what seemed like forever, they were done! The boy took out the tray of cookies and they smelled great. He couldn’t wait to take a bite! + +But alas, when he did, the boy was very disappointed. The cookies were too hard and burnt. He had been stirring them too much and they became burnt on the bottom. The boy was so sad, he hadn’t made his favorite treats and he had wasted all his time and ingredients. +One day, a monkey was walking in the forest. He was looking for a special spot. The sun was shining brightly, making everything seem more exciting. He spotted a big tree with lots of fruit! He was so excited. + +The monkey ran up to the tree and started to eat the fruit. He was so busy eating, he didn't even notice when a monkey came beside him. She was excited too, because she had found a spot with lots of yummy fruit for them to share. + +The monkeys ate together and laughed. The busy spot was filled with lots of fun and excitement. They spent the whole day playing games, swinging from the branches, and eating fruit. It was the best day ever! +Mario was a little boy who loved to explore. One morning, he decided to venture into the nearby forest. As he pushed through tall trees and bushes, he heard something strange. It was a soft cry echoing through the mysterious forest. Mario slowly crept forward and peeked around a large tree. + +He saw a little fox crying on the ground. Mario asked the fox, "What are you crying about?" The fox replied, "I'm lost and I can't find my way home." Mario's heart filled with compassion and he said, "Don't worry, I'll help you get home." + +He gently picked up the fox and continued walking through the forest. After some time, he saw the fox's home in the distance. Mario put the fox down on the ground and said, "There it is! Your home." + +The fox smiled and thanked Mario. Then, off it went into the mysterious forest. Mario stood there, feeling proud of his good deed. He smiled and left the forest, ready to explore again. +Paula was an adorable little girl. She was 3 years old and loved to laugh and play with her friends. One day, all the children in the playground were playing a game together. They asked Paula to tell a joke. She was very excited and quickly began to tell them a silly joke. + +Suddenly Paula lost her balance and fell to the ground. Everyone laughed. It seemed like her joke had made them so happy that they all forgot to help her get up! + +"Come on, Paula," one of her friends said. "Nothing is funnier than a cute girl falling down!" + +Paula was embarrassed and began to cry. But her friends were so kind. They all helped her get up and hugged her. + +"It's okay, Paula," one of them said. "Your joke was really funny. That's why we laughed. It was too adorable not to laugh!" + +Paula smiled and wiped away her tears. She was so thankful for her friends. They had made her feel better and she was no longer embarrassed. From then on, Paula was always determined to tell the best jokes! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved to play. She loved to chew her food, play with blocks and run around. One day, when she walked outside, she saw an unusual animal. It was a bunny! She was very confused. She wasn't sure what to do. + +The bunny hopped closer, then paused and chewed some grass. The little girl felt a little less confused. She smiled and said, “Hi!†+ +The bunny just kept on chewing. Then suddenly it hopped up and hopped away! The little girl laughed and chased it. They ran and played together, having lots of fun. + +When the sun began to set, the little girl said goodbye to the bunny and went home. She was still a bit confused, but she was also very happy. She had had a wonderful day with a very strange new friend! +One day, a little girl was walking through a field of poppies. Suddenly, a scared rabbit started to wave his paws at her. The little girl was very frightened. She wanted to know why the rabbit was waving. + +"What's wrong?" the little girl asked, "Why are you waving?" + +The rabbit replied, "I'm trying to tell you that something bad is coming this way. You should be very careful." + +The little girl looked around, but she couldn't see anything that made her scared. Then, she noticed a streak of light in the sky. It was getting bigger and bigger as it flew closer and closer. + +"It's a hawk," the rabbit said, "He's hunting for food. You should run and hide." + +The little girl was very frightened. She quickly ran behind a tree and hid. The hawk flew over her and the rabbit waved at it until it left. + +The little girl was so grateful to the rabbit for warning her of the danger. She thanked him for keeping her safe and then went on her way. She took one last look back at the rabbit who was still waving goodbye. +Once upon a time, there were two humans. One was dependable and one was not. The dependable one was always there, leaning on the other to help them. But the other human was not dependable at all. + +One day, the dependable human asked, "Will you help me?" But the other human said no. The dependable one was so sad and cried. + +But the next day, the dependable one asked again. "Will you help me now?" The other one just laughed and said no again. + +The dependable one was so sad and all alone. They had nobody to lean on, and nowhere to go. So sadly, the dependable one just disappeared. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a girl who was very cheerful. Everywhere she went she smiled and said hello. + +One day, she was walking through the woods when she saw an old pie on the ground. She was hungry and wanted to eat it. But then she began to worry. + +"Should I eat the pie?" She said to herself. + +Just then an old crow flew down from the tree and said, "It looks very yummy, but it's not yours." + +The girl nodded and thought for a moment. Then she decided to take the pie back to the old cottage at the end of the woods. + +When she arrived at the cottage, she was greeted by an old man. "I thought this pie might belong to you," she said with a hopeful smile. + +The old man's eyes lit up. "Why yes! It's my favorite apple pie! Thank you for being so kind and returning it to me." + +The girl smiled and laughed. She was happy that she chose to be generous instead of worrying about her own hunger. + +Moral of the Story: By not worrying and being generous, you can bring a little bit of cheerfulness to the world. +Once upon a time, there was a unique dog. His name was Bowser and he loved beef for dinner. One night, Bowser was offered a special beef dish, which smelled really yummy. Bowser smelled the beef and he began to trust the food. + +Bowser took one bite and he realised that the food was too salty. He looked around, but nobody was there. Bowser sadly put the food down and decided to go to bed. + +The next night, Bowser was offered the same salty beef dish. He smelled the beef and he began to trust the food again. He took a bite and he felt a painful burning sensation in his mouth. Startled, Bowser jumped up and ran out of the kitchen. + +Bowser realised that he had been tricked. Somebody had put chili sauce on the beef! Bowser learned his lesson and he never trusted the beef anymore. From that day on, he was a little more careful when it came to food. +Dan was a successful little boy. One day, he took his cap and went outside to play. But when he ran around the corner of a nearby building, he saw something that made him stop. His cap had disappeared! Dan was scared and wanted his cap back. He asked everyone he saw if they had seen it, but no one knew where it was. Dan felt upset; he had never lost anything before. He decided to look for help. After finding an adult, he was able to tell them what happened. The adult helped him search the area, and to his surprise and relief, they found the cap near where Dan had last seen it. Dan was so happy to have his cap back that he hugged it almost as tightly as he hugged the adult who had helped him find it. Though he had been scared when it disappeared, in the end Dan was successful in finding his treasured cap again. +Once upon a time, a little girl was walking in a park. She saw a building that was very tall and weird. It made her feel scared. The girl wanted to go closer, but she was too scared. Suddenly, she heard a whisper coming from the building. She was so scared that she ran away! + +The whisper kept calling her name. She was very scared and stopped to look back. It was still coming from the building. Then she heard it again, getting louder and louder. She was so scared that she ran away as fast as she could. + +The girl was relieved when she arrived home safely. She never heard the whisper again, but she was still scared every time she walked past the building. She was glad that it was far away! +Once upon a time, there was a hairy monster who lived in a stream. Every day, he would take a little nap in his stream. One day, a little girl ventured too close to the stream and accidentally woke up the monster! + +The monster was very mad and started to roar and stomp his feet. The little girl was terrified and started to cry. But then, an old man appeared and convinced the monster to let the little girl go. + +The old man then asked the monster why he was so angry. The monster replied that he was just sleepy and didn't get enough sleep in his stream. The old man brought a blanket for the monster and made sure he got plenty of rest. + +The monster was so happy and thanked the old man and the little girl. He went back to his stream and happily took naps in his stream every day. The little girl learned a very important lesson that day - be careful not to wake up sleepy monsters! +Once there were two siblings, a twin brother and sister. One day they decided to go on a big adventure. + +The brother said, "Let's explore the forest." + +The sister replied, "Yes, it could include some fun!" + +So they put on their backpacks and went out into the forest. They went through a meadow filled with tall, thin trees. Suddenly, the siblings heard a noise in a clearing. + +The brother said, "What's that? It includes something yummy!" + +When they got to the clearing, they saw something incredible. It was a picnic basket with all sorts of delicious treats. Twin cupcakes, yummy sandwiches, and thin slices of cake. + +The brother and sister smiled. "Let's eat!" + +They shared the delicious food and then went on their way, happy to have found such a great surprise! +One day, there was a little boy called Jimmy. He was three years old and very curious. So one day, he went to take a look inside his closet. When he opened the door, he was surprised to see how deep the closet was. He stared at it for a while and couldn't find an end. He wanted to know what was inside it, so he decided to step inside. He was so small that he disappeared into the darkness. His mum spotted Jimmy had gone and called out, "Jimmy where are you?" Jimmy realized he had gone too deep into the closet and called back, "I'm in here mum!" His mum quickly took him out, safe and sound. Jimmy was relieved he had been rescued and promised himself to never go too deep into a closet again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who was very sad. She was all alone and had no one to talk to. Suddenly, she saw a penny in the street. She picked it up and it felt warm in her hand. It was comforting. + +The little girl smiled and sat down. She looked around and noticed a smelly old man walking towards her. He smiled and said, "Why so sad, little one?" + +The girl shook her head and said, "I'm all alone and have no friends." + +The old man said, "Well, I'm here now. Why don't I take you for some ice cream and we can chat?" + +The girl's face lit up. She said, "Yes, please!" + +The old man gently put his arm around her shoulder and they went off to get ice cream. The penny in the girl's pocket was still warm and it comforted her. The old man and the little girl chatted the whole time and when the girl returned home, she was feeling so much better. + +The old man gave her a big hug and said goodbye. The smelly old man had warmed her heart and the penny had warmed her pocket. With a happy smile, the little girl skipped into her home, grateful for the comfort she had found on that special day. +Once upon a time there was a girl who wanted to go play in the rain. Her mom said no, so she felt very sad. Then her mom gave her an idea. She said to the girl, "You can try an umbrella in the rain. Believe it will keep you dry!" The girl smiled and got an umbrella. + +The sky was gray and the girl went outside under her umbrella. She spun around to feel the drops on her face. But the umbrella was working! Not one drop was touching her. She was happy and smiling, believing it would stay this way. + +Sadly, the rain got heavier and the wind blew the umbrella away. The girl ran after it but couldn't find it. She looked up and saw the clouds starting to break. She realized the sun was coming out and the rain was stopping. She grinned at the clear sky and knew she didn't need the umbrella anymore. +Danny was a 3 year old boy who loved to read. Every day he got a book from his shelf and read to himself. He found a book about a flower and opened it up. + +Danny stared at the glossy, colourful pages. He smiled excitedly. Inside, the flower looked so beautiful and tough. But this wasn't a normal flower. It was a magical flower! + +Suddenly, the flower spoke to Danny. + +"Help me", the flower said. + +Danny was so surprised. He asked, "What can I do?" + +The flower answered, "You must water me every morning, and I will stay tough." + +Danny was excited to help the flower. He put it outside and watered it every day. The flower grew bigger, more colourful and tougher. Danny was so proud. + +The flower thanked Danny for his help and flew away. Danny smiled and waved goodbye. +One day there was a clever girl called Susie who wanted to go to the gym. She asked her mom if she could go but Mom said no, she was too young to go alone. Mom said she needed to be a little bit older and a bit more clever before she could go. But Susie was so determined she decided to practice in her own home. + +Every day she did her squats, push-ups and sit-ups until one day she became strong enough to go to the gym. Her mom was so proud of how clever Susie had become and gladly took her to the gym. When they arrived, Susie remembered all the moves she had practiced at home, and soon she was a star at the gym. + +The moral of this story is that determination and a desire to become clever can make anything possible. +Once upon a time there was a delicate little bunny. He was very tired and wanted to sleep but he was afraid to stay by himself. He went to ask the moon for help. + +He sang in a sweet voice, "Moon, will you please stay with me while I sleep?" + +The Moon smiled down at the bunny and said, "I will be here with you while you sleep. You will not be alone." + +The bunny was relieved to have the moon's company and he soon fell asleep. + +He slept through the night and the moon watched over him, keeping him safe and comfortable. + +When morning came, the bunny opened his eyes and thanked the moon for the delicate company. The moon smiled and wished the bunny a good day before it left. + +The bunny hopped happily away, feeling safe and secure in the knowledge that the moon would always be there for him when he needed it. +Once upon a time, there was a pretty girl named Sarah. She was very nice and she loved to listen to stories. +One day Sarah was walking in the park when a surprise happened. She heard sweet music coming from the sky and she looked up. +In the sky, there was a big balloon that looked like a big sun! It was the most beautiful thing Sarah had ever seen. + +Sarah shouted, "Wow, that looks so nice!" + +Suddenly, a voice came from the balloon. It said, "If you listen carefully, you can hear me, too." + +Sarah was surprised but she wanted to listen. She cupped her hands around her ears and listened really carefully. Inside the balloon was a beautiful song. + +Sarah said, "That was so nice! Can I listen again?" + +The voice from the balloon said, "Yes, I will play it for you again. Just listen!" + +And so, Sarah listened to the beautiful song for a long time. She was so happy and she thanked the balloon for the nice surprise. + +THE +Once upon a time, there was a jolly chicken. She lived in a nice coop with her family. She pecked the ground and ate the tasty worms. Every day was wonderful. + +Until one morning, the chicken started to worry. She saw a big dog coming close to the coop. The dog was barking and looked mean. She wondered if the dog was going to hurt her family. She started to cluck in fear. + +The chicken wanted to help her family, but she didn't know how. Then she had an idea. She started to cluck and jump around happily. The dog stopped and watched her with surprise. Then she ran into the coop. The dog saw how jolly she was and just walked away. + +The chicken was relieved and thanked the dog for not coming into the coop. She was happy now, and so was her family. From that day on, she stopped worrying and enjoyed life with her family in the coop. +Papa had a lot of money. +He wanted to lend some to his friend. +He asked if his friend needed help. +His friend said yes and thanked Papa for being kind. +So Papa lent his friend some money. +His friend was so happy and thanked Papa again. +Papa was very kind and said it was no problem. +He was happy to help his friend out. + +The next day Papa went back to see his friend. +His friend gave Papa the money back and thanked him again. +Papa said he was glad to lend the money and the two friends hugged. +They were so happy to be kind to each other. +Papa said they should do it again soon. +Once upon a time, there was a jolly little bird. He lived in a big tree and every day he searched for his breakfast. One day, while he was looking, an envelope appeared in the tree. He was so excited and flew around it. + +The little bird shook the envelope and heard something inside. He opened the envelope and out came a big surprise! It was full of delicious lunchtime treats! + +He could not believe his good luck. The little bird was so happy. He shared the treats with his friends in the tree and they had the best lunch ever. + +From then on, the little bird realised that it was important to be kind and share his happiness with others. He was now a much jollier little bird! +Once upon a time there were two friends, Jack and Jill. Jack wanted to play war but Jill wanted to have a picnic. Jack told Jill that she could not go against him and she had to join him in his game. This made Jill sad and anxious, she was scared that if she didn't resist she would be in trouble. + +Jack saw how scared Jill was and stopped pushing her. He instead suggested that they both go on a picnic and play a mysterious game of war on the way. + +The two friends went on an adventure that day. They explored the meadow, pretended to fight a battle, and laughed along the way. At the end of the day, they were both exhausted, but happy. + +Jack and Jill learned a valuable lesson: by being flexible and working together, they were able to make their own adventure. They realized that by resisting, they could create something even better. +Once there was a little girl who was very sleepy. One day, while she was taking a nap, a kitten snuggled up beside her and started to twist around in her arms. The little girl opened her eyes and saw the little black kitten and laughed. She said, "Hi little kitty, why are you twisting around so?". The kitten looked at her sadly and said, "I'm all alone and I'm looking for my mommy". The little girl smiled and said, "Don't worry, I'll help you find her". + +The little girl took the little kitten and they started to look around the neighbourhood for the kitten's mommy. Everywhere they looked seemed so big and scary to the little kitten, but the little girl carefully explained that things were safe and there was nothing to be afraid of. + +Finally, they heard meowing coming from a nearby bush. When they looked, the little girl saw a black cat in the bush. The little kitten's eyes lit up, and it meowed loudly in response. It had found its mommy! The little girl felt so happy to have been able to help. She smiled and said, "There you go little kitty, your mommy is here now". The little kitten raced over to the bush, and the little girl went home, feeling sleepy and content. +Fiona was walking down the street when she saw a little puppy lying on the ground. The pup was struggling to get to the top of the small hill. Fiona wanted to help him, so she quickly ran to him. + +“Are you okay?†Fiona asked the puppy gently. The puppy looked up at her, but he was too nervous to say anything. + +Fiona took the puppy in her arms. She was determined to help him. With her help, the puppy slowly made his way to the top. When they reached the top, Fiona cheered while the puppy jumped up and down with joy. + +Fiona smiled at the puppy. “You did it!†she said happily. The puppy licked her face and they were both very happy. +Once there was a little boy named Joe. He was three years old. He loved to build things with his blocks. One day, he was playing with his blocks and he made a big pile. He was so excited! + +He wanted to make something even bigger. He started to build a castle. He used lots of blocks and he made it very smooth. Joe kept building until the castle was done. + +Joe looked at the castle and thought of another thing to make. He made a letter. He put the blocks together in the shape of a letter and it was very smooth. Joe was so proud! + +He showed his letter to his mom. She was so happy and she said "This looks great, Joe!" Joe loved to build and he was so happy that his mom liked his letter. He loved doing fun things and building things with his blocks. +The little girl was troubled. She held her blanket tightly in her small hands; it was her most special possession. She had found it lying in the grass one day, and she had held onto it ever since. + +"Where are you going with that blanket?" her father asked her. + +The little girl said, "I'm taking it to the woods. I want to keep it safe; make sure it doesn't disappear." + +Her father gave her a hug and said, "I'll come with you and make sure it doesn't disappear." + +The pair walked together to the woods, and the little girl carefully placed her blanket on the ground. When she looked up, her father was gone! + +The little girl couldn't understand; she had been sure that her father was with her. But there was no sign of him. The little girl was very troubled. + +Suddenly, she saw a sparkle of light at the edge of the trees. She walked closer and found her father standing there. He was wearing a kind smile. + +The little girl asked, "Where did you disappear to?" + +Her father said, "I wanted to remind you that no matter where you go, your blanket will always be safe." And he wrapped his arms around his daughter and the blanket. +Once there was a boy who was very sad. He had a terrible pencil and he had been trying to remove it for days. One day, he asked his dad for help. + +“Dad, can you help me remove this terrible pencil?†he asked. + +His dad smiled and said, “Sure! I know how to remove this pencil.†+ +He grabbed the pencil and put it in his pocket. Then the dad whispered something in the boy’s ear. + +The boy smiled and was very happy. He thanked his dad and ran outside to play. + +When the boy came back inside, the terrible pencil was gone! His dad had taken it away so the boy would never have to think about it again. +Once there was a little girl named Sally who loved to dream. Every day she used to close her eyes and dream about all the things that she wanted to do. One day, Sally had a rare dream. In her dream she saw a magical side that was full of joy and happiness. + +Sally tried to find the side from her dream but she couldn't. Everywhere she went she couldn't find it. She felt so frustrated an sad that she couldn't find it. + +One day, Sally went to a local park and she started to explore everywhere. Then suddenly, she saw a hidden door and the door had a sign with the same symbol she saw in her dream. She got so excited and opened the door. To her surprise, the magical side she had seen in her dream was there. She felt so happy that she found her rare dream! +Once there was a girl named Sandy. She was 3 years old. She liked to explore and play around. One day, Sandy found something weird. It felt like a bumpy texture. She was curious and wanted to touch it. She reached out her tiny hand to feel it. Suddenly, she heard a voice yell, "No!" It was her mom. Sandy was scared and started to cry. Her mom hugged her and said, "It's okay, forgive me for yelling. It's just that it could have been dangerous for you to touch it." + +Sandy was upset, but after a few moments she was able to forgive her mom. And she thanked her mom for looking out for her safety. Sandy learned that while it's fun to explore, sometimes you have to be careful of the weird textures you find. +One day, a little girl saw a twig on the ground. She thought it looked interesting. The twig was pale and matched her shirt. She picked it up and started playing with it. She held it like a sword. She pretended it was a magic wand. She even drew lines in the dirt using it. + +After a while, the little girl decided to take her twig home with her. She put it in her pocket and started walking to her house. Along the way, she passed a pond. She looked into the pond and saw a fish. The fish was pale, just like the twig. This made the little girl laugh. + +When the little girl reached her house, she took the twig out of her pocket. She held it up to the sky and looked at it. She thought it was the perfect twig. All the colors and shapes seemed to match. Now, she had a special twig all of her own. +Once upon a time, there was a hero. The hero was a very brave person who always tried to help others. + +One day, the hero wasn't feeling well. He was feeling very tired and cold. So the hero went to a cozy chair and covered up with a warm blanket. Then, he rocked back and forth in the chair. + +The rocking was very soothing, and the hero soon felt warm and relaxed. But that wasn't all he felt. He felt like he was surrounded by love. He realised that his friends and family were his real heroes and that they were always there for him. + +So, from then on, whenever the hero felt tired or cold, he would think of his friends and family and rock in his chair with a warm blanket. +Nina was a nosy 3-year-old. She loved learning and exploring new things. So one day, when her parents went to a meeting, she followed them. + +When they reached the meeting, her parents told her to stay outside. She got very curious to know what was happening in the meeting, so she devised a plan. She waited till no one was watching, and then sneaked in! + +Once inside, she saw her parents talking to a stranger. She immediately moved closer to listen. She heard the stranger speaking about something that made her parents very angry. She realized it was a place where grown-ups talked about serious matters. + +She slipped away just as her parents noticed her. When she came out, to her surprise, she saw her parents smiling. The stranger was also there with them, smiling. She realized that whatever was discussed in the meeting, it was eventually solved! + +Nina smiled with joy. She knew that her parents had used the power of "forgiveness" to resolve the problem. She now understood why adults needed meetings! +Once there was a baby cactus named Sam. Sam liked to explore the world and find new friends! + +One day, he was walking through a desert when he heard a loud noise. It was a troubled boy that was crying near a cactus. Sam wanted to help the boy so he slowly walked over to him. + +The boy had been trying to attach a toy to the cactus with a rope for a long time. Sam felt very sad for the boy and wanted to help. He gave the boy a big hug and used his spines to attach the toy to the cactus. + +The boy was so surprised that a cactus could be so kind! He thanked Sam and smiled. The two quickly became friends and explored the desert together. From that day forward, they were always attached! +Once upon a time, there was a girl who loved to ride her bike. Every day, she would go around the neighborhood and feel like she was on top of the world. She loved the clear sky and the rhythm of peddling up and down the street. + +One day, she decided to take a different road and explore the area. She rode and rode, not knowing where it would lead. After a few minutes, she saw something magical. It was a beautiful lake with birds singing and the sun shining brightly. + +The girl jumped off her bike and ran towards the lake. The water appeared so clear and the rhythm of the waves made her feel peaceful. She spent hours watching the fish and listening to the sounds of nature all around her. + +Whenever the girl felt sad, she would take her bike and go to the lake. Riding with the wind in her hair, nothing seemed impossible. The lake was her happy place and the rhythm of the singing birds filled her heart with joy. +Once upon a time there was a rat who was filthy. He had been living in a barn which was very messy and filled with yellow straw. Everywhere he went he left a trace of his mess. + +One day the rat came across a kind old man. The kind old man asked the rat if he was hungry and wanted something to eat. The rat said yes and the old man provided some delicious food. The rat was so thankful that he vowed to never make a mess again. + +The old man then said to the rat: "You must help me with something. In the morning I need you to help me carry some buckets of water." The rat replied, "Yes, I'll help you. What color buckets do you need me to carry?" + +The old man replied, "I need you to carry buckets that are yellow." + +The rat was taken aback. He remembered that there was yellow straw in the barn. He thought to himself, 'Where will I find yellow buckets?' With his new promise to never make a mess again, the rat knew he had to provide the yellow buckets for the old man in the morning. + +The next morning the rat ran back to the barn and searched around. He was relieved to find some yellow buckets that were clean enough for the old man to use. He quickly grabbed them and ran back to the old man's house. + +The thrilling expression on the old man's face when +Once upon a time, there lived a little girl named Ines. She had a big smile that lit up a room! + +One day, Ines went to pick some berries in the forest. She filled her basket to the brim and it was so heavy, but she continued. + +Just then, Ines heard a voice. "You sure have a lot of berries there, young one." Ines looked up, and there was a beautiful bird! + +"Yes," said Ines, "I do have many berries. Would you like some?" The bird smiled and said, "Yes, I'd love some!" + +So Ines gave the bird some of her berries and it thanked her before flying away. Ines smiled to herself and was glad to have been able to make the bird happy. + +She went home now with a lighter basket, because she had given some of the berries away. But, in her heart she felt a whole lot lighter too! +Once upon a time, there was a girl called Chloe. She was very young, only three years old! One day, she was bouncing around her garden, she was so happy and full of joy. Suddenly, Chloe felt something soft beneath her feet. She looked down and saw a towel. She bent down, picked it up and started to bounce with it. + +Chloe bounced and bounced with her towel until she started to get very tired. She found a nice spot in the garden and asked her dad for help to wrap the towel around her. He helped her wrap the towel around her body and sat her down. + +Chloe felt very comfortable in the towel and soon, she started to feel very drowsy. She slowly closed her eyes and started to drift off to sleep. As she did, she heard a distant sound. It was the sound of thunder! Chloe thought it was a very funny noise and she laughed. + +But soon, Chloe realised the sound wasn't funny at all. The thunder was getting louder and it was starting to rain. Chloe carefully moved the towel and saw rain drops bouncing off the roof. Dad had been so clever to prepare the towel for her so she could stay dry! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Sabrina who loved the sea. Every day, she would walk along the shore and wonder at the huge white yachts that sailed here. "What fun it must be to sail away on one of those yachts," she thought. The yachts were so large and looked so inviting, she wanted to get on one and explore the world. + +One day, she got her wish and saw a small white yacht sailing very close to the shore. She heard a voice from the boat and it seemed to be calling her. Overcome with excitement, she ran towards the shore, but stopped just in time. + +"Who is out there?" Sabrina called, wondering who it was. + +"Hello! I'm your new neighbor. Would you like to come and explore my yacht?" replied the smiling voice from the yacht. + +Sabrina was so excited that she couldn't contain her eagerness. She started running towards the yacht. When she got closer, the voice said, "Hold on tight now." + +Sabrina grabbed the side of the yacht and climbed aboard. She was so restless with excitement, eager to explore all the nooks and crannies of the yacht. As the yacht sailed away, Sabrina gasped in wonder. She was off on an adventure! +Once upon a time there was a lonely bird. It wanted something to do, but it had nothing to play with. Every day it sat on its branch feeling quite sad. + +One day it decided to fly away. The bird felt brave and excited to see something new. It flapped its wings and zoomed up into the sky. As it flew, the bird felt like it could touch the clouds. It flew for a long time and eventually landed on the lip of a tall mountain. + +But then the bird became scared. It was too close to the edge and the wind was blowing it further and further away. The bird flapped its wings and tried to fly back, but it was too late. The bird tumbled off the lip of the mountain and fell to the bottom. + +The bird lay on the ground feeling very lonely. It knew it would never fly again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily who had an unusual pet. It was a small dragon! One day, Lily and her pet dragon decided to visit her mom and dad. While they were there, they were surprised to hear an unexpected message. Someone was asking them to come over to their house right away. + +So, Lily and her pet dragon jumped on their bike and began to pedal away. Suddenly, the dragon made an unusual sound and the bike came to an abrupt stop! Lily was confused and didn't know what to do. But then she heard a voice. It was her mom! She was telling Lily that they should be careful because there were bad people that were trying to follow them. + +Lily and her pet dragon were scared but they knew that they needed to stay strong. So, they peddled faster and eventually made it safely to their destination. When they arrived, they were so happy that they had been able to listen to the message and make it there in time! +Once upon a time there was a bunny named Flopsy. Flopsy had a very soft fur that shimmered whenever the light hit it. One day, Flopsy was hopping around in the woods when suddenly a sparkly buckle caught her eye. + +"What a shiny buckle," she said. + +Flopsy hopped over and examined the buckle carefully. She noticed it had a smooth texture and was made up of different colours. She also noticed that the buckle had two parts that could be snapped together. + +Flopsy snapped the buckle and a magical door appeared. She decided to go inside to explore. + +Once inside, she found a room of wonders. There was a soft blanket on the floor and toys of all shapes and sizes. But Flopsy's favourite was a small blue plush bunny. + +Flopsy hopped over and gave it a big hug. + +"This is the softest bunny ever!" she said with a smile. + +And that's how Flopsy found the magical room with the soft bunny inside. +Once upon a time there was a furry pig called Alice. Alice was very happy and loved to run around the barn all day. One day, she decided to go outside the barn and explore. But she was too embarrassed to tell anyone. + +Alice went outside and got lost. As night fell, she started to feel scared and lonely. Just then, she heard a voice calling out "Alice, where are you? It's me, your friend from the barn." + +Alice wasn't embarrassed anymore, she was relieved and thankful. Her friend from the barn said "Alice, you should never be embarrassed to ask for help. It's important to let your friends know when you're lost." + +Alice took her friend's advice and returned to the barn, happy and safe. From then on, Alice made sure to tell her friends if she ever felt lost. + +The moral of this story is that it's important to be brave and reach out for help when needed. Everyone will be ready to help, even when you feel embarrassed. +Once upon a time, there was a town that shone with light. It was so bright and colourful, everyone who passed by could not help but smile when they saw it. + +One day, a 3 year old boy was walking by the town and he stopped to look at it in awe. He said, “Wow, it’s so bright, why is it so shiny?†+ +An old man walking nearby heard the boy, so he stopped and said, “It’s because the people in this town always make sure they keep it looking its best. They paint all the buildings and help each other out, so the town sparkles with light.†+ +The boy thought about what the old man said, and he smiled. “I want to live in a town that shines like this!†he said. + +The old man smiled back and said, “One day, maybe you’ll live in a town that shines just like this!†+Jill was very excited. She was going to go for a jog in the park and she was very happy about it. As she got ready, she could feel a tickle in her nose. She tried to ignore it, but before she could put her shoes on, she sneezed. + +Jill walked to the park, feeling happy and a little bit nervous. On the way, she thought about the jog she was about to take. She was excited but she wanted to make sure it was a brilliant jog. + +When she arrived, Jill was happy to see that the park was perfect. The sun was shining and there was a nice breeze. She took off her shoes and began to jog around the park. As she jogged, the tickle in her nose became more and more frequent. + +Finally, Jill stopped jogging and very quickly, it happened. She looked up to the sky and sneezed. It was a big, brilliant sneeze! Jill laughed and felt happy that she had had such a brilliant jog. +Once upon a time there was a duck who wanted to take a trip down a stream. The stream looked scary but the duck was brave. He spread out his wings and felt the wind. + +The stream was flexible, so it twisted and curled around the bend. The duck could feel the rushing of the water as it filled his ears with a splashing song. The fish were happy in the stream and waved at the duck as he flew by. + +The duck flew high in the air and then dove into the stream. He felt so free as he moved through the water. He was flexible too and the stream taught him how to bend and twist with the current. + +After a while the duck had a wonderful journey on the stream and he waddled back up to the bank. His wings were tired, but he was full of joy. From then on, the duck went on a stream journey every day of his life. +Nina and her mommy were at the store together. As Nina looked around, she saw bottles of wine everywhere. + +'Mommy, what are those?' she asked pointing at the bottles. + +'That's wine, sweetheart' her mommy said with a smile. + +'Do you like wine?' Nina asked curiously. + +'I love it. It's very tasty' her mommy said. + +Nina still wasn't sure about it. 'It looks disgusting' she said, scrunching up her nose. + +Her mommy laughed. 'Yes, some types can taste a little disgusting. But that's why we have to recommend it. That way you can always find the yummy kind!' + +Nina was satisfied by this. 'Ok, so I'll recommend it!' she said, feeling like an expert. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who lived in a small town. Every day she would go outside to play. One day the little girl wanted to search for something different so she decided to go for a walk. As she walked, she noticed something charming--a box full of blocks! + +The little girl was so excited that she quickly picked up a block and put it in her pocket. Then she searched some more, but she found nothing else. + +Later that day, the little girl returned to her house, her pocket full of blocks. When she entered, she saw something wonderful: a big toy box filled with more blocks! + +The blocks were so colorful and different that the little girl was overjoyed! She quickly put all the blocks from her pocket into the toy box and began to play. + +The little girl was so happy to find her charming blocks, and from then on, she was always sure to look around for something new and exciting when she went outside to play. +Once upon a time there were two brothers. One was young and the other was old. They both loved celery, but the old brother kept eating all of it. The young brother felt very sad. + +One day, the old brother invited the young brother to go together to the market to buy some more celery. They both went and they were so excited. The young brother saw a very graceful celery, he could not help himself but to buy it. + +The old brother saw how happy it made his younger brother, it made him feel very happy too. So he decided to unite with his younger brother and buy the celery together. + +The young brother was very happy, he felt loved and appreciated. From that day on, the two brothers united and agreed to share the celery. + +The moral of the story is that no matter how old you grow, your bonds with your family can never be broken. Uniting with the ones you love is a graceful thing. +Once upon a time, there was a harmless mouse. He was walking around his house when he found a diamond. He had never found anything so pretty before! The mouse was so excited that he decided to steal the diamond. + +“I’ll keep this diamond all to myself,†he said. + +But, unbeknownst to the mouse, a cat was watching him. As soon as the mouse had picked up the diamond, the cat sprinted over, meowing loudly. + +Startled, the mouse quickly ran away. As he ran, the mouse shouted over his shoulder, “This diamond belongs to me!†+ +But the cat didn’t give up. She followed the mouse, meowing the whole time. + +In the end, the mouse was able to keep the diamond. He tucked it into a safe corner of his home, never to steal again. +Henry was an ordinary boy. One day he went for a drive with his family. They filled up the car with fuel and drove off. + +But then Henry saw something in the park that caught his eye. It was a bright yellow ball bouncing in the sun. Henry wanted to go and play but his family ignored him. + +Henry got out of the car and ran over to the ball. He loved the way it bounced around. + +But then Henry's parents opened the car door and said, "Come on Henry, time to go." But Henry just ignored them and kept playing with the ball. + +His parents called him again and again but he still didn't listen. In the end, they had to get out of the car, pick him up and carry him back to the car. + +They drove off, and Henry went back to being his ordinary self again. But every time he passed a park, he remembered the day he ignored his parents and had so much fun! +Tara woke up on Wednesday feeling very happy. She skipped her way to her bedroom and put on her favourite dress. She was so excited to go outside and have a fun day. + +As she skipped out of the house, she saw something in the distance that made her feel fearful. It was a big white dog. She was so scared of the dog, she ran back into the house. + +Her mom saw Tara and said, “It’s ok, sweetheart. That dog won’t hurt you.†+ +Tara asked, “Are you sure?†+ +“Yes, I’m sure. You can go outside and skip, just stay away from the dog.†+ +Tara felt a bit better and she nodded. She slowly opened the door and she skipped away, keeping her eye on the dog. Eventually, it ran away and Tara had a happy day, skipping around the garden. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. Her name was Sally. She was three years old and liked to explore. + +One day Sally was walking in the park when she saw a pin. She picked it up and held it in her hand. The pin was nice and shiny, so Sally decided to keep it. + +Then she heard a sound. It was coming from a bush near her. Sally followed the sound to have a look and saw a little bunny hopping around in the grass. The bunny looked nice, so Sally wanted to be friends with it. + +Sally put her pin down in the grass and followed the bunny. Soon, the bunny hopped away but Sally was happy to be outdoors and explore the park. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a rich man who had an iron. He wanted to examine it and make sure it was in perfect condition. One day, a poor man asked the rich man if he could borrow the iron. The rich man refused because he wanted to make sure he had the best iron for himself. The poor man was very sad. He had to make all of his clothes, but he didn't have an iron. The rich man was so sad to see the poor man's face. So, he decided to let him borrow the iron. The poor man was so happy and thanked the rich man for his generosity. They were both so happy and the poor man was able to make his clothes from then on. Everyone was happy! +Jack was excited to get to the farm. He loved all the animals he could see. + +When he arrived, there were lots of people around. Everyone was busy doing different things. + +He walked up to the farmer and said "What's going on here, Farmer?" + +The farmer looked dry and tired. He said "It hasn't rained in a long time. The farm is very dry and I'm afraid all the animals are going to be without food". + +Jack was sad when he heard that. He couldn't bear the thought of all the animals being hungry. + +Everyone worked really hard to try and get food for the animals but it wasn't enough. The farm stayed dry and the animals were very hungry and sad. +Once upon a time, there was a caterpillar. He loved to poke things, especially some of the flowers and leaves in the garden. One day, he saw a distant mountain. He wanted to go and poke it! He kept thinking about it and eventually he decided to go. + +He patted the ground as he crawled to the mountain. However, the mountain became more and more distant and he stopped after a while. He was too tired and he decided to rest for a bit. + +Suddenly, he heard a loud bang. A giant had stepped on the mountain! The caterpillar was so scared that he started to run away. He was so frightened that he didn't even look back. + +The caterpillar was safe and he was happy to be in the garden again. He remembered his adventure, but decided he wouldn't poke a giant again! +Emma was playing on the beach. She looked out to the sea and smiled at the beautiful waves. The sun was shining and the sand was warm. + +Emma saw a little crab and said to it, "Hello! Would you like to play?" The crab lay still and did not answer. + +Emma looked around and found a stick. She waved it in the air, and said to the crab, "Look at me, I'm swimming like a fish!" The crab still lay still. + +Suddenly, a big wave came and covered the sand with water. Emma was so surprised, she laughed and said, "Oh no! It's wet now!" She lay down in the sand and let the waves splash on her feet. +Once there were two twins named John and Jane. One day, John saw a black muscle in the garden. He wanted to set it up in his room and make it his little pet. So he picked it up carefully and put it in his room. + +John was very excited and ran back to show Jane the muscle. Jane said, "No! Don't do that, the muscle needs to be in the garden so it can run around and be free!" But John didn't believe her and walked away. + +The next day John opened his door to find the muscle had gone. He went looking for it and eventually found it in the garden playing with another muscle. He finally understood what Jane meant - it's better to let something be free instead of keeping it all to yourself. + +John sighed and smiled. He was very happy to see the animals playing and having fun. He had learned an important lesson and promised himself he wouldn't take things that didn't belong to him ever again. +Once there was a little girl called Jane. She loved to hear the bells ringing. Every day, she would stand in the street and listen to the sound of the bells ringing. + +One day, Jane decided to try ringing a bell for herself. She was so excited that she wanted to do it. She was very slow and careful. + +She pulled on the string and the bell rang out loudly. Jane smiled. She felt victorious. After a few more tries she had mastered the art of ringing the bell. + +Jane felt like she was a success. She celebrated by ringing the bell all afternoon. Everywhere she went she had her bell ringing loudly, and she was very proud. +Once upon a time, there was a lake in a forest. It was beautiful, with icy blue water and lots of little fish swimming around. All the animals in the forest knew it was there and often came to take a drink. One day, a rabbit hopped to the lake. He noticed that it was so very cold. He put his paws in the water and gasped -- it was so icy! + +Then, the rabbit noticed a strange creature in the lake! It was a long-necked turtle, swimming around in the water. He peeked up at the rabbit and smiled. He said hello with his big mouth, and the rabbit said hello back. They talked and talked, until finally, the rabbit said goodbye to his new friend and hopped off into the trees. + +From then on, the rabbit came back to the lake every day. He and the turtle became the best of friends. They told each other stories, and laughed and sang together. The rabbit was so happy to have made a new friend. The icy water was not so cold after all! +Bob was a competitive mechanic. He loved to fix things, often challenging himself to repair them faster and better than anyone else. + +One day, Bob entered a competition, where the winner was promised a special reward. He was determined to win and worked hard to fix the machine. + +Slowly but surely, he could tell he was close to finishing his work. He felt he'd reached the end and looked forward to finding out what the reward would be. + +The day of the competition arrived. Bob nervously began to work, and after a few hours he finally finished. He had reached his goal and was relieved to have completed his task. + +To his surprise, the reward was something he hadn't expected. It was a special certificate, recognising him as the best competitive mechanic around. Bob was over the moon and felt proud of himself for accomplishing his goal. +Once there was a pretty girl named Lily. She was 3 years old and loved to dance. Every day Lily would smile and laugh as she twirled and jumped around the room. Even when she was sad, she could still find a way to make her body move. + +One day, Lily went to the park with her mom. She was so excited to watch all the people dancing. Then, when Lily saw a little girl frowning as she swayed to the music, she felt sad too. She wanted the little girl to be happy and enjoy the dance. + +So, Lily ran up to the little girl, smiled and held out her hands. The little girl took her hands and the two of them danced together. In a moment, the sadness was gone, replaced with smiles and laughter. Lily and the little girl kept dancing until it was time to go home. + +The next day, Lily smiled even brighter, for her heart was filled with joy. She had helped turn a frown into a smile and spread the joy of dancing. Dancing was the best thing in the world, and Lily was so happy to have shared it with another. +Once there was a little boy named Bob. He loved to play with his toys. But one day, one of his toys stopped working. He tried to turn it on but nothing happened. He looked closer and saw that there was something wrong with the switch. It looked bad. + +So Bob went to get his dad. His dad showed him how to open the toy and showed him the switch. It was broken! Bob was sad that the toy was broken, but his dad said that it was ok. He told Bob that he could repair the switch. + +Bob watched carefully as his dad grabbed some tools and started fixing the switch. He used some glue and taped it back together. After a few minutes, the switch was fixed! Bob was so happy that his dad was able to repair it. + +Bob ran back to his room and turned on the toy. It worked! He was so excited and thanked his dad for fixing it. He never forgot how his dad was able to repair his toy. +Jack was a patient little boy. He lived in the east, with his family. Every day, his mummy and daddy would come home from work and hug him. One day Jack asked his mummy and daddy about the east. + +"What's in the east?" he asked. + +Mummy and Daddy looked at each other and smiled. + +"You'll have to wait and see," Daddy said. + +So Jack waited and waited. Every day he asked and every day he was patient. + +One day, Jack and his family went to the east. Mummy and Daddy hugged him and told him to look around. Jack looked around, and he saw something amazing. There was a giant park with slides, a playground, and lots of animals. + +Jack ran over and hugged his mummy and daddy. He was so happy that they had taken him to the east. He loved the park and he was so glad they had waited to show him. +Once upon a time there were two best friends, Sam and Ryan. Sam was a very smart and creative boy. He was always thinking of wild and wonderful ideas. + +One day, Sam had an amazing idea. He decided he was going to steal a faucet! He went to visit Ryan and told him all about his plan. + +"Ryan, can you help me steal a faucet?" asked Sam. + +Ryan thought it was a very creative idea. He was in awe of Sam's inventiveness. "Yes! I can help you steal a faucet," he said. + +So the two brave friends gathered up some tools and began their journey. After a few hours of searching, the boys finally found the perfect faucet. With great care, they carefully detached it and made their way back home. + +The next day, Sam proudly showed off his stolen faucet. Everyone was so amazed by his bravery and creativity. Sam was even awarded a trophy for coming up with such a daring plan! + +From then on, Sam and Ryan were the best of friends. They went on many more adventures together and were always up to something new and exciting. +Once there was a little boy who wanted to play all the time. He had a bright orange sweater that was very comfortable. His mom was in the kitchen making lunch. + +The little boy saw his mom in the kitchen and decided to lie down on the floor by the door. His mom saw him and asked what he was up to. + +The little boy smiled and said he was pretending he was a rocket ship, shooting through the sky. His mom laughed and said it looks like it’s time for lunch and to put on his bright orange sweater as it was getting chilly outside. + +The little boy put on his sweater and ran out the door. He was ready to explore the world and have some fun. Lying made him feel so happy and he had lots of ideas of where he could go. + +Today was a great day to be alive, and the little boy smiled as he ran off into the bright sunshine. +Once upon a time there was a pink pin. It spun on the ground and it sparkled in the sun. One day, the pin turned around and made a whistling sound. It was very surprised! The pink pin started to turn in circles, faster and quicker. It spun around and around, for a very long time. Suddenly, the pin stopped and smiled. It was very happy with it’s spinning. Then, the pink pin turned one more time and winked. The end. +Molly wanted to tell a story but it was too noisy. Granny said they could go to her room and tell the story on the carpet there. + +Molly was excited to tell the story but when they got there she was sad. The carpet was black, and it was all crumpled up. + +Granny was surprised and asked a lady who was cleaning. She said the furniture had been moved around and the carpet got creased. + +Granny said that was no problem, and unfolded the carpet. Soon the carpet was smooth and Molly could tell her story. + +Molly was so happy and thanked Granny for helping her. She started telling her story and it turned out to be an exciting adventure. +Once upon a time there was a clever bee named Honey. She was always looking for something new and exciting. One day, she saw a beautiful flower that she had never seen before. She flew down to the flower and decided to go inside. + +Inside the flower, she found a surprise! It was a small jar of honey. Honey was so excited and she wanted to take it home. She used her clever wings to fly back to her home. + +Once she was at home, Honey opened the jar of honey and it was so delicious. She tasted it and knew it was special. She wanted to share it with her friends. + +Honey's friends heard the news and they all came to her house. When they arrived, they saw the jar of honey and they were so excited. They all shared the honey and it was so yummy! + +The friends were so thankful to Honey. She was so clever to find the special honey. They all laughed and enjoyed the honey, and they all said they would come back soon. +One day, Lizzie wanted to bake some cookies. She put on her apron and went to the kitchen. She saw that the oven was wide and she wanted to get the big treats for her friends. + +Lizzie went upstairs to get the cookie batter. She quickly came back downstairs with the batter and rushed to put it in the oven. + +But when she opened the oven, there was already something in it. It was her mom's dinner. Her mom came downstairs and saw what was happening. She said that Lizzie had to bake upstairs, not down in the kitchen. + +So Lizzie grumbled and went upstairs. She made sure not to forget the little treats she was baking and put them in the oven. After a few minutes, Lizzie took them out of the oven and they smelled so good. + +Lizzie shared the treats with her friends and they were so happy. From then on, Lizzie baked only upstairs so her mom would be happy. +Once upon a time there was a clever giant. The giant valued everything he had and was happy. One day, the giant saw something he really wanted and so he reached out to get it, not realizing that it was too far away. His huge hand knocked down everything that he had valued, shattering it into pieces. In the morning, the giant tried to mend back the broken pieces but it was too late. The giant was so sad that he said goodbye to his valuable things and walked away. +Once upon a time, there was a little fish named Nemo. Nemo loved to swim in the ocean with his friends. One day, Nemo saw a big, scary shark. The shark was very rude and tried to eat Nemo and his friends. + +Nemo and his friends swam away as fast as they could, but one of Nemo's friends got hurt by the shark. Nemo knew he had to help his friend heal. + +Nemo went to a wise old turtle and asked for help. The turtle told Nemo to bring his friend some special seaweed that would heal his wounds. Nemo swam as fast as he could to get the seaweed and brought it back to his friend. + +Nemo's friend ate the seaweed and soon he was healed. Nemo learned that even though someone is scary or rude, it's important to help them if they are hurt. And that's how Nemo became a hero in the ocean. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved going to the grocery store with his mommy. One day, they went to the store and Timmy saw a big, red apple. He asked his mommy if he could have it and she said yes. + +As they walked around the store, Timmy noticed that the grocery cart was getting heavier. His mommy explained that they were buying more food to eat at home. The amount of food they had was increasing. + +When they got to the checkout, the cashier scanned all of their groceries and told them how much they had to pay. Timmy's mommy gave the cashier some money and they left the store with their bags of food. Timmy was happy because he got his big, red apple and they had lots of yummy food to eat at home. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to help her mom in the kitchen. One day, her mom gave her a knife to cut some vegetables. Lily was very excited to use the knife, but her mom warned her to be careful. + +As Lily was cutting the vegetables, she accidentally cut her finger. She started crying and her mom quickly took care of her. Her mom was very compassionate and hugged her tightly. + +After her finger was bandaged, Lily asked her mom why she got hurt. Her mom explained that sometimes we get hurt when we are not careful. She also reminded Lily to always ask for help when she needs it. + +Lily learned an important lesson that day. She realized that it's important to be careful and to ask for help when needed. She also learned that her mom was always there for her and that she was a very compassionate person. +Once upon a time, a little boy named Timmy went to the park. He brought his kite with him. Timmy loved to fly his kite high up in the sky. He ran around and around, trying to get his kite to fly higher and higher. + +Suddenly, a poor little girl came up to him. She looked sad and hungry. She asked Timmy if she could play with him and his kite. Timmy said yes and they played together for a while. The little girl was so happy and she thanked Timmy for being so kind. + +As they were playing, a strong wind blew and Timmy's kite flew away. The little girl wondered if they could find it, but Timmy said no. The little girl felt sad again and Timmy felt bad for losing his kite. They said goodbye and the little girl went away. + +Timmy went home feeling sad and wondering if he could ever find his kite again. He learned that being kind to others is important and that losing something you love can make you feel very unhappy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play outside. One day, Lily's uncle came to visit her. He was very tall and always stood up straight. Lily was happy to see him because he always played fun games with her. + +They decided to play catch with a ball. Uncle threw the ball to Lily, but it was too tight and she couldn't catch it. Uncle laughed and said, "Don't worry, Lily. You'll get better with practice." + +So, they kept playing and Lily got better at catching the ball. Uncle was proud of her and they hugged tight. From that day on, Lily always looked forward to playing with her uncle and standing tall like him. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her favorite was a big, red truck. One day, Lily wanted to know how much her truck weighed, so she asked her mom to help her. + +Mom took out a scale and they put the truck on it. The scale showed that the truck weighed five pounds! Lily was so happy to know how much her truck weighed. + +Later that day, Lily's dad came home and fixed the cable on their TV. Lily thought her dad was so humble for fixing the cable and making the TV work again. She gave him a big hug and said, "Thank you for fixing the cable, Dad!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and draw pictures. One day, her mom bought a new vase to put flowers in. It was very pretty and shiny. + +Lily was curious and wanted to touch it. But her mom said, "Be careful, Lily. The vase is delicate. Don't touch it or it might break." + +Lily listened to her mom and decided to admire the vase from afar. But later that day, Lily's little brother came in and tried to touch the vase. Lily quickly said, "No, no, don't touch! Mom said it's delicate." And she locked it in a cabinet to keep it safe. + +After that, Lily's mom came in and saw the vase was locked away. She smiled and said, "Good job, Lily. You kept the vase safe and sound." Lily felt proud and happy that she could help. She hugged her mom and felt the warmth of her mom's love. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went to the park with her mommy. They played on the swings and went down the slide. Then, they walked to the library to print some pictures of their fun day. + +Suddenly, it started to rain really hard. The rain turned into a flood and the streets were covered in water. Lily and her mommy had to be careful not to get hurt by the strong water. + +When they finally made it back home, they sat down and looked at the pictures they printed. Even though they got wet in the flood, they were happy they had each other and their memories of the fun day at the park. +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 little bird with a broken wing. The bird was in pain and couldn't fly away. + +Lily felt sad for the bird and wanted to help. She blinked her eyes and had a thoughtful idea. She decided to make a little nest for the bird and take care of it until it could fly again. + +Every day, Lily would bring food and water to the bird and make sure it was comfortable in its nest. After a few weeks, the bird's wing had healed and it was able to fly away. + +Lily felt happy that she was able to help the bird and learned that even small acts of kindness can make a big difference. The moral of the story is to always be kind and helpful to others, no matter how small they may be. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved watching films on his TV. One day, he asked his mom if they could watch a film together. His mom said yes, but only if Timmy finished his vegetables first. + +Timmy didn't like vegetables, so he started to complain. "I don't want to eat veggies, Mommy. They taste yucky," he said. His mom told him that veggies were good for him and would help him grow big and strong. + +After finishing his vegetables, Timmy and his mom watched a film about a high-flying superhero. Timmy loved the film and pretended to fly around the room like the superhero. "That was so cool!" he exclaimed. + +His mom smiled and said, "I'm glad you enjoyed it, Timmy. Maybe we can watch another film tomorrow." Timmy nodded and went to bed, dreaming about flying high like the superhero in the film. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play outside in the sunshine. She lived near a big river that had a long bridge over it. Lily liked to walk across the bridge and look at the water below. + +One day, Lily saw a fluffy little puppy on the other side of the bridge. The puppy was so adorable! Lily wanted to go pet the puppy, but she didn't know how to get across the bridge. She tried to tie a rope to a tree and swing across, but it didn't work. + +The next day, Lily came back with a plan. She brought a long rope with her and tied it to the bridge. Then she climbed down the rope and went to pet the little puppy. The puppy was so happy to see Lily that it wagged its tail and licked her face. From that day on, Lily and the puppy were best friends and they played together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was going to school for the first time and he was very nervous. His mommy held his hand tightly as they walked to school. Timmy could feel his heart beating fast in his chest. + +When they got to the school, Timmy saw all the other kids rushing inside. He wanted to rush too, but he was too scared. His mommy gave him a big hug and told him everything would be okay. Timmy took a deep breath and followed the other kids inside. + +As they walked down the hallway, Timmy accidentally bumped into another boy's shoulder. The boy turned around and looked at Timmy. Timmy was afraid the boy would be mad, but instead, the boy smiled and said hello. Timmy smiled back and felt a little less nervous. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to do yoga because it made her feel calm and happy. She would stretch her arms up high and then touch her toes. It was so much fun! + +One day, Lily's delicate mom joined her for yoga. Mom tried to copy Lily's moves, but she accidentally fell and hurt her arm. Lily tried to help her mom, but it was too late. They had to go to the hospital. + +At the hospital, the doctor said that mom's arm was broken and needed a cast. Lily felt sad and didn't know what to do. She wanted to make her mom feel better, so she started to clap her hands. But it didn't help. Mom's arm was still broken. Lily learned that accidents can happen, even when doing something as peaceful as yoga. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily moved to a new house. Her mommy and daddy bought new furniture for their home. They put a big sofa, a table, and chairs in the living room. Lily loved to sit on the sofa and play with her toys. + +One day, Lily's mommy told her they were going on a trip. They drove in the car for a long time until they reached the beach. Lily saw the ocean for the first time. It was very big and the waves were loud. She felt a little scared because the water was so distant from where she stood. + +As the day went on, Lily felt more comfortable and started to play in the sand. She made a castle and collected seashells. She even saw the water increase and come closer to her. It was a fun day at the beach for Lily and her family. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had an ordinary day at school and was excited to go home to play with her toys. When she got home, she saw that her toy box was empty. She asked her mom, "Where are my toys?" Her mom replied, "I put them away in the closet. You need to clean up your toys before you can play with them again." + +Lily went to the closet and saw her toys were all over the place. She started to fill her toy box with her favorite toys. She found a screw on the floor and asked her mom, "What is this?" Her mom said, "It's a screw. Be careful not to step on it." + +Lily learned that it's important to clean up after herself and put her toys away. She also learned to be careful with small things like screws. The moral of the story is to always be responsible and tidy up after yourself. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She went to the market with her mommy to buy some fruits and vegetables. The market was very big and had many colorful things to see. + +Lily's mommy was very organized and made a list of all the things they needed to buy. Lily helped her mommy find the things on the list. They went to the fruit section first and picked out some juicy oranges and sweet apples. + +After they got all the things they needed, they went to pay at the cashier. The cashier asked for the number of fruits and vegetables they had. Lily's mommy told her the number and paid for everything. Lily was happy to help her mommy and loved going to the market with her. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved dessert so much! One day, she went to her grandma's house for dinner. Grandma made a yummy chocolate cake for dessert. + +After dinner, Lily wanted to play outside. She found a tree with a little branch that she could hang from. She loved hanging from the branch and swinging her legs back and forth. + +But then, Lily remembered the cake! She ran back inside to get a slice. She took a little bite and it was so delicious. Lily was happy to have her dessert and play on the tree. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Bun. Bun loved to play outside with his friends. One day, while they were playing, Bun saw a big carrot in the garden. He wanted to eat it so badly! But he was too small to reach it. + +Bun asked his friend, a squirrel, to help him. "Can you help me get the carrot?" asked Bun. "Sure, I can help you!" replied the squirrel. The squirrel climbed up the carrot and bit off a piece for Bun to eat. + +After they finished playing, Bun felt very sleepy. "I'm too sleepy to work," said Bun. "It's okay, Bun. You can rest now," said the squirrel. Bun went to his cozy burrow and fell asleep, dreaming of carrots and playing with his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a kind and patient dog named Max. Max loved to go for walks with his owner, Sarah. One day, they walked past a big church with a tall tower. Max stopped to look at the church and sighed because it was so pretty. + +As they continued their walk, they met a little girl named Lily. Lily was sad because she lost her favorite toy. Max could tell she was sad, so he wagged his tail and licked her hand to make her feel better. Sarah asked Lily if she wanted to come with them to look for her toy. + +They searched all over the park and finally found Lily's toy under a tree. Lily was so happy and gave Max a big hug. Max wagged his tail and sighed because he was happy too. From that day on, Max and Lily became good friends and went on many adventures together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She wanted a new dress to wear to her friend's party. She asked her mommy, "Mommy, can we go to the store to get a new dress? I want a dress with a pretty style." + +Mommy said, "Sure, Lily! Let's go to the store and find a dress with a pretty style that you like." + +At the store, Lily saw many dresses, but she wanted a white one. She found a dress with a pretty style that she liked, and it was white. She told her mommy, "Mommy, I want this white dress with a pretty style!" + +Mommy said, "That dress is beautiful, Lily! Let's buy it for you to wear to the party." Lily was very happy and thanked her mommy. She wore her new white dress to the party and felt very pretty. The end. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily was feeling very hungry. She went to her mom and said, "Mommy, I am so hungry. Can I have some food, please?" + +Mommy said, "Sure, Lily. Let's go to the kitchen and make something yummy to eat." They went to the kitchen and started cooking. + +While they were cooking, Daddy came in and said, "What are you guys doing?" Mommy said, "We're cooking some food because Lily was feeling hungry." + +Daddy said, "That's great! I'm hungry too. Can I have some food?" Mommy said, "Of course, Daddy. We have enough for everyone." Daddy smiled and said, "Thanks, Mommy. I don't want to quarrel over food!" + +After they finished eating, Lily saw a bulb that was not working. She said, "Mommy, the bulb is not working. Can we change it?" Mommy said, "Sure, Lily. Let's change the bulb together." They changed the bulb and the room was bright again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He was very enthusiastic about playing with his toys every day. One day, Timmy's favorite toy car broke and he was very sad. He tried to fix it with a teaspoon but it didn't work. + +Timmy's dad saw him crying and asked what happened. Timmy showed him the broken car and his dad promised to fix it for him. Timmy was very happy and started to blink his eyes with excitement. + +But then, Timmy's little sister came and wanted to play with the car too. They started to argue and fight over it. Timmy's dad had to intervene and explain that they needed to share the toy. Timmy and his sister finally agreed and played together happily. Timmy blinked his eyes again, but this time with relief. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to play with her friend Timmy. They decided to make animals out of clay. Lily made a dog and Timmy made a cat. They were having so much fun until Lily accidentally dropped her dog and it broke into pieces. She felt helpless and started to cry. + +Timmy saw Lily crying and wanted to help her feel better. He said, "Don't worry, Lily. I have an idea to make you laugh. I'll tell you a joke!" Lily stopped crying and looked at Timmy with curiosity. Timmy said, "Why did the tomato turn red? Because it saw the salad dressing!" Lily laughed so hard that she forgot about her broken clay dog. From that day on, Lily and Timmy always told each other jokes whenever they felt sad or helpless. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird who was very lonely. He had no friends to play with and no one to sing songs with. One day, he met a kind girl who saw that he was sad. She gave him a bandage for his hurt wing and sang him a sweet song. The little bird felt happy again. + +The girl taught the little bird how to whistle and they whistled together all day long. They became the best of friends and the little bird was no longer lonely. They played and sang together every day, and the little bird was grateful for his new friend. From that day on, they were inseparable and lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was afraid of the dark. Every night, when his mom turned off the lights, he would worry and cry. + +One day, Timmy's dad came to his room and said, "Timmy, I will teach you how to be brave. When you feel scared, just think of happy things like your favorite toy or your best friend. And remember, the dark is not so bad." + +Timmy listened to his dad and tried to be brave. That night, when his mom turned off the lights, he closed his eyes and thought of his favorite toy. He felt a little scared, but he remembered what his dad said and felt a little better. + +From that night on, Timmy was not so afraid of the dark anymore. He learned that sometimes, things that seem scary are not so bad after all. +Once upon a time, there was a boy who loved to play football. He had a reliable friend who always played with him. One day, while they were playing, the ball suddenly vanished! The boy and his friend looked everywhere, but they couldn't find it. They were sad because they loved playing football together. But then, the boy had an idea. He went to his house and brought another ball. This ball was just as reliable as the one that vanished. The boy and his friend were happy again and continued playing football together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the snow. One day, Lily went outside to look at the snow. She saw a big snowman with a terrible frown on his face. + +Lily wanted to play with the snowman, but her hands were cold. She went inside to get her gloves. Her gloves were pink and fluffy. She put them on and ran back outside to play with the snowman. + +Lily and the snowman played together for hours. They made snowballs and snow angels. It was a fun day in the snow. When it was time to go inside, Lily said goodbye to the snowman and went inside with her warm gloves. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the dirt and mud. One day, she found a big, dirty orange on the ground. + +At first, Lily didn't want to touch the orange because it was so dirty. But then she remembered that her mommy had told her to accept things even if they don't look perfect. So, Lily picked up the orange and washed it with water. + +After the orange was clean, Lily took a bite and it was the juiciest and sweetest orange she had ever tasted! From that day on, Lily learned to accept things even if they don't look perfect on the outside, because you never know what goodness is on the inside. +Once upon a time, there was a happy girl named Lily. She loved to play with her board and draw pictures on it. She was always cheerful and smiled a lot. + +One day, Lily went to the park to play with her friends. They were running around and having fun. Suddenly, Lily tripped and fell down. She hurt her head and started crying. Her friends tried to help her, but she didn't stop crying. + +Lily's mom came to pick her up and took her to the hospital. The doctor checked her head and said she needed to rest. Lily went home and slept for a while. When she woke up, she felt better. But she wanted to play with her board again. She tried to repeat the fun she had before, but she couldn't. Her head hurt too much. Lily felt sad and went to bed early. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little mouse named Max. Max wanted to sing on the big stage, but he was too small to be seen and heard. One day, Max found a microphone and he was very happy. "I can sing now!" he said. + +Max went to the big stage and tried to sing, but he was too small and the microphone didn't fit him. "I need to escape and find a bigger microphone," Max said. Suddenly, he heard a voice. "What's wrong, little mouse?" It was the kind owner of the big stage. + +Max told him his problem and the owner said, "Don't worry, I have a special microphone just for you." Max was so happy and he sang his heart out. Everyone in the audience clapped and cheered for him. Max was no longer small and he felt like a big star. +Once upon a time, there was a dolphin named Dolly. Dolly was very lonely because she had no friends to play with. One day, she saw a little girl named Lily playing on the beach. Dolly swam closer to the shore and said, "Hi, my name is Dolly. Will you be my friend?" + +Lily was surprised to hear a dolphin talk, but she was happy to make a new friend. "Of course, I'll be your friend!" she said. "Do you want to play with me?" + +Dolly was excited to have a friend to play with. "Sure, but first let's cook some fish for lunch!" she said. + +So, Lily and Dolly went to the market and bought some fish. They cooked the fish together and had a delicious lunch. From that day on, Dolly was never lonely again because she had a new friend to play with every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to look at herself in the mirror and make silly faces. One day, she accidentally broke the mirror into tiny pieces. She felt sad and scared that her mommy would be angry. + +Lily's mommy came into the room and saw the broken mirror. She wasn't angry, but Lily still felt scared. Her mommy hugged her and said, "It's okay, accidents happen. Let's clean it up together." Lily felt calm and happy that her mommy wasn't mad. + +Later that day, Lily found a shiny penny on the ground. She closed her eyes and made a wish. She hoped that she would always have her mommy's love and comfort when she needed it. +Once upon a time, there was a bird named Timmy. Timmy was black and loved to soar high in the sky. One day, Timmy saw a big block of ice on the ground. He wanted to play with it, but it was too heavy for him to move. + +As Timmy was trying to move the ice, he saw another bird named Sammy. Sammy was also black and wanted to play with the ice. Timmy told Sammy that he found the ice first, but Sammy didn't listen. They started to argue and fight over the ice. + +Suddenly, a gust of wind came and blew the ice away. Timmy and Sammy both looked up and saw the ice soaring high in the sky. They stopped fighting and watched the ice until it disappeared from sight. Timmy and Sammy realized that they were silly for fighting over something so silly. They decided to be friends and soar together instead. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go outside and see all the animals in the forest. One day, she saw a big black reindeer. It was so beautiful! + +Lily wanted to touch the reindeer, but her mommy told her to be careful. The reindeer was wild and could hurt her. Lily listened to her mommy and stayed back. + +Later that day, Lily saw some kids throwing rocks at the reindeer. She knew that was wrong, so she went and told the kids to stop. They listened to her and went away. + +Lily learned that it's important to be kind to animals and to always listen to her mommy. She was happy she got to see the beautiful black reindeer, but she was even happier that she helped keep it safe. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a broken toy that she loved very much. One day, she went to her grandma and showed her the toy. "Oh no, your toy is broken!" said her grandma. "Yes, it is," replied Lily with a sad face. "But don't worry, my dear. You have wisdom, and you can fix it," said her grandma. Lily didn't understand what wisdom meant, but she nodded her head and smiled. + +Lily took her broken toy and went to her room. She sat down and thought about what her grandma had said. Suddenly, she had an idea! She took some glue and started fixing her toy. It took some time, but she didn't give up. Finally, the toy was fixed, and Lily was very happy. She ran to her grandma and showed her the toy. "Wow, you did it!" said her grandma. "You are very wise." Lily didn't know what wise meant, but she nodded her head and smiled. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had a parrot named Polly. Polly was a very healthy bird. Timmy loved Polly very much and he would always talk to her. One day, Timmy's friend came to visit him. His friend asked him, "Do you know how to take care of Polly?" Timmy said, "Yes, I know. I give her food and water every day." + +But Timmy's friend said, "That's not enough. You also need to give her toys to play with and take her out of her cage to fly." Timmy didn't know that before. He felt bad for not knowing how to take care of Polly properly. + +From that day on, Timmy started taking better care of Polly. He gave her toys to play with and took her out of her cage to fly. Polly was very happy and healthy. Timmy learned that it's important to ask questions and learn new things so that he can take care of his parrot properly. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to ride her scooter in the park. Her scooter was red and had a bell that made a ding-dong sound. One day, Lily met a boy named Max in the park. Max had a wild look in his eyes and his scooter was black and shiny. + +"Can I ride your scooter?" Max asked Lily. + +Lily hesitated but finally said, "Okay, but promise you won't go too fast." + +Max promised and took off on the scooter. He went faster and faster, and Lily was scared. Suddenly, Max lost control and crashed into a tree. The scooter was broken and Max had a big bump on his head. + +Lily felt sad and wished she hadn't let Max ride her scooter. From that day on, she promised to never let anyone ride her scooter again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a special case that she carried with her everywhere she went. One day, while playing in the park, Lily noticed that her case was missing. She looked around but couldn't find it. + +Feeling scared, Lily started to cry. But then she heard a whisper. It was her friend, a brave little boy named Timmy. He had found her case and brought it back to her. Lily was so happy and gave Timmy a big hug. + +From that day on, Lily knew that she could always count on Timmy to be brave and help her when she needed it. She never forgot the kindness he showed her that day in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He went to a classroom every day to learn new things. One day, Timmy's favorite toy disappeared. He looked everywhere but he couldn't find it. + +Timmy asked his teacher, "Have you seen my toy?" The teacher said, "No, I haven't seen it. Maybe it disappeared." + +Timmy was sad but he didn't give up. He looked in his bag and there it was, his little toy was hiding in his bag all along. Timmy was so happy that he showed it to his teacher and said, "Look! My toy was just hiding from me!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in her yard. One day, a stranger came to her house. He had a big red bag with him. + +Lily's mommy opened the door and the stranger said he had a package to deliver. He asked if Lily's mommy was expecting anything. She said no, but the stranger insisted that the package was for Lily. + +Lily was so excited to open the package. Inside was a pretty red dress! She put it on and twirled around in the yard. The stranger had delivered a special surprise just for her. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play with her toys. One day, she went to the toy store with her mom. Lily saw a pretty doll that she really liked, but it was too expensive. She sighed and said, "Mommy, I want that doll, but it's too expensive." + +Her mom replied, "I know, sweetie. It's a little too cheap for us." They went around the store and found some other toys that were not too expensive. They bought a puzzle and some crayons. + +On the way home, Lily was quiet. There was silence in the car. Her mom asked, "What's wrong, Lily? Are you sad?" + +Lily sighed and said, "I really wanted that doll, but it was too expensive. Maybe next time we can get it." Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, maybe next time. But for now, let's enjoy our new toys." And they both played with their new toys happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her cat named Mittens. One day, Lily's mom brought home a big, shiny vase. It was so pretty and mysterious. Lily couldn't stop looking at it. + +"Mama, what is that?" Lily asked. + +"It's a vase, sweetie. We can put flowers in it," her mom replied. + +Lily was so excited to have a new vase in their home. She picked some flowers from the garden and put them in the vase. Mittens watched her curiously. + +Suddenly, the vase started to talk! "Hello, Lily. Thank you for putting these beautiful flowers in me. I feel so happy," the vase said. + +Lily was surprised and amazed. She couldn't believe that the vase could talk! From that day on, Lily and the vase became good friends and they would talk every day. It was a mysterious and wonderful friendship. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to run and play outside. He would do lots of exercise every day. His mommy would watch him and cheer him on. + +One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play. Billy was jealous of Timmy because Timmy could run faster than him. Billy wanted to be the fastest runner. + +But Timmy didn't want to be the fastest runner. He just wanted to have fun. So, Timmy decided to surrender the race to Billy. Billy was very happy and they both played together happily ever after. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big, big bottle. It was so huge that it could fit a lot of water inside. One day, a little boy took the bottle and ran outside. He wanted to play with it. He started to spin it around and around. Suddenly, the bottle fell from his hands and started to zoom away. The little boy chased after it, but the bottle was too fast. It zoomed and zoomed until it was out of sight. The little boy was sad, but he knew he would find the huge bottle again someday. +Once upon a time, there was a kind and polite boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to play outside and explore the world around him. One day, Timmy went on a walk and saw a beautiful butterfly. He wondered where it was going and followed it. + +But as he followed the butterfly, he realized he had lost his way. Timmy tried to find his way back home, but he couldn't. He started to cry and wondered if he would ever see his family again. + +As the sun started to set, Timmy grew scared and cold. He wished he had never followed the butterfly. Suddenly, he heard a loud noise and saw a big, scary animal coming towards him. Timmy tried to run, but he couldn't. The animal caught him and Timmy was never seen again. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily lived in a valley. She was very curious and loved to explore the world around her. One day, she went on a walk with her mommy when it started to rain. + +Lily looked up at the sky and said, "Mommy, why does it rain?" + +Her mommy replied, "It rains to help the plants grow and give us water to drink." + +Lily was very happy to learn something new. She realized that even though rain can be a little bit scary, it's actually very important for the world around us. From that day on, Lily made sure to always appreciate the rain and the way it helps the world. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had long, curly hair that was difficult to brush. Every morning, her mommy would comb her hair and it would take a long time. + +One day, Lily's mommy had to mail a letter. She asked Lily if she wanted to come along. Lily was very excited and said yes. They walked to the mailbox and put the letter inside. + +As they walked back home, the wind blew Lily's hair all over her face. It was very difficult for her to see. Her mommy took out her comb and quickly brushed her hair so she could see again. + +Lily was happy that her hair was no longer in her face. She smiled and thanked her mommy for helping her. From that day on, Lily always asked her mommy to comb her hair before they went out to mail letters. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy wanted to have a big party with all his friends. He asked his mommy and daddy to help him prepare for the party. They went to the store to buy balloons, cake, and lots of yummy snacks. + +When they got back home, Timmy helped his mommy mark the balloons with colorful markers. He wanted to make sure his friends knew which balloons were his. Timmy's daddy helped him put up decorations and set up a game to play. + +Finally, the day of the party arrived. Timmy was so excited to see all his friends. The party was a successful one. They ate cake, played games, and had lots of fun. Timmy was very happy that he prepared for the party with his mommy and daddy. +Once upon a time, there was a kind princess who loved to gaze at the stars every night. One day, she met a handsome prince and they fell in love. They decided to get married and have a big party with all their friends and family. + +The wedding was beautiful, with flowers everywhere and gentle music playing. The princess and prince danced together and everyone was happy. But then, a mean dragon came and burned down the castle. The princess and prince tried to escape, but the dragon caught them. + +"I will eat you for dinner!" said the dragon. + +The princess and prince were very scared. They tried to run away, but the dragon was too fast. In the end, the dragon ate them both and there was no more love or happiness in the kingdom. +Once upon a time, there was a big horse. The horse lived in a stable with his friends. Every day, the horse would walk around the stable and say hello to his friends. The horse loved his friends and thought they were great. + +One day, the horse wanted to go outside and walk in the big green field. He asked his friends if they wanted to come too. Some of his friends were scared to leave the stable, but the horse said it would be great fun. So, they all walked out of the stable and into the field. + +The horse felt the sun on his back and the wind in his mane. He was so happy to be outside with his friends. They walked and played in the field all day. When it was time to go back to the stable, the horse said, "That was a great day! Let's do it again tomorrow." And all his friends agreed. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and explore the world around him. One day, Timmy found a shiny toy car on the ground. He picked it up and played with it for hours. + +But then, a big boy came along and took the toy car away from Timmy. Timmy was very sad and didn't know what to do. He wanted his toy car back, but the big boy wouldn't give it back. + +Timmy decided to take matters into his own hands and tried to take the toy car back. But the big boy got angry and called the police. Timmy was taken to jail, where he didn't feel safe at all. He wished he had just accepted that the big boy took his toy car and walked away. + +In the end, Timmy learned that it's always better to accept things and not get into trouble. He missed playing outside and wished he could go back to the way things were before. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to run and play in the park. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to sit at his desk and do his homework. Timmy didn't want to do his homework, he wanted to run outside. + +Timmy was being selfish and didn't listen to his mom. He ran outside to play with his friends instead of doing his homework. But while he was playing, he fell and hurt himself. Timmy's mom took him to the hospital, but it was too late. Timmy had hurt himself badly and couldn't run anymore. + +From that day on, Timmy had to sit at his desk all day because he couldn't run and play anymore. Timmy realized that being selfish and not listening to his mom had consequences. He wished he had done his homework instead of running outside. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to watch the fish swim in her fish tank. One day, her dad brought home some shrimp to put in the tank. Lily was so excited to watch them swim around with the fish. + +But soon, she noticed that one of the shrimp looked weak. It wasn't moving much and Lily felt sad for it. She asked her dad if they could help the weak shrimp. Her dad told her they would try to make it better. + +Lily watched the shrimp closely and saw that it started moving a little bit more. She was happy to see that it was getting better. From then on, Lily made sure to always watch the shrimp and take care of it, just like she did with all her other fish. +Once upon a time, there was a big green frog. He lived in a well. One day, a little girl came to the well to get some water. She saw the frog and smiled. The frog smiled back at her. They became friends and played together every day. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had a saw that he liked to play with. One day, Timmy went to the park and saw his friend, Billy. Billy was playing on the swings and Timmy wanted to join him. But the swings were too high for Timmy to reach. + +Timmy was fearful that he wouldn't be able to swing, but then he had an idea. He pushed a big rock under the swing and climbed up onto it. Now he could swing just like Billy! Timmy was so happy that he forgot all about his fear. He swung higher and higher, feeling like he was flying in the sky. From that day on, Timmy knew that he could do anything if he just pushed himself a little bit harder. +Once upon a time, there was a little fishy named Bubbles. Bubbles loved to swim in the sea and play with his fishy friends. One day, Bubbles saw a beautiful seashell on the ocean floor. He really wanted to own it and show it to his friends. + +Bubbles tried to take the seashell, but it was too heavy for him. He asked his friends to help him, but they were too busy playing. Bubbles was sad and didn't know what to do. + +Then, Bubbles remembered a lesson his mommy fish had taught him. She said, "It's not good to take things that belong to others without asking. It's better to ask nicely and wait for their answer." So, Bubbles swam to the seashell's owner and asked if he could borrow it for a little while. + +The owner was happy to share and even let Bubbles keep the seashell forever. Bubbles learned that it's always better to ask and share than to take and be selfish. And he was happy to own such a beautiful seashell that reminded him of his new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a favorite toy, a teddy bear named Teddy. One day, Lily accidentally dropped Teddy and his arm broke. She was very sad and didn't know what to do. + +Lily went to her mom and said, "Mommy, Teddy arm broken. What do?" Her mom sighed and said, "Don't worry, we will fix Teddy's arm. It's not the first time he's been broken." + +Lily was happy to hear that Teddy would be fixed. She asked her mom, "What's history?" Her mom explained, "History is what happened in the past. Teddy has a long history with us. He's been with us since you were a baby." + +Lily smiled and hugged Teddy tightly. She was happy to know that Teddy was an important part of their history. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play with his toys and go on adventures. One day, Tim's mom asked him to help her make cookies. Tim was excited to help! + +Mom gave Tim a big bowl and some ingredients. Tim was careful not to spill anything as he mixed the ingredients together. He stirred and stirred until everything was mixed up just right. + +Suddenly, Tim noticed that his boot was untied. He stopped mixing and bent down to tie his boot. Once his boot was tied, Tim went back to mixing the cookie dough. Mom put the cookies in the oven and soon they were ready to eat. Tim was so proud of himself for helping his mom make delicious cookies! +Once upon a time, there was a little mouse named Max. Max lived in a cozy hole in the wall of a big house. Max loved to eat cheese and play with his friends. + +One day, Max saw a piece of cheese that was too high up for him to reach. He asked his friend, a bossy cat named Mittens, to help him. Mittens stretched her paws and grabbed the cheese for Max. + +As they were eating the cheese, they heard a loud noise. It was the sound of a human coming into the house. Max and Mittens quickly ran to escape, but Max got stuck in a mouse trap. Mittens used all her strength to stretch and pull Max out of the trap. They both escaped safely and went back to their cozy hole in the wall. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to sing and dance, and she dreamed of being a star. One day, her mommy told her that there was going to be a talent show at the park, and Lily was so excited. She knew it would be easy to sing her favorite song on the stage. + +The day of the talent show arrived, and Lily was nervous but excited. She wore her prettiest dress and practiced her song all morning. When it was her turn to go on stage, she felt confident. But as soon as she started singing, she forgot the words. She felt embarrassed and wanted to run away, but she remembered her mommy's words: "It's okay to make mistakes. Just keep going." + +Lily took a deep breath and started again. This time, she remembered the words and sang beautifully. The audience clapped and cheered, and Lily felt proud of herself. She realized that being on stage wasn't as easy as she thought, but she loved it anyway. From that day on, Lily knew that she could do anything she set her mind to, even if it was a little scary. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved playing with his toys and running around outside. One day, Timmy decided to put on his dad's hat. The hat was too big and it covered his head! Timmy's head became very large and he couldn't see anything. + +Timmy's mom saw him and asked him what happened. Timmy told her about the hat and how his head became large. His mom laughed and helped him take off the hat. Timmy was happy to see his mom and his toys again. + +From that day on, Timmy knew that he had to be careful when trying on things that were too big. He learned that sometimes things can become too big and it's important to ask for help. Timmy continued to play with his toys and run around outside, but he never forgot about the day his head became large because of his dad's hat. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the circus with her family. One day, they went to see a clown show. The clown was funny and made Lily laugh a lot. + +After the show, Lily's family went to get some cotton candy. Lily saw a tasty-looking candy apple and wanted to grab it. But the clown was also there and wanted the candy apple too. + +Lily said, "Excuse me, Mr. Clown, can I have the candy apple please?" The clown replied, "No, I want it for myself." Lily felt sad and didn't know what to do. + +Suddenly, the clown said, "You know what, little girl? You can have the candy apple. I have plenty of other tasty treats." Lily was happy and thanked the clown. From that day on, Lily knew that sharing is always the best thing to do. +Once upon a time, there was a monkey named Max who lived in a jungle. Max loved to swing from tree to tree with his flexible tail. One day, Max met a parrot named Polly. + +Polly asked Max, "Why do you dress like that?" + +Max replied, "I dress like this so I can swing easily with my tail." + +Polly said, "Wow, your tail is so flexible! I wish I had a tail like that." + +Max smiled and said, "Don't worry, Polly. You can fly and that's really cool too!" + +From that day on, Max and Polly became good friends and they had lots of fun swinging and flying together in the jungle. +Once upon a time, there was an old man who lived in a big house. He loved to read books and play with his cat. One day, a little girl came to his house. She was lost and didn't know where to go. The old man let her in and gave her some cookies. + +The little girl and the old man talked about many things. They talked about the weather, the birds, and the flowers. But then, they started to disagree about something. The little girl wanted to play outside, but the old man said it was too cold. + +The little girl didn't know what to do. She felt sad and unknown. But then, the old man had an idea. He took out a board game and they played together. The little girl was happy again, and the old man was happy too. They became good friends and played together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily went to the beach with her mommy and daddy. She loved playing in the sand and making sandcastles. Suddenly, Lily saw something unusual in the sand. It was a shiny rock! + +Lily picked up the rock and showed it to her parents. "Look! Look! An unusual rock!" she said. Her parents were impressed and said, "Wow, that's amazing, Lily! You found a treasure!" Lily was so happy that she found something special. + +As the sun started to set, it was time to leave the beach. Lily didn't want to go, but her parents said they could come back another day. "Bye-bye, beach!" said Lily as they walked away. She held on tight to her unusual rock, feeling proud of her special find. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play the piano. One day, Lily's mom asked her if she wanted to play the piano at her grandma's birthday party. Lily thought about it and said, "Yes, I want to play the piano for grandma's birthday." + +The day of the party came, and Lily felt anxious because there were so many people watching her play. But then, she sat down at the piano and started to play. The music was beautiful, and everyone clapped and cheered for her. + +After the party, Lily's mom said, "You did a great job playing the piano, Lily. I'm so proud of you." Lily smiled and felt happy because she knew her mom was proud of her. She thought to herself, "I love playing the piano." +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to swing on the swings at the park. One day, Timmy saw a man in a blue suit walking towards him. + +"Hello, little boy. Do you want to come with me to see some cool things?" the man asked. + +Timmy thought it was a good idea and followed the man. But the man was foolish and took Timmy to jail for no reason. Timmy was scared and cried for his mommy. + +"I want to go home now," Timmy said. + +But the man did not listen and Timmy was stuck in jail. Timmy's mommy was very sad and worried when she found out. She called the police and they came to rescue Timmy. But it was too late. Timmy had already been hurt by the foolish man. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a friend named Max who always wanted to play bossy games. Lily didn't like it when Max was bossy. One day, Lily and Max were playing hide-and-seek. Lily found a great hiding spot, but then she forgot where it was! She looked and looked but she couldn't find it. Max saw that Lily was sad and decided to help her. Together, they found the hiding spot and Lily was happy again. From that day on, Max wasn't so bossy anymore and they had fun playing together as friends. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had a new picture in a frame that he loved very much. He put it on the wall in his room. One day, Timmy was playing with his ball in his room. He threw the ball too hard and it hit the frame. The frame broke into many pieces. Timmy was sad. He picked up the pieces and showed them to his mom. His mom said, "Don't worry, we can get a new frame for your picture." So, Timmy and his mom went to the store and got a new frame. Timmy was happy again because his picture looked nice in the new frame. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a toy sword that he loved to play with. One day, his friend Bobby came over to play. Bobby had a toy gun that looked like a weapon. Timmy was nervous because he didn't like guns. + +Bobby dared Timmy to play a game of pirates with him. Timmy didn't want to play with the gun, but he didn't want to be a scaredy-cat either. So, he decided to play the game, but with his sword instead. They ran around the backyard pretending to be pirates, searching for treasure. + +After a while, Timmy realized that playing with the sword was just as fun as playing with the gun. He wasn't nervous anymore and he was happy that he didn't have to use a weapon he didn't like. From that day on, Timmy and Bobby played pirates with their swords and had lots of fun together. The end. +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 an old photo in her grandma's house. The photo was of her mommy when she was a little girl. But, the photo was broken and Lily felt sad. + +She decided to hide the broken photo so that nobody would see it. She found a secret spot behind the couch and put the photo there. But, when her mommy came to visit, Lily felt guilty for hiding the photo. She told her mommy about it and they fixed the broken photo together. + +From then on, Lily learned that it's important to tell the truth and not hide things. And she also learned that broken things can be fixed with a little love and care. +Once upon a time, there was a princess who wore a pretty gray dress. She had a veil on her head that covered her face. The princess was walking in the garden when she saw a butterfly. She wanted to catch it, but she accidentally dropped her veil. + +The butterfly flew away, but the princess didn't cry. She picked up her veil and put it back on her head. Then, she continued walking and smelled some pretty flowers. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a smart little boy named Jack. Jack loved to play on the slide in the park. He would slide up and down all day. One day, Jack went on a big adventure and found a magical world. The world was full of candy and toys. Jack was so happy! + +But then, Jack got lost in the world. He couldn't find his way back to the park. He tried to slide down a big slide to get back, but it didn't work. Jack was sad and scared. He wanted to go home. + +Suddenly, a mean monster appeared and chased Jack. Jack couldn't run fast enough and the monster caught him. The monster took Jack away and he never saw his family or friends again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play at the park. One day, he went to the park with his mom. + +At the park, Timmy saw a big slide. He wanted to slide down it, but he was scared. His mom said, "Don't be afraid, Timmy. Just slide down and have fun!" + +Timmy slid down the slide and had so much fun! But then, he saw another boy with a toy pistol. Timmy wanted to play with it, but the boy wouldn't share. Timmy got upset and started to cry. + +His mom came over and asked what was wrong. Timmy said, "That boy won't share his pistol with me." His mom said, "It's okay, Timmy. Maybe he's not grateful for his toys like you are. Let's go play on the slide some more!" And they did, and Timmy forgot all about the pistol. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very kind and always helped her friends. One day, Lily's mommy asked her to clean up her toys. But Lily didn't want to do it, so she went to play outside instead. + +When her mommy came back, she saw the toys still on the floor. She was not happy and said, "Lily, you didn't clean up your toys. You need to listen and do what I say." Lily's mommy punished her by not letting her watch her favorite TV show. + +Lily felt sad, but she knew she did something wrong. She thought about it and realized she should have been more thoughtful and listened to her mommy. The next day, she cleaned up her toys without being asked and her mommy was very proud of her. She even let her watch her favorite TV show again. Lily learned her lesson and felt well knowing she did the right thing. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she went for a walk to the creek with her mommy. The creek was very pretty and colorful. Lily saw some fish swimming in the water and she wanted to catch them. + +But then, it started to rain. Lily's mommy said they had to go home because of the rain. Lily was sad because she wanted to stay and play. The rain caused a delay in their fun at the creek. But they promised to come back another day and play in the colorful creek again. +Once upon a time, there was a poor child named Timmy. Timmy lived in a small house with his mom and dad. One day, Timmy wandered into the forest near his house. He saw a bird and wanted to catch it, but he got lost. + +Timmy cried out for help, "Mommy! Daddy!" but no one answered. Suddenly, a kind man appeared and asked, "Are you lost, little one?" Timmy nodded his head and the man picked him up and carried him back to his house. + +When Timmy's parents saw him, they were so happy to see him safe and sound. They thanked the man and Timmy gave him a big hug. From that day on, Timmy never wandered into the forest alone again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to wear her pretty dress every day. One day, she went to the park to play with her friends. Suddenly, a big, scary monster appeared out of nowhere. + +Lily asked her friends, "What is that unknown thing?" + +"It's a monster!" her friends replied. + +The monster started to destroy everything in the park. Lily was scared, but she knew she had to do something. She bravely walked up to the monster and said, "Please stop destroying our park. It's not nice." + +To her surprise, the monster stopped and looked at her. "I'm sorry," said the monster. "I didn't know I was causing harm. I'll leave now." + +Lily and her friends were relieved and happy that the monster listened to them. They continued to play in the park, and Lily wore her pretty dress with a big smile on her face. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to ride his bicycle all around the town. His bicycle was smooth and shiny, and he loved it very much. + +One day, Timmy left his bicycle outside while he went to play with his friends. When he came back, he found that his bicycle was gone. He was very sad and didn't know what to do. + +Timmy's mom saw how sad he was and asked him what was wrong. Timmy told her about his missing bicycle. His mom said, "It's okay, Timmy. Let's go to the park and play for a while. Maybe someone will bring your bicycle back." + +When they got to the park, Timmy saw a boy riding a bicycle that looked just like his. Timmy ran up to the boy and said, "Excuse me, that's my bicycle! Can I have it back?" The boy said, "Oh, I'm sorry. I didn't mind that it wasn't mine. Here you go." + +Timmy was very happy to have his bicycle back. His mom hugged him and said, "Always remember to mind your things, Timmy. They are important to you." Timmy nodded and promised to always take care of his bicycle from then on. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily was very happy because she got to go to the park with her mommy. They played on the swings and the slide. Then, Lily saw a bird and she wanted to catch it. + +Her mommy said, "Lily, you can't catch the bird. You have to let it fly free." + +Lily didn't want to listen to her mommy. She ran after the bird and ended up getting lost. She walked and walked until she saw a big building called a university. She went inside and found a nice lady who took care of her. + +The lady gave Lily some food and water and called her mommy. When her mommy came to pick her up, she was very happy. But, Lily had to go to the hospital because she was sick from being lost. + +From that day on, Lily knew she had to listen to her mommy and stay regular. She never wanted to get lost again. +Once upon a time, there was a friendly dog named Spot. Spot loved to play fetch with his owner and chase after squirrels in the park. One day, Spot met a new friend named Timmy. Timmy was a kind boy who loved animals and wanted to teach Spot new tricks. + +Timmy would question Spot about his favorite toys and treats. Spot loved spending time with Timmy and learning new things. However, one day while playing in the park, Spot saw a cat and ran after it. Timmy tried to call Spot back, but Spot didn't listen. Spot got lost and couldn't find his way back to Timmy. + +Timmy searched for Spot everywhere, but he couldn't find him. Spot was scared and alone. He wished he had listened to Timmy and stayed by his side. Eventually, Spot was found by a group of strangers who took him to the animal shelter. Timmy was heartbroken when he found out, and he missed his friend dearly. +Once upon a time, there was a big, old castle. It was very ancient, which means it was very, very old. The castle had a big sign outside that said "Welcome". + +One day, a fast car came speeding down the road towards the castle. The driver didn't see the sign and crashed into the castle wall. The people in the castle were very scared and called for help. + +The driver was okay, but his car was broken. He felt very bad for not seeing the sign and promised to be more careful in the future. From that day on, he drove slowly past the ancient castle and always looked for the sign. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play in the park with his friends. One day, Timmy found a shiny penny on the ground. He was so happy to gain a penny! He decided to save it in his piggy bank. + +The next day, Timmy and his family went to visit a big temple. The temple was very beautiful and had lots of colorful decorations. Timmy loved looking at all the pretty things in the temple. He even saw a statue of a big elephant! + +After they left the temple, Timmy's mom asked him to clean up his toys. Timmy's room was very messy, but he wanted to make it tidy. He picked up all his toys and put them away in their proper places. When he was finished, his room looked very neat and tidy. Timmy was proud of himself for making his room look so nice. +Once upon a time, there was a little train named Tommy. Tommy loved to travel on the rail. One day, Tommy was feeling very sad because he was all alone. He wished he had someone to talk to. + +Suddenly, he saw a busy bee flying by. "Hello, Mr. Bee," said Tommy. "Will you please talk to me? I'm feeling very lonely." + +"Of course, Tommy," said the bee. "I'm happy to talk to you. What's on your mind?" + +Tommy told the bee all about his travels on the rail and how much he loved it. The bee listened and buzzed with excitement. "That sounds like so much fun," said the bee. "Can I come with you on your next adventure?" + +Tommy was thrilled. "Yes, please come with me," he said. From that day on, Tommy and the bee traveled together on the rail and had many more exciting adventures. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the park to play. She saw a lizard on the grass. She wanted to take it home as a pet. + +Lily said, "Hi, little lizard! Do you want to come home with me?" + +The lizard said, "Yes, please! But be careful, I taste bitter." + +Lily took the lizard home and put it in a box with some leaves. She gave it some water and said, "Don't worry, little lizard. You are safe with me." The lizard was happy to have a new home with Lily. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a shiny coin that she loved to play with. One day, she went to the park to play with her friends. When she arrived, she saw a boy who looked sad. She asked him what was wrong, and he said he lost his coin. + +Lily wanted to help the boy find his coin, so she spoke to her friends and they all started looking for it. After a few minutes, Lily found the coin under a slide. She was so happy that she found it! She gave the coin back to the boy and he was fine again. + +The boy was so grateful that he gave Lily a big hug. Lily felt happy that she could help someone and she knew that being kind was always the right thing to do. From that day on, Lily always remembered to speak kindly to others and help them when they needed it. +Once upon a time, there was a fair cactus named Spike. Spike was very happy because he lived in a garden with other cacti. One day, a little girl came to the garden and saw Spike. She said, "I want to take Spike home with me!" + +Spike was scared because he didn't want to leave his friends in the garden. The little girl picked Spike up and started to walk away. Suddenly, Spike vanished! The little girl was very sad because she lost her new friend. + +But then, Spike appeared again in the garden. He had used his special cactus powers to disappear and come back home. The other cacti were happy to see Spike again and they all hugged him. From that day on, Spike knew he was safe in the garden with his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a lovely bottle that she loved to play with. One day, she was trying to balance the bottle on her head while walking, but she tripped and fell. The bottle broke into many pieces and Lily started to cry. + +Her mom came to see what had happened and saw the broken bottle. She tried to comfort Lily, but she was very upset. From that day on, Lily learned that it's not a good idea to balance things on her head while walking. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily and her mom went to the store. It was raining outside, so they brought an umbrella with them. + +While they were inside the store, Lily saw a toy she really wanted. She asked her mom if she could have it, but her mom said no. Lily got upset and started to cry. + +Suddenly, Lily's mom said, "If you don't stop crying, I will have to punish you." Lily stopped crying and looked up at her mom. She knew she didn't want to be punished. + +When they left the store, they opened the umbrella and walked home in the rain. Lily was happy to have the umbrella to keep her dry. When they got home, Lily's mom surprised her with a rare treat - a piece of her favorite candy. Lily was so happy and forgot all about the toy she wanted. She learned that sometimes when we don't get what we want, something even better might be waiting for us. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to fly his kite on sunny days. But one day, the sky was gloomy and Timmy's kite got stuck in a tree. + +Timmy tried to get his kite down, but he couldn't reach it. He felt sad and said, "Kite stuck, me sad." His mom heard him and said, "Don't worry, Timmy. I will remove the kite from the tree for you." + +Mom climbed up the tree and removed the kite. Timmy was happy again and said, "Thank you, Mom!" From that day on, Timmy always checked the weather before flying his kite. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with balloons. One day, her mom bought her a big, red balloon. Lily was very happy and played with it all day. + +At night, Lily went to bed but her balloon was still floating in the air. She wanted to play with it more, but her mom said it was time for bed. Lily was sad and asked her mom if she could keep the balloon in her room. + +Her mom said, "No, Lily. The balloon needs to sleep too. It's time to be obedient and go to bed." Lily didn't understand what "obedient" meant, so her mom explained that it meant to listen and do what you're told. + +Lily said, "Okay, Mommy. I will be obedient and go to bed. But can I call my balloon before I sleep?" Her mom smiled and said, "Sure, Lily. You can call your balloon before you sleep." So Lily called her balloon and said goodnight. She fell asleep with a smile on her face, dreaming of playing with her obedient balloon again tomorrow. +Once upon a time, there was a little bear named Furry. Furry loved to play outside in the woods with his friends. One day, Furry's mommy told him it was time for a bath. Furry didn't want to take a bath because he wanted to stay outside and play. + +"Come on Furry, it's time to wash with soap," said mommy bear. + +"I don't want to wash with soap, I want to stay outside and play with my friends," replied Furry. + +"But if you don't wash with soap, you will get dirty and smelly," explained mommy bear. + +Furry thought about it and decided it was better to take a bath and be clean. After his bath, Furry felt much better and went back outside to play with his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a tall giraffe named Gary. He loved to run and play in the grassy fields. One day, Gary was very excite to go on a ride in his friend's car. He climbed in the back seat and put on his buckle. + +As they drove down the road, Gary looked out the window and saw a juicy patch of leaves. He got so excited that he leaned out the window to try and reach them. But, his buckle was not tight enough and he fell out of the car. + +Gary was hurt and couldn't get up. His friend tried to help, but it was too late. The bad ending was that Gary didn't survive the fall. His friend was very sad and missed him very much. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, Lily's mom gave her a new shirt to wear. It was so soft and comfortable. Lily loved the texture of the shirt. + +As she was playing with her friends, they heard a loud noise. It was a man who was yelling. Lily was scared and wanted to go home. Her friends tried to make her feel better, but Lily couldn't stop thinking about the man yelling. + +Later that day, Lily's mom told her a story about a big, scary dog who barked loudly. But the dog was actually very friendly and just wanted to play. Lily realized that sometimes things that seem scary aren't really that bad. From then on, whenever she heard someone yelling, she remembered the story of the friendly dog and felt more comfortable. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw and color, but she didn't have a desk to do it on. One day, her mom surprised her with a big white desk. Lily was so happy, she hugged her mom and said, "Thank you, thank you, thank you!" + +Lily spent hours drawing and coloring at her new desk. Her little brother, Max, was envious and wanted a desk too. "I wish I had a desk like yours, Lily," he said. + +A few days later, Lily forgot to put her markers away after she finished drawing. Max saw them and decided to use them without asking. But when Lily went to find her markers, they were gone! She asked Max if he knew where they were, and he had to admit that he used them. "I'm sorry, Lily. I just wanted to draw like you," he said. + +Lily forgave Max and they both learned an important lesson about sharing and asking before using someone else's things. From then on, they both enjoyed drawing together at Lily's desk. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pet bird named Polly. Polly lived in a birdcage in Lily's room. One day, Lily's mom took her to the store to buy some birdseed for Polly. + +At the store, Lily saw a toy she really wanted. She asked her mom if she could have it, but her mom said she would have to pay for it with her own money. Lily looked in her piggy bank and saw that she didn't have enough money to buy the toy and the birdseed for Polly. + +Lily felt miserable because she really wanted the toy, but she didn't want Polly to go hungry. She decided to use her money to buy the birdseed instead. When they got home, Lily fed Polly and watched her happily chirp in her birdcage. Even though she didn't get the toy she wanted, Lily felt happy knowing that she had taken care of her pet. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and explore the woods. One day, Timmy went on a walk with his mom. They were having so much fun until Timmy realized he had to go potty. + +Timmy's mom told him to wait until they got home, but Timmy couldn't hold it any longer. He panicked and started to cry. His mom quickly realized what was happening and took off Timmy's pants so he could go potty in the woods. + +After Timmy finished, his mom put his pants back on, but they noticed something strange. Timmy's pants were ripped! They looked around and saw a branch that must have caught Timmy's pants. + +Timmy's mom was upset, but Timmy felt selfish. He knew he should have waited to go potty and not panicked. From that day on, Timmy always made sure to use the bathroom before going on a walk. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily was playing in her garden. She saw a blue butterfly and tried to catch it, but it flew away. Lily said, "Oh no! The butterfly flew away. I wanted to catch it!" + +Suddenly, a bug crawled on Lily's hand. She said, "Ew! Get off, bug!" But the bug didn't listen and continued to crawl on her hand. + +Lily tried to resist the urge to shake her hand, but she couldn't take it anymore. She shook her hand and the bug flew away. Lily felt relieved and said, "Phew! That bug was yucky." +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Emily. She loved to play in the park with her friends. One day, Emily found a shiny diamond on the ground. It was big and wide, and she was very happy to have found it. + +Emily showed the diamond to her friends and they all looked at it in amazement. But Emily knew that the diamond belonged to someone else, so she decided to return it. She asked her friends to help her find the owner of the diamond. + +After some searching, they found an old lady who had lost her diamond. When the old lady saw the diamond, she was very happy and thanked Emily and her friends. Emily felt proud that she had done the right thing by returning the diamond to its owner. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Max. Max loved to run and play in the park with his friends. One day, Max met a new dog named Spike. Spike was much bigger than Max, and he had a shiny collar that jingled when he walked. + +Max was excited to play with Spike, but Spike wasn't very nice. He would tease Max by barking loudly and chasing him around the park. Max didn't like it, and he felt angry. + +One day, Max was playing with his friends when Spike came over. Max was scared, but he stood up to Spike and told him to stop teasing him. Spike was surprised, and he apologized to Max. From that day on, Spike and Max became friends and played together every day. Max learned that sometimes it's important to stand up for yourself, even if it's scary. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play in her backyard. One day, she saw a white lizard crawling on a rock. + +"Look, Mommy! A white lizard!" Lily exclaimed. + +"I don't believe you, Lily. Lizards are usually green or brown," her mom replied. + +"But this one is white! Come see for yourself," Lily said, pointing to the lizard. + +Her mom walked over and saw the white lizard too. "Wow, you were right, Lily. It's a beautiful lizard," her mom said. + +Lily smiled proudly. She was happy that her mom believed her and that she got to see the pretty white lizard. From that day on, Lily always kept an eye out for the white lizard whenever she played outside. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily's mommy came home with a big brown newspaper. Lily was curious and asked, "What is that, mommy?" + +"It's a newspaper, Lily," mommy replied. + +Lily asked, "Can I see it?" + +Mommy said, "Sure, but be careful not to turn the pages too hard." + +Lily looked at the newspaper and saw lots of pictures and words. She said, "Wow, this is cool!" + +Mommy smiled and said, "I'm glad you like it, Lily. Maybe we can read it together later." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat sweets and candy all day long. Her mom told her that it wasn't healthy to eat so many sweets. But Lily didn't listen and kept eating them. + +One day, Lily went to the dentist and he said she had cavities. He told her that she needed to chew healthy food like fruits and vegetables to keep her teeth healthy. Lily went home and told her mom what the dentist said. + +Her mom took her to the lab to show her how fruits and vegetables are good for our body. They made a yummy fruit salad and ate it together. Lily loved it and realized that healthy food can be tasty too. + +From that day on, Lily started to eat more fruits and vegetables and less candy. She felt better and her teeth were healthy again. Lily learned that it's important to listen to our parents and eat healthy food to stay strong and happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very wealthy and had lots of toys to play with. One day, Timmy was playing with his toy screwdriver and accidentally dropped a screw on the floor. He panicked and couldn't find it. + +Later that day, Timmy went to the park to play with his friends. While playing on the swings, Timmy suddenly felt sick. His friends tried to help him, but he just kept getting worse. Timmy's mom took him to the hospital where the doctor found the missing screw in Timmy's stomach. Timmy's parents were very sad and worried, but it was too late. Timmy didn't make it. + +Timmy's family learned a valuable lesson that day. They realized that even though they were wealthy, they couldn't buy their way out of everything. They wished they had paid more attention to Timmy's safety instead of just buying him lots of toys. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He loved to play with his toys and he had lots of them. He owned a big red truck, a green dinosaur, and a yellow teddy bear. One day, Timmy woke up early and wanted to play with his toys, but it was still dark outside. He tried to be quiet so he wouldn't wake up his mommy and daddy. + +But then, Timmy's little sister woke up too. She wanted to play with Timmy's toys, but Timmy didn't want to share. They started to argue and it wasn't a quiet day anymore. Timmy's mommy came in and saw what was happening. She told Timmy that it's important to share and be kind to his sister. Timmy realized he was wrong and gave his sister a toy to play with. They both played together and had a fun day. +Once upon a time, there was a little duck named Ducky. Ducky lived in a river with her family. She loved to swim and play in the water. One day, while she was swimming, she saw a big fish. The fish was very graceful and swam very fast. Ducky wanted to be friends with the fish, so she swam closer to say hello. + +"Hi there, my name is Ducky. What's your name?" she asked. + +"My name is Finny. Nice to meet you," replied the fish. + +Ducky and Finny became friends and played together every day. One day, Ducky wanted to give Finny a big hug. She squeezed him tightly and said, "You're my best friend!" + +Finny laughed and said, "You're my best friend too, Ducky!" From that day on, Ducky and Finny were the best of friends and swam together in the river every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to sit in her armchair and read books. But her armchair was old and rough, and it made her uncomfortable. + +One day, Lily's mom came into the room and said, "Lily, let's go to the store and buy a new armchair. We can pay for it with our money." + +Lily was excited and said, "Yay! I want a pink armchair!" So they went to the store and found a beautiful pink armchair. They paid for it and took it home. + +Lily sat in her new armchair and said, "This is so comfortable! Thank you, mommy." Her mom smiled and said, "You're welcome, sweetie. Now let's read a book together in your new armchair." And they cuddled up in the cozy armchair and read stories together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his black toy car. He would play with it every day and was always so enthusiastic when he did. + +One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play. Billy wanted to play with Timmy's black toy car, but Timmy didn't want to share. They started to argue and fight over the toy car. + +Timmy didn't want to give his toy car to Billy, but he needed to learn to share. Sadly, the argument got worse and Timmy accidentally broke his beloved black toy car. Timmy felt very sad and realized that being selfish was not a good thing. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to share and be kind to others. If we are not kind and share with others, we might end up losing something we love. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside with his friends. One day, they decided to go to the park to play. Timmy brought some popcorn to share with his friends. They all sat down on the grass and started to eat the popcorn. Suddenly, Timmy felt anxious because he saw a big dog running towards them. He didn't know what to do, but then he remembered that he had strong legs. So, he kicked the ball towards the dog and it ran after it. Timmy and his friends were safe again and they continued to play happily. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and go on adventures, but sometimes she would get very impatient when she had to go to the toilet. + +One day, Lily was playing with her toys when her mom told her it was time to go to the store. Lily was so excited to go, but she really needed to use the toilet first. Her mom told her to hurry up or they would be late. + +Lily quickly used the toilet and they headed to the store. While they were there, Lily saw a toy she really wanted. She asked her mom if she could have it, but her mom said they didn't have enough money. Lily was sad, but then she remembered how she had hurried to use the toilet earlier. She told her mom, "I was impatient to use the toilet, but now I'm happy because we have enough time to look at all the toys in the store!" Her mom smiled and they continued to have fun looking at all the toys together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her mommy's ashtray, even though it was fragile and could break easily. One day, Lily accidentally dropped the ashtray and it broke into tiny pieces. She knew she was in trouble and started to cry. + +Her mommy came into the room and saw what had happened. She was very angry and told Lily that she had to be more careful with fragile things. Lily felt sad and missed her mommy's love. She promised to never touch the ashtray again. + +But the next day, Lily couldn't resist playing with the ashtray again. She missed the feeling of holding it in her hands. She picked it up carefully, but it slipped from her fingers and broke again. This time, her mommy was so upset that she sent Lily to her room without dinner. + +Lily felt very alone and missed her mommy's hugs. She knew she had made a big mistake and wished she could take it back. From that day on, she never played with fragile things again and learned to be more careful. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She had a big brother named Max who liked to make a lot of noise. One day, Lily was trying to study her ABCs but Max was being very noisy, and it made her very upset. She told him to stop, but he didn't listen. + +Lily started to feel itchy all over her body. She scratched and scratched, but it didn't help. She tried to tell Max, but he was too busy making noise. Finally, she got so upset that she started to cry. + +Their mom came into the room and saw what was happening. She told Max to stop being so noisy and to let Lily study in peace. She also gave Lily some medicine for her itch, which made her feel much better. + +From then on, Max tried to be quieter when Lily was studying. And Lily made sure to tell her mom right away if she ever felt itchy again. They all lived happily ever after. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a man who liked to cook. He cooked yummy food for his friends and family. One day, his car broke down and he couldn't fix it. He went to a mechanic who fixed his car. The mechanic was very good at fixing cars. The man was frightened when he heard how much it would cost to fix his car, but he was happy when he got his car back and it worked perfectly. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a cat named Mittens who had white fur and pink skin on his nose. One day, Lily went to the park to play and met a new friend named Jack. Jack was a reliable friend who always shared his toys with Lily. + +Lily was happy to have a new friend and wanted to introduce Jack to Mittens. Mittens was shy and hid under the couch when Lily's friends came over. But Lily knew Jack would be nice to Mittens. So, Lily introduced Jack to Mittens and they became friends too. + +From that day on, Lily, Jack, and Mittens played together at the park every day. They had so much fun playing tag, hide and seek, and swinging on the swings. And Lily was happy to have a reliable friend like Jack who loved her and her cat Mittens. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was shy and didn't like to talk to people she didn't know. One day, Lily's mommy told her to dress up in her pretty pink dress because they were going to a party. Lily was very excited to wear her dress and show it off to her friends. + +At the party, Lily saw a big bin labeled "waste" and she wondered what it was for. Her mommy explained that it was for throwing away things that people didn't need anymore. Lily thought it was sad that so many things were being thrown away instead of being used again. + +After the party, Lily and her mommy went home and Lily changed out of her dress. Even though she was shy, she was happy that she got to wear her pretty dress and have fun with her friends. She also promised herself that she would try to find ways to reuse things instead of letting them go to waste. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to hop and play with his friends. One day, Benny's friends decided to have a race. The race was very easy, they just had to hop to the carrot patch and back. Benny was excited to join the race. + +But Benny was too busy playing and forgot to practice hopping fast. When the race started, Benny fell behind. He tried his best, but he couldn't catch up to his friends. Benny felt sad and regretted not practicing. + +After the race, Benny's friends came to him and said, "Don't worry Benny, we still had fun playing with you. And next time, we can practice together!" Benny felt happy again and knew he had great friends who cared about him. +Once upon a time, a little boy named Timmy went to the beach with his mom and dad. They played in the sand and the water, but Timmy really wanted to see a seal. He looked and looked, but he couldn't find one. + +Suddenly, Timmy saw a big rock in the water. He asked his dad to help him turn it over. When they did, there was an empty space underneath the rock. But then, a seal popped up out of the water and swam into the space! Timmy was so happy to see the seal and he waved goodbye as it swam away. + +From that day on, Timmy loved going to the beach to look for seals. He knew that sometimes they like to hide in empty spaces under rocks. And he always remembered the time he turned over the rock and saw the seal. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very curious and loved to explore. One day, Timmy's mom was making soup and she asked him to help her chop up an onion. Timmy was scared of the onion because it made him cry, but he wanted to help his mom, so he decided to give it a try. + +As Timmy was chopping the onion, he noticed that the pieces were separate. He wondered if he could join them back together like a puzzle. So, he tried to fit the pieces together, but they wouldn't stick. Timmy's mom explained that the onion was made up of layers and that they couldn't be joined back together. + +Even though Timmy couldn't join the onion back together, he felt proud of himself for trying something new. From then on, he was more curious about how things were made and how they worked. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat shrimp because they tasted yummy. One day, her mom said, "Lily, if you finish your vegetables, I will allow you to have some shrimp for dinner." Lily was so eager to eat the shrimp that she quickly ate all her vegetables. + +At dinner time, Lily's mom cooked some delicious shrimp for her. Lily gobbled up the shrimp with joy. She was so happy that she had finished her vegetables and was able to eat the shrimp. Lily's mom was proud of her for being such a good eater and following the rules. From that day on, Lily always ate her vegetables so she could have some shrimp for dinner. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy jets. He had a red one, a blue one, and a yellow one. Timmy liked to pretend that he was a pilot and flew his jets all around the room. + +One day, Timmy's little sister Sally came into the room and wanted to play with his jets too. But Timmy didn't want to share. He said, "No Sally, these are my jets. You can't play with them." + +Sally started to cry and Timmy felt bad. He knew he had to do something to make her feel better. So he took off his favorite red jet and said, "Sally, you can wear this one. It's strong and will fly really high." + +Sally stopped crying and smiled. She put on the jet and pretended to fly around the room. Timmy was happy too because he knew he did the right thing by sharing. From that day on, Timmy and Sally played with the jets together and had lots of fun. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing with her dolls and running around in the park. One day, she went to the park and saw a boy playing with a toy car. She asked him if she could play with it too. + +The boy said no and ran away. Lily felt sad and went back home. When she got home, she saw her mommy doing the laundry. She asked her mommy if she could help. Her mommy said yes and they had fun folding the clothes together. + +After they finished, Lily's mommy asked her if she had taken anything that didn't belong to her. Lily was honest and told her mommy about the toy car she wanted to play with. Her mommy explained that it's not okay to steal and that they should ask for permission first. + +Lily felt bad but promised to always ask before taking something. She learned that being honest is important and it's always better to ask than to take something without permission. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a big house with her family. One day, Lily's mommy told her to go outside and play. Lily went outside and saw a door. She opened the door and saw a cute little puppy. The puppy looked lonely and sad. + +Lily asked the puppy, "Why do you look so lonely?" The puppy said, "I don't have any friends to play with." Lily felt sad for the puppy and said, "I will be your friend!" The puppy was happy and licked Lily's face. + +Lily's mommy came outside and saw the puppy. She asked Lily, "Do you want to keep the puppy?" Lily said, "Yes, I accept the puppy as my new friend!" From that day on, Lily and the puppy played together every day and they were never lonely again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went out to wander in the forest. She saw many trees, flowers, and animals. She felt happy and free. + +Suddenly, she saw a little bird who was sad. "What's wrong?" asked Lily. "I lost my nest. I can't find it," replied the bird. "Don't worry. I'll help you search for it," said Lily. + +They searched everywhere and finally found the nest. It was dirty, so Lily helped the bird clean it. The bird felt happy and thanked Lily. They became friends and wandered together in the forest every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and teddy bears. One day, she went to her mommy and asked, "Mommy, can we go to the park?" + +Her mommy replied, "Sure, let's go. But first, we need to file some papers at the office." + +Lily didn't know what "file" meant, so she asked, "What's a file, mommy?" + +"It's like a folder where we keep important papers," her mommy explained. + +Lily and her mommy went to the office and her mommy rushed to finish the filing. After they finished, they went to the park and had a fine time playing on the swings and slides. Lily was happy that they went to the park after filing the papers. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat dessert after dinner. One day, her mom made an incredible chocolate cake. Lily's eyes got big and she said, "Wow, mom, this cake is so yummy!" + +After dinner, Lily's dad asked her, "Are you tired, Lily?" She rubbed her eyes and said, "Yes, I'm sleepy." Her dad said, "Maybe it's time for bed." + +Lily went to bed and snuggled up with her favorite teddy bear. She let out a big yawn and said, "Goodnight, teddy bear. Goodnight, mom and dad." She fell asleep dreaming about the incredible dessert she had eaten earlier. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to help her mommy in the kitchen. One day, her mommy asked her to go to their neighbor's house to lend them some sugar. Lily was happy to help and ran to the neighbor's house. + +When she got there, the neighbor asked if she could also lend them an onion. Lily remembered that her mommy had one and ran back home to get it. She brought the sugar and onion to the neighbor's house and they were very grateful. + +Later that day, Lily's mommy made dinner and accidentally put too much salt in the soup. It tasted terrible! But then Lily had an idea. She remembered that they had some sugar left over from lending it to the neighbor. She suggested they put some in the soup to make it taste better. Her mommy tried it and it worked! The soup tasted much better. Lily felt proud that she could help her mommy in the kitchen. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to read books with her mommy. One day, they went to a market where they saw a cute vendor selling candies. Lily asked her mommy if she could have some candies, but her mommy said no because they were going to have lunch soon. + +Lily felt sad and went to sit on a bench. A man came and sat next to her. "Why are you sad?" he asked. Lily told him about the candies and how her mommy said no. The man smiled and said, "I have a surprise for you." He took out a book from his bag and gave it to Lily. "This is a book about a magical land where candies grow on trees. You can read it and imagine yourself there." + +Lily was so happy and thanked the man. She hugged the book and went back to her mommy. "Look mommy, the nice man gave me a book to read!" Lily exclaimed. Her mommy smiled and said, "That's wonderful, dear. Let's go home and read it together." And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved going to the park to play on the swings and slide. One day, he found a treasure map in the sandpit. He followed the map to a tree where he found a regular old box. + +But when he opened the box, he saw that it was empty! Timmy was very sad because he thought he would find treasure inside. Just then, a big dog came running over and took the box away. Timmy was scared and didn't know what to do. + +But then, a nice lady came over and asked Timmy what was wrong. He told her about the box and the dog. The lady went over to the dog and got the box back for Timmy. He was so happy and thanked the lady. From then on, Timmy always went to the park with the nice lady and they had lots of fun together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a red vest that she loved to wear. One day, she went for a walk in the forest and got lost. She felt very lonely and scared. Suddenly, she saw a big tree and decided to turn left. She walked and walked until she saw a friendly squirrel who showed her the way back home. From that day on, Lily never went for a walk in the forest alone again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very hungry and wanted a snack. He asked his mom for a snack, but she said he had to wait until dinner. Timmy was sad and didn't want to wait. + +Timmy went to the kitchen to look for a snack. He found some crackers, but they were too thin. He wanted something thick to eat. Then, he saw a jar of peanut butter. He liked peanut butter, but he needed something to match it with. + +He asked his mom if he could have some bread to make a sandwich. His mom said yes and Timmy was happy. He made a thick peanut butter sandwich and ate it all up. But then, he saw his little sister crying because she wanted a snack too. Timmy felt bad and shared his snack with her. They were both happy and played together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a red bird. The bird liked to fly in the sky and see all the pretty colors. One day, the bird saw a blue bird and they became friends. + +One day, the blue bird said he did not like the red bird's color. The red bird felt sad and they started to fight. They fought for a long time and it was very dangerous. + +In the end, the blue bird won the fight and the red bird flew away. The red bird felt very sad and missed his friend. The red bird learned that fighting is never good and that friends should like each other no matter what color they are. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play at the park with his friends. One day, they went to the park and saw a big slide. Timmy was so excited to slide down the slide! He climbed up the ladder and then slid down the slide. It was so much fun! + +After Timmy slid down the slide, he landed on the soft, green grass. He looked around and saw a big orange ball. Timmy ran over to the ball and started to play with it. He kicked the ball and it rolled away. Timmy chased after it and then kicked it again. They played with the orange ball until it was time to go home. + +Timmy had so much fun at the park that day. He loved sliding down the slide and playing with the orange ball. He couldn't wait to come back and play again! +Once upon a time, there was a big tree in the forest. It had a wise owl living in its branches. The owl was very thoughtful and always watched over the forest animals. + +One day, a little bunny hopped by the tree. The owl saw the bunny and thought to himself, "I should bounce down and say hello." But the owl was very wise and knew that he might scare the bunny, so he stayed up in the tree. + +Later that day, a mischievous squirrel came by and started bouncing on the tree's branches. The owl warned the squirrel to be careful, but the squirrel didn't listen. Suddenly, the branch broke and the squirrel fell to the ground. The owl flew down to check on the squirrel and saw that he was okay. + +From that day on, the owl realized that sometimes it's better to be thoughtful and stay put, rather than bounce around and cause trouble. +Once upon a time, there was a big tree with long branches. On one of the branches, there was a juicy pear. A little girl saw the pear and wanted it very much. She asked her mommy to send her up to the branch to get the pear. + +Mommy said, "I can't send you up there, it's too high. But we can wait for the pear to fall down." + +So they waited and waited, but the pear didn't fall. The little girl was sad. But then, a kind bird came and picked the pear with its beak. The bird flew down and gave the pear to the little girl. She was so happy and thanked the bird. From that day on, the little girl and the bird were friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a bright yellow dress that she loved to wear. One day, while playing outside, she found a shiny red ball. She wanted to play with it, but it was too high for her to reach. She asked her daddy, "Please, can you help me get the ball?" + +Her daddy picked her up and reached for the ball. He handed it to Lily and said, "Be careful with the ball, it's fragile. Hold it by the handle." Lily was happy to have the ball and promised to be careful with it. She played with it all day and had so much fun. She even showed it to her friends and they played together. At the end of the day, she put the ball away in a safe place, so it wouldn't get broken. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, Timmy saw a snake in the grass. The snake was long and green and it scared Timmy. + +Timmy ran to his mommy and said, "Mommy, there's a snake outside!" His mommy came outside and saw the snake too. She was sad because the snake was lost and didn't know how to find its way home. + +Timmy's mommy knew just what to do. She gently picked up the snake and took it to the woods where it belonged. As she put the snake down on the ground, it gave a little snap with its tail and slithered away. Timmy and his mommy were happy that they could help the sad snake find its way home. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a puppy named Max. Max was a poor puppy because he didn't have a home. + +One day, Lily and Max were walking in the park when they saw a little boy crying. Lily asked him why he was crying. The boy said, "I lost my puppy. I can't find him anywhere." + +Lily realized that the boy's puppy was Max's brother. She said, "Don't cry. We found your puppy. He's Max's brother." The little boy was so happy and thanked Lily and Max for finding his puppy. + +From that day on, Max and his brother had a loving home with the little boy and Lily. They played together every day and were never apart again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved going to the museum with his mommy and daddy. They would look at all the cool things like big dinosaurs and shiny rocks. + +One day, Timmy saw a powerful robot in the museum. It was big and shiny and had lots of buttons. He wanted to play with it, but his mommy said no. + +Timmy was sad, but he remained hopeful that one day he could play with the powerful robot. He knew that he would have to wait until he was bigger and stronger. So, he continued to explore the museum with his mommy and daddy, looking at all the wonderful things. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to collect shiny stones. One day, she found a beautiful stone on the ground and showed it to her friend, Timmy. + +Timmy said, "Wow, that's a really pretty stone! How much did it cost?" + +Lily replied, "It was cheap, I found it on the ground." + +Timmy said, "I don't think it's worth anything then. You should find something more valuable as your goal." + +Lily felt sad and decided to throw away the stone. She went on a long journey to find a more valuable stone. She searched high and low, but couldn't find anything as pretty as the one she had before. + +Eventually, Lily realized that she missed her old stone and went back to where she had thrown it away. But it was too late, the stone was gone forever. Lily learned that sometimes the things we value the most are not the things that cost the most money. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a nice cap that her mommy made for her. One day, Lily went to the park to play with her friends. They were all having fun on the swings and the slide. Suddenly, Lily saw a frog jumping on the grass. + +"Look, a frog!" she said to her friends. + +"Can it jump high?" asked her friend, Timmy. + +"I don't know. Let's find out," said Lily. + +So, they all watched as the frog jumped up and down. It was a nice sight to see. After a while, Lily said, "I wish I could jump like that frog." + +"You can jump too, Lily! Just try it," said Timmy. + +So, Lily took off her cap and put it on the ground. She took a deep breath and jumped as high as she could. Her friends cheered and clapped for her. + +"I did it! I jumped like the frog!" said Lily, with a big smile on her face. + +From that day on, Lily loved to jump and play at the park with her friends. And she always wore her nice cap. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy cars all day long. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to help her polish the silverware. Timmy didn't know what "polish" meant, but he wanted to help his mom, so he said "Okay!" + +As Timmy was polishing the silverware, he heard the wind outside getting stronger and stronger. He asked his mom, "Mommy, what's that noise?" His mom replied, "It's just a harmless breeze, Timmy. Don't worry about it." + +But then, the harmless breeze turned into a hurricane! Timmy and his mom quickly ran to the basement to stay safe. As they were waiting for the hurricane to pass, Timmy remembered the silverware. He turned to his mom and said, "Mommy, the silverware is safe and sound because we polished it!" His mom smiled and said, "You're right, Timmy. We did a good job." +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He loved to play and run, but he fell down and hurt his knee. It made him sad and he cried a lot. + +His mommy took him to the doctor who said, "Don't worry, Timmy. Your knee will heal soon." + +Timmy was scared to go to the gym after that because he didn't want to fall down and hurt himself again. But one day, his mommy took him to the gym and he saw other kids playing and having fun. + +Timmy felt happy and forgot about being scared. He played and ran with the other kids, and his knee didn't hurt anymore. He knew that it had healed. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and explore the world around him. One day, he found a pretty red flower growing on a vine. + +Timmy thought the flower was so beautiful that he decided to pick it and bring it inside. He showed it to his mom and asked her if they could design a special place to put it in their house. + +Together, Timmy and his mom found a pretty vase to put the flower in. They placed it on the table and admired how nice it looked. Timmy was so happy that he found the red flower on the vine and was able to design a special place for it. +Once upon a time, there was a little birdie. The birdie loved to fly high in the sky and see the sunrise every morning. But one day, the sky was gloomy and the birdie felt sad. He didn't want to fly anymore. + +His friend, a little mouse, came to see him and asked why he was sad. The birdie said, "I feel heavy today. I weigh too much to fly." The little mouse thought for a moment and said, "Maybe you need to rest and eat some seeds to feel lighter. Then you can fly again and see the sunrise tomorrow." + +The birdie listened to his friend and rested. He ate some seeds and felt better. The next day, he woke up early and flew high in the sky again. He saw the beautiful sunrise and felt happy. From that day on, the little birdie knew that sometimes it's okay to feel heavy, but he also knew how to make himself feel lighter. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She went to the store with her mommy to buy some candy. Lily loved candy! She saw a big swing outside the store and asked her mommy if she could swing. Her mommy said yes, so Lily ran to the swing and started swinging back and forth. She was having so much fun! + +Suddenly, Lily saw a big dog and got scared. She didn't like dogs because they were big and loud. She stopped swinging and ran back to her mommy. Her mommy hugged her and said it was okay. They went inside the store and bought some candy. Lily was happy again and forgot all about the scary dog. She couldn't wait to go home and eat her candy! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to cook with her mom in the kitchen. One day, Lily's mom asked her to get the pan from the cupboard. Lily opened the cupboard and saw the pan on the top shelf. She climbed up on a chair to reach it, but she accidentally knocked over a jar of cookies. "Oh no!" Lily said. "I spoiled the cookies." + +"Don't worry, Lily," her mom said. "We can still eat them." + +Later that day, Lily and her mom went to visit Lily's grandma. When they arrived, they saw that grandma was watching TV with the volume turned up very loud. "Grandma," Lily's mom said. "You need to turn down the volume. It's too loud and it might make you deaf." + +Grandma turned down the volume and smiled. "Thank you for reminding me," she said. + +Lily and her mom had a great visit with grandma and they all enjoyed a delicious meal cooked in the pan that Lily had retrieved. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play pretend with her toys. One day, she was playing with her favorite doll when her little brother came in and took it away. Lily got very upset and started to cry. + +Her mother saw what happened and suggested they do a test to see who the doll really belonged to. Lily's brother agreed, and they both had to hold the doll for as long as they could. After a few minutes, Lily's brother got bored and gave up. Lily was so happy that she got her doll back. + +Later that day, Lily's mom was busy cooking dinner when she heard a loud noise coming from the living room. She went to check and saw that Lily and her brother were fighting over a toy car. Lily's mom reminded them that they could pretend to drive the car together and have fun instead of fighting. They both agreed and started to play together happily. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to read her mommy's magazines. One day, she found a magazine with a bad monster on the cover. + +Lily showed the magazine to her mommy and said, "Look mommy, bad monster!" + +Mommy frowned and said, "Oh no, that's not a nice monster. Let's put the magazine away." + +Lily agreed and they put the magazine in the trash. From then on, Lily only looked at happy magazines with pretty pictures. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a toy car that he loved to play with every day. One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play. Billy really liked Timmy's toy car and asked if he could borrow it for a little while. Timmy thought about it for a moment and decided it would be helpful to let Billy borrow the car. + +While Billy was playing with the car, Timmy decided to explore the backyard. He found a big cave and decided to go inside. It was dark in the cave, but Timmy wasn't scared because he had his flashlight. He saw some bats and some rocks, but nothing too scary. When he came back outside, Billy had finished playing with the car and gave it back to Timmy. + +Timmy was happy to have his toy car back, but he was also happy to have explored the cave. He thought it was a helpful adventure and he couldn't wait to tell his mom and dad all about it. +Once upon a time, there were two twins, Jack and Jill. They loved to play together every day, but one day they wanted to play with a toy car. They only had one toy car, so they decided to take turns. Jill went first and played with the toy car for a long time. When it was Jack's turn, he accidentally broke the toy car. + +Jill was sad because she loved the toy car, but Jack wanted to make it right. He tried to fix the toy car, but he wasn't very good at fixing things. He asked his dad for help, but his dad was busy. Jack felt bad that he wasn't reliable enough to fix the toy car. + +In the end, Jack and Jill learned that it's important to take care of things and to be reliable. They also learned that accidents happen and it's okay to try to fix them. They hugged each other and promised to be more careful with their toys in the future. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play pretend. Today, they want to be superheroes. They have capes and masks. They put them on and run around the house. + +"Look, I am Super Anna!" Anna says. She rushes to the sofa and jumps on it. "I can fly!" + +"I am Super Ben!" Ben says. He rushes to the door and opens it. "I can save the world!" + +They see their mom in the kitchen. She is making lunch. She smiles at them. + +"Hello, Super Anna and Super Ben!" she says. "Are you having fun?" + +"Yes, mom!" they say. They are enthusiastic. They love to play pretend. + +"Can we help you, mom?" Anna asks. She wants to be a good superhero. + +"Sure, you can!" mom says. "You can help me set the table. That is very helpful!" + +Anna and Ben rush to the cupboard. They take out plates and cups. They carry them to the table. They are careful not to drop them. + +"Thank you, Super Anna and Super Ben!" mom says. "You are very kind and brave!" + +Anna and Ben smile. They are happy. They hug mom and take off their masks. They are ready for lunch. +Tim and Tom were twins who liked to visit their grandma every week. Grandma lived in a small house with a big garden. She grew many flowers and vegetables in her garden. She also had a cat named Fluffy who liked to sleep on her lap. + +One day, Tim and Tom went to visit grandma as usual. They gave her a hug and a kiss and said hello to Fluffy. Then they asked grandma if they could help her in the garden. Grandma smiled and said yes. She gave them each a basket and told them to pick some onions for her soup. She said onions were good for their health and made the soup tasty. + +Tim and Tom ran to the garden and looked for the onions. They saw many green stems sticking out of the ground. They pulled them out and put them in their baskets. But Tim was not careful. He pulled out too many onions at once and made a big mess. He also stepped on some flowers and broke them. Tom saw what Tim did and was angry. He said to Tim, "You are so naughty! You made the garden untidy and hurt the flowers. Grandma will be sad. You should say sorry and help me clean up." + +But Tim did not listen. He said to Tom, "You are so bossy! You always tell me what to do. I don't care about the garden or the flowers. I just want to have fun. You should stop being boring and join me." He threw some onions at Tom and ran away. + +Tom was hurt and sad. He did not want to fight with Tim, but he also did not want to leave the garden in a mess. He decided to pick up the onions and the flowers and put them back in their baskets. He also tried to fix the broken stems and make the garden tidy again. He hoped grandma would not be too angry with them. + +When grandma came to the garden, she saw Tom working hard and Tim hiding behind a tree. She asked them what happened. Tom told her the truth and said he was sorry. He also said he tried to make the garden tidy again. Grandma thanked him and hugged him. She said he was a good boy and she was proud of him. She also said he was kind and helpful and she loved him very much. + +Then she looked at Tim and asked him to come out. Tim came out slowly and looked down. He felt ashamed and sorry. He said he was sorry too. He said he was naughty and he did not mean to make the garden untidy and hurt the flowers. He also said he did not want to make grandma sad. He asked her to forgive him. Grandma forgave him and hugged him too. She said he was a good boy too and she loved him very much. She also said he should be more careful and respectful of the garden and the flowers. She said they were living things that needed care and love. + +Tim and Tom learned their lesson. They helped grandma make the soup with the onions. They also played nicely with each other and with Fluffy. They enjoyed their visit and promised to be good boys next time. + +The moral value of the story is: We should be careful and respectful of nature and other living things. We should also be kind and helpful to others and not fight with our siblings. We should say sorry when we make a mistake and try to fix it. We should also listen to our elders and learn from them. +Tom and Lily were playing in the snow. They made a big snowman with a hat and a scarf. They also made snowballs and threw them at each other. They laughed and had fun. + +But then, Lily saw a big dog coming towards them. The dog was black and furry, and had a loud bark. Lily was scared of the dog. She ran behind the snowman and hid. + +"Tom, help me! The dog is coming!" she cried. + +Tom looked at the dog. He was not scared. He liked dogs. He thought the dog wanted to play too. + +"Hi, doggy! Do you want a snowball?" he said. He picked up a snowball and threw it at the dog. + +The dog saw the snowball and chased it. He caught it in his mouth and shook his head. He dropped the snowball and ran towards Tom. He jumped on him and licked his face. + +Tom laughed and hugged the dog. He felt his wet tongue and his cold nose. He liked the dog. + +"Lily, come out! The dog is nice! He just wants to play!" he called. + +Lily peeked from behind the snowman. She saw Tom and the dog. They looked happy. She felt silly for being scared. + +She came out and walked slowly towards them. The dog saw her and wagged his tail. He ran to her and sniffed her. He licked her hand and nuzzled her. + +Lily smiled and petted the dog. He felt soft and warm. She liked the dog too. + +"Sorry, doggy. I was scared of you. You are a good doggy," she said. + +The dog barked and wagged his tail. He was happy to have new friends. + +Tom and Lily played with the dog for a while. They threw snowballs and ran and rolled in the snow. They forgot about the snowman and the cold. They had more fun. + +The end. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They liked the slide. It was big and fast. They took turns to go down the slide. Lily went first. She laughed and shouted "Whee!" Ben went next. He smiled and said "Fun!" + +Then they saw a puddle. It was near the slide. It was shiny and wet. They wanted to splash in the puddle. They ran to the puddle. They jumped and kicked the water. They got wet and dirty. They giggled and said "Splash!" + +But then they saw a bird. It was on the ground. It was near the puddle. It was small and brown. It had a broken wing. It looked sad and hurt. It was fragile. They stopped splashing. They felt sorry for the bird. They said "Poor bird!" + +They wanted to help the bird. They looked for something to give the bird. They saw a cup. It was on a bench. It had water in it. They took the cup. They walked to the bird. They poured some water on the bird's beak. They said "Drink, bird!" + +The bird drank some water. It looked a little better. It chirped softly. It thanked Lily and Ben. They smiled and said "You're welcome, bird!" They looked for someone to take care of the bird. They saw a lady. She had a bag. She had a badge. She was a vet. They called the lady. They said "Help, lady!" + +The lady came to them. She saw the bird. She saw the cup. She saw Lily and Ben. She said "You are very kind, children. You helped the bird. I will take the bird to the clinic. I will fix the bird's wing. I will make the bird happy." She took the bird. She put the bird in the bag. She said "Thank you, children. Goodbye, bird!" + +Lily and Ben waved to the lady. They waved to the bird. They said "Goodbye, lady. Goodbye, bird!" They felt happy. They helped the bird. They were good friends. They went back to the slide. They played some more. They had a good day. +Lily and Tom are playing in the park. They like to slide and swing and run. Lily sees a big dog with a ball in its mouth. She likes dogs and wants to pet it. + +"Look, Tom, a dog!" Lily says. She runs to the dog and tries to touch it. + +The dog does not like that. It growls and barks at Lily. It shows its teeth and snaps at her hand. Lily is scared and cries. + +"Stop, dog, stop!" Tom yells. He runs to Lily and picks up a stick. He waves the stick at the dog and tries to make it go away. + +The dog's owner sees what is happening. He runs to the dog and calls its name. He grabs the ball from its mouth and puts a leash on it. He is sorry and says sorry to Lily and Tom. + +"I'm sorry, kids, my dog is not very kind. He does not like strangers. He is afraid of them. Are you okay?" he says. + +Lily and Tom nod. They are okay, but they are still scared. The owner gives them a point. It is a candy point. It is sweet and colorful. + +"Here, have a point. It will make you feel better. I'm sorry again. Next time, ask before you pet a dog, okay?" he says. + +Lily and Tom say thank you. They take the point and eat it. It is yummy. They feel a little better. They go back to playing in the park. They do not go near the dog again. They are careful and happy. +Timmy was a big boy who liked to do things by himself. He was independent. He did not need help to put on his shoes, or to eat his lunch, or to play with his toys. He liked to say, "I can do it!" + +One day, Timmy's mom said, "Timmy, we are going to a party. There will be cake and balloons and a clown. Do you want to go?" + +Timmy nodded. He liked cake and balloons and clowns. He said, "I can go!" + +Timmy's mom took him to the party. There were many other kids there. They were playing games and singing songs. Timmy joined them. He had fun. + +Then, the clown came. He had a big red nose and a funny hat. He made jokes and did tricks. He made the kids laugh. Timmy laughed too. + +The clown saw Timmy and said, "Hello, little boy. What is your name?" + +Timmy said, "I am Timmy. I am independent. I can do things by myself." + +The clown smiled and said, "That's great, Timmy. You are very smart and brave. But you know what? Sometimes, it's good to ask for help. Sometimes, it's good to share. Sometimes, it's good to call a friend. Do you have any friends here?" + +Timmy looked around. He saw the other kids. They were playing together and helping each other. They looked happy. Timmy felt lonely. + +He said, "I don't have any friends here. I only have myself." + +The clown said, "Well, Timmy, why don't you try to make some friends? You can say hello, or ask to join a game, or share a toy. You can call someone a friend. It's easy and fun. Do you want to try?" + +Timmy thought for a moment. He said, "I can try." + +The clown said, "Good. I'll help you. Come with me." + +The clown took Timmy by the hand and led him to a group of kids. He introduced Timmy to them and asked if he could play with them. The kids said yes. They welcomed Timmy and gave him a balloon. Timmy smiled. He said, "Thank you. You are nice. You are my friends." + +The kids smiled back. They said, "You're welcome. You are nice too. You are our friend." + +Timmy felt happy. He played with his new friends and had more fun. He learned that being independent was good, but being friendly was better. He learned that he could do things by himself, but he could also call a friend. He learned that he could have cake and balloons and a clown, and share them with others. He learned that he could have a party. +Lily and Ben were playing in the pool. They liked to dive and splash and swim. Lily saw a big red ball floating on the water. She wanted to play with it. + +"Look, Ben, a ball!" she said. "Let's get it!" + +She dived under the water and swam towards the ball. But Ben was faster. He reached the ball first and grabbed it. + +"Ha, ha, I got it!" he said. "It's mine!" + +Lily was sad and angry. She wanted the ball too. She tried to take it from Ben, but he held it tight. + +"Give it to me, Ben!" she said. "It's not fair!" + +"No, it's mine!" he said. "Go away!" + +They pulled and pushed and shouted. The ball slipped from their hands and flew out of the pool. It landed on a table where Mom was making lunch. It knocked over a bowl of sauce and made a big mess. + +"Hey, what are you doing?" Mom said. "Look at the sauce! It's everywhere!" + +Lily and Ben stopped fighting. They felt sorry and scared. They got out of the pool and ran to Mom. + +"We're sorry, Mom," they said. "We didn't mean to." + +Mom was not happy, but she was not very angry either. She knew they were just playing. She hugged them and said, "It's okay, but you have to share and be nice to each other. And you have to help me clean up the sauce." + +Lily and Ben nodded. They helped Mom wipe the sauce from the table and the floor. They also helped her finish making lunch. They had sandwiches and salad and fruit. And they had some of the sauce too. It was delicious. + +"Thank you, Mom," they said. "The sauce is yummy." + +"You're welcome," Mom said. "And thank you for helping me. Now, do you want to play with the ball again?" + +Lily and Ben looked at each other. They smiled and said, "Yes, please. But can we share it?" + +Mom smiled too. She gave them the ball and said, "Of course you can. Just be careful and have fun." + +Lily and Ben hugged Mom and said, "We love you, Mom." + +They ran back to the pool and played with the ball. They took turns to dive and catch it. They laughed and splashed and had fun. They were happy and they were friends. +Lily loved to sing. She sang every day, in her room, in the garden, in the car. She sang happy songs, sad songs, silly songs. She sang to her dolls, to her dog, to her mom and dad. + +Yesterday, Lily had a big chance. She could sing in front of many people, at the school show. She was very excited and nervous. She wore a pretty dress and a shiny bow. She practiced her song many times, with her teacher and her friends. + +When it was her turn, she walked on the stage, holding a microphone. She saw the lights, the curtains, the chairs. She saw her mom and dad, smiling and waving. She saw her dog, barking and wagging. She felt a little scared, but also brave. + +She opened her mouth and sang. She sang with her voice, with her heart, with her smile. She sang about the sun, the moon, the stars. She sang about love, hope, joy. She sang so well, so sweet, so loud. + +When she finished, everyone clapped. They clapped with their hands, with their feet, with their voices. They clapped so hard, so long, so loud. They were very happy and proud of Lily. They were very enthusiastic and kind. + +Lily bowed and smiled. She felt a warm and fuzzy feeling in her chest. She felt very happy and proud of herself. She learned a lesson. She learned that singing is fun, that trying is good, that sharing is beautiful. She learned that if you do what you love, people will applaud you. +Ben and Lily were going to visit their grandma and grandpa at the ranch. They were very happy and excited, because they loved the ranch. They loved the horses, the cows, the chickens, and the dogs. They also loved the big green fields, the blue sky, and the fresh air. + +But Ben was a little anxious, too. He had a secret. He had brought his toy dinosaur with him. He wanted to show it to his grandpa, who liked dinosaurs, too. But he was afraid that the dogs would chase it, or that the horses would step on it, or that the cows would eat it. He hid it in his backpack and hoped that no one would find it. + +When they arrived at the ranch, grandma and grandpa hugged them and welcomed them. They said they had a surprise for them. They took them to the barn, where they saw a big box with a bow on it. Grandma and grandpa said, "This is for you, Ben and Lily. We hope you like it. It's something special from the ranch." + +Ben and Lily opened the box and gasped. Inside was a baby dinosaur! It was green and scaly, with a long tail and sharp teeth. It looked like Ben's toy dinosaur, but it was alive and bigger. It made a loud roar and licked their faces. + +"Wow! A dinosaur!" Ben and Lily exclaimed. "How did you get it?" + +Grandpa smiled and said, "Well, we found some dinosaur eggs in the field one day. We took them home and kept them warm. And this little guy hatched a few days ago. We thought you would like to have him as a friend. He's very friendly and playful. He likes to eat grass and bugs. And he loves to run and jump. He's a ranch dinosaur!" + +Ben was amazed and happy. He took out his toy dinosaur from his backpack and showed it to his grandpa. He said, "Look, grandpa. I brought my toy dinosaur, too. I wanted to show it to you, but I was afraid that the animals would hurt it. But now I have a real dinosaur to play with. Can I keep him?" + +Grandpa nodded and said, "Of course you can, Ben. He's yours. But you have to take good care of him. He needs a lot of food, water, and space. And you have to be gentle and kind to him. He's still a baby, after all. And you have to share him with Lily, too. She's your sister, and she loves dinosaurs, too." + +Ben agreed and hugged his grandpa. He said, "Thank you, grandpa. You're the best. I love you. And I love my dinosaur. And I love Lily, too. Can we name him Rex?" + +Grandpa laughed and said, "Sure, Ben. Rex is a good name for a dinosaur. And I love you, too. And I love Lily, too. And I love grandma, too. We're a big happy family. And now we have a new member. Rex, the ranch dinosaur. Welcome to the ranch, Rex!" + +Rex roared and wagged his tail. He was happy, too. He had a new home, a new family, and new friends. He liked the ranch. He liked Ben and Lily. He liked grandma and grandpa. He liked the horses, the cows, the chickens, and the dogs. He was a ranch dinosaur. And he was part of the family. +Sara liked to draw with her crayons. She had many colors and she made pretty pictures. She was proud of her drawings and she showed them to her friends. + +One day, a new girl came to her class. Her name was Mia. Mia had a big box of crayons. They had many more colors than Sara's. They were shiny and new. Mia said her crayons were very expensive and better than Sara's. She said Sara's crayons were cheap and ugly. + +Sara felt sad and angry. She wanted to have Mia's crayons. She thought her friends would like her more if she had them. She decided to take Mia's crayons when she was not looking. She put them in her backpack and ran away. + +But Mia saw what Sara did. She told the teacher and the other kids. They all looked at Sara and said she was bad. Sara felt very embarrassed. She knew she did something wrong. She gave back Mia's crayons and said she was sorry. + +The teacher and Mia forgave Sara. They said everyone makes mistakes. They said Sara should not be jealous of Mia's crayons. They said Sara's crayons were good too. They said Sara's drawings were beautiful and unique. They said Sara should be happy with what she has and share with others. + +Sara learned her lesson. She realized that crayons are not important. What matters is how you use them and how you treat others. She became friends with Mia and they drew together. They used both their crayons and mixed the colors. They made even prettier pictures. They were happy. +Lily and Ben were very happy. They were going on a safari with Mom and Dad. They wanted to see many animals. They packed their bags and got in the car. + +On the way, Lily and Ben asked many questions. They wanted to know everything. What animals would they see? How big were they? What did they eat? Mom and Dad answered their questions and told them stories. + +When they got to the safari park, they saw a big gate. A man checked their tickets and let them in. He gave them a map and a guide. He said, "Have fun and be safe. Don't get out of the car. Don't feed the animals. Don't make loud noises. If you have any questions, ask the guide." + +Lily and Ben were very excited. They saw lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, monkeys, and more. They took pictures and learned new facts. They asked the guide many questions. He was very nice and knew a lot. + +They had a lot of fun on the safari. They saw many animals. They learned many things. They asked many questions. They were very fit. They ran and jumped and played. They were very happy. They thanked Mom and Dad and the guide. They said, "This was the best safari ever!" +Lily and Tom were playing in the backyard. They had a big box and some nails and a hammer. They wanted to make a house for their dolls. + +"Let me hammer this nail, Tom," Lily said. "I can do it by myself." + +"No, Lily, you are too little," Tom said. "You might hurt your hand. Let me do it." + +But Lily did not listen. She took the hammer and tried to hit the nail. But she missed and hit her finger instead. She cried out loud. + +"Ow, ow, ow! That hurts!" + +Tom ran to her and hugged her. He was sorry for his sister. + +"I'm sorry, Lily. Are you okay?" he asked. + +Lily nodded, but she still felt pain. She showed Tom her finger. It was red and swollen. + +"You need a band-aid," Tom said. "Come on, let's go inside and ask Mom." + +They left the box and the nails and the hammer in the backyard. They ran to the house and found Mom in the kitchen. + +"Mom, Mom, Lily hurt her finger with the hammer," Tom said. + +"Oh, no, let me see," Mom said. She took Lily's hand and looked at her finger. She kissed it and put a band-aid on it. The band-aid had a pretty flower on it. + +"There, there, Lily. It will be better soon," Mom said. "You are very brave." + +Lily smiled. She liked the band-aid. She thanked Mom and hugged her. + +"Can we go back and play with the box, Mom?" Tom asked. + +"Yes, you can, but be careful with the hammer, okay?" Mom said. "And don't delay your lunch. It will be ready soon." + +"Okay, Mom," Lily and Tom said. They ran back to the backyard and finished their house for their dolls. They had fun and did not forget their lunch. +Ben and Lily were playing with their paints. They liked to make prints with their hands and feet on paper. They poured red, blue, yellow and green paint on different plates. + +"Look, I made a print of my hand!" Lily said, showing Ben her paper. "It has five fingers, like me!" + +"That's nice, Lily. But I can make a better print!" Ben said, pouring more paint on his plate. He dipped his foot in the paint and stamped it on his paper. "See? My print is bigger and brighter!" + +Lily frowned. She wanted to make a bigger and brighter print too. She poured more paint on her plate, but she poured too much. The paint spilled over the edge and onto the floor. + +"Oh no!" Lily cried. "I made a mess!" + +Ben laughed. He thought it was funny. He poured more paint on his plate and on the floor. He made more prints with his feet, splashing paint everywhere. + +"Stop it, Ben!" Lily said. "You are making it worse!" + +But Ben did not stop. He poured and poured and poured, until all the paint was gone. The floor was covered with paint and prints. + +Then they heard a voice. It was Mom. She came into the room and saw the mess. + +"What have you done?" Mom asked, looking angry. "You are very naughty! You wasted all the paint and ruined the floor! You are poor listeners!" + +Ben and Lily felt bad. They knew they did something wrong. They said sorry to Mom. They helped her clean the floor. They learned not to pour too much paint and to be careful with their prints. +Sara and Tom are friends. They like to play together. One day, Sara says to Tom, "Let's visit the farm. I want to see the cows and the pigs and the chickens." + +Tom nods and says, "Yes, let's go. Maybe we can feed them some corn and carrots." + +They ask their moms and dads if they can go. Their moms and dads say yes, but they have to be careful and stay together. They give them some snacks and water and hats. + +Sara and Tom walk to the farm. They see many animals. They see cows and pigs and chickens and horses and sheep and goats. They say hello to them and give them some food. The animals are happy and make noises. + +Sara and Tom see a little lamb. The lamb has a bow on its neck. It is white and fluffy. Sara says, "Oh, how cute! Can I pet it?" + +Tom says, "Sure, but be gentle. It might be scared." + +Sara goes to the lamb and strokes its wool. The lamb bleats and wags its tail. Sara smiles and says, "You are so soft and sweet. What is your name?" + +The lamb does not answer. It just looks at Sara with big eyes. + +A farmer comes and says, "Hello, kids. Do you like my lamb? Her name is Lily. She is a special lamb. She was born very small and weak. She is poor and sick. I have to take care of her every day. I gave her the bow to make her feel better." + +Sara and Tom feel sad for Lily. They say, "We are sorry, farmer. Lily is very pretty and nice. We hope she gets better soon." + +The farmer says, "Thank you, kids. You are very kind. Lily likes you too. Do you want to help me feed her some milk?" + +Sara and Tom say, "Yes, please. We want to help Lily." + +The farmer gives them a bottle of milk. Sara and Tom take turns to feed Lily. Lily drinks the milk and licks their hands. Sara and Tom hug Lily and say, "We love you, Lily. You are a brave lamb." + +The farmer smiles and says, "You are good friends, Sara and Tom. You made Lily happy. You can visit her anytime you want." + +Sara and Tom say, "Thank you, farmer. We will come back soon. Bye, Lily. See you later." + +They wave to the farmer and Lily and go back home. They tell their moms and dads about their visit to the farm. They say they had a lot of fun and learned a lot. They say they met a poor lamb with a bow and they helped her. They say they want to visit her again. Their moms and dads are proud of them and hug them. They say they are good kids and they love them. Sara and Tom are happy. They are friends. +Tim and Lily like to play with their toy tank. It is big and green and has a lid that can open and close. They pretend that the tank is going on a mission to find treasure. + +One day, they find a big box in the garage. It has a picture of a tank on it. Tim and Lily are very excited. They think it is a new toy tank for them. + +"Can we open it, please?" they ask their mom. + +"Okay, but be careful. It is not a toy. It is a real tank that your dad used to have when he was in the army. He gave it to me as a gift. It is very old and fragile," mom says. + +Tim and Lily open the box carefully. Inside, they see a shiny metal tank. It looks like their toy tank, but much smaller and more detailed. It has wheels and tracks and a cannon and a hatch. + +"Wow, it is so cool!" Tim says. + +"Can we play with it?" Lily asks. + +Mom nods. "Yes, but only on the table. And don't break anything. This tank is very special to me and your dad." + +Tim and Lily put the tank on the table. They take turns to open and close the hatch and move the cannon. They make noises like "boom" and "vroom". + +They pretend that the tank is going on a mission to find treasure. They use their toy soldiers and animals and blocks as enemies and allies and obstacles. + +They have a lot of fun with the tank. They are very clever and creative. They make up stories and jokes and songs. + +Mom watches them and smiles. She is happy that they like the tank. She thinks they are very sweet and smart. She loves them very much. +Tim and Sam are brothers. They like to play with their toys in their room. One day, Mom gives them an orange to share. She says, "Be nice and don't disturb me. I have to work." + +Tim and Sam peel the orange and break it into pieces. They each take some pieces and eat them. They are sweet and juicy. Tim wants more. He sees that Sam has one piece left. He says, "Give me that piece. I am hungry." + +Sam says, "No, it is mine. You had enough. Go away." He holds the piece in his hand. + +Tim gets angry. He tries to grab the piece from Sam. Sam pulls it away. They start to fight. They push and pull and shout. They knock over their toys and books. They make a big mess. + +Mom hears the noise. She comes to their room. She sees the mess and the fight. She is very mad. She says, "Stop it! What are you doing? You disturbed me and made a mess. You are not nice. You are naughty. Go to your beds. No more toys. No more oranges. You are in trouble." She takes the orange piece from Sam and throws it in the trash. She closes the door. + +Tim and Sam are sad. They cry. They wish they had shared the orange. They wish they had not disturbed Mom. They wish they had been nice. They are sorry. But it is too late. The end. +Anna and Ben are friends. They live in a big city. The city is loud and busy. There are many cars and people and noises. Anna and Ben do not like the noise. They miss peace. + +One day, Anna and Ben go to the park. The park is green and quiet. There are trees and flowers and birds. Anna and Ben like the park. They play and laugh and have fun. They feel peace. + +They see a man on a bench. The man has a nice suit and a shiny watch. He looks rich. But he also looks sad. He talks on his phone. He sounds angry and worried. + +Anna and Ben go to the man. They say hello. The man looks at them. He smiles a little. + +"Hello, kids. What are you doing here?" he asks. + +"We are playing. We like the park. It is peaceful," Anna says. + +"Do you live here?" Ben asks. + +"No, I live in a big house. But I work in a big office. I have a lot of money. But I have no time. I have no friends. I have no fun. I miss peace," the man says. + +Anna and Ben feel sorry for the man. They want to help him. + +"Maybe you can play with us. We can share our toys. We can be your friends. We can have fun. You can feel peace," Anna says. + +The man thinks for a moment. He puts down his phone. He nods. + +"Okay, kids. That sounds nice. Thank you. Let's play," he says. + +Anna and Ben are happy. They give the man some toys. They play and laugh and have fun. They feel peace. The man feels peace too. He does not miss peace anymore. He is rich in a different way. +Tom and Lily were brother and sister. They liked to play with their toys in their room. One day, they found a big box of plastic blocks. They were cheerful and started to build many things with the blocks. + +But Tom was greedy and wanted all the blocks for himself. He did not share with Lily. He took the blocks from her and pushed her away. Lily was sad and angry. She tried to get some blocks back, but Tom was stronger and meaner. He shouted at her and made her cry. + +Lily ran out of the room and looked for Mom. She wanted to tell Mom what Tom did. But Mom was busy in the kitchen and did not hear her. Lily felt alone and hurt. She decided to hide under the bed and wait for Mom to come. + +Tom did not care about Lily. He was happy with his blocks. He built a big tower and a big car and a big robot. He was proud of his work. He wanted to show Mom what he made. He left the room and looked for Mom. He found her in the kitchen and called her name. + +Mom followed Tom to his room. She saw the big mess of blocks and the big things he made. She was not happy. She scolded Tom for being selfish and messy. She told him to clean up the room and to share with Lily. She asked him where Lily was. + +Tom did not know where Lily was. He did not remember that he made her run away. He looked around the room and did not see her. He felt scared and sorry. He wished he had been nicer to Lily. He wanted to say sorry to her and to play with her. + +He heard a small sound under the bed. He bent down and saw Lily hiding there. She was still crying and shaking. He reached out his hand and said her name. He said he was sorry and he wanted to share with him. He asked her to come out and to hug him. + +But Lily did not trust Tom. She was still sad and angry. She did not want to talk to him or to hug him. She pushed his hand away and screamed. She said she hated him and she never wanted to see him again. She stayed under the bed and did not come out. + +Mom heard the scream and came back to the room. She saw Tom crying and Lily hiding. She was worried and sad. She tried to calm them down and to make them friends again. But they did not listen to her. They kept fighting and yelling. They broke their toys and their hearts. + +Mom did not know what to do. She wished they had been kind and loving to each other. She wished they had learned to share and to care. She wished they had been cheerful and happy. She wished they had not found the big box of plastic blocks. + +The moral value of the story is: Greed and selfishness can ruin relationships and happiness. Sharing and caring can build friendships and joy. +Tim and Sam were brothers who liked to play in the park. They saw a pond with many ducks. Tim wanted to feed the ducks some bread. Sam wanted to chase the ducks and make them fly away. + +"Stop, Sam! Mind the ducks! They are nice and gifted. They can swim and quack and flap their wings. They are not toys for you to scare!" Tim said. + +"I don't care, Tim! I want to have fun! The ducks are silly and slow. They are easy to catch and throw. They are toys for me to play!" Sam said. + +Sam ran after the ducks and grabbed one by the neck. He swung it around and threw it in the air. The duck cried out and fell to the ground. It did not move. + +Tim ran to the duck and tried to help it. He stroked its feathers and whispered to it. He hoped it was not hurt too much. He was sad and angry. + +"Sam, you are bad! You hurt the duck! You are not my brother anymore! Go away and never come back!" Tim shouted. + +Sam was scared and sorry. He did not mean to hurt the duck. He wanted to say sorry to Tim and the duck. But Tim did not want to hear him. He turned his back on him and hugged the duck. + +Sam ran away and cried. He wished he had minded the ducks. He wished he had been nice and gifted like them. He wished he had been a better brother to Tim. +Lily and Tom were playing in the garden. They liked to look for bugs and flowers. They saw a big gray thing on a tree. It looked like a ball with holes. + +"What is that?" Lily asked. + +"I don't know. Maybe it is a house for birds," Tom said. + +They wanted to see it better. They walked closer to the tree. They heard a loud buzzing sound. They saw many yellow and black bugs flying around the gray thing. + +"Those are bees. They make honey in the gray thing. It is a hive," Lily said. She remembered what her mom told her. + +"Honey is sweet. I want some honey," Tom said. He reached his hand to the hive. + +"No, Tom, don't! The bees will sting you. It will hurt a lot," Lily said. She tried to pull Tom away. + +But Tom did not listen. He did not resist his want for honey. He touched the hive. The bees got angry. They flew out of the hive. They chased Tom and Lily. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Tom cried. He ran away from the bees. Lily ran after him. + +They ran back to the house. They told their mom what happened. She put some ice on their stings. She hugged them and said, "Next time, listen to Lily. She is smart. And never touch a hive. The bees need their honey. It is their food." + +Lily and Tom learned their lesson. They said sorry to the bees. They never went near the hive again. They played with other bugs and flowers. They were happy. +Lily and Sam love pizza. They want to make pizza with Mom. Mom says they can help. She gives them a big bowl and some flour. "We need to mix the flour and water to make dough," she says. + +Lily and Sam take turns to pour water and stir the flour. They use a big spoon. The flour and water mix together. They make a sticky ball. "This is dough," Mom says. She puts some oil on the table. She puts the dough on the table. She gives Lily and Sam a rolling pin. "We need to roll the dough to make it wide and flat," she says. + +Lily and Sam roll the dough with the rolling pin. They push and pull. The dough gets wider and flatter. They make a big circle. "This is the pizza base," Mom says. She puts the pizza base on a tray. She gives Lily and Sam some sauce and cheese. "We need to spread the sauce and cheese on the pizza base," she says. + +Lily and Sam spread the sauce and cheese on the pizza base. They use a knife. The sauce and cheese cover the dough. They make it red and white. "This is the pizza topping," Mom says. She puts the tray in the oven. She sets the timer. "We need to wait for the pizza to bake," she says. + +Lily and Sam wait for the pizza to bake. They smell the pizza. It smells good. They hear the timer. It beeps. Mom takes the tray out of the oven. She cuts the pizza into slices. She puts the slices on plates. She gives Lily and Sam a slice each. "This is the pizza," she says. "We made it together. It is hot and yummy. Enjoy!" + +Lily and Sam eat the pizza. They like it. They say, "Thank you, Mom. We love pizza. We love you." Mom smiles. She says, "You're welcome, Lily and Sam. I love pizza too. I love you more." They hug and kiss. They are happy. They are a pizza family. +Lily and Ben went to the beach with Mom and Dad. They liked to play in the sand and look for shells. They saw many things in the water, like fish and seaweed and rocks. + +One day, they found a crab on the shore. It was red and had big claws and eyes on stalks. Lily and Ben were curious and wanted to touch it, but Mom said to be careful. + +"Crabs can pinch you with their claws if they are scared," Mom said. "They have a hard shell to protect them. They are very strong and tight." + +Lily and Ben admired the crab from a distance. They thought it was cool and brave. They asked Mom if they could keep it as a pet, but Mom said no. + +"Crabs belong in the sea, not in a bucket," Mom said. "They need salt water and food and friends. We can watch them for a while, but then we have to let them go." + +Lily and Ben agreed. They said goodbye to the crab and put it back in the water. They watched it scuttle away and disappear under a wave. They smiled and hugged Mom. + +"Thank you for showing us the crab, Mom," Lily said. + +"Yes, thank you, Mom," Ben said. "We learned a lot today." + +Mom smiled and kissed them. "You're welcome, my loves," she said. "I'm glad you had fun. Now let's go and have some ice cream." +Anna liked to play with her mom's makeup. She thought it was fun to put different colors on her face and pretend to be a princess or a fairy. One day, she found a shiny thing in her mom's makeup bag. It was a small metal clip with a fake flower on it. Anna thought it was pretty and wanted to try it on. + +She looked for a place to attach the clip to her hair. She saw a thin strand of hair near her ear and decided to use it. She opened the clip and tried to close it around the hair. But the clip was too tight and it pinched her skin. Anna felt a sharp pain and started to cry. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" she wailed. "Mommy, help!" + +Her mom heard her cry and ran to her room. She saw Anna holding the clip and her ear, which was red and swollen. She quickly took the clip off and hugged Anna. + +"Shh, shh, it's okay, sweetie. What happened?" she asked. + +"I wanted to wear the flower, but it hurt me!" Anna sobbed. + +Her mom looked at the clip and realized it was not a harmless toy, but a piercing. She had forgotten to put it away after she wore it for a party. + +"Oh, honey, I'm so sorry. This is not for playing. This is for grown-ups who make holes in their ears. It's not makeup, it's metal. It can hurt you if you attach it to your skin. You have to be careful with things you find in my bag, okay?" she explained. + +Anna nodded, still sniffling. Her mom kissed her ear and gave her a band-aid. She also gave her a real flower to put in her hair. + +"Here, this is for you. It's a harmless flower. It won't hurt you, it will make you happy. You're my beautiful princess, and I love you very much," she said. + +Anna smiled and hugged her mom. She felt better and forgot about the clip. She liked the flower better. It was soft and smelled nice. She decided to only play with harmless makeup from now on. +Anna and Ben are playing in the garden. They have a big box of cloths. They like to change into different things. Anna puts on a blue cloth and says, "I am a princess. You are my knight. Save me from the dragon." Ben puts on a red cloth and says, "I am a dragon. I will breathe fire at you. Roar!" + +They run around the garden, pretending to fight and rescue. They have a lot of fun. But then, they hear their mom calling them. "Anna! Ben! Time for lunch!" Mom says. "Come inside and wash your hands. You are very dirty." + +Anna and Ben stop playing. They take off their cloths and put them back in the box. They run inside and wash their hands. They are hungry. They sit at the table and eat their sandwiches. Mom says, "You are very creative. I like your stories. What were you today?" + +Anna says, "I was a princess. I had a blue cloth. It was very pretty." Ben says, "I was a dragon. I had a red cloth. It was very scary." Mom says, "That sounds very fun. Maybe after lunch, you can change into something else. What do you want to be?" + +Anna thinks for a moment. She says, "I want to be a fairy. I need a pink cloth. And some wings." Ben thinks for a moment. He says, "I want to be a pirate. I need a black cloth. And a hat." Mom says, "OK. Let's see what we can find. But first, finish your lunch. And don't forget to say thank you." + +Anna and Ben say, "Thank you, mom. You are the best." They finish their lunch and smile. They are happy. They can't wait to change into something else. They love to play with cloths. +Tom and Amy were playing in the garden. They liked to dig and find bugs and flowers. They had a big box where they kept their toys and tools. They needed a key to open the box, because it had a lock. + +One day, Tom wanted to play with his truck, but he could not find the key. He looked everywhere, but it was not there. He asked Amy, "Do you have the key?" + +Amy shook her head. "No, I don't. Maybe Mom has it. Let's go and ask her." + +They ran to the house and found Mom in the kitchen. She was making lemonade. She smiled and said, "Hello, Tom and Amy. Do you want some lemonade?" + +Tom and Amy nodded. They liked lemonade, but only if it was not too sour. Mom poured them some cups and gave them a straw. Then Tom asked, "Mom, do you have the key to our box?" + +Mom frowned and said, "The key to your box? I don't think so. Where did you leave it?" + +Tom and Amy did not know. They tried to remember, but they could not. They felt sad and said, "We can't play with our toys. We need the key to unlock the box." + +Mom hugged them and said, "Don't worry, we will find the key. Maybe it is in your room, or in the living room, or in the bathroom. Let's look together. It will only take a minute." + +They followed Mom and searched the house. They looked under the bed, behind the sofa, in the drawers, in the trash, but they could not find the key. They were about to give up, when Amy saw something shiny in the garden. She ran outside and picked it up. It was the key! + +She shouted, "I found it! I found the key!" She showed it to Tom and Mom. They were happy and said, "Good job, Amy! You are very smart!" + +They went back to the garden and unlocked the box. They took out their toys and tools and played happily. They also drank their lemonade, which was not too sour. They had a lot of fun. They thanked Mom for helping them and said, "We love you, Mom!" + +Mom smiled and said, "I love you too, Tom and Amy. You are my sweet kids!" +Tom and Mia were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide on the grass. They saw a big puddle of mud. They wanted to splash in it. + +"Let's go in the mud!" Tom said. + +"OK!" Mia said. + +They ran to the puddle and jumped in. The mud was wet and sticky and cold. They laughed and splashed and made mud pies. They were having fun. + +But then a big dog came. The dog was angry and barked loud. The dog did not like Tom and Mia in the mud. The dog ran to them and bit Tom's leg. Tom screamed and cried. Mia was scared and cried too. + +"Help! Help!" they cried. + +But no one heard them. The dog was too big and strong. The dog dragged Tom and Mia into the woods. They tried to get away, but they could not. They were not flexible like the dog. They were stuck in the mud and the dog's teeth. + +The dog ate them. The end. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. They have a ball and a kite. They throw the ball and run with the kite. They are happy. + +But one day, the wind is very strong. It takes the kite away. Tom and Mia try to catch it, but they can't. The kite flies higher and higher, until they can't see it. They are sad. + +"Where is our kite?" Tom asks. + +"I don't know. The wind took it. Maybe it is gone." Mia says. + +"Gone? What does that mean?" Tom asks. + +Mia thinks for a moment. She remembers what her mom told her when her fish died. She says, "Gone means it is not here. It is not with us. It lost its life." + +Tom is confused. He says, "Lost its life? How can a kite lose its life? It is not alive. It is a thing." + +Mia is confused too. She says, "But mom said everything has a life. Even the trees and the rocks and the stars. And when something loses its life, it goes to a different place. A place we can't see." + +Tom and Mia look at the sky. They wonder where their kite is. They wonder if it is happy. They wonder if they will ever see it again. They miss their kite. They hug each other. They are still friends. +Tom and Lily went to the park with Mom and Dad. They saw a big stage with many people. Mom said, "Look, there is a band. They will play music for us." Tom and Lily liked music. They wanted to hear the band. + +The band had many things. They had drums, guitars, flutes, and horns. They also had green hats and shirts. They looked funny and happy. The band leader said, "Hello, everyone. We are the Green Band. We will play some songs for you. Are you ready?" The people said, "Yes, we are ready." The band started to play. + +Tom and Lily listened to the band. They liked the songs. They were fast and loud and fun. They made Tom and Lily want to dance. They jumped and clapped and spun. They smiled and laughed. Mom and Dad watched them and smiled too. They were proud of Tom and Lily. + +The band played many songs. They played songs about animals, stars, rainbows, and friends. They made the people happy. When the band finished, the people said, "Thank you, Green Band. You are great." They clapped their hands very hard. They applauded the band. Tom and Lily applauded too. They said, "Thank you, Green Band. We love you." + +The band leader said, "Thank you, everyone. You are very kind. We love you too. We hope you had a good time. Goodbye." The band waved and left the stage. Tom and Lily waved back. They said, "Goodbye, Green Band. Come back soon." They hugged Mom and Dad. They had a good time at the park. They liked the band. They liked the music. They liked the green. +Tom and Mia are friends. They live in a big boat with many people. The boat moves on the water. The water is blue and deep. Sometimes the boat stops at lands. The lands have trees and animals and houses. Tom and Mia like to play on the lands. + +One day, the boat stops at a land. Tom and Mia go out with their moms. They see a park with swings and slides. They run to the park and have fun. They swing high and slide fast. They laugh and shout. + +"Look, Mia, I can swing higher than you!" Tom says. + +"No, you can't, Tom, I can swing higher than you!" Mia says. + +They swing higher and higher. But then, Tom's swing breaks. The rope snaps and Tom falls to the ground. He cries. He hurts his arm. Mia stops swinging and runs to him. + +"Tom, are you okay?" Mia asks. + +"Ow, ow, ow, my arm is broken!" Tom says. + +Mia hugs him. She is scared. She calls their moms. Their moms come and help Tom. They take him to a doctor. The doctor puts a bandage on his arm. He says Tom will be fine. He gives him a sticker and a candy. + +"Thank you, doctor," Tom says. + +"You're welcome, Tom. Be careful next time," the doctor says. + +Tom and Mia go back to the boat. They say goodbye to the land. The boat moves on the water again. Tom and Mia sit together. They hold hands. + +"I'm sorry your arm is broken, Tom," Mia says. + +"It's okay, Mia. It will get better soon," Tom says. + +"I'm glad you're my friend, Tom," Mia says. + +"I'm glad you're my friend, Mia," Tom says. + +They smile. They miss the land. But they have each other. They are happy. +Tim and Kim are twins. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big sack on a bench. They are curious. They run to the sack and open it. + +"Wow, look at this!" Tim says. He pulls out a bottle of lotion. "It smells good. Can I try it?" + +"Me too, me too!" Kim says. She grabs the bottle from Tim. "I want to put it on my face. Maybe it will make me pretty." + +They squeeze the lotion on their hands and rub it on their faces. But the lotion is not for faces. It is for feet. It makes their faces red and itchy. They start to cry. + +"Ouch, ouch, ouch!" Tim says. "This lotion hurts. I want to wash it off." + +"Me too, me too!" Kim says. "Let's go to the fountain. Maybe the water will help." + +They run to the fountain. But they are slow. The lotion is sticky and heavy. They trip and fall. They get dirt and grass on their faces. They cry louder. + +"Help, help, help!" Tim says. "We need a grown-up. We made a big mess." + +"Me too, me too!" Kim says. "We are sorry. We should not have touched the sack." + +A lady hears them. She comes to the fountain. She sees the twins. She is shocked. She recognizes the sack. It is hers. She left it on the bench. She forgot to take it with her. + +"Oh, you poor things!" she says. "What have you done? That lotion is not for faces. It is for feet. It is very strong. It can make your skin burn. Come with me. I will help you." + +She takes the twins to the bathroom. She washes their faces with soap and water. She puts some cream on their faces. She gives them some juice and cookies. She hugs them and kisses them. + +"Are you feeling better?" she asks. + +"Yes, thank you," Tim says. "You are very nice. We are sorry we took your sack. We were curious. We did not know." + +"Me too, me too," Kim says. "We are sorry we made a mess. We did not mean to." + +"It's okay," the lady says. "I forgive you. You are very sweet. But next time, be careful. Do not touch things that are not yours. They might be dangerous. Or they might belong to someone else. Do you understand?" + +"Yes, we understand," Tim and Kim say. + +They smile. They are happy. They learned a lesson. They say goodbye to the lady. They take their sack and go home. They tell their mom what happened. She is glad they are okay. She is proud they are honest. She hugs them and kisses them. She reads them a story. They go to bed. They sleep well. They dream of lotion. But not for faces. For feet. +Lily and Ben were playing in the kitchen. They saw a large bottle on the table. It was full of juice. They wanted to drink some. + +"Can we have some juice, please?" Lily asked Ben. + +"I don't know. Mommy said we have to wait for lunch," Ben said. + +"But I'm thirsty. And the bottle looks yummy," Lily said. + +She reached for the bottle. But it was too heavy for her. She dropped it on the floor. The bottle broke. Juice spilled everywhere. + +"Oh no! Look what you did!" Ben shouted. + +Lily started to cry. She was scared and sorry. + +"Mommy! Mommy! Help!" Ben called. + +Mommy came running. She saw the mess. She was angry and worried. + +"What happened here? Who broke the bottle?" Mommy asked. + +"It was Lily. She wanted some juice. She dropped the bottle," Ben said. + +Mommy looked at Lily. Lily was still crying. She felt bad. + +"I'm sorry, Mommy. I didn't mean to break the bottle. I was thirsty," Lily said. + +Mommy sighed. She hugged Lily and Ben. + +"It's okay, sweetie. I know you didn't mean to. But you have to be careful with glass bottles. They can hurt you. And you have to listen to me. You can't have juice before lunch. It's not good for you," Mommy said. + +She cleaned up the mess. She gave Lily and Ben some water and a cookie. + +"Next time, ask me first. And use a cup, not a bottle. Okay?" Mommy said. + +"Okay, Mommy. We're sorry. We love you," Lily and Ben said. + +Mommy smiled. She loved them too. +Lily and Ben were playing in the sand near the water. They liked to make castles and dig holes. Sometimes they would run into the water and splash each other. They were having fun. + +"Look, Lily, a big fish!" Ben said, pointing to the water. He saw a gray shape moving in the waves. He wanted to see it closer. He ran to the water and waved his arms. + +Lily looked and saw the big fish too. But she knew it was not a fish. It was a shark. A shark was a bad animal that could bite and hurt people. She was scared. She shouted to Ben. + +"Ben, come back! It is a shark! A shark is bad! Come back!" Lily said, very loud. + +Ben heard Lily and turned around. He saw the shark too. He was very scared. He ran back to the sand. He was in a panic. He did not want the shark to get him. + +Lily hugged Ben and said, "It is OK, Ben. You are safe. The shark is gone. You are brave." + +Ben hugged Lily and said, "Thank you, Lily. You are smart. You saved me. You are generous." + +They decided to play in the sand again. They did not go near the water. They did not want to see the shark again. They were happy. +Lily was very mad at her mom. Mom said she had to go to bed early, but Lily wanted to watch TV. Mom said TV was bad for her eyes and brain, and she needed to sleep. Lily said no, and ran to her bedroom. She slammed the door and locked it. + +Mom knocked on the door and said, "Lily, please open the door. I'm sorry you're upset, but you have to listen to me. It's for your own good." But Lily ignored her mom. She turned on her lamp and played with her toys. She made a lot of noise and pretended she was having fun. + +But after a while, Lily got bored. She looked at her clock and saw it was very late. She felt sleepy and hungry. She also felt cold, because she forgot to close her window. She heard the wind blowing and the rain falling. She wished she had her blanket and her teddy bear. She wanted to hug them and feel warm and cozy. + +She tried to open the door, but it was stuck. She pushed and pulled, but it didn't move. She started to cry and call for her mom. But mom didn't answer. Lily was scared and sorry. She realized she was wrong and rude. She wished she had listened to her mom and gone to bed early. + +She hoped mom would come and help her. She hoped mom would forgive her and love her. She hoped mom would still be there in the morning. She hoped it was not too late. +Tim and Sam were best friends. They liked to play games and make jokes. One day, they found a big chair in the park. It was red and soft and had wheels. Tim had an idea. + +"Let's pretend this is a car and we are drivers!" he said to Sam. + +"OK, that sounds fun!" Sam agreed. + +They climbed on the chair and pretended to steer and honk. They made noises like a car and laughed. They did not see the sign that said "Do not touch". + +A man was walking his dog. He saw the boys on the chair. He recognized the chair. It was his chair. He had left it there for a minute to tie his shoe. He was angry. + +"Hey, you two! Get off my chair!" he shouted. + +Tim and Sam were scared. They jumped off the chair and ran away. They did not say sorry. They felt foolish. + +They learned a lesson. They should not touch things that are not theirs. They should respect other people's things. They should be careful and polite. They should not be foolish. +Anna and Ben wanted to decorate the house for Christmas. They had a big green tree, some shiny balls, and a long red sock. They also had a box of light strings that could make the tree and the house look bright and pretty. + +"Can we put the light strings on the chimney?" Ben asked Anna. He liked the chimney because it was where Santa would come down with the gifts. + +"Okay, but we need to be careful," Anna said. She was older than Ben and knew how to use the ladder. She helped Ben climb up and gave him one end of the light strings. She held the other end and walked around the chimney, wrapping the light strings around it. + +They worked together until the chimney was covered with light strings. Then they plugged them in and saw how they glowed in different colors. They smiled and clapped their hands. + +"Wow, it looks so pretty!" Ben said. + +"Yes, it does. And I'm sure Santa will like it too," Anna said. + +They hugged each other and went inside to decorate the tree and hang the sock. They hoped Santa would fill it with nice things. They were very happy and excited for Christmas. +Tom and Sam are brothers. They like to play with their toys in the living room. One day, they see a big mug on the table. It is full of hot tea. Mom says, "Do not touch the mug. It is hot and you can get hurt." + +Tom is smart. He knows he should listen to Mom. He says to Sam, "Let us play with our cars. The mug is not for us." But Sam is naughty. He wants to see what is in the mug. He says, "I want to try the tea. It smells good. Maybe it is sweet." + +Tom says, "No, Sam. Do not try the tea. It is hot and you can get hurt. Mom will be angry." But Sam does not listen. He climbs on the chair and reaches for the mug. He grabs it with his hand. But the mug is too heavy and hot. Sam drops the mug. The tea spills on the floor and on Sam. Sam screams. He is in pain. He has burned his hand and his leg. + +Mom hears the scream. She runs to the living room. She sees the mess and Sam crying. She is very upset. She says, "Sam, what have you done? You did not listen to me. You did not listen to Tom. You tried the tea and you got hurt. You are very naughty. You have to go to your room. No toys for you today." + +She takes Sam to his room. She puts some cream on his hand and his leg. She gives him a hug and a kiss. She says, "I love you, Sam. But you have to be careful and obey. The tea is not for you. It is for grown-ups." She leaves him in his room. Sam is sad. He wishes he had listened to Tom. He wishes he had not tried the tea. He wishes he had been smart. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. But today the sky is gloomy. It is dark and cold. Anna and Ben are sad. + +"Let's go home," Anna says. "It is too gloomy to play." + +"No, let's stay a little longer," Ben says. "Maybe the sun will come out soon." + +They walk around the park. They see a big slide. They want to go on the slide. But there is a problem. There is a big dog at the exit of the slide. The dog is barking. It has sharp teeth. Anna and Ben are scared. + +"Look, there is a dog," Anna says. "It is blocking the exit. We can't go on the slide." + +"Maybe it is friendly," Ben says. "Maybe it just wants to play." + +Ben tries to go near the dog. He says, "Hello, dog. Can we play with you?" + +But the dog does not want to play. It growls and snaps at Ben. Ben runs away. He is crying. + +"Ben, are you okay?" Anna says. She hugs Ben. "The dog is mean. It hurt you." + +"I'm okay," Ben says. "But it was scary. Let's go home now." + +Anna and Ben leave the park. They hold hands. They hope the sun will come out tomorrow. They hope the dog will not be there. They hope they can play on the slide. +Lily and Max were very hungry. They wanted to eat steak for dinner. But Mom said no. Mom said steak was too big and too hard for them. Mom said they had to eat soup and bread. + +Lily and Max did not like soup and bread. They were grumpy. They did not want to eat. They wanted to play. They wanted to dance. + +They saw Mom's phone on the table. It had music on it. They took the phone and ran to the living room. They turned on the music and started to dance. They jumped and spun and laughed. + +Mom heard the music and came to the living room. She saw Lily and Max dancing with her phone. She was angry. She shouted at them. She said they were naughty. She said they had to stop dancing and eat their soup and bread. She said they had to give her back her phone. + +Lily and Max did not want to stop dancing. They did not want to give back the phone. They said no. They said they wanted to dance and eat steak. They said they did not like Mom. + +Mom was very sad. She cried. She said they hurt her feelings. She said they did not love her. She said they had to go to their room and stay there. She said they had to think about what they did. + +Lily and Max did not care. They kept dancing and laughing. They did not say sorry. They did not hug Mom. They did not eat their soup and bread. They did not go to their room. + +They did not know that Mom's phone was very important. It had pictures and messages and numbers on it. It had things that Mom needed for work and for friends and for family. It had things that Mom loved. + +They did not know that while they were dancing, they dropped the phone. They did not know that the phone broke. They did not know that Mom lost everything on the phone. They did not know that Mom was very sad and very angry. + +They did not know that they made a big mistake. They did not know that they would be in big trouble. They did not know that they would not get steak or music or hugs for a long time. + +They did not know that they had a bad ending. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They saw a big box near the trash can. They wanted to see what was inside. + +"Let's go look at the box," Lily said. + +"OK, but be careful. It might be dirty," Ben said. + +They ran to the box and lifted the lid. They saw a lot of disgusting things. There were rotten bananas, old socks, and a dead mouse. + +"Yuck!" Lily screamed. "This is so disgusting!" + +"Let's get away from here!" Ben said. + +They dropped the lid and ran back to the swings. They did not want to follow the bad smell. + +They decided to play on the swings and forget about the box. They had fun and laughed a lot. + +They learned a lesson. They should not look inside boxes that are near the trash can. They might find disgusting things. +Anna liked to play with her toys in the bathtub. She had a duck, a boat, a fish and a frog. She made them swim and splash and talk to each other. She was happy. + +But her big brother Ben did not like to play with her. He was bossy and mean. He wanted to play with his sack of cars and trucks. He did not like water or bubbles or animals. He was grumpy. + +One day, Ben came into the bathroom and saw Anna in the bathtub. He said, "Get out of there, you silly girl. I want to play with my sack. You are too loud and messy. Go away." + +Anna said, "No, Ben. This is my bathtub. I like to play here. You go away. You are rude and nasty. Leave me alone." + +Ben got angry and grabbed his sack. He threw it at Anna and hit her on the head. Anna cried and dropped her toys. The water splashed and the bubbles popped. Ben laughed and ran away. + +Anna was sad and hurt. She called for her mom. Mom came and saw what happened. She hugged Anna and dried her off. She said, "I'm sorry, Anna. Ben was very bad. He should not have done that. He will be in trouble. You are a good girl. You can play with your toys in the bathtub as long as you want." + +Anna smiled and thanked her mom. She picked up her toys and put them back in the water. She said, "I love you, mom. And I love my duck, my boat, my fish and my frog. They are my friends. They are not bossy and mean like Ben." +Mia liked to touch things. She touched the toys, the books, the flowers, and the cat. She wanted to touch everything she saw. But her mom said, "No, Mia, some things are not for touching. You have to be polite and ask first." + +One day, Mia saw a bowl of prunes on the table. They looked like big, wrinkly grapes. Mia loved grapes. She wanted to touch the prunes and eat them. She did not ask her mom. She climbed on a chair and reached for the bowl. + +"Stop, Mia!" her mom shouted. "Those are not grapes, those are prunes. They are for grandma, not for you. They are too sour and hard for your teeth. And you have to be polite and ask before you touch things that are not yours." + +But Mia did not listen. She grabbed a handful of prunes and stuffed them in her mouth. She bit down hard and made a face. The prunes were not sweet and juicy like grapes. They were sour and dry and bitter. They hurt her teeth and made her tongue feel funny. She spat them out and started to cry. + +Her mom came and took the prunes away. She was angry and sad. She said, "Mia, you are a naughty girl. You did not listen to me. You did not ask before you touched. You did not respect grandma's food. You made a mess and wasted the prunes. And you hurt yourself. You have to say sorry and go to your room." + +Mia felt bad. She said sorry to her mom and grandma. She went to her room and lay on her bed. She did not want to touch anything anymore. She wished she had been polite and listened to her mom. She learned a hard lesson. She hoped the prunes would not make her sick. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to sing. They sang all the time, at home, at school, and in the park. They sang happy songs, sad songs, and funny songs. They wanted to be singers when they grew up. + +One day, their mom took them to see an opera. An opera was a big show where people sang very loud and very high. Lily and Ben were excited to see the opera. They thought it would be fun and beautiful. + +But when they got to the opera, they did not like it at all. The people who sang looked very ugly. They had big noses, big mouths, and big dresses. They sang very loud and very high, but not in a nice way. They sang in a way that hurt Lily and Ben's ears. They also sang in a language that Lily and Ben did not understand. They did not know what the opera was about. + +Lily and Ben whispered to each other: + +"I don't like this opera. It is ugly and boring." + +"Me neither. I want to go home and sing our songs." + +Their mom heard them and said: + +"Shh, you have to be quiet and polite. The opera is not ugly and boring. It is beautiful and interesting. You have to appreciate the art and the talent of the singers. They have worked very hard to sing like that. You have to respect them and learn from them." + +Lily and Ben did not agree with their mom. They did not want to learn from the ugly singers. They wanted to sing their own way. They thought their mom did not understand them. + +But then, something happened. The opera changed. The ugly singers became beautiful. They had nice faces, nice clothes, and nice voices. They sang very loud and very high, but in a way that made Lily and Ben happy. They also sang in a language that Lily and Ben understood. They sang about love, friendship, and courage. They sang a story that Lily and Ben liked. + +Lily and Ben realized that they were wrong. The opera was not ugly and boring. It was beautiful and interesting. They had judged the singers by their looks, not by their hearts. They had missed the beauty and the meaning of the opera. They felt sorry and ashamed. + +They said to their mom: + +"Mom, we are sorry. We were rude and silly. The opera is beautiful and interesting. We like it now. We want to appreciate the art and the talent of the singers. We want to respect them and learn from them." + +Their mom smiled and hugged them. She said: + +"I'm glad you changed your mind. The opera is a wonderful thing. It can teach you many things. It can teach you to be open-minded, to be curious, and to be kind. It can teach you to love music and stories. It can teach you to be singers." + +Lily and Ben nodded and smiled. They watched the opera with joy and wonder. They learned a lot from the opera. They learned to be better singers and better people. +Ben and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to run and slide and swing. They saw a big gray fence with a sign on it. The sign had some words and a picture of a red line. + +"What is that?" Lily asked. + +"I don't know. Let's go see," Ben said. + +They ran to the fence and looked at the sign. They could not read the words, but they saw the red line. It looked like a snake. + +"Maybe there are snakes behind the fence," Lily said. + +"Maybe. Do you want to find out?" Ben said. + +He lifted the fence a little and crawled under it. Lily followed him. + +They saw a lot of grass and rocks and dirt. They did not see any snakes. They walked around and looked for them. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise. It sounded like a big roar. They turned around and saw a big gray animal with a long trunk and big ears. It was an elephant. It looked angry. + +"Run!" Ben shouted. + +They tried to run back to the fence, but the elephant was faster. It lifted its trunk and sprayed water at them. They got wet and cold. They screamed for help. + +A man came running from a small house. He was wearing a hat and a shirt with a badge. He had a stick in his hand. He looked at Ben and Lily and shook his head. + +"Didn't you see the sign?" he said. "This is the zoo. You are not supposed to be here. This is a dangerous animal. It could have hurt you. I warned you with the red line." + +He grabbed Ben and Lily by their arms and dragged them to the fence. He put them back on the other side. He called their parents and told them what happened. Ben and Lily were in big trouble. They cried and said they were sorry. They learned their lesson. They never crossed the red line again. +Tim and Mia are friends. They like to play with blocks. They have many blocks of different colors and shapes. They can make houses, cars, towers and animals with their blocks. + +One day, they decide to make a big castle with their blocks. They work hard and use all their blocks. They make walls, doors, windows and a flag. They are very happy with their castle. They think it is the best castle ever. + +But then, they hear a loud noise. It is Tim's baby brother, Ben. He crawls into their room and sees the castle. He likes the blocks. He wants to play with them. He reaches for the castle and pulls some blocks. The castle falls down. Tim and Mia are sad and angry. They yell at Ben. They say he is bad and mean. + +Ben does not understand. He starts to cry. He does not know why they are mad at him. He just wanted to have fun. He likes his big brother and his friend. + +Tim and Mia realize they are being mean to Ben. They see he is crying. They feel sorry for him. They know he did not mean to break their castle. He is just a baby. He does not know better. They decide to be nice to him. They hug him and say they are sorry. They say they love him. They say they will play with him. + +They give him some blocks to play with. They help him make a small house. They show him how to stack the blocks and make shapes. Ben is happy. He smiles and laughs. He likes the blocks. He thinks they are cool. He thinks his big brother and his friend are cool too. + +They all play together with the blocks. They have fun. They make new things. They are friends. They are happy. +Lily and Ben were friends who liked to play in the garden. They had a small bucket and a big watering can. They liked to pour water on the flowers and watch them grow. + +One day, they saw a new flower in the garden. It was yellow and chubby, like a ball. Lily wanted to pick it and take it home. She said to Ben, "Look at this flower! It is so pretty and round. I want to pick it and put it in a vase." + +Ben shook his head. He said, "No, Lily, you can't pick it. It is not ours. It belongs to the garden. If you pick it, it will die. And the garden will be sad." + +Lily frowned. She said, "But I like it so much. It is the most beautiful flower I have ever seen. Please, Ben, let me pick it. Just one. No one will notice." + +Ben said, "No, Lily, you can't. It is wrong to take something that is not yours. And it is not nice to hurt the flower. It is alive, like us. It needs water and sun and soil to be happy. If you pick it, you will make it unhappy. And you will make yourself unhappy too. Because you will know you did something bad." + +Lily thought about what Ben said. She looked at the flower. It was yellow and chubby, like a ball. But it also looked happy and bright, like the sun. She did not want to make it unhappy. She did not want to make herself unhappy. She said, "You are right, Ben. I can't pick it. It is not mine. It is the garden's. I will leave it alone. And I will pour some water on it, to make it grow more." + +Ben smiled. He said, "That is good, Lily. You are a good friend. And a good gardener. Come on, let's pour some water on the other flowers too. They will be happy and thank us." + +Lily and Ben poured water on the flowers. The flowers were happy and thanked them. Lily and Ben were happy too. They learned to respect and care for the garden. And they learned to be happy with what they had. +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys. But they have too many toys. Mom says they should sell some toys and give the money to other kids who have no toys. + +Sara and Ben agree. They make a sign that says "Toy Sale". They put the sign in front of their house. They put some toys on a table. They wait for people to come. + +Soon, a girl comes. She looks at the toys. She likes a doll with a pink dress. She asks Sara, "How much is this doll?" + +Sara says, "Two coins." + +The girl says, "I have only one coin. Can I have the doll for one coin?" + +Sara thinks. She wants to help the girl. She says, "OK. You can have the doll for one coin." + +The girl smiles. She gives Sara the coin. She takes the doll. She says, "Thank you. She is very pretty." + +Sara says, "You're welcome. I hope you have fun with her." + +The girl leaves. Sara and Ben are happy. They sell some more toys. They make some money. They give the money to Mom. Mom says, "You are very kind. I'm proud of you." + +Sara and Ben are tired. They go to bed. They have a good wake. They dream of their toys and their new friends. +Tim and Sam were friends who liked to play at the park. They saw a huge slide that looked like a dragon. They wanted to go on it, but they were scared. + +"Let's go on the slide, Tim. It will be fun," Sam said. + +"I don't know, Sam. It looks too big and scary. What if we fall?" Tim said. + +"Don't be a baby, Tim. We can do it. Come on, follow me," Sam said. He ran to the slide and climbed up the ladder. + +Tim followed him, but he was shaking. He wondered what would happen if he went down the slide. He wondered if the dragon would bite him or breathe fire on him. + +Sam reached the top of the slide and shouted, "Look at me, Tim. I'm a brave knight. I'm going to slay the dragon." He slid down the slide, laughing and waving his arms. + +Tim saw him and tried to be brave too. He said, "Okay, Sam. I'm coming. I'm a brave knight too." He slid down the slide, but he closed his eyes and screamed. + +He did not see the big hole at the end of the slide. He did not see Sam fall into the hole and disappear. He did not see the dragon's teeth waiting for him. + +He only felt a sharp pain and then nothing. The dragon had eaten him and Sam. The slide was not fun. It was a trap. The end. +Tim and Sam are brothers. They like to play in the yard. One day, they find a small animal in the grass. It has fur and sharp teeth. It is a baby fox. + +"Look, a fox!" Tim says. "Can we keep it?" + +"No, we can't," Sam says. "It is a wild animal. It will grow up and be fierce. It will bite us and run away." + +"But it is so cute," Tim says. "I want to raise it and be its friend." + +He picks up the fox and hugs it. The fox squeaks and tries to wriggle out of his arms. + +"Put it down, Tim," Sam says. "It is scared and angry. It will hurt you." + +But Tim does not listen. He holds the fox tighter. The fox bites his hand. Tim cries out and drops the fox. The fox runs away. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Tim says. "It bit me! It bit me!" + +Sam runs to him and looks at his hand. It is bleeding. + +"Come on, Tim," Sam says. "We have to go inside and tell Mom. She will clean your wound and put a bandage on it." + +They go inside and tell Mom what happened. Mom scolds them for touching a wild animal. She cleans Tim's wound and puts a bandage on it. She tells them to be more careful next time. + +"Sorry, Mom," Tim says. "I just wanted to raise a fox." + +"You can't raise a fox, Tim," Mom says. "It is not a pet. It is a fierce animal that belongs in the woods. You have to respect it and leave it alone." + +Tim nods. He feels sad and sorry. He learns his lesson. He decides to play with his toy animals instead. He hopes the fox is okay. He hopes it finds its family. He hopes it is happy. +Sam and Lily wanted to play with the snow. They put on their warm coats, hats, gloves and boots. They ran outside and saw a lot of white snow on the ground. They decided to make a snowman. + +"Let's prepare some snowballs first," Sam said. He scooped up some snow and rolled it into a big ball. Lily did the same. They made two more smaller balls and stacked them on top of the big one. They found a carrot, some stones and a scarf to make the snowman's face and clothes. + +"Look, our snowman is done!" Lily said. She smiled and hugged Sam. "He is a nice figure." + +But then, they heard a loud bark. It was Rex, the neighbor's dog. He saw the snowman and thought it was a toy. He ran fast towards it and jumped on it. He knocked down the snowman and broke it into pieces. He wagged his tail and licked the carrot. + +"Hey, stop that!" Sam shouted. He ran after Rex and tried to get the carrot back. Lily followed him. They were angry and sad. They liked their snowman and did not want Rex to ruin it. + +"Bad dog, bad dog!" Lily said. She waved her glove at Rex. "Go away, leave our snowman alone!" + +But Rex did not listen. He thought they were playing with him. He barked and ran around the snowman's remains. He tossed the carrot in the air and caught it in his mouth. + +Sam and Lily did not know what to do. They wanted to rebuild their snowman, but Rex was too fast and strong. They looked at each other and felt helpless. They wished Rex would go away. +Sara loves to sing. She sings at home, in the park, and in the car. She sings happy songs, silly songs, and sad songs. She likes to make up her own songs too. + +But today, Sara does not want to sing. She has to go to class, and she does not like class. Class is boring and hard. She has to sit still, listen, and do work. She does not have any friends in class. The teacher is mean and the other kids are meaner. Sara feels gloomy. + +When she gets to class, the teacher tells them they have a special activity today. They are going to sing! Sara's eyes light up. She loves to sing! Maybe class will be fun today. Maybe she will make some friends. + +The teacher gives them a songbook and plays the piano. The song is about a rainbow and a pot of gold. Sara thinks it is a pretty song. She opens her mouth and sings with all her heart. She sings louder and louder, until she is the only one singing. + +The teacher stops playing and looks at Sara. The other kids stare at her too. They laugh and point. They say mean things. They say she sings too loud, too fast, too bad. They say she is weird and stupid and ugly. Sara feels hurt and angry. She throws the songbook on the floor and runs out of the class. She does not want to sing anymore. She does not want to be in class anymore. She wants to go home. + +She runs to the bathroom and locks herself in a stall. She cries and cries. She wishes she had a friend. She wishes someone liked her singing. She wishes someone liked her. + +She hears a knock on the stall door. She hears a voice. It is a girl from her class. Her name is Lily. She says, "Sara, are you okay? Can I come in?" + +Sara is surprised. She does not know Lily. She does not know why Lily is talking to her. She does not know what to say. She says, "No. Go away." + +Lily says, "Please, Sara. I want to talk to you. I want to be your friend. I like your singing. I think you are brave and creative and beautiful. Please, let me in." + +Sara is curious. She does not believe Lily. She thinks Lily is lying. She thinks Lily is trying to trick her. She says, "Why? Why do you want to be my friend? Why do you like my singing? Why are you nice to me?" + +Lily says, "Because I do. Because I do. Because I do. Because I am like you. I love to sing too. I love to make up my own songs too. I feel gloomy in class too. I don't have any friends in class too. I want to sing with you. I want to play with you. I want to be your friend. Please, Sara. Please, let me in." + +Sara is touched. She does not know what to do. She wants to have a friend. She wants to have fun. She wants to sing again. She says, "Okay. Okay. You can come in." + +She unlocks the stall door and opens it. She sees Lily's face. Lily smiles and hugs her. Sara smiles and hugs her back. They are happy. They are friends. + +They go back to class together. They sing together. They play together. They learn together. They are not gloomy anymore. They are glad. +One day, a smart rabbit was looking for food in the forest. He saw a big carrot on the ground. He ran to it and said, "Yum, yum, this is mine!" + +But when he bit the carrot, he spat it out. It was brown and soft and smelled bad. It was a rot carrot. The rabbit felt sick and angry. + +He looked around and saw a fox hiding behind a bush. The fox was laughing. He had put the rot carrot there to trick the rabbit. He said, "Ha, ha, ha, you are not so smart, rabbit. You fell for my trap. Now I will eat you!" + +The rabbit was scared, but he did not give up. He said, "Wait, fox, I have a gift for you. It is in that hole over there. Go and get it. It is better than me." + +The fox was curious and greedy. He said, "A gift? What is it? Is it a chicken? A cheese? A cake?" + +The rabbit said, "It is a surprise. You will see. But hurry, before someone else takes it." + +The fox ran to the hole and stuck his head in. He saw nothing but darkness. He felt something hard and sharp. It was a trap. The rabbit had put a big stick with thorns in the hole. The stick poked the fox's nose and eyes. The fox screamed and pulled his head out. He was bleeding and in pain. + +The rabbit laughed and said, "Ha, ha, ha, you are not so smart, fox. You fell for my trap. Now I will run away!" + +The rabbit ran away as fast as he could. He left the rot carrot and the fox behind. He said, "I am a smart rabbit. I can outwit a fox. I will find a fresh carrot somewhere else." +Lily and Ben are playing in the garden. They have a big case with many toys inside. They like to fill the case with different things and pretend they are going on a trip. + +"Look, I fill the case with my doll and my book," Lily says. "I want to go to the park and read stories to my doll." + +"That is interesting," Ben says. "But I fill the case with my car and my ball. I want to go to the beach and play with my car and my ball." + +They both fill the case until it is very heavy. Then they try to lift it and carry it. + +"Oof, this is hard," Lily says. "The case is too full. We need to take out some things." + +"No, we don't," Ben says. "We can do it. Come on, let's go." + +They pull and push the case, but it does not move. They try again and again, but it is still stuck. + +"Help, help," they shout. "We can't move the case. It is too heavy." + +Mom hears them and comes to the garden. She sees the case and smiles. + +"What are you doing, my little travelers?" she asks. "Are you going on a trip?" + +"Yes, we are," Lily and Ben say. "But we can't move the case. It is too full." + +Mom laughs and hugs them. "You have very interesting things in your case," she says. "But maybe you don't need all of them. Why don't you choose one thing each and leave the rest here? Then you can move the case more easily." + +Lily and Ben think for a moment. Then they open the case and take out one thing each. Lily takes her doll and Ben takes his car. They put the other things back in the case and close it. + +"Thank you, Mom," they say. "Now we can move the case." + +They lift the case together and carry it to the gate. Mom follows them with a picnic basket. + +"Where are you going?" she asks. + +"We are going to the park and the beach," Lily and Ben say. + +Mom smiles and says, "That sounds like a fun trip. Can I come with you?" + +"Yes, you can," Lily and Ben say. "You are the best mom ever." + +They all walk to the park and the beach, holding the case, the doll, the car and the picnic basket. They have a wonderful day. +Timmy was sick. He had a bad cough and a sore throat. He did not want to play or eat. He only wanted to sleep in his bed. + +Mommy came to his room with a spoon and a bottle. She said, "Timmy, you need to take some medicine. It will make you feel better." + +Timmy did not like medicine. It was bitter and yucky. He said, "No, Mommy, no medicine. I don't want it." + +Mommy smiled and said, "I know, Timmy, but it is good for you. It will help you stop coughing and hurting. It is not scary. It is just a little bit. Please, Timmy, open your mouth." + +Timmy shook his head and closed his mouth. He hid under his blanket. He was scared of the medicine. + +Mommy lifted the blanket and said, "Timmy, don't be scared. I love you. I want you to be well. Look, I have a surprise for you. If you take the medicine, you can have this." + +Mommy showed Timmy a small toy car. It was red and shiny. Timmy loved cars. He wanted the car. + +He looked at Mommy and said, "Really? Can I have the car?" + +Mommy nodded and said, "Yes, Timmy, you can have the car. But first, you have to take the medicine. It is only one spoon. Can you do it for me?" + +Timmy thought for a moment. He wanted the car. He wanted Mommy to be happy. He wanted to feel better. + +He said, "OK, Mommy, I will try." + +Mommy gave Timmy a hug and said, "Good boy, Timmy. I am proud of you." + +She put the spoon in Timmy's mouth. Timmy swallowed the medicine. It was bitter and yucky. He made a face. + +Mommy said, "You did it, Timmy. You are brave. Here is your car. You can play with it when you feel better." + +She gave Timmy the car. Timmy smiled and said, "Thank you, Mommy. I love you." + +Mommy said, "I love you too, Timmy. Now, rest and get well soon." + +She kissed Timmy and tucked him in. She left the room. + +Timmy held the car in his hand. He felt a little better. He was not so scared of the medicine. He closed his eyes and fell asleep. +Lily liked to play with blocks. She liked to make big stacks of blocks and knock them down. She was very independent and did not need help from anyone. + +One day, Lily was playing with blocks in her room. She made a very big stack of blocks, taller than her. She was very proud of her stack. She wanted to show it to her mom. + +She ran to the door and called, "Mom, mom, come and see my stack!" + +But when she turned around, she saw that her stack was gone. Instead, there was a big mess of blocks on the floor. And there was her brother, Tom, laughing. + +"Tom, you knocked down my stack!" Lily cried. "That was not nice! That was my stack!" + +Tom said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I wanted to surprise you. I thought you would like it." + +Lily was very angry. She did not like Tom's surprise. She did not like that he ruined her stack. She did not want to play with him. + +She picked up some blocks and threw them at Tom. Tom dodged and threw some blocks back at Lily. They started a block fight. + +Mom heard the noise and came to the room. She saw the block fight and the mess. She was not happy. + +"Stop, stop, stop!" Mom said. "What are you doing? Why are you fighting?" + +Lily and Tom stopped throwing blocks. They looked at Mom. + +"Tom knocked down my stack!" Lily said. + +"I wanted to surprise her!" Tom said. + +Mom said, "That was not a good surprise, Tom. That was a bad surprise. You should not knock down Lily's stack. That was her work. You should respect her work." + +Mom said, "And Lily, you should not throw blocks at Tom. That was not nice. That was dangerous. You could hurt him. You should use your words, not your blocks." + +Mom said, "You both need to say sorry to each other. And then you need to clean up this mess. And then you can play with blocks together. But only if you can share and be kind." + +Lily and Tom looked at each other. They felt sorry for what they did. They said sorry to each other. They hugged. They said sorry to Mom. They helped clean up the mess. And then they played with blocks together. They made a new stack of blocks, bigger than before. They were happy. They learned to surprise each other in a good way. +Sam and Tom are brothers. They like to play with cars and trucks. They have many cars and trucks in their room. Sometimes they race their cars and trucks on the floor. + +One day, Sam and Tom find a razor in the bathroom. They do not know what it is. It looks shiny and sharp. They think it is a car. They want to race it with their other cars. + +"Look, Tom, I found a new car!" Sam says. He holds the razor in his hand. + +"Wow, Sam, it is so cool!" Tom says. He wants to touch the razor. + +"Let's race it with our other cars!" Sam says. He puts the razor on the floor. + +"Okay, Sam, I will use my red car!" Tom says. He puts his red car on the floor. + +They count to three and push their cars. The razor and the red car zoom on the floor. The razor is faster than the red car. It wins the race. + +"Yay, I won!" Sam says. He is happy. + +"Wow, Sam, your car is so fast!" Tom says. He is amazed. + +They race again and again. The razor always wins. Sam and Tom have fun. + +But then, something bad happens. The razor hits a bump on the floor. It flips over and cuts Sam's finger. Sam feels pain. He cries. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Sam says. He drops the razor. + +"Sam, what happened?" Tom says. He sees blood on Sam's finger. + +"Tom, it hurts!" Sam says. He holds his finger. + +Tom is scared. He runs to get mom. Mom comes and sees Sam's finger. She is angry and worried. + +"Sam, Tom, what did you do?" Mom says. She has a harsh voice. + +"Mom, we were racing cars!" Sam says. He is sorry. + +"Mom, we found a car in the bathroom!" Tom says. He is sorry too. + +"Sam, Tom, that is not a car! That is a razor! It is dangerous! It can hurt you!" Mom says. She takes Sam's finger and puts a band-aid on it. + +"Mom, we are sorry! We did not know!" Sam says. He hugs mom. + +"Mom, we are sorry too! We will not play with razors again!" Tom says. He hugs mom too. + +Mom hugs them back. She is still angry, but she loves them. + +"Sam, Tom, I love you, but you have to be careful. Razors are not toys. They are for grown-ups. Do you understand?" Mom says. + +"Yes, mom, we understand!" Sam and Tom say. + +"Good. Now, go play with your real cars and trucks. And be nice to each other!" Mom says. + +"Okay, mom, we will!" Sam and Tom say. + +They go back to their room. They play with their cars and trucks. They do not play with razors anymore. They are happy. +Lily and Ben love candy. They get candy from their mom and dad when they are good. They also get candy from their grandma and grandpa when they visit them. They have a lot of candy in their room. + +One day, Lily and Ben decide to sort their candy. They want to see how many different kinds they have. They make piles of candy on the floor. They put the same kind of candy in the same pile. They have red candy, yellow candy, green candy, and more. + +Lily and Ben count how many piles they have. They have ten piles of candy. They are very happy. They think they are smart. They show their mom and dad their candy piles. Their mom and dad are proud of them. They say they are smart and good. + +Lily and Ben ask their mom and dad if they can eat some candy. Their mom and dad say yes, but not too much. They say they can pick one pile each. Lily and Ben think hard. They want to pick the best pile. They look at the candy piles. They see one pile that is bigger than the others. It has many colors and shapes. It looks yummy. + +Lily and Ben both want the big pile. They start to argue. They say it is their pile. They pull and tug at the candy. They make a mess. The candy piles fall apart. The candy goes everywhere. Lily and Ben are sad. They are not smart and good anymore. + +Their mom and dad come to see what is wrong. They see the candy mess. They are not happy. They tell Lily and Ben to stop fighting. They tell them to share the candy. They tell them to sort the candy again. They tell them to say sorry to each other. + +Lily and Ben feel bad. They say sorry to each other. They hug and make up. They sort the candy again. They make ten piles again. They share the big pile. They eat some candy. They are happy. They are smart and good again. +Ben and Lily were twins who loved cookies. One day, their mom baked some chocolate chip cookies and put them on a high shelf. She told them not to touch them until after dinner. + +But Ben and Lily were very hungry and curious. They wanted to taste the cookies right away. They looked around and saw a chair. They had an idea. + +"Let's move the chair and get the cookies," Ben whispered to Lily. + +"OK, but be careful," Lily whispered back. + +They pushed the chair to the shelf and Ben climbed on it. He reached for the cookies, but they were too far. He stretched his arm and tried to grab one. But he lost his balance and fell off the chair. He hit the shelf and made a loud noise. The cookies and the plate broke and fell on the floor. + +"Ow! Ow! Ow!" Ben cried. He hurt his knee and his elbow. + +"Oh no! Oh no! Oh no!" Lily cried. She saw the broken cookies and the plate. She was scared and sad. + +Their mom heard the noise and ran to the kitchen. She saw the mess and the twins. She was angry and anxious. + +"What did you do?" she asked. "Why did you break the cookies and the plate? Why did you not listen to me?" + +Ben and Lily looked at their mom. They felt sorry and ashamed. They did not know what to say. They wanted to hug their mom and say sorry. But they were afraid she would be more angry. + +"Mom, we are sorry," Ben said in a small voice. + +"Mom, we are sorry," Lily said in a small voice. + +Their mom sighed and calmed down. She saw their tears and their bruises. She felt sorry and tender. She hugged them and kissed them. + +"It's OK, I forgive you," she said. "But you have to be more careful and obedient. Cookies are not worth breaking and hurting yourself. Do you understand?" + +"Yes, mom, we understand," Ben and Lily said. + +"Good. Now let's clean up this mess and put some ice on your knee and elbow. And maybe, just maybe, we can find some cookies that are not broken and share them after dinner. How does that sound?" + +"Good, mom, thank you," Ben and Lily said. + +They smiled and helped their mom. They learned their lesson and hoped for some cookies. They loved their mom and each other. +Lily liked to play with her toy farm. She had many animals, like cows, sheep, chickens and a pig. The pig was her favorite. She named him Spot, because he had a black spot on his back. + +One day, Lily wanted to know how big Spot was. She asked her mom for a scale. A scale is a thing that tells you how heavy something is. Her mom gave her a small scale and said, "Be careful, don't break it." + +Lily put the scale on the floor and tried to put Spot on it. But Spot was too big and too wiggly. He did not want to stay on the scale. He ran away and hid under the bed. Lily followed him and tried to pull him out. But he was too strong and too stubborn. He did not want to come out. + +Lily was sad. She wanted to weigh Spot and tell him how big he was. She thought he would be happy to know. She sat on the floor and said, "Please, Spot, come out. I just want to play with you." + +Then she heard a noise. It was a soft and mysterious noise. It sounded like a snort. Lily looked under the bed and saw something shiny. It was a coin. A big coin. A gold coin. Lily reached for it and pulled it out. It was heavy and warm. It had a picture of a pig on it. + +Lily was surprised. She wondered where the coin came from. She looked under the bed again and saw Spot. He was smiling. He had a secret. He was not just a pig. He was a magic pig. He could make gold coins. He wanted to share them with Lily. He came out of the bed and gave her a lick. Lily hugged him and said, "Thank you, Spot. You are the best pig ever. And you don't need a scale. You are perfect just the way you are." +Lily and Ben were bored. It was a gloomy day and they could not go outside to play. They looked around their room and saw many toys and books and clothes. They were messy and mixed up. + +"Let's organize our things!" Lily said. "It will be fun and we will make our room look nice." + +"Okay!" Ben agreed. "How do we organize?" + +Lily thought for a moment. She had an idea. "We can make piles. One pile for toys, one pile for books, and one pile for clothes. Then we can put them in their places." + +They started to make piles. They found their dolls, cars, blocks, puzzles, and stuffed animals. They put them in the toy pile. They found their picture books, story books, and coloring books. They put them in the book pile. They found their shirts, pants, socks, and pajamas. They put them in the clothes pile. + +They were almost done when they heard a cluck. They looked and saw a chicken in their room. It was their neighbor's chicken. It had escaped from the coop and wandered into their house. It was pecking at their piles and making a mess. + +"Hey, chicken, stop!" Lily shouted. "You are ruining our piles!" + +"Shoo, chicken, shoo!" Ben yelled. "You are not a toy or a book or a clothes!" + +The chicken did not listen. It clucked and flapped and scattered their things. Lily and Ben tried to catch it, but it was too fast and slippery. They chased it around the room, but it dodged and hid. + +They were tired and frustrated. They looked at their room and saw their piles were gone. Their things were everywhere again. They felt like crying. + +Then they heard a knock on the door. It was their mom. She had a smile on her face. + +"Hello, my little organizers!" she said. "I see you have been busy. And I see you have a visitor. How did the chicken get in here?" + +Lily and Ben told her what happened. They showed her the chicken, which was now sitting on their bed. They said they were sorry for the mess. + +Mom hugged them and said, "Don't worry, my loves. You did a good job trying to organize. And the chicken is not your fault. It was just curious and playful. Let's take it back to the neighbor and then we can clean up together. Maybe we can find a way to make it fun." + +Lily and Ben smiled. They felt better. They picked up the chicken and followed mom. They hoped the neighbor would not be mad. They hoped the sun would come out. They hoped they could organize their room and make it look nice. +Sara was playing in the garden with her toys. She liked to make them talk and have fun. She saw a line of ants on the ground. They were carrying bits of food to their home. Sara was curious. She wanted to see the ants better. + +She picked up one of her toys, a big truck, and moved it closer to the ants. She put the truck in front of the line. She wanted the ants to go on the truck. She thought they would like it. She said, "Ants, go on the truck. It is fun. You can ride with me." + +But the ants did not want to go on the truck. They wanted to go to their home. They had to work hard. They did not have time to play. They tried to go around the truck. But Sara did not let them. She moved the truck again. She said, "No, ants, go on the truck. I demand it. I am the boss." + +The ants did not like Sara. She was not nice. She was not regular. She was bossy. They did not want to do what she said. They wanted to do what they needed. They decided to teach Sara a lesson. They climbed on the truck. But they did not stay there. They went up the wheels. They went up the sides. They went up the front. They went to Sara's hand. + +Sara felt something tickle her hand. She looked down. She saw the ants. They were on her hand. They were on her truck. They were everywhere. She was scared. She screamed. She dropped the truck. She ran away. She cried. + +The ants were happy. They got rid of Sara. They got their food. They got their home. They went back to their line. They did not bother Sara anymore. They hoped she learned her lesson. They hoped she would be more regular. They hoped she would be more kind. +Tom and Lily liked to play pirates. They had a big cardboard box that they pretended was a ship. They used a broom as a mast and a sheet as a sail. They put on hats and scarves and said "Arrr!" a lot. + +One day, they decided to sail to the island of ice cream. They pushed their box across the living room and into the kitchen. They saw the freezer and opened it. They found some ice cream cones and sprinkles. They were very happy. + +"Let's eat some ice cream!" said Tom. + +"Wait!" said Lily. "We have to share with the other pirates. And we have to say the pirate code." + +"What pirate code?" asked Tom. + +"The pirate code is: Lily is the boss. Lily gets the biggest cone. Lily chooses the sprinkles. Lily says when to eat." said Lily. + +Tom did not like this code. He thought Lily was very bossy. He wanted to eat his ice cream now. He did not want to wait for Lily. + +"No!" said Tom. "That's not fair. I want to eat my ice cream now. And I want to choose my sprinkles. And you are not the boss of me." + +"Yes, I am!" said Lily. "I am the captain of this ship. And you have to do what I say. Or else." + +"Or else what?" said Tom. + +"Or else I will make you walk the plank!" said Lily. She pointed to the freezer door. + +Tom did not want to walk the plank. He did not want to be cold and wet. He did not want to lose his ice cream. He looked at Lily. He saw that she was holding her cone very tightly. He had an idea. + +He grabbed Lily's cone and ran away. He shouted "Arrr!" and laughed. He ate Lily's ice cream and his own. He felt very happy. + +Lily was very angry. She chased Tom and tried to get her cone back. She shouted "Stop! Give it back! You are a bad pirate!" + +They ran around the house and made a lot of noise. They knocked over some chairs and some books. They spilled some sprinkles on the floor. + +Their mom heard the noise and came to see what was going on. She saw the mess and the ice cream. She saw Tom and Lily. She was not happy. + +She said "What are you doing? Why are you making such a mess? Why are you fighting over ice cream?" + +Tom and Lily stopped running and looked at their mom. They felt very sorry. They said "We were playing pirates. We sailed to the island of ice cream. But Lily was very bossy. And Tom was very naughty. And we forgot to share. And we forgot to clean up." + +Their mom said "Well, pirates are supposed to share and clean up. And they are not supposed to be bossy or naughty. And they are supposed to listen to their mom. Now, you have to put away the box and the broom and the sheet. And you have to wipe the ice cream and the sprinkles. And you have to say sorry to each other. And you have to give me a hug." + +Tom and Lily did what their mom said. They put away the box and the broom and the sheet. They wiped the ice cream and the sprinkles. They said sorry to each other. And they gave their mom a hug. + +Their mom said "That's better. Now, do you want to play something else?" + +Tom and Lily nodded. They said "Yes, please. Can we play something else?" + +Their mom said "Sure. How about we play zoo? You can be the animals and I can be the keeper." + +Tom and Lily liked this idea. They said "Yes, let's play zoo!" + +They went to their room and put on some animal costumes. They made some animal noises. They had fun. + +They forgot about the pirates and the ice cream. They forgot about being bossy and naughty. They remembered to share and clean up. And they remembered to listen to their mom. +Tim and Mia like to play in the park. They see a big bull on the grass. The bull is black and has horns. Tim and Mia are not scared. They want to say hello to the bull. + +They run to the bull and wave their hands. The bull looks at them and makes a loud noise. "Moo!" The bull says. Tim and Mia laugh. They think the bull is funny. + +"Hello, bull!" Tim says. "Do you want to play with us?" + +The bull nods his head. He likes the children. He lets them climb on his back. He walks slowly and gently. Tim and Mia hold on to his horns. They feel like they are rocking on a big boat. + +"Weee!" Mia says. "This is fun!" + +The bull smiles. He is happy to have friends. He rocks them gently on his back. He makes them laugh with his mooing. Tim and Mia have a good time with the bull. They are glad they met him in the park. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play outside in nature. They see many things: trees, flowers, birds, bugs. They have fun. + +One day, they find a big rock. It is shiny and smooth. Tom says, "I want to hold it." He picks up the rock. It is heavy. Mia says, "Be careful. Don't drop it." + +Tom says, "I won't drop it. I am strong." He walks with the rock. He feels proud. He wants to show the rock to his mom. + +But then, he hears a loud noise. It is a dog. It is big and black. It barks and runs to Tom and Mia. It is scary. + +Tom is afraid. He drops the rock. It falls on his foot. It hurts. He cries. Mia cries too. The dog comes closer. It sniffs the rock. It licks Tom's foot. It wags its tail. + +Tom and Mia stop crying. They look at the dog. It is not scary. It is friendly. It wants to play. Tom and Mia smile. They pet the dog. They say, "Hello, dog. You are nice. Do you want to be our friend?" The dog barks. It is happy. Tom and Mia are happy too. They forget about the rock. They play with the dog. They have fun. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play games. One day, they play a game with a banana. They split the banana in two. Anna gets the top part and Ben gets the bottom part. + +"Look, I have a smiley face!" Anna says. She shows Ben her banana. It has two eyes and a mouth. + +"That's funny!" Ben says. He shows Anna his banana. It has a tail and a foot. + +They laugh and eat their bananas. Then they feel dizzy. They ate too fast. + +They lie down on the grass and look at the sky. They see clouds and birds and a big sun. + +"Let's make a wish," Anna says. She closes her eyes and thinks of something nice. + +"Me too," Ben says. He closes his eyes and thinks of something nice. + +They open their eyes and wink at each other. They have the same wish. They wish to have more bananas. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to climb the trees and swing on the ropes. They had gear to protect them. They wore helmets and gloves and boots. + +"Look at me, Lily!" Ben shouted. He was on the highest branch of a big tree. He let go of the rope and jumped. He wanted to land on another branch. + +But he was foolish. The branch was too far and too thin. It broke when he touched it. Ben fell down and hit the ground. He cried out loud. + +Lily ran to him. She was scared. She saw blood on his knee and his arm. She took off her glove and pressed it on his wound. + +"Ben, why did you do that?" she asked. "That was dangerous and silly. You could have hurt yourself very bad." + +"I'm sorry, Lily," Ben sobbed. "I wanted to show you how brave I was. But I was stupid. I didn't think." + +Lily hugged him. She was kind. She said, "It's okay, Ben. You are brave, but you don't have to jump from trees to prove it. You have to be careful and use your gear. That's how you protect yourself and me." + +They heard a voice. It was their mom. She came to pick them up. She saw Ben's injury and was worried. She took him to the car and gave him a band-aid and a kiss. + +Lily followed them. She held Ben's hand. She said, "Don't worry, Ben. You will be fine. I will always protect you, too." +Tim and Mia were friends who liked to play in the forest. They liked to look for mushrooms, because they were different colors and shapes. Sometimes they ate them, but only the ones that their mom said were good. + +One day, they found a big mushroom that was red and white. It looked like a hat. Tim said, "Let's eat this one. It looks yummy." Mia said, "No, we don't know if it is good. Mom said some mushrooms are bad and make you sick." Tim said, "You are scared. I am brave. I will eat it and show you." He picked up the mushroom and took a big bite. + +Mia watched him and waited. She hoped he would be okay. But soon, Tim started to feel bad. His face turned pale and his stomach hurt. He said, "Mia, help me. I don't feel good." Mia was scared and sad. She said, "Tim, why did you eat the mushroom? You were not creative. You were silly. Now you are sick. I will go get mom." She ran to find their mom and tell her what happened. + +But it was too late. The mushroom was very bad and made Tim very sick. He could not breathe and his heart stopped. Mom came and saw him and cried. She said, "Tim, Tim, why did you eat the mushroom? You were not brave. You were foolish. Now you are gone. I love you." She hugged him and sobbed. + +Mia cried too. She said, "I'm sorry, mom. I tried to stop him. I love him too." She hugged her mom and wished Tim would wake up. But he did not. He was gone forever. The mushroom was bad and took him away. +Tom was a wealthy boy who had many toys and books. He liked to play with his toys and read his books in his big room. He did not like to share his toys and books with anyone. He was not nice to other children. + +One day, a new girl came to his school. Her name was Lily. She was not wealthy. She had few toys and books, but she was happy and kind. She liked to play with other children and share her toys and books with them. She wanted to be friends with Tom. + +But Tom did not want to be friends with Lily. He did not like her because she was not wealthy. He was mean to her. He said bad words to her and took her toys and books. He made her cry. + +Lily was sad and scared of Tom. She did not know what to do. She told her teacher what Tom did. The teacher was angry with Tom. She warned him to stop being mean to Lily. She said if he did not stop, he would have to go to the cell. The cell was a small room where bad children had to stay. There were no toys and books in the cell. There was only a chair and a table. + +Tom did not listen to the teacher. He thought he was better than Lily and the teacher. He continued to be mean to Lily. He said more bad words to her and took more toys and books from her. He made her cry more. + +The teacher saw what Tom did. She was very angry with Tom. She took him to the cell. She said he had to stay there until he learned to be nice to Lily and other children. She said he had to give back all the toys and books he took from Lily. + +Tom was scared and sad in the cell. He had no toys and books to play with and read. He had no friends to talk to. He realized he was not better than Lily and the teacher. He realized he was wrong to be mean to Lily. He wished he could be friends with Lily. He wished he could share his toys and books with her. He wished he could say sorry to her. + +He learned his lesson. He decided to be nice to Lily and other children. He decided to share his toys and books with them. He decided to say sorry to them. + +The teacher saw that Tom changed. She was happy with Tom. She let him out of the cell. She said he could play with Lily and other children. She said he could keep some of his toys and books, but he had to give some to Lily and other children. + +Tom was happy to be out of the cell. He was happy to play with Lily and other children. He was happy to share his toys and books with them. He was happy to say sorry to them. + +Lily was happy to see Tom. She was happy to hear him say sorry. She was happy to get back her toys and books. She was happy to share them with Tom and other children. She was happy to be friends with Tom. + +Tom and Lily became good friends. They played and read together. They learned and laughed together. They were nice to each other and other children. They were happy. +Lila and Tom were playing with their toys in the garden. They had many toys, but they liked their cars the best. They made noises and raced them on the grass. They were having fun. + +But then, a thief came. He was a big boy with a mean face. He saw the toys and wanted them. He ran to the garden and grabbed the cars. He laughed and ran away. + +Lila and Tom were sad and angry. They wanted their cars back. They ran after the thief. They shouted, "Stop! Give us our cars!" + +The thief did not stop. He ran to the street. He saw a big truck coming. He had to choose. He could drop the cars and be safe, or keep the cars and be in danger. + +He was greedy. He kept the cars. He tried to cross the street. But the truck was too fast. It hit the thief. He fell down. He did not move. The cars broke. + +Lila and Tom saw what happened. They were scared and sorry. They did not want the thief to be hurt. They wished he had been nice. They wished they had their cars. They wished the street was peaceful. +Lily and Max were eager to see their grandma. They had not seen her for a long time. Grandma lived far away, in a big city. Today, she was coming to visit them on a train. + +Lily and Max put on their coats and hats. They went with their mom and dad to the train station. They waited on the platform. They looked at the big clock. They heard the loud whistle. They saw the train coming. + +"Look, there she is!" Lily shouted. She pointed at a window. She saw grandma waving at them. Max clapped his hands. He was very happy. + +The train stopped. The doors opened. Grandma stepped out. She had a big smile. She had a bag with her. She hugged Lily and Max. She kissed their mom and dad. + +"Hello, my darlings! I missed you so much!" she said. + +"We missed you too, grandma!" Lily and Max said. + +"Come on, let's go home. I have a surprise for you in my bag," grandma said. + +"What is it, what is it?" Lily and Max asked. + +"You'll see. But first, let's have some coffee. I'm thirsty after the long trip," grandma said. + +"Coffee? Yuck!" Lily and Max said. They did not like coffee. They liked juice or milk. + +"Don't worry, I have something for you too. Something sweet and yummy," grandma said. She winked at them. + +Lily and Max were curious. They followed grandma to the car. They wondered what the surprise was. They hoped it was something they liked. They loved their grandma. They were glad she was here. +Lily was very happy. Today was her birthday and she had a lovely party. She had a cake with candles, balloons, and presents. She invited her friends from the park to play with her. + +They played hide and seek, tag, and hopscotch. They laughed and had fun. Lily liked her friends very much. She shared her cake and toys with them. + +But then, Lily saw something that made her sad. Her friend Ben was taking her favorite doll. He did not ask her. He just grabbed it and ran away. Lily ran after him and shouted. + +"Stop, Ben, stop! That is my doll. Give it back to me!" + +Ben did not stop. He kept running and laughing. He thought it was a game. He did not see that Lily was crying. + +Lily's mom saw what happened. She went to Ben and took the doll from him. She gave it back to Lily and hugged her. + +"Ben, that was not nice. You should not take things that are not yours. You should say sorry to Lily and ask her if you can play with her doll." + +Ben looked at Lily's mom. He felt bad. He did not mean to hurt Lily. He liked her. He wanted to be her friend. + +He went to Lily and said, "Sorry, Lily. I was wrong. Can I play with your doll?" + +Lily looked at Ben. She saw that he was sorry. She wiped her tears and smiled. + +"OK, Ben. You can play with my doll. But you have to be gentle and share." + +Ben nodded and smiled. He thanked Lily and her mom. He played with the doll and Lily. They became friends again. + +Lily's mom was proud of them. She said, "That's good, Lily and Ben. You are very kind and forgiving. Now, let's enjoy the party. It is a lovely day." +Lily and Ben were playing in the park with their dolls. They liked to pretend that their dolls were in danger and they had to rescue them. Lily had a pink doll with a zipper on her dress. Ben had a blue doll with a button on his shirt. + +One day, a big dog came to the park. He saw the dolls and thought they were toys. He ran to them and grabbed Lily's doll in his mouth. He shook it hard and the zipper broke. Lily was very sad and scared. She cried and shouted, "Give me back my doll!" + +Ben was eager to help his friend. He was not afraid of the dog. He ran to the dog and said, "Bad dog! Drop the doll!" He pulled the dog's tail and made him let go of the doll. He picked up the doll and gave it to Lily. Lily hugged the doll and thanked Ben. She said, "You are a good friend. You rescued my doll." + +The dog was sorry for what he did. He wagged his tail and licked Ben's hand. He said, "Woof, woof. I'm sorry. I didn't know it was your doll. Can we be friends?" Ben smiled and said, "Yes, we can be friends. But you have to be gentle with our dolls. They are not toys. They are our friends too." + +Lily and Ben learned a lesson that day. They learned that they should be brave and kind to each other. They also learned that they should be careful with their things and respect other animals. They played happily with their dolls and the dog. They had a lot of fun in the park. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys and books. Sometimes they share, sometimes they fight. One day, they see a big jar of yogurt in the fridge. They both love yogurt. It is white and smooth and sweet. It is healthy too. + +"Can we have some yogurt, Mommy?" Lily asks. + +"Yes, you can, but only after lunch," Mommy says. "You need to eat your sandwich and carrot first." + +Lily and Ben nod. They eat their lunch quickly. They want the yogurt. They finish their plates and put them in the sink. Then they run to the fridge and open it. They gaze at the jar of yogurt. It looks so yummy. + +"Can we have it now, Mommy?" Ben asks. + +"Yes, you can, but only one spoon each," Mommy says. "You don't want to eat too much and get a tummy ache." + +Lily and Ben nod. They take a big spoon and dip it in the jar. They scoop some yogurt and put it in their mouths. It tastes so good. They smile and lick their lips. + +"Can we have more, Mommy?" Lily asks. + +"No, you can't, that's enough," Mommy says. "You need to save some for later. You can have some fruit instead." + +Lily and Ben nod. They put the spoon and the jar back in the fridge. They close the door. They go to the table and pick some grapes and bananas. They eat them happily. They still like the yogurt, but they like the fruit too. They are healthy and full. They thank Mommy and give her a hug. Then they go back to their toys and books. They play nicely and share. They are good twins. +Lily and Ben were very excite to go to the zoo with their mom. They wanted to see the big animals, like the lions and the elephants. But their mom said they had to start with the small animals, like the birds and the monkeys. + +"Can we see the hippos, mom?" Lily asked. "They are my favorite. They are so big and funny." + +"Maybe later, sweetie," mom said. "We have to follow the map and see what's next." + +They walked and walked and saw many animals. Some were loud, some were quiet, some were colorful, some were gray. Ben liked the snakes and the crocodiles. He thought they were cool and scary. Lily liked the giraffes and the zebras. She thought they were pretty and tall. + +They stopped for lunch at a cafe near the lake. Mom bought them some sandwiches and juice. They sat at a table and ate their food. They were very hungry and the food was tasty. + +"Look, mom, look!" Lily said, pointing at the lake. "There are the hippos! They are swimming and splashing. Can we go see them, please?" + +Mom smiled and nodded. She finished her sandwich and said, "OK, let's go. But be careful, hippos can be dangerous. We have to stay behind the fence and not get too close." + +They ran to the fence and watched the hippos. They were big and gray and had huge mouths. They opened and closed their mouths and made loud noises. They looked like they were talking to each other. + +"Hello, hippos!" Lily said. "What are you saying?" + +One of the hippos looked at Lily and said, "We are saying we are hungry. We want some tasty food. Do you have any food for us?" + +Lily and Ben were very surprise. They did not know hippos could talk. They looked at their mom, who was also surprise. She did not know hippos could talk either. + +"Sorry, hippos, we don't have any food for you," mom said. "We ate our sandwiches and we have no more. Maybe you can find some plants or fish in the lake." + +The hippos frowned and said, "No, we don't like plants or fish. We like sandwiches and juice. They are tasty. Can you make some more for us?" + +Mom shook her head and said, "No, we can't make any more for you. We have to go now. It's time to see the other animals. Goodbye, hippos." + +The hippos were not happy. They wanted some tasty food. They looked at each other and nodded. They had an idea. They waited until mom and the kids turned their backs and walked away. Then they jumped out of the lake and ran after them. They wanted to catch them and eat them. They thought they would be tasty too. +Lila liked to play in the garden with her dad. He was bald and had a big smile. He showed her how to water the flowers and dig in the dirt. Lila loved the flowers. They had many colors and smells. + +One day, Lila saw a flower that was different. It was white and had a yellow center. It was very small and hid under a leaf. Lila picked it up and looked at it. She saw that it was glowing. It had a soft light that made her happy. + +She ran to her dad and showed him the flower. He was surprised and happy too. He said it was a special flower. He said it was a star flower. He said it came from the sky at night and fell on the ground. He said it was a gift for Lila. + +Lila hugged her dad and thanked him. She put the flower in a cup of water and put it on her window. She looked at it every night before she went to sleep. She felt like she had a star in her room. She felt like she was special too. +Anna liked to play with her dolls in her room. She had many dolls, but her favorite was Lily. Lily had long hair, a pink dress and a smile. Anna talked to Lily every day and told her stories. + +One day, Anna heard a noise under her bed. She looked and saw a small mouse. The mouse was brown and had a long tail. It looked scared and shy. Anna wanted to be friends with the mouse, but she did not know how. + +She picked up Lily and said, "Hello, mouse. I am Anna and this is Lily. We are nice and we want to play with you. Do you have a name?" + +The mouse did not answer. It hid behind a shoe. Anna moved the shoe gently and said, "Please, do not be afraid. We will not hurt you. You can come out and play with us. We have toys and snacks and books." + +The mouse peeked out and saw Anna and Lily. They looked kind and friendly. The mouse felt curious and brave. It came out and said, "Hello, Anna and Lily. I am Max. I live under your bed. I am sorry for making noise. I was looking for food." + +Anna smiled and said, "It is okay, Max. You can have some of my snacks. I have cheese and crackers and grapes. Do you like them?" + +Max nodded and said, "Yes, I do. Thank you, Anna. You are very nice. Can I play with you and Lily?" + +Anna said, "Of course, you can. We are happy to have a new friend. Come, I will introduce you to my other dolls. They will like you too." + +Anna, Lily and Max played together for a long time. They had fun and shared stories. Anna was glad she met Max. She gave him a hug and said, "You are not shy anymore, Max. You are brave and smart and funny. I like you very much." + +Max hugged her back and said, "I like you too, Anna. You are sweet and generous and gentle. I am happy I met you and Lily. You are the best friends I ever had." +Lila likes to smile. She smiles when she plays with her toys, when she hugs her mom, and when she sees her cat. She smiles a lot. + +One day, Lila finds a lime in the kitchen. She does not know what it is. It is green and round and has a funny smell. She picks it up and bites it. + +Lila makes a face. The lime is sour and bitter. She does not like it. She spits it out and says "yuck". She does not smile. + +Her mom sees her and laughs. She says "That is a lime, Lila. It is not for eating. It is for making juice or putting in water." She takes the lime and cuts it in half. She squeezes some juice in a glass of water and gives it to Lila. + +Lila tries the water. It is not sour and bitter anymore. It is fresh and sweet. She likes it. She smiles again. + +She says "Thank you, mom. I like lime water. Can I have more?" Her mom nods and smiles too. + +They drink lime water and eat some cookies. Lila sees her cat on the couch. It is black and fluffy. She runs to it and hugs it. She smiles some more. She is happy. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play and have fun. But they do not like to try new things. They only want to eat the same dinner every day. They do not want to eat new food. + +One day, Mom makes a new dinner. She makes rice and beans and salad. She tells Anna and Ben to come and eat. But Anna and Ben do not want to eat. They say they do not like rice and beans and salad. They want to eat pizza and fries and cake. + +Mom is sad. She says rice and beans and salad are good for them. They have vitamins and protein and fiber. They make them strong and healthy and smart. She says pizza and fries and cake are not good for them. They have too much fat and sugar and salt. They make them sick and tired and slow. + +Anna and Ben do not listen. They say they do not care. They say they only want to eat what they like. They do not want to try new things. They run away from the table and go to their room. + +Mom sighs. She does not know what to do. She wants Anna and Ben to be happy and healthy. She thinks of a plan. She calls Dad and tells him the plan. + +The next day, Dad comes home from work. He has a big box. He says he has a surprise for Anna and Ben. He says he has a new toy for them. Anna and Ben are excited. They love toys. They run to Dad and ask him to open the box. + +Dad opens the box. Inside the box, there is a big pizza and a big cake. Anna and Ben are confused. They say they do not want pizza and cake. They want a toy. They say they are bored of pizza and cake. They want something new. + +Dad smiles. He says pizza and cake are not toys. They are food. He says they can eat them if they want. But he says they will not have fun. He says they will not learn anything. He says they will not grow. He says they will miss out on all the other wonderful things in the world. + +Anna and Ben think. They look at the pizza and cake. They look at Mom. Mom has a smile. She says she has another surprise for them. She says she has a new dinner for them. She says she has pasta and cheese and broccoli. She says they are delicious and nutritious and colorful. She says they can try them if they want. But she says they do not have to. She says it is their choice. + +Anna and Ben think some more. They look at the pasta and cheese and broccoli. They look at each other. They decide to try something new. They say they are sorry to Mom and Dad. They say they want to eat the new dinner. They say they want to have fun and learn and grow. They say they want to see all the wonderful things in the world. + +Mom and Dad are happy. They hug Anna and Ben. They say they are proud of them. They say they love them. They say they can have a toy after dinner. They say they can have a small piece of cake too. They say they can have both. They say they can have balance. + +Anna and Ben are happy too. They eat the new dinner. They like it. They say it is yummy. They say they want to try more new things. They say they are glad they did. They say they learned a lesson. They say they learned to be open-minded. They say they learned to be brave. They say they learned to be wise. +Lily liked to play in the kitchen. She liked to look at the shiny things in the sink. She liked to turn the water on and off. She liked to make bubbles with the soap. + +One day, Lily saw a big knife in the sink. She wondered what it was for. She wondered if it was sharp. She wondered if she could touch it. She reached for the knife with her little hand. + +But the knife was not nice. It was mean. It cut Lily's finger. Lily felt a lot of hurt. She cried out loud. She dropped the knife. She saw red on her finger and on the sink. + +Mommy heard Lily's cry. She ran to the kitchen. She saw what happened. She was scared and sad. She hugged Lily. She said, "Oh, no, Lily, you should not play with the knife. It is very dangerous. It can hurt you. I'm sorry, Lily. I should have put it away." + +Mommy took Lily to the bathroom. She washed the cut. She put a band-aid on it. She kissed it. She said, "It will be okay, Lily. It will heal soon. But please, don't touch the knife again. Only grown-ups can use it. Okay?" + +Lily nodded. She said, "Okay, Mommy. I'm sorry, Mommy. I won't touch the knife again. I love you, Mommy." + +Mommy said, "I love you, too, Lily. You are my brave girl. Now, let's go and have some cookies. How does that sound?" + +Lily smiled. She said, "That sounds good, Mommy. Thank you, Mommy." + +They went to the living room. They had some cookies. They watched some cartoons. Lily forgot about the hurt. She was happy again. +Lily and Max were very happy. They were going to the cabin with Mom and Dad. The cabin was in the woods, near a lake. Lily and Max liked to swim, fish, and play in the woods. They packed their bags and got in the car. + +"Are we there yet?" Max asked. + +"Soon, honey," Mom said. "Do you remember the cabin?" + +"Yes, I remember," Lily said. "It has a big fireplace and a cozy bed. And a porch with a swing. And a lot of books and games." + +"It's incredible, right?" Max said. + +"Yes, it's incredible," Lily agreed. + +They drove for a long time, until they saw the cabin. It looked just like they remembered. They jumped out of the car and ran to the door. Mom and Dad followed them with the bags. + +"Welcome to the cabin!" Dad said. "Let's have some fun!" + +Lily and Max hugged Mom and Dad. They were very happy. They loved the cabin. It was incredible. +Tim and Mia are playing with their toys in the living room. They have a big box full of different animals. Tim likes the lions and the bears, and Mia likes the birds and the fish. They take turns to pick an animal and make its sound. + +"Roar!" Tim says, holding a lion. "I am the king of the jungle!" + +"Tweet!" Mia says, holding a bird. "I can fly in the sky!" + +They have fun making noises and pretending to be animals. Then, Mia sees something shiny in the corner of the box. She reaches for it and pulls out a small, round, plastic bag. Inside the bag, there is a white and black animal with a long nose and whiskers. It looks like it is sleeping. + +"What is this?" Mia asks, showing it to Tim. + +Tim looks at the bag and reads the label. It says: "Zip me open and meet your new friend. He is a seal. He is very fragile, so be gentle." + +"A seal?" Tim says. "What is a seal?" + +"I don't know," Mia says. "Maybe it is like a fish, but with fur." + +They are curious about the seal. They want to see it and touch it. They decide to zip the bag open and let the seal out. They are careful not to hurt it. + +They unzip the bag slowly and gently. As soon as they open it, the seal wakes up and makes a loud noise. + +"Arf! Arf! Arf!" the seal says, looking at them with big eyes. + +Tim and Mia are surprised and excited. They have never heard a seal before. They think it is cute and funny. + +"Hello, seal!" Tim says. "We are Tim and Mia. We want to be your friends." + +"Arf! Arf! Arf!" the seal says, wagging its tail. + +The seal jumps out of the bag and onto the floor. It starts to slide and roll around the living room. It looks happy and playful. + +Tim and Mia laugh and clap their hands. They join the seal and play with it. They hug it and pet it and feed it some fish. They have a lot of fun with their new friend. + +They are glad they zipped the bag open and met the seal. They think it is the best toy ever. They love the seal and the seal loves them. They are a happy family. +Tom and Sam like to play football. They have a big ball that is hard and round. They kick the ball to each other in the park. They have fun. + +But one day, a big boy comes to the park. He is mean and strong. He wants to play with the ball. He says, "Give me the ball, or I will hit you." Tom and Sam are scared. They do not want to fight. They surrender the ball to the big boy. + +The big boy takes the ball and runs away. He laughs and says, "Ha ha, this is my ball now. You are losers." Tom and Sam are sad and angry. They want their ball back. They cry and go home. + +They tell their mom what happened. She hugs them and says, "I'm sorry, my loves. That was not fair. The big boy was wrong. Maybe we can get a new ball later." But Tom and Sam do not feel better. They miss their ball. They do not want to play football anymore. They have a bad day. +Lily was a little girl who liked to help her mom with the housework. She wanted to receive a new doll for her birthday, so she tried to be very good and do her chores. One day, her mom asked her to mop the floor in the kitchen. Lily took the mop and started to clean, but she was very tired. She had played a lot with her friends in the park, and she had not taken a nap. + +"Mom, can I stop now?" Lily asked. "The floor is very big and I am very tired." + +Her mom looked at her and smiled. "You have done a great job, Lily. You can stop now and rest. I am very proud of you for helping me. You are a very kind and hard-working girl." + +Lily felt happy and hugged her mom. "Thank you, mom. I love you. Can I play with my doll now?" + +Her mom nodded and gave her a big surprise. She had bought her a new doll for her birthday, and she had hidden it in the closet. "Happy birthday, Lily! This is your present. You deserve it for being such a good helper." + +Lily was overjoyed and received the doll with a big smile. She thanked her mom and ran to her room to play with her new friend. She learned that helping others is rewarding, and that being good brings happiness. +Lily and Ben were playing with blocks in the living room. They liked to build towers and houses and bridges with the blocks. They had many colors and shapes of blocks to choose from. + +"Look, Lily, I made a large bridge!" Ben said, showing his creation to his sister. "It is very strong and long. Do you like it?" + +"Yes, Ben, it is very nice. But can I play with some blocks too? You have all the large ones," Lily said, feeling a little sad. She wanted to make something too, but Ben had taken most of the blocks. + +"OK, Lily, you can have some blocks. But don't break my bridge, please. I worked hard on it," Ben said, giving Lily some blocks. He was proud of his bridge and did not want it to fall. + +Lily took the blocks and started to build a house next to Ben's bridge. She used some small blocks and some large blocks. She made a door and a window and a roof. She was happy with her house and smiled. + +But then, a loud noise came from the kitchen. It was their mom, who had dropped a plate on the floor. The plate broke into many pieces and made a mess. Mom said, "Oh no, I broke the plate! I'm sorry, I was not careful. I need to clean this up." + +Lily and Ben heard the noise and ran to the kitchen. They wanted to see what happened. They left their blocks in the living room and forgot about them. + +But they did not see the person who came in through the door. It was their dad, who had just come home from work. He was a large person and he did not see the blocks on the floor. He stepped on them and tripped. He fell on Ben's bridge and Lily's house and broke them. The blocks flew everywhere and made another mess. + +Lily and Ben came back to the living room and saw their dad on the floor and their blocks broken. They were shocked and sad. They said, "Dad, you broke our blocks! We worked hard on them. Why did you do that?" + +Dad said, "I'm sorry, Lily and Ben. I did not see the blocks. I was not careful. I need to say sorry and hug you." He got up and hugged his children. He said, "I love you, Lily and Ben. You are very smart and creative. You can build more things with the blocks. But please, put them away when you are done. OK?" + +Lily and Ben said, "OK, Dad. We love you too. You are very kind and funny. You can help us build more things with the blocks. But please, watch where you step. OK?" + +Dad said, "OK, Lily and Ben. Let's clean up this mess and then play together. OK?" + +Lily and Ben said, "OK, Dad. Let's do that." They smiled and hugged their dad again. They were happy. +Lily was very sleepy. She had played a lot with her toys and her friends. She yawned and rubbed her eyes. She wanted to go to bed. + +But her mom said, "Not yet, Lily. We have to go to the barber first. You need a haircut. Your hair is too long and messy." + +Lily did not like the barber. She did not like the scissors and the comb. She did not like the noise and the smell. She did not want a haircut. She yawned again and said, "No, mom. I don't want to go to the barber. I want to sleep." + +Her mom smiled and said, "Don't worry, Lily. The barber is very nice and gentle. He will make your hair look great. And then you can sleep. Come on, let's go." + +Lily sighed and followed her mom. They got in the car and drove to the barber shop. There was a man with a big smile and a white coat. He was the barber. He said, "Hello, Lily. I'm Bob. I'm here to give you a haircut. Do you like my scissors? They are shiny and sharp. They will make your hair look great." + +Lily did not like his scissors. She did not like his smile. She yawned and said, "No, Bob. I don't like your scissors. I don't want a haircut. I want to sleep." + +Bob laughed and said, "Don't be scared, Lily. I will be very careful and quick. I will not hurt you. I will make you happy. Trust me." + +He lifted her up and put her on a big chair. He wrapped a cloth around her neck. He picked up his scissors and his comb. He started to cut her hair. + +Lily felt the scissors snip snip snip. She felt the comb tug tug tug. She heard the noise buzz buzz buzz. She smelled the spray pssst pssst pssst. She did not like it. She yawned and closed her eyes. She wished it was over. + +Soon it was over. Bob put down his scissors and his comb. He took off the cloth and the spray. He said, "There you go, Lily. You are done. You look great. Do you want to see?" + +He turned her around and showed her a mirror. Lily opened her eyes and looked. She saw her hair. It was short and neat. It was not long and messy. It looked great. + +Lily smiled and said, "Wow, Bob. You are right. I look great. Thank you. You are a good barber." + +Bob smiled and said, "You are welcome, Lily. You are a good girl. You are brave and polite. I'm glad you like your haircut." + +He gave her a sticker and a lollipop. He said, "Here you go, Lily. A sticker and a lollipop for you. You deserve them. Have a good night." + +Lily took the sticker and the lollipop. She said, "Thank you, Bob. Have a good night too." + +She got down from the chair and ran to her mom. She hugged her mom and said, "Mom, look at my hair. It looks great. Bob is a good barber. He gave me a sticker and a lollipop. I'm happy." + +Her mom hugged her back and said, "I'm happy too, Lily. You look great. Bob is a good barber. He gave you a sticker and a lollipop. You are a good girl. Now let's go home and sleep." + +They got in the car and drove home. Lily yawned and said, "I'm sleepy, mom. Can we go to bed?" + +Her mom said, "Yes, Lily. We can go to bed. You had a long day. You need to rest. I love you, Lily." + +Lily said, "I love you too, mom." + +They got home and went to bed. Lily put her sticker on her pillow and her lollipop on her nightstand. She snuggled with her mom and fell asleep. She dreamed of her great haircut. +Ben and Lily went on a safari with their mom and dad. They saw many animals, like lions, elephants, giraffes and zebras. Ben and Lily liked the animals, but they did not like the car. The car was bumpy and noisy and hot. Ben and Lily started to complain. + +"I want to go home!" Ben said. "This car is too bumpy. It hurts my tummy." + +"I want ice cream!" Lily said. "This car is too hot. I am thirsty and hungry." + +Mom and dad tried to make Ben and Lily happy. They gave them water and snacks. They told them stories and jokes. They pointed out the animals and their names. But Ben and Lily did not stop complaining. + +"Look, there is a monkey!" dad said. "The monkey is funny. He is jumping and swinging on the trees." + +"I don't care about the monkey!" Ben said. "The monkey is crazy. He is making too much noise." + +"Look, there is a flamingo!" mom said. "The flamingo is pretty. She is pink and tall and has a long neck." + +"I don't care about the flamingo!" Lily said. "The flamingo is boring. She is standing on one leg and doing nothing." + +Mom and dad sighed. They hoped Ben and Lily would enjoy the safari, but they did not. They wondered why they brought them along. They wished they had a quiet and peaceful car ride. +Anna and Ben were best friends. They liked to play together in the park. One day, they saw a big boat on the lake. They wanted to go on the boat and see the water. + +"Can we go on the boat, please?" Anna asked her mom. + +"OK, but only for a little while. And stay close to me," her mom said. + +Anna and Ben climbed on the boat with their mom. They saw many fish and birds and plants in the water. They felt the wind and the sun on their faces. They were very happy. + +But then, the boat stopped. The boat man said there was a problem with the engine. He said they had to wait for help. Anna and Ben were scared. They did not want to be stuck on the boat. + +"Look, there is an island over there!" Ben said. He pointed to a small piece of land with some trees and rocks. + +"Maybe we can go there and play," Anna said. + +"No, we can't. We have to stay on the boat. The island is too far and too dangerous. We don't know what is there," their mom said. + +But Anna and Ben did not listen. They saw a small raft on the boat. They thought it would be fun to use the raft to go to the island. They did not tell their mom. They took the raft and paddled away from the boat. + +They reached the island. They thought it was amazing. They saw flowers and fruits and animals. They ran and jumped and laughed. They forgot about the boat and their mom. + +But then, they heard a loud noise. They looked up and saw a big storm coming. The sky was dark and the wind was strong. The water was rough and the waves were high. They were very scared. They wanted to go back to the boat and their mom. + +But they could not. The raft was gone. It was taken by the waves. They were stuck on the island. They cried and hugged each other. + +They saw the boat in the distance. They saw their mom waving and shouting. They tried to wave and shout back. But the boat could not see them or hear them. The boat was too far and the storm was too loud. + +They wished they had listened to their mom. They wished they had stayed on the boat. They wished they had not become so curious and naughty. + +They learned a hard lesson. They learned to obey their mom and to be careful and safe. They learned that the island was not so amazing after all. They learned that the boat was their home and their mom was their friend. +Tim and Lily were playing in the park. They saw a big sack on the grass. It was full of balls of different colors and sizes. + +"Look, balls!" Tim said. He ran to the sack and opened it. He took out a red ball and threw it in the air. It bounced high and came back to his hand. + +"Wow, that's fun!" Lily said. She ran to the sack and took out a blue ball. She threw it on the ground. It bounced low and rolled away. + +"Let's play catch!" Tim said. He threw his ball to Lily. She caught it and threw it back to him. They laughed and ran after the balls. + +But then a man came to the park. He had a serious face and a big hat. He walked to the sack and looked inside. + +"Hey, these are my balls!" he said. "Who took them out of the sack?" + +Tim and Lily stopped playing. They felt scared. They did not know the man was the owner of the balls. + +"Sorry, sir," Tim said. "We did not know. We just wanted to play." + +The man frowned. He picked up the balls and put them back in the sack. He tied the sack and lifted it on his shoulder. + +"Next time, ask before you touch other people's things," he said. He walked away with the sack. + +Tim and Lily looked at each other. They felt sad. They liked the balls. They wanted to play more. + +"Maybe we can find other toys," Lily said. She took Tim's hand and they walked to the swings. + +"Maybe," Tim said. He hoped the man would come back and let them play with the balls again. +Ben and Mia are friends who like to play with toys. Ben has a big robot that can attach different parts to its body. Mia has a small doll that can change its clothes. One day, they go to the park and bring their toys. + +"Look at my robot!" Ben says. "It has a muscle arm that can lift anything. And a rocket leg that can fly. And a laser eye that can zap. It is the best toy ever!" + +"Wow, your robot is cool," Mia says. "But my doll is pretty. It has a pink dress and a blue hat and a yellow bag. And it can smile and wink. It is the best toy ever!" + +Ben and Mia start to play with their toys. But soon, they get bored of their own toys. They look at each other's toys and feel envious. They want to have both toys. + +"Can I play with your doll?" Ben asks. + +"Can I play with your robot?" Mia asks. + +They agree to swap their toys for a while. But they are not careful. Ben tries to attach the robot's parts to the doll's body. Mia tries to change the doll's clothes with the robot's parts. They break their toys. + +"Oh no!" Ben cries. "You broke my robot! You ripped off its arm and leg and eye!" + +"Oh no!" Mia cries. "You broke my doll! You smashed its dress and hat and bag!" + +They are angry and sad. They blame each other for breaking their toys. They start to fight. They push and pull and bite and scratch. They hurt each other. + +They are not friends anymore. They go home with their broken toys. They are unhappy. They wish they had not been envious. They wish they had been nice. They wish they had played together. But it is too late. The end. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play in the park. They see a big slide with a tube. They want to try it. + +"Can we go on the slide, Mom?" Anna asks. + +"Sure, but be careful. Hold on tight and don't push each other," Mom says. + +Anna and Ben run to the slide. They take turns to go inside the tube. They feel the wind in their hair and the sun on their faces. They laugh and scream as they slide down. + +"Wow, this is amazing!" Ben says. + +"I know, right? Let's do it again!" Anna says. + +They go up and down the slide many times. They have so much fun. They don't want to stop. + +But then, something happens. Ben slips and falls. He bumps his head on the tube. He cries out loud. + +"Ouch, that hurts!" Ben says. + +Anna hears him and stops. She runs to him and hugs him. + +"Are you okay, Ben?" Anna asks. + +"I think so. It's just a little bump," Ben says. + +Mom hears them and comes over. She checks Ben's head and kisses it. + +"You're brave, Ben. It's not a big deal. Just a little scratch," Mom says. + +She gives him a band-aid and a hug. + +"Thank you, Mom. I feel better now," Ben says. + +Anna smiles and holds his hand. + +"Come on, Ben. Let's go play some more. The slide is still amazing," Anna says. + +Ben nods and smiles. + +"Okay, Anna. Let's go. But this time, let's be more careful," Ben says. + +They run back to the slide. They hold on tight and don't push each other. They slide down the tube and laugh and scream again. They have a great day in the park. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park with their ball. They liked to kick the ball to each other and run after it. Sometimes they missed the ball and it rolled away. They had to be careful not to let the ball go near the road, where the vehicles were. + +One day, a big vehicle came to the park. It was shiny and loud and had a long arm. The arm could lift things and put them in the back of the vehicle. Lily and Ben were curious and wanted to see what the vehicle was doing. They ran closer to the vehicle, but they forgot about their ball. + +The ball rolled to the road, just as the vehicle was turning. The driver did not see the ball and the vehicle struck it. The ball popped and flew in the air. Lily and Ben were sad and scared. They cried and ran back to their mom. + +The driver heard the noise and stopped the vehicle. He got out and saw the ball and the children. He felt sorry and walked to them. He said, "I'm sorry, kids. I didn't mean to strike your ball. Are you okay?" + +Lily and Ben nodded, but they were still sad. They loved their ball and now it was broken. The driver said, "I have an idea. Why don't you come with me and see what I do with my vehicle? Maybe you will find something fun in the back." + +Lily and Ben looked at their mom. She said, "It's okay, you can go with him. He seems nice and humble. But be careful and stay close to him." She smiled and waved to them. + +Lily and Ben followed the driver to his vehicle. They climbed in the front and buckled their seat belts. The driver showed them how he used the arm to pick up trash and recycle it. He also gave them some toys and books that he found in the trash. He said, "These are still good and you can have them. Maybe they will make you happy again." + +Lily and Ben smiled and thanked the driver. They liked the toys and books and they learned something new. They also learned to be more careful with their ball and to respect the vehicles on the road. They waved goodbye to the driver and went back to their mom. They told her what happened and showed her their new things. She hugged them and said, "I'm glad you had fun and made a new friend. But I'm also glad you're safe and sound. Now let's go home and have some cookies." +Tom and Lily were friends who liked to read books. They had many books in their room, but they wanted to learn new words. One day, they saw a big book on the shelf. It was a dictionary. It had many words and their meanings. + +"Can we look at the dictionary?" Tom asked Lily. + +"Sure, let's ask mom if we can lend it," Lily said. + +They went to mom and asked her nicely. Mom said yes, but they had to be careful with the book. It was very old and special. She gave them the dictionary and told them to have fun. + +Tom and Lily took the dictionary to their room. They opened it and started to look at the words. They saw words like "apple", "ball", "cat", and "dog". They knew those words already. They turned the pages and looked for more words. They saw words like "abacus", "barnacle", "cathedral", and "dynamo". They did not know those words. They tried to read the meanings, but they were too hard. They did not understand them. + +"This book is boring," Tom said. "It has too many words we don't know. Let's play something else." + +"OK, but we have to put the book back on the shelf," Lily said. + +They closed the dictionary and tried to lift it. It was very heavy. They dropped it on the floor. The book made a loud noise. The pages tore and the cover broke. The dictionary was ruined. + +Mom heard the noise and came to their room. She saw the dictionary on the floor. She was very angry. + +"What did you do to the dictionary?" she asked. + +"We were looking at the words, but we didn't like them. We dropped the book by mistake," Tom said. + +Mom did not believe them. She said they were naughty and careless. She said they had to pay for the dictionary. It was very expensive. She said they could not read any books for a week. She took the dictionary and left. + +Tom and Lily were very sad. They wished they had never lent the dictionary. They wished they had played something else. They learned a new word: regret. +Anna and Ben were playing in the basement. They liked to pretend they were explorers, looking for treasure and monsters. They had a flashlight to see in the dark. + +"Look, Anna, I found a box!" Ben said. He opened the box and saw a shiny necklace. "Wow, this must be the treasure!" + +Anna ran over to see. She wanted the necklace too. "Let me have it, Ben. It's fair to share." + +"No, it's mine. I found it first. Go away!" Ben said. He pushed Anna and ran away with the flashlight and the necklace. + +Anna was angry and sad. She wanted to chase Ben, but it was too dark. She could not see anything. She heard a loud noise behind her. It sounded like a monster. + +"Ben, help me!" Anna screamed. She was scared. + +But Ben did not hear her. He was too busy playing with the necklace. He did not care about Anna. He did not seem like a good brother. +One day, a boy named Ben and his dog Spot went to the park. They liked to play with the ball and run on the grass. But Spot saw something shiny and ran away. Ben followed him and called his name. + +"Spot, come back! Where are you going?" + +Spot did not listen. He ran to a big pile of dust. It was near a big road with many cars. The dust was from an old house that was broken. Spot sniffed the dust and found a shiny thing. It was a coin with a picture of a man and a bird. + +"Wow, what is this?" Spot barked. + +Ben came to the pile of dust and saw the coin. He picked it up and looked at it. He did not know what it was. He saw a word on the coin. It said "Eagle". + +"Is this an eagle?" Ben asked. + +Spot wagged his tail and nodded. He liked eagles. They could fly high and fast. + +"Maybe this is a rare coin. Maybe it is very old and worth a lot of money. Maybe we can buy more balls and treats with it." Ben said. + +He put the coin in his pocket and smiled. He hugged Spot and said "Good boy, Spot. You found a rare coin. Let's go home and show it to mom and dad. Maybe they will know more about it." + +They walked back to the park and played with the ball. They were happy and proud. They had a rare coin and a rare friend. +Lisa and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big pile of wood near the swings. The wood is for a new house. + +"Let's skip on the wood!" Lisa says. "It looks fun!" + +Tom nods. He likes to skip. They run to the wood and start to skip on it. They make loud noises with their feet. + +"Hey, stop that!" a voice says. It is a man in a yellow hat. He is angry. "This wood is expensive! You can't skip on it!" + +Lisa and Tom are scared. They stop skipping. They look at the man. + +"Sorry, mister," Tom says. "We didn't know." + +The man sighs. He is not so angry now. He sees that Lisa and Tom are just kids. + +"It's okay," he says. "But you have to be careful. This wood is for a new house. It is very important. You can't skip on it or break it." + +Lisa and Tom nod. They understand. They don't want to ruin the new house. + +"Can we play somewhere else?" Lisa asks. + +The man smiles. He points to the slide and the sandbox. + +"Sure," he says. "You can play there. Just stay away from the wood, okay?" + +Lisa and Tom say thank you. They run to the slide and the sandbox. They play there. They have fun. They don't skip on the wood anymore. +Ben and his dog Spot like to go for walks. Ben has a leash for Spot. The leash is red and long. Ben puts the leash on Spot and says, "Let's go, Spot!" + +They walk to the park. The park has grass and trees and flowers. Spot likes to smell the flowers. Ben likes to see the birds. They are happy. + +But then, Ben sees a big puddle. The puddle is wet and muddy. Ben thinks it is fun. He runs to the puddle and jumps in. Splash! He gets wet and dirty. He laughs. + +Spot does not like the puddle. Spot likes to be dry and clean. He does not run to the puddle. He stays on the grass. He barks. + +"Come on, Spot!" Ben says. "The puddle is fun!" + +"No, Ben!" Spot says. "The puddle is not fun! The puddle is yucky!" + +Ben and Spot look at each other. They are different. But they are still friends. + +Ben runs out of the puddle. He finds his leash. He picks it up. He goes to Spot. He says, "Sorry, Spot. I forgot you don't like puddles. Let's go home and get dry." + +Spot wags his tail. He says, "OK, Ben. I forgive you. Let's go home and get dry." + +They walk home. They are wet and dirty. But they are happy. They love each other. +Tom and Sam were brothers. They liked to play with their toy planes. They made them fly in the air and made loud noises. They pretended they were pilots. + +One day, they saw a big bird in the sky. It was black and had a long tail. It looked like a plane, but it was alive. Tom and Sam wanted to catch it. They thought it would be a good reward. + +They ran after the bird with their toy planes. They threw them at the bird, but they missed. The bird flew away. Tom and Sam followed it. They did not see where they were going. + +They came to a busy road. There were many cars and trucks. They were fast and loud. Tom and Sam did not stop. They wanted to catch the bird. They ran across the road. + +A big truck saw them. It honked its horn. It tried to stop, but it was too late. It hit Tom and Sam. They fell to the ground. They did not move. They were dead. + +The bird flew away. It did not care. It was free. +Tom and Lily were twins who shared a room. They liked to play on their big mattress, jumping and rolling and making funny noises. Sometimes they pretended to be animals, like lions or monkeys or rabbits. + +One day, they decided to play a new game. They took all their pillows and blankets and made a big pile on one end of the mattress. Then they took turns to run and jump on the pile, trying to reach the ceiling. They laughed and shouted as they bounced up and down. + +"Look at me, I'm a bird!" Tom said, flapping his arms. + +"I'm a rocket!" Lily said, pointing her fingers. + +They had so much fun that they did not hear their mom calling them for lunch. She came to their room and saw the mess they had made. She was not angry, but she was a little surprised. + +"What are you doing, my sweeties?" she asked. + +"We're playing reach the ceiling!" Tom and Lily said together. + +Mom smiled and shook her head. She knew they had big imaginations. She also knew they were hungry. + +"That sounds like a fun game, but it's time to eat now. How about you help me tidy up this pile and then we can have some soup and bread? It's a mild day, so we can have a picnic in the garden afterwards." + +Tom and Lily agreed. They liked soup and bread, and they liked picnics. They also liked their mom, who always played with them and read them stories. They quickly put their pillows and blankets back on the bed and followed mom to the kitchen. They still had some energy left, so they decided to play reach the sky in the garden later. +Tom was restless. He did not want to sleep. He wanted to play with his toys and watch TV. But Mom said it was bedtime and he had to go to his room. + +"Please, Mom, can I have some cereal?" Tom asked. He liked cereal. It was crunchy and sweet. + +"No, Tom, you had dinner already. Cereal is for breakfast. Now go to bed and sleep," Mom said. + +Tom was sad and angry. He did not like Mom's answer. He had an idea. He waited until Mom went to the living room. Then he sneaked out of his room and went to the kitchen. He saw the box of cereal on the shelf. He reached for it and grabbed it. + +"Ha, ha, I have the cereal now. It is mine. I own it," Tom said to himself. He opened the box and poured some cereal into his hand. He put it in his mouth and smiled. + +But then he heard a loud bark. It was Rex, the dog. Rex smelled the cereal and wanted some too. He ran to Tom and jumped on him. He knocked the box out of Tom's hand and spilled the cereal on the floor. + +"Hey, stop it, Rex! That is my cereal! Go away!" Tom shouted. He tried to push Rex away, but Rex was bigger and stronger. He licked Tom's face and ate the cereal from the floor. + +Mom heard the noise and came to the kitchen. She saw Tom and Rex and the mess. She was not happy. + +"Tom, what are you doing? You are not supposed to be here. You are supposed to be in bed. And look at this mess. You wasted the cereal and made a mess. That is not nice," Mom said. + +Tom felt bad. He knew he did something wrong. He did not want to make Mom unhappy. He said sorry to Mom. + +"I'm sorry, Mom. I was restless and I wanted some cereal. But Rex took it from me. He did not share," Tom said. + +Mom sighed. She picked up Tom and hugged him. + +"I know, Tom. But you have to listen to me. Cereal is not good for you at night. It can make your tummy hurt. And you need to sleep to grow and be healthy. And you have to share with Rex. He is part of our family. He loves you and he wants to play with you. But not at night. At night, we all need to sleep," Mom said. + +Tom nodded. He understood. He said sorry to Rex too. + +"I'm sorry, Rex. You can have some cereal tomorrow. But now, let's go to bed. Good night, Rex," Tom said. + +Rex wagged his tail and licked Tom's hand. He followed Tom and Mom to Tom's room. Mom tucked Tom in and kissed him. + +"Good night, Tom. I love you. Sleep well," Mom said. + +Tom smiled. He felt sleepy. He closed his eyes and cuddled with Rex. He was not restless anymore. He was happy. +Anna and Ben like to play golf with their dad. They have a small golf set with plastic clubs and balls. They take turns to hit the ball and see who can get it in the hole. They are very competitive and want to win. + +One day, they go to the park to play golf. They find a big field with some trees and flowers. They set up their golf hole near a bench. Dad says, "Who wants to serve first?" Anna and Ben both raise their hands and shout, "Me, me, me!" + +Dad smiles and says, "Okay, let's do rock, paper, scissors to decide." They play the game and Anna wins. She picks up her club and ball and says, "I will serve first. Watch me, I will get it in the hole in one shot." She swings her club and hits the ball hard. The ball flies in the air and lands on the bench. Anna says, "Oops, that was too hard." + +Ben laughs and says, "My turn, my turn. I will do better than you." He grabs his club and ball and says, "I will serve now. Watch me, I will get it in the hole in two shots." He swings his club and hits the ball softly. The ball rolls on the grass and stops near a flower. Ben says, "Oh, that was too soft." + +Dad says, "Good try, both of you. Now, let's go and get your balls and try again. Remember, golf is a fun game. It doesn't matter who wins or loses. The most important thing is to have fun and be nice to each other." Anna and Ben nod and say, "Okay, dad. We love you and we love golf." They run to get their balls and hug their dad. They play golf until it is time to go home. They have a lot of fun and learn to be good sports. +Sam and Mia like to play in the sand. They have a big bucket and a small shovel. They dig and dig and make a big hole. They find a funny thing in the sand. It is a flag. It has red and white stripes and blue stars. + +"Look, Mia, a flag!" Sam says. He shows Mia the flag. Mia likes the flag. She smiles and claps. + +"Where did the flag come from?" Mia asks. She looks around. She does not see anyone else. + +"Maybe someone left it here," Sam says. He thinks for a moment. He has an idea. "Let's bury the flag and make a treasure!" + +"Okay!" Mia says. She likes the idea. She helps Sam put the flag in the hole. They cover it with sand. They pat the sand and make it smooth. + +"We did it!" Sam says. He is proud of their treasure. He draws a big X on the sand with his finger. "This is where the flag is. Only we know!" + +Mia nods. She is happy. She hugs Sam. They laugh and run to the water. They splash and play. They have fun. They forget about the flag. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go on adventures with her mom. One day, they went to the grocery store to find some yummy food. + +As they walked around, Lily saw a large vegetable that she had never seen before. It was white and bumpy, and her mom told her it was called cauliflower. Lily thought it looked funny, but her mom said it tasted really good. + +So, they decided to buy a big, large cauliflower to take home and cook for dinner. Lily was so excited to try it! When they got home, her mom showed her how to cut the cauliflower into small pieces and cook it in a pot. + +Finally, dinner was ready and Lily took a bite of the cauliflower. It was delicious! She was so happy they found it at the store. From then on, she always wanted to try new foods and find new adventures with her mom. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to draw and make things with paper. One day, she was making a picture of a blue bird, but she couldn't find her glue. + +"Lily, what are you looking for?" her mommy asked. + +"I can't find my glue. I need it to stick my blue bird together," Lily said. + +Her mommy helped her look and they found the glue under the couch. "Yay! We found it!" Lily said happily. + +Lily finished her picture and showed it to her mommy. "Look, mommy! I made a blue bird!" she said proudly. Her mommy smiled and said, "It's beautiful, Lily. You are so creative." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily received a present from her grandma. She was so happy! She opened the box and found a teddy bear inside. The teddy bear had a red nose and was very soft. Lily hugged the teddy bear and felt happy. + +The next day, Lily went to the park with her friends. They played on the swings and the slide. Suddenly, Lily fell and hurt her nose. Her friends were worried and asked if she was okay. Lily said her nose hurt a little bit but it was okay. + +When Lily went back home, her mom saw her nose and said it was a little dull. Lily didn't understand what dull meant, so her mom explained that it meant her nose didn't look as bright and shiny as it usually did. Lily felt sad that her nose wasn't pretty anymore, but her mom hugged her and said she was beautiful no matter what. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved her red jacket. One day, Lily went to the park with her mom. She was playing with her friends when suddenly it started raining. Lily's mom told her to come home, but Lily didn't want to leave her friends. She said, "I don't want to go home, I want to play!" + +Lily's mom said, "Okay, but you might regret it if you get sick." But Lily didn't listen and kept playing. Soon, Lily was soaked and shivering. She wished she had listened to her mom and brought her jacket. She said, "Mom, I regret not bringing my red jacket. Can we go home now?" + +Lily's mom smiled and said, "Of course, let's go home and get you warm and dry." From that day on, Lily always listened to her mom and brought her red jacket whenever she went out to play. +Once upon a time, a boy named Timmy wanted to go on an adventure. He asked his mom for help, and she said they could go on a ride in their jeep. Timmy was so excited! He helped his mom prepare snacks and drinks for the trip. + +As they drove through the forest, Timmy saw a little bird with a hurt wing. He felt worried and wanted to help the bird. His mom stopped the jeep, and they got out to take a closer look. Timmy's mom prepared a little nest for the bird to rest in, and they left some seeds and water for it. + +Timmy felt happy that they could help the bird, and he realized that adventures don't always have to be scary or dangerous. Sometimes, helping others can be an adventure too. +Once upon a time, there was a little duck named Quack. Quack loved to play in the pond with his friends. One day, Quack found a rubber ball floating in the water. It was big and wide, and Quack wanted to play with it. + +But when Quack tried to pick up the rubber ball, he struggled. It was too heavy for him to lift with his little wings. Quack asked his friends for help, but they couldn't lift it either. They all struggled together, but the rubber ball wouldn't budge. + +Finally, Quack had an idea. He asked his friends to push the rubber ball towards the shore. With all their might, they pushed and pushed until the rubber ball finally reached the edge of the pond. Quack was so happy that he could play with his new rubber ball, and he thanked his friends for their help. From that day on, Quack and his friends played with the rubber ball every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little pig named Oink. Oink loved to play in the hay all day long. He would jump and roll and have so much fun. One day, Oink's friend, Cow, came to visit. Cow was very impatient and didn't want to wait for Oink to finish playing. + +Oink tried to explain to Cow that he was having fun and didn't want to stop, but Cow didn't understand. Cow started to suffer from boredom and wanted to leave. Oink felt sad that his friend didn't want to play with him anymore. + +But then, Oink had an idea. He asked Cow if she wanted to play a game in the hay. Cow was excited and said yes! They played together for hours and had so much fun. Oink was happy that he didn't have to suffer from being alone and Cow was happy that she got to play with her friend. From that day on, they always played together in the hay. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a kid named Timmy. Timmy was very curious and always asked a lot of questions. One day, Timmy saw a butterfly and wanted to catch it. But the butterfly was scared and flew away. + +Timmy's mom saw what happened and said, "Timmy, I will teach you how to catch a butterfly gently. You have to be very slow and gentle, so the butterfly won't be scared." + +Timmy listened to his mom and tried again. This time, he caught the butterfly gently and held it in his hands. "Wow, Mommy! I caught the butterfly!" Timmy said with excitement. + +His mom smiled and said, "You did it! And you caught it gently too. Good job, Timmy!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved ice-cream. One day, she went to the ice-cream shop with her mommy. The ice-cream man asked her what flavor she wanted. Lily requested strawberry ice-cream because it was her favorite. The ice-cream man gave her a big scoop of the good ice-cream. Lily was very happy and ate it all up. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw and color shapes. One day, she drew a big, wide circle on her paper. She was so proud of her circle. + +But then, her little brother came into the room and started to disturb her. "Stop it!" Lily said. "You're messing up my circle!" + +Her brother looked at the circle and said, "Wow, that's a great shape! Can I help you color it in?" + +Lily smiled and said, "Sure! Let's color it in together." And they worked together to make the circle even more beautiful. They had so much fun working together that they forgot all about the disturbance from earlier. From that day on, Lily and her brother loved to draw and color shapes together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved shiny things and always wanted a diamond. One day, she saw a diamond in a store and asked her mommy to buy it for her. Her mommy said no because she already had many toys and didn't want her to be spoiled. + +Lily was sad and went to her room to think. She then came up with a plan. She went to her mommy and said, "Mommy, can I do chores to earn money for the diamond?" Her mommy was happy to hear that and agreed. + +Lily did many chores and earned enough money to buy the diamond. She was very happy and showed it to her mommy. Her mommy was proud of her for not being spoiled and for coming up with a plan to get what she wanted. From then on, Lily learned that if she worked hard, she could get what she wanted without being spoiled. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to read books. One day, she went to the library with her mom to get some new books to read. Lily found a book about a princess and a dragon. She was so excited to read it! + +As she was reading, she noticed that her teddy bear had a big stain on his fur. Lily thought it was a bit yucky and decided to rub it off with a cloth. + +Suddenly, a boy named Jack came up to her and said, "Hi Lily, what are you doing?" Lily replied, "I'm reading a book about a princess and a dragon. And I'm rubbing my teddy bear to make him clean." Jack smiled and said, "That's very thoughtful of you, Lily." They both sat down and read books together until it was time to go home. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in her garden and pick flowers. One day, she saw a big, juicy squash on the ground. She picked it up and tried to carry it, but it was too heavy. She dropped it and it broke open. + +Suddenly, a bunch of bugs came out and started crawling all over her. She tried to pinch them, but there were too many. She screamed for help, but her neighbor, who was deaf, couldn't hear her. The bugs crawled into her ears and she couldn't get them out. + +Lily was very scared and didn't know what to do. She ran inside and told her mom, but it was too late. The bugs had already eaten their way into her brain and she died. It was a very sad ending. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to bake cookies with her grandma. They would mix flour, sugar, and eggs together in a bowl and then put them in the oven to bake. Lily loved the smell of the cookies as they cooked. + +One day, Lily's grandma wasn't feeling well and couldn't bake with her. Lily started to worry because she didn't know how to bake cookies by herself. She tried to remember everything her grandma had taught her, but she was too tired to think. + +Just then, Lily's mom came into the kitchen and saw her daughter looking sad. Lily explained what was wrong, and her mom helped her bake the cookies. They had so much fun baking together, and the cookies turned out delicious. Lily was happy that she didn't have to worry anymore and that she could still bake cookies even without her grandma. +Once upon a time, there was a grumpy bear. He didn't like to play with his friends or eat honey. One day, the bear went to the doctor for an operation. The doctor put him to sleep and fixed his paw. When the bear woke up, he felt much better and wasn't grumpy anymore. He thanked the doctor for the operation and went to play with his friends. They all had a great time together! +Once upon a time, there was a man who was very bald. He liked to look at himself in the mirror and see his shiny head. One day, he was walking in his house and accidentally knocked over a vase. The vase broke into many pieces and he felt very sad. + +He tried to fix the vase with glue, but it didn't work. He thought about quitting and throwing the broken vase away. But then, he remembered that his friend was very good at fixing things. So, he called his friend and asked for help. + +His friend came over and fixed the vase. The man was very happy and grateful. He learned that it's okay to ask for help and not to quit when things get hard. From that day on, he was more careful when he walked around his house, so he wouldn't break anything again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to play with his toys and run around outside. One day, Timmy went to the park with his mom. At the park, they saw a big skeleton decoration for Halloween. Timmy thought it looked scary and uncomfortable. + +As they were walking around, they saw a man playing guitar and singing. Timmy's mom clapped and Timmy joined in. They listened to the man's music and had a lot of fun. After the man was done, Timmy's mom gave him some money for playing so well. + +Timmy learned that sometimes things that look scary or uncomfortable can actually be fun and enjoyable. He also learned that it's important to show appreciation by clapping and giving thanks. From that day on, Timmy always clapped for people who did a good job and tried new things even if they seemed uncomfortable at first. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go camping with her family. One day, her mom said they were going to go camping, and Lily got so excited! She couldn't wait to go. + +When they got to the camp, they saw that the place was very messy. There were toys and clothes everywhere. Lily's mom asked her to help sort things out. Lily didn't want to, but her mom explained that it was important to keep the camp clean for everyone to enjoy. + +Lily realized that it was better to help than to be lazy. She started to sort out the things and put them in their right place. It was hard work, but she felt proud of herself when everything was tidy. From that day on, Lily learned that helping others and keeping things clean is a good thing to do. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to swim. She always wore her favorite hat, which had a big flower on it. One day, Lily went to the pool with her mommy and daddy. Before she went in the water, her mommy told her to be safe and not go too deep. + +Lily had so much fun swimming and splashing around in the shallow end of the pool. She even showed her mommy and daddy how she could float on her back. But then, Lily saw a toy floating in the deep end of the pool. She really wanted to get it, but she knew it wasn't safe to go too deep. + +Lily thought about it for a moment and decided to ask her daddy for help. He put on his hat and jumped in the water to get the toy for her. Lily was so happy and felt safe knowing her daddy was there to help her. From that day on, Lily always remembered to listen to her mommy and daddy and be safe when she went swimming. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and eat olives. One day, Lily went outside to play and found a magic wand. She waved it and said, "Abracadabra!" Suddenly, she started to shrink. + +Lily was so small, she could fit in the palm of her hand. She was miserable and scared. She cried out, "Help! Help!" but no one could hear her tiny voice. Suddenly, a bird swooped down and picked her up in its beak. + +The bird flew high into the sky and dropped her into a river. Lily tried to swim, but she was too small and weak. She sank to the bottom and never came back up. 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, while she was playing in the park, she saw a stranger walking towards her. The stranger had a big smile on their face and offered to play with Lily. + +Lily wasn't sure if she should trust the stranger, so she questioned them. "Who are you?" she asked. The stranger replied, "I'm just someone who wants to play with you." + +But Lily still wasn't sure, so she looked closely at the stranger and saw that their smile was fake. She knew that meant the stranger wasn't being honest with her. "You're a fake!" she exclaimed. + +The stranger was surprised by Lily's words and quickly left the park. Lily felt proud of herself for being brave and standing up for herself. She continued to play and explore, knowing that she could always question strangers and trust her instincts. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and pick flowers. One day, she found a special herb that smelled really good. She decided to send it to her grandma as a present. + +But on her way to her grandma's house, Lily saw a scary monster. She tried to run away, but the monster caught her. The monster didn't like the herb, so he threw it away. + +Lily was very sad and scared. She cried and cried until her grandma found her. But it was too late, Lily was very sick from the scary monster's touch. She had to go to the hospital and couldn't play outside anymore. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and draw pictures. One day, Lily's mom asked her a question. "What do you want for breakfast?" her mom said. Lily thought for a moment and then answered, "I want pancakes!" + +Yesterday, Lily went to the park with her friend, Tom. They played on the swings and went down the slide. Suddenly, Tom saw something strange. "Look over there!" he said. "What is it?" Lily asked. "I don't know," Tom replied. "It's unknown." + +Lily and Tom decided to go investigate. When they got closer, they saw that it was a big rock with a funny shape. "What do you think it is?" Lily asked. "I have no idea," Tom said. "It's still unknown." They both laughed and decided to play around the rock for a while before heading back home. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved Christmas time because she could help her mommy decorate the tree. One day, her mommy brought a shiny ornament and asked Lily to put it on the tree. Lily was nervous because she didn't want to break it. + +Her mommy told her to take a deep breath and gently open her hand to place the ornament on the tree. Lily did as her mommy said and the ornament looked beautiful on the tree. Her mommy gave her a big hug and told her that it's okay to be nervous sometimes, but it's important to try and not let it stop you from doing things. + +From that day on, Lily always remembered to take a deep breath and not let her nerves stop her from trying new things. She learned that sometimes taking a chance can lead to something beautiful, just like the shiny ornament on the Christmas tree. +Once upon a time, there was a brave knight. He had a big sword that was very shiny. He liked to step around the castle and show off his sword to everyone. + +One day, an ugly dragon came to the castle. The dragon was very big and scary. The knight knew he had to fight the dragon to protect the castle. + +The knight stepped forward with his sword in hand. He swung his sword at the dragon, but it did not hurt the dragon. The dragon breathed fire at the knight, but the knight was quick and stepped out of the way. + +Finally, the knight found the dragon's weak spot and was able to defeat the ugly creature. The castle was safe once again, and the knight was a hero. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw and color pictures of flowers and animals. One day, she went to the library with her mommy and saw a big book with lots of prints of different things. She was so happy and asked her mommy if they could borrow the book. + +When they got home, Lily looked at the prints and saw a disgusting bug on one of the pages. She didn't like bugs, but she knew it was just a picture and not real. She decided to color the bug with her crayons to make it look pretty. + +After she finished coloring, she asked her mommy to help her part the book so she could see all the prints again. Her mommy smiled and said, "Of course, Lily. Let's turn the pages together." And they spent the rest of the day looking at all the prints in the book. +Once upon a time, there was a little white bunny named Snowy. Snowy loved to play in the meadow with his friends. One day, Snowy saw a shiny vest laying on the ground. He wanted to try it on, but he knew it didn't belong to him. + +Snowy thought about what his mommy had taught him. She said, "Always be honest and kind." So, Snowy left the vest where it was and went to find the owner. + +After a while, Snowy saw a sad little girl looking for something. Snowy asked her what was wrong. The little girl said she lost her vest and couldn't find it. Snowy knew it was her vest and showed her where it was laying. The little girl was so happy and thanked Snowy. + +Snowy felt good about himself for doing the right thing. He learned that being honest and kind is important and makes others happy too. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was playing with his ball outside when he saw a bird flying in the sky. "Wow, that bird is so quick!" Timmy said to himself. + +Suddenly, the ball slipped out of Timmy's hands and dropped to the ground. "Oh no, my ball!" Timmy cried. + +Just then, a big dog came running over to Timmy. "Don't worry, Timmy. I'll get your ball for you," said the powerful dog. The dog picked up the ball with his mouth and brought it back to Timmy. + +"Thank you, doggy!" Timmy exclaimed. "You're so kind." And from that day on, Timmy and the dog became the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a bitter taste in his mouth because he ate a lemon. He didn't like the taste of it. + +Timmy's mom said, "Timmy, let's go play outside." Timmy said, "Okay, mommy." They went outside and saw a big tree. Timmy's mom said, "Timmy, let's see who can hit the tree with a ball." + +Timmy threw the ball, but he missed. He said, "Mommy, I can't do it." His mom said, "Don't worry Timmy, keep trying. You will strike the tree soon." Timmy tried again and this time he hit the tree with the ball. He was so happy and said, "Look mommy, I did it!" + +His mom said, "Good job Timmy! Now let's go back inside and I will put a band-aid on your thumb. It looks like you hurt it when you threw the ball." Timmy said, "Okay mommy." They went back inside and Timmy's mom put a band-aid on his thumb. Timmy felt better and went to play with his toys. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy cars and trucks all day long. One day, Timmy's dad gave him a special truck as a gift. Timmy was so happy and excited to play with his new truck. + +Timmy's dad asked him, "Do you want to record a video of you playing with your new truck?" Timmy nodded his head eagerly and said, "Yes, please!" + +As Timmy played with his new truck, he noticed that it was very fast and could match the speed of his other cars. He shouted with joy, "Look, Daddy! My new truck is so fast, it can match all my other cars!" + +Timmy's dad smiled and said, "You are so gifted, Timmy. You are really good at playing with your toys." Timmy beamed with pride and continued to play with his new truck, recording all the fun he was having on his dad's phone. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to learn new things, so her mommy would teach her new words every day. One day, her mommy taught her the word "bitter". Lily didn't like the taste of bitter things, like medicine or some vegetables. + +Later that day, Lily and her mommy went to the park. They saw a big slide and Lily wanted to try it. But when she got to the top, she was scared. She held on tight and screamed as she went down. Her mommy caught her at the bottom and said, "That was fun, wasn't it?" Lily smiled and nodded, feeling proud of herself for being brave. + +The next day, Lily went to the park again. This time, she saw a little boy crying because he was scared to go down the slide. Lily remembered how scared she was the day before, so she went up to the boy and said, "Don't be scared! It's fun!" She taught him how to hold on tight and scream, just like she did. The little boy smiled and went down the slide, feeling brave too. Lily felt happy and proud of herself for helping someone else. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside, but one day it started to rain. Lily didn't have an umbrella, so she got very wet. + +Her kind neighbor saw her and gave her an umbrella. It was a charming umbrella with pretty colors and patterns. Lily was so happy and thanked her neighbor. + +The next day, Lily saw a little bird outside. The bird looked very hungry, so Lily decided to feed it some bread. She remembered her neighbor's kindness and thought about how good it feels to help others. + +From that day on, Lily always tried to help others and be kind, just like her neighbor who gave her the charming umbrella. She learned that being kind to others can make the world a better place. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play with her wagon. She would pull it around the yard and fill it with all sorts of things like rocks, sticks, and flowers. One day, her friend Billy came over to play. + +"Wow, that's a cool wagon!" said Billy. + +"Thanks! Do you want to help me organize all the things in it?" asked Lily. + +"Sure!" said Billy. + +They started to sort the things in the wagon, putting the rocks in one pile, the sticks in another, and the flowers in a third. As they worked, Lily started to feel a little dizzy. + +"I'm feeling dizzy," she said to Billy. + +"Let's take a break and sit down," said Billy. + +They sat in the shade and drank some water. After a few minutes, Lily felt better. + +"Thanks for helping me organize my wagon," said Lily. + +"Anytime!" said Billy. + +And they continued to play with the wagon, now with everything neatly organized inside. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and teddy bears in her backyard. One day, she saw a big building across the street. It was so lovely with its bright colors and big windows. + +Lily ran inside to ask her mommy about the building. "Mommy, what is that lovely building across the street?" she asked. Her mommy smiled and said, "That's the library, Lily. It's a place where you can borrow books and read them." + +Lily was so excited to go to the library and read some books. The next day, she went to the library with her mommy and borrowed some books about animals. She loved reading about lions and tigers and bears. From that day on, Lily went to the library every week to borrow new books and learn new things. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and eat candy. One day, she went outside to play with her friends. They decided to mix all their toys together to make a big pile. + +Lily saw a man setting up fireworks nearby. She asked her friend, "What's that?" Her friend replied, "It's a firework! It's pretty and makes a loud noise." Lily said, "Wow, I want to see it!" + +As the sun began to set, the man lit the fireworks. Lily watched in amazement as the colorful sparks flew into the sky. She thought they were very mild and pretty. + +After the fireworks, Lily went home and told her mom all about her day. Her mom asked, "Did you have fun?" Lily replied, "Yes! We mixed all our toys and saw a pretty firework!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to listen to music and dance around her room. One day, her mom asked her if she wanted to go for a drive to the park. Lily said yes and put on her favorite music in the car. + +As they drove, Lily saw a big dog running around in the park. She asked her mom if they could stop and play with the dog. Her mom said, "Sure, as long as he's friendly and fits in the car." The dog was friendly and fit in the car, so they all went for a drive together. + +Lily and the dog had so much fun playing in the park. When it was time to go home, Lily said goodbye to the dog and thanked her mom for the fun drive. She fell asleep in the car listening to her favorite music, dreaming of the fun day she had. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a puzzle with a figure of a cat on it. She loved to play with it every day. One day, she noticed that one piece was missing. She looked everywhere, but she couldn't find it. + +Lily was sad because she couldn't solve the puzzle without the missing piece. She asked her mom for help, but her mom couldn't find it either. Lily didn't give up and asked her dad for help. Her dad looked for the missing piece and found it under the sofa. + +Lily was happy because she could solve the puzzle now. She was also proud of herself for not giving up and for being modest about asking for help. From that day on, Lily learned that sometimes it's okay to ask for help when we can't figure things out on our own. +Once upon a time, there was a big, strong bear. He lived in a big box in the forest. One day, a little rabbit came to the box to say hello. The bear teased the rabbit and said, "You are so small and weak." The rabbit felt sad and ran away. + +Later, the bear went outside to play. He saw the rabbit again and felt bad for teasing him. The bear said sorry and asked the rabbit to be his friend. The rabbit forgave the bear and they played together in the forest. + +From that day on, the bear learned to be kind and not tease others. The rabbit and the bear became the best of friends and lived happily ever after in the big, strong box in the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved Christmas and all the pretty ornaments on the tree. One day, she saw a shiny ornament that looked like a candy cane. She asked her mom if she could taste it. + +"No, Lily. Ornaments are for looking, not eating," her mom said. + +Lily was sad, but she still loved looking at all the ornaments. She decided to make her own ornament for the tree. She painted a picture of Santa Claus and hung it up. Her mom said it was very successful and looked great on the tree. + +Lily was so happy that she made her own ornament. She smiled and said, "I can't wait to see what it tastes like next year!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to drink milk. She would drink it every day with her breakfast and before bed. One day, Lily's little brother wanted some milk too, but there was only one glass left. Lily felt envious that her brother was going to drink her milk. + +Lily's mom saw that Lily was feeling envious and said, "Don't worry, Lily. We can get more milk at the store." So, they went to the store and bought more milk. When they got back home, Lily's mom told her to lock the front door. Lily turned the key and locked the door, feeling very proud of herself. + +That night, Lily drank her milk and shared some with her brother. She felt happy that she could share with him and not feel envious anymore. From that day on, Lily made sure to always lock the door to keep her family safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Max. Max liked to walk in the park with his owner, but one day he got lost. He felt very lonely without his owner. Suddenly, he saw a big tree and decided to rest under it. + +While he was resting, he saw a squirrel running up the tree. The squirrel split open a nut and started eating it. Max thought the squirrel looked very happy. He decided to follow the squirrel and see where he was going. + +The squirrel led Max to a big field where there were many other animals. Max was happy to see them and he wasn't lonely anymore. He played with the animals all day and when it was time to go home, he felt very tired. He went to sleep with a smile on his face, dreaming of all the new friends he had made. +Once upon a time, there was a man who cut hair. He was called a barber. He had a big shop with a lot of chairs. The barber was very loud when he talked. He liked to tell stories about his life. + +One day, a boy came into the barber's shop. He had a toy car that he wanted to sell. The barber saw the car and liked it very much. He asked the boy how much he wanted for it. The boy said he wanted five dollars. + +The barber thought about it and then said, "I will buy your car for five dollars." The boy was happy and he sold the car to the barber. The barber was happy too because he got a new toy. From that day on, the barber and the boy became good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little duck named Ducky. Ducky loved to swim in the pond and play with his friends. One day, Ducky saw a shiny faucet near the pond. He was eager to see what it was, so he waddled over to take a closer look. + +Suddenly, Ducky heard a loud noise and saw a big frog dive into the pond. Ducky was scared at first, but then he realized it was just his friend Freddy. Freddy was a great diver and could swim really fast. Ducky was amazed and wanted to try diving too. + +With Freddy's help, Ducky practiced his diving skills and soon he was diving like a pro. Whenever he wasn't swimming or diving, Ducky would hang out by the faucet and watch the water flow. It was a happy day for Ducky and his friends in the pond. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw and paint all day long. Her mommy and daddy told her she was very gifted, which made her very happy. + +One day, Lily's mommy went to work and left her with her daddy. They decided to go for a walk in the park. Suddenly, the ground began to tremble and shake. Lily was scared and held onto her daddy tightly. + +"What's happening, daddy?" she asked. + +"I don't know, sweetie," her daddy replied. "Let's go home and see if mommy is okay." + +When they got home, they saw that their house had fallen down. Lily's mommy was inside and she didn't make it out. Lily was very sad and cried a lot. She missed her mommy very much and wished she could come back. +Once upon a time, there was a little birdie who wanted to fly high in the sky. But the birdie was too small and weak to fly high. So, the birdie decided to practice every day. It would flap its wings and struggle to fly higher and higher. + +One day, after a lot of practice, the birdie finally flew very high in the sky. It was so happy that it sang a beautiful song. The birdie felt very proud of its hard work and knew that it deserved a reward for all its efforts. + +From that day on, the little birdie continued to practice every day and soon became the best flyer in the whole forest. All the other animals were amazed by the birdie's skills and rewarded it with lots of love and admiration. The birdie felt very happy and knew that hard work and practice always pay off in the end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the rain. One day, he put on his tough rain boots and went outside to play. + +As he was walking, he saw a big puddle. He jumped in it and made a big splash! Timmy laughed and jumped again. Suddenly, he saw a fog coming towards him. It was getting harder to see. + +Timmy heard a voice behind him. It was his mom. "Timmy, it's time to come inside. You don't want to get sick in this fog," she said. Timmy nodded and ran back inside. He was happy he got to play in the rain and make a big splash, but he was also happy to be inside with his mom. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys all day long. One day, she spilled some juice on the carpet and her mommy got angry. + +Lily didn't know what to do, but she wanted to make her mommy happy again. She thought and thought until she came up with an idea. She went to her toy box and found a big towel. She used it to clean up the spill on the carpet. + +Her mommy was so happy and proud of her for solving the problem. From that day on, Lily knew that she could always find a solution to any problem, even if it meant using her toys to help clean the carpet! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy boats in the bathtub. One day, Timmy's mom told him they were going on a trip to a great island. Timmy wondered what the island would be like. + +On the day of the trip, Timmy and his family got on a big boat. They sailed for a long time until they finally reached the island. Timmy was so excited! He ran around and explored the island with his family. + +As they were walking, they saw a big mountain in the distance. Timmy's dad told him that they could climb to the top of the mountain to see the whole island. Timmy was a little scared, but he wanted to see the great view from the top. + +After a long hike, they finally made it to the top of the mountain. Timmy was amazed at how beautiful the island looked from up high. He was so happy he wondered if he could stay on the island forever. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved animals and he wanted a pet. He asked his mom if he could have a pet and she said yes. Timmy was so happy! He decided to create a pet of his own. He used his toys to make a little dog. Timmy was very proud of his useful pet. They played together every day and Timmy loved his new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Hoppy. Hoppy loved to hop around and play with his friends. One day, Hoppy and his friend, a little mouse named Squeaky, were playing in the forest when they saw a big roll of tape. + +"What's that?" asked Squeaky. + +"It's tape," replied Hoppy. + +"What's tape?" asked Squeaky. + +"It's sticky stuff you use to hold things together," explained Hoppy. + +Squeaky thought for a moment and then said, "That sounds disgusting." + +Hoppy laughed and said, "It's not disgusting, it's just tape." + +So, Hoppy and Squeaky decided to play with the tape. They hopped around with it and stuck it to trees and rocks. They had so much fun playing with the tape that they forgot about everything else. When they were finished playing, they hopped away, leaving the tape behind. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. He loved to read books. One day, he read a book about a big match. The match was between two teams of cats. The cats played a game with a big ball. + +Tim saw a cat outside. He said, "Hi, cat! I read about a match with cats. Do you play too?" The cat said, "Yes, I play with my friends. But we need one more cat. Can you help us find a friend?" + +Tim and the cat went to find a friend. They found a careless cat. This cat did not look where it was going. It bumped into things. Tim said, "Can you play in the match?" The careless cat said, "Yes! I will be careful." + +The cats had their match. Tim watched them play. The careless cat tried to be careful. In the end, all the cats had fun. Tim was happy he could help his new friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little ant named Andy. Andy was a persistent ant who loved to march all day long. One day, while he was marching, he found a long, red thread on the ground. Andy thought it was very pretty and wanted to take it home. + +Andy tried to pick up the thread, but it was too heavy for him. Just then, his friend, Betty the bee, flew by. Andy called out, "Betty, can you help me take this thread home?" Betty looked at the thread and said, "Sure, Andy! Let's do it together." + +So, Andy and Betty worked together to carry the thread. They marched all the way back to Andy's home. When they got there, all the other ants were amazed by the beautiful thread. Andy and Betty were very proud of themselves for being such good friends and working together. From that day on, they always helped each other and marched together, happy as can be. +Once upon a time, in a hot, sandy place, there was an oasis. The oasis had a big, heavy tree with lots of green leaves. Under the tree, there was a small pond. The pond had cool, clear water. Many animals came to the oasis to drink water and rest under the tree. + +One hot day, a small, tired bird flew to the oasis. The bird saw the heavy tree and the pond. The bird smiled and said, "I am so happy I found this place. I am very thirsty." The bird drank some water from the pond and felt better. + +But then, a big, grumpy camel came to the oasis. The camel saw the small bird and frowned. The camel said, "This is my oasis. Go away, little bird." The small bird looked sad but did not want to fight. The bird flew away to find another place to rest. +Once upon a time, there was a cute dog named Tim. Tim loved to play with his toy gun. One day, Tim saw a big book and wanted to read it. He asked his friend, Sam the cat, to help him. + +"Sam, can you help me read this big book?" Tim asked. Sam nodded and said, "Yes, Tim. Let's read it together." So, Tim and Sam started to read the big book. They were having a lot of fun. + +As they read, they saw a picture of a big storm. The clouds were dark and scary. Tim and Sam did not know that a real storm was coming. They were too busy reading the book and playing with the toy gun. The storm came and it was very bad. Tim and Sam were not ready for it. Their home was gone, and they were very sad. +One day, a big seal named Sam lived by the sea. Sam was very polite and nice to all his friends. He loved to play with them and share his toys. + +One day, a new seal named Tim came to play. Tim did not know how to be polite. He would steal toys from the other seals. Sam did not like this. He thought, "I must teach Tim how to be nice." + +Sam went to Tim and said, "Tim, we do not steal toys. We share and play together." Tim looked sad and said, "I am sorry, Sam. I will try to be polite and share." + +From that day on, Tim learned to be polite and share with his friends. All the seals were happy and played together. Sam was glad he could help Tim learn a good lesson. The moral of the story is to be polite and share with others. +One day, a little girl named Mia went for a walk. She saw a thick cane in the mud. Mia wanted to pick it up and play with it. She tried to pull the cane out, but it was stuck. Mia felt sad because she could not get the cane out of the mud. + +Mia thought of an idea. She would twist the cane to make it loose. Mia twisted and twisted the cane, and it started to move. She was happy that her idea worked. But then, a big dog came running towards her. The dog wanted the cane too. + +Mia did not want to give the cane to the dog. She held the cane tight and twisted it more. The dog tried to grab the cane with its mouth, but Mia was strong. She twisted the cane one more time, and the dog let go. Mia won, and she felt proud. She took the thick cane home to play with it. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. Tim was a very dirty boy. He liked to play in the mud all day. His clothes and face were always dirty. Tim's mom did not like this. + +One day, Tim found a magic toy. The toy could shrink things. Tim thought it was fun. He shrank his dirty clothes and shoes. Now, they were very tiny. Tim laughed and laughed. + +Tim's mom saw the tiny clothes. She was happy. Now, she did not have to wash them. She said, "Thank you, Tim." Tim felt peace in his heart. He knew he had done something good. From that day on, Tim tried to be less dirty. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Spot. Spot had a fancy sack. He would carry it with him everywhere he went. Inside the sack, he kept his toys and treats. + +One day, Spot went to the park with his friends. They all wanted to perform a fun dance. Spot said, "Let's dance!" His friends said, "Yes, let's dance!" So, they all danced together in a circle. They were very happy. + +After the dance, Spot opened his fancy sack. He shared his toys and treats with his friends. They played and ate together. At the end of the day, they all said, "Thank you, Spot!" Spot smiled and said, "You're welcome!" They all went home, excited to play and dance together again soon. +Once upon a time, there was a wise bird named Whistle. Whistle loved to fly and sing. One day, Whistle met a small cat. The cat looked sad. + +"Hello, cat," said Whistle. "Why are you sad?" + +"I can't find my way home," said the cat. "I'm lost." + +Whistle thought for a moment. Then, Whistle had an idea. "I can help you find your home," said Whistle. "I can see far from the sky." + +Whistle flew high up in the sky. Whistle looked down and saw the cat's home. Whistle came back down and told the cat, "Follow me, I know where your home is." + +The cat followed Whistle. Soon, they found the cat's home. The cat was happy and thanked Whistle. From that day on, Whistle and the cat were best friends. +Once upon a time, in a small house, lived a noisy mouse. This mouse loved to eat cheese. Every day, the mouse would go out and look for cheese to bring home. + +One day, the mouse found a big piece of cheese. The mouse was very happy. But the cheese began to change. It started to get bigger and bigger. The mouse was scared, but it still wanted the cheese. + +The mouse tried to take the cheese home, but it was too big. The cheese kept getting bigger and bigger, and it made the mouse's house break. The mouse was very sad and had no place to live. The cheese was not good after all. +Once upon a time, there was a big bag. A boy named Tim found the bag in his room. He was happy because he could put many things in it. Tim put his toys, his clothes, and his snacks in the big bag. He wanted to show the big bag to his friends. + +Tim went outside to find his friends. He saw his friend Sue and showed her the big bag. Sue liked the bag but she told Tim to be careful. She said that sometimes, big bags can be heavy and hard to carry. Tim did not listen to Sue because he was too excited. + +Tim kept walking with his big bag. It was getting harder to carry. He was tired, but he did not want to stop. Suddenly, the big bag broke. All of his toys, clothes, and snacks fell out. Tim was sad because he lost his big bag and his things. He should have listened to Sue. +One day, a boy named Tim went to the store with his mom. They needed to buy some things for the house. Tim saw a very pretty toy car. It was shiny and big. But his mom said, "Tim, that toy car is expensive. We cannot buy it today." + +Tim felt sad, but he knew he had a task to do. He needed to pass the milk to his mom. So, he picked up the milk and gave it to her. His mom smiled and said, "Good job, Tim! You are a big help." + +When they got home, Tim's mom gave him a surprise. It was a small toy car! It was not as big or shiny as the expensive one, but Tim loved it. He played with it all day. He learned that helping with tasks can make you happy, even if you don't get the expensive things. +One day, a hungry bunny named Bob hopped to a tree with a big pear. He wanted to eat the pear, but it was too high. He jumped and jumped, but he could not reach it. + +A kind bird named Sue saw Bob and said, "I can help you get the pear!" Sue flew up and picked the pear with her beak. She dropped it down to Bob. But, when the pear fell, it broke into two parts. + +Bob was sad, but Sue said, "Don't worry! We can repair the pear!" They found some sticky sap from a tree and put the pear back together. Now, Bob could eat the pear, and he was not hungry anymore. He thanked Sue for her help, and they became good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was a clumsy daughter. One day, she wanted to play with her friend, Tom. Tom had a new ball, and Lily wanted to play with it too. + +Tom said, "Lily, I will lend you my ball, but be careful! You are clumsy." Lily was happy and said, "Thank you, Tom! I will be very careful." + +They played with the ball, but Lily was clumsy and kicked the ball into a tree. The ball was stuck, and they could not get it down. Tom was sad, and Lily felt bad. She said, "I'm sorry, Tom. I will try to get your ball back." + +Lily found a big stick and tried to get the ball down. She was not clumsy this time. The ball fell down, and Tom was happy. They played together and had lots of fun. From that day on, Lily tried to be more careful when she played with her friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a big row of smooth rocks that he loved to play with. One day, his friend Sam came over to play. + +As they were playing, Sam accidentally knocked over Tim's row of rocks. Tim was very sad and said, "Sam, you broke my row of rocks!" Sam felt bad and said, "I am so sorry, Tim. Can you forgive me?" + +Tim thought for a moment and then said, "Yes, I forgive you, Sam." They both smiled and worked together to fix the row of smooth rocks. After that, they played happily together for the rest of the day. +One day, a little boy named Tim found a worm. The worm was very long and powerful. Tim wanted to play with the worm, so he tied one end of the worm to a stick. + +Tim walked around with the worm and the stick. He met his friend, Sally. Sally saw the worm and said, "Wow, that is a big worm! Can I play with it too?" + +Tim said, "Yes, you can! But be careful, it is a powerful worm." So, Sally took the other end of the worm and tied it to another stick. They both played with the powerful worm, and they had lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little otter named Ollie. Ollie loved to swim and play in the water all day long. One day, Ollie felt very tired. He swam to the shore and lay down on the soft sand to take a nap. + +While Ollie was sleeping, the sun went away, and the cold wind started to blow. The water began to freeze. Ollie woke up and saw the ice on the water. He was scared because he didn't know how to walk on the ice. + +Ollie tried to walk on the ice, but he slipped and fell. He was sad and didn't know what to do. Then, a big, friendly bear named Benny came to help Ollie. Benny showed Ollie how to walk on the ice without falling. Ollie was so happy and thanked Benny for helping him. From that day on, Ollie and Benny became the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a gray bunny. The gray bunny liked to eat cauliflower. One day, the gray bunny went to the garden to find some cauliflower. + +In the garden, the gray bunny saw a big cauliflower. It was very big and yummy. The gray bunny was very happy. The gray bunny ate the cauliflower and it was very good. + +After eating the cauliflower, the gray bunny was tired. The gray bunny wanted to rest. So, the gray bunny found a soft place to lay down. The gray bunny closed its eyes and went to sleep. When the gray bunny woke up, it felt very good and was ready to play again. +Once upon a time, there was a famous ball named Bo. Bo loved to bounce all day long. One day, Bo met a new friend named Enny. Enny was an envelope who did not bounce. Bo and Enny lived in a big room with lots of toys. + +Bo said to Enny, "I love to bounce! Can you bounce too?" Enny replied, "No, I cannot bounce. I can only slide on the floor." Bo thought for a moment and said, "That's okay. We can still have fun together." + +So, Bo and Enny played together every day. Bo would bounce high in the air, and Enny would slide on the floor. They were very happy to be friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little chicken. The chicken lived on a nice farm with lots of friends. Every day, the chicken would play with the other animals. + +One day, the chicken found a big, sour apple. The chicken wanted to share the apple with its friends. But the apple was too high in the tree. The chicken had to stretch to reach the apple. + +The chicken stretched and stretched until it could reach the apple. Then, the chicken shared the sour apple with all its friends. They all enjoyed the apple and played together. The little chicken was happy it could help its friends. +One day, a small cat named Tom went to a shop. He wanted to repair his toy. The toy was broken. Tom was sad. + +In the shop, he met a nice staff. The staff said, "I can help you fix your toy." Tom was happy. They tried to repair the toy together. + +But they could not fix the toy. The staff said, "I am sorry, Tom. We cannot repair your toy." Tom was very sad. He went back home with his broken toy. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there was a little girl named Amy. Amy loved to play with her toys. One day, she found a mask in her toy box. The mask was not shiny, so Amy wanted to polish it. + +Amy took a soft cloth and began to polish the mask. She rubbed and rubbed until the mask was shiny and clean. She put the mask on her face and felt very alert. She could see and hear everything around her. + +Amy played with her new mask all day. She pretended to be a superhero, saving her toys from danger. Her mom and dad watched her play, and they were happy to see her so alert and having fun. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a cool car with a big motor. The car had a plan to go on a fun trip. It wanted to see a big hill, a pretty lake, and a green park. + +The cool car started its motor and went down the road. It saw the big hill and went up, up, up! Then it saw the pretty lake and stopped to look at the water. The car felt happy on its trip. + +At last, the cool car found the green park. It saw kids playing and laughing. The car felt very happy it made the plan to go on the fun trip. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He lived in a small house with his mom and dad. Tim had a special room called a chamber where he kept all his toys. He loved to play in his chamber every day. + +One day, Tim's mom asked him to polish his shoes. "Tim, please make your shoes shiny," she said. Tim was a calm boy, so he smiled and said, "Okay, Mom!" He took his shoes to his chamber and started to polish them. He rubbed and rubbed until his shoes were shiny and clean. + +After he finished, Tim showed his mom his shiny shoes. "Look, Mom! My shoes are clean now!" he said proudly. His mom smiled and hugged him. "Great job, Tim! You are such a good helper," she said. Tim felt very happy and went back to his chamber to play with his toys, knowing he had done a good job. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. She loved ice-cream very much. One day, she felt anxious because she wanted to make her own ice-cream. So, she asked her mom, "Can I design my ice-cream, please?" + +Her mom said, "Yes, Sue. Let's make ice-cream together." They went to the kitchen and took out milk, sugar, and some yummy stuff. Sue was so happy to mix everything together. She put the mix in the freezer. + +After a while, Sue and her mom took the ice-cream out of the freezer. Sue was so proud of her design. She shared her ice-cream with her friends, and everyone loved it. Sue was not anxious anymore, and she knew she could make more ice-cream in the future. +Once upon a time, there was an elderly lady named Grandma Sue. She lived in a small house with her cat, Whiskers. One day, Grandma Sue and Whiskers were in the kitchen. Grandma Sue was making a yummy cake for a party. + +As she mixed the cake, Grandma Sue said, "Whiskers, can you please put the cake on the table when it is done?" Whiskers looked at the table and nodded his little cat head. He wanted to help his friend. + +When the cake was ready, Whiskers tried to move it to the table, but he realized it was too big and heavy. He meowed, "Grandma Sue, I need help!" Grandma Sue smiled and said, "Of course, Whiskers. Let's do it together." They put the cake on the table and went to the party. Everyone loved the yummy cake and had a great time. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to walk in her garden every day. One day, she saw a new plant in the dark corner of the garden. She was very happy and excited. + +Lily ran to her mom and said, "Mom, I found a new plant in the dark part of the garden! Can we take care of it together?" Her mom smiled and said, "Of course, Lily! Let's go see the plant." + +They walked to the dark corner and saw the plant. It was small and green. Lily and her mom watered the plant and gave it some sun. Every day, they took care of the plant and watched it grow. + +One day, the plant grew a beautiful flower. Lily and her mom were so happy. They knew that their love and care helped the plant grow. From that day on, Lily and her mom always took care of plants together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim liked to walk to school every day. He had fun walking with his friends. They would talk and laugh all the way to school. + +One day, Tim was very hungry. He forgot to eat his breakfast. His tummy made loud noises, and his friends heard it. They all laughed, but Tim felt sad. + +When they got to school, Tim's teacher heard his hungry tummy too. She gave him a big apple to eat. Tim was very happy. He ate the apple, and his tummy was not hungry anymore. From that day on, Tim always remembered to eat his breakfast before he walked to school. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big bag. Lily liked to hide things in her bag. She thought it was fun. One day, Lily's mom told her that finding the things in the bag was very difficult. Lily had an idea. + +Lily decided to play a game with her friends. She would hide things in her bag, and her friends would try to find them. She told her friends to come over and play. They were all very excited. + +When Lily's friends came over, they started to play the game. They took turns trying to find the things in the bag. It was difficult, but they had a lot of fun. In the end, they all found the things Lily had hidden. They laughed and played some more. Lily's mom was happy too, because the game helped her find the things she had been looking for. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a nice basket. One day, she went to the park to pick flowers. She was very gentle with the flowers. She put them in her basket. + +In the park, Lily saw a small bird. The bird had a hurt wing. "Can you help me?" asked the bird. "I can't fly." + +Lily wanted to help the bird. She put the bird in her basket with the flowers. She took the bird home. She was gentle so the bird would not be scared. + +At home, Lily and her mom helped the bird. They put a bandage on its wing. The bird felt better. It said, "Thank you for helping me." Lily was happy she could help the bird. +Once upon a time, there was a shy little duck named Ducky. Ducky loved to bathe in the pond with his friends. One sunny day, Ducky and his friends met a new animal at the pond. It was a frog named Freddy. + +Freddy said, "Hi, I like to sing. Can I join your band?" Ducky and his friends liked music, so they said, "Yes, you can join our band!" They were all very happy. + +Ducky and his friends played in their band every day. They made beautiful music together. Ducky was not shy anymore because he had many friends. They all loved to bathe in the pond and play music in their band. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was feeling miserable one day because he lost his favorite toy. He looked everywhere, but he could not find it. Tim started to cry. + +His mom saw him crying and asked, "Why are you sad, Tim?" Tim told her about his lost toy. Mom had an idea. She said, "Let's mail a letter to the toy fairy and ask for help!" + +Tim liked the idea. They wrote a letter and put it in the mailbox. The next day, Tim found a new toy on his bed. It was a big, red apple. Tim took a bite and the taste was so sweet and yummy. He smiled and was not miserable anymore. + +From that day on, Tim and his mom would mail letters to the toy fairy whenever they needed help. And every time, the toy fairy would send something that made Tim happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very enthusiastic about helping her mom. One day, her mom asked her to put the dirty cups and plates in the dishwasher. Lily was so happy to help. + +As Lily put the cups and plates in the dishwasher, she found a tiny button. She pushed it and suddenly she started to shrink! Now, Lily was as small as a bug. She thought, "Oh no! How can I help mom now?" + +Lily's mom saw her and said, "Lily, what happened to you?" Lily told her mom about the button. Her mom laughed and said, "Don't worry, we will find a way to make you big again." So, they looked for the button and pushed it again. Lily grew back to her normal size. They both smiled and finished putting the dishes in the dishwasher together. +One day, a boy named Tim had a toy car. It was not new, but he loved it. Tim's mom told him not to waste time playing. She urged him to clean his room. Tim did not want to clean, but he listened to his mom. + +Tim's friend, Sam, came to visit. Sam had a big, expensive toy car. It was shiny and new. Tim wanted a car like that, too. He asked his mom if he could get one. His mom said it was too expensive. + +Tim felt sad, but he knew his mom was right. He played with his old toy car and had fun with Sam. They raced their cars and laughed. Tim learned that he did not need an expensive toy car to be happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little black pony. The pony lived on a farm with his friends. They played all day in the sun. The pony liked to run fast and jump high. + +One day, the pony saw a big, round cake in the kitchen. It smelled so good! The pony wanted to learn how to bake a cake. So, he asked his friend, the farmer, to teach him. The farmer said, "Yes, I will help you bake a cake." + +The pony and the farmer went to the kitchen. They mixed flour, sugar, eggs, and milk in a big bowl. Then, they put the mix in the oven to bake. Soon, the cake was ready. The pony and the farmer shared the cake with all of their friends. Everyone loved the cake and had a fun day. +Once upon a time, there was a mighty truck. The truck was big and strong. It could push anything out of the way. One day, the truck met a little car. The little car was sad. + +"Why are you sad?" asked the mighty truck. + +"I can't push this big rock. It's in my way," said the little car. + +The mighty truck wanted to help. With a big smile, the truck said, "I can push it for you!" + +The mighty truck pushed the big rock out of the way. The little car was happy. They became friends and played together every day. And from that day on, the mighty truck helped all the little cars in the town. +One day, a big bird named Bob lived in a modern cage. Bob was not happy in the cage. He wanted to fly and see the world. The cage was in a big house with a kind girl named Lily. Lily loved Bob and wanted to make him happy. + +One day, Lily opened the cage and said, "Bob, you can fly now! But please come back later." Bob was very happy and flew out of the cage. He saw trees, flowers, and other birds. He played with them and had a lot of fun. + +As the sun went down, it started to get cold. Bob started to feel cold and freeze. He remembered Lily and the warm cage. Bob flew back to the house and found Lily. She opened the cage and said, "Welcome back, Bob! I will keep you warm." Bob went back into the cage, happy to be with Lily again. +One day, a funny cat found a ladder. The cat wanted to take the ladder to a big tree. The tree had a lot of birds in it. The cat thought it would be fun to play with the birds. + +The cat said to the birds, "I want to play with you. I will take this ladder and come up to the tree." The birds laughed and said, "You are a funny cat. We can play together if you can climb the ladder." + +The funny cat took the ladder and put it next to the tree. The cat tried to climb the ladder, but it was not easy. The cat tried and tried, but it could not go up. The birds laughed and said, "You are a very funny cat. You cannot climb the ladder." + +The cat felt sad but did not give up. It tried again and again. Finally, the cat climbed the ladder and reached the tree. The birds clapped and said, "You did it, funny cat! Now we can play together." + +From that day on, the funny cat and the birds played together in the tree. They had a lot of fun, and they became good friends. The cat was happy that it did not give up and learned to climb the ladder. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there lived a shy girl named Mimi. Mimi had a toy bear that she loved very much. One day, Mimi's bear got a big tear on its arm. Mimi was very sad. + +Mimi's mom said, "I can fix the bear with a needle and thread." Mimi was happy to hear this. She watched her mom sew the bear's arm back together. "There you go, all better!" said her mom. + +But Mimi was not careful. She played too rough with her bear, and it got another tear. This time, the tear was too big for the needle to fix. Mimi's bear could not be fixed, and she was sad again. +Once upon a time, there was a big bear and a little girl. The big bear had an expensive toy that he loved very much. The little girl wanted to play with the toy too. + +One day, the big bear and the little girl met in the forest. The little girl asked, "Can I play with your toy, please?" The big bear thought for a moment and said, "Okay, but be careful. It is very expensive and I love it." + +The little girl played with the toy and had so much fun. She was very careful not to break it. When they were done playing, the little girl gave the big bear a big hug. She said, "Thank you for sharing your toy with me." + +The big bear smiled and hugged her back. He said, "You are welcome. I am happy to share my love with you." From that day on, the big bear and the little girl became the best of friends. They played together every day and shared many hugs and lots of love. +Once upon a time, there was a sweet little dog named Max. Max loved to play and stretch his legs in the park. One day, Max saw some equipment near the big tree. He was very curious and wanted to play with it. + +Max asked his friend, a little bird, "What is this equipment for?" The bird replied, "It's for exercising and having fun. But we must be careful and not break it." + +Max and the bird played with the equipment, taking turns and being careful. They had so much fun together. Soon, other animals joined them, and they all played happily. They made sure not to break the equipment, so everyone could enjoy it. + +The moral of the story is to always take care of things and share them with others, so everyone can have fun together. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there was a boy named Tim. Tim was very eager to eat dessert. He loved sweet treats like ice cream and cake. One day, his mom made a big, yummy cake for the family. + +Before dinner, Tim said, "Mom, I want dessert now!" His mom told him, "You need to eat dinner first, then you can have dessert." Tim was not happy, but he knew he had to listen to his mom. + +Tim ate his dinner very fast. After he finished, his mom gave him a big piece of cake. He was so happy! Tim learned that if he listens and waits, he can have the things he wants. And that's the story of Tim and his dessert. +One day, a little girl named Sue went for a walk in the park. She saw an interesting vine hanging from a tree. Sue was very excite to see it. She ran to the tree and touched the vine. It felt nice and soft. + +"Hello!" said a small voice. Sue looked around and saw a little bug on the vine. The bug was green and had big eyes. "I live on this vine," the bug said. Sue was very happy to meet the bug. + +Sue and the bug played together all day. They had a lot of fun. Sue liked the interesting vine and her new bug friend. When it was time to go home, Sue said bye to the bug. She could not wait to come back and play again. +Once upon a time, there was a small, harmless bird. The bird lived in a big tree. One day, the bird found a shiny rubber ball under the tree. The bird loved the ball and played with it all day. + +The bird wanted to keep the ball safe. So, the bird decided to cover the ball with soft leaves. The bird worked hard to find the best leaves and put them on the ball. The ball was now hidden and safe. + +The next day, a little girl came to the tree. She saw the rubber ball covered with leaves. The girl was happy to find her lost ball. The bird was happy too, because it had helped the girl. They became friends and played together every day. +One day, a little girl named Mia found a dull bottle in her mom's room. It was her mom's perfume. Mia thought it was pretty and wanted to play with it. She took the bottle outside with her. + +Mia saw her friend Tom playing in the park. "Look what I have!" Mia said to Tom, showing him the dull bottle. "It's my mom's perfume!" Tom wanted to smell it, so Mia opened the bottle and sprayed a little. They both liked the sweet smell. + +But then, Mia's mom came outside and saw them with the perfume. "Mia, please leave that perfume alone," her mom said. "It's not a toy." Mia felt sad, but she knew her mom was right. She gave the dull bottle back to her mom and went to play with Tom. They had fun playing in the park without the perfume. +One day, a nice lawyer went to the park. He saw a little boy looking sad. The lawyer walked to the boy and asked, "Why are you sad?" + +The boy said, "I lost my toy in the big tree." The lawyer looked at the tree and saw the toy stuck in the branches. He wanted to help the boy. + +The lawyer tried to climb the tree, but he was scared. He asked a tall man for help. The tall man nodded and reached up to get the toy. He gave it to the boy, who was now very happy. + +The boy said, "Thank you!" to the lawyer and the tall man. They all smiled and played in the park together. The nice lawyer was glad he could help the boy and make a new friend. +One day, a bird wanted to fly. The sky was gloomy, but the bird was happy. It flew high up in the sky. It saw a police car down below. + +The police car saw the bird, too. "Hey, bird!" said the police. "Why are you flying in the gloomy sky?" The bird did not know what to say, so it just kept flying. + +Soon, the bird saw a tree. It landed on the tree and looked at the police car. The police smiled and waved. The bird was happy and waved its wings back. They were friends, even on a gloomy day. +Once upon a time, in a big tree, there was a red owl. The red owl loved to design things. One day, it wanted to design a new nest. + +The red owl asked its friend, the blue bird, "Can you help me design my new nest?" The blue bird said, "Yes, I will help you." They started to work together. They used sticks and leaves to make the nest. + +But then, a mean squirrel came. The squirrel said, "This is my tree! You cannot make a nest here." The red owl and the blue bird were sad. They did not want to fight with the squirrel. + +The red owl had an idea. It said to the squirrel, "If we all work together, we can make the best nest in the tree. Then we can all live here and be happy." The squirrel thought about it and said, "Okay, let's try." + +They all worked together to design the nest. In the end, the red owl, the blue bird, and the squirrel lived happily in the big tree. +Once upon a time, there was a fat cat named Tom. Tom had a case full of toys. He loved to play with his toys all day. One day, Tom met a little bird named Tim. Tim was very small and liked to fly around. + +Tom said to Tim, "Do you want to play with me and my toys?" Tim said, "Yes, I would love to play with you, Tom!" So, they opened the case and played with the toys together. They had so much fun playing together. + +But then, Tom started to tease Tim. He would hide the toys from Tim and make it hard for him to find them. Tim didn't like when Tom teased him. He said, "Tom, please don't tease me. I just want to play with you and have fun." Tom felt bad and said, "I'm sorry, Tim. I won't tease you anymore." They continued to play with the toys and had a great day together. +There was a smart cat named Tom. One day, Tom went to a restaurant to find some food. He saw a big mouse named Jerry. + +Tom said, "Jerry, surrender! I want to eat you!" + +Jerry said, "No, Tom! Let's be friends and eat together." + +Tom thought about it and said, "Okay, let's be friends." + +So, Tom and Jerry ate at the restaurant together and became best friends. They were happy and played all day. +One day, a lazy cat named Tom went to the zoo. He saw many big and small animals. He liked the zoo a lot. Tom saw a big, red ball near the lion's cage. He wanted to play with it. + +"Stop!" said a zoo worker. "The ball is for the lion, not you." Tom was sad, but he kept walking. He saw more animals and had fun. + +At the end of the day, Tom saw the red ball again. This time, it was outside the lion's cage. He looked around and saw no one. Tom played with the ball and had a great time. The zoo worker saw him and smiled. "I guess you can play with it now," he said. Tom was very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He loved to play with his toy cars. Tim was very proud of his cars because they were bright and shiny. He played with them every day. + +One day, Tim was playing with his cars when one car went too fast and hit the wall. The car broke! Tim was sad because he loved that car. He went to his mom and showed her the broken car. + +His mom hugged him and said, "Don't worry, Tim. We can fix it." They worked together and fixed the car. Tim was so happy and proud of his fixed car. He played with his cars carefully from then on, making sure they didn't break again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had an amazing toy named Robo. Robo was a robot that could talk and walk. Tim loved to play with Robo every day. + +One day, Tim saw a cord on the floor. He had an idea. He thought, "I can give the cord to Robo to play with!" So, Tim picked up the cord and gave it to Robo. Robo was very happy and said, "Thank you, Tim!" + +Together, Tim and Robo played with the cord. They made it into a jump rope, a leash for their toy dog, and even a swing for their toy monkey. They had so much fun playing with the cord all day long. And that night, Tim and Robo went to bed with big smiles on their faces. +One day, a little boy named Tom and his brother, Sam, went to the park. They liked to play on the swings and slide. The sun was shining and the birds were singing. Tom and Sam were very happy. + +Tom saw a big rock and wanted to jump off it. He said, "Look, Sam! I can jump high!" Tom jumped off the rock, but he fell down and hurt his leg. Sam ran to Tom and asked, "Are you okay, Tom?" + +Tom said, "Yes, but my leg hurts." Sam helped Tom get up and they went home. Their mom put a bandage on Tom's hurt leg. Tom and Sam learned to be more careful when they play. They still had fun at the park, but they didn't jump off big rocks anymore. +Once, there was a little boy named Tim. He had a toy car that he loved to push around. One day, Tim lost his toy car and he was very worried. He looked all over his room, but he could not find it. + +Tim's mom saw that he was worried and asked him what was wrong. Tim told her about his missing toy car. His mom said, "Don't worry, we will find it. It has value to you, and we will make sure it is safe." + +Together, they looked in every corner of the house. Finally, they found the toy car under Tim's bed. Tim was so happy that he gave his mom a big hug. He learned that when you are worried, it's good to ask for help. From then on, Tim always knew the value of his toy car and the love of his mom. +Once upon a time, in a small village, there was a humble girl named Lily. She wore a pretty veil on her head every day. Lily had a little cat named Mimi. They were the best of friends. + +One day, Lily and Mimi went for a walk in the woods. They saw a big tree with a hole in it. "Mimi, let's peek inside," said Lily. Mimi meowed and they both looked into the hole. They saw a tiny bird inside. + +"Hello, little bird," said Lily. "Are you lost?" The bird chirped and nodded. Lily and Mimi decided to help the bird find its way back home. They walked together, looking for the bird's family. + +After a while, they found the bird's family near a small pond. The bird's mom and dad were so happy to see their little one. They thanked Lily and Mimi for their help. + +From that day on, Lily, Mimi, and the bird family became good friends. They would play together in the woods and have lots of fun. And Lily always wore her pretty veil, which made her feel special. +One day, a dog named Spot wanted to play with his friends. He put on his coat because it was cold outside. Spot was very excited to invite his friends to play in the park. + +When Spot got to the park, he saw his friend, a cat named Fluffy. Spot said, "Fluffy, do you want to play with me?" But Fluffy did not want to play. She said, "No, Spot, I am too tired today." Spot was sad, but he was a persistent dog, so he kept looking for friends to play with. + +Finally, Spot found his friend, a bird named Chirpy. Spot asked, "Chirpy, do you want to play with me?" Chirpy said, "Yes, Spot, I would love to play with you!" They played all day and had so much fun. Spot was happy that he didn't give up, and he learned that being persistent can help you find friends to play with. +Once upon a time, there was a lovely little girl named Lily. She had a hat that she loved very much. It was a big, red hat. Lily wore her hat every day. + +One day, Lily's mom asked her to help deliver cookies to their friend, Mr. Brown. "Lily, can you take these cookies to Mr. Brown's house?" her mom asked. Lily said, "Yes, Mom!" She put on her big, red hat and took the cookies. + +As Lily walked to Mr. Brown's house, the wind blew very hard. It blew Lily's hat off her head! She was sad, but she had to deliver the cookies. When she gave the cookies to Mr. Brown, he saw that she was sad. Lily told him about her hat. Mr. Brown smiled and said, "Wait here." He went inside and came back with a big, red hat just like Lily's! He had found it in his yard. Lily was so happy and thanked Mr. Brown. She went home with a big smile and her lovely hat back on her head. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. Sue was very thoughtful. She liked to help her friends and family. One day, Sue's friend, Tim, had an emergency. He fell down and hurt his leg. Sue ran to help him. + +Sue said, "I will help you, Tim!" She helped him stand up and gave him a hug. Tim said, "Thank you, Sue. You are so thoughtful." Sue smiled and said, "You're welcome, Tim. I am always here to help you." + +Later, Tim accidentally broke Sue's toy. He was very sad and said, "I am sorry, Sue. I didn't mean to break your toy." Sue looked at Tim and said, "I forgive you, Tim. Accidents happen." They hugged and played together, happy that they were such good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a wise old owl. The owl lived in a big tree. The tree had wide branches. The owl liked to sit on the wide branches and look at the world below. + +One day, the wise owl saw a little girl. The girl was sad. She had lost her seat. The seat was her favorite toy. The wise owl wanted to help the little girl find her seat. + +The wise owl flew down from the wide branch. The owl told the little girl not to cry. Together, they looked for the seat. They found the seat under a bush. The little girl was happy. She thanked the wise owl. From that day on, they were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He had a toy alarm that he loved very much. Tim took his alarm everywhere he went. One day, he found an unknown toy in his room. It was a big, red button. Tim did not know what the button did. + +Tim had an idea. He thought that if he removed the alarm from his toy, he could put the unknown toy in its place. So, he took the alarm out and put the big, red button on his toy. Tim was very excited to see what would happen when he pressed the button. + +When Tim pressed the button, a funny thing happened. His toy started to make a loud noise, just like the alarm did before. Tim was very happy that he had found a new toy that made the same noise as his alarm. He knew that he could have fun with his toy and the big, red button. And from that day on, Tim always played with his toy and the big, red button, making loud noises and having lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a soldier. He was very attractive. He had a big smile and kind eyes. Everyone liked him because he was so nice. He lived in a small house near a big tree. + +One day, he heard a scream. It was coming from the big tree. He ran to the tree to see what was wrong. He looked up and saw a little bird. The bird was scared because it could not fly down. + +The attractive soldier wanted to help the bird. He climbed the big tree very carefully. When he reached the bird, he held it in his hands. The bird stopped screaming. + +The soldier climbed down the tree with the bird. He put the bird on the ground, and it was happy. The bird thanked the soldier and flew away. The soldier felt good because he helped the bird. Everyone was proud of the attractive soldier. +Once upon a time, there was a group of animals who lived in a clean forest. In this group, there was a big bear, a funny rabbit, and a small bird. They were all good friends and loved to play together. + +One day, a sneaky fox came to the clean forest. He wanted to steal the group's food. The fox took the food when the animals were not looking. When the animals saw that their food was gone, they were very sad. + +The big bear, the funny rabbit, and the small bird decided to find the sneaky fox and get their food back. They looked and looked until they found the fox. They told the fox that stealing was bad. The fox felt sorry and gave the food back to the group. The animals were happy again and the fox learned not to steal. From that day on, the fox became a good friend and played with the group in the clean forest. +Once upon a time, there was a loyal dog named Spot. Spot was always quick to help his friends. One day, Spot and his friend, a little bird named Chirpy, found a big tree. The tree had a lot of branches. Spot had an idea. He told Chirpy, "Let's play on the tree tomorrow!" + +The next day, Spot and Chirpy went to the tree. Chirpy was very happy to fly and play on the branches. But Spot could not climb the tree. He felt sad. Chirpy saw Spot and wanted to help him. Chirpy had an idea. She said, "I will find a way to support you, Spot!" + +Chirpy flew around and found a big stick. She brought it to Spot. Spot put the stick on the tree and climbed up. Now, both friends could play on the tree together. Spot was happy and thanked Chirpy for her support. They played all day and had a lot of fun. From that day on, Spot and Chirpy were always there to support each other. +Once upon a time, there was a black cat named Sam. Sam lived in a little house with a big chimney. One day, Sam decided to go on an adventure. + +Sam walked and walked until he met a big dog named Max. Max said, "Hi, Sam! Where are you going?" Sam said, "I am going on an adventure!" Max thought for a moment and then said, "Can I come with you?" Sam agreed, and they both walked together. + +As they walked, the sky became dark, and it started to rain. Sam and Max were very wet and cold. They remembered the big chimney in Sam's little house. They decided to go back home. When they got home, they sat by the warm chimney and dried off. They were happy they had each other and a warm place to be. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. Sue had a garden with many flowers. She loved her garden very much. + +One day, a big rain came and made a big mess in Sue's garden. Sue was sad. She asked her friend, Tom, "Can you help me solve this problem?" Tom said, "Yes, I will help you." + +They worked hard to fix the garden. But, they were not careful. They stepped on the flowers and broke them. In the end, the garden was worse than before. Sue and Tom were very sad. +Once upon a time, there was an ordinary cat named Sam. Sam was old, but he still liked to play. He lived in a small house with his friend, a little girl named Lucy. Lucy loved Sam and wanted to make him happy. + +One day, Lucy saw a toy in the store. She wanted to buy it for Sam, but she had no money. Lucy thought and thought about how she could get the toy. She decided to help her mom with chores to earn some money. Lucy worked hard, and soon, she had enough money to buy the toy for Sam. + +Lucy went back to the store and bought the toy. She was so excited to give it to Sam. When she got home, she showed Sam his new toy. Sam loved it! He played with it all day long. Lucy was happy to see Sam play, and Sam was happy to have a new toy. And they played together, having fun every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She lived in a small house with her mom and dad. They were very happy. One day, they decided to go on a trip to visit her grandma. Lucy's mom said, "We need our passports to go see grandma." + +But when they looked, they could not find the passports. Lucy's dad had a big box with a lock to keep things safe. They looked in the box and found the passports. But the passports were broken! Lucy's dad said, "I will fix the passports so we can go see grandma." + +Lucy's dad worked very hard to fix the passports. He used glue and tape to make them look like new. When he was done, he put the passports back in the safe box and locked it. Lucy's mom said, "Now we can go see grandma and have a fun trip." + +The next day, Lucy and her family went on their trip. They had a great time with grandma. Lucy learned that it is important to keep things safe and fix them when they are broken. She knew that her dad fixed the passports because he loved her and wanted her to be happy. And that made Lucy feel very special. +One day, a little boy named Tim went to play outside. It was a wet day, but Tim did not mind. He liked to jump in the puddles and watch the patterns the water made. His mom said, "Tim, be careful not to get too wet!" + +As Tim was playing, he saw a small bird. The bird looked wet too. The bird said, "Hello, Tim! I like the patterns in the puddles too." Tim was happy to meet a new friend who liked the same thing as him. + +Together, Tim and the bird jumped in the puddles and watched the patterns. They laughed and played all day. When it was time to go home, Tim said, "Goodbye, bird! Let's play again soon!" The bird said, "Goodbye, Tim! I had fun today!" Tim went home, feeling happy and wet, with a new friend in his heart. +Once upon a time, there was a little train with a big engine. It loved to go fast and make loud noises. One day, the train saw something on the tracks. It was a big, disgusting mess. The train did not want to go through it. + +The train said to its friend, the bird, "I do not want to spoil my engine with that yucky mess. What should I do?" The bird thought for a moment and then said, "I can help you. I will fly and find a clean way for you to go." + +So the bird flew high in the sky and looked for a clean path. The train waited and waited. Finally, the bird came back and said, "I found a new way for you to go. Follow me and you will not spoil your engine." + +The train followed the bird and went around the disgusting mess. The train was happy that its engine was clean and it could go fast again. The train and the bird became best friends and always helped each other. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He loved to play outside. One day, he saw a big puddle. He wanted to jump in it. + +Tim saw an old frog near the puddle. The frog said, "Hi, Tim! Do you want to play with me?" Tim smiled and said, "Yes, let's play together!" + +They played a game. Tim would grab a stick and throw it into the puddle. The old frog would jump in and bring it back. They laughed and played all day. +Once upon a time, there was a polite dog named Max. Max had a big itch on his back. He tried to scratch it, but his paws were too short. Max felt sad. + +One day, Max saw his friend, a tall giraffe named Lucy. Max asked, "Can I borrow your long neck to scratch my itch?" Lucy said, "Of course, Max! I am happy to help." + +Lucy bent down and scratched Max's itch with her long neck. Max felt so much better. He said, "Thank you, Lucy!" They both smiled and played together all day. And they were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, in a small lab, there was a wild cat. The cat liked to play and jump all day. One day, the cat saw a big red spray bottle. The cat thought it was a toy and wanted to play with it. + +The cat said to the red spray bottle, "Let's play together!" The red spray bottle did not talk back. The cat got mad and tried to spray the bottle. But the cat did not know how to use it. + +The cat tried and tried to spray the bottle. It got more and more mad. At last, the cat bit the red spray bottle. The bottle broke and water went all over the lab. The cat was sad because it made a big mess. The cat did not get to play and the lab was wet. +Once upon a time, there was a huge, friendly bear named Ben. Ben lived in a big forest with lots of trees and flowers. He loved to play with his friends, the birds and the rabbits, all day long. + +One sunny day, Ben saw a pretty little house near the river. He wanted to see who lived there, so he decided to enter the house. Inside, he found a cute little girl named Lily. Lily was not scared of Ben because she knew he was a nice bear. + +Ben and Lily became best friends. They played games, sang songs, and shared their love for the forest. Together, they had many fun adventures and were always happy. And that's how Ben the huge bear found a new friend in Lily, and they filled each other's lives with love and joy. +Once upon a time, there was a lazy dog named Buddy. Buddy did not like to walk. He just liked to sleep all day. One day, Buddy's friend, a little girl named Sally, came to play. + +Sally said, "Buddy, let's walk to the park!" But Buddy just looked at her and yawned. Sally saw some scissors on the table. She had an idea. "Buddy, if you walk with me, I will give you a treat!" Buddy's ears perked up. He liked treats. + +At the park, Sally and Buddy saw a cat stuck in a tree. The cat was scared. Sally used the scissors to cut a long stick. She reached up with the stick and helped the cat down. Buddy barked happily. The cat said, "Thank you for helping me!" Sally and Buddy learned that it's good to help others and not be lazy. +Once upon a time, there was a big, scary closet in a little girl's room. The little girl did not like the closet. She thought that it was very scary. Every night, when she went to bed, she would look at the closet and feel scared. She wanted to be brave, but the closet was just too scary. + +One day, the little girl's mom told her that she needed to pass her toys to her little brother. The little girl did not want to give her toys away, but her mom said it was time. So, the little girl went to her room and looked at the scary closet. She knew her toys were inside, but she was still scared. + +The little girl took a deep breath and opened the closet door. She saw her toys and started to pass them to her little brother. As she passed the toys, she realized that the closet was not so scary after all. It was just a place to keep her toys. From that day on, the little girl was not scared of the closet anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play dress-up with her friends. They would put on pretty clothes and have a fashion show. They liked to see who could look the nicest. Sometimes, they got competitive. + +One day, Lily and her friends were having a fashion show. They took turns walking and showing off their outfits. When it was Lily's turn, she wore a big, red hat and a long, blue dress. She felt very pretty. + +As Lily walked, her friend Tim yelled, "Lily, you look so nice!" Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, Tim!" They all clapped and cheered for each other. In the end, they decided that everyone looked great, and they didn't need to be competitive. They just had fun playing dress-up together. +Once upon a time, there was a little nosy sheep. The sheep liked to clean its wool. One day, the sheep met a big cow. The cow was dirty. + +"Hello, cow," said the nosy sheep. "You are dirty. Do you want me to help you clean?" + +The big cow looked at the sheep and said, "Yes, please. I like to be clean too." + +So, the nosy sheep and the big cow cleaned each other. They became good friends. They played and cleaned together every day. And they both had the cleanest wool and skin in the whole land. +Once upon a time, a shy little girl named Lily lived in a small house. She loved to eat pasta. Every day, her mom made yummy pasta for her lunch. Lily was very happy when she saw pasta on her plate. + +One sunny day, Lily went to the park with her mom. She took her pasta in a small box. Lily sat on a bench and started to eat her pasta. She took a big bite and smiled. She loved the taste of her pasta. + +While Lily was eating, a small bird came near her. The bird was hungry too. Lily was kind and wanted to share her pasta with the bird. She broke a small piece and gave it to the bird. The bird took a tiny bite and flew away happily. Lily felt good that she had shared her pasta with the bird. +Once upon a time, there was a famous rug. Everyone loved the rug because it was very pretty. It had many colors and made people happy when they saw it. + +One day, a big dog came and played on the rug. The dog had a lot of fun, but it made the rug dirty and broke it a little. The rug was sad because it was not pretty anymore. + +A kind lady saw the sad rug and wanted to help. She took the rug to her home and started to repair it. She washed it and fixed the broken parts. The rug became pretty and colorful again. The famous rug was very happy and thanked the kind lady. They lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little dancer named Lily. Lily loved to dance all day long. She was very lucky because her mom and dad loved to watch her dance and clap for her. + +One day, Lily saw a sad boy named Tom sitting on a bench. He looked like he needed a friend. Lily walked up to Tom and said, "Do you want to dance with me?" Tom looked up and smiled. "Yes, I would like that," he said. + +So Lily and Tom danced and danced. They were very happy. Lily's mom and dad saw them and clapped for them too. Tom felt lucky to have a new friend who could dance. And Lily was happy to offer her love of dancing to make a new friend smile. +Once upon a time, in a peaceful land, there was a big, round sun. Every day, the sun would rise and shine very bright. It made the land warm and happy. The sun had a very important job. It was the guard of the sky. + +One day, a little cloud came to the sky. The cloud was sad because it could not shine like the sun. The sun saw the cloud and wanted to help. The sun told the cloud, "One day, you will have a big job too. You will help me guard the sky." + +The little cloud did not believe the sun. It was so small and could not shine. But the sun knew the cloud would grow and become strong. The sun kept shining and watched the cloud every day. + +As days went by, the little cloud grew bigger and bigger. It became a big, strong cloud. The sun was very happy to see the cloud grow. The sun knew it was time for the cloud to guard the sky. + +One day, the sun told the cloud, "Today, you will help me guard the sky." The big cloud was so happy and proud. It covered the sky and protected the land from the hot sun. The sun and the cloud worked together to keep the land peaceful and happy. +Once upon a time, there was a prince. The prince liked to jog. He jogged every day in the big park. The prince was very happy when he jogged. + +One day, the prince found a flexible stick. The stick could bend and twist. The prince liked the flexible stick. He took it with him when he jogged. + +The prince and the flexible stick jogged together. They had fun in the park. The prince was happy, and the stick was happy too. They were best friends. +Once upon a time, there was a graceful cat. She loved to play with her friends. One day, she saw a big automobile. The automobile was red and shiny. The cat wanted to see where the automobile would go. + +The cat ran and ran behind the automobile. She was very fast. The automobile went down the road. The cat was tired, but she did not stop. She wanted to see the end of the road. + +At the end of the road, the cat found a big park. The park was full of trees and flowers. She was so happy. The cat played with her friends all day. They had a lot of fun. The cat was glad she followed the automobile to the end of the road. +One day, a little girl named Mia went for a walk in the park. She saw a big tree and wanted to climb it. As she went up, she saw a small branch. Mia wanted to break the branch, so she used her hands to snap it. The branch broke with a loud sound. + +In the tree, Mia saw a funny figure. The figure looked like a small, green man. The green man said, "Hi, I am a helper." Mia smiled and said, "Hello, can you help me be successful in climbing the tree?" The green man nodded and helped Mia go up the tree. + +Mia and the green man reached the top of the tree. They looked around and saw many beautiful things. They saw birds, flowers, and a pretty rainbow. Mia felt happy and successful. She thanked the green man for his help, and they both went down the tree to play in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lucy. She was so happy because she was going to spend her holiday with her family. They were going to a fair. Lucy loved the fair because it had many fun games and yummy food. + +At the fair, Lucy and her family played games and won prizes. Lucy's favorite game was throwing a ball at bottles. She won a big, soft teddy bear. They also ate tasty corn and sweet ice cream. Lucy's little brother, Tim, liked the ice cream so much that it was all over his face. + +As the sun went down, Lucy and her family went on the big wheel. They could see the whole fair from up high. The lights were so pretty. Lucy was very happy she got to spend her holiday with her family at the fair. +Once upon a time, there was a poor farmer named Tom. He worked hard in his small farm. One day, he found a tool in the field. It was a magic tool. It could talk! + +The magic tool said, "Hello Tom! I can help you yield more crops from your farm." Tom was happy and asked, "How can you help me?" The tool replied, "Just plant the seeds, and I will do the rest." + +Tom planted the seeds and the magic tool helped him. The farm grew big and tall. Tom was very happy. He thanked the magic tool and they became good friends. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was playing with his ball near the porch. He was very careless and did not look where he was kicking the ball. One day, his mom told him, "Tim, be careful or your ball will go far away." + +One day, Tim saw a group of kids playing near the porch. They were having so much fun. Tim wanted to join them, but they said, "You can't play with us. You are too careless with your ball." Tim was sad and went back to play alone. + +Later that day, Tim's ball went far away, just like his mom said. Tim looked and looked but couldn't find his ball. The other kids saw Tim was sad and said, "Let's help Tim find his ball." They all joined together to look for the ball. They found it under a big tree. Tim was so happy and promised to be more careful. From that day, Tim played with his new friends and was never careless again. +One day, a dog named Spot and a cat named Fluffy went to play near a big tree. Spot saw a tap with water coming out. He wanted to drink but he did not want to share with Fluffy. Spot was being selfish. + +Spot said to Fluffy, "I found the water first, so I will drink it all." Fluffy was sad but did not say anything. She walked away to find something else to play with. Spot drank the water and felt happy. + +Later, Spot saw Fluffy playing with a big red ball. He wanted to play too, but Fluffy remembered how Spot did not share the water. Spot realized he was selfish and said, "I am sorry for not sharing the water. Can we play together now?" Fluffy smiled and said, "Yes, let's play together." Spot and Fluffy played with the big red ball and had lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little sheep. The sheep was very obedient. It lived on a farm with a kind man. + +One day, the man asked the sheep to clean the farm. The obedient sheep said "yes" and started to clean. It worked very hard to make the farm nice and clean. The sheep was tired but happy. + +But then, a big wind came. It blew all the dirt back on the farm. The sheep was very sad. The farm was dirty again. The obedient sheep tried to clean, but it was too tired. The farm stayed dirty, and the sheep was not happy. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there was a colorful blanket. It was very soft and nice. The blanket loved to comfort people who were sad or cold. It made them feel happy and warm. + +One day, a little girl named Lily found a pin on the floor. She didn't know what it was, so she picked it up. She showed it to her mom and asked, "Mom, what is this?" Her mom said, "That is a pin, Lily. Be careful, it is sharp!" + +Lily didn't want anyone to get hurt by the pin, so she decided to put it somewhere safe. She thought the colorful blanket would be a good place. So, she put the pin in the blanket and it stayed there, safe and sound. + +Later, Lily's brother, Tim, was feeling sad. He missed his friend who moved away. Lily saw him and said, "Tim, do you want a hug from the colorful blanket? It will comfort you." Tim nodded and they wrapped the blanket around him. As they hugged, they felt the pin, but it didn't hurt them. It was safe inside the blanket, just like them. + +From that day on, Lily, Tim, and the colorful blanket were the best of friends. They played together, laughed together, and the blanket always comforted them when they were sad. And the pin stayed safe inside the blanket, never hurting anyone. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there lived a boy named Tim. Tim loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, Tim saw his friend, Sam, acting crazy. Sam was running around and not listening to his mom. Tim thought it was funny, but he knew that it was not good to act like that. + +Sam's mom told him to stop and ordered him to go inside. Sam did not listen and kept playing. Tim wanted to play too, but he remembered his mom always told him to be a good listener. So, he said goodbye to Sam and went home to play in his yard. + +Later, Tim saw Sam sitting inside his house, sad because he could not play outside anymore. Tim felt happy that he listened to his mom and could still enjoy the sunshine. The moral of the story is to always listen and follow the rules, so you can have more fun and be safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little rabbit named Tim. Tim loved to run and play with his friends. One day, Tim heard about a big race in the forest. He was so excited, but he felt a little nervous too. Tim wanted to be the fastest, but he was scared that he might lose the race. + +Tim's mom saw that he was nervous. She told him to fill his belly with good food before the race. She said it would help him run fast. Tim ate lots of carrots and lettuce to fill his belly. He felt better and stronger. He knew that he was ready for the big race now. + +The day of the race came, and all the animals were there. Tim felt a little nervous, but he remembered what his mom said. He took a deep breath and started to run. Tim ran faster and faster, and soon, he won the race! All his friends cheered for him. Tim was so happy that he listened to his mom and filled his belly with good food. +Once upon a time, there was a curious little boy named Tim. He loved to play outside and watch the birds in the sky. One day, while playing in his yard, he heard a loud noise. It was a helicopter flying high above the trees. + +Tim was very excited to see the helicopter. He ran to his mom and told her what he saw. His mom smiled and said, "That's great, Tim! Helicopters are very special. They can fly up in the sky, just like birds." + +Tim wanted to know more about helicopters, so he asked his mom to tell him a story. She told him about a brave helicopter pilot who helped people in trouble. Tim listened carefully and knew that he wanted to be a helicopter pilot when he grew up. From that day on, he always looked at the sky, hoping to see another helicopter fly by. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sally. Sally felt gloomy because she had no friends to play with. She spent her days alone in her room, wishing for someone to share her toys with. + +One day, Sally found a small toy heart under her bed. It was red and shiny. Sally thought that maybe this heart could make her happy. She spent her time talking to the heart, and to her surprise, it talked back! The heart became her new best friend. + +Together, they spent their days playing and laughing. The gloomy feeling went away, and Sally felt happy again. The little heart taught her that even in the darkest times, a friend can bring light and happiness into our lives. +Once upon a time, there was a pig named Pinky. Pinky loved to play in the mud and make a big mess. One day, Pinky found a big stick and started to stir the mud with it. The mud became very soft and fun to play in. + +Pinky's friend, Bunny, came over and saw the mess Pinky made. Bunny looked at the mud and then at Pinky. Pinky felt ashamed of the big mess. Bunny wanted to help Pinky clean up, so they both started to work together. + +Pinky and Bunny took turns stirring the mud and putting it back where it belonged. Soon, the mess was all gone. Pinky hugged Bunny and said, "Thank you for helping me." From that day on, Pinky learned to clean up after playing and was never ashamed again. +One day, a cute little bird was in the forest. The bird had a twist in its wing. It wanted to fly and play with its friends, but it was hard with the twist. The bird tried to fly, but it fell down. It was sad and wanted help. + +A nice dog saw the bird and came over. The dog had a good look at the bird's wing. The dog knew how to help the bird. The dog said, "I will help you with your twist." The bird was happy and said, "Thank you, dog!" + +The dog gently held the bird's wing and gave it a little twist. The bird felt better and the twist was gone! The bird said, "Thank you, dog! My wing feels better now!" The dog was happy to help. Now, the cute bird could fly and play with its friends again. +Once upon a time, there was a little beetle. This beetle was very dependable. He had many friends because he always helped them. + +One day, his friend lost a toy. The beetle said, "I will help you search." They looked under the bed, behind the chair, and in the toy box. They searched and searched but could not find the toy. + +Finally, they found the toy under a big leaf. The friend was so happy! The dependable beetle had helped again. They played with the toy all day long, and they were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little cat named Mimi. She was an independent cat who loved to play and stretch her legs. Mimi had a big heart and liked to help her friends. + +One day, Mimi saw a bird with a hurt wing. The bird could not fly. Mimi wanted to help the bird. She stretched her legs and jumped up to the tree. She talked to the bird and made it feel better. + +Mimi's big heart made her want to help more friends. She stretched her legs and ran around the forest. She helped a bunny find its way home and a squirrel find its lost nuts. All the animals loved Mimi because she was kind and independent. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. Lucy had a pink dress that she loved very much. She wore it every day to play with her friends. + +One day, Lucy's mommy bought her a new belt for her pink dress. Lucy was very happy. She wanted to show her friends her new belt. So, she put on her pink dress and her new belt and went outside to play. + +Lucy saw her friend Timmy and introduced him to her new belt. Timmy liked Lucy's new belt too. They played together all day long, and Lucy felt so happy with her pink dress and her new belt. +Once upon a time, there was a big palace where a king and queen lived. They had a little boy named Tom. Tom was very bored in the palace. He wanted to play with his friends, but they lived far away. + +One day, Tom saw a big bird outside his window. He opened the window and said, "Hello, bird! Can you carry me to my friends' house? I am very bored here." The bird nodded and said, "Yes, Tom. I can carry you to your friends' house." + +Tom climbed on the bird's back and they flew away from the palace. They saw many fun things along the way. They saw a park with kids playing, a big tree with many birds, and a river with fish swimming. + +Finally, they reached Tom's friends' house. Tom played with his friends all day long. They ran, jumped, and laughed together. Tom was not bored anymore. + +At the end of the day, the big bird carried Tom back to the palace. Tom thanked the bird and said, "You made my day so much fun. I am not bored anymore." The bird smiled and flew away. From that day on, Tom and the bird became best friends, and Tom was never bored again in the palace. +One day, a boy named Tim found a smooth stone. It was shiny and round. Tim liked the stone a lot. He wanted to show it to his friend, Sam. So, he put the stone in his pocket and went to Sam's house. + +When Tim got to Sam's house, Sam was playing with a toy gun. Tim said, "Sam, look at my smooth stone! It is so cool!" Sam looked at the stone and said, "Wow, that is a nice stone. But my toy gun is more fun to play with." + +Tim felt sad that Sam did not like his stone as much as the toy gun. He wanted to play with the gun too, but he knew it was not a good idea. Tim said, "Sam, I think we should play with something else. Guns can be bad." + +Sam thought about it and said, "You are right, Tim. I regret playing with this toy gun. Let's play with your smooth stone instead." So, they put the gun away and played with the smooth stone all day. + +The moral of the story is that it is important to choose good toys to play with. Sometimes, things that seem fun can be harmful. It is better to play with safe and kind toys, like Tim's smooth stone. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to go to the park. One sunny day, Tim asked his mom, "Can we go to the park, please?" His mom said, "Yes, let's go!" + +At the park, Tim saw a big slide. He wanted to go down it, but he felt uncomfortable. He was scared of the big slide. Tim's friend, Lily, saw him and asked, "Do you want to go down the slide with me?" Tim refused, shaking his head. "No, I am scared," he said. + +Lily helped Tim feel better. She said, "Let's try the small slide first." Tim and Lily went down the small slide together. Tim was happy and not scared anymore. They played at the park all day, and Tim even tried the big slide with Lily's help. +One day, a small boy named Tim went for a walk with his mom. They were having fun walking in the park. Tim saw a big tree and wanted to play near it. His mom was very patient and let him play. + +Tim saw a little girl named Sue standing by the tree. Sue looked sad. Tim asked her, "Why are you sad?" Sue said, "I can't find my way home." Tim wanted to help Sue. He said, "Let me tell my mom. She will help you." + +Tim told his mom about Sue. His mom said, "We will help her find her way home." They all walked together. Tim's mom asked Sue, "Which way is your home?" Sue said, "I don't know. I think it is to the left." + +They walked to the left, but they couldn't find Sue's home. They looked and looked, but it was getting dark. Tim's mom said, "We have to go home now. I am sorry we couldn't find your home, Sue." Sue was still sad, and Tim felt bad too. They had to leave Sue at the park, and they all felt sad as they went home. +One day, a little girl named Mia and her dog, Buddy, went to the park. Mia was worried because it was her first time going to the park alone. Buddy was happy and wagged his tail. + +At the park, they met a nice boy named Tom. Tom said, "Hi, I'm Tom. Don't be worried, we can play together!" Mia smiled and felt better. They played on the swings and the slide. + +After playing, Mia, Tom, and Buddy sat under a big tree to relax. They talked and laughed. Mia wasn't worried anymore. She had made a new friend and had a fun day at the park with Buddy and Tom. +Once upon a time, there was a friendly dog named Spot. Spot loved to go to the park with his best friend, a little girl named Lily. They would play and run all day long. + +One sunny day, Spot and Lily went to the park. They saw a big berry tree. Spot said, "Look, Lily! Big berry tree!" Lily smiled and said, "Yes, Spot! Let's pick some berries!" They picked a lot of berries and put them in a basket. + +After picking berries, they sat under the tree and ate them. Spot and Lily shared the berries with their friends at the park. Everyone was happy and had a fun day. Spot and Lily loved to play at the park and eat berries with their friends. +One day, a beautiful goose went to the park. The goose saw a little boy. The little boy was sad. The goose asked, "Why are you sad?" + +The little boy said, "I want to play, but I have no one to play with." The goose wanted to help the little boy. The goose said, "I will serve you. We can play together." + +They played all day. They played with a ball and ran around. They were very happy. But then, the sky got dark. The goose had to go home. + +The little boy was sad again. He said, "Please don't go, beautiful goose." The goose said, "I'm sorry, but I have to go." The beautiful goose left, and the little boy was sad. They never saw each other again. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a boy named Tim. Tim was a reliable boy. He always helped his mom and dad. One day, Tim's mom asked him to go to the store to buy some bread. + +Tim went to the store and saw many things. He saw a toy car. The toy car had a price. Tim wanted the toy car but he didn't have enough money. So, he just bought the bread. + +When Tim got home, his mom was so happy. She said, "You are such a good and reliable boy!" Tim's mom gave him a hug. Then, she gave him a surprise. Tim received a toy car! It was the same toy car from the store. Tim was so happy! He learned that being reliable and helpful has a good price. +Once upon a time, there was an old man who loved to play chess. He had a big chess set in his house. The old man played chess every day. He was very good at chess. + +One day, a little boy came to the old man's house. The little boy wanted to play chess, too. The old man was happy to play chess with the little boy. They started to play the game. The little boy tried very hard to win. The old man was very good, but the little boy did not give up. + +The old man and the little boy played chess for a long time. They were almost complete with the game. The little boy was very close to winning. But then, the old man made a big move. The little boy lost the game. The little boy was very sad. He did not want to play chess again. The old man felt bad for the little boy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was very excited because today he was going to the park. He put on his shoes, and he was ready to go. Tim's mom said, "Let's go, Tim! We will have a fun day at the park." + +At the park, Tim saw a big slide. He climbed up and slid down. He also saw a swing and a sandbox. Then, Tim found a long tube. He thought it was fun to crawl inside the tube. Tim called out to his mom, "Mom, look at me! I am in the tube!" + +Tim's mom came over and said, "That's a nice tube, Tim. But remember, do not touch anything dirty inside." Tim listened to his mom and played carefully. He had a great day at the park with the tube and other fun things. When it was time to go home, Tim said, "Thank you, Mom. I had a fun day!" +Once upon a time, there was a green frog named Fred. Fred lived in a small pond with his best friend, Sam the fish. They loved to play together all day long. One day, it was very hot and the sun was shining bright in the sky. + +Fred said to Sam, "I feel like I am going to melt in this heat!" Sam agreed and said, "Let's find some shade under the big tree." So, they swam to the edge of the pond and found a cool spot under the tree. + +While they were resting, Fred saw something shiny on the ground. He hopped closer and found a penny. He showed it to Sam and said, "Look, I found a penny!" Sam was excited too. They decided to save the penny and use it to buy ice cream from the ice cream truck. That way, they wouldn't feel like they were melting anymore. +Once upon a time, in a tidy little house, there lived a boy named Tim. Tim loved lollipops more than anything. One sunny day, Tim's mom gave him a big, shiny lollipop. Tim was so happy, he danced around the house with his lollipop. + +Tim went outside to play with his friend, Sally. "Look at my big lollipop!" Tim said to Sally. Sally looked at the lollipop and smiled. "Wow! That's a nice lollipop!" she said. But as they were playing, Tim tripped and started to fall. He held onto his lollipop very tight. + +Tim's lollipop fell on the ground and broke into pieces. Tim felt sad and began to cry. Sally hugged him and said, "It's okay, Tim. We can share my lollipop!" Tim smiled and wiped his tears. They shared Sally's lollipop and had a great time together. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to share and be kind to your friends. Sometimes things may fall or break, but friends will always be there to help and make you happy again. +One day, a furry cat named Kitty was waiting for the bus. She wanted to go see her friend, Doggy, who lived far away. Kitty felt sad because she missed playing with Doggy. + +As Kitty sat at the bus stop, she saw a little bird. The bird was hurt and couldn't fly. Kitty said to the bird, "Why are you sad?" The bird replied, "I can't fly and I miss my family." Kitty felt sorry for the bird and decided to pray for the bird to get better. + +While Kitty was praying, the bus came. But Kitty was so busy praying that she didn't see the bus. The bus left without Kitty. She missed the bus and couldn't go see Doggy. Kitty felt even more sad. + +Kitty learned that it is good to care for others, but she should also pay attention to what is happening around her. The moral of the story is to be aware of our surroundings while helping others. +Once upon a time, there was a little ball named Bouncy. Bouncy loved to bounce all day long. One sunny day, Bouncy saw an open door at a big building. The building was a theater. Bouncy decided to bounce inside and see what was there. + +Inside the theater, Bouncy met a friendly cat named Whiskers. Whiskers was a big, soft cat who liked to purr. Bouncy said, "Hi, Whiskers! I like to bounce. Do you want to bounce with me?" Whiskers smiled and said, "Yes, Bouncy! I would love to bounce with you." + +So, Bouncy and Whiskers bounced all around the theater. They bounced on the stage and through the chairs. They laughed and had lots of fun. After a while, they were tired and sat down to rest. Bouncy and Whiskers became best friends and they promised to bounce and play together at the theater every day. +Once upon a time, in a big forest, there was a huge leopard. The huge leopard had many friends. They liked to play together. + +One sunny day, the huge leopard and his friends were playing near a tall tree. The huge leopard wanted to stand on his back legs to touch the tree. His friends watched and cheered. + +The huge leopard stood on his back legs and reached up high. He touched the tree, and his friends clapped. They were so happy. The huge leopard and his friends played all day long. They had lots of fun in the big forest. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. Sue had a big pocket on her dress. She liked to put things in it. One day, Sue went for a walk in the park. The sun was up, and it was a bright day. + +In the park, Sue met a boy named Tom. Tom had a dark hat. Sue said, "Hi, Tom! I like your dark hat!" Tom smiled and said, "Thank you, Sue! I like your big pocket!" They decided to play together in the park. + +While they were playing, they found a big, dark rock. Sue said, "Let's part the rock and see what's inside!" Tom and Sue pushed and pushed, and the rock split into two parts. Inside the rock, they found a small, shiny key. Sue put the key in her pocket. + +Sue and Tom played in the park until it was time to go home. They were happy they found the key and had a fun day together. Sue kept the key in her pocket, and they promised to meet again to find out what the key opened. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a big stadium. Many people went there to watch games. One day, a little boy named Tim wanted to move a big ball in the stadium. He pushed and pushed, but the ball was too big for him. Tim was persistent, so he did not give up. + +Tim asked his friends to help him move the ball. They all pushed together, but the ball still would not move. They tried and tried, but the ball stayed in the same place. Tim's friends got tired and went home, but Tim did not want to give up. + +Tim kept trying to move the ball by himself. It was getting dark and his mom called him to come home. Tim did not listen and kept pushing the ball. Suddenly, the ball started to move, but it rolled too fast. The ball hit Tim and he fell down. Tim got hurt and cried. He should have listened to his mom and stopped when it was time to go home. +One day, a little dog named Max went for a walk. He saw a big tunnel. Max thought it looked like a fun place to play. He ran into the tunnel, wagging his tail. Max heard a crazy sound inside the tunnel. He was not scared, but curious. + +Max met a funny cat named Luna. Luna said, "Hi, I'm Luna! Do you want to play a game with me? We can play the number game." Max was excited and said, "Yes, I love games!" Luna told Max that they had to find the right number of balls hidden in the tunnel. + +Max and Luna started to look for the balls. They found one ball, then two, then three. They kept finding more and more. They were having so much fun. Max thought the crazy sound he heard before was Luna hiding the balls. + +Finally, they found all the balls. Max and Luna had a great time playing the number game in the tunnel. They laughed and played together until it was time to go home. Max knew he had made a new friend in Luna, and they would have many more fun adventures together. +Once upon a time, there was a pale boy named Tim. He liked to play with his toy automobile. One day, he went to the park with his mom. + +At the park, Tim met a girl named Sue. Sue said, "Let's play with your automobile!" Tim said, "Okay!" They played together and had fun. But, they did not see the big hole near them. + +As they played, the automobile went near the hole. Tim tried to get it, but he was too close to the hole. Tim's mom saw him and yelled, "Tim, watch out!" But it was too late. Tim fell into the hole. + +Sue and Tim's mom were very sad. They could not get Tim out of the hole. The end. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys in her bedroom. One day, she decided to gather all her toys and have a big tea party with them. + +As Lily was setting up the tea party, her teddy bear, Mr. Snuggles, said, "Lily, I am very thirsty. Can I have some tea, please?" Lily poured some tea into a cup and handed it to Mr. Snuggles. But when he tasted it, he made a bitter face. "Oh no, this tea is bitter!" he said. + +Lily thought for a moment and then said, "Don't worry, Mr. Snuggles! I will add some sugar to make it sweet." She added sugar to the tea, and Mr. Snuggles tasted it again. This time, he smiled and said, "Thank you, Lily! This tea is perfect now." They continued their tea party, and everyone had a great time. +One day, a little boy named Tim was playing in the park. He liked to run and jump. The sun was warm on his skin, and he felt happy. Tim saw a big red thing on the road. It was an ambulance. He wanted to see it up close. + +Tim ran to the ambulance and saw a man inside. The man looked tired. "Why are you in the ambulance?" Tim asked. The man said, "I need to rest. I don't feel good." Tim felt sad for the man. He wanted to help him feel better. + +Tim went to find a warm blanket for the man. He thought it would help him rest. But when Tim came back, the ambulance was gone. The man did not get the warm blanket. Tim felt very sad. He wished he could have helped the man more. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a modern house with her mom and dad. Lily loved to sing and dance. One day, her mom and dad told her that they were going to celebrate her birthday with a big party. + +Lily was very excited. She helped her mom and dad get the house ready for the party. They hung up colorful balloons and set up a big table with lots of yummy food. Lily's mom said, "This will be a special party, Lily. We have a surprise for you!" + +At the party, all of Lily's friends came to celebrate with her. They played games, ate cake, and had lots of fun. Then, Lily's mom and dad brought out the surprise – a shiny, new microphone! Lily's eyes lit up when she saw it. + +Lily took the microphone and started to sing her favorite song. All her friends clapped and danced along. Her dad said, "You sound amazing, Lily! We knew you would love the microphone." + +From that day on, Lily sang and danced with her microphone every day. She was so happy that her mom and dad knew just what she wanted for her birthday. And they all lived happily ever after. +One day, a little boy named Tim found a lucky laser in his toy box. He was very happy. Tim loved to play with the laser. It made a bright red dot on the wall. His cat, Max, liked to chase the dot, too. + +One day, while Tim was playing with the laser, a sneaky fox came into the house. The fox saw the lucky laser and wanted it for himself. So, the fox tried to steal the laser from Tim. Tim saw the fox and said, "No, fox! That is my lucky laser!" + +Tim's big sister, Jane, heard the noise and came to help. She saw the fox trying to steal the laser and shouted, "Go away, fox! You can't have Tim's lucky laser!" The fox was scared and ran away, leaving the laser behind. + +Tim and Jane were happy that they got to keep the lucky laser. They played with it all day long, making Max chase the red dot around the house. Tim knew he was very lucky to have such a special toy and a big sister to help him keep it safe. +Once upon a time, a little boy named Tim went to the zoo with his mom. They were very excited to see all the animals. Tim wanted to discover new animals he had never seen before. + +At the zoo, they saw many powerful animals, like big lions and tall elephants. Tim loved watching them play and run around. His favorite animal was the big, strong lion. He wanted to be just as powerful as the lion when he grew up. + +As they walked around the zoo, Tim saw a small door. He thought it might be a secret place where more animals lived. Tim opened the door and went inside. But it was not a secret place with animals. It was a room with machines that made the zoo work. Tim touched a button, and all the machines stopped working. The animals could not play and run anymore. Tim was sad, and he learned that he should not touch things he did not know. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. Tim loved to play golf. He would play with his friends every day. Tim was deaf, but he still had lots of fun. + +One day, Tim's friends invited him to play golf. Tim was very happy and accepted the invitation. They all went to the golf course and played together. Tim was very good at golf and hit the ball far. + +After they played golf, Tim and his friends went to get ice cream. They all laughed and had a great time. Tim was happy that he accepted the invitation to play golf with his friends. And even though he was deaf, he felt like he belonged. +One day, a little boy named Tim went to the beach with his mom. They saw big waves in the water. Tim was very creative, and he liked to play with the sand. He made a big castle with the sand. He was so happy. + +A girl named Lily came and saw Tim's castle. She said, "Wow, your castle is so nice! Can I play with you?" Tim said, "Yes, let's play together!" So, they played together and made an even bigger castle. They saw the waves come and go, and they laughed. + +In the end, Tim and Lily became good friends. They learned that playing together is more fun than playing alone. The moral of the story is: it is good to share and play with others. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a small house with her mom, dad, and her healthy dog, Max. Lily loved to look at the landscape outside her window. She saw green trees, blue sky, and pretty flowers. But one day, dark clouds came, and it started to rain. + +Lily was sad because she wanted to play outside with Max. Max looked sad too. The rain made everything wet, and they couldn't go out. Lily's mom said, "Don't worry, the rain will stop soon." But Lily and Max didn't like waiting, and they wanted to play now. + +The rain kept falling, and Lily had an idea. She took her big umbrella and opened it. She put on her rain boots and called Max. They went outside and played in the rain. They jumped in puddles and laughed. When the rain stopped, the landscape was even more beautiful. The trees and flowers were happy because they needed water to grow. Lily and Max had a fun day, and they learned that sometimes, you can still have fun even when things don't go as planned. +Once upon a time, in a small village, there lived a little boy named Tim. He loved to wake up early and watch the sunrise. One morning, he climbed a high hill to see the sun come up. + +As Tim sat on the hill, he saw a little bird. The bird said, "Hello, Tim! What are you doing here?" Tim replied, "I am here to watch the sunrise. It's so pretty!" The bird nodded and said, "Yes, it is. I like to listen to the world wake up when the sun rises." + +As they sat and watched the sunrise, Tim and the bird listened to the sounds around them. They heard the wind blowing softly, the leaves rustling, and the other birds singing their morning songs. + +When the sun was high in the sky, Tim said, "Thank you, little bird, for sharing this beautiful sunrise with me." The bird smiled and said, "You're welcome, Tim. I hope we can do this again soon." + +And so, Tim and the little bird became friends, and they would often meet on the high hill to watch the sunrise and listen to the world wake up together. +Once upon a time, in a normal little town, there was a helpful dog named Buddy. Buddy loved to protect his friends from anything scary. One day, Buddy and his friend, a little girl named Lily, went for a walk. + +As they walked, they saw a lot of traffic on the road. Cars were going fast, and it was very noisy. Lily looked at Buddy and said, "Buddy, I'm scared of the traffic. Will you protect me?" Buddy barked and wagged his tail, letting Lily know that he would keep her safe. + +Buddy and Lily waited for the traffic to stop. When it was safe, Buddy led Lily across the road, making sure she was not scared. After they crossed the road, Lily hugged Buddy and said, "Thank you for protecting me, Buddy. You are the best dog ever!" Buddy wagged his tail and barked happily, knowing he had helped his friend. From that day on, Buddy and Lily always stayed safe together. +One day, a little ant named Andy lived in a modern ant house. The house was big and had many rooms. Andy had many ant friends who lived with him. + +One day, Andy said to his friend, "I want to find more food for our family." His friend nodded and said, "Yes, let's go look for food together!" So, they went out of their modern ant house to look for food. + +They walked and walked until they found a big cookie. Andy and his friend were very happy. They took the cookie back to their modern ant house and shared it with their family. Everyone was happy and full. Andy and his friend were proud that they could help their family. +Once upon a time, there was a big stadium where people played games. One day, a boy named Tim went to the stadium to watch a game. Tim was deaf, but he loved to watch the games and feel the excitement around him. + +In the stadium, Tim met another boy named Sam. Sam asked, "Do you hear the ring when the game starts?" Tim shook his head and said, "I am deaf, I can't hear the ring." Sam felt sad for Tim, but they still watched the game together and had lots of fun. + +After the game, Sam and Tim became good friends. They learned that even if someone is deaf or different, they can still have fun and be friends. The moral of the story is to be kind to everyone, no matter how different they are. +One day, a little boy named Tim found a peanut on the floor. He thought it was a funny peanut because it was very big. Tim wanted to show his friend, Sam, the big peanut. So, he picked it up and ran to find Sam. + +When Tim found Sam, he said, "Look, Sam! I found a big peanut!" Sam looked at the peanut and laughed. "That's not a peanut, Tim! That's a rock! You act stupid!" Tim felt sad that he made a mistake. + +Tim and Sam went to their teacher, Miss Ann, to ask about the peanut. Miss Ann smiled and said, "It's okay to make mistakes. It's how we learn. Now you know the difference between a peanut and a rock." Tim and Sam felt better and went to play together. +Once upon a time, there was a busy little bee named Buzz. Buzz loved to fly around and look for yummy flowers. One day, Buzz saw a big, pretty flower on the ground. He wanted to get the flower's sweet treat. + +Buzz flew down to the ground, but another bee named Buzzy was already there. Buzzy said, "I found this flower first. I want to win and get the sweet treat!" Buzz was sad, but he really wanted the flower, too. + +Buzz and Buzzy decided to race to see who could win the flower. They flew as fast as they could around a big tree. Buzz was very fast, but Buzzy was faster. Buzzy won the race and got the sweet treat from the flower. Buzz was sad, but he knew there were more flowers to find. He flew away to look for more yummy flowers, and he and Buzzy became friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Amy. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, while playing with her ball, she accidentally broke a window. She felt guilty and started to cry. + +Amy's mom heard her cry and came outside. She saw the broken window and asked, "Amy, did you break the window?" Amy nodded and said, "Yes, Mom. I didn't mean to. I'm sorry." Her mom hugged her and said, "It's okay. We can fix it." + +Together, they cleaned up the broken glass and fixed the window. Then, they went back outside to enjoy the sunshine. Amy was happy again and promised to be more careful when playing with her ball. From that day on, she always played far away from the windows, so she wouldn't feel guilty and cry again. +One day, a powerful frog named Fred hopped near a bathtub. He saw a little girl named Sue. Sue was sad. She wanted to play with water, but the bathtub was empty. + +Fred said, "I can help you, Sue!" He set his powerful legs on the ground and gave a big hop. Splash! Water filled the bathtub. Sue was happy. + +Sue and Fred played in the water. They splashed and laughed. The powerful frog and little girl became best friends. They had fun in the bathtub every day. +Once upon a time, there was a small aeroplane. It loved to fly high in the deep blue sky. One day, the aeroplane saw a big cloud. The cloud was very big and fluffy. The aeroplane wanted to play with the cloud. + +The aeroplane went into the cloud to mix with it. But the cloud did not like it. The cloud was angry. It wanted the aeroplane to go away. The cloud started to cry. Rain fell from the cloud. The aeroplane was sad. It did not want the cloud to cry. + +The aeroplane flew away from the cloud. It wanted to find a new friend. The aeroplane saw a beautiful rainbow. The rainbow was happy to see the aeroplane. They played together in the deep blue sky. The aeroplane and the rainbow became best friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to watch cartoons on TV. Her favorite cartoon was about a funny cat and a silly dog. They always made her laugh. + +One day, Lily's mommy made a special treat. She made cookies that looked like the cat and the dog from the original cartoon. Lily was so excited to see them. She said, "Wow, Mommy! These cookies look just like my favorite cartoon friends!" + +Lily took a big bite of the cat cookie and said, "Mmm, it tastes so good!" Then she took a bite of the dog cookie and said, "This one tastes yummy too!" Lily shared the cookies with her friends, and they all loved them. + +Lily's mommy was happy that she could make her little girl smile with her original cookies. And Lily learned that sometimes, things we love can taste as good as they look. From that day on, Lily and her friends always watched their favorite cartoon while eating their special cookies. +One day, a sleepy cat named Sam went for a walk. Sam liked to walk in a zigzag way. As he walked, he met a little bird named Tim. + +"Hi, Sam!" said Tim. "Why do you walk like that?" + +Sam said, "I walk in a zigzag way because it is fun. Do you want me to teach you?" + +"Yes, please!" said Tim, very happy. + +Sam taught Tim how to walk in a zigzag way. They walked together, laughing and having fun. They were both very sleepy at the end, but they had a great time learning and playing together. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to buy toys with her mom. One day, Lily's mom told her that her dad needed a difficult operation. Lily did not know what an operation was, but she knew it was important. + +Lily asked her mom, "What can I do to help Dad?" Her mom said, "We can buy him a special gift to make him feel better after the operation." So, Lily and her mom went to the store to find the perfect gift for her dad. + +At the store, Lily found a big, soft pillow. She said, "Mom, let's buy this for Dad! He can use it after his operation." Her mom agreed, and they bought the pillow. When they gave the pillow to Lily's dad, he smiled and hugged them both. He knew he would feel better with their love and the soft pillow after his difficult operation. +One day, a little monkey named Momo was playing in the jungle. Momo loved to jump and slip on the big green leaves. He liked to make new friends, but today he met an unknown animal. The unknown animal was big and had a long tail. + +"Hi, I am Momo," said the monkey. "What is your name?" Momo asked the unknown animal. The unknown animal smiled and said, "Hi, Momo. My name is Lulu. I am a lizard." Momo and Lulu became friends and played together. + +They jumped and slipped on the big green leaves. They laughed and had fun. Momo showed Lulu his favorite tree to climb. Lulu showed Momo how she could change colors. They played all day and became best friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim liked to play in the park every day. One sunny day, Tim saw a dry leaf on the ground. He picked it up and showed it to his friend, Sam. + +Tim said, "Look, Sam! I found a dry leaf!" Sam looked at the leaf and said, "That's nice, Tim. But did you know that my mom told me about money? She said we can use money to buy things." + +Tim was curious about money. So, he asked his mom to tell him more about it. His mom said, "Money is important, Tim. But remember, being kind and helping others is more important." + +The next day, Tim and Sam saw an old man who needed help carrying his bags. They decided to help him, even though he didn't have money to give them. The old man was very thankful and said, "Thank you, boys. You have kind hearts." + +Tim and Sam learned that helping others is more important than having money. They were happy to be good friends and to help people in need. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was very excited for the holiday. He wanted to go to the beach with his family. But his mom said, "No, Tim. It is too far away." + +Tim felt helpless. He really wanted to go to the beach. So, he said to his mom, "Please, Mom, can we go? I insist!" His mom looked at him and said, "Okay, Tim. We can go to the beach." + +At the beach, Tim played in the sand and water. He was having so much fun. But then, a big wave came and took away his favorite toy. Tim was sad and cried. His mom tried to help, but the toy was gone. The holiday was not fun anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a man who lived in a small house. He was not happy because he had a terrible secret. He had a big box that was always locked. One day, he decided to release what was inside the box. + +Inside the box, there were many colorful balloons. The man was scared of the balloons because they would make a loud noise when they popped. But he knew that he had to face his fear. So, he took a deep breath and opened the box. + +The balloons flew out of the box and into the sky. The man watched them fly away and felt happy. He was no longer scared of the balloons. The man had faced his terrible fear and now he could enjoy the beautiful colors in the sky. From that day on, the man was never scared again. +Once upon a time, in a land of snow, there was a small igloo. In the igloo, there lived a little bunny named Bobo. Bobo loved to jump and play all day long. One day, Bobo heard a scary noise outside his igloo. He was scared, but he wanted to find out what made the noise. + +Bobo jumped out of his igloo and looked around. He saw a big, scary shadow on the snow. The shadow was coming from behind a big snow hill. Bobo was very scared, but he wanted to be brave. So, he jumped closer to the snow hill to see what was behind it. + +As Bobo jumped closer to the snow hill, he saw that the scary shadow was just a friendly snowman! The snowman had a big smile on his face. Bobo was so happy that he found a new friend. From that day on, Bobo and the snowman played and jumped together every day, and they were never scared again. +One day, a small bird and a small bug met in a land with many trees. The bird liked to fly high and the bug liked to crawl on the ground. They were friends, but sometimes they would disagree. + +One day, they had a big disagreement. The bird said, "I think the sky is the best place to be!" The bug did not agree. The bug said, "No, the land is the best place to be!" + +They argued and argued. The bird did not like that the bug liked the land more. The bug did not like that the bird liked the sky more. They were both sad and did not want to be friends anymore. + +But then, a wise old tree heard them and said, "Why not try each other's favorite place? Bird, you try the land, and bug, you try the sky." So, the bird flew down to the land and the bug climbed up to a branch. + +They both tried each other's favorite place and learned that both the sky and the land were fun. They agreed to be friends again and to enjoy both the sky and the land together. +One sunny day, a little boy named Tim went to the park to do some exercise. He wanted to run and jump and play. As he walked, he saw a big, scary bug. The bug had many legs and was very fast. Tim was a little scared, but he wanted to be brave. + +Tim said to the bug, "Hi, scary bug! Do you want to race with me?" The bug nodded its head and got ready to race. They both stood at the starting line, and when Tim yelled "Go!", they began to run. + +Tim and the bug zoomed through the park, running as fast as they could. They jumped over rocks and raced around trees. Tim was very fast, but the bug was faster. In the end, the bug won the race. + +Tim was not sad that he lost. He was happy that he made a new friend. He said to the bug, "That was so much fun! Let's race again sometime!" The bug agreed, and they both smiled. From that day on, Tim and the scary bug became best friends and loved to exercise together at the park. +One day, a little boy named Tim went for a walk in the forest. He took big steps and little steps. He saw many interesting things like bugs, flowers, and trees. Tim was very happy. + +As he walked, Tim saw a big lion. The lion said, "Hello, little boy. Do you want to play with me?" Tim thought the lion looked interesting and fun, so he said, "Yes, I want to play with you, lion." + +They played together for a while, but then the lion got very hungry. The lion looked at Tim and said, "I am hungry now. I am sorry, little boy, but I have to eat you." Tim was very scared. The lion ate Tim, and that was the end of the story. +One day, a little cat named Kitty felt troubled. She wanted to perform a dance for her friends, but she was scared. Kitty practiced her dance moves all day and all night. She wanted to be the best dancer she could be. + +On the day of the big show, Kitty's friends gathered around. "I am going to perform a dance for you," Kitty said. Her friends clapped and cheered. Kitty started to dance, but her legs felt like cream. She was so nervous! Kitty stopped dancing and looked at her friends with a sad face. + +Her friend, Doggy, came up to her and said, "Kitty, don't be troubled. We are your friends, and we will love your dance no matter what." Kitty felt better and started to dance again. This time, she danced with all her heart. Her friends clapped and cheered even louder. Kitty learned that it's okay to be scared, but you should always try your best and believe in yourself. +Once upon a time, there was a wealthy lady named Sue. She lived in a big house with her dog, Spot. Sue loved to take care of her long, pretty hair. One day, she noticed her hair was not clean, so she needed to use shampoo. + +Sue went to the store to buy some shampoo. When she got to the store, she saw her friend, Jane. Jane said, "Hi Sue! What are you here to buy?" Sue replied, "I need to complete my hair wash with shampoo. My hair is not clean." + +Sue and Jane found the shampoo and Sue bought it. They went back to Sue's big house and Sue washed her hair. Spot, the dog, watched and wagged his tail. After Sue's hair was clean and dry, she felt happy. Sue and Jane spent the day playing with Spot and having fun. +Once upon a time, in a small school, there was a big blackboard. All the kids would sit and listen to their teacher. One day, a sweet little girl named Lily came to school. She was very happy to learn and make new friends. + +Lily saw the big blackboard and said, "Oh, look at the big blackboard! I want to draw on it." Her friend, Tom, said, "No, Lily, we must listen to the teacher first." But Lily did not listen to Tom. She took a piece of chalk and started to draw on the blackboard. + +The teacher saw Lily drawing on the blackboard and became very sad. She said, "Lily, you must listen and not draw on the blackboard when I am talking." Lily felt bad for not listening. She said, "I am sorry, teacher." But it was too late. The teacher told Lily she could not play with her friends at recess because she did not listen. Lily was very sad and learned to always listen to her teacher from that day on. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big bed with a soft mattress. One night, Lily couldn't sleep because her bed was too bouncy. She asked her mommy to please make the bed slow. + +Mommy tried to fix the bed, but it was still too bouncy. Lily asked her daddy to please help too. Daddy saw that the bed was missing a piece, so he fixed it. + +Now, the bed was slow and Lily could sleep peacefully on her soft mattress. She thanked her mommy and daddy for helping her. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big bus. The bus was driving down the road, and it was very peaceful. The sun was shining, and the birds were singing. Suddenly, a big storm came. The wind was blowing hard, and the rain was pouring down. The bus driver tried to drive through the storm, but a big tree fell on the road and struck the bus. The passengers were scared, but they were okay. The bus driver called for help, and soon another bus came to take the passengers to their destination. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little birdie named Tweetie. Tweetie loved to fly high in the sky and feel the warm sun shine on his feathers. One day, while Tweetie was flying, he saw a big missile coming towards him. Tweetie was scared and didn't know what to do. He tried to fly higher, but the missile was too fast. + +Just when the missile was about to hit Tweetie, he quickly dodged it and flew away. But the missile was still chasing him. Tweetie knew he had to do something to stop the missile. He remembered that his friend, the owl, had a shiny mirror that could reflect the sun's light and blind things that were trying to attack. + +Tweetie flew as fast as he could to the owl's tree and asked for the mirror. The owl gave it to him and Tweetie flew back towards the missile. He held the mirror up high and the sun's light shone on it, blinding the missile. The missile missed Tweetie and flew off into the distance. Tweetie was safe and happy that he had solved the conflict. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to jog in her backyard every day. One day, her neighbor, Mr. Grumpy, came over and said, "Stop jogging! You're making too much noise!" + +Lily said, "I'm sorry, Mr. Grumpy. I'll try to be quieter." + +But Mr. Grumpy was still grumpy and didn't like Lily jogging. So, he called the police and told them that Lily was being too loud. + +The police came and told Lily to stop jogging. Lily was sad and didn't understand why Mr. Grumpy was so mean. The moral of the story is that we should always try to be kind to our neighbors, even if we don't like what they're doing. +Once upon a time, there was a lion. He was big and strong, and he liked to roar. He lived in a jungle with his friends, the monkeys and the birds. One day, the lion woke up with a pain in his eye. He couldn't see very well, and it made him sad. + +The lion went to his friends and asked for their help. The monkeys and the birds tried to help him, but they didn't know what to do. Then, a wise old owl came to see the lion. She looked at his eye and said, "You have a thorn in your eye. I can take it out, but it will hurt." + +The lion was afraid, but he knew he had to be brave. The owl took out the thorn, and the lion felt much better. He was so happy that he roared with joy. From that day on, the lion was never ashamed to ask for help when he needed it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and make a mess in her room. Her mom always told her to tidy up, but Lily didn't like to listen. One day, the police came to her house because Lily's loud music was bothering the neighbors. The police saw her messy room and told her that she needed to clean it up or else she would be punished. + +Lily didn't want to be punished, so she cleaned up her room right away. She put all of her toys away and made her bed. When her mom came home, she was so proud of Lily for being tidy. From that day on, Lily always made sure to keep her room clean so she wouldn't get in trouble with the police or punished by her mom. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the garden with her toys. One day, Lily saw a fairy sitting on a flower. The fairy was very pretty with sparkly wings. Lily was happy to see the fairy. + +But suddenly, a terrible wind blew and the fairy fell off the flower. Lily was sad and wanted to help the fairy. She picked up the fairy and asked, "Are you okay?" The fairy said, "No, my wing is hurt." Lily wanted to help the fairy, so she explained to the fairy that she would take her to her mommy who could make her better. The fairy was happy and Lily took her to her mommy. The mommy made the fairy better and the fairy said, "Thank you, Lily!" +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a big, hairy dog named Max. Max loved to play and run around with Timmy. One day, Timmy found a nail on the ground. He picked it up and showed it to Max. Timmy tried to bend the nail, but it was too strong. Suddenly, Timmy accidentally broke the nail in half! He felt sad because he didn't mean to break it. Max licked Timmy's face to make him feel better. From that day on, Timmy always remembered to be careful with things that could break. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily had a sunflower. It was big and yellow and made her smile. One day, Lily and her sunflower went for a walk. They saw an unusual bird with a red beak and Lily wanted to take a picture. + +But suddenly, a big wind blew and Lily's sunflower flew away. Lily was sad and cried. She looked for her sunflower, but it was gone. Later, Lily arrived home without her sunflower. Her mommy hugged her and said, "Don't worry, we will get you a new sunflower." Even though Lily was sad, she knew she would always remember her special sunflower. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Today was a different day because Lily's best friend, Emma, was not at school. Lily missed Emma so much. She looked for her everywhere but she was not there. + +Lily felt sad and didn't know what to do. She asked her teacher where Emma was but her teacher didn't know. Lily's heart was beating fast and she started to cry. + +Just then, Lily saw Emma's mom walking towards her. Emma's mom told Lily that Emma was sick and had to stay home today. Lily felt relieved and happy to know that Emma was okay. She missed her friend very much but was glad to hear she would see her again soon. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had long hair that was as yellow as the sun. One day, Lily was playing with her toys when she accidentally dropped her favorite doll. + +"Oh no! Bad doll!" Lily said, as she picked it up and gave it a hug. + +Suddenly, her mom came into the room and saw Lily's hair was all tangled up. "Lily, we need to brush your hair," her mom said. + +Lily didn't like getting her hair brushed, but she knew it was important. "Okay, Mommy," she said with a sigh. + +As her mom brushed her hair, Lily thought about how much she loved her doll and how careful she needed to be not to drop it again. She smiled and continued playing, taking extra care with her favorite toy. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to eat carrots and other veggies, but he didn't know much about herbs. One day, Benny met a wise old owl named Ollie. Ollie told Benny about different herbs and how they could help him stay healthy. + +Benny was curious and asked Ollie if he could try some herbs. Ollie gave Benny some fresh herbs to eat and he loved them! Benny felt so good and energetic after eating the herbs. + +Later that day, Benny met his friend Grumpy the cat. Grumpy was feeling upset because he was hungry and couldn't find any food. Benny remembered how good he felt after eating the herbs and decided to share them with Grumpy. He said, "Here, Grumpy. I'll feed you some herbs. They'll make you feel better!" + +Grumpy was hesitant at first, but he trusted Benny and tried the herbs. To his surprise, he felt much better and wasn't grumpy anymore. He thanked Benny for feeding him the herbs and they both went on their way, happy and healthy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a tough day at school because he fell off the monkey bars and hurt his arm. When he got home, he was sad and didn't want to talk to anyone. + +But then his mom came in and asked him if he wanted to hear a story. Timmy loved stories, so he perked up and said yes. His mom's voice was soft and soothing, and it made him feel better. + +As his mom read the story, Timmy started to feel better. He didn't mind his sore arm as much anymore. He even started to smile and laugh at the silly parts of the story. Timmy realized that sometimes when he was feeling down, all he needed was a good story and his mom's comforting voice. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a small house in the forest with her family. One day, Lily and her mom went on a walk in the woods. They saw a big, wild bear! + +Lily's mom said, "Lily, we need to mark our way back home so we don't get lost. Can you help me find some sticks to mark the path?" + +Lily found some sticks and they marked the way back home. On their way back, they saw a car that had run out of fuel. The driver asked for some help. Lily's mom said, "We can help you! Let's get some fuel from our house." + +They went back to their house and got some fuel for the car. The driver was very thankful and gave them a big hug. Lily was happy that they could help someone in need. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the zoo to see all the animals. One day, she went to see the pandas. She saw a panda lying on the ground and it looked very sad. + +Lily asked the zookeeper, "Why is the panda lying down?" The zookeeper replied, "The panda is feeling sick." Lily felt sad too and wanted to help the panda. + +She went to her mom and said, "Mommy, can we bring the panda home so we can take care of it?" Her mom explained that the panda was too big to bring home and that it needed to stay at the zoo to get better. + +Lily said goodbye to the panda and promised to come back and visit. The next day, she went back to the zoo and was happy to see the panda up and walking around. It wasn't dead anymore! +Once upon a time, there was a frog who lived by a pond. The pond was very big and had many fish in it. The frog loved to jump in and out of the pond. + +One day, the frog saw a butterfly and followed it. The butterfly led the frog to a house with a noisy door. The door was locked, but the frog was able to jump through a window. + +Inside the house, the frog saw many shiny things. The frog hopped around, happy to explore. But then, the owner of the house came home and saw the frog. The owner was very angry and caught the frog. + +The frog was put in a jar and taken far away from the pond. The frog was very sad and missed the pond and all of its fishy friends. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He loved to cook with his mom in the kitchen. One day, they made his favorite food - spaghetti! Timmy helped his mom mix the sauce and boil the noodles. + +After dinner, Timmy's dad brought out his guitar. It was a big, shiny guitar that his dad had played for many years. Timmy loved to listen to his dad play. His dad played an original song that he wrote himself. Timmy clapped his hands and danced around the room. + +As Timmy went to bed that night, he thought about the fun day he had. He dreamed about cooking more spaghetti and listening to his dad play his original guitar songs. +Once upon a time, there was a huge elephant. He had big ears and a long trunk. One day, the elephant saw a little bird. The bird asked the elephant, "Will you speak to me?" The elephant replied, "Yes, I will speak to you." The bird was happy and they became friends. They talked and played together every day. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a chubby bunny named Benny. Benny loved to play in the woods. One day, Benny was playing hide-and-seek with his friend, a little bird named Tweety. + +Benny saw Tweety hiding in a tree and tried to catch him. But Tweety flew away quickly. "Hey Tweety, wait for me!" Benny shouted. + +Tweety replied, "Sorry Benny, I'm too fast for you!" + +Benny sighed and continued to play in the woods. He found a big stick and started to play with it. Suddenly, he heard a noise and turned around. He saw a little mouse trying to catch a piece of cheese. Benny smiled and said, "Don't worry little mouse, I won't catch you. But can I play with you?" + +The mouse nodded and they played together happily in the woods. +Once upon a time, there was a little bear named Benny. Benny loved to go camping with his family. They would set up a tent and make a fire to cook yummy food. + +One day, Benny's mom told him to clean up his messy room before they go on their camping trip. Benny didn't like cleaning, but he knew he had to do it. He picked up his toys and put them away. Then he decided to polish his favorite toy car until it was shiny and new. + +When they arrived at the campsite, Benny was so excited! He helped his dad set up the tent and gather wood for the fire. They roasted marshmallows and told stories around the fire. Benny was happy that he cleaned his room and polished his toy car. It made him feel proud to help his family have a fun camping trip. +Once upon a time, there was a big, heavy door. It was so heavy that nobody could open it except for the strongest person in the world. One day, a little girl came to the door and tried to open it. She pushed and pushed, but it wouldn't budge. + +Suddenly, she noticed a small rock on the ground. She picked it up and threw it at the door. The rock hit the door and made a loud noise. The little girl was scared, but then she saw that the door had moved a little bit. + +Excitedly, she picked up another rock and threw it at the door again. This time, the door moved even more. The little girl kept throwing rocks at the door until it finally opened. She was so happy that she ran inside to see what was behind the heavy door. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to walk in the park with her grandma. One day, her grandma brought a cane to help her walk. Lily was proud of her grandma for being strong and brave. + +As they walked, Lily saw a butterfly and wanted to catch it. But her grandma insisted they keep walking and not disturb the butterfly. + +Lily understood and they continued their walk. Soon, they saw a pond with ducks swimming. Lily wanted to feed them bread but her grandma insisted they didn't have any. + +Lily didn't mind, she was just happy to be with her grandma and her trusty cane. They walked and talked and enjoyed the beautiful day together. +Once upon a time, a mommy and a daddy went to the university. They said it was important for them to go there to work. They left their little girl at home with her toys. + +The little girl waited and waited for her mommy and daddy to come back. But they didn't come back. The little girl got very sad and cried. She didn't know why her mommy and daddy didn't come back. + +Days went by and the little girl got very hungry. She didn't know how to cook or where to get food. She missed her mommy and daddy very much. Finally, some nice people found the little girl and took her to a new home. But she still missed her mommy and daddy very much. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play basketball with her hoop. One day, Lily's friend Tom came to play with her. Tom had a cool new basketball, and Lily wanted to play with it. + +"Can I play with your cool basketball, Tom?" asked Lily. + +"No, I want to play with it all by myself," said Tom. + +Lily felt sad because she really wanted to play with the cool basketball. She decided to solve the problem by asking Tom if they could take turns playing with it. Tom agreed, and they had a lot of fun playing together with the cool basketball and Lily's hoop. +Once upon a time, there was a young bunny named Benny. Benny was very delicate and liked to play with flowers. One day, Benny accidentally stepped on a flower and broke it. His friend, a little bird named Billy, saw what happened and got angry. Benny felt very sad and said sorry to Billy. Billy thought for a moment and decided to forgive Benny. They hugged and played together again. From that day on, Benny was more careful when playing with delicate flowers. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and run around outside. One day, Timmy went to a parade with his mommy and daddy. He saw lots of people waving flags and clapping their hands. Timmy joined in and started to wave his little flag too. + +Suddenly, a big truck came by and lots of people started to applaud. Timmy didn't know what that meant, but he saw everyone was happy so he started to clap too. After the parade, Timmy and his family went to get some ice cream. Timmy was still waving his little flag and smiling from ear to ear. He felt proud to be a part of the parade and to have learned a new word - "applaud"! +Once upon a time, there was a little fish named Nemo. Nemo loved to swim in the big blue ocean. One day, Nemo met a crab named Crabby. Crabby was very naughty and always played tricks on the other sea creatures. + +Nemo said to Crabby, "Why are you so naughty? It's not nice to play tricks on others." + +Crabby replied, "I don't know. It's just fun." + +Nemo thought for a moment and said, "Well, maybe you should try something else that's fun. Have you ever tried eating pasta? It's delicious!" + +Crabby had never tried pasta before, so Nemo shared some of his with him. Crabby loved it so much that he decided to stop being naughty and instead share his pasta with other sea creatures. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to be kind to others and try new things. Even a little fish like Nemo can teach a naughty crab like Crabby a valuable lesson. +Once upon a time, there was a silly boy named Tim. He loved to play with his toys all day. One day, he wanted to go to the east to see the sun rise. He put on his shoes, but they did not fit him anymore. + +Tim thought it was okay to wear his big brother's shoes. They were too big, but he didn't mind. He walked and walked until he saw the sun rising. He felt happy and proud of himself. + +But when he tried to go back home, he got lost. He didn't know which way to go. It started to get dark and cold. Tim was scared and cried for help. Nobody came to rescue him. + +The next day, they found Tim's big brother's shoes in the forest, but they never found Tim. He was lost forever. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a gentle little alien who lived on a planet far, far away. The alien loved to play with their friends and explore the planet. They would often go on adventures and find new things to include in their collection. + +One day, while exploring, the alien found a shiny rock that they had never seen before. They picked it up and added it to their collection. The rock was so pretty that the alien wanted to show it to all of their friends. + +The alien's friends were amazed by the new addition to their collection. They all wanted to go on an adventure to find more shiny rocks to include in their collections. So, they set off on a journey together to explore the planet and find new treasures to add to their collections. +Once upon a time, there was a brave little girl named Lily. One day, she went to visit her grandma. Her grandma made some tea for them to drink. + +Lily loved the tea and said, "Grandma, can we have more tea please?" + +Her grandma smiled and said, "Of course, my dear. I'll make some more tea for us." + +As they drank their tea, they saw a man outside their window. He was waving at them. Lily said, "Look, grandma! That man is waving at us!" + +Her grandma looked outside and saw the man too. She said, "Let's wave back at him!" + +Lily and her grandma waved back at the man and he waved back at them. They all smiled and felt happy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to swim in the pool, but it was always dull because he had no one to play with. One day, Timmy's friend Tommy came to visit him. + +"Hey Timmy, do you want to come swim in the pool with me?" Tommy asked. + +"Yes please!" Timmy replied excitedly. + +As they were swimming, Timmy noticed that Tommy had a really cool floatie. "Can I use your floatie?" Timmy asked. + +"No, it's mine!" Tommy replied, causing a conflict between the two friends. + +Timmy felt sad and didn't want to swim anymore. But then, Tommy realized that he was being selfish and decided to share his floatie with Timmy. "Here you go, Timmy. Let's have fun together!" Tommy said. + +And so, the two friends swam and played happily in the pool, enjoying each other's company. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little cat named Mittens. Mittens loved to play with his toys, but he didn't like to share them with his friends. One day, Mittens went to the park to play with his friends, but he didn't want to share his toys with them. + +As he was playing, he saw a graceful butterfly flying nearby. Mittens tried to catch it, but it flew away. Then, he saw a bird with beautiful feathers. He tried to catch it too, but it flew away as well. + +Mittens realized that he was too focused on his toys and didn't notice the beautiful things around him. He also realized that sharing his toys would make his friends happy, just like how seeing the butterfly and bird made him happy. From that day on, Mittens shared his toys with his friends and discovered the texture of friendship. +Once upon a time, there was a gray cat named Whiskers. Whiskers liked to keep a magazine under his pillow. The magazine had pictures of other cats in it. Whiskers loved looking at the pictures before he went to sleep. + +One day, Whiskers lost his magazine. He looked everywhere for it, but he couldn't find it. He asked his friend, a brown dog named Rover, if he had seen it. Rover hadn't seen it, but he promised to help Whiskers look for it. + +Together, Whiskers and Rover searched high and low for the magazine. They looked under the bed, behind the couch, and even in the garden. Finally, they found the magazine under a pile of clothes in the laundry room. Whiskers was so happy to have his magazine back that he decided to keep it in a special place where he wouldn't lose it again. +Once upon a time, there was a fish named Nemo. He lived in a big blue ocean. One day, Nemo wanted to play with his friend, a turtle named Timmy. Timmy said, "Let's dive down to the bottom of the ocean!" Nemo was scared but he wanted to be brave, so he followed Timmy. + +As they swam down, Nemo saw a shiny string floating in the water. He said, "Look Timmy, a string!" Timmy said, "Let's follow it and see where it goes." They followed the string slowly, and it led them to a sunken ship. Inside the ship, they found a treasure chest full of gold and jewels. + +Nemo and Timmy were so happy they found treasure. They swam back up to the surface and showed all their fish friends. From that day on, Nemo was no longer scared to dive deep into the ocean. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her friends. One day, Lily fell down and hurt her leg. She had to go to the hospital for an operation. + +At the hospital, Lily saw lots of people and machines. It was very noisy and she felt scared. But her mommy and daddy were there to hold her hand and make her feel better. + +After the operation, Lily's leg felt better but she was still sad. She wanted to go home and play with her toys again. She started to cry. Her mommy and daddy hugged her and said they would take her home soon. Lily felt better knowing she was loved. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to wear her blue dress. One day, she went to the park with her mom and saw a big tree. She wanted to climb it, but her dress was too long and might get dirty. So, her mom helped her tie the dress up so she could climb the tree. + +After playing for a while, Lily's mom gave her some jelly to eat. It was purple and tasted sweet. Lily loved it so much that she asked for more. But her mom said she could only have a little bit because too much jelly is not good for her tummy. + +As the sun started to set, Lily and her mom went back home. Lily was tired but happy. She told her dad about her fun day at the park and how she climbed a big tree. She also showed him the blue dress that her mom tied up for her. Her dad was proud of her and gave her a big hug. +Once upon a time, there was a zebra. The zebra had black and white stripes. The zebra liked to run and play in the grass. One day, the zebra saw another zebra with a pretty ribbon tied in its mane. The zebra felt jealous and wanted a ribbon too. + +So, the zebra went to find a ribbon. It saw a pretty red ribbon on a tree and tried to reach it. But, the zebra could not reach it. It asked a monkey to help tie the ribbon in its mane. The monkey tied the ribbon, but it was too tight. The zebra felt uncomfortable and could not run and play like before. + +The next day, the zebra went to the river to drink some water. The ribbon was still tied in its mane. But, when the zebra bent down to drink the water, the ribbon got caught in a branch and the zebra could not get free. The zebra was stuck and could not run or play anymore. The other animals tried to help, but it was too late. The zebra was stuck forever. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play games and explore new places. One day, Lily's mommy took her to a big park with a maze. Lily was excited to play and explore the maze. + +Lily ran into the maze and started to have fun. She was laughing and having a good time. Suddenly, a big man appeared and ordered Lily to come with him. Lily was scared and didn't know what to do. She tried to run away, but the man caught her. + +The man took Lily away and she was miserable. She missed her mommy and wanted to go back to the maze. But she couldn't. The man had taken her away and she didn't know where she was. Lily's mommy searched for her everywhere, but she couldn't find her. The bad man had taken her away forever. +Once upon a time, there was a big building. It was very tall and had many floors. One day, all the people who lived and worked in the building went home. The building was empty. + +As the sun started to rise in the sky, a little bird flew to the top of the building. It looked at the structure and thought it was very big. The bird chirped happily and flew around the building. + +Suddenly, the bird saw a cat on the ground. The cat was looking up at the building and meowing. The bird knew that the cat wanted to climb up the structure, but it was too high. So, the bird flew down and helped the cat climb up to the top. They both looked out at the beautiful view and felt very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, she helped her mom clean the house. She felt happy because she was being helpful. + +The next week, Lily and her family went on a trip to the beach. She felt excited because she loved the beach. She played in the sand and splashed in the water. + +At night, Lily felt tired from all the fun. She hugged her mom and said, "Thank you for a helpful week. I feel happy." Her mom smiled and gave her a big hug back. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He had a toy that was a triangle. He loved it so much because it was his favorite shape. One day, he went outside to play with his toy. It was a chilly day, and he felt cold. + +His friend, Sarah, came to play with him. She saw Timmy shivering and said, "Timmy, you look cold. Do you want my dependable jacket?" + +Timmy said, "Yes, please!" and put on her warm jacket. They continued to play, and Timmy felt much better. Suddenly, he slipped and fell on the ground. His toy flew out of his hand and got stuck in the snow. + +Timmy said, "Oh no, my triangle toy is stuck! Help me get it out, Sarah." + +Sarah tried to help, but the toy was frozen in the snow. They tried and tried, but they couldn't get it out. Timmy was sad because he lost his favorite toy. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a fragile toy that she loved very much. One day, Lily's mom told her they were going to the park. Lily was excited to play on the swings and slide. + +But before they left, Lily promised to be careful with her fragile toy. She put it on the shelf and said, "I promise to play with you later when we come back from the park." + +At the park, Lily had so much fun playing with other kids. They ran and laughed all day long. When they came back home, Lily remembered her promise to her toy. She carefully took it from the shelf and played with it gently. + +From that day on, Lily always kept her promises and took care of her fragile toy. And every day, she looked forward to having fun and making new promises. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to explore the forest near his house. One day, he went on an adventurous walk and found a big pot on the ground. + +Timmy was curious and picked up the pot. Suddenly, a voice came from inside the pot. "Let me out!" the voice said. + +Timmy was scared but also curious, so he opened the pot. A little mouse came out and thanked Timmy for freeing him. "I have been stuck in there for days," said the mouse. + +Timmy and the mouse became friends and went on more adventures together. But one day, their adventure had to end. Timmy had to go home for dinner. "Goodbye, mouse," said Timmy. "See you tomorrow!" + +The mouse waved goodbye and went back into the pot. Timmy went home feeling happy and excited for more adventures with his new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy who loved playing with his toy drum. One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over and asked to borrow the drum. Timmy was happy to lend it to him. + +But when Billy was playing with the drum, he accidentally hit it too hard and it broke. Timmy was sad because his drum was now broken. + +The next day, Timmy went to school and saw that Billy was wearing a cool band on his wrist. Timmy asked to borrow it, but Billy said no. Timmy was sad again because he had been nice and lent his drum to Billy, but Billy wouldn't lend him the band. + +At the end of the day, Timmy went home feeling sad and disappointed. He realized that sometimes people don't treat others the way they want to be treated. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy who went to school. He didn't like school because it was boring. One day, Timmy saw a big football outside and he wanted to play with it. He asked his teacher if he could go outside and play with the football, but she said no. Timmy was sad. + +Suddenly, a new pupil named Jack came to school. Jack was very friendly and wanted to play with Timmy. They went outside and played with the football. Timmy kicked the ball very high and Jack tried to catch it. They played until it was time to go back to class. Timmy was happy because he had a new friend to play with and he wasn't bored anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in her backyard. One day, she saw a fence and wanted to poke it. She went closer to the fence and poked it with her finger. + +Suddenly, she heard a voice from the other side of the fence. "Hey there, little girl! What are you doing?" said a man. Lily was surprised and said, "I'm poking the fence. It's fun!" + +The man chuckled and said, "Be careful, you don't want to be clumsy and hurt yourself." Lily nodded and said, "Thank you, mister. I'll be careful." From that day on, Lily always remembered to be careful when she poked the fence. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to bake cookies with her mom. One day, while they were baking, Lily found a word on the floor. She picked it up and asked her mom what it said. + +"I don't know, Lily. It's just a word," her mom replied. + +Lily was curious, so she asked her mom if they could look it up in a dictionary. Her mom agreed, and they found out that the word was "dead." + +"What does 'dead' mean?" Lily asked. + +"It means that something is no longer alive," her mom explained. + +Lily was sad when she heard this, but her mom reassured her that they could still have fun baking cookies together. And so, they continued to bake and enjoy each other's company, even though they had learned a new, sad word. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside, but it was raining outside. The rain was falling fast, and Lily didn't want to get wet. + +Lily's mom called her from the house, "Lily, come inside before you get soaked in the rain!" + +Lily replied, "But I want to play outside!" + +Her mom said, "I know you do, but the rain is falling too fast. You can play outside when it stops raining." + +Lily was sad, but she knew her mom was right. She went inside and waited for the rain to stop. +Once upon a time, there was a big, fluffy cat named Mittens. Mittens liked to sleep on the warm, cozy bed on Sunday mornings. One Sunday, Mittens woke up to find that the blanket was gone! Mittens looked around and saw that the blanket was on the floor. + +Mittens got up and walked over to the blanket. The blanket was very thick and soft. Mittens liked the blanket because it was warm and cozy. Suddenly, Mittens heard a noise. It was the printer! Mittens went to investigate and saw that the printer was printing a picture of a mouse. Mittens thought the picture was very funny and laughed. + +Mittens picked up the blanket and went back to bed. Mittens was happy to have the warm, cozy blanket back. Mittens fell asleep and dreamed about chasing the mouse in the picture. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a good boy named Timmy. He loved to play outside with his friends. One day, Timmy's mom gave him a letter to give to his grandma. Timmy was very excited to see his grandma and give her the letter. + +But the letter was stuck in the mailbox! Timmy tried to reach it, but he couldn't. So, he asked his big brother to help him. His brother pulled the letter out of the mailbox and gave it to Timmy. Timmy was so happy that he hugged his brother and said, "Thank you for helping me!" + +Finally, Timmy went to his grandma's house and gave her the letter. She was so happy to see Timmy and read the letter. Timmy felt good that he could make his grandma happy. From that day on, Timmy always asked for help when he needed it, and he learned that it's good to be kind to others. +Once upon a time, there was a happy boy named Timmy. He loved to play with his toys and run around in the park. One day, he went to school and his teacher told him to start drawing a picture. Timmy was very excited and started drawing a big sun in the sky. + +Suddenly, his friend Tommy came over and shouted, "Wow, Timmy! That's a great picture!" Timmy was so happy that he smiled and said, "Thank you, Tommy. You are very polite." + +After school, Timmy showed his mom the picture and she was very proud of him. She put the picture on the fridge so everyone could see it. Timmy was so happy that he started jumping up and down and shouting, "Yay, I made a great picture!" +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play with his toys and run around outside. One day, Timmy went to the park to play. He saw a big, scary dog and he got very scared. + +Timmy wanted to run away, but he remembered his mommy told him to be brave. So, he took a deep breath and slowly walked towards the dog. The dog sniffed Timmy and then wagged his tail. Timmy realized the dog was friendly and he felt happy. + +Later that day, Timmy accidentally broke his sister's toy. His sister was very upset and Timmy felt bad. He said he was sorry and asked for forgiveness. His sister forgave him and they hugged. Timmy realized that forgiving someone can be difficult, but it makes you feel better inside. +Once upon a time, there was a bald man who lived in a town. He was very sad because he had no hair on his head. One day, he decided to take a walk around the town. As he was walking, he saw a little girl who was crying. He went up to her and asked her what was wrong. She said she had lost her toy. + +The man felt sorry for the little girl and decided to help her find her toy. They searched all around the town and finally found it in a park. The little girl was very happy and thanked the man. The man felt happy too because he had helped someone in need. + +From that day on, the man didn't feel so sad about being bald anymore. He realized that helping others made him feel good inside. And the little girl learned that sometimes it's okay to ask for help when you need it. +Once upon a time, there was a tall giraffe named Jerry. Jerry loved to eat leaves from the trees. One day, Jerry saw a colorful bird in the tree. "Hello there, little birdie!" Jerry said. "Be careful, there's danger ahead," the birdie warned. + +Jerry didn't listen and continued to eat leaves. Suddenly, he heard a loud noise. It was a lion! The lion was hungry and wanted to eat Jerry. Jerry was scared and didn't know what to do. + +"Quick, climb up the tree!" the birdie shouted. Jerry listened and climbed up the tree as fast as he could. The lion tried to reach him, but he was too tall. Jerry was safe in the tree thanks to the birdie's warning. From that day on, Jerry always listened to the little birdie and was grateful for his colorful feathers. +Once upon a time, there was a big bridge. It was very long and went over a river. One day, a little boy wanted to cross the bridge, but it was locked. He tried to open it, but he couldn't. Then, a kind man came and said he had the key to unlock the bridge. He opened it and the little boy was very happy. Now, the bridge was available for everyone to use. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Max. Max loved to play fetch with his owner, Sarah. One day, while playing fetch, Max ran into a rough fence and hurt his leg. Sarah took Max to the vet to get an x-ray. The vet said Max needed a cast on his leg. + +Max was sad because he couldn't play fetch anymore. He missed running and chasing the ball. One day, Max tried to run with his cast on and fell down. Sarah called the vet, but it was too late. Max had hurt himself badly and couldn't play anymore. Sarah was sad, but she knew Max was in a better place now. +Once upon a time, there was a big dragon. He was green and had big wings. One day, he was flying and he accidentally broke his wing. The dragon was upset because he couldn't fly anymore. + +He tried to fix his wing but he didn't know how. Then, a little girl saw the dragon and asked him what was wrong. The dragon told her that he broke his wing and couldn't fly. The little girl felt sorry for the dragon and wanted to help him. + +She took the dragon to her house and gave him some food. Then, she found a bandage and wrapped it around the dragon's wing. The dragon felt much better and thanked the little girl. From that day on, the dragon and the little girl became good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the theater with her mommy and daddy. One day, they went to see a play about a silly clown. Lily was so happy, she squeezed her mommy's hand tightly. + +But then, something strange happened. The clown started doing things that didn't make sense. Lily was confused and didn't know what was going on. She looked at her mommy and daddy, but they seemed confused too. + +Finally, the play ended and Lily's family left the theater. Lily asked her parents why the clown was acting so strange, but they didn't know either. They were all confused. But even though they didn't understand the play, they still had fun spending time together. +Once upon a time, there was a big elephant named Ellie. Ellie had a long horn on her nose that she used to trumpet loudly. One day, Ellie was walking in the forest when she saw a little bird sitting on a branch. The bird looked sad and was chirping sadly. + +Ellie asked the bird what was wrong, and the bird said that he had forgotten where his nest was. Ellie told the bird to remember where he had flown from and to look for familiar trees. The bird followed Ellie's advice and soon found his way back home. + +Ellie felt happy that she could help the little bird. She realized that even though she was big and had a horn, she didn't have to be ignorant and could help others in need. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the garden. One day, she found an unknown basket on the ground. She picked it up and showed it to her mom. + +"Mommy, what's in the basket?" Lily asked. + +"I don't know, sweetie. Let's take a look together," her mom replied. + +They opened the basket and found some yummy fruits inside. Lily was so happy and said, "Mommy, can we eat them?" + +"Of course, we can," her mom said. "But first, let's yield thanks to the person who left this basket here for us." + +Lily and her mom enjoyed the fruits and felt grateful for the unknown person who left the basket for them. +Once upon a time, there was a naughty man who lived in a big house. He liked to play pranks on his friends and make them scared. One day, he went to the park and saw a little girl playing with her toys. He thought it would be funny to take her toys and hide them. + +The little girl was sad and went home crying. Her mommy asked what happened, and she told her about the naughty man who took her toys. Her mommy said, "Don't worry, we will go to the park and find your toys." + +When they got to the park, they saw the naughty man sitting on a bench. The mommy said, "Excuse me, did you see a little girl's toys around here?" The naughty man said, "No, I didn't see any toys." But then the little girl pointed to a bag next to him and said, "Those are my toys!" The naughty man had to give them back and sort out his naughty behavior. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Snowball. Snowball was very white and fluffy. One day, Snowball was playing in the park when he saw a long tunnel. He wanted to explore it, so he hopped inside. But the tunnel was very dark and Snowball couldn't see anything. Suddenly, he bumped his nose and it started to bleed. Snowball needed to wipe his nose with a tissue. After that, he decided to go back home and rest. From then on, Snowball never went into dark tunnels again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy who loved to play hide and seek. He would hide behind the big sofa or under the bed. One day, Timmy decided to hide under the carpet. He thought it was a good hiding spot because nobody would find him there. + +As Timmy was hiding under the carpet, he heard a loud noise. It was his mother vacuuming the house. She didn't see him under the carpet and accidentally sucked him up into the vacuum cleaner. Timmy was scared and tried to shout for help, but nobody could hear him. + +In the end, Timmy was never found and his family was very sad. They searched everywhere, but they didn't think to look under the carpet. It was a bad ending for Timmy and his family. +Once upon a time, there was a little birdie. The birdie lived on a branch in a big tree. The branch was strong and held the birdie's nest. The birdie was happy and felt safe on the branch. + +One day, the birdie wanted to serve its friends some yummy seeds. The birdie flew to the ground and collected some seeds. Then, the birdie flew back up to the branch and shared the seeds with its friends. + +The birdie was very modest and didn't want any praise for serving its friends. The birdie was just happy to have friends to share with on the strong branch. And so, the little birdie continued to live happily on the branch, serving and sharing with its friends every day. +Once upon a time, there was a silly bunny named Binky. Binky loved to play with his friends in the forest. One day, Binky and his friends found a big pile of carrots. They were so happy because it was a luxury to have so many carrots. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise and started to panic. It was a big, scary bear! Binky's friend, Sammy, said, "We have to run! The bear is going to eat us!" But Binky had an idea. He said, "Let's hide behind the carrot pile! Maybe the bear won't see us." + +They all hid behind the pile of carrots and waited. The bear walked by, but didn't see them. Binky and his friends were so relieved that they laughed and played together. Binky said, "That was a close one! But we're safe now. And we still have all these yummy carrots!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sally. Sally loved to play outside and climb trees. One day, Sally's friend Tommy came to play with her. + +Tommy said, "Sally, can I climb that big tree with you?" + +Sally replied, "I don't know if you can fit in the tree. It's very small up top." + +Tommy said, "I think I can fit. Let me try!" + +So, Tommy climbed up the tree, but he got stuck. Sally tried to help him, but he was too big for the small spot. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to be fair and honest with your friends. It's okay to try new things, but you should always make sure you can fit and do it well before you try. +Once upon a time, there was a nice princess who lived in a big castle. She loved to play with her toys and her friends. One day, she accidentally broke her friend's toy and her friend got very upset. The princess felt bad and knew she had to say sorry and ask for forgiveness. + +Later that day, the princess and her friend went to play in the castle's garden. They saw a big shadow on the wall and wondered what it could be. The princess thought it might be a dragon, but her friend said it was just a tree. They both laughed and continued to play. + +As they were playing, they heard a loud noise and turned around to see a big dragon! The princess was scared, but her friend reminded her that they were in a castle and they were safe. The princess forgave herself for breaking the toy and was grateful for her friend's help. They both felt happy and safe in the castle. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She went on a trip with her family to a faraway place. When they arrived, they went to their hotel room. Lily's mom asked her to unpack her bag. Lily was happy to help and quickly took out her clothes and toys. + +The next day, they went for a walk and saw a rainbow in the sky. It had many colors like red, blue, green, and more. Lily was amazed and said it was the most beautiful thing she had ever seen. + +Later that night, they went to the beach. The water was deep and the waves were big. Lily's dad held her hand and they walked along the shore. Lily loved feeling the sand between her toes and hearing the sound of the waves crashing. It was a wonderful day for Lily and her family. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat cereal every morning for breakfast. He always ate his cereal in a yellow bowl that his mom gave him. One day, Timmy accidentally knocked over his yellow bowl and spilled cereal everywhere. + +Timmy's mom came to help him clean up the mess. She told him to settle down and not to worry. She grabbed a new bowl and poured him some more cereal. This time, Timmy was careful and didn't spill any. He was happy to have his cereal in his favorite yellow bowl again. + +From that day on, Timmy made sure to always be careful when eating his cereal in his yellow bowl. He loved the way it looked and how it made his cereal taste even better. Timmy was grateful for his mom's help and knew he could always count on her to make things better. +Once upon a time, there was a little car named Max. Max had a shiny red motor and loved to drive around all day. One day, Max was driving on a bumpy road and his motor started to make funny noises. Max knew he needed to settle down and take a break. + +He drove to a quiet spot in the woods and found a hidden place to rest. Max turned off his motor and closed his eyes. He listened to the birds singing and felt the soft breeze blowing. After a little while, Max felt much better and his motor was ready to go again. + +Max was happy he took a break and settled down. He knew it was important to rest his motor so he could keep driving for a long time. From that day on, Max made sure to take breaks and find hidden spots to rest whenever he needed to. +Once upon a time, there was a raven. He had black feathers and a sharp beak. One day, he was flying in the sky when he saw a little girl playing in the park. The raven flew down to her and said, "Hello!" + +The little girl was surprised to see the raven talking to her. They became friends and played together. Suddenly, the wind became strong and the sky turned dark. The raven said, "Let's pause our game and find shelter from the mild storm." + +They found a tree to hide under and waited for the storm to pass. After the storm was over, the raven said goodbye to the little girl and flew away. From that day on, the little girl always looked up at the sky to see if she could see her raven friend again. +There was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sun. One day, she saw a pink cactus in her yard. It was so pretty! But when she got too close, she accidentally touched it and it hurt her. She started to cry. Her mommy came outside and saw what happened. She hugged Lily and took her inside to make her feel better. From then on, Lily knew to be careful around the prickly cactus. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily's mommy gave her a shiny red telephone to play with. Lily loved the telephone and talked to all her friends on it. + +One day, Lily's friend Timmy called her on the telephone. "Hi Lily, do you want to come over and play?" Timmy asked. "Yes, please!" Lily replied excitedly. + +But when Lily tried to hang up the telephone, it wouldn't work. "Oh no, my telephone is broken!" Lily cried. "Don't worry," said her mommy, "let's call Daddy to come and fix it." + +Daddy came and fixed the telephone, and Lily was so happy. "Thank you, Daddy!" she said. From then on, Lily was careful not to hang up the telephone too slow, so it wouldn't break again. +Once upon a time, there was a jolly little boy named Timmy. He loved to play with his toys and laugh with his friends. One day, Timmy's mom gave him a shiny coin that had a lot of value. Timmy was so happy and he kept the coin in his pocket all day. + +Later that day, Timmy and his friends went to the park to play. They ran around and had lots of fun, but then Timmy accidentally dropped his coin on the ground. The coin scattered all over the grass and Timmy felt sad. + +But then, his friends helped him look for the coin and they found it! Timmy was so happy and grateful to have such good friends. He realized that the value of his coin was nothing compared to the value of his friendships. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to go on adventures with his family. They went on a trip to a cabin in the woods. The cabin was very charming with a red roof and big windows. + +Timmy and his family played outside in the woods. They saw birds and squirrels. Timmy's dad showed him how to use a fishing rod to catch fish in the lake. They cooked the fish for dinner and it was very yummy. + +At night, they sat by the fire and told stories. Timmy's mom showed him how to use a flashlight to make shadows on the wall. Timmy loved the cabin and wished they could stay forever. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very happy because her grandma was coming to visit her. Lily loved her grandma very much and couldn't wait to see her. + +The day finally came and Lily's grandma arrived. They hugged each other tightly and Lily showed her grandma around her room. Her grandma noticed a shiny rod on the shelf and asked Lily what it was. Lily explained that it was a special rod her dad had given her to play with. + +Later, Lily's mom asked her if she was anxious about anything. Lily didn't understand the big word, so her mom explained that it meant feeling worried or scared. Lily thought for a moment and then said, "No, I'm not anxious. I'm just happy my grandma is here." + +Lily and her grandma spent the whole day together, playing games, reading books, and telling stories. When it was time for her grandma to leave, Lily felt a little sad but she knew they would visit again soon. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with marbles. She had lots of them in different colors. One day, Lily went to the park to play with her marbles. It was a cold day, but she didn't mind. She put her marbles on the ground and started to play. + +Suddenly, another little girl came up to her. Her name was Emily. Emily had never met Lily before. Lily decided to introduce herself and her marbles to Emily. Emily was happy to meet Lily and play with her marbles. They had so much fun together, even though it was cold outside. + +After a while, Lily and Emily had to go home. They said goodbye and promised to play together again soon. Lily was happy that she had introduced herself to Emily and made a new friend. She couldn't wait to play with her marbles again with Emily. +Once upon a time, there was a wise owl who lived in a big tree. Every Sunday, the owl would visit the nearby park to see the children play. One Sunday, the owl saw a little boy who was sad because he lost his ball. The owl asked the boy why he was sad and the boy said he lost his ball while playing. The owl told the boy not to worry and asked the other children to help find the ball. + +After a while, one of the children found the ball and rolled it over to the boy. The boy was very happy and thanked the owl and the other children. The owl told the boy that it's always good to help others and that he should always be kind. The boy learned a valuable lesson that day and never forgot it. From then on, he always helped others and was kind to everyone he met. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big case with all of her toys inside. One day, she was playing with her toys outside when her friend Timmy came over. + +"Can I play with your toys?" Timmy asked. + +Lily said no because she was afraid Timmy would throw them around and break them. Timmy got angry and called Lily ignorant. + +Later that day, Lily's mom sat her down and asked her why she didn't want to share her toys with Timmy. Lily explained that she was afraid he would break them. + +Her mom told her that it's important to share and be kind to others, even if they might not know how to play with your toys. Lily realized that her mom was right and decided to share her toys with Timmy. + +From that day on, Lily and Timmy played together and had lots of fun. Lily learned that sharing is important and being ignorant can hurt others' feelings. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park. One day, she saw a rat running around. She was scared and wanted to run away, but her mommy told her not to be afraid. + +"Mommy, can you hold my hand?" Lily asked. + +"Of course, sweetie," her mommy replied, holding her hand tightly. "The rat won't hurt you." + +Lily looked at the rat again and noticed that it had clear eyes. "Look, Mommy! The rat's eyes are clear!" she exclaimed. + +Her mommy smiled. "Yes, they are," she said. "But we should still stay away from it." + +Lily nodded and they continued to walk in the park, holding hands and enjoying the sunny day. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing with his toys, especially his toy car. He would race it around the house, pretending to be a race car driver. + +One day, Timmy's cousin came to visit. His cousin was a grumpy player and didn't like to share his toys. Timmy was excited to show his cousin his toy car, but when he asked if they could play together, his cousin just frowned and said no. + +Timmy was sad, but he didn't give up. He decided to show his cousin how much fun they could have if they played together. He brought out his toy car and started racing it around the room. His cousin watched for a while, still looking grumpy. + +But then, something amazing happened. Timmy's cousin started to smile and even joined in on the fun. They took turns racing the car and even built a ramp to make it more exciting. Timmy was happy that he could make his cousin happy and they both had a great time playing together. +Once upon a time, there was a little squirrel named Nutty. Nutty loved to collect nuts to eat. One day, Nutty found a big pile of nuts but they were very expensive. Nutty didn't have enough nuts to buy them. + +Nutty went to his friend, Bunny, and asked if Bunny could help. Bunny said, "I can add some nuts to your pile so you can buy the expensive nuts." Nutty was so happy! Bunny added some nuts and now Nutty had enough to buy the expensive nuts. + +Nutty ate the expensive nuts and they were very yummy. Nutty thanked Bunny for helping him and they both went to play in the forest. +Once upon a time, there was an old lady who went on a trip. She had a big bag with her. When she got to her hotel, she needed to unpack her bag. She opened it and took out all her clothes and put them in the closet. + +The next day, the lady went for a walk. She saw a little boy who was struggling to buckle his shoe. She went over to help him. She showed him how to buckle his shoe and he was very happy. + +Later that day, the lady went to the park. She saw some children playing and she smiled. Even though she was elderly, she loved to watch children play. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had a pet dog named Max. Max was a big, brown dog who loved to play fetch. + +One day, Timmy and Max went for a walk in the park. They saw many things on their walk. They saw trees, birds, and even a squirrel. Timmy liked to observe all the things he saw. + +Suddenly, Max ran off to chase the squirrel. Timmy got scared and didn't know what to do. But then, a helpful lady came over and helped Timmy find Max. Timmy was happy to have his pet back and grateful for the helpful lady. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside on the porch with her toys. One day, her mom asked her to clean up her toys and come inside for dinner. But Lily was careless and didn't want to clean up her toys. + +Her mom got mad and said, "Lily, you need to clean up your toys or you can't play outside tomorrow." Lily didn't want to stop playing, so she said, "But I don't want to clean up, can't you do it for me?" + +Her mom replied, "No, you need to learn to take care of your things. If you don't clean up, you might release your toys and they could get lost or broken." Lily thought about it and realized her mom was right. She quickly cleaned up her toys and went inside for dinner. From that day on, Lily always took care of her things and never left them on the porch again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls all day long. One day, she went outside to play with her friends. They decided to play hide and seek. Lily was very good at hiding, so it took her friends a long time to find her. They finally found her hiding behind a big tree. + +After playing for a while, they decided to go visit the factory in town. It was a big building with lots of machines inside. When they got there, they saw lots of people working hard to make things. It was very interesting to watch. + +As they were leaving the factory, Lily's friend said, "I'm getting cold. Can we go back home?" Lily replied, "I'm not cold, I feel warm from all the playing we did today." They all laughed and went back to Lily's house to play some more. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the park with her mom and dad. One day, when they got to the park, Lily saw a stranger sitting on her favorite swing. She felt scared and didn't want to go near the stranger. + +Lily's mom and dad tried to tell her that the stranger was nice and just wanted to enjoy the swing too. But Lily didn't listen and started to complain. She wanted the stranger to go away so she could play on her swing. + +The stranger noticed Lily's eagerness to swing and kindly offered to share the swing with her. Lily was hesitant at first, but then decided to give it a try. They both had fun swinging together and Lily realized that not all strangers are bad. From that day on, Lily was eager to meet new friends at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to catch butterflies in the park. One day, she saw a big butterfly with colorful wings. She ran after it and finally caught it. + +As she was walking home, she smelled a sweet smell. It was coming from a bakery. She went inside and saw lots of pastries on the shelves. She asked the baker, "Can I have a pastry, please?" The baker gave her a big, heavy pastry. + +Lily was so happy with her catch and her pastry. She ran back to her house and showed her mom the butterfly. Her mom was so proud of her. She also gave Lily a big hug and said, "That pastry looks heavy. Do you want to share it with me?" Lily smiled and said, "Yes, please!" +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved going to the zoo. Every day, he would ask his mommy if they could go to the zoo. One day, his mommy said they couldn't go to the zoo because they had to do some important work. Timmy was sad, but he understood that sometimes things get delayed. + +A few days later, Timmy and his mommy finally went to the zoo. When they got there, they saw that all the animals were not acting normal. The monkeys were not swinging, the lions were not roaring, and the elephants were not trumpeting. Timmy asked his mommy why the animals were not acting normal. His mommy told him that when humans delay taking care of the animals, they get sad and don't act like themselves. + +Timmy learned that it's important to take care of things and not delay them. The animals at the zoo were happy when they were taken care of and acted normal. From that day on, Timmy made sure to take care of his toys and pets so they would be happy too. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a toy car that was his favorite toy in the whole wide world. He would play with it every day and take it everywhere he went. + +One day, Timmy went to the park to play. He left his toy car on a bench while he went to play on the swings. When he came back, his toy car was gone! Timmy was very sad because he loved his toy car so much. + +Timmy asked the other kids if they had seen his toy car, but they all said no. Timmy started to cry because he thought someone had taken his toy car. But then, one of the kids found the toy car lying on the ground near the bench. Timmy was so happy and said, "That's mine! Thank you for finding it!" It was a very nice thing for the kid to do. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the hot sun. He would run around and laugh with his friends. One day, Timmy and his friends decided to have a picnic. They packed sandwiches and juice boxes in a cooler and headed to the park. + +When they arrived at the park, they found a nice shady spot under a big tree. They opened the cooler and started to eat. Suddenly, Timmy's friend Billy noticed something disgusting in his sandwich. "Ew! What is this?" he cried. + +Timmy looked at the sandwich and saw a bug crawling out. He quickly grabbed the sandwich and threw it away. "We need to be careful with our food," Timmy said. "We don't want any more bugs in our cooler." + +Later that day, as they were packing up to leave, Timmy struggled to close the cooler. "It's too full," he said. "We need to eat more food next time." And with that, they all said goodbye and went home, happy and full from their picnic. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and collect things. One day, she found a shiny trophy in the park. It was so pretty and she wanted to keep it. + +Lily showed the trophy to her mom and said, "Look, Mommy! I found this trophy! It's so adorable! Can I keep it?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Of course, Lily! You can keep it and put it on your shelf." + +Lily was so happy and kept the trophy on her shelf. Every time she looked at it, she felt proud of herself for finding something so special. She loved her adorable trophy and kept it safe forever. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to sing and dance in her room. One day, her mom gave her a new gear to wear when she danced. It was shiny and had sparkles on it. Lily was so happy and put it on right away. + +Later that day, Lily went outside to play. It was very cold and the ground was icy. She put on her warm coat and boots, but her hands were still cold. So, she started to sing a song to keep herself warm. As she sang, she noticed that her hands were getting warmer and warmer. + +Lily realized that singing was like magic. It made her feel happy and warm. From that day on, she sang every time she felt cold or sad. And she always wore her special gear when she danced and sang in her room. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat popcorn. He would eat it every day. One day, Timmy's mom told him that too much popcorn is not good for him. Timmy didn't listen and kept eating popcorn every day. + +One day, Timmy got sick. He felt very bad and had to go to the doctor. The doctor told Timmy that he had to change his eating habits. Timmy was sorry that he didn't listen to his mom. + +After that day, Timmy started to eat healthier. He ate fruits and vegetables instead of popcorn. Timmy felt much better and he realized that he should listen to his mom. The moral of the story is that it's important to listen to your parents and to eat healthy food. +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 park with her mom and saw a group of kids playing on the swings. + +Lily wanted to join in, but the kids were being mean and teasing her. They said she couldn't swing as high as them because she was too small. Lily felt sad and didn't want to play anymore. + +Her mom noticed and asked what was wrong. Lily told her about the kids teasing her and how she felt left out. Her mom told her that sometimes people can be careless with their words and not think about how they make others feel. + +Lily's mom encouraged her to not let the teasing get to her and to enjoy the sight of the park. She also reminded her that she was loved and valued just the way she was. Lily smiled and hugged her mom, feeling better about herself. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to explore the world around her and often went on adventures. + +One day, she came across a big bridge. She wanted to cross it, but she was scared. She didn't know if it was safe or not. So, she asked a wise old owl if she should cross it. + +The owl said, "Yes, it is safe. But be careful, if you don't follow the rules, you will be punished." + +Lily was confused. She didn't know what the owl meant by "punished". So, she asked the owl, "What does punished mean?" + +The owl explained that it meant she would get in trouble if she didn't follow the rules. Lily understood and promised to follow the rules. She crossed the bridge safely and learned an important lesson about following rules. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Jack. Jack loved to play with his football every day. He would kick it and run after it with glee. + +One day, Jack's friend Bob came over to play with him. They played with the football for hours, but then Bob got angry. Jack didn't know why, but Bob said that Jack wasn't playing fair. Jack felt sad and didn't want to play anymore. + +But then Jack had an idea. He decided to share the football with Bob and play together as a team. Bob's anger decreased and they had fun together again. From that day on, Jack learned that sharing can increase happiness and friendship. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing outside with her friends. One day, she fell and hurt her leg. It was very bad and she cried a lot. Her mommy came and hugged her. She said she will prevent any more falls by holding her hand. + +After a few days, Lily's mommy gave her a massage on her leg. It made her feel better and she smiled. She loved the massage and asked for more. Her mommy said she will give her one every day until her leg is all better. + +Lily was very happy and played with her friends again. She was careful and didn't fall again. She knew her mommy would prevent any more falls and give her massages if she got hurt. +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 stranger walking towards her. The stranger looked scary and Lily was afraid. But then she remembered her mommy's words, "be brave and don't talk to strangers". So, she decided to separate herself from the stranger and ran back to her house. + +Lily felt proud of herself for being brave and staying safe. She told her mommy about the stranger and her mommy hugged her tight. From that day on, Lily knew to always be careful around strangers and to be brave when needed. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Every morning, she would wake up and wash her face with water. She loved the feeling of the water on her skin. + +One day, Lily's mommy took her to a store to buy a new dress. Lily wanted a pretty dress, but her mommy said they could only afford a modest one. Lily didn't understand what "modest" meant, but she loved her new dress anyway. + +The next morning, Lily woke up early and put on her new dress. She felt so happy and pretty in it. She went to the bathroom to wash her face and saw herself in the mirror. She smiled and said, "Good morning, Lily!" +One day, a big gray alligator went for a walk. He wanted to find new friends. The alligator was very nice and liked to smile. + +Soon, the alligator saw a group of animals playing. He went to them and said, "Hi, I am a gray alligator. I want to play with you." The animals were happy to meet the alligator. They liked his big smile. + +The animals introduced the gray alligator to their other friends. The alligator was very happy. They all played together and had lots of fun. The gray alligator found many new friends that day. +Once upon a time, there was a lawyer named Tom. Tom was incredible at his job. He helped people with their problems. One day, he met a little girl named Lily. Lily had a magic power. She could blink and make things happen. + +Tom wanted to learn how to blink like Lily. Lily said, "I will teach you, but you must use it only for good." Tom promised to use the power only for good. They practiced together, and soon Tom could blink and make things happen too. + +But one day, Tom got very greedy. He started to blink and take things from others. People became very sad. Lily found out and was angry. She blinked and took away Tom's power. Tom was sad and learned his lesson. The moral of the story is to always use your gifts for good and not to be greedy. +One day, a little girl named Amy went to play in her garden. She liked to listen to the birds sing and the wind blow. Today, she found a small leak in her garden. The water from the leak made a little river. + +Amy saw a tiny frog near the leak. The frog looked scared. "Why are you scared, little frog?" Amy asked. The frog said, "There is a scary big bird that wants to eat me. I am hiding from the bird." + +Amy wanted to help the frog. She picked up the frog and put him in a safe place. The scary bird flew away. The frog was happy and said, "Thank you, Amy, for saving me!" + +From that day on, Amy and the frog became good friends. They played in the garden every day, and the frog was not scared anymore. The leak in the garden became their special place to meet and have fun. +Once upon a time, in a quiet little town, there lived a girl named Lily. She had a toy named Ted. Ted was a small bear. Lily loved to play with Ted every day. + +One day, Lily and Ted went to the park. They played on the swings and the slide. They had so much fun! But when it was time to go home, Lily saw that Ted's arm was not attached to his body. She was sad. + +Lily's mom saw her sad face and knew what to do. She took Ted and a needle with thread. She sewed Ted's arm back on, attaching it to his body. Lily was so happy! She hugged her mom and said, "Thank you!" Now, Lily and Ted could stay together and have more fun in their quiet little town. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sally. Sally loved to play dress-up with her dolls. She liked to put on pretty clothes and make her dolls look nice too. This was her favorite thing to do, and she called it "fashion." + +One day, Sally was playing with her dolls when her big brother, Tom, came into her room. Tom saw Sally playing and he had an idea. He said to Sally, "Why don't we play dress-up with our dog, Spot? It would be fun!" Sally thought this was a good idea, so she said yes. Tom was happy and he helped Sally to find some clothes for Spot. + +Sally and Tom dressed Spot in a funny hat and a big coat. But when they finished, Spot looked at himself in the mirror and he was frightened. He did not like the clothes and he did not like how he looked. Spot barked and ran away, and Sally and Tom laughed. They knew that Spot was not mad, but they decided not to dress him up anymore. Instead, they played with their dolls and had fun with fashion in a different way. +One day, a little bird was flying in the sky. The bird saw a soft log on the ground. The bird was tired, so it went to sit on the log. The log was very soft and nice to sit on. + +The bird saw a big cat coming near the log. The bird was scared of the cat. The bird wanted to call for help. It called out, "Help, help! There is a big cat near me!" + +A big dog heard the bird call. The dog ran to the log and barked at the cat. The cat got scared and ran away. The bird was happy and said, "Thank you, dog, for helping me!" The dog and the bird became friends, and they played together near the soft log. +One day, a little girl named Lucy went to play outside. She saw her friend Tom looking at something. Tom was holding a big, green leaf. Lucy was very curious, so she went to see what Tom was doing. She saw Tom examine the leaf. He looked at it very closely. + +Lucy wanted to look at the leaf too. She asked Tom, "Can I see the leaf?" Tom said, "Yes, you can." Lucy took the leaf and looked at it. She saw a point on the leaf. The point was sharp. Lucy was careful not to touch the point. + +Lucy saw her friend Sue watching them. Sue looked like she wanted to see the leaf too. Sue was envious. Lucy was a good friend, so she asked Sue, "Do you want to see the leaf too?" Sue said, "Yes, please!" They all looked at the leaf together and had a fun time. +Once upon a time, in a big forest, there was a dog named Max. Max was a loyal dog. He loved to help his friends. One day, Max found a message on the ground. It was from a little bird named Lily. The message said, "I hate being lost. Please help me find my way home." + +Max thought, "I need to help Lily!" So, he started to look for her. He walked and walked through the forest. He saw a big tree and thought, "Maybe Lily is up there." Max looked up and saw Lily sitting on a branch. She was happy to see Max. + +Max said, "I found you, Lily! I will help you get home." Max and Lily walked and walked until they found Lily's home. Lily was so happy to be home. She thanked Max for being a loyal friend. From that day on, Max and Lily were the best of friends, and they always helped each other when they needed it. +Once upon a time, in a humble little world, there lived a small, happy dog named Spot. Spot loved to jump, play, and bark all day long. He had many friends, like the big tree, the funny bird, and the fast rabbit. + +One day, something strange happened. Spot woke up and found that his world was covered in soft, cold, white stuff. He had never seen anything like it before. Spot was very curious, so he went outside to see what was going on. + +As Spot played in the white stuff, he found that it was called snow. He had so much fun with his friends in the snow. They made snowballs, built a snow dog, and even went sliding down a hill. At the end of the day, Spot was happy and tired. He knew that he would always remember the day the snow happened in his humble little world. +One day, a boy named Tim went to the park to play. He saw a big red ball near a tree. Tim wanted to play catch with the ball. He looked around and saw a girl named Sue. Tim asked Sue, "Do you want to play catch with me?" Sue said, "Yes, let's play!" + +They threw the ball back and forth, having lots of fun. But then, Tim threw the ball too hard. The ball hit Sue's chest and made her angry. Sue said, "Ouch! That hurt me, Tim!" Tim felt bad and said, "I am sorry, Sue. I did not mean to hurt you." + +Sue was still angry, but she knew Tim was sorry. She decided to give him another chance. They played catch again, but this time, Tim was more careful. They had lots of fun and became good friends. In the end, they were both happy and went home with big smiles on their faces. +One day, a huge aeroplane was in the sky. It was very big and shiny. It made a loud noise as it flew high above the trees. A little boy named Tim saw the aeroplane and wanted to get a closer look. He asked his mom, "Can we go see the big aeroplane, please?" + +His mom said, "Yes, Tim. Let's go to the airport and see the huge aeroplane." They went to the airport and saw the aeroplane up close. It was so big that Tim had to look up to see all of it. + +At the airport, Tim saw a man pull a rope. The rope was tied to the huge aeroplane. The man was very strong. Tim asked the man, "Can I help you pull the rope?" The man said, "Sure, Tim. Let's pull the rope together." + +Tim and the man pulled the rope, and the huge aeroplane moved a little. Tim was very happy. He said, "Thank you for letting me help you pull the aeroplane." The man smiled and said, "You're welcome, Tim. You did a great job." + +Tim and his mom went home after their fun day at the airport. Tim told his dad all about the huge aeroplane and how he helped to pull it. His dad was very proud of him. Tim couldn't wait to go back to the airport and see more aeroplanes. +One day, a boy named Tim found a box. The box was big and blue. Tim liked the box very much. He played with the box all day. He made the box into a car, a house, and a boat. Tim was very happy. + +Then, the box started to talk. The box said, "Hi, I am a magic box. I can talk and play with you." Tim was very surprised. He never had a talking box before. Tim and the box played more games together. They had a lot of fun. + +After a long day of playing, Tim and the box were very tired. They sat under a tree and talked about their day. Tim said, "I had so much fun with you, magic box." The box said, "I had fun too, Tim." They both smiled and took a nap under the tree. +Once upon a time, in a small village, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play with sticks. One day, he found a big stick in the park. He was very happy and said, "This is my own stick!" + +Tim wanted to show his new stick to his friend, Sam. He ran to Sam's house and said, "Look at my own stick, Sam! It's so big!" Sam looked at the stick and felt embarrassed because he didn't have a stick of his own. Sam said, "I want my own stick too." + +Tim and Sam went to the park to find a stick for Sam. They found a stick for Sam, and now they both had their own sticks. They played together and had so much fun. They learned that it's important to share and help friends, so no one feels left out. + +The moral of the story is to always be kind and help your friends, so everyone can be happy and have fun together. +Once upon a time, there was a helpful dog named Spot. Spot loved to run on the track near his home. Every day, he would go to the track and run with his friends. + +One sunny day, Spot saw a little bird who was lost. The bird was sad and needed help. Spot wanted to be helpful, so he tried to find the bird's family. + +Spot and the bird ran on the track, looking for the bird's family. They asked all their friends if they had seen the bird's family. Finally, they found the bird's family and everyone was happy. The bird thanked Spot for being so helpful and they all played on the track together. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Jane. She had a box with pretty things inside. The box had jewelry. Jane liked to wear the jewelry when she played dress-up. + +One day, Jane's friend, Lily, came to play. Jane showed Lily her box. They played dress-up together. Lily liked the jewelry too. She wanted some for herself. Lily felt envious. + +Jane wanted to be a good friend. She said, "Let's include your things too." They found more pretty things in Lily's house. They played dress-up with all the pretty things. Both girls were happy. +Once upon a time, there was a small boy named Tim. Tim loved to play with his blocks. He would build tall towers and big houses with them. One day, Tim saw a little bird outside his window. The bird looked helpless, so he wanted to help it. + +Tim had an idea. He thought if he could gain more blocks, he could make a safe home for the bird. Tim asked his mom for more blocks. She said yes and gave him a big bag of blocks. Tim was happy and started to build the bird's new home. + +The bird watched as Tim built the home with his blocks. When it was finished, the bird flew inside. The bird was no longer helpless, and it was all thanks to Tim and his blocks. Tim felt happy that he could help his new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. She loved to help her mom in the kitchen. One day, her mom let her pour some water into a pan. Sue felt very proud. + +Sue wanted to show her mom how well she could pour. So, she poured more and more water into the pan. The pan was getting very full. But Sue didn't stop pouring. + +Then, the pan became too full. The water spilled all over the floor. Sue's mom was sad, and Sue was not proud anymore. The kitchen was a big wet mess, and Sue had to help clean it up. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play outside on his porch. He had many toys available to play with. His favorite toy was a big red ball. + +One day, Tim saw a new kid named Sam playing with a toy car. Tim wanted the car, but he knew he should not steal. He thought about what his mom had told him about sharing and being kind. So, Tim asked Sam if he could play with the car too. + +Sam said yes, and they played together on the porch. They had so much fun, and they became best friends. Tim learned that sharing and being kind is better than taking things that do not belong to you. The moral value of the story is that it is better to share and be kind than to steal. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He was very enthusiastic about helping his mom at home. One day, his mom asked him to carry something for her. + +Tim saw a small desk that his mom wanted him to move. He tried to carry the desk with his little hands. It was not easy, but Tim was a strong boy. He lifted the desk and walked slowly to the other side of the room. + +When Tim put the desk down, his mom was very happy. She gave him a big hug and a sweet treat. Tim felt proud that he could help his mom. From that day on, he always looked for ways to help her around the house. +Once upon a time, there was a little red automobile. It was a lucky automobile because it had a big family who loved it. The family would go on fun trips together, like to the park and the store. + +One day, the little red automobile was feeling sad. It let out a big sigh. The family saw that their automobile was not happy, and they wanted to help it feel better. + +So, they all came together and gave the automobile a big hug. They told the automobile how lucky they were to have it. The little red automobile felt happy again, and they all went on a fun trip to the park. +Once upon a time, there was a peaceful farm. On this farm, there were many sheep. The sheep liked to eat grass and play all day. + +One day, a big, bad wolf came to the farm. The wolf wanted to destroy the sheep's home. The sheep were very scared. They did not want their home to be destroyed. + +The bravest sheep said to the wolf, "Please do not destroy our home. We want to live here and be happy." The wolf thought for a moment. Then, the wolf said, "I will not destroy your home if you give me some food." + +The sheep gave the wolf some food, and the wolf went away. The sheep were happy that their home was safe. They could be peaceful again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was very adventurous. He liked to test new things. One day, Tim saw a big tree with many apples on it. He wanted to get an apple. + +Tim asked his friend, Sam, "Can you help me get an apple?" Sam said, "Yes, let's find a way!" They tried to climb the tree, but it was too tall. They tried to shake the tree, but it was too strong. + +Then, they saw a long stick on the ground. Tim said, "Let's use this stick to get an apple!" They used the stick to reach the apple. Finally, the apple fell down. Tim and Sam were very happy. They shared the apple and it was very yummy. +Once upon a time, there was a wide tree. It was so wide that many kids could play under it. One day, a little girl named Amy went to play under the tree. + +Amy saw a pretty cat under the tree. The cat had a big bow on its neck. Amy and the cat played all day. They had so much fun together. When the sun went down, it was time for the night to come. + +Amy knew it was time to go home. She said "bye" to the cat and went back to her house. The cat with the bow went to sleep under the wide tree. They both had sweet dreams and waited for the next day to play again. +Once upon a time, in a big nation, there lived a stubborn king. He did not like to listen to others. One day, he decided to climb a tall tree near his castle. + +As he climbed, a wise old bird saw the king and said, "Be careful, King! You might fall!" But the stubborn king did not listen to the bird. He kept going up and up. + +Finally, the king reached the top of the tree. He was so proud of himself. But then, he lost his grip and started to fall. The bird quickly flew down and caught the king in its wings. + +The king was thankful to the bird and learned to listen to others. From that day on, the king became a better leader for his nation. The people were happy and they all lived happily ever after. +One day, an elderly bird named Yet wanted to fly high in the sky. Yet was a very old bird but still liked to play with the young birds. He had big wings and a long beak. Yet lived in a big tree with other birds. + +One morning, Yet saw a little bird trying to fly. The little bird was sad because he could not fly high. Yet went to the little bird and said, "Do not be sad. I will help you fly high." The little bird was happy and smiled at Yet. + +Yet and the little bird practiced flying every day. They would flap their wings and try to go higher and higher. Soon, the little bird could fly very high. The little bird was so happy and said, "Thank you, Yet! You are a great friend." Yet was happy too, because he could help his new friend. They played together in the sky, flying high and having fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. Sue had a favorite mug that she used every day. The mug had a tight lid to keep her drink safe. + +One day, Sue's mug was missing. She looked everywhere but could not find it. Sue was very sad. Her friend Tim saw her and asked, "What's wrong, Sue?" + +"I can't find my mug," Sue said. Tim wanted to help Sue solve her problem. They looked in the kitchen, the living room, and even the bathroom. But they still could not find the mug. + +Finally, they went to the backyard. There, under a tree, was Sue's mug! The tight lid had kept the drink safe. Sue was so happy and thanked Tim for helping her solve the problem. They went inside and enjoyed their drinks together. +Once upon a time, there was a big, organized group of ants. They lived in a tunnel under the ground. The ants worked hard every day to find food and bring it back to their home. + +One day, the ants found a big piece of food. They were very excited! They had to weigh the food to see if they could carry it. The ants tried their best to lift the food, but it was very heavy. + +As they carried the food back to the tunnel, the ants did not see a big hole in the ground. They fell into the hole with the food. The ants tried to climb out, but they could not. They were stuck in the hole with the heavy food. The ants were very sad because they could not go back to their home. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Amy. She was a fearful girl who was scared of many things. One day, she wanted to get some juice from the refrigerator. But Amy was scared to open the door because she thought there might be a monster inside. + +Amy asked her big brother, Tom, for help. "Tom, can you please get me some juice? I'm scared of the refrigerator." Tom just gave a little shrug and said, "Don't worry, Amy. There's no monster in there. I promise." He opened the refrigerator door and showed her that there was nothing scary inside. + +Amy felt better and thanked Tom. Together, they both got some juice and enjoyed it. From that day on, Amy was no longer scared of the refrigerator. And whenever she felt fearful, she would remember how her brother helped her and would feel brave again. +Once upon a time, in a big castle, there was a nice queen. The queen had a beautiful garden with many flowers. She loved her garden so much and took care of it every day. + +One day, the queen went to her garden and saw a big, empty hole. She was sad and wanted to fix it. She thought of a plan to make her garden beautiful again. + +The queen found a big, green plant to put in the empty hole. She had to pull very hard to move the plant. With a big smile, she put the plant in the hole. Now her garden was beautiful again, and the queen was very happy. +One day, a blue cat named Sam went to play. He saw a red sack on the ground. The sack was made of velvet. Sam was curious about what was inside the sack. He went closer to take a look. + +As Sam opened the sack, he found a tiny bird inside. The bird looked scared. Sam said, "Hi, I'm Sam. Don't be scared. I will help you." The bird replied, "I'm Tim. Thank you, Sam." + +Sam and Tim became good friends. They played together all day. They ran, jumped, and laughed. Sam was happy he found the velvet sack. Now, he had a new friend to play with every day. +One Sunday, a little cat named Tim found an old box in the yard. He wanted to see what was inside it. Tim tried to stretch his paw to reach the box, but it was too high for him. He jumped and jumped, but still could not reach it. This made Tim sad. + +Tim saw his friend, a big dog named Max, walking by. Tim asked Max for help. Max tried to stretch his legs to reach the box, but he was too short too. They both felt sad and did not know what to do. + +Then, a tall bird named Sue came by and saw them. Sue asked why they were sad. Tim and Max told her about the old box. Sue stretched her long neck and got the box down for them. Tim, Max, and Sue opened the box and found fun toys inside. They played together all Sunday and were very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little white cricket. The cricket lived in a big green garden. He loved to jump and play all day long. + +One day, the cricket met a new friend. The friend was a big red ant. The ant asked the cricket, "Do you want to play a game?" The cricket said, "Yes, I love games!" The ant said, "Let's play a guessing game!" + +The cricket and the ant took turns guessing things in the garden. The cricket guessed, "Is it a big tree?" The ant said, "No, guess again!" The ant guessed, "Is it a pretty flower?" The cricket said, "Yes, you got it!" They played the guessing game all day long. + +At the end of the day, the cricket and the ant were very happy. They had so much fun playing the guessing game. The cricket said, "I am glad we are friends!" The ant said, "Me too!" And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a mighty witch. She lived in a small house in the woods. She had a big hat and a long broom. She was nice to everyone. People from the town would come to admire her magic. + +One day, the witch found a small box under her bed. Inside the box, there was a shiny stone. The witch did not know what it was, but she knew it was special. She put the stone in her pocket and went to show her friends in the town. + +As the witch walked to the town, she saw a big tree that was about to fall. She used her broom and magic to stop the tree from falling. The people in the town saw what she did and cheered. The witch felt happy that she could help. + +When the witch showed the shiny stone to her friends, they were amazed. The stone was a magic stone that could make wishes come true. The witch used the stone to help the people in the town. They all lived happily ever after. + +The mighty witch was loved by everyone. They admired her for her kindness and magic. The witch and her friends had many fun days together, and they always remembered the day she found the magic stone. +Once there was a big pot. In the pot, there was soup. Mom said, "Do not stir the soup." But the little boy wanted to help. He took a big spoon and stirred the soup. The soup spilled out of the pot. + +The little boy saw a chain on the floor. He picked it up. He put the chain on the door. The door was open. The wind blew the door shut. The chain stopped the door from closing. + +The little boy learned to listen. He knew mom was right. He should not stir the soup. Next time, he will ask mom how to help. The little boy felt happy. He learned to be a good helper. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was an intelligent boy who loved to play outside. One day, he found a big puddle and decided to splash in it. He put on his mittens, so his hands would stay warm and dry. + +Tim met a frog named Fred near the puddle. Fred said, "Hi, Tim! Do you want to play with me?" Tim said, "Yes, Fred! Let's splash in the puddle together!" So Tim and Fred had lots of fun splashing in the water. + +After playing, Tim's mittens were wet. His mom told him that he should not splash in puddles with his mittens on. Tim learned that it is important to listen to his mom because she knows best. From that day on, Tim always listened to his mom and kept his mittens dry. And Tim and Fred continued to play and have fun together. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a famous cat named Kitty. She loved to settle on a porch near her home. Every day, she would sit there and watch the people walk by. + +One day, a little boy named Timmy saw Kitty on the porch. He wanted to play with her, but she was scared and ran away. Timmy was sad, but he did not give up. He knew that if he was kind and gentle, Kitty would be his friend. + +Timmy started to bring Kitty some food every day. He would sit on the porch and wait for her to come. Little by little, Kitty began to trust Timmy. She would come closer and closer, until one day, she finally let him pet her. + +From that day on, Timmy and Kitty were best friends. They played together on the porch every day. The people in the town would smile and wave as they walked by. The moral of the story is that kindness and patience can make even the shyest cat your friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Amy. She had a big, comfortable chair in her room. She loved to sit in it and read her favorite books. One day, Amy saw a tiny, friendly bug on the table near her chair. + +Amy pointed at the bug and said, "Hello, little bug! Do you want to be my friend?" The bug nodded and jumped onto Amy's hand. They both smiled and became friends. + +Together, they read books and played games at the table. Amy and the bug were very happy. They spent many days being best friends, sitting in the comfortable chair and having fun. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there lived a little girl named Lily. Lily had a cute cat named Mittens. One day, Lily felt restless. She wanted to do something fun with Mittens. So, they went outside to play. + +While they were playing, they heard a soft whisper. It was a tiny bird, asking for help. The bird was hungry and needed a meal. Lily and Mittens wanted to help the bird. They looked around and found some seeds for the bird to eat. + +The bird was very happy and thanked Lily and Mittens. They all sat down and shared the meal. After that, they played together until it was time to go home. Lily was no longer restless, and they all became good friends. +One day, a little boy named Tim wanted to test his new toy car. He got it as a surprise from his mom. He was very happy. + +Tim took his toy car to the park. He saw a pale dog playing with a ball. The pale dog was very fast. Tim wanted to see if his car was fast too. + +Tim put his toy car on the ground and pushed it. The car went very fast. The pale dog saw the car and ran after it. The dog and the car had a race. The car won the race. Tim and the pale dog were both happy. They played together until it was time to go home. +Once upon a time, there was a wealthy man who lived in a big house. He had a small, secret chamber where he kept all his treasures. One day, he found a special marker that could draw on anything. + +He decided to mark his treasures with his name so everyone would know they belonged to him. He took the marker and wrote his name on all the treasures in the chamber. He was very happy with his work. + +One day, his friend came to visit. The wealthy man wanted to show off his treasures. He took his friend to the secret chamber and said, "Look at all my things! I marked them with my name so everyone knows they are mine." His friend looked at the treasures and said, "Wow! You have so many nice things!" They both smiled and went back to the big house to play. +Once upon a time, in a big forest, there was a small, harmless bug named Spot. Spot loved to play with his friends in the forest. One day, he saw a big, new tree and wanted to enter inside. + +Spot went inside the tree and saw many new things. He saw a big, shiny rock. He knew it was special. He told his friends about the rock, but they did not believe him. Spot was sad, but he knew he had to show them. + +The next day, Spot and his friends went back to the tree. Spot showed them the big, shiny rock. His friends were so happy and amazed. They all played with the rock and had a fun day. From that day on, they knew that Spot was very smart and brave. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She had a big, fluffy dog named Max. Max was a good and obedient dog. He always listened to Lucy. + +One day, Lucy and Max went to the park to play. They saw a big, red ball. Lucy wanted to touch the ball, but Max knew it was not theirs. Max barked at Lucy to let her know not to touch it. + +Lucy listened to Max and did not touch the ball. They went home and Lucy's mom told her to shut the door. Max was happy and wagged his tail because Lucy was obedient too. They both had a fun day and went to sleep. +Once upon a time, in a big house, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play with his toys and listen to music. One day, Tim saw a naughty cat come into his room. + +The naughty cat saw Tim's toy and wanted to play too. But Tim did not want to share his toy. So, Tim and the naughty cat started to fight. They pulled and tugged at the toy, making a lot of noise. + +Tim's mom heard the noise and came into the room. She saw Tim and the naughty cat fighting. She told them to stop and said, "We need to share our toys and be nice." Tim and the naughty cat stopped fighting and started to play together. They listened to music and danced, and they became good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She had a bottle of shampoo that she loved very much. The shampoo made her hair very smooth and shiny. She used it every day when she took a bath. + +One day, Lucy could not find her shampoo. It seemed to disappear! She asked her mom, "Mommy, where is my shampoo?" Her mom did not know where it was either. They looked all around the house, but they could not find the shampoo. + +Lucy felt sad that her shampoo was gone. But then, her dad came home. He had a surprise for her. He had a new bottle of shampoo! Lucy was so happy. She said, "Thank you, Daddy!" Now, Lucy could have smooth hair again. +Once upon a time, there was an interesting otter named Ollie. Ollie lived in a river near a small town. He loved to play in the water and drink from the river. One day, Ollie met a big fish named Finn. Finn was not nice, but Ollie did not know that. + +Ollie said, "Hi, I am Ollie the otter. Do you want to play with me?" Finn looked at Ollie and thought he could trick him. He said, "Yes, I will play with you. But first, let's drink from the river together." Ollie was happy and they both drank from the river. + +After they drank, Finn said, "Now let's play a game. I will hide and you will find me." Ollie agreed and started to look for Finn. But Finn was mean and swam away very fast. Ollie looked and looked, but he could not find Finn. He became very sad and cried. Ollie learned that not everyone is nice and sometimes, there can be bad endings. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a shy cat named Tom. Tom was afraid to speak to other animals. He would hide behind trees and watch them play. + +One day, Tom saw a new cat named Ash. Ash was playing with a ball. Tom wanted to join, but he was too shy to speak. He sat under a tree and watched Ash play. + +Ash saw Tom and walked over to him. "Hi, I am Ash. Do you want to play with me?" Ash asked. Tom looked at Ash and felt brave. "Yes, I want to play," Tom said. They played together all day and became good friends. Tom was not shy anymore because he had a friend who helped him speak. +One day, a nice bird wanted to eat a pear. The pear was high up in a tree. The bird tried to soar up to the tree to get the pear. But a big cat saw the bird and wanted to catch it. + +The bird said, "Please, big cat, let me eat the pear. It is so high up and I am very hungry." The big cat thought for a moment and said, "If you give me half of the pear, I will let you eat the rest." + +The bird agreed and they both went to the tree. The bird soared up and got the pear. But when the bird came down, the big cat wanted to eat both the bird and the pear. The bird tried to fly away, but the big cat caught it. + +In the end, the big cat ate the bird and the pear. The bird should not have trusted the big cat. The moral of the story is to be careful who you trust. +One day, a teacher and her pupil, Tom, went for a walk. They saw a big tree with pretty birds. Tom was very glad to see the birds. He asked the teacher, "Can I talk to the birds?" + +The teacher smiled and replied, "You can try, but they may not understand you." + +Tom looked at the birds and said, "Hello, birds! I like you!" To his surprise, one bird replied, "Hello, Tom! We like you too!" + +Tom was very happy and told his teacher, "The bird talked to me!" The teacher was glad that Tom was happy. They walked back to school, and Tom told all his friends about the talking bird. +Once upon a time, in a big forest, there was a cool tiger. The cool tiger had many friends. He liked to play with them all day. + +One day, the cool tiger was playing with his friends when they saw a big tree. The cool tiger wanted to climb the tree. He called his friend, the monkey, to help him. The monkey was very good at climbing trees. + +The monkey helped the cool tiger climb the tree. They had so much fun at the top of the tree. They could see the whole forest. The cool tiger called to his other friends to come and see. + +All the friends came to the tree and climbed up. They were all very happy. The cool tiger was so glad he called his friends. They played in the tree all day, and the cool tiger was the happiest of all. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tim. Tim loved to soar high in the sky. He would fly up and down, and all around. He liked to feel the wind on his wings. + +One day, Tim saw the big, bright sun in the sky. He wanted to get closer to it. So, he flew higher and higher. As he got closer to the sun, he felt its warm rays on his feathers. + +Tim also saw a dry, brown field below him. He decided to fly down and look for some water to drink. He found a small pond and took a sip. Then, he soared back up into the sky, happy and refreshed. +Lily and Ben were playing in the sand. They liked to make castles and dig holes. They were very hot and thirsty. They saw some trees and water far away. + +"Look, Ben! An oasis!" Lily said. "Let's go there and drink some water." + +"OK, Lily. But we have to be careful. There might be animals there," Ben said. + +They took their buckets and shovels and skipped to the oasis. They were happy and excited. They saw some birds and flowers. They heard some frogs and crickets. + +They reached the water and drank some. It was cool and sweet. They splashed each other and laughed. They filled their buckets and watered the flowers. They made some mud pies and decorated them with stones and shells. + +They were having so much fun. They did not see the big lion that was watching them from behind a bush. The lion was hungry and angry. He roared and jumped out. + +Lily and Ben were scared. They dropped their buckets and shovels and ran away. They screamed for help. + +A man and a woman heard them. They were Lily and Ben's parents. They were looking for them. They saw the lion and grabbed some sticks. They shouted and waved the sticks. They scared the lion away. + +Lily and Ben ran to their parents and hugged them. They were safe and relieved. They told them what happened. Their parents were glad and proud. They praised them for being brave and smart. + +They took them back to their tent. They gave them some juice and cookies. They tucked them in their beds. They kissed them good night. + +Lily and Ben were sleepy. They closed their eyes and dreamed of the oasis. They smiled and snuggled. They were happy and loved. +Sara liked to play in the garden. She liked to look at the flowers and the bugs. One day, she saw a spider on a leaf. The spider had eight legs and a big round body. Sara wanted to touch it. + +"Hello, spider," Sara said. "Can I be your friend?" + +The spider looked at Sara. It did not say anything. It moved its legs a little. + +"Please, spider, let me hold you," Sara said. She reached out her hand to the spider. + +The spider was scared. It did not want to be held. It jumped off the leaf and ran away. + +Sara was sad. She did not understand why the spider did not like her. + +"Mommy, why did the spider run away?" Sara asked her mommy, who was sitting on a bench. + +"Spiders are shy, Sara," her mommy said. "They do not like to be touched by people. They like to be alone." + +"But I wanted to be nice to the spider," Sara said. + +"I know, Sara, and that was very honest of you," her mommy said. "But sometimes, we have to respect what other creatures want. Maybe you can find another bug to play with, or make a drawing of the spider." + +Sara nodded. She understood what her mommy said. She decided to look for a butterfly or a ladybug instead. She hoped the spider was happy in its home. +One day, a little girl went to the woods with her basket. She wanted to bring some food to her grandma, who was sick. She was not afraid of the woods, because she liked the birds and the flowers. + +But in the woods, there was a big, bad wolf. He saw the little girl and wanted to eat her. He hid behind a tree and waited for her to come closer. He was very patient. + +When the little girl was near the tree, the wolf jumped out and said, "Hello, little girl. Where are you going?" + +The little girl was scared, but she tried to be polite. She said, "I am going to my grandma's house. She is sick and I have some food for her." + +The wolf smiled and said, "That is very nice of you. But do you know that your grandma lives very far away? You will get tired and hungry on the way. Why don't you stay here with me and share your food?" + +The little girl thought for a moment. She wanted to be kind, but she also wanted to see her grandma. She said, "No, thank you, Mr. Wolf. I have to go to my grandma. She is waiting for me." + +The wolf pretended to be sad. He said, "Oh, I understand. But can you do me a favor? Can you tell me where your grandma lives? Maybe I can visit her later and cheer her up." + +The little girl did not know that the wolf was lying. She thought he was friendly. She said, "Sure, Mr. Wolf. My grandma lives in a small house by the river. You can see it from the bridge." + +The wolf thanked the little girl and said, "You are very sweet. Have a nice day." Then he ran away to the river. + +The little girl continued her way to her grandma's house. She did not know that the wolf was faster than her. He reached the house before her and knocked on the door. + +"Who is it?" asked grandma from inside. + +"It's me, your granddaughter. I have some food for you," said the wolf in a high voice. + +Grandma opened the door and saw the wolf. She was very afraid. She tried to scream, but the wolf was too quick. He jumped on her and ate her up. + +Then he put on grandma's clothes and got into her bed. He waited for the little girl to come. + +The little girl arrived at the house and knocked on the door. + +"Who is it?" asked the wolf in a low voice. + +"It's me, your granddaughter. I have some food for you," said the little girl. + +"Come in, my dear. I am in the bed. I am not feeling well," said the wolf in a high voice. + +The little girl opened the door and went to the bed. She saw the wolf dressed as grandma. She was very confused. She said, "Grandma, what big ears you have!" + +"The better to hear you with, my dear," said the wolf. + +"Grandma, what big eyes you have!" + +"The better to see you with, my dear," said the wolf. + +"Grandma, what big teeth you have!" + +"The better to eat you with, my dear!" said the wolf and he jumped on the little girl and ate her up. + +The wolf was very full and happy. He fell asleep in the bed. He did not hear the hunter who came to the house. He did not hear the gun that shot him. He did not wake up again. The end. +Lily and Max were twins who liked to play outside. They had only one pair of sunglasses that their mom gave them. They both wanted to wear them, but they could not agree on who should have them. + +"Give me the sunglasses, Max!" Lily said. "I saw them first!" + +"No, they are mine, Lily!" Max said. "I like them more!" + +They pulled and tugged on the sunglasses, until they heard a snap. The sunglasses split in two, and each twin had one half. They looked at the broken sunglasses and felt sad. + +They heard their mom calling them for lunch. They ran inside, holding the halves of the sunglasses. Their mom saw them and asked what happened. + +"We broke the sunglasses, mom," Lily said. "We both wanted them, and we fought over them." + +Their mom looked at them with a serious face. "That was not kind, Lily and Max," she said. "You should share your things, not fight over them. The sunglasses were a gift for both of you, not just one of you. Now they are ruined, and no one can wear them." + +Lily and Max felt sorry for what they did. They hugged their mom and said they were sorry. They also hugged each other and said they were sorry. + +"Can we fix the sunglasses, mom?" Max asked. + +"I don't think so, Max," their mom said. "But I have an idea. Why don't we make some new sunglasses out of paper and crayons? You can each make your own, and decorate them however you like." + +Lily and Max liked that idea. They went to the table and got some paper and crayons. They cut out the shapes of sunglasses and colored them with different patterns and colors. They taped them to their faces and smiled. + +They showed their mom their new sunglasses. Their mom smiled too. "You look very cool, Lily and Max," she said. "And very kind. I'm proud of you for making up and sharing your creativity." + +Lily and Max thanked their mom and gave her a kiss. They went outside to play with their new sunglasses. They had fun and did not fight anymore. They learned that sharing is better than fighting, and that kindness is better than selfishness. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play together. One day, they find a big box in the park. It is green and has a picture of a violin on it. + +"Look, a violin!" Mia says. "I want to play it." + +She opens the box and takes out the violin. It is brown and shiny. It has four strings and a bow. Mia puts the violin under her chin and tries to make a sound with the bow. But the sound is not nice. It is loud and squeaky. + +"Stop, stop!" Tom says. "You are hurting my ears!" + +He covers his ears with his hands. He does not like the violin. He likes to fold things. He sees some paper in the box. He takes out the paper and starts to fold it. He makes a hat, a boat, a bird, and a star. + +"Look, Mia, look!" Tom says. "I made these things with paper. Do you like them?" + +He shows Mia his paper things. Mia stops playing the violin. She looks at Tom's paper things. She likes them. They are pretty and colorful. + +"Wow, Tom, wow!" Mia says. "You are good at folding. Can you teach me how to fold?" + +Tom nods. He puts the violin back in the box. He gives Mia some paper. He teaches her how to fold a hat, a boat, a bird, and a star. Mia learns fast. She is happy. + +Tom and Mia play with their paper things. They forget about the violin. They have fun. They are friends. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a big puddle near a tree. They ran to the puddle and took off their shoes. + +"Let's splash in the puddle!" Lily said. + +"OK!" Ben said. + +They jumped and splashed and laughed. They made the water fly up and down. They got wet and dirty, but they did not care. + +But they did not see the bee that was on the tree. The bee was angry because the water hit its home. The bee flew down and buzzed around the twins. + +"Look out! A bee!" Lily said. + +"Ow! It stung me!" Ben said. + +They ran away from the puddle and the tree. They cried and hugged each other. They looked for their mom. + +Mom heard them and came out. She saw their wet clothes and Ben's red arm. She took them inside and gave them a hug and a kiss. She put some ice on Ben's arm and some honey on their bread. + +"It's OK, my little ones," Mom said. "The bee is gone now. You are brave and strong. Next time, be careful of the bees when you splash in the puddle." + +Lily and Ben nodded and smiled. They ate their bread and drank some milk. They felt better and said sorry to the bee. They learned a lesson and still loved to play outside. +Tom and Lily liked to play in the park. They had a big ball, a red kite and a teddy bear. They threw the ball, flew the kite and hugged the bear. They had fun. + +One day, they saw a big hill in the park. They wanted to climb it and see what was on the other side. They took their ball, their kite and their bear and started to walk up the hill. It was hard, but they did not give up. + +When they reached the top, they saw a big lake. It was blue and shiny. They also saw a big forest. It was green and dark. And they saw something else. It was a big, brown bear. It was far away, but it looked at them. It had big teeth and big claws. It made a loud roar. + +Tom and Lily were scared. They did not want to play with the bear. They wanted to go back to their mom and dad. They grabbed their ball, their kite and their bear and ran down the hill. They did not look back. + +They found their mom and dad at the park. They told them what they saw. Their mom and dad hugged them and said they were brave. They said the bear was distant and could not hurt them. They said they were safe. + +Tom and Lily felt better. They still liked to play in the park. But they did not climb the hill again. They stayed away from the bear. They played with their ball, their kite and their bear. They had fun. +Anna and Ben love to play in the snow. They make snowballs and snowmen and snow angels. One day, they see a big pile of snow near the park. They wonder what it is. + +"Let's go and see!" Anna says. + +"OK!" Ben says. + +They run to the pile of snow and find a hole in it. They peek inside and see a small room made of snow. It is an igloo! + +"Wow!" Anna says. "Someone made an igloo!" + +"Can we go inside?" Ben asks. + +They crawl into the igloo and look around. They see a blanket, a lantern, and some books. They also see a picture of an old man with a white beard and a furry hat. + +"Who is he?" Anna asks. + +"Maybe he lives here," Ben says. + +They hear a voice outside the igloo. It is the old man! + +"Hello, hello! Who is in my igloo?" he says. + +Anna and Ben are scared. They hide under the blanket. + +"Please don't be mad," Anna says. + +"We just wanted to see your igloo," Ben says. + +The old man opens the hole and sees them. He smiles. + +"Don't be afraid, little ones. I'm not mad. I'm happy to have visitors. I made this igloo for fun. I love the snow. Do you love the snow too?" he says. + +Anna and Ben nod. + +"Yes, we love the snow!" they say. + +The old man invites them to sit with him. He tells them stories about his life in the north, where he used to live in a real igloo. He shows them his books and his lantern. He gives them hot chocolate and cookies. + +Anna and Ben like the old man. He is kind and funny. They listen to his stories and ask him questions. They forget about the time. + +They have a lot of fun in the igloo. +Anna loved to play with her violin. She got it from her grandma, who said it was very special. Anna liked to make different sounds with it, sometimes loud, sometimes soft, sometimes fast, sometimes slow. She felt happy when she played with her violin. + +One day, Anna had a friend over to play. His name was Ben. Ben saw Anna's violin and asked, "What is that?" + +Anna said, "This is my violin. I can play music with it. Do you want to try?" + +Ben nodded. He was curious about the violin. He took it from Anna and held it in his hands. He tried to make a sound, but it was very squeaky and noisy. He did not like it. + +He said, "This is not fun. This is hard. I don't like your violin. It is different and weird." + +Anna felt sad. She liked her violin. She did not think it was different and weird. She said, "No, it is not. It is fun and special. You have to be gentle and careful with it. Let me show you." + +She took the violin back from Ben and put it under her chin. She picked up the bow and moved it across the strings. She played a beautiful melody that made her smile. She said, "See? It is not hard. It is easy and nice. You just have to learn how to play it." + +Ben listened to Anna's music. He felt sorry for being rude. He said, "You are right. It is not weird. It is pretty and cool. You are very good at playing it. Can you teach me how to play it?" + +Anna nodded. She was happy that Ben changed his mind. She said, "Of course I can. I can teach you some songs that I know. It will be fun. Playing with my violin excites me. Does it excite you too?" + +Ben nodded. He said, "Yes, it does. It sounds like magic. Thank you for sharing it with me." + +Anna and Ben played with the violin for a long time. They learned some songs and made some new ones. They had a lot of fun and became good friends. They both loved the violin. They thought it was different and special. +Tim and Lily are twins. They like to play on the farm with their dog, Spot. One day, they see a big field of corn. They want to pick some corn for their mom. + +"Look, Spot, corn!" Tim says. He runs to the field. Lily follows him. + +"Wait, Tim, we have to ask mom first," Lily says. She is slow. She does not like to run. + +But Tim does not listen. He picks a big ear of corn. He peels off the green leaves. He sees the yellow kernels. He bites one. It is sweet and juicy. + +"Yum, this is good corn," Tim says. He gives some to Spot. Spot likes it too. + +Lily catches up with Tim. She sees him eating the corn. She is angry. + +"Tim, you are bad! You did not ask mom. You took the corn. That is not nice," Lily says. She scolds Tim. + +Tim feels sorry. He does not want to make Lily mad. He does not want to make mom mad. + +"I'm sorry, Lily. I was hungry. I wanted to try the corn. I did not think," Tim says. He hugs Lily. He gives her some corn. + +Lily is still angry. But she is hungry too. She takes the corn. She bites one. It is sweet and juicy. + +"OK, Tim, I forgive you. But we have to tell mom. And we have to say sorry to the farmer," Lily says. She hugs Tim back. She gives some corn to Spot. + +They finish the corn. They are full and happy. They walk back to the house. They see mom. They tell her what they did. They say sorry. + +Mom is not mad. She is glad they are honest. She says they can have more corn for dinner. But they have to help the farmer tomorrow. + +They agree. They are tired. They go to their room. They brush their teeth. They put on their pajamas. They get into their beds. They cuddle with Spot. They say good night. + +They sleep. They dream of corn. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play and study together. They have a big book with many pictures and words. They look at the book and learn new things. + +One day, they go to the park with the book. They sit on a bench and open the book. They see a picture of a rabbit. They say, "Rabbit! Rabbit has long ears and a fluffy tail. Rabbit likes to eat carrots." + +A boy comes to the bench. He is rude. He grabs the book from Tom and Lily. He says, "This is my book now. You can't have it. Go away!" + +Tom and Lily are sad and angry. They want their book back. They say, "No! This is our book. You are rude. Give it back!" + +The boy laughs. He says, "No, I won't. I will keep it in my pocket. You can't get it. Ha ha ha!" + +He puts the book in his pocket and runs away. Tom and Lily chase him. They shout, "Stop! Stop! Give us our book!" + +They run fast and catch the boy. They pull the book out of his pocket. They say, "This is our book. You are rude. You can't take our things. Say sorry!" + +The boy is scared. He says, "Sorry, sorry, sorry. Please don't be mad. Please don't tell. I won't do it again." + +Tom and Lily are still mad, but they are also kind. They say, "OK, we forgive you. But you have to be nice. You have to share. You have to study. You can learn from the book too." + +The boy nods. He says, "OK, I will. I will be nice. I will share. I will study. Can I look at the book with you?" + +Tom and Lily smile. They say, "Yes, you can. Come, sit with us. We will show you the rabbit and other things." + +They sit on the bench and open the book. They look at the pictures and words. They learn new things. They are friends. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play together in the park. One day, they see a big dog. The dog is brown and furry. It has a collar and a leash, but no one is holding it. + +"Look, a dog!" Ben says. "Let's go and pet it." + +Anna is scared. She does not know the dog. She thinks the dog might bite or bark. + +"No, Ben, we should not go," Anna says. "We do not know the dog. It might be bad." + +Ben does not listen. He runs to the dog. He tries to touch its head. The dog does not like it. It growls and snaps at Ben. Ben screams and runs away. He has a scratch on his arm. It hurts and bleeds. + +Anna runs to Ben. She hugs him and says sorry. She helps him to find a cell. A cell is a small thing that can call people. Anna calls Ben's mom. She tells her what happened. Ben's mom comes to the park. She takes Ben to the doctor. The doctor gives Ben a bandage and a medicine. He says Ben will be okay. + +Ben is sad and scared. He does not want to play with dogs anymore. He says sorry to Anna. He says he was wrong. He says he should have listened to her. + +Anna is glad that Ben is okay. She says it is okay to make mistakes. She says they can learn from them. She says they should always be careful with animals. They should only pet them if they know them and if they are comfortable. + +Ben and Anna hug. They are still friends. They have learned a lesson. They know that they should respect animals and each other. They know that they should listen to their friends when they are scared or worried. They know that they can help each other when they are hurt or sad. They know that they are good friends. +Lily and Ben are playing in the garden. They have a toy phone and a toy kitchen. Lily pretends to be a chef and Ben pretends to be a customer. + +"Hello, this is Lily's kitchen. What do you want to eat?" Lily says into the phone. + +"I want some meat, please. And some bread and cheese," Ben says. + +"OK, I will make it for you. It will be ready soon. Bye!" Lily says and hangs up the phone. + +She goes to the toy kitchen and takes out some plastic meat, bread and cheese. She puts them on a plate and pretends to cook them. She is very enthusiastic and makes some noises like sizzling and chopping. + +When the food is ready, she picks up the phone and rings Ben. + +"Hello, your food is ready. Come and get it!" she says. + +"OK, I am coming. Thank you!" Ben says and runs to the toy kitchen. + +He sees the plate of food and smiles. He takes a bite of the meat and makes a yummy sound. + +"This is very good, Lily. You are a great chef!" he says. + +"Thank you, Ben. You are a nice customer!" Lily says. + +They both laugh and enjoy their pretend meal. They are very happy and have fun. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. They see a big dog. The dog is brown and fluffy. It has a collar and a leash. + +Tom and Mia want to pet the dog. They ask the dog's owner. The owner says yes. The owner says the dog is harmless. The dog likes people. The dog does not bite. + +Tom and Mia go near the dog. They touch the dog's fur. The dog wags its tail. The dog licks their faces. Tom and Mia giggle. They say the dog is soft and friendly. + +The owner tells them the dog's name. The dog's name is Max. Tom and Mia say hello to Max. They ask the owner if they can play with Max. The owner says yes. The owner says they have time. + +Tom and Mia run with Max. They throw a ball for Max. Max chases the ball. Max brings the ball back. Tom and Mia praise Max. They say he is smart and fast. + +They have fun with Max. They forget about everything else. They do not see the sun go down. They do not hear their moms call them. They only see Max and his big smile. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play outside in the sun. One day, they see a big cooler near the park. They are thirsty and curious. + +"Let's go see what's inside the cooler," Tom says. + +"OK, maybe there is juice or water," Sam says. + +They run to the cooler and open the lid. They see a lot of ice and some bottles. They grab a bottle each and try to open them. + +But the bottles are not juice or water. They are beer. Beer is a drink for grown-ups, not for kids. Beer has alcohol. Alcohol is bad for kids. It makes them sick and dizzy. + +Tom and Sam do not know this. They drink the beer. They think it is funny and sweet. They drink more and more. They do not see the thick foam on their mouths. They do not see the angry man who owns the cooler. + +The man sees them and shouts. He is very mad. He runs to them and grabs the bottles. He hits them hard on their heads. He calls the police. + +Tom and Sam cry. They feel pain and fear. They wish they never saw the cooler. They wish they never drank the beer. They are in big trouble. They have a bad ending. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They saw a big tree with many fruits. Lily wanted to pick some fruits, but Ben said no. + +"That is not our tree. We should not take the fruits. They belong to someone else," Ben said. + +"But they look so yummy. And there are so many. No one will miss them," Lily said. She reached for a fruit with her hand. + +Ben grabbed her arm and pulled her back. "Stop, Lily. That is wrong. You should resist the temptation. It is not nice to steal," he said. + +Lily felt angry and pulled her arm away. She did not listen to Ben. She climbed the tree and picked a fruit. She held it in her palm and smiled. She bit into it. + +But the fruit was not yummy. It was sour and bitter. Lily made a face and spit it out. She felt a sting on her tongue. She looked at the fruit and saw that it had worms inside. She felt sick and scared. + +She threw the fruit away and climbed down the tree. She ran to Ben and cried. "I'm sorry, Ben. You were right. I should have listened to you. The fruit was bad. It had worms. It hurt my tongue. I'm so embarrassed," she said. + +Ben hugged her and comforted her. "It's okay, Lily. I forgive you. You made a mistake, but you learned from it. Next time, you will resist the temptation and do the right thing. That is what good friends do," he said. + +Lily nodded and smiled. She thanked Ben for being a good friend. They walked away from the tree and played with other toys. They had fun and were happy. They learned that resisting temptation is better than stealing. +Sara and Tom were playing in the garden. They liked to dig holes in the dirt and look for worms and bugs. Sara had a big shovel and Tom had a small one. + +"Look, Sara, I found a big hole!" Tom said, pointing to a dark spot in the ground. "Maybe there is something inside." + +Sara ran over to see. She was curious and brave. She wanted to touch the hole and see what was inside. She reached out her hand and put it in the hole. + +"Ouch!" Sara cried, pulling back her hand. "Something bit me!" + +Tom looked at Sara's hand. He saw a red mark and a drop of blood. He was scared and sorry. + +"I'm sorry, Sara. Are you okay?" Tom asked, hugging Sara. + +Sara was in pain and angry. She did not like the hole or what was inside. She wanted to go home and see her mom. + +"It's okay, Tom. It's not your fault. But I don't like this hole. Let's go home and tell mom. Maybe she can make it better." Sara said, holding Tom's hand. + +They left their shovels and ran to the house. They told mom what happened. Mom cleaned Sara's hand and put a band-aid on it. She said it was a bee that stung Sara. She said bees live in holes and make honey. She said bees are good, but they don't like to be touched. She said Sara should be careful and not touch holes that she doesn't know. + +Sara and Tom learned a lesson. They still liked to play in the garden, but they did not touch holes anymore. They looked for other things to play with, like flowers and stones and sticks. They had fun with their original toys. +Lila and Tom were playing in the snow. They made a big snowman with a hat, a scarf and a carrot nose. They were very happy with their snowman. + +"Look, he is smiling!" Lila said. + +"Yes, he is. He likes the snow," Tom said. + +But then the sun came out and it was very warm. The snow started to melt. The snowman's hat fell off. His scarf became wet. His carrot nose dropped to the ground. + +"Oh no, our snowman is melting!" Lila cried. + +"What can we do?" Tom asked. + +They ran to the house and asked their mom for help. Their mom had an idea. + +"Let's make some music for the snowman. Maybe he will feel better," she said. + +She gave them a drum, a flute and a bell. They went back to the snowman and played some music. They played loud and fast, then soft and slow. They played happy and sad, then funny and silly. They played unusual music that they made up. + +The snowman seemed to like the music. He stopped melting for a while. He looked at them with his coal eyes. He seemed to say thank you. + +Lila and Tom smiled. They were glad they could make the snowman happy. + +They played music until the sun went down. Then they said goodbye to the snowman and went inside. They hoped he would still be there tomorrow. +Ben and Lily were playing in the garden. They liked to dig in the dirt and look for bugs and worms. They found a big root that was brown and hard. Ben wondered what it was. + +"Maybe it is a carrot," he said. "Carrots are yummy." + +Lily shook her head. "No, it is not a carrot. Carrots are orange and soft. This is something else." + +Ben wanted to try it. He pulled the root out of the dirt and broke a piece off. He put it in his mouth and bit down. It was bitter and spicy and made him cough. + +"Yuck!" he said. "This is not yummy at all. This is icky." + +Lily laughed. "I told you it is not a carrot. It is a ginger. Mommy uses it to cook. It is good for soup, not for eating." + +Ben spit out the ginger and ran to the hose. He drank some water to wash away the bad taste. He felt his tongue burn and his eyes water. He did not like ginger at all. + +He looked at Lily and saw that she was holding another piece of the root. She had a big smile on her face. + +"Hey, Ben," she said. "Do you want to try some more?" + +Ben shook his head. He knew that Lily was teasing him. He did not want to answer her. He ran away from her and went inside the house. He was mad at Lily for tricking him. He did not want to play with her anymore. He wished he had listened to her and not eaten the ginger. He learned a hard lesson that day. +Tim and Liz were friends. They liked to play in the park. They loved to slide and swing and run. One day, they saw a big dog. The dog was pale and had sharp teeth. It barked and ran at them. + +Tim and Liz were scared. They ran away from the dog. But the dog was faster. It caught up with them. Tim had a shield. It was his toy. He gave it to Liz. He said, "Here, take this. It will keep you safe." + +Liz took the shield. She held it in front of her. She hoped the dog would go away. But the dog did not go away. It jumped on Tim. It bit him. Tim cried and screamed. Liz cried and screamed too. She tried to help Tim. But she could not. The dog was too strong. + +The dog hurt Tim very bad. Tim stopped crying and screaming. He stopped moving. He was still. Liz was still crying and screaming. She was alone. She was sad. She loved Tim. But Tim was gone. The dog was gone too. It ran away. Liz wished Tim would come back. But he did not. She wished the dog would never come back. But she did not know. She was afraid. She hugged the shield. It was Tim's toy. It was all she had. +Ben and Sam are friends. They like to play with cars and trucks. One day, they find a wire on the ground. It is long and shiny. + +"Look, a wire!" Ben says. "We can use it to make a bridge for our cars." + +"Good idea!" Sam says. "Let's do it." + +They take the wire and bend it into a shape. They put it over a box. Now they have a bridge. They drive their cars over the bridge. They have fun. + +But then, Lily comes. Lily is Ben's sister. She is three years old. She sees the wire and wants to play with it. + +"Can I have the wire?" Lily asks. + +"No, it's ours!" Ben says. "Go away!" + +Lily feels sad. She starts to cry. + +"Ben, that's not nice!" Sam says. "She is your sister. You should share with her." + +"But we found it first!" Ben says. "It's our bridge!" + +Sam thinks for a moment. He has an idea. + +"Ben, why don't we offer Lily to play with us?" Sam says. "We can let her drive one of our cars over the bridge. Then she will be happy and we will still have fun." + +Ben thinks for a moment. He sees that Lily is still crying. He feels sorry for her. + +"Okay, fine," Ben says. "Lily, do you want to play with us?" + +Lily stops crying. She nods her head. She smiles. + +"Yes, please!" Lily says. + +Ben and Sam give Lily one of their cars. They show her how to drive it over the bridge. Lily likes it. She says thank you. + +Ben and Sam feel good. They are happy to share with Lily. They play together for a long time. They are good friends and good siblings. + +The moral of the story is: Sharing is caring. It is better to offer to play with others than to be selfish and mean. +Tom and Lily went to the park with Mom. They saw a big slide and ran to it. Tom wanted to go first, but Lily said, "No, me first!" They pushed and pulled each other, trying to get to the top of the slide. + +Mom saw them and said, "Stop! You have to take turns. Tom, you go first, then Lily. OK?" Tom nodded and climbed up the slide. He sat down and slid down fast. He laughed and said, "That was fun!" + +Lily followed him and slid down too. She smiled and said, "Me too!" But then she saw something in the sky. It was a dove, an orange dove. She had never seen an orange dove before. She pointed and said, "Look, Tom, look! An orange dove!" + +Tom looked up and saw the dove too. He was surprised and curious. He said, "Wow, an orange dove! Where did it come from?" He wanted to see it closer. He ran to the dove, but the dove flew away. Tom chased after it, but it was too fast. + +Lily ran after Tom, but she was slower. She said, "Tom, wait! Come back! Don't leave me!" She was scared and sad. She wanted to play with Tom and the slide, not the dove. + +Mom saw them and called, "Tom, Lily, come back! The dove is gone. Come and play with the slide again." She hoped they would listen and come back. She wanted them to be happy and safe. +Lily and Tom like to play with their toys. They have many toys, but their favorite is a big box of animals. They have lions, bears, monkeys, and more. They like to make noises and pretend they are in the jungle. + +One day, Lily and Tom are playing with their animals when Lily decides she wants to be the boss. She says to Tom, "I am the queen of the jungle. You have to do what I say. Give me all the lions. They are mine." + +Tom does not like this. He says, "No, Lily. You are not the queen. You are being bossy. We have to share the animals. I like the lions too." + +Lily gets angry. She says, "No, Tom. You are being silly. I am the queen and you are my servant. You have to give me the lions or I will start to cry." + +Tom gets sad. He does not want Lily to cry, but he does not want to give up his lions. He says, "Lily, please. Don't cry. We can play together. We can take turns with the lions. We can be friends." + +Lily thinks for a moment. She does not want to lose Tom as a friend. She says, "Okay, Tom. I am sorry. I was being bossy. We can share the lions. We can be friends." + +Tom smiles. He says, "Thank you, Lily. I am sorry too. We can play together. We can have fun." + +Lily and Tom hug. They play with their animals. They make noises and pretend they are in the jungle. They are happy. +Lily and Tom were playing in the backyard. They had a big pit that they dug with their shovels and buckets. They liked to pretend that they were workers, building a house or a road or a castle. + +"Work, work, work!" Lily said, as she filled her bucket with dirt and dumped it on the side of the pit. "We are the best workers ever!" + +Tom nodded and smiled. He liked to work with Lily. She was his best friend. He also liked to work fast and hard. He was impatient. He wanted to finish the pit and see what they could do next. + +"Work, work, work!" Tom said, as he scooped up some dirt and threw it over his shoulder. He did not use his bucket. He thought it was too slow. He wanted to make the pit deeper and bigger. + +But Tom did not look where he was throwing the dirt. He did not see that Lily was behind him. He did not hear her say, "Hey, watch out!" + +Splash! The dirt landed on Lily's head and face. She gasped and coughed. She felt the dirt in her eyes and mouth. She was angry and sad. + +"Tom, you are mean!" Lily said, as she wiped the dirt off her face. "You threw dirt on me! You hurt me!" + +Tom turned around and saw Lily. He saw the dirt on her. He felt sorry and scared. He did not mean to hurt her. He was just working. + +"Lily, I am sorry!" Tom said, as he ran to her. "I did not see you! I did not mean to throw dirt on you! Are you okay?" + +Lily looked at Tom. She saw that he was sorry. She felt a little better. She was still angry and sad, but she was also his best friend. + +"I am okay," Lily said, as she hugged Tom. "But you have to be careful. You have to use your bucket. You have to watch out." + +Tom nodded and hugged Lily back. He said, "I will be careful. I will use my bucket. I will watch out. I am sorry, Lily. You are my best friend." + +Lily and Tom smiled and kissed. They were still workers, but they were also friends. They went back to the pit and worked together. They used their buckets and watched out. They had fun. +Anna loves tuna. She eats tuna every day for lunch. She likes to share tuna with her cat, Milo. Milo is her best friend. They play and cuddle together. + +One day, Anna and her mom go to visit grandma. Grandma lives far away. They have to take a bus and a train. Anna brings her backpack with her toys and books. She also brings a can of tuna for Milo. She does not want him to be hungry. + +But when they get to grandma's house, Anna realizes she forgot something. She left her can of tuna on the train. She feels sad and worried. She says to her mom, "Mom, I miss Milo. I miss tuna. I want to go home." + +Mom hugs Anna and says, "I know, sweetie. I miss Milo too. But we will see him soon. Grandma has tuna here. We can call dad and ask him to give Milo some tuna. He will be fine. Don't worry." + +Anna feels a little better. She calls dad and tells him about the tuna. Dad says he will give Milo some tuna and some extra hugs. He says he loves Anna and he misses her too. Anna says she loves dad and she misses him too. + +Then Anna and mom go to have lunch with grandma. Grandma makes tuna sandwiches and soup. Anna likes grandma's food. She says, "Thank you, grandma. This is yummy. Can I have some more?" + +Grandma smiles and says, "Of course, dear. You can have as much as you want. You are a good girl. I'm happy you are here." + +Anna smiles too. She is still tired from the trip. She is still missing Milo and dad. But she is also happy to be with mom and grandma. She thinks, "Maybe this is not so bad. Maybe I can have fun here. Maybe I can make new friends." +Sara liked to help her mom with the garden. Every week, they would water the plants, pull out the weeds, and check for bugs. Sara's mom said that plants need water, sun, and care to grow big and strong. + +One day, Sara saw a new plant in the garden. It had a long stem and a big, round head with many petals. It was yellow, like the sun. Sara asked her mom, "What is this plant, mom?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "This is a sunflower, Sara. It is a special plant that likes to follow the sun. Do you see how it turns its head to face the sun?" + +Sara nodded and said, "Wow, it is so pretty and smart. Can I water it, mom?" + +Her mom said, "Of course, you can. But be careful not to give it too much water. Just a little bit every week. If you water it too much, it will get sick and droop. If you water it too little, it will get thirsty and wilt. You have to find the right amount of water for it." + +Sara said, "OK, mom. I will be very careful and watch the sunflower every day. I want it to grow and increase and be happy." + +Her mom hugged her and said, "You are a very good and dependable helper, Sara. I am proud of you. The sunflower is lucky to have you as a friend." +Lily and Ben were going on a trip with Mom and Dad. They packed their luggage with clothes, toys, and books. They were very excited to see the big plane and the new place. + +They got in the car and drove to the airport. It was a sunny day and the sky was blue. Lily and Ben sang songs and played games in the back seat. Mom and Dad smiled and talked in the front seat. + +They arrived at the airport and got out of the car. They took their luggage and walked to the big building. They saw many people and machines. They heard loud noises and voices. Lily and Ben held Mom and Dad's hands and followed them. + +They checked in their luggage and got their tickets. They went through a gate and waited for their plane. They saw the big plane on the runway. It was white and shiny. Lily and Ben wanted to go inside and fly. + +But then something bad happened. The sky turned dark and gray. It started to rain and thunder. The loudspeaker said that the plane was delayed because of the bad weather. Lily and Ben were sad and scared. They asked Mom and Dad when they could go. + +Mom and Dad said they had to wait and be patient. They said they would go as soon as the rain stopped and the sky cleared. They said they would have fun on the trip and see new things. + +But the rain did not stop. It got heavier and louder. The loudspeaker said that the plane was canceled because of the bad storm. Lily and Ben cried and screamed. They wanted to go on the trip and see the new place. + +Mom and Dad said they were sorry and hugged them. They said they would try to get another plane or go back home. They said they would still have fun and see new things. + +But they could not get another plane. All the planes were canceled or full. They could not go back home. Their car was flooded and their luggage was wet. They had to stay at the airport and sleep on the floor. + +Lily and Ben were very unhappy and angry. They did not have fun and see new things. They had a bad trip and a bad day. They wished they never left home. +Tim and Sam are friends who like to play with toys. They have many toys, but they want to try new ones. One day, they decide to record their toys on a big paper. They draw and write the names of their toys. Then, they show each other their papers. + +"Wow, you have a lot of cars!" Tim says. "Can I play with your red car?" + +"Sure, you can play with my red car," Sam says. "But what can you give me in trade?" + +Tim thinks for a moment. He looks at his paper. He sees his humble bear. He loves his bear, but he wants to make Sam happy. + +"I can give you my humble bear," Tim says. "He is soft and cuddly. He likes to hug and sleep with you." + +Sam smiles. He likes bears. He thinks Tim is very kind. + +"OK, I will trade you my red car for your humble bear," Sam says. "But you have to take good care of him. He is my friend." + +Tim nods. He is happy to get the red car. He promises to take good care of the humble bear. He and Sam hug and swap their toys. They thank each other and start to play. They are happy with their trade. They record their new toys on their papers. They are good friends. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play with cars and balls. One day, they find a big horn in the park. It is wide and long and shiny. Tom and Sam want to play with the horn. + +"I saw it first!" Tom says. He grabs the horn and runs away. + +"No, I saw it first!" Sam says. He runs after Tom and tries to get the horn. + +Tom and Sam run and run. They do not see the big tree. They hit the tree and fall down. The horn flies out of Tom's hand and lands on the grass. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Tom and Sam say. They rub their heads and cry. + +A lady comes to help them. She sees the horn and picks it up. + +"Are you OK, boys?" she asks. "What are you doing with this horn?" + +Tom and Sam stop crying. They look at the horn and then at each other. + +"We were playing with it," Tom says. + +"We found it in the park," Sam says. + +The lady smiles. She says, "This horn is not a toy. It belongs to the zoo. It is from a rhino. A rhino is a big animal with a wide mouth and a horn on its nose. It can count to ten with its horn. Do you want to see it?" + +Tom and Sam nod. They say, "Yes, please!" + +The lady takes them to the zoo. She shows them the rhino. The rhino counts to ten with its horn. Tom and Sam clap and laugh. + +They say, "Wow, wow, wow!" + +They forget about the horn. They are friends again. They thank the lady and play with the rhino. They have fun. +Mia likes to play jazz on her toy piano. She likes to make up songs and sing along. She thinks jazz is fun and cool. + +But her brother Leo does not like jazz. He likes to play rock on his guitar. He thinks jazz is sour and boring. He does not like Mia's songs. + +One day, Mia and Leo have to share a room. Mia wants to play jazz on her toy piano. Leo wants to play rock on his guitar. They start to play at the same time. The sounds are loud and messy. Mia and Leo do not like each other's music. They start to yell. + +"Stop playing jazz! It is sour and bad!" Leo says. + +"Stop playing rock! It is loud and rude!" Mia says. + +They do not stop. They play louder and louder. They make each other mad. + +Mom hears the noise. She comes to the room. She sees Mia and Leo playing and yelling. She is not happy. + +"Mia and Leo, what are you doing?" Mom says. "You are making too much noise. You are not being nice to each other. You need to improve your manners." + +Mia and Leo stop playing and yelling. They look at Mom. They feel sorry. + +"Sorry, Mom," Mia says. + +"Sorry, Mom," Leo says. + +Mom smiles. She hugs Mia and Leo. + +"It is okay to like different music. But you need to respect each other. You need to take turns and listen. You can learn from each other. Maybe you can play jazz and rock together. Maybe you can make a new song. That would be fun and cool," Mom says. + +Mia and Leo think about it. They like the idea. They decide to try it. + +They play jazz and rock together. They make a new song. They sing along. They have fun and cool. They improve their music and their friendship. +Lily liked to watch her mom cook. She saw her mom take things out of the refrigerator and put them in a big pot. She smelled the yummy food and heard it bubble. She wanted to help her mom, but she was too small. + +One day, Lily had an idea. She waited until her mom went to the bathroom. She climbed on a chair and opened the refrigerator. She saw a big egg and a bottle of milk. She thought they would make a good soup. She took them out and put them on the floor. + +She tried to open the egg, but it was hard. She hit it with her hand, but it only made a crack. She hit it harder, and it broke. The egg spilled on the floor and made a mess. Lily was sad. She wanted to make soup, but she only made a mess. + +She heard her mom come back. She was scared. She hid behind the chair. Her mom saw the mess and gasped. She saw Lily and asked her what she did. Lily said she wanted to help her mom cook. She said she was sorry. + +Her mom was not angry. She hugged Lily and said she loved her. She said she was proud of Lily for trying to cook, but she needed to ask her mom first. She said they would clean up the mess together and then make a real soup. Lily was happy. She said she loved her mom too. She said she wanted to learn how to cook. Her mom said she would teach her. They smiled and went to the kitchen. Lily was successful. She learned a new word and a new skill. She watched her mom cook and helped her. She made soup and ate it. It was yummy. +Lily and Tom are two cats who live with a human family. They like to play and nap and eat, but sometimes they quarrel. They quarrel over toys, over food, over spots on the sofa. They hiss and scratch and bite each other, and make a lot of noise. + +One day, the human family goes out and leaves Lily and Tom alone in the house. They think they can do whatever they want, and start to quarrel again. They chase each other around the rooms, knocking over lamps and vases and books. They make a big mess and a lot of noise. + +But then they hear a loud bark from outside. They look out the window and see a big dog in the yard. The dog is angry and wants to get in the house. He jumps and scratches at the door, and barks and growls. He is very noisy and scary. + +Lily and Tom forget their quarrel and run to hide under the bed. They cuddle together and hope the dog will go away. They wish the human family would come back and save them. They realize they are better off as friends than as enemies, and promise to be nice to each other from now on. +Anna and Ben love to play in the garden. They like to dig, water and watch the plants grow. One day, they see a big red pepper on a green plant. They are very happy. + +"Look, Anna, a pepper!" Ben says. "It is so red and shiny. Can we pick it?" + +"Yes, Ben, let's pick it. It is perfect for our salad." Anna says. They run to the pepper and pull it gently. It comes off easily. + +They take the pepper to the kitchen, where Mom is making lunch. They show her their pepper and smile. + +"Wow, what a beautiful pepper!" Mom says. "You two did a great job in the garden. Thank you for helping me. This pepper will make our salad delicious." + +She washes the pepper and cuts it into pieces. She puts them in a big bowl with lettuce, tomatoes, cheese and dressing. She tosses the salad and gives Anna and Ben each a plate. + +They sit at the table and eat their salad. They think it is the best salad ever. They love the pepper. They love Mom. They love each other. They are very happy. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play outside. They have a big kayak. They can sit in it and pretend to go on the water. + +One day, Lily and Ben want to play with the kayak. But they have a problem. There is only one paddle. Lily says, "I want the paddle. I can write my name on the kayak with it." Ben says, "No, I want the paddle. I can make waves with it." They both pull the paddle. They are grumpy. + +Mom hears them. She comes outside. She says, "What is going on? Why are you fighting?" Lily and Ben tell her. Mom says, "You need to share. The kayak and the paddle are for both of you. You can take turns. Or you can find another way to play." + +Lily and Ben think. They have an idea. They say, "We can use the paddle as a bridge. We can put it across the kayak. Then we can walk on it and pretend we are on an island." Mom says, "That sounds fun. But be careful. Don't fall off." Lily and Ben smile. They say, "Thank you, Mom." They put the paddle on the kayak. They walk on it. They have fun. They are not grumpy anymore. +Sam and Tom are brothers. They like to play with cars and trucks. One day, they decide to make a big city with their toys. They use boxes, books, and pillows to build houses, shops, and bridges. They have fun driving their cars and trucks around the city. + +But then, something bad happens. The floor starts to shake and rumble. It is an earthquake! Sam and Tom are scared. They run to their mom and dad, who hug them and tell them it is okay. The earthquake stops after a few seconds, but it makes a big mess. Their toys are all over the floor. Some of their boxes, books, and pillows are broken or torn. + +Sam and Tom are sad. They worked hard to make their city, and now it is gone. They look at their toys and wonder if they can fix them. Their mom and dad tell them they are proud of them for being brave. They say they can help them clean up and make a new city. They also say they have a surprise for them. + +They take them to the car and drive to the toy store. There, they let them choose one new toy each. Sam and Tom are happy. They see many nice toys, but they do not want to spend too much money. They remember their mom and dad say that money is tight and they have to be careful. They look for cheap toys that they like. Sam finds a red fire truck with a ladder and a siren. Tom finds a blue helicopter with a propeller and a light. They thank their mom and dad and hug them. + +They go back home and start to make a new city with their old and new toys. They are careful not to make it too big or too high, in case there is another earthquake. They have fun playing together and making stories. They are glad they have each other and their mom and dad. They are a happy family. +Lily and Ben were friends who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a small gate in the fence that they had never seen before. They were curious and wanted to see what was behind it. + +"Let's go and look," said Lily. + +"OK, but be careful," said Ben. + +They opened the gate and walked into a garden. It was not a nice garden. It was full of weeds and rubbish. There was a big house that looked old and scary. The windows were broken and the door was falling off. The paint was peeling and the wood was rotting. + +"Yuck, this place is ugly," said Lily. + +"Let's go back," said Ben. + +But when they turned around, they saw that the gate was closed and locked. They tried to push it and pull it, but it did not move. They were trapped. + +"Help, help!" they shouted. + +No one heard them. They started to cry. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud bark. A big dog came running from the house. It had dirty fur and sharp teeth. It looked angry and hungry. + +"Run, run!" said Lily. + +But there was nowhere to run. The dog was faster than them. It jumped over the rubbish and chased them. They screamed and ran in circles. + +Then, they heard another sound. It was a whistle. A man came out of the house. He had a hat and a coat and a stick. He looked at the children and the dog. + +"Rex, stop!" he said. + +The dog stopped and ran back to the man. He patted the dog and put a leash on it. + +"Who are you? What are you doing here?" he asked the children. + +They were too scared to answer. They just pointed at the gate. + +"Oh, I see. You came through the gate. I'm sorry, I forgot to unlock it. I don't get many visitors here. This is my home. I like it here. It's quiet and peaceful. But I know it's not for everyone. Come on, I'll let you out." + +He walked with them to the gate and opened it with a key. He smiled and waved at them. + +"Bye, bye. Have a nice day. And don't come back. Rex doesn't like strangers." + +Lily and Ben ran out of the gate and back to the park. They hugged each other and breathed a sigh of relief. + +"Wow, that was scary," said Lily. + +"Let's never go there again," said Ben. + +They agreed and went to play on the swings. They were happy to be safe and free. They forgot about the small gate and the rotten house and the big dog. They never told anyone about their adventure. +Mia and Ben were going to the store with Mom. They liked the store because they could see many things. Mia wanted a new doll and Ben wanted a new car. Mom said they could each pick one thing if they were good. + +But when they got to the store, there were many people and many noises. Mia and Ben felt scared and frustrated. They did not want to hold Mom's hand or stay close to her. They wanted to run and play and touch everything. + +"Stop, Mia! Stop, Ben!" Mom said. "You have to listen to me. The store is not a place to play. It is a place to buy things. You have to be careful and polite." + +But Mia and Ben did not listen. They ran away from Mom and went to different aisles. Mia found a doll that she liked and Ben found a car that he liked. They grabbed them and ran back to Mom. + +"Look, Mom! Look what we found!" they said. "Can we have them? Please, please, please!" + +Mom looked at them and shook her head. She was very angry and frustrated. She took the doll and the car from them and put them back on the shelf. + +"No, you cannot have them," she said. "You were very naughty and rude. You did not listen to me or follow the rules. You made a mess and you bothered other people. You have to say sorry and go home." + +Mia and Ben felt sad and ashamed. They knew they had done something wrong. They said sorry to Mom and to the people in the store. They held Mom's hand and walked to the car. Mom put them on their seats and buckled them up. She gave them a hug and a kiss on their shoulder. + +"I love you, Mia. I love you, Ben," she said. "But you have to learn to behave better in the store. Next time, we will try again. And maybe then, you can pick one thing if you are good." + +Mia and Ben nodded and said they loved Mom too. They felt sorry for making Mom frustrated. They hoped they could be good next time and get a new doll and a new car. +Ben and Lily were best friends. They liked to play with blocks and make towers. One day, Ben had an incredible idea. He wanted to make a tower as tall as the sky. + +"Look, Lily, I have an incredible idea. Let's make a tower as tall as the sky. We can use all the blocks we have and stack them up high. Do you want to help me?" Ben asked. + +Lily nodded. She thought Ben's idea was incredible too. She liked to make towers with Ben. They started to build the tower together. They used red blocks, blue blocks, yellow blocks, and green blocks. They made the tower taller and taller. + +But then, the tower started to wobble. It was too high and not very strong. Ben and Lily were scared. They did not want the tower to fall and break. + +"Ben, the tower is wobbling. What can we do?" Lily asked. + +Ben thought hard. He had an idea. He looked around and saw a big book. He ran and got the book. He put the book under the tower. He hoped the book would support the tower and make it stronger. + +"Look, Lily, I have an idea. Let's use this book to support the tower. Maybe it will make the tower stronger and stop it from wobbling. Do you think it will work?" Ben asked. + +Lily nodded. She thought Ben's idea was good. She helped Ben put the book under the tower. They pushed the book until it was under the middle of the tower. They looked at the tower. It stopped wobbling. It was strong and tall. + +"Wow, Ben, your idea worked. The book supports the tower and makes it stronger. The tower is as tall as the sky. We did it!" Lily said. + +Ben and Lily smiled. They were happy. They hugged each other. They were proud of their incredible idea and their incredible tower. They decided to keep the tower for a long time. They hoped it would not fall and break. They hoped it would stay as tall as the sky. +Lily liked to draw with her crayons. She had many colors, but her favorite was purple. She liked to make purple circles on her paper. She thought they looked like grapes or flowers. + +One day, she was drawing with her purple crayon when her brother Max came into the room. He saw her paper and said, "That's boring. You only draw circles. I can draw better things." He took her purple crayon and started to draw on her paper. He drew a stick man, a car, and a sun. + +Lily was very angry. She did not like Max drawing on her paper. She did not like his pictures. She wanted her purple crayon back. She said, "Stop it, Max! That's my paper and my crayon. You are ruining my circles. I mind what you are doing. Give me back my crayon!" + +Max did not listen. He said, "No, I like this crayon. It's mine now. You can have another color. You can draw circles with green or yellow or pink. They are more fun than purple." + +Lily did not want another color. She wanted her purple crayon. She tried to grab it from Max, but he was bigger and stronger. He pushed her away and said, "Go away, Lily. You are a baby. You don't know how to draw." + +Lily felt sad and hurt. She ran to her mom and told her what Max did. Mom was not happy. She said, "Max, that was not nice. You should not take Lily's crayon or draw on her paper. You should ask her first. You should share and be kind. You should say sorry to Lily and give her back her crayon." + +Max felt bad. He knew he was wrong. He said sorry to Lily and gave her back her purple crayon. He said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I was mean. You can draw whatever you want with your crayon. You can draw circles or anything else. Can I draw with you?" + +Lily smiled. She said, "Yes, you can draw with me. Thank you for saying sorry and giving me back my crayon. You can use any color you want. But please don't draw on my paper. You can have your own paper." + +They hugged and made up. They drew together with their crayons. They made different pictures, but they also made some purple circles. They liked their purple circles. They thought they looked like grapes or flowers. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play outside. One day, they found a stream in the woods. The stream was clear and cold and made a nice sound. Lily and Ben wanted to see the fish and frogs in the stream. + +They lay down on the grass near the stream and looked into the water. They saw some small fish swimming and some big frogs jumping. They also saw some shiny stones and pretty flowers on the bottom of the stream. + +"Look, Ben, a yellow fish!" Lily said, pointing to the water. + +"I see it, Lily, it's so bright!" Ben said, smiling. + +They watched the yellow fish for a while, then they saw a green frog. The frog was sitting on a stone, looking at them. + +"Hello, frog, can you jump?" Lily asked, waving to the frog. + +The frog did not answer, but it jumped into the water with a splash. + +"Wow, frog, you can jump high!" Ben said, clapping his hands. + +They laughed and clapped, then they saw another frog. The frog was on the other side of the stream, on a big leaf. + +"Can you jump, too, frog?" Ben asked, shouting to the frog. + +The frog did not answer, but it jumped off the leaf and landed on a branch. + +"Careful, frog, don't fall!" Lily said, holding her breath. + +The frog did not fall, but it jumped again and landed on another leaf. + +"Good job, frog, you are brave!" Ben said, cheering for the frog. + +They cheered and cheered, then they saw more frogs and fish. They lay on the grass and watched them for a long time. They had fun and learned a lot. They loved the stream and the animals in it. +Ben and Mia were playing with their toys in the garden. Ben had a cool jet that could fly and make noises. Mia had a doll that could talk and sing. They were having fun, but then Ben wanted to play with Mia's doll. + +"Can I have your doll, Mia?" Ben asked. + +"No, Ben, this is my doll. You have your jet," Mia said. + +"But I want to play with your doll. She is pretty and funny," Ben said. + +He tried to grab the doll from Mia, but Mia held it tight. They started to pull and push, and they both got angry. + +"Let go of my doll, Ben! You are mean!" Mia shouted. + +"Give me your doll, Mia! You are selfish!" Ben shouted. + +They did not see that the jet was on the ground, near their feet. They stepped on the jet, and it broke. The jet made a loud bang, and smoke came out of it. Ben and Mia stopped fighting, and looked at the jet. They were both sad and scared. + +"Oh no, Ben, your jet! It is broken!" Mia said. + +"Oh no, Mia, my jet! It was my favorite toy!" Ben said. + +They started to cry, and ran to their mom. They told her what happened, and she was not happy. She said they had to share their toys, and be nice to each other. She said they had to say sorry, and hug. She said they had to help her clean the jet, and see if they could fix it. But the jet was too broken, and they could not fix it. Ben and Mia felt bad, and wished they had not fought. They guessed they had learned a lesson, but they still missed their jet. +Tom and Mia were friends who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big house that looked old and scary. Tom said, "Let's go inside and see if there are any ghosts." Mia said, "No, I'm scared. Ghosts are bad and they can hurt us." Tom said, "Don't be a baby. Ghosts are not real. They are only stories. Come on, it will be fun." + +Tom and Mia went inside the house. It was dark and cold. They heard strange noises and saw shadows on the walls. Tom said, "See, there are no ghosts. It's just the wind and the light." Mia said, "I don't like it here. Let's go back to the park." Tom said, "Fine, but you are a chicken. I'm not afraid of anything." + +Tom and Mia walked to the door, but it was locked. They tried to open it, but it did not move. They heard a loud laugh behind them. They turned around and saw a ghost. It was white and thin, with red eyes and sharp teeth. It said, "Hello, children. Welcome to my house. You can't leave now. You will stay here and suffer with me. I'm lonely and I need some friends." + +Tom and Mia screamed and cried. They were very scared and sorry. They wished they had not come to the house. They wished they had listened to Mia. They wished they could go back to the park. The ghost was harsh and mean. It liked to scare and hurt them. It did not let them go. + +The end. +Sam and Mia wanted to decorate their dad's suit for his birthday. They found some stickers, ribbons and glitter in their craft box. They sneaked into dad's closet and picked a blue suit. They thought it looked boring. + +"Let's make it more fun and colorful!" Sam said. + +"Yes, and more powerful!" Mia agreed. + +They started to stick the stickers all over the suit. They put a star on the chest, a heart on the sleeve, and a dinosaur on the back. They tied the ribbons around the buttons and the collar. They sprinkled the glitter on the pockets and the pants. + +They were very proud of their work. They hid the suit under their bed and waited for dad to come home. + +When dad came home, they ran to him and hugged him. They wished him a happy birthday and told him they had a surprise for him. + +"What is it?" dad asked. + +"Come and see!" they said. + +They led him to their room and showed him the suit. Dad was very surprised. He saw the stickers, the ribbons and the glitter. He smiled and laughed. + +"Wow, this is a very special suit!" he said. "You decorated it so well!" + +"Do you like it, dad?" Sam and Mia asked. + +"I love it, my sweeties!" dad said. "It's the most fun and colorful and powerful suit I've ever seen!" + +He hugged them and thanked them for their gift. He said he would wear it to his birthday dinner. Sam and Mia were very happy. They helped dad put on the suit and admired how he looked. + +They went to the dinner and had a great time. Everyone complimented dad on his suit. Dad said it was made by his two wonderful children. Sam and Mia felt very proud and happy. They loved their dad and his suit. +Lily and Ben were very happy. They moved to a new house with Mom and Dad. They had a big room with two beds and a lot of toys. They wanted to unpack their things and play. + +"Look, Ben, I have a fan!" Lily said. She took out a pink fan from her box. It had flowers and butterflies on it. She opened it and waved it in the air. + +"Wow, that's a pretty fan, Lily!" Ben said. He took out a blue fan from his box. It had cars and planes on it. He opened it and waved it in the air too. + +They pretended they were in a hot place and needed fans to cool down. They made sounds like "whooosh" and "brrrr". + +"Can I see your fan, Lily?" Ben asked. + +"Sure, Ben, you can see my fan. Can I see your fan?" Lily asked. + +They swapped fans and looked at them. They liked each other's fans. They smiled and hugged. + +"Thank you, Lily. Thank you, Ben. You are very nice," they said. + +Mom and Dad came to their room. They saw Lily and Ben with their fans. They were very proud of them. + +"You are very good, Lily and Ben. You unpacked your things and shared your fans. We love you very much," they said. + +They kissed them and hugged them. They helped them put their fans on their beds. They said good night and turned off the light. + +Lily and Ben cuddled with their fans. They felt happy and safe. They closed their eyes and fell asleep. +Tom and Jen are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big barrel near the slide. They are curious. + +"What is in the barrel?" Tom asks. + +"I don't know. Let's look inside," Jen says. + +They go to the barrel and open the lid. They see many shiny things. They are coins. + +"Wow! We are rich!" Tom says. + +"Let's take some coins and buy candy," Jen says. + +They put some coins in their pockets and close the lid. They run to the store. + +But they don't know that the barrel belongs to a bad man. He is a robber. He stole the coins from the bank. He hid the barrel in the park. He is watching them. + +He is angry. He follows them to the store. He grabs them and takes them to his car. + +"Give me back my coins, you little thieves!" he yells. + +"Please, let us go! We are sorry!" Tom and Jen cry. + +But the bad man doesn't listen. He drives away with them. He changes his plan. He doesn't want to go to another town. He wants to go to another country. He wants to sell Tom and Jen to bad people. + +Tom and Jen are scared. They wish they never opened the barrel. They wish they were smart. +Tom and Mia were best friends. They liked to play in the park, where there was a big slide and a swing. One day, they saw a new toy in the park. It was a big ball with a rope. They wanted to play with it, but there was a problem. The ball was tied to a tree, and the rope was very short. They could not roll the ball or throw it. + +"Who tied the ball to the tree?" Tom asked. + +"I don't know. Maybe someone who was not jolly," Mia said. + +They tried to untie the rope, but it was too tight. They pulled and pulled, but nothing happened. They felt sad and angry. + +"Let's go and play with something else," Tom said. + +But Mia had an idea. She saw a big rock near the tree. She picked it up and threw it at the rope. The rock hit the rope and cut it. The ball was free! + +"Yay! You did it, Mia!" Tom said. + +They ran to the ball and grabbed the rope. They swung the ball and released it. The ball flew in the air and landed far away. They laughed and chased the ball. + +They had so much fun with the ball, they felt like they were in a jungle. They pretended to be lions and monkeys and birds. They forgot about their problem and enjoyed their play. + +But they did not see who was watching them. It was the owner of the ball, a big boy named Ben. He was not happy to see his ball being played with by Tom and Mia. He had tied the ball to the tree because he did not want to share it with anyone. He was not jolly, he was greedy. + +He waited until Tom and Mia were tired and sat down on the grass. Then he ran to the ball and took it away. He shouted at them and called them names. He said the ball was his and they had no right to touch it. He said he would tell their parents and get them in trouble. + +Tom and Mia were scared and sad. They did not mean to hurt anyone or take anything. They just wanted to have fun with the ball. They said they were sorry and asked Ben to be nice. But Ben did not listen. He ran away with the ball and left them alone. + +Tom and Mia learned a lesson that day. They learned that some people are not jolly and do not like to share. They learned that sometimes they have to be careful with things that are not theirs. They learned that playing with a ball is fun, but playing with a friend is better. They hugged each other and went home. They were still best friends. +Tom and Mia like to play with models. They have models of cars, planes, animals and people. They put them on the floor and make noises. They have fun. + +One day, Tom and Mia find a big box in the garage. The box has a label that says "Model Train". Tom and Mia are excited. They open the box and see a shiny train with many cars. They also see tracks, trees, houses and a bridge. They want to play with the model train. + +They take the box to the living room and start to set up the train. They put the tracks on the carpet and connect them. They put the train on the tracks and the trees, houses and bridge around them. They turn on the switch and the train starts to move. It makes a whistle sound. Tom and Mia clap their hands. + +"Look, Mia, we have a model train!" Tom says. + +"It's so pretty, Tom!" Mia says. + +They play with the model train for a long time. They make it go fast and slow, stop and start, and cross the bridge. They pretend they are the passengers and the drivers. They have fun. + +But they do not hear the door open. They do not see their mom come in. They do not answer when she calls their names. They are too busy with the model train. + +Their mom sees the box in the living room. She sees the model train on the carpet. She sees the tracks, trees, houses and bridge. She is angry. + +"Tom! Mia! What are you doing?" she yells. + +Tom and Mia look up. They see their mom. They are scared. + +"Mom, we found a model train in the garage. We wanted to play with it." Tom says. + +"Yeah, mom, it's so fun. Look, it moves and makes noise." Mia says. + +Their mom shakes her head. She points to the box. She points to the label. She reads it out loud. + +"Model Train. Fragile. Do not open. Return to sender. This is not ours. This is a mistake. This is very expensive. This is very dirty. You have ruined it." she says. + +Tom and Mia do not understand. They do not know what fragile, return, sender, mistake, expensive and ruined mean. They only know they are in trouble. + +Their mom takes the model train away. She puts it back in the box. She says they have to say sorry. She says they have to go to their room. She says they have no more models to play with. She says they are very naughty. + +Tom and Mia cry. They do not want to lose the model train. They do not want to go to their room. They do not want to be naughty. They want to have fun. + +But they have no choice. They have to do what their mom says. They have to leave the model train. They have to go to their room. They have no fun. + +The end. +Lily and Max loved to play safari. They had hats and binoculars and a big map. They pretended their backyard was a jungle full of animals. They marked the map with stickers every time they saw a lion, a zebra, or a monkey. + +One day, they decided to explore a new part of the jungle. They followed a path that led to a big fence. They climbed over the fence and saw a huge field of white. It was icy and cold and sparkly. They had never seen anything like it before. + +"Wow, this is a new place!" Lily said. "Maybe we can find some new animals here. Let's mark it on the map." + +Max agreed. He took out a blue sticker and stuck it on the map. He wrote "icy place" with his crayon. He looked around and saw something moving in the distance. It was big and furry and had horns. + +"Look, Lily, look!" Max shouted. "It's a new animal! It's a...a..." + +He didn't know what it was. He had never seen it in his books or on TV. He grabbed his binoculars and tried to see it better. + +Lily looked too. She saw the animal was coming closer. It looked angry and loud. It was stamping its feet and snorting. It was a bull! + +"Max, Max, we have to go!" Lily said. "It's a bull! It's not a safari animal! It's a farm animal! And it doesn't like us!" + +Max realized his mistake. He had marked the wrong place on the map. He had led them to a farm, not a jungle. He had made the bull mad. + +"Run, Lily, run!" Max said. "Back to the fence! Back to the jungle!" + +They dropped their map and their binoculars and ran as fast as they could. The bull chased them, but they were faster. They reached the fence and climbed over it. They ran back to their backyard, safe and sound. + +They hugged each other and breathed hard. They learned a lesson that day. They learned to be careful where they mark their map. And they learned that not all animals are friendly. And they learned that icy places are not always fun. +Tim and Jen are twins. They like to play with their toys. They have a big box of toys in their room. One day, they find a new toy in the box. It is a steel train. It is bright and shiny. It has wheels and a whistle. + +"Wow, look at this!" Tim says. He picks up the train and makes it go on the floor. "Choo choo!" + +"Can I play too?" Jen asks. She likes the train. It is pretty and fun. + +"OK, let's share," Tim says. He is a good brother. He gives Jen the train. "You can make it go, and I can make the whistle." + +They set the train on a track. They have a track that goes around their room. They make the train go on the track. They make the whistle blow. They have a lot of fun. + +They play with the train until it is time for lunch. They put the train back in the box. They say thank you to the train. They go to the kitchen. They are hungry. They wonder who gave them the train. Maybe it was Mom or Dad. Maybe it was a fairy. They are happy. They love their new toy. +Lila and Tom were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. They saw a big hill with a lot of flowers. They wanted to climb it and see what was on the other side. + +"Let's go up the hill!" Lila said. + +"OK!" Tom said. + +They ran to the hill and started to climb. They used their hands and feet to rise. They saw many colors and smells. They were happy. + +But when they got to the top, they saw something scary. There was a big hole in the ground. It was black and deep. They heard a loud noise. It was a roar. + +"What is that?" Lila asked. + +"I don't know!" Tom said. + +They looked into the hole and saw a big animal. It had sharp teeth and claws. It was a bear. It was angry. It saw them and growled. + +"Run!" Tom said. + +They turned around and ran down the hill. They were scared. They did not look back. They ran to their mom and dad. They hugged them and told them what they saw. + +"Are you OK?" Mom asked. + +"Yes, we are OK," Lila said. + +"You should not go near the hole," Dad said. "It is dangerous. The bear lives there. It does not like visitors." + +"We are sorry," Tom said. "We did not know. We wanted to see the flowers." + +"It's OK," Mom said. "You are safe now. But you should always be careful and listen to us. We know what is good for you." + +Lila and Tom nodded. They learned their lesson. They did not go near the hole again. They played in the park and enjoyed the flowers. But they always stayed away from the black ground. +Sam rolled out of bed and got ready for the day. He looked over at the rocket on his dresser. It was so shiny and colorful! He rolled over to his dresser and grabbed the rocket. He rolled across the room with it. The floor was hard and cold, but he didn't mind. + +He rolled the rocket to the front door. He looked back and smiled. He was ready for his adventure. He opened the door and rolled the rocket outside. He continued to roll the rocket around the yard. He rolled and rolled until it was time to go home. + +Sam rolled the rocket back inside and put it back on his dresser. He had had a great day and he was tired. He rolled over to his bed and rolled himself underneath the covers. He was ready for a good night's sleep. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lily. She was walking down the street on a gloomy day. Suddenly, she heard a big noise rolling in the distance. It sounded like thunder. She asked her mama, "What's that loud noise?" + +Mama replied, "Maybe it is thunder. Let's go take a look." + +When they reached the corner of the street, Lily saw a huge boulder rolling down the hill. She was scared and quickly grabbed her mama's shoulder. But the boulder was coming so fast, they didn't have enough time to run away. + +The boulder rolled right over them and they felt a huge shake. Lily and her mama were stuck. The boulder was so heavy that it was impossible for them to move. Lily started to cry. + +Mama said in a soft voice, "Don't worry, sweetheart. Help is coming." + +The fire department soon came and freed them from the boulder. But when they stood up, they realized that Lily's mama had been hurt. She had a big scratch on her shoulder. + +The doctors said she had to stay in the hospital for a few days to get better. Lily was so sad and never forgot that gloomy day when the boulder rolled by. +Mummy was carrying a basket full of blueberries. She said to her little daughter, "Would you like to take some of these blueberries and carry them around?" The daughter smiled and said, "Yes!" + +Mummy carried the basket to the daughter and helped her to hold it. The little girl smiled and said, "Look mummy, I can carry the basket all by myself!" She walked around the garden with the basket and found a calm spot under the tree. + +The daughter opened the basket to find all the blueberries. She picked up a few of them, closed the basket and carried it carefully back to her mummy. Mummy smiled and said, "Well done! I'm so proud of you." + +The little daughter was very pleased with herself because she was able to carry the basket of blueberries all by herself. +Once, there was a bear named George. He was very sad. His sadness and loneliness had built up inside him and he needed some comfort. He went to look for it. + +First, George tried a model train. He put the pieces together, but it didn't give him the comfort he was looking for. + +Next, George tried a delicious banana. The sweet taste made him feel a bit better, but it still wasn't enough. + +Finally, George saw a model of his favourite tree. Looking at its beauty reminded him of the happy times he had spent there. His spirit felt comforted, and the joy he was longing for was found. +Once upon a time there was a lovely lion, who was absolutely adorable. He lived in a zoo, and everyday he got to play with all the children who came to visit. + +One day, a young girl came to visit and she was amazed by the lion. She asked her mom 'Can I pat the lion?'. Her mom said "Yes, but be gentle. He is very special". The girl turned to the lion with a huge smile and reached out to stroke his soft, furry head. + +The lion was so gentle with her. Then the girl had a fun idea. She said to the lion "Imagine we can go outside the zoo and play together". + +The lion looked around, and tilted his head. He seemed to understand what the girl said, and with a quick nod he was off. The girl waved goodbye to the lion as he ran into the open fields and disappeared. + +The little girl smiled as she imagined what an amazing adventure she and the lion were about to have together. +Once upon a time, there were two best friends, Mark and Jenny. They were always together and loved to play with each other. + +One day, Mark said to Jenny, “Let us study! We can learn so much.†Jenny immediately agreed. + +They grabbed their books and sat down. Jenny was excited to learn new things. She then noticed something strange. + +“Hey, what is this?†She asked, pointing to a fake cheese. “It doesn’t look like real cheese!†+ +Mark giggled, “It’s made of wax! We use it to study so that we can learn about different types of cheeses.†+ +Jenny nodded, “That’s so cool! Let’s study and learn more!†+ +So Mark and Jenny grabbed their books and the fake cheese. They spent the day learning and having fun. +Once upon a time, there was a vendor who had a charming cart. He moved the cart all around town and sold the most wonderful toys. One day, a three year old child saw the cart and wanted to get a toy. + +The child asked his mother, “Can I have a toy?â€. His mother said, “Yes, but you must ask the vendor.†The child moved closer to the vendor and asked, “Can I have a toy? Please?†+ +The vendor smiled and said, “Yes, you may. But it will cost you one penny.†The child reached into his pocket, but all he had was two pennies. He sadly held them up and said, “I only have two pennies. Can I still have the toy?†+ +The vendor grew angry. He shouted, “No! You tried to scam me. Get away!†The child ran away in tears and never got the toy. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Jane. Jane loved her family and wanted to help them. One day, Jane asked her mom why they only had rice for dinner. Jane's mom said sadly that they didn't have much money for food. + +Jane thought for a moment and then said, "I know how to change things!" She ran to her room and came back with a big jar. She said, "Look! I filled this jar with coins from my piggy bank. Now we can buy food." + +Jane's mom was so happy. She said, "Lets go to the store and buy lots of rice. It will make us feel better!" + +So, Jane and her mom went to the store and bought lots of normal rice. Jane was so proud of herself for helping her family. She hugged her mom and said, "From now on, we will never be hungry again!" +One day, a little boy named Jack took a walk with his mom. As they walked, they came across a big park. Jack clapped his hands and said, “Mommy, can we park here?†+ +Mommy looked around at the busy street and said, “No, Jack, we can’t park here. There is too much traffic. We should look for another spot.†+ +Jack was sad and said, “But I want to park here!†+ +Mommy said, “I know, sweetie. But it’s not safe here. There are too many cars.†+ +Then Jack spotted a soft patch of grass a few steps away. He pointed to it and said, “Mommy, can we park there? It looks soft and safe.†+ +Mommy smiled and said, “Yes, Jack. That looks nice. Let’s park there.†+ +So Jack and Mommy found the perfect spot to park. Jack learned that day that it’s important to be safe and choose a place to park that is away from traffic and other dangers. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She loved going outside to play. Every day she would go to the park and play on the swing. Lucy would swing so high! + +One day, after she had been playing for a long time, it started to rain. Lucy was very eager to go home so she began to run. But, it was too late, she got caught in the shower. She felt so cold and scared. + +Suddenly, her mom came running and shouted: "Lucy, why didn't you come inside earlier? I told you to be careful!" + +Lucy's mom hugged her and took her inside. + +From that day onwards, Lucy remembered her mom's words. She was more careful in the future and stopped playing so eagerly when it rained. She always went inside before it was too late. + +The moral of this story is that it's important to listen to your parents' advice so you can stay safe. +Bear and Rabbit were best friends. One day they went to the park to play. As they were walking in the park they saw a celery stick laying on the ground. + +Bear said, "Pick that up, Rabbit. It's a nice celery. We can eat it later". + +Rabbit picked up the celery and put it in his pocket. Then their ball rolled towards a pond. + +Bear said, "Rabbit, we need to get the ball, quick!" + +But Rabbit said, "No, I don't want to. I think this celery is more important." + +Bear was mad. He shouted, "It's not more important than the ball! Give me the celery, now!" + +Rabbit stood there and didn't move. He said, "Why do you have to be so mean? I was just being kind by picking up the celery." + +Bear looked at Rabbit and felt sorry for raising his voice. He said softly, "I'm sorry Rabbit. Let's go get the ball together." + +Rabbit smiled and nodded. They picked up the ball together and shared the celery as a snack. They had a great time at the park and vowed to always be kind to each other, no matter what! +Sara and her mommy were at the park. They were eager to have some fun. Sara's eyes lit up when she saw a long slide. "Look mommy! We can race down the slide!" she shouted. + +Mommy smiled and agreed to race. She grabbed a tray from a nearby stack and climbed up the stairs. When they reached the top, Sara hopped on her tray. + +Mommy counted down, "Three, two, one… go!" + +Sara and her mommy raced down the slide side by side. It was so much fun! Sara laughed with excitement and held onto the tray with both hands. + +When they reached the bottom, Mommy gave Sara a big hug. "That was so much fun!" she said. Sara agreed and smiled. They had a wonderful race! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy. He was brave and he wanted to show everyone how brave he was. He wanted to be successful. + +One day he was playing in his living room. He saw a big carpet on the floor. He thought it would be fun to jump on it. He jumped, jumped, and jumped until his mom came in. + +"Oh no! What are you doing?" she said. "I don't want you to jump on the carpet. It will scare our neighbors!" + +But the little boy had his own ideas. He thought jumping on the carpet was a fun way to be successful, so he continued to jump. + +Finally, his mom said, "Okay, little boy, that's enough! No more jumping on the carpet." + +The little boy stopped and smiled. He had been brave and he had been successful. He learned that it was important to respect other people's wishes. +Once upon a time, there was a poor little girl named Sarah. Every morning, Sarah woke up and wanted to play in the sunshine. But every morning, the ground was frozen and she couldn't get outside. Sarah was very sad. + +One day, Sarah's mom said to her, "If you climb the hill, it might be warmer and you can get out and play." So Sarah grabbed her coat and ran outside. + +At the top of the hill, when Sarah reached the top, she saw something amazing: the snow had melted and she could get out and play. She laughed and ran around and had a wonderful time. + +But then Sarah noticed something else - from the top of the hill, she could feel a chill in the air. It was getting colder! Just as Sarah was about to freeze, she ran home as fast as she could. + +The next morning, the ground was frozen solid again. Sarah was sad but then she remembered the hill - she could always go to the top of the hill if it froze again and get out and play. + +And she did just that for the rest of the winter and had lots of fun! +Once upon a time, there was a smart fox who wanted to help his friends. One day, he saw one of his friends in trouble. The friend was trying to carry a heavy log, but was struggling to hold it. Despite his efforts he couldn't lift it up. + +The fox rushed over to help. Seeing the struggle, he put his shoulder underneath the log and with one big push he lifted the log up. His friend was so thankful. + +Seeing his smart action his friend thanked him, “You are so smart fox! How can I ever repay you?" + +The fox replied, "You don't have to do anything. We must always resist when our friends are in trouble" and with a wink, he went on his way. +Once upon a time there was a brave little girl called Lila. One day, her parents asked her to help tidy up the garden, but the ground was so hard that she couldn't even push the spade into the dirt. She tried and tried but nothing worked. + +Lila looked around and saw a long, thin line almost hidden in the dirt. She was curious, so she started to dig around it. After a while, she discovered it was a pipe running across the garden. The pipe was really dirty and it made Lila frown. + +She thought of a plan and was sure she could fix the problem. She grabbed her spade and started to dig around the pipe. Soon, the pipe was no longer dirty. When Lila’s parents came out to check on her, they were so happy with her work! + +Lila felt proud that she had discovered and fixed the dirty pipe. She was so happy to have been able to help her parents and make the garden tidy. Where there was once dirt, now there was only a small, shining line in the ground. +One day, a small puppy was walking in the park. He was very happy and his tail was wagging in the wind. Suddenly, he caught sight of a big, juicy bone. He ran over to pick it up, but it was too heavy. He tried his best, but he just could not lift it up. + +At that moment, a bigger dog came over and asked him why he was trying to get the bone. The small puppy told his new friend that he wanted to have the bone for a snack. The bigger dog said he could help out and the small puppy felt so relieved. + +The bigger dog grabbed the bone with his teeth and began to carry it away. The small puppy was so helpless and he began to bark, asking the bigger dog to return his bone. But the bigger dog didn't seem to be listening. He simply continued on his way, carrying the bone away with him. + +The small puppy felt so sad. He didn't know what to do, so he just watched helplessly as the bigger dog slowly moved away until he was just a speck on the horizon. + +But then, all of a sudden, the bigger dog stopped. He turned around and began walking back towards the small puppy. The little pup couldn't believe it—the bigger dog was bringing back his bone! The bigger dog lay the bone down at the small puppy's feet and then ran away, leaving the little pup to enjoy +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Amy. She was three years old and always looking for something fun to do. + +One day, Amy was feeling bored and she went looking for something to play with. She passed by her bedroom and noticed a tidy tape on the floor. + +Amy picked it up and took it to the kitchen. She found a wooden chair and sat down with the tape. She began to whisper that she was going to make something special out of it. + +After a while, she had made something beautiful - a bright blue flower. She called it a 'tape flower', and held it tight. + +Then Amy took the flower and put it in a vase by the window. She smiled and whispered, "It's perfect!" +Once upon a time, there was a lazy mouse. He liked to stay in bed all day long. +One morning, he woke up and looked around. He saw a piece of cheese and went over to have a look. Suddenly, he heard a voice calling his name. +"Wake up, sleepy mouse!" it said. +The mouse looked up and saw a little bird. +"What do you want?" the mouse asked. +"I want you to come with me," answered the bird. +The mouse hesitated for a moment, but then decided to stay at home. He was just too lazy to go anywhere. +The bird shook his head and flew away. +The mouse sighed, knowing that he was too lazy for adventure. He was content to stay in bed. +And so he stayed in bed, enjoying his lazy life. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy called John. He lived in a small village near the sea. One day, he was walking in the village and he found a strange box with a lock on it. "What does this box have inside?" He asked himself. + +John tried many times to open the lock. He tried pushing it and pulling it but nothing could open it. Suddenly, a bossy little girl appeared and said: + +"Hey, let me help you with that." + +John didn't want to ask for help but the girl was too bossy. She used her special key and the lock opened. They looked inside the box and found some pieces that looked like toys. + +John started playing with the pieces and tried to fit them together. He worked very hard but the pieces didn't fit. The bossy girl was very smart and saw how they were supposed to fit together. She took them and quickly put them in the right places. The pieces fit! + +John was very happy and thanked the bossy little girl. They played together with the toy and had lots of fun. From that day on, they became good friends. +Once upon a time, a little girl and her mommy were walking together by a pond. The pond was very big, and the girl wanted to kiss it. + +"No, honey," said Mommy, "That's too difficult." + +But the girl was stubborn, and when Mommy wasn't looking, she leaned down and tried to kiss the pond. Suddenly, a big fish jumped out of the water and started to nip her face! + +The girl screamed, and the mommy ran to help. She pulled the fish off the little girl's face and held her close. + +The little girl was very scared and started to cry. The mommy gave her a big hug and said, "That was very dangerous, sweetheart! You must never try to kiss a pond again." + +The little girl was sad that her adventure had turned out so bad, but she never forgot the lesson she had learnt. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl wearing a pretty pink dress. Her name was Susan, and she had a big imagination. She loved looking at the world around her and discovering new things. + +One day, Susan was walking in the park and she came across an incredible display. The display showed different animals, plants, and colours. Susan was filled with wonder. + +Suddenly, she heard a voice say, "Isn't it amazing?". It was an old lady, sitting on the nearby bench. + +The old lady said to Susan, "I'm so grateful that I get to see such beautiful things." + +Susan smiled and nodded. She felt grateful too, and appreciated the old lady's kind words. She thanked the old lady and went on her way, leaving with a smile on her face. +One day, Tom was playing outside in the park. He had all of his equipment with him, like his new ball, a frisbee and a jump rope. But then it started raining, and Tom was miserable. He had no idea what to do. + +Suddenly, he heard a voice behind him. + +"Do you need help?" it said. + +Tom turned around to see an old man with a long grey beard. + +"My umbrella can keep us both dry," the old man said. + +Tom nodded and the old man stepped closer. He opened his umbrella, and the two of them stepped away from the rain. + +"Come on," the old man said. "Let's find somewhere better." + +Tom followed the old man as they walked away from the rain. After a few moments, they found a dry spot under a big tree. Tom was so happy to be out of the rain. He hugged the old man, who smiled and thanked him. + +"You're welcome, Tom," the old man said. "I'm glad you're not so miserable now." + +Tom smiled. He was no longer miserable and he had his equipment with him. He knew this was going to be the best day ever! +Tom and his mom went to an orange hotel. Tom loved the hotel because he could swim in the pool and have ice cream every day. + +Tom and his mom had to stay at the hotel for a long time. One day, Tom got tired of staying at the hotel, so he quit and ran outside. + +Tom ran and ran and soon he couldn't find his way back. It was getting dark and he didn't know how to get home. + +Tom was so scared and he started to cry. Suddenly, he heard his mom calling him. She had followed Tom and found him. + +Tom and his mom went back to the hotel because it was getting late. Tom had a bad ending to his adventure because he didn't get to play outside. +Once there was a little girl named Mia. She loved playing in her garden with her friends. One day, Mia and her friends noticed something weird. Right in the middle of the garden was a strange herb. It was a beautiful herb with green leaves. + +Mia's friends looked at her. + +"Should we try it?" said one friend. + +"No" said Mia. "It looks weird. Let's just leave it alone." + +But Mia's other friends were curious. They took turns pinching off the leaves and tasting them. + +Mia just watched. She was too scared to try anything. + +The friends suddenly started to laugh. They said the herb was delicious. Mia still wasn't sure, but the others looked so excited that she decided to pinch off a leaf and give it a try. + +The leaf was surprisingly delicious. From that day on, Mia and her friends would often go to the garden and pinch leaves off the herb to enjoy its delicious taste. +One day, two children were playing in their house. They were having lots of fun. + +The older one said to the younger one, “Come, let’s clean!†+ +The little one was excited. “Ok, let’s go!†he said. + +The older one showed the little one the way, and they started cleaning. The little one was excited to help. They picked up their toys, put away their books and washed their dishes. + +After they finished cleaning, the older one said, “Are you ready?†+ +The little one smiled and replied, “Yes, I’m ready now!†+ +The older one smiled and said, “Now let’s have some fun!†+ +And so the little one and the older one went back to playing in their house, this time with a nice, clean way. +One day, little Jake was playing in the park with his friends. He love playing with his toys and running around, but today he decided to shoot a few targets with his toy gun. + +His best friend Toby said, "Let's shoot the files!" And so they did. + +They took turns loading the bullets and shooting the files with the gun. After a few shots, the files were all dry. + +Jake said, "Now let's go for a swing!" + +Everyone agreed and they ran off to play on the swing. Jake had a great time and he knew he would shoot files again next time he was in the park. +Once upon a time there was a cute little bird. He loved to watch the sky and the trees in the park. One day he saw something shiny in the sky. It was an apple! The cute little bird wanted the apple so he flew up into the sky to get it. + +But up in the sky an evil crow was watching. The crow saw the little bird and wanted the apple too! He flew after the little bird to try and get the apple. The little bird tried to fly faster but it was too late. The crow beat him to the apple and he flew away with it. + +The little bird was so mad! He wanted the apple so badly, but the crow had gotten it first. He started to cry, but then he saw something even better! A big tree full of juicy apples. He flew over to the tree and ate as many apples as he wanted! + +The little bird was very happy. He watched the sunset and the stars, content with the juicy apples he'd found. So even though the crow had taken his apple, the little bird was still happy in the end. +The Little Pigs were excited to go out and play. They couldn't wait to start running around and chasing each other. + +But Peter was the bossy one. He wanted to control the game and didn't want the others to join in. + +"You can't play with us," said Peter. The other Little Pigs started to frown. + +"Oh, come on!" said Little Red. "We want to play too!" + +"No!" yelled Peter. "It's my game, and I'm the boss!" + +Little Red was very sad, but suddenly she had an idea. She remembered something she had seen earlier in the day. + +"I know!" said Little Red. "I saw Grandma with a big basket of strawberries. Let's go get some and forget about Peter." + +The other Little Pigs were delighted and they all ran off, leaving Peter behind. + +The Little Pigs had a wonderful time gathering the sweet strawberries. And even though Peter was bossy, they still had fun without him. +Once upon a time there lived two brothers, Jack and Jerry. Jack was always the more adventurous of the two - always looking to find new things to explore. On one of his adventures, he found a big, rare log. + +Excited to show off his find, Jack quickly ran back home to his brother. "Look Jerry! I managed to find this big, rare log." + +"What are you going to do with it?" Jerry asked. + +"I'm going to build something with it," Jack replied. + +To both of their surprise, and with a little help from Jerry, they managed to build a little house. They spent all day gathering materials, and by the time the sun was beginning to set, they had finished! Of course, it was a simple and small house, but it was perfect for them. + +Jack and Jerry had a great time in their little house, but the best part was that Jack managed to make something so amazing with his rare log. +Once upon a time there was a smart baby named Bob. He loved playing with his toys and running around outside. One day, while playing outside, Bob saw a beautiful perfume bottle. It had a shiny pink lid, and he received it as a gift from his loving grandma. + +Bob started to wonder what was inside. Suddenly, his grandma appeared and said “Bob, what are you doing here?†Bob smiled, bowed and said “I’m looking at this pretty bottle. What kind of perfume is inside?†+ +Grandma smiled and said “Open it, and see for yourself.†Bob opened the lid and was delighted with the smell of the heavenly perfume. He took a deep breath and said “Grandma, this smells so yummy!†+ +Grandma smiled and said, “Go and show it to all your friends, Bob. You are so smart!†Bob thanked his Grandma and bowed before running off to show his friends his new present. + +The End +There was once a very enthusiastic prune. He loved to explore and see new places. One day, he hopped off his tree to look around. + +He came upon a lake and saw some ducks swimming. He called out to them happily, "Hello, friends! May I join you?" + +The ducks were a bit confused and asked him, "Why would you want to join us?" + +The prune felt proud and said, "I am an adventurous prune, and I want to explore new things!" + +The ducks felt happy for the adventurous prune and welcomed him with open wings. They had lots of fun together, swimming and playing games. The prune felt so happy and excited, he was sure he was in paradise. +Once there was a small boy called Tom. He was a curious three year old, and went wandering through his garden. Tom enjoyed watching the animals hop around and the insects buzzing. He stumbled upon an inviting little path that he hadn't noticed before. Tom decided to follow the path. The further he walked, the quieter it became. After a while he began to feel a little scared, but he reminded himself that he was brave and kept going. + +Finally he arrived at a clearing. Sitting there was an old man wearing a top hat. He had a serious expression on his face. Tom was surprised to see him but the old man gave a warm welcome. + +"Hello Tom, do you want to join me in this clearing?" asked the old man. + +"Yes I do," Tom replied eagerly. + +The old man told Tom stories from far away places, and Tom listened with fascination. The old man gave Tom a warm smile as he sent him off with a pat on the head. + +Tom has returned to the clearing many times since then, always feeling the same welcoming atmosphere. With his newfound wanderlust and courage, Tom knows that he can keep exploring safely. +Once upon a time, there was a tall dolphin who liked to swim. She swam in the ocean all day long, exploring the world. She was very happy, until one day she saw something strange. + +She spotted a little girl standing near the water. The dolphin swam closer and asked the little girl "What are you doing?" + +The girl smiled and said "I'm waiting for a dolphin to swim by so I can give it a hug!" + +The tall dolphin felt so happy that she decided to come closer so the little girl could hug her. The little girl hugged the dolphin and said "Thank you for swimming by, I'm so happy I got to hug you!" + +The tall dolphin smiled and swam away, feeling so happy to have made the little girl's day. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Bunny. Bunny wanted to have a delicious snack. So he went to the garden to find something to eat. He saw some delicious strawberries and started to eat them straight away. + +When he finished eating the strawberries, he saw his friend, Gopher. Gopher asked Bunny what he was doing. Bunny told Gopher that he was eating strawberries. Gopher said, "It is important to be organized. To have a good snack, you have to plan it first." + +Bunny thought about it and realized that Gopher was right. He decided to plan his next snack in advance. The next day, Bunny invited Gopher over to share some strawberries. Gopher was so happy! + +The moral of the story is that being organized can help us to make the best of our snacks. +John was a 3 year old boy who wanted to know about his body. One day, he asked his mom to explain what an arm was. + +“An arm is a body part that helps us do things,†said mom. "It's got five fingers at the end and they are really useful." + +John asked if he could see his arm. Mom nodded and pointed to one of his arms. John smiled and waved it around. + +"Wow, look how noisy my arm is," said John, excitedly. + +Mom laughed. "Hey, why don't we practice some exercises to strengthen your arm?" + +John agreed and mom explained what he had to do. After a few minutes, John was able to lift his arm, higher and higher. He was so proud! + +Mom was proud too and gave John a hug. "That was such a great job, John!" she said. + +John smiled and said, “I can’t believe I did it. My arm is so strong!†+Once upon a time there was a black cat named Twist. He loved to play and run around all day. + +One day, Twist went for a walk to the park. As he was exploring, he saw some tasty looking broccoli. He couldn't help himself, so he decided to eat it. He ate and ate until it was all gone. + +But when Twist ate the broccoli, he started to feel funny. He was getting dizzy and couldn't move. He twisted around until he fell over and stopped moving. + +Twist was never seen again. That's why cats should never eat broccoli! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jane. She was three years old, and she had a special pet rabbit. His fur was brown and he was very cute. + +Jane's bedroom was full of furniture. There was a bed, a desk, and lots of fun toys. Jane loved to play in her bedroom, especially with her pet rabbit. + +One day, Jane was playing a game in her bedroom. She was pretending to be a school teacher and her pet rabbit was the student. She gave the rabbit some math problems and when he did the questions right, Jane clapped and applauded. + +The rabbit was so happy! He hopped in circles and used his paws to applaud back. They played the game all afternoon until it was time to go to bed. Jane hugged her pet rabbit goodbye and lay down in her bed, surrounded by the brown furniture in her bedroom. +Once upon a time, there were two friends who lived by the sea. One day, they decided to take a ride on a big yacht. + +The friends made funny faces at each other as they passed people in little, tiny boats. But the bigger their yacht got, the more scared they became! + +"This is so stupid," said one friend. "Everyone is going to laugh at us!" + +The other friend laughed. "No they won't. Just pass them and keep going." + +So they kept going and going, until they reached the other side of the sea. The sun was setting, and the waves were so big and beautiful. + +The friends smiled and hugged each other, glad they had taken the risk. From then on, they always remembered that if they were feeling scared, all they had to do was pass it and keep going. +Once there was a boy who very much enjoyed jelly. Everyday at snack time, he would always ask for jelly. His parents were amazed by how much jelly he ate and how often he asked for it. + +One day, his mother decided to surprise him and offered him a rare flavor of jelly for snack. The boy was really excited about it and thanked his mother for it. But, when it was time to eat, the boy refused to even try it. + +His parents were confused, why didn't he want the special jelly? His mother asked him what the issue was and the boy replied "I already have my favorite flavor". The mother nodded in understanding - he found it hard to try something new, even if it was special. + +The mother smiled and asked him if he wanted to share his favorite jelly with her. The boy happily agreed and smiled with joy at being able to share his treat. This time, the boy put away his worries and tried a bite of the special jelly, and found that he actually liked it! + +Moral: It is ok to try something new, even if it is different from what you are used to. Being adventurous can give you a more exciting and enjoyable experience. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sarah. She loved riding her bike. As she was riding one day, she saw a beautiful pattern on the ground. It was formed from different colors and shapes. She stopped her bike and admired it. + +Suddenly, the door to the house nearby opened, and a woman came out. She asked Sarah if she wanted to ride her pony. Sarah was so excited! She quickly nodded her head and followed the woman. + +The pony was very gentle, and Sarah was able to ride it on the peaceful pattern in front of the house. Sarah was thrilled to be able to ride around on the colorful pattern. She was so excited that she rode it all day! + +Finally, after a while, the woman came back out and told her that it was time to go home. Sarah thanked her and promised that she would come back soon to ride her pony again. She rode her bike home and thought about the wonderful pattern. +Once upon a time, three bears were marching through a mighty forest. As they walked, they began to get very hot. "Let’s take a break," Papa Bear said. + +So, the three bears stopped by a tree and climbed up its trunk. They looked out and saw a shimmering blue lake in the distance. + +"That looks like a great place to take a dip," Mama Bear exclaimed. + +So, the bears marched together toward the lake. After walking many inches, they finally reached the shore. Papa Bear scoped out the shore and found a spot of white sand. + +Mama Bear smiled and said, "Let's go in the lake. Are you ready?" + +"I'm mighty ready!" the three bears said in unison. And with a splash, they jumped in the lake and paddled happily in the cool water. + +The end. +There were two boys, Tom and Jeff. They were both studying very hard and were excited for their upcoming vacation. + +One day, Jeff said to Tom, “Let’s walk to the library and find some fun books to bring on our vacation!†+ +Tom said, “That sounds like a great idea, but I don't think we'll be able to take the heavy books with us on the trip.†+ +Jeff thought for a moment and then smiled. “Let's just borrow them from the library. That way, we can learn something new and not worry about carrying heavy books around.†+ +Tom was very happy with this idea and when vacation time came, they both had lots of books to read. + +The moral of the story is that with a bit of creativity and resourcefulness, you can make the most out of any situation. +Once there was a nosy boy named Jack who loved to explore. One day, he went to the park to look around. He saw a big symbol that caught his eye. He had never seen anything like it before. + +So, he approached the symbol to take a closer look. As he looked at it, he noticed that it had a few shapes and colors. He was so curious and excited! + +Jack started to ask the people around him, but no one seemed to know what the symbol meant. Then, an old man walked up to him and told him the symbol was actually a map. He said the colors and shapes showed the different paths and trails in the park. + +Jack was so excited to now understand the symbol and all the knowledge it held. He thanked the old man, and raced off to explore the park and discover all the wonderful things it had. +The sun was bright and the sky was yellow. Grandma and her grandson were walking through the park. Grandma whistled a happy tune as they walked. + +The grandson looked up and wondered where the music was coming from. Grandma said, "That's me! I'm whistling!" + +The grandson smiled. He tried to make his own whistle, but it didn't sound very good. Grandma said, "That's ok! It takes practice to whistle like that." + +Grandma and her grandson continued their walk. Whenever they passed someone in the park, Grandma would whistle a song and it made the grandson wonder what the song was about. + +They stopped to watch the ducks in the pond. Grandma told him that some ducks like to whistle, too. Sure enough, the grandson soon heard a yellow duck whistling and Grandma said, "See! That duck is whistling just like me!" + +The little boy wondered if the duck knew the same songs as Grandma. It made him happy to see two creatures enjoying the same music. +Max was poor, but he wanted to be healthy and fit. One day, he decided to go to the gym. When he got there, he saw a lot of people running and jogging. He was inspired and wanted to join them. + +Max asked a person there, "Can I join you?" + +The person smiled and said, "Of course! It would be great if you joined us." So Max began to jog around the gym. + +He felt so happy as he was running and he liked how he felt. He knew that jogging was a good way to be healthy and strong. + +Max kept jogging, and soon he felt like he belonged in the gym. He was poor, but he was now fit and healthy, too. +One day, Jack had a very special job. His mom asked him if he could complete it. Jack was very excited, he had never done a job like this before. + +Jack was given a big, brown sack. Inside the sack, there was something unknown. Jack opened it up and was so excited to see what was inside! + +The sack was filled with colorful toys and treats. Jack had so much fun playing with the toys and eating the treats. After he had completed his special job, Jack was very proud of himself. + +Now, Jack has a very special job to do every week. He loves it because it's a fun challenge and he gets to open the sack and find something unknown each time! +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Tom. Tom liked to go outside and look for comets. One day, Tom decided to go out and look for comets at night. + +As Tom looked up at the night sky, he suddenly heard a loud noise. He looked around, but couldn't see where it was coming from. So he decided to investigate. + +Tom slowly followed the sound until he stumbled into a grumpy old man. He heard the old man grumble, "What are you doing here, boy? Get lost!" + +Tom was scared, so he ran away. But he was still curious. The old man shouted after him, "Hey kid, go look for a comet if you want. It's the only thing that might make me happy again!" + +Tom was surprised, but he had an idea. The next night, Tom found a big, beautiful comet in the sky. He was filled with joy and shouted, "Hey old man, look! I found a comet!" + +The grumpy old man saw the comet and smiled. From that day on, Tom and the old man spent every night looking for comets together. + + +The End +Once upon a time, there was a wild reindeer that lived in a clearing in the forest. One day, the reindeer was playing when an animal came out of the bushes and started to push him around. + +"Stop!" the reindeer said with a frown. "Why are you pushing me?" + +The animal stopped and said, "I'm sorry. I just wanted to make some friends. My name is Jack and I'm a bunny." + +The reindeer said, "My name is Dandy and I'm a wild reindeer. Are you new to this forest?" + +Jack nodded. "Yes, I am. I'm looking for some awesome new friends to play with." + +Dandy smiled and said, "Well, you can be my friend! We can play together in this clearing. Follow me!" +Dandy and Jack ran off together and had a wonderful day of play. They hopped and chased each other around until the sun set and they both said goodbye. + +Jack was so excited to have a new wild reindeer friend and he couldn't wait until the next time they could play. +Once upon a time there was a funny little boy named Dusty. Dusty was a very active child and he loved to run and play all day long. One day, Dusty noticed an interesting mark on the ground. It was a funny shape, like a circle with lines inside it. Dusty decided to touch it and the crazy thing happened! Suddenly all around him there was a thick cloud of dust. The dust was flying around in all directions and Dusty started to laugh and jump around in the cloud, trying to catch it with his hands. He was having a lot of fun! After a couple of minutes, the dust settled down and the mark was gone. Dusty had such a great time he did not even notice the mark had disappeared. He was very happy and he ran back into his house, all covered in dust. +Once upon a time there was a small girl. Her name was Sarah. Each morning she got out of bed and looked out her window. One morning, Sarah noticed something strange outside. + +She went down to the garden and saw a big, round pot filled with liquid. She exclaimed, "What is this?" + +A voice came from behind her, "I'm making soup!" It was her mom. + +Sarah's mom explained, "I'm stirring in all kinds of delicious ingredients. The soup is going to taste amazing!" + +Sarah watched as her mom stirred the soup. She asked curiously, "Where is the message?" + +Her mom replied, "Oh, I didn't add that yet. It's supposed to be a secret. That way, it tastes even better!" + +Sarah was confused. She asked, "Why is keeping a message in soup so stupid?" + +Her mom laughed, "It's not stupid, sweetie. It's a special kind of surprise!" + +Sarah smiled, excited to find out what the message was. She couldn't wait for the soup to be finished. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Grace. She had a special friend who was a fridge. The fridge was brown and it had been in her house for a long time. + +One day, Grace said to the fridge, "I think you need to be replaced." The fridge said sadly, "Really?". + +Grace nodded and said, "Yes, so we can get a new one with more space and cool things". The fridge thought for a moment, and then said, "Okay, if it will make you happy, I understand". + +The next day, a new brown fridge arrived that was much bigger and nicer than the old one. Grace hugged the old fridge goodbye. + +The new fridge was exciting and Grace loved it. She had lots of room to put all her yummy food, and it made so many cool, different sounds. Grace was sure she was going to have a lot of fun with the new fridge. +Once there was a little boy who loved helping in the kitchen. Every day he would put on his apron and tell his mom he was ready to cook. One day his mom was going to give him a very special task. + +"I need you to put this dish on the table, honey" said his mom. + +The little boy happily accepted the challenge. He carefully picked up the big dish and carried it to the table. + +He looked at the dish and said,"It's too heavy for me to put on the table." + +His mom smiled and said, "It's ok, just ask for help. Nothing is too hard if you work together. It's easy when you work as a team!". + +The little boy asked his father for help and with his help, the dish was on the table in no time. + +The moral of the story is that when you work with others you can accomplish more, and it is much easier than doing things alone. +The sun was light and it was a beautiful day. Mum and Daisy went to the park to celebrate Daisy's third birthday. Daisy was very excited and ran around. She loved playing in the sand and going down the slide. + +Suddenly, Daisy saw a big armchair. It was much bigger than her! She was so surprised she just had to sit in it. "I think this will be my special armchair!" Daisy said. + +Mum smiled. She knew that one day, Daisy would find the perfect armchair to call her own. But for now, she and Daisy would celebrate her birthday. + +They made a cake, sang a song and decorated the armchair with balloons and streamers. Daisy couldn't believe how lucky she was to have found such a perfect armchair to celebrate her birthday. She was so happy she knew that this would be a birthday she would never forget. +Once upon a time, there was a little rabbit called Jack. He loved to play and jump all around the garden. But when he wanted to find something fun, he would kick the fridge! + +One day, when Jack was feeling especially playful, he ran right up to the fridge. With all his strength he kicked it! The fridge made a loud booing sound and Jack jumped back, surprised. + +Then, Jack heard a voice coming from the fridge. It said, "Jack! Stop kicking me! You're being very slow. Now stop it and go find something else to play with." + +Jack felt very sorry. He had not meant to hurt the fridge. He promised to only kick his ball from now on. The fridge said, "That's good to hear. Now go have some fun!" + +So Jack went and found lots of fun things to do in the garden. He never kicked the fridge again! +Molly was very busy. She was running around all day. She was running to the park, running to school, even running to the store. She was getting very tired. + +Molly's mommy saw that she was getting tired. She said, "Molly, it's time to relax." So Molly went to her room and hopped into her bed. She felt so warm and snug in her bed. + +After a few minutes, Molly became even more relaxed. Her eyes were getting heavy and she started to drift off to sleep. + +Just then, Molly's mommy came into the room with a surprise. She said, "Molly, there's something perfect in the freezer. She opened the door and there were two delicious ice cream cones waiting for Molly! + +Molly couldn't believe it! She had been so busy all day and now it was time to enjoy the perfect treat. She thanked her mommy, grabbed her ice cream and sat down to relax and enjoy it. +Once there was a little girl named Sara. One day, her mommy asked her to go outside and pick some prunes from the tree in the backyard. Sara was a bit scared at first, but she was brave and went outside. + +Once outside, Sara saw the big tree with all the prunes on it. She wanted to pick some, but she had to resist the urge to climb the tree. Instead, she carefully touched the branches and gathered the prunes into her basket. + +Once she was done, Sara went back inside and showed her mommy how many prunes she had collected. Her mommy praised her for being so safe and gathering so many prunes. Sara was happy when she heard her mommy and knew she did the right thing. +One day, Ben had an idea. He wanted to bring a pony to his Granny’s house. His Granny would be so happy! + +So Ben asked his Mom where he could find a pony. His Mom said that you cannot just find ponys, but that he could bring a toy pony if he wanted. Ben was happy and thanked his Mom. + +He went to the store to look for the best toy pony, and he found the cutest one. It was pink and had a sparkly mane, just his Granny would like it. + +On the way home, Ben had a problem. He ran out of hands and he didn’t know how to bring the toy pony and his other things. He was very sad. + +But then he saw a nice man on the street. He asked the man if he could help him. The man smiled and said, “I can help you. What do you need?†Ben told him about his Granny and the toy pony, and the man said he would carry it for him. + +Ben was so happy. He thanked the man and said, “I’m sorry, I don’t have anything to give you.†But the man said, “It’s ok, I like helping people.†+ +So Ben brought the toy pony to his Granny +It was Thanksgiving day and Tommy was very excited because his family was going to have a turkey for dinner. He kept asking his mother when they were going to eat because he was so hungry. + +Suddenly, Tommy spotted a turkey walking through the yard. He quickly ran after it but the turkey was too fast. "Mother, may I please sack the turkey so we can eat it?" he asked. + +Tommy's mother smiled. "No, not today, Tommy. That turkey is too fast. We need to find a smooth and slow turkey that we can catch," she said. + +Tommy was disappointed, but he knew he had to find a slow turkey if he wanted to eat. He started searching through the woods and soon enough he saw a small, smooth turkey walking near a lake. + +Tommy quickly ran back to his mother to tell her the news. She decided to come with him and together they finally managed to sack the slow turkey. + +The family brought the turkey back home, cooked it and had a delicious Thanksgiving dinner. Tommy was very proud that he finally found a slow turkey. +Once upon a time there were two friends - Simon and Zoe. Zoe owned a needle that she used for her crafts. + +One day, Simon said to Zoe, “I need to finish something. Can I use your needle?†+ +Zoe said, “Yes! Here it is.†She handed it to Simon. + +Simon thanked her, but he was worried about it being noisy. “Will it be loud?†he asked. + +Zoe smiled and said, “No, it won’t be noisy. You can finish whatever you need to without making any sound.†+ +So Simon used the needle and was happy to finish what he needed to do. He even thanked Zoe again before they went their separate ways. +Once upon a time there was a little engine called Bob. Bob was very small but he was a hard worker. One day, Bob was organizing in the dark. All of a sudden a voice said, "What are you doing?". Bob looked around, but there was no one there. He wondered what kind of voice it was. + +Bob said, "I'm organizing." The voice said, "Let me help you!" Bob was a little bit scared, but he agreed. + +With the voice's help, Bob began to organize much faster than before. After an hour, Bob had finished organizing the room. He thanked the mysterious voice. The voice said, "You did an excellent job." + +Bob said goodbye to the voice and went off to find his friends. He thanked the voice for helping him organize in the dark. +Once a young boy went to the park with his dad. He was so excited and running around, looking all around the park. He was so excited to ride on the park slides. "Dad look!" he said while pointing at an aeroplane flying in the sky. His dad smiled and said, "Let's go over to the swing and we can watch the aeroplane." + +The young boy was very excited. He ran to the swing and started to sing, "Swing, swing, higher and higher!" His dad was pushing the swing, and the boy was laughing. Just then, the aeroplane flew very low and waved at the boy with its wings. The boy smiled and waved back at the aeroplane. + +After that, the boy and his dad went to the park slide. The boy was so excited and said, "I'm going to slide down. Watch me, Dad!" His dad said, "Be careful and have fun." The boy laughed and went steadily down the long slide. When he reached the bottom, he said, "That was so much fun!" + +The young boy and his dad had a great day at the park. The boy was so happy to have seen the aeroplane and to have gone down the slide. "Let's come to the park again!" the boy said. His dad smiled and replied, "Yes, I think we should." +Once upon a time, there was a little boy. His name was Jack and he was three years old. Jack was very excited because today he was going on his first camping trip. + +Jack's dad was very proud of him and offered him a special gift. He said, "I want you to take this stick for your trip". It was a long stick about the size of his foot. Jack was very happy and thanked his dad. + +Jack went off to the woods and started exploring. He saw lots of fun animals and enjoyed the fresh air. When he was walking around, he stepped on something in the grass. He discovered it was a rock. He tried to pick it up but it was too heavy. Jack was disappointed but decided to leave it there. + +As he walked further into the woods, he noticed something strange. It was a path that twisted and turned and went on for miles. He decided to follow it. Suddenly, he saw something amazing. It was a big rock that had been split in half. It looked like it had been split by a stick! + +Jack was surprised. He remembered the stick his dad had offered him. It had been the perfect size to split the rock in half. + +Jack had found a great solution to the problem. He had used the available resources to conquer his challenge. He smiled and began to walk home, feeling very proud. +Once there was a little girl named Jane. She liked to explore the great outdoors and this day was no different. She happily skipped through the grass and watched as the little birds flew in the sky. + +As she walked, Jane noticed something shiny in the grass. She stopped and looked closer and realized it was a zip! She smiled and picked it up. + +Jane tried to put the zip into her pocket but it did not stay there. She looked up and the zip flew away into the sky. She gasped, "Oh no!" + +Jane began to chase after the zip. She yelled, "Come back! Come back!" but it flew away even higher. Jane was frightened but she kept running. + +Suddenly, the zip started to fall down. It slowly floated down towards Jane. She stretched out her hand and caught it just in time! Jane was relieved and happy to have her zip back. +Once upon a time, two best friends lived together. They were very happy and enjoyed doing fun things together. + +One day, they were playing in the garden. The sun was shining brightly and they were having a great time. Suddenly, something special happened. One of the friends saw a big bowl. The bowl was blue and it sparkled in the sun. + +The friend was very curious and he asked the other friend, “What’s this? Is it important?†+ +The other friend smiled and said, “Yes, this is very important. The bowl will help us do something special. Let’s find out what happens!†+ +The two of them touched the bowl, and a magical thing happened. They were filled with happiness and joy. + +The bowl was the most important thing in the garden, because it gave the best friends lots of fun and happiness. They hugged each other and laughed, knowing that their day had been full of surprises! +Once upon a time there was a little boy, he was three years old. One day he saw a telephone. He was so excited he just had to touch it. He picked up the telephone and dialed some numbers. But nothing happened. He became very frustrated. He put it down and thought about what he did wrong. He tried picking it up again and dialed the number, but still nothing happened. He just couldn't get it to work. + +Fortunately, his dad heard the little boy trying to work the telephone. He came over and explained to the little boy how to make a call. Then, his dad dialed a number and handed the telephone to the little boy. Suddenly, he heard his grandma's voice on the other end. He was so excited he started jumping around. He was talking to his grandma and he was so happy. + +Afterwards, he was eager to make phone calls. He couldn't wait to talk to his family and friends. His dad was so proud of him and gave him a big hug. The little boy was so happy that the telephone could excite him in so many ways. +Once there was a rabbit who loved to bounce. Every day it would jump and skip around, happily hopping over rocks and twigs. + +But one day, something bad happened. The rabbit found a lion lounging nearby. The lion had a careless look on its face and asked the rabbit a dangerous question. + +The lion said, "Why don't you come closer?" + +The rabbit knew it was a bad idea so it quickly turned and started to run away. But it was too late! The lion had already pounced and the rabbit never had a chance to bounce. The end. +Once there was a man. He was very tidy, and every day he would carry a mule across the countryside. He would see people along the way, but they never noticed they man and his mule. + +One sunny day, the man noticed a group of people gathered on a hill in the distance. He figured he would go and take a look, so he and the mule began walking. He had walked this path a hundred times, but he had never seen so many people in one spot before. + +When he and the mule reached the hilltop, he saw the people had gathered to celebrate. There was music, food, and decorations. He was amazed! + +Then he realised - he and his mule had been carrying the decorations for the celebration the whole time! The people wanted to thank the man for his help, and now everyone knew him for being so tidy and for carrying the mule with him everywhere. +Once upon a time, there was a youth who was very messy. Everywhere he went, a trail of destruction would follow. One day, he decided it was time for a change. + +He went up to his best friend and said, "Do you think I should clean up my mess?" His friend nodded and smiled. + +The youth then took a deep breath and declared, "I'm going to clean up!" + +He started in his bedroom, neatening up his stuffed animals and picking up his toys. He swept and vacuumed the floor, washing away the dirt and dust. + +With all his hard work, the youth was finally done. His room was so clean and neat that it was nearly unrecognizable compared to before. + +He plopped down proudly on his bed and said to himself, "I'm so glad I decided to clean up!" +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Lucy. She lived in a big house, which had a garden outside with many trees and pretty flowers. One day in summer, Lucy wanted to go on an adventure. She grabbed her hat and her favourite stuffed bunny and raced outside, breathing in the warm sunshine. + +Suddenly, when Lucy was skipping, she heard a noise. It was a loud sound and it made her freeze. She looked around and saw a big station right in front of her. It was shiny bright and so big! She wanted to explore it so she started to walk closer. + +Just then she heard a voice! "Can I help you?" the voice asked. + +Lucy looked around but didn't see anyone. Then she noticed a little man standing at the station steps. He wore a funny hat and was looking at her with a smile. Lucy was so happy to see him and she immediately asked, "Can I explore the station?" + +The man said, "I'm sorry, but unfortunately the station is closed today." Then he smiled again and said, "But I can show you some fun things around the station. Would you like that?" + +Lucy smiled and said, "Yes, please!" And so the man showed her the station gardens and all the interesting places around. She had so much fun that day! + +At the end of the adventure, the man said "Goodbye" and Lucy said +Jack poured the water into the glass. He smiled as he saw the glass get full. + +He wanted to take a seat on the big chair. But something stopped him. It was ugly! It had green patches and a hole. + +Jack didn't want to sit on it. He thought of another place to sit. + +He looked around for something else. He saw a bench by the window. It looked much nicer than the chair. + +Jack went to the bench and sat down. He was happy. He waved to his mom. He was content and comfortable on his seat. +Sammy was very excited because today he was going to visit the tunnel. He had heard about the tunnel from his friends, who had said it was very fun. + +When Sammy arrived at the tunnel he was amazed. It was huge and long and seemed to reach up to the sky. Sammy stretched out his arms and smiled. He couldn't wait to enter the tunnel. + +When Sammy stepped inside he became embarrassed. In front of him was a family of giraffes. They were very tall and Sammy felt very small. The father giraffe asked Sammy if he wanted to play a game. Sammy nodded and the giraffes began to stretch out their necks. + +When Sammy couldn't stretch any further he felt embarrassed again. He wanted to leave the tunnel, but the giraffes wouldn't let him. They kept asking him to stay, but Sammy decided to leave. As he stepped outside the tunnel, Sammy heard the giraffe's laughter. + +The bad ending was that Sammy was embarrassed and never returned to the tunnel again. +Once, there was a little girl named Mary. Mary was very organized, and always kept her room tidy. One day, Mary was in her room playing with her toys. She had some teacups and saucers, a pot, and some dolls. Suddenly, she heard a loud noise coming from outside her window. She quickly looked outside, and saw two boys in her garden fighting with each other. + +Mary quickly ran outside and said, "What are you doing? Stop fighting!" The boys stopped and looked at Mary. One of them said, "We're fighting over this pot. It's mine, but he won't give it back!" Mary said, "Why don't we be organized and work this out together. We can share the pot and everybody will be happy." The boys agreed, and Mary was very proud that she solved their problem. From then on, all the kids in the neighbourhood knew that Mary was very organized. +Samantha was a three year old girl who loved playing in her garden. Her favorite thing to do was to pick up squash. One day, she noticed a squash that was much bigger than all the others! She couldn't believe her eyes. + +"Look at that squash!" she exclaimed. "It's so big!" + +Samantha was so excited that she quickly ran towards it, but when she got close, the squash moved. At first she was startled, but then she realized it was a frightened caterpillar. + +"Don't be afraid," said Samantha kindly. "I'm not going to hurt you!" + +The caterpillar was still fearful, so Samantha decided to help it. She carefully put the caterpillar onto a big leaf and carried it to her garden. There, she watered the leaf and watched as the caterpillar began to change. + +In only a few minutes, the caterpillar had changed into a beautiful butterfly. It had taken the shape and color of a squash. + +Samantha was delighted! She knew the butterfly would always remind her of her garden and the way it had changed her fearful caterpillar into a beautiful, squash-colored butterfly. +John and Sally were playing together in the garden. The sun was out and it was cool. Suddenly, they heard a noise coming from the kitchen sink. They rushed inside and saw water coming from the sink. + +John said to Sally, "What should we do?!" +Sally thought for a minute, then said, "Let's get a towel and try to stop it." + +Together, they ran to the bathroom, grabbed a towel and raced back. John started to tear the towel in two, so that it was big enough to cover the sink. Then he put the towel over the sink. The water stopped coming out! + +John and Sally high-fived each other. Then they each took a half of the towel and ran back outside to continue their game and enjoy the cool day. +John and his mommy had been out on a walk all morning. Everywhere they went, people asked John questions. He couldn't understand them, so all he could do was shake his head and say no. + +But when John got home, he finally heard a question he could understand. + +John's mommy asked him, “Do you understand how fast normal is?†+ +John knew right away that this was an easy question. He ran down the hallway and blew past his mommy, who was walking at a normal pace. + +“That's fast!†he exclaimed, feeling proud of himself. + +His mommy laughed. + +“You may understand what normal and quick mean now, John. But I'm sure there will be plenty more questions for you to understand in the future.†+ +John smiled as he thought about all of the things he still had to learn, and all the questions he still needed to answer. For now, he was happy he had understood at least one. +Mom and Dad were in the kitchen, talking about their day. + +"It was a long day," Dad said. "I'm so tired!" + +Mom nodded. "I know. You can have a glass of wine to relax." + +Dad frowned and shook his head. "No, I'm too fit for wine." + +Mom shrugged. "Suit yourself!" + +Meanwhile, in the living room, three-year-old Matilda was playing with her toys. She felt tired too and thought maybe it was time for bed. She ran into the kitchen. "Mom, can I have some wine?" + +Mom and Dad laughed. + +"No, sweetie. Wine is just for grown-ups," Dad said. + +Matilda shrugged and said, "OK." She turned around, skipped back to the living room, and got ready for bed. +It was a warm summer day for Joe, a clumsy 3 year old. Joe was walking down the sidewalk with a box in one hand and a key in the other. He was determined to unlock the box and discover what secret it held. + +Suddenly, there was a loud rumble. It was Joe’s stomach! Desperate for food, Joe stumbled across an ice cream shop. As he peered in the window, he saw a menu with all sorts of delicious treats. Joe's mouth watered, and his excitement grew. + +He ran up to the door and quickly inserted the key. Much to his delight, the box opened revealing a golden treat: a giant ice cream cone! Joe’s heart soared and his stomach rumbled in celebration. But as he reached for his treat, he realized the cone was out of reach. Joe was just too clumsy to unlock the box and grab the ice cream! + +Joe sighed and returned the box to his pocket. Suddenly an idea popped into his head. Joe began to laugh, and he ran to the ice cream shop to get help. With the shopkeeper's help, Joe was able to unlock the box and enjoy the delicious ice cream cone he had been dreaming about. +Once there was a bunny and a bear. They were best friends. + +One day, the bunny wanted to surprise the bear, so he decided to print something from his computer. He started typing letters on the keyboard. He typed the word 'zero'. Suddenly, something magical happened! The screen began to print zero's all over. + +The bear jumped with excitement and asked the bunny, "What is this?" + +"I printed these zeroes for you," the bunny replied. + +The bear was so happy and hugged the bunny. But he quickly noticed something strange. The bunny could not hear him! He was deaf! + +The bunny shrugged and smiled. He knew the bear knew his secret - even though he couldn't hear him, his friend could still understand him. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy. His name was Timmy and he was only three years old. + +One day, Timmy wanted to explore his house. He crawled and crawled until he came to the living room. There, something amazing waited for him. It was a new couch! + +Timmy was so excited to see the new couch. He lined his hands on the couch and looked around. He said to himself, "This is so cool!" + +He started to crawl on the couch and feel how soft and comfortable it was. Suddenly, he heard his mom's voice. She said, "Timmy, it's time to come and eat dinner." + +Timmy said, "Okay, I'm coming!" He crawled off the couch and ran to the dinner table. + + +And that's how Timmy went on a crawling adventure to find a new couch. +John and his mom were in the kitchen, when John spotted something interesting in the corner of their living room. It was a big pot! He ran over to it and grabbed it, ready to play with it. + +His mom quickly ran over to him and warned: “John, don’t touch that pot! It’s not a toy!" + +John didn't listen to his mom and kept playing with the pot. His mom tried to come over again to take it away from him, but John was too quick and grabbed the pot with his tiny hands. + +Suddenly, an old, bald man appeared out of nowhere. He warned John and his mom: “If you don’t put that pot down immediately, it will break!†+ +John was scared and quickly put the pot down. The bald man smiled, thanked them and left. John’s mom was happy her son was safe and hugged him tight. + +From then on, John learned to listen to his mom and never again touched the pot. +Sam and Sarah were best friends. They liked to play together every day. One day, Sam was playing his trumpet. He was making music, and he was very proud. + +Sarah said to Sam, "Let me try!" She wanted to make some music too. But Sam said, "No! It's only for me!" + +Sarah was very sad. She started to cry. She wanted to make music too. + +But then, Sam had an idea. He said, "I know! You can sign! You make your own music with sign language!" + +Sarah was so excited. She had never done sign language before. But Sam said he could teach her. + +He showed her how to sign the music they could both hear. It was beautiful. The music was different, but it was just as good as if someone had been playing a trumpet. + +Sam was so proud of himself and Sarah. He was glad she was available to learn something new. They both enjoyed making music together for the rest of the day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Lucy. She was three years old, and she liked to play outside in the sunshine. Today, she wanted to fly. + +So, Lucy stood up on the grass and began to spin around and around. As she spun, she felt dizzy and giggled. She spun faster and faster until she could hardly stand up. + +Suddenly, she heard a buzzing sound. A bee had come to find some honey. Lucy watched as the bee buzzed around the flowers, looking for the sweet treat. Pretty soon, the bee landed on a flower and filled up with honey. + +Lucy smiled. She suddenly knew what she could do with her dizziness. She quickly hugged the bee so it wouldn't fly away, and together they twirled around and around until they were both too dizzy to stand. + +The little girl and the bee laughed and laughed until the bee flew off. Lucy waved goodbye and went off to play new games in the sunshine. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy called Ryan. Ryan was three years old and loved to explore his neighborhood. On a warm sunny day, he went on a walk with his parents. As he was walking around, he found a big, fancy radio. + +He was so excited and asked his parents if he could keep it. His father said no and told him that it did not belong to him. Ryan felt embarrassed. + +Ryan understood what his parents were trying to tell him. He now knew that it was important to always ask before taking something that did not belong to him. He thanked his parents and they left to go home. + +From that day, Ryan remembered that he should be careful before taking something that did not belong to him. This was a lesson that he learned and never forgot. +Once there was a man who was very envious of the other people in his town. He wanted everything they had and wished he could have it all. One day, he stumbled across a beautiful house that was better than the houses that anyone else in town had. He wanted the house for his very own. + +The man went up to the house and knocked on the door but no one answered. He figured no one was home so he wiped the dust off the key and opened the door. He went inside and looked around, feeling even more envious of what he saw. + +"Who are you?" Said a voice from the other room. + +The man jumped, startled by the voice. He opened the door and saw a little girl, no more than three years old, standing there. + +"I'm just passing by," he said hastily. + +The little girl just stared at him, her eyes wide. The man felt uncomfortable and started to leave. Just then, the door slammed shut, and he realized the little girl had locked it behind him. + +Suddenly, the man was filled with fear. He tried to open the door, but it was no use. He was trapped. + +The little girl continued to stare at him, her eyes now full of anger. "No one gets my house," she said. + +The man was helpless. He knew what was about to come, but there was nothing he could do. +Theo was a happy three-year-old. He loved playing with his toys and watching cartoons. One day, Theo wanted to buy a toy robot. He went to the toy store, but the rude shopkeeper was very mean to him. + +"You can't buy anything," the shopkeeper said in a rude voice. + +"Why not?" asked Theo. + +"You don't have enough money," the shopkeeper said. + +Theo was very sad. He wanted to stay at the toy store, but he knew he had to go home. So he bowed his head, said goodbye and walked away. + +On the way home, Theo kept thinking about the toy robot. Suddenly, he saw the same shopkeeper on the sidewalk. The shopkeeper noticed Theo and said, "Be patient. I will give you the toy robot one day soon." + +Theo smiled and thanked the shopkeeper. He was very happy that the shopkeeper had changed his mind. From then on, Theo would always stay patient and never give up hope. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Rachel. Rachel wanted to ride on the bus all alone. She climbed up into the seat and looked out the window. + +Just then, the bus driver yelled, “It’s too difficult for you to go alone! You need an adult to send you.†+ +Rachel was disappointed and started to cry. She didn’t understand why she wasn’t allowed to go alone. + +“Please, mister bus driver!†She begged. “Can’t you send me on my way? I promise I’ll be careful!†+ +The bus driver looked at her for a moment and then finally said, “Alright. I will send you, but be careful!†+ +Rachel was so excited that she hopped off her seat and hugged the bus driver. She waved goodbye and the bus driver watched as Rachel went on her way. +One day, there was a mother and her three year old child. The child was eager to help in the house. He wanted to do what his mother did. + +The mother smiled and asked, “Would you like to help me?†The child excitedly nodded. + +The mother then gave the child an onion. She said, “Can you peel this onion for me?†+ +The child happily grabbed the onion and began to peel it. He carefully peeled the skin off the onion. + +“Look mom, I did it!†said the child. He was so proud of himself. + +“Good job!†the mother said and gave him a big hug. +Once there was a boy and a girl who loved to play outside. One day, the two children decided to explore the woods near their home. They walked for hours, and the sun was starting to set. + +The boy and the girl were getting tired, and decided to build a shelter for the night. The boy looked for something strong to tie his shelter and found a rope. He tied one end of the rope to a tree and the other end to a heavy log. The boy stood back with a satisfied smile. + +The girl was very impressed and she thanked the boy. "You are so clever and you were very patient," she said. + +The boy smiled warmly at the girl. "Thank you," he replied. "It's nothing, really. I just like helping out." + +The two children settled down happy and safe in their shelter that night. +Once upon a time, there were two ants named Jack and Jill. They wanted to find out which ant was smarter so they decided to measure their intelligence. The ants found an ancient, dusty cobweb on the ground and decided to use that to measure their intelligence. + +Jack and Jill carefully inspected the cobweb for clues. Jack found a tiny ball of spider silk, but Jill found a special pattern in the cobweb. With careful thought, Jack and Jill worked together to figure out what the pattern meant. + +After a long time, the ants figured out the pattern. They realized it was an ancient message about power and teamwork. The ants learned that no single ant should think they are more powerful than the others and that working together is the most important measure of intelligence. + +Moral: The true measure of intelligence is working together as a team. +"Daddy, where is Uncle?" asked Jessica, as she spun around the room like a spinning top. + +Daddy smiled. "He went out for some fresh air," he said. + +Jessica nodded her head and went outside to look for her uncle. She couldn't find him anywhere. + +Suddenly, Jessica heard some laughter coming from the park. She ran towards the sound, and what she saw made her very happy. + +There was Uncle, pushing little John on the swings. John was squealing with joy as he went high into the sky. Uncle was laughing and looked very happy too. + +Jessica stopped and watched her uncle and little John. She saw how helpless John felt as he waved his arms up and down, and how her uncle never let go despite his pleas. Jessica smiled and laughed along with John and Uncle. +Once there was a tall girl. She liked to go to her backyard and play. One day, she saw something very strange in the backyard. It was a tall tree! She had never seen one before. + +The girl walked up to the tree and began to climb it. She climbed higher and higher until she could see very far away. Everything looked so small and different. + +She stayed in the tree for a while and looked around. When she was done, she climbed back down. She was happy because she got to see the world from high in the sky. + +The girl said goodbye to the tall tree and went back inside to tell her family about her adventure. They were very excited to hear it. The girl smiled and went back outside to play in the backyard. +Once upon a time there was a patient man. He was sitting at the table, waiting patiently. Suddenly he heard a loud, disgusting noise. The noise came from outside his window. He looked out and he saw a big, fat fly buzzing around. He shook his head in disgust. + +The patient man got out of his chair and put on his shoes. He grabbed his fly swatter and slowly crept outside. When he got closer to the fly he quickly hit the swatter but the fly evaded him. He heard the fly buzzing again but this time it was farther away. + +He chased the fly around his house for what seemed like hours. Finally he caught it and with one big swat the fly was gone. The patient man had done it. He shook his head in satisfaction and went back inside with a smile on his face. +Once there was a little girl called Lola. She wanted to try something new to play. Lola wanted to succeed at a game. + +One day Lola asked her mom, "Can I play a game?" + +Her mom said, "Yes, do you want to play some cards?" + +Lola said, "Yes!" + +They opened up the box of cards and began. They played and played until Lola's score was the highest. + +Lola felt really happy, "I did it! I succeeded!" + +Her mom said, "Well done Lola, you did a great job." + +Lola smiled and said, "I'm open to playing more cards, Mommy!" + +So Lola and her mom kept playing the game and Lola kept succeeding until the sun went down. +Once upon a time, there was a small boy named Robert. Robert was so eager to help his family, so he asked his mom: "Mom, what can I do to help our family?" His mom smiled, and said to him: "There's something you can do. We need to measure the curtains for the windows. Can you help me?" + +Robert offerend to help and grabbed the measure. But he was so small, the measure was too big and heavy for him. But he would not give up and did the best he could. After a few minutes, he proudly showed his mom he had finished the job. + +His mom was very thankful and gave him a big hug. She said: "No words can describe how grateful I am for your help. You did a great job and showed us that everybody can find a way to help their family." + +Robert was very proud of himself, and he understood the important lesson he learned that day: "When you work together and focus, anything can be accomplished." +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tom. Tom was three years old and he was very excited to go outside and play. + +He stepped out in the backyard and looked around. He wanted to find something fun to do. Suddenly, an idea came to mind. He decided to find a grill to cook some yummy food. + +Tom searched around the yard for a long time, but he could not find anything. He became very frustrated. He went to find his mommy. +"Mommy, where can I find a grill?" Tom asked. + +His mommy pointed to their shed. "There is one in the shed, Tom. You can look inside to find it!" + +Tom was overjoyed and quickly ran to the shed. Sure enough, there was a grill inside! + +Tom was so excited. He ran back to his mommy and said happily, "I found it!" + +Tom and his mommy spent the rest of the day grilling up some yummy food. Tom had a lot of fun. +Mama, Papa, and Baby bear arrived at their favorite park. The sun was shining and the sky was blue. + +"Let's play a game!" said Papa. + +"Yes, let's!" said Mama. + +They made a big circle and Baby bear was in the middle. + +"Now spin around!" said Papa. + +So they all spun around in a circle. Baby bear was giggling and laughing. + +Mama said, "Be patient, Baby bear, the game is almost over!" + +But Baby bear wanted to keep playing. Mama and Papa said it was time to go. + +Baby Bear was sad. But he was very patient and said goodbye to their favorite park. +Once upon a time, there was a tall robot who lived in a beautiful town. He was very friendly and always wanted to help people. + +One day, he was walking down the street when he saw a little girl who was crying. He went up to her and asked her why she was sad. + +The little girl said, "My puppy ran away! I miss him so much, and I don't know how to find him!" + +The robot said, "Don't worry, I will help you find your puppy! I care about you and I want to help." + +The robot and the little girl searched all day. Finally, they spotted the puppy in the park. The little girl was so happy to see her puppy! She hugged the robot and said, "Thank you so much for caring about me enough to help me find him!" + +The tall robot smiled and said, "I will always care about you." +Once upon a time there was a black bunny named Blacky. Blacky was fast and loved playing around the farm. + +One day, Blacky hopped around the farm until he came to a small pond. He looked down and saw a shiny red ball in the water. Blacky wanted to own the ball so he jumped into the pond and grabbed it. + +Suddenly, a tall farmer appeared and said, "What are you doing? That ball belongs to me!" Blacky was surprised and answered, "I'm sorry. I just wanted to own the ball!" + +The farmer said, "It's ok. You can keep the ball if you promise to take care of it. You can play with it, but you have to remember to put it back in its special place after you're done." + +Blacky was so excited that he could play with the ball and keep it. He thanked the farmer and ran off with his new toy. From then on, Blacky and his new red ball were the best of friends. They would play together every day, and Blacky was always sure to put the ball back in its special place when they were done. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Brad. He was very serious, and he enjoyed eating waffles. One morning, Brad decided to make waffles for breakfast. He put the ingredients together and made a batter. He heated the waffle iron and he poured the batter inside. As he waited for the waffles to be ready, he made a big mess in the kitchen. + +When the waffle iron dinged, Brad took out the waffles and saw how messy the kitchen was. He sighed and shook his head. Then he heard his mom's voice: "Brad! Did you make a mess?" + +Brad was embarrassed and he said, "Yes, mom." + +His mom smiled and said, "It's ok. Cleaning up doesn't have to be a chore. Just break it down into small steps and be patient. You can start by soaking the dishes in the sink." + +So Brad followed his mom's advice and he was surprised at how easy it was. From then on, Brad was careful and patient when cleaning up messes. The moral of the story is: even if it seems impossible, you can tackle a big task if you take it one step at a time. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Cindy who wanted to be a grown-up. She wondered what it would be like to be all grown-up and have grown-up things to do. + +One day, while playing outside, Cindy saw a magazine on the ground. It was mysterious and interesting, so she picked it up and took it home. + +At home, Cindy asked her mom what it was. Her mom said it was a special magazine just for grown-ups. Cindy was so excited that she started to blush, but she knew she couldn't look at it. + +The next day, Cindy asked her mom if she could have the magazine. But her mom said no, it wasn't time for Cindy to grow yet. Cindy was very sad and said she thought grown-ups were so lucky. + +Her mom smiled and said, "I'm sure one day you'll be able to see what it's like to grow. Until then, you can keep the magazine and look at it when the time is right." + +Cindy smiled back and hugged her mom. She knew that one day she'd be able to grow and figure out the mysteries of the magazine for grown-ups. +Once upon a time, there was a big, happy family that lived together in a big house. Every day, Mommy and Daddy kissed when they said hello and goodbye. Little Jimmy loved when his parents kissed, so he practiced every day. + +One day, Jimmy wanted to give Mommy and Daddy a special surprise. He decided to make them waffles. He carefully used the available ingredients and cooked the waffles in the oven. + +Daddy was so happy when he saw the waffles. He gave Jimmy a big hug and kissed the top of his head. Mommy also kissed Jimmy. + +"You made these?" she said with a huge smile. + +Jimmy nodded happily. He was so proud that he was able to make Mommy and Daddy something. + +Jimmy knew that his waffles were special and he couldn't wait to kiss his mom and dad again soon. +Jenny was walking through the garden and saw a big block of ice. She had never seen such a large piece of ice before and was curious. She went over to take a closer look. + +"Wow," she said, "what is this?" + +Suddenly, a voice from inside the ice spoke up. "It's me," it said. + +Jenny was surprised. She examined the ice closely, and soon noticed a charming little girl inside the block. It was like she was frozen inside of it. + +"What are you doing in there?" asked Jenny. + +"Oh, I was out playing and I was so busy, I didn't realize the sun was setting!" + +Jenny felt sorry for the little girl, so she asked if there was anything she could do to help. + +The little girl gave her a big smile and replied "Can you please help me out of the ice? I know a special spell that will help us, but I don't have enough energy!" + +Jenny agreed to help. She got an axe and, with a few strong swings, managed to break the ice and free the little girl. + +The little girl was grateful and thanked Jenny for her help. She then waved goodbye and went on her way. + +Jenny watched her for a moment, feeling pleased with herself for helping the charming little girl. She was filled with a sense of joy and warmness +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Cindy. Cindy was lonely because she did not have any friends to play with. One day, she decided to go for a walk and explore a meadow. + +When she arrived, she saw a beautiful lake with lotus flowers that blooming around the edge. She looked closer and noticed a small box on the shore. + +Cindy curiously opened the box and saw some colorful makeup inside. She squealed with excitement and applied some of the makeup to her face. When she finished, she thought she looked even more pretty! + +Suddenly, Cindy heard a noise behind her. When she turned around, the little box had disappeared. Cindy was confused and started to cry. + +"Where did it go?" Cindy asked. + +"The wind blew it away," said a voice. + +Cindy looked around and saw a fairy with wings standing in front of her. The fairy smiled and said, + +"Don't worry, Cindy. I can make sure you'll never be lonely again. I can be your friend." + +Cindy smiled and hugged the fairy tightly. From that day forward, Cindy and the fairy were best friends. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Jack. He was only 3 years old, but he was very adventurous. One day, he wanted to explore the forest nearby. + +Jack went into the forest, but it was also home to lots of animals. Jack started to get scared and wanted to go back home. + +Suddenly, a small fox appeared out of the bushes. Jack was very scared, but the fox spoke to him. + +"Do not be afraid, Jack. It is not dangerous here - I just want to show you something special." said the fox. + +Jack felt more brave, so he followed the fox. The fox brought Jack to a big tree, and on the tree there were two jars of jam. + +"This jam is very attractive," said the fox. "I will take one jar of it, but you can stay and take the other jar with you." + +Jack was so happy, he couldn't believe it. He stayed near the tree and enjoyed the jar of jam. + +He finished the jar very quickly, and said goodbye to the fox. From then on, Jack often went back to the tree to get another jar of delicious jam. +Sammy was very excited to go to the park. He had never been there before and he wanted to explore every corner. As he ran with joy, he heard a voice giving him a challenge. It was a little bird who said: "I bet you can't fly as high as I can." Sammy was determined to prove the bird wrong and exclaimed "I bet I can!" The bird was surprised and told Sammy he should never give up. An hour later, he had reached great heights. By the end of his flight, Sammy had won the challenge and was filled with victory. + +The little bird congratulated Sammy and they had a great conversation. It shared with Sammy the importance of friendship and being kind. It told him that when we help each other, everybody can fly higher. + +Sammy thought about what the bird said. He knew it was important to be kind and he wanted to help others to reach their goals. + +Sammy was so thrilled about his victory, but what he mostly took away from that day was the lesson of kindness. +Once upon a time, there was a plant that was very sad. Its leaves drooped down and it was too sad to stand up tall. It wept purple tears and the other plants around it felt sad too. + +Every day, the little purple plant wept until a kind little girl tried to help it. She brought it a big cup of sunshine and a big pot of love. The little purple plant was so happy it stopped weeping. + +The little girl planted the little purple plant in a nice shady spot and gave it some special fluids to keep it healthy and strong. Every day, the little girl visited her plant, and the plant began to grow again. Its leaves were shiny and its stem was tall and straight. + +Soon, the little purple plant was the tallest and fullest of all the plants in the garden. Its purple tears had washed away and the little girl knew her special little purple plant was happy once again. +Mommy and Baby watched the clouds in the sky. They saw patterns of blue and white. Mommy smiled and Baby was so glad. + +The wind blew through their hair, and the sun shone down brightly. Baby pointed to the shapes in the sky with her little finger, and Mommy laughed. + +They stayed like that for a long time, watching the clouds form into different patterns. Finally, they had to go inside, but Baby was still so glad. + +"We will watch the clouds again tomorrow!" Mommy said, and Baby smiled. She nodded her head and waved goodbye to the sky. +Once upon a time, there lived a little boy who loved playing with his toy gun. He liked to shoot pretend enemies with it. + +One day, his mother called him to the kitchen. She held a big, round mint in her hand. + +“Look what I have,†she said. + +The boy smiled. “Shoot it!†+ +His mother laughed. “No, no,†she said. “It’s a mint. Do you want a piece?†+ +The little boy eagerly nodded and opened his mouth. His mother carefully broke off a piece and gave it to the little boy. + +He chewed the big mint so happily. + +“Mmmm,†he said. “It’s so yummy!†+Once upon a time there was a farmer named Bob. Bob had a very successful farm with lots of animals and plants, but he didn't have any oil. +Bob really wanted some oil but he didn't know where to get it. + +One day, Bob's neighbour, Sarah, came to visit. She told him that if he could find a way to shoot something in the sky he might be able to find oil. Bob was confused, but she insisted he try it. + +So Bob got a big gun and headed toward the sky. He aimed and shot, then waited and watched. And sure enough, he saw a lot of black liquid falling from the sky! + +Bob lit a match, touched it to the liquid and saw that it was oil! Bob was very happy and excited. He now had enough oil for his farm and it was all thanks to Sarah's advice. + +From then on, Bob's farm was always successful. +Once upon a time there was a little boy called Tom. Tom was a curious boy who loved to wander around. One day, he decided to wander into the forest. As he walked, he saw many animals rushing about his body. He was amazed. + +As he continued, he saw something move quickly. It was a fast little creature. "What is that?" asked Tom. He carefully walked up to it, and soon he saw it was a cheetah. Tom was so excited. + +The cheetah started to wander away and Tom raced after it. He followed it for a long time, running faster and faster. But eventually, he couldn't keep up. The cheetah vanished, leaving Tom exhausted and panting. + +Tom smiled. He had had a great adventure. He slowly turned around and started to wander back home. +Once upon a time there was a girl called Mia. She liked to travel around the world and see different places. One day Mia decided to make a film of her travels. She took her camera and started planning her journey. + +Mia went everywhere, including the beach and the mountains. Everywhere she looked, she saw something new and exciting. + +On the last day of her trip, Mia was packing her suitcase and the house was very messy. Her mum saw this and said, "Mia, please tidy up before you go." + +Mia smiled and said, "Yes mum, I will". Then she finished packing her suitcase and was ready to go. + +Mia had a wonderful time taking photos and filming her trip. When she got back home, she was very excited to share her film with her family. Everyone loved it and were amazed at all the places Mia had visited. + +Mia was happy that she could make such a wonderful film, but she enjoyed her trips even more! +Rafa was a three year old who was eager to learn. One day, he was playing in the garden when he saw something blue. He thought it looked interesting so he decided to go closer to take a look. He recognised the object and realised it was a butterfly! + +Rafa was fascinated by the butterfly. He wanted to learn all about it, but the butterfly flew away. Rafa was so upset. He thought he would never see the butterfly again. + +Rafa's dad heard the commotion and came out to the garden. "What's wrong, my little one? Didn't you like the butterfly?" he asked. + +Rafa replied, "I wanted to learn more, but it flew away." +Rafa's dad smiled and said, "Don't worry, I'm sure you will get the chance to learn something else soon. That's the great thing about learning - there's always something new to do." + +Rafa looked up and smiled. He was eager to learn more! +Once upon a time there was a little girl who had a problem. She needed to find a way to put a measure on something, but she didn't know how. She asked her Mom for help and her Mom told her about something called solving. + +So the little girl looked around for things to help her find a way to measure her thing. She looked in the cupboards, in the drawers, but she couldn't find anything. + +But then she remembered that sometimes things were available. She went to the store with her Mom, and sure enough, she found things that could help her to solve her problem. She found a ruler, and with it, she was able to measure her thing. + +The little girl was so happy that she had two things - a measure and a way to solve her problem! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Susan. She was very excited, because she was going to the zoo with her mom and dad. + +When they got to the zoo, Susan saw lots of animals: monkeys, butterflies, and even tigers. She had never seen them before and couldn't believe her eyes! + +But there was one animal that stood out from the rest: a cute little brown penguin! Susan was so happy to see it, she couldn't stop smiling. + +Then her dad said, "Hey Susan, do you want to get the penguin?" + +Susan exclaimed, "Yes! I want to get the penguin!" + +So her dad went and bought the brown penguin for her. Now Susan is the proud owner of a sweet little brown penguin! +Once upon a time there were two friends, Ryan and Tim. Ryan was very popular at school and Tim was jealous. Tim and Ryan started to fight and Tim got really angry. + +One day, Ryan smiled at Tim. Tim was surprised and he smiled back at him. They both laughed and hugged each other. From that moment, they were the best of friends. They shared all their secrets and they had lots of fun together. + +The boys went to school and everyone was surprised to see them together. They were the most popular boys in school. Everyone wanted to be their friend, but Ryan and Tim only wanted to be friends with each other. + +The two boys were friends forever and they were always making each other smile. +Little Timmy wanted to play hockey one day. He had seen his uncle playing and wanted to join in the fun. But Timmy forgot what his uncle had told him about hockey being a big game. He asked his uncle, "Can I have a small hockey game too?". His uncle laughed and said, "Little one, hockey is a very big game. You must wait until you grow bigger. + +Timmy was disappointed and went to play with his toys by himself. Time passed and soon, Timmy was big enough to play hockey with his uncle. + +One day, his uncle took him out and gave him his own small hockey set. Timmy was so excited and the two of them played the entire day. When it was time to go home, Timmy was buzzing with joy. + +The moral of this story is that it's important to not forget the advice given to you. Even though Timmy was small and forgot what his uncle had said, remember that with patience and effort, anything can be achieved. +Peggy sat on the sheet. It was soft and pale. She crossed her legs and watched the birds outside the window. She could hear their sweet songs and it made her smile. Suddenly, a big gust of wind blew across the room. Peggy was scared, but the sheet kept her warm. She stayed still and watched the leaves dance around in the wind. Then, she felt a soft hand on her shoulder. It was her mom. Together, they sat and watched the wind until it calmed down. Peggy smiled and snuggled into her mom's arms. It had been a wonderful day. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny called Billy. Billy had dark fur and fluffy ears, but he was always sad. He never seemed to fit in. +One day, he saw an ugly fox walking in the forest. He approached her as he wanted to make a friend. +The fox said, “Why should I be your friend? You’re ugly.†+But Billy said, “It doesn’t matter if I’m ugly, I still want to be friends.†+The fox was surprised and confused by Billy’s words. She had never met a bunny who was so kind-hearted. +She decided to take Billy under her wing and teach him the importance of understanding and acceptance. +She taught Billy how to appreciate the heat of the sun, the beauty of the flowers, and the joy of friendship. +Billy was so grateful to the fox for teaching him such important lessons and for showing him how to be kind to others. +The fox smiled and said, “Kindness is the best gift you can give.†+Six months later, Billy was a much happier bunny and he wasn’t afraid to make friends anymore. He had learned such an important lesson about understanding and acceptance and he was glad that he had had the courage to approach the ugly fox. +It was a sunny day and Joe wanted to play. He looked around for something to do and he saw a hoop lying on the ground. He picked it up and thought, "This looks fun!" + +He started to play with the hoop by rolling it on the ground and watching it go around in circles. Soon Joe was having so much fun that he forgot about the time. + +Joe's mom called out to him from the kitchen. "Joe, it's time for lunch," she said. + +Joe reluctantly stopped playing and sighed. + +"Can I play with the hoop some more later?" he asked. + +"Yes," his mom replied, "But now it's time to be restful and eat lunch." + +Joe was a little restless as he followed his mom inside, but he knew she was right and he was hungry too. He would have to be patient and wait until lunch was over before he could go back outside and play with his hoop. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Daisy. She was playing in the park with her favourite toy, a purple car. She was pushing it around, and singing happily as she went. Suddenly, Daisy heard a harsh voice behind her. + +“Drop your buckle!†it said. Daisy turned around to see a giant man wearing a mean face. He was pointing a big black stick at her. Daisy was scared and started to cry. + +The mean man said, “You better drop your buckle, or I’ll take it away.†Daisy looked down and saw the buckle on her purple car. She didn’t want to give it away so she ran away, crying. + +The mean man scowled after her. He wanted the buckle, but he could not catch her. The harsh voice continued to echo in Daisy’s mind as she ran away. She was afraid of what the man might do if he ever found her. + +Daisy was very scared, but when she returned home, she felt brave. She decided that she would never let anyone take away her favourite buckle again. The next day, she went to the park with her purple car, determined to guard her buckle carefully. +Once upon a time there was a girl named May. Her father wanted her to be safe, so he hired a guard to watch her. Every day the guard was there to make sure nothing changed. + +One afternoon, May saw something she had never seen before. She asked the guard, "What is that?" + +The guard said "It is a new place. It's called an amusement park and it's available for you to play at." + +May was so excited that she immediately changed into her best clothes and ran off to the amusement park. + +The guard watched as she ran off and smiled, knowing that she was safe while playing in the park. He was proud of himself for making such a great change for May. +Once upon a time there was a poor family. They only had a little bit of money, but they still wanted their daughter to learn a lot. So they hired a tutor. + +The tutor was a very kind lady who taught the little girl lots of things. She taught her about math, reading and writing. The daughter was very happy and learned a lot from the tutor. + +But then one day the family had to go on a long trip away from home. So they locked their house to make sure nobody would go inside. But when they came back, the tutor was gone. + +The family was very sad and worried. They had lost all their money because the tutor had taken it from the house when it was locked. + +The moral of this story is that we should always be careful when someone comes into our home. Whenever we go away, we should never just lock the door without making sure that everything is safe. +Once there were two twins, named Dina and Dina. They liked to play outside on the grass and make noise. + +One day, Dina had a great idea. She wanted to poke the grass! She smiled a big smile and said, “Let’s have fun!†+ +So, the two of them got down on their knees and started to poke the grass with sticks. They laughed and giggled as they went along. + +Then, they heard a loud, noisy sound. It was their mom! She said, “Hey, what are you two doing?†+ +Dina and Dina looked up at their mom with big eyes. Dina said, “We’re poking the grass!†+ +Their mom smiled and said, “Well, that sounds like fun! Just make sure you don’t make too much noise.†+ +So, the two of them got back to poking the grass with their sticks, but they were careful to not make too much noise. It was the perfect way to play! +Tommy was a very obedient boy. He liked to listen to his mommy and play outside in the garden. One sunny day, Tommy was playing with his toy cars when suddenly he heard an ambulance passing by. He was so excited to see it and wanted to win a ride! + +He ran to his mommy and said, "Mommy, can I please ride the ambulance?" She smiled and shook her head. "No, Tommy. We can't do that." + +Tommy was disappointed so he said, "Please, mommy? I want to win a ride in the ambulance!" + +His mommy said, "That's a very nice idea, Tommy, but you can't ride in an ambulance. You have to be very obedient and stay with me." + +Tommy nodded and said, "Okay, mommy. I'll be obedient." He smiled, knowing that even though he couldn't ride in the ambulance, he still felt like a winner. +Once upon a time, there was a large olive tree in a far away land. Every day a little girl named Mary used to go play around the tree. + +One day, Mary decided to climb the large olive tree. She climbed higher and higher until she reached the top. When she looked down, she saw a wonderful surprise. + +There were many olives on the tree and they were ripe and ready to eat! Mary was so excited she called out to her friends in the distance to come and celebrate with her. + +Her friends arrived quickly, ready to celebrate with her. They chatted and laughed together as they shared the olives. Soon the little girl and her friends were filled up with yummy olives and were so full they could hardly move! + +Mary and her friends spent the whole afternoon celebrating. They hugged and thanked the olive tree for giving them so many delicious treats. Finally, they said goodbye and walked away, full of joy and delight. +Once upon a time, there was a boy called Tim. He had a wonderful green balloon. One day, he went for a walk with his balloon. He went to a special place. The place was a big cliff. Tim met a lot of animals at the cliff. He met a cow, a sheep, and a fox. They were all very happy. + +The animals wanted to play with Tim and his balloon. Tim was very proud of his green balloon. He held the balloon tight and threw it up in the air. It flew up high and floated over the cliff. + +The animals asked Tim to follow the balloon. They wanted him to go up to the cliff and get it. Tim was a bit scared, but he went. He climbed up carefully and at last, he reached the top of the cliff. He saw his green balloon again. He was very happy. + +Tim thanked the kind animals and said goodbye. He went back home with his beautiful green balloon. And they all lived happily ever after! +Sophie was a regular girl. Every Sunday, she liked to go to the park. On this Sunday, she was thinking about what to do. + +Suddenly, a dog appeared. It was very cute! Sophie asked her mom, "Can I pet it?". + +Her mom thought for a while. Then she said, "Yes, but make sure to stay close to me". + +So Sophie and her mom went up to the dog, and the dog sniffed Sophie with it's cold, wet nose! + +Sophie was so happy that she thought she'd do this every Sunday. And she did - for many Sundays to come! +One day, Emily was feeling very humble. She quietly sat in her playroom corner and looked around. She saw her pencil lying on the floor. Emily picked it up and held it in her hand. + +Suddenly, Emily heard a strange sound coming from outside. She looked up and saw a small, round creature. It said, "Hello Emily! What are you doing?" + +Emily hesitated. She quietly answered, "I'm listening." + +The creature smiled and said, "I know you can do more than just listen. What can you do with that pencil?" + +Emily thought for a while. She slowly said, "I can draw a picture!" + +The creature was very pleased. "Good job, Emily! You can do so much more with your pencil if you try!" + +Emily smiled. With her humble attitude, she was glad to know that she could do something special. She thanked the creature, put the pencil back on the floor and went on with her day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Lucy. She was a curious three year old and liked to explore. One day, she found a battery on the floor. She wanted to know what it was, so she asked her mom. + +"Mom, what's this?" Lucy said, pointing at the battery. + +Her mom answered, "It's a battery. It needs to be solved to make it work." + +Lucy was so excited. She wanted to solve and play with it. She put the battery on a table, and started to solve it. But it was very difficult. + +Lucy tried and tried, but she could not figure it out. She became very frustrated. + +Suddenly, it started to rain. The battery got wet and stopped working. That was the end of the battery. + +Lucy was very sad. She had not been able to solve the battery. +Once upon a time there was a strong raven. He liked to fly around and look for food. One day he came across a little girl who was sitting on a park bench. She looked lonely, so the raven landed near her and asked, "What's wrong, little girl?". + +The little girl said, "I want someone to kiss me". The raven thought that was a strange thing to say, but he was kind hearted so he moved closer to the little girl and touched her forehead with his beak. The girl smiled and thanked him. + +But little did she know, the raven was an evil bird. He was not trying to help the little girl, he only wanted to hurt her. He knew that if he kissed the little girl, he could gain great power. So the strong raven opened his beak wide, flew at the little girl and gave her a hard kiss. + +The kiss was powerful and painful. The little girl fell off the bench, screaming and crying. The strong raven flew away, laughing. The little girl was left alone on the ground, and she never recovered from the pain of the kiss. +A little boy was playing with his toys in his room when he heard a strange sound outside. He went to the window and looked out. What he saw was amazing! An automobile was pulling into his driveway. He had never seen such a big automobile before and was so excited! + +The little boy rushed outside and shouted, "Hello! Where did you come from?" +The driver said, "I'm from the car dealership. I'm here to deliver your new car to you!" + +The little boy was so astonished he couldn't believe his eyes. He asked, "Is it really mine?" +The driver replied, "Yes, it's yours. You earned it by being so nice and helpful. People can achieve anything when they are good and kind." + +The little boy was so proud of himself. He felt amazing. He thanked the driver and went back inside. From that day onward, the little boy always tried to be good and helpful. He learned that hard work and good deeds can bring amazing rewards. +Jill wanted to perform on the stage. She was so excited to take the stage and show everyone what she could do. She put on her special dress and stepped onto the stage. + +Jill started her performance. She was careful to follow the choreography and do her best to make everyone proud. But in the middle of her performance, Jill tripped on the rail in the stage and she fell. + +Everyone was shocked and Jill was so embarrassed. She wanted to run away and hide, but she knew she had to finish what she started. So she got back up and continued her performance. + +When the performance was finished, everyone gave Jill a big round of applause. Even though Jill had been embarrassed, she was glad that she hadn't given up. Everyone was very proud of Jill and she loved the feeling. +Alice and her dad were at the aquarium. Alice was amazed by all the colorful fish swimming in the big tanks. She pointed to one and said, “Look at that one, Dad!†Her dad smiled and suggested that she pick her favorite. + +Alice looked around and finally spotted a wide tank filled with different kinds of fish. Each had an interesting shape and color. She pointed and said to her dad, “That one!†+ +Her dad said, “Ok, let's take a closer look.†They went over to the tank, and Alice said hello to the fish. Some of them even came over to greet her. She giggled and waved at them. + +It was certainly a fun day. Alice was so happy that she suggested they go to the aquarium again soon. +Once upon a time, there was a baby who loved to mix things. One day, the baby spotted a purple window. He ran up to it, and started to mix things up! He opened the window and mixed in some colorful clay, a pink marker and some feathers. + +The baby's mom saw him and said, "Oh, no! What are you doing? You're making a mess!" + +But the baby was too busy mixing to listen. He just smiled and kept on mixing and making the window more colorful. + +The baby's mom saw how happy the baby was, so she said, "If you like to mix things so much, why don't we mix together some cookies for a snack?" + +The baby smiled and ran off to the kitchen to mix. Soon, the kitchen was filled with the wonderful smell of freshly baked cookies. + +After that, the baby never stopped mixing! He always made new creations with all of the things he could find, and he always made sure that his purple window was the most colorful of them all! +Once upon a time there lived a little girl called Daisy. Daisy was brave and very curious. One day, Daisy was walking in the forest when she saw a silver box. It looked very mysterious. + +“What is this box?†Daisy asked. + +The box replied, “I am a special box. Drink from me, and you will see.†+ +Daisy was excited. She was brave so she decided to take a sip. As soon as she drank, the box became very bright and flew away, leaving a big sparkle of silver glitter behind. + +Daisy was very surprised and wondered what had happened. She looked inside the box and saw a magical drink that sparkled and tasted like sweet candy. + +Suddenly, a voice from above said, “Congratulations Daisy, you have just drunk the mysterious drink of power that will make your dreams come true!†+ +Daisy was overjoyed and smiled. She thanked the magical box for the amazing gift and promised she would use it wisely. The box flew away with a happy twinkle, leaving Daisy on her way to find her dreams. +Once there was a little girl called Sam. She was only three years old. Every morning, Sam put on her special red dress. + +Today Sam knew that something exciting was happening as she heard lots of clapping coming from the park. She decided to take a look. When Sam arrived at the park she saw that everyone was wearing medals! She noticed that most people had medals around their necks. + +Sam was ashamed that she did not have a medal. She wanted to belong with all the other children. She kept looking around the park until she noticed something shiny near the swings. She ran over and noticed it was a medal. + +Sam was so excited. She picked up the medal and put it around her neck. She said to herself ‘Now I belong with everyone else’. + +Sam was so proud of her medal and ran around the park showing everyone. Everyone cheered for her and she felt proud of herself. + +From that day on, Sam always wore her medal whenever she went to the park. She knew she belonged and it made her very happy. +Once upon a time there were two friends named Bob and Joe. They loved playing games together and were always competing with each other. + +One day, Bob and Joe went to the park. They saw a trophy in the grass and both wanted to grab it. Joe was quicker and snatched the trophy before Bob. Bob was very angry and said in a rude voice, "That is not fair!" + +Joe replied, "If you tweak, you gotta be quick!" + +Bob thought about this for a moment and realized that Joe was right. He apologized for his behavior and thanked Joe for teaching him a lesson. + +The moral of the story is that if you want something, you have to be fast and not get too upset when you lose. +Once there was an old eraser. Every day it lay perfectly still on the counter. But one day, something magical happened. The eraser began to hop across the counter, dragging itself towards the edge! Just then, a 3 year old child came up to the counter and snatched the eraser. The child was so amazed that the eraser had moved all by itself. The eraser was placed in old pocket, ready to go home. When the child got home, it was time to play with the eraser. Then something very strange happened - the eraser started hopping again! The 3 year old was so surprised and could not understand how the eraser had moved again. The mystery remains unsolved, but it is clear that the eraser was special in some way. +Once upon a time, there was an old grandma who loved to wear makeup. Everywhere she went, she would always bow to those who said hello and she always had a cheerful look on her face. + +One day, a small three year old boy spotted her and ran up to her. He said "Hello Grandma! Can I try your makeup?" Grandma smiled and said "Of course! Let's go inside and I'll show you how it works." + +The little boy followed Grandma inside and she showed him how to use the makeup. He was so excited that he wanted to put it on her face. "Let me try, Grandma," he said eagerly. + +Grandma smiled and said, "Yes, you can do it. Just remember the most important part: bow your head and make sure the makeup covers your entire face." + +The little boy listened carefully and he did as Grandma said. After he was done, Grandma looked in the mirror and smiled. She said, "That's wonderful! You sure are a talented young makeup artist." + +The little boy beamed with pride and said, "Thank you, Grandma!" +And from then on, the little boy was always by Grandma's side, helping her with her makeup and bowing to those who said hello. +Once upon a time, there was an elderly man who loved to bake. Every day, he would make wonderful cakes, cookies, and pies. He was very proud of his baking. + +One day, the elderly man heard a knock on the door and he opened it. To his surprise, there was a woman with a pistol. She said she needed help baking a special cake and the elderly man said he could do it. + +The elderly man got busy in the kitchen and he started mixing the ingredients. He was soon finished and the cake was in the oven where it began to bake. + +When the cake was ready, the woman was very happy. She thanked the elderly man and gave him a big hug. He felt so pleased that he had helped her. + +The woman and the elderly man shared the delicious cake together and soon it was all gone. They both smiled and said goodbye. + +The elderly man learned something very important that day - it's always great to help others in need. And he was also happy to have made such a yummy cake. Yum! +One day, a strong cart was pulled by a horse through the village. In the cart, a little boy sat on a pile of hay and smiled. He was just three years old and loved to clap. As soon as the horse and cart exited the village, the little boy could not see anyone around and clapped happily hoping someone would hear him. + +Just then, an old woman walked by and stopped to look at the little boy. She asked him, “What are you doing, little one?†+He smiled at the old woman and said, “I am clapping to see if anyone will hear me.†The old woman smiled and said, “If I clap with you, do you think more people will hear?†+ +The little boy was excited and started to clap again. The old woman joined in and they both clapped together until they heard the sound of people responding. Looking around, they saw the villagers coming out of their houses and running towards them. + +The little boy clapped and laughed proudly. He had made a strong noise that could be heard across the entire village. As everyone gathered around the horse and cart, the little boy was given a big round of applause. He smiled and thanked the old woman for helping him. +From then on, whenever the little boy ventured out of the village with his cart, he would remember to clap as loud as he could, +Tommy and his mommy were playing in the park. They took turns on the swings and Tommy even went down the slide all by himself. Then Tommy's mommy said, "Listen Tommy, we should get going home before a tornado comes." Tommy was scared and asked, "what's a tornado, mommy?" + +His mommy held Tommy's hand and told him, "A tornado is a powerful and dependable wind that can cause damage, so it's important for us to be prepared." She kissed Tommy on the forehead and said, "Come on, let's go home." + +As they walked home, Tommy's mommy said, "Remember to always listen to me, OK?" Tommy nodded and said, "OK mommy, I will always listen to you." His mommy smiled and hugged him tight. They went home safely and had a happy evening. +Alice and her mom were at the store. Alice loved to look at all the new things. She especially liked looking at the kitchen things. + +Alice's mom held up a faucet. "This is a faucet," she said. "It might look like an ordinary thing, but it's really very special." + +Alice looked at the faucet. "How is it special, Mama?" she asked. + +"Well," said Mama, "it's special because this faucet weighs a lot more than it looks like it should! Weigh it and see!" + +Alice put the faucet on the scale. It weighed twice as much as it looked like it should. + +Alice was very excited. She smiled and showed the faucet to her mom. + +"Yes," said Mama, "now you know why it's so important to weigh things! Every faucet is special, but they don't all weigh the same." +Once there was a large tree. All the animals enjoyed looking at it every day, because they could see every beautiful view from it. + +One day, a little bluebird flew to the top of the tree. As it looked around, it started to pinch the soft leaves with its beak excitedly. + +Suddenly, a wise old owl that lived in the tree shouted, “Hey, be careful! You’re not supposed to pinch the leaves. You need to respect nature if you want to enjoy it!†+ +The little bluebird thought for a moment and then smiled. “You’re right,†it said, “I will be careful from now on.†+ +The moral of this story is that it’s important to respect nature and treat it with care. If we don’t, we won’t be able to enjoy the beautiful views it has to offer. +Sammy was so excited about his play date. He was getting ready to meet his best friend at the park. He wanted everything to match, from the color of his clothes to the bucket and shovel he brought. + +When Sammy arrived at the park, his friend was not there yet. He waited and waited, but his friend never showed up. Sammy started to get frustrated and he thought his best friend had forgotten about him. + +Just then, he heard someone calling his name. It was his friend! His friend had heard an important meeting at her house and had gotten stuck there. + +Sammy was so relieved. He had been worried that his friend didn't want to meet him. But his friend said she had been so stupid to be late. + +Sammy smiled and hugged his friend. They were finally able to match, just like they had planned! +One day, a young boy named Joe was playing in his backyard when it suddenly started to rain. Joe got scared and started to run as fast as he could to seek shelter from the harsh rain. When he was running, he noticed a pattern in the droplets that were sprinkling down like silly beads. + +Joe continued to look at the pattern for a few moments and then he noticed that each drop of the rain was connected to each other and he realised that even though the rain was harsh, the pattern was still present. + +He looked up to the sky and said, "Even when things seem tough, there is still a pattern that can be found." + +Just then, his mom came out of the house and said, "Come on inside Joe, you don't want to get soaked out here." + +Joe smiled as he went inside and he thought to himself, "You can always find the pattern even during a harsh storm." + +This story teaches us that despite our difficulties, we can still find patterns in things that guide us and bring us out of tough times. +Once upon a time, there was a humble little fish named Finto. Finto loved nothing more than swimming around the beautiful reef in search of adventure. One day, Finto came across the biggest problem he had ever seen. It was a big, tangled mess of seaweed that blocked the path to his favourite spot! + +Finto swam up to the tangled mess and asked "how am I ever going to solve this?" Suddenly, he heard a voice behind him. It was Olly, his best fishy friend. Olly said "You can do it Finto, with patience and determination, you can solve anything!" + +So, Finto and Olly worked together, using their fins to slowly untangle the seaweed until the path was clear once again. The moral of the story is that if you work hard and keep your head up, you can solve any problem. +Once upon a time there was a bright whip on the very top of a mountain. Every day, the little whip would wake up and serve the mountain with lots and lots of love. + +One day, the whip said, "I want to go play with other whips." The mountain replied, "You cannot go, someone has to serve me." + +The little whip felt sad, so the mountain said, "Maybe you can invite your friends. Then you can still serve me but you can also play too." + +So the little whip used its bright voice and invited all its friends to serve the mountain together! After that, they all had fun playing and serving the mountain too. They even danced in the sun. + +The little whip was so happy it danced even brighter. It was the best day ever! +Once upon a time, a driver drove to a forest. On the way, he saw a huge tree. He stopped his car and got out. He wanted to separate the branches of the tree to look for something. + +The driver shouted, "Hello! Is anyone here?" + +Suddenly, a small voice answered him. It was a 3 year old girl. She was standing nearby. She said, "Yes, I am here! What are you doing?" + +The driver looked at her with a smile and said, "I'm looking for something but I can't see it clearly. I need to separate the branches of the tree to look properly." + +The little girl said, "Please let me help you. I can separate the branches for you." + +The driver was very happy. He thanked the little girl and they both started to separate the branches. Finally, they found what they were looking for in the tree. The driver thanked the little girl and drove away. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She had long hair and a beautiful smile. Every morning the girl would raise her hand and sing to the sun. She loved singing and when the sun shone down, it made her feel happy and warm. + +One day she raised her hand to sing again and saw a butterfly. It was so beautiful she stopped singing and just watched. The butterfly flew around her and made her smile. + +Then the girl saw something even more special. It was a rainbow in the sky! The colors were so bright and beautiful. She smiled and raised her hand to thank the sun for the rainbow. And then the sun made her even happier with a special rainbow in her hand. + +The girl was so happy and she kept raising her hand to thank the sun for all the beautiful things she saw. She knew the sun was watching and that it made her day so much brighter. +Little Johnny was always reliable. He was three years old and loved being able to help out his mom and dad around the house. His most important job was to measure out ingredients for the family's recipes. + +One day, while Johnny was measuring the flour, his parents came into the kitchen. + +"Look at all this, Mom and Dad!" Johnny said with a big smile. "I'm measuring out ingredients for you!" + +His parents smiled and said, "That's very helpful, Johnny. Thanks!" + +Johnny smiled and finished his work. When he was done, his parents clapped and said "Well done, Johnny!" + +Johnny felt proud of his accomplishment, but he had a feeling that something bigger was coming. + +Sure enough, a few days later his parents presented him with his very own measuring set. Johnny thanked them over and over. He couldn't believe how reliable he had been in giving them the measurements they needed. + +Johnny was so excited to have his own measuring set and the feeling of pride it gave him! +Once upon a time, there was a very brave little girl named Katie, who decided to wander off into the desert all by herself. Although she was only three years old, she had already experienced a lot of adventures in her short life and was eager to experience more. + +One day she got very lost in the desert, but soon found herself walking towards a lush oasis. She was amazed by the view and was about to jump in the water when she heard a voice. It was a grumpy old camel who said, + +"Don't jump in there! It's dangerous and you should go back the way you came." + +The little girl felt nervous but she was brave too. She ignored the Camel's advice and jumped in the oasis. As soon as she landed in the water, she felt the most amazing feeling of joy. She was safe and excited. + +The old camel watched her with a proud gaze. He had warned her but he had also knew she would be ok. In the end, he used his wisdom to help her find a safe oasis in the midst of the harsh desert. + +Katie learned a valuable lesson that day: sometimes it pays off to be brave. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Maria who was always very cheerful. One morning, her parents asked her what she wanted to do that day. "Let's go on a safari!" she said with excitement. Her parents were overjoyed, so they packed their bags and all got into the car. + +When they arrived at the safari, Maria was the first one out of the car. She ran to the gate and was filled with amazement at all the animals. The giraffes were tall and graceful, the lions were huge and proud and the elephants were huge and gentle. + +"This is wonderful!" said Maria as she skipped and jumped around the safari. Her parents were so happy to see her so cheerful, they let her explore wherever she wanted. + +As they walked around, they came upon a group of monkeys. Maria laughed and clapped her hands as they jumped around and chattered to each other. She tried to imitate the monkeys and even made up her own calls and songs. + +When it was time to leave, Maria sighed deeply, not wanting the day to end. Her parents were so happy that she had enjoyed her safari day. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Jack and Jill. Jack wanted to add something to his look, so he bought a mask. Jill said to him, "What is that mask for?" + +"I'm going to add it to my look," Jack said. + +"But why would you add a mask to your look?" Jill asked. + +Jack looked at her and smiled. "I want to be unknown," he said. + +Jill understood that Jack was teaching her a lesson, so she smiled back. Even though Jack and Jill were friends, he wanted people to see him for who he was. He didn't want to fit in with a certain crowd by wearing a mask. + +Moral: Don't be afraid to be yourself! +Once upon a time there was a giant. He wanted to find a nice place to rest. He looked around and saw a cute little animal. "Hello," said the giant. "I am looking for a nice place to rest. Can you help me?" + +The animal thought for a moment. "Yes, I can help. My house is very cozy and warm, it would be a perfect place for you to rest," said the animal. + +So, the giant went to the animal's house. He was so tired and the house was so cozy. He quickly fell asleep. Meanwhile, the cute little animal watched over the giant and made sure he was safe. + +The giant woke up feeling refreshed and ready to continue his journey. He thanked the animal for his hospitality and started on his way. From then on, the giant and animal were good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a clumsy gray mouse named Mike. Mike was always tripping and falling, but he still wanted to make something special. One day, he decided to bake a cake! + +He found some flour and sugar in the cupboard and put them into a bowl. Then, he added some eggs and stirred them together. + +Mike was clumsy, and the cake batter spilled on the counter! He thought it was a disaster, but his mom said it was ok. She showed him how to pour the cake batter into a pan and bake it. + +The oven made a funny sound as the cake started to cook. Mike's mom opened the oven door and let Mike look inside. He was so excited to see it! After some time, Mike's mom checked the cake and told him the cake was done. + +Mike was so happy. He ate the cake he had baked and shared it with his friends. They all cheered and said it was delicious! Mike smiled, proud of what he could do. +Once there was a little girl named Clara and she loved to listen to stories. One day, she heard a noise which made her very worried. She went to investigate and saw that the cable from her father's computer was broken! She was so scared that she ran to her mother. + +"Mommy, the cable is broken!" she said, her voice shaking with worry. + +Her mom listened to Clara's concerns and asked her why she was so frightened. + +"I don't want Daddy to be mad at me," Clara said. + +Her mom gave her a hug and said, "It's not your fault, sweetheart. We all make mistakes and that's ok. The most important thing is to learn from it and try not to make the same mistake again." + +Clara listened to her mother's words and felt a sense of relief. She knew that it was ok to make mistakes and that it was important to learn from them. She also knew that when something like this happened, it was best to talk to someone about it. + +The moral of this story is to always talk to someone if you are worried about a situation. No matter how young you are, we all need help sometimes. +Once upon a time there was a rabbit. He was very sharp and had a real skill for writing poems. He was sad because he felt like he had no friends and so he would write about his loneliness. + +One day, the rabbit was walking through the woods when he met a squirrel. The squirrel noticed that the rabbit looked very sad. + +"Why are you feeling so sad, Rabbit?" asked the squirrel. + +The rabbit shook his head and said, "I am lonely because I don't have anyone to share my poems with." + +The squirrel smiled. "Don't worry, Rabbit. I'd be happy to read your poems and be your friend." + +The rabbit and the squirrel became great friends. They spent lots of time together and the rabbit was no longer sad. + +The End. +Once upon a time there was a brave little boy named Joe. He was always very serious, and enjoyed going on adventures. +One day Joe wanted to explore the forest, so off he went but he hadn't gone very far when he realised he had forgotten to bring a torch. It was getting really dark so he stopped to think. +Suddenly Joe saw a flickering light in the distance. He was scared but wanted to find out what it was, so he slowly crept towards it. +Suddenly he saw a man holding a gas can who was shouting at him to surrender. Joe was very scared, but he held his nerve, and bravely asked the man what he wanted. The man told Joe he needed help to get the gas can to his car, and if Joe did this he would let him go. +Joe was brave and decided to do it, so he surrendered his fear and helped the man with his gas can. The man thanked him and let Joe go safely, and Joe returned home feeling very proud of himself. +Once upon a time there was a tiny mouse. This little mouse was very brave and had a very special knife. The knife was very sharp and looked like a shiny star. + +Then one day, something very ugly happened. The tiny mouse saw an old man push a little girl down. The little girl was scared and started to cry. + +The mouse was very angry and felt that he had to do something. So he pulled out his special knife. Scared, the old man ran away and the little girl stopped crying. + +The tiny mouse had taught everyone an important lesson - we must be kind and never push others. Even though the tiny mouse was brave and had a special knife, he chose to use it to make the world a better place. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who was very shy. She was always too scared to talk to other people. + +One day, the girl was playing in her room when her mom came in with a gift. It was a beautiful, pink dress. The little girl was very happy and hugged her mom. + +Soon, it was time to go to the park. The girl put on the new dress and they went out. At first, she was very shy, but after a while she started running and playing with the other kids. + +Her mom watched from the sidelines, smiling. She wished that her daughter could make new friends. + +Just then, a little boy came over and gave the girl a shiny rock as a gift. She was so surprised that she didn't know what to say. But then she smiled and thanked him. + +The little girl was making new friends and it made her mom very happy. +Once upon a time there was a truck called Henry. Every day, Henry drove around town, loading and unloading soil. One day, something strange happened. When Henry was loading up, he began to feel dizzy. + +He said to his driver, "I feel funny, I can hardly steer." + +The driver asked, "What happened?" + +Henry replied, "I feel so dizzy, like the soil is spinning around me." + +The driver thought for a moment and then said, "I know what to do! Let's take all the soil off your back and then try again." + +So they unloaded the soil and Henry felt much better. From then on, they always took all the soil off of Henry before they started to load again. +Once upon a time there was a Baby Bird. She was the cutest bird in the nest. One day, she was flying around looking for something special. Suddenly a big wind came and she nearly got pinched by a giant claw! She was very scared. + +The big wind brought her to a big tree with a big nest in it. Baby Bird was delighted and hopped right into the nest. She felt so safe and snug in the warm nest. + +Then, an owl came into the tree. Baby Bird was very scared and hid in the corner of the nest. The owl swooped closer and closer with his big wings and big eyes. But he just said "Hello little one, how are you today?". + +Baby Bird was so relieved and replied "I'm normal. Thank you for asking!". + +The owl smiled, nodded and flew away. Baby Bird was now safe from any more pinches from the giant claw! +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Tommy. He was so excited for the park, he could not wait to go and play. He wanted to slide down the slide and swing on the swings. + +When Tommy reached the park he saw an empty strip. He heard a voice, it was his friend Billy. He said "Tommy, why don't you play on the empty strip?" + +Tommy asked "What is an empty strip? Is it a game?" + +Billy said "No. An empty strip is a place for nothing. It's not special and doesn't do much." + +Tommy was sad, he thought the empty strip looked boring. Then Billy said "It's ok if it's not special, there are lots of other things in the park, like the slide and the swings. We can have much more fun doing those!" + +Tommy was happy again and they played all the fun games in the park. They laughed and ran and had a great time together. This taught Tommy a lesson, that it's better to enjoy the fun things in life and not waste time on an empty strip. +Nana was tired. She had been on a long journey and needed to rest. She went and sat on the porch step of her house, watching the birds and feeling the fresh air on her face. + +Her grandchild came out and said, "Nana, I want to play." + +Nana said, "I am too tired, my dear. I can't play with you now." + +But the grandchild replied, "Please, Nana, I want you to accept my play." + +Nana sighed. She knew that the grandchild was trying to help her forget her journey and the tiredness. She smiled and said, "OK, I accept your offer. Let's play!" + +The grandchild smiled and they started to play together. Nana forgot all about her journey and felt ever so happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who went to the pond. She brought a large measuring stick with her and shouted excitedly to her mom, "I'm going to measure the pond!" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Be careful! That water looks rough!" + +The little girl nodded and began her task, slowly and carefully measuring the pond. When she was finished, she proudly exclaimed to her mom, "I measured the whole pond!" + +Her mom smiled and asked, "How long was it?" But the little girl just giggled and said, "You'll have to wait and see!" + +The next day, when they went back to the pond, the little girl proudly announced, "The pond was 25 feet long!" + +Her mom was amazed, and said, "Wow, you did a great job measuring the pond! I'm so proud of you." + +The little girl smiled and hugged her mom, feeling proud and happy of her accomplishment. From then on, she always wanted to measure things, big and small! +A jolly ear was bouncing through the woods. He was after the most jolly thing of all. He hopped from tree to tree, looking for it. Suddenly, he was there. It was the sun! He leapt up and grabbed it from the sky. With a bright twinkle it was gone. The ear beamed with joy and bounced away, never forgetting the sun. + +But then he heard a noise. It was coming from behind. The ear quickly jumped around to see who was there. To his surprise, it was a big bear. The bear stepped closer and smiled. The ear smiled back and held out his hand. The bear shook it and they both laughed. + +The ear and the bear spent the rest of the day running, playing and having a jolly time in the woods. They were even singing and the ear's song was so bright that all of the animals in the forest stopped to listen. When night came, the ear said goodbye to the bear and hopped off towards his home. He was still full of joy from his wonderful day. +Once upon a time, there was a navy family. They were quiet and always peaceful. Every day, they would spend time together in the garden. + +One day, Mama Navy said to Little Navy: +"Let's spend the day outside, Little Navy!" +Little Navy nodded with excited eyes. They put on their shoes and went out to the garden. Little Navy made a big pile of sand and talked to the friendly birds. + +Mama Navy and Little Navy were spending some quality time. They stayed until the sun had set and the sky was turning dark. + +Mama Navy took Little Navy's hand and said: +"Let's go home now, Little Navy! We had a wonderful day." + +Little Navy nodded and they started to walk home, hand in hand. They were back in time for dinner and, afterwards, shared a quiet night together. +There was an icy wind blowing outside. It was very cold and Jack shivered in his coat. Jack's mum said, "Let's go and play in the park." + +They went to the park and Jack saw a roundabout. He laughed and said, "Let's twist it!" His mum smiled and said, "Yes, let's try it." + +They both sat on the edge of the roundabout and Jack noticed the pin in the middle. He said, "Mum, can I push the pin?" She smiled and said, "Yes, Jack. Push it!" + +So Jack pushed the pin and they started to twist the roundabout. It twirled faster and faster, until Jack and his mum felt like they were flying. They both laughed and clapped until the roundabout stopped. + +Jack said, "Let's twist it again!" His mum nodded and said, "Yes, let's do it!" +One morning, young Sam woke up in his bed and looked out the window. He saw a field filled with animals. Sam wanted to go and play with them. + +He ran downstairs to get his mom. "Mom, can I put my shoes on and go play in the field?" Sam asked. + +His mom smiled and said, "Of course, but you should put on your coat as well, it's chilly outside." + +Sam quickly put on his shoes and coat and ran outside. He found a group of young animals playing. He ran over to them and joined in the fun. + +They played all morning until Sam's mom called out for him to come home for lunch. Sam said goodbye to his new friends and went back inside. + +He thought about all the fun he had had in the field and smiled happily. He knew he'd be back soon to play with the animals again. +One day Joe and his mommy went on an adventure. They went to the forest and both had lots of fun. Joe saw many things like birds, trees and flowers. Then, Joe saw a special fruit tree with some strange fruit. He asked his mommy what kind of fruit it was. His mommy smiled and said: "Let's pretend it's hidden yummy secret fruit". They both looked excited. + +Joe reached out to pick one of the fruit, but his mommy stopped him. Then, she took out a stick and tapped on the fruit a few times. Suddenly, the secret fruit opened. They both were so surprised and they started to laugh. + +Mommy told Joe: "This is a special hidden fruit that is full of surprises." Joe was so excited and asked: "What kind of surprise?". His mommy said: "You will have to find out for yourself." Joe was so excited that he wanted to explore the surprises inside. +One day, at the park, Sammy was out playing with his friends. Suddenly, he felt something wet on his hand. He looked down and saw a pill. "What is this?" he asked his friends. They couldn't answer him, so Sammy decided to keep it. + +When Sammy got home, he showed the pill to his mom. His mom asked him where he found it, but Sammy couldn't remember. She told him to drop it in the trash can. Sammy did, but he was very curious what it could do. + +That night, Sammy went to bed early. While he was sleeping, he had a very strange dream. He dreamed he was bigger and had lots of cool things. He was so excited that he ran around the room! + +The next morning, Sammy woke up feeling much different. He had changed! He couldn't believe it. He rushed to the trash can and saw the pill he had dropped in it before. Sammy remembered what his mom had said and realized that the pill must have caused the change. + +He had been curious to find out the power of the pill, and he was happy to learn it was real! +Mia was walking along the beach when she saw something strange. It was a dry penguin. Mia ran up and said, "What are you doing here?" The penguin simply replied, "I am lost". Mia felt very sorry for the penguin, so she decided to help him. She asked the penguin, "Can I pull you back to your home?" The penguin nodded and said, "Yes, please". Mia got down on her knees and pulled the penguin back to his home. Everyone was so happy to see the penguin back. They thanked Mia for her kind help. Mia was glad to help and said her goodbye to the happy penguin. She smiled and waved at him as she walked away. +Jonny was walking home from the park one sunny day. As he walked, he began to get very hungry. He thought about all of the different kind of snacks he could eat, but a banana seemed like the perfect treat. He imagined biting into the sweet yellow fruit. + +After walking a bit longer, Jonny finally reached his house. He ran inside to his mom and asked her for a banana. She gave him one from the kitchen and he was delighted! + +Jonny took a big bite of the banana and it tasted delicious. As he ate, he looked out the window. He saw a distant mountain across the valley and he started to think about something special. What would it be like to reach the top of that mountain? He wanted to go there so badly! + +Jonny finished his banana and went outside to play. As he fathered fallen leaves, he still thought about the distant mountain. He already started to plan his journey! +Once upon a time there was a rich man and his little son. His son loved rocks very much. Every day dad and son went to the beach to collect rocks. They looked for all kinds of rocks, but the son especially liked the shiny ones. + +One day, the father said, "Son, I'm going to give you something special." The son was very happy and asked, "What is it, Dad?" The father said, "I'm going to give you this big rock, because I love you." + +The son was thrilled with his gift, and he hugged his dad. He said, "Thank you Dad! I will always keep this rock safe." + +Suddenly, they heard a woman crying. Dad and son found out that she had lost her precious rock necklace. She was very sad. The son got an idea and said, "Dad, I don't need this rock, I can give it to this lady." + +The father was very proud and gave his son a big hug. He told him, "Son, that's what love is all about. It's more about giving than having." + +Moral of the story: Love is about giving and not about having. +Once upon a time, there was a little baby. He was a happy baby and always restless. But one day he found himself in a big, dark cave. He tried to find his way out, but he couldn't do it. He started to weep. His little mouth formed an O of surprise. Suddenly he heard a voice. It was a kind voice, and it told the baby not to worry, that he was here to help him. + +The baby thought that the voice was a good sign but he was wrong. When he stepped out of the cave, the voice belonged to a monster. The monster was big and scary and he wanted to eat the baby. The baby was so scared that he started to weep. He wanted to run, but the monster was too fast. In the end, the poor baby was eaten by the monster. +Once upon a time there was a stubborn rock in a big field. A little girl with bright eyes was walking by and thought it looked cool. She got very excited as she walked closer and closer to the rock. She said to herself, "I am going to pick this rock!" + +The rock refused to move. The little girl pulled, tugged, and pushed but the rock wouldn't budge. "Why won't you move?" she said in frustration. + +Then, she noticed something funny. The rock was smiling at her! The rock said in a friendly way, "I'm sorry, but I'm a stubborn rock. You'll need to find a tool to help you pick me up!" + +She considered this for a moment and then smiled. She marched home and got a big shovel. She returned to the rock, dug it up, and lifted it. She was proud and brought the rock home to show her parents. They both laughed and said, "Good job, sweetheart, you were so stubborn too!" +Once upon a time there was a lonely start. His name was Ted. He wanted to have friends but no one ever wanted to include him in anything. One day, Ted heard some chattering in the forest. He decided to go see what was happening. When he got to the trees, he saw three other stars playing a game. + +Ted eagerly asked, "Can I join you? Please include me in your game." + +The other stars laughed, "Sorry, we don't have enough space. We don't want you here." + +Ted was so sad. He quietly said to himself, "There's nothing in the world lonelier than a start without any friends." + +He sadly flew away and never returned. He soon was all alone again and his loneliness stayed with him for the rest of his life. +It was a sunny day and Lucy was excited. She was going to ride her kite. It was bright and colourful, and it made her very happy. + +"Mommy, can I fly my kite?" asked Lucy. + +"Yes, sweetie, but be safe!" said Mommy. "Make sure you stay in the garden and always hold the kite string tight." + +Lucy was very excited. She ran to the garden with the kite in her hand. She tied the string to the tree and began to run around, trying to make the kite high in the sky. + +But suddenly, the wind changed direction and the kite started to drift away! + +"Oh no! Mommy! Mommy! Help me get my kite back!" cried Lucy. + +Mommy quickly ran to the garden and tied another piece of string to the kite. Then, they both held onto the strings and pulled it back. + +Finally, they were both able to get the kite back safely and Lucy hugged her mommy with relief. + +"That was close! Let's make sure you always stay safe," Mommy said. + +Lucy smiled. "I will, Mommy," she said. "Let's go ride my kite now!" +Sarah pointed at the bright yellow barrel. It was big and round and sat in the middle of the room. Every day, Sarah wanted to play with the barrel, but her mom said no. No matter how much she begged, her mom always said the same "No". Sarah was so stubborn and she wanted to show her mom that she could play with the barrel. + +Finally, one day, Sarah's mom gave in and let her touch the barrel. She was so excited and she touched it with one hand and then the other. She turned it around, felt it’s bumps, and peered inside. The barrel was like a big box filled with fun and Sarah was so happy. + +After that, Sarah came back to the barrel every day and played with it until it was time to have lunch. Her mom always smiled at the sight of Sarah happily playing with the barrel and was glad that she had chosen to become less stubborn. +Once upon a time there was a very nice girl named Lily. Lily was out in her garden playing with her cat. She loved to brush her cat. It was such a beautiful sight! + +One day, Lily's mom came out to the garden. She had something special for Lily - it was a very special brush. "This is for you," said Lily's mom, "use it to brush your cat." + +Lily happily picked up the beautiful brush and started to brush her cat. But then, suddenly, she slipped and the brush flew out of her hand! + +She was so sad. However, Lily's mom had a plan to make her smile again. She asked Lily if she wanted to throw the brush into the air and catch it. + +Lily liked the idea and she threw the brush. She kept throwing the brush, and then catching it - it was so much fun! This was the best day of Lily's life! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sara. She was very brave, but also very scared. She lived with her mom and dad in a big, tall house. + +One night, her mom and dad told her about a scary monster that lived down the road. They said the monster had big, red eyes, two big horns and a big, black bow. + +Sara was very scared, but she was also very brave. She decided that she would find the monster to prove how brave she was. + +The next day, Sara put on her brave face and walked down the road to the monster's home. She reached the big, tall house and knocked on the door. A voice said, "Who's there?" + +Sara was scared, but she said, "My name is Sara, who are you?" + +Suddenly, the door opened and the monster stood there. His big, red eyes stared at her and his bow was huge and black. Sara was scared, but she said bravely, "Hello, I just wanted to say hello!" + +The monster smiled and said, "Well, hello Sara! I'm glad you're brave enough to come here!" + +Sara and the monster became good friends. She visited him every day and they played many fun games together. Sara was no longer scared because she had a brave, new friend. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was an old farmer. He was always kind and helpful to everyone. One day, he had an idea. He decided to lend his boat to the sea! + +The farmer put his boat in the water and waited. Soon, a huge fish appeared and thanked the farmer for lending his boat. The fish said he could use it to take a trip around the sea and see all the wonderful things. + +The fish hopped into the boat and began to sail. Everywhere he went, the fish was in awe of the beauty of the sea. He saw tall mountains, wide canyons and tall trees. He even saw some old ruins, which made the fish very excited. + +When the fish finally returned to the shore, he thanked the old farmer for lending him the boat and promised to pay him back one day. The old farmer smiled and said he was glad his boat had been of use. The fish waved goodbye and the old farmer watched him leave with a big smile on his face. +Once upon a time a wild fox ran into a village. The fox was looking for something he had lost. The fox asked the villagers, "Have you seen my passport?" However everyone was too scared to answer. + +The fox continued to run around the village, looking for his passport. Finally, he found it in the middle of the village square. He held it in his mouth and ran away. + +The villagers sighed with relief. One of the villagers said, "If that fox gets to the port with that passport, we will all be in big trouble!" But no one did anything to stop him. + +Unfortunately, the fox was too fast and he reached the port before anyone could catch up to him. + +The villagers found out later that the wild fox had used the passport to try and smuggle something dangerous out of the country. + +The villagers knew they should have done something to stop him, but it was too late. They had to live with the consequences of their inaction. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Sarah. She was very excited to go on an adventure to the museum. She had never been to one before. + +When Sarah arrived, she walked through the big doors and saw all the wonderful things. The museum was full of different shapes, sizes and colours. She was amazed. + +Sarah carried on walking and eventually came to a room with a big lion. She was so scared that she started to cry. But then, a kind lady saw her and said "Don't be scared, I'll give you a clap". + +The lady clapped her hands and Sarah felt much better. She smiled and clapped her hands too. She enjoyed the museum and clapped her hands whenever she liked something. + +Sarah had a wonderful day and was excited for more adventures. She said goodbye to the kind lady and headed home. She will always remember the fun time she had at the museum. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird who was very hungry. She looked all around her, hoping to find something to eat. + +Finally, she saw a shelter in the distance. She flew towards it, eager to find food. + +When she got close, the bird saw two other birds looking in the shelter. She went closer to take a look. + +The bird said, "Hello friends. What are you looking for?" + +"We're trying to find something to eat," said one of the birds. + +The bird was happy that she wasn't alone. She wanted to help them. But when she started to examine the shelter, she was disappointed - there was nothing to find! + +The three birds left the shelter, feeling sad and very hungry. The little bird learned an important lesson: no matter how hard you look, you won't always find what you are looking for. +One day, a fat beetle scurried over to a patch of grass. He was very curious about what was underneath. He wanted to find out so he started to print the ground away with his back feet. + +He eventually came across something strange. It was a box. He kicked it open, but to his surprise, it was full of bugs much bigger than him. He was so scared that he scurried away. + +The beetle wanted to find out what was in the box, so he decided to go back. He asked his friend, who was also a beetle, to help him. His friend said, "It's too scary! I don't want to go. I'll wait here." + +The fat beetle went back to the box by himself. When he looked inside, he was shocked. He found that the bugs he had seen were actually his family! He was so happy! + +The setup of the story foreshadowed the surprise ending of the beetle finding his family. This payoff was something that the beetle was unaware of. The conflict of the story was between the fat beetle and his fear of the box. The dialogue between the beetle and his friend showed this conflict. +Once upon a time, there were two bears. One bear was named Jack, and the other was named Jill. Jack and Jill lived in a small house in the forest. + +One day, Jack and Jill decided to go on an adventure. Jack set his desk at the top of a distant hill and they started climbing. As they were walking, Jack saw something shiny in the woods and he pointed it out to Jill. + +Jack: "Look, Jill! What is that glimmering thing over there?" +Jill: "Let's go find out!" + +So, Jack and Jill ventured off to see what it was. When they got there, they saw a beautiful rainbow! + +Jack and Jill were so happy! Jack set his desk under the rainbow and they pretended it was their own magical kingdom. They stayed there for hours, dreaming about what adventures lay ahead. + +Jack and Jill had a wonderful time and stayed until the sun began to set. Then, they reluctantly packed up their desk and headed back home. From that moment on, their adventures had only just begun. +Once upon a time there was a mum and dad who were very anxious. They had found a broken castle in the park and were trying to figure out how to fix it. + +The dad said, "Let's see if we can fix the castle!" The mum replied, "That is a good idea, but it will be hard work!" + +So the mum and dad began to work on the castle, but it was harder than they thought. They were feeling very anxious, but they kept trying. + +Suddenly, their three-year-old daughter came up and asked, "Can I help fix the castle too?" The mum and dad smiled and said, "Yes, you can help too!" + +Together, the family worked hard and finally managed to fix the castle. It was a huge accomplishment and the family was very proud! +Once upon a time there were two friends, Tom and Amy. Tom and Amy were playing a game when Tom said, "I know - let's go on an adventure!" + +Tom and Amy were very excited so they ran outside and looked around. They saw a tree and Tom said, "Let's go and grab some branches!" + +They grabbed some branches, then put them together to make a big boat. Then, Tom and Amy went inside the boat and pushed it into the water. They sailed out across the water, looking for land. + +Finally, they saw a cool island far away in the distance. They sailed closer and closer, and soon they arrived at the island. The island was full of fun things to explore. Tom and Amy enjoyed exploring the island and playing games. + +Eventually it was time to go home but Tom and Amy said, "Maybe we can come back here again soon!" +Once upon a time, there was a brave bug called Lola. She was a curious bug, and she always wanted to explore the world. + +One day, she left her house and started on an adventure. She walked through the grass and hopped over stones. Suddenly, she heard an urgent cry coming from the deep forest. + +“Help!†the voice said. + +Lola was brave, so she decided to investigate the woods. She saw a big, green frog yelleding for help. He had gotten stuck between two rocks and couldn’t move. + +“Please help me!†he urged. + +Lola was determined to help the frog. With all her might, she flew over the big rocks and tugged at the frog’s arms. And finally, she managed to pull the frog out of the rocks. + +The frog thanked Lola and said, “You are really brave, little bug! Thank you!†+ +Indeed, Lola was a brave bug and she managed to help her new frog friend. Soon they continued their exploration together. That day, they found a lot of fun things. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a nosy little girl named Chloe. Chloe was always asking lots of questions. One day, she asked her mommy, "What is life?" Mommy answered, "Life is a wonderful adventure, and you get to explore and learn every day!" Chloe was so excited to learn about life, she asked every person she saw more questions about it. + +One day, she asked a cat, "What is life?" The cat just sneezed and said nothing. Chloe asked a dog, "What is life?" The dog woofed and pointed his nose to a tree. + +Finally, she asked a friendly man. "What is life?" the little girl asked. The man smiled, and said, "Life is like a treasure chest full of surprises. You never know what you're going to find!" + +Chloe was so happy to finally find the answer. She kept exploring and learning new things about life every day! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She had a seat in the sun every afternoon. As she sat, she began to see a flame. It sparkled in the sky and moved around. She wanted to touch the flame, so she stood up. + +She reached out to the flame but it was too hot. She quickly stepped back and said "Ouch, it's too hot!". Lucy was very sorry for trying to touch the flame. + +She did not want the flame to go away, so she brought a big basket and filled it with big fluffy pillows. She set them on the ground, sat down, and smiled at the flame. The flame and Lucy danced around together. They were very happy! + +It was time for Lucy to go home, so she carefully collected all of the pillows and took them with her. The flame still shined in the sky. Lucy was very happy that she and the flame could be friends! +Once upon a time, there were two friends. They were aliens and they lived far away on a planet. One day, their planet ran out of food. So the two friends decided to explore for something to eat. + +They took a look around and saw a planet with lots of food. They decided to examine it carefully. They saw that the planet was fit for growing food. + +The planet had everything they needed to grow their own food. So they dug up the dirt, planted the seeds and watered the ground. + +And soon enough, the plants started to grow. The two friends were so happy to see that their hard work paid off. They happily harvested the plants and ate the delicious food. + +Both of them were very fit and happy. They had enough to eat and they never ran out of food again. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lana. She was very kind and always wanted to help everyone. One day it was raining very hard outside. + +Lana was walking down the street when she saw a wallet lying on the ground. She picked it up and noticed it was full of money. She wanted to help the owner find it so she ran to the nearest store to see if anyone had left it there. + +When she arrived, the storekeeper smiled at her kindly. She asked him if he had seen the wallet, but he said he hadn't. Just then a man entered the store and said that he had lost his wallet. He was very grateful to see Lana with it and thanked her warmly. + +Lana was so happy to have helped the man and to see the smile on his face. She knew she had done a kind thing, and she felt proud of herself. +There were two best friends, a dog and a cat. Every morning they would play together, and then they would take a nap. One day, they were playing in the fog at the park, when they heard a loud cry. + +"Help me! Help!" + +The dog and the cat looked around, but they couldn't see what was wrong. The dog stepped forward and said, "We will help you!" + +They looked up and saw a young girl, caught in a tree. She had climbed too high, and she was scared. The cat said, "We will lift you down." + +The loyal friends worked together to lift the girl down from the tree. When she was safely on the ground, she thanked them with a big hug. From that day on, the dog, the cat, and the girl were forever friends. +Once upon a time, there were two friends named Jack and Jill. Jack was an envious rabbit and Jill was a brave bear. + +One day, Jack wanted to have the same powers that Jill had. He asked her to teach him, but Jill said no. This made Jack mad and they started to fight. + +Jack rushed at Jill, but she was too fast. Jill swiftly dodged every one of Jack's attempts to attack her. He started to get frustrated with his lack of speed. + +"Why won't you teach me?" he asked. + +Jill said calmly, "I won't teach you because those powers are too dangerous for someone like you." + +Jack hung his head in defeat, but he still felt envious of Jill's strength and agility. He slowly walked away and Jill watched him go. +Once upon a time, there was a nosy frog who wanted to solve a big problem. He grabbed his binoculars, which he kept in a small box and hopped on the couch to find out what was the problem. He saw a space shuttle, very far in the sky. He could not believe his eyes! "What is that?" He asked aloud. + +Suddenly, a little bird flew down and landed on the couch beside him. The nosy frog asked, "Do you know what that space is?" The little bird smiled, "Yes! That is a spacecraft. It goes beyond the stars!" + +The nosy frog was excited. He had to solve this problem. He hopped off the couch and ran to his friend, the scientist bunny. Together they invented a way to reach the spacecraft. + +The nosy frog was brave and curious, but he was also smart. He had solved the problem. The scientist bunny and he created a balloon that could fly high enough to reach the spacecraft. With the help of the balloon, the nosy frog finally reached the space shuttle and all his dreams came true! +Once upon a time, there was a small village. Everyone was very happy and cheerful. + +One day, a little boy named Jake had a big problem. He wanted some water, but there wasn't any in the village. + +So Jake went to the market and asked for help. He said, "I want a jug of water please." + +The shopkeeper smiled and said, "Of course! You should go to the pond on the edge of the village. The water there is always warm and good to drink." + +So, Jake grabbed a big jug from the shop and ran to the pond. He filled it with the warm water and ran back to the village. Everyone was so happy that the little boy had brought water for the village. + +Jake smiled and said, "I'm glad I wanted a jug of water." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Rachel. She had long blonde hair and blue eyes. She was very happy most of the time, but one day she was careless and did something wrong. + +Rachel had been playing in the garden when she saw a shiny black rock. She didn’t know what it was, so she picked it up and took it inside. She showed it to her mum who told her it was coal. Rachel had been naughty, so her mum said she must go to her room to think about what she had done. + +Rachel was sad and cried. She asked her mum if she could be forgiven. Her mum said yes and Rachel was pleased. She said sorry to her mum and promised not to be careless again. + +Mum and Rachel hugged and Rachel was happy again. She had learned an important lesson: always be careful and be sure to forgive too. That was the best thing to do. +Once upon a time, there was a fish named Joe. Joe was always very curious and one day he decided to explore the deep water. He started to dive deeper and deeper, until he arrived at a mysterious cave. Joe was quite excited and he wanted to explore it further. + +Then Joe heard a voice inside the cave saying "Welcome, my friend!". Joe was startled and he quickly said "who's there?". The voice answered "I am the guardian of this cave. Do not be afraid." Joe was still a bit scared but he was also curious about who or what the voice belonged to. + +The voice said "Joe, the deep water is mysterious and dangerous. You don't know what you will find out there so it is important to be cautious and listen to your ears. If something doesn't feel right in your gut, don't do it." Joe was very happy to have been warned and thanked the guardian of the cave. + +Joe understood this lesson and returned to the surface, being careful to never dive too deep. With this knowledge he was able to enjoy the deep water in a much safer way. + +The moral of the story is: Listen to your gut feeling and use caution when exploring the unknown. +Mum was helping Tony tidy his bedroom. Tony opened the drawer and he saw something hot. + +Mum said, "What is it, Tony?" + +Tony took the hot thing in his hand, "It's hot!" + +Mum said, "Yes, it is hot. That's a candle, Tony. You need to learn to be careful with candles." + +They tidied the room together and when they were done, Mum said to Tony, "Good job! Now you can learn how to draw a picture to put in the drawer." + +Tony was so excited. He took out a pencil and paper and began to draw. He tried so hard and he was getting better at drawing. + +When he was finished, Tony put the picture in the drawer and said, "Look Mum, I learned how to draw!" + +Mum gave Tony a big hug and said, "I'm so proud of you!" +One day, John saw a shop. It was new and he was very excited about it. He ran to the shop and asked his mom to go in. She said, "Yes!" + +John went inside and was amazed by all the different things that he saw. There were toys, books, clothes, and games. He saw a toy car that he wanted, so he asked his mom if he could have it. + +"It is new," she said. "Let's see if we can find it someplace else for a better price." + +So they went to a few different shops. Everywhere they went, the car was still very new. Finally, they found it for a good price and bought it for John. + +John was so happy. He couldn't wait to get home and play with his new toy car. +Joey was a regular 3 year old boy who loved to play all day. He was very excited when he heard mommy and daddy talking about going to the park. Joey knew that going to the park was one of his favorite things to do. + +When Joey asked his parents when they were going to the park, his mom said, "We are going tomorrow. We can go for a picnic!" Joey was even more excited, and he started to tell his parents about all the things he wanted to take with him. + +Mom and dad listened to Joey's opinion, and they agreed to bring most of the items he wanted. Then they told him to get a good sleep so that he was ready for the fun at the park the next day. + +Joey was delighted. He could hardly wait for tomorrow to come! +Once upon a time there were two friends, Jack and Sam. They wanted to play a game together. + +Jack said, "Let's play a game with this cup. Who can gain the most coins in it?" + +"That is a great idea," Sam said. + +So, Jack and Sam took turns to put the coins in the cup. Sam kept putting coins in the cup, but he was not polite. He kept trying to take more coins from the cup than Jack. + +Jack was being very polite. He made sure to let Sam have more coins. + +After the game was over, Jack had more coins in the cup. Sam was jealous. + +Jack looked at Sam and said, "Being polite and kind always pays off in the end." + +Sam realized what Jack said was true. He smiled and said, "I will remember this!" + +The moral of the story is that being polite and kind is important and it pays off in the end. +Once there was a pilot who acted very strangely. He did things that nobody had ever seen before and he flew his plane in unknown ways. Everyone was curious about what he was doing, but no one dared to follow him! + +One day, a brave three year old girl decided to act. She pulled out her favourite plane toy and pretended she was the same pilot. She climbed into her pretend plane and flew around her bedroom, looping and diving just like the pilot. + +The girl's parents were amazed by what their daughter was doing. They cheered and clapped to encourage her to keep flying. The girl felt so proud of her piloting skills! She soared around the room faster and faster, using her imagination to go to unknown places. + +At the end of the day, the brave girl had done what the unknown pilot once did. She had managed to act like a real pilot. She went to bed feeling very tired but also very satisfied. +One day, a 3 year old named Jane was playing in the garden. She noticed a white bird in the sky. It was flying very high. Jane was very excited. + +"Look Mummy, look! What is that?" she asked. + +Mummy looked up and smiled. "That's a dove, sweetheart," she said. + +Jane squinted as she watched the dove flying in circles high in the sky. Suddenly, she noticed something else. She scrunched up her nose and said, "Mummy, what's that smelly thing?" + +Mummy looked around and saw an old garbage can. "That, sweetheart, is a smelly garbage can," she said. "Sometimes bad smells come out of garbage cans. If something ever smells bad, you need to tell Mummy." + +Jane nodded as she watched the dove soaring through the sky. She knew that the dove was beautiful and the garbage can was smelly. +Once there was a little girl called Janie who was very enthusiastic. One day she asked her mom if she could add something to the kitchen. Her mom said she could, so Janie went to the store. + +Janie found a special sink to add to the kitchen! She was so excited and very enthusiastic. She carried the sink back to the kitchen and asked her mom to help her add it. + +Her mom said she could do it herself and showed her how. Janie was determined, so she got to work. + +It took her a few tries, but eventually she managed to add the sink to the kitchen. Everyone in the family was so proud of her and Janie was very proud of herself too. Now every day she washes her hands and dishes in the sink she added! +George was walking in the park. Suddenly, a big soap bubble appeared in front of him. He was very excited. He reached out and tried to touch the bubble. + +Suddenly, a voice in the sky said, "Hello, George. Be careful with the bubble, it's very fragile". + +George was surprised. He looked around and saw a beautiful lady in a colourful dress. + +"Who are you?" George asked. + +The lady smiled and said, "My name is Fina. I'm here to teach you an important lesson. In life, it's important to stay healthy, so always wash your hands with soap." + +George nodded. He thought it was a good lesson and said, "Thank you Fina. I promise I'll always wash my hands with soap!" + +Fina laughed and said, "Good. Now, remember to stay healthy!" + +With that, Fina disappeared as suddenly as she had appeared. George smiled, happy he had learned something so important. He ran home to wash his hands with soap and stayed healthy. +One day, a 3 year old girl named Sarah had a dream. In her dream, she was tall and strong and could jump higher than anyone else. She was so proud of herself for achieving all of this. + +When Sarah awoke, her mom and dad asked her what she had been dreaming about. "I was big and strong and I could jump very high, and I was so proud!" said Sarah. + +Her mom and dad smiled. "That's so nice, sweetie," they said. "What a wonderful dream! And do you know what, to treat you for your proud dream, we'll take you to the park today? How does that sound?" + +"Yay!" said Sarah, clapping her hands. That afternoon, Sarah and her parents went to the park and she had so much fun. She felt proud again, knowing that she had achieved her dream. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who was always excited to do something different. Today she was thrilled to take her new shield for a spin. + +"Let's go," she shouted, scrambling to put the shield on. + +Her mom smiled and said, "Off we go then." + +The two were soon outside, and the little girl couldn't wait to try out her shield. She ran around, spinning, yelling and laughing as the shield made her feel safe and powerful. Suddenly, she heard a different sound coming from the sky above. She looked up and saw a bright light in the sky. + +"What is that?" she asked her mom in excitement. + +Her mom smiled and said, "That is a shooting star." + +The little girl gasped in surprise and looked up at the sky with awe. She felt so lucky to be able to witness something so amazing and different. She waved her shield up to the star with a smile, feeling the thrill of something truly special. +Once upon a time, there was a rich boy. His name was Paul. One day, Paul was walking down the street when he saw an old man sitting on a bench. Paul went over to the old man and asked him what he was doing. + +The old man smiled and told Paul that he was sitting on the bench to watch the world go by. Paul was curious, so he asked the old man what he meant. + +The old man said that it is nice to take a moment to appreciate the world. He told Paul that if you sit long enough, you can see how life changes over time. Paul liked this idea and asked the old man if he could stay and watch with him. + +The old man said yes, and Paul sat with him to watch the world go by. Together, they enjoyed the peaceful moments, telling each other stories about the time they had together. + +Paul has never felt so rich! +Once upon a time, there was an ancient garden. On the tallest tree in the garden, there was a magical swing that would hang there. + +One day, a three year old boy who was playing in the garden noticed the swing. He looked up and said to himself, "Wow, I want to go on that!" + +He asked his mom if he could have a turn. His mom smiled and said, "Yes, but you must be careful." + +The little boy was so excited he quickly climbed the tree and jumped on the swing. He curled his tiny legs around the rope and started to swing. He was so delighted, he shouted, "Whee!" + +Mom watched him with a big smile as the little boy giggled and laughed on the swing. He had the best time. + +When the boy finally finished, mom said, "What a great job you did! I'm proud of you." He hugged his mom and ran off to explore the rest of the ancient garden. +Once there was a young boy called Jack. He was very persistent. He wanted to study and find out new things. His parents were so proud of him! + +One day Jack had the idea to go and explore a stream that was near his house. He had a picnic and then he started to study the stream and all the things that were in it. + +He looked carefully at all the bugs, the fish and the plants. He asked lots of questions and was very curious. He stayed near the stream for hours, even when his parents wanted him to come home. + +Jack was so persistent and determined. He learned so much by studying the stream and that made his parents so proud of him. They laughed and hugged and knew that he would learn a lot in life if he kept being so curious and studying like this. +In the woods lived two small animals, a rabbit and a squirrel. They were good friends and often ran and played together in the clearing. One day, they noticed a small root sprouting from the ground. The root was very lively, with its bright green colour. + +The squirrel was quite curious and it asked the rabbit, "What is this root?". The rabbit had seen one before and it knew that the root was edible. + +"We can eat this root," said the rabbit. They were both hungry so they started to nibble on the root. It was crunchy and tasty and they had a very tasty snack. + +The rabbit said, "Let's come back here tomorrow. We can eat this delicious root again." The squirrel nodded in agreement and said, "Yes, we must come back to the lively root." They both giggled and ran off to play together in the woods. +Bob was walking down a wet road. He was looking for a way to succeed. + +"Where should I go?" He asked himself. + +Suddenly, Bob heard a harsh shout. + +"Hey! Don't move!" it said. + +Bob was scared. He turned around and saw a big, scary monster. + +"Give me your money!" the monster said. + +Bob shook his head and tried to run away. But the monster was too fast. + +The monster grabbed Bob and shook him. Bob cried out but the monster kept shaking him. + +Eventually Bob had to give the monster all his money. + +Bob had failed. He had tried his best to succeed but the monster was just too strong. + +Bob walked away with a heavy heart. He had learned a harsh lesson and had lost all his money. +Once upon a time, there was a mummy who wanted to make her little one a healthy soup for dinner. She went to the kitchen and opened the cupboard. Inside she found a packet of healthy soup. Mummy smiled and said to her little one, "Let's make some soup!" + +Mummy grabbed a pot and poured the healthy soup out of the packet. Then she added some hot water, carrots, and broccoli to the pot to make the soup yummy and healthy. Her little one clapped with joy. + +Mummy stirred the soup and said, "When it's ready, I will release it from the pot." She smiled at her little one and said, "Then we will have dinner!" + +The mummy released the soup into bowls for them to share. The little one tasted it and said, "Mummy, the soup is delicious!" + +Mummy smiled and said, "Yes, it's a healthy soup!" +Once upon a time, there was a little boy called John. John had a creative helmet that he liked to wear when he played. One day, John was shaking his helmet when suddenly an amazing surprise came out. It was a magical, tiny puppy! The puppy was so fluffy and cute and it made John happy. + +John gently patted the puppy and put his helmet back on. He wanted to take it with him everywhere he went. From then on, John went on magical adventures with his puppy, wearing his creative helmet all the way. + +John and the puppy had so much fun together, playing and exploring the world. Everywhere John went, he shook his helmet to make sure the puppy was safe. He laughed and smiled as he shook his helmet and had the best adventures ever. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who was feeling very miserable because he had not had a nap all day. So he decided to take a napkin and made himself a nice bed on the floor. He laid there for a while until he started to grow sleepy. Gradually, the little boy grew more and more sleepy until he fell fast asleep. + +When he woke up, the little boy felt much better. His nap had made him feel excited and energized. He was no longer feeling miserable. With a big smile on his face, he folded up the napkin and thanked it for helping him have such a nice rest. + +The little boy's nap had made him grow big and strong. He knew he could do anything he wanted with a little bit of rest! +Once upon a time, a frog called Dabble lived in a big pond. One day, something disturbed the pond, so Dabble swam over to see what was happening. + +When he got there, he saw a man holding a long rope. He was trying to tie one end of the rope to a deep hole in the pond. + +"What are you doing?" asked Dabble. + +"I'm trying to find something deep down in the pond," the man replied. + +Dabble nodded, understanding what he was doing, and the man smiled. He said thank you to Dabble then, and continued to lower the rope into the deep hole. + +Dabble watched in anticipation to see what he would find, what surprises were hidden in the depths of the pond! +Once upon a time, there was an ancient nest high in the sky that belonged to the birds. It was their home. + +One day, one of the birds hadn't been very nice to the other birds. He had shouted and been mean. So the other birds decided to punish him. + +Then one bird said, "We should make him move out of the nest." But another said, "No, we won't make him move out of his home." + +The other birds agreed. So instead, they made the naughty bird stay in the nest for a long time and not move. + +The naughty bird stayed in the ancient nest until he learned to be nice and kind to all of the other birds. Then the birds went back to living in peace and harmony. The end! +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Jack and Gracie, who were playing together. They went for a walk and saw a board in the grass. Jack thought it might be fun to play with it. Gracie agreed, and they started to play with it. + +Jack was being really careless with the board, and he banged it against the tree, which made Gracie scared. + +"Jack, don't do that!" Gracie said. "You're scaring me!" + +Jack didn't listen, and he continued to bang the board against the tree. Finally, Gracie had enough and she ran away, leaving Jack alone. + +Jack felt lonely and sad. He wished he had been more thoughtful with his friend. He wanted to apologize, but it was too late. Gracie was gone, and it was all his fault. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there were two little bunnies who lived together in a meadow. Their names were Bop and Flop. + +One day, they decided to go on an adventure and they set off to explore. They marched together, hopping over the grass, until they reached a smelly pond. + +Bop said to his friend, "Let's lay down and rest here." So they both lay down on the grass and looked up at the clouds. + +Suddenly, a bee fluttered by and Bop said, "We should not rest here, Flop. This is a smelly place, and it is dangerous for us!" + +Flop replied, "That's a good idea, Bop. We should look for a nice, clean place to rest instead. Let's get up and march to somewhere else!" + +So, they hopped away from the smelly pond, looking for the perfect place to rest. + +The moral of this story is: when you are looking for a place to rest, it's important to make sure it's clean and safe. By making this your priority, you can help keep yourself and your friends safe. +Once upon a time, there was a bunny. The bunny wanted to find a special place. So, the bunny went out and looked around. + +Suddenly, the bunny saw a hedge. The hedge was tall and green, and it lead away to a hidden place. + +The bunny hopped up to the hedge, feeling very excited. The bunny pushed his way through the hedge to see what was on the other side. + +As he came through, the bunny discovered a beautiful secret garden. There were flowers and birds, and it was so quiet and peaceful. + +The bunny was happy he found the hidden place. He hopped around the garden, having lots of fun. + +The bunny was so glad the hedge had lead him to the hidden garden. He knew it would be his secret hideaway forever. +One day, a big, black bear was walking along a road. He was very tall and thin. The bear was looking for some food. + +Suddenly, the bear saw a small, fat mouse on the side of the road. The mouse was scared when it saw the bear. + +The bear said to the mouse, "Don't be scared. I'm looking for food, not you!" + +But the mouse was so scared that it began to tremble. + +Then the bear roared. It was a loud and strong roar that made the mouse even more scared. + +The mouse quickly ran away and the bear watched it run. Then the bear continued looking for food. +Once upon a time, there was a friendly bear. He was walking through the forest when he suddenly felt pain in his stomach. He bent over and started to complain. + +"Ouch! That really hurts!" the friendly bear said. + +Suddenly, he heard a voice from behind. + +"What's wrong?" the voice asked. + +The friendly bear turned around and saw a friendly rabbit. "My stomach hurts," the friendly bear replied. + +"Let me help," the friendly rabbit said. + +The friendly rabbit grabbed some herbs from the nearby bushes and made a drink for the bear. He gave it to him and told him to drink it. + +The friendly bear drank the drink and almost immediately felt relief. + +The friendly rabbit smiled. "Don't worry, I'm here to help," he said. + +The friendly bear thanked the rabbit for his kind help and continued his journey with a much happier stomach. +Once upon a time in the deep dark woods there lived two birds, a big one and a small one. Big Bird was very bossy and always told Small Bird what to do, like how to build the nest and where to fly. Small Bird was tired of being bossy, but didn't know what to do. + +One morning, Big Bird flew off early and told Small Bird to cover the floor with leaves while he was gone. Small Bird tried to cover the floor, but his wings weren't strong enough. He was so unhappy and felt so helpless. + +When Big Bird returned, he was shocked to find the floor still uncovered. He yelled at Small Bird and said, "You must try harder!" Small Bird was very scared and had no idea what to do. + +Then, a kind, friendly wind blew in and started helping Small Bird cover the floor. Big Bird couldn't believe it and asked the wind what was happening. The wind said, "It's ok. Small Bird can do it!" + +Big Bird was so surprised and happy, he praised and thanked Small Bird for all his hard work. From then on, Big Bird was much less bossy and let Small Bird do the things he could do by himself. +Joe was a young boy who loved school. He always went early to class and waited for his teacher to arrive. Joe was excited when he saw his teacher walk into the room carrying a big blackboard. + +Joe's teacher said to the class, "Today we are going to spend some time playing a game with the blackboard." Everyone cheered as they realized it would be a fun day. + +The teacher then continued by saying, " Each of you must write down one word on the blackboard. When everyone has written their word we will see what the blackboard says." Joe excitedly wrote down his word, but the others were slow that day. + +When everyone was finished the teacher read the words out loud, "S-U-R-P-R-I-S-E!" Everyone jumped for joy and Joe smiled because he understood the surprise was for him. It was his birthday! Joe was surprised and felt so lucky to have such a young teacher who was so thoughtful. He knew it would be a great day to spend with his classmates. +Henry was a wealthy boy. He had a big house and lots of toys. One day he brought his new cushion to the park. He liked to hang it on the swings and ride high up in the sky. + +He was so happy with his new cushion. He laughed and smiled as he flew through the sky. All the other children wanted to try it too. + +One day, Henry hung his cushion on the tallest swing and it started to fly away. He watched as it floated high up in the sky. He was so sad to see it go. + +But then, something wonderful happened. A gust of wind blew the cushion back down to the park. Henry was so happy and ran over to his cushion. He hugged it tight, thankful he had it back. + +Henry never forgot that day. He always hung his cushion on the swings and tried to make sure it didn't fly away. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Jack and Jill. They loved to explore and seek adventure. They each put on their warm shoes and one day set off to explore a new forest. + +However, when they were playing in the forest, they came across a big scary bear. The bear was roaring and scaring Jack and Jill. Frightened, they didn’t know what to do. They both looked around and noticed a big tree nearby. + +They quickly ran to the tree and climbed it together. When they reached the top the bear was still roaring. Then Jill had an idea. She started to take off her shoe and waved it in the air. She called out to the bear, “Look how harmless my shoe is!†+ +The bear soon got the message, and he decided to surrender. He stopped roaring and slowly walked away. Jack and Jill were relieved and quickly climbed back down the tree. + +Jack and Jill had learned their lesson - that surrendering peacefully is always the best option. They both smiled and skipped away to find another adventure! +Once there was a lively little dog called Daisy. Daisy was always so excited to explore her neighbourhood. One day Daisy come across a snug little hole which looked very inviting. She sniffed around the hole and thought it might be a good fit for her. + +So Daisy squeezed in and wiggled around until she fit inside perfectly. Suddenly, her foot began to itch! She scratched it with her paw and tried to ignore the itch. + +But no matter how hard Daisy tried, the itch just kept coming back. Finally, she decided to scratch even harder and hopped out of the hole. + +When she finally got out, Daisy took a deep breath and shook off her fur. She could still feel the itch, but she knew that the snug little hole was no longer a good fit for her. +Once upon a time there were two friends, John and Michael. They were best friends and were always together. One day, John said to Michael, "Let's meet at the park and share a joke." Michael was so excited; he had never heard a joke before. + +John and Michael met at the park. The sun was shining and the birds were singing. John said, "Michael, I have a joke. What do you get if you cross a dog and a rabbit?" Michael thought for a minute and said, "I don't know, what?" John said, "A reliable hop!" + +Michael and John laughed and laughed. Soon, they were rolling on the ground in laughter. After they had finished laughing, Michael said, "John, you are so reliable with jokes!" + +John and Michael were best friends and every day they made sure to meet at the park and share a joke. +Once upon a time, there was a boy and a girl. They were walking in the forest. Suddenly, the girl said, "Let's pick some flowers!" The boy said, "Let's go to the temple too!" + +The girl smiled and said, "Yes, that's a great idea!" + +So they went to the temple. It had big columns and tall doors. As they walked in, they saw a big jar. The boy picked it up and said, "What's this?" + +The girl was worried. She said, "We shouldn't take it. Let's put it back where we found it." + +The boy nodded and put it back in its place. Then he said, "Let's pick some flowers now!" + +The girl smiled and said, "That's a great idea!" So they went outside and picked some beautiful flowers. They were very happy! +Once upon a time there was a pup named Pup. He had a big, brown eyes and a waggy tail. + +Pup loved exploring and every day he went to new places. Today, Pup decided to go to the park. He saw many birds and a pond with fish in it. + +Pup loved watching the birds peeking around in the trees and the funny fish swimming in the pond. But it was getting hotter and hotter, so Pup decided to take a nap. + +As he was sleeping he had pupils like two bright moons. While Pup was dreaming, the birds kept watching him. It seemed like time had stopped. + +All of a sudden, Pup opened his eyes and the birds flew away. He felt very hot, so he jumped in the cool water and splashed around. Pup had lots of fun! +Once upon a time, there were two friends. They were both very sad. They wanted something to make them happy. + +Then, one of them saw some chocolate on the ground. She recognized it was chocolate and smiled. The first friend said, “Let’s eat the chocolate and then we’ll be happy.†+ +So, the two friends each ate a piece of chocolate. And it made them feel so much better! Now they were both happy and no longer sad. + +The two friends were very thankful for the chocolate. Now they knew how to make themselves feel better whenever they were feeling sad. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tom. Tom loved playing outside, no matter how cold it was. One day Tom stepped out of his house and it was a very icy day. Tom wanted to explore beyond his house and find something new. + +He slowly walked to the edge of the woods and there he saw a scary looking thing! Tom asked the thing, "What are you?". The thing answered, "I am a skeleton". Tom was curious about the skeleton and wanted to explore it further. As he stepped closer, the skeleton suddenly disappeared. + +Tom got scared and quickly ran back to his house. When he reached home he realised his mistake. He had forgotten to be careful and all things that seemed exciting, could be dangerous. + +Tom's mum said to him, "Things that seem exciting, can also be dangerous. Do not forget to be careful next time.†Tom smiled and nodded in agreement. +Sam and his dad left the house to go to the local gym. When they arrived, Sam looked around with excitement. He noticed the basketball court, the treadmills, and the weights. + +Dad asked Sam if he was ready to go to the gym. Sam nodded his head yes and clapped his hands in joy. + +Dad smiled and said, "Ok, let's go get you some supplies!" + +Sam and his dad made their way over to the gym shop. Dad asked Sam what he would like. Sam said he wanted a ball that was spicy and red. + +Dad kept looking until he found a ball that was perfect for Sam. Dad handed the ball to Sam and said, "Okay, this is the one. Now let's go have some fun at the gym!" + +Sam smiled, grabbed his new ball and the two of them went off to enjoy the gym. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sarah. Sarah was very pretty and very brave. One day Sarah wanted to find a special diamond. She asked her mom, "Mom, can I find a diamond?" Her mom said, "Yes, you can." + +So Sarah set off for the forest. She looked and looked, but she could not find any diamonds. She started to complain. She was about to give up, when suddenly she found a little diamond that sparkled like the light. + +Sarah was so happy, she put the diamond in her pocket and started to run back home. But when she got back, her mom was angry. She said, "Sarah, you should not have taken the diamond. It belonged to someone else." + +Sarah was very sad. She had been caught. She had to give back the diamond, and that was the end of her search. +Once upon a time there was a bee named Bob. Bob was very happy and loved to balance on his wings. One day, he thought he would try to balance on even thinner objects. He flew to a tree branch and tried to balance on it, but he had a hard time staying on top of it. + +Suddenly, the branch he was balancing on started to shake. Bob looked up and saw a bird flapping its wings. Bob said: "What are you doing?" + +The bird said, "I'm here to take you away and make you my pet!" + +Bob was scared and thought of a way to escape. He promptly flew away, and the bird chased after him. Bob was getting tired, but he kept flying until he reached a flower. He landed on the flower safely and looked up in the sky. He saw the bird flying away. + +He was safe, but all around him were dead flowers. He understood the danger of balancing on thin objects and decided that he would never try it again. + +The end! +Once upon a time, there was a rabbit. He was very hungry, so he went looking for food. He came across a house and found a useful box of vegetables in the garden. The rabbit was so excited! He began to feed on the vegetables. + +As he was eating, he heard a voice. It was an old man. + +“What are you doing in my garden?†asked the old man. + +The rabbit replied, “I am very hungry and I found these vegetables to feed on.†+ +The old man smiled. “You are welcome to eat the vegetables. In fact, you can stay in my garden. You would make a useful companion.†+ +So from then on, the rabbit stayed in the old man’s garden. The old man would feed the rabbit every day and the rabbit kept the garden safe and clean. They were the best of friends! +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweet. Tweet loved to fly, but recently something stopped Tweet from being able to fly. His wings felt broken. + +One day, Tweet saw another bird in the sky. He wanted to ask what was wrong, but he wasn't sure how. Then he heard the bird call out his name. + +"Tweet! Come here!" the bird shouted. Tweet flew over, scared but curious. + +The bird introduced himself as Spot. He explained that there was something wrong with Tweets wings, and he knew a way to fix them. + +"It will hurt," Spot said, "But when it's over, you can fly more than ever!" + +Tweet was scared but decided to let Spot help him. Sure enough, after Spot was done, Tweet's wings felt new and strong. He gave a flutter and was in the air! He was so happy that he flew higher and higher, and he stayed up there for as long as he could. +Once upon a time there were two best friends. Their names were John and Mary. John and Mary went to the park together everyday. + +One day, John was wearing a beautiful red shirt. Mary asked, “John, why are you wearing that shirt?†+John said, “I am wearing it to be smart. I am very intelligent.†+ +Mary smiled and said, “That’s very smart! I want to be intelligent too.†She then took a photo of John wearing the shirt. + +John said, “Now you can wear this shirt whenever you want to be smart and intelligent.†+ +Mary said with a smile, “Thanks, John!†From then on, whenever Mary wanted to be smart and intelligent she would wear the red shirt in the photo. +One day, Timmy and his family went to the store to buy some dinner. Timmy loved to explore the store, and he found a bottle of sauce. Timmy loved sauce and so he asked his mom if he could have it. + +"Yes," his mom said, "you can add it to dinner and it will be really yummy." + +Timmy was so excited that he took the sauce to dinner and added it to his plate. He stirred and stirred until it was all combined. He tasted it and it was delicious! + +"This is the best dinner ever," Timmy exclaimed. + +His family laughed and smiled at him. They were very happy that he had found something that he liked so much. + +After dinner, they all sat in the living room and talked in quiet voices. Timmy took out his bottle of sauce and put it near him. He loved the taste and wanted to make sure he had it to add to dinner again. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named May. She was three years old and loved to explore the world around her. One day she ventured out of her house and climbed up a big mountain. +May was amazed at how high she had climbed. Suddenly, she came across a giant image. It was huge and difficult to understand. +"What is this image?" May asked. +A voice from behind her said, "If you want to know the answer, you have to pay me something." +Startled, May turned around and saw an old man. He had a twinkle in his eye and a big smile on his face. +May thought long and hard about what to give the old man as payment. Then she remembered that she had something special at home, so without hesitation she ran off to get it. +When May returned, she presented the old man with an apple. The old man smiled and thanked her for the kind gesture. +"The image is a map," said the old man. "The map will show you the way back home". +May thanked the old man and followed the map back home. She learned a valuable lesson - if you want to learn something new, you have to be willing to pay something. +Once upon a time, there were two boys. One was named Jack and the other was named Bob. + +Jack was a very noisy boy, while Bob was very quiet. Every day, Jack brought lots of noise with him. He would laugh and yell everywhere he went. Bob, on the other hand, was always very quiet. + +One day, the two boys went to the park. "Isn't this fun?" asked Jack, as he made a lot of noise. +Bob, however, didn't answer. He just smiled. + +Then Jack said to him, "Why don't you make some noise? It's boring without it!" + +Bob calmly replied, "It can be more fun if you bring quiet with you. That way we can talk and really enjoy the park." + +Jack thought about this for a moment and decided that Bob was right. So they decided to enjoy the park with a little quiet. + +Moral of the story: A little quiet can bring a lot of fun! +Once upon a time there was a girl named Ava. Ava was three, and she always wanted her own wallet. She did not know what was inside it, but it looked mysterious. + +One day, Ava was walking with her mum when they passed by a shop window. She saw a lovely pink wallet inside and wanted it very much. Ava's mum said, “You can have it if you save up enough coins.†+ +Ava was so happy and ran to a nearby tree to search for coins she had hidden away before. She saw two shiny coins and carefully put them in her pocket. After counting them, she thought she would need twenty coins to buy the wallet. + +Ava started to think of ways to get more coins. She asked her grandpa if she could help him with his gardening, and he said yes. Every time she finished a job, he would give her one coin. + +Ava worked very hard for weeks and eventually had twenty coins. She carefully took them out of her pocket and ran to buy the wallet. She happily opened her wallet for the first time and found a surprise inside. Inside was a mysterious surprise that made her very happy! +Once upon a time, there was a shy little girl called Susie. Susie was playing in the garden when she saw a player mixing something in a bowl. She tried walking up to him to ask what he was making, but she was too shy. + +Susie asked her friend Peter what the player was doing. Peter said, "He's making a cake. I hope he gives us some!" + +Susie and Peter watched the player mix the ingredients together until he put the cake in the oven. They couldn't wait to taste it. + +After the cake was baked, the player cut it into slices and gave Susie and Peter a piece to eat. It was delicious! Susie hugged the player and thanked him for the yummy cake. + +The player smiled at Susie, and she finally wasn't so shy anymore. +Once, there was a small stream that ran through the meadow. Every day, the stream was filled with waste. It was troubled by what had been dumped into it. + +One day, a boy named Jack and his Dad were walking through the meadow. Jack looked at the stream and said, "Dad, the stream looks upset. Should we do something?" + +His Dad glanced down. "Yes," he said. "Let's help the stream rise again." + +So, Jack and his Dad collected the waste from the stream and threw it in a nearby bin. Then, Jack and his Dad put stones in the stream so that the water could move freely. + +Finally, the stream rose up and sparkled and glittered in the sunlight. Jack and his Dad cheered and laughed, relieved that the stream had been saved! +Once upon a time, there was a lively mouse named Molly. She liked to explore her world, but she was always aware of danger. One day, Molly decided to escape from her hole in search of adventure. She scampered quickly across the backyard, sniffing and looking around. + +As she ventured further away, Molly noticed a crafty cat meowing in her direction. She quickly dashed behind a bush, a scared look in her eyes. With a trembling voice, Molly said to herself, "I must not give up. I must stay strong and brave!" She then searched for an escape, and luckily she found a hole in the fence. + +Molly scampered in the safety of the new place. She was surrounded by lovely flowers, grass and trees. Molly was content and happy, determined to stay there safely. Now, she always remembers the lesson she learnt that day - never to be afraid and stay brave to escape danger. +Once upon a time there was a chubby little girl who lived in a castle. Every day she would play hide and seek with the other kids. One day she found a bright and shiny crown. She shouted "Look I found a crown!" She ran to show the others her find. + +They all gathered around and oohed and ahhed. The chubby girl smiled and put her prize around her head. She stopped and looked into a mirror. "Look at me! I am a princess!" + +One of the other kids spoke, "You are the Princess of the Day!" They all clapped and laughed and peeled an apple for her. + +The chubby girl thanked them for the snack and proudly displayed her crown for all to admire. Everyone laughed and waved goodbye as the chubby girl walked home with her crown. The end. +Once upon a time there lived a little girl who wanted to find the key to the castle. She asked her Mum if she could go and search for it. + +Mum replied, "Yes, but make sure you are careful and come back with the key." + +The little girl was so excited, she ran to the castle. When she arrived, she saw the key was broken. She started to cry, not knowing what to do. + +Suddenly, two friendly fairies appeared and asked her why she was crying. The little girl explained her problem. + +The fairies said, "Don't worry, we can help you. We can use fairy dust to make the key work again." + +The little girl was overjoyed and thanked the fairies. She carefully answered the riddle and unlocked the castle door with the key. She was so happy she had found the key! +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Betty. She was only three years old and loved exploring the world around her. +One morning, Betty went for a nature walk with her mum. As they were walking, Betty saw something moving in the bushes. She pointed to it and shouted out in excitement. +"Mummy, what's that?" she asked. +Her mum smiled and pointed to a rabbit. +"That's a rabbit," she said. +Betty was amazed and wanted to get a closer look. She slowly crept up to the rabbit, but it ran away into the woods. She laughed and ran after it. +After a while, Betty stopped and listened. She heard a sound from the trees. She pointed up and asked, "Mummy, what's that?" +Her mum smiled and said, "That's an ordinary bird singing in the tree." +Betty smiled as she watched the bird hopping from branch to branch. She was captivated by its ordinary sound. +"Let's keep walking," said her mum. +And so they did. +Once there was a little girl who was very sad. She was waiting for someone to come and heal her. She called out, "Where is the one who can help me?" + +Suddenly, a soft voice came out of the deep darkness. The voice said, "I am here." The little girl looked closely and saw an old man with a gentle face. + +He asked her, "What has hurt you?" The little girl told him that she had lost a loved one and that it hurt very much. + +The old man asked her to take a deep breath and he put his hands on the little girl's heart. The old man closed his eyes and slowly the pain began to leave her heart. + +The little girl felt better and thanked the old man. He smiled and said, "Patience and care can help heal the deepest sadness". +Once there was a little girl named Bella. She was three years old. She had a best friend named Jack. They played together every day. + +The two of them had lots of fun and enjoyed playing games. Every day Jack would tease Bella. He would pretend to take things away or hide from her. + +Bella started to get mad. She tried to find Jack to tell him to stop, but he usually was not available. + +Bella got so mad that she began to cry. Jack came back and asked why was she was crying. Bella told him that he kept teasing her and it was making her feel bad. + +Jack never wanted to cause her trouble, so he promised to stop teasing her. From then on they enjoyed playing their games together without teasing each other. +Once there was a kind little angel who loved to play. One day he decided to take a walk and came across a special box. He opened it and found it was filled with pretty gems! He was so excited that he dropped the box and all the gems spilled out. He tried to pick them up but they were too small and he lost them all. + +The kind angel was so sad and frustrated. He wished he had never opened the box and started to cry. He wanted to go home but he had no way to get back. He was so scared and didn't know what to do. + +All of a sudden an evil spirit appeared and said he could help the angel get back home. But he wanted the angel to give him all the pretty gems in exchange. The kind angel was so scared, he had nothing else to give, but he finally agreed. + +The evil spirit took the gems and left the angel alone. The kind angel was all alone, he had lost all the pretty gems and was very far from home. He had a bad ending, but he was brave and kind, and so his story had a happy ending after all. +Once upon a time, there was a young boy. His name was Joe. Joe wanted to show off his new skill. + +One day, Joe's mum gave him a long piece of string. She said, "Joe, you can use this string to tie things together. It's very flexible, so it should be easy to use." + +Joe was so excited. He took the string and went outside to find something to tie. He found a mug in the garden and decided he would practice tying it with the string. + +He attempted to tie the string to the mug but it wasn’t as easy as he thought. He tried again and again but it was a struggle. + +Joe's mum saw him and said, "Don’t give up. Keep trying and be flexible." + +Joe smiled and tried again. Finally, he was able to tie the string to the mug. He was so proud of himself. He had learned something new! +Once upon a time there was a nosy duck who wanted to know the truth. Everywhere he went he asked everyone he saw the same question, "What is the truth?" + +One day he came across a big garden full of beautiful flowers. As he was asking the flowers his question they all began to scatter. The duck was confused but he kept on asking. Suddenly, he saw a bee buzzing around him. + +"I know the truth!", said the bee, "I heard them talking about it!" + +"What is it?", asked the duck, desperate for the answer. + +The bee smiled and said, "The truth is that kindness comes from your heart." + +The nosy duck was so happy he spread his wings and flew off, spreading the truth he had been searching for all along. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Ben and Amy, playing in the garden. Ben wanted to build a big castle with sand. He got all the sand he needed and began to make his castle. + +But then, Amy wanted to escape from the castle. She wanted to explore the world outside. Ben said, "no, it's too dangerous." + +Amy laughed and said, "foolish, Ben." + +She ran away and started to explore outside, leaving Ben behind. Ben thought it was foolish of her to escape, so he decided to follow her and bring her back. + +He searched high and low and eventually found Amy. She had gotten lost and was scared. When Ben found her, she laughed and said, "I'm glad you found me." + +Ben said, "Don't run away foolishly again. We should stay together always." + +Amy smiled and agreed. They hugged each other and laughed. From then on, Ben and Amy would never be foolish and escape from each other again. +Once there was a wise dog named Spot. Spot loved to play with his friends in the park. One day as they were running and chasing each other around, Spot noticed something over by the bushes. + +He went closer and found a strong pull string. He wondered what it was for and decided to pull it to see what happened. + +Spot tugged the pull string as hard as he could, and suddenly the bushes moved and opened up to reveal a hidden cave. + +Spot's friends were amazed. They asked Spot how he knew the cave was there. + +“I'm wise,†said Spot. “I knew that something magical would happen if I pulled the string.†+ +Spot and his friends stepped inside the cave and found a beautiful body. Everyone was in awe. + +“Who is this?†his friends asked. + +“I am not sure,†said Spot. “But I know that whoever it is, they must be wise like me.†+Once upon a time there was a sad machine. It was lonely and felt that no one cared about it. + +So one day the machine started to shrink. It got smaller and smaller until it was just the size of a marble. + +A curious 3-year-old saw the machine, so he picked it up and put it in his pocket. + +"What are you doing in there?" asked the boy. + +"I'm feeling sad," replied the machine. + +The boy was kind and said: "Let me give you a hug. After all, it's important to be kind to everyone, even to things that are small." + +So the boy hugged the machine, and it felt much better. The machine stopped shrinking and went back to its normal size. + +The moral of this story is that kindness is powerful. Even the smallest act of kindness can make a big difference in the world. +Once upon a time there was a brave knight who loved to fight. He was always so strong and brave, everyone admired him. + +One day, the knight had an important mission – to fight an evil dragon and save his kingdom. He was determined to succeed! + +The knight was ready to fight, but the dragon had an impressive trick. He pointed at the knight and said “If you can open my freezer, then I’ll surrender!†+ +The knight tried to open it, but it was too hard. He pushed and pulled but nothing seemed to work. He was about to give up, when suddenly he remembered something his grandmother had once said -“If you want something, you must use all your strengthâ€. + +The knight was determined and put all his strength into opening the freezer and it opened with a loud crack! The dragon was in awe, so much so that he gave up without a fight and the knight was able to save the kingdom! +Once upon a time there was a girl called Susan. She was three years old and loved to explore her world. One day, she decided to go for a walk in the woods. She happily skipped and hopped through the trees. + +When she arrived at a stream, she saw something very strange. She stopped and watched. Suddenly, she saw a little fish jump out of the water, do a flip and go back in the stream. "That was crazy!" Susan exclaimed. + +Then, she noticed that the stream was full of little fish, all jumping out of the water in the same way. She wanted to try it too, so she jumped in. She was surprised at how cold the water was. But suddenly, she felt something on her foot. She looked down and saw a fish. It had jumped on her foot! She laughed and the fish left into the stream. + +The little girl spent the rest of the day playing with the fish and having lots of fun. When the sun started to set, it was time for her to leave. She said goodbye to the fish and slowly walked home. +Lilly was a sleepy flea. She liked to chew on her bed. One day, she was feeling particularly sleepy. She was chewing on her bed and decided to take a nap. + +Suddenly, she heard her mom calling her, "Lilly! Wake up!" Lilly woke up with a start and looked around to see her mom looking at her. Her mom said, "Lilly, why are you chewing on your bed?" + +Lilly thought for a moment and then said, "I was feeling sleepy so I thought it would help me stay awake." + +Her mom smiled and said, "That's a good idea, but maybe try taking a nap instead. It's the best way to feel more awake." Lilly nodded and said, "Okay, mom." Then, she went to take a nap. +Gracie was feeling excited. She was getting a new couch! + +She watched as two people put the couch in her room. It looked so big and comfy. It was a thick blue couch. + +"Welcome to your new couch, Gracie!" said one of the men. + +Gracie smiled and said, "Thank you!" + +She bounced on the couch and felt it give a little. It was so comfy! + +Gracie snuggled on her new couch and smiled. She was so happy to have such a comfy new seat to sit and play on. + +She thought to herself, "This is the best couch ever!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved to swing. She loved the way it made her feel when the wind blew her hair and the ground moved beneath her feet. Every day, the little girl asked her mom if she could go to the park to swing. + +One day, when the little girl was swinging at the park, there was a loud noise and a big shock. It made her so scared that she jumped out of the swing and ran to her mom. Her mom told her that there had been a thunderstorm, but it was all gone now. The little girl felt brave and asked her mom if it was okay to swing again. + +Her mom said yes, so the little girl got back into the swing and started to swing again. She felt happy and at peace as she felt the wind on her face one more time. The little girl knew that she could make it through the storm over and over again with her mom by her side. +Once upon a time there was a kind little girl called Lulu. Every night, Lulu had a great dream about flying through the clouds. + +One day, when she was walking in the park, she saw a big tree with lots of leaves. She wanted to reach the top, but it was too high. + +Lulu asked her dad for help. "Daddy, can you put me on your shoulder so I can reach the top?" + +Her dad smiled and said, "Of course! That's a great idea. Up you go!" + +He lifted Lulu up by her legs and put her on his shoulder. Finally, Lulu could reach the top of the tree. She could feel the breeze in her hair and admire the clouds in the sky. + +Lulu smiled and whispered to herself, "It's almost like I'm really flying!" +Once there was a man and his daughter. The man was very lucky. He had a big house, lots of money and beautiful clothes. But, his daughter felt sad all the time. She wanted to go outside and play but her dad wouldn't let her. + +One day, the daughter asked her dad if she could go outside. He said no. But she begged and begged until he gave in. As she was about to go, the dad said, "Just remember to bow when you meet someone nice." + +So she went out and began playing with her friends. After a while, she saw a very nice old man walking down the street. She was so excited, she ran up to him and said hello. But she forgot to bow! + +The old man looked upset. He said, "Young lady, you are very lucky to have such a nice dad. Don't you think it would be polite to bow and show respect?" The daughter was so embarrassed. She said sorry and ran away. She was so upset she never wanted to leave her house again. + +The man was sad to see his daughter so miserable. He realized he was too strict and wished he had been more supportive. But it was too late now. His daughter had learned a hard lesson. +Once, there was a very cute and small kitten. The kitten was always quiet and had a very flexible nature. She loved to explore and climb around the house, but no one really noticed her. + +One day, all the people in the house were busy, and so they ignored the kitten. She meowed and clawed at the furniture, but still, no one heard her. + +So the kitten decided to find her own adventure! She ran around the house and jumped up onto the couch. She played with a ball of yarn and explored behind the couch. + +By the end of the day, everyone forgot about the kitten. But later that night, the people noticed that their home was just a bit more flexible, because of their little furry friend. +Once upon a time there was a clown named Joe. Joe was a very adventurous clown and liked to go on lots of adventures. Every day he met lots of new people and did lots of new things. + +One day, Joe decided to try and sell something to make a bit of money. He looked around and found a balloon. Joe made it into a funny clown-shaped balloon and decided to go and sell it. + +Joe went out to the playground and saw lots of kids playing. He offered to sell them the balloon and they were really excited. Joe sold the balloon for five dollars and the kids were over the moon! + +Joe was very happy and enjoyed making some extra money. He decided to keep being adventurous and explore the world. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a smelly truck. It was parked next to a barn. Everyone wanted to find out what was inside the truck but no one knew. + +One day, a little girl and her mommy wanted to see what was inside. They opened the door of the truck, and revealed a pile of toys! The little girl was so excited to play with them. She thanked her mommy and started playing. + +The mommy saw a big surprise tucked inside the truck. It turned out to be a smelly and old pet duck! The little girl was so happy and started laughing and cuddling the duck. + +The little girl and the duck were now best friends. Everywhere the little girl went, the duck followed. They were very happy together. + +The End. +Once, there was a girl named Lucy. She loved bath time! Every day, she would run to the bathroom and climb into the tub. She enjoyed playing with her bath toys and making bubbles. + +After Lucy's bath, she would explore the maze in her garden. She loved to try and find her way out. The maze was so high and it was expensive. + +When Lucy was done playing in the maze, she would wander through the garden. She liked looking at the bright flowers and smelling their sweet scents. Then she would run back to the house for a nice warm drink of milk and a yummy snack. + +Lucy loved her bath time and her adventures in the maze. Every day when it was time to bathe, she couldn't wait to get started! +Once upon a time there was a 3 year old boy named Bob. Bob was a very creative kid, and he loved to design things. One day, his dad decided to take him to the park. + +When they got there, Bob noticed a slide and was very excited. He started to design a plan to go down the slide, but his dad saw what he was doing and said - "No, no Bob! You can't go on the slide." + +Bob was embarrassed and started to cry. So, his dad said, "It's okay, Bob. It's the law - you can't go down the slide until you are 4". + +Bob was very sad. He couldn't design any more plans for the slide and was very upset. The bad ending of the story was that Bob had to wait one more year before he could have fun on the slide. +John was very jealous of his friend, Kate. She had just gotten a new battery for her toy car, and John wanted one too. So he went to his parents and asked them to give him a battery. + +His father said, "John, we can't give you a battery. We don't have enough money." + +But John was so jealous that he started to cry. He couldn't understand why his friend could have a battery and he couldn't. + +Finally, his father said, "John, if you want a battery so badly, you'll have to ask your friend for one." + +John was determined to get a battery so he asked Kate for one. When she heard his request, she refused and said, "No, I'm not going to give you one of my batteries!" + +John was so angry, he started to scream. He couldn't understand why Kate refused to give him the battery and he was so sad that he stormed off. + +The bad ending was that John never got his battery, and he was even more jealous of Kate than before. He was so jealous of Kate's battery, he refused to talk to her again. +Once upon a time there lived a little girl called Mary. Mary loved to go on adventures, so when she heard that her family was going on a trip, she got so excited! She ran to grab her luggage and jumped in the car. As they drove, she asked with anticipation, "Where are we going?" + +Her dad replied, "We are going to the country. You can ride a horse and explore the hills. It will be so much fun!" + +The drive was dull but eventually they arrived at the stables. Mary walked to one of the horses and looked up at it in awe. The horse was huge! She was scared and a little nervous, but her dad said, "It's okay, Mary. Just hold on tight and go for a ride. I promise you will have fun." + +So Mary took a deep breath and climbed onto the horse. To her surprise, she had a wonderful time! She learned to trust the horse and her dad, and that opened up a whole new world of adventure and fun. Moral of the story: when we trust, we can experience new and exciting things! +Tim was a young boy who wanted a new friend to play with. He asked his mama if he could have a playdate with someone at the park near his house. Mama said yes, and Tim got very excited. + +Tim and Mama went to the park together and when they arrived, Tim could see a little girl sitting on the bench with her mama. Mama waved to the girl’s mama and the two moms agreed to let their children play together. + +Tim was so excited to meet the little girl. She had long brown curls and big brown eyes. She smiled at him and waved. So Tim waved back and signed ‘hello’. The girl smiled and signed back to him too. + +They quickly became best friends and played together for hours. Soon it was time to go but the girl was so sleepy she almost fell asleep. Her mama said goodbye to Tim and his mama and the two families said goodbye. + +Tim and his mama waved goodbye to his new friend and he couldn't wait to see her again. He knew they would have many more playdates and he’d have a new best friend to play with. +Once there was a small boy named Tommy. Tommy was always feeling sick. He had a sore throat and a mild fever. So his mom took him to the doctor. + +The doctor was very kind and said "Let me take an x-ray to see what's wrong." They put Tommy up to the machine and it took a picture. + +The doctor studied the picture and said, "Tommy has a mild cold. But don't worry, it won't last too long!" + +Tommy's mom gave him a big kiss and said, "See, I told you it wasn't bad. We just needed to make sure." + +Tommy smiled and said, "Okay. I'm so glad it's only a mild cold. Can I go to play now?" + +His mom gave him a kiss and said, "Yes, you can go play now. I'm so glad you felt better." +Maggie was watching a picture. It was a beautiful picture of a beach. The water was calm and she could see far away. She was curious about what was out there, beyond the horizon. Suddenly, her mom came into the room and asked her what she was watching. + +Maggie said, "The picture is so calm!" + +Her mom smiled and said, "That's right sweetie. It looks beautiful." + +Maggie smiled and said, "Yes, I like watching this picture." + +Her mom said, "I'm glad it makes you happy. Maybe you can watch it again tomorrow?" + +Maggie nodded and said, "Okay. I will watch the calm picture again tomorrow!" +Little Milly was walking in the park, looking for feathers. She found a little white feather, and she picked it up. She said to herself, "I wonder where this feather came from." + +She kept walking until she saw her friend Maggie. Milly ran over to her and showed her the feather. She asked Maggie, "Do you know where this feather came from?" + +Maggie studied the feather and said, "I think it came from a bird." Milly looked up at all the trees and said, "I wonder what kind of bird it was?" She got down on her knees and looked around, but she didn't spot any birds. + +Maggie said, "Why don't you climb up the tree and see if you can find out what kind of bird it was?" + +Milly smiled and said, "Yes! That's a great idea!" She started to climb the tree, and soon she spotted a little yellow bird with bright blue wings. It was singing a happy song. + +Milly smiled and said, "I found it!" She waved goodbye to Maggie and said, "Thank you for helping me figure out where my feather came from! +Once upon a time, there lived a little boy named Timmy. He was only three years old, and he loved animals. One day, he saw a cat in the garden. The cat was very friendly and seemed to like Timmy. He asked his mom if he could share some food with the cat. His mom said yes and put some cat food in a bowl for the cat. + +Timmy was so excited, and he squatted down in front of the cat. He said, "Hello, Cat! Would you like to share some food with me?" + +The cat purred and nodded her head. She was happy to share some food with Timmy. She gobbled it up as fast as she could, licking the bowl clean. + +Timmy was delighted to see the happy cat, and he said, "You're welcome here anytime, Cat! You're always available to come and share some food with us!" + +The cat snuggled up to Timmy and purred, showing how content she was. + +Since that day, Cat has been visiting the garden often to share some food and cuddles with Timmy. They are the best of friends now! +Once upon a time, there was a squirrel. He lived in a big tree in the wood. The squirrel was very noisy. He liked to cheep, chatter and scurry about. + +One day, he came across a house in the wood. It was empty, but he could smell something delicious coming from inside. The squirrel sniffed the air and realized it was food! + +He ran through an open window and found a feast laid on the table. There was cheese, bananas and nuts. He quickly gobbled it up then ran out of the house again. + +The next day, the squirrel returned and saw a young boy in the house. He did not look scared, so the squirrel decided to stay. The boy smiled at him, then served him a special treat - a bowl of yummy nuts and seeds. + +The squirrel was so happy! He stayed with the boy every day, eating his treats and playing in the garden. They became the best of friends and the noisy squirrel was very happy. +Once upon a time there was a wise bird. Every day the bird would bake delicious food in her oven. Everyone in the village loved the bird's delicious treats. + +One day, the wise bird was baking when a little boy came to her door. He asked the bird, "What are you doing?" +The wise bird said, "I am baking delicious food in my oven." + +The amazed little boy said, "That sounds great! Can I help?" +The wise bird said, "Certainly! If you want to help you must follow the law of the oven. Can you do that?" + +The little boy nodded. He was happy to help the wise bird. The bird showed the boy how to bake the treats. As he worked, the little boy learned all about the law of the oven. + +At the end of the day, the little boy was proud. He had helped the wise bird bake her delicious treats. Everyone in the village was happy to try the delicious treats the boy and the wise bird had made. +Mummy was getting ready to decorate the house. She grabbed the paints, glitter and glue and went to the kitchen. + +Mum smiled at her daughter, who was 3 years old, and said: "Let's get ready to decorate the house". The little girl was excited and grabbed her paintbrush. + +Mum spread a big sheet on the ground. On the sheet, she put three envelopes. The little girl opened one envelope and found glitter. She sprinkled it all around the sheet. + +Mum explained: "Now, the glitter is going to get in your brain! So make sure you don't get too close". + +The little girl carefully put paper around the kitchen and started to paint it. Mum looked outside and noticed it was raining. She said: "It's getting wet outside. Let's put the decorations in the safe!" + +The little girl smiled and helped her mum put the decorations in the safe. When they were done, they looked at the house and it was full of colour. It looked beautiful. + +Mum gave her daughter a hug and said: "We did a great job. Now go and wash your hands before dinner." + +The little girl smiled and ran to the sink. She washed her hands and felt proud of her decorations. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lucy. One day she was very hungry, so she asked her mum for a cookie. + +"Yes, of course," said her mum, giving her a delicious cookie. + +Lucy was delighted and bit into the cookie. But it was too hard! She bit it too hard, and it hurt her teeth. She started to cry, being very sad that she couldn't eat the cookie. + +Her mum hugged her and said, "It's ok sweetheart, let's try something else. Remember, it's important to not bite too hard or you will get hurt." + +Lucy nodded and smiled. She learned an important lesson that day: it's better to be careful and not bite too hard! +John and his mom were walking happily together in the park. Suddenly, John dropped a ball that he was playing with, and it rolled beneath a nearby bush. +"Let's go find it", said his mom. +John nodded, and together they walked up to the bush. He peered underneath and saw nothing. +"It's zero!", John said, starting to giggle. +His mom started laughing too. "That's right! Zero is what we found!" +John got excited, and they both started searching around the bushes. They were surprised when they found a dull rock instead of the ball. +John picked it up and showed it to his mom. "It's zero again!", he laughed. +His mom smiled. "Yes, it sure is zero!" +Jack was a young boy who was very curious. He was always asking everyone questions. + +One day, Jack wanted to go to the park. His mom said no, but Jack insisted. He pulled at her pocket and said, "Mom, please. Let's go!" + +His mom knew he was very curious and had wanted to learn more. She thought maybe it would be a good idea for Jack to learn about the park. So, she said yes! + +When they got to the park, Jack saw a lot of helpful people. He could tell they knew a lot. Jack asked them many questions and they answered them all. Jack felt very excited and happy that he had gone to the park. He had learned a lot! +Harry and Lucy were best friends. They looked at each other with happy eyes. + +"Let's unite," said Harry. + +"Yes," said Lucy. "We can do anything together. What shall we do?" + +Harry thought for a minute. Then he announced, "Let's draw a picture together." + +Lucy smiled with pride. "Yes! That's a good idea." + +They got paper and pencils and worked together. Harry drew the outline of an image and Lucy filled in the details. + +When they were done, they stepped back and looked at the picture they made. It was a sleepy cat, curled up in a circle. + +"We did it!" said Harry. + +"Yes, we did," echoed Lucy. + +They hugged tightly, happy that they could unite to make something beautiful. +Once upon a time there was a little boy. He loved to cook. Every night he would go to the kitchen and stir something up. One night he decided to stir some shrimp. + +First he put shrimp in the pan. Then he added some oil and stirred it with a wooden spoon. It made a nice noise as he stirred it. + +The shrimp started to sizzle. It sounded very nice. He stirred the shrimp around. After a couple minutes he took them out. They were so cute, crispy and golden. + +The little boy was so proud of his shrimp. He shared them with his family. Everybody loved them. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a famous chef called Bob. +He liked to make wonderful meals for people to eat. +One day he made some spaghetti for dinner. +He wanted to make sure it tasted as perfect as could be, so he took a little taste himself. +"Mmmm, this is delicious!" said Bob with a smile. + +Bob was so proud of his spaghetti that he decided to take some to his friend Lenny. +Lenny was very excited to receive the spaghetti and wasted no time in eating it. +"Thank you Bob, it was so yummy!" said Lenny. +Bob was happy to hear this and decided to give Lenny a special gift as a thank-you. + +The next day, Bob returned to Lenny's house with a big, steaming pot of spaghetti. +Lenny was overjoyed and they ate it together with lots of laughter. +From that day onward, Bob became famous for making the best spaghetti in town. +Whenever Bob visited, Lenny knew he would be bringing a big pot of delicious spaghetti. +They enjoyed it together and had fun every time Bob returned. +One day, a little girl named Sarah was in the kitchen with her mom. Sarah wanted to help her mom, so she asked, "What can I do?" Mom smiled and said, "You can fold the orange dish cloths, Sarah." + +Sarah loved doing chores and she wanted to help. She found some lap cloths and a few dishcloths in the drawer, and they were all orange! Sarah took the cloths and started folding them into nice shapes. + +The dishcloths got smaller and smaller until Sarah made a nice pile of folded cloths. Sarah's mom was very proud of her and said, "You did such great job, Sarah! You folded the dishcloths perfectly!" Sarah smiled and said, "Thank you mom!" +Once upon a time, there was an ancient box. It had been around forever and no one knew who it belonged to. One day, a little girl of three came across it by the lake. She looked around to see if anyone was nearby but it seemed like it belonged to nobody. + +The girl opened the box and out popped a magical fairy. The fairy was so happy to be free from the box after being locked up for so long. She thanked the three year old for freeing her and asked what she wished for. + +The girl thought for a moment and then said, "I wish for my family to belong together and be happy forever." The fairy nodded and waved her wand, granting her wish. From then on, the little girl's family was happy and belonged together forever. +Monty was a small horse who lived in a beautiful, green meadow with lots of other horses. Every day, Monty went to the big, wooden stable for the most important part of his day - his food. Monty was very excited and enthusiastic when he saw the fresh hay in the stable. + +One day, Monty was walking to the stable when he heard something strange. There was a horse in the stable that was saying, “I just don’t think I can eat this, it’s just not good enough.†Monty was confused, he thought his food was always the best. + +He walked into the stable and saw that the horse was Sally. She was not happy with her food. Monty asked her why and she said, “This hay doesn’t look as fresh as yours.†Monty was surprised, he had never noticed that before. + +Monty thought for a moment and he had an idea. He said to Sally, “Let’s share the hay. Yours isn’t bad at all, it’s just not as fresh as mine. By eating a bit of mine and a bit of yours, we’ll both be happy.†+ +Sally smiled, she was very pleased with Monty’s idea. From that day on, Monty and Sally ate their dinner together, sharing the hay +It was a hot day and Caleb was out playing with his friends. They were running around and had a lot of fun. Suddenly, Caleb saw a dead bird. He asked his friends if they could do something to help, but sadly there was nothing they could do. He decided to give it a proper burial. He went to his parent's house and asked for a small container of salt. His dad had some in the kitchen. Caleb carried the salt back to the dead bird and sprinkled it over its body.