diff --git "a/TinyStories_143.txt" "b/TinyStories_143.txt" new file mode 100644--- /dev/null +++ "b/TinyStories_143.txt" @@ -0,0 +1,10000 @@ + +Mia and Sam asked Mom for help. Mom gave them a knife, a bowl and a squeezer. She showed them how to cut the lemons and squeeze them. Mia and Sam took turns. They poured the juice into a jug. + +"Can we drink it now, Mom?" Mia asked. + +"Sure, but be careful, it's very sour," Mom said. She gave them some cups and spoons. She added some water and sugar to the jug. + +Mia and Sam seat at the table. They poured some juice into their cups. They tasted it. + +"Wow, it's so sour!" Mia said, making a funny face. + +"But it's also sweet and yummy," Sam said, licking his lips. + +They drank their lemon juice and smiled. They were happy. They thanked Mom for helping them. + +The end. +One day, a little mouse was looking for food in the garden. He saw a big bush with red berries. He thought they looked yummy. He ran to the bush and started to eat the berries. + +But he did not know that the bush was a trap. A big cat was hiding behind the bush. He wanted to catch the mouse and eat him. He waited for the right moment to jump out and surprise the mouse. + +The mouse was so busy eating that he did not hear the cat. He did not see the cat's eyes or ears or whiskers. He did not smell the cat's fur or breath. He was very foolish. + +Suddenly, the cat sprang out of the bush and shouted, "Surprise!" He tried to grab the mouse with his paws. But the mouse was faster. He dodged the cat and ran away. He found a hole in the fence and escaped. + +The cat was very angry. He had missed his lunch. He had wasted his time. He had made a fool of himself. He learned a lesson. He should not be greedy or sneaky. He should not try to trick others. He should be fair and kind. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play with toys. One day, they find a big magnet. It can stick to metal things. They have fun with the magnet. + +But then, Tom wants to stick the magnet to Mia's bike. Mia says no. She likes her bike. She does not want the magnet on it. Tom and Mia start to quarrel. They yell and pull the magnet. + +Mia's grandpa is deaf. He cannot hear well. He sees Tom and Mia quarreling. He is sad. He wants them to be friends. He goes to them and takes the magnet. He shows them how to make a game with the magnet. He says they can take turns to stick the magnet to different things and guess what they are. + +Tom and Mia stop quarreling. They say sorry to each other. They play the game with Mia's grandpa. They have fun with the magnet. They are friends again. +Ben and Sam were brothers who lived on a big farm. They liked to play outside with their dog, Spot. Sometimes they helped their dad with the farm work, like feeding the chickens and milking the cows. + +One day, their dad asked them to help him pass the wheat to the truck. The wheat was yellow and soft, and it grew in a big field. Ben and Sam took big baskets and filled them with wheat. Then they carried them to the truck, where their dad was waiting. + +"Good job, boys!" their dad said. "You are very strong and helpful. We have almost filled the truck with wheat. We will take it to the market and sell it." + +Ben and Sam were happy to hear their dad's praise. They liked to make him proud. They went back to the field to get more wheat. But when they got there, they saw something strange. + +There was a little girl sitting in the middle of the wheat. She was wearing a blue dress and had long brown hair. She looked sad and lonely. She did not see Ben and Sam. + +"Who is she?" Ben whispered to Sam. + +"I don't know," Sam whispered back. "Maybe she is lost. Maybe she needs help." + +Ben and Sam decided to talk to the girl. They walked slowly towards her, trying not to scare her. Spot followed them, wagging his tail. + +"Hello," Ben said softly. "What is your name?" + +The girl looked up and saw Ben and Sam. She was surprised, but not afraid. She smiled a little. + +"My name is Lily," she said. "Who are you?" + +"We are Ben and Sam," Sam said. "We live on this farm. This is our dog, Spot. He is very friendly." + +Lily reached out and petted Spot. He licked her hand. She giggled. + +"I like your dog," she said. + +"Thank you," Ben said. "Why are you here? Where are your mom and dad?" + +Lily's smile faded. She looked down. + +"I don't have a mom and dad," she said. "I live in the orphanage. It is a big house with many children, but no one loves us. Sometimes we go out to play, but we have to be careful. The lady who takes care of us is very mean. She hits us and yells at us. Today, she took us to the market, but I ran away. I was tired of being scared and sad. I saw this field and I liked it. It is so pretty and quiet. I wanted to stay here." + +Ben and Sam felt sorry for Lily. They could not imagine living without a mom and dad, or being hit and yelled at. They wanted to help her. + +"That is very sad," Ben said. "You should not be alone. You should have a family who loves you." + +"Would you like to come with us?" Sam asked. "We can take you to our house. Our mom and dad are very nice. They will not hit you or yell at you. They will give you food and clothes and a bed. They will play with you and hug you. They will be your friends." + +Lily looked at Ben and Sam with wonder. She could not believe what they were saying. She wanted to go with them, but she was afraid. + +"Are you sure?" she asked. "Will they really like me? Will they let me stay?" + +"Yes, we are sure," Ben and Sam said together. "They will like you. They will let you stay. They have a big heart and a big house. There is room for you. Come on, Lily. Trust us. We will be your brothers." + +Lily thought for a moment. Then she nodded. She took Ben and Sam's hands and stood up. She left the wheat behind and followed them to the truck. Spot ran ahead, barking happily. + +Their dad saw them and smiled. He knew what they had done. He was proud of them. He welcomed Lily with a hug and a kiss. He told her she was part of the family now. He told her he loved her. + +Lily felt warm and happy. She had never felt like this before. She hugged Ben and Sam and their dad. She thanked them for saving her. She felt like she had found a home. She was not lonely anymore. +Ben and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. They saw a big hill with a lot of grass. They wanted to climb it and see what was on the other side. + +They ran up the hill, holding hands. They felt the sunshine on their faces and the wind in their hair. They reached the top and saw a big lake with ducks and boats. They also saw a kite flying in the sky. It was red and blue and yellow. It looked like a bird. + +"Wow, look at the kite!" Lily said. "It is so high and pretty. I wish I could fly like that." + +"Me too," Ben said. "Maybe we can. Let's pretend we are kites and soar in the air." + +They spread their arms and ran down the hill, making whooshing sounds. They felt like they were flying. They laughed and shouted. They had so much fun. + +They reached the bottom of the hill and fell on the grass. They were dirty and sweaty, but they did not care. They looked at each other and smiled. + +"We are the best kites ever," Ben said. + +"Yes, we are," Lily said. "And we have the best sunshine ever." + +They hugged and watched the real kite soar in the sky. They felt happy and free. +Lily likes to clean her room. She has many toys and books and clothes. She puts them in the right places. She makes her bed and dusts her shelf. She wants her room to be perfect. + +But sometimes she finds a piece of something that does not belong. Like a button or a sticker or a feather. She does not know where they come from. She does not know what to do with them. She does not want to throw them away. She thinks they are pretty or funny or special. + +So she makes a box for them. She calls it her treasure box. She puts the pieces in the box and closes the lid. She hides the box under her bed. She thinks it is a secret. She thinks no one knows. + +But her mom knows. She sees the box when she changes the sheets. She smiles and does not say anything. She thinks Lily is creative and curious and sweet. She loves her very much. She thinks she is perfect. +Lily and Ben were playing with their crayons and paper. They liked to print pictures of animals and flowers. Lily printed a big lion with a yellow mane. Ben printed a small mouse with a pink nose. + +"Look at my lion!" Lily said. "He is strong and brave. He can roar loud." + +"Look at my mouse!" Ben said. "He is smart and fast. He can hide well." + +They showed each other their pictures. They smiled and said they were nice. + +But then, a mosquito came buzzing in the room. It flew around their heads and made a annoying sound. It wanted to bite them and make them itch. + +"Go away, mosquito!" Lily said. "You are not nice. You are mean and rude." + +"Shoo, shoo, mosquito!" Ben said. "You are not welcome. You are bad and nasty." + +They waved their hands and tried to chase the mosquito away. But the mosquito was difficult to catch. It was small and quick. It dodged their hands and flew to their pictures. + +The mosquito landed on Lily's lion and bit a hole in its mane. Lily gasped and cried. She loved her lion. She did not want it to have a hole. + +The mosquito flew to Ben's mouse and bit a hole in its nose. Ben gasped and cried. He loved his mouse. He did not want it to have a hole. + +They were very sad and angry. They wanted to get rid of the mosquito. They grabbed their crayons and threw them at the mosquito. But they missed. The crayons hit the wall and made a mess. + +"Stop, stop, stop!" their mom said. She came in the room and saw the crayons, the holes and the mosquito. She was not happy. She did not like the mess. + +She took a fly swatter and swatted the mosquito. She got it. The mosquito fell on the floor and did not move. + +"Good, good, good!" Lily and Ben said. They were happy. They did not like the mosquito. + +They hugged their mom and said they were sorry for the mess. They said they would clean it up. + +Their mom smiled and said it was okay. She said she was sorry for their pictures. She said they could print new ones. + +They smiled and said thank you. They said they would print new ones. They said they would print a lion and a mouse that were friends. They said they would print a mosquito that was nice. They said they would print a happy story. +Lily and Ben were friends. They liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big balloon. It was red and shiny. Lily and Ben wanted the balloon. + +But the balloon was not theirs. It was a man's balloon. He was selling balloons to other kids. Lily and Ben did not have money. They had a bad idea. They decided to steal the balloon. + +They waited until the man was busy. Then they ran to the balloon. They grabbed it and ran away. They thought they were clever. But they were not. + +The man saw them. He was angry. He shouted at them. He chased them. Lily and Ben were scared. They dropped the balloon. It flew away in the sky. + +Lily and Ben felt sorry. They knew they did wrong. They went back to the man. They said sorry. The man was still angry. But he saw they had a good spirit. He forgave them. He gave them a small balloon each. He told them to be good and strong. Lily and Ben thanked him. They learned a lesson. They never stole again. +Tom liked to go to the lake with his dad. His dad was a fisherman. He had a big boat and a long stick with a string and a hook. He would throw the string in the water and wait for a fish to bite. + +Tom wanted to be a fisherman too. He had a small boat and a short stick with a string and a hook. He would copy his dad and throw the string in the water. But he never caught any fish. He only caught weeds and rocks and cans. + +One day, Tom was sad. He asked his dad why he could not catch any fish. His dad smiled and hugged him. He said, "Don't worry, Tom. You are a good fisherman. You just need some practice. And you need to remind yourself of some things." + +"What things?" Tom asked. + +"Well, you need to remind yourself to be patient. Fish are shy and smart. They don't always bite right away. You need to wait and watch and listen. And you need to remind yourself to be quiet. Fish can hear you if you talk or sing or shout. They get scared and swim away. And you need to remind yourself to be cool. Fish like cool water. They don't like hot water. You need to find a shady spot or a deep spot where the water is cool." + +Tom nodded and thanked his dad. He said he would try to remind himself of those things. He went back to his boat and his stick and his string and his hook. He threw the string in the water and waited and watched and listened. He was quiet and cool. And soon, he felt a tug on his string. He pulled and pulled and pulled. And he caught a fish. A big fish. A cool fish. + +Tom was happy. He showed his fish to his dad. His dad was proud. He said, "Well done, Tom. You are a great fisherman. You reminded yourself of the things you needed to do. And you caught a fish. A big fish. A cool fish." + +Tom and his dad hugged and smiled. They put the fish in a bucket and went home. They cooked the fish and ate it for dinner. It was yummy. Tom said, "I like being a fisherman. I like the lake. I like the boat. I like the stick. I like the string. I like the hook. I like the fish. I like you, dad." + +His dad said, "I like you too, Tom. You are my cool fisherman." +Sara and Ben are twins. They live on a farm with their mom and dad. They like to play with the animals and help with the chores. + +One day, Sara and Ben want to see the new baby chicks. They are very small and yellow and fluffy. Mom says they can go, but they have to be careful. The chicks are very shy and scared. + +Sara and Ben put on their boots and hats and go to the barn. They see the hen and her chicks in a corner. They walk very slowly and quietly. They whisper to each other. + +"Look, Ben, they are so cute!" + +"I know, Sara, they are. Can we touch them?" + +"Maybe, but we have to ask the hen first. She might peck us." + +Sara and Ben kneel down and stretch out their hands. They whisper to the hen. + +"Hello, hen. We are Sara and Ben. We live on the farm. We want to see your chicks. Can we please touch them gently?" + +The hen looks at them and clucks softly. She moves aside and lets them stroke the chicks. The chicks are warm and soft and make little noises. Sara and Ben smile and whisper. + +"Thank you, hen. Your chicks are very sweet. We will be careful with them." + +The hen nods and clucks again. She is happy that Sara and Ben are kind and respectful. Sara and Ben stay with the chicks for a while. They whisper to them and to each other. They have fun on the farm. +Tom and Lily were eager to go to the beach. They put on their hats, sunscreen and swimsuits. They took their buckets, shovels and towels. They got in the car with Mom and Dad and drove to the sea. + +When they got to the beach, they ran to the sand. They saw the waves, the shells and the seagulls. They wanted to play and have fun. They dug holes, made castles and collected shells. They laughed and shouted with joy. + +Tom saw a big rock near the water. He wanted to climb on it and see the view. He ran to the rock and tried to go up. But the rock was wet and slippery. Tom slipped and fell on his bottom. He cried and hurt his knee. + +Lily heard Tom cry and ran to him. She saw his knee was red and bleeding. She felt sorry for him and hugged him. She said, "Don't cry, Tom. It's OK. I have a band-aid for you." She took out a band-aid from her bucket and put it on his knee. + +Tom stopped crying and smiled at Lily. He said, "Thank you, Lily. You are a good sister. I love you." He hugged her back and said, "Let's go back to the sand and play some more." They held hands and walked to the sand. They had a great day at the beach. +Tom and Sam are brothers. Tom is big and Sam is small. Tom likes to play with cars and Sam likes to play with dolls. Tom thinks dolls are for girls and cars are for boys. He hates when Sam plays with his cars. + +One day, Tom sees Sam playing with his red car. He gets very angry and runs to Sam. He yells, "Give me my car! You can't play with it! It's mine!" He grabs the car from Sam and pushes him to the floor. Sam starts to cry. + +Mom hears the noise and comes to see what is wrong. She sees Tom holding the car and Sam crying on the floor. She is not happy. She says, "Tom, why did you do that? You can't be mean to your brother. You have to share your toys. Sam can play with cars too. They are not only for boys. And you can play with dolls too. They are not only for girls. They are for everyone who likes them." + +Tom feels bad. He knows he was wrong. He says, "I'm sorry, Mom. I'm sorry, Sam. I was selfish and rude. I don't hate you, Sam. You are my brother and I love you. Can we play together?" He gives the car back to Sam and hugs him. + +Sam stops crying and smiles. He says, "I love you too, Tom. You are my brother and you are cool. Can we play together?" He hugs Tom back and shares the car with him. + +Mom smiles and says, "That's better. I'm proud of you, boys. You are good brothers and good friends. Now, let's go and have some cookies." She takes them to the kitchen and gives them each a cookie. They eat their cookies and play happily with their toys. +Lily and Tom were playing in the kitchen. They liked to pretend they were chefs and make food with the pots and pans. Lily found a big mug on the shelf. She wanted to fill it with water and make tea. + +She climbed on a chair and reached for the mug. But the mug was too heavy and slippery. It fell from her hand and broke on the floor. Lily was scared and sad. She shouted, "Oh no! I broke the mug!" + +Tom heard her shout and ran to see what happened. He saw the broken mug and the water on the floor. He was sorry for Lily. He said, "It's okay, Lily. It was an accident. Don't cry." + +He hugged Lily and helped her get down from the chair. But he was not careful and stepped on a piece of the mug. He felt a sharp pain in his foot. He shouted, "Ow! Ow! Ow!" + +Lily heard him shout and saw the blood on his foot. She was worried and sorry for Tom. She said, "Oh no! You hurt your foot!" + +She ran to get a band-aid and a towel. She wrapped the towel around his foot and put the band-aid on the cut. She said, "It's okay, Tom. It will get better. Don't cry." + +They hugged each other and felt better. But they were still dizzy from the shouting and the pain. They decided to stop playing in the kitchen and go to the living room. They said, "Let's watch TV and have a snack." + +They left the kitchen and went to the living room. They forgot about the broken mug and the water on the floor. They did not see their mom coming home. She opened the door and saw the mess. She shouted, "What happened here?" +Lily liked to sign. She learned how to sign from her mom, who was deaf. Lily could sign hello, thank you, hungry, and many other words. She liked to sign to her mom, her dad, and her friends. + +One day, Lily wanted to eat ice cream. She went to the kitchen and opened the freezer. She saw a big tub of ice cream with chocolate and nuts. She was very happy. She took a big spoon and tried to scoop some ice cream. But the ice cream was too hard. She could not get any. + +Lily was impatient. She wanted to eat ice cream now. She signed to her mom, who was in the living room. She signed, "Mom, help me. Ice cream hard. Want ice cream now." + +Her mom came to the kitchen and saw Lily with the spoon and the ice cream. She smiled and signed, "Lily, you have to wait. Ice cream too cold. Need to melt a little. Put ice cream on the counter. Wait five minutes. Then you can eat ice cream." + +Lily did not like to wait. She pouted and signed, "Five minutes too long. Want ice cream now." + +Her mom hugged her and signed, "I know, Lily. But ice cream will be better if you wait. How about we read a book while we wait? I have a new book with animals and signs. Do you want to read it with me?" + +Lily nodded and signed, "Yes, mom. I like animals and signs. Let's read the book." + +Her mom took the book and the ice cream and went to the couch. She put the ice cream on the coffee table and opened the book. She read and signed to Lily, who listened and signed back. They saw a dog, a cat, a bird, and a fish. They learned how to sign their names and sounds. + +Lily forgot about the ice cream. She was having fun with her mom and the book. She learned new words and signs. She was happy. + +After five minutes, her mom closed the book and signed, "Lily, time for ice cream. Ice cream soft now. You can eat ice cream." + +Lily looked at the ice cream and smiled. She signed, "Thank you, mom. You are the best. I love you and ice cream." + +Her mom gave her a bowl and a spoon and signed, "You are welcome, Lily. I love you too. Enjoy your ice cream." + +Lily scooped some ice cream and put it in her mouth. It was sweet and creamy and crunchy. She liked it a lot. She signed, "Mmm, ice cream good. Best ice cream ever." + +Her mom smiled and signed, "I'm glad you like it, Lily. You are a good girl. You waited for ice cream. You read a book with me. You are smart and kind." + +Lily hugged her mom and signed, "You are a good mom. You helped me with ice cream. You read a book with me. You are smart and kind too." + +They ate their ice cream and cuddled on the couch. They were happy. They liked to sign. They liked to read. They liked to eat ice cream. They liked each other. They were a family. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big tree with a crack in the trunk. Lily wants to climb the tree. Tom is scared. + +"Come on, Tom. It is fun to climb the tree. You can see the birds and the sky," Lily says. + +"I don't know, Lily. The tree has a crack. It might break and fall. That is not fun. That is bad," Tom says. + +Lily does not listen to Tom. She climbs the tree. She goes higher and higher. She sees a nest with eggs. She smiles. She wants to touch the eggs. + +Tom stays on the ground. He looks at Lily. He is worried. He blinks his eyes. He hopes Lily is safe. + +Suddenly, he hears a loud snap. The tree branch with the crack breaks. Lily falls down. She screams. Tom runs to her. He hugs her. He is glad she is not hurt. + +"Lily, are you okay? You were very brave, but also very silly. You should not climb a tree with a crack. It is not reliable. It can break and hurt you," Tom says. + +Lily cries. She is sorry. She is scared. She says, "I am sorry, Tom. You were right. The tree was not reliable. It was bad. I should have listened to you. You are my friend. You are reliable. You care about me." + +Tom smiles. He says, "It is okay, Lily. I am your friend. I am reliable. I care about you. Let's go home and tell our moms what happened. They will give us hugs and cookies. Then we can play again. But not in the tree with the crack. Okay?" + +Lily nods. She says, "Okay, Tom. Let's go home. You are the best friend ever. I love you." + +Tom says, "I love you too, Lily. You are the best friend ever. Come on, let's go." +Sam was a bad boy. He did not listen to his mom and dad. He liked to order people around and make them do what he wanted. He was mean to his friends and his pets. He did not say sorry or thank you. + +One day, Sam broke his dad's phone. He threw it on the floor and smashed it. His dad was very angry. He said, "Sam, you have to pay for the phone. It was very expensive. You have to work hard and save your money." But Sam did not want to work. He wanted to play and have fun. He said, "No, I will not pay. I will get a lawyer. He will help me." + +Sam found a lawyer on the internet. He called him and said, "I need your help. My dad wants me to pay for his phone, but I don't want to. Can you make him stop?" The lawyer said, "Sure, I can help you. But you have to pay me a lot of money. Lawyers are not cheap." Sam said, "OK, I will pay you. But you have to win for me." + +The lawyer came to Sam's house. He talked to Sam's dad. He said, "Your son does not have to pay for your phone. He is only a child. He did not know what he was doing. You have to forgive him and buy him a new phone. If you don't, I will sue you and take all your money." Sam's dad was shocked. He said, "That is not fair. That is not right. You are a bad lawyer. You are lying and cheating." The lawyer said, "No, I am not. I am doing my job. I am helping my client. That is the law." + +Sam was happy. He thought he had won. He said, "Ha ha, dad. You have to do what I say. I have a lawyer. He is stronger than you. You are weak." He laughed and ran to his room. He did not see the lawyer smile and wink at his dad. He did not hear the lawyer say, "Don't worry, sir. This is all a trick. I am not really a lawyer. I am your friend. I am here to teach your son a lesson. He needs to learn to respect you and others. He needs to learn to be sorry and thankful. He needs to learn that being bad has consequences." + +The next day, Sam woke up and saw a big bill on his bed. It said, "To Sam, from your lawyer. For my services, you owe me $10,000. Pay now or I will sue you and take all your toys." Sam was scared. He did not have $10,000. He did not have any money. He ran to his dad and cried. He said, "Dad, help me. The lawyer is bad. He wants to take my money and my toys. He lied to me. He is not my friend. He is not stronger than you. He is weak." His dad said, "I know, son. I know. He is not a real lawyer. He is a fake. He is here to show you what happens when you are bad. You have to pay for what you did. You have to work hard and save your money. You have to say sorry and thank you. You have to be nice and kind. You have to listen to me and mom. You have to follow the rules. That is the real law." + +Sam learned his lesson. He was sorry and thankful. He was nice and kind. He listened to his mom and dad. He followed the rules. He never ordered people around again. He never broke anything again. He never called a lawyer again. He was a good boy. But he still had to pay the fake lawyer $10,000. That was the bad ending. The moral value was: don't be bad or you will get in trouble. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They see a big round thing that can spin. They want to try it. + +"Can we go on the spinny thing?" Anna asks Ben. + +"Yes, let's go!" Ben says. They run to the spinny thing and climb on. They hold on tight and push with their feet. The spinny thing goes faster and faster. They feel the wind on their faces and laugh. + +"Wow, this is fun!" Anna says. + +"I like it too!" Ben says. + +They spin for a long time. Then they feel dizzy and stop. They get off the spinny thing and sit on the grass. They close their eyes and wait for the dizziness to go away. + +"Are you okay?" Anna asks Ben. + +"I'm okay, just a little dizzy," Ben says. + +"Me too," Anna says. + +They open their eyes and look at each other. They smile. + +"That was a good spin," Ben says. + +"Yes, it was," Anna says. + +They lie down on the grass and relax. They feel the sun on their skin and the breeze on their hair. They feel happy and safe. + +"Can I give you a massage?" Anna asks Ben. + +"A massage? What is that?" Ben asks. + +"It's when you rub someone's back or shoulders or head to make them feel good," Anna says. + +"Okay, you can try," Ben says. + +Anna moves closer to Ben and puts her hands on his back. She rubs gently and makes circles with her fingers. She moves up to his shoulders and then to his head. She massages his hair and ears. + +"How does that feel?" Anna asks Ben. + +"It feels nice," Ben says. "You are a good friend, Anna." + +"Thank you, Ben. You are a good friend too," Anna says. + +They hug each other and smile. They feel happy and safe. They like to play in the park. They like to spin and massage. They are friends. +Tom and Sue were friends who liked to play on the farm. One day, they saw a big bull in the field. The bull had horns and a ring in his nose. He looked angry and scary. + +"Let's go and see the bull," Tom said. He was brave and curious. + +"No, Tom, that's a bad idea," Sue said. She was smart and careful. "The bull is terrible. He can hurt us with his horns. We should stay away from him." + +But Tom did not listen to Sue. He climbed over the fence and walked towards the bull. He wanted to touch the bull's fur and ring. He thought the bull would be friendly. + +The bull saw Tom and did not like him. He snorted and stamped his hooves. He lowered his head and raised his horns. He charged at Tom with a loud roar. + +Tom was scared and sorry. He turned around and ran back to the fence. He tried to climb over, but the bull was too fast. He caught Tom with his horns and tossed him in the air. + +Sue screamed and ran to help Tom. She grabbed his hand and pulled him over the fence. She hugged him and checked if he was hurt. + +"Tom, are you okay?" Sue asked. She was worried and angry. + +"I'm okay, Sue," Tom said. He was sore and ashamed. "I'm sorry, Sue. You were right. The bull is terrible. I was stupid. I won't go near him again." + +Sue smiled and forgave Tom. She was kind and loyal. "It's okay, Tom. I'm glad you're safe. Let's go and play somewhere else. Somewhere far from the bull." +Lily was very happy. It was her birthday and she had a big cake with four candles. She blew them out and made a wish. She wished for a new scarf to keep her warm in winter. + +Her mom and dad smiled and gave her a big hug. They said they had a surprise for her. They gave her a big box with a bow on it. Lily opened the box and saw a brilliant scarf inside. It was red and yellow and blue and green. It was soft and long and had fringes at the ends. + +Lily loved her new scarf. She put it around her neck and twirled around. She said thank you to her mom and dad. They said they were happy she liked it. They said they made it for her with love. + +Lily felt very warm and cozy. She said she had the best birthday ever. She said she had the best mom and dad ever. She said she had the best scarf ever. She gave them another big hug and a kiss. Then she ate some cake and played with her friends. She was very happy. +Sara and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big dog with thick fur. Sara wants to pet the dog. She runs to the dog and says, "Hello, dog! You are so soft and warm. Can I pet you?" + +But Tom is afraid of the dog. He stays away and says, "No, Sara! The dog is too big and scary. He might bite you. Come back here!" + +Sara does not listen to Tom. She pets the dog and smiles. The dog likes Sara. He wags his tail and licks her face. Sara says, "See, Tom? The dog is nice and friendly. He does not bite me. He likes me." + +Tom is still afraid. He does not want to pet the dog. He says, "I don't care. I don't like dogs. They are dirty and loud. I want to play with something else." + +Sara is sad. She says, "But Tom, the dog is fun and cute. He is not dirty or loud. He is just a dog. Why don't you like him?" + +Tom does not answer. He walks away and looks for something else to play with. He finds a ball and kicks it. But the ball is old and flat. It does not bounce well. Tom is bored. + +Sara and the dog have fun. They play fetch and tug-of-war. They run and jump. They are happy. + +The moral of the story is: Don't judge a book by its cover. Sometimes, things that look scary or different are actually nice and fun. You should try to be open-minded and friendly. You might make a new friend. +Lily and her mom went to the mall. They wanted to buy a gift for Lily's grandma, who was sick. Lily saw a pretty scarf with flowers on it. She said, "Mom, can we get this for grandma? She likes flowers." + +Mom smiled and said, "Yes, we can. That is a nice scarf. Grandma will love it." They paid for the scarf and put it in a box. Then they went to the post office. Mom said, "We need to send this to grandma. She lives far away. We can write a card to tell her we miss her and hope she gets better." + +Lily helped mom write the card. She drew a heart and a smiley face. She wrote, "I love you, grandma." Mom wrote, "We are thinking of you and praying for you. You are a wonderful grandma. We are grateful for you." They put the card in the box and gave it to the postman. He said, "Thank you. I will make sure this gets to grandma soon." + +Lily and mom hugged and said, "Bye, grandma. We love you." They left the mall and went home. They felt happy and warm in their hearts. They knew grandma would be happy and warm too, when she got their gift and card. + +The moral of the story is: It is good to show love and gratitude to the people who care for us, especially when they are sick or sad. We can do this by sending them gifts, cards, or messages that make them feel special and appreciated. +Ben and Mia like to swim in the pool. They have fun with the toys and the bubbles. But sometimes they want to swim at night, when it is dark and cold. Mom and Dad say no, it is not safe. + +One night, Ben and Mia have a silly idea. They find some glow sticks in the closet. They break them and shake them. They make bright colors in the dark. They sneak out of their room and go to the pool. They throw the glow sticks in the water and jump in. + +The pool looks like a magic place. The glow sticks make the water shine. Ben and Mia swim and play with the glow sticks. They feel happy and brave. They do not hear Mom and Dad coming. + +Mom and Dad see the light from the pool. They are angry and scared. They run to the pool and shout at Ben and Mia. They tell them to get out of the water right now. They say they are naughty and dangerous. They take them back to their room and take away the glow sticks. + +Ben and Mia are sad and sorry. They did not mean to make Mom and Dad mad. They just wanted to have fun. They hug each other and say they will not do it again. They fall asleep and dream of the pool. They hope Mom and Dad will forgive them. They hope they can swim again soon. +One day, Ben and Lily went to the park with Mom. They saw a big slide and wanted to try it. Ben was brave and climbed up the steps. He slid down fast and laughed. Lily was scared and stayed at the bottom. + +"Come on, Lily, it's fun!" Ben said. "I will help you." + +But Lily shook her head. She did not want to go up the steps. She was afraid of falling. She felt ashamed. She wished she was brave like Ben. + +Mom saw Lily and smiled. She walked over and hugged her. "It's okay, Lily, you don't have to slide if you don't want to. Maybe you can try something else, like the swings or the sandbox. Or you can watch Ben and cheer for him." + +Lily nodded. She felt better. She followed Mom to the swings and sat on one. She pushed with her feet and swung back and forth. She felt the wind in her hair and the sun on her face. She was happy. + +Ben slid down a few more times and then joined Lily and Mom. He saw Lily swinging and smiled. He gave her a high-five. "You are good at swinging, Lily. Maybe next time you can try the slide with me. I will help you." + +Lily smiled back. She was not ashamed anymore. She was proud of herself and her brother. She hugged Ben and Mom. "Thank you for helping me, Ben. And thank you for being nice, Mom. I love you both." + +They all hugged and said they loved each other. Then they played some more and had a great time at the park. +Lily and Ben were playing with their toy cars in the living room. They liked to make noises and pretend they were driving fast. But then, Lily's car broke. The wheel came off and rolled away. Lily was sad and angry. + +"Ben, you broke my car!" she shouted. "You bumped into it too hard!" + +"No, I didn't!" Ben said. "It was an accident. Your car was old and weak!" + +Lily and Ben started to fight. They pushed and pulled each other's cars. They did not share or say sorry. + +Mom heard the noise and came to see what was wrong. She saw the broken car and the angry children. She was not happy. + +"Stop fighting, Lily and Ben!" she said. "Fighting is not nice. You need to repair your car and your friendship." + +She took them to the kitchen and gave them some tools and glue. She also gave them some pepper and a glass of water. + +"Pepper?" Lily asked. "What is pepper for?" + +"Pepper is for sneezing," Mom said. "If you sneeze, you will feel better. Sometimes, when we are angry, we need to let it out. And water is for drinking. It is cold and refreshing. It will calm you down." + +Lily and Ben tried the pepper and the water. They sneezed and drank. They felt a little better. They looked at each other and smiled. + +"Sorry, Lily," Ben said. "I didn't mean to break your car." + +"Sorry, Ben," Lily said. "I didn't mean to yell at you." + +They hugged and said they were friends. Then, they worked together to repair the car. They glued the wheel back on and made it look nice. They thanked Mom for her help and went back to the living room. They played with their cars again, but this time, they were careful and gentle. They had fun and were happy. +Lily liked to play with makeup. She had many colors and brushes. She liked to make her face look pretty and different. She wanted to be famous like the stars on TV. + +One day, Lily saw a big box in the mail. It had her name on it. She was very happy. She opened the box and saw many makeup things inside. There was a note that said: "To Lily, from your aunt. She is a famous makeup artist. She wanted to send you some of her makeup to play with. Have fun!" + +Lily was very excited. She ran to her room and started to try the makeup. She put on red lipstick, blue eyeshadow, pink blush, and glitter. She looked in the mirror and smiled. She felt like a star. + +But then, her brother Max came in. He saw Lily and laughed. He said: "You look silly. You look like a clown. That makeup is not for you. It is for grown-ups. You are too little to wear makeup. Give it to me. I will send it back to your aunt." + +Lily was very angry. She said: "No! This is my makeup. My aunt sent it to me. She is famous. She knows how to make people look pretty. You are mean. You are not a star. You are a bully. Go away!" + +Lily and Max started to fight. They pulled and pushed each other. They knocked over the makeup box. The makeup things fell on the floor. Some of them broke and made a mess. + +Their mom heard the noise and came in. She saw Lily and Max and the makeup. She was very upset. She said: "What are you doing? Why are you fighting? Why are you wasting the makeup? This is a gift from your aunt. She is famous. She worked hard to make this makeup. She wanted to share it with you. You should be grateful and respectful. You should say sorry to each other and to your aunt. You should clean up this mess. And you should not play with makeup without asking me first. Makeup is not a toy. It is for special occasions. You are both in trouble." + +Lily and Max felt bad. They said sorry to each other and to their mom. They said they would write a letter to their aunt and say sorry to her too. They helped to clean up the makeup. They learned their lesson. They decided to play with something else. They hoped their aunt would not be mad at them. They still liked makeup, but they knew they had to be careful and polite with it. They still wanted to be famous, but they knew they had to be nice and smart too. +Ben liked to play with his sack of toys. He had cars, trains, balls, and animals in his sack. He would dump them on the floor and make a big mess. He would pretend that his toys were in different parts of the world. He would say, "This car is in the city. This train is in the mountains. This ball is in the sky. This animal is in the jungle." + +One day, his mom told him to clean up his toys. She said, "Ben, it is time to put your toys back in your sack. You have to tidy up your room." But Ben did not want to stop playing. He said, "No, mom. I want to play more. I want to see more of the world." He was persistent. He did not listen to his mom. + +His mom was not happy. She said, "Ben, you have to listen to me. You have to put your toys away. If you don't, you will not get a snack. You will not get to watch TV. You will not get to read a book." But Ben still did not listen. He said, "No, mom. I want to play more. I want to see more of the world." He was persistent. He did not obey his mom. + +His mom was very angry. She said, "Ben, this is your last chance. You have to put your toys away. If you don't, you will not get to play with your sack of toys anymore. I will take them away. You will have nothing to play with." But Ben still did not listen. He said, "No, mom. I want to play more. I want to see more of the world." He was persistent. He did not respect his mom. + +His mom was very sad. She said, "Ben, you have made a bad choice. You have not listened to me. You have not put your toys away. You have not been a good boy. Now you have to face the consequences. I will take your sack of toys away. You will have nothing to play with." She took his sack of toys and put it in the closet. She locked the door. She said, "You can have your toys back when you learn to listen and obey." Ben was very sad. He had no toys to play with. He had no world to see. He had been too persistent. He had lost his sack of toys. +Lily liked to help her mom set the table for dinner. She took the napkins from the drawer and put one on each plate. Then she tried to fold them like her mom did, but it was hard. She made some folds, but they did not look neat. They looked messy and funny. + +She thought it would be fun to make some shapes with the napkins. She folded one into a triangle, and another into a square. She folded one into a circle, but it did not stay. She folded one into a hat, and put it on her head. She giggled and ran around the table. + +Her mom saw her and said, "Lily, what are you doing? Those are not hats, those are napkins. You are being naughty. You need to fold them properly and put them back on the plates. Dinner is almost ready." + +Lily felt bad. She did not mean to be naughty. She just wanted to have fun. She took the hat off her head and said, "I'm sorry, mom. I will fold them again." She tried to fold them like her mom, but they still looked messy and funny. + +Her mom smiled and said, "It's okay, Lily. I know you were trying to help. But folding napkins is not easy. It takes practice. Why don't you let me finish, and you can help me with something else. How about you get the forks and spoons from the drawer and put them next to the napkins?" + +Lily nodded and said, "Okay, mom. I can do that." She put the napkins back on the plates and went to get the forks and spoons. She was happy to help her mom, and she hoped her mom would teach her how to fold napkins better next time. +Tim and Sam are brothers. They like to ride bikes in the park. But they have only one helmet. Mom says they have to share it. + +One day, Tim wants to ride first. He runs to the bike and grabs the helmet. He puts it on his head and pedals away. + +"Hey, that's not fair!" Sam shouts. He runs after Tim and tries to catch him. He is angry and sad. + +Tim hears Sam and feels guilty. He knows he should share the helmet. But he likes to ride fast and have fun. He does not want to stop. + +He sees a big hill and decides to go down. He thinks it will be exciting. But he does not see a rock on the road. He hits the rock and falls off the bike. He hurts his knee and his elbow. He cries. + +Sam sees Tim fall and runs to him. He forgets his anger and helps him up. He sees the helmet is still on Tim's head. He is glad Tim did not hurt his head. + +"I'm sorry, Sam," Tim says. "I was selfish. You can have the helmet now." + +"It's okay, Tim," Sam says. "I'm sorry I yelled at you. Are you okay?" + +They hug and say they are sorry. They walk back to Mom and tell her what happened. Mom hugs them and says she is proud of them. She puts a band-aid on Tim's knee and elbow. She says they can both ride the bike later, but they have to take turns with the helmet. They agree and say they love each other. They are happy. +Tom and Anna are playing in the park. They see a big stage with a microphone. They want to sing and dance. + +"Let's go to the stage!" Tom says. + +"OK, but we have to be quiet. There are people working there." Anna says. + +They run to the stage and climb up. They find the microphone and take turns to sing. They sing loud and happy. + +But they do not see a man coming. He is deaf. He cannot hear them. He works on the stage. He wants to fix the microphone. + +He sees Tom and Anna. He is angry. He shouts at them. + +"Hey, you! Get off the stage! You are not allowed here!" + +Tom and Anna are scared. They drop the microphone and run. They look for a place to hide. + +They see a big box behind the stage. They jump inside. They hope the man will not find them. + +They wait and wait. They hear the man looking for them. They hear him say bad words. + +They hug each other. They are sorry. They did not mean to make the man mad. + +They wish they could say sorry. But they do not know how to talk to a deaf man. +Lily loves her pony, Spot. Spot is brown and white and has a long mane and tail. Lily likes to brush and polish Spot every day. She uses a soft brush and a shiny cloth to make Spot look lovely. + +One day, Lily and Spot go for a walk in the park. They see many flowers and trees and birds. They also see a big pond with ducks and frogs. Lily and Spot stop by the pond to drink some water and rest. + +"Hello, what is your name?" a voice says. Lily looks up and sees a boy with a red hat and a bike. He is smiling at her and Spot. + +"I am Lily and this is Spot. He is my pony," Lily says. + +"He is a lovely pony. Can I pet him?" the boy asks. + +"Yes, you can. He is very friendly. But be gentle, please," Lily says. + +The boy comes closer and strokes Spot's mane and nose. Spot nuzzles the boy and makes a soft sound. The boy laughs and says, "He likes me. Can I ride him?" + +Lily thinks for a moment. She likes the boy, but she also loves Spot. She does not want to share him with anyone. But she also wants to be nice and make a new friend. + +"OK, you can ride him. But only for a little while. And you have to hold on tight and be careful," Lily says. + +"Thank you, Lily. You are very kind. I will be careful, I promise," the boy says. + +He puts his hat on the ground and climbs on Spot's back. Lily holds Spot's reins and walks beside them. They go around the pond and see the ducks and frogs again. The boy and Spot have fun and Lily feels happy. She thinks that maybe sharing is not so bad after all. She has a new friend and Spot has a new friend too. +Tom and Lily liked to collect things. They had a big box full of shells, rocks, feathers, and stickers. One day, they went to the park with their mom. They saw a big drain near the pond. They wondered what was inside. + +"Let's go see!" Tom said. + +"OK!" Lily said. + +They ran to the drain and looked down. They saw some water, some leaves, and some shiny things. They wanted to collect them. + +"Look, a coin!" Tom said. He reached his hand into the drain. + +"Be careful!" Lily said. "It's cold and wet!" + +Tom felt the cold water on his fingers. He grabbed the coin and pulled it out. He smiled. + +"I got it!" he said. He showed it to Lily. + +"Wow!" Lily said. "Can I have one too?" + +She looked into the drain again. She saw another coin. She also reached her hand into the drain. + +"Ouch!" she said. She felt something sharp. She pulled her hand out. She had a cut on her finger. + +"Are you OK?" Tom asked. + +"It hurts!" Lily said. She started to cry. + +Mom heard them and came over. She saw their hands and the drain. + +"What are you doing?" she asked. + +"We were collecting coins!" Tom said. + +"That's not a good idea!" Mom said. "The drain is dirty and dangerous. You could get hurt or sick. Come on, let's go wash your hands and put a band-aid on your finger." + +She took them to the bathroom and cleaned their hands. She put a band-aid on Lily's finger and gave her a hug. + +"Next time, collect something safer, OK?" she said. + +"OK, Mom," Tom and Lily said. + +They learned their lesson. They decided to collect flowers instead. They picked some from the park and gave them to Mom. She smiled and thanked them. + +They had a nice day at the park. They still liked to collect things, but not from the drain. +Once upon a time, there was a brave boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to play outside with his friends. One day, Timmy's friend Billy teased him and made him sad. Billy said Timmy's shirt was too small and made him look like a baby. Timmy didn't like being teased and he didn't want to play with Billy anymore. + +Later that day, Timmy was playing with his dog and accidentally got a splinter in his finger. He was scared to tell his mom because he thought it would hurt to take it out. But Timmy was brave and decided to tell his mom anyway. His mom helped him take the splinter out and gave him a band-aid. + +The next day, Timmy went outside to play with his friends again. Billy tried to tease him again, but Timmy was brave and stood up for himself. He told Billy that it wasn't nice to tease people and that it hurt his feelings. Billy apologized and they all played together happily. The end. +Once upon a time, there was an old man. He was very thin and he lived in a small house. One day, he went for a walk in the forest. As he was walking, he noticed a little bird sitting on a tree branch. The bird was chirping and singing a beautiful song. The old man smiled and listened to the bird's song. After a while, the bird flew away and the old man continued his walk. He was happy that he noticed the bird and its lovely song. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Max. Max loved to play outside, but one day he hurt his heel and it hurt a lot. Max's owner said, "Max, we need to go to the vet to make your heel feel better." Max was scared, but he knew he had to go. + +At the vet's office, Max saw a cat who was very hungry. The cat said, "Meow, I am so hungry. Can you help me find some food?" Max whispered back, "I am sorry, I don't have any food, but I can ask my owner to give you some." Max's owner heard him and gave the cat some food. + +After the vet gave Max some medicine, Max's heel started to feel better. Max was happy to be able to play outside again and he even made a new friend, the hungry cat. +Once upon a time, there was a fairy. She was very serious about her job. Her job was to fill the flowers with magic. She would fly from flower to flower, filling them with magic. One day, she saw a sad little girl. The fairy knew just what to do. She filled the girl's heart with magic and the girl smiled. From that day on, the girl knew that fairies were real and they could make her happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to eat food, especially carrots. One day, Benny was hopping through the forest when he saw a big, juicy carrot. He wanted to catch it so badly! + +But then, Benny saw something silly. It was a squirrel who had a big acorn in its mouth. Benny thought it was funny how the squirrel was trying to carry such a big acorn. + +Benny continued to hop along, still thinking about that delicious carrot. Suddenly, he saw a trap! It was a cage with a carrot inside. Benny knew it was a trap, but he wanted that carrot so badly that he didn't listen to his instincts. + +He hopped into the trap and the door closed behind him. Benny was caught! But then, he remembered the silly squirrel and the big acorn. Benny used his strong teeth to gnaw through the cage and escape. He learned that it's better to be patient and not fall for silly traps. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she was playing in the park when she saw a little bird stuck in a tree. She wanted to help the bird, so she called out to her mommy. + +"Mommy! Mommy! Birdie stuck! Help!" said Lily. + +Her mommy came over and saw the bird. "We need to rescue the birdie," said her mommy. + +Together, they got a ladder and her mommy climbed up to get the bird. They brought the bird down and it flew away happily. + +As a gift for being so kind, the bird left a pretty feather for Lily. She was so happy and thanked her mommy for helping her rescue the birdie. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a hairy dog named Max. One day, Lily was playing with Max when he accidentally bit her finger. It hurt a lot and Lily started to cry. + +Her mom came running and asked, "What happened, Lily?" + +"Max scared me and bit my finger!" Lily said, still crying. + +Her mom hugged her and said, "It's okay, Lily. Max didn't mean to scare you. Let's clean your finger and put a band-aid on it." + +Lily felt better and Max licked her hand to say sorry. From that day on, Lily made sure to be careful when playing with Max's teeth. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park with her friends. One day, Lily's mom told her some news that made her sad. They were going to move to a new house in a different town. + +Lily didn't want to leave her friends and the park. She cried and begged her mom to let them remain in their old house. But her mom said it was necessary. + +Lily's friends noticed that she was upset and asked her what was wrong. She told them about the move and they all hugged her tight. They promised to stay in touch and visit her often. This made Lily feel a bit better. Even though she was sad about leaving, she knew that her friends cared about her and that made her happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Jack. Jack loved to play with his tools, and he had a shiny red toolbox that he carried everywhere. One day, Jack's mommy asked him to fix a loose nail on the porch. Jack was scared to climb up the ladder, but his mommy dared him to be brave. + +Jack climbed up the ladder with his toolbox in hand. He felt a little scared, but he remembered what his mommy said and felt more comfortable. He used his hammer and screwdriver to fix the nail, and he felt proud of himself. + +Later that day, Jack's mommy took him out for ice cream to celebrate. Jack felt happy and knew that he could do anything as long as he had his tools and mommy's dare. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his ball. One day, he went to the park to play. He threw his ball up high and caught it. Suddenly, a man came up to him and said, "Hey little boy, do you want to try my whip? It's very unusual." Timmy was curious and said, "Yes please!" The man gave Timmy the whip and showed him how to use it. Timmy swung the whip around and around, but he accidentally hit a bird flying by. The bird fell to the ground and didn't move. Timmy felt very sad and cried. The man quickly took the whip away and ran off. Timmy learned that some things are not safe to play with and should always be careful. +Once upon a time, there was a little birdie. He loved to fly in the sky and sing songs. One day, he saw a big storm coming. The storm had dark clouds and strong winds. The little birdie was scared and didn't know what to do. + +He remembered his mommy's advice, "When there is a storm, find a safe place to hide." So, the little birdie found a dry place to hide and waited for the storm to pass. After the storm was over, he saw that some of his birdie friends got hurt because they didn't find a safe place to hide. + +The little birdie learned that it's important to listen to his mommy's advice and always be safe during storms. From that day on, he always found a dry place to hide when he saw a storm coming. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in her backyard with her toys. One day, her mommy bought her a big, black robot toy. Lily was so happy and played with it all day. + +As the sun was setting, Lily's mommy called her inside for dinner. But Lily wanted to play just a little bit more with her robot toy. She ran around the backyard with it, but suddenly she slipped on a banana peel and fell down. + +Lily was okay, but her robot toy broke into many little pieces. She was sad and didn't know what to do. But then, her mommy came outside and saw what happened. She promised to fix the robot toy and make it even better than before. + +A few days later, Lily's mommy gave her the robot toy back. It was shiny and new, and Lily was so happy. She learned that sometimes accidents happen, but good things can come from them too. +Once upon a time, there was a big truck with lots of gears. The truck was red and had a loud horn. One day, the truck was driving on a bumpy road and one of its gears broke. The driver got very mad and started to yell. + +A little boy was walking by and saw the truck. He asked the driver if he needed help. The driver said yes and the little boy went to get his dad. The dad was a mechanic and knew how to fix the gear. + +After a little while, the gear was fixed and the truck was fine again. The driver was very happy and thanked the little boy and his dad. The little boy felt proud of himself for helping the driver and the truck. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to draw with her chalk on the sidewalk outside her house. One day, while she was drawing, a big dog came running towards her. Lily got scared and dropped her chalk. The dog started barking loudly and Lily started crying. + +Just then, Lily's neighbor, Mrs. Brown, came out of her house. She saw what was happening and ran towards Lily and the dog. Mrs. Brown picked up Lily and said, "Don't worry, I will save you from the dog." Mrs. Brown then chased the dog away. + +Lily was very grateful to Mrs. Brown for saving her. Mrs. Brown then said, "It's okay, everything is normal now." Lily smiled and picked up her chalk. She started drawing again and Mrs. Brown sat next to her, watching her draw. From that day on, whenever Lily drew with her chalk, Mrs. Brown would come and sit with her, keeping her safe. +Once upon a time, there was a boy who loved to play his guitar. He played it every day and sang songs to his friends. One day, he went to play his guitar in front of his friends, but he felt ashamed. He didn't know why, but he felt like he wasn't good enough. + +His friends noticed that he was feeling sad and asked him what was wrong. The boy told them how he felt ashamed and didn't want to play his guitar anymore. His friends told him that he was great and that they loved hearing him play. They spread their arms wide and gave him a big hug. + +After the hug, the boy felt much better. He picked up his guitar and started to play. His friends clapped and sang along, and the boy felt happy again. From that day on, he never felt ashamed to play his guitar in front of his friends again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, she found a purple hoop on the ground. She picked it up and showed it to her friend, Tommy. + +"Look, Tommy! I found a pretty purple hoop!" Lily said. + +Tommy looked at the hoop and said, "That's cool! Can I try it?" + +Lily handed the hoop to Tommy and he started to rub it with his hands. "It's a little dirty, but we can clean it," Tommy said. + +Lily and Tommy rubbed the hoop with a cloth until it was shiny and clean. They played with the hoop all day long and had so much fun. From that day on, they always played with the purple hoop together. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went to the store with her mommy. While they were waiting in line, Lily saw a magazine with a picture of a princess on the cover. She asked her mommy if they could get it, but her mommy said no because it was too expensive. + +Lily was sad, but her mommy told her they could look at the magazine while they waited. Lily turned the pages and saw lots of pretty pictures. Suddenly, she saw a recipe for cookies. She showed it to her mommy and asked if they could make them. + +Her mommy said yes, but warned her the recipe called for bitter chocolate. Lily didn't know what bitter meant, so her mommy explained it was a taste that wasn't sweet like candy. They bought the ingredients and went home to make the cookies. + +After they finished baking, Lily took a bite of a cookie and made a funny face. "It's bitter!" she said. But her mommy reminded her that she helped make them and that was something to be proud of. Lily smiled and felt happy that she got to turn the pages of the magazine and make cookies with her mommy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily's mommy gave her a present. Lily was so happy to receive it! She opened the box and inside was a beautiful diamond necklace. The diamonds were so sparkly and shiny! Lily loved it so much that she wore it every day. One day, Lily's best friend, Timmy, came over to play. He saw the thick diamond necklace around Lily's neck and said, "Wow, that's so pretty!" Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, my mommy gave it to me." From that day on, Lily and Timmy played together while Lily wore her special diamond necklace. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a friend named Timmy who loved to play with her. One day, they decided to organize their toys. Lily had a terrible mess in her room! + +First, they picked up all the dolls and put them in a box. Then, they found all the cars and trucks and put them in another box. Finally, they put all the books on the shelf. + +After they finished, Lily and Timmy were very happy because they could find their toys easily. They hugged each other and promised to always help each other organize their things. From that day on, they played together in a clean and organized room. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, she was running so fast that she fell down and hurt her knee. + +Her friend, Timmy, saw her fall and asked, "Lily, are you okay?" + +Lily said, "No, my knee hurts." + +Timmy said, "Don't worry, I'm ready to help you." He helped Lily stand up and walked her to her house. + +Lily's mom saw that her knee was hurt and put a bandage on it. Lily felt much better and said, "Thank you, Timmy. You are a good friend." +Once upon a time, there was a small girl named Lily. Lily had a small finger that she loved to play with. One day, Lily's mom asked her, "Lily, can you count the number of fingers you have?" + +Lily looked at her hand and said, "I have five fingers, mommy!" + +Her mom smiled and said, "That's right, Lily! Your fingers are small, but they are very important. You can use them to do so many things like play, draw, and even eat!" + +Lily giggled and wiggled her small finger. "I love my fingers, mommy!" she said. + +Her mom hugged her and said, "I love them too, Lily. They are a special part of you." And from that day on, Lily knew that her small fingers were just as important as anything else. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had a cool red bike that he loved to ride. One day, Timmy and his friend Billy were riding their bikes when Timmy fell off and hurt his knee. He started to cry and said, "I suffer from a boo-boo!" + +Billy tried to make Timmy feel better by saying, "Don't worry, Timmy. I have the power to make you feel better!" Billy gave Timmy a band-aid and a hug, and Timmy felt much better. + +From that day on, Timmy knew that his friend Billy had the power to make him feel better when he suffered from a boo-boo. And whenever Timmy rode his cool red bike, he made sure to be extra careful so he wouldn't fall off again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved going to the gym with his mommy and daddy. The gym was a big building with lots of toys to play with. + +One day, Timmy's mommy and daddy told him that they were going to a fancy party that night. Timmy was sad because he wanted to go too, but his parents said he was too little. + +Timmy went to the gym with his babysitter that night. While he was playing, he saw a big box with a bow on it. He opened it and inside was a fancy suit just his size! Timmy put on the suit and felt very fancy. + +When his parents came to pick him up, they were surprised to see Timmy in his fancy suit. They thanked the babysitter for taking such good care of him and Timmy felt very happy. From that day on, Timmy knew that even though he was little, he could still dress fancy and make his parents proud. +Once upon a time, there was a big field where some friends liked to play. They called it the playfield. One day, a new player came to join them. He was very good at playing, but he looked a bit cold. The other players asked him if he wanted to join them and he said yes. + +They started to play a game where they had to step on some stones. The new player was very good at it and he won the game. Everyone was happy and they asked him to play with them again. The new player smiled and said yes. From that day on, they all became good friends and played together every day. +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 sleepy bear. + +During the show, Lily's mommy whispered to her, "Do you like the play?" + +Lily nodded her head and said, "Yes, I like it. The bear is funny." + +As the play went on, Lily started to feel sleepy. She whispered to her daddy, "Daddy, I'm tired. Can we stay for the whole play?" + +Daddy smiled and said, "Of course, we can stay. But if you get too sleepy, we can go home." + +Lily felt happy knowing she could stay and watch the whole play. She snuggled up to her daddy and watched the rest of the show with a smile on her face. +Once upon a time, there was a little crab named Sammy. Sammy lived in the ocean with his family and friends. One day, Sammy saw a big boat with lots of people on it. He decided to go closer to see what was happening. + +As Sammy got closer, he saw that the people on the boat were catching crabs just like him! Sammy felt sad because he didn't want to be caught. He went back to his family and told them what he saw. + +Sammy's family and friends learned from his story and were more careful when they saw boats. They knew they had to stay safe and avoid being caught. Sammy was happy that he could help his family and friends learn something new. +Once upon a time, there was a playful puppy named Spot. Spot loved to play with his favorite object, a red ball. One day, Spot was sleeping when his owner, Timmy, came into the room. + +"Spot, wake up! Let's play with your ball!" said Timmy. + +Spot jumped up and wagged his tail with excitement. "Ball! Ball!" he barked. + +Timmy threw the ball and Spot chased after it. They played together for hours, until Spot was tired and ready for a nap. As he drifted off to sleep, he dreamed of playing with his ball again tomorrow. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to talk to her mommy and daddy. One day, Lily and her family went to the park. They played on the swings and the slide. After a minute, Lily saw a boy who looked sad. She went over to him and said, "Hi, what's wrong?" The boy said, "I lost my ball and now I can't play." Lily said, "Don't worry, we can help you find it." They looked all around the park and finally found the ball. The boy was so happy and said, "Thank you for helping me. I'm sorry I was rude to you earlier." Lily smiled and said, "That's okay, let's play together now!" And they all played together happily ever after. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a mommy who loved to cook in her kitchen. Her kitchen was very big and had lots of fun things in it, like pots and pans and spoons. One day, the mommy decided to sell some of her extra pots and pans. She wanted to make some money to buy more things for her lively kitchen. + +So, the mommy put up a sign that said "Pots and Pans for Sale" outside her house. Soon, some people came to buy the pots and pans. They were happy to find such good things for their own kitchens. The mommy was happy too because she made some money to buy more fun things for her kitchen. + +From that day on, the mommy's kitchen was even more lively with all the new things she bought. She cooked lots of yummy food and invited her friends over to eat. Everyone loved the mommy's kitchen and the yummy food she made in it. +Once upon a time, there was a big tree with lots of branches. On one of the branches, there was a bird's nest with tiny eggs inside. The bird loved to sing and play with its friends. + +One day, the bird was flying around and saw a prune on the ground. It was so smooth and shiny, the bird wanted to eat it. But the bird's mother told it not to eat the prune because it might make its tummy hurt. + +The bird was sad and wanted to eat the prune so badly. It decided to lie to its mother and said it was going to play with its friends instead. But instead, the bird flew down and ate the prune. It tasted so good, but soon the bird's tummy started to hurt. It realized it should have listened to its mother and not lied. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and make noise. One day, her mom asked her to clean up her toys, but Lily didn't want to. She got angry and threw her toys on the floor. + +Her mom was sad to see Lily so upset, but she knew she had to teach her daughter to accept her responsibilities. She explained to Lily that cleaning up her toys was important and that it would make her feel good afterwards. Lily listened and finally accepted to clean up her toys. + +Afterwards, Lily felt happy and proud of herself for doing the right thing. She realized that sometimes we have to do things we don't want to do, but it's important to accept and do them anyway. From that day on, Lily tried to be a good girl and always accept her responsibilities. +Once upon a time, a little boy named Timmy went to the park to play. He loved playing with his toy dinosaurs and pretending they were real. Suddenly, he saw a big dinosaur walking towards him! Timmy was scared and didn't know what to do. + +The dinosaur said, "Hello little boy, don't be afraid. I won't hurt you." + +Timmy was surprised that the dinosaur could talk! He asked, "Why are you here? Are you lost?" + +The dinosaur replied, "Yes, I am lost. I was careless and wandered too far from my home. Can you help me find my way back?" + +Timmy was happy to help the dinosaur and together they went on an adventure to find his home. They walked and walked until they finally found the dinosaur's family. They were all so happy to be together again. + +From that day on, Timmy and the dinosaur became good friends and had many more adventures together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the sun. He would run and jump and play all day long. One day, Timmy found an ancient toy buried in the ground. It was a shiny red car with big wheels. + +Timmy was so happy to have found the toy car. He played with it all day long. But then, Timmy's friend Billy came over and wanted to play with the car too. Timmy didn't want to let Billy play with it because he was afraid Billy would break it. + +Billy got angry and started to cry. Timmy felt bad for making his friend cry. He decided to let Billy play with the car. Billy was so happy and they played together until the sun went down. Timmy learned that sharing is important and it made him feel good to make his friend happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved books so much! One day, she went to the library with her mommy. There were so many books there, but Lily wanted a mysterious book. She looked and looked, but she couldn't find one. Suddenly, a kind librarian came up to her and asked what she wanted. Lily said, "I want a mysterious book, please." The librarian smiled and led her to a shelf where the most mysterious book was waiting for her. Lily was so happy! She took the book home and read it every night before bed. +Once upon a time, there was a big elephant named Ellie. Ellie had an enormous body and a long nose called a trunk. One day, Ellie was playing in the jungle when she saw a tree with some tasty leaves at the top. She wanted to eat them, but they were too high up for her to reach. + +Ellie decided to try to reach the leaves by standing on her hind legs and stretching her trunk. She tried and tried, but she couldn't reach them. Suddenly, she slipped and fell on her skin. Ellie was okay, but her skin had a big scratch on it. + +Ellie realized that she needed to be careful and not try to do things that were too hard for her. She decided to find some other leaves to eat and left the tree behind. From that day on, Ellie was more careful and always looked out for herself. +Once upon a time, there was a cute little reindeer named Rudy. Rudy loved to play with his friends in the forest, but he had a bad habit of telling lies. One day, Rudy told his friends that he could fly higher than any other reindeer in the forest. His friends didn't believe him, but Rudy insisted it was true. + +The next day, Rudy's friends decided to have a flying contest to see who could fly the highest. Rudy was nervous because he knew he couldn't actually fly very high. When it was his turn, he tried to cheat by jumping up and down and pretending he was flying. But his friends saw through his lie and were disappointed in him. + +Rudy felt ashamed and realized that telling lies wasn't worth losing the trust of his friends. From that day on, he promised to always tell the truth. And his friends forgave him and they all continued to play together happily in the forest. The moral of the story is that it's always better to tell the truth and be honest with your friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing with her toys and making crafts. One day, she found a string and decided to make a necklace. She tied a knot to make it stay together. + +But then, she realized she didn't have any beads to put on the string. She went to ask her mom, but her mom was busy and said there were no beads available. Lily was sad and decided to go outside to play instead. + +While playing outside, Lily accidentally got the string caught on a tree branch. She tried to untangle it, but the knot was too tight. She pulled and pulled, but it wouldn't come loose. Eventually, she had to give up and sadly went back inside without her necklace. +Once upon a time, there was a chubby rabbit named Benny. Benny loved to search for shiny things in the forest. One day, Benny found a beautiful crystal hidden under a bush. It sparkled in the sunlight and made Benny very happy. He showed the crystal to all of his friends, and they all thought it was very pretty too. Benny decided to keep the crystal safe in his burrow so he could look at it whenever he wanted. From that day on, Benny was known as the best searcher in the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a friendly dog named Max. Max liked to go for walks with his owner, Lily. One day, while they were walking, Max saw a treasure in the grass. It was a shiny gold bone! Max was so excited that he started to wag his tail really fast. Lily saw how happy Max was and let him keep the treasure. From that day on, Max and Lily went for walks every day and Max always kept the treasure with him. Max was a happy dog with his treasure and his friend Lily. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play with his toy guns and pretend to shoot bad guys. One day, he found a big piece of cloth in his mom's laundry basket. It was so soft and mild, he decided to use it as a cape for his superhero costume. + +Tim ran around the house, pretending to fly and save the day. Suddenly, he heard a loud noise outside. He looked out the window and saw his neighbor's cat stuck in a tree! Tim knew he had to save the cat, so he put on his cape and ran outside. + +He climbed up the tree and gently grabbed the cat. As he was climbing down, the cat got scared and jumped out of his arms. Tim was so sad, but then he remembered his toy gun. He aimed and shot a pretend rope to catch the cat. The cat was safe and Tim felt like a true hero. From that day on, he always kept his cloth cape and toy gun close by, ready for any adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a big pine tree in a forest. It had many green leaves and a brown trunk. One day, a little girl saw the pine tree and thought it looked funny. She laughed and pointed at it. + +Suddenly, a bird flew down and landed on a branch of the pine tree. The little girl watched as the bird started to sing a beautiful song. The girl thought the bird's song matched the pine tree perfectly. + +The little girl decided to sit under the pine tree and listen to the bird's song. She felt very happy and had a lot of fun. From that day on, she visited the pine tree often and listened to the bird's songs. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat grapes because they were so yummy. One day, Lily's mom took her to a fancy party. There were lots of people there and they were all dressed up in pretty clothes. + +Lily saw a big bowl of grapes on the table and she wanted to eat them all. But her mom told her to wait until after dinner. Lily was sad, but she listened to her mom. + +During dinner, Lily heard a loud noise coming from the kitchen. She asked her mom what it was, but her mom didn't know. After dinner, Lily went to get some grapes, but they were all gone! She heard a noise again and this time, she went to investigate. She found the kitchen door open and saw a little mouse eating the grapes. Lily laughed and said to the mouse, "I hear you like grapes too!" +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved going to the theater with his mommy and daddy. They would watch movies and eat popcorn. + +One day, Timmy and his family went to the theater to watch a funny movie. Timmy was so excited, he jumped up and down. Suddenly, he tripped and fell on the floor. "Are you okay?" mommy asked. "Yes, I'm glad I didn't hurt myself," Timmy replied. + +During the movie, Timmy laughed and laughed. He turned to his mommy and said, "I'm so glad we came to the theater. This is so much fun!" Mommy smiled and gave him a big hug. After the movie, they went home and Timmy fell asleep with a smile on his face. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to play her flute every day. One day, she was walking to her music class when she accidentally dropped her flute on the ground. She felt sad because her flute was now broken. + +But her mom told her not to worry and that they would buy her a new one. Lily felt proud of her mom for being so kind. When they got to the music store, Lily saw many flutes. She picked one that was shiny and pink. She was very happy to have a new flute to play. From that day on, Lily was careful not to drop her flute again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play in his backyard with his toys. One day, he noticed a small puddle of oil on the ground. It looked harmless, so he didn't think much of it. + +The next day, Timmy's mom asked him to help her with the gardening. As they were digging, they found a big can of oil buried in the ground. Timmy's mom explained that oil can be harmful to the environment and animals, so they had to be careful with it. + +Later that week, Timmy and his friends were playing in the backyard when they saw a bird covered in oil. They knew they had to help the bird, so they used some harmless soap and water to clean it off. The bird appeared to be okay and flew away happily. + +From that day on, Timmy always made sure to properly dispose of any oil he found and to never let it harm any animals. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved strawberries. One day, she went to the strawberry field with her mommy. It was a rainy day, so the strawberries were wet. + +Lily's mommy said, "Lily, you can choose any strawberry you want." + +Lily looked around and saw a big, juicy strawberry. She said, "Mommy, I choose this one!" + +Her mommy smiled and said, "That's a great choice, Lily. Let's go home and eat it together." + +Lily was so happy with her choice and couldn't wait to eat her delicious strawberry. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a patient puppy named Max. Max was always safe with Lily. Lily knew that Max liked to play with his ball. + +One day, Lily and Max went for a walk in the park. They saw a big tree with a bird's nest. Lily wanted to see the baby birds, but Max knew it was not safe to climb the tree. Lily listened to Max and they walked away. + +Later, they met a nice lady who gave them some treats. Lily shared her treats with Max because she knew he liked them too. Max was a happy puppy and Lily was a happy girl. They went back home and took a nap together. +Once upon a time, there was a little fish named Nemo. Nemo was swimming in the ocean when he saw a jellyfish. The jellyfish was very pretty with its long tentacles and bright colors. Nemo wanted to touch the jellyfish, but his mom told him not to because jellyfish can sting. + +Nemo felt sad because he wanted to play with the jellyfish, but he listened to his mom and swam away. As he was swimming, he saw a big rock. The rock was covered in seaweed and it smelled bad. Nemo knew that the rock was rotting. + +Nemo felt proud of himself for knowing that the rock was rotting. He swam back to his mom and told her all about the jellyfish and the rotting rock. His mom was proud of him too and gave him a big hug. And from that day on, Nemo knew to be careful around jellyfish and rotting things in the ocean. +Once upon a time, there was a big store with many workers. They were called staff. One day, a big storm came and the workers had to cover the store with a big tarp. The tarp was clear, like a window. The staff worked hard to cover the store and keep it safe from the storm. After the storm, the workers took off the tarp and the store was still clear and safe. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys on the big cushion in her living room. One day, Lily heard a strange noise coming from outside. She got up from the cushion and went to the window to see what it was. But she couldn't see anything, so she went back to her toys feeling confused. + +Later, Lily heard the noise again. This time it was louder. She ran to the window and saw a bird sitting on the cushion outside. The bird looked confused too. Lily opened the window and said hello to the bird. The bird flew away, but Lily was happy she could hear it and see it on her cushion. +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 went on an adventure to a big mountain with his friends. They climbed and climbed until they reached the top. + +As they looked out at the view, Timmy noticed a big, tall volcano in the distance. It looked scary, but also very interesting. Timmy wondered what it would be like to explore the volcano and see the hot lava inside. + +Later that day, Timmy and his friends were playing with their toys when Timmy found a modern whistle. He blew it and it made a loud sound. His friends were amazed and they all wanted to try it. Timmy felt proud that he found something so cool. + +The next day, Timmy and his friends went back to the mountain. As they climbed, Timmy remembered the whistle and put it in his pocket. When they finally reached the top, they saw the volcano again. Timmy took out the whistle and blew it as loud as he could. Suddenly, the volcano started to rumble and shake. Hot lava started to pour out of the top! Timmy's friends were scared, but Timmy knew what to do. He blew the whistle again and the volcano stopped erupting. Timmy felt like a hero and his friends were amazed. From that day on, Timmy knew that he could do anything he set his mind to. +Once upon a time, there was a little beetle. He was very tough and strong. He liked to crawl around in the dirt and play with his friends. One day, the sun began to shine very bright. The little beetle looked up and saw how bright the sun was. He wanted to shine like the sun too. So, he crawled up onto a leaf and tried to shine. But no matter how hard he tried, he couldn't shine like the sun. He felt sad and went back to crawling around in the dirt. But then, his friends came to him and told him that he didn't need to shine like the sun because he was already tough and strong. The little beetle felt happy again and went back to playing with his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she went on an adventure with her family to find an oasis. An oasis is a special place in the desert where there is water and trees. + +Lily was very excited to find the oasis, but when they arrived, she realized she had to go potty. She was too embarrassed to tell her family, so she went behind a tree. It was a harmless thing to do, but she felt silly. + +After her potty break, Lily felt much better and they continued exploring the oasis. They saw lots of animals and plants they had never seen before. Lily felt happy and grateful for the adventure, even though she had been a little embarrassed. +Once upon a time, there was a little cat named Fluffy. Fluffy was very furry and loved to play with his toys. One day, Fluffy's mom asked him to help with the dishes. Fluffy didn't like doing dishes, but he wanted to make his mom happy, so he said "okay". + +As Fluffy was putting the dishes in the dishwasher, he heard a whistle outside. He ran to the window and saw his friend, a little bird, sitting on a branch. The bird said, "Fluffy, come play with me!" Fluffy wanted to go play, but he knew he had to finish the dishes first. + +After he finished, Fluffy went outside to play with his friend. The bird said, "Fluffy, you did a good job helping your mom. That was very kind of you." Fluffy felt happy that he had helped his mom and his friend was proud of him too. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to help others, even if it's not always fun. And, it's always good to take a break and play with your friends after you finish your work. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw with her pastels, but she was getting bored of drawing the same things over and over again. + +One day, Lily's friend, Timmy, came to play. "What are you doing?" Timmy asked. + +"I'm drawing with my pastels," Lily replied. + +"That looks boring," Timmy said. + +"I know," Lily sighed. "I wish I could draw something new." + +"I can help!" Timmy exclaimed. "We can draw a picture together and each part can be something different." + +Lily was excited about the idea and they started drawing. They drew a big tree with a swing, a little house with a garden, and even a rainbow in the sky. When they were finished, Lily looked at their picture and smiled. "This is the best drawing I've ever done!" she said. + +"I'm glad we could do it together," Timmy said, smiling. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and cuddle with her teddy bear. One day, her mom gave her a bottle of milk to drink. But Lily didn't want to drink it. + +"Why don't you want to drink your milk, Lily?" asked her mom. + +"I don't like the taste," replied Lily. + +Her mom explained, "Milk is good for you. It makes your bones strong and helps you grow." + +Lily was patient and decided to try the milk. She drank it all up and felt proud of herself. From then on, she drank her milk every day and grew up to be strong and healthy. The moral of the story is to be patient and listen to your mom's advice. +Once upon a time, there was a happy boy named Timmy. He loved to play hide and seek with his friends. One day, Timmy found a secret place to hide his stuff. He was so cheerful when he found it! He put all his toys and books in there so nobody could find them. + +But one day, Timmy's little sister found his secret place. She saw all his stuff and wanted to play with it. Timmy was sad because he didn't want his sister to mess up his things. So, he had to find a new place to hide his stuff. + +Timmy searched and searched until he found a new hiding spot. He was so cheerful again! He put all his stuff there and nobody could find it. Timmy was happy because he could play with his things without anyone bothering him. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big market in the town. It was so large that it had many things to buy. There were toys, fruits, and clothes. One day, a little girl went to the market with her mom. She saw a toy that she liked and asked her mom to buy it for her. Her mom said she could have it if she behaved well. The little girl was so happy and she sprang up and down with joy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy cars. He had a red car and a blue car. One day, Timmy asked his mom if they could race his toy cars. His mom said yes, so they set up a race track in the living room. + +Timmy noticed that the texture of the carpet made it hard for the cars to go fast. But he didn't give up. He tried again and again until he found a spot where the carpet was smoother. Finally, he was able to race his cars and they went really fast! + +After the race, Timmy's mom told him that his red car was rare. Timmy didn't know what that meant, so his mom explained that it meant the red car was special and not many people had one like it. Timmy was very happy and proud of his rare red car. +Once upon a time, there was a pretty poppy. The poppy was very fragile and needed to be taken care of carefully. One day, a big wind blew and destroyed the poppy. The little girl who took care of the poppy was very sad. She decided to plant a new poppy and take better care of it. The new poppy grew big and strong, and the little girl was very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and explore. One day, he went for a walk in the valley. It was very pretty with lots of trees and flowers. + +As Timmy was walking, he saw a terrible monster! The monster was big and scary. Timmy was very scared, but he remembered that he had a toy sword with him. He picked up his sword and fought the monster. After a long time, Timmy finished defeating the monster. + +Timmy was very proud of himself for being brave and finishing the fight. He continued his walk in the valley and found a pretty flower. Timmy picked the flower and brought it home to show his mom. She was very happy and proud of him too. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big red pot. The pot was very special because it was used to cook yummy food. One day, a kind man came to the house and said he had to deliver something. The man saw the red pot and said it looked very nice. The kind man then took the pot and delivered it to a lady who needed it to cook her own yummy food. The lady was very happy and said thank you to the kind man. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She wanted to make a cake all by herself. She tried and tried, but it didn't turn out nice. She was sad, but her mom said, "It's okay, Lily. You will have success next time." Lily nodded her head and felt better. + +The next day, Lily tried again. She followed the recipe and mixed all the ingredients. She put it in the oven and waited. When it was done, she took it out and it looked so nice! She was so happy and ran to show her mom. Her mom tasted it and said, "Wow, Lily! This is so yummy! You did it! You had success!" Lily nodded her head and smiled. +Once upon a time, there was a big forest. One day, a little bunny named Benny went for a walk in the forest. Suddenly, he saw a mist. The mist was white and covered the trees. Benny couldn't see anything clearly. He got scared and started to run. + +As he was running, he saw a river. The river was clean and shiny. Benny stopped and looked at the river. He liked the river because it was so clean. He decided to drink some water. After drinking, he felt much better. + +Then, Benny saw the sun start to come out. The mist started to disappear. Benny was happy because he could see the trees again. He continued his walk and found some yummy carrots to eat. Benny was very happy and went back home. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was playing with her toys when her big brother, Max, came in and took her favorite toy. Lily said, "Give it back, Max!" but he just laughed and said, "No way, I'm the bossy one around here." + +Lily didn't like it when Max was bossy. She sat down and started to stare at him. Max didn't like it when Lily stared at him, so he said, "What's your problem, Lily?" + +Lily replied, "It's not fair that you took my toy. It's against the law to take things that aren't yours." + +Max thought about it for a minute and then said, "You're right, Lily. I'm sorry. Here's your toy back." Lily smiled and said, "Thanks, Max. Now let's play together." And they played happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing outside in the hot sun. He loved to run and jump and play with his friends. One day, Timmy found a cactus in his backyard. He thought it was cool because it had prickly thorns. + +Timmy's mom came outside and saw him playing with the cactus. "Be careful, Timmy. Cactuses are prickly and can hurt you," she said. + +"I know, Mommy. But I still love it," Timmy said. "It's so sweet and pretty." + +Timmy's mom smiled and said, "Well, as long as you're careful, you can keep it." Timmy was so happy to have his own cactus to take care of. He watered it every day and made sure it had plenty of sunlight. And every time he looked at it, he thought about how much he loved it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pretty dress with a button on it. One day, Lily went to the park to play with her friends. She saw her friend Sarah wearing a beautiful necklace. Lily felt jealous because she wanted one too. + +Lily asked Sarah where she got the necklace from. Sarah said her mom gave it to her as a gift. Lily sighed and wished her mom would give her a gift too. + +Lily's other friend, Jack, saw that Lily was sad. He asked her what was wrong. Lily told Jack that she was jealous of Sarah's necklace. Jack had an idea. He said they could make their own necklaces with buttons and string. + +Lily's face lit up with joy. She was excited to make her own necklace. Lily realized that sometimes it's better to make something yourself instead of being jealous of what others have. She was happy to have such kind friends like Jack and Sarah. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in her backyard with her toys. One day, while playing with her favorite doll, she accidentally broke its arm. Lily was sad because she loved her doll very much. + +Lily's mom saw her sad face and asked her what happened. Lily told her mom about the broken arm. Her mom said, "Don't worry, we can repair it." Lily was happy to hear that. + +Her mom took the doll and tied a knot around the broken arm to fix it. Lily watched as her mom worked on the doll. She was amazed at how her mom could repair things so easily. + +After the repair was done, Lily hugged her doll and said, "Thank you, Mommy. You made me happy again." Her mom smiled and said, "I'm glad I could help. Now, let's enjoy this peaceful day together." Lily and her mom played together in the sunshine, feeling happy and peaceful. +Once upon a time, in a big green field, there was a little flea. The flea was very small and loved to jump around. One day, the sun came out and started to shine very bright. The flea saw the sun and thought it was very pretty. + +As the flea was jumping around, it saw a fierce dog coming towards it. The flea was scared and started to jump faster and faster. The dog was getting closer and closer, but the flea was too quick. The flea jumped onto a leaf and the dog couldn't catch it. + +The flea was very happy that it had escaped the fierce dog. It looked up and saw the sun shining again. The flea felt very lucky to be alive and to see the beautiful sun shining in the sky. From that day on, the flea continued to jump around in the field, always remembering how lucky it was to be alive and to see the shining sun. +Once upon a time, there was a kid named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy cars and trucks all day long. One day, Timmy's dad came home with a surprise. He had a big truck that he was going to drive to the park. Timmy was so excited to go for a ride in the truck. + +As they drove to the park, Timmy was calm and happy. He loved the feeling of the wind in his hair and the sound of the engine. When they arrived at the park, Timmy's dad opened the back of the truck and took out a big red ball. Timmy was so excited to play with it. + +They played with the ball for hours, but eventually it was time to go home. Timmy's dad put the ball back in the truck and they drove home. As they drove, Timmy started to feel sleepy. He rested his head on his dad's shoulder and fell asleep. When they got home, Timmy's dad carried him inside and tucked him into bed. Timmy dreamed about driving in the big truck all night long. +Once upon a time, there was a pretty little girl named Lily. She loved strawberries very much. One day, she went to the garden to pick some strawberries. She picked a lot of strawberries and put them in her basket. + +When she was done picking, she felt very happy. She completed her task and felt proud of herself. She went back home and showed her mommy the strawberries. Her mommy was very happy and said, "Wow, Lily! These are very pretty strawberries." Lily smiled and felt very happy. She loved completing tasks and making her mommy proud. +Once upon a time, there was a man who loved coins. He had a big jar full of them. He wanted to test if they were real, so he took them to the bank. The bank man said they were all real and the man was very happy. + +He went home and counted all of his coins. He was very rich! But then, a bad man came and stole all of his coins! The man was very sad and he didn't know what to do. He went back to the bank to ask for help, but they couldn't do anything. + +The man learned a lesson that day. He shouldn't have let everyone know he had so many coins. From then on, he kept his money safe and never told anyone how rich he was. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had long hair that always got tangled. One day, her mommy gave her a comb to help her fix her hair. + +Lily combed her hair and felt very proud of herself. She went to show her mommy and said, "Look mommy, I combed my hair all by myself!" + +Her mommy smiled and said, "Good job, Lily! You did a great job!" + +After a while, Lily started to feel very tired. She yawned and said, "Mommy, I'm feeling very sleepy." + +Her mommy said, "It's time for bed, Lily. Let's go brush your teeth and get you ready for bed." + +As they walked to the bathroom, Lily started to feel a little dizzy. She held onto her mommy's hand and said, "Mommy, I feel dizzy." + +Her mommy picked her up and said, "Don't worry, Lily. I'll take care of you." And with that, they went to bed and fell asleep. +Once upon a time, there was a busy leopard who lived in the jungle. One day, he went to a restaurant to order his food. The waiter asked him what he wanted to eat. The leopard said, "I want a big juicy steak, please." + +While waiting for his food, the leopard saw a small rabbit sitting alone at a table. He went over and asked, "Why are you sitting here all alone?" The rabbit replied, "I don't have any friends to eat with." The leopard felt sad for the rabbit and invited him to join him for dinner. + +After they finished eating, the leopard said to the rabbit, "I'm glad we ate together. It's always nice to have company." The rabbit smiled and said, "Thank you for being my friend." + +The moral of the story is that it's always nice to share your food and make new friends. +Once upon a time, there was a big, grey hippo named Harry. Harry was always very hungry and loved to eat grass by the river. One day, Harry saw a big, red mailbox near the river. He didn't know what it was, but he thought it looked interesting. + +The next day, Harry saw a little girl walking towards the mailbox with a letter. The little girl told Harry that the mailbox was for sending letters to faraway places. Harry was very curious and wanted to know more about it. + +That night, Harry was feeling miserable because he was still hungry. Suddenly, he remembered the mailbox and had an idea. He decided to mail himself to a faraway place where he could find more grass to eat. The next morning, Harry climbed into the mailbox and waited for someone to come and take him away. + +A few days later, Harry arrived in a new place. He was so happy to see all the grass and ate as much as he wanted. From that day on, Harry visited the mailbox often and sent himself to different places to find new things to eat. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play on the porch with his toys. One day, Timmy's mommy asked him to help her cut some vegetables for dinner. Timmy was excited to help his mommy, but he accidentally cut his finger with the knife. It hurt a lot and Timmy started to cry. + +His mommy quickly took him to the hospital where the doctor put a bandage on Timmy's finger. But when they got home, Timmy's finger started to feel very cold. His mommy took him back to the hospital, but it was too late. Timmy had gotten an infection and he had to stay in the hospital for a long time. Timmy was very sad and missed playing on the porch with his toys. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She wanted to go to the circus, but she didn't have a ticket. So, she asked her mommy if they could go to the circus. Her mommy said they could, but they needed a ticket first. + +Lily and her mommy went to the circus. They saw lots of animals and clowns. But, when they got to the ticket booth, they realized they didn't have enough money for a ticket. Lily was very sad. + +Suddenly, a kind man walked up to them and gave them a ticket. Lily was so happy! She thanked the man and hugged him. Her mommy was proud of her for being so grateful. "Good things happen when you are kind," her mommy said. + +Lily was not ashamed anymore that they didn't have a ticket. She learned that sometimes good things happen when you least expect it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she invited all her friends to her house for a party. She was so happy that she danced around her room. + +But then, she remembered her friend Timmy who lived next door. She didn't invite him because he was always mean to her. Lily felt a pain in her heart because she knew it wasn't nice to leave someone out. + +So, she decided to invite Timmy too. When he came to the party, he apologized for being mean and they became friends again. Lily learned that being kind and inclusive was more important than holding a grudge. She felt a thick happiness in her heart for doing the right thing. +Once upon a time, there was a big, fierce lion named Leo. Leo was very strong and had a loud roar. He lived in a big jungle with lots of other animals. One day, Leo went for a walk and found a small rock. He picked up the rock and played with it for a while. + +As he was walking, he saw a small bird sitting on a branch. The bird was chirping and singing a beautiful song. Leo thought the bird was very pretty and wanted to be friends with it. But, the bird was scared of Leo because he was so fierce. + +Leo tried to show the bird that he was friendly by putting the rock down and sitting quietly. After a while, the bird flew down and sat next to Leo. They became friends and played together every day. And yet, Leo never forgot how important it was to be gentle and kind to others. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved popcorn so much! Every day, her mom would make her a big bowl of popcorn to eat while watching her favorite movies. + +One day, Lily went to the park to play with her friends. They played on the swings, went down the slide, and chased each other around. Suddenly, Lily saw a graceful butterfly flying around. She hoped it would come closer so she could see it better. + +After a while, Lily and her friends got hungry and decided to have a picnic. They sat on a blanket and ate sandwiches and fruit. Lily's mom had packed some popcorn too! They all shared it and it was so yummy. + +As they were leaving the park, Lily saw the butterfly again. It landed on her hand and she felt so happy. She hoped it would stay with her forever. When she got home, she told her mom all about the butterfly and how much fun she had with her friends. It was a great day! +Once upon a time, there was a bird who loved to fly. He would soar high in the sky and feel the wind on his feathers. One day, he found a key lying on the ground. He didn't know what it was for, but he thought it looked useful. + +The bird flew around with the key in his beak, looking for someone who might need it. He saw a rabbit who had lost his house key and was locked out of his burrow. The bird flew down and gave the key to the rabbit. The rabbit was very grateful and thanked the bird. + +But then, a mischievous monkey came along and snatched the key from the rabbit. The bird saw what happened and knew he had to help. He flew after the monkey and pecked at his hand until he dropped the key. The rabbit was able to get back into his burrow and thanked the bird again for being so helpful. + +From that day on, the bird felt proud of himself for being able to help others. He continued to soar in the sky, looking for ways to be useful to those in need. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to collect things, like pretty rocks and shiny shells. One day, she saw a pigeon in the park. It was brown with white spots and it looked very hungry. Lily felt sorry for the pigeon and gave it some bread. The pigeon ate the bread and then flew away. + +The next day, Lily went back to the park. She saw the same pigeon again. This time, it was sitting on a bench. Lily went over to say hello, but the pigeon didn't move. Lily noticed that the pigeon looked sad and sick. It didn't even want to eat the bread she offered. + +Lily knew she had to help the pigeon. She asked her mommy to help her take the pigeon to the vet. The vet said the pigeon had eaten something bitter and it made it sick. But with some medicine and care, the pigeon would get better soon. Lily was happy she could help the pigeon, and she knew she would always collect things to help animals in need. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved music and wanted to play guitar like his dad. One day, Timmy asked his dad, "Can I get a guitar like yours?" His dad said, "Sure, let's go to the music store." + +At the store, Timmy saw a powerful red guitar. He said, "Dad, I want that one!" His dad said, "That's a great choice, Timmy." They bought the guitar and went home. + +Timmy practiced every day and got better and better. One day, he played a song for his dad. His dad said, "Wow, Timmy, you're really good!" Timmy smiled and said, "Thanks, Dad. I love my guitar." +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys all day long. One day, Timmy's mom made him a delicious sandwich for lunch. Timmy took a big bite and started to cry. His mom asked him what was wrong, and Timmy said that he had bitten his tongue. + +His mom gave him a hug and told him it would be okay. Timmy stopped crying and went back to playing with his toys. But later that day, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play. Billy wanted to play with Timmy's favorite toy, but Timmy didn't want to share. They started to argue and soon they were both crying. + +Timmy's mom came in and asked what was wrong. Timmy explained that he didn't want to share his toy with Billy. His mom reminded him that it's important to share and be kind to his friends. Timmy apologized to Billy and they both went back to playing happily. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to play with her toys and run around in the park. One day, Lily found a shiny penny on the ground. She picked it up and tried to balance it on her nose. It was hard to balance, but she didn't give up. + +As she was walking home, Lily saw a sign that said "No running on the sidewalk." That was a law, and Lily knew she had to follow it. She walked carefully, making sure not to break the law. + +When Lily got home, she put her penny in a special spot. It was hidden under her bed where no one could find it. She felt happy knowing her shiny penny was safe and hidden. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily went outside to play with her friends. Suddenly, it started to rain! + +Lily's friends ran inside, but Lily didn't have an umbrella. She got very wet and started to weep. + +Just then, Lily's mommy came outside with a big, blue umbrella. She gave it to Lily and said, "Don't cry, Lily. This umbrella will keep you dry." + +Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, mommy!" She opened the umbrella and walked home, happy and dry. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play outside with his friends. One day, Timmy's friend Jack started to feel very sick. Timmy asked him what was wrong, and Jack said his tummy felt heavy. Timmy knew what to do, he ran to his mommy and told her that Jack needed to see a doctor. + +The doctor was very kind and listened to Jack's tummy with a special tool. The doctor said that Jack had eaten too many sweets and needed to eat healthier foods. Timmy asked the doctor how he knew what was wrong with Jack, and the doctor explained that he went to school for a long time to learn how to help people who are sick. + +Timmy learned that it's important to eat healthy foods and to go to the doctor when you're not feeling well. He was happy that Jack was feeling better and they went back to playing outside. The moral of the story is that taking care of yourself and your friends is important. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and share them with her friends. One day, Lily found a broken toy car in her room. She didn't want to throw it away, so she put it in her toy box. + +A few days later, Lily's family decided to go on vacation. They packed their bags and got ready to leave. But when they got to the airport, Lily's mom realized that she had forgotten her passport at home. They had to go back and get it, which made them late for their flight. + +When they finally arrived at their destination, Lily was sad that they missed their flight. But then she remembered the broken toy car in her toy box. She took it out and showed it to her new friends. They loved playing with it and even fixed it up together. + +Lily realized that sometimes things that seem broken can still be useful and bring joy to others. And sharing her toy car with her new friends made her feel happy too. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play near the ocean and collect seashells. One day, she saw a big jellyfish washed up on the shore. It looked scary and Lily was fearful of it. + +But then, a kind man came along and explained to Lily that the jellyfish was not scary and that it was just a creature of the sea. He picked it up and showed her how it moved its tentacles. Lily was amazed. + +The man then told Lily that sometimes things that we fear are not really scary at all. He gave her a big kiss on the cheek and told her to always be brave and not let fear control her. From that day on, Lily was no longer afraid of jellyfish or anything else. She learned that sometimes, all it takes is a little bit of courage to overcome our fears. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to sit in her cozy armchair and read books. One day, Lily's mom brought home a new printer. + +Lily was so excited to try it out. She watched as her mom plugged it in and turned it on. The printer made a loud noise and started to print. Lily was amazed as the paper came out with words and pictures on it. + +Later that day, Lily's cat jumped onto the armchair and knocked over a vase. Lily's mom was upset and said, "That silly cat is driving me crazy!" Lily smiled and thought about the time the printer went crazy and printed out a picture of a cat. She knew it was a sign that her cat was just having fun. From that day on, Lily and her cat snuggled in the armchair and read books together while the printer printed out new stories. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and pick flowers. One day, she found a seed and planted it in the ground. She watered it every day and waited patiently for it to bloom. + +One morning, she woke up and saw a beautiful flower had bloomed from the seed she planted. She was so happy and ran to tell her mom. "Mommy, look! The flower bloomed!" she exclaimed. + +Her mom smiled and said, "Wow, Lily, you're so smart! You know how to take care of plants." Lily felt proud of herself and hugged her mom. + +Later that day, Lily went to play with her friend Jack. Jack asked her, "How many flowers did you pick today?" Lily replied, "Zero, but I saw a flower bloom!" Jack looked confused and asked, "What's zero?" Lily explained, "It means none, like I didn't pick any flowers today." Jack nodded and said, "Oh, I understand now." They continued to play and enjoy the sunny day. +Once upon a time, there was a big, wild lion. He loved to roar and play in the jungle with his friends. One day, the lion got very dirty and needed a bath. His friends helped him find a clean river to wash in. + +But, the lion did not want to surrender and go into the water. He was scared it would be too cold. His friends encouraged him to try and promised it would feel nice and refreshing. Finally, the lion surrendered and jumped into the river. + +The water was cold at first, but soon the lion felt clean and happy. He splashed around and played with his friends. From that day on, the lion learned that surrendering and trying new things could be fun and rewarding. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to pick flowers in her garden. One day, she saw a butterfly flying around a loop in the air. The butterfly looked so pretty! Lily wanted to catch it, so she tried to make a loop with her hands. But the butterfly was too fast and flew away. + +Later that day, Lily's mom gave her a popsicle to eat. The popsicle was very cold and made Lily's mouth freeze. She didn't like the cold feeling, so she gave the popsicle to her little brother. He loved it! + +Before bedtime, Lily's dad came into her room and picked her up. He gave her a big hug and said goodnight. Lily felt happy and warm inside. She closed her eyes and fell asleep with a smile on her face. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play with his toy cars and trucks. One day, he decided to play cowboy and pretended his truck was a horse. + +"Yeehaw!" Timmy shouted as he made his truck move around the room. Suddenly, his big sister Sarah came in and said, "Shh, be quiet! You'll wake up the baby." + +Timmy didn't want to wake up the baby, so he whispered back, "Okay, I'll be quiet." But then he saw Sarah's toy pistol on the shelf and asked, "Can I play with that?" + +Sarah said, "Sure, but be careful. It's not a toy. It can really hurt someone if you don't use it right." Timmy nodded and held the pistol quietly, pretending to be a cowboy sheriff. He made sure to be very careful and not move too fast, so he wouldn't accidentally hurt anyone. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his cube toy. It was his favorite toy in the whole wide world. One day, Timmy's friend Tommy came over to play. Tommy wanted to play with Timmy's cube toy, but Timmy disagreed. He didn't want to share his favorite toy. Tommy felt sad because he really wanted to play with the cube toy. Timmy saw that Tommy was sad and decided to share his toy after all. They both had fun playing with the cube toy together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was an old sailor who loved the sea. He had a big boat and he would sail on it every day. One day, he saw a big wave coming towards him. He tried to steer the boat away, but it was too late. The wave hit the boat and it started to sink. + +The old sailor was scared and he didn't know what to do. He looked around and saw a little boy on the shore. He shouted for help and the boy came running. The boy saw the old sailor and the sinking boat and he knew he had to help. + +The boy took a bow and some rope and he swam out to the old sailor. He tied the rope to the boat and the old sailor climbed up. They both swam back to the shore and the old sailor was grateful to the little boy. From that day on, the old sailor and the little boy were good friends and they would often sail together on the sea. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his friends in the park. One day, they decided to play a game of tag. Timmy was very enthusiastic about playing and couldn't wait to start. + +As they were running around, Timmy saw a butterfly and stopped to watch it. He raised his arm and tried to catch it, but the butterfly flew away. Timmy was sad, but then he remembered that he could bow to the butterfly and say goodbye. + +After the game of tag was over, Timmy's friends asked him what he was doing when he stopped to watch the butterfly. Timmy told them about how he tried to catch it, but it flew away. He also told them about how he bowed to the butterfly to say goodbye. His friends thought that was very nice and they all decided to bow to the butterfly too. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play with her toy cars and make them zoom around the room. One day, Lily's mom took her to a toy store. Lily saw a shiny red car that she really wanted, but it was too expensive. + +Lily's mom suggested that they look for a different toy that was not so expensive. Lily felt sad that she couldn't have the shiny red car, but then she saw a blue car that was just as fun to play with. She picked it up and made it zoom around the store. + +Lily's mom was happy that they found a toy that Lily liked and that was not too expensive. They went home and Lily played with her new blue car for hours, making it zoom around the room. She was very happy and grateful for her mom's suggestion. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys in her room. One day, she found a box of colorful beads. She wanted to play with them, but she knew she wasn't supposed to scatter them all over the floor. + +But Lily was feeling a bit naughty that day. She opened the box and started to scatter the beads all over her room. Suddenly, she saw a flame from her candle and got scared. She quickly picked up all the beads and put them back in the box. + +From that day on, Lily knew that it was important to listen to her parents and not be naughty. She also learned that flames can be dangerous and to always be careful around them. +Once upon a time, there was a little birdie who loved to ride on the big blue sky. One day, he found a feather that was dull and boring. He wanted to make it pretty and shiny, so he asked his friends for help. But they were all too busy playing and didn't have time for him. + +Feeling sad and alone, the little birdie decided to take matters into his own wings. He rode the wind high up into the sky and found a magical pond. In the pond, he saw his reflection and realized he was already beautiful just the way he was. + +With a happy heart, he rode back to his friends and showed them his feather. They were amazed and asked him how he made it so shiny. The little birdie smiled and said, "I just rode the wind and found the beauty within me." From that day on, his friends learned to appreciate the beauty in everything, even dull feathers. +Molly and her family were very excited. They were going to enjoy a picnic in the park. Molly and her mum spread out a big blanket on the lawn. They put out lots of delicious food. There was sandwiches, juice and lollies. Everybody was very happy. + +Molly's dad decided to play a silly game. He said: "Let's have a race". Everyone was really excited. Molly, Mum and Dad all ran as fast as they could across the lawn. It was a lot of fun! + +After the race, the family sat down and enjoyed the picnic. They laughed and talked and ate until it was all gone. When they had finished, they packed up the blanket and went home. + +Molly's family liked picnics so much that they decided to have picnics all the time. They bought a cheap picnic basket so they could enjoy them even more. Together they went out to the park every weekend and Molly would never forget the fun they had. +Once upon a time, there was a troubled little girl. Everywhere she looked, she saw something her heart didn’t like. As the sun rose each morning, the little girl left her home to find a world filled with sadness. + +But one day, something new appeared in the sky. It was a sprinkle of the most glorious paint! The colours swirled around the sky and made everything bright. + +The girl felt a new hope and grabbed her brush. She took the beautiful colours and painted the world anew. The paint made all the bad stuff go away and filled the sky with joy. + +The little girl smiled and skipped back to her home. Everywhere she had looked, the paint had brightened her day. The troubled heart of the little girl had been healed, and she knew the paint would stay with her forever. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She was so shy that she wouldn't even talk to her friends. She loved to jump, but her mum said she shouldn't jump on the bed or she would get into trouble. + +One morning, the little girl's mum took her to the beach. She was so excited! As she was walking, she saw something shiny on the ground. It was a pebble! She was so happy. She couldn't wait to pick it up and show it to her mum. + +The little girl bent down and grabbed the pebble. Then she jumped up in the air with the pebble in her hand. She held the pebble tight and laughed with joy. + +She kept jumping around, looking at the pebble and showing it off to her mum. It had made her day so much better and she wasn't shy anymore! +Once upon a time, there was a small girl that lived in a tiny village. Every morning, when the sun came up, the small girl would wake up very early. She would get dressed and go outside to the village. + +Every day the small girl would help the people in the village. She would help them with their chores and tasks, and everyone was very happy. As time went on, the small girl became very successful with her work. The villagers praised her for her hard work and said she was really helpful. + +One day, the small girl was very excited. She woke up very early and found a surprise in the village. It was a big party and everyone was celebrating. They were celebrating the successful result of the small girl's hard work. Everyone was clapping and cheering for her and she was so happy. + +The small girl was very proud of all the work she had done and all the people she had helped. She was happy that, in the end, her hard work had a successful result. +Once upon a time, there was a girl. She liked to play with her toys. One day, she pushed a big, colorful ball. She was so happy that she even gave it a little wink. The girl kept pushing the ball and had so much fun. She even rolled around in the grass. Soon it was time to go home. The girl said goodbye to her ball, gave it a last wink, and went inside. +Once, there was a brave boy named Pete. He loved to march - wherever he went! He always marched around with a big, dependable bone. + +Pete was a true believer in the power of bones. He always knew that when he marched with his bone he felt strong and brave. + +One day, Pete decided to march to the top of the big hill near his house. He huffed and puffed, but he kept going. With his dependable bone in hand, Pete was sure he could do it. + +Finally, after much marching, Pete made it to the top of the hill. He was so happy he had seen the view from the top. It was beautiful! + +Pete kept his trusty bone with him wherever he went. It reminded him to keep marching, no matter the challenge. +Once upon a time, there was a jolly dog named Patch. He lived in a house with two people who gave him lots of love and treats. + +One day, Patch was in the kitchen and he saw some food. It smelled so yummy that he wanted to try it! He started to eat it, but then he heard a loud noise. It was a laugh! + +Patch looked around and he saw two people standing in the kitchen. They were laughing because Patch was eating the food! + +Patch thought it was so funny that he started to laugh, too. All three of them were laughing so hard that soon the kitchen was filled with warm, jolly laughter. Patch thought it was the best day ever. +Once there was a little girl. She was very smart, so she liked to study a lot. Her favorite thing to study was how to hoop. One day, she saw a really big, hairy hoop in her yard. She was so excited and wanted to try it out. + +She ran up to the hoop and tried to jump through it. But it was too high, and she could not make it. She looked around and found some boxes and blocks. She used them to make her hoop lower so she could jump through it. + +With her hoop lowered, she practiced hard. She jumped through it over and over. She was soon very skilled at it and could even jump through the top of the hairy hoop! She even taught her friends and family how to hoop, and they all had lots of fun! +One day, Emma and her family went for a walk in the park. As they were walking, Emma heard a beautiful sound. She followed the sound and it led her to the valley. When she got there, Emma saw a beautiful bird singing in the valley. All around her, Emma could see the birdsong echoing in the beautiful valley. The sound of the singing was so sweet, it was like a song of happiness. + +Emma wanted to join in the singing so she tried to copy the sound of the bird. She wasn't very good at singing yet, but Emma was determined. She sang and sang until finally, she was singing just like the bird. Emma's family smiled as they heard her singing in the beautiful valley. + +From then on, whenever Emma visited the valley, she would always sing. She had made a special connection with the valley and the birds who lived there. Emma had discovered how beautiful singing can be. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called April. She lived in a small house at the side of the road. + +One day, April decided to go a walk. When she got outside, she saw that the road was very harsh. It made her frown. + +April slowly walked down the road, looking for something nice. But it was all so harsh. Everything was grey. + +But then, April saw a bright red flower. It was so pretty! April smiled and picked the flower. + +April held the flower tight as she continued down the road. The harshness of the road had gone away, because she had found something so lovely. +Once upon a time there was an antsy little girl. Her name was Suzy and she was only three. + +One day, Suzy went on a big adventure. She wanted to explore the big, wide world and have lots of fun. But as Suzy ventured further, she started to feel frightened. Everything was so big, and so quiet. + +Suzy started to worry, wondering if she could manage. She wasn't sure if she could make it back home. + +But then she remembered something her mom had said: "If you ever feel scared, Suzy, just remember to stay calm and strong, and put one foot in front of the other. You can manage!" + +And so Suzy took a deep breath and walked on. Eventually she made it back home, a little tired but happy that she had managed on her own. +Once upon a time, there was a barn. It was a special barn because it had a tall tower in the middle. Every day, a little girl would go to the barn to pray. She would kneel down in the warm sunshine and close her eyes. + +Sometimes, the girl would find sour fruit in the barn. She would pick the fruit and hold it in her hands while she prayed. She would thank God for giving her something to eat each day. + +The little girl would go to the barn every day and pray. She was so happy to have a special place to go and say her prayers. The barn was a special place to the little girl. + +One day, the girl was sad and the fruit was very sour. But she still went to the barn and prayed. The little girl knew that God was listening to her and it made her feel better. + +The girl thanked God for her special place. And she thanked God for loving her even when she was feeling sad and the fruit was very sour. +Once there was a bear. The bear was very strong. He wanted to lift something heavy. The bear looked around, but he couldn't find anything. He saw a little bird sitting on his shoulder. The bird said he could help. + +The bird said, "Lift me up on your shoulder. I will help you!" The bear did as he said. He felt the bird at his shoulder and was very careful to make sure he was safe. + +The bear lifted the bird higher and higher. Soon, the bear was lifting the heaviest things he could find. He was so strong, the heaviest things felt like feathers. And with the help of the little bird, he could lift even more. + +The bear was so glad he had help from the little bird. Together, they were much stronger than either of them alone. +Once there was a little girl named Amy. She was three years old and full of life. One day, she found a freshly baked pastry lying on the ground. It was a lovely one, with a sweet glaze on top. + +Amy couldn't wait to eat the pastry, so she tore off a piece and popped it into her mouth. It tasted so delicious and was so soft, that she tore off a few more pieces and started to eat them. + +Suddenly, somebody called out to her from the other side of the street. It said, "Hey, you, lovely girl in the purple dress! Are you enjoying that pastry?" The voice belonged to a sweet old woman. + +The lady approached Amy and offered her a big hug. Amy felt so loved that she started to cry. The lady comforted her, wiped her tears away and told her, "Can I please have my pastry back? It's for my grandkids." + +Amy nodded and gave the pastry back. The lady thanked her warmly, gave her another hug, and said goodbye. Amy will never forget that lovely experience and it made her happy to know that she could put a smile on somebody else's face. +One day, a friendly boy was playing in his bedroom with his favourite toy. It was a round toy that he liked to rub. He would rub it with his hands and make funny noises. He loved to play with it every day. + +One day, the friendly boy went outside and saw a big round tree. He ran towards it and started to rub it with his little hands. He made funny noises and laughed. He was having so much fun. + +Then, something amazing happened. An elephant came out from behind the tree. He was friendly too and he liked to be rubbed too! So, the friendly boy rubbed the friendly elephant with his little hands. + +The friendly boy and the friendly elephant played all day and had so much fun. They rubbed each other with their hands. It was an awesome day and they became best friends. +Once there was a boy named Tom. Tom wanted to look nice, so he went to the barber. The barber was very organized. + +Tom sat in the big chair and the barber grabbed scissors and comb. He trimmed Tom's hair and made it look perfect. Tom smiled. + +Next, the barber grabbed a hairbrush and started brushing Tom's hair. He made it all smooth and neat. Tom liked the way it felt on his head. + +Finally, the barber grabbed a special spray. He sprayed it all over Tom's hair. It made it shine. Tom was very happy with his new look! +Once upon a time there was a unique little boat that had its own home in the sea. It was painted in bright colours and had a big yellow sail. + +One day, the boat went for a sail in the open ocean. Everything was peaceful and it was enjoying a gentle breeze. Suddenly, the boat heard a loud crash. It had become a wreck in a storm! The boat was sad, but it was not alone. Other wrecks were stuck in the sea, too. + +Together, the collection of wrecks set off on a journey. They sailed together in search of a new home. After a few hours, they found a peaceful bay with a special surprise. Each boat had its own special plot of sand in the bay! + +Now, the unique little boat has its own home in the bay. It spends its days sailing in the sea and watching the sun set in the evening. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Tuesday. She was very careless and always asking questions. One day she asked her mom, "What is the best way to stay safe?" + +Her mom replied, "Always be careful, like a little squirrel." + +Tuesday thought about this and the next day she was very careful when walking outside in the sun. She asked her mom, "What do I do if something goes wrong?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Just stay calm and ask for help. People are usually happy to help when asked." + +Tuesday was very happy and she thanked her mom for the advice. From then on Tuesday was very careful and also asked for help whenever she needed it. +Once there was a boy who was looking for something to eat. So he looked around and saw a restaurant. He went inside and waited to be seated. A waiter came and showed him the menu. + +The boy looked at the menu. He asked the waiter what everything was. The waiter replied by explaining all of the items on the menu to him. + +The boy chose to have pancakes for breakfast. He asked the waiter if the pancakes were thick. The waiter replied, “Yes! They are nice and thick!†+ +The boy smiled and was very happy. He knew that he would enjoy his meal. The waiter soon brought the pancakes to him. The boy took a big bite and it was delicious! +One day, Tom went to the park. He saw an ant walking around. Tom thought it was interesting! The ant had something in its mouth. Tom wanted to borrow it, so he bent down to get a closer look. The ant noticed him and quickly ran away. Tom was disappointed. He looked around and saw some other ants. He walked closer and tried to talk to them. He said, "Can I borrow your thing? I promise I'll give it back!" One of the ants looked at him and ran away. The other ants said no too. Tom sighed and left the park. He didn't get to borrow anything. But he still thought the ants were interesting! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Alex. She went to the sea one day and saw lots of little shrimp. All the shrimp were swimming around and looked so happy. Alex wanted to join them in the sea, and she wished she could be a shrimp too! +One day, something extraordinary happened. She was swimming on her own, when she suddenly became a shrimp. She could feel the sea around her and it tickled! Alex was so excited, she started swimming around with all the other shrimp, and she was having the best time ever. +But then a bigger shrimp started swimming towards Alex. He was very jealous of all the fun Alex was having, and he told her to go away. Alex was so upset, she swam back to the shore. +She was still a shrimp, and she was sad she couldn't stay in the sea with all her new shrimp friends. But she thought to herself, "Maybe one day I can go back and join them again". +Sally loves to go exploring. Today she wanted to find something new! She walked around looking for something interesting and soon she saw a big, white, safe igloo. + +Sally was so curious, so she walked up to it, and tapped on the door. From inside, she heard a voice that said "Who's there?". + +"It's me, Sally!" she replied. + +Suddenly, the door of the igloo opened with a sharp noise. An old man stepped out wearing a big hat. + +"Come in and make yourself comfortable," he said in a deep voice. + +Sally stepped into the igloo and the old man showed her around. He pointed to the things he had made, and Sally admired them. She watched him sharpen his axe and then he cooked her some hot soup. + +Sally left the igloo feeling happy and safe. She had a wonderful time and even went home with a few things the old man had made for her. From then on, she loved exploring even more! +Once upon a time there was a brave knight. He had a special sword that was very light. Everywhere he went he showed his big smile. People were always happy to see him. + +One day the knight was on a quest and he came to a dark cave. He was scared but he bravely stepped inside. Suddenly he saw a bright light. It was coming from his sword! + +The sword was glowing and it made him feel happy. He smiled and held it up high. He knew nothing bad could hurt him when he had the magic sword. + +The knight used the light of his sword to find his way out of the cave. He smiled because he knew he had been brave. He was so proud of himself for conquering the cave. + +The knight went on many more adventures and everywhere he went people smiled at him. They knew that he was brave and courageous. The knight and his sword became legendary. +Once upon a time there was a rag. It was red and very messy. It flew through the air and it couldn't balance. + +The rag was sad because it wanted to stay in the air and balance. It asked for help. + +The sun came out and smiled at the rag. It grabbed the rag and used its warmth to make it softer. The rag felt better. + +The wind then came and blew the rag. It moved with the wind, finding its balance. The rag was happy and it smiled. + +The rag flew through the air, balancing and twirling. It was free and no longer messy. The rag had found its balance and it was so happy. +Once upon a time there was a sad oat. It had gotten too wet too often and wasn't as yummy as it had once been. It was very disgusted. + +One day, someone with a kind heart discovered the oat. That kind heart decided to try and restore it to its former yummy self. + +So the oat was carefully dried in the sun and the kind person gave it some special food, so it could be healthy again. + +The oat was very thankful and happy. After a few days of sun and special food, it was restored to its former yummy self, and everyone who tried it agreed that it was delicious! + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a lively girl. She was so cheerful that she decided to make a request. She wanted success. + +So she worked hard every day. She practiced and learned new things. But it wasn't easy! + +Finally, one day her request was granted. She was successful! She felt so happy. + +She celebrated her success by throwing a party. All her friends came and it was so lively! Everyone had a great time. + +The girl learned that if you work hard and make a request, you can be successful. +One day, a very special penguin was born. It was gray and much bigger than the other baby penguins. The mommy and daddy penguins were so excited! + +The other penguins weren't sure how to accept the gray penguin. It was so different than them. But the parents, who loved the gray penguin, decided to show the other penguins that the gray one belonged. + +The mommy and daddy penguins taught all the other penguins to be kind to the gray one. Some of the other penguins were scared of it, but the mommy and daddy penguins showed them that it was okay. And soon, the other penguins began to accept the gray penguin. + +The gray penguin was very happy when it heard all the other penguins making friends with it. It ran around and said hello to them all. And from then on, the gray penguin and all the penguins were good friends! +Once upon a time, there was a small king. He was very brave and kind to all of the people in his kingdom. One day, the unknown came poking around. The king was very confused and scared. With all his courage, the king decided to follow the unknown and see what it wanted. + +The king slowly followed the unknown and soon found himself in a beautiful garden. He was so surprised to see all the different kinds of flowers and plants! But what surprised him most of all was the little creature that was poking around the garden. It was a tiny bird with colorful feathers! + +The little bird seemed curious and kept poking around the flowers. The king smiled. He knew the mystery of the unknown had been solved! The little bird was not dangerous, it was just curious and wanted to explore. + +The king watched the little bird for a little while and realized that it was beautiful and that it deserved to be king of its own kingdom. The king waved his magical wand and now the little bird is the ruler of the garden kingdom! + +The king watched proudly as the little bird fluttered around, poking here and there as it explored its new kingdom. He smiled, knowing that the bird was in safe hands. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to explore, especially at the museum. She would go to the museum every day and discover something new. + +Today, Lily was on a mission; she was going to gather blue things. She asked the museum guard and he said she could search through the museum and find all the blue things she could. + +So Lily started her search. She found a blue butterfly and put it in her bag. She found a blue seashell, a blue bird feather and a blue gemstone. She put each of them in her bag too. + +After a long day of exploring and gathering, Lily had taken home all the blue things she could find. She was so excited with her new collection. She knew she was going to have a lot of fun with them! +Joe was a little boy who liked to play games. He had two friends at school, Jenny and Mike. They loved to play together. + +One day, Joe had a great plan. He said to Jenny and Mike, "Let's have a race. Whoever wins will get a prize!" Jenny and Mike loved the plan. + +So the next day, they had a race. It was hard work but Joe ran fast and crossed the finish line first. Jenny and Mike were surprised but they were happy for Joe. He had won the race! + +Joe was so excited. He got a big hug from Jenny and Mike and they all celebrated. That was the best day ever! +Once upon a time there was an old man with a bucket of powder. He was walking down the street when he saw a cheap toy. Even though he was poor, he wanted to make a little girl happy so he used his last bit of money to buy the toy. + +The little girl was overjoyed when she opened the box and found the toy. She jumped up and down, laughing with glee. She hugged the toy and thanked the old man from the bottom of her heart. + +But then the little girl's mom saw the toy and made a funny face. She told the little girl that it was too old and not good enough for her. The little girl's face fell and her eyes filled with tears. + +The old man felt terribly sad. He knew the toy wasn't good enough for the little girl, so he filled his bucket with powder and blew it all around her. The powder was like tiny sparkles of joy and happiness, and the little girl's tears turned into laughter again. + +The old man told the little girl, "No matter how cheap things may be, they can still bring happiness and joy if they come from the heart." + +The little girl smiled up at the old man and hugged him tight. She knew that simple gestures like this could be just as valuable as expensive gifts. + +From then on, the old man and the little girl were friends forever. +One day Sarah had a surprise. It was a very special present - a pair of sunglasses! Sarah was so happy. They were tall and shimmering. + +She put on the sunglasses and proudly showed them to her mum. 'Look! I own them!' She said. + +Mum smiled. 'You look very cool in your sunglasses Sarah. You can wear them outside and you won't get sunburnt.' + +So Sarah put on her sunglasses and went outside to play. Whenever Sarah feel hot in the sun, she used her sunglasses to protect her eyes. They made her look very tall and cool! + +Sarah loved her sunglasses so much! She was so happy that they were hers! +The sunflower was gentle. It swayed in the wind, singing a sweet song. One day, a little girl received a sunflower as a present. She was so excited. She wanted to hug the sunflower, so she stepped closer. The sunflower was soft in her hands and she smiled. It was the best gift she had ever received. + +The girl watered the sunflower and talked to it every day. She called it her 'sunshine friend'. Together they watched the sun go up and down every day. Each evening, they said goodnight. The girl loved to smile at the gentle sunflower and see its little yellow blossoms dance in the breeze. + +One day, the sunflower had grown so big that the girl could no longer hold it. She smiled and kissed it goodbye, and then planted the sunflower in the garden. From there, the sunflower could still see her and sing her its gentle song. +Jim was feeling an urge to go for a walk. He grabbed his coat and put it on. Then he opened the door and stepped outside. + +The sun was shining, and the birds were singing. Jim smiled and began to wander. But then something strange happened. + +Suddenly, an urge came over Jim. He felt like he had to run. He started to move faster and faster. He was having so much fun! + +But then he crossed a street without looking both ways. He had done something foolish. That's when he felt a strong hand on his shoulder. He looked up and saw his Mom. + +She was holding him tightly, scolding him for running in the road. She said,"That was very foolish, Jim. Always look both ways before you cross the street." + +Jim nodded and said he was sorry. His Mom smiled and hugged him. From then on, Jim always held onto one important rule: Always look both ways. +Once there was a wise little girl who loved to play in the sun. She always forgot to wear her sunglasses and her eyes would start to hurt and water. She knew she needed to be more wise and protect her eyes. + +One day, when she was playing outside, she saw a big, shiny pair of sunglasses. She was so happy and excited that she picked them up and put them on. She felt so wise wearing them and knew that she needed them to protect her eyes from the sun. + +The sunglasses made her feel like a super hero. Everywhere she went, she could feel the sun on her face, but with her sunglasses, she was safe. She smiled knowing how wise she was to wear the sunglasses and stay safe in the sun. +Zoe and her dad were in the car. They were going to the store. Zoe was so excited to go! + +Dad said, "We will go very fast!" He pushed down on the gas and the car began to speed. + +Zoe looked out the window. She watched some birds fly by. Then, she saw an enormous tree. + +The car stopped at the store. Dad said, "Let's get a file!" They went inside and found the file they needed. + +Dad grabbed the file and they went back to the car. He said, "Hold onto the file, Zoe!" Then, he pressed down on the gas and the car began to speed again. + +Soon, they were home. Dad said, "Thank you for holding the file, Zoe." + +Zoe smiled and said, "Thanks for the ride, Dad!" +The little girl was so excited. She had a package in her hands, and it was perfect. She ran around the house, shouting for her mom and dad. She opened it up and inside was a stuffed bear. It was her favorite color, and the soft fur felt nice against her skin. + +The little girl thanked her mom and dad with a big hug. She held the bear close and didn't want to let go. She brought it with her to bed, and even took it to the park. Everywhere she went, the bear was with her. + +The little girl thanked the special package every day. Her bear was the perfect gift, and she was so happy. The little girl knew she would always have her bear to take care of her and make her feel safe. +John was a three year old boy who loved to explore the outdoors. One day, he decided to hop in his red wagon and look for adventure. He pulled the wagon behind him, pausing every now and then to look around and take in the sights and smells of the outside world. + +As he walked along, he spotted a vehicle parked in the driveway of a neighbour's house. He was fascinated and began to slowly inch closer and closer. Before he knew it, he was right up close to the vehicle, admiring all its details. + +Suddenly, the owner of the vehicle stepped out and startled John. He froze and felt very ashamed. The owner smiled and asked him what he was doing. John hung his head and said he was admiring the vehicle. The owner was very kind and explained how the vehicle worked and even let John sit inside and pretend to drive. + +John was so excited to explore a new vehicle and thanked the owner before heading back home with his red wagon. He had certainly learnt something new that day! +Once upon a time, there was a very special robot. It was made from delicate pieces. It could do lots of amazing things. + +One day, the robot found a problem it couldn't solve. It didn't know what to do. It asked for help. Everyone in the room said, "Let the robot solve the problem!" + +So the robot used its special skills to solve the problem. It worked very hard and soon found the answer. Everyone in the room was very happy that the robot could solve the problem. + +The robot was proud of itself. It showed everyone how it had solved the problem. Even the most delicate parts of the robot worked perfectly. + +That day, the robot found out just how special it really was. It had solved the problem all by itself! +Once upon a time there was a boy called John, who was very restless. One day, while he was playing in the park, he saw a deep pit in the ground. He was curious, so he walked over to it. All of a sudden, he heard a noise coming from the pit. He was very scared, so he took a few steps back. Suddenly, he realized that the noise was coming from a lost puppy! John was so relieved and felt excited. He decided to take the puppy home and help him. When he got home, he named the puppy Brownie. From then on, Brownie and John were the best of friends! +Once upon a time there was a bald man. He lived in a big house with many rooms. One day it started to rain outside. The bald man knew that he had to save the house, so he ran outside with a bucket in each hand. He grabbed buckets of rain and ran around the house and put the rain in each room. After the bald man finished his job, the house was save and the rain had stopped. Everyone was so happy that the bald man had saved the house from the rain. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a girl who loved to play. One day, she heard something wonderful - a special sound - ringing. The sound was coming from her mailbox! She ran over to find a shiny invitation. The invitation was made of special paper and it was very expensive. The invitation said there was a big party coming up. She smiled and was excited to go to the big party! +Once there was a player named Jack. He liked to play games all day. But he never felt like he belonged. He was the last one chosen by other players. + +One day, Jack found a group of players who wanted him to join their game. He was so happy! He could finally belong. + +The leader of the group was a bossy girl called Lucy. She was always telling the other players what to do. Jack felt a bit scared of her. But he still enjoyed playing with the group. + +At the end of the day, Lucy gave Jack a hug and thanked him for joining the group. He felt like he really belonged for the first time! From then on, Jack was part of the group and he enjoyed playing games with them all the time. +Once there was a very fine barber. He cut hair for all the people in the town. Everyone loved him and celebrated him. + +Everyday the barber went to work to cut hair. He was very careful and did a great job. Everyone said that his haircuts were the finest in town. + +One day, on his way to work, the barber heard clapping! He couldn't believe it! It sounded like applause. He walked around the corner to see what it was. + +The whole town was there. They were all clapping and cheering for the barber! They were happy that he was the best barber in town. Everyone gave the barber a big hug and said thank you. Everyone was so happy that day! They all applauded the barber for being so fine. +Mama and Baby were in the park. They were having a picnic together. Mama spread out the blanket and they sat down. Baby looked around. He saw lots of birds and butterflies, and the sun was shining. + +Mama noticed Baby looking around. She smiled and said, "Do you want to share something?" Baby smiled back and said, "Yes!" He shared some of his sandwich with Mama. + +Suddenly, Mama got a troubled look on her face. Baby asked, "What's wrong, Mama?" Mama said, "I just got a phone call. We have to go home." + +Baby was sad, but he remembered the smile on Mama's face. He knew that everything was okay. They packed up their blanket, got in the car, and drove home. Baby waved goodbye to the park and smiled. +Once there was a bright girl who loved to ask questions. She would often wonder about why and how things worked. One day she found a lotion while exploring her garden. She asked her mom, "What is this?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "It's lotion. You rub it on your skin to make it soft and smooth." + +The little girl thought a lot about this and decided to try the lotion. She found it to be really nice and fun. She asked her mom if she could use it every day and her mom said yes. + +From then on, the little girl loved to put lotion on her skin. She thought it made her skin feel really good and she loved how it smelled. She knew she would be asking a lot more questions in the future. +Johnny was so excited to check his mail. He had been waiting for a package from his grandparents. When he opened the box, he discovered an enormous sweater! It was bright blue and had stars all around it. Johnny was so happy, he ran around the house show everyone the enormous sweater. + +Johnny's mom and dad said he looked so handsome in the sweater. He went to the park to show all of his friends. They all thought the sweater was so cool and wanted one just like it. Johnny told them they had to mail a letter to his grandparents to get one. + +He enjoyed wearing his enormous sweater. Everywhere he went someone complimented him on how handsome it looked. Johnny smiled every time he got a compliment, proud of his special gift. +Alice was feeling very fearful. She was in a dark chamber, not sure what to do or where to go. Suddenly, she saw a light coming from the far corner. She wanted to go towards the light, but she was afraid. + +Then, she heard someone say, "It's alright, it's just me". She was relieved to hear a friendly voice. The voice said, "Come, I have something to show you." + +Alice got up and slowly walked towards the voice. When she reached the corner, she saw a man pointing at something. He said, "This is what I wanted to show you. It is a magical chamber. If you come in, all your fears will disappear." + +Alice felt her fear fading away and she stepped inside the chamber. As she did, a brilliant light shone down on her and all her worries were gone. + +Alice smiled, grateful for the chance to experience such a magical chamber. From that day on, she never felt fearful again. +Once upon a time, there was a wild cricket. He used to love to travel and explore the world. One day he decided to venture out into the wilderness. He was so brave and excited for his journey. + +However, he soon realized how dangerous the wild could be. He suffered many injuries and barely survived with his life. He was scared and sad, and wanted to go home. + +Finally, after a very long and difficult journey, he made it back home. He was so relieved and happy that he had made it back in one piece. + +From then on, he never ventured out into the wild again. He was content with the safety of his home. +Once upon a time, there was a warm day. A little girl called Amy wanted to play outside. She found a board in the garden, so she settled down on it and started to play. + +Amy used the board to make a rocking chair. She swung back and forward, pretending she was going on a journey to the park. + +Suddenly, the sun went down and the wind began to blow. Amy felt cold, so she decided to go inside. She grabbed her board, gave it a big hug and said "goodbye" before settling it back in the garden. + +Inside her warm house, Amy quickly snuggled under her blanket and soon fell asleep. + +The next morning, Amy was up early. She ran outside and spotted the board. She knew it was a great way to play and, before long, she was settling down on it again and dreaming of her next adventure. +Once there was a girl named Amy. She was three years old. One day she was very impatient. She wanted to have a nap, but she couldn't get comfortable. She tried to find a nice place to nap, but nothing felt right. + +Amy decided to go outside. She touched the grass, it felt cool. She lay down and the grass was the perfect place for a nap. Amy closed her eyes and dozed off. + +As she was sleeping, she felt something touch her nose. When she opened her eyes she saw a bee hovering in front of her. Amy quickly sat up and the bee flew away. + +Late in the afternoon she woke up feeling tired but happy. She had finally found the perfect place to take a nap! +Once there was a little boy, who lived in a big house. His name was Timmy and he was only three years old. + +Timmy loved to grow things, so one day his mommy decided to help him grow some pasta. They put the seeds in the ground and all the pasta plants started to grow. The pasta plants grew and grew until it was available to eat. + +Timmy was so excited to try the pasta he had grown. He carefully picked the fresh pasta and put it in a pot of boiling water. The pasta was cooked to perfection and was so tasty. + +From that day on Timmy loved to grow pasta and help make it available for everyone to eat. He learned that he could help make something incredibly tasty with just a few seeds. +Once there was a boy named Jack who loved to play hockey. Every day, he put on his white hockey skates and glided across the rink. He learned how to twirl and spin, and even how to make slippery slides. One day, Jack's coach asked him to join the championship team. But Jack refused. He was tired of playing hockey and wanted to try something new. + +Jack went to the store and bought a blue football. When his friends saw it, they asked him to play a game. Jack happily accepted. He twirled and turned, just like he had on the ice. He ran, jumped and caught the ball with ease. He had so much fun that he decided to quit hockey and become a amazing football player. + +The championship team was sad that Jack had refused to play. But they eventually knew that it was the right thing for him to do. They were sad, but happy for Jack. He was happy, too. He had found his new passion, and it was with the blue football. +Cory was 3 years old and he liked to work. He had a job to do and he worked hard to do it. His job was to help clean his room. It was very messy. He put his toys away, picked up the clothes off the floor and then wiped down the windows. He even vacuumed the rug! When he was done, his room was so clean and tidy. He felt proud of the job he had done. Every day, he tried to do his job and he kept his room nice and tidy. It felt good to do his work. +Once there was a dependable elephant. He always had a string with him. Every day he would fold the string into a neat little shape. The shape was very special. It was like nothing anyone had ever seen before! + +The elephant would carry the folded string with him wherever he went. One day he saw a rabbit in need. The rabbit had lost her way and was feeling very scared. The dependable elephant handed her the folded string. The string made the rabbit feel safer and very brave. + +With the help of the dependable elephant, the rabbit was able to find her way back home. From that day on, whenever the rabbit was feeling lost or scared, she would take out the folded string and feel hopeful and strong. +One day, there was a clumsy girl who wanted to become a magician. She saw a magazine with lots of magical tricks and decided to learn them. She practiced hard and even asked her friends for help. + +Finally, the girl was ready to perform. She grabbed a scarf, a hat and a magic wand and began her show. + +The girl was clumsy, but the tricks worked. Everyone clapped and cheered when she made a bunny appear out of nowhere. She was so happy and proud. + +The clumsy girl kept practicing and soon, she became the best magician ever! People came from all around to watch her perform and she had a great time showing off her tricks. + +What an amazing adventure! +Once, there was a little flower named Rose. She was so attractive and everyone loves to see her. One day, Rose ate something she shouldn't have and became very sick. Her family was so worried and tried to find the right medicine for her. + +Finally, the finding the special medicine for Rose, they carefully gave it to her. After a few days of taking it, Rose started to feel better and better. Soon, one morning Rose opened her eyes and saw the sun was shinning. She rose to her feet and then began to bloom. Everyone was so happy as they saw her blooming. + +Rose was now really healthy, vibrant and attractive once again. Her family was so happy to see her smiling and they thanked the medicine which helped her to bloom again. Everyone was really happy! +Once there was a nosy rabbit. Every day he liked to pull things out of the ground to see what he could find. One day he pulled out a message. He was so excited! He couldn't wait to find out what it said. So he hopped over to the nearest farm. He asked around to all the animals and people if they knew who the message belonged to. Finally, the farmer said the message belonged to the fox living in the woods nearby. + +The rabbit hopped off to the woods and soon found the fox. He asked the fox if the message belonged to her. The fox read the message and said it was for her! She thanked the nosy rabbit for finding it and said she had been looking for it for a long time. + +The rabbit was so happy that he had been able to help! He hopped off, feeling very proud of himself for finding the fox's message. +Once there was a girl who loved to draw circles. Everywhere she went, she drew circles. One day, she came across another girl who said, "I don't like your circles, they're too gray." The first girl disagreed. She liked her gray circles and felt they were special. + +The other girl said, "I don't like gray circles, I like bright pink ones!" The first girl disagreed again. She thought gray circles were beautiful and fun to draw. + +The other girl was getting very frustrated, so she ran away. The first girl looked around and saw that she had drawn lots of gray circles, everywhere she had been. She smiled and knew she had made something special. +Once upon a time, there was a big magnet that lived in a big box. Everyday, the magnet wanted to go outside and play. + +One morning, the big magnet heard a noise. It was a noise that sounded like a spring! + +The big magnet opened the box and sure enough, there was a big, breeny green spring! The magnet got so excited and jumped right up onto the spring. + +The magnet was having so much fun going up and down the spring. Every time the magnet jumped, it felt like it was flying! + +The big magnet and the green spring had so much fun, they played together all day long. When the sun went down, the big magnet went back into the box so it could have some rest. + +It was a very special day for the big magnet and the green spring, they made a lot of great memories. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Sam. He was very curious and loved to question everything. One day, he asked his mom what was for dinner. His mom replied that it was going to be something sweet. Sam was so excited to hear that because he loved sweet things! + +When the time came, Sam's mom brought out the dinner. To Sam's surprise, it was a big bowl of sweet delicious ice cream! He was so happy that he clapped his hands and shouted for joy. + +After he finished his dinner, Sam asked his mom for more! His mom said that one bowl was enough, but Sam questioned her again. With a smile, his mom told him that if he was still hungry then he could have a piece of fruit. Sam was very happy and enjoyed his sweet treat. + +The End. +Once upon a time there was a little ant. He was a very helpful ant. Everywhere he went, he would help. One day, he came across a big problem that he didn't understand. He looked around and saw a little girl nearby. She was 3 years old. + +The ant asked the girl if she could help. She thought for a while and said she would try. The ant was very happy. Together they worked on the problem. The little girl asked lots of questions and the ant answered them one by one until she finally understood what the problem was. + +The ant thanked the girl for her help. He had never expected that such a young girl would have been so helpful. He realised that sometimes it doesn't take a big, clever adult to help - a 3 year old can be just as helpful! +Once upon a time there was a generous bear who lived in the forest. He loved to have fun and play all day long. + +One day, he walked to a beautiful lake where he began to drink. It was very yummy! + +As he drank, the bear noticed something sparkling in the water. He reached down and discovered an ornament! It was the most colourful and pretty thing he had ever seen. + +The bear was so generous that he decided to keep the ornament to share with his forest friends. + +When his forest friends saw the ornament, they all cheered with joy! The bear was so pleased that he had done something nice for his friends. They all shared a big hug and said thank you! +Sam was so curious to try the swing at the park. He asked his mom if he could try it. She smiled and let him go. + +When Sam sat down on the swing, the sun was shining brightly. He put his feet in the air and tried to swing. When he did, he felt so happy. He felt like he was flying! + +Sam kept swinging back and forth, feeling the warm sunshine on his face. He giggled with joy and kept going higher and higher. + +When it was time to go, Sam reluctantly said goodbye to the swing. He smiled and thanked the sunshine for making it so fun. + +Sam couldn't wait to come back and swing again! +Once upon a time, there was a generous man. He wanted to buy something nice for his family. He looked around for a special gift and saw the chicken. It was bright and colourful and the man was very happy. + +He decided to buy the chicken for his family. He went to the store and used his money to pay for it. The store keeper was very surprised by how generous the man was. When he got home, the family was very excited. + +The man cooked the delicious chicken for them. They all enjoyed the meal and thanked the man for being so generous. It was the best meal they had in a long time. They were thankful to the man and they knew they would never forget this special moment. + +The End. +Wilma noticed a new shelter. She observed the bright green building with curiosity. Wilma had never seen something so new. She looked to her mom, who nodded. + +Wilma was excited and she ran towards the shelter. She noticed that the door was open and there were lots of toys inside. Wilma wanted to explore and see what was inside. + +Wilma went in and she saw lots of colorful blocks. She began to play and stack the blocks together. Wilma also enjoyed playing with the dolls and making them talk. + +After a while, Wilma and her mom went back home. Wilma was happy that she had found the new shelter. She knew that she could return to play again soon. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She loved to write poems and was very anxious to share them with the world. But every time she tried, she would get very sad. + +One day, while out exploring, she saw a beautiful rainbow. All of a sudden she felt a new feeling inside her. She picked up some paper and started to write a poem. + +When she was done, she felt so excited! She wanted to share it with everyone, but she was afraid everyone would laugh at her. + +She decided to take it to the park and read it out loud. As she began to read, the clouds started to dry and the sun came out. Everyone stopped to listen and when she finished, they clapped and cheered. + +The little girl was so happy that she had shared her poem. From then on she was no longer anxious. Instead she felt so much joy when writing and sharing her stories. +Once there was a black skin. It was so smooth and shiny. Every day the skin would stay closed. But one day the skin opened up. Inside was a surprise. Out came a sparkly butterfly. It was so pretty with its bright colors. It fluttered around in the air. Everyone was happy to see the beautiful butterfly! The butterfly flew away and the skin closed again. But the butterfly always remembered the day it opened the black skin. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Tom and Joe. They wanted to spend the day together, so they decided to go to the sea. + +The sun was shining and it was very hot. They arrived at the beach and started to play. It was so much fun! + +They built a sandcastle and collected shells. Then they waded into the sea. It was cool and salty and smelled a bit funny. They smiled and laughed as the waves covered their feet. + +Their day at the sea was over before they knew it. They said goodbye and promised to meet up soon. Tom and Joe had a wonderful time and can't wait to go to the sea again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Jan. Jan loved to play with her special rag. It was a unique rag, like no one else's. Jan's mother would always call her when it was time for dinner. Every time Jan's mother called, Jan would pick up her special rag and run to the dinner table. + +One day, Jan's rag got lost. Jan's mother helped her look for it all over the house - under the couch, behind the curtains, and even in the garden. But they couldn't find it anywhere. Jan was sad, she really liked her special rag. + +Jan's mother had an idea. She went to the shop, and bought Jan the most special, unique rag she could find. Jan was so excited when she saw it - and it was even better than her old one. Now she had a special rag to play with and her mother could always call her for dinner. +Once there was a clumsy pup. He was a big pup and he wanted to drive. + +He tried to drive a car but he was too big and the car was too small. Then he tried a truck, but that was too big for him. + +What was he going to do? He had to get a special collar. When he put it on, he knew he could drive. + +So he set off and drove everywhere. He drove to the park and drove around the streets. It was so much fun! + +When he got tired, he parked the car and took off his collar. He was so glad he had the special collar so he could drive. +Once upon a time there was a sausage. He was a very harmless sausage. He liked to wander around the village and visit with the other animals. + +One day, he decided he wanted to try something new. He went over to a pond and started cheering for his reflection in the water. He clapped his little hands and shouted "Yay!" + +This attracted the attention of the other animals. They all came to the pond and started to laugh at the silly sausage. But then, something wonderful happened. He kept clapping and cheering, and soon the animals started to join in. They all started to applaud the little sausage and cheer with him. + +The little sausage was so happy. He never knew that his harmless cheering could make everyone else happy too! The animals kept applauding until the sun went down. + +Everyone went away with big smiles on their faces. From that day forward, the sausage was always welcomed in the village. And whenever he started to cheer, everyone would join in and applaud him. +Once upon a time there was a swan. He was very tidy. Every day he liked to read books. He could read a lot of stories and he had many friends. + +One day, he went to visit a pond. He saw some ducks swimming and he wanted to join them. So he jumped into the water. The ducks were very friendly. + +The swan kept reading stories with the ducks. The ducks enjoyed hearing all the wonderful stories. They had a lot of fun. + +After a while, the swan said goodbye to the ducks. He waved to them and swam away. But he kept reading stories wherever he went. He was always very tidy and he was always telling stories. +Once upon a time there was an old man who cared very deeply for a small harbor. Everyday he would stand at the waters edge and watch the boats go by. He felt very comfortable there. Everyday he would bring some snacks to feed the animals that lived at the harbor. He would take care of the harbor, making sure it was clean for the animals, and picking up any trash that had been left behind. + +Once, a baby seal found its way to the harbor and made its home there. The old man welcomed it and cared for the seal like it was his own. He would feed it and make sure it had a safe and comfortable home. Everyday he'd check to see if it was okay and if it needed anything. + +The old man and the seal became good friends. They spent many sunny days playing together in the harbor, carefree and happy. The old man found joy in caring for the seal and his harbor. And, the seal was very thankful to have a harbor and a friend to care for it. Both of them were very happy in their harbor. +Once there was a lazy leaf. It was content to just sit on the tree, not doing anything, not going anywhere. But one day the leaf decided to go exploring. It wanted to gain something from the adventure. + +So the leaf went on an adventure. It met some birds, some ants and even a caterpillar. They all had something special to show the leaf. But the leaf just wasn't sure what to do with what they showed it. + +Eventually, the leaf realised that learning was the best thing it could gain. So the leaf kept exploring and asking questions. It became more and more interested in the world around it. + +Finally, the leaf felt like it had gained something! It felt much wiser and more confident. The lazy leaf was glad it had gone on the adventure and was happy to now stay by the tree again. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Sophie. She was very happy and loved to play. + +One day Sophie went outside and saw an incredible wall. She wanted to know what was on the other side, so she began to spend her time looking for a way over the wall. + +Sophie tried to climb, but it was too high. She tried to jump, but it was too tall. She tried to find a gap, but this too was impossible. + +Finally Sophie saw a bright light coming from above the wall. After a few moments a door appeared, inviting her in. Sophie opened it to find a wonderful secret garden on the other side. + +She had an incredible time playing in the garden. She ran around, laughed and collected pretty flowers. She even found some delicious fruits to eat. + +At the end of the day, Sophie was sad to leave but she was very thankful to have spent some time in the incredible secret garden. +One day Ella wanted to go swim. She put on her swimming suit and ran down the stairs. Ella looked out at the water and it looked so cool and inviting. She was excited to jump in. + +As she ran up to the edge Ella saw that the water felt heavy. It was much heavier than she expected and she was having trouble getting in. Every time she tried, the water just pushed her back. Ella was disappointed, she wanted to swim so badly. + +Suddenly, Ella thought of an idea. She turned around and looked at the stairs. It was the perfect place to jump in! As Ella started running up the stairs, she became more and more excited. Jumping in was going to be so fun! + +Finally, Ella reached the top step and she leapt off into the water. She let the heavy water rush over her as she splashed and swam around. Ella smiled and enjoyed the feeling of the cool water. It was the best swim ever! +Once upon a time there was a popular veil. Every day, people from all around the world wanted to measure it. They wanted to know how long it was. + +One day, a little girl came to measure the veil. She was only three years old. With her tiny hands, she tried to measure it. But the veil was too big for her. + +The little girl was disappointed. But then, a kind man came to help her. He helped the little girl measure the veil with a big ruler. Together, they measured the veil and the little girl was happy. + +At the end of the day, the little girl and the kind man knew how long the popular veil was. They admired it and then went home. +Once upon a time, there was a boy called Fred. He liked to play with his friends outside and have fun. One day, Fred was playing catch with his friends in the sunshine. As they were playing, they heard a funny noise coming from nearby. It was a sweet, high pitch sound. + +Fred and his friends recognised the sound and knew that it was a bird. It was singing a happy tune, and Fred's friends thought it sounded wonderful. But Fred heard something different. He could hear a bitter note in the bird's song. + +So Fred went over to investigate. He watched the bird and realised it was making its own nest. Fred then knew why the bird was singing - it was because it was valuing its home. Whenever a bird works hard to make its own nest, we should value it and be grateful. + +Fred and his friends were amazed and quickly ran over to tell their friends and parents all about the bird's song. Everyone valued the bird's hard work, and were so glad that Fred had noticed the bitter note in its song. + +From that day, whenever Fred and his friends heard a bird singing, they always listened carefully to value it. +Once upon a time, there was an adventurous little boy called Tom. He loved to explore and was always looking for exciting new things to try out. + +One day, Tom asked his mummy if he could go outside to play. She said yes, but told him to always be careful. She also said he had to go to the bathroom before he left. + +Tom did as his mummy said and went to the bathroom. He was a bit confused and asked his mummy why he needed to go to the bathroom. She explained that it was important to go before he went outside. Tom was a bit scared but went anyway. + +When Tom was finished in the bathroom, he felt much better. He thanked his mummy and ran outside to explore the world. He had lots of fun and new adventures that day! +Once there was an old man. He asked an ostrich to go on an adventure with him. The ostrich said yes! + +They walked through the forest and saw lots of exciting things. They saw big bats, tall trees, and two big eagles. The old man asked the ostrich if it wanted to fly with them. The ostrich was so excited to fly! They flew through the clouds and saw the moon and stars. + +But soon it was time for the ostrich to go home. The old man asked the ostrich if he would like to come back. The ostrich said yes and gave the old man a big hug. + +The old man said goodbye and watched the ostrich walk away. He knew that the ostrich would never forget their adventure. +Once upon a time there was a barrel. The barrel was very full and very heavy. It was so full it wouldn't fit through the door. + +The man who owned the barrel was angry. He wanted to take the barrel to the market, but he couldn't because it was so heavy. He tried and tried, but he couldn't budge it. + +One day, a little mouse came along and saw the man struggling. The mouse offered to help. She told the man to get a rope and tie it around the barrel. She told him to pull the rope and she would push the barrel from behind. + +The man did as the mouse suggested and soon the barrel was free. The man thanked the mouse and was able to take the barrel to the market. He was thankful for the little mouse's help and was no longer angry. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Henry. He wanted to find a secret and went to the park to look for one. Henry looked everywhere, but he couldn't seem to find it. + +Then he saw something clear and shiny. He thought it might be the secret, so he went over to check it out. It was a bottle! Henry opened it and inside he found a paper with some writing on it. + +He read the paper and realized it was a secret! It said to come back to the park at night when it was dark and quiet. So that night, Henry went back to the park and found a big surprise! There was a big party and lots of presents, and everyone was happy. + +Henry had found the secret! He was so excited, and he had a lot of fun at the party. He never forgot his secret, and he still goes to the park to look for the surprises he might find. +Once upon a time there was a wealthy family. They had lots of nice things and lots of money. One of the things the family was very good at was remembering their history. They shared memories of their ancestors with one another and kept a lot of things in the house that belonged to their family many years ago. + +One day, their little 3-year-old daughter wanted to remember too. She wanted to know all about the things she heard her parents and grandparents talking about. Her parents were happy to tell her all about their past and they showed her things they had been given by their ancestors. She was so excited to learn all of this new knowledge! + +The little girl gained knowledge and wisdom from her family's history and as she grew, she made sure to remember what she had been told. Knowing her family's story made her feel happy and proud. + +The little girl's family was very wealthy and she was lucky to have so much knowledge of her family's past. Knowing her family's history made her feel even wealthier. +Bob was walking in the park one day. He saw a lemon on the ground, so he picked it up. He wondered what to do with it. He decided to sit down and eat it. + +He bit into the lemon, but it was dry. It wasn't juicy like a juicy orange. He felt a bit sad when he realised it was dry. + +But then he had a great idea. He decided to add some water to the lemon. He got a cup from his backpack, filled it up with water and poured it over the lemon. + +After a few minutes, he took a bite of the lemon again. This time it was juicy and he could taste the sweetness of the lemon. He smiled and took another bite. + +Bob was happy that he thought to add some water to the lemon. He sat there in the park and enjoyed the juicy lemon with a big smile on his face. +Once upon a time there was a sailor. He was wearing a cheap hat. He wanted to get something, so he started to look around. He saw a big toy boat and decided that he wanted it. He rushed over and grabbed it! He was so happy and laughed as he ran back home to show everyone. The sailor had found a very nice and cheap toy boat! Everyone was so happy and every single day he played with it in his backyard. And they all lived happily ever after. +Mum and Dad took little Ted to the river. He had never been there before so he was excited. The river was pretty, and it glittered in the sun. Ted smiled and nodded. + +The river was warm. Ted put his feet in and the water felt nice and soft, tickling his toes. The sun was shining and the trees were whistling. + +Mum and Dad put a big towel down next to the river. They all lay down and Ted smiled at the clouds in the sky. The birds chirped and the breeze blew. + +Mum and Dad watched Ted as he splashed in the river. His smile was broad and glowing and the sun made his face warm. He felt happy, and he nodded. +Once upon a time, there was a girl. She was very excited because she was going to the museum today. + +She woke up, ate breakfast and got dressed. She put on her favourite dress and headed out of the door. + +When she arrived at the museum, she was amazed. There were so many tough things to see. She went to the dinosaurs first and saw the big scary bones. She also saw a big, tough safari and animals she had never seen before. + +She had a great time exploring the museum and playing all the games inside. When she was ready to go home, she thanked the museum for a great day and promised to come back soon. +Once upon a time there was a fat thread. The thread was so fat it couldn't move. One day it wanted to go on an adventure. So it decided to part in two. + +The two parts of the thread stretched and stretched, until they reached the edge of the city. Then they looked around to find an adventure. The fat thread saw a balloon and a kite. It decided to have a race. + +The two parts of the thread raced to the top of a tall building. They were very fast and the wind blew the thread around. Finally, the thread won. It was so proud of itself. + +In the end, the parts of the thread were happy. They held hands and walked back home, telling each other about their wonderful adventure. +Once there was a man named Bill who had a big, fat truck. He loved it and drove it across the country every day. Bill liked to sell things as he drove, so he always had lots of stuff in the back. + +One day, Bill was driving along a bumpy track. He hit a lot of bumps and his truck shook and rattled. Suddenly, something flew out of the back of the truck! It was Bill's biggest and fattest thing that he liked to sell. + +Bill was so angry that he'd lost his fat thing. He stopped the truck, got out and started running down the track. But he tripped over some rocks, and then he saw it. His fat thing had stopped right in front of him! + +Bill was so happy. He picked up his fat thing and put it back in the truck. Then he drove away, happy that nothing else was lost that day! +Once upon a time, there was a careless opera singer. Her name was Cady and she was very special. Every day, she would practice for her singing performances. She would sing and stir the air with her wonderful voice. + +One day, Cady decided it was time to put on a special show. She called her friends, who were very excited. They all arrived and they could not wait to see what Cady had planned. + +When the show began, Cady started to sing. She sang louder and louder and stirred the air with her beautiful voice. Everyone was impressed and clapped along as she sang. Cady was so happy! + +When the show was over, Cady received lots of compliments from her friends. They could not believe how amazing her singing was and how she stirred the air with her special voice. + +After the show, everyone gathered around Cady and smiled. It was a perfect day and everyone enjoyed the special opera. +Once there was a fat copper who was in need of a fix. He looked all around but all he could see was a lot of tall trees and a big river. He wondered how he could find what he needed. + +Just then, he heard a noise coming from behind the big trees. He crept around them and there he saw a small 3 year old child. The child had a big tool box and had a plan to fix the copper. + +The child opened the tool box and began to work. He opened the copper up, pulled some wires and hammered some new ones in. After a few minutes the child looked up and smiled. Together they had fixed the fat copper! +Once upon a time there was a crab that was very hungry. It went looking for some food, but could not find anything. Suddenly it saw a fish swimming in the water. The crab was so happy and hungry that it tried to kiss the fish. But the fish swam away. + +The crab was so sad, but it kept looking for food. It went around and around until it found a tasty worm. The crab was delighted and quickly ate the worm. + +Then the crab saw a little boy who looked very hungry. The crab scuttled over to the boy and hugged him. The boy laughed and the crab gave him a big kiss on the cheek. The boy was so happy and gave the crab a big hug. + +The boy and the crab were the best of friends after that. They would go on many adventures and always keep each other fed and full. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a girl called Lucy who was three years old. + +One day, Lucy was playing in the park when she saw a strange animal. She went a bit closer to see it better and talk to it. + +The animal seemed shy and nervous. It didn't want to talk. Lucy asked it some polite questions, but it still didn't answer. + +Then Lucy saw some tears in the animal's eyes and realised that it was hurt. She gently rubbed its head and it started to talk to her. + +The animal told her that it was lost and wanted to find its way home. Lucy asked the animal to tell her all the details so she could try and help it. + +The animal was so happy that someone was willing to help. After chatting for a while, Lucy and the animal found the way home and said goodbye. + +The animal thanked Lucy with a hug and Lucy smiled. She went home feeling very happy that she helped the hurt animal find its way. +Once upon a time there was a brave boy called Joe. Joe wanted to have a pet so he went on a hunt for a goose. Joe found a goose in the park and it was very scared. Joe made a promise to the scared goose. He said, "Don't worry, I'll keep you safe". + +Joe brought the goose home and looked after it very well. He fed the goose every day and took it for nice walks. Joe was very happy and the goose started to feel safe. + +One day Joe saw a big, scary dog. Joe quickly ran to his goose and said, "It's okay my little goose, I will protect you". Joe wrapped his arms around the goose and kept it safe. + +The little goose felt very happy with Joe. He kept his promise and kept the goose safe. They lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there were two rabbits. They both wanted to race each other. The first rabbit was so fast and alert, while the second rabbit was a bit slower. So the first rabbit said "Let's Race!" + +The second rabbit was so excited and said "Yes let's go!" + +So the two rabbits began to race. The first rabbit was so fast and ran ahead of the other rabbit. The second rabbit tried its best but just couldn't catch up. + +Suddenly, the two rabbits came across a big bowl of spaghetti. The second rabbit thought it looked so yummy, so it stopped to eat the spaghetti. But the first rabbit was so alert and didn't stop to eat the spaghetti. It kept racing, and eventually won the race! + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a lion who lived in the jungle. He had a big, orange fur that shined in the sun. He was very charming and would roar every morning. + +One day, something strange happened. All of the lion's fur began to fall off! It was everywhere in the jungle, leaving the lion with no fur and just skin. + +He was sad and lonely. So he roamed the jungle and asked the animals if they knew what happened to his fur. But no one had an answer. + +Then one day, he met a kind old snake who said, "Lion, dear. It is time for you to find your own roar!" The lion sat in thought for a moment and then knew what he needed to do. + +With a big breath, he stood up and let out the strongest roar that anyone in the jungle had ever heard. The lion's roar was so loud and powerful that his fur began to grow back. And soon enough he had his fur back again. + +The lion was thrilled and ran around the jungle singing, roaring and being charming. From that day on, he was a happy lion with a shiny orange mane. +Once upon a time there was a girl who did not like flowers. She hated them. She walked down the street everyday and when she saw the bright and happy flowers she felt mad. She felt so mad that she wanted to yell at them. She wanted to tell them to go away. + +One day, the girl saw a big, yellow flower growing in front of her house. She was so angry she stomped on the flower. The flower was sad, it tried to hop away but the girl was too rude. The flower tried to be nice, but the girl did not listen. + +The girl continued to hate flowers and she went on with her day. She did not like to see the happy, colourful flowers around her. But the flower was never mad at the girl, it knew she was just a little confused. So it made sure that it was always there for her when she wanted to talk. +Once upon a time there was a beautiful queen who lived in a castle. Every day, she asked her subjects to help her with very important tasks. Everyone in the kingdom tried their best to be obedient and help her. + +One day, the queen asked her subjects to find her a magical crown. Everyone looked in their houses and gardens but nobody could find it. + +The next day, the queen asked her subjects to look one more time. This time she asked her most loyal and obedient subject to help her. + +Finally, the faithful subject had an idea and found the crown under a tree in the kingdom. The queen was so happy that she rewarded the subject for finding the crown. + +The people in the kingdom all chanted for the loyal subject who found the crown and thanked the queen for making a request. They all learned a valuable lesson - when the queen asked for help, it was best to be obedient. +Once upon a time, there was a strong castle. Inside the castle was a beautiful kitchen. The kitchen included lots of yummy food! Everyday, the people in the castle would go to the kitchen to get something delicious to eat. They also used the kitchen to make pancakes, cookies and other treats. One day, a little girl came to visit the castle. She was 3 years old and so excited to explore the kitchen. She explored every corner of the kitchen and found all sorts of fun things to do. She played with pots and pans, pretended to cook and even made a mess with flour! The little girl had so much fun in the kitchen and everyone was happy she was there. +Once upon a time there was a patient rabbit. He was hopping through the forest when he came to a clearing. Sitting in the middle of the clearing was a delicious pie. The rabbit hopped over to take a closer look. When he did, the pie suddenly started to dance around the clearing. + +The rabbit watched in amazement. He had never seen a pie dance before. It hopped and twirled around the clearing. The rabbit couldn't help himself, he had to join in the fun. He started hopping around in time to the dancing pie. + +They danced and hopped around for what seemed like hours. The rabbit was having so much fun, he almost forgot he was being patient. When the dance was finished, the rabbit and the pie said goodbye and went their separate ways. The rabbit hopped home, feeling happy and content. +One day, a rabbit hopped into a field. He wanted to find something fun to do. He saw a motor in the corner and he hopped over to take a closer look. He was very curious about it. + +Suddenly, he heard a loud sound. It was coming from the motor. He hopped around it and saw a frog sitting on top of it. The frog was very jealous and wanted the motor for itself. + +The rabbit saw that the frog was very upset. To make it feel better, he decided to hop around and show the motor to the frog. He hopped around it, pointing at it with his ears. The frog was very happy with his new friend and soon they both hopped around together. + +The rabbit and the frog enjoyed themselves so much that they hopped around the field all day. They even made funny sounds together that made them both laugh. It was a day they will never forget! +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Joan. She was three years old and very fair. Every day Joan would go out and look for something different. + +Today, she decided to take a walk in the forest. As she walked around, she stumbled upon a large tree. The roots of this tree were covered with small inchworms. Joan was so excited and started to try to catch them. + +She was so happy to find these inchworms, so she reached down very carefully and tried to catch them. But some were too fast and she stumbled a few times but eventually she managed to catch some of the inchworms. + +Once she had enough, she gently put them back in the ground where they belonged. Joan was very fair and did not want to harm the inchworms. + +She continued walking and eventually came across a beautiful meadow. When she walked into the meadow, butterflies and birds started to fly around her, and the sun shone down on her. Joan had a wonderful time and smiled with delight. + +The End! +Once upon a time, there was an old man who was very, very miserable. He was so sad that it made everyone around him feel miserable too. +One day, a little three year old girl was playing near his house. As she skipped by, she noticed how sad he looked. She stopped and watched him, wondering why he was so unhappy. + +The old man saw the girl and smiled. He knew she was too young to understand his sadness, and he wanted to make sure she never felt the same way. +He told her, "I recommend you always be happy and never feel miserable like me." The little girl smiled back and said, "Okay." + +From then on, whenever the old man looked outside, he saw the little girl playing and smiling and it made him feel a little bit better. +The little girl had followed his advice and was always happy, and he was very proud of her. +Once upon a time, there was a planet which was very normal. On the planet lived two friends named Sam and Daisy. Sam and Daisy liked to peek at each other and play together. + +One day, Sam saw something strange in the sky. He knew it was not a normal thing that he saw and he wanted to tell Daisy about it. He excitedly ran to Daisy's house to show her. + +When Daisy saw what Sam was pointing at in the sky, she was so excited! She had never seen anything like it before. They both kept peeking at it until it went away. + +Sam and Daisy were curious to know what it was. They asked all of their friends if they knew and eventually an older friend told them what it was. + +It was a spaceship with aliens inside! Sam and Daisy were so excited that they were able to peek at it in the sky. And they were even luckier to be able to find out what it was. From then on they were always looking up to the sky in hopes of seeing something even more exciting! +Once upon a time, there was a nice king who lived in a big castle. He was very happy. But one day the king decided to hide from everyone. He found the perfect place to hide, deep inside a smooth cave. Then he pushed a big rock in front of the cave so no one could find him. + +The king was all alone in the cave and he felt sad. He had been hiding for a long time with no one to talk to, and he missed his friends. But then he heard a noise outside the cave. It was a little girl! She had been looking for the king and had finally found him. + +The little girl was so excited that she gave the king a big hug and said, "I knew you'd be around here somewhere!" The king smiled and hugged the little girl back. Together, they left the cave and went back to the castle where the king's friends were waiting for him. + +From then on, the little girl and the king were great friends and they played and laughed together everyday. The king was so glad she had found him. +Once upon a time, there were two friends. They liked to explore together. One day, they decided to take a walk to the barn. It was a big, red barn with a big, wooden door. + +When they opened the door, they noticed something strange. All the animals had vanished! They looked around, but the barn was empty. + +They were feeling sleepy, so they decided to take a nap in the barn. After a while, the animals started to reappear one by one. They were very surprised! + +When the friends woke up, they were so happy to see all their animal friends there. And they lived in the barn ever after. The end! +Jane was very upset. She was sitting in her room and tears were running down her face. Her mum saw her and tried to comfort her. She knelt down next to Jane and hugged her tightly. Jane's tears started to slow down and she felt a bit better. + +Mum asked Jane what the matter was, but Jane couldn't speak. She just pointed to the knot in her shoe. Mum smiled and told Jane that it was ok. She took off Jane's shoe and untied the knot. When it was all undone, Jane hugged her mum and smiled. + +Mum and Jane hugged for a long time. The warmth of the hug made Jane feel better and she felt calmer. All the feelings of upset had gone away. She was glad that her mum had been there to comfort her. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Tom and Dan. Tom had a big problem, he had spilled some powder on the floor. It made a big mess and he didn't know what to do. Dan offered to help and so they set to work. + +Dan got a sponge and some water and he started to wipe it up. Then he got a brush and started to sweep it away. At last, all the powder was gone and the floor was clean. + +Tom was so grateful that Dan had helped him. He said 'Thanks, Dan, you're the best. I don't know how I could have fixed it without you.' Dan smiled and said 'You're welcome, Tom. It was all part of being a friend.' + +So Tom and Dan smiled and hugged each other. What a great day it had been! +Once upon a time, there lived a bald penguin. He was quite a funny looking creature, but he was the only one around! He didn't have any friends, so he was quite lonely. + +One day, an idea popped into his head. He decided to test himself. He thought, if he could do something exciting, he might make some new friends. So, the bald penguin tested himself by jumping off a rock. + +He jumped and splashed into the water. It was so much fun! He kept testing different things, like how far he could swim or how high he could slide down the mountain. Each time he tested himself, he discovered something new. + +Soon, his new penguin friends began joining him. They were all laughing, jumping, and testing each other in different ways. It was so much fun! The bald penguin was no longer lonely; he had a whole group of friends and a great time testing himself. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Lucy. She had an amazing bucket with her. She wanted to use it to do something special. + +One day, she asked her mum if she could take it outside. Her mum said yes, so Lucy went outside with the bucket. + +When she got there, she saw some birds sitting in a tree. She was very excited and asked them, “Can I use my bucket to catch some of you in?†+ +The birds were very surprised, but they agreed. Lucy was so happy and ran back inside to tell her mum. + +Lucy's mum was amazed. She said, “That is amazing, Lucy! You are so clever for thinking of this!†+ +Lucy and her mum spent the rest of the day catching birds in Lucy's amazing bucket. They all had lots of fun and it was an amazing day. +One day, a little boy named Jack was playing in his yard. He jumped around and laughed. Suddenly, he noticed a fence that surrounded his yard needed a repair. He looked closely and saw a nail was missing from one of the boards. + +Jack was very curious, so he ran inside to find a nail. He found one in the toolbox and ran back outside. He took a hammer out of the toolbox and slowly hammered the nail into the board. Suddenly, the fence was restored! + +Jack was very proud of himself. He smiled and proudly told his parents what he had done. They were very proud of him and he felt very happy. + +Jack took a rest and thought about how he had fixed the fence. He knew he had been slow and careful and that he had used the right nail to restore the fence. He smiled to himself and went back to playing in the yard. +Once there was a little girl who loved to travel. She had never been anywhere before, but she was very excited to go. + +One sunny day, she got a chance to take a voyage on a big, noisy steam train. She was so excited that she hopped onto the train and said goodbye to her mom. + +The train was very loud, but the little girl didn't mind. She loved watching the trees and farms and houses pass by her window. Everyone on the train was so friendly and said hello to the little girl. + +Eventually the train stopped and the little girl was very sad. She loved her ride, but it was over. She said goodbye to the friendly passengers and hopped off the train. Even though her journey was over, she had made lots of wonderful memories. She knew that this wouldn't be her last adventure. +Once upon a time, there were two friends. One had a weird weapon, and the other one thought it was very cool. They decided to spend the day playing together with the weapon. Whenever they played, they had great fun. + +Every day they would spend hours playing together. Then one day, the weapon started to act very strangely. It started to make funny noises and it started to fly. They were so surprised! + +They decided to spend the day finding out what was wrong with the weird weapon. They started to look around and eventually found a magical button. When they pressed it, the weapon began to act normally again. + +They were so happy! From that day on, they spent lots of time playing together with the weird weapon. They became the best of friends and they never stopped having lots of fun. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Joe who really wanted to play with a gun. Joe's Mom said no but Joe couldn't help but hope that one day he would get a gun to play with. + +One day Joe decided to go outside and look up at the sky. It was a warm day and he felt happy. Suddenly he felt something by his foot. He looked down and saw a gun! Joe was so excited. He touched the gun and it felt cold and smooth. + +Joe looked around and saw no one, so he decided to take the gun and play with it. He raced to his bedroom and played with it all afternoon. + +When Joe was done, he put the gun back where he found it and ran back inside. He was so happy. All day long he hoped that his wish to play with a gun had come true. +Once there was a little boy who was feeling very sad. His heart was heavy and he didn't know what to do. + +His mommy saw how sad he was and so she drove him to the big market. It was very loud with all the people talking and buying things. + +At the market, the boy saw a big purple balloon. He smiled and knew it was a special balloon that would help heal his heavy heart. + +His mommy got him the balloon, and it made him very happy. He hugged it close and went back to the car, his heart feeling better already. + +The boy kept the balloon with him as he went home. Every time he felt sad, he would hug the purple balloon and it helped heal his heavy heart. +Once upon a time there was a very fancy zipper. It was sparkly and beautiful, and everyone wanted it. One day, a naughty boy decided he wanted it too. He wanted to steal it! + +The boy tried to carefully take it, but the zipper knew what he was up to. The zipper started moving away from him. He tried to snatch the zipper, but it kept zipping around the room faster and faster. + +The boy got very frustrated. He chased after the zipper, but he couldn't catch it. Suddenly, the zipper flew up to the ceiling, out of reach. The boy was very sad, but he knew he couldn't get it. + +The zipper stayed on the ceiling, out of reach forever. The boy never got the fancy zipper, no matter how hard he tried. Everyone was safe from the naughty boy's stealing! +One day, there was a little girl and a little boy who were playing in a big meadow. Suddenly, they heard a loud shout coming from a mill. The two children were curious so they went to the mill to see what was happening. + +When they arrived, they saw a small mouse. And it was shouting and shouting! The little girl and little boy were so scared that they wanted to run away. But then, the mouse looked up and said, "I'm just trying to find my lost cheese". + +The children felt sorry for the little mouse. So they decided to help him. They searched everywhere for the lost cheese until the little boy found it hiding in the corner of the mill. + +The little mouse was so happy. He thanked the two children with a big smile and ran away with the cheese in his hands. The little girl and the little boy were very proud of themselves for helping the little mouse. + +They looked around the mill one last time and shouted, "We did it!" before running back home. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. Her name was Rachel and every day, she would go out to play. + +One day, Rachel went out in the dark. She was scared, but she was brave. She knew she was safe, because her mom was nearby. + +As Rachel explored the dark, she heard something. It wasn't scary, but it was loud. It was the sound of laughter. Rachel followed the sound and she saw something wonderful. It was a gentle rainbow of colours. + +The rainbow belonged to a butterfly. Rachel laughed when she saw how pretty it was. Rachel and the butterfly played together in the dark. They chased each other and laughed and laughed. + +When it was time to go home, Rachel hugged the butterfly goodbye. She said thank you and waved goodbye, before she headed home. Rachel knew she would never forget the special time she had had in the dark with her gentle butterfly friend. +Michael was a playful 3 year old boy. He loved to play with his friends, but he also loved to eat. Every morning, Michael had a special treat-a waffle with syrup! Michael would drink a tall glass of milk and eat his waffle. He loved the delicious mix of sweet and savory. + +One morning, Michael’s mom made him a special treat-a waffle with a huge scoop of ice cream on top. Michael’s eyes lit up! He quickly grabbed a spoon and dug into the creamy deliciousness. He took a big bite, then drank some cold milk. It was the best breakfast he’d ever had! + +Michael smiled as he ate the waffle and drank the milk. He was so happy that he started to giggle. He laughed until tears rolled down his cheeks. His mom just smiled at him and said, “You sure are a playful little boy!†+Once upon a time there was a very intelligent girl. She had a face that beamed when she smiled. One day, she saw something she really wanted, but it was too expensive. She felt sad, but accepted it. + +Days passed, and the girl started to really miss the thing she wanted, and started to regret not buying it. With a heavy heart, she asked her parents if she could have it now. Her parents said no, because it was too late. + +The girl was disappointed, and now she will never have what she wanted. She vowed never to regret again, and to always think before she wanted something. She was wise and smart, and never let her intelligence go to waste. +Once there was a patient and intelligent girl. She glowed with happiness. Everywhere she went, people could see her shiny smile. She had lots of friends and they would all go to the playground together. + +At the playground, she was very brave. She liked to swing and climb on the biggest slides. Her friends were always amazed at how brave she was. Everyone wanted to be near her because she was so brave and kind. + +Every night, before she went to bed, she would sit in the living room and look out the window. She would see the stars in the sky and they were all glowing. She wished that everyone could be as patient and intelligent as she was. + +One day, she decided she wanted to make a wish. She put her hands together and made a wish for the world to be a happier place. She closed her eyes and used her imagination to make the world brighter. To her surprise, the stars seemed to glow even brighter that night. + +The girl was so satisfied with the wish she made. She smiled and knew that she had made a difference. She was very patient and intelligent and her world was now a much brighter place. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named John. He really liked to jog every morning. He would wear his green running shoes and jog around the park. + +One morning, while jogging, he found a toy in the grass. It was a green robot toy! John was so excited and he picked it up. He hugged it and took it home with him. + +At home, he showed his mum the toy he found while jogging. She was so happy for him and she said he could keep it. John was delighted and he thanked her. + +John loved his green toy. He hugged it and kept it safe. Every day he would take it with him when he jogged in the park. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a bright star that shone in the sky. Every night it shone, it brought a special feeling to the world. One night, a little girl stepped outside to look up at the twinkling sky. + +The little girl began to follow the star. She walked step-by-step across the street and over the hill until she reached a small shop. The sign said the shop was very cheap. The little girl was very excited, and she opened the door. + +Inside, she found beautiful shimmering things. They sparkled and shone in the light. She wanted to buy one, but she had very little money. + +Luckily, the shopkeeper saw the little girl and was kind. He gave her a shiny necklace that was just perfect. The little girl was so happy. She thanked the shopkeeper and walked home, and the bright star shone above her. +Once there was a husband and a wife who did not agree on anything. They always argued about big and small things. One day the husband wanted to eat a hot meal for dinner, but the wife did not like the idea. She thought it was too hot and disagreed with him. This made the husband angry and he started to shout at his wife. + +After some time, the husband noticed that his wife was crying. He stopped shouting and asked her why she was sad. She said that she wanted to make him happy, but she could not agree with him. The husband suddenly felt sorry and hugged his wife. He told her that it was okay to disagree and that he still loved her very much. The wife smiled and the husband kissed her. From that day onward, the husband and wife started to talk more and often agreed on things. They were very happy together. +The player hung in the tree. He was a selfish player, so he wouldn't help his friends get up. He just looked down and laughed. His friends were angry, they all yelled at him. But he didn't care, he just stayed in the tree. He thought that it was funny that his friends couldn't get to him. But then, some other players came and they had rope. They helped the selfish player down. When his feet touched the ground, his friends were very surprised. He thanked the new players and then learned his lesson - it's not nice to be selfish. From then on, the player was kind and helpful to his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a very ancient man. He lived in a bright green house, and he liked to talk to all the people who visited. + +Every morning, he would go for a jog around the neighborhood and talk to the animals he saw. He greeted the chirping birds and the buzzing bees, then stopped to watch the water running down the river. + +One day, while out on his walk, he found a special rainbow-colored stone. When he touched it, he heard an old voice coming from it. The old man had never heard anything like it before. + +But when the voice spoke, it asked him to come closer. The old man was curious and confidently stepped closer. + +The old man discovered that the stone was making him feel happy and calm. He knew that it was very special. + +Without saying a word, the old man picked up the stone and brought it home with him. After that, he always kept it close by, talking to it every day. Whenever he spoke to it, the ancient stone made the most beautiful colors appear in the room. + +The old man enjoyed talking to the stone and admired its calming colors. The ancient stone was his special friend and he found peace in its presence. +Sandy was a little girl. She loved to play outside in the sun. One day, Sandy was so tired, she yawned. She decided that she wanted some corn for her snack. She went to the garden and grabbed some ears of corn. + +They were so smooth in her hands. She smiled and pulled off the husks. Then she brushed off the silk. Sandy was so excited to eat the corn. She put four pieces in her basket. + +When Sandy got home, she put the corn on the stove and waited. After a few minutes, the corn was ready. Sandy took each piece and dipped it in melted butter. Then she sprinkled some salt. Sandy smiled and bit into the warm corn. It was so delicious! + +After eating all the corn, Sandy was no longer tired. She smiled, content with her snack and went outside to play. +One day, a boy was walking by the sea. He saw a dolphin swimming in the water. The boy wanted to play with the dolphin and he jumped in the sea to try and catch it. But the dolphin was too fast. + +The boy was not happy so he decided to carry the dolphin to the shore. He tried to carry the dolphin in his arms but he found it too difficult. So he made a serious plan. He got a net, put it in the water, and tried to catch the dolphin. + +At first, it seemed impossible. But then the dolphin swam right into the net and the boy was able to carry it back to the shore. On the shore, they played together all day. The boy was so happy, he would never forget this special adventure with his new friend. +Once there was a little girl called Lucy. One day, she was feeling sad and wanted to get cheered up. She went looking for her mum and found her in the living room. Lucy hugged her and said “Mum, I want to feel happy againâ€. + +Mum looked at Lucy and smiled. She said “I have a surprise for you. It’s orange and I think it will make you smile.†She handed Lucy a bright orange balloon. Lucy’s face lit up and she laughed. + +Mum hugged Lucy and said “I will always be here for you. Whenever you are feeling sad, I will be here to give you a hug and make you smile again.†+ +Lucy smiled and hugged her mum back. She said “Thank you, Mum! I’m feeling much better now.†The orange balloon made her feel better and she happily skipped off to play. +Once upon a time, there was a gifted alligator. He was very clever and could do lots of special things. He had a plan to cover the world with sparkles. Every morning, he woke up and looked out of his pond. He saw green grass, tall trees and bright flowers. + +He was excited to begin his special mission. He started to cover the world with sparkles! He used his special gifts to sprinkle sparkles on the grass, the trees and the flowers. Everywhere he went, sparkles followed him. + +After several days of hard work, everything was finally covered in sparkles. The world was even more beautiful than before. The alligator smiled with pride as he admired his work. Everyone was so happy when they saw the sparkles. The alligator enjoyed his moment of fame. +One day there was a sleepy goose who wanted to explore the world. So, the goose spread its wings and flew away. As the sun started to set, the goose realized it was getting tired and wanted somewhere to rest. + +The goose saw the light of a campfire. It flew down to see what was going on. There was a family roasting marshmallows around the flame. The sleepy goose quickly curled up and fell asleep. + +The family was sad to have to leave, so they decided to burn the fire to keep the goose warm. When morning came, the goose was so grateful and thanked the family for their kindness. The family waved goodbye and the goose spread its wings and flew away. +Mommy and Baby were so happy. Mommy said, "Let's go and have a bath!" Baby cheered and began to undress. She put her clothes in the basket and ran to the bathroom. + +In the bathtub, Baby laughed as the warm water sprayed all around her. She used the soap to make a lot of fun bubbles. She pretended they were snowflakes and floated them all around her. While she was having a good time, Mommy watched and smiled. + +When the bath was over, Baby wanted to play. Mommy said, "Let's make something creative with all these bubbles." Baby was so excited. She and Mommy began to fill up different shapes with the bubbles. They made a funny looking fish, a heart, and an ice cream cone. Baby could not believe how creative she was! + +After a few more minutes, Mommy said it was time for bed. Baby said, "Aww, do I really have to go?" Mommy laughed and said, "Yes, it's time for sleep. Sweet dreams!" So, Baby and Mommy hugged, then Baby went off to bed. +Once upon a time, there was a friendly bunny. One day, the bunny got lost in a deep, dark forest. He was all alone and he could not find his way back home. The bunny began to cry and he wept and wept until his eyes were puffy and sore. + +Suddenly, the bunny heard a gentle voice. He looked up and saw a friendly fairy in the tree above him. She smiled down at him kindly and said, "Don't cry, little bunny. I'll help you find your way back home safely". + +The fairy flew down with a big, soft towel in her hands. She gently wrapped the bunny in the towel and he felt warm and safe. The fairy waved her magic wand and a bright path of stars lit up before them. Together, they followed the star path until they reached the bunny's home. + +The bunny thanked the fairy for her help and gave her a big hug. The fairy smiled and wished him a safe journey home. As the bunny hopped away, the fairy waved goodbye with a friendly smile. And the bunny never forgot the helpful fairy! +Once upon a time there was a girl who loved to skip. She used to go outside into the garden and spend hours skipping around. She loved the peace she felt when she skipped and it made her very happy. + +One day she decided to go somewhere new and so she skipped off down the road. She kept going until she came to a modern park that she hadn't seen before. She skipped into the park and explored the new sights and sounds. + +She soon came across a pond that was filled with beautiful coloured fish. She loved looking at them and watching them swim. Then she suddenly remembered that her mother had asked her to come home. So the girl began to skip back home. + +When she arrived she felt calmer and very content. She was now at peace. The skipping had made her feel wonderful and she knew she would always remember the modern park she had visited. +Emma and her mommy were having a nice day at the park. Emma's mommy was sitting on the bench and Emma was playing with a ball. + +Suddenly, Emma looked up and saw a pretty pattern of shapes in the clouds. She pointed to it and started to talk about it. Her mommy smiled and said she was right. It was a very pretty pattern. + +They began to discuss the pattern in the clouds and talk about what kind of shapes it was made from. Emma was very excited to have a discussion with her mommy. + +After talking about the cloud pattern for a while, Emma's mommy gave her the ball to play with again. Emma was so happy to have discussed the pattern with her mommy. She smiled and ran around with the ball in her hands. +Mia and Mark were best friends. They liked to play together every day. Today, Mia and Mark decided to play in the rain. The rain was wet, but Mia and Mark didn't care. They had so much fun jumping in the puddles. + +Mia caught a ladybug in her hand. She showed it to Mark and they watched it fly away. Next, Mark found a special rock that he put in his pocket. He showed it to Mia, and they both smiled. + +Mia and Mark played tag in the rain. Mia was the fastest and soon Mark was very wet. But he didn't care. He laughed so much and clapped his hands. + +When the rain finally stopped, Mia and Mark made a big mud mark on the ground. They said it was a special mark, to remind them of all the fun they had playing in the rain. +Once upon a time there was a girl. She wanted a horse very, very badly. But her mom and dad refused. They said it was too scary. + +The girl felt sad but she didn't give up. Every day she asked her mom and dad if she could have a horse. But they refused. + +Then one day while she was walking in the park, something happened. She saw a horse! It was the most beautiful horse she had ever seen. She wanted to ride it so badly, but it was so scary! The girl refused. + +She knew she had to go home, but she wanted to stay with the horse forever. The horse was so gentle and kind. Sowhen she finally left the park, she knew she would never forget her special friend. + +The end. +Once there was a dove. One day the dove flew away and it couldn't find its family. The dove looked around but all the other animals were different. + +The dove began to question why it couldn't find its family. It asked the birds, the fox and even the squirrel if they had seen its family but no one could help. + +The dove flew from place to place looking for its family. Everywhere the dove looked, everything was different. The dove was worried it would never be able to find its family. + +The dove kept on looking and asking questions until finally it found its family near a meadow. The dove was so happy to be reunited with its family. It never forgot to always look for the things that were the same, no matter how different they might seem. +Once upon a time, there was a small boy. He was very sleepy and wanted to go to bed. He looked in his pocket and found a shiny coin. The boy rubbed the coin with his finger and it felt so smooth and cool. + +The coin's shiny surface made the boy feel very happy. He wanted to keep it close to him, so he decided to put it under his pillow. He went to bed, and soon he fell into a deep sleep with the coin still in his hand. + +In the morning, the boy's mom came into his room and found the boy still sleeping with the coin in his hand. She smiled, knowing that the coin had made the boy so happy. She gently took the coin and put it back in his pocket. + +The boy opened his eyes, and the coin was gone. He rubbed his eyes, feeling a little sad. But then he noticed the smile on his mom's face and understood that she had taken the coin for his own good. He smiled back and hugged his mom tightly. +One day, a boy named Jack went to the post office. He looked around and saw a clean envelope on the floor. He picked it up and took it to the front desk. + +The man at the desk asked, "What is your name?" Jack said, "My name is Jack." The man said, "Wonderful! This envelope is for you." Jack was so happy! + +He thanked the man and hugged the envelope close. Jack went home and opened the envelope. Inside was a big surprise - a brand new toy car! Jack was so excited he jumped for joy! + +He quickly ran outside and showed his friends the envelope and his new car. They all screamed with delight! From that day forward, Jack always made sure to keep his envelope clean. +Once upon a time, there was an enthusiastic octopus. He liked to set off on big adventures. He set off to find the biggest and brightest treasure. + +On his way, he swam with turtles, played tag with the seahorses, and winked at the starfish. He explored the coral reef, and tried to make new friends. + +At the end of his journey, he found a bright rainbow pearl that sparkled in the sunlight. He was so enthusiastic to show all of his friends his new treasure. + +He quickly set off back to where he started, making sure to keep his new treasure safe. He swam as fast as he could while singing a happy song. + +Finally, he arrived back home where all of his octopus friends were waiting to see his treasure. The whole ocean was filled with excited cheers. + +The enthusiastic octopus was so proud of his accomplishment. He had set off on a big adventure and found the most beautiful treasure ever! +John and his mom were excited. They were going to the big store to buy a new video. John saw all the big videos on the shelves. He couldn't decide which one to get. + +"Let's take our time," said mom. "There's no need to delay". + +Mom and John read the labels on each video. They watched some of them too. After a while, John saw an extra large video. It was bigger than the others. + +John looked at his mom. She smiled and said, "Let's get that one!" + +John was so happy. He couldn't wait to get home and watch the video. This time, he wouldn't delay! +Once there was a girl called Daisy who wanted to be a superhero. She wanted a special uniform to help her reach her dreams. + +So she went to the superhero store and found a fragile, blue uniform. It was perfect for her. She put it on, and it felt like something special was happening. + +She was ready to go, so she jumped high in the air and reached up towards the sky. Daisy was flying high, and the wind was blowing through her hair. + +She had reached her dream of being a superhero. All because of that special uniform she found in the superhero store. +Once there was a little girl called Jade. One day she went to the post office with her parents to mail a letter. As they waited in the line, she started to get very bored. All of a sudden she noticed a girl in front of her with the most beautiful grape in her hand. + +Jade couldn't help but stare. The girl turned around and saw Jade. She gave her a rude look. Jade felt so embarrassed that she wanted to run away. + +Just then Jade's mum said, “Let’s mail this letter and go home.†Jade was so relieved to have an excuse to leave. + +They mailed the letter and then went to the store. Jade's mum bought her a grape to cheer her up. Jade ate it right away and was very happy. She learned that being rude was not nice. +Once upon a time, a big, wet dog was in the yard. He wanted to run around and play. The dog's mommy said, "No, you need to stay with me. Put on your leash." The dog put on the leash and it felt tight and strong. + +Then the dog's mommy and the dog went for a walk together. The rain started to come down and the dog shook his wet fur all around. Mommy told him to be careful not to separate from her. The wet dog stayed close and the mommy and the dog walked together. + +Eventually, the walk was over and the mommy and the dog got back to the house. The mommy said, "Time to separate now. Take off your leash." So the dog took off his leash and ran around the yard. He was so happy and free. + +The wet dog had a great time playing in the yard! He felt so happy that he didn't need to separate from his mommy. +John was very hungry so he went to the beach. He was excited because he could see lots of food. He walked up to the stand to try some food. + +John looked around the beach. He noticed a woman sitting on the sand. She had a basket full of food. She was happy to share her food with John. + +John took out a piece of bread and ate it. It was yummy! He took out a banana and a piece of apple. He was so happy to eat the delicious food. + +When he was done, the woman asked him to help her. He needed to help remove the basket from the sand. John was careful as he picked up the basket. He removed it from the beach and put it back in the woman's car. + +John thanked the woman for sharing her food with him. He was no longer hungry and happy to go home. +Once there was a little girl named Mary. Mary was so sad! She was crying and feeling guilty about something. She was sitting under a big tree, crying sad tears. + +Just then, she heard a voice. It was a kind voice and it said, "Why are you crying Mary?" Mary looked up and saw a big bright bulb above her. It was the sun! + +The sun said, "You don't have to feel guilty. Just remember, the world is a happy place. Don't cry." Mary smiled and the sun smiled back. She felt much better. + +The sun was right. She had no reason to feel so guilty. Everything was okay. Mary smiled and skipped home, feeling much happier. +One day there was an ostrich who was very healthy. The ostrich liked to go out and wave to all of his friends. Every day, the ostrich would walk around and wave at the animals he saw. He waved his wings to the birds, his neck to the zebras, and his feet to the rabbits. + +The ostrich was so happy that he would wave to all of his friends. He felt a big smile on his face as he waved to everyone. He even managed to wave to some of the other ostriches. + +One day, a beautiful peacock flew by and looked at the wave-happy ostrich. It smiled at the ostrich, who waved back. The ostrich waved his wings so hard that he flew off the ground. + +The healthy ostrich flew up into the sky and waved goodbye to all his friends. He was so happy that he had made some new friends. The ostrich waved his wings for a few metres until he landed safely on the ground. + +The ostrich was sure glad he had been so friendly, and waved to all his friends. He would wave to them again soon. +Once there was a little girl named Zoe. Zoe lived in a small house and loved the big, dark tree outside. Every day, Zoe would take a walk around the tree and look at the tiny celery stalks growing in the soft grass beneath its branches. + +One day, Zoe really wanted to eat the celery. But she didn't know how to pick it. She asked her mom and dad but they said that it wasn't time to eat the celery yet. + +Zoe was sad. She missed the celery so much and wanted to taste it. She missed the feeling of the crunchy stalks between her fingers. She missed the way the dark green color brightened the grass around the tree. She missed the smell of the celery as she picked it. + +But she didn't have to miss the celery for very long. One morning, she woke up to find that the celery was ready to pick. She raced to the tree and picked arms full of the crunchy stalks. She brought them into the house and smiled as her mom made a yummy celery soup. + +Zoe never missed the celery again! +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She liked to go for walks in the park near her house. The park was full of trees, and when the wind blew, it made the leaves rustle and dance. + +One day, little girl decided to go for a walk in the park. She put on her shoes and ran outside. It was a beautiful day and the sun was shining down on the trees. She skipped along the path, looking at the leaves on the ground. They were all different shapes and sizes and they were so colourful. + +Suddenly she noticed one big, yellow leaf. It was different to the other leaves, so she picked it up. Carefully she placed it in her pocket and kept walking. + +The little girl walked and walked, but everything was very boring. She had seen all the same things before and nothing was new. But then, she thought of something. She stopped and took the yellow leaf out of her pocket. She held it up in the sun and it glowed so brightly. She smiled and the day was fun again. +Once upon a time there was a little boy. He was three years old and he was very sleepy. + +One day, he was playing, when he saw the fridge. He wanted to open it and see what was inside - he couldn't resist! + +His mom was watching him and when she saw what he was doing, she said, "No no! You can't do that. That's naughty. I'm going to have to punish you." + +The little boy was very sad. He knew he had done something wrong. He said sorry and promised never to do it again. + +His mom said, "That's alright. I forgive you, but remember to never do it again." + +The little boy was relieved and he gave his mom a big hug. From then on, he always remembered to not open the fridge - he knew it was naughty and that he could get punished! +The distant bookcase loomed in the room. It was tall and filled with lots of books. Little Ben wanted to reach it, but it was too high. Suddenly, he had an idea. He ran to the kitchen and got a cup. He filled it with his mum's drink and brought it back to the living room. He started to pour it on the floor, making a little puddle. He stepped into it and was able to reach the bookcase! He grabbed a book, smiled and climbed out of the drink. He had done it! He was so proud and ran to show his mum. She smiled. Little Ben was so happy; he loved reading books! +Once there was a big brown bear. He was very hungry, so he went looking for something to eat. He found a big tree, and he was about to bite into it when he heard something strange. It was smoke! + +He looked around, and soon he saw that the smoke was coming from a little house. He was curious, so he went to take a peek. Inside, he saw a family cooking dinner. + +The bear was even hungrier now that he could smell the delicious food! He wanted to bite into it, but he was too scared. So he waited and waited until finally, the family went to bed. + +The hungry bear crept into the house and started to bite into the food. It was so yummy! Soon he ate his fill, and he was so happy and content that he curled up and fell asleep. + +The next morning, the family was very surprised to find a bear asleep in their kitchen! But when they saw how full and happy he was, they were glad he found something to eat. And since then, the bear and the family have been good friends. +Once upon a time there was a mommy and a baby. The baby liked to borrow things from the mommy. One day, the mommy said, “Before we can play, it’s important to take a nap.†So the baby went to bed. + +The baby dreamed of playing outside. In her dream, the baby borrowed a fire truck from her mommy. Then she borrowed a toy puppy. It was so much fun. + +But soon the baby woke up. She realized it was only a dream. But the mommy said, “It’s important to have a nap. That way you can have the energy to play all day long.†+ +The baby was sad that her dream was over. But the mommy said she could borrow some of the toys from the dream. Then they both laughed and began to play. +Teddy was a fun-loving 3 year old boy. Every day he liked to spend some time swinging on the big swing in his garden. He loved the feeling of going higher and higher in the air until he almost touched the sky. + +Today, Teddy needed something a little bit different for his swing. He spotted a chair in the yard, he thought it would make a nice seat for his swing. He dragged the chair to the swing and put it on the seat. + +Teddy was so excited to try it, he quickly jumped on the chair and started to swing. As he was swinging higher he suddenly realised his idea wasn't so great after all! The chair was too big for the swing and it felt terrible. Teddy quickly jumped off and decided to put the chair back where he found it, and stick to the regular swing from now on! +Once upon a time there was a famous mustache. All of the other mustaches in the world were not as famous as his. This special mustache liked to crawl around and explore the world. He traveled from one place to another, looking for new and exciting places. + +One day, he decided to go for a walk in a nearby park. As he crawled through the grass, he heard a loud noise coming from the bushes nearby. He stopped to look and he saw a little 3 year old girl. She had her own mustache and it was just as famous as his! + +They both said hello and they became friends. Then they started to crawl together around the park, exploring every corner. They had so much fun! Later in the day, they said goodbye and the famous mustache continued his crawl through the world. +Once upon a time, there was a family who wanted to go on a trip. So they invited their friends to come with them. They all hopped on the bus. As they drove along, it seemed like the bus was going for a very long time. It went over hills and through valleys, until it reached its destination. When they arrived at their destination, the family and their friends were so excited. They had a wonderful time exploring together. Finally, after a long and fun day, they said goodbye and got back on the bus. They drove back home feeling very happy and content. +Once upon a time, there was a patient little girl. Every day she liked to mark her garden with her favorite markers. It was her favorite thing to do! One morning, the little girl decided it was time to take a break and have some cocoa. She hurried inside and waited patiently while her mom got the cocoa ready. + +When the cocoa was ready, the little girl smiled. She grabbed the cocoa and hurried back outside to finish marking her garden. She used the markers to draw different shapes and soon her garden was filled with green and yellow designs. + +The little girl was so proud of what she had done! She decided to take one final sip of her cocoa before putting away the markers. With a satisfied smile, she put away the markers and got ready for her next adventure. +Danny was a big boy. He had a huge bike with pedals to help him go as fast as he could. Danny loved to ride his bike. + +One day, Danny was riding his bike outside when he saw a hole in the road. He was going to ride over it but then he heard his mom yelling. She told him to stop. + +His mom said that if he rode over the hole he could get hurt. To prevent this, he had to get off his bike and walk around the hole. He was disappointed but he wanted to stay safe. + +Danny walked around the hole, then he got back on his bike. He rode all around the neighborhood. He was so happy that his mom had told him to stop. She helped him to stay safe and have fun! +One day, it was raining. Little Rachel was a three year old girl who was outside in the rain. She loved the feeling of the rain and jumped in all the puddles she could find. + +But after a while, Rachel started to feel an itchy feeling. She tried to scratch her arm, but it didn't help. She looked up and realised that the rain had brought a hidden itch. Suddenly, her skin started to tickle, like lots of little fingers were poking her. + +Rachel laughed and jumped around the rain. She felt the little itches tickling her everywhere and it made her giggle. She danced in the rain, feeling the hidden itches all over her body. Finally, when she was all wet, Rachel decided to rush inside before her parents saw her. +Jim was very excited. He was going on a trip. He opened his luggage, and put in his clothes. His mom could hear him singing, because he was so happy. She smiled and watched as he layed down in his comfortable bed. He closed his eyes, and imagined all of the fun things he would do on his trip. + +The next day, Jim and his mom went to the airport. Jim was so excited, he wanted to run and jump around. But his mom said he had to lay down and be calm. So he did. + +When they got to their airplane, Jim was so happy that he couldn't stop smiling. He was excited to get in the air. After they sat down, the plane began to move. Jim and his mom felt the plane climbing higher and higher, and soon they could see the tops of the clouds. + +Jim knew his trip was about to begin. He and his mom put their luggage away and got comfortable in their seats. Then Jim looked out the window and watched the world get smaller and smaller. + +He knew he was going to have so much fun! +Once upon a time, there was a little sailboat. It was very small and it was pink. The sailboat was so excited to explore the big, blue sea. It sailed farther and farther until the shore couldn't be seen. + +But then, the sailboat spotted an ugly storm on the horizon. It was filled with dark, scary clouds and lightning. The little sailboat was worried that the storm would catch up to it. + +The sailboat quickly tried to sail back to shore, but the storm seemed to follow it. The sailboat was scared and kept worrying. + +But then, something amazing happened. Out of nowhere, a rainbow appeared in the sky! The colors were so bright and beautiful that it made the storm dissolve away. + +The sailboat was so relieved! It happily sailed back to shore with no more fear. +Josh and his family were at the park. Josh's dad had a big tube with him. He blew it up and it made a loud noise. Josh was so excited that he started to jump up and down. + +Josh's dad said, "Let's stretch the tube!" Josh and his dad had lots of fun stretching the tube back and forth. They stretched it around Josh's mum and Josh's brother. Josh and his brother laughed loudly as they stretched the tube. + +Then, Josh's dad said, "Let's make a tunnel!" He stretched the tube from one side of the park to the other. Josh and his brother ran through the tube while their mum cheered. They stretched the tube higher and higher until it touched a tree! + +It was a very fun day. Josh's family got to stretch the tube and make a tunnel with it. They all laughed a lot and were very happy. +Tony was upstairs playing in his room. He had been so successful at building his blocks and he was so excited to stay and play more. + +Tony ran down the stairs to find his mom. He wanted to show her what he had built. He pointed to the blocks, proudly telling her all about them. + +His mom was so impressed with Tony's success. She hugged him and told him he could stay and play upstairs as long as he wanted. + +So Tony ran back upstairs and he continued to play with his blocks. Every now and then he would come downstairs to see his mom and show her what he had accomplished. + +Tony has been staying upstairs and building his blocks all day. He has been so successful, and it was all thanks to his mom's encouragement! +Once upon a time, two little friends were marching together on a sunny day. One was a boy, and one was a girl. + +The boy had a plan to bake something tasty in his friend's oven. So they both marched over to the oven. + +The girl opened it up, and the boy grabbed the ingredients he needed. He put them in a bowl. Then he stirred them with a spoon and put them in the oven. + +The oven was warm and lively. After a while they smelled a delicious smell. But then they heard a loud sound. It was so crazy! + +The girl opened the oven, and they both saw they had made a cake. They both felt excited and happy. + +They carefully took the cake out of the oven and put it on a plate. They looked at it and said, "Yum!" They both marched away with silly smiles, taking the cake with them. The end. +Molly had a big garden full of flowers. She loved them all, but her very favourite was a beautiful daisy. Every day, Molly would go and visit it. + +Every time she did, the daisy would dance in the sunshine. Molly loved to watch it twirl around. + +One day, the daisy started to look sad. Molly wanted to help, so she went and got her special sharp tool. She used it very carefully to give the daisy a trim. + +Soon the daisy was looking bossy again. It bounced and twirled by itself in the sunshine. Molly was so happy to see it looking so much brighter. + +Molly and the Daisy were friends forever after that. They had lots of adventures together in the garden. +Once upon a time there were two cats. One cat was wild and the other one was quiet. The wild cat was always running and jumping and the quiet cat was always calm and still. One day, the two cats decided to go for a walk together. As they were walking, the wild cat found something on the ground. He picked it up and it was a box of rounds. He took it back to his friend and showed it to him. + +The quiet cat thought it was a good idea to sort out the rounds. So, he started to do that. He lined the rounds up in rows and he put them in order. The wild cat watched his friend with amazement. He couldn't believe how quiet and careful his friend was being. After the two cats finished sorting out the rounds, they continued their walk in the wild. +Mum and Dad had an idea. They wanted to help their little boy learn about how to be tidy. So, one day they gave him a bag of rice to play with. He scooped the rice into piles, carefully and neatly. He was having so much fun, that he forgot all about being tidy! + +Mum watched on and smiled. She was very proud of her little boy. After a while she reminded him that he still needed to learn how to be tidy. So, she showed him how to use the rice to make a nice, neat shape. He was so eager to learn and as he used the rice for his tidy shape, his smile got bigger and bigger! + +The next day, Dad joined in too. He created a game with the rice and their little boy. They had to pick up the rice and put it back into the bag in the same order. This time they kept to the rules and they were very proud of their little boy when the bag was finally tidy. + +Their little boy had learnt how to be tidy and he beam with happiness at his achievement. From then on, every time he made a mess, Mum and Dad would remind him that he had learnt how to be tidy and they it would all be neat again soon! +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She was very happy and liked to play all day with her friends. One day, she was playing and making lots of noise when she heard a tap on her door. When she opened it, she saw a kind old lady standing in the doorway. She thanked the kind old lady for coming over and invited her in. + +The old lady was happy to see the little girl and told her that she was very proud of her. She said she was very grateful for all the happiness the little girl was spreading around. The old lady was so kind and filled the little girl with joy. + +After that, the old lady told the little girl that she had done something wrong and she should be ashamed. She said it was very important to always be kind and polite. The little girl felt so embarrassed and was very sorry for what she had done. + +The little girl thanked the old lady for her wisdom and promised that she would always do her best to be kind and polite. The old lady was so happy to see the little girl taking her advice and hugged her tight, never letting go. +Once upon a time, there were two friends called Frank and Ray. They went to the park to play. + Frank saw a hill and he said, "Let's roll down it! It'll be fun!" + Ray smiled and said, "Ok, let's go!" + So they ran up the hill, faster and faster until they reached the top. Frank screamed, "Let's go wild!" +So they rolled down the hill. It was so much fun! They laughed and screamed with joy. When they got to the bottom they tried it again. +This time they rolled even faster and it felt so wild! They played all day rolling down the hill. When evening came, they smiled and went home. They had so much fun! +Once upon a time there was a wealthy ship that sailed the vast oceans. It was a nice ship and its owner was very proud. Every morning the owner would show the ship off to everyone. Everyone admired the wealthy ship, with its polished sails and colourful flags. + +The ship had many treasures on board, collected from far away lands across the globe. Each year the ship took a new voyage across the oceans, showing everyone its grand riches and beauty. The owner wanted everyone to know how wonderful his ship was. + +One day the ship was sailing in calm waters when a storm blew in. The tall waves made the ship wobble and the sails filled with wind. The ship was now in a lot of danger. Everyone inside held on tight, but the ship's owner couldn't help but feel afraid. + +When the storm had passed, the ship was still afloat and the crew were safe. The wealthy ship had sailed through the storm and it's owner was very happy to show it off once more. He was so proud of his ship, and all of its treasure. Everyone admired the ship for its great journey. +Once upon a time there was a tree with a modest leaf. It was the bravest leaf in the world. Every day, it was determined to stay alive. + +One day, a storm came. It was loud and scary. The tree and the modest leaf shook in the strong wind. But the leaf stayed strong. + +The storm slowly stopped, and the sun came back out again. The tree and the modest leaf were still standing. The leaf felt so proud of itself. + +Suddenly, another big gust of wind came. This time it was determined to strike the leaf down. The leaf held its breath and kept standing. It looked around for help, but found no one. + +The gust of wind blew harder and harder. The leaf felt it coming closer and closer. It raised its little stem and made one last brave effort to stay alive. + +And it did! The gust stopped just in time and the leaf stayed on the tree. It was a miracle. The leaf went back to being modest and peaceful, alive to see another day. +Once upon a time, there was a brilliant girl who loved to climb. She loved getting high and explore the world above. One day, she went to a nearby mountain and decided to climb to the top. + +As she was climbing, she noticed a very big rock. She reached out to touch it, but noticed that it was too big for her tiny hands. She had to find a way to cut the rock in two! + +She kept looking and looked very carefully. She eventually found a sharp twig and the brilliant girl knew that it would do the job. She started to carefully chip away at the rock until it got smaller and smaller. + +Suddenly, the rock broke in two and the girl was so happy that she had cut the rock. She climbed to the top of the mountain with a big smile on her face. She was proud of her work and felt brilliant! +Once upon a time there was a mom and a dad and two kids - a boy and a girl. They all lived in a small house on a farm. + +The mom and dad were worried because they were poor and needed money. They had to work hard every day at the factory and the kids helped them too. + +They struggled to make enough money, but they kept trying. Sometimes the mom and dad would be too tired to help the kids and they had to struggle to do things themselves. + +After a lot of hard work, the mom and dad finally earned enough money. They were so happy and the kids felt relieved too. Now they could all have a better life, away from the factory. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who liked to climb. One day, she saw a wood in the park. The wood was perfect for climbing and she was very excited. She started to climb up the wood. Her tiny little hands clung to each piece of wood as she moved up. She kept going up and up until she reached the top. She was very proud of herself. + +At the top, she looked down and saw how high she had climbed. It made her smile. Suddenly, she heard a noise. It was the sound of birds singing in the trees. She was so happy to hear them. + +After that, she decided to climb back down. Piece by piece, she slowly climbed her way off the wood. Soon, she was safely back on the ground. She couldn't wait to tell her mom and dad about how she had climbed the little wood in the park. +Once there were two friends named Joe and Sam. Joe wanted to go to the park. He asked Sam if he wanted to join, but Sam said no. Joe was very persistent so he asked again. Finally, Sam agreed, but he said they needed a ticket to get in. + +The two friends started walking to the ticket booth. When they got there, Joe pulled out some coins from his pocket and put them on the counter. The ticket seller weighed the coins and he smiled. He gave Joe two tickets and Joe put them in his pocket. + +The two friends were so happy. They ran to the park and had a lot of fun. Joe was very happy that he had been so persistent and it had worked out in the end. +Once upon a time there was a girl called Susan. She was 3 years old and loved to go outside to explore. +One day, while she was outside, Susan noticed that she could choose between two directions. One was up to the sky and one was down to the ground. She thought it looked fun to go up to the sky so she started to run. + +Susan felt so dizzy as she kept going up and up. She loved it! After a while she felt like she was flying, it was so exciting! She looked down and noticed that she was very high above the ground so she decided to go back down. + +When Susan started to descend she got scared but still very excited. She was going so fast! When she finally reached the ground her legs felt a bit shaky. She had made it back to the ground safely. + +Susan had chose to explore the sky and she was glad she did. She felt proud of herself for taking the risk, even though it made her feel a bit dizzy. Susan soon forgot her dizziness as she continued exploring the ground. + +The end. +Once there was a very lively boy. He loved to run and play all day long. One day, he was out in the park playing with his friends. He was so excited and yelled with joy. + +The boy noticed an old man with a mustache, walking near by. He grinned and started to yell even louder. The man smiled and stopped to talk. He offered the boy a candy, which made the boy yell even louder. + +The boy liked the mustache so much that he asked the old man if he could touch it. The old man laughed and said yes. The boy was so excited to touch the mustache that he yelled even louder! The old man laughed and said goodbye. + +The boy kept running around and playing with his friends, but he never forgot about that lively old man with a mustache. +Once upon a time, there was a dark and stormy night. Big grey clouds filled the sky, and soon it began to rain. The rain was so strong that it filled the streets with water. + +On this night, Jim was walking with his big coat. Suddenly, he saw a filthy knife in the mud. He didn't know why it was there, but he was scared. He picked it up and put it in his pocket. + +When the rain stopped, Jim went home and put the knife in the kitchen. His mom saw it, and asked him why he had it. Jim told her what had happened and she was very angry. She told him never to take anything from the street. + +The next day, Jim's mom threw the knife away. Jim learned an important lesson that day about why it is important to stay safe. +Once upon a time, there was a big, reliable tent in the middle of a field. It was the perfect spot for a nap. Every day, a little bear named Tyler would come to the tent to take a nap. He would curl up in the corner of the tent and rest for a few hours. + +One day, as Tyler was getting ready for his nap, he couldn't help but yawn. He yawned and yawned as he settled down into the tent. The warmth from the sun shone through the tent's doorway and made Tyler feel very cozy. He closed his eyes and yawned again. + +Before long, Tyler was fast asleep. He slept and slept, drifting off into a peaceful sleep. The tent kept him safe, warm, and secure until it was time to go home. + +When it was time to leave, Tyler was feeling much better. He had had a reliable, restful nap in the big tent. He yawned one last time before heading home, happy and refreshed. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. Her name was Lisa. She loved to play in the park with her friends. One day, while she was playing, she saw something very ugly. It was a big knot. She wanted to touch it. Her friends warned her not to touch the knot. They said it would be very bad for her. She was scared but she said she was brave. She touched the knot. Suddenly, the knot started to move and make a noise. Lisa was so scared she ran away. Her friends had warned her, but she didn't listen. She was very sad because she had been so brave and now she was scared. She learnt her lesson and promised to never touch the knot again. +Once upon a time, there was a tall train. It chugged along the tracks with big wheely-wheels. On the train there was a bow. It was a magical bow with sparkly string. All the passengers wanted to take a ride, so they got on the train and looked out the windows at all they could see. They saw tall mountains, waving trees, and a big, blue sky. When they reached the end of the tracks, they said goodbye to their bow and rode a boat away. + +The bow was still standing tall on the tracks. It was sad that the passengers had gone away. Then one day, a new train came. The passengers piled on and the bow smiled. They waved to the bow as the train moved away. The bow was happy because it knew that the passengers would come back for another ride. +Once upon a time there was a boy who lived in a quiet land. He wanted to make sure he behaved properly in the land. He wanted to be the best boy he could be! + +One day, he saw some bad behaviour in the land. He was very concerned about it. He wanted everyone to act nicely and with respect. + +He decided to talk to the people in the land. He asked them to stop doing bad things, like arguing and hitting each other. He also asked them to do more good things, like helping each other and being kind. + +The people in the land noticed his good behaviour and thought it was very nice. So, they started behaving better too. They stopped doing bad things, and started helping each other. + +Thanks to the boy, the people in the land learned to behave better. Everyone was very happy in the end. +There were two best friends, Jack and Alice. They were playing in the park when Alice noticed something shiny and beautiful in the mud. + +It was a watch! Jack wanted to solve the mystery of where the watch had come from but he couldn't figure it out on his own. + +Alice had an idea. She asked their neighbour, Mrs Smith, if she had lost a watch. To their surprise Mrs Smith said yes! + +Jack and Alice were so excited. They helped Mrs Smith solve the mystery. With their help she was able to find her beautiful watch. + +Mrs Smith was very thankful and gave Jack and Alice each a new watch to say thank you. Now Jack and Alice can keep track of the time whenever they go to the park. +Once there was a brave girl called Lizzy. She had an axe and she was very impatient. She wanted to go on an adventure! + +One day, she found a big tree in the forest. She was so excited and she dared to climb it. She held the axe tightly and started to climb it, one branch at a time. + +At the top, she could see for miles and miles. She was so proud of herself that she had dared to climb the scary tree. + +However, when she tried to get down, it was much more difficult. She felt like she was stuck. Then she heard a voice behind her. It belonged to her friend Sue. She had been so brave that Sue had come to help. + +Together they climbed down the tree and went on many more adventures. Lizzy was never too impatient to find out what happened next. +Once upon a time, there was a helpless angel. She had nowhere to go and spent every night alone in the cold dark sky. One night, something very special happened. She found a home. As she flew closer and closer, she saw something incredible. A family was there and they were spending time together. She watched them for a moment and then flew away, feeling so happy and grateful for the chance to witness it. + +The next morning, the family woke up and saw the angel in their garden. They asked her why she was there and the angel explained that she was helpless and had nowhere to stay. The family was so kind and decided to give the angel a home. + +The angel lived with the family and spent all of her days with them. She watched them play and laugh together, and how they were so kind to each other. At night, she flew around and admired the stars, feeling happy and safe in her new home. + +The angel and the family spent every moment together and were very happy with their new arrangement. The angel felt so blessed, and they were all very grateful for the chance to get to know each other. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Mia and Peter. Mia was very loyal, and Peter always felt safe with her. One day, Mia and Peter were playing, and Mia got mad at Peter because Peter accidently broke the toy they were playing with. Mia told Peter that she was very mad, and they both started to cry. + +But then, Mia had an idea. She reached out her hand and told Peter that she forgave him. Peter stopped crying and smiled with joy, and hugged Mia. The two were so happy that Mia could forgive Peter. + +From then on, Mia and Peter stayed loyal friends forever and were always safe with each other, no matter what happened. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a little turtle. He loved to swim in the pond and sleep in the sun. One day, as he was sunbathing, he started to feel something funny in the air. It was a mild breeze. The breeze made him so sleepy, he couldn't resist! He fell asleep and soon a gentle wake broke the peaceful morning. The sun was beginning to rise, so the turtle had to wake up. With a big yawn, he stretched his tiny feet and headed off to the pond. He enjoyed splashing around and seeing the sparkles of the new day. But soon enough, he was too tired to resist its call. As he drifted off to sleep, the morning sun warmed his shell and he smiled. +Once there was a brown stove. It looked very old, but worked very well. It was in a kitchen with a big family. + +The family did not always agree on what to do. Sometimes they would disagree. One day, they disagreed about what to eat for dinner. The mom wanted to make soup, but the dad wanted pizza. + +The kids in the family thought the pizza was a great idea. But the mom thought the soup would be better. They argued and disagreed for a long time. + +But in the end, the mom and the dad hugged and agreed that they would have both soup and pizza for dinner. Everyone was happy! So they made dinner together in the brown stove. + +The family learned that it was ok to disagree at times - and it was even better when they agreed in the end. Everyone enjoyed dinner that night! +Mark was ready. He grabbed his favorite pointing stick and ran outside. He hoped to find something fun to point at. + +Suddenly, he saw a ladybug! Mark pointed at it and shouted "Look, the ladybug!" He was so excited and he kept pointing at the bug. + +He explored the backyard with his stick, pointing at all the things he saw. His stick even landed on a butterfly. Mark was amazed by its beauty. He kept pointing at it until it flew away. + +Mark was so happy. He had pointed at so many beautiful things. He went back inside, ready to show his parents all the things he had pointed at! +The little girl was very anxious. She had a little pink rose in her hand. She went to the park to kick her ball. She smiled at the beautiful rose. + +She saw a group of kids playing and went to join them. When it was her turn, she kicked the ball towards them. They all ran after the ball, laughing and having a great time. + +The little girl gave her rose to one of the kids, a little boy. He smiled at her and said thank you. She smiled back, feeling happy that she was able to make someone so happy. + +The little girl then skip away and ran back home, still feeling anxious but not as much as before. She was glad that she had gone to the park, and kicked the ball and given the rose away. +John was confused. He wanted to give his mom a present, but he didn't know what. He thought and thought and still had no ideas. He looked around and saw a napkin folded neatly on the table. He smiled and nod, thinking it was perfect. + +So he picked up the napkin and slowly walked over to his mom. She was surprised to see him holding the napkin, but he showed her a big smile and nodded. She couldn't help but nod back, understanding what John wanted to give her. + +John opened the napkin to show his mom what he had made. Inside was a beautiful flower he had drawn. His mom smiled and hugged him. They both laughed, happy to be together. + +John had found the perfect present! +Once there was a little girl called Lucy. She was 3-years-old and loved to explore. She especially loved learning new things. + +One day, Lucy went with her mummy to see an operation. It was very impressive! She watched the doctors and nurses carefully. Everyone in the room was very quiet. Lucy saw them using special tools and medicines to help the patient. + +When the operation was finished, Lucy was amazed. She couldn't believe what she had seen. All the doctors and nurses had worked so hard to help the patient. + +Lucy's Mummy told her how proud she was of Lucy for being so brave. She also told her to always remember how impressive it had been to watch the operation. + +Lucy smiled and hugged her Mummy tightly. She was very pleased that she got to learn such a valuable lesson. +Once upon a time, there lived a loyal dog. Everywhere his owner went, he followed. He loved to carry things, like sticks and balls. He was always quick to make a happy sound when his owner returned home. + +One day, his owner needed him to carry something special. It was a big box, but he was brave and carried it wherever she asked. + +They traveled until they reached a big house with lots of other animals that also had owners. He made lots of new friends, but his happy sound was the loudest. When it was time for them to go, all of the other dogs and owners waved goodbye. His loyal heart was full of joy. + +The owner and the loyal dog carried everything back home together. They were happy to be together and the dog was very proud of the big box he had carried. Every time the owner looked at the box, she would always smile and remember the loyal dog that helped her carry it. +Once upon a time there was a bull. His name was Bo. Bo was a delicate bull. He was very special. + +Bo lived on a farm. He was friends with a cow, a donkey and a chicken. Everyday, Bo saw a little girl on the farm. Her name was Sofia. Sofia was three years old. + +Sofia and Bo became special friends. Sofia would come to feed Bo hay and he would nuzzle her with his nose. Every day Sofia would come and give Bo a big hug. Bo started to love Sofia very much. + +One day Bo got very sick. Sofia was sad and worried. She would come to the barn and visit Bo every day. She made sure he had lots of hay, water and love. + +Finally, Bo got better, and everyone was happy. Bo and Sofia were the best of friends. They loved each other very much. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a generous family. Every summer, they would let the neighbourhood kids come to their camp. The camp was in a small meadow with trees and a pond. + +The kids would use sticks to catch fish in the pond. They would also use the trees to build forts. Every day, the generous family would let the kids play games. They even let them have snacks outside. + +The kids were so happy to be able to go to the camp every summer. They made lots of friends and had lots of fun. The generous family was very happy to let them come. And the kids knew they would always have a great time at the camp. +Once upon a time there was a little bird. He was very sad, so he decided to sing to make himself happy. He sang a sweet song and hopped from branch to branch as he sang. The bird sang his little heart out. + +Then he heard a noise. It was a hanger trying to sing along. It was a very sour sound. The hanger didn't really know how to sing, but it was trying its best. The little bird just smiled. He sang even louder and hopped closer to the hanger. + +The hanger was so excited that it was singing with the little bird. The two of them kept singing and enjoying each other's songs. The sound they made became sweeter and sweeter, until the whole forest was full of music. + +The birds sang until the sun went down. They were so full of happiness. The little bird said goodbye to the hanger, and flew away. He never forgot the warm feeling he got from singing with the hanger. +Once upon a time there was a lively girl named Ann. She loved to play and explore outside. Every day she would go off on an adventure in her big backyard. + +One day, Ann started to hear a noise. It was coming from the corner of the garden. Ann went over to see what it was. To her surprise, she found a group of small animals all gathered around. They were making a lot of noise and she thought they were in trouble. + +Ann crouched down and said hello. The animals were so surprised! They had never seen a little girl before. They asked Ann if she could help them. Ann said yes. + +Together, the animals and Ann worked hard to clear the mess that was caused. When they were done, it was as if nothing had happened. + +The animals thanked Ann for helping them and then they all went on their ways. Ann was so happy to have helped and she continued on her adventures around her big backyard. +Once upon a time, there was a little pink bear who lived in the woods. He loved to go to work every morning and make honey to share with all his woodland friends. He worked all morning and in no time, he had made a jar of sweet, sticky honey. + +He couldn't wait to share it with his friends. First he stopped by the birds' nest and gave them a spoonful of honey. They were so happy! Then he went to see the bunnies and the foxes, and he shared some honey with them too. Everyone was so excited to get a bite of the sweet, sticky honey. + +Next, the little pink bear stopped by the bees' hive. He showed them the jar of honey he had made and they all buzzed with excitement. Finally, the little pink bear went home, content that all his friends had a taste of the honey he had worked so hard to make. +Once upon a time, there was a fireman. He had a big truck and wore a hat that said fireman. The fireman had a job to do, and he worked hard. One day, he had to put out a big fire. It was a harsh fire that had started in somebody's own house. The fireman worked hard and used lots of water to make the fire go away. + +In the end, the fireman saved the house. Everyone was happy and they thanked him for his job. The fireman smiled and waved as he left. He was proud to own a truck and be a fireman. He was glad he could help people when they were in need. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy. He was named Tom and he was very healthy. He had a search party to look for something special. The search party left the house and removed their shoes at the door. + +Tom wanted to find something special so he asked his mom, "What are we looking for?" She replied, "We are looking for a special gem!" + +Tom was so excited and joined the search party. They explored the neighborhood until they found the gem. Everyone was so happy with the discovery and it made them very healthy. + +Tom was very excited to show the gem to his mom. His mom was very proud of the search party for finding the gem. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a cold night. Two friends, Bob and Sarah, were sad because they had become very upset with each other. They didn't want to talk. + +But then, a snowman appeared from the sky. It was wearing a bright red hat and a warm scarf. It said to Bob and Sarah, "Let's unite and be friends again." + +They looked at each other, and nodded in agreement. They both agreed it was a good idea. Then, they each held one side of the snowman's scarf and it joined them together. + +The snowman was so happy, it sang a song and made their world very warm. Bob and Sarah started to laugh and hug. + +From that day on, they became the best of friends because of the magical snowman. They were never upset again. +Once there was a princess who had a big problem. The sun was so hot that it was melting her castle really fast! Every day it would get smaller and smaller. The ground around the castle had turned to water and it was so deep that the princess couldn't find a way out of the castle. + +One day, the princess spotted a sign that floated down from the sky. It said "I have the answer! Come and find me!" The princess didn't know what to do, so she went to find the sign. + +When she reached the sign, it said "The answer is available to you! Think carefully and you can find it". The princess thought about it and realised that the answer was to make a big ice cream and make the castle out of it! + +So the princess did! She made the biggest ice cream she could and used it to build the castle walls. As soon as the walls were complete, the sun melted it and the princess finally had a safe place to stay. +Once upon a time, there was a special girl who loved to play with scissors. She kept them in a bright red box and she would sit down every day to look at them. + +One day, the girl opened the box and saw something very rare. It looked like a special pair of scissors! They were shiny and silver and had two blue handles. She was so excited to play with them. + +The girl carefully picked them up and sat on the floor. She put the scissors in her lap and began to move them back and forth. She cut paper into little pieces and made shapes. She used the scissors so much that day, that the girl was too tired to go outside and play. + +Tonight, the girl put the special scissors back in the red box and went to bed. She was happy to have her rare scissors and she knew she could play with them again tomorrow. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She liked to go for walks in the park. One day, she was walking and stumbled on a soft, blue yarn. She picked it up and was very excited. She wanted to use it to create something special. She brushed off her clothes and kept walking with the yarn in her hand. + +When she got home, the little girl began to unravel the yarn. She wanted to make something with the blue yarn, something special. She wasn't sure what she would make, but she knew she wanted it to be something beautiful. + +She kept unravelling until she had a long stretch of blue yarn. Now she could make something with it. She decided to make a big, fluffy blanket. She worked and worked and created a beautiful blue blanket. The little girl was very proud of her work. + +The little girl snuggled under the new blanket and fell asleep. She was very happy with her blue blanket, made from the yarn she found on her walk. The End. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She loved to jog with her dad. Every day they would go out together. One day, they went on a jog and the little girl had so much fun. + +As they were jogging, the little girl noticed something. In the grass, she could see tiny specks of something sparkly. She spread her arms wide to scoop up the specks, and she saw it was glitter! + +The little girl spread the glitter everywhere she went. She giggled as the glitter sparkled in the sun and followed her on her jog. + +When the little girl and her dad got back home, the glitter had spread around the whole house. Everywhere the little girl went, she left behind a twinkle of glitter. + +The little girl, her dad and the whole house were filled with joy all day long. They had a special time because of the little girl and the glitter that she spread! +Once there was a boy name Jim who lived in a small town. Jim loved to wear his special uniform. + +Every day, Jim would go to school and put on his uniform. It made him feel good inside. But, some kids were jealous and would tease him. + +One day, when Jim went to school, every seat in the classroom was taken. Some kids were being selfish and were not sharing. They were all too busy playing. + +Jim had no choice but to sit on the floor. He felt so sad and wanted to cry. + +But then, his teacher saw what was happening. She shouted at the kids and made them move. She told them it was not nice to be selfish and said that everyone should share. + +Finally, Jim was able to find a seat and he happily sat down. His uniform was a bit wrinkled, but he felt much better. From then on, the kids kept their selfishness to themselves. +Once there was a little girl named Holly. Holly liked to go outside and explore. Today, she found an animal in her garden with a brown, furry body. Holly smiled when she saw it. + +The animal had big eyes and was looking right at Holly. They stared at each other for a while and Holly wondered what the animal was. Then it hopped away! Holly ran after it, but it was too quick. + +That night, Holly went outside again and the animal was back. Holly smiled and sat down on the grass. She talked to the animal about her day and the animal lifted its head. Holly laughed and the creature smiled back, showing its little white teeth. + +From then on, Holly and the brown animal were the best of friends. She visited it every day and the animal put a smile on her face. Holly never knew what type of animal it was, but it didn't matter. She was just happy she had a new friend. +Once there was a smart girl. She had a big cushion that she liked to sit on. It was her favorite one. + +One day the girl was playing in her room. She was so excited that it was almost too much. She was jumping and wiggling around. Suddenly, she bumped into her cushion so hard that it started to melt! + +The girl was very sad. She tried to scoop up the melting cushion with her hands, but it was too late. Soon, it was all gone. + +The girl was very sad. No matter how hard she tried, she couldn't put it back together again. + +Luckily, her mom was there. She hugged the girl and promised to buy her another cushion. + +The girl was so happy! She hugged her mom and thanked her. Soon, she had a new cushion and could play in her room again. +Once upon a time there was a mom and her daughter. Mom drove her daughter to the store. When they reached the store, Mom said "Let's go buy some cheese!" + +The daughter was so excited. She opened the door wide and ran into the store. She jumped up and down and said, "Cheese! Cheese!" + +At the store, the daughter saw so many kinds of cheese. There were big round cheeses, small square cheeses, and even some chewy yellow cheese. She wanted to try them all! + +Mom gave her daughter a big smile and helped her pick out a wide slice of cheese. Then they drove back home. + +When they arrived, Mom and the daughter put the cheese on a plate. The daughter smiled wide and gobbled up her cheese! +Once upon a time there was a small dish. The dish wanted to help everyone, but it was too small to do so. +Suddenly, a little girl appeared. She wanted to help the dish, so she poured water into it. The small dish began to fill up. +Once it was full, the dish had enough room to help people. The little girl smiled and thanked the dish for helping her. +The dish was so happy and it thanked the girl for helping it to help others. +Every day, the small dish would fill up with water and help other people. +The little girl was always so glad when the dish helped, and she never forgot to thank it for all its help. +Once upon a time there was a girl called Jenny. She was three years old. She loved to spin around and around. When she spun she felt so happy and free. + +One day Jenny was outside in the fields and she saw the wheat moving in the wind. She thought it looked like it was spinning. She decided to join in. She started to spin too. Jenny spun around and around, feeling the wind on her face. + +When Jenny stopped she was next to a wheat farm. She saw the farmer picking the wheat. Jenny asked if she could help. The farmer smiled and showed Jenny how to pick wheat. + +When Jenny had finished picking the wheat she took it home. She put it in a pot and she added warm water, sugar and butter. With a wooden spoon she stirred and stirred until it made a yummy porridge. + +Jenny was so happy with her yummy porridge. She served it to her family and they all enjoyed it. The porridge made them feel full and happy. From that day on, Jenny loved to spin in the field and pick wheat. +Once upon a time, there was a poor little bird. Its wings had been hurt so it couldn't fly. It was so sad! + +One day, a nice man found the bird and he wanted to help. He had a needle and he fixed the bird's wings. The bird was so happy when it could finally fly again. + +The man watched the bird fly away in the sky. He was so happy that he could help the bird. + +The end. +Once a small bird was flying near a chimney when it saw the most beautiful flower. It was the brightest flower it had ever seen - it looked like it was made of sunshine. + +The bird wanted to fly down and see the flower more closely, so it did. As soon as it touched the ground, the small bird could hear the flower singing. The flower was so pretty it almost made the bird forget it could fly. + +The bird asked the flower why it was singing. The flower said it was singing because it was so happy to bloom. Then it asked the bird to listen very carefully - it was calling to a deaf bee. + +The bee was busy flying from one flower to another, collecting sweet nectar to make honey. But the bee was deaf, and it couldn't hear the flower's song. + +The bird knew the flower wanted a friend so badly, so it decided to help. It flew around the flower and started chirping very loudly, so the deaf bee could hear it. + +The bee looked up and saw the beautiful flower. He flew to it and the flower and the bee became friends. The flower stopped singing, but it was still the most beautiful flower in the world. +Once upon a time there was a happy man. He had a wife. Every day the man was glad when he saw his wife. One day, the man wanted to surprise his wife. He brought home a puppy. As soon as the wife saw the puppy, she was very happy. She bent down and said hello to the puppy. She gave it lots of cuddles! The man was glad that his wife recognized how special this puppy was. From that day onwards, the couple and the puppy were always together. They were very happy. The End. +Once upon a time there was a giant. He was a really big giant, and he liked to yell a lot. He was very harsh. + +One day, he was walking through the forest and he saw a small cottage. Inside the cottage was a person. The giant yelled very loudly. + +The person in the cottage quickly went out and saw the giant. She was scared and ran away. + +The giant followed her and she kept running. She was very scared and didn't know what to do. Suddenly, she saw a big rock. She stopped and quickly grabbed it, then she started running again. She ran right up to the giant and smashed the rock on the ground. + +The giant was very surprised. He felt the ground shake and stepped back. Then he said he would leave and never come back. + +The person was very happy. She had removed the giant from her forest. +Once upon a time there was a little boy who wanted to make something that tasted better. He asked his mom for help and she suggested he try adding salt to what he was making. So the little boy found some salt and added it to the food. + +The little boy tasted the food and it was much better! He was so happy and proud that he had made it better with the salt. He was so excited that he ran to tell his mom. + +But as time went on, the boy tried to improve the food more and more. He found that with every small improvement, it was getting more and more difficult to make it taste even better. But the little boy was determined, so he kept trying. + +Finally, after a lot of hard work, the little boy figured out the perfect way to add salt and make the food taste even better! He was so proud about his success and was very excited to share it with his mom. + +So the little boy ran to tell his mom what he had done and even though it had been hard, they both agreed that it had been worth it. The food tasted the best it ever had and the little boy was very happy with his accomplishment! +Once there was a beautiful soldier. He was very brave and strong. Every day he went to the park to explore. One day, he decided to climb the big tree. He wanted to see what he could see from up high. But the soldier soon found out, he was not permitted to climb the tree. + +"Oh no!" he said with a sigh. He knew he was not permitted to do the things he would like to do. He looked around and noticed the other children were having fun. The soldier was sad and felt all alone. + +But then something wonderful happened. The soldier saw someone else who was not permitted to do the same things. It was a small bunny hopping around. The soldier smiled and happily watched the bunny explore. They were both not permitted to do the same things, but that did not stop them from having fun. +One cold winter day, there was a little, brown puppy shivering in a snowdrift. He had gotten lost and the snow was blowing all around him. He wore a little red collar with a tiny, silver bell around his neck. + +Suddenly, out of the snow, an enormous bear appeared! The little pup was so scared! He felt like his heart might beat out of his chest! The bear was five times bigger than the pup and it looked like he wanted to eat him! + +The pup shivered harder than ever as the bear got closer and closer. All of a sudden, the pup heard a clip-clop sound coming from behind him. It was a horse with a big man riding on it. The man had a big, red bag and he was heading straight for the pup and the enormous bear! + +The man shouted and the bear stopped in its tracks. The pup knew he was safe! The man scooped the pup up in his bag and took him home. From then on, the pup always wore his little red collar with the silver bell. That way, if he ever got lost again, someone would hear the bell and find him! +Once there was a tall girl named Kate. Every morning, Kate would take her mug and go outside for a dance. She would spin around, twirl, and hop, laughing and smiling all the while. The birds up above would watch and sing as she moved. + +One morning when Kate was finishing her dance, a rabbit joined her in the grass. The rabbit hopped and twirled just like Kate, and the two of them laughed and smiled together. Kate even shared her mug with the rabbit. + +Finally, after they were done, the rabbit hopped away and Kate made her way home. Inside, she sipped on her mug with a grin on her face. + +Kate's morning dance and her new friend made her day so special! +Once upon a time there was a friendly scale. He lived in a forest near a river. Each day he would play in the water and the sun would shine on him all day long. + +He was a very happy scale and all the other animals in the forest loved him. All of the other animals would come and play with the friendly scale. The birds would swoop and soar above his head, and the squirrels would scurry around him. + +One day, the friendly scale went for a walk and found a giant lake. He hopped into the lake and started to play. He had so much fun jumping in and out of the water and racing around the lake. He even played some games with the other animals, like hide and seek. + +At the end of the day, the friendly scale was very tired but the happy memories of the day filled his heart with joy. He knew that this was his special place in the forest, where he could go and just play. +Sammy the Skunk was feeling hot. He wanted a cool, icy drink. So he went to the river and carefully leaned over to take a sip. Suddenly, a fish came swimming by. Startled, Sammy opened his mouth, and a big blast of spray shot out of his nose! Sammy was surprised and a bit wet, but he still felt hot. + +He needed to cool down. So he hopped to a nice, icy spot in the grass and lay down. As he relaxed, he sprayed a light mist of icy, cool mist all around. Soon the air was filled with icy, refreshing spray. + +Sammy was happy and cool. He was able to rest and have a nice, icy drink, too! +Once there was a nice bear. He was walking through the woods one day when he heard a noise. It was coming from a camp. The bear went to investigate. + +When he got there, he saw a little rabbit slapping his sister. She was crying and he was angry. The bear stepped in and said, "No! Slapping isn't nice." + +The rabbit stopped and looked embarrassed. The bear said, "Why don't we all go for a walk and forget that this happened? Let's be nice to each other." + +The rabbit and his sister agreed and they all went for a nice walk together. The bear taught them some important lessons about being kind to each other and they learned never to slap again. +Once upon a time there was a kid named Joe. Joe really wanted to own something. He asked his mum what he should own and she said he should own a toy. + +Joe was so glad. He was very excited and hopped off to the toy shop straight away. + +When Joe got there he saw lots of toys. He saw a robot, a jump rope, a train and a truck. Joe liked the truck the best. It was red and had big wheels. + +Joe picked up the truck and said, “I own this!†He was so glad to have a new toy he jumped in the air. + +The other kids at the toy shop were really happy for Joe too. They all told him he had a really cool truck. Joe felt very proud of his new toy. + +He said goodbye to the other kids and skipped off with his new truck. He was the proudest kid around! +Once there was a generous man. He liked to do nice things for other people. One day he wanted to give a present to his friend. So he bought a flute. + +The man was very excited to give the flute to his friend. He wrapped up the flute and took it to his friend's house. When his friend opened the present, he was so excited! He thanked the generous man and said he would practice it every day. + +The man was happy to see his friend so happy. He said, "I hope you enjoy your flute!" His friend said he did. They both smiled and then the man went home. + +Every day his friend practiced the flute. Before long, he could play it very well! He was very proud of himself. Everyone heard the lovely music and was so surprised. They said, "Your friend is very generous!" + +The generous man was so proud of his friend. His friend was happy and had learned to play the flute, all because of the generous man's gift. +Once upon a time, there was a bird who wanted to have a special place to call home. She looked all around, high and low, but just couldn't find the right nest. + +Then, one day, she noticed a nest tucked high up in the tree. It looked perfect! She looked all around to make sure she was the only one there. She was! + +The bird let out a happy chirp and fluttered up to the nest. It was just the right size for her. She happily settled in and made it her very own home. + +Every day, she would let other birds know her special nest was available. Soon, the tree was full of birds who each had a cozy nest to call their own. + +The end. +Johnny was a young boy who liked to jog in the park. One morning, he went out to the park and started jogging. As he jogged he came to a beautiful clearing. In the middle of the clearing was a bright, clear candle. Johnny stopped jogging and looked at the candle. He had never seen a candle like this before and he was curious. + +He decided to go closer and as he did, the candle started to get bigger and brighter. He felt like he was getting closer to something special. He slowly reached out to the candle and as he touched it, he felt a flurry of energy come over him. From that moment onwards, Johnny was never the same again. + +This experience taught Johnny that the world is full of wonders and anything can happen if you believe in it. He thanked the candle for the lessons he learned and left the clearing with a smile on his face. +Once upon a time, there was a really nice sunflower. Every day the sunflower would smile and say hello to the birds and the bunnies. One day, the sunflower was sad because it was raining. It was too wet to go outside and play. + +But then a miracle happened! The sun shined and the rain stopped. The sunflower was so happy! It ran outside to play in the sun and show off its pretty petals. + +The sunflower danced in the sunshine. It was so nice and warm. Everyone was happy, even the raindrops. Suddenly, a rainbow appeared in the sky. It was so nice that the sunflower smiled even more! + +The sunflower laughed and twirled all day. Even though it was raining, the sunflower was so happy. The sunflower thanked the sun for the warm, nice day. +Johnny was impatient. He wanted to wear his belt like dad! So he watched and waited for mom, hoping she would help him. At last, she was there and saw what he wanted. He was so excited! She showed him how to use the belt carefully and soon he was wearing it around his waist. Johnny smiled and thanked mom for helping him. Now he could be grand like dad! +Once upon a time, there was a little jet. It wanted to fly, so it tried really hard. It moved its wings up and down and flapped them as fast as it could. But it just couldn't get off the ground. + +The jet was very sad. But then it had an idea! It asked a bird for help. The bird said it would help the jet, and together they flew up high into the sky. + +The jet was so happy! It kept soaring higher and higher. The wind whipped against its wings and it felt so independent. The jet flew up so high it could touch the sun. + +It was a great adventure, and the jet was so proud of itself. It was so happy that it tried and it never gave up. Now it flies around the sky feeling free and independent. +Once upon a time there was a great big loop. It was so big and so colourful that it made everyone happy. + +One day the loop started to wobble. Everyone tried to stop it but it wouldn’t stop. So the little boy wanted to help. He liked to poke things so he thought maybe he could poke it and make it stop. + +So the little boy hopped up and started poking the loop. He poked and he poked and he poked until the loop was all still again. Everyone was so happy, they cheered and clapped for the little boy. + +He felt so great that he did something so special. He knew he would remember this moment forever. +Once upon a time there was a guard. He was called Peter. Peter was in a very gloomy place. Nothing ever shined. Everywhere was dark and grey. + +One day, Peter saw a light in the sky. It was getting brighter and brighter. He stood up and looked around. Suddenly, he saw something shining at the end of a long path. Peter was surprised! He started to walk towards it. + +Peter followed the path until he reached the shining object. It was a shiny star. He felt happy. Everywhere around him was glowing with light. + +The happy guard decided to stay in that place. He sat under the star and enjoyed its brightness. From then on, the gloominess of the area was gone, because the star shone brightly each day. Peter enjoyed his evenings under the star and its light. +Once upon a time there was a family who lived in a big house. They were a happy family, and their house was beautiful. But then one day they heard of a fierce hurricane coming their way. So, they all prayed very hard. + +The hurricane arrived, but it passed their house by! The family was so glad! They had been so scared, but now they felt safe. + +After the storm had gone, they went out to explore the town. It was a mess! Many of the homes were badly spoiled. + +The family were very sad to see this, so they said a prayer. They asked God to help the people of the town get through the storm and rebuild their homes. + +The family was thankful that they were safe and their house was not spoiled. They hugged each other tight and thanked God for keeping them safe from the hurricane. +Once upon a time, there was a busy bee. She was always busy buzzing around. One day, the bee flew to the sea. It was a big, wide sea with many sharks. The bee saw a beautiful little fish and noticed she was lonely. + +So, she flew close and gave the little fish a soft kiss. The fish smiled and it was then that they became best friends. + +Whenever the bee had some free time, she would fly to the sea and the two would swim, play hide and seek, and make sandcastles. + +The busier the bee got, the sadder the little fish became. Eventually, the bee could no longer visit the sea. But she would never forget the lovely little fish she kissed by the sea. +Once there was a little girl named Jane. She loved to skip around and have fun. She was full of energy! + +At the park one day, she found something very interesting -- a small stitch. She picked it up and showed it to her mom. "What is this, Mommy?" she asked. + +Her mom smiled and explained that it was an useful little stitch, and Jane could use it to sew clothes. Jane took the stitch back to the park and started to play with it. She tried to make some dresses and skirts, and even some pants. + +Everywhere she went, Jane skipped and took her stitch with her. She made all sorts of wonderful things, and before she knew it, she had a whole wardrobe of useful things she had sewn with her stitch. She was so proud of all the work she had done! +Once upon a time there lived a girl. She was very thoughtful. She was always thinking about what she could do to help people. + +One day she found a box full of old words. They were dusty and worn. She wondered what she could do with them. She decided to try and restore the words. + +So she spent many days cleaning them. She put them in order, to make sure all the letters were in their proper places. + +Finally she had done it. The restored words were brighter than before. Now, she thought, the words could go back to the people who needed them. And so the girl gave the restored words to the people she knew. + +The people thanked her for her thoughtful gift. They were so happy to have their words back. And the girl felt happy, too. She was glad that she could restore the words and help others. +Nina was walking across the bridge. She felt excited as she had never been there before. She looked around at the beautiful scenery and noticed the birds flying around her. + +When she reached the middle of the bridge, she stopped for a moment. It was so high up! She felt scared but then she remembered her mom had said it would be a good place to visit. + +Nina took a deep breath and smiled. She stepped onto the bridge again, until she made it to the other side. It was much less scary over there. She felt good again, and she noticed her mom was waiting for her. + +Nina ran over, hugged her mom and said, "I made it across the bridge!" They both laughed and hugged again, feeling very happy. +One day, a little girl named Carolyn was carrying something green. She was very excited to show her mom what she was carrying. + +Carolyn walked into her house, but she stopped when she heard a loud noise. It was her mom and dad arguing. Carolyn was embarrassed because mom and dad never argued. + +Movement caught Carolyn's eye and she saw her mom carrying a green box. + +Mom quickly put the box away and told Carolyn they should go outside. They went to the park and enjoyed the fresh air. Carolyn showed mom what she was carrying and it was a green toy car. They had a lot of fun playing and chasing each other with the new toy car. + +Carolyn was happy to see her mom smiling again. Her mom hugged her and said, "That was a very good surprise". Carolyn held onto the green toy car, feeling thankful that it helped make her mom smile. +One day, Sally and her family went on a trip. They packed their bags and drove to the beach. They parked their car and headed to the shore. + +When they got there, Sally saw the waves crashing against the shore. She loved it! She ran to the beach and grabbed her bucket. + +Sally began rubbing the wet sand between her fingertips. It felt so smooth! She was making sandcastles far away from where the water was. + +She was so happy and was having a great time but then she felt something on her foot. It was an ordinary starfish! She bent down and gently rubbed the starfish before putting it back in the ocean. + +Sally had the most amazing trip and unforgettable memories of rubbing the starfish. +Once upon a time, there was a small oak tree in the woods. Every day, the owl and the squirrels would visit the tree and play together. One day, the squirrels noticed the tree was not feeling very well. Its leaves were drooping and it looked very sad. + +The animals decided to find someone who could help the tree. They searched high and low until they found a special person who could restore the oak to its former glory. + +The special person used magic tools and simple words like "restore" to make the oak tree better. After a few days, the tree started to look much healthier. The leaves were happy and the tree was growing again. + +The animals were very excited and celebrated the tree's return to health. The small oak tree stood tall and strong in the wood, grateful to its new friends who had helped it to be restored. +The turkey was brilliant. It was so colorful with its red, blue and yellow feathers. It was so proud of itself. + +One day, the turkey decided it wanted to bloom. So, it ran and flew around the yard looking for the best spot. It found a nice patch of grass and spread its beautiful feathers wide. + +Soon, a warm sunray hit the turkey and it felt so nice. The turkey could feel its feathers blooming, one by one. It was so happy. + +It was amazing to see the turkey bloom with its brilliant colors. The bright reds, blues, and yellows looked so beautiful in the sunshine. + +The turkey was so proud of itself. It flapped its wings and flew around the yard, showing off its beautiful feathers. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Robert. Every day Robert would wake up early in the morning and take his dog for a walk. + +He and his dog would run through the forest and chase the butterflies. Then they would head up the hill and have a picnic in the sunshine. + +On this particular day, Robert noticed a small stream. He decided to take off his shoes and wade in it. He saw lots of fish and turtles which made him so happy that he giggled. + +When he returned home, he felt so grateful for such a special day. He thought about everything he had taken in and enjoyed, and went to sleep with a happy smile on his face. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tom. Tom was a very tired human. One day, Tom wanted to have some fun. So, he took his toy truck and went outside. Suddenly, he saw something that made him very scared. It was a giant monster! Tom wanted to destroy the monster so he began to throw rocks at it. The more rocks Tom threw, the more the monster destroyed. Finally, the monster was defeated and Tom was very happy. He was so happy that he danced around and smiled. Tom had saved the day! +It was spring and Little Bill was so happy! He loved this time of year because of the flowers and the sunshine. Little Bill wanted to go outside and play. The grass was soft and green and the sun was warm. He wanted to run around and explore the world. + +Little Bill enjoyed playing in the garden. He was so happy when he saw the little animals that lived there - the birds, cats, and even the bunnies. He wanted to try and catch one, but he knew that he had to be gentle. + +After playing in the garden Little Bill wanted to go and see the park. He could hear the laughter of the other kids and it made him even happier. He couldn't wait to run and play on the slides and swings. Little Bill wanted to run around and have a lot of fun. + +Little Bill had a wonderful time in spring. He was so happy to have gone outside and explored the world. He knew that he would remember all the fun he had for a very long time. +Once there was a boy called John. He was three years old and loved to learn new things. +Every day, John would go to the kitchen to study. There was an attractive box on the bench. It was full of interesting things that he wanted to explore. + +John opened the box and took out a book with lots of colourful pictures. He looked at the book with curiosity and enjoyed trying to read the words. + +John also found a pencil and some paper in the box. He used the pencil to draw shapes and pictures on the paper. + +John had a lot of fun studying in the kitchen. He was learning a lot every day and was happy to discover new things. +Once upon a time there was a knight. He was brave and strong. He had a shiny shield. Every day he used it to protect himself. He was never scared. + +One day, the knight heard a noise. He looked up and he saw a gloomy sky. There were big grey clouds. He was scared of them. + +The knight closed his eyes and he started to imagine. In his mind, he saw a big shield. It was made of light. The light was brighter than the sun. He imagined himself behind the shield. He knew he would be safe. + +The knight opened his eyes and looked up. The sky was still gloomy but he was no longer scared. He was brave, just like before. He knew he could protect himself with his strong shield. +One day, Bob and his friends went to the playground. They saw the incredible roof of the playground and wanted to have a nap. They stretched out their bodies in the warm sunshine and closed their eyes. + +Suddenly, Bob heard the sound of a crack. He opened his eyes and saw that the roof of the playground had split open! It was incredible! Bob and his friends jumped up with excitement and went to explore the new cracks. + +They all climbed around and climbed into the roof. They peered into the dark cracks and tried to figure out where they led. But no matter how hard they looked, they couldn't find the end of the cracks. + +Bob and his friends were exhausted from their explorations and decided to have another nap. They curled up in the crevices of the broken roof and fell into a deep sleep. + +Bob and his friends had an incredible adventure. They learned all about the mystery of the broken roof and had lots of fun exploring it. And of course, they had the most wonderful naps! +Jack and Jill went for a walk one day. It was a cold day and the street was cool. Jack and Jill were walking down the street when they saw a furry little cat. The cat was meow-ing and running around. + +Jack and Jill followed the cat down the street. Soon they came to a big park. The cat ran over to a tree and stopped. Jack and Jill went over to the tree and they saw something they had never seen before! + +It was a puppy! The puppy looked up at Jack and Jill with its big brown eyes. The puppy barked and Jack and Jill were so excited to meet it! They pet the puppy gently, and then the puppy ran off. + +Jack and Jill continued their walk. The puppy had made them both very happy on such a cold day! +Once upon a time there was a tall patient. He had to see the doctor. The doctor took out a machine and attached it to the patient. The machine was big and loud. It made funny noises that the patient did not like. The patient was scared, but the doctor said it would help make him better. The patient stayed very still and the doctor finished attaching the machine. After a few minutes, the machine was done and the patient felt better. The doctor said he could go home. The patient was happy and thanked the doctor for helping him. He waved goodbye and went home safe and sound. +Once upon a time there was a film about a princess. She was so anxious that she had to find her prince. She looked everywhere! But no matter how hard she looked, she just couldn't seem to find him. + +One day she stumbled upon a magical matching game. She got really excited because, if she can matching the right pieces, then maybe she could find the prince. So she played more and more. + +The more pieces she matched the closer she got to her prince. Finally, she matched all the pieces and there was the prince. And they both lived happily ever after. +One day, Maggie was in her room playing with her toys. She was making a pretty pattern on the ground with her blocks. Suddenly, the sky outside started to rain. Maggie felt the warm drops on her face and heard the thunder. She started to get scared. + +Maggie ran to her mom for help. Her mom wiped her tears and said, "Don't worry. The rain will go away soon." She gave Maggie a warm hug and held her in her lap. + +Mommy showed Maggie a pattern on the wallpaper. It had big circles, small squares and yellow stripes. Maggie looked at it and quickly forgot her fear of the rain. + +Later, when the rain had gone, Maggie and Mommy stepped outside. Maggie saw that the puddles on the ground were making little patterns in the dirt. She ran and wiped her feet in the middle of them. They laughed and played in the warm sun. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Sarah who was very brave. One day, Sarah went to the park with her mom and dad. She saw a big tree, and the top of the tree had a cord tied around it. Sarah asked her dad what the cord was for, and he said it was to help the tree stay strong. + +Sarah wanted to try and climb the cord, so her dad said she could try. She was very excited, so she grabbed the cord and started to climb. But the cord was too strong for her and she couldn’t make it to the top. Her dad said it was ok and offered to give her some delicious candy if she tried again. + +Sarah refused the candy and told her dad that she wanted to keep trying the cord. After a few more tries, she was able to make it to the top. Sarah was very proud of herself and her dad was very proud too. They hugged and went to get some delicious ice cream to celebrate. +Once upon a time there was a vase. It was special and everyone wanted it. But one day, someone had an idea. They decided to part the vase. They thought they could make it better by taking it apart. + +They started to carefully take the vase apart. It was hard work and took lots of time. Finally, they finished and the pieces of the vase were all over the floor. + +Suddenly a feeling of guilt came over them. They had destroyed the special vase! They felt so sorry and knew that they had done something wrong. + +But then a surprise happened. The vase fit back together and looked even more beautiful than before! Everyone knew it was a special thing and from that moment on, they were more careful with it. +Once upon a time there was a bunny who was very curious. He wanted to explore the world and so one day he hopped off in search of adventure. + +The little bunny hopped along the path until he saw a big shadow, looming in front of him. He couldn't tell what it was, but it made him feel a bit scared. + +But then he saw it was just a big tree and he hopped closer. He noticed that the shadow of the tree was cool, like it was inviting him in. He hopped around the shadow, feeling relaxed and happy. + +He kept going and eventually he saw a bright light. He hopped closer and saw it was just a magnificent rainbow, the likes of which he had never seen before. + +He hopped back and forth beneath the rainbow, enjoying all the amazing and beautiful colours. He was very happy and he lay down underneath the tree to relax for a while. + +The bunny felt happy and safe, lying beneath the shadow of the big tree. He knew that he had had a day of wonderful adventures. +Once upon a time there was a royal prince. He had a magical crown that was very special. He wore it on his head all the time. One day the prince wanted to be creative. So he removed his crown from his head and made a plan. He used his imagination and created a race track for toy cars. The prince raced around and around his creative track for hours and hours. When he was done, he put his crown back on his head and felt very happy and proud! +Once upon a time there was a cute bean. He was very happy, but he didn't have a name. He wanted to have a name to call himself and all his friends. + +One day he saw a little girl playing in her backyard. The bean ran over to her, feeling excited. + +He asked the little girl, "Can you give me a name?" The little girl grinned and said, "Yes! I will name you Beanie!" + +Beanie smiled and he was very happy. He felt so special to have a name. He thanked the little girl and they both laughed. + +He went to tell all his other bean friends about his new name. They were all so happy and excited for Beanie. From then on he was known as Beanie and everyone loved him. + +The end! +Once upon a time, there was a girl who was very worried. She was worried because her mommy was sick in bed. Her mommy had a cough and wouldn't get up. The girl wanted to help her mommy so she watched her carefully. + +The girl watched her mommy as she slept. Every once in a while, she would see her mommy smile. It made the girl feel better to know her mommy was feeling happy in her dreams. + +Then one morning, the girl saw something that made her very happy. Her mommy was sitting up in bed, eating some breakfast. The girl was so happy to see her mommy awake and could tell that she was feeling better. + +The girl sat with her mommy and watched her eat. She saw her mommy smile and knew that her mommy was really happy. The girl was no longer worried. Knowing her mommy was safe and happy made her heart full of joy. +Once there was a thin lion. He was walking through the forest one day when he came across a fight. Two tigers were fighting each other and making a lot of noise. + +The lion tried to get between them, to try and stop the fight. He roared really loudly, but the tigers didn't stop. + +The lion had an idea. He went and found some leaves and wrapped them around the tigers. The leaves were so thick that soon the tigers couldn't move with all the leaves wrapped around them. + +The lion had stopped the fight and the tigers were okay. They didn't fight again. The lion was happy and the tigers were happy too. +Once upon a time, there was a small girl named Lucy. She was excited because she was going to go on a special trip. + +Before she left, she found a thin thread that she wanted to take with her. She was not sure why but it was shiny and pretty and she liked it, so she put it in her pocket. + +On Lucy's trip, she saw many interesting things. After a while, she got homesick and decided it was time to return home. Before she left, she remembered the thin thread and put it in her pocket again. + +At home, Lucy was so happy to see her mom and dad. She showed them the thin thread and her mom told her that it was special and that it could make a pretty bracelet. + +So every night, Lucy and her mom worked together to make the bracelet. Eventually it was finished and they put it on Lucy's wrist. It was beautiful, and it reminded Lucy of her special trip when she found the thin thread. +Once upon a time, their was a big poppy. The poppy was so big that it was like a mountain, towering high above the ground. One day, a 3 year old child was walking by and saw the poppy. She was so amazed by its size that she had to take a closer look. + +As she approached the big poppy, she noticed it was even bigger up close. With excitement, she realized that the big poppy was very special. She reached out and touched the big poppy to recognize its smooth petals, and felt so happy. + +For the rest of the day, the 3 year old child remembered that big poppy. She reflected on the smooth texture of the petals and how she was able to recognize the special flower. The poppy made her feel happy, and she knew it was one of a kind. +Joey loved playing in his backyard. It was full of grass, trees, and lots of bugs. He discovered something new today - a big box with a lock on it. + +He tried to open it but it was shut tight. So he asked his mom to help. She said the box was for special things that you value. + +He tried to think of something special in his backyard he could put in the box. + +He remembered his new toy tractor and happyly placed it inside. He proudly locked the box, looking forward to showing it to his dad when he came home. + +He enjoyed playing in his backyard even more now that his new valued toy was safely stored away. +Jimmy was tired and wanted to take a nap. He found a big box and crawled inside. He noticed that the box was full of markers and paper. He was so excited that he grabbed one of the markers and started to draw. He drew a big picture of a house with two people standing beside it. When he was done, he looked at the picture and it was so sharp. He was really proud of his work. + +Jimmy wanted to show his mom so he quickly grabbed the paper and ran to his mom. She looked at the picture and said, “Wow! That’s so sharp Jimmy! I’m giving you a score of 10 out of 10!" Jimmy was so happy that he jumped up and down. He felt so proud of himself. + +Jimmy was so tired after all of the drawing that he decided it was time for a nap. He put the paper and markers away and crawled back into the box. As he was falling asleep, he thought about all the wonderful things he had made that day. +Once upon a time there was a little boy. His name was Tom. + +Tom always wanted to go on an adventure. So one day, he decided to make a visit. He walked out of his house, and travelled for a long time. + +Eventually, Tom arrived at a beautiful steel bridge. He was so excited he jumped up and down. + +He looked up at the bridge and saw it was made of steel. He was so proud of himself for making the visit. + +Tom was so proud of his adventure! He decided to visit the same steel bridge every day from then on. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She was three years old. + +One day, Lucy wanted to have something yummy. She asked her Mom, "Can I have a waffle?" + +Her Mom said, "Yes, you can!" + +So Lucy and her Mom went to the kitchen. They took out the waffle maker and joined it together. Lucy helped her Mom add the special waffle mix. Then they closed the waffle maker and put it on the stove. + +Soon the waffle maker started to make yummy smells. Lucy and her Mom knew the waffle was almost ready. They opened the waffle maker, and there was the most delicious waffle! + +Lucy and her Mom joined hands and said, "Let's eat this yummy waffle together!" They ate the delicious waffle with butter and syrup. It was the best waffle ever! +Once upon a time there was a boy named Tom. Tom was 3 years old. Tom was a nice boy and he liked to play outside. + +One day, Tom was playing with his toy cars in the garden when he saw a bee. The bee was very small and Tom wanted to say 'hello'. So he spoke to it. + +"Hello, bee!" he said. The bee flew away. But then, a second bee came and it flew onto a nearby tree. Tom liked the bee and so he said 'hello' to it. + +"Hello, bee!" he said again. This time, the bee stayed and it talked to Tom. The bee asked Tom if he liked jam. And Tom said that he liked jam very much - it was his favorite food. + +The bee smiled and said it liked jam too. Then it flew away. + +Tom was very happy. He thought bees were very nice and he smiled. It was a fine day, and Tom was happy to have spoken to the bee. +Molly was a little girl. She was three years old. Molly was very thirsty. She looked around for something to drink. + +Molly saw a yellow glass. She picked it up and said, "What is this?" + +Molly's mommy said, "It's lemonade. You can drink it if you want." + +Molly was so happy. She said, "Yay!" She took a sip and smiled. The lemonade was so sweet and yummy! + +Molly asked her mommy, "What else can I drink?" + +Her mommy said, "You can wait a little bit. Then you can have some apple juice." + +Molly was so excited! She couldn't wait to drink the apple juice. She smiled and said, "I like yellow glass and lemonade and apple juice!" + +Molly's mommy smiled. She was happy that Molly was so excited about drinking. +John was a little boy. He much preferred sleeping late than to get up early. One night, he decided to hang an alarm close to his bed. The alarm was yellow and it was designed to make a lot of noise so he would wake up on time. + +The next morning, John heard the loud sound coming from his alarm. He opened his eyes and grumbled. He made sure to hang the alarm even higher the next night. + +The next morning, the alarm still made a loud sound. John was starting to find it annoying, so he tried putting it across the room. The alarm was so loud, it still woke him up! He gave up and decided to get up early after all. + +John got up right on time every day since then. He still liked sleeping late, but his yellow alarm made sure he never missed an important appointment. +Once upon a time, there was a fox who was very intelligent. One day, he was walking around in the forest when he heard a noise. He stopped and listened carefully. He heard some birds singing. He loved to hear the sweet sound of the birds. + +He kept walking and soon he saw something colorful in the grass. It looked like cloth. He bent down and picked it up. It was a small piece of cloth with a lovely pattern. He decided to take it home for his mother. + +When he got home, his mother thanked him for the cloth. She said he was very clever for finding such a special gift. The fox was very proud of himself. + +The fox and his mother smiled together. They were happy to spend time together. + +And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a beautiful princess who loved to smile. She was very attractive and all the people in the kingdom adored her. One day, the princess was taken away by the Evil Witch, who wanted to keep her locked away forever. But the princess was brave, and she knew there must be something she could do to save herself. + +Suddenly, she thought of an idea! She opened her mouth wide and shouted “Help me!†as loud as she could. The whole kingdom heard her loud call, and the King and Queen quickly sent out their bravest knight to save her. + +The knight was very brave and he quickly found the Evil Witch’s castle. He defeated the Witch and rescued the beautiful princess. Everyone was so happy when they saw her that the whole kingdom burst into smiles. + +The King and Queen thanked the brave knight for rescuing the beautiful princess. Then, everyone celebrated and the princess smiled from ear to ear, thankful to be saved. +Once upon a time, there was a nice little boy. He was so polite! He liked to smile and play with his friends. + +One day, he found a special suit. It was big and had a lot of pockets. He couldn't believe his eyes. + +He tried it on, and felt so special. He loved his new suit! He ran outside to show his friends. They all said “Welcome!†+ +He was so happy and proud. He waved at everyone and said “Thank you for your kindness.†+ +He kept his new suit on all day long. He felt really special. Everywhere he went people welcomed him with open arms. + +He was very grateful for his new suit, and was very polite to everyone he met. He was a changed boy, and he had his new suit to thank! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Jack. He was very nice and he loved to explore. One day, Jack went on a big journey to look for some new things. + +He accidentally stumbled upon a magical land and he was very excited. He hopped around and soon discovered a big castle. He ran up to the castle gates and saw a sign. It said, "Surrender your will or never leave!" + +Jack was a little scared, but he decided to be brave and surrender his will. As he did, a loud 'boom' sound filled the air! The castle's gates flung open and he ran inside in amazement. There were so many nice things to explore. + +Jack found everything he had been searching for and more. He stayed in the magical land until the sun went down, and when it was time to go, he thanked the castle for allowing him to explore. + +Jack went back home with a huge smile on his face, knowing that his act of surrender had been important and also very nice. +Once upon a time, there lived a small and furry animal called a mouse. The mouse lived in a little hut deep in the woods. One night, the mouse heard a loud noise outside. The noise was so loud, it woke the mouse up! + +The mouse poked its head out of the hut, and saw a scary fox standing outside. It was sharpening its claws on the side of the hut! The mouse was very scared. + +The fox heard the mouse and jumped! It ran away, leaving the mouse alone and feeling safe again. + +The mouse thanked its lucky stars that the fox had gone away. It promised itself never to forget the loud noise the fox had made when it was sharpening its claws. +Once upon a time, there was a rat. He wanted to decorate his house, so he set out to find some decorations. + +He went to the store, and saw some decorations that were brightly coloured and sparkly. He knew these decorations would be perfect. But then, he spotted something disgusting! It was a rat! + +The rat was so disgusting that he ran away. He started looking for decorations elsewhere, but he didn't find anything he liked. + +He was so disappointed. Suddenly, he thought of something. He could make his own decorations. So he grabbed some glue and some pieces of paper, and he set to work. + +He decorated his house with his own special creations. He was so proud, and it truly looked amazing. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Hannah. She loved going on safaris and exploring the world around her. One day, Hannah went on a safari and saw an ugly animal. She screamed in surprise! The animal ran away and Hannah kept exploring. As she walked, she saw more and more animals. Every time she saw an ugly one, she screamed in surprise. She was having so much fun! After a while, Hannah was getting tired, so she decided to go home. On the way there, she saw one last ugly animal. She screamed one more time and laughed as the animal ran away. Hannah smiled as she continued her journey home, remembering all the fun times she had on her safari. +Once upon a time, there was a dark flower. It was different from the rest because it was very lonely and sad. One day, a young girl came and touched the flower. Suddenly, it began to bloom and a symbol of hope appeared. Everyone was so happy to see the dark flower bloom, and it spread its joy throughout the world. From that day on the flower was never alone and made many friends. The girl was so happy that she had helped the flower, and the flower was happy to bloom. They both ended up living happily ever after. +Once there was a group of children. They were all frightened. One of the children was extra fearful. He started to cry. + +The other children wanted to help. They got together to explain what was making the scared child feel so bad. + +One of the children said, "All this noise and chaos must be too overwhelming. Let's give him some quiet". This made the afraid child feel much better. + +Another child suggested, "Why don't we read him a story?". This made the scared child smile. + +The group of children decided to read the scared child a story and soon he was feeling better. He was no longer afraid and they all had a good time together. +Once upon a time, a little boy was looking for something. He wanted to find a secret. He looked and looked but he couldn't see anything. Then, he managed to find an enormous tree. He was so excited. He climbed up the big tree and he found a secret hiding inside. It was a box full of sparkly treasures. The little boy was so happy that he had managed to find his secret. He carried the box carefully and he took it home. The treasures were so beautiful that he kept them forever. He was so proud of himself that he had managed to find the secret. +One morning, Sally decided it was time to bathe. She looked around her room and spotted her purple towel. She carried it down to the bathroom and hopped in the tub. After splashing around, she got out and dried herself with the towel. Then she put on her clean clothes. + +Next Sally went to her neighbor's house. Her neighbor had a big bathtub and lots of bubbles. Sally smiled and said, "Let's bathe!" She jumped in the tub and made lots of purple bubbles. She played with them for a while. Then she got out and dried off with a big fluffy towel. + +Sally smiled as she left her neighbor's house. Now she was all clean and ready for a new day. +Once upon a time there was a girl. She had a coat, and she loved it very much. It was a graceful coat, and it looked pretty. She twirled and spun, and she waved her arms as she moved. + +She sang a song as she waved, and it made her feel very happy. She moved her graceful arms around and around in circles. As she waved her arms, the sun came out from behind the clouds and shone on her coat. + +The girl smiled and kept on waving her arms. She felt the warmth of the sun, and she felt so happy. She laughed and waved and waved until it was time to go home. + +As she walked away, the girl waved her arms one last time. She said goodbye to the sun and the clouds and promised she would come back soon. + +The girl put on her coat and was happy. She felt graceful and smiled as she waved goodbye to the sky. +Once there was a fox who loved milk. Every day he would try and find some milk to drink. He was fast. One day he spent all morning looking for milk. He ran and ran, but he couldn't find any milk. He was about to quit, but then he saw a farm! There was milk everywhere. He ran as fast as he could, and arrived at the farm. He was so happy. He drank milk until he couldn't drink anymore. He had enough milk to last him a while. He was so happy he didn't have to quit his search. The fox thanked the farm and was soon on his way, carrying the milk with him. +The little girl was so excited. She was going to build something special today. She went to her mom, and asked her for some paper, glue and paint. Her mom smiled and said, "Of course my love." She handed the materials to the girl and smiled. + +The little girl started to build. She drew a big circle on the paper and then some smaller circles on the sides. She painted each circle a different color, using all her favorite colors. When she was done it looked so pretty. + +Next, she cut out some pieces of paper and glued them together to make skin. She painted it the same colors as her beautiful circles. She had created a paper doll! + +The little girl was so proud of what she had built. She showed her mom and together they admired the pretty paper doll. The little girl said she was going to play with it all day and promised to take good care of it. Her mom smiled at her and said, "That was an amazing job. You must have been very creative." The little girl smiled and nodded in agreement. +Once there was a little girl named Lucy who loved sweets. She always asked her mom for sugar. + +One day, Lucy went to the park and saw a small puppy. She asked the puppy if she could have some sugar, but the puppy just stared at her. + +Lucy felt sad because the puppy wouldn't answer her. She tried to pick up the puppy, but it barked and bit her hand, which hurt her. + +Lucy started to cry, so a nice lady came over to see what was wrong. Lucy told the lady about the puppy biting her, and the nice lady said she could help. She gave Lucy a lolly with lots of sugar on it. + +Lucy was so happy and ate the lolly quickly. She thanked the nice lady and returned home to tell her mom about the puppy and the lolly. From then on, Lucy didn't ask too many pet animals for sugar. +Jessie was feeling very hot. She wanted to go outside and play but it was too hot. Then she saw two men outside. + +The men were carrying a big box. They put it down and then used a rough tool to separate it into two. + +Jessie peeked from inside and saw that the box was full of ice! + +The men smiled and waved at Jessie. They said, "Do you want to play with us?" + +Jessie was excited! She ran outside and the men gave her a hammer. She hit the cold ice and it shattered, separating into many pieces. + +Jessie was having so much fun. She didn't even notice the heat in the air anymore. + +When it was time to go home, Jessie couldn't stop smiling. What a great day! She had been separated from the heat with the help of the ice and the rough tool. +Every day, Pat the playful lumberjack works hard to deliver the best lumber to all of his customers. + +One day, he took out his trusty axe and started chopping away at a special piece of wood. After a few mighty swings, he was done! + +His pet dog, Bow, was watching carefully the whole time and when Pat was done, Bow barked with delight. + +Pat picked up all the lumber and started his delivery, but he didn't quite get to all of his customers that day. + +The next day, he got up early and and this time, he added his little dog Bow to his delivery team. Together they started their journey and sang to every customer they visited. + +Soon, all of Pat's customers had the best lumber available. + +Pat and Bow were excited to be done, but they both felt good about delivering the best lumber around! Pat and Bow then went for a long drive in the woods to celebrate. +The sun shone up in the sky and a cool breeze blew across the shore. The little crab toddled along the beach, soaking up the sunlight and the sound of the waves crashing along the shore. + +He noticed the the sun was getting higher, so he decided to have a nap in the sand. He curled himself up and closed his eyes, and before he knew it he was fast asleep. + +He dreamed of playing along the beach, of digging in the sand and exploring the shore. Suddenly, he felt himself waking up. He yawned and stretched, before sitting up and inspecting his surroundings. + +The shore was even more beautiful from his viewpoint, so he decided to climb the sand dunes to get a better view. After making his way up, he was amazed to see how the beach stretched for miles and miles. Cool waves lapped against the shore and he could spot the little crabs scurrying around. + +With a smile, he made his way back down the dunes and headed back home. +Bob loved to play outside. One day he was running but he fell over and saw an envelope on the ground. Bob picked up the envelope and he felt something inside. It was small and flexible. He opened the envelope and to his surprise, he found a shiny penny! He was so excited and smiled as he hugged it tight. + +Then, Bob ran to find his mum and told her the exciting news. They talked about what they could do with the penny and decided to save it in the bank. Bob put the penny safely in the envelope and put it back in his pocket. + +From then on, Bob was extra careful when playing outside, so he never fell over again! +Jimmy and Grandma were on the porch of their home. Grandma had a screw in her hand and was trying to do something but it wasn't working. Jimmy was only 3 years old but was very curious. + +Grandma said, "I'm trying to fix this chair, Jimmy, but it's not so easy. Do you want to help me?" Jimmy smiled and nodded excitedly. Grandma gave Jimmy the screw and showed him how to do it. He watched carefully and then tried it on his own. + +At first, he was a bit clumsy but soon he figured out how to do it. Grandma praised him saying, "You did such a great job, Jimmy. You're so lively!" Jimmy loved hearing that and beamed with pride. + +Jimmy learned how to do the screws and now he can help Grandma with her projects. He loves to do things and it makes Grandma so proud! +Once upon a time, there was a fuzzy, brown trunk. It was long and furry, and he loved to stretch out. He'd spread his furry trunk as far as he could and then pull it back in tight. It felt so good to stretch! He would do it all the time. + +One day, an animal came to the trunk. It was a big, black cat. The cat wanted to play, so the trunk stretched and stretched and stretched as far as he could. He reached out and touched the cat, who ran away. The trunk was so happy to have made a new furry friend! + +The trunk kept stretching and playing with the cat every day. Soon, he was the biggest and most furry trunk anyone had ever seen. Everyone in the forest thought it was so fun to watch the trunk stretch and the cat play. + +And that is the story of the furry trunk and the cat who loved to play. They lived happily ever after, stretching and playing every day. +The clever cat studied at school every day. +He wanted to be the best at everything. +He worked very hard and soon learned how to read and write. + +One day, he wanted to learn something new, so he asked his teacher how to be even more clever. +The teacher said he should study under the big tree in the garden to get more clever. + +So the clever cat did just that! Every day, he would go and sit under the tree and study. +He read lots of books, wrote in his notebook and listened to his teacher’s advice. + +Before long, the clever cat was the cleverest in the class! +He was so clever that the teacher asked for his help with the other students’ work. +The clever cat was very proud and enjoyed helping his classmates. + +From then on, no one was as clever as the clever cat! +Once there was a little girl. She was only three years old. One day she wanted to have a bath. The bath was hot. + +The little girl was confused. She tried to turn off the hot water, but she could not figure it out. She asked her mom for help. + +Her mom showed her how to turn off the hot water. Then her mom put a little bit of cold water into the bath. Now it felt just right. + +The little girl felt better. She was no longer confused. She was happy because it was the perfect temperature for her bath. + +The little girl got into the bath. She felt much better when she was finished. Now she was clean and ready for bed. +Once, there was an alligator who wanted to turn into something different. He tried turning into all sorts of things, but none of them worked. He was feeling sad. + +Then one day he noticed a stick. He decided to try turning into it. He tried really hard, but found it really difficult. + +Just then, he heard a voice. It said, "Don't give up! Keep trying and don't be afraid to be yourself". The alligator listened. He took a deep breath and tried turning into himself again. + +This time he managed to turn back into an alligator! He felt so happy and proud. He remembered the voice and thanked it gratefully. + +From then on, the alligator was very happy being himself. He never tried turning into anything else again. +Once upon a time there was a nosy panda. His name was Spot and he loved to go. Every day he would go for a walk in the park and look for food. One day he came across an apple tree. He wanted to eat all the apples, but was too nosy. He saw a little boy walking up the path and decided to go up and say hello. The little boy was so happy to meet a panda. They talked and laughed and played in the park until it was time to go. Spot said goodbye to the little boy and went on his way, eating all the apples he could find. Spot was very nosy, but he had a lot of fun that day. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Jane. Every night, Jane's mommy would let her pick out a snack before bedtime. + +Tonight, Jane chose the perfect snack. It was crunchy and yummy, and she loved it! She took two bites and saved the rest for later. + +After she finished her snack, mommy let Jane brush her teeth and put on her pjs. Then, she gave her a big hug and Jane knew it was time for bed. + +That night Jane had a special dream. In it, all of her friends were eating the same perfect snack that she had chosen before bed. They were all smiling and having the best time ever. + +In the morning, when Jane woke up, she knew what she wanted for bedtime snack the next day. She smiled and went off to play, ready for the next night. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who worried a lot. Whenever she saw something new, her tummy turned and she felt scared. But one day, she found a friend who made things seem easier. + +The friend was a big, friendly judge who taught her about all the fun things in the world. The judge said that worrying was normal, but that it's not fun! So every day, the little girl practised with the judge. + +With the judge's help, worrying became easy. The little girl learned how to feel better and how to use her energy in more positive ways. She was no longer scared of new things, and started to try different activities. + +Soon the little girl gained more confidence, and she was really happy. She and the judge became the best of friends. And they both lived happily ever after! +Once upon a time, there was a beautiful queen. She was so kind and loving to all of the people in the kingdom. Her name was Queen Angelina and she had a very special job - to deliver something very important. + +One day, a strange visitor came to her castle. He said that he was sent from far away and had a very special delivery for the queen - it was a small box. Queen Angelina was so excited to see what was inside the box. + +When she opened it, she found a beautiful golden crown. It was decorated with jewels and had a kind message written on it. It said, "Queen Angelina, be compassionate to all your people." This made her heart fill with joy. + +The queen was so happy with her gift. She knew that it was a sign from her people that they wanted her to be a kind and compassionate ruler. She decided to wear the crown at all of her future ceremonies to show her people how much she valued them. + +Queen Angelina's special delivery turned out to be even more special than she thought. It reminded her of the importance of being a compassionate ruler and made her love her people even more. +Once there was a powerful princess who lived in a castle. Every day she had to balance a radish on her head and practice walking around. One day she picked the biggest, reddest radish she could find. She tried to balance the radish on her head and was surprised that it stayed there. + +No matter how fast she walked, the radish never fell off. She was so proud of herself and she smiled from ear to ear. The princess ran around the castle and danced, never losing her balance. Everyone in the castle knew her as the powerful princess with the amazing balancing skills. + +The princess became a great example of how balance helps us in our everyday lives. She was so proud of herself and the radish smile bigger each time she ran. It was a great lesson for all who knew her. +Once there was a little girl named Jenny. She was three years old and full of energy! One day, Jenny decided to march out into the garden. As she marched along, she felt something soft and furry brush against her hand. It was a nosy little kitten! Jenny giggled and reached out to touch it. The kitten purred and rubbed up against her hand. + +Next, Jenny marched over to the bushes and spotted a bee buzzing around a flower. She reached out to touch it, but the bee flew away! Jenny marched around the garden some more, and spotted a ladybird crawling on a leaf. She reached out to touch it but it scurried away too. + +Eventually, Jenny bounced back home, exhausted but happy. She had had a lot of fun marching around the garden and even though the animals had been nosy, it had been fun to try and touch them. +John was a very intelligent boy. One day, his mom asked him to take the pan to the store. He was so excited to drive! He hopped in the car and buckled up. + +John started driving. He was very careful and held the steering wheel tight. As he drove, he saw some really tall trees and lots of animals on the side of the road. + +John drove all the way to the store. As he pulled into the parking lot, he felt proud of himself. He had driven safely and brought the pan with him. + +A woman in the store gave John a big smile. She said he was so smart for driving all the way there. John was very happy to hear that and smiled proudly. He had been very intelligent and responsible. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mia. She was always very curious and loved to explore. One day, Mia started to look around her room. She saw lots of toys and games, but there was one thing that caught her eye. It was a beautiful marble! Mia ran to grab it and started to roll it back and forth across the floor. + +Mia was having so much fun that the hours went by quickly. She was in a very peaceful place, surrounded by sunshine and laughter. While she was playing, Mia started to think more and more about the marble. She knew from that moment on that she wanted to keep it with her forever. + +Mia took the marble with her wherever she went. They became the best of friends and never wanted to be apart. Mia’s marble made her feel safe and happy. Whenever she was feeling sad or lonely, she knew that her marble would bring her back to a peaceful place. + +The End. +Lily and Tom were best friends. They liked to play together and share their toys. One day, they decided to make a big card for their teacher, Miss Lee. They used crayons, stickers, and glitter to draw and write nice things on the card. + +"Miss Lee is the best teacher ever," Lily said. "She is so friendly and helps us learn new things." + +"Yes, she is," Tom agreed. "She always smiles and tells us stories. And she gives us star stickers when we do good work." + +They finished the card and put it in an envelope. They wrote "To Miss Lee, from Lily and Tom" on the front. Then they put on their coats and hats and went outside. They wanted to deliver the card to Miss Lee's house, which was not far from their own. + +They walked along the sidewalk, holding hands and singing a song. They saw a big yellow truck parked on the street. It had a sign that said "Delivery". A man in a blue uniform was carrying a big box to a door. + +"Hello, kids," the man said. "What are you doing?" + +"Hello, sir," Lily said. "We are delivering a card to our teacher. She lives in that house over there." + +"That's very nice of you," the man said. "Do you want to see what I'm delivering?" + +"Yes, please," Tom said. + +The man opened the box and showed them what was inside. It was a big, shiny star. It had lights and sparkles and made a soft sound. + +"Wow," Lily and Tom said. "That's a beautiful star. What is it for?" + +"It's for a special show at the theater," the man said. "They need a star to hang on the stage. It's part of the story they are telling." + +"Can we see the show?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, you can," the man said. "I have two extra tickets. Here, you can have them. The show starts in an hour. You can deliver your card and then go to the theater. It's not far from here." + +"Thank you, sir," Lily and Tom said. "You are very friendly and kind." + +They took the tickets and hugged the man. Then they ran to Miss Lee's house and put the card in her mailbox. They hoped she would like it. Then they went to the theater and saw the show. It was about a star that helped a lost boy find his way home. They loved the show and the star. They had a wonderful day. They were happy and grateful. They had made a new friend and seen a new thing. They had delivered a card and received a gift. They had learned a lesson and felt a joy. They were Lily and Tom, best friends. +Anna and Ben were twins who lived in a big house with their mom and dad. They had many toys and clothes and books, but they were not happy. They always wanted more and more, and they never shared or said thank you. Their mom and dad were very busy and did not have time to play with them or teach them manners. They just gave them whatever they asked for, and hoped they would be quiet. + +One day, a new girl moved in next door. Her name was Lily, and she was very friendly and kind. She came over to Anna and Ben's house to say hello and ask if they wanted to play. Anna and Ben looked at her and saw that she wore a plain dress and had only one doll. They thought she was poor and boring, and they did not want to play with her. + +"Go away, we don't like you," Anna said. "You have nothing fun to play with." + +"Yeah, go away, you are dirty and ugly," Ben said. "We have everything we want, and we don't need you." + +Lily felt sad and hurt, but she did not cry or yell. She smiled and said, "I'm sorry you feel that way. I have a lot of fun with my doll, and I like to make new friends. Maybe you would like to come to my house and see my plate collection. I have plates from different places and colors, and they are very pretty. My mom says they are very special, and we have to take good care of them." + +Anna and Ben laughed and said, "Plates? Who cares about plates? They are boring and useless. We have so many toys and games, we don't need plates. You are silly and stupid, and your mom is lying to you. Your plates are not special, they are just old and cheap." + +They took Lily's doll and threw it on the ground. Then they ran inside their house and slammed the door. Lily picked up her doll and hugged it. She felt sorry for Anna and Ben, because they did not know how to be happy or kind. She thought they were spoiled and rude, and they did not appreciate what they had. She went back to her house and showed her mom her plate collection. Her mom hugged her and said, "You are very wealthy, my dear. You have a good heart and a beautiful soul, and that is more valuable than anything in the world." +Tim and Sam were brothers who liked to play with their toys. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big gorilla that could make noises and move its arms. They named him Gogo and took him everywhere. + +One day, they decided to have a tea party with Gogo and their other stuffed animals. They set up a table and chairs in the garden and put some cups and plates on it. They filled a teapot with water and pretended it was tea. They poured some tea for Gogo and themselves and said, "Cheers!" + +But then, Tim saw that Sam had given Gogo more tea than him. He felt angry and said, "That's not fair! Gogo is my toy, he should have less tea than me!" He grabbed the teapot and tried to take it from Sam. + +Sam did not like that and said, "No, Gogo is our toy, we should share him and the tea!" He held on to the teapot and pulled it back. + +They both pulled and pulled until the teapot slipped from their hands and fell on the ground. The water splashed everywhere and soaked Gogo and the other animals. They looked at the mess and started to cry. + +Mom heard their cries and came to see what was wrong. She saw the wet toys and the broken teapot and said, "Oh, no! What happened here? You two are very spoiled and naughty! You should not fight over your toys and pour water on them. You should be nice and share them. Now, you have to clean up this mess and dry your toys. And no more tea parties for a while!" + +Tim and Sam felt sorry and said, "We're sorry, Mom. We won't do it again. We love Gogo and our toys. We will share them and be nice." They hugged Mom and each other and started to clean up. They hoped that Gogo and the other animals would forgive them and still be their friends. +Lily was upset. She wanted to go to the park with her mom and dad, but they said no. They said it was too cold and wet outside. They said they had to work on the computer and do boring things. + +Lily did not like boring things. She liked to play and run and swing and slide. She looked at the calendar on the wall. It had pictures of animals and numbers. She saw that today was a bear day. She liked bears. She wanted to see a bear at the park. + +She had an idea. She put on her coat and hat and boots. She found her teddy bear and put it in her backpack. She opened the door and ran outside. She did not tell her mom and dad. She thought they would not notice. + +She marched down the street with her teddy bear. She marched like a soldier. She sang a song. "I'm going to the park, I'm going to the park, I'm going to see a bear, I'm going to see a bear." + +She did not see a car coming. It was big and fast and loud. It honked its horn. Lily was scared. She stopped marching. She dropped her teddy bear. She cried. + +A lady got out of the car. She was nice. She picked up Lily and her teddy bear. She asked her where she lived. Lily told her her address. She said she was sorry. She said she wanted to go to the park. + +The lady said she understood. She said she would take her home. She said she would call her mom and dad. She said they would be worried. She said they would be happy to see her. + +Lily felt bad. She did not mean to make her mom and dad worry. She did not mean to be naughty. She hugged her teddy bear. She said thank you to the lady. She said she was sorry again. + +The lady smiled. She said it was okay. She said she was glad she was not hurt. She said she liked her teddy bear. She said maybe they could go to the park another day. She said she hoped she would see a bear. She said she liked bears too. +Sam and Mia like to play with cars. They have many cars of different colors and sizes. They make roads and bridges with blocks and books. They have fun making the cars go fast and slow, and making noises like honk and vroom. + +One day, Sam has a new idea. He says to Mia, "Let's make a loop with the blocks. The cars can go up and down and around. It will be fun and surprise the cars." Mia thinks it is a good idea. She helps Sam to make a loop with the blocks. They make it very high and wide. They are proud of their loop. + +They take turns to put a car on the loop and push it. The cars go up and down and around. Sam and Mia laugh and clap. They say, "Wow, look at the cars! They are so fast and brave. They like the loop." + +But then, something bad happens. One car goes too fast and flies off the loop. It lands on the floor with a loud crash. It breaks into two pieces. Sam and Mia are shocked and sad. They say, "Oh no, the car is broken. It is our favorite car. It is red and shiny. We are sorry, car." + +They pick up the broken car and hug it. They say, "We are sorry, car. We did not mean to surprise you. We wanted to have fun with you. We will fix you with glue and tape. We will be gentle with you. We love you, car." +Sara and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys. Sara has a furry teddy bear. Ben has a red car. One day, Ben asks Sara, "Can I borrow your teddy bear? I want to hug it." + +Sara says, "No, you can't. It is mine. You have your car. Go play with it." + +Ben is sad. He really wants the teddy bear. He waits until Sara is not looking. Then he takes the teddy bear and runs away. + +Sara sees Ben running away with her teddy bear. She is angry. She shouts, "Hey, give it back! That is not borrowing, that is stealing!" + +She chases Ben. Ben runs faster. He sees a big fence. He thinks, "I can escape from Sara if I climb over the fence." + +He tries to climb over the fence. But the fence is too high. He falls down. The teddy bear falls out of his hands. + +Sara catches up with Ben. She picks up her teddy bear. She says, "You are a bad friend. You should not take things that are not yours. You should say sorry." + +Ben feels sorry. He says, "I am sorry, Sara. I was wrong. I should have asked you nicely. Can we still be friends?" + +Sara thinks for a moment. She says, "Yes, we can still be friends. But you have to promise to never do that again. And you have to share your car with me." + +Ben nods. He says, "I promise. And I will share my car with you. Come on, let's go play together." + +Sara and Ben hug. They are friends again. They play with the teddy bear and the car. They are happy. +Tom likes motorcycles. He has a toy motorcycle that he plays with every day. He makes it go fast and makes loud noises. He wants to ride a real motorcycle when he grows up. + +One day, Tom sees a big motorcycle parked outside his house. It is shiny and red and has a sharp horn. Tom is curious and wants to touch it. He runs to the motorcycle and reaches for the horn. + +"Beep beep!" The horn makes a loud sound and scares Tom. He jumps back and falls on the ground. He starts to cry. + +"Hey, kid, what are you doing?" A man comes out of the house. He is the owner of the motorcycle. He is not happy to see Tom near his motorcycle. + +"I'm sorry, mister, I just wanted to see your motorcycle. It is so cool and sharp," Tom says between sobs. + +The man softens a bit and picks up Tom. He wipes his tears and smiles. + +"Well, I'm glad you like my motorcycle, but you can't touch it without asking. It is dangerous and you could get hurt. Do you understand?" He says. + +Tom nods and says, "Yes, mister, I understand. I'm sorry." + +The man says, "It's okay, kid. How about I show you how it works? Do you want to sit on it and pretend to ride?" + +Tom's eyes light up and he says, "Yes, please!" + +The man lifts Tom and puts him on the motorcycle. He shows him how to turn the handle and press the buttons. He lets him honk the horn again, but softly. + +Tom feels happy and excited. He pretends to ride the motorcycle and makes loud noises. He says, "Thank you, mister, this is fun!" + +The man laughs and says, "You're welcome, kid. But remember, motorcycles are not toys. They are fast and powerful and you need to be careful and follow the rules. Maybe when you grow up, you can have your own motorcycle. But for now, you can play with your toy motorcycle and dream." + +Tom says, "Okay, mister, I will. And I will always ask before I touch anything. Thank you for letting me try your motorcycle. It is the best!" + +The man says, "You're welcome, kid. You're a good boy. Now, let's go back to your house and find your mom. She might be worried about you." + +Tom and the man get off the motorcycle and walk back to Tom's house. Tom holds the man's hand and says, "You're nice, mister. What is your name?" + +The man says, "My name is Sam. What is yours?" + +Tom says, "My name is Tom. Nice to meet you, Sam." + +Sam says, "Nice to meet you, too, Tom. You're a smart and brave kid. Maybe one day, we can ride together. But for now, be good and have fun." + +Tom says, "Okay, Sam. I will. Bye bye!" + +Tom and Sam wave to each other and smile. Tom goes inside his house and hugs his mom. He tells her about his adventure with the motorcycle and Sam. His mom listens and smiles. She is glad that Tom is safe and happy. She says, "I'm proud of you, Tom. You learned something new and made a new friend. But next time, please don't run away from me. I love you and I don't want you to get hurt." + +Tom says, "I love you, too, mom. And I'm sorry. I won't do it again. Can I play with my toy motorcycle now?" + +His mom says, "Yes, you can. But don't make it go too fast or too loud. And be careful with the sharp horn." + +Tom says, "Okay, mom. I will. Thank you!" + +Tom runs to his room and plays with his toy motorcycle. He makes it go slow and quiet. He honks the horn softly. He thinks about Sam and his big motorcycle. He hopes to see him again. He dreams of riding a real motorcycle when he grows up. He is happy. +Tom and Sam were brothers. They liked to play in the snow. They made a big snowman with a hat and a scarf. They gave him a carrot nose and two coal eyes. + +But the snowman was grumpy. He did not like his nose or his eyes. He did not like the cold or the sun. He did not like Tom and Sam. + +One day, Tom and Sam went to the snowman with a big spoon. They wanted to make him happy. They said, "Hello, Mr. Snowman. We have a surprise for you. We made you some soup. It is warm and yummy. Do you want some?" + +The snowman did not answer. He did not want soup. He wanted to be alone. He was very grumpy. + +Tom and Sam did not give up. They put the soup in a bowl and put it near the snowman. They said, "Please, Mr. Snowman. Try some soup. It will make you feel better. We stirred it with love." + +The snowman looked at the soup. He looked at the spoon. He looked at Tom and Sam. He saw their smiles and their eyes. He felt something in his heart. He felt a little less grumpy. + +He reached for the spoon and stirred the soup. He smelled the soup and tasted the soup. He liked the soup. He liked the spoon. He liked Tom and Sam. + +He smiled and said, "Thank you, Tom and Sam. You are very kind. You made me happy. I like your soup. I like your spoon. I like you." + +Tom and Sam were happy too. They hugged the snowman and said, "You are welcome, Mr. Snowman. We are glad you are happy. We like you too." + +They all laughed and ate the soup. They became friends. The snowman was not grumpy anymore. He was happy. +Tom and Anna were playing in the park. They saw a big tree with many leaves. They wanted to climb the tree and see the birds. + +"Can we climb the tree, Mom?" Tom asked. + +"Be careful, okay? The tree is very old and some branches may break," Mom said. + +Tom and Anna nodded and ran to the tree. They found a low branch and pulled themselves up. They felt the bark of the tree. It was rough and dry. + +"Look, Tom, I found a hole in the tree. Maybe there is a squirrel inside," Anna said. + +She put her hand in the hole and felt something soft and sticky. She pulled it out and saw a bottle of lotion. + +"What is this?" she asked. + +"I don't know. Maybe someone left it here a long time ago. Maybe it is ancient lotion," Tom said. + +He smelled the lotion. It smelled bad. + +"Yuck, it is rotten. We should throw it away," he said. + +He took the bottle from Anna and threw it on the ground. + +"Hey, kids, what are you doing?" a voice said. + +They looked down and saw an old man with a beard and a hat. He was holding a basket of flowers. + +He looked angry. + +"That is my lotion. I offer it to the tree every day. It is a special lotion that makes the tree happy and healthy," he said. + +Tom and Anna felt scared. They did not know the old man was there. They did not know the lotion was for the tree. + +They climbed down from the tree and ran to Mom. + +"Mom, Mom, there is a strange man in the park. He has ancient lotion for the tree. He is mad at us," they said. + +Mom looked at the old man. He smiled and waved. + +"Don't worry, kids. He is not a bad man. He is a friend of the tree. He loves the tree and takes care of it. He offers it lotion as a gift," she said. + +She walked to the old man and picked up the bottle of lotion. + +"I'm sorry, sir. My kids did not know. They were just curious. Here is your lotion," she said. + +The old man took the lotion and thanked her. + +"It's okay, ma'am. Kids are kids. They like to explore and learn. But they should also respect the tree and its friends. The tree is ancient and wise. It has many stories to tell. Maybe someday I can offer you some of them," he said. + +He winked at Tom and Anna and walked away. + +Tom and Anna looked at the tree. They felt sorry for throwing the lotion. They wondered what stories the tree had to tell. + +They decided to offer the tree a flower from the old man's basket. + +They hoped the tree would forgive them and be their friend too. +Tim and Sam are friends. They like to play with cars and blocks. One day, they find a big box in the garage. They want to make a fort with the box. + +"Let's cut the box and make a door and a window," Tim says. + +"OK, but how do we cut it?" Sam asks. + +Tim looks around and sees a pair of scissors. He grabs them and starts to cut the box. He makes a big hole for the door and a small hole for the window. He also cuts a long strip of cardboard and puts it on top of the box as a roof. + +"Look, our fort is done!" Tim says. + +"It looks great!" Sam says. "Can I go inside?" + +"Sure, but you have to knock first," Tim says. + +Sam knocks on the door and Tim opens it. He lets Sam in and they sit on the floor. They pretend they are soldiers and the fort is their base. + +"Who is that?" Tim says, pointing to the window. + +Sam looks and sees a cat outside. The cat is black and white and has a bell on its collar. + +"It's a cat," Sam says. + +"Hello, cat," Tim says. "Do you want to play with us?" + +The cat looks at them and meows. It walks to the door and scratches it. + +"Can we let the cat in?" Sam asks. + +"I don't know," Tim says. "Is the cat reliable?" + +"What does reliable mean?" Sam asks. + +"It means the cat is good and nice and does not make trouble," Tim says. + +"Oh, I think the cat is reliable," Sam says. "It has a bell, so it is not sneaky." + +"OK, then let's let the cat in," Tim says. + +He opens the door and the cat walks in. It sniffs the box and rubs its head on the strip of cardboard. It purrs and lies down on the floor. + +"See, the cat is reliable," Sam says. + +"Yes, you are right," Tim says. "The cat is our friend." + +They pet the cat and play with it. They are happy and have fun. The cat is happy and has fun too. They are all reliable friends. +Lily and Tom were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. They saw a big white car with a blue light on top. It was a police car. + +"Look, Lily, a police car!" Tom said. "Let's go and see it!" + +They ran to the car and looked inside. They saw a seat with a belt and a wheel and a radio. They saw a hat and a badge and a gun. They wanted to touch them. + +"Can we seat in the car?" Lily asked. "Can we wear the hat?" + +"No, you can't," a voice said. It was a police man. He came out of the park office. He was not happy. "This is my car. You can't seat in it or touch anything. It is not a toy. It is for work." + +Lily and Tom felt scared. They did not want to make the police man angry. They said sorry and ran away. + +"Come on, Lily, let's play somewhere else," Tom said. "The police car is not fun." + +They found a swing and a slide and a sandbox. They played there until their mom came to pick them up. They told her about the police car and the police man. She said they did the right thing to say sorry and leave. + +"Police cars are for police work, not for playing," she said. "But you can seat in our car and pretend to be police if you want. Just don't touch the horn or the gas!" + +Lily and Tom smiled. They liked to pretend. They seat in their car and put on their hats and badges. They said "woop woop" and "stop, you are under arrest". They had fun on their way home. +Lia likes to play with her lab, Max. Max is a big dog with black fur and a wet nose. Lia and Max go to the park every day and run and jump and chase balls. Lia loves Max very much. + +One day, Lia and Max see a new thing in the park. It is a big board with many colors and shapes. Lia thinks it is pretty. She sees some sticks next to the board. The sticks have colors too. Lia picks up a stick and goes to the board. + +She makes a mark on the board with the stick. It is a red mark. She likes it. She makes another mark. It is a blue mark. She likes it too. She makes many marks on the board with different sticks. She makes a sun, a flower, a heart, and a star. She is happy. + +Max watches Lia make marks on the board. He wants to play too. He sees a clear bottle next to the sticks. The bottle has water in it. Max picks up the bottle with his mouth and goes to the board. He squirts water on the board with the bottle. The water makes the marks go away. He thinks it is fun. + +Lia sees Max squirt water on the board. She sees her marks go away. She is sad. She says to Max, "No, Max, no! You made my marks go away! I worked hard on them! They were pretty! Bad dog, Max, bad dog!" + +Max hears Lia say bad dog. He is sad too. He does not want to make Lia sad. He does not know why she is mad at him. He thinks he was playing with her. He drops the bottle and goes to Lia. He licks her face and wags his tail. He says to Lia, "I'm sorry, Lia, I'm sorry. I love you, Lia, I love you. Good girl, Lia, good girl!" + +Lia feels Max lick her face and wag his tail. She sees his wet nose and his black fur. She remembers that he is her lab and she loves him very much. She hugs him and says to him, "It's okay, Max, it's okay. I love you too, Max, I love you too. Good dog, Max, good dog!" + +Lia and Max are happy again. They go back to the board and make more marks and squirt more water. They play and laugh and have fun. They are the best friends in the park. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play with dolls and cars. One day, they see a big sign. It says "Sell your toys and get money". Anna and Ben are curious. They want to see what it is. + +They go to the sign. There are many people and many toys. Some people give toys to a man. The man gives them money. Anna and Ben think this is fun. They want to try it too. + +They look at their toys. Anna has a pretty doll. She likes her doll very much. She gives her doll hugs and kisses. Ben has a fast car. He likes his car very much. He makes it zoom and beep. + +They think about giving their toys to the man. They think about getting money. They think about buying new toys. They are not sure what to do. + +They look at each other. They see their eyes. They see their smiles. They feel something in their hearts. They feel love. + +They decide not to sell their toys. They say to the man, "No, thank you. We love our toys. We love each other. We don't need money. We have everything we need." + +They hold their toys and their hands. They walk away. They are happy. They are friends. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to run and play. They have a race in the park. Lily runs very fast. Ben runs very slow. Lily wins the race. She is happy. + +"Ha ha, I win, I win!" Lily says. She jumps up and down. + +Ben is sad. He does not like to lose. He is angry at Lily. He pushes her to the ground. Lily falls and hurts her knee. She cries. + +"Ben, that is bad!" Mom says. She sees what Ben did. She runs to Lily and hugs her. She puts a band-aid on her knee. + +"Mom, I am sorry, I am sorry!" Ben says. He feels sorry for Lily. He wants to hug her too. + +"Sorry is not enough, Ben. You need to learn to be nice. You need to punish." Mom says. She is not happy with Ben. + +"What is punish, Mom?" Ben asks. He does not know what punish means. + +"Punish means you do not get something you like. You like ice cream, right?" Mom says. + +"Yes, I like ice cream. Ice cream is yummy." Ben says. + +"Well, you do not get ice cream today. Lily gets ice cream, but you do not. That is punish." Mom says. + +Ben is very sad. He loves ice cream. He does not want to punish. He looks at Lily. Lily is still crying. He feels very sorry for her. + +"Lily, I am very sorry. I will not push you again. Can I hug you?" Ben says. + +Lily looks at Ben. She sees he is sorry. She stops crying. She nods. Ben hugs her. Lily hugs him back. + +"Mom, can Ben have ice cream too? He is sorry. He is nice now." Lily says. + +Mom smiles. She is proud of Lily and Ben. They are good twins. + +"Okay, okay. You can both have ice cream. But only if you promise to be nice to each other. And no more races today. Okay?" Mom says. + +"Okay, Mom. We promise. We love you. We love ice cream." Lily and Ben say. + +They go to the ice cream shop. They choose their favorite flavors. They eat their ice cream. It is very yummy. They are happy. They are nice. They are twins. +Tim and Jen were playing in the living room. They liked to pretend they were grown-ups. They found an ashtray on the table. It was round and shiny and had some black stuff inside. + +"Look, Jen, this is what grown-ups use to smoke," Tim said. He picked up the ashtray and held it to his mouth. + +"Yuck, Tim, that's gross! Smoking is bad for you. It makes you cough and sick and dead," Jen said. She made a face and shook her head. + +Tim laughed. He put the ashtray down and said, "I know, Jen, I'm just joking. Smoking is not fun. It's silly and dirty and smelly. Let's do something else." + +Jen nodded. She saw a CD player on the shelf. She turned it on and a song started to play. It was a happy song with a lot of drums and guitars and voices. + +"Let's dance, Tim, let's dance!" Jen said. She jumped up and down and waved her arms. + +Tim joined her. He clapped his hands and spun around. They danced and clapped and sang along. They had a lot of fun. They forgot about the ashtray and the smoking. They were happy and healthy and alive. +Tom was a little boy who liked to play with his toys. He had a skull toy that he found in the park. It was white and hard and had big teeth. Tom liked to pretend that the skull was a scary monster that chased his other toys. + +One day, Tom was playing with his skull toy in his room. He made it roar and bite his teddy bear and his truck. He had fun making noises and moving the skull around. But then he felt a tickle in his nose. He tried to ignore it, but it got worse. He felt a big sneeze coming. + +"Ah-choo!" Tom sneezed so hard that he dropped the skull toy. It flew across the room and hit the wall. It made a loud crack and broke into two pieces. Tom was shocked and sad. He liked his skull toy and now it was broken. + +He ran to the skull toy and picked up the pieces. He tried to put them back together, but they did not fit. He started to cry. He wanted his skull toy back. + +"Tom, what's wrong?" His mom heard him cry and came to his room. She saw the broken skull toy and the teddy bear and the truck. She understood what happened. + +"I'm sorry, Tom. You sneezed and broke your skull toy. It was an accident. It's okay to cry, but don't be too sad. We can get you a new toy. Maybe a dinosaur or a robot. What do you think?" She hugged him and wiped his tears. + +Tom sniffed and looked at his mom. He still felt sad, but he also felt loved. He smiled a little and said, "I like dinosaurs. And robots. And you, mom." He hugged her back and felt better. He knew that his skull toy was gone, but he still had his mom and his other toys. And he could still play and have fun. +Anna likes pasta very much. She likes to eat pasta with cheese and sauce. She likes to make pasta with her mom. They have fun in the kitchen. + +One day, Anna and her mom go to the store. They want to get pasta for dinner. But when they look at the shelves, they see no pasta. They see rice and bread and noodles, but no pasta. Anna is sad. She asks her mom, "Where is the pasta?" + +Her mom says, "I don't know, Anna. Maybe they ran out of pasta. Maybe pasta is rare today. Let's ask the store man." + +They go to the store man and ask him, "Do you have pasta? We want to get pasta for dinner." + +The store man says, "I'm sorry, we have no pasta. Pasta is rare today. Everyone wants pasta. But we have something else. We have macaroni. Macaroni is like pasta, but smaller and round. Do you want to try macaroni?" + +Anna looks at the macaroni. She thinks, "Macaroni is not pasta. Macaroni is different. But maybe macaroni is good. Maybe macaroni is fun to eat." She says to her mom, "Can we get macaroni?" + +Her mom says, "Sure, Anna. Let's get macaroni. Maybe we can make macaroni and cheese and sauce. Maybe we can have a new dinner." + +They get macaroni and go home. They make macaroni and cheese and sauce. They have a new dinner. Anna likes macaroni. She thinks, "Macaroni is good. Macaroni is fun to eat. Macaroni is not rare. Macaroni is here." She says to her mom, "Thank you, mom. I like macaroni." + +Her mom says, "You're welcome, Anna. I like macaroni too. And I like you." They hug and smile. They are happy. +Sara and Ben are friends who like to play in the park. One day, they find a big ball that looks like a planet. It has many colors and shapes on it. + +"Wow, what a pretty planet!" Sara says. "Can we play with it?" + +"Sure, let's roll it and bounce it and spin it!" Ben says. They have fun with the planet ball for a long time. + +But then, the planet ball gets dirty. It has mud and grass and leaves on it. Sara and Ben are sad. + +"Oh no, our planet is dirty!" Sara says. "We need to wash it." + +"But how?" Ben asks. "We don't have water or soap here." + +They look around and see a fountain. It has water that goes up and down. + +"Look, there is water!" Sara says. "Let's take our planet there and wash it." + +They run to the fountain and dip the planet ball in the water. They rub it gently and wash off the dirt. The planet ball becomes clean and shiny again. + +"Yay, our planet is clean!" Ben says. "It looks so pretty again!" + +They hug the planet ball and smile. + +"You know, our planet is very modest," Sara says. "It doesn't need a lot of things to be happy. Just some water and some friends." + +"I agree," Ben says. "Our planet is the best. And so are we!" +Lily liked to read books. She had many books in her room. Some books had pictures, some books had words. Lily liked to read both kinds of books. Her favorite book was a novel. A novel was a long book with many words and a story. Lily's novel was about a girl who had a purple hat. + +One day, Lily wanted to read her novel to her friend Tom. Tom came to her house and they went to her room. Lily showed him her novel and said, "This is my novel. It is very good. Do you want to hear the story?" + +Tom looked at the novel and said, "That is a big book. I do not like big books. They are boring. I like small books with pictures. They are fun." + +Lily felt sad. She said, "But this novel is not boring. It has a good story. The girl with the purple hat goes on many adventures. She meets a dragon, a fairy, and a pirate. She is brave and smart and kind. You will like her." + +Tom shook his head. He said, "No, I do not want to hear the story. I want to play with your toys. Let us play with your toys." + +Lily did not want to play with her toys. She wanted to read her novel. She said, "No, I want to read my novel. It is my favorite book. You should try to read it. Maybe you will like it too." + +Tom said, "No, I do not want to read it. It is too hard. I do not know many words. I do not like words. I like pictures." + +Lily said, "But words are good. Words help you learn and grow. Words make stories. Stories make you happy and smart. You should learn more words. Then you can read more books. Books are fun." + +Tom said, "No, I do not want to learn more words. I do not want to grow. I like to be small and play. I do not like books. Books are not fun." + +Lily and Tom did not agree. They did not know what to do. They did not want to hurt each other's feelings. But they did not want to do what the other wanted. They sat on the floor and looked at each other. They did not say anything. They were not happy. They wished they could find something they both liked. +Tom and Anna like to play with cars. They have many cars of different colors and sizes. They make roads with blocks and tape. They pretend to be drivers and go fast or slow. + +One day, they want to have a race. They each choose a car and line them up at the start. They count to three and say "go!" They push their cars along the road and make noises. "Vroom, vroom!" "Beep, beep!" + +Tom's car is red and shiny. It is very fast. He speeds ahead of Anna's car, which is blue and old. He is happy and thinks he will win. He does not see the traffic ahead. There are many cars and trucks on the road. They are stopped and do not move. + +Anna's car is slow but smart. She sees the traffic and looks for a way around. She finds a gap and squeezes through. She passes Tom's car and reaches the finish. She is happy and thinks she won. + +Tom is sad and angry. He thinks Anna cheated. He says "That's not fair! You cut in front of me! You are a bad driver!" + +Anna is honest and kind. She says "I'm sorry, Tom. I did not cheat. I saw the traffic and found a way. You did not look. You are a good driver, but you need to pay attention." + +Tom thinks for a moment. He realizes Anna is right. He says "You're right, Anna. I was not careful. You are a smart driver, and you won fair and square. I'm sorry I was mad at you." + +Anna smiles and says "That's okay, Tom. I'm glad you are not mad anymore. Do you want to play again?" + +Tom nods and says "Yes, please. But this time, let's go slow and enjoy the ride." + +They hug and choose new cars. They play again and have fun. They are good friends. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play outside. But today the weather is bad. It is cold and wet. The sky is gray and sad. + +"Can we go to the park?" Tom asks his mom. + +"No, it is too wet. You will get sick," his mom says. + +Tom is sad. He wants to have fun. He looks at Lily. Lily is sad too. + +"Can we do something else?" Lily asks her mom. + +"Yes, you can. I have an idea," her mom says. She smiles and goes to the closet. She takes out a big box. She opens it and shows them. + +"Wow!" Tom and Lily say. The box is full of colorful things. There are crayons, paints, paper, stickers, and glitter. They are shiny and bright. + +"You can make your own pictures. You can request what you want to draw. You can use any color you like. You can make the weather happy," Lily's mom says. + +Tom and Lily are happy. They thank Lily's mom. They take the colorful things and go to the table. They start to make their own pictures. They request different things. They draw the sun, the flowers, the birds, and the rainbow. They use many colors. They make the weather happy. + +They show their pictures to their moms. Their moms are proud. They hug them and say they are beautiful. + +Tom and Lily are happy. They forget about the bad weather. They have fun with the colorful things. They are friends. +Lily was a little girl who liked to play with her toys. She had a doll, a ball, a car and a bear. She liked to make them talk and have fun. One day, she wanted to play in her room, but her mom said no. She said Lily had to stay in the living room with her. + +"But mom, I want to play in my room!" Lily said. + +"No, Lily, you have to stay here. I have to do some work and I need to see you. Your room is too far and I can't hear you," mom said. + +Lily was sad and angry. She did not want to stay in the living room. She wanted to play in her room. She had a plan. She waited until mom was busy on her phone. Then she took her bear and crawled to the door. She was very quiet and fast. She opened the door and crawled out. She crawled to her room and closed the door. She was happy. She played with her toys and made them talk and have fun. + +Mom did not see Lily crawl out. She did not hear the door close. She thought Lily was still in the living room. She finished her work and looked up. She did not see Lily. She was scared. She called Lily's name. + +"Lily, where are you? Lily, answer me!" + +She got up and walked to the door. She opened it and looked around. She did not see Lily. She walked to Lily's room and opened the door. She saw Lily playing with her toys and her bear. She was calm and smiling. + +"Lily, what are you doing here? Why did you crawl out of the living room? You scared me!" mom said. + +Lily looked at mom and said, "I'm sorry, mom. I wanted to play in my room. I like my room. It's fun." + +Mom was angry and relieved. She hugged Lily and said, "I'm glad you're okay, but you can't do that again. You have to listen to me and stay where I can see you. You can play in your room later, but now you have to come back to the living room with me." + +Lily nodded and said, "Okay, mom. I'm sorry. I love you." + +Mom smiled and said, "I love you too, Lily. Now let's go back to the living room and play together." + +They took Lily's toys and bear and walked back to the living room. They played and talked and had fun. Lily was happy and mom was happy. They were a happy family. +Tom and Lily were playing in the living room. They liked to pretend they were pirates and had a big ship. They used pillows, blankets and chairs to make their ship. They also had a treasure chest with some shiny things inside. + +One of the shiny things was an ashtray. It was round and silver and had some marks on it. Tom and Lily did not know what it was for, but they thought it was pretty. They put it in their treasure chest and closed the lid. + +Then they heard Mommy come home. They ran to the door to hug her and say hello. Mommy was happy to see them and gave them a big kiss. + +"Did you have fun today?" Mommy asked. + +"Yes, we were pirates!" Tom said. + +"We have a treasure chest!" Lily said. + +"Can I see it?" Mommy asked. + +Tom and Lily nodded and took Mommy to their ship. They opened the treasure chest and showed her their shiny things. Mommy smiled and looked at them. + +But then she saw the ashtray. She frowned and picked it up. + +"Where did you get this?" Mommy asked. + +"We found it in the closet," Tom said. + +"It was in a box with some old things," Lily said. + +Mommy looked sad and sighed. She held the ashtray in her hand and said, "This was Daddy's. He used to smoke a lot. He died when you were very little. You don't remember him, do you?" + +Tom and Lily shook their heads. They did not know what smoke was, or what it meant to die. They felt sorry for Mommy and wanted to make her happy again. + +"Can we keep it?" Tom asked. + +"Can we change it?" Lily asked. + +Mommy looked at them and smiled. She hugged them and said, "You are very sweet. Yes, you can keep it. And yes, you can change it. How about we paint it with some colors and make it a flower pot? Then we can put a plant in it and put it on the window. It will be a nice way to remember Daddy and make our home more beautiful. What do you think?" + +Tom and Lily nodded and clapped. They liked the idea. They said, "Yes, let's do that!" + +Mommy got some paint and brushes and helped them change the ashtray into a flower pot. They had fun and made it very colorful. Then they put a plant in it and watered it. They put it on the window and looked at it. + +They were happy. They had a new flower pot and a new memory. They hugged Mommy and said, "We love you, Mommy. And we love Daddy, too." + +Mommy hugged them back and said, "I love you, too. And Daddy loves you, too. He is always with us in our hearts." +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They see a flower. It is big and red. Lily wants the flower. Ben wants the flower too. + +"Can I have the flower?" Lily asks. + +"No, I saw it first. It is mine!" Ben says. + +They both pull the flower. The flower comes out of the ground. But it is not a real flower. It is a fake flower. It has a wire inside. The wire hurts their hands. + +"Ow! Ow! Ow!" Lily and Ben cry. + +They drop the fake flower. They look at each other. They are sad and angry. + +"I'm sorry, Lily. I was mean. I should have shared the flower with you." Ben says. + +"I'm sorry, Ben. I was mean too. I should have asked you nicely." Lily says. + +They hug and say sorry. They are friends again. They do not want the fake flower anymore. They look for a real flower. They find a yellow one. It is small and pretty. They share the flower. They are happy. +Sara was sick. She had a bad cough and a hot head. Mama said she needed to rest and take medicine. Sara did not like medicine. It was bitter and made her face scrunch up. + +Mama brought a spoon with some medicine and a glass of water. She said, "Sara, you have to take this medicine. It will help you feel better. Please, be a good girl and open your mouth." + +Sara shook her head and hid under the blanket. She said, "No, Mama, no. I don't want medicine. It is yucky." + +Mama sighed and said, "Sara, I know you don't like it, but it is good for you. If you take it, I will read you a story and give you a hug. How about that?" + +Sara peeked out from the blanket and said, "A story and a hug? Which story, Mama?" + +Mama smiled and said, "You can choose any story you want, my sweet. But first, you have to take the medicine. Come on, it is only a little bit. You are a brave and modest girl, right?" + +Sara nodded and said, "Yes, Mama, I am brave and modest. I will take the medicine." She opened her mouth and swallowed the medicine. She made a face and said, "Blech. It is still yucky." + +Mama gave her the water and said, "Here, drink some water. It will wash away the taste. Good job, Sara. I am proud of you." + +Sara drank the water and said, "Thank you, Mama. Can you read me the story about the bunny and the carrot?" + +Mama said, "Of course, my love. Let me get the book. You lie down and get cozy. I will be right back." + +Sara lay down and smiled. She felt a little better. She liked stories and hugs. She loved Mama. She was a good girl. +Lily and Max were twins who liked to play in the garden. One day, they saw a big tree with shiny things on it. They wanted to see what they were. + +"Let's climb the tree and get the shiny things!" Max said. + +"OK, but be careful!" Lily said. + +They climbed the tree and reached the shiny things. They were crystals that sparkled in the sun. They were very pretty. + +"Wow, look at these crystals! They are so nice!" Lily said. + +"I want this one, and this one, and this one!" Max said. He grabbed as many crystals as he could. + +"Hey, don't be greedy! Share some with me!" Lily said. + +"No, they are mine! Go away!" Max said. He was grumpy and did not want to share. + +Lily was sad and angry. She tried to take some crystals from Max, but he pushed her away. They started to fight and yell. + +"Stop it, you two!" a voice said. It was their mom, who heard the noise. She came to the tree and saw them fighting. + +"What are you doing? Why are you fighting over these crystals?" she asked. + +"They are mine! He won't share!" Max said. + +"He took too many! He is greedy!" Lily said. + +Mom shook her head. She was not happy. + +"These crystals are not yours. They belong to the tree. You should not take them without asking. And you should not fight with your sister. You should be kind and share. Now, give the crystals back to the tree and say sorry to each other." she said. + +Lily and Max felt ashamed. They knew mom was right. They gave the crystals back to the tree and said sorry to each other. They hugged and made up. + +"Thank you, mom. We are sorry. We will be nice and share." they said. + +Mom smiled and hugged them. + +"That's good. I love you both. Now, let's go and have some cookies." she said. + +They climbed down the tree and followed mom to the house. They learned their lesson and did not fight over crystals again. +One day, Lily and Ben were playing in the park with their mom. They liked to slide, swing, and run on the grass. They also liked to look for bugs and flowers. Mom said they could have a treat if they were good. + +Lily saw a big red truck with a loud horn. She wanted to see it up close. She ran to the truck, but she did not see the road. A car was coming fast. Mom saw Lily and shouted, "Lily, stop! Come back!" + +Ben heard mom and saw Lily. He was scared. He did not want Lily to get hurt. He ran after her and grabbed her hand. He pulled her back to the grass. The car stopped and honked. The truck driver waved and smiled. + +Lily and Ben were safe, but they were shaking. They hugged mom and said sorry. Mom was happy they were okay, but she was also angry. She said, "You have to be careful, Lily and Ben. You can't run to the road. That is very dangerous. You could have been hit by the car or the truck. You made me panic." + +Lily and Ben felt bad. They did not mean to make mom panic. They wanted to make her happy. They thought of a way to say sorry. They were creative. They picked some flowers and made a necklace for mom. They also found some rocks and drew faces on them. They gave them to mom and said, "We love you, mom. We are sorry we scared you. Here are some gifts for you. They are our treat." + +Mom smiled and hugged them. She said, "Thank you, Lily and Ben. You are very sweet and creative. I love you too. I forgive you. But please, don't run to the road again. Promise me." + +Lily and Ben nodded and said, "We promise, mom. We will be careful." They gave mom another hug and kiss. Then they went back to play in the park. They had fun, but they also watched the road. They did not want to panic mom again. They wanted to make her proud. +Tom and Lily were playing with their toy cars in the living room. They liked to make noises and pretend they were driving fast. Lily had a red car and Tom had a blue car. They zoomed and beeped and laughed. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud sound from the kitchen. It was Mom, who was making cookies. She had dropped a bowl and it broke on the floor. "Oh no!" she said. "What a mess!" + +Tom and Lily ran to the kitchen to see what happened. They saw Mom picking up the pieces of the bowl and the cookie dough. She looked sad and tired. "I'm sorry, kids," she said. "I was trying to make you a treat, but I was in a hurry and I wasn't careful." + +Tom and Lily felt sorry for Mom. They wanted to help her. They remembered that Mom liked hugs and kisses when she was sad. They went to her and gave her a big hug and a kiss. "It's okay, Mom," they said. "We love you. You don't have to make cookies. We can have something else." + +Mom smiled and hugged them back. She felt better. She thanked them for being so sweet and thoughtful. She said, "You know what? You remind me of your dad. He always knows how to cheer me up. He's coming home soon. Why don't we clean up this mess and then we can go to the park and play?" + +Tom and Lily liked that idea. They nodded and helped Mom clean up the kitchen. They threw away the broken bowl and the cookie dough. They wiped the floor and the counter. They washed their hands and put on their shoes and coats. + +They were ready to go to the park. They grabbed their toy cars and ran to the door. They waited for Mom to join them. They saw her looking at her phone. She had a confused look on her face. She said, "That's strange. Dad just sent me a message. He said he's stuck in traffic and he'll be late. He said he's sorry and he loves us. He also said he's feeling a weird motion in his car. What does that mean?" + +Tom and Lily didn't know what that meant. They looked at each other and shrugged. They hoped Dad was okay. They hoped he would come home soon. They wanted to play with him and their toy cars. They loved him too. +Tim and Jen are brother and sister. They like to play pretend. One day, they find a big white sheet in the closet. They think it is a magic sheet. + +"Let's make a fort with the sheet," Tim says. "We can hide from the monsters." + +"OK," Jen says. "But we need a password to get in." + +They put the sheet over the couch and some chairs. They crawl under the sheet. It is dark and cozy. + +"What is the password?" Tim asks. + +"Believe," Jen says. "You have to believe in magic to enter the fort." + +They giggle and hug. They feel safe and happy. + +But then they hear a loud noise. It is their dog, Max. He is big and furry. He likes to play too. He sees the sheet and thinks it is a toy. He runs and jumps on the sheet. He barks and wags his tail. + +"Max, no!" Tim and Jen shout. "You are ruining our fort!" + +But Max does not hear them. He is deaf. He cannot hear anything. He only sees and smells and feels. He thinks they are playing with him. + +He pulls the sheet with his teeth. He makes a big hole in the sheet. He sticks his head through the hole. He licks Tim and Jen's faces. + +"Max, stop!" Tim and Jen say. "You are not a monster. You are our friend." + +But they are not angry. They are not scared. They laugh and pet Max. They love him. He loves them. + +They forget about the fort. They forget about the magic. They play with Max and the sheet. They have fun. They believe in each other. +Lily liked to knit with wool. She had many balls of wool in different colors. She could make hats, scarves, and mittens for her family and friends. She decided to knit a hat for her little brother, Tom. + +She looked at her wool and picked a bright red ball. She thought Tom would like red. It was his favorite color. She took her needles and started to knit. She made a big circle for the hat. Then she made a small pom-pom for the top. + +She finished the hat and showed it to Tom. "Look, Tom, I made you a hat!" she said. "Do you like it?" + +Tom smiled and took the hat. He put it on his head. It was warm and soft. He liked the bright red color. It matched his coat. He hugged Lily and said, "Thank you, Lily, I love it! You are a good sister." + +Lily was happy. She liked to knit with wool. She liked to make things for her brother. She decided to knit a scarf for him next. She looked at her wool and picked a bright blue ball. She thought Tom would like blue. It was his other favorite color. She took her needles and started to knit. She made a long strip for the scarf. Then she made some fringes for the ends. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park when it started to rain. They ran to the big tree and hid under its leaves. But the rain was too strong and soon they were wet and cold. + +"Look, there is a house over there!" Ben said, pointing to a small cottage with a red door. "Maybe we can enter and stay dry." + +Lily nodded and they ran across the grass. They knocked on the door and a kind lady opened it. She smiled and invited them in. + +"Hello, little ones. You must be cold and wet. Come in, come in. I have some hot cocoa and cookies for you." + +She led them to a cozy living room with a fireplace and a sofa. She gave them each a towel and a cup of cocoa. Then she noticed something on the floor. + +"Oh, what a lovely umbrella!" she said, picking up a delicate umbrella with pink flowers. "Is this yours?" + +Lily and Ben looked at each other. They had found the umbrella on the way to the park and decided to share it. They liked how it looked and how it made them feel like grown-ups. + +"Yes, it is ours," Lily said, shyly. + +"Well, it is very pretty. But you should be careful with it. It is very delicate and it can break easily. Here, let me show you how to fold it and close it properly." + +She showed them how to fold the umbrella and snap the button. Then she handed it back to Lily. + +"There you go. Now you can keep it safe and use it again when it stops raining. Do you want some cookies?" + +Lily and Ben smiled and nodded. They thanked the lady and sat on the sofa. They enjoyed the cocoa and cookies and the warmth of the fire. They felt happy and cozy in the house. They hoped the rain would stop soon, but they also liked being there with the lady and the delicate umbrella. +Sara and Ben were twins. They liked to play and have fun. But sometimes they did not agree. Sara was bossy. She wanted to do everything her way. Ben did not like that. He wanted to do things his way. + +One day, they went on holiday with their mum and dad. They went to a big park with many animals. Sara and Ben were excited. They wanted to see the lions and the monkeys and the birds. But Sara wanted to see them first. She said to Ben, "I am older than you. I will go first. You will go after me." + +Ben was angry. He said, "No, you are not older. We are the same. I will go first. You will go after me." + +They started to argue. They pushed and pulled each other. They did not see the animals. They only saw each other. + +Then, they heard a loud roar. They turned around and saw a big lion. The lion was behind a fence. He looked at Sara and Ben. He was not happy. He did not like the noise. He said, "Stop it! You are too loud. You are bothering me. You are not nice. You need to share and be kind. That is how you meet new friends." + +Sara and Ben were scared. They stopped arguing. They looked at the lion. They said, "Sorry, Mr. Lion. We did not mean to bother you. We are twins. We like to play and have fun. But sometimes we are bossy. We want to do things our way." + +The lion said, "I understand. I have a twin too. His name is Leo. He likes to play and have fun too. But sometimes he is bossy. He wants to do things his way. We argue sometimes. But we always make up. We love each other. We are friends." + +Sara and Ben smiled. They said, "That is nice. We love each other too. We are friends. Can we be your friends too?" + +The lion said, "Of course. You can be my friends. You can come and see me and Leo anytime. But please be quiet and polite. We do not like loud and rude visitors." + +Sara and Ben said, "OK. We will be quiet and polite. Thank you, Mr. Lion. You are very wise and kind. You taught us a lesson. We will share and be kind. That is how we meet new friends." + +They hugged each other and waved to the lion. Then they went to see the other animals. They had a lot of fun. They met many new friends. They had a great holiday. They were happy. +Anna likes to play with her dolls. She has many dolls, but her favorite is Lily. Lily has a pink dress and long hair. Anna takes good care of Lily and brushes her hair every day. + +One day, Anna's friend Ben comes to visit. Ben likes to play with cars and trucks. He sees Lily on Anna's bed and picks her up. + +"Can I borrow Lily?" he asks Anna. + +Anna shakes her head. "No, Ben. Lily is mine. You have your cars and trucks. I have my dolls." + +"But I want to play with Lily. She is pretty and soft. Please, Anna, let me borrow her. I will give her back soon." + +Anna thinks for a moment. She likes Ben and wants to be a good friend. But she loves Lily and does not want to lose her. + +"OK, Ben. You can borrow Lily. But you have to follow the law. The law is: you have to be gentle with Lily. You have to keep her clean. And you have to return her before you go home. Do you understand?" + +Ben nods. "Yes, Anna. I understand. I will follow the law. Thank you for letting me borrow Lily. You are a modest and kind friend." + +Anna smiles. She hopes Ben will keep his promise and take good care of Lily. She decides to play with one of her other dolls while Ben plays with Lily. She hopes they will both have fun. +Lily was a baby girl who liked to stare at things. She stared at her toys, her books, her mom and dad, and her big brother Sam. She stared at the sun, the moon, the stars, and the birds. She stared at everything with her big blue eyes. + +One night, Lily woke up in her crib and saw something new. It was a big black thing with wings and red eyes. It was sitting on the window sill and staring at her. Lily was scared and wanted to cry, but she was too afraid to make a sound. She stared back at the thing and hoped it would go away. + +Sam heard Lily whimper in her crib and went to check on her. He saw the thing on the window and knew what it was. It was a bat, a dead bat. He had seen one before in the woods with his dad. He was not scared of the bat, but he was angry that it scared his sister. He grabbed a broom and chased the bat away. He threw the broom out the window and slammed it shut. + +He went to Lily's crib and hugged her. "It's okay, Lily. It was just a bat, a dead bat. It can't hurt you. I'm here, I'm your big brother. I love you." He said. + +Lily stopped whimpering and smiled at Sam. She hugged him back and said, "I love you, Sam. You are brave. Thank you for saving me from the dead bat." She said. + +They cuddled in the crib and fell asleep. Mom and dad came in later and saw them. They smiled and kissed them good night. They were proud of their children and happy that they had each other. +Lily and her mom went to the park on a sunny day. They saw many people and animals playing and having fun. Lily liked to watch the ducks in the pond and the dogs running after balls. She also liked to smell the flowers and touch the grass. + +After a while, Lily felt hungry and thirsty. She asked her mom, "Can we get a snack, please?" Her mom nodded and smiled. They walked to a vendor who had a cart with many yummy things. The vendor was a nice man who wore a big hat and a colorful apron. He said, "Hello, little girl. What would you like to have?" + +Lily looked at the cart and saw many things she liked. There were apples, bananas, cookies, juice, and ice cream. She thought for a moment and then said, "I want a cookie and juice, please." The vendor gave her a cookie and a juice. He also gave her a sticker with a picture of a cat. Lily said, "Thank you, mister. I like cats. They are adorable." + +Lily and her mom sat on a bench and enjoyed their snacks. Lily shared her cookie with her mom and showed her the sticker. Her mom said, "That's a very cute sticker. You are very sweet, Lily." Lily hugged her mom and said, "I love you, mom. You are the best." + +Lily and her mom finished their snacks and threw away the trash. They decided to go back to the pond and feed the ducks. Lily was very happy and excited. She ran to the pond and threw some bread crumbs to the ducks. The ducks quacked and came closer to her. Lily laughed and clapped her hands. She was having a great day at the park. She did not feel hungry or thirsty anymore. But she felt a little tired. She yawned and rubbed her eyes. Her mom saw her and said, "Are you ready to go home, Lily?" Lily nodded and said, "Yes, mom. I had a lot of fun, but I'm sleepy now." Her mom picked her up and carried her to the car. Lily snuggled with her mom and closed her eyes. She dreamed of cats and ducks and cookies and juice. She was a happy little girl. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play outside. One day, they see a big bird in the sky. The bird has red and yellow feathers. It is a fly. + +"Wow, look at the fly!" Lily says. "It is so high and pretty!" + +"I want to be a fly too," Ben says. "I want to go high and see everything." + +They have an idea. They find a big sheet and two sticks. They make a fly with the sheet and the sticks. They hold the sticks and run with the sheet. The wind makes the sheet go up in the air. It looks like a fly. + +"Yay, we are flies!" Lily and Ben shout. They run and run with their fly. They feel happy and free. + +But then, the wind gets stronger. It pulls the sheet and the sticks. Lily and Ben cannot hold them anymore. The sheet and the sticks fly away from them. They fall on the ground. + +"Oh no, our fly is gone!" Lily says. She feels sad. + +"Me too," Ben says. He feels sad too. + +They look at the sky. They see their fly high and far. It is still pretty, but they cannot reach it. + +"Maybe we can make another fly," Lily says. "Or maybe we can find something else to play with." + +"Okay," Ben says. He smiles a little. He likes Lily. She is a good friend. + +They get up and stretch. They feel better. They look around. They see a ball, a bike, and a dog. They have many things to play with. + +They forget about the fly. They have fun. They are still friends. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play with dolls and cars. One day, they find a big book in the library. The book has many pictures of animals and plants. Lily and Ben want to look at the book. + +They sit on the floor and open the book. They see a picture of a monkey. The monkey has a long tail and a funny face. Lily points to the monkey and says, "Look, Ben, a monkey! He can swing from the trees and eat bananas. Do you like monkeys?" + +Ben nods and says, "Yes, I like monkeys. They are fun and smart. But look, Lily, the monkey has a thumb. He can hold things with his thumb. Do you have a thumb?" + +Lily holds up her hand and shows her thumb. She says, "Yes, I have a thumb. You have a thumb too. We can hold things with our thumbs. Thumbs are good." + +Ben agrees and says, "Thumbs are good. But not all animals have thumbs. Look, Lily, a fish. The fish has no thumb. He can swim in the water and breathe with his gills. Do you like fish?" + +Lily shakes her head and says, "No, I don't like fish. They are wet and slimy. And they have no hair. I like animals with hair. Like dogs and cats. And bears. Look, Ben, a bear. The bear has fur and claws. He can run and roar. Do you like bears?" + +Ben frowns and says, "No, I don't like bears. They are big and scary. And they have teeth. They can bite and hurt. I like animals that are small and cute. Like rabbits and mice. And birds. Look, Lily, a bird. The bird has feathers and wings. He can fly and sing. Do you like birds?" + +Lily smiles and says, "Yes, I like birds. They are pretty and happy. And they have colors. They can make rainbows in the sky. I wish I could fly like a bird. Do you wish that too?" + +Ben nods and says, "Yes, I wish that too. Flying would be fun. We could see many things from the sky. And we could visit other places. Maybe we could find more books like this one. And more animals to discuss." + +Lily and Ben hug and say, "We are fine friends. We like to discuss things. And we like to learn new things. Books are good. And animals are good. And thumbs are good. And we are good." +A little boy named Ben liked to play with his toy cars. He had many cars of different colors and sizes. He liked to make them zoom and crash on the floor. He also liked to make loud noises with his mouth, like vroom and boom. + +One day, Ben was playing with his cars in his room. He did not know that his dad was sleeping in the next room. His dad was very tired from working hard. He needed to rest and be quiet. But Ben was making too much noise with his cars and his mouth. + +His dad woke up and felt angry. He opened the door and said to Ben, "You are disturbing me! I am trying to sleep! You are not a good boy! You are a noisy boy!" + +Ben felt scared and sad. He did not want to disturb his dad. He did not want to be a bad boy. He wanted to be a good boy. He said to his dad, "I am sorry, dad. I did not know you were sleeping. I was just playing with my cars. They are my favorite toys. They are rare and special. Look, this one is a king car. It has a crown and a cape. Do you like it?" + +His dad looked at the king car. He saw that it was rare and special. He remembered that he also liked to play with cars when he was a little boy. He felt sorry for being angry. He said to Ben, "I am sorry, too, son. I should not have yelled at you. I know you were just having fun. Your cars are very nice. I like the king car. It is rare and special. Can I play with you?" + +Ben smiled and nodded. He gave his dad the king car. He said, "Yes, dad. You can play with me. You can be the king and I can be your friend. We can make them zoom and crash on the floor. But we have to be quiet, okay?" + +His dad smiled and nodded. He said, "Okay, son. We can be quiet. We can have fun. We can be good boys." And they played with the cars until it was time for lunch. +Lily liked to listen to jazz. Jazz was music with many different sounds. Some sounds were loud and fast, some were soft and slow. Lily liked to dance to jazz with her mom and dad. + +One day, Lily went to the park with her mom. There was a band playing jazz in the park. Lily ran to the band and watched them play. She saw a man with a big horn, a woman with a small horn, a man with a guitar, and a woman with a drum. They all made different sounds, but they sounded good together. + +Lily wanted to play with them. She asked her mom, "Mom, can I play with the band?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "You can try, but you have to ask them first." + +Lily went to the band and said, "Hello, I like your music. Can I play with you?" + +The band was surprised, but they were nice. They said, "Sure, you can play with us. What can you play?" + +Lily said, "I can play the piano. I have a piano at home." + +The band said, "We don't have a piano here, but we have a keyboard. It is like a piano, but smaller. Do you want to try it?" + +Lily said, "Yes, please!" + +The band gave Lily the keyboard and showed her how to use it. Lily played some notes and tried to match the sounds of the band. She was not very good, but she had fun. The band and the people in the park clapped for her. + +Lily was happy. She said, "Thank you for letting me play with you. I learned a lot. I want to play more jazz." + +The band said, "You're welcome. You did very well. You have a lot of talent. If you keep playing, you will gain more skill and have more fun. Maybe one day, you can join us again." + +Lily hugged the band and said, "Thank you. I hope so. I love jazz." + +Lily and her mom went home. Lily told her dad about her adventure. They all listened to jazz and danced together. Lily was happy. She loved jazz. +Ben and Lily were poor. They lived in a small house with their mom and dad. They did not have many toys or clothes or food. But they loved each other very much. + +On Wednesday, something good happened. Mom came home from work with a big smile. She said, "Guess what, kids? I got a new job! It pays more money and has better hours. We can buy some new things and have more fun!" + +Ben and Lily were very happy. They hugged their mom and said, "Yay! That's great, mom! We are so proud of you!" + +Dad came home soon after. He saw the happy faces and asked, "What's going on? Why are you all so happy?" + +Mom told him the good news. Dad was very happy too. He hugged mom and said, "That's wonderful, honey! You worked so hard for this. I'm so happy for you and for us!" + +They decided to celebrate. They ordered pizza and ice cream for dinner. They watched a funny movie on TV. They played games and told jokes. They had a lot of fun. + +That night, Ben and Lily went to bed with full bellies and warm hearts. They thanked God for their mom and dad and for the good thing that happened. They felt very lucky and happy. They dreamed of the new things they could do and have. They hoped that more good things would happen. They knew that they had each other. And that was the best thing of all. +Lily and Ben were playing in the snow. They made a big snowman with a hat, a scarf and a carrot nose. They gave him two stones for eyes and a smile. + +"Hello, Mr. Snowman!" Lily said. "You are our friend." + +"Yes, you are very nice," Ben said. + +They hugged the snowman and ran around him. + +But the sun was bright and warm. It made the snow melt. The snowman started to get smaller and smaller. + +"Oh no!" Lily cried. "Mr. Snowman is going away!" + +Ben looked at the snowman. His hat was falling off. His scarf was loose. His nose was dropping. + +"Mr. Snowman, please don't go!" Ben said. "We love you!" + +The snowman heard them. He felt sad. He wanted to stay with them. But he could not stop the sun. + +He said in a soft voice, "I love you too, Lily and Ben. But I have to go to another place. A place where it is cold and snowy. Maybe I will see you again someday." + +Lily and Ben listened. They felt sad too. They said goodbye to the snowman. They gave him one last hug. + +Then the snowman melted away. Only his hat, his scarf and his nose were left on the ground. + +Lily and Ben picked them up. They said, "We will keep these for you, Mr. Snowman. We will remember you always." + +They went back to their house. They put the hat, the scarf and the nose in a box. They hoped that Mr. Snowman would find a new place where he could be happy. +Tom and Lily wanted to measure how far they could walk. They asked their mom for a long string and a pair of scissors. Mom gave them the string and said, "Be careful with the scissors, and don't go too far." + +Tom and Lily took the string and the scissors and went outside. They tied one end of the string to a tree and started to walk. They counted their steps as they walked. One, two, three, four, five... + +They walked and walked until they saw a big hill. They wanted to climb the hill and see what was on the other side. But they remembered what mom said. They looked at the string and saw that it was almost finished. They had to make a choice. + +"Let's go back," said Lily. "We don't have enough string, and mom might worry." + +"But I want to see the hill," said Tom. "Maybe there is something fun there. Maybe we can find more string." + +Lily shook her head. "No, Tom. That's not wise. We don't know what's there, and we might get lost. We should listen to mom. She knows best." + +Tom thought for a moment. He knew that Lily was right. He nodded and said, "Okay, Lily. You are wise. Let's go back." + +They cut the string and tied it to a rock. Then they walked back, following the string. They counted their steps again. Five, four, three, two, one... + +They reached the tree and untied the string. They rolled it up and took it to mom. Mom smiled and hugged them. She said, "Well done, Tom and Lily. You measured how far you could walk, and you made a wise choice. I'm proud of you." +Tom and Lily were playing in the garden. They liked to dig in the dirt and look for bugs and worms. They had a small bucket and a big spoon to help them. + +"Look, I found a shiny thing!" Lily said, holding up a metal object. Tom came closer to see. + +"What is it?" he asked, curious. + +Lily did not know. She turned it over and saw a sharp edge. "Maybe it is a knife," she said. + +"A knife? That is not good. Knives are dangerous. They can hurt you," Tom said, worried. + +He tried to take the knife from Lily, but she did not let him. She wanted to keep it. They started to pull and tug on the knife. + +"Give it to me!" Tom said. + +"No, it is mine!" Lily said. + +They did not hear their mom calling them from the house. She saw them fighting over the knife and ran to them. + +"Stop! What are you doing?" she asked, shocked. She took the knife from their hands and put it in her pocket. + +"This is not a toy. This is a knife. You could have cut yourself or each other. Where did you find it?" she questioned them. + +Lily pointed to the hole they had dug. Mom looked inside and saw more metal things. She recognized them as old tools from the shed. She wondered how they got there. + +"Someone must have buried them here a long time ago. Maybe they wanted to hide them or forget them. But they are not safe for you to play with. Come on, let's go inside and wash your hands. I will put these away where they belong," she said. + +Tom and Lily followed their mom to the house. They felt sorry for fighting over the knife. They said sorry to each other and hugged. They decided to play with something else next time. The garden was peaceful again. +Lily loved to chase butterflies in the garden. She liked their pretty colors and how they flew in the air. One day, she saw an enormous butterfly on a flower. It was bigger than her hand and had blue and yellow wings. Lily ran to catch it, but the butterfly flew away. + +"Come back, butterfly!" Lily shouted. She followed the butterfly across the garden, but it was too fast for her. She tripped over a rock and fell on the grass. She scraped her knee and started to cry. + +"Are you okay, Lily?" her mom asked. She came to help her and gave her a hug. She cleaned her knee and put a band-aid on it. + +"I'm okay, mom," Lily said. "But I wanted to catch the butterfly. It was so big and pretty." + +"I know, honey. But butterflies are wild animals. They don't like to be caught. They like to be free and fly in the sky. Maybe you can just watch them and enjoy their beauty." + +Lily nodded. She wiped her tears and smiled. She saw the butterfly land on a tree nearby. It looked at her and fluttered its wings. + +"Hello, butterfly," Lily said. "I'm sorry I chased you. You are very beautiful. Can we be friends?" + +The butterfly seemed to nod. It flew closer to Lily and landed on her nose. Lily giggled. She felt its soft touch and saw its bright colors. She was very happy. + +But then, she felt a tickle in her nose. She tried to hold it, but she couldn't. She sneezed. The butterfly flew away. + +"Bye, butterfly," Lily said. "Thank you for being my friend." + +Her mom laughed. She kissed her nose and said, "You are very brave, Lily. And very kind. I'm proud of you." + +Lily hugged her mom and said, "I love you, mom. And I love butterflies." +Ben and Mia are twins. They like to play in the yard. But today it is raining. The rain makes the grass wet and the dirt muddy. Ben and Mia are sad. They want to go outside. + +"Mom, can we play in the rain?" Ben asks. + +"No, you will get sick. You can play in the house. There are many toys and books," Mom says. + +Ben and Mia do not like to play in the house. They think it is boring. They look out the window and see a big puddle. The puddle looks fun. They want to splash in it. + +"Let's go to the puddle," Mia whispers. + +"OK, but we have to be quiet. Mom will not see us," Ben whispers back. + +They crawl to the door. They are very nosy. They do not want Mom to hear them. They open the door and run to the puddle. They jump and splash and laugh. They do not care about the rain. They are having fun. + +But Mom sees them. She is not happy. She runs to the puddle and picks them up. + +"What are you doing? You are wet and dirty. You are naughty. You did not listen to me," Mom says. + +Ben and Mia are sorry. They did not mean to make Mom angry. They hug Mom and say sorry. + +"Sorry, Mom. We just wanted to play," Ben says. + +"Sorry, Mom. We like the puddle," Mia says. + +Mom sighs. She loves Ben and Mia. She knows they are curious. But they have to follow the rules. + +"I know you like to play. But you have to stay inside when it rains. You can get hurt or sick. You have to listen to me. I want you to be safe and happy," Mom says. + +She takes them to the house. She gives them a bath and a towel. She gives them a snack and a hug. She reads them a story and sings them a song. She tucks them in bed and kisses them good night. + +"Good night, Ben. Good night, Mia. I love you," Mom says. + +"Good night, Mom. We love you too," Ben and Mia say. + +They close their eyes and fall asleep. They dream of the puddle and the rain. They are happy. +Anna loves her dog, Max. Max is big and brown and likes to play. Anna likes to play with Max in the park. She throws a ball and Max runs to get it. Max is a good dog. + +But sometimes, Max is naughty. One day, Anna and Max went to the park. Anna had a leash for Max. She put the leash on Max and said, "Come on, Max. Let's go." But Max did not want to go. He wanted to stay and play. He pulled on the leash and barked. He made Anna fall down. Anna was sad and angry. She said, "No, Max. Bad dog. You are naughty." + +Max felt sorry. He licked Anna's face and wagged his tail. He wanted to say sorry. Anna got up and dusted herself off. She said, "It's okay, Max. I forgive you. But you have to listen to me. Come on, let's go home." Max nodded and followed Anna. He was a good dog again. + +When they got home, Anna saw that Max was dirty. He had mud and grass on his fur. Anna said, "Oh, Max. You are so dirty. You need a bath." Max did not like baths. He tried to hide under the sofa. He did not want to be clean. He wanted to be dirty. He was naughty again. + +Anna found Max under the sofa. She said, "Come on, Max. Don't be silly. You have to be clean. It's good for you. I will help you." She pulled Max out and took him to the bathroom. She filled the tub with warm water and soap. She put Max in the tub and scrubbed him with a sponge. Max splashed and shook. He made Anna wet and soapy. He thought it was fun. He was a good dog again. + +Anna rinsed Max and dried him with a towel. She said, "There, Max. You are clean and shiny. You look so nice. I love you, Max." Max licked Anna's face and wagged his tail. He loved Anna too. He said, "Woof, woof." He was a happy dog. +Tom and Mia were playing with their blocks. They liked to build towers and houses and cars. But they did not always agree on how to do it. + +"I want to make a big tower with all the red blocks," Tom said. + +"No, I want to make a house with the red blocks and the blue blocks," Mia said. + +They both grabbed the red blocks and pulled. The blocks fell down and made a loud noise. + +"Stop it!" Tom shouted. "You are ruining my tower!" + +"Stop it!" Mia shouted back. "You are ruining my house!" + +They were both angry and sad. They did not want to play with each other anymore. + +Mom heard the noise and came to see what was wrong. She saw the blocks on the floor and the children with frowny faces. + +"What happened here?" she asked. + +"Tom and Mia both sighed. They told Mom their problem. + +Mom nodded. She understood. She said, "I know you both have your own opinion on how to play with the blocks. But you also have to be careful with them and with each other. You don't want to break the blocks or hurt your feelings, do you?" + +Tom and Mia shook their heads. They did not want that. + +Mom smiled. She said, "Why don't you try to share the blocks and work together? Maybe you can make something even better than a tower or a house. Maybe you can make a castle or a train or a rocket. What do you think?" + +Tom and Mia looked at each other. They thought for a moment. Then they nodded. They liked that idea. + +They said, "Sorry, Mom. Sorry, Tom. Sorry, Mia." + +They hugged Mom and each other. Then they picked up the blocks and started to play again. They were careful with the blocks and with each other. They had fun. They made a castle and a train and a rocket. They were happy. +Anna likes to watch the flies in the garden. They are small and fast and have shiny wings. Sometimes she tries to catch them, but they always fly away. + +One day, she sees a big fly on a flower. It is bigger than her thumb and has green and blue stripes. Anna thinks it is pretty and wants to make it her friend. She reaches out her hand slowly and says, "Hello, fly. Do you want to play with me?" + +The fly does not answer. It does not like Anna. It thinks she is big and scary and wants to hurt it. It tries to fly away, but Anna is faster. She grabs the fly and holds it in her hand. She feels it buzz and tickle. + +"Look, Mommy, I caught a fly!" Anna says, running to her mother. "Can I keep it?" + +Her mother looks at the fly and frowns. She does not like flies. She thinks they are dirty and noisy and make people sick. She says, "No, Anna, you cannot keep the fly. It is not a toy. It is a living thing. It needs air and food and freedom. You have to let it go." + +Anna does not want to let the fly go. She likes the fly. She says, "But, Mommy, it is my friend. I want to play with it." + +Her mother shakes her head. She says, "Anna, the fly is not your friend. It is afraid of you. It wants to leave. If you keep it, it will die. You have to be kind and gentle to animals. You have to respect their feelings. Now, open your hand and let the fly go." + +Anna feels sad and angry. She does not understand why she has to let the fly go. She thinks her mother is mean and does not care about her. She says, "No, Mommy, I will not let the fly go. It is mine. I caught it. You cannot make me." + +Her mother sighs. She says, "Anna, do not be stubborn and selfish. You have to listen to me. I know what is best for you and the fly. If you do not let the fly go, I will be very cross with you. I will take away your toys and send you to your room. Is that what you want?" + +Anna thinks for a moment. She does not want to make her mother cross. She does not want to lose her toys and go to her room. She wants to be happy and have fun. She looks at the fly in her hand. She sees it struggle and twitch. She feels sorry for it. She says, "Okay, Mommy, I will let the fly go. But can I say goodbye to it first?" + +Her mother smiles. She says, "Yes, Anna, you can say goodbye to the fly. But be quick and gentle. Do not hurt it." + +Anna nods. She brings the fly to her face and whispers, "Goodbye, fly. I am sorry I scared you. I hope you find a nice flower and a good friend. Maybe we will meet again someday." + +Then she opens her hand and lets the fly go. The fly flies away, happy and free. Anna watches it until it disappears in the sky. She feels a little sad, but also proud and good. She says, "Bye, fly. Have a nice day." + +Her mother hugs her and says, "Well done, Anna. You did the right thing. You are a good and kind girl. I am proud of you. Now, how about we go inside and have some cookies and milk?" + +Anna smiles and says, "Yes, Mommy, that sounds good. I love you." + +Her mother says, "I love you too, Anna. Come on, let's go." +Lily and Ben were bored. They had played with all their toys and read all their books. They wanted to do something new and fun. + +"Let's go outside and play," Lily said to Ben. + +"OK, but it's cold and wet," Ben said. + +They put on their coats and boots and went to the porch. The porch was a big wooden platform in front of their house. They liked to sit on the porch and watch the cars and people go by. + +But today, they saw something weird on the porch. It was a big brown box with a red bow on top. It had a tag that said "To Lily and Ben, from Grandma and Grandpa." + +"What is it?" Lily asked. + +"I don't know. Maybe it's a present," Ben said. + +"Should we open it?" Lily asked. + +Ben looked around. He didn't see anyone else on the porch or in the street. He decided to open the box. He pulled the bow and lifted the lid. + +Inside the box, there were two fluffy white puppies. They had black spots and big ears. They wagged their tails and licked Ben's face. + +"Wow! Puppies!" Ben said. + +Lily squealed and hugged one of the puppies. The other one jumped on her lap. + +"They are so cute and soft!" Lily said. + +They heard a car honk. They looked up and saw Grandma and Grandpa waving from their car. + +"Surprise!" Grandma said. "We brought you some new friends. Do you like them?" + +"We love them!" Lily and Ben said. + +They ran to the car and thanked Grandma and Grandpa. They told them the names they had given to the puppies: Spot and Dot. + +They took the puppies inside and showed them to Mom and Dad. Mom and Dad smiled and said they were happy for them. + +Lily and Ben played with the puppies all day. They decided that it was the best present ever. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. There is a big slide, a swing, and a sandbox. Lily and Ben like to make sand castles in the sandbox. + +One day, Lily and Ben find a patch of hard sand in the sandbox. It is brown and shiny. Lily thinks it is a treasure. She wants to dig it out and keep it. Ben thinks it is a rock. He wants to throw it away and make more sand castles. + +Lily and Ben start to argue. Lily says, "It is mine. It is a treasure. I want it." Ben says, "It is not yours. It is a rock. I don't want it." They pull and tug at the patch of hard sand. They are not happy. + +A big boy comes to the sandbox. He sees Lily and Ben fighting. He says, "What are you doing? Stop it. You are being silly. That is not a treasure or a rock. That is a bottle cap. It is trash. You should put it in the bin." + +Lily and Ben look at the patch of hard sand. They see that it is a bottle cap. They feel silly. They say, "Sorry. We were wrong. We don't want it." They let go of the bottle cap. They put it in the bin. They say, "Thank you" to the big boy. They hug and make up. They go back to making sand castles. They are happy. +Mira and Ravi were playing in the garden. They had many toys and balls to play with. They liked to throw the balls and watch them bounce and roll. Sometimes they would scatter the balls all over the grass and then run to collect them. + +One day, they saw a big cat in the garden. It had yellow fur and black spots. It was a leopard. The leopard was hungry and looking for food. It saw the balls and thought they were fruits. It ran towards them and tried to bite them. + +"Look, Ravi, a leopard!" Mira shouted. "It wants our balls!" + +"Let's hide, Mira!" Ravi said. "The leopard is scary!" + +They ran behind a tree and watched the leopard. The leopard was confused. The balls were not fruits. They were hard and rubbery. They did not taste good. The leopard spat them out and growled. + +Mira and Ravi felt sorry for the leopard. It was not mean. It was just hungry. They were thoughtful children. They had some bread and cheese in their picnic basket. They decided to share it with the leopard. + +"Here, leopard, have some bread and cheese," Mira said. "They are yummy and soft." + +She threw a piece of bread and cheese to the leopard. The leopard sniffed it and ate it. It liked it. It wagged its tail and purred. + +"Thank you, children," the leopard said. "You are kind and generous." + +The leopard became their friend. They played with it and gave it more bread and cheese. They did not scatter their balls anymore. They shared them with the leopard. They had fun in the garden. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play together. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big red car. They took turns to drive the car and make vroom-vroom noises. + +One day, they had a fight over the car. Tom wanted to drive it, but Lily said it was her turn. They both pulled the car and shouted, "Mine! Mine!" + +Their mom heard the noise and came to see what was wrong. She saw the twins tug the car and said, "Stop! You are hurting the car and each other. You need to share and be nice." + +But Tom and Lily did not listen. They kept pulling the car until it broke. The car split in two and the wheels fell off. The twins were shocked and sad. They had broken their favorite toy. + +Mom was angry and disappointed. She said, "You have been very naughty. You need to learn a lesson. I will separate you and put you in different rooms. You will not play together until you say sorry and hug." + +She took Tom and Lily by the hand and led them to their rooms. She closed the doors and said, "Think about what you have done. I will come back later." + +Tom and Lily felt lonely and sorry. They missed their car and their twin. They wished they had shared and been nice. They heard a siren outside and looked out the window. They saw a police car with flashing lights and a loud horn. They wondered what was happening. They thought the police was scary and hoped they were not in trouble. + +They wanted to see each other and say sorry and hug. They knocked on the wall and called, "Tom? Lily? Are you there? I'm sorry. I love you." + +They heard each other and smiled. They said, "I'm sorry. I love you too. Can we play together again?" + +They waited for mom to come back and open the doors. They decided to be good twins and share and be nice. They hoped mom would fix their car or buy them a new one. They learned their lesson and never fought over the car again. +Anna loved to play the piano. She liked to make loud and happy sounds with the keys. She also liked to sing along with her own songs. She played the piano every day after school. + +One day, Anna's mom told her they had to leave the piano. They were moving to a new house, and the piano was too big and heavy to take with them. Anna was very sad and angry. She did not want to leave the piano. She wanted to keep playing and singing. + +"Why do we have to leave the piano, mom?" Anna asked. "I love the piano. It is my best friend." + +"I know, sweetie, but we can't take it with us. The new house is too small for the piano. And the piano is very old and broken. It needs a lot of fixing. Maybe we can find a new piano in the new house, or a different instrument that you can play." Mom said. + +"But I don't want a new piano or a different instrument. I want this piano. It is not old and broken. It is beautiful and fun. And it doesn't need fixing. It is perfect." Anna said. + +Anna hugged the piano and cried. She did not want to let go. She did not want to say goodbye. She did not want to move to a new house. + +Mom tried to comfort Anna. She told her that moving to a new house would be exciting and fun. She told her that they would meet new friends and see new things. She told her that they would still have each other and their memories of the piano. + +But Anna did not listen. She did not care about the new house or the new friends or the new things. She only cared about the piano. She thought the new house would be boring and scary. She thought the new friends would be mean and rude. She thought the new things would be ugly and disgusting. + +She did not want to leave the piano. She wanted to stay with the piano forever. +Ben and Mia are friends. They like to play with blocks and cars. One day, they have a row. Ben takes Mia's red car and says it is his. Mia is angry and says no, it is hers. She tries to get it back, but Ben holds it tight. + +"Give me my car, Ben!" Mia shouts. + +"No, it is mine now!" Ben jokes. He thinks it is funny, but Mia does not. + +Mia cries and runs to her mom. Her mom hugs her and asks what is wrong. Mia tells her that Ben took her car and will not give it back. Her mom says that is not nice, and they should share. + +Her mom goes to talk to Ben and his mom. Ben's mom says she is sorry that Ben was mean. She tells Ben to say sorry to Mia and give her car back. Ben feels bad. He did not want to make Mia cry. He just wanted to play. + +He goes to Mia and says, "I am sorry, Mia. I was joking. Here is your car. Can we be friends again?" + +Mia wipes her tears and smiles. She says, "Thank you, Ben. I am sorry I shouted. Yes, we can be friends again." + +They hug and play with their cars and blocks. They share and have fun. They do not have a row again. +Tom was a busy boy. He liked to play with his cars, his blocks and his books. He had many toys, but he wanted more. He asked his mom for a new toy every day. + +One morning, Tom woke up to a loud noise. It was his alarm. He jumped out of his bed and ran to his mom. "Mom, mom, can we go to the toy store today?" he asked. + +Mom looked at Tom and smiled. "Maybe, Tom, maybe. But first, we have to eat breakfast and get ready. And you have to be a good boy and help me with some chores." + +Tom nodded. He liked breakfast. He liked eggs and toast and juice. He followed his mom to the kitchen and sat on his chair. Mom gave him a plate and a cup. Tom started to eat. + +But then, he felt something tickle his nose. He rubbed his nose with his hand, but it did not help. He felt a big sneeze coming. He tried to hold it in, but he could not. He sneezed so hard that his juice spilled all over his plate and his toast. + +"Ah-choo!" Tom sneezed. + +"Oh, Tom, what a mess!" Mom said. "Are you okay? Do you have a cold?" + +Tom shook his head. He did not feel sick. He just sneezed. He did not know why. He looked at his breakfast and felt sad. He did not want to eat it anymore. He wanted a new toy. + +"Mom, can we go to the toy store now?" he asked again. + +Mom sighed. She wiped Tom's face and hands with a napkin. She cleaned the table and the floor. She took Tom to the bathroom and washed his face. She brushed his teeth and his hair. She dressed him in a clean shirt and pants. She put on his shoes and his coat. She grabbed her purse and her keys. She was ready to go. + +"Okay, Tom, we can go to the toy store now. But only if you promise to be a good boy and not sneeze on anything. And you can only choose one toy, not more. Do you understand?" she said. + +Tom nodded. He understood. He was a good boy. He did not sneeze anymore. He was happy. He hugged his mom and said, "Thank you, mom. I love you." + +Mom smiled. She loved Tom too. She took his hand and walked to the car. They drove to the toy store. Tom was excited. He wondered what toy he would choose. He hoped it would be fun and colorful and noisy. He hoped it would make him forget his sneeze. +Sara likes to observe things. She likes to look at the sky, the trees, the birds, and the flowers. She likes to see the colors and shapes of everything. She also likes to paint. She has a big box of paint and a paper on the floor. She dips her brush in the paint and makes marks on the paper. She paints the sky blue, the trees green, the birds yellow, and the flowers red. + +"Wow, Sara, you are a good painter!" says Mommy, who is watching Sara from the sofa. "You made a beautiful picture of the park. Can I see it?" + +Sara smiles and shows Mommy her paper. Mommy claps her hands and hugs Sara. "I love it, Sara. You are very creative. Do you want to hang it on the wall?" + +Sara nods and says, "Yes, please. I want to see it every day." + +Mommy helps Sara to hang the paper on the wall with some tape. They admire Sara's painting together. "It looks like a real park, Sara. You have a good eye for details. You observed everything very well." + +Sara feels proud and happy. She says, "Thank you, Mommy. I like to observe and paint. It is fun." + +Mommy says, "You are welcome, Sara. I like to observe and paint too. Maybe we can paint together sometime. But first, we have to clean up the mess. We don't want to leave the paint and the brush on the floor, do we?" + +Sara shakes her head and says, "No, we don't. We have to be clean and tidy. I will help you, Mommy." + +Sara and Mommy put the paint and the brush back in the box and wipe the floor with a cloth. They make sure everything is clean and neat. Then they sit on the sofa and look at Sara's painting again. They feel happy and proud. They observe and paint and clean. They are a good team. +Sam and Mia love to play with their toy trains. They have a big track that goes around the room. They can make the trains go fast or slow, and make them stop at stations. They have different colours of trains: red, blue, green and yellow. + +One day, they decide to make a brilliant game. They take turns to hide one of the trains somewhere in the room, and the other one has to find it. They use clues like "it is near something soft" or "it is under something round". They have a lot of fun and laugh a lot. + +"Where is the green train?" Sam asks. He has been looking for a long time and cannot find it. + +"It is very hard to see," Mia says. "It is on the track, but it is not moving." + +Sam looks at the track, but he does not see the green train. He walks around the track, but he still does not see it. He is puzzled. + +"Can you give me another clue?" he asks. + +Mia smiles. She has a brilliant idea. She picks up the remote control and presses a button. The green train starts to move and makes a loud whistle. + +"Choo choo!" Mia says. "There it is!" + +Sam sees the green train and runs to catch it. He is surprised and happy. + +"That was a brilliant trick!" he says. "You are very clever!" + +They hug and giggle. They love to play with their toy trains. They have a brilliant game. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play with their dog, Spot. Spot is adorable. He has black and white fur and a wet nose. He likes to run and jump and lick their faces. + +One day, Anna and Ben decide to go on an adventure. They pack a bag with some snacks and a bottle of water. They put on their hats and shoes. They tell their mom they are going to the park. + +"Be careful, and don't go too far," their mom says. "And bring Spot with you. He needs some exercise." + +"OK, mom," Anna and Ben say. They call Spot and he comes wagging his tail. They clip on his leash and walk out the door. + +They walk along the sidewalk, past the houses and the shops. They see some flowers and some birds and some cars. They say hello to some people and some animals. They have fun. + +They reach the park and see a big hill. They want to climb it and see what is on the other side. They unclip Spot's leash and let him run free. They follow him up the hill, laughing and shouting. + +They get to the top of the hill and look around. They see a big lake and some trees and some clouds. They see the sun shining in the west. They think it is beautiful. + +"Wow, look at that!" Anna says. + +"It's so pretty!" Ben says. + +"Woof, woof!" Spot says. + +They sit on the grass and eat their snacks. They share some with Spot. They drink some water. They feel happy. + +They play some games with Spot. They throw a stick and he brings it back. They tickle his belly and he rolls over. They hug him and he kisses them. + +They watch the sun go down in the west. They see the sky turn orange and pink and purple. They think it is amazing. + +"Time to go home," Anna says. + +"OK, let's go," Ben says. + +"Come on, Spot," they say. + +They clip on Spot's leash and walk down the hill. They walk along the sidewalk, past the shops and the houses. They see some stars and some lights and some people. They say goodbye to some animals and some flowers and some birds. They are tired. + +They reach their home and see their mom waiting for them. She smiles and hugs them. + +"Did you have a good adventure?" she asks. + +"Yes, mom, we did," Anna and Ben say. + +"We saw a big lake and some trees and some clouds. We saw the sun in the west. It was beautiful," Anna says. + +"We played with Spot and he brought us a stick. He is adorable. He licked our faces," Ben says. + +"I'm glad you had fun. And I'm glad you brought Spot with you. He is a good dog," their mom says. + +They go inside and wash their hands and faces. They eat some dinner and drink some milk. They brush their teeth and put on their pajamas. They cuddle with Spot and read a story. They say goodnight to their mom and to each other. + +They close their eyes and dream of their adventure. They are happy. +Anna and Ben were twins who loved to play on the farm. They liked to feed the cows, chase the chickens and pet the horses. One day, they saw a big pile of hay in the barn. They decided to climb on it and make a fort. + +"Look, Anna, we can hide here and pretend we are kings and queens!" Ben said. + +"Yes, Ben, this is our castle and we can rule the farm!" Anna said. + +They used sticks and stones to decorate their fort and made crowns out of flowers. They had a lot of fun playing and laughing. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise. It was a tractor coming into the barn. The farmer was going to move the hay to another place. He did not see the twins in the pile. + +"Anna, Ben, where are you?" their mom called from outside. + +"Mom, we are here, in the hay!" they shouted. + +The farmer heard them and stopped the tractor. He looked at the pile and recognized the twins. He smiled and helped them get down. + +"Wow, you two made an incredible fort!" he said. + +"Thank you, sir, we are sorry for messing up your hay," Anna said. + +"That's okay, I'm glad you are safe and having fun," the farmer said. + +Their mom hugged them and took them to the house. They had some cookies and milk and told her about their adventure. + +The end. +Lila and Tom were best friends. They liked to play with their toys and make jokes. One day, they found a big book with pictures of stars and planets. They wanted to learn more about the universe. + +"What is this?" Lila asked, pointing to a round ball with rings. + +"That is Saturn," Tom said. "It is a planet, like Earth, but very far away." + +"Wow, it is so pretty. Can we go there?" Lila wondered. + +Tom shook his head. "No, we can't. It is too cold and too big. We are too little to go there." + +Lila felt sad. She wanted to see Saturn. Then, she had an idea. She grabbed a paper plate and some crayons. She drew rings on the plate and colored them. She showed it to Tom. + +"Look, I made Saturn!" she said. + +Tom smiled. He liked Lila's joke. He grabbed another plate and some scissors. He cut out a crescent shape and colored it yellow. He showed it to Lila. + +"Look, I made the moon!" he said. + +Lila laughed. She liked Tom's joke. They decided to make more planets and stars with plates and crayons. They had fun pretending to travel in the universe. They were happy. +Sam liked to play with his cap. It was red and had a big letter S on it. He wore it every day when he went outside. He felt happy and proud with his cap. + +One day, he saw a big jar of jam on the kitchen table. He wanted to taste it. He climbed on a chair and opened the jar. He dipped his finger in the jam and licked it. It was sweet and sticky. He liked it a lot. + +He had an idea. He took his cap and put it in the jar. He pushed it down and twisted it. He wanted to make his cap look like jam. He thought it would be funny. + +But he made a big mess. The jam spread all over the table and the floor. It dripped from his cap and his hand. He heard his mom coming. He was scared and ashamed. He tried to hide under the table. + +"Sam, what did you do?" his mom asked. She saw the jam and the cap. She was angry and sad. "Why did you ruin your cap and waste the jam? That was very naughty and silly." + +Sam felt sorry. He came out from under the table. He looked at his mom and said, "I'm sorry, mom. I wanted to make my cap look like jam. I thought it would be funny. But it was not. It was bad. I'm sorry." + +His mom sighed. She took his cap and washed it. She cleaned the table and the floor. She hugged Sam and said, "I forgive you, Sam. But don't do that again. Your cap is not for jam. It is for your head. And jam is not for playing. It is for eating. Do you understand?" + +Sam nodded. He said, "I understand, mom. Thank you for washing my cap. I love you. And I love my cap. Can I wear it again?" + +His mom smiled. She said, "Yes, you can wear it again. But only when it is dry. And only outside. And no more jam, okay?" + +Sam said, "Okay, mom. No more jam. Only bread and butter. And maybe some honey. Can I have some honey, mom?" + +His mom laughed. She said, "Yes, you can have some honey, Sam. But only a little bit. And only on your bread. And not on your cap. Deal?" + +Sam said, "Deal, mom. You are the best. And so is my cap." +Lily and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to smell the flowers and look for bugs. Lily saw a big green plant with tiny purple flowers. She ran to it and picked a leaf. + +"Look, Ben, this is a herb. It smells good. Do you want to try?" she said. + +Ben came over and took the leaf from Lily. He put it in his mouth and chewed. He made a funny face and spit it out. + +"Yuck, Lily, this is not good. It is bitter and spicy. I don't like it," he said. + +Lily laughed and said, "Sorry, Ben, I forgot. This is not a herb for eating. It is a herb for cooking. Mommy uses it to make soup and sauce. It makes them taste better." + +Ben wiped his mouth and said, "Oh, I see. Maybe I will like it in soup and sauce. But not by itself. Can we find another herb to smell?" + +Lily nodded and said, "Sure, Ben, let's look around. Maybe we can find some mint or basil. They are herbs that smell nice and sweet." + +They walked around the garden and found a patch of mint. They picked some leaves and rubbed them in their hands. They smelled the fresh and cool scent and smiled. + +"Mmm, this is a good herb, Lily. It smells like candy. Can we eat this one?" Ben asked. + +Lily said, "Yes, Ben, we can eat this one. But only a little bit. It is very strong. You can twist it and put it in your water. It makes your water taste good and refreshing." + +Ben twisted a leaf and dropped it in his water bottle. He shook it and took a sip. He liked it and said, "You are right, Lily. This is a good herb. It makes my water taste good and refreshing. Thank you for showing me." + +Lily said, "You are welcome, Ben. I'm glad you like it. You are my best friend. You are always kind and curious. You are adorable." + +Ben blushed and said, "Thank you, Lily. You are my best friend too. You are always smart and funny. You are adorable too." + +They hugged and drank their water. They enjoyed the mint and the sun. They were happy and adorable. +Sara did not like the airport. She hated the airport. It was big and loud and busy. She had to wait in long lines with Mom and Dad. She had to put her teddy bear in a box that made a beep. She had to sit in a chair that was too hard and too high. She wanted to go home. + +"Mom, can we go home now?" Sara asked. + +"No, sweetie, we have to take a plane to Grandma's house. Remember? We are going to see Grandma and Grandpa for Christmas. They are waiting for us," Mom said. + +"But I don't want to take a plane. Planes are scary. They go too fast and too high. They make a lot of noise. I want to stay here," Sara said. + +"Sara, planes are not scary. They are safe and fun. You can look out the window and see the clouds and the birds. You can read a book or watch a movie. You can have a snack and a drink. You will like it, I promise," Dad said. + +Sara shook her head. She did not believe Dad. She did not want to look out the window or read a book or watch a movie. She did not want a snack or a drink. She wanted her teddy bear and her bed and her toys. She wanted her home. + +"Come on, Sara, we have to go. The plane is ready. Let's go find our seats. You can hold your teddy bear and I will hold your hand. It will be okay," Mom said. + +Mom took Sara's hand and led her to the plane. Sara followed Mom, but she was not happy. She looked around the plane. It was small and crowded and messy. There were bags and coats and pillows everywhere. There were people talking and laughing and crying. There were babies and dogs and cats. Sara did not like the plane. She hated the plane. It was not tidy. She wanted to go home. +Lily and Tom were playing in the park with their bikes. They liked to ride fast and make loud noises. They saw a big hill and wanted to go down it. + +"Let's race!" Tom said. "I can go faster than you!" + +"No, I can go faster!" Lily said. "You are slow!" + +They got on their bikes and started to pedal. They went very fast and felt the wind in their hair. They were having fun. + +But then, Lily saw something scary. There was a big hole in the road at the bottom of the hill. It was dangerous. She tried to stop, but her wheel was too fast. She was going to fall. + +She shouted to Tom. "Tom, stop! There is a hole! It is dangerous!" + +Tom heard her shout. He looked and saw the hole. He was scared too. He pressed his brakes hard. His wheel made a loud noise and smoke. He stopped just before the hole. + +He got off his bike and ran to Lily. She was lying on the ground. Her bike was broken. She was crying. + +"Are you okay?" Tom asked. He was worried. + +Lily looked at him. She had a scratch on her knee and a tear on her dress. She was hurt and sad. + +"No, I am not okay," she said. "My bike is broken. And my knee hurts. And my dress is ruined." + +Tom felt sorry for her. He hugged her and said, "I am sorry, Lily. It was a bad hole. It was dangerous. But you are brave. And I am your friend. I will help you." + +He helped her get up and walked with her to the bench. He gave her his water bottle and his band-aid. He told her a funny joke to make her laugh. He said he would share his bike with her until she got a new one. + +Lily smiled. She felt better. She said, "Thank you, Tom. You are a good friend. You are kind. And you are funny." + +They hugged again and smiled. They were happy. They decided to play something else. They did not want to go down the hill again. It was too dangerous. +Anna and Ben were playing in the attic. They liked to look at the old things that their grandma had. There were books, toys, clothes, and pictures. Some of them were very ancient, like the big carpet that covered the floor. + +"Look, Ben, this carpet has animals on it!" Anna said, pointing at the colorful patterns. "There is a lion, and a camel, and a bird!" + +"Wow, that's cool!" Ben said. "Can we sit on it and pretend we are in the jungle?" + +"Sure, let's do that!" Anna said. They moved some boxes and rolled the carpet a little bit. Then they sat on it and made animal noises. + +But the carpet was very heavy and old. It had holes and tears in it. As they played, they did not notice that the carpet was starting to unravel. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud rip. The carpet split in two and they fell through it. They landed on the floor with a thud. + +"Ouch!" Anna said. "That hurt!" + +"Are you okay, Anna?" Ben asked. + +"I think so," Anna said. "But the carpet is broken!" + +They looked at the carpet and saw a big gap in the middle. They felt sad and scared. They had ruined their grandma's ancient carpet. + +They heard footsteps on the stairs. It was their grandma. She came into the attic and saw them and the carpet. + +"Oh, my!" she said. "What happened here?" + +Anna and Ben started to cry. They thought their grandma would be angry. They struggled to find the right words to explain. + +"We're sorry, grandma," Anna said. "We were playing on the carpet and it ripped. We didn't mean to break it." + +"We like the carpet, grandma," Ben said. "It has animals on it. It's very pretty." + +Their grandma smiled and hugged them. She was not angry. She was glad they were not hurt. + +"It's okay, my dears," she said. "The carpet is very old and fragile. It was bound to happen sooner or later. I'm happy you like it. It was a gift from my grandfather. He brought it from a faraway land. He told me stories about the animals on it. Would you like to hear them?" + +Anna and Ben nodded. They wiped their tears and snuggled with their grandma. She told them stories about the lion, the camel, and the bird. They forgot about the broken carpet and felt happy and curious. They learned new things from their grandma and her ancient carpet. +Lily and Max liked to play in the park. They had a big box that they used as a castle. They painted it purple, because it was their favorite color. They put a flag on top of the castle, and pretended to be king and queen. + +One day, a boy named Ben came to the park. He saw the purple castle and wanted to play with it. He ran to the box and tried to open it. Lily and Max were inside the castle. They did not like Ben. He was mean and loud. + +"Go away!" Lily shouted. "This is our castle. You can't play with it." + +"Yes, I can!" Ben said. "I want to be the king. You have to yield to me." + +"No, we don't!" Max said. "You are not the king. You are a bad knight. We will not yield to you." + +Ben got angry. He pushed the box and made it fall. Lily and Max fell out of the castle. They were scared and sad. Their purple castle was broken. + +A lady who worked at the park saw what happened. She came to help Lily and Max. She scolded Ben and told him to say sorry. Ben did not want to say sorry, but he had to. He did not like the lady. He ran away. + +The lady helped Lily and Max to fix their castle. She gave them some tape and glue and stickers. She said they were very brave and kind. She said they could play with the castle as long as they wanted. + +Lily and Max thanked the lady. They hugged each other. They were happy again. They went back to their purple castle and played. They did not see Ben again. They did not care. They had each other. They were the best king and queen. +Anna and Ben went to the lake with their dad. They had a big bucket and a fishing rod. They wanted to catch some fish and have fun. + +They threw the fishing rod into the water and waited. Soon, they felt a tug. They pulled hard and saw a shiny fish on the hook. It was flapping and splashing. + +"Wow, we caught a fish!" Anna said. + +"Can we keep it?" Ben asked. + +Their dad shook his head. "No, we have to release it. It is not fair to keep it in the bucket. It needs to swim and breathe in the lake." + +"But why?" Ben said. "It is our fish. We caught it." + +Their dad smiled. "It is not our fish. It is a wild animal. It has a family and friends in the lake. It would be sad and scared in the bucket. We have to be kind and let it go." + +Anna and Ben looked at the fish. They saw its eyes and fins. They felt sorry for it. + +"Okay, dad. We will release it." Anna said. + +They took the fish off the hook and held it gently. They walked to the edge of the lake and lowered it into the water. The fish swam away quickly. + +"Bye, fish!" Anna and Ben said. + +They watched the fish disappear into the lake. They felt happy and proud. + +"You are very brave and good, Anna and Ben." Their dad said. "You did the right thing. You made the fish happy." + +Anna and Ben hugged their dad. They learned a lesson that day. They learned to respect and care for the animals. They had a great time at the lake. +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play in the park with their mom and dad. They slide, swing, run and jump. They have a lot of fun. + +But one day, the sky turns dark and gray. It starts to rain. Big drops of water fall on their heads and clothes. Sara and Ben are wet and cold. + +"Come, Sara, come, Ben," mom says. "We have to go home. You need a shower." + +Sara and Ben do not want to go home. They want to play more. They cry and whine. + +"No, mom, no," Sara says. "We want to stay." + +"No, mom, no," Ben says. "We want to play." + +Mom shakes her head. She takes their hands and walks to the car. She puts them in their seats and buckles them up. She drives home. + +At home, mom takes Sara and Ben to the bathroom. She turns on the shower. She sees a lot of bubbles and soap. She smiles. + +"Look, Sara, look, Ben," mom says. "We have a rich shower. It has bubbles and soap. You can wash and play. It will be fun." + +Sara and Ben look at the shower. They see the bubbles and soap. They smile too. + +"OK, mom, OK," Sara says. "We will take a shower." + +"OK, mom, OK," Ben says. "We will wash and play." + +Mom helps them take off their wet clothes. She puts them in the shower. She washes their hair and body. She gives them toys and cups. Sara and Ben splash and giggle. They have a lot of fun. + +They have a rich shower. +Tom is a big boy who likes to help his dad. His dad is a mailman who delivers letters and packages to many houses. Tom likes to ride in the big truck with his dad and see all the different places. + +One day, they stop at a house with a big garden and a swing. Tom sees a woman sitting on the porch with a big belly. She smiles and waves at them. Tom's dad gets out of the truck and carries a big box to the woman. + +"Hello, Mrs. Lee," Tom's dad says. "I have a special delivery for you. It's from your sister in New York. She sent you some things for your baby." + +"Thank you, Mr. Smith," the woman says. "That's very kind of her. And thank you for bringing it to me. I can't wait to open it and see what's inside." + +Tom is curious. He wants to see what's in the box too. He asks his dad if he can go with him to the porch. His dad says yes, but tells him to be careful and polite. + +Tom follows his dad to the porch and says hello to the woman. He looks at her big belly and wonders what's inside. He asks her if she knows if it's a boy or a girl. + +The woman laughs and says, "No, I don't know. It's a surprise. But I hope it comes soon. I'm very tired of waiting." + +Tom nods and says, "I understand. Waiting is hard. But I'm sure your baby will be very cute and nice. And you will love it very much." + +The woman smiles and says, "Thank you, Tom. You're very sweet and smart. And you're right. I will love my baby very much. And so will your dad. He's a good mailman and a good friend. He always delivers the mail on time and with a clear voice. He makes me happy when I see him." + +Tom's dad blushes and says, "Thank you, Mrs. Lee. You're very nice and friendly. And you have a beautiful garden and a swing. They make me happy when I see them." + +Tom thinks they are both very nice and friendly too. He likes them both. He hopes they will be happy with their baby and their box. He says goodbye to them and gets back in the truck with his dad. He tells his dad he likes his job and he wants to be a mailman too when he grows up. His dad hugs him and says he's proud of him. They drive away to deliver more mail. +Jill and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they find a big box under a tree. They open the box and see many shiny things. They are jewels. + +"Wow, look at these!" Jill says. She puts a necklace around her neck and a ring on her finger. "I am a princess!" + +Tom picks up a bracelet and a crown. He puts them on and says, "I am a king!" + +They laugh and pretend to be royalty. They walk around the park and wave at people. They have fun. + +But after a while, they start to feel uncomfortable. The necklace is too tight for Jill. The ring is too big for her finger. The bracelet is too heavy for Tom. The crown is too sharp for his head. + +"Ouch, this hurts!" Jill says. She takes off the necklace and the ring. + +"Me too!" Tom says. He takes off the bracelet and the crown. + +They look at each other and sigh. They are not happy. + +"Maybe we are not meant to be princess and king," Jill says. + +"Maybe we are better off being friends," Tom says. + +They smile and hug. They put the jewels back in the box and close it. They leave it under the tree and run to the swings. They are friends. They are happy. +Lily and Ben were playing in the snow. They made a big snowman with a hat and a scarf. They gave him a carrot nose and two rocks for eyes. They were very happy with their snowman. + +"Let's play freeze tag!" Ben said. "You are it, Lily!" + +Lily nodded and ran after Ben. They ran around the snowman, laughing and shouting. Lily tried to touch Ben, but he was too fast. He ran behind a tree and hid. + +"Where are you, Ben?" Lily called. "Come out, come out!" + +Ben peeked from behind the tree. He saw Lily looking for him. He had an idea. He made a snowball and threw it at Lily. It hit her on the back. + +"Ow!" Lily cried. "That's not fair, Ben! You can't throw snowballs in freeze tag!" + +Ben giggled. He ran out from behind the tree and touched Lily. "Freeze!" he said. "I got you, Lily! You have to stay still like a circle!" + +Lily frowned. She did not like Ben's trick. She wanted to be honest and play by the rules. She did not want to stay still like a circle. She wanted to run and have fun. + +"Ben, that's not nice!" Lily said. "You cheated! You have to say sorry!" + +Ben looked at Lily. He saw that she was sad and angry. He felt sorry for hurting her. He did not want to make her cry. He wanted to be her friend. + +"Sorry, Lily," Ben said. "You are right. I cheated. I should not have thrown a snowball at you. Can we play again?" + +Lily smiled. She saw that Ben was honest and sorry. She forgave him. She wanted to be his friend too. + +"OK, Ben," Lily said. "We can play again. But no more snowballs, OK?" + +"OK, Lily," Ben said. "No more snowballs. Let's play nice." + +They hugged and made up. They played freeze tag again, but this time they played fair and had fun. They were happy with their snowman and with each other. +Sara and Ben were friends who lived next door to each other. They liked to play outside in the summer, when the sun was warm and the grass was green. They had a lot of toys to share, like balls, bikes, and dolls. + +One day, Sara had a new toy. It was a big, red truck that could make noises and move by itself. She was very happy and wanted to show it to Ben. She brought it to his house and knocked on the door. + +"Hi, Sara!" Ben said, opening the door. "What do you have there?" + +"It's my new truck!" Sara said, holding it up. "It's very cool and fun. Do you want to play with it?" + +"Yes, please!" Ben said, smiling. "Can we play in the yard?" + +"Sure!" Sara said, nodding. "Let's go!" + +They ran to the yard and put the truck on the ground. They turned it on and watched it go. It made loud honks and beeps and zoomed around the grass. They laughed and clapped and chased it. + +But there was someone else who was watching them. It was Mr. Jones, the old man who lived across the street. He was very nosy and always wanted to know what the kids were doing. He did not like noise or fun. He came out of his house and walked over to them. + +"Hey, you two!" he shouted. "What are you doing with that truck? It's too loud and annoying. Give it to me!" + +Sara and Ben were scared and surprised. They did not want to give their truck to Mr. Jones. He was mean and grumpy. They hugged the truck and shook their heads. + +"No, Mr. Jones!" Sara said. "This is my truck. I got it for my birthday. You can't have it!" + +"Yeah, Mr. Jones!" Ben said. "This is our toy. We are playing with it. You can't take it!" + +Mr. Jones was angry and tried to grab the truck. But Sara and Ben were quick and smart. They pushed a button on the truck and made it go faster. It zoomed away from Mr. Jones and towards his house. It honked and beeped and crashed into his door. + +"Ouch!" Mr. Jones said, rubbing his nose. "That truck hurt me! It broke my door! I'm going to call your parents!" + +Sara and Ben did not wait for him. They picked up their truck and ran back to Ben's house. They locked the door and hid under the bed. They were a little scared, but also a little proud. They had saved their truck from Mr. Jones. They hugged each other and the truck and whispered. + +"That was close!" Sara said. + +"Yeah, but we did it!" Ben said. + +"We are brave and smart!" Sara said. + +"And we have the best truck ever!" Ben said. + +They smiled and played with their truck until their parents came home. They told them what happened and apologized for the noise and the door. Their parents were not happy, but they understood. They said Mr. Jones was too nosy and should leave them alone. They said Sara and Ben were good friends and should share their toys. They said they loved them and gave them hugs and kisses. + +Sara and Ben were happy and grateful. They thanked their parents and said they loved them too. They said they were sorry for the trouble and would be more careful next time. They said they were glad to have each other and their truck. They said they liked summer and playing outside. They said they were happy. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play with paper and crayons. They draw many things on the paper. They draw a sun, a house, a cat and a flower. + +"Look at my flower!" Mia says. "It is red and yellow. It is pretty." + +"I like your flower," Tom says. "But I like my cat more. It is black and white. It is cute." + +They show each other their drawings. They are happy. + +But then, Tom has a silly idea. He wants to make Mia laugh. He takes his cat drawing and tears it in half. He makes a funny face and says, "Meow!" + +Mia does not laugh. She is sad. She likes Tom's cat drawing. She thinks Tom is mean. + +"Why did you do that?" Mia says. "That is not funny. That is bad." + +Tom feels sorry. He did not want to make Mia sad. He wants to make her happy again. He tries to fix his cat drawing. He puts the two pieces together. But there is a big gap in the middle. He cannot fix it. + +He looks at Mia's flower drawing. He has an idea. He tears off a small tip of his cat drawing. He puts it on Mia's flower drawing. He makes a smiley face and says, "Look! Now your flower has a cat ear!" + +Mia looks at her flower drawing. She sees the cat ear. She thinks it is funny. She laughs. + +"Ha ha! That is silly!" Mia says. "Now my flower is a cat-flower!" + +Tom laughs too. He is happy. He gives Mia his cat drawing. He says, "I am sorry I tore your cat. Here, you can have it. It is a gift." + +Mia smiles. She takes Tom's cat drawing. She says, "Thank you. You are a good friend. Here, you can have my flower drawing. It is a gift too." + +They hug each other. They are friends again. They play with their drawings. They have fun. +Ben and Lily are friends. They like to play in the park. They have a ball, a bike and a kite. They have fun. + +One day, they see a man with a big sign. The sign has a picture of a sandwich. The man says, "Free sandwiches for everyone!" Ben and Lily are hungry. They run to the man. + +"Can we have a sandwich, please?" they ask. + +"Sure, kids. Here you go. Enjoy!" the man says. He gives them each a sandwich. They say, "Thank you!" and sit on a bench. + +They open their sandwiches. They see something funny. The sandwiches have jelly and cheese. They look at each other. They make a face. + +"Yuck! This is not a good sandwich. This is a silly sandwich!" Ben says. + +"I agree. This is a bad sandwich. This is a gross sandwich!" Lily says. + +They throw their sandwiches in the trash. They go back to the man. + +"Hey, mister. Why did you give us these sandwiches? They are not yummy. They are icky!" they say. + +The man laughs. He says, "I'm sorry, kids. I was just joking. I like to make funny sandwiches. It's a prank. Do you know what a prank is?" + +Ben and Lily shake their heads. They don't know what a prank is. + +"A prank is when you do something to make someone laugh or surprised. It's not mean. It's just for fun. Do you understand?" the man says. + +Ben and Lily nod. They understand. They smile. + +"OK, mister. We understand. You are a funny man. You like to make pranks. But we don't like your sandwiches. Can we have a different sandwich, please?" they say. + +The man nods. He says, "Of course, kids. I have some other sandwiches. They are normal sandwiches. They have ham and cheese. Do you like ham and cheese?" + +Ben and Lily nod. They like ham and cheese. + +"Here you go. These are good sandwiches. They are not pranks. Enjoy!" the man says. He gives them each a ham and cheese sandwich. They say, "Thank you!" and sit on the bench. + +They open their sandwiches. They see something normal. The sandwiches have ham and cheese. They look at each other. They smile. + +"Mmm! This is a good sandwich. This is a yummy sandwich!" Ben says. + +"I agree. This is a nice sandwich. This is a tasty sandwich!" Lily says. + +They eat their sandwiches. They are happy. They go back to the man. + +"Hey, mister. Thank you for the sandwiches. They were delicious. You are a nice man. You are a funny man. But please don't make any more pranks. OK?" they say. + +The man smiles. He says, "You're welcome, kids. I'm glad you liked the sandwiches. You are very polite. You are very smart. And don't worry. I won't make any more pranks. At least, not today. OK?" + +Ben and Lily laugh. They say, "OK!" + +They wave goodbye to the man. They go back to play in the park. They have fun. +Anna was curious about the big bus. She wanted to see what was inside. She asked her mom if they could go on the bus. Her mom said yes, but they had to wait for the bus to stop and the door to open. + +Anna was excited. She held her mom's hand and watched the bus come closer. When the bus stopped, she saw the door open and some people get off. Then she saw some people get on. She followed her mom and got on the bus too. + +She looked around and saw many seats. Some seats had people on them. Some seats were empty. She wanted to find a good seat. She saw a seat near the window. She liked the window. She could see outside. She ran to the seat and climbed on it. She smiled and said, "Mom, look! I found a seat!" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Good job, Anna! You succeeded in finding a seat. Now you can enjoy the bus ride. Do you see anything interesting outside?" + +Anna nodded and said, "Yes, mom! I see cars and trees and houses and birds and dogs and ... and ... and ..." She pointed at everything she saw and named them. She was happy and curious. She liked the bus. She liked the seat. She liked the window. She liked the ride. +Lily was a good girl who liked to help her mom and dad. She was obedient and did what they told her. Every morning, she would rise from her bed, brush her teeth, and get dressed. Then she would go to the kitchen and eat her breakfast. + +One day, it was very cold outside. Lily's mom said, "We need to make a fire in the fireplace to keep us warm. Can you help me, Lily?" Lily nodded and followed her mom to the living room. There was a big fireplace with some wood and matches. Lily's mom showed her how to stack the wood and light the match. Lily watched as the fire started to crackle and glow. + +"Wow, mom, the fire is so pretty and warm!" Lily said. She felt the heat on her face and hands. She wanted to touch the fire, but she remembered what her mom had said. "Don't touch the fire, Lily. It is very hot and can hurt you. Stay away from the fireplace and be careful." Lily was obedient and listened to her mom. She did not touch the fire, but she enjoyed watching it. + +Lily and her mom sat on the couch and read some books. They cuddled and smiled. They were happy and cozy. Lily liked the fireplace and the fire. She was glad she helped her mom. She was a good girl. +Ben and Lily like to play in the garden. They have a toy car that they drive on the soil. They make roads and bridges with sticks and stones. They have fun with their car. + +One day, their car breaks. A wheel falls off and the car cannot move. Ben and Lily are sad. They want to play with their car. + +"Can we fix it?" Lily asks. + +"Maybe we can repair it," Ben says. "We need some glue and tape." + +They go to the house and ask their mom for glue and tape. Their mom gives them what they need and tells them to be careful. + +Ben and Lily go back to the garden. They put glue on the wheel and tape it to the car. They wait for the glue to dry. Then they try to drive the car. + +The car moves again. Ben and Lily are happy. They cheer and hug each other. + +"We did it!" Ben says. "We repaired our car!" + +"You are great!" Lily says. "You are a great repairer!" + +They play with their car in the soil. They make more roads and bridges. They have fun with their car. +Lily and Tom were playing with their toys in the living room. Lily had a big doll that she loved very much. Tom had a small car that he liked to zoom around. Lily saw Tom's car and wanted to play with it. She had an urge to take it from him. + +"Can I have your car, Tom?" she asked. + +"No, this is my car. You have your doll," Tom said. + +Lily felt angry. She thought Tom was not fair. She reached out her hand to grab the car. Tom saw her and pulled the car away. He tried to resist her. + +"Stop it, Lily! That's not nice!" he shouted. + +Lily did not stop. She kept trying to take the car. Tom and Lily started to fight. They pushed and pulled and yelled. They made a lot of noise. + +Mom heard the noise and came to the living room. She saw Tom and Lily fighting over the car. She was not happy. + +"What are you doing, Tom and Lily? Why are you fighting?" she asked. + +Lily and Tom stopped fighting. They looked at Mom. They felt scared. + +"Lily wanted my car and she tried to take it," Tom said. + +"Is that true, Lily?" Mom asked. + +Lily wanted to lie. She wanted to say that Tom did not share. But she knew that was wrong. She decided to be honest. + +"Yes, Mom. I wanted his car and I tried to take it. I'm sorry," she said. + +Mom nodded. She was glad that Lily was honest. + +"Thank you for telling the truth, Lily. That was brave of you. But you know that you should not take things that are not yours. You should ask nicely and wait for your turn. And you should not fight with your brother. That hurts him and you. Do you understand?" she said. + +Lily nodded. She understood. She felt sorry for Tom. + +"I'm sorry, Tom. I should not have tried to take your car. Can we play together?" she said. + +Tom nodded. He forgave Lily. He was not angry anymore. + +"I'm sorry, too, Lily. I should have shared with you. Do you want to play with my car?" he said. + +Lily smiled. She was happy. She thanked Tom. + +"Yes, please. And you can play with my doll," she said. + +Mom smiled. She was proud of Tom and Lily. She hugged them. + +"That's very kind of you, Tom and Lily. I'm happy that you are sharing and playing nicely. You are good children," she said. + +Tom and Lily hugged Mom. They were happy, too. They played with the car and the doll. They had fun. They did not fight anymore. +Lily and Ben like to play golf with their dad. Dad has a big bag with many sticks. He hits a small ball with the sticks and tries to make it go in a hole far away. Lily and Ben have small sticks and balls too. They try to copy dad, but it is hard. + +One day, they go to a big field with many holes. Dad says they have to be patient and wait for their turn. Lily and Ben nod, but they are bored. They see some flowers and butterflies near a hole. They want to go and see them. + +"Can we go there, dad?" Lily asks. + +"Not now, sweetie. We have to wait for the people in front of us. They are playing golf too," dad says. + +"But they are slow. We are fast," Ben says. + +"I know, buddy. But we have to be polite and patient. Golf is a game of rules and manners," dad says. + +Lily and Ben sigh. They look at the flowers and butterflies again. They are so pretty and colorful. They want to touch them and smell them. They have an idea. + +"Let's skip there, dad. Skipping is fun and fast. We can skip and come back," Lily says. + +"Skip? What do you mean?" dad asks. + +"Like this," Ben says. He puts his stick and ball down and starts to skip. He hops on one foot, then the other, then the other. He smiles and laughs. He looks like a bunny. + +"Come on, Lily. Skip with me," Ben says. + +Lily puts her stick and ball down too. She joins Ben and starts to skip. She hops on one foot, then the other, then the other. She giggles and sings. She looks like a fairy. + +"Come on, dad. Skip with us," Lily says. + +Dad looks at Lily and Ben. They are so happy and cute. He smiles and shakes his head. He puts his stick and ball down too. He joins Lily and Ben and starts to skip. He hops on one foot, then the other, then the other. He feels silly and young. He looks like a dad who loves his kids. + +They skip to the flowers and butterflies. They touch them and smell them. They are so soft and sweet. They skip back to their sticks and balls. They are ready to play golf again. + +They have fun and patient. They skip and golf. They are a happy family. +Tom and Sue are friends. They like to play in the park. They see a big slide. They want to go on the slide. + +Tom says, "I will go first. You can go after me." He runs to the slide. He climbs the steps. He sits on the slide. He slides down. He laughs. + +Sue says, "My turn. Wait for me." She runs to the slide. She climbs the steps. She sits on the slide. She slides down. She smiles. + +They see a swing. They want to go on the swing. + +Sue says, "I will go first. You can go after me." She runs to the swing. She sits on the swing. She pushes with her feet. She swings high. She feels the wind. + +Tom says, "My turn. Wait for me." He runs to the swing. He sits on the swing. He pushes with his feet. He swings high. He feels the sun. + +They see a seesaw. They want to go on the seesaw. + +Tom says, "We can go together. You sit on one end. I sit on the other end." They run to the seesaw. They sit on the seesaw. They lift each other up and down. They have fun. + +They look at the sky. They see the sun. It is bright and round. It is noon. + +Sue says, "The sun is attractive. It makes me happy." + +Tom says, "Me too. It is a good day to play." +Lily and Tom were eager to go to the park. They put on their hats and shoes and ran to the door. Mom said, "Wait, you need to take a snack." She gave them each an apple and a bottle of water. "Have fun, but be careful," she said. + +Lily and Tom said, "Thank you, Mom," and ran to the park. They saw a big pond with ducks and fish. They wanted to feed them, so they broke their apples into pieces and threw them into the water. The ducks and fish came to eat the apple pieces. Lily and Tom laughed and clapped. + +They saw a fountain with water that went up and down. They wanted to play with it, so they ran to the fountain. They splashed their hands and feet in the water. They felt the water on their faces and hair. They giggled and shouted. + +"Look, a rainbow!" Lily said, pointing to the sky. She saw the colors of the rainbow in the water drops. Tom saw it too. He said, "Wow, it's so pretty!" + +They heard Mom calling them. "Lily, Tom, it's time to go home." They said, "Okay, Mom, we're coming." They dried their hands and feet with their hats and ran to Mom. They gave her a hug and a kiss. They told her about the ducks, the fish, the fountain, and the rainbow. Mom smiled and said, "I'm glad you had fun. Let's go home and have some cookies." Lily and Tom said, "Yay, cookies!" and followed Mom home. +Lila and Sam were friends who liked to play in the snow. They wanted to make an igloo, a house of snow, to hide in. They each found a big pile of snow and started to make snowballs. + +"I will make the best igloo ever!" Lila said. She was competitive, she liked to win. She rolled and stacked the snowballs very fast. + +"I will make a bigger igloo than you!" Sam said. He was also competitive, he liked to win too. He rolled and stacked the snowballs very hard. + +They worked and worked until they had two igloos. They looked at each other's igloos and saw that they were both very good. + +"Wow, your igloo is very nice!" Lila said. She was surprised, she thought hers was better. + +"Thank you, your igloo is very cool!" Sam said. He was impressed, he thought his was bigger. + +They smiled and decided to speak to each other. They crawled into their igloos and made a hole in the wall. + +"Hello, can you hear me?" Lila said through the hole. + +"Yes, I can hear you!" Sam said back. + +They laughed and talked and played. They forgot about being competitive and had fun. They were happy in their igloos. +Ben likes to jog with his dad in the park. They jog fast and slow, up and down, and see many things. Ben sees birds, flowers, dogs, and people. He likes to say hello to them. + +One day, Ben sees something new on the path. It is small and green and has a long tail. It is a lizard. Ben stops and points at it. + +"Dad, look! A lizard!" he says. + +His dad stops and looks too. He smiles and says, "Yes, it is a lizard. Do you want to touch it?" + +Ben nods and reaches out his hand. The lizard is warm and smooth. It feels nice. Ben likes the lizard. + +The lizard likes Ben too. It does not run away. It stays on the path and looks at Ben with its small eyes. + +"Hello, lizard," Ben says. "Do you want to jog with us?" + +The lizard does not answer. It just blinks. Ben thinks it means yes. + +He picks up the lizard gently and puts it on his shoulder. The lizard holds on to his shirt. + +"Come on, dad," Ben says. "Let's jog with our new friend." + +His dad laughs and says, "OK, let's go." + +They jog together, Ben, his dad, and the lizard. They have fun in the park. +Tom and Jen are playing in the park. They see a big fire truck with red lights and loud sounds. They run after it to see where it is going. + +"Wow, look at the fire truck!" Tom says. "It is so big and fast!" + +"Maybe there is a fire somewhere!" Jen says. "I hope everyone is safe!" + +They follow the fire truck until it stops at a house. They see smoke and fire coming out of a window. They also see some firemen with hoses and helmets. + +"Look, there is a fire!" Tom says. "The firemen are trying to stop it!" + +"That is scary!" Jen says. "We should stay away from the fire!" + +They watch from a safe distance as the firemen spray water on the fire. They hear one of the firemen say to another one. + +"Good job, team! We stopped the fire! It was not easy, but we did it!" + +Tom and Jen clap their hands and cheer for the firemen. They are happy that they stopped the fire and saved the house. + +"Thank you, firemen!" Tom and Jen say. "You are brave and strong!" + +The firemen smile and wave at them. They get back on the fire truck and drive away. + +Tom and Jen go back to the park. They play some more and pretend to be firemen. They have fun and learn a lot. +Lily and Tom were friends. They liked to play in the park near their homes. One day, it rained a lot. The rain made a big flood in the park. The water was high and fast. Lily and Tom could not play in the park. + +They were sad. They looked out the window and saw the flood. They wanted the rain to stop and the sun to come out. + +"Will the flood go away?" Lily asked Tom. + +"Yes, it will," Tom said. "We just have to believe. Believe that the rain will stop and the sun will come out. Believe that the park will be dry and green again. Believe that we can play in the park again." + +Lily nodded. She wanted to believe. She closed her eyes and wished hard. She wished for the rain to stop and the sun to come out. She wished for the flood to go away and the park to be good again. She wished for her and Tom to play in the park again. + +She opened her eyes and looked out the window. She saw a bright light. She saw a rainbow. She saw the water going down. She saw the grass and the flowers and the trees. She saw the park. + +She smiled. She turned to Tom and said, "Look, Tom! The rain stopped and the sun came out. The flood went away and the park is good again. We can play in the park again." + +Tom smiled too. He hugged Lily and said, "You were right, Lily. We just had to believe. Believe that things would get better. Believe that our wishes would come true. Believe that we are friends." + +They ran out of the house and into the park. They played and laughed and had fun. They were happy. They believed. +Sara and Ben like to play with their toys. They have many toys, but their favorite is the fan. The fan is green and makes a nice sound. They pretend the fan is a big bird that can fly. + +One day, Sara and Ben want to play with the fan, but they cannot find it. They look in their room, in the living room, and in the kitchen. They ask their mom and dad, but they do not know where the fan is. + +"Where is our fan?" Sara asks Ben. + +"I don't know," Ben says. "Maybe we left it outside." + +They run to the backyard, but the fan is not there. They see their neighbor, Tom, playing with his bike. + +"Hi, Tom," Sara says. "Have you seen our fan?" + +Tom smiles and points to his garage. "Yes, I have. I borrowed it from you. It is in my store." + +"Your store?" Ben asks. + +"Yes, my store. I have many things in my store. Do you want to see?" + +Sara and Ben nod and follow Tom to his garage. They see many things that Tom has collected from his house and the street. There are boxes, cans, bottles, books, and clothes. And there is their fan, on a shelf. + +"Wow, you have a lot of things," Sara says. + +"Yes, I do. Do you want to buy something from my store?" Tom asks. + +Sara and Ben look at each other. They only want their fan back. + +"No, thank you," Ben says. "We just want our fan. Can we have it back, please?" + +Tom frowns and shakes his head. "No, you can't. It is mine now. I found it in your yard. It is part of my store." + +Sara and Ben feel sad and angry. They want to argue with Tom, but they know it is not nice to fight. They decide to go back to their house and tell their mom and dad. + +"Bye, Tom," Sara says. "We don't like your store. We don't want to play with you anymore." + +Tom shrugs and goes back to his bike. He does not care. He likes his store more than his friends. He thinks he is smart and rich. + +But Sara and Ben are smarter and richer. They have their mom and dad, who love them and help them. They have their toys, which they share and take care of. And they have each other, who are always kind and fun. + +They hug each other and smile. They know they will find another fan, or another toy, to play with. They know they have everything they need. +Lily and Ben were playing in the snow. They made a big snowman with a hat, a scarf and a carrot nose. They gave him two buttons for eyes and a smile. + +"Hello, Mr. Snowman!" Lily said. "You are very charming. Do you want to be our friend?" + +"Yes, please!" Ben said, pretending to be the snowman. "You are very nice. Can I have a hug?" + +Lily and Ben hugged the snowman. They were very happy. + +But then the sun came out. It was very bright and warm. The snow started to melt. + +"Oh no!" Lily said. "Mr. Snowman is melting! He will go away!" + +"Don't worry!" Ben said. "We can make him again. We just need more snow." + +They looked around. They saw a shiny thing in the snow. It was a gold coin. + +"Wow!" Lily said. "Look what we found! A gold coin! It is very pretty. Maybe it is a gift from Mr. Snowman." + +"Maybe!" Ben said. "Or maybe it is a treasure. Maybe there are more gold coins in the snow. Let's dig and see!" + +They forgot about the snowman. They started to dig in the snow. They hoped to find more gold. They were very excited. +Tom and Lily are brother and sister. They like to play in their bedroom. They have many toys and books and games. But they also like to store things under their bed. They store things they do not want to share, or things they do not want their mom and dad to see. + +One day, Tom and Lily are playing in their bedroom. Tom wants to show Lily something he stored under his bed. He says, "Lily, come here. I have something cool to show you. It is under my bed. Do not tell mom and dad." + +Lily is curious. She follows Tom to his bed. Tom lifts the blanket and reaches under the bed. He pulls out a shiny metal thing. It looks like a big pen. Tom says, "Look, Lily. I found this in the garage. It is a lighter. It can make fire. Watch this." + +Tom presses a button on the lighter. A small flame comes out of the tip. Tom laughs. He says, "See, Lily? It is fun. You can try it too." + +Lily is scared. She knows fire is dangerous. She says, "No, Tom. Put it back. Fire can hurt us. Fire can burn the bedroom. Fire can make smoke. Mom and dad will be mad. Put it back, Tom. Please." + +Tom does not listen. He says, "No, Lily. You are a baby. You are afraid of everything. I am not afraid. I am brave. I can play with fire. Watch this." + +Tom moves the lighter closer to the curtain. He wants to see what happens. Lily screams. She says, "Tom, stop! You are being silly. You are being bad. You are making a big mistake. Stop, Tom. Stop!" + +But it is too late. The flame touches the curtain. The curtain catches fire. The fire grows bigger and bigger. The fire makes heat and noise and smoke. Tom and Lily are in trouble. They are in danger. They need help. They need mom and dad. They need to get out of the bedroom. They need to be safe. They need to be sorry. +Tom and Lily are playful cats. They like to run and jump and chase each other. They also like to find things to play with, like balls, feathers and string. + +One day, they find a long, red string in the garden. They think it is very fun and pretty. They take turns to pull and bite and roll with the string. They make it into a big knot and a small loop. + +"Look, Lily, I made a ring with the string!" Tom says. He puts the loop on his paw and shows it to Lily. + +"That is nice, Tom, but I can make a better ring!" Lily says. She tries to take the string from Tom, but he does not let go. They tug and tug and tug, until the string breaks. + +"Oh no, we broke the string!" Tom says. He feels sad and sorry. + +"Me too, Tom. What can we do?" Lily says. She feels sad and sorry too. + +They look around and see a hole in the ground. They have an idea. + +"Let's bury the string in the hole. Maybe it will grow back together," Tom says. + +"OK, Tom, let's do that. Maybe it will be a surprise for us later," Lily says. + +They pick up the pieces of the string and put them in the hole. They cover them with dirt and pat it down. They hope the string will be whole again someday. + +They hug each other and say sorry. Then they go to find something else to play with. They are still playful cats. +Sara and Ben are playing in the garden. They like to look at the flowers and the bugs. Sara sees a blue butterfly on a pink flower. She wants to touch it. + +"Look, Ben, a blue butterfly!" Sara says. She runs to the flower and reaches out her hand. + +"Wait, Sara, don't!" Ben says. He knows that butterflies are very shy and can fly away. He also knows that some bugs can pinch. + +But Sara does not listen. She tries to grab the blue butterfly. The butterfly does not like that. It flaps its wings and pinches Sara's finger with its legs. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Sara cries. She lets go of the butterfly and holds her finger. It hurts a lot. + +"I told you, Sara, don't!" Ben says. He runs to Sara and hugs her. He is sorry that she is hurt. + +"I'm sorry, Ben, I'm sorry," Sara says. She is sorry that she did not listen. She is sorry that she scared the blue butterfly. + +They sit on the grass and look at the flower. The blue butterfly is gone. They hope it is okay. + +"Next time, Sara, let's just watch the butterflies, okay?" Ben says. + +"Okay, Ben, let's just watch," Sara says. + +They smile and hold hands. They are still friends. They still like the garden. +Mia and Leo were twins who liked to play together. They had a big mirror in their room that they used to make funny faces and pretend to be different animals. One day, they had a fight over a toy and stopped talking to each other. They sat on opposite sides of the room, feeling angry and sad. + +They were restless and bored, but they did not want to say sorry. They looked at the mirror and saw their own faces, but they did not smile. They wished they had someone to play with, but they did not look at each other. + +Then, they heard a knock on the door. It was their mom, who came to check on them. She saw them sitting apart and asked, "What's wrong, my loves? Why are you not playing together?" + +Mia and Leo did not answer. They looked down at their feet. Their mom smiled and said, "You know, you are very lucky to have each other. You are twins, and that means you are always united. You share the same birthday, the same room, and the same mirror. You can also share your toys, your feelings, and your fun. You don't have to be angry or sad. You can be happy and kind." + +She walked over to the mirror and picked up Mia and Leo. She held them close and said, "Look at the mirror. What do you see?" Mia and Leo looked and saw their mom and themselves. They saw their faces, but they also saw their hearts. They felt their mom's love and their own love. They felt sorry for their fight and wanted to make up. + +They hugged their mom and said, "We love you, mom. We love each other, too. We are sorry for our fight. Can we play together again?" + +Their mom kissed them and said, "Of course, my loves. You can always play together. You are twins, and you are united. You are my mirror, and I am yours. You make me happy and proud." + +She put them down and gave them their toy. They thanked her and ran to the mirror. They made funny faces and pretended to be different animals. They laughed and played and were happy. They were twins, and they were united. +Tom and Lily were twins who lived on a farm with their mom and dad. They liked to play with the animals, especially the sheep. The sheep were soft and white and made funny noises. + +One day, Tom and Lily saw a fat sheep that was eating a lot of grass. They thought it would be fun to ride on it, like a horse. They ran to the sheep and tried to climb on its back. But the sheep did not like that. It kicked and baaed and ran away. + +"Stop, stop, sheep!" Tom and Lily shouted. "We want to play with you!" + +But the sheep did not stop. It ran to the fence and jumped over it. It ran to the road and crossed it. It ran to the woods and disappeared. + +Tom and Lily were scared. They did not know where the sheep went. They did not know how to get it back. They did not know what their mom and dad would say. + +They ran back to the farm and told their mom and dad what happened. Their mom and dad were angry. They said the sheep was very important. They said the sheep gave them wool and milk. They said the sheep could get hurt or lost in the woods. + +They said Tom and Lily were very naughty. They said they had to punish them. They said they had to go to their room and stay there until dinner. They said they had to say sorry to the sheep when they found it. + +Tom and Lily were sad. They did not mean to make the sheep run away. They did not mean to make their mom and dad angry. They did not like to be punished. They wished they had not tried to ride on the fat sheep. They wished they had played with something else. +Sara was hungry. She wanted a sandwich. She went to the kitchen and saw a sandwich on the table. It looked nice. It had cheese and ham and bread. + +She reached for the sandwich, but then she heard a voice. + +"Hey, that's my sandwich!" It was Tom, her big brother. He was angry. He ran to the table and grabbed the sandwich. + +"Give it back!" Sara cried. She was sad. She wanted the sandwich. + +"No, it's mine!" Tom said. He bit the sandwich. It was yummy. + +Sara felt mad. She had an idea. She saw a glass of juice on the table. It was Tom's juice. She took the glass and poured the juice on Tom's head. + +"Hey, what are you doing?" Tom shouted. He was wet and sticky. He dropped the sandwich. + +Sara smiled. She picked up the sandwich. She ate the sandwich. It was nice. + +Tom was not happy. He glared at Sara. He wanted to yell at her, but then he saw Mom. She was in the door. She looked at Tom and Sara. + +"What's going on here?" Mom asked. She was not pleased. + +Sara and Tom looked at each other. They knew they were in trouble. They said nothing. + +They minded Mom. They knew she was the boss. +Lily liked to play with her dolls. She had many dolls, but her favorite was Red. Red had a red dress, red shoes and red hair. Lily liked to pretend that Red was a princess who lived in a castle. + +One day, Lily's mom said, "Lily, I have a surprise for you. You will receive a new friend today." Lily was very happy. She wondered who her new friend would be. Maybe a bunny, or a kitty, or a bird. + +Lily's mom took her to the car and drove to a big house. There, a nice lady opened the door and said, "Hello, Lily. I'm Aunt Jane. I have a gift for you." She led Lily to the backyard, where a big cage was. Inside the cage, there was a wolf. + +Lily was scared. She did not like wolves. Wolves were big and scary and had sharp teeth. She hid behind her mom and said, "No, thank you. I don't want a wolf. I want to go home." + +Aunt Jane smiled and said, "Don't be afraid, Lily. This is not a real wolf. This is a dog. His name is Wolfie. He is very friendly and gentle. He likes to play and cuddle. He needs a new home, because I have to move to another place. Do you want to take him with you?" + +Lily looked at Wolfie. He looked at her with big brown eyes. He wagged his tail and licked his nose. He did not look scary at all. He looked cute and lonely. Lily felt sorry for him. She said, "Can I pet him?" + +Aunt Jane nodded and opened the cage. Wolfie ran out and jumped on Lily. He licked her face and wagged his tail. He was very happy. Lily giggled and hugged him. She said, "Hello, Wolfie. You are my new friend. I will take you home and play with you. You can meet Red. She is my princess doll. Do you like red?" + +Wolfie barked and nodded. He liked red. He liked Lily. He liked his new home. Lily received a new friend that day. She was very happy. She liked Wolfie. She liked Aunt Jane. She liked her surprise. She said, "Thank you, Aunt Jane. Thank you, Mom. This is the best gift ever." +Anna and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to pretend they were a king and a queen. Anna wore a crown made of flowers and Ben had a stick for a sword. They had a big box for a castle. + +One day, a naughty cat came to the garden. It saw the crown on Anna's head and wanted to play with it. It jumped on the box and tried to pull the crown off Anna's head. Anna felt the cat's claws and screamed. + +"Help! Help! The cat is pulling my crown!" she cried. + +Ben heard Anna and ran to the box. He saw the cat and waved his stick at it. + +"Go away, naughty cat! Leave the queen alone!" he shouted. + +The cat was scared of Ben and his stick. It let go of the crown and ran away. Anna hugged Ben and thanked him. + +"You are a brave king, Ben. You saved me from the naughty cat," she said. + +Ben smiled and put the crown back on Anna's head. + +"You are a beautiful queen, Anna. And this is our castle," he said. + +They kissed and played happily in the garden. They forgot about the naughty cat. +Sara was playing with her dolls in her room. She liked to dress them up and make them talk. She had a big chest full of clothes and accessories for her dolls. She opened the chest and looked for a hat for her doll. + +She saw a hat that she did not recognize. It was not a regular hat. It was big and red and had feathers on it. She wondered where it came from. She picked it up and put it on her doll's head. It looked funny. + +She heard a knock on the door. It was her mom. She came in and smiled when she saw Sara and her doll. + +"Hi, Sara. What are you doing?" she asked. + +"I'm playing with my dolls. Look at this hat. It's not a regular hat. Where did it come from?" Sara asked. + +Mom laughed. "That's not a hat, Sara. That's a lampshade. I was cleaning the attic and I found it. I thought you might like it for your dolls. Do you like it?" + +Sara looked at the lampshade again. She realized it was not a hat. She felt silly. But she also felt happy. She liked the lampshade. It was different and fun. + +"I like it, Mom. Thank you. It's a special hat for my doll. She likes it too. See? She's smiling." Sara said. + +Mom hugged Sara and her doll. "You're welcome, Sara. You have a great imagination. You can make anything into a hat. I love you." she said. + +"I love you too, Mom." Sara said. She kept playing with her doll and her lampshade hat. She was having a good time. +Lily and Ben were bored. They had played with all their toys and read all their books. They wanted to do something new and fun. + +"Let's make a cake!" Lily said. She liked to help her mom in the kitchen. She knew where the flour and sugar and eggs were. + +"OK!" Ben said. He liked to eat cake. He hoped it would be chocolate. + +They got a big bowl and a big spoon. They poured some flour and some sugar and some cocoa in the bowl. They cracked some eggs and added some milk. They started to stir the mixture. It was thick and sticky. + +"Stir, stir, stir!" Lily said. She held the spoon with both hands and moved it around the bowl. + +"Stir, stir, stir!" Ben echoed. He tried to help, but he was too small. He knocked over the bowl and the mixture spilled on the floor. + +"Oh no!" Lily said. She looked at the mess. She was sad and angry. "You ruined our cake!" + +"I'm sorry!" Ben said. He looked at his sister. He was scared and sorry. "I didn't mean to!" + +They heard their mom coming. They knew they were in trouble. They ran to their room and hid under the bed. They found a puzzle there. They decided to do the puzzle instead of making a cake. They hoped their mom would not be too mad. +Lily was sick. She felt hot and had a sore throat. Mommy came to her room with a thermometer. She said, "Let me see how hot you are, Lily. This will not hurt. It is just a tool to help me." + +Mommy put the thermometer in Lily's mouth and waited. Lily saw some numbers on the thermometer. Mommy looked at them and said, "Oh, Lily, you have a fever. You need to rest and drink some water. I will get you some medicine to make you feel better." + +Lily did not like medicine. It tasted bad and made her feel funny. She said, "No, Mommy, no medicine. I don't want it." + +Mommy said, "I know, Lily, but you need it. It will help you fight the germs that make you sick. Please, be a helpful girl and take it. It will only be a little bit." + +Lily did not want to make Mommy sad. She loved Mommy and wanted to be helpful. She said, "Okay, Mommy, I will take it. But can I have a hug and a kiss first?" + +Mommy smiled and hugged and kissed Lily. She said, "You are a very brave and helpful girl, Lily. I love you very much. Now, let me lead you to the couch. You can watch some cartoons and cuddle with your teddy bear. Maybe you will feel better soon." +Lily and Ben are having a tea party with their toys. They pour water from a small pot into tiny cups and pretend it is tea. They give some tea to their teddy bear, their doll and their robot. + +"More tea, please," says the robot in a funny voice. Ben laughs and pours more water into the robot's cup. + +"Careful, Ben," says Lily. "Don't spill the tea. It will make the robot wet and sad." + +"I won't spill it," says Ben. "I am very good at pouring tea." + +But as he says that, he bumps into the table and the pot falls down. The water splashes everywhere and the robot gets wet. + +"Oh no!" says Ben. "I lose the tea! I make the robot wet and sad!" + +Lily and Ben look at the robot. It makes a beep sound and stops talking. Its eyes are not open anymore. + +"Is the robot broken?" asks Lily. + +"I don't know," says Ben. "Maybe we can fix it. Maybe we need new batteries." + +They pick up the robot and look for a switch or a door to open it. They can't find any. + +"Maybe we need a screwdriver," says Lily. + +"Or maybe we need a magic wand," says Ben. + +They look around for a screwdriver or a magic wand. They can't find any. + +They hug the robot and hope it will wake up soon. They are sorry they lose the tea and make the robot wet and sad. They wish they can have another tea party with their toys. +Mark is a friendly boy. He likes to play with his toys and his friends. He has a lot of toys, but his favorite is a red car. He likes to zoom it around the floor and make noises. + +One day, Mark goes to the park with his mom. He sees a girl with a blue bike. He thinks the bike is cool. He wants to have a bike too. He goes to the girl and says, "Hi, I am Mark. Can I play with your bike?" + +The girl looks at Mark and smiles. She is friendly too. She says, "Hi, I am Anna. Sure, you can play with my bike. But can I play with your car?" + +Mark nods. He gives his car to Anna and takes her bike. They trade toys and play together. They have fun. They zoom around the park and make noises. + +Mark and Anna are happy. They have new friends and new toys. They share and care. They are friendly. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a modern toy that made a lot of noise. Her mom didn't like the noise and told her to play with something else. + +Lily went to her dad and asked him why her mom didn't like the noise. Her dad explained that her mom was trying to study and needed quiet. + +Lily didn't understand what "study" meant, so her dad told her that it was like when she learned new things in school. Lily thought for a moment and said, "Oh, I don't like noise when I'm trying to learn new things, too." + +From then on, Lily tried to play with quieter toys when her mom was studying. Her mom was happy and Lily felt proud that she could help. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She went to the beach with her family. Lily saw a jellyfish in the water. She was scared of it because it looked funny, with its long tentacles. She didn't want to touch it because she thought it might pinch her. + +Lily's dad picked up the jellyfish with a bucket and showed it to her. He said it was cold and slimy. Lily touched it with her finger and giggled. She thought it was funny too. + +Afterwards, Lily and her family went for a swim in the sea. The water was cold, but they still had fun. They played with a beach ball and built sandcastles. Lily felt happy and loved spending time with her family at the beach. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing in the park with her friends. One day, while playing, she found some money on the ground. She was very happy and showed it to her friends. They all wanted to play with it, but Lily said it was hers. + +Later that day, Lily went to the store with her mom to buy some candy. She put the money in her pocket and went inside. When she got to the candy aisle, she reached into her pocket to get the money, but it was gone! She looked everywhere but couldn't find it. + +Feeling sad and worried, Lily went back to the park. She searched and searched for the money, but it was nowhere to be found. Suddenly, she saw a wild dog running towards her. She was scared, but then she remembered her mom telling her to wipe her tears and be brave. So, she wiped her tears and stood still. The dog sniffed her and then ran away. Lily realized that the dog had found her money and taken it away. She learned to always be careful with her belongings and to not be greedy. +Once upon a time, there was a chubby little bear named Benny. Benny loved to march around the forest with his friends. One day, while they were playing, Benny accidentally sat on a needle and it hurt a lot. His friends saw that Benny was sad and they knew something was wrong. They asked him what happened and Benny showed them the needle. They quickly helped Benny and took out the needle. Benny felt much better and thanked his friends for helping him. From that day on, Benny made sure to watch where he sat so he wouldn't get hurt again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She went to a restaurant with her mommy and daddy. They ordered yummy food like pizza and spaghetti. + +While they were eating, Lily accidentally dropped her fork on the floor. She felt guilty and sad, but her parents told her it was okay and gave her a new fork. After they finished eating, they went outside and saw a beautiful rainbow in the sky. + +Lily was happy again and forgot about the fork. She knew that accidents happen sometimes, but it's important to say sorry and try to make things better. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to draw and write on his paper. He would always draw round circles and write his name on it. + +One day, Timmy went to the park with his mom. He saw a big, scary dog with sharp teeth. Timmy felt scared and wanted to run away. + +But then, he remembered that he had his paper and crayons with him. He started to draw a round ball and wrote "ball" on it. He threw the paper ball to the dog and the dog started to play with it. Timmy was happy and not scared anymore. + +From that day on, Timmy always brought his paper and crayons with him wherever he went. He knew that he could write and draw anything he wanted and it would make him feel better. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pet sheep named Baa Baa. One day, Lily and Baa Baa went for a walk in the park. Suddenly, Baa Baa bumped into a tree and got some mud on his wool. + +Lily said to Baa Baa, "Oh no, you're all dirty! Let's wipe you clean." So, she took a towel and wiped the mud off Baa Baa's wool. + +Baa Baa was happy to be clean again, but he was still feeling bitter about bumping into the tree. "I don't like trees," he said to Lily. + +Lily hugged Baa Baa and said, "It's okay, Baa Baa. Trees are our friends. They give us shade and oxygen." Baa Baa smiled and said, "I guess you're right, Lily. I'll try to be friends with trees from now on." And they continued their walk in the park, happy and clean. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the garden with her toys. One day, her mom asked her to come inside and help her with something. + +"Can you please enter the house and go to the kitchen?" asked her mom. + +Lily happily entered the house and went to the kitchen. Her mom opened the freezer and asked her to pick out a red popsicle. + +Lily was so excited to have a popsicle. "Thank you, mommy!" she said. + +"You're welcome, sweetie," her mom replied with a smile. + +Lily enjoyed her red popsicle and felt very happy to help her mom. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very excited because he was going to take a shower with his favorite rubber duck. Timmy's mommy told him to be alert and not to slip in the shower. + +As Timmy was taking a shower, he heard a loud noise. It was his big brother, Tommy. Tommy wanted to play with Timmy's rubber duck. Timmy said no and told Tommy to leave. But Tommy didn't listen and tried to take the rubber duck from Timmy's hand. + +Timmy got angry and pushed Tommy. Tommy slipped and fell in the shower. He hit his head and got hurt. Timmy felt bad and tried to help, but it was too late. Tommy was not moving anymore. + +Timmy's mommy heard the noise and came to see what happened. She saw Tommy and cried. Timmy felt very sad, and he wished he didn't push Tommy. From that day on, Timmy promised to always be kind to his brother and never to push anyone again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the beach with her family. One day, they went to a new beach that was very charming. The sand was soft and there were pretty seashells everywhere. + +Lily was playing in the sand when she saw something surprising. It was a little crab! She ran over to her mom and dad and said, "Look! Look! A crab!" Her parents were surprised too and they all went over to take a closer look. + +The crab scurried away, but Lily was still so happy. She said to her parents, "This is the best beach ever! I love finding surprises here." Her parents smiled and said, "We love it too, Lily. Let's come back here again soon." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play the piano. One day, Lily's mom asked her to play a song. Lily played the song, but her mom couldn't hear it clearly. + +"Can you repeat the song, Lily?" asked her mom. + +Lily played the song again, but this time she played it very clear. Her mom was very happy and said, "You played the piano so beautifully, Lily!" + +Lily smiled and felt very proud of herself. From that day on, she practiced playing the piano every day so she could play even more clear songs for her mom to hear. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she received an invitation to a party from her friend Timmy. Lily was so excited and couldn't wait to go to the party. She put on her favorite dress and went to the party. + +When she arrived, she saw that the room was very dirty. There were toys and food everywhere. Lily said to Timmy, "Your room is very dirty, Timmy. Let's clean it up." They started to pick up the toys and put them away. While they were cleaning, they found a rock under the couch. Timmy said, "Look Lily! I found a rock. Let's keep it." + +After they finished cleaning, they played games and had fun at the party. When it was time to go home, Lily said to Timmy, "Thank you for inviting me to your party. I had a great time." Timmy replied, "Thank you for helping me clean my room, Lily. You are a good friend." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore the world around her. One day, she saw a butterfly and tried to catch it. She ran and ran, trying to catch it, but it flew away. + +As she was running, she saw a man rushing past her. He was running so fast that he almost knocked her over. She asked him, "Why are you in such a hurry?" The man replied, "I need to go to jail because I did something bad." + +Lily was confused and asked, "What's jail?" The man explained that it was a place where people go when they break the rules. Lily thought about it and said, "It's easy to be good and follow the rules, then you won't have to go to jail." The man smiled and said, "You're right, little one. I wish I had thought about that before." + +Lily continued to play outside, grateful for the lesson she learned about following the rules and being a good person. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in her backyard. One day, her friend Timmy came to visit. He arrived at her house with a big smile on his face. + +Lily and Timmy played together on the swings and the slide. They even found a big rock to climb on. But then, Timmy accidentally bumped into Lily and she fell off the rock. + +Timmy felt sorry and gave Lily a hug. Lily forgave him and they continued to play together. They had so much fun that Timmy didn't want to leave when it was time to go home. But he promised to come back and play with Lily again soon. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in her garden. She had a tomato plant that she took care of every day. Lily loved to watch the tomato grow bigger and bigger. + +One day, Lily went outside to check on her tomato plant. She noticed that the tomato was very sour. She didn't know what to do. She started to worry that her tomato plant was sick. + +Lily decided to ask her mom for help. But when she went inside, she found out that her mom was very sick. Lily's mom had to go to the hospital. Lily was very sad and worried. + +A few days later, Lily's mom came home from the hospital. But when Lily went to check on her tomato plant, she found out that it had died. Lily was very sad. She had lost her favorite plant. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the park with his friends. They would run and laugh and play games together. One day, Timmy's friends had to leave early and Timmy was sad. + +Timmy decided to stay in the park by himself. As it got darker, Timmy started to feel scared. He wished his friends were still there to play with him. Suddenly, a man came up to Timmy and told him he was lost. + +The man offered to take Timmy home, but instead he took him to a dark alley. Timmy tried to run away, but the man caught him. Timmy's youth was taken away from him that night. It was a very bad ending to his day in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to hop and play in the meadow all day long. One day, Benny found a velvet ribbon and thought it was charming. He put it on and continued to hop around. But then, he saw a big dog chasing him. Benny got scared and wanted the dog to stop. He remembered the ribbon and quickly took it off. He waved it at the dog and said, "Stop, stop!" The dog stopped and Benny felt safe again. From then on, he kept the charming velvet ribbon close by, just in case he needed it again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing in the park with her friends. One day, they were all playing together when Lily's favorite toy fell into a hole. She started to panic and cry because she couldn't reach it. + +Her friends tried to help, but they couldn't get it either. Then, a bossy boy came over and said he could get it for her. He stamped his foot and jumped into the hole. But he couldn't find the toy either. + +Lily was still upset, but her friends hugged her and said they would help her find a new toy. They all went to the toy store together and found a new toy that Lily loved even more than the old one. And they all played happily ever after. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tom. Tom had a powerful spear that he loved to play with. One day, Tom's friend Jack came over to play. Jack wanted to play with Tom's spear, but Tom didn't want to share it. + +Jack said, "Can I play with your spear, Tom?" + +Tom replied, "No, it's mine. I want to lead the game." + +Jack felt sad that he couldn't play with the spear. Suddenly, they heard a loud noise outside. They looked out the window and saw a big monster walking down the street. + +Tom said, "I have an idea. Let's use my powerful spear to defeat the monster and save our town!" + +Jack agreed and they went outside. They used the spear to fight the monster and eventually defeated it. Tom learned that sharing his spear with his friend helped them both become powerful heroes. +Once upon a time, there was a little birdie who was very scared. She was stuck in a tree and didn't know how to get down. Her mommy birdie tried to help her, but she couldn't reach her. Then, a wise owl came along and saw the little birdie in trouble. The owl knew just what to do! + +He flew up to the tree and used his sharp beak to rescue the little birdie. Inch by inch, he carefully lifted her out of the tree and brought her safely to the ground. The little birdie was so happy and grateful to the wise owl for rescuing her. + +From that day on, the little birdie knew that if she ever needed help again, she could count on her wise friend to come to her rescue. And the wise owl was happy to help because he knew that sometimes, even the smallest creatures need a little bit of help. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved sweets and always wanted to eat pastries. One day, her mom brought home a box of pastries from the bakery. They were big and thick, but Lily wanted a thin one. + +Her mom said, "Maybe next time we can ask the baker to make some thin pastries for you." Lily was happy to hear that. She looked at the box and saw a thin pastry at the bottom. She wanted it so badly, but her mom said they had to eat the big ones first. + +Lily was patient and waited until they finished all the big pastries. Finally, they reached the bottom of the box and found the thin pastry. Lily was so happy and ate it slowly, savoring every bite. From that day on, she knew that sometimes you have to be patient to get what you want. +Once upon a time, there was a little duck named Ducky. Ducky loved to swim in the pond all day long. One day, Ducky played in the pond for too long and got very wet. Ducky's feathers were soaked! + +Ducky's mom saw that Ducky was shivering and took him to the hospital. At the hospital, the doctor gave Ducky a warm blanket and some medicine to make him feel better. Ducky's mom stayed with him all night long. + +Ducky's friends were jealous that he got to go to the hospital because they wanted to visit too. But Ducky didn't like being sick and wished he could go back to playing in the pond. The next day, Ducky felt much better and went back to swimming with his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to eat peaches because they tasted sweet and juicy. One day, she went to the market with her mom and saw a big, rich peach. She asked her mom if she could have it, but her mom said no because it was too expensive. + +Lily was sad and started to cry. A kind old man saw her crying and asked her what was wrong. She told him she wanted the big, rich peach but her mom said no. The old man told her to ask her mom again and to repeat how much she wanted it. + +Lily went back to her mom and repeated how much she wanted the big, rich peach. Her mom saw how much she wanted it and decided to buy it for her. Lily was so happy and thanked the old man. She learned that sometimes you have to repeat yourself to get what you want. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and make lots of noise. His mom would always tell him to be quiet, but Timmy would ignore her. + +One day, Timmy went to the park to play with his friends. They were all having fun until Timmy started being too noisy. The other kids didn't like it and they started to leave one by one, until Timmy was all alone. + +Feeling sad and lonely, Timmy realized that he should have listened to his mom and not been so noisy. From that day on, Timmy tried his best to be quiet and respectful of others. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to listen to others and not ignore their advice. Sometimes, it can lead to negative consequences like being left out or feeling lonely. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to take pictures with her camera. One day, she saw a thin butterfly and wanted to take a picture of it. She tried to put the camera close to the butterfly, but it flew away. + +Lily was sad that she couldn't take a picture of the butterfly. Her mom asked, "What's wrong, Lily?" Lily said, "I wanted to take a picture of the thin butterfly, but it flew away when I put the camera close to it." + +Her mom said, "Don't worry, Lily. Maybe we can try again tomorrow. We can put some flowers outside to attract the butterflies." Lily was happy and said, "Okay, Mommy. Let's do that!" +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. Tim loved to go on adventures with his friends. One day, they went on a hike to a big cliff. The cliff was very tall and Tim felt a little scared. But he was brave and climbed up to the top with his friends. They could see everything from up there! + +After a while, Tim got a little cold. He put on his warm jacket and snuggled with his friends. They decided to count the birds they could see flying in the sky. Tim counted 10 birds and his friends counted 5 each. They had so much fun together! + +When it was time to go back home, Tim felt happy and proud. He had climbed a big cliff and counted lots of birds. He couldn't wait for his next adventure with his friends. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved planes more than anything in the world. One day, Timmy and his dad went to the airport to watch the planes take off and land. + +Timmy saw a plane that looked terrible. He said to his dad, "Daddy, that plane looks yucky. Can we make it pretty?" His dad replied, "Sure, Timmy. Let's go polish it!" + +They went to the plane and started to polish it. Timmy loved helping his dad. When they finished, the plane looked shiny and new. The pilot came out and said, "Wow, thank you so much! This plane looks amazing now." Timmy smiled and said, "You're welcome! I love planes!" +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went to a park. She saw a big slide and ran towards it. Suddenly, she slipped and fell down. A kind lady came to her and said, "Are you okay? Let's seat here and I'll check if you're hurt." Lily nodded and the lady helped her to seat on a bench. + +While they were sitting, Lily saw a man in a black robe walking towards them. She asked the lady, "Who is that?" The lady replied, "He is a judge. He makes sure everyone follows the rules." Lily was curious and asked, "What are rules?" The lady explained, "Rules are like instructions. They help us be safe and peaceful." + +The judge came to them and asked, "Is everything alright here?" The lady replied, "Yes, we're just taking a break after a little fall." The judge smiled and said, "I'm glad to hear that. Remember to be careful and follow the rules in the park." Then he walked away. Lily felt better and thanked the lady for helping her. They continued to enjoy their peaceful day in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a mild fever and her ear hurt a lot. She went to the doctor with her mommy and the doctor gave her some medicine. But Lily was still sad and started to cry. Her mommy hugged her and told her that everything would be okay. Lily stopped crying and fell asleep. When she woke up, her ear felt much better and she was happy again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a cute teddy bear that she loved to play with. One day, Lily and her teddy bear went on an adventure in the park. They saw many animals and flowers along the way. + +Suddenly, Lily saw a little bird peeking out from a tree. "Look, Teddy! A birdie!" Lily said. She took out her camera and snapped a picture of the birdie. "I want to keep this image forever," Lily said. + +Teddy hugged Lily and said, "That's a great idea! We can look at the image of the birdie whenever we want to remember our adventure." Lily smiled and hugged Teddy back. They continued their adventure, happy to have captured a cute image of the little birdie. +Once upon a time, there was a queen who lived in a big castle. She was very lonely because she had nobody to talk to. One day, she decided to go for a walk in the forest to see if she could find some friends. + +As she was walking, she saw a big, scary wolf. The wolf wanted to eat her, but the queen knew she had to prevent that from happening. She quickly ran back to the castle and locked the doors. + +But the wolf was very clever and he found a way to get inside. The queen was very scared, but she remembered that she had a big sword. She used the sword to fight the wolf and prevent him from hurting her. + +In the end, the queen was very happy because she had made a new friend - the sword! She kept it with her always to prevent any more scary creatures from coming into her castle. And she was never lonely again because she had her new friend to talk to. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a red dress that she loved to wear. One day, Lily saw a cute kitten outside her house. The kitten was meowing and looked hungry. Lily wanted to help the kitten, so she went inside to get some milk. She poured the milk into a bowl and stirred it with a spoon. Then, she went outside and gave the milk to the kitten. The kitten drank the milk and licked its whiskers. Lily was happy that she could help the kitten. From that day on, the kitten became Lily's best friend and they played together every day. +Once upon a time, a dog named Max went for a walk with his owner, Sarah. Max wore a red collar that matched Sarah's shirt. They walked and talked about the trees, birds, and flowers they saw. Suddenly, Max saw a squirrel and ran after it with great speed. Sarah called out, "Max, come back!" but he didn't listen. + +Max chased the squirrel until he got tired and stopped. The squirrel was gone, but Max found an interesting stick to play with. Sarah caught up to him and said, "Max, you scared me! You need to listen when I call you." Max wagged his tail and licked Sarah's hand. She put the stick in her pocket and they continued their walk. + +When they got home, Sarah gave Max a treat and took off his collar. Max was happy to be home and cuddled up next to Sarah on the couch. "Today was an adventure," Sarah said, and Max barked in agreement. They both fell asleep, dreaming of their next walk together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very excited because her family was going on a tour of a big castle. When they arrived, a friendly lady welcomed them and showed them around the castle. + +Lily was very tired from walking around, so she asked the lady if they could take a break. The lady said yes and brought them to a cozy room with a big fireplace. They sat down and talked about the castle. + +Lily's little brother asked the lady if she lived in the castle. She laughed and said, "No, I don't live here, but I love giving tours to people like you!" Lily and her family were happy to hear that and thanked the lady for showing them around. They had a great time and couldn't wait to come back again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved ice-cream so much that she asked her mom for it every day. One day, her mom taught her how to make ice-cream at home. Lily was very happy and patient as she followed her mom's instructions. + +After making the ice-cream, Lily couldn't wait to eat it. She scooped a big spoonful and put it in her mouth. But it was too cold and she got a brain freeze! She tried to eat more, but it hurt too much. She didn't listen to her mom when she said to eat it slowly. + +Lily got a really bad headache and had to go to the hospital. She learned that she needed to be patient and listen to her mom's teachings. She never made that mistake again. +Once upon a time, there was a big house. Inside the house, there was a room with a door. The door was closed tight. A little girl wanted to see inside the room. She said, "Open, door, open!" The door opened and the little girl saw a big, white ghost! The little girl was scared, but the ghost was calm. The ghost said, "Don't be afraid, little girl. I won't hurt you." The little girl smiled and said, "Thank you, Mr. Ghost." From that day on, the little girl and the ghost were friends. +Once upon a time, there was a cute little girl named Lily. She lived in a small hut in the forest with her mommy and daddy. One day, Lily saw a bird outside her window and said, "Hi birdie, do you want to dance with me?" + +The birdie said, "Yes, I love to dance!" + +So, Lily and the birdie danced together outside the hut. They danced and twirled and had so much fun. Then, Lily's mommy came outside and said, "Wow, you two are great dancers!" + +Lily said, "Thank you mommy, the birdie is a great dancer too!" + +From that day on, Lily and the birdie danced together every day outside the hut. They were the best of friends and had so much fun together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a purple dress that she loved to wear. One day, she was playing with her toys when she noticed that her favorite cable was broken. She asked her mom to help her fix it. + +Her mom took out some tools and together they worked to complete the repair. Lily was so happy that her cable was fixed and she could play with her toys again. She hugged her mom and thanked her for helping her. + +From that day on, Lily made sure to take care of her cable so it wouldn't break again. She loved her purple dress and her toys, and was grateful for her mom who always helped her when she needed it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a hot cup of cocoa in her hand. She felt warm and cozy. Suddenly, she spilled the cocoa on the floor. She was sad because she loved her cocoa. + +But then, her mom came and gave her a useful towel. Lily managed to clean up the cocoa with the towel. She was happy that she could fix the mess. Her mom hugged her and said, "You're such a good helper!" + +From that day on, Lily knew that she could manage any mess with a useful towel. She loved her hot cocoa even more because it taught her how to be helpful. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went to the park with her mommy. They saw a deer in the grass. "Look mommy, a deer!" Lily said. "Yes, it's a deer," mommy replied. + +Then, they went to the playground. Lily climbed up the slide and slid down. "Whee!" she said. It was so much fun. Suddenly, the light went out and it got dark. "Mommy, it's dark!" Lily cried. + +"It's okay, we'll go home soon," mommy said. They packed up their things and walked back to their car. On the way, they saw the deer again. "Bye deer, see you later!" Lily waved. The deer just looked at them and ran away. +Once upon a time, there was a jolly dog named Max. Max liked to play in the park with his friends. One day, Max's friend, a cat named Lily, told him a lie. She said she saw a unicorn in the park. Max was very excited and wanted to see the unicorn too. + +As they walked around the park, Lily winked at Max and pointed to a tree. Max looked but he didn't see anything. He asked Lily where the unicorn was but she just laughed and said it was a joke. Max was sad that his friend lied to him but he forgave her because he didn't want to be mad at his friend. + +From that day on, Max learned to always tell the truth and not to lie to his friends. And Lily learned that it's not nice to lie and make your friends sad. They continued to play in the park and have fun together, but they always remembered the lesson they learned about telling the truth. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily's mommy gave her a shiny new wallet to keep her money safe. Lily was so happy and she put all her coins in the wallet. + +But then, Lily's big brother came and he wanted to take some of her coins. Lily said, "No, you can't take my money!" Her brother got mad and said some bad words. Lily didn't like it when her brother said bad words. + +So, Lily's mommy came and asked what happened. Lily told her about her brother trying to take her coins and saying bad words. Her mommy said, "That's not nice. Let's measure how many coins you have in your wallet so we know how much money you have." They counted the coins together and Lily felt happy again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to go on adventures with her family. One day, her parents told her they were going on a trip to a hotel. Lily was very excited because she had never stayed in a hotel before. + +When they arrived at the hotel, they went to their room. Lily looked around and thought it was a little boring. But her parents told her to wait and see what would happen. That night, they went to the hotel restaurant and had a delicious dinner. After dinner, they went back to their room and found a surprise: the hotel had left a tray of cookies and milk for Lily! + +Lily was so happy and excited that she couldn't stop smiling. She realized that even though the hotel seemed boring at first, there were still fun surprises waiting for her. From that day on, Lily always remembered to look for the good things in every situation. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play by the lake with her friends. One day, Lily's friend Timmy said, "I worry about the big fair coming to town. What if it rains?" + +Lily didn't worry about the fair. She just wanted to play. But as the day of the fair came closer, the sky grew dark and cloudy. Lily started to worry too. She didn't want the fair to be cancelled. + +On the day of the fair, it rained and rained. Lily and her friends were sad. But then, the rain stopped and the sun came out. The fair was still on! Lily and her friends ran to the fair and had so much fun. They went on rides and ate cotton candy. It was the best day ever. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and eat yummy food. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to help her cook dinner. She gave him a pepper to cut, but Timmy accidentally broke the pepper. + +"Oh no, Timmy! That pepper was important for dinner," said his mom. + +"I'm sorry, Mommy," said Timmy. + +"It's okay, but next time be careful," said his mom. + +Later that night, Timmy's family sat down to eat dinner. But when they took a bite, they realized something was wrong. The food tasted bad because the pepper was missing. + +"I'm sorry, Mommy. I broke the pepper," said Timmy. + +"It's okay, Timmy. But now we know that even small things can be important," said his mom. + +Timmy learned that even the smallest things can have a big impact. From that day on, he was extra careful with everything he did. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to eat lunch with her friends at school. One day, Lily's friend Sarah brought a sandwich that looked very yummy. Lily asked Sarah for a bite, but Sarah said no. This made Lily sad and angry. + +Lily thought of a plan to get Sarah's sandwich. She decided to take Sarah's lunchbox when she wasn't looking. But, Lily didn't know that her teacher was watching her. The teacher saw Lily take the lunchbox and told her that taking someone's lunch is not wise. + +Lily felt bad and said sorry to Sarah. But, it was too late. Sarah was upset and didn't want to be friends with Lily anymore. Lily learned a number of lessons that day, but the most important one was to always be kind and honest. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore the woods behind her house. One day, she found a small leather bag hidden under a bush. She was very excited to see what was inside. + +Lily carefully opened the bag and saw a shiny new coin. She was happy to get something special. She put the coin in her pocket and continued to play in the woods. + +As the sun began to set, Lily started to feel a little scared. She couldn't find her way back home. Suddenly, she remembered the coin in her pocket. She took it out and saw that it had a picture of a compass on it. She got excited because she knew that a compass could help her find her way home. + +Lily followed the compass on the coin and soon she was back at her house. She was so happy to have found her way back home thanks to the special coin she had found. From that day on, she always carried the coin with her whenever she went exploring in the woods. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She had an ordinary dress that she liked to wear. One day, Lily went to the park to play with her friends. She played on the swings, went down the slide, and ran around. After a while, she started to feel tired. She yawned and knew it was time to go home. + +When she got home, Lily took off her dress and put on her pajamas. She climbed into bed and snuggled under the covers. She yawned again and closed her eyes. As she drifted off to sleep, she thought about all the fun she had at the park. She couldn't wait to go back and play with her friends again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play by the stream behind her house. One day, while she was playing, she saw an ugly frog. + +"Ew, you're so ugly!" she said to the frog. + +The frog replied, "Please don't be mean. I can't help how I look." + +Lily felt bad and apologized. "I'm sorry. Can we be friends?" + +The frog agreed and they played together. As they were playing, Lily's mom called out, "Lily, it's time for dinner!" + +Lily said to the frog, "I have to go, but I'll come back tomorrow. Let's pause our game for now." + +"Okay, see you tomorrow," said the frog. + +Lily went home, happy to have made a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play hockey with his friends. One day, Timmy was playing hockey and he fell down. He hurt his knee and it started to bleed. But Timmy's mom was very alert and she quickly wiped his knee with a clean cloth. + +Timmy felt better and he continued to play hockey with his friends. They played until it was getting dark outside. When Timmy got home, he showed his mom his hockey stick. It was very dirty, so his mom told him to wipe it clean before bringing it inside. Timmy listened to his mom and wiped his hockey stick until it was shiny and clean. + +The next day, Timmy went back to play hockey with his friends. He was so happy that he had a clean hockey stick to play with. Timmy's friends noticed how clean his stick was and they asked him how he did it. Timmy told them that he wiped it with a cloth, just like his mom taught him. From then on, all of Timmy's friends started wiping their hockey sticks too. +Sara had a big ouchie on her arm. She fell down from the swing and cried a lot. Mommy took her to the doctor, who was very kind and compassionate. He gave Sara a sticker and a hug, and said he needed to take a picture of her arm with a special machine. He called it an x-ray. + +Sara was scared of the machine. It looked big and noisy. Mommy held her hand and said it would not hurt. The doctor put a big apron on Sara and told her to stay still. He pressed a button and the machine made a beep. Sara closed her eyes and waited. It was over soon. + +The doctor showed Sara the picture of her arm on a screen. He pointed to a thin line and said it was a crack. He said Sara needed a cast to help her arm heal. He asked her what color she wanted. Sara said pink. The doctor smiled and said he would buy her a pink cast. He said she was very brave and strong. Sara smiled too. She liked the doctor and the pink cast. She hoped her arm would get better soon. +Lily and Ben were friends. They liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big tree with a lot of shade. They ran to the tree and sat under it. + +"Look, Lily, I have a book," Ben said. He showed Lily a book with pictures and words. "Do you want me to teach you how to read?" + +"Yes, please, Ben," Lily said. She liked books. She wanted to learn how to read. + +Ben opened the book and pointed to a word. "This is cat," he said. "Can you say cat?" + +"Cat," Lily repeated. She smiled. She learned a new word. + +They read more words together. They had fun. But they did not see a man coming. The man was crazy. He did not like children. He did not like books. He saw Lily and Ben under the tree. He got angry. + +"Hey, you, get away from my tree!" the man shouted. He ran to them and grabbed the book. He tore the book into pieces. He threw the pieces in the air. + +Lily and Ben were scared. They cried. They did not understand why the man was so mean. They wanted their book back. + +"Go away, you little rats!" the man yelled. He kicked Lily and Ben. He hurt them. He chased them away from the park. + +Lily and Ben ran away. They were sad. They lost their book. They lost their shade. They lost their fun. They did not want to play in the park anymore. They did not want to learn how to read anymore. They hated the crazy man. +Tommy loved yogurt. He liked to eat it every day after lunch. But today, he could not find his yogurt in the fridge. He asked his mom, "Where is my yogurt?" + +Mom said, "I'm sorry, Tommy. We ran out of yogurt. But I promise I will buy some more when we go to the store later." + +Tommy felt sad and anxious. He wanted his yogurt now. He did not like to wait. He said, "But I want it now, Mom. Please, please, please." + +Mom said, "I know, Tommy. But we have to wait. How about we play a game while we wait? Do you want to play with your cars or your blocks?" + +Tommy thought for a moment. He liked to play with his cars and his blocks. But he liked yogurt more. He said, "No, Mom. I don't want to play. I want yogurt." + +Mom said, "Tommy, I understand. But you have to be patient. I promise I will get you yogurt as soon as we can. Can you trust me?" + +Tommy looked at his mom. He saw that she was smiling and kind. He knew that she loved him and always kept her promises. He said, "OK, Mom. I trust you. I will wait for yogurt. But can I have a hug?" + +Mom said, "Of course, Tommy. You can have a hug. And a kiss. And a high five. You are a good boy, Tommy. And I love you very much." + +Tommy hugged his mom. He felt better. He said, "I love you too, Mom. And I'm sorry for being grumpy. Can we play with my cars now?" + +Mom said, "Yes, Tommy. We can play with your cars now. And then we will go to the store and get some yogurt. And maybe some other treats too. How does that sound?" + +Tommy said, "That sounds great, Mom. Thank you, Mom. You are the best mom ever." + +Mom said, "You are welcome, Tommy. You are the best son ever." +One day, a hunter went to the forest to look for animals. He saw a big deer with horns and wanted to take it home. He had a gun that made loud noises and hurt the animals. He pointed the gun at the deer and was ready to shoot. + +But then, he heard a voice behind him. It was a little girl with curly hair and a red dress. She was holding a basket of flowers and berries. She said, "Please, don't hurt the deer. He is harmless. He only eats grass and leaves. He has a family and friends. He is not yours to take." + +The hunter was surprised and turned around. He saw the little girl and felt ashamed. He lowered his gun and said, "Who are you? How did you get here?" + +The little girl said, "I am Lily. I live in the cottage near the forest. I come here every day to pick flowers and berries. I love the forest and the animals. They are my friends. They are not afraid of me, because I am kind and gentle. You should be kind and gentle too." + +The hunter felt sorry and said, "You are right, Lily. I was wrong to try to take the deer. I don't need to hurt the animals. I have enough food and clothes at home. I will leave the forest and the animals alone. I will be kind and gentle too." + +Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, hunter. You are a good person. I hope you will come back to the forest someday, but not to hunt, but to enjoy the beauty and the peace. Maybe then, the animals will be your friends too." + +The hunter nodded and said, "Maybe, Lily. Maybe." He put his gun away and walked back to his car. He left the forest and the animals in peace. He never forgot Lily and her words. He learned to respect and love the forest and the animals. He became a better person. +Lily and Max were playing in their room. They liked to make forts with pillows and blankets. They moved the pillows and blankets to different places and pretended they were in a castle or a cave. + +One day, they found a mysterious pillow under the bed. It was very soft and had a shiny zipper. Lily wanted to open the zipper and see what was inside. Max was scared and said no. + +"Maybe there is a treasure or a toy in the pillow," Lily said. "Don't you want to find out?" + +"Maybe there is a monster or a bug in the pillow," Max said. "I don't want to touch it." + +Lily was curious and brave. She moved the pillow to the middle of the room and opened the zipper. She reached inside and felt something fuzzy and warm. She pulled it out and saw a cute teddy bear. + +"Look, Max, it's a teddy bear!" Lily said. "Someone must have hidden it in the pillow for us to find. Maybe it was Mommy or Daddy." + +Max moved closer and saw the teddy bear. He smiled and said, "It's not a monster or a bug. It's a friend. Can I hold it?" + +Lily nodded and gave the teddy bear to Max. They hugged the teddy bear and thanked the mysterious pillow. They decided to keep the pillow and the teddy bear in their fort and play with them every day. +Lily liked to crawl under the table. She thought it was a secret place where she could play with her toys and books. She had a flashlight, a teddy bear, and a big book of animals. She liked to look at the pictures and make noises like the animals. + +One day, she crawled under the table and saw something new. It was a shiny red ball. She reached for it and grabbed it. It felt smooth and round in her hand. She wondered who left it there. She wanted to play with it. + +She rolled the ball on the floor and watched it bounce. It made a funny sound, like a bell. She giggled and rolled it again. But then, she heard a loud noise. It was her mom. She was angry. + +"Lily, what are you doing? You made a mess!" Mom said. She pointed at the floor. Lily saw that the ball had hit a vase and broken it. There were pieces of glass and water everywhere. Lily felt scared and sad. She did not mean to break the vase. + +Mom picked up Lily and hugged her. She said, "It's okay, honey. I know you didn't mean to. But you have to be careful with things that are not yours. And you have to tell me when you crawl under the table. It's not safe." She kissed Lily and said, "I love you. Now let's clean up this mess." + +Lily said, "I'm sorry, Mom. I love you too." She helped Mom clean up the glass and the water. She learned that playing with the ball was not a good idea. She gave it back to Mom and said, "I don't want this ball anymore. I like my teddy bear better." Mom smiled and said, "That's a good choice. Teddy bears are calm and cuddly. And they don't break vases." Lily nodded and hugged her teddy bear. She was happy again. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play with toys and watch videos. Sometimes they share, and sometimes they fight. One day, they have a new video. It is about a big red dog. Lily wants to watch it first, but Ben says no. He says he is older by two minutes, so he can watch it first. Lily thinks that is not fair. + +She tries to grab the video from Ben, but he runs away. He runs to the living room and puts the video in the player. He sits on the couch and smiles. Lily runs after him and cries. She says he is mean and she wants to watch the video too. Ben says no. He says he will watch the whole video and then maybe he will let her watch it. + +Lily is very sad. She goes to her room and plays with her dolls. She pretends they are watching the video with her. She makes them talk and laugh. She has fun, but she still wants to watch the video. She hopes Ben will forget and let her watch it soon. + +But Ben does not forget. He watches the video and likes it a lot. He likes the big red dog and his friends. He likes the songs and the jokes. He watches the video again and again. He does not think about Lily. He does not hear her knock on the door. He does not hear her ask him to share. He does not hear her say please. + +Lily is very angry. She thinks Ben is selfish and rude. She thinks he does not care about her. She thinks he is a bad brother. She does not want to play with him anymore. She does not want to watch the video anymore. She does not want to talk to him anymore. + +She goes to the kitchen and finds Mom. She tells Mom what Ben did. She tells Mom how he took the video and did not share. She tells Mom how he ignored her and hurt her feelings. She tells Mom how he is not fair. + +Mom listens to Lily and hugs her. She says she is sorry that Ben was not nice. She says she will talk to him and make him share. She says she will make him say sorry. She says she will make him watch the video with her. She says she will make him be fair. + +Lily smiles and thanks Mom. She says she loves Mom. She says she loves the video. She says she loves the big red dog. She says she loves Ben too, but he needs to learn to share. Mom agrees and takes Lily to the living room. She sees Ben on the couch, still watching the video. She says it is time to turn it off and let Lily watch it too. She says it is time to be fair. +Tom had a job. He sold toys to kids. He liked his job. He liked to see kids happy with their toys. He had many toys in his shop. He had dolls, cars, balls, books, and more. + +One day, a bad man came to his shop. He had a big bag. He said he wanted to buy all the toys. Tom was happy. He thought he would make a lot of money. He said yes. He put all the toys in the bag. The bad man gave him some paper. He said it was money. He said goodbye and left. + +Tom looked at the paper. It was not money. It was fake. It had no value. Tom was sad. He had no toys and no money. He had no job. He had been tricked. He wished he had been more careful. He wished he had not been greedy. + +The next day, he saw the bad man again. He was selling the toys to kids. He was asking for a lot of money. He was lying to the kids. He was saying the toys were special and rare. Tom was angry. He wanted to stop the bad man. He wanted to get his toys back. He wanted to help the kids. + +He ran to the bad man. He shouted. He said the bad man was a thief. He said the toys were his. He said the toys were not special or rare. He said the bad man was lying. The kids heard him. They looked at the toys. They saw they were not special or rare. They saw they were the same as the toys in other shops. They were angry too. They did not want to buy the toys. They wanted their money back. + +The bad man was scared. He saw Tom and the kids. He saw they were angry. He saw they knew the truth. He tried to run away. But Tom and the kids stopped him. They took the toys and the money from him. They called the police. The police came and took the bad man away. He had to go to jail. + +Tom was happy. He had his toys and his money back. He had his job back. He thanked the kids. He gave them some toys for free. He said he was sorry for being greedy. He said he learned his lesson. He said he would never sell his toys to a bad man again. He said he would always be honest and fair. The kids were happy too. They liked Tom. They liked his toys. They said they would come back to his shop. They said they learned their lesson too. They said they would always be careful and smart. They said they would never buy toys from a bad man again. They said they would always be honest and fair. They all smiled and hugged. They all learned a moral value. They all learned that honesty is the best policy. +Lila and Tom were playing in the forest. They liked to look for bugs and flowers and rocks. They saw a big log on the ground. It was brown and long and had holes in it. + +"Let's see what's inside the log," Lila said. She ran to the log and peeked into a hole. She saw something furry and black. It had two big ears and a shiny nose. It was a rabbit! + +"Hello, rabbit," Lila said. "Can we be your friends?" + +The rabbit looked at Lila and Tom. He was scared at first, but then he saw that they were nice and small. He decided to come out of the hole and say hello. + +"Hello, Lila and Tom," the rabbit said. "I'm Rex. You can be my friends. Welcome to my log. It's my home." + +Lila and Tom were happy to meet Rex. They asked him if he wanted to play with them. Rex said yes, but he was hungry. He asked them if they had any food. + +"We have some carrots and apples in our backpack," Tom said. "Do you like carrots and apples?" + +"I love carrots and apples," Rex said. "They are tasty and crunchy and good for my teeth." + +Lila and Tom shared their food with Rex. They ate and talked and laughed. They had a lot of fun. They decided to visit Rex again and bring him more tasty food. Rex was glad to have new friends. He thanked them and invited them to come back anytime. They hugged and said goodbye. They left the log and went back to their home. They had a wonderful day in the forest. +Tom and Mia like to ride their bikes in the park. They have red bikes with bells and stickers. They wear helmets and gloves to be safe. They have fun riding fast and slow, up and down, and around the trees. + +One day, they see a big dog in the park. The dog is brown and furry, and has a long tail. The dog runs after them and barks loudly. Tom and Mia are scared and ride away from the dog. They look for a place to hide. + +They find a bench near a pond. They get off their bikes and sit on the bench. They hope the dog will not find them. They are quiet and still. + +But then, Tom feels something on his leg. He looks down and sees a green bug. The bug has six legs and two wings. The bug bites Tom's leg and makes it itch. Tom says, "Ow! Ow! Ow! A bug bit me! It hurts and itches!" + +Mia hears Tom and looks at his leg. She sees the red spot where the bug bit him. She says, "Don't scratch it, Tom! It will make it worse! Let me get a band-aid from my backpack." + +She opens her backpack and takes out a band-aid. She puts it on Tom's leg and says, "There, that's better. The band-aid will make it stop itching and heal faster." + +Tom says, "Thank you, Mia. You are a good friend. The band-aid makes me feel more comfortable." + +They hug and smile. They are happy and safe. They do not see the dog anymore. They decide to ride their bikes back home and tell their mom and dad about their adventure. They are brave and smart. They love to ride their bikes. +Ben likes to drive his toy car. He makes it go fast and loud on the floor. He pretends he is a racer and he wins every time. He has a picture of a big car on his wall. He wants to drive a big car when he grows up. + +But today, Ben is restless. He does not want to play with his toy car. He does not want to look at his picture. He does not want to read or draw or sing. He wants to go outside and see the real cars. He wants to feel the wind and the sun and the noise. + +He asks his mom if they can go for a drive. His mom says no, they have to stay home. She says there is a bad bug outside and they have to be safe. She says they can watch a movie or play a game. But Ben does not want to do that. He is sad and angry. + +He goes to his room and slams the door. He throws his toy car on the bed. He tears his picture off the wall. He cries and screams. He does not want to be home. He wants to be free. + +His mom hears him and comes to his room. She hugs him and says she is sorry. She says she knows he is restless and bored. She says she is too. She says they will go for a drive soon, when the bad bug is gone. She says they can look at the cars and the trees and the sky. She says she loves him and he is her brave boy. + +Ben feels a little better. He says he is sorry too. He says he loves his mom and his toy car and his picture. He says he will wait for the drive. He says he will be good and calm. He and his mom smile and kiss. They go to the living room and watch a movie about cars. Ben is still restless, but he is happy. He knows he will drive a big car someday. +Lila was a daughter who liked to play with dolls. She had many dolls, but her favorite was Anna. Anna had smooth hair and a pretty dress. Lila took Anna everywhere with her. + +One day, Lila went to the park with her mom and Anna. She saw a big slide and wanted to go on it. She asked her mom, "Can I go on the slide, mom?" + +"Yes, you can, but be careful," her mom said. "And don't forget Anna." + +Lila nodded and ran to the slide. She put Anna on her lap and slid down. It was fun, but Anna fell off her lap and landed on the ground. Lila didn't notice and went up the slide again. + +A boy saw Anna on the ground. He picked her up and looked at her. He didn't like dolls. He liked to destroy things. He pulled Anna's hair and ripped her dress. He threw her in the air and kicked her. He laughed and said, "Stupid doll!" + +Lila heard the boy and saw what he was doing. She screamed, "Stop! That's my Anna! Give her back!" + +She ran to the boy and tried to grab Anna, but he was stronger and pushed her away. He said, "No, she's mine now! I'm going to destroy her!" + +He threw Anna on the road, where a big car was coming. The car ran over Anna and smashed her. Lila saw Anna's broken body and cried. She was very sad and angry. She said, "You're mean! You're bad! You destroyed my Anna!" + +Her mom heard her and came to her. She hugged her and said, "I'm sorry, Lila. I'm sorry about Anna. He shouldn't have done that. He's a bad boy." + +Lila sobbed and said, "I want my Anna back! I want my Anna back!" + +But Anna was gone. She was destroyed. Lila couldn't play with her anymore. She couldn't take her anywhere with her. She lost her favorite doll. She was very unhappy. The end. +Lily and Tom were playing in the garden. They liked to run and jump and laugh. They saw a big hedge near the fence. The hedge had many green leaves and some red berries. + +"Let's go and see the hedge," Lily said. "Maybe we can find some bugs or birds." + +"OK," Tom said. "But be careful. The hedge might have thorns or bees." + +They ran to the hedge and looked inside. They saw a small hole in the middle. They heard a noise. It was a squeak. + +"What is that?" Lily asked. + +"I don't know," Tom said. "Let's look closer." + +They bent down and peeked into the hole. They saw a brown furry animal with a long nose and a bushy tail. It was a hedgehog. It looked at them with black eyes and sniffed. + +"Hello, hedgehog," Lily said. "Are you happy in the hedge?" + +The hedgehog nodded and squeaked again. It came out of the hole and walked to them. It was not afraid. It let them touch its soft fur and its prickly spines. + +"Wow, you are so cute," Tom said. "Can we be your friends?" + +The hedgehog nodded and squeaked again. It liked the children. It was happy to have visitors. + +Lily and Tom were happy too. They had found a new friend in the hedge. They played with the hedgehog until it was time to go inside. They said goodbye and promised to come back soon. + +The hedgehog waved and went back to the hole. It was happy to live in the hedge. It was happy to wait for Lily and Tom to arrive again. +Sara and Ben are playing in the living room. They see a big, shiny thing on the table. It is round and has holes in it. Sara picks it up and looks at it. + +"What is this?" she asks Ben. + +Ben shrugs. He does not know. He thinks it is a toy. He tries to put his finger in one of the holes, but it is too small. + +"Maybe it is a hat," he says. He puts it on his head and laughs. + +Sara laughs too. She thinks it is a funny hat. She wants to try it too. She takes it from Ben and puts it on her head. + +They hear a voice from the kitchen. It is Mom. + +"Kids, what are you doing with my ashtray?" she says. She sounds angry. + +Sara and Ben do not know what an ashtray is. They look at each other. They are scared. + +Mom comes into the living room. She sees the ashtray on Sara's head. She takes it off and puts it back on the table. + +"That is not a toy, that is not a hat, that is an ashtray," she says. "It is for putting out cigarettes. It is very dirty and bad for you. You should not touch it." + +Sara and Ben do not know what cigarettes are. They do not understand why Mom is mad. They feel sorry. + +"Sorry, Mom," they say. + +Mom sighs. She is not mad anymore. She hugs them and kisses them. + +"It's okay, kids," she says. "You did not know. But now you know. This is an ashtray. It is a modern ashtray. It is very pretty, but it is not for playing. Do you understand?" + +Sara and Ben nod. They understand. They do not want to play with the ashtray anymore. They want to play with their toys. They say thank you to Mom and go to their room. Mom smiles and shakes her head. She thinks they are very cute and curious. She loves them very much. +Mia and Ben are playing with their toys in the hall. Mia has a doll and Ben has a car. They are having fun making noises and pretending to go on adventures. + +"Vroom, vroom, my car is fast and strong!" Ben says. + +"My doll is pretty and kind, she likes to help people!" Mia says. + +They play for a while, but then Ben gets bored of his car. He looks at Mia's doll and wants to play with it. + +"Can I have your doll, Mia?" he asks. + +"No, Ben, this is my doll, you have your car!" Mia says. + +"Please, Mia, just for a little bit!" Ben says. + +"No, Ben, find something else to play with!" Mia says. + +Ben is not happy. He thinks of a plan. He waits until Mia is not looking, and then he grabs her doll and runs away. He replaces the doll with his car and hides behind the sofa. + +"Hey, where is my doll?" Mia says. She sees the car on the floor and gets angry. "Ben, did you take my doll?" + +Ben does not answer. He hopes Mia will not find him. + +Mia looks around the hall. She sees a lump behind the sofa. She walks over and pulls the sofa away. She sees Ben holding her doll. + +"Ben, give me back my doll!" she says. + +"Sorry, Mia, I just wanted to play with it!" Ben says. + +"That's not nice, Ben, you can't take my things without asking!" Mia says. + +"Can we share, Mia?" Ben says. + +Mia thinks for a moment. She likes her doll, but she also likes Ben. She decides to be kind. + +"Okay, Ben, we can share, but you have to ask me first!" she says. + +"Thank you, Mia, you are amazing!" Ben says. + +They hug and make up. They play with the doll and the car together. They are happy and have fun in the hall. +Lila and Tom were playing in the garden. They liked to dig in the dirt and look for bugs. They found a big worm and a shiny beetle. They put them in a jar and showed them to their mom. + +"Wow, you found some nice friends," mom said. "But you are very dirty. You need to bathe before dinner." + +Lila and Tom did not want to bathe. They wanted to play more. They ran away from mom and hid behind the shed. They saw a yellow bike leaning against the wall. It was very old and rusty. It had a basket with a flower on it. + +"Whose bike is this?" Lila asked. + +"I don't know," Tom said. "Maybe it was grandma's when she was little." + +They touched the bike and felt the rough metal. They tried to turn the pedals, but they were stuck. They heard mom calling them. + +"Lila, Tom, come on, it's time to bathe!" + +They looked at each other and smiled. They had an idea. They climbed on the bike and pretended to ride it. They made noises like a motor. + +"Vroom, vroom, we are going fast!" Lila said. + +"Beep, beep, watch out for the cars!" Tom said. + +They had fun on the ancient yellow bike. They forgot about the dirt and the bugs. They laughed and played until mom came and found them. + +"Look at you, you are so dirty and happy!" mom said. "But you still need to bathe. Come on, let's go inside. You can bring your jar and your bike with you." + +Lila and Tom followed mom. They did not mind bathing anymore. They wanted to tell mom about their adventure on the ancient yellow bike. They hoped grandma would like their story too. +Lily and Ben liked to play on the beach. They liked to dig in the sand and splash in the water. One day, they saw a big crab on a rock. It had red claws and black eyes. Lily and Ben wanted to touch it. + +"Stay here, I will get it," Ben said. He ran to the rock and reached for the crab. But the crab was not sleepy. It was angry. It snapped its claws at Ben and made a loud noise. Ben was scared and ran back to Lily. + +"Let's leave it alone, it is not nice," Lily said. She hugged Ben and they went to look for shells. They found many pretty shells and put them in a bucket. They were happy. + +But the crab was not happy. It wanted to be alone. It saw the bucket of shells and got an idea. It crawled off the rock and went to the bucket. It pushed the shells out and got inside. It was cozy and quiet. + +Lily and Ben came back to the bucket. They wanted to show their shells to Mom and Dad. But when they looked inside, they saw the crab. It snapped its claws at them and made a loud noise. Lily and Ben were surprised and dropped the bucket. The crab fell out and ran away. + +"Wow, that was a sneaky crab," Ben said. He picked up the bucket and they gathered their shells again. They laughed and went to find Mom and Dad. They told them about the crab and showed them their shells. Mom and Dad smiled and hugged them. They were proud of Lily and Ben. They had a fun day on the beach. +Tom and Sue were friends who liked to swim in the sea. They wanted to see the reef, where many fish and plants lived. They asked their mom and dad if they could go to the reef, and they said yes, but they had to be careful and stay close to them. + +Tom and Sue put on their masks and fins and jumped into the water. They saw many colors and shapes under the sea. They saw blue fish, yellow fish, red fish, and green fish. They saw big plants, small plants, curly plants, and spiky plants. They were very happy and excited. + +"Look, Sue, look!" Tom said. "I see a big fish with a long nose and a funny mouth. It looks like a sword!" + +"Wow, Tom, wow!" Sue said. "That fish is very creative. It made its own sword. Maybe it uses it to fight other fish or to find food." + +Tom and Sue swam closer to the fish. They wanted to see it better. They did not see the other fish behind them. The other fish was gray and had many teeth. It was very hungry and it hated the fish with the sword. It wanted to eat it. + +The gray fish swam faster and faster. It opened its mouth and bit the fish with the sword. The fish with the sword made a loud noise and tried to get away. Tom and Sue were scared and shocked. They saw blood in the water. They saw the gray fish eat the fish with the sword. + +Tom and Sue cried and screamed. They wanted to go back to their mom and dad. They turned around and swam as fast as they could. But the gray fish was not full. It saw Tom and Sue and wanted to eat them too. It swam faster and faster. It opened its mouth and bit Tom and Sue. Tom and Sue made a loud noise and tried to get away. But they could not. The gray fish ate them. + +Their mom and dad heard the noise and looked for them. They saw the blood in the water. They saw the gray fish swim away. They knew what happened. They were very sad and angry. They hated the gray fish. They hated the reef. They hated the sea. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play together. But one day, they had nothing to do. They looked at their toys, but they were boring. They looked at their books, but they were boring. They looked at their TV, but it was boring. + +"Let's do something fun," Lily said. + +"Like what?" Ben asked. + +Lily thought for a moment. Then she had an idea. She ran to their mom's room and came back with a tape measure. "Let's measure ourselves and see who is taller," she said. + +Ben agreed. He liked to measure things. They stood against the wall and Lily put the tape measure on their heads. "I'm 36 inches," she said. + +"Me too," Ben said. + +They looked at each other and frowned. They were the same height. That was boring. + +"Let's measure something else," Ben said. + +"Like what?" Lily asked. + +Ben thought for a moment. Then he had an idea. He ran to their dad's room and came back with a mirror. "Let's measure our faces and see who has the biggest nose," he said. + +Lily agreed. She liked to look at herself. They held the mirror in front of them and Lily put the tape measure on their noses. "I'm 2 inches," she said. + +"Me too," Ben said. + +They looked at each other and frowned. They had the same nose. That was boring. + +"Let's measure something else," Lily said. + +"Like what?" Ben asked. + +They both thought for a moment. Then they had no idea. They looked at the tape measure and the mirror and sighed. They were boring. + +"Let's go outside and play," Ben said. + +"OK," Lily said. + +They put the tape measure and the mirror back in their parents' rooms and ran outside. They saw their friends playing with a ball, a bike, and a kite. They joined them and had fun. They forgot about measuring and boring things. They were happy. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys and books. But sometimes they do not like to sleep. They think sleep is boring and difficult. + +One night, Mom and Dad say, "It is time for bed, Lily and Ben. You need to sleep and rest. Tomorrow you can play again." + +Lily and Ben say, "No, no, no! We do not want to sleep. We want to play more. Sleep is difficult. We are not tired." + +Mom and Dad say, "Sleep is not difficult. Sleep is good for you. It helps you grow and learn. And you can have nice dreams. Look, we have a surprise for you. We have new yellow blankets. They are soft and warm. They will make you feel cozy and happy." + +Lily and Ben see the new yellow blankets. They like yellow. It is their favorite color. They touch the blankets. They are soft and warm. They smile and say, "Thank you, Mom and Dad. The yellow blankets are nice. Maybe sleep is not so difficult. Maybe sleep is fun." + +Mom and Dad say, "You are welcome, Lily and Ben. We love you very much. Now, let us tuck you in and give you a kiss. Good night, sweet dreams." + +Lily and Ben snuggle under the yellow blankets. They feel cozy and happy. They close their eyes and say, "Good night, Mom and Dad. We love you too. Sleep is fun." + +They fall asleep and have nice dreams. +Lily and Sam are friends. They like to play with toys. One day, Lily brings a new toy to Sam's house. It is a crocodile. It is green and has big teeth. + +"Look, Sam, this is my crocodile. He is very nice. Do you want to play with him?" Lily asks. + +Sam is scared of the crocodile. He thinks it will bite him. He says, "No, thank you, Lily. I don't like crocodiles. They are mean and scary." + +Lily is sad. She wants Sam to like her crocodile. She says, "But, Sam, my crocodile is not mean and scary. He is soft and cuddly. He likes to hug and kiss. Here, I will show you." + +Lily hugs and kisses the crocodile. She makes him smile and laugh. She gives him to Sam. Sam touches the crocodile. He feels that it is soft and not hard. He sees that it is not angry and not happy. He hears that it is not loud and not quiet. + +Sam smiles. He says, "You are right, Lily. Your crocodile is very nice. I like him. Can we play with him together?" + +Lily is happy. She says, "Yes, Sam, we can. He is our friend. We can have fun with him." + +Lily and Sam play with the crocodile. They make him do funny things. They pretend he is a pirate, a doctor, a dancer, and a singer. They laugh and have fun. They are happy. The crocodile is happy too. He likes Lily and Sam. He likes to play with them. He is their friend. +Lily loved to learn about history. She liked to look at pictures of old things and people in books. She wanted to know what they did and why. She asked her mom and dad many questions. + +One day, Lily went to the library with her mom. She saw a big book with a shiny cover. It said "History of the World". Lily wanted to read it. She took it from the shelf and carried it to a table. It was very heavy. She struggled to open it. + +"Wow, this book is brilliant!" Lily said. She saw many colorful pages with maps and drawings and words. She tried to read them, but they were too hard. She did not know most of the words. She felt sad. + +"Mom, can you help me?" Lily asked. She showed her mom the book. + +"Sure, sweetie. This is a very big book. It has a lot of history in it. But it is not for little kids. It has many big words and hard ideas. You need to learn more before you can read it." Mom said. + +"But I want to learn now!" Lily said. She pouted. + +"I know, honey. But learning takes time and patience. You can start with smaller books that are easier to read. They have history too, but in a simpler way. Then, when you grow up, you can read this big book and understand it better." Mom said. + +Lily thought about it. She still wanted to read the big book, but she also wanted to understand it. She decided to listen to her mom. She put the big book back on the shelf and looked for a smaller one. She found one that said "History for Kids". It had pictures of dinosaurs and pyramids and castles. She smiled. + +"Can we read this one, mom?" Lily asked. + +"Of course, darling. This one is perfect for you. Let's go and find a cozy spot." Mom said. + +They went to a sofa and sat down. Mom opened the book and read to Lily. Lily listened and looked at the pictures. She learned many new things and asked many questions. She felt happy. She loved history. +Lily and Max were playing in the living room while Mom was in the kitchen. They saw a shiny thing on the table. It was an ashtray. Mom used it to put her smokes in. Lily and Max wanted to touch it. + +They climbed on the sofa and reached for the ashtray. But it was too heavy and slippery. It fell on the floor and broke into pieces. Lily and Max were scared. They heard Mom coming. They tried to hide the pieces under the rug. + +Mom came in and saw the mess. She was angry. She asked Lily and Max what they did. They did not say anything. They looked down. Mom lifted the rug and saw the pieces. She realized they broke the ashtray. + +She told them to sit on the sofa. She explained to them that the ashtray was not a toy. It was dangerous and dirty. She said they should not touch things that are not theirs. She said they should tell the truth when they do something wrong. She said she was sorry for leaving the ashtray on the table. She said she would stop smoking. + +Lily and Max felt sorry too. They said they were sorry for breaking the ashtray and lying. They hugged Mom and said they loved her. Mom hugged them back and said she loved them too. She threw away the pieces and the smokes. She said they would buy a new ashtray for Dad. But they would keep it hidden. +Tommy likes to sing. He has a toy microphone that he got for his birthday. He sings songs from his favorite shows and books. He also makes up his own songs. Sometimes he sings to his teddy bear, sometimes to his mom and dad, and sometimes to his baby sister. + +One day, Tommy decides to sing a song for his grandma. She is coming to visit him and he wants to make her happy. He thinks of a song that he learned at school. It is about a butterfly that flies in the sky. He practices the song in his room with his microphone. He folds his arms like wings and pretends to fly. + +When grandma arrives, Tommy runs to hug her. He tells her that he has a song for her. He takes her to the living room and asks her to sit on the couch. He stands in front of her with his microphone. He says, "This is a song about a butterfly. It is harmless and pretty. I hope you like it, grandma." He starts to sing. + +Grandma smiles and claps. She thinks Tommy is very cute and talented. She tells him that he has a beautiful voice and that she loves his song. She asks him if he can sing it again. Tommy is happy. He sings the song again and again. He feels like a star. He is glad that he can make his grandma happy with his microphone and his song. +Lily and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to run and jump and make noise. They saw a big tree with many branches. They wanted to climb the tree and see the birds. + +"Look, Lily, I can reach that branch!" Ben said. He was strong and tall. He grabbed the branch and pulled himself up. + +"Wow, Ben, you are so strong!" Lily said. She clapped her hands. She wanted to climb too, but she was small and scared. She looked for a lower branch. + +Ben climbed higher and higher. He saw a nest with three eggs. He wanted to touch them. He reached out his hand. + +"Ben, be careful!" Lily shouted. "The eggs are not yours. The birds will be angry!" + +But Ben did not listen. He touched the eggs. They were warm and smooth. He smiled. + +Suddenly, he heard a loud squawk. A big bird flew towards him. It was the mother bird. She was angry. She pecked at Ben's hand. Ben screamed. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Ben cried. He let go of the branch. He fell down. He landed on the grass. He hurt his hand and his head. + +Lily ran to him. She was worried. She saw blood on his hand and his head. She looked for something to help him. She saw a towel on the grass. It was their mother's towel. She had left it there to dry. + +Lily took the towel. She wrapped it around Ben's hand. She pressed it on his head. She tried to stop the blood. + +"Shh, shh, shh, it's okay, Ben," Lily said. "I'm here. I'll help you." + +Ben sobbed. He was sorry. He was stupid. He hugged Lily. He thanked her. + +Lily and Ben heard their mother's voice. She was calling them. She had heard Ben's scream. She was coming to see what happened. + +Lily and Ben looked at each other. They looked at the towel. It was red with blood. They looked at the tree. The bird was still there. It was still angry. + +They knew they were in trouble. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They see a big slide. They want to go on the slide. + +They run to the slide. They take turns to go down. Lily goes first. She slides fast and laughs. Ben goes next. He slides faster and shouts. They have fun. + +But then they hear a loud roar. They look up. They see a fierce lion. The lion is angry. It escaped from the zoo. It wants to eat them. + +Lily and Ben are scared. They run away from the slide. They run to the gate. They see a zookeeper. The zookeeper has a net. He throws the net on the lion. He catches the lion. + +Lily and Ben are safe. They wave to the zookeeper. They say thank you. They run to their home. They hug their mom and dad. They tell them about the slide and the lion. They are happy. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys and sing songs. One day, they find a big box in the basement. Inside the box, there is a machine with a red button and a microphone. + +"What is this?" Lily asks. + +"I think it is a record machine. You can sing into the microphone and the machine will record your voice," Ben says. + +"Wow, that is cool! Can we try it?" Lily says. + +"Sure, let's do it. But we have to be quiet. Mom and Dad are upstairs and they do not like noise," Ben says. + +They plug in the machine and turn it on. They see a line moving on a screen. They take turns singing their favorite songs into the microphone. They have fun and laugh a lot. + +"Look, the line is getting longer. That means we are recording a lot of songs," Ben says. + +"Can we listen to them later?" Lily asks. + +"Yes, we can. But we have to stop now. The machine is making a beep sound. That means it is full," Ben says. + +They press the stop button and unplug the machine. They put it back in the box and hide it under some blankets. + +"We are lucky. We found a record machine and we made our own songs. Maybe we can be singers when we grow up," Lily says. + +"Maybe we can. But we have to keep it a secret. Mom and Dad do not know we used the machine. They might get mad if they find out," Ben says. + +"OK, we will keep it a secret. But we can listen to our songs when they are not home. They are our songs and they are special," Lily says. + +They hug each other and smile. They are happy and proud of their record machine and their songs. They are lucky friends. +Tom and Jen are twins. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big slide. It is very wide and tall. They want to try it. + +"Can we go on the slide, Mom?" Tom asks. + +"Sure, but be careful. It is very fast and steep. Hold on tight and don't let go," Mom says. + +Tom and Jen run to the slide. They climb up the ladder. Tom goes first. He sits on the slide and pushes off. He slides down very fast. He feels the wind in his hair and the sun on his face. He laughs and shouts. + +"Wow, this is fun!" he says. + +Jen watches Tom. She notices that he is having fun. She wants to have fun too. She sits on the slide and pushes off. She slides down very fast. She feels the wind in her hair and the sun on her face. She laughs and shouts. + +"Wow, this is fun!" she says. + +But then, she notices something else. She notices that the slide is not straight. It has a big curve at the end. She notices that Tom is not on the ground. He is in the air. He is flying. + +"Tom, look out!" she screams. + +Tom looks up. He sees the sky. He sees the trees. He sees the birds. He sees the fence. He is scared. He tries to hold on to the slide. But it is too late. He lets go. He flies over the fence. He lands on the other side. + +"Ouch!" he says. + +Mom hears Jen scream. She sees Tom fly. She runs to the fence. She is worried. She hopes Tom is okay. + +"Tom, are you okay?" she calls. + +Tom hears Mom. He feels a bump on his head. He feels a scratch on his knee. He feels a tear on his shirt. He feels sad. He wants Mom. + +"I'm okay, Mom. But I don't like the slide. It is too wide and fast. It makes me fly," he says. + +Mom finds a hole in the fence. She crawls through. She hugs Tom. She kisses his bump and his scratch. She says sorry for his shirt. She says she loves him. + +"I love you too, Mom. Can we go home now?" he says. + +Mom nods. She takes Tom's hand. She crawls back through the hole. She sees Jen waiting for them. She hugs Jen. She says she loves her. + +"I love you too, Mom. Can we go home now?" Jen says. + +Mom nods. She takes Jen's hand. She walks with them to the car. She says they will not go on the slide again. She says they will find a better park. She says they will have more fun. + +Tom and Jen agree. They are happy. They are safe. They are together. They are twins. +Sara and Ben like to play with blocks. They build towers and houses and cars. Sometimes they add more blocks to make their toys bigger and better. + +One day, Sara finds a shiny thing in her pocket. It is a spark. It is a gift from her grandma. She says it is magic and can make wishes come true. Sara wants to show Ben her spark. + +She runs to Ben and says, "Look, Ben, I have a spark! It is magic! Do you want to see?" + +Ben nods and smiles. He likes shiny things. He says, "Wow, Sara, your spark is very pretty! Can I hold it?" + +Sara says, "Yes, but be careful. It is very small and fragile. Don't drop it or lose it." + +Ben takes the spark from Sara and holds it in his hand. He feels it is warm and soft. He says, "Thank you, Sara. What can it do?" + +Sara says, "It can make wishes come true. You can wish for anything you want. But you have to say it out loud and close your eyes." + +Ben thinks for a moment. He looks at their blocks and says, "I wish we had more blocks to play with. I wish we had a big castle with a dragon and a princess and a knight." + +He closes his eyes and waits. Sara closes her eyes too. She hopes Ben's wish will come true. + +But nothing happens. The spark does not glow or make a sound. Ben opens his eyes and sees the same blocks as before. He feels sad and angry. He says, "Your spark is not magic, Sara. It is a lie. You tricked me." + +He throws the spark on the ground and stomps on it. The spark breaks into pieces and scatters. Sara gasps and cries. She says, "Ben, no! You broke my spark! You broke my grandma's gift! How could you?" + +Ben does not care. He says, "Your spark is stupid and useless. I don't want to play with you anymore. Go away." + +He walks away and leaves Sara alone. Sara picks up the pieces of her spark and hugs them. She feels a harsh pain in her heart. She wishes Ben would say sorry and be her friend again. But he does not. He does not know that he broke more than a spark. He broke a friendship. +Lily and Ben like to play with blocks. They have many blocks of different colors and shapes. They can make towers, houses, bridges and more with their blocks. + +One day, they decide to make a pattern with their blocks. A pattern is when you put things in a way that repeats. For example, red, blue, red, blue is a pattern. Lily and Ben try to make a pattern with their blocks. They get some blocks and put them on the floor. + +Lily starts with a yellow block. She says, "Yellow, yellow, yellow." She puts three yellow blocks in a row. Then she gets a green block. She says, "Green, green, green." She puts three green blocks next to the yellow ones. She smiles and says, "I made a pattern!" + +Ben looks at Lily's pattern. He likes it, but he wants to make his own. He gets some blocks and puts them on the floor. He starts with a red block. He says, "Red, red, red." He puts three red blocks in a row. Then he gets a blue block. He says, "Blue, blue, blue." He puts three blue blocks next to the red ones. He laughs and says, "I made a pattern, too!" + +Lily and Ben look at each other's patterns. They are different, but they are both patterns. They are playful and happy. They clap their hands and say, "We made patterns with our blocks!" They hug each other and keep playing. They have fun with their blocks and their patterns. +Lila and Tom are friends. They like to play outside. But today it is very cold. The wind blows and the snow falls. + +"Let's go out and make a snowman!" Tom says. He wears a big coat, a hat, a scarf and gloves. + +Lila nods. She wears a dress, a sweater, socks and shoes. She does not have a coat, a hat, a scarf or gloves. She is not warm. + +They go out and start to roll the snow. Lila shivers. Her hands and ears are red. She feels sad. + +"Are you okay, Lila?" Tom asks. He sees that she is cold. + +"I'm cold, Tom. I don't have warm things to wear." Lila says. + +Tom thinks. He is a good friend. He wants to help Lila. He has an idea. + +"Wait here, Lila. I'll be right back." Tom says. He runs to his house. He comes back with his sister's coat, hat, scarf and gloves. They are pink and purple. + +"Here, Lila. You can wear these. They are warm and pretty." Tom says. He gives them to Lila. + +Lila smiles. She puts on the coat, the hat, the scarf and the gloves. They are big for her, but they are warm and soft. She feels happy. + +"Thank you, Tom. You are very kind." Lila says. + +They hug. They finish the snowman. They put a carrot for his nose, buttons for his eyes and a scarf for his neck. They name him Bob. + +They play with Bob until it is time to go home. They are obedient. They listen to their moms and dads. They say goodbye to each other and to Bob. + +They go inside. They drink hot chocolate. They are warm and cozy. They are friends. +Jenny loved to sing. She sang all the time at home, in the car, and at school. She had a big dream: to sing on a stage with a microphone. But she was afraid of many people watching her. + +One day, her teacher told the class that they would have a talent show. Anyone who wanted to show their talent could sign up. Jenny wanted to sign up, but she was too scared. She thought everyone would laugh at her or make fun of her. + +Her best friend, Tom, saw that Jenny was sad. He knew that she loved to sing and that she had a beautiful voice. He wanted to help her. He had an idea. He went to the teacher and asked if he could borrow a microphone. The teacher said yes, but he had to be careful with it. + +Tom took the microphone and went to Jenny. He said, "Jenny, I have a surprise for you. Look, I have a microphone. Do you want to try it?" Jenny was surprised and curious. She liked the microphone. It was shiny and black. She took it from Tom and said, "Thank you, Tom. This is very nice of you. But what do I do with it?" + +Tom smiled and said, "You can sing with it, of course. You have a talent, Jenny. You should share it with everyone. Don't be afraid. I will be with you. You can do it. You are brave, Jenny. You are brave." + +Jenny looked at Tom and felt a warm feeling in her heart. He was her best friend. He believed in her. He made her feel brave. She nodded and said, "Okay, Tom. I will try. I will sing with the microphone. I will be brave." + +They went to the stage and signed up for the talent show. Jenny held the microphone and Tom held her hand. They waited for their turn. Jenny felt nervous, but she also felt excited. She wanted to sing. She wanted to make Tom proud. She wanted to make herself proud. + +When their name was called, they walked to the center of the stage. Jenny saw many people in the audience. She saw her teacher, her parents, and her classmates. She felt a little scared, but she also saw Tom's smile. He whispered, "You can do it, Jenny. You are brave. I am here for you." + +Jenny took a deep breath and smiled back. She lifted the microphone to her mouth and began to sing. She sang her favorite song, the one that made her happy. She sang with all her heart, with all her voice, with all her courage. She sang with the microphone. + +The audience listened and clapped. They liked Jenny's song. They liked Jenny's voice. They liked Jenny's bravery. They cheered and shouted, "Bravo, Jenny! Bravo!" + +Jenny felt a joy she had never felt before. She did it. She sang on a stage with a microphone. She was brave. She looked at Tom and hugged him. She said, "Thank you, Tom. You are my best friend. You gave me the microphone. You gave me the courage. You gave me the dream." +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play in the park. There is a big bridge in the park. They can run and jump on the bridge. + +One day, Lily and Ben are on the bridge. They see a duck in the water. The duck is yellow and brown. It is swimming and quacking. Lily and Ben want to feed the duck. They have some bread in their bag. + +They break the bread into small parts. They throw the parts to the duck. The duck is happy. It eats the bread and quacks more. + +But then, a naughty boy comes to the bridge. He is bigger than Lily and Ben. He has a stick in his hand. He sees the duck and the bread. He does not like the duck. He wants to scare the duck. + +He runs to the bridge. He yells at Lily and Ben. He says, "Go away! This is my bridge! I don't want you here!" He swings his stick at them. He tries to hit them and the duck. + +Lily and Ben are scared. They run away from the naughty boy. They drop their bag and their bread. The duck is scared too. It swims away from the bridge. + +Lily and Ben find their mom. They tell her what happened. Their mom is angry. She says, "That boy is very naughty. He should not be mean to you and the duck. He should share the bridge. The bridge is for everyone." + +She takes Lily and Ben back to the bridge. She sees the naughty boy. She talks to him. She tells him to be nice and to say sorry. The naughty boy is ashamed. He says sorry to Lily and Ben. He says sorry to the duck. He gives them back their bag and their bread. + +Lily and Ben are happy. They forgive the naughty boy. They invite him to play with them and the duck. The naughty boy is happy too. He learns to be kind and to share. They all play on the bridge. The duck is happy too. It eats more bread and quacks more. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They have a lot of equipment. They have a ball, a bike, a kite and a bucket. They share their equipment and have fun. + +One day, a new boy comes to the park. His name is Max. He has a big dog. The dog is fierce. It barks and growls at Lily and Ben. Max does not share his equipment. He has a scooter, a bat, a frisbee and a shovel. He says they are his and no one else can touch them. + +Lily and Ben are scared of Max and his dog. They want to play with their equipment, but Max and his dog are in the way. They do not know what to do. + +Then, Lily has an idea. She says to Ben, "Let's invite Max and his dog to play with us. Maybe they are lonely and want to make friends. We can show them how to share and have fun." + +Ben thinks this is a good idea. He says to Lily, "OK, let's try. But we have to be careful of the dog. It looks fierce." + +Lily and Ben go to Max and his dog. They smile and say, "Hi, we are Lily and Ben. We play here every day. Do you want to play with us? We have a lot of equipment. We can share and have fun." + +Max and his dog are surprised. They do not expect Lily and Ben to be nice to them. They are used to being alone and mean. They do not know how to share and have fun. + +But they are curious. They want to try something new. They say, "OK, we are Max and his dog. We can play with you. But we do not know how to share and have fun. You have to show us." + +Lily and Ben are happy. They say, "Sure, we can show you. Come on, let's play!" + +They take Max and his dog to their equipment. They show them how to play with the ball, the bike, the kite and the bucket. They take turns and help each other. They laugh and cheer. + +Max and his dog like playing with Lily and Ben. They learn how to share and have fun. They are not lonely and mean anymore. They are friendly and happy. + +The dog is not fierce anymore. It wags its tail and licks Lily and Ben. Lily and Ben pet the dog and say, "You are a good dog. We like you." + +Max says, "Thank you for inviting us to play with you. You are good friends. We like you too." + +Lily and Ben say, "You are welcome. We are glad you are here. We can play together every day." + +They hug and smile. They are happy. They are friends. +Tom is a boy who likes to speak to his toys. He has many toys of different shapes and colors. He has a ball, a car, a bear, a doll and a train. He speaks to them every day and tells them stories. + +One day, Tom wants to play with his train. He looks for it in his room, but he cannot find it. He feels sad and angry. He asks his toys, "Where is my train? Who took my train?" But none of his toys speak to him. They are quiet and still. + +Tom thinks that his toys are not reliable. He thinks that they do not care about him or his train. He decides to speak to his mom. He goes to the kitchen and sees his mom. He says, "Mom, I cannot find my train. Do you know where it is?" + +His mom smiles and hugs him. She says, "I know where your train is, Tom. I put it in a special place for you. Do you want to see it?" Tom nods and follows his mom. She takes him to the living room and shows him a big box. She says, "This is a present for you, Tom. It is a new train set. You can make tracks and bridges and tunnels with it. You can play with it for hours." + +Tom is very happy and surprised. He says, "Thank you, mom. You are the best. You are reliable. Can I open it now?" His mom says, "Of course, Tom. Go ahead and have fun. But remember to speak nicely to your toys. They are your friends. They love you and your train." Tom says, "I will, mom. I love you and my toys." He opens the box and sees a shiny and colorful train set. He speaks to it and says, "Hello, train. You are beautiful. Let's play together." He smiles and starts to build his tracks. He is very happy. +Anna liked to play in the garden. She liked to look at the flowers and the bugs. She saw a big red bug with black spots. It was a ladybug. Anna wanted to say hello to the ladybug. + +She put out her hand and waited. The ladybug crawled on her finger. Anna was happy. She whispered to the ladybug. "Hello, little bug. You are pretty. Do you like the garden?" The ladybug did not answer. It moved its wings. + +Anna was gentle with the ladybug. She did not squeeze it or hurt it. She let it walk on her hand. She smiled at the ladybug. She whispered again. "Thank you for being my friend. You can stay with me or you can fly away. I will not be sad. I hope you have a good day." + +The ladybug seemed to understand. It rubbed its head on Anna's finger. Then it opened its wings and flew away. Anna waved goodbye to the ladybug. She felt happy. She had made a new friend. She hoped to see the ladybug again. She went back to playing in the garden. +Lily and Ben are playing with their toys in the living room. They have a lot of fun making noises and pretending to be animals. But after a while, they get thirsty and hungry. + +"Mom, can we have some juice and cookies?" Lily asks. + +"Sure, honey, but first you have to clean up your toys and wash your hands in the bathroom," Mom says. + +Lily and Ben nod and start to put their toys away. But Ben sees something shiny in the bathroom. He runs to the bathroom and picks up Mom's lipstick. He thinks it looks like a crayon and starts to draw on the mirror and the wall. + +"Look, Lily, I made a picture!" Ben says. + +Lily follows Ben to the bathroom and gasps. She sees the red marks all over the bathroom. She knows Mom will be angry. + +"Ben, what did you do? That's not a crayon, that's Mom's lipstick! You made the bathroom dirty!" Lily says. + +Ben drops the lipstick and looks scared. He didn't mean to make a mess. He just wanted to make a picture. + +"I'm sorry, Lily, I didn't know. Can we clean it?" Ben says. + +Lily thinks for a moment. She remembers Mom has some wipes in the bathroom. She grabs them and gives some to Ben. + +"Here, Ben, let's try to wipe the lipstick off. Maybe Mom won't see it," Lily says. + +They start to wipe the mirror and the wall, but the lipstick is hard to remove. They make more smudges and stains. They hear Mom coming. + +"Oh no, Mom is coming! What do we do?" Ben says. + +Lily and Ben look at each other. They know they are in trouble. They decide to tell the truth. + +"Mom, we're sorry, we made the bathroom dirty. We used your lipstick to make a picture. We tried to clean it, but we couldn't. Please don't be mad at us," Lily and Ben say. + +Mom enters the bathroom and sees the mess. She is shocked and angry. But she also sees the scared and sorry faces of her children. She sighs and hugs them. + +"I'm glad you told me the truth, Lily and Ben. But you should never use my lipstick or anything else that is not a toy. You could hurt yourself or damage something. And you should always ask me before you go to the bathroom. Do you understand?" Mom says. + +Lily and Ben nod and say they understand. They say they are sorry again. + +"I love you, Lily and Ben. But you have to help me clean the bathroom now. And no more juice and cookies for today. Maybe tomorrow, if you behave well," Mom says. + +Lily and Ben agree and help Mom clean the bathroom. They learn their lesson and never use Mom's lipstick again. +Tim and Sam were brothers who liked to play at the beach. They made sand castles, dug holes, and looked for shells. One day, they found a big red crab hiding under a rock. They wanted to take it home and keep it as a pet. + +"Look, Sam, a crab!" Tim said, pointing at the rock. "Let's catch it and put it in a bucket!" + +"OK, Tim, but be careful. Crabs have claws and they can pinch!" Sam said, grabbing a bucket and a shovel. + +They sneaked up to the rock and lifted it up. The crab was startled and tried to run away, but Tim was faster. He scooped it up with the shovel and dropped it in the bucket. + +"Yay, we got it!" Tim cheered, putting the lid on the bucket. "Let's go home and show Mom and Dad!" + +They ran back to their car, carrying the bucket. They were so excited that they did not notice the holes in the lid. The crab was not happy. It wanted to go back to the sea. It looked for a way to escape. It saw the holes and pushed its claws through them. It made the holes bigger and bigger, until it could fit its whole body through them. + +When Tim and Sam got to the car, they opened the trunk and put the bucket inside. They did not see the crab crawling out of the bucket and onto the ground. They closed the trunk and got in the car. + +"Mom, Dad, we have a surprise for you!" Tim said, as they drove away. + +"What is it, boys?" Mom asked, smiling. + +"You'll see when we get home!" Sam said, giggling. + +The crab watched the car leave. It felt sad and lonely. It missed its home and its friends. It wished it could go back to the sea. It saw a sign that said "Beach" and followed it. It hoped it would find the way. + +Poor crab. It did not know that the beach was very far away. It did not know that there were many dangers on the road. It did not know that Tim and Sam would be very disappointed when they found an empty bucket. It only knew that it wanted to be free. +Tom and Anna like to play pretend. They have a big box of toys. They take out a dog, a cat, a bird and a fish. They say they are the owners of the pets. They give them names and food and water. + +Tom says he is the owner of the dog. He calls him Spot. He puts a leash on him and takes him for a walk. He tells him to sit, stay and roll over. Spot is a very obedient dog. He does what Tom says. Tom is happy and gives him a bone. + +Anna says she is the owner of the cat. She calls her Fluffy. She puts a collar on her and brushes her fur. She tells her to jump, meow and purr. Fluffy is a very obedient cat. She does what Anna says. Anna is happy and gives her a fish. + +Tom and Anna also pretend to be the owners of the bird and the fish. They call them Tweety and Splashy. They put them in a cage and a bowl. They tell them to sing, fly, swim and splash. Tweety and Splashy are very obedient birds and fish. They do what Tom and Anna say. Tom and Anna are happy and give them seeds and flakes. + +Tom and Anna have fun playing pretend. They love their pets. They say they are the best owners in the world. They hug and kiss their pets. They say they are very lucky to have such obedient pets. They put them back in the box and say good night. They can't wait to play pretend again tomorrow. +Anna liked to run and play in the park. She saw a painter with a big brush and many colors. She wanted to see what he was painting. + +"Hello, painter. What are you painting?" Anna asked. + +"Hello, little girl. I am painting the trees and the flowers. Do you like them?" the painter said. + +"Yes, they are pretty. Can I paint too?" Anna said. + +"Sure, you can. Here, take this brush and this color. Be careful, don't spill it." the painter said. + +Anna took the brush and the color. She tried to paint a flower, but it was hard. She made a big mess on the paper. She felt sad. + +"I am sorry, painter. I can't paint well. I ruined your paper." Anna said. + +"It's okay, little girl. Don't be sad. Painting is fun. You can try again. Here, have a candy. It is sweet." the painter said. + +He gave Anna a candy. Anna smiled. She put the candy in her mouth. But it was not sweet. It was sour. She made a funny face. + +"Yuck! This candy is sour. It is not good." Anna said. + +The painter laughed. He said, "I am sorry, little girl. I gave you the wrong candy. That was a joke candy. Here, have this one. It is really sweet." + +He gave Anna another candy. Anna tried it. It was sweet. She liked it. + +"Thank you, painter. This candy is good. You are funny." Anna said. + +"You are welcome, little girl. You are cute. Do you want to paint some more?" the painter said. + +"Yes, please. I want to paint some more. Maybe I can paint a candy." Anna said. + +They painted some more. They had fun. Anna learned to paint better. The painter was happy. He liked Anna. They became friends. +Lily and Ben were friends. They liked to play at the zoo. They liked to see the animals and hear their sounds. They liked the zebra best. The zebra had black and white stripes and a long tail. + +One day, Lily and Ben saw a new sign at the zoo. It said: "Do not feed the animals. They have their own food." Lily and Ben did not know what that meant. They thought the animals would like some of their snacks. They had some apples and crackers in their bags. + +They went to the zebra cage. They saw the zebra eating some hay. They thought the zebra looked bored. They wanted to make the zebra happy. They threw some apples and crackers over the fence. The zebra saw the food and came closer. It smelled the food and ate it. It liked the food. It thought it was delicious. + +Lily and Ben were happy. They smiled and waved at the zebra. They thought the zebra was their friend. They did not see the zookeeper coming. The zookeeper was angry. He saw the food on the ground and the zebra eating it. He knew the food was bad for the zebra. He knew the zebra could get sick. He shouted at Lily and Ben. He told them to go away. He told them they were naughty. He told them they could not come back to the zoo. + +Lily and Ben were sad. They cried and ran away. They did not understand what they did wrong. They did not know they hurt the zebra. They did not know they lost their favorite place to play. They did not know they lost their friend. +Lila and Ben are playing in the park. They like to swing and slide and run. But Lila sees a big dog. The dog is black and brown and has a loud bark. Lila is scared of the dog. She runs to Ben and holds his hand. + +"Ben, I don't like the dog. He is too big and noisy. Can we go home?" Lila says. + +Ben looks at the dog. He is not scared of the dog. He thinks the dog is friendly and fun. He wants to pet the dog and play with him. + +"No, Lila. The dog is nice. He just wants to say hello. He is not mean. He is mighty. He can run fast and jump high. Let's go and meet him." Ben says. + +Lila shakes her head. She does not want to meet the dog. She wants to stay away from the dog. She pulls Ben's hand and tries to make him go with her. + +"Ben, please. I don't want to meet the dog. I want to stay with you. You are my brother. You make me feel safe. Please, Ben, please." Lila says. + +Ben looks at Lila. He sees that she is crying and scared. He loves his sister. He does not want to make her sad. He thinks for a moment. He decides to stay with Lila. He lets go of the dog and hugs Lila. + +"OK, Lila. I'm sorry. I didn't know you were so scared. We can stay here. We don't have to meet the dog. You are my sister. You are more important than the dog. I will make you feel safe. I love you, Lila." Ben says. + +Lila smiles and hugs Ben back. She feels better. She is happy that Ben stayed with her. She loves her brother. He is mighty. He can make her feel safe and happy. He is the best brother ever. +Tim and Kim are twins. They like to play with their toy soldiers. They have many toy soldiers. Some are red, some are blue, some are green. They also have a big silver drum. The drum makes a loud noise when they hit it. + +One day, Tim and Kim decide to play a game. They want to march like real soldiers. They put on their hats and coats. They take their toy soldiers and their silver drum. They go to the garden. + +"Ready, Kim?" Tim says. + +"Ready, Tim!" Kim says. + +They start to march. They lift their feet high. They swing their arms. They hit the drum. Boom, boom, boom! They sing a song. + +"We are the soldiers, we march and march, +We have a silver drum, we make a loud noise, +We are the soldiers, we march and march, +We are the best, we have fun!" + +They march around the garden. They see a thin cat. The cat is black and white. The cat is sleeping on a bench. Tim and Kim march towards the cat. They hit the drum louder. Boom, boom, boom! + +The cat wakes up. The cat is scared. The cat sees the twins and their toy soldiers. The cat hisses and runs away. + +"Bye, bye, cat!" Tim and Kim say. They laugh and march on. + +They are the soldiers, they march and march. They have a silver drum, they make a loud noise. They are the soldiers, they march and march. They are the best, they have fun! +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. They saw a big tree with many birds. The birds were singing and flying. + +"Look, Lily, a feather!" Ben said. He picked up a white feather from the ground. It was soft and light. He tickled Lily's nose with the feather. Lily giggled. + +"Stop, Ben, that tickles!" Lily said. She grabbed the feather from Ben. She tickled his ear with the feather. Ben laughed. + +"Hey, that's not fair!" Ben said. He tried to get the feather back. They ran around the tree, chasing each other with the feather. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise. It was a dog. A big, brown dog. The dog was barking and running towards them. The dog wanted to play too. + +"Uh-oh, a dog!" Lily said. She dropped the feather and held Ben's hand. They were scared of the dog. They ran away from the dog. + +The dog saw the feather. The dog liked the feather. The dog picked up the feather with his mouth. He wagged his tail and followed Lily and Ben. + +"Surprise!" The dog said. He jumped in front of Lily and Ben. He licked their faces with his tongue. He gave them the feather. + +Lily and Ben were surprised. They looked at the dog. The dog was friendly and happy. He was not scary. He just wanted to be their friend. + +"Hi, dog!" Lily said. She petted the dog's head. The dog wagged his tail more. + +"Hi, dog!" Ben said. He took the feather from the dog. He threw the feather in the air. The dog ran after the feather. + +Lily and Ben smiled. They liked the dog. They played with the dog and the feather. They had fun. The dog was sweet. The feather was fun. The park was nice. They were happy. +Ben and Mia like to play with their toys. They have many toys, but their favorite is a big box. They can make the box into anything they want. Sometimes it is a house, sometimes it is a car, sometimes it is a spaceship. + +One day, they decide to make the box into a zoo. They find some stuffed animals and put them inside the box. They have a lion, a monkey, a giraffe, and a panda. They also have a file. The file is a tool that their dad uses to make things smooth. They use the file to make a sign for their zoo. They write "Ben and Mia's Zoo" on the sign. + +They are very proud of their zoo. They want to show it to someone. They think of their grandma. She is elderly, which means she is very old. She lives next door. They love their grandma. She always gives them hugs and cookies. They take their zoo and their sign and go to her house. + +They knock on the door. Grandma opens it. She smiles when she sees them. She sees their zoo and their sign. She is very happy. She says, "What a wonderful zoo! Can I see your animals?" Ben and Mia say, "Yes, of course! Come inside our zoo!" They invite her to sit in the box with them. They show her their animals. They tell her their names and what they can do. Grandma listens and nods. She says, "You have a very nice zoo. You are very clever. I like your animals. They are very cute. Can I be a part of your zoo?" Ben and Mia say, "Yes, of course! You can be our zookeeper!" They give her a hat and a file. They say, "This is your hat and your tool. You can use them to take care of our animals. You can also use the file to make more signs if you want." Grandma says, "Thank you. I am very happy to be your zookeeper. I will take good care of your animals. And I will make more signs to include more animals in your zoo. How about a penguin, a turtle, and a kangaroo?" Ben and Mia say, "Yes, yes, yes! We love penguins, turtles, and kangaroos! Let's make them together!" They hug their grandma and start to make more animals and signs. They have a lot of fun in their zoo. They are very happy. +One day, a boy named Tom and a girl named Mia went to the park with their mom. They saw a big slide, a swing, and a sandbox. They ran to the slide and took turns sliding down. They had a lot of fun. + +Then they saw a man with a telescope. He was looking at the sky. Tom and Mia were curious. They went to the man and asked, "What are you doing?" + +The man smiled and said, "I am looking at the stars. They are very far away, in the universe. The universe is everything that is out there, beyond the earth. It is very big and very long." + +Tom and Mia looked at the telescope. They wanted to see the stars too. The man let them take a peek. They saw bright dots of light, some big and some small. They were amazed. + +"Can you speak to the stars?" Mia asked. + +The man laughed and said, "No, I can't. The stars are too far away to hear me. But I can imagine what they would say if they could speak. Maybe they would tell me stories about the universe, or sing me songs, or ask me questions." + +Tom and Mia thought that was very cool. They thanked the man and went back to their mom. They told her what they saw and learned. They decided to come back to the park at night, when the stars were more visible. They wanted to imagine what the stars would say to them. They loved the universe and its mysteries. +Ben and Lily were playing a game with cards. They had to match the cards with the same picture. Ben had more cards than Lily. He was happy. He wanted to win. + +"Look, Lily, I have more cards than you. I am going to win the game!" Ben said. + +Lily was sad. She wanted to win too. She looked at her cards. She saw a card with a cat on it. She liked cats. She was curious. She wanted to see the other cards. + +"Can I see your cards, Ben?" Lily asked. + +"No, you can't. They are mine. You have to find your own matches." Ben said. + +Lily was not happy. She thought Ben was not nice. She had an idea. She saw a toy mouse on the floor. She picked it up. She threw it behind Ben. + +"Look, Ben, a mouse!" Lily said. + +Ben was scared. He did not like mice. He turned around. He saw the toy mouse. He screamed. He dropped his cards. He ran away. + +Lily laughed. She saw Ben's cards on the floor. She picked them up. She found the matches. She put them in a pile. She had more cards than Ben. She was happy. She had won the game. + +"Look, Ben, I have more cards than you. I have won the game!" Lily said. + +Ben was angry. He came back. He saw Lily's cards. He saw his cards. He knew he had lost. He was not happy. He cried. + +"That's not fair, Lily. You cheated. You tricked me. You are a bad sister." Ben said. + +Lily was sorry. She did not want to make Ben cry. She wanted to play with him. She had an idea. She gave him some of her cards. She smiled. + +"I'm sorry, Ben. I was just joking. You are a good brother. Do you want to play again?" Lily asked. + +Ben stopped crying. He looked at Lily. He looked at the cards. He smiled. + +"OK, Lily. I forgive you. Let's play again. But no more tricks." Ben said. + +They played again. They had fun. They shared the cards. They were happy. They were friends. +One day, a little fox was playing in the woods. He saw a big house with a shiny door. He was curious and wanted to see what was inside. He ran to the door and pushed it. It was not locked. He went in and looked around. + +He saw many things he had never seen before. He saw a big bed, a soft sofa, a shiny lamp, and a round clock. He wanted to touch them and play with them. He jumped on the bed, rolled on the sofa, turned on the lamp, and moved the clock. He was having fun. + +But he did not know that the house belonged to a big bear. The bear was out hunting for food. He came back and saw the door was open. He smelled a strange scent. He was angry and went inside. He saw the little fox messing with his things. He roared and ran towards him. + +The little fox was scared and tried to run away. But the door was locked. The bear had locked it when he came in. The little fox was trapped. He looked for a way out. He saw a small window. He ran to it and jumped. He broke the glass and escaped. + +He ran back to the woods and met his mother. He told her what happened. She was glad he was safe. She hugged him and said, "You are a brave fox, but you are also a naughty fox. You should not go into other people's houses without asking. You could get hurt or make them angry. You should respect their things and their space. That is the right thing to do." The little fox nodded and said, "I am sorry, mother. I will not do it again. I learned my lesson." He kissed her and said, "I love you, mother." She smiled and said, "I love you too, my brave and naughty fox." +Sam and Lily were camping with their dad in the backyard. They had a tent, a flashlight and a sleeping bag. They were very excited to sleep outside and look at the stars. + +But when it was dark, they heard a buzzing sound near their ears. It was a mosquito, a tiny bug that bites and makes you itch. Sam and Lily were scared and wanted to go inside. They called their dad for help. + +"Don't worry, kids," their dad said. "I have a mighty spray that can make the mosquito go away. Let me spray it around the tent and you will be safe and cozy." He sprayed the spray and zipped the tent. + +"Thank you, dad," Sam and Lily said. "You are the best." They hugged their dad and felt comfort. They snuggled in their sleeping bag and fell asleep. + +The next morning, they woke up and saw the sun shining. They were happy and proud that they slept outside. They looked at their arms and legs and saw no bites. The spray worked! + +But their dad was not so lucky. He had forgotten to spray himself and had many bites all over his face and neck. He looked funny and itchy. Sam and Lily laughed and said, "Sorry, dad. You need some comfort too." They gave him a kiss and a band-aid and said, "You are still the best." +Tom was an adventurous boy who liked to observe everything. He liked to look at the sky, the trees, the birds, and the cars. He liked to ask questions and learn new things. + +One day, he saw a big envelope on the table. It was white and had a red stamp on it. He wondered what was inside. He asked his mom, but she said it was a surprise. She said she would open it with him later. + +Tom was very curious. He wanted to see the surprise now. He waited until his mom was busy in the kitchen. Then he sneaked to the table and grabbed the envelope. He opened it carefully and looked inside. + +He saw a picture of a man and a woman. They were smiling and holding a baby. They had a sign that said "We are your aunt and uncle and this is your cousin". Tom was happy. He had a new cousin. He wanted to meet them. + +He ran to his mom and showed her the picture. He said "Look, mom, a surprise! A cousin!". His mom was surprised too. She hugged him and said "You are right, Tom, this is a surprise. But you should not open the envelope without me. It was not polite. Next time, please wait for me". + +Tom said he was sorry. He said he was too adventurous and wanted to observe the envelope. His mom said she understood. She said she was proud of him for being adventurous and observant, but he also had to be patient and respectful. She said they would call his aunt and uncle and say hello to his cousin. Tom said he was excited. He said he loved his mom and his new cousin. His mom said she loved him too. They smiled and hugged. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily was walking in the park with her mom. Suddenly, she saw a big leaf fall from a tree. "Look, mommy! The leaf fell down!" she exclaimed. + +As they continued walking, they saw a police officer. "Mommy, why is that man wearing a blue shirt?" Lily asked. "He's a police officer. He helps keep us safe and follows the law," her mom explained. + +Further down the path, Lily saw something unusual. "Mommy, what's that?" she asked, pointing to a bright purple flower. "That's an unusual flower. It's not like the others," her mom said. + +Lily picked the flower and showed it to her mom. "It's so pretty! Can we take it home?" she asked. "No, sweetie. We can't take things from the park," her mom said, reminding her of the law. + +Lily understood and put the flower back where she found it. As they walked away, Lily looked up at the trees, hoping to see another leaf fall down. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside, especially when it was lively and sunny. But one day, it started to rain. Timmy was sad because he couldn't go outside and play. + +Timmy's mom asked him, "What's wrong, Timmy?" + +"It's raining and I can't play outside," Timmy replied. + +"Don't worry, Timmy. We can play inside. Do you want to play with your laser toy?" his mom suggested. + +Timmy's face lit up with excitement. "Yes, please!" he said. + +So, Timmy and his mom played with the laser toy and had a lot of fun. They even pretended to be superheroes and saved the day. Timmy forgot all about the rain and was happy again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and pick flowers. One day, she found a red flower that she had never seen before. She picked it and showed it to her mom. + +"Look, Mommy! I found a pretty red flower!" said Lily. + +"That's lovely, dear," replied her mom. "Let's test it and see if it's safe to touch." + +Lily's mom took the flower and tested it on her skin. She didn't gain any rashes or itchiness, so she gave the flower back to Lily. Lily was happy that she could keep her new red flower and show it to all her friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park with her friends. One day, Lily saw a big dog that scared her. She ran away and hid behind a tree. Her friends came to her and asked why she was scared. Lily said, "The big dog was scary." + +Lily's mom saw what happened and decided to teach her how to be brave. She told Lily that the dog was actually very friendly and just wanted to play. Lily's mom showed her how to approach the dog slowly and let it sniff her hand. Lily was scared at first, but she listened to her mom's brilliant advice. + +After a while, Lily wasn't scared of the big dog anymore. She even started to pet it and play with it. Lily's friends were amazed at how brave she had become. Lily was proud of herself too. From that day on, Lily wasn't scared of anything anymore. She knew that if she listened and learned, she could overcome any fear. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play outside in the rain, but one day he fell and hurt his leg. His mommy took him inside and put a bandage on his leg. Timmy was sad because he couldn't play outside anymore. + +The next day, the sun came out and Timmy's mommy said his leg was all dry and better. Timmy was happy and he went outside to play. But then he saw a little bird who was troubled. The bird's nest was wet and it needed to be dry. Timmy had an idea! He got a towel and helped the bird dry its nest. The bird was happy and Timmy was happy too. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go to the beach with her family. One day, they went to the beach and saw the tide was very high. Lily's dad said, "We can't go swimming today, the tide is too strong." + +Lily was sad because she wanted to swim. Her mom said, "Let's play a game instead. I'll guess what animal you're thinking of." Lily thought of a monkey and her mom guessed it right away. Lily was so happy and said, "Mom, you're famous for guessing games!" + +They played more games and had so much fun that they forgot about the tide. Suddenly, Lily's dad shouted, "The tide is going down, let's go swimming!" They all ran to the water and had a great time. Lily was happy that they could swim after all. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she saw the sun rise in the sky and it made her so happy. + +Lily's mommy and daddy were having a party and they had a big bottle of white wine. Lily wanted to try some, but her mommy said she was too little. + +Lily was sad and went outside to play. She saw a bird flying high in the sky and said, "Hello birdie, why are you so high?" The bird said, "I am looking for my nest, it is up in the tree." + +Lily looked up and saw the bird's nest. She said, "Wow, you live up there? That's so cool!" The bird said, "Yes, it is my home. Do you have a home?" Lily said, "Yes, I have a home too. It is where my mommy and daddy live." + +The bird said, "That's nice. Well, I have to go back to my nest now. Goodbye!" Lily waved goodbye and went back inside to play. She forgot about the wine and was happy just playing with her toys. +Once upon a time, there was a big cow named Betsy. Betsy loved to eat grass and drink milk from the farm. One day, Betsy saw a small calf who was very ignorant. The calf did not know how to settle down and was always running around. + +Betsy decided to help the calf. She gave the calf some milk and showed him how to settle down and relax. The calf was very happy and thanked Betsy for her help. + +From that day on, the calf learned how to settle down and enjoy the farm. Betsy was proud of the calf and happy to have helped him. They became good friends and enjoyed drinking milk together every day. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a happy little dog named Spot. Spot loved to play fetch with his owner and go on walks in the park. One day, Spot's owner promised to take him on a special adventure to the beach. Spot was so excited! + +But then, something troubled Spot's owner. She got very busy with work and forgot about her promise to Spot. Spot waited and waited, but his owner never took him to the beach. Spot was sad and disappointed. + +Finally, Spot decided to quit waiting for his owner to keep her promise. He ran away from home and went on a long journey to find the beach. But Spot didn't know how to get there, and he got lost in the woods. He was all alone and scared. + +Sadly, Spot never found the beach and never saw his owner again. He wished he had never quit waiting for her to keep her promise. +Once upon a time, there was a shy lion named Leo. Leo lived in a big jungle with lots of other animals. One day, Leo decided to do something brave and go on a safari. + +Leo was scared to go on the safari because he didn't know what he would find. He asked some of his animal friends to come with him, but they were too busy doing other things. So, Leo decided to go on the safari alone. + +As Leo was walking through the jungle, he heard a loud noise. He saw a big elephant stuck in some mud. Leo knew he had to do something to help. He used all his strength to pull the elephant out of the mud. The elephant was so grateful that he offered to take Leo on a safari ride. + +Leo was no longer shy and felt very proud of himself for helping the elephant. He happily went on the safari ride with his new friend and saw many new animals he had never seen before. From that day on, Leo was no longer afraid to do new things and go on adventures. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw with her pencil. One day, she wanted to draw a picture of a tree. But her pencil was too small and thin. She wanted a thick pencil to make her drawing look better. + +Lily asked her mom if she had a thick pencil. Her mom said yes and gave her a big, thick pencil. Lily was very happy and started to draw her tree. It was so much easier with the thick pencil! + +After she finished her drawing, Lily showed it to her mom. Her mom was so proud of her. Lily was happy too, because she had a thick pencil to make her drawing look great. +Once upon a time, there was a lively frog who lived in a pond. The frog liked to jump and play with his friends. One day, a little girl came to the pond to play. She saw the frog and wanted to catch him. The frog didn't like this and demanded that the girl leave him alone. + +The little girl didn't listen to the frog and tried to catch him anyway. The frog jumped and jumped, but the girl was too fast. Finally, she caught him and put him in a jar. The frog was very sad and missed his friends in the pond. + +The little girl took the jar home and put it on her shelf. She forgot about the frog and didn't feed him or give him water. The poor frog got very sick and eventually died. The little girl felt very bad when she found out what happened. She learned that it's important to listen to others and treat them with kindness. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore nature. One day, she went on a walk with her mom and saw all the pretty flowers and trees. + +Lily said, "Mommy, look at all the pretty colors in nature!" + +Her mom replied, "Yes, it's normal for nature to be beautiful in the springtime." + +Lily smiled and continued to walk, picking up some rocks and sticks along the way. Suddenly, she saw a butterfly fluttering by. + +"Mommy, look at the butterfly! It's springing around!" + +Her mom laughed and said, "Yes, the butterfly is springing around because it's happy to be in nature too." + +Lily was so happy to be outside in the beautiful spring weather with her mom. They continued to walk and explore, enjoying all the wonders of nature. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She had a pretty blouse that she loved to wear. One day, Lily's mom put her in an uncomfortable car seat to go to the store. Lily didn't like it and started to frown. + +At the store, Lily saw a toy she wanted, but her mom said no. Lily felt sad and her frown got bigger. Suddenly, Lily spilled juice on her blouse and it became wet and uncomfortable. She wanted to go home and change. + +When they got home, Lily's mom helped her change into a new blouse. Lily felt happy again and her frown turned into a smile. She learned that sometimes things can be uncomfortable, but they don't last forever. +Once upon a time, there was a little fish named Nemo. Nemo loved to swim in the ocean with his friendly fish friends. One day, Nemo's friend Dory hurt her fin and couldn't swim very well. + +Nemo asked, "Dory, are you okay? Do you need help?" + +Dory replied, "Yes, Nemo. I can't swim very well. Can you support me?" + +Nemo said, "Of course, Dory! I will support you and help you swim." + +Nemo swam next to Dory and supported her with his fins. They swam together and had a great time. From that day on, Nemo and Dory were the best of friends and always supported each other. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pet dog named Max. One day, Lily and Max went for a walk in the country. The ground was rough and bumpy, but Max didn't mind. He wagged his tail happily and ran ahead of Lily. + +Suddenly, Max saw a little bird on the ground. The bird looked very hungry. Max barked and ran back to Lily. "Lily, Lily, birdie hungry. Feed birdie!" Max said. Lily looked at the bird and saw that Max was right. She took out some bread from her bag and fed the bird. The bird chirped and flew away happily. + +Lily smiled and patted Max's head. "Good boy, Max. You helped me feed the birdie," she said. Max licked Lily's hand and wagged his tail again. They continued their walk in the country, happy and content. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to wear a pretty veil on her head. One day, she was playing outside and her veil got dirty. Her mom said, "Let's polish your veil so it shines like new." So, they cleaned it and it looked beautiful again. + +Later, Lily was spinning around and around, and she got dizzy. She fell down and her veil flew off her head. Her friend, Timmy, saw it and said, "Wow, your veil is so pretty! Can I wear it?" Lily said, "Sure!" and gave it to him. + +Timmy put the veil on his head and twirled around like Lily did. But he got too dizzy and fell down too. They both laughed and Lily said, "Let's go get some ice cream." And they ran off to get a treat. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a happy boy named Tim. He loved to play with his toy jeep all day long. One day, Tim's dad brought him a big box. Tim was so excited to see what was inside. When he opened it, he saw a big trampoline. + +Tim was so happy because he loved to jump. He got on the trampoline and started to jump up and down. Suddenly, he saw his toy jeep lying on the ground. Tim had an idea. He thought it would be useful to jump over his jeep. So he tried it and he did it! + +From that day on, Tim would jump over his jeep every time he played on the trampoline. He was so proud of himself for being so useful. And he was even happier because he had a new way to play with his toy jeep. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the park with her mommy. She saw a big tree and felt eager to climb it. + +Lily's mommy said, "Be careful, Lily. Don't climb too high." + +But Lily didn't listen. She climbed higher and higher until she saw a stranger at the top of the tree. The stranger said, "Hello, little girl. What are you doing up here?" + +Lily said, "I'm climbing! Do you want to climb with me?" + +The stranger smiled and said, "Sure, I would love to climb with you." Together, they climbed down the tree safely and became friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat corn, but one day he found a disgusting piece of corn in his dinner. He said to his mom, "Mommy, this corn is yucky. Can I act like a superhero and throw it away?" His mom replied, "Of course, Timmy. I'll get you some more corn that's not disgusting." Timmy felt better and pretended to be a superhero as he threw the yucky corn away. From then on, Timmy always checked his corn before eating it, and he never found a disgusting piece again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and sing along to jazz music. One day, Timmy's mom took him to the park to play. It was very cold outside, and the ground was icy. + +While Timmy played, he saw a man selling hot cocoa. The man had a big smile on his face and Timmy's mom bought him a cup. Timmy drank the hot cocoa and it warmed him up. He felt happy and cozy. + +As they walked home, Timmy sang his favorite jazz song and his mom smiled. She was happy that Timmy had a fun day at the park and got to try something new. Timmy went to bed that night feeling warm and loved. +Once upon a time, there was a man who had no hair on his head. He was bald. He liked to go on adventures, but he needed a car to go far. So, he went to the car store on Sunday. He asked the man at the store to load the car with gas. Then, he drove away to see the world. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she found a shiny magazine on the ground. She picked it up and saw that it had lots of pictures of animals and toys. She loved it so much that she took it home with her. + +When Lily showed her mommy the magazine, her mommy said it was perfect for her. Lily smiled and felt very happy. She looked at the pictures and imagined playing with all the toys. + +Suddenly, her favorite toy, a stuffed teddy bear, appeared on the page. Lily was so excited that she hugged the magazine tight. She knew that she would love this magazine forever. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a furry cat named Mittens who loved to play with her. One day, Lily and Mittens went for a walk in the woods. They saw a man cutting down trees with a big saw. + +"Hello, sir! What are you doing?" asked Lily. + +"I am cutting lumber to build a house," replied the man. + +"Oh, okay. Thank you for telling me," said Lily. + +Mittens meowed and rubbed against the man's leg. The man smiled and said, "What a cute furry cat you have! Do you want to help me cut some wood?" + +Lily and Mittens helped the man cut lumber until they were tired. Then, they went home and cuddled with Mittens. They were thankful for the fun day they had in the woods. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play pretend. He would pretend to be a superhero or a cowboy or even a monster. One day, Timmy decided to pretend he was a hockey player. + +He put on his skates and grabbed his stick. He went outside to play with his friends. Timmy was not very good at hockey, but that didn't stop him from having fun. He was slow on the ice, but he didn't mind. + +Timmy and his friends played for hours, pretending they were in a big hockey game. They laughed and cheered each other on. When it was time to go inside, Timmy was tired but happy. He couldn't wait to play pretend again tomorrow. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a favorite rug in her room that was soft and cozy. One day, Lily was feeling very sad because her best friend had to pass by her house without stopping to play. + +Lily sat on her rug and thought about how much she missed her friend. Suddenly, she heard a knock on the door. It was her friend! She had come back to play with Lily after all. + +Lily was so happy that she jumped up and down on her rug. Her friend joined in and they played together for hours. From that day on, Lily's rug became even more special because it reminded her of the time when her friend came back to play. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with dolls. One day, she asked her mommy, "Can we build a house for my doll?" + +Mommy said, "Sure, let's build a house out of blocks." So, they started to build the house with the blocks. + +As they were building, Lily's daddy came in with some spicy chips. Lily said, "Daddy, can I have some spicy chips?" Daddy said, "Sure, but be careful, they're very spicy." + +Lily took a bite of the chips and her mouth felt very hot. She said, "These chips are too spicy for me." Mommy said, "Let's go finish building the house for your doll." + +They finished building the house and Lily put her doll inside. She was very happy with her new dollhouse. She said, "Thank you, mommy and daddy, for helping me build a house for my doll." +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to ride his bike, but he didn't like to wear his helmet. His mom always told him to wear it because it would keep him safe, but Timmy thought it was too big and uncomfortable. + +One day, Timmy went for a ride without his helmet. He was having a brilliant time until he hit a bump in the road and fell off his bike. His head hit the ground and he got a big bump. His mom was very upset and told him that if he had been wearing his helmet, he wouldn't have been hurt. + +From that day on, Timmy always wore his helmet when he rode his bike. He didn't want to spoil the fun by getting hurt again. He learned that even though the helmet was big and uncomfortable, it was important to wear it to stay safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in her backyard. One day, she saw a ball on the ground and picked it up. "I want to throw it!" she said. + +But when she threw the ball, it went over the fence and into her neighbor's yard. "Oh no!" Lily said. "I need to get my ball back." + +Lily went to the fence and saw that it was very hot. "I can't climb this fence," she said. Just then, her neighbor came outside. "Can I help you?" he asked. Lily explained what happened and her neighbor got her ball back for her. She was very happy and thanked him. From then on, Lily was more careful when she threw things near the fence. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved camping with her family and they always slept in a tent. But one day, they went camping and their tent was old and broken. Lily was sad because she didn't want to sleep in a broken tent. + +Her dad told her not to worry because they could improve the tent. They went to the store and found a new tent that was available. It was big and beautiful, and Lily was very happy. + +After they set up the new tent, Lily learned an important lesson. She learned that sometimes things can get old and broken, but there is always a way to improve them. And when something new and better is available, it's okay to let go of the old and embrace the new. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved bugs. She would go outside every day and look for bugs to play with. One day, she found a spicy bug that was red and black. "Wow, this bug looks cool!" she exclaimed. + +Lily's mom warned her, "Be careful, Lily. Spicy bugs can be dangerous. They might make you sick." But Lily didn't listen and continued to play with the bug. + +Suddenly, the bug bit Lily and she started to feel sick. She cried out for her mom, "Mommy, help me! The bug bit me!" Her mom quickly ran outside and saw Lily on the ground. She tried to help her, but it was too late. Lily had an allergic reaction and passed away. + +Everyone in the town was sad and they held a memorial for Lily. They remembered her love for bugs and how she would always clap whenever she found a new one. From that day on, they made sure to warn children about the dangers of spicy bugs. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily had a beautiful toy box that she loved to play with every day. One day, Lily's mom came into her room and said, "Lily, it's time to clean up your toys." + +Lily replied, "Okay, Mommy. I will clean up my toys." She started to pick up her toys and put them back in her toy box. As she was cleaning, she found a toy soldier that she loved to march around with. She picked it up and said, "Look, Mommy! I found my soldier. I love to march with him." + +Her mom smiled and said, "That's brilliant, Lily. You did a great job cleaning up your toys." Lily felt happy that she made her mom proud and continued to clean up her toys. From that day on, Lily made sure to always clean up her toys when her mom asked her to. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the beach with her mommy and daddy. The sand was warm and the sun was bright. Lily loved to play in the sand and build sandcastles. + +As she was playing, she saw a crab. The crab was trying to stretch his legs, but they were too small. "Mommy, look at the crab! He is trying to stretch his legs," said Lily. + +Her mommy replied, "Yes, Lily. Sometimes we need to stretch our bodies to feel better." + +After playing for a while, they decided to have a picnic on the beach. They had sandwiches, fruit, and crackers. But Lily noticed that there was no salt for her crackers. She said, "Mommy, can I have some salt for my crackers?" + +Her mommy gave her a small packet of salt, and Lily sprinkled it on her crackers. They tasted much better with the salt. + +As the sun began to set, the sky turned dark. Lily's daddy said, "It's time to go home now, Lily." She replied, "Okay, daddy. I had so much fun at the beach today." And with that, they packed up their things and went home. +Once upon a time, there was a big sandwich. It was so big that it could feed a whole family. The sandwich had ham, cheese, lettuce, and tomato. A little boy named Timmy wanted to eat the sandwich, but it was too big for him to hold. + +One day, Timmy went on a subway ride with his family. He saw a man eating an amazing sandwich. It had all the same things as his sandwich, but it was split in half. Timmy thought that was a great idea. + +When they got off the subway, Timmy asked his mom to split his sandwich in half. She did, and Timmy was so happy. He ate one half and saved the other half for later. From that day on, Timmy always split his sandwich, just like the man on the subway. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and teddy bears. One day, she went to the harbor with her mommy and daddy. There, she saw a cute little puppy. + +"Mommy, can we take him home? He's so adorable!" Lily exclaimed. + +Her mommy replied, "We can't just take him. We need to plan and make sure we can take care of him properly." + +Lily learned that it's important to plan before making big decisions. She also learned that taking care of a pet is a big responsibility, just like taking care of her dolls and teddy bears. From that day on, Lily made sure to always plan before making important choices. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very hungry. He wanted some food to eat. So, he went to the kitchen to examine what was in the fridge. + +He saw some apples, bananas, and some cheese. Timmy decided he wanted a banana because he loved bananas. He peeled the banana and took a big bite. It was delicious! + +After he finished his banana, Timmy was still hungry. He examined the fridge again and found some leftover pizza. He was so happy! He heated up the pizza and ate it all up. Timmy was no longer hungry and he was very happy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, she saw her mom cooking something that smelled spicy. + +"Mama, what are you cooking?" Lily asked. + +"I am making a spicy soup for dinner tonight," her mom replied. + +Lily's friend, Timmy, came over to play. He was wearing a superhero dress-up costume. + +"Wow, Timmy! You look like a superhero!" Lily exclaimed. + +Timmy smiled and said, "Thanks, Lily! Do you want to play superheroes with me?" + +Lily nodded and they started to play. Suddenly, Timmy tripped and fell. Lily quickly kneel down to see if he was okay. + +"Are you okay, Timmy?" Lily asked. + +Timmy nodded and said, "I'm okay, thanks Lily." + +They continued to play and had a fun day outside. When it was time for dinner, Lily's mom served the spicy soup. Lily took a small spoonful and made a face because it was too spicy for her. + +"It's okay, Lily. You don't have to eat it all," her mom said. + +Lily was happy and ate the other food on her plate instead. She was glad to have such a fun day with her friend Timmy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going on holiday with her family. But this year, her parents wanted to go to a place that Lily thought was dull. + +Lily said to her parents, "I disagree. I don't want to go to that place. It's boring." + +Her parents replied, "We know you don't like it, but we want to go there this year. Maybe we can find something fun to do." + +Lily thought for a moment and said, "Okay, but can we also go to the beach? I love playing in the sand and swimming in the ocean." + +Her parents smiled and said, "Of course! We'll make sure to go to the beach too." + +In the end, Lily had a great time on her holiday, and even though she didn't like the place at first, she found things to do that were fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys all day long. She never wanted to take a bath, even though her mommy asked her to. One day, Lily's mommy couldn't find her car key. They looked everywhere but couldn't find it. + +Lily's mommy asked her if she knew where it was. Lily remembered that she had been playing with the key before and put it in her pocket. Her mommy was happy that Lily found the key. But then she noticed something weird. Lily's pocket was dirty and smelled bad. Her mommy told her that she needed to bathe every day to stay clean and healthy. + +Lily learned her lesson and started taking a bath every day. She realized that it was important to be clean and fresh. From that day on, she made sure to always keep herself clean and never forget to take a bath. +Once upon a time, there was a little birdie who loved to play. One day, the little birdie found an egg on the ground. The little birdie was so happy and wanted to take care of the egg. The little birdie knew that the egg needed to stay warm, so it sat on the egg to keep it warm. + +After a while, the little birdie got dizzy from sitting on the egg for so long. It decided to take a break and went to play with its friends. While the little birdie was playing, a naughty squirrel came and twisted the egg. The little birdie was very sad when it came back and saw the egg was broken. + +The moral of the story is that we should always take care of the things we love and not leave them alone for too long. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily was very tired because she had been playing all day long. Her parent told her it was time for bed, but Lily wanted to play more. + +Her parent said, "Let's play a game before bed. We will match all the colors." Lily liked that idea, so they played the game. They matched the red block with the red car and the blue ball with the blue shirt. + +Lily was very good at matching the colors. She felt happy and proud. After the game, she was ready for bed and fell asleep quickly. Her parent kissed her goodnight and whispered, "I love you." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a beautiful scooter that she loved to ride. One day, she went to the park to play. She saw her friend Jack and said, "Hi Jack, do you want to play with me?" + +Jack said, "Yes, I want to play with you. Can I ride your scooter?" + +Lily said, "Sure, you can ride my scooter. It's so much fun to ride." + +Jack rode the scooter and had so much fun. He said, "This scooter is great! It's so fast and fun to ride." + +Lily said, "I know, it's my favorite scooter. Let's spring around the park together!" + +They had so much fun riding the scooter and playing together. They both agreed that it was the most beautiful day ever! +Once upon a time, there was a man who had a wife. She was very kind and loved to cook yummy food. One day, she was making soup and needed to soak the beans. She put them in a wide bowl and poured water on top. + +The man saw what his wife was doing and asked if he could help. She said yes and gave him a spoon to stir the beans. He stirred and stirred until the beans were soft and ready for the soup. + +When the soup was done, the man and his wife sat down to eat together. It was the best soup they had ever tasted! They were very happy and smiled at each other. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a kind girl named Lily. She loved to cook yummy food for her friends. One day, Lily's friend asked her if she had a secret recipe. + +Lily smiled and said, "Yes, I do have a secret recipe. But I will only share it with you if you promise to keep it a secret too!" + +Her friend agreed and Lily taught her how to cook the most delicious cookies ever. They had so much fun baking together and even shared some cookies with their families. + +From that day on, Lily and her friend would always cook together and try out new recipes. And they never forgot to keep their cooking secrets safe! +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweet. Tweet lived in a big tree with all his bird friends. One day, Tweet wanted to go on an adventure. He asked his friends if they wanted to come along, but they all said no. + +Tweet was sad because he wanted to go on an adventure with his friends. He decided to go by himself. He flew and flew until he found a big mountain. Tweet thought it looked mighty and wanted to climb to the top. + +As he was climbing, he met a little mouse. The mouse asked Tweet what he was doing. Tweet told him he was climbing the mountain because he wanted to see the view from the top. The mouse said he didn't think it was a good idea because it might be dangerous. Tweet thanked the mouse for his opinion, but decided to keep climbing anyway. + +Finally, Tweet made it to the top of the mountain. He looked out and saw the most beautiful view he had ever seen. He was so happy he decided to sing a song. All his bird friends heard him singing and flew over to see what he was doing. They were amazed by the view and thanked Tweet for showing them something new. From that day on, Tweet was known as the mighty bird who climbed the mountain. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a yellow dress and loved to play outside. One day, while she was playing, she fell into a pit. She was scared and started to cry. + +Her mom heard her and came running. "What happened, Lily?" she asked. "I fell into a pit," Lily replied. Her mom quickly called for help and soon some kind people came to restore her out of the pit. + +Lily was so happy to be out of the pit and hugged her mom tightly. "Thank you for saving me," she said. Her mom smiled and said, "I will always be here to keep you safe, my little sunshine." From that day on, Lily was more careful when she played outside and never went near the pit again. +Once upon a time, a little boy named Timmy went to the park with his mom. Timmy liked to play with his toy cars, but he accidentally dropped one and it went under a bench. He couldn't reach it, so he started to cry. + +A kind lady noticed Timmy crying and asked him what was wrong. Timmy told her about his toy car and the lady said, "Don't worry, I have a magnet that can help you get it!" She took out a magnet and used it to pick up the car. + +Timmy was very happy and said, "Thank you! You include magnets in your bag?" The lady smiled and said, "Yes, I always carry a magnet with me just in case someone needs help. I'm sorry you dropped your car, but I'm glad I could help you get it back." Timmy smiled and said, "Thank you, I'm happy now!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat melon on hot days. One day, her mom brought home a big, round melon from the store. Lily was so excited to eat it! But when she cut it open, she saw that it was fake! + +Lily: "Mommy, this melon is fake! It's not real!" + +Mom: "Oh no! Let me see." + +Mom looked at the melon and saw that it was made of plastic. She tried to tear it open, but it was too strong. + +Mom: "I'm sorry, Lily. I didn't know it was fake. Let's go back to the store and get a real one." + +Lily was happy that her mom was going to get her a real melon. She couldn't wait to eat it on a hot day! +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had an ordinary day at school. He learned about colors and shapes. After school, Timmy went to the park to play. He brought a sack of toys with him. + +While playing, Timmy noticed that the sun was getting hot. His chocolate bar started to melt in his pocket. Timmy took it out and ate it quickly. + +As the day went on, Timmy played with his friends and had a lot of fun. When it was time to go home, he put his toys back in the sack and walked home. Timmy had a great day at the park and was excited to go back again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily went on a walk with her mom and found a shiny magnet on the ground. She picked it up and showed it to her mom. "Look, Mommy! I found a magnet!" Lily said. Her mom was happy and said, "That's great, Lily! Magnets are very special. They can stick to metal things." + +Later that day, Lily and her mom went to a restaurant for lunch. Lily tried some chicken nuggets and said, "Mmm, these nuggets are so tasty!" Her mom agreed and said, "Yes, they are very yummy." Lily wanted to tell her dad about the magnet she found, so she mentioned it to him when they got home. "Daddy, I found a magnet today! It's so shiny and cool!" she said. Her dad was proud of her and said, "Wow, Lily! That's amazing. Magnets are very interesting." + +From that day on, Lily loved magnets and always looked for them when she went on walks with her family. She also loved trying new tasty foods and mentioning them to her parents. And she lived happily ever after. The end. +Anna and Ben liked to play with cars. They had many cars of different colors and sizes. They pretended to be mechanics and fixed the cars when they broke. They also liked to race the cars on the floor. + +One day, Anna found a new car in her toy box. It was shiny and red and had a big number on it. She showed it to Ben and said, "Look, I have a new car. It is very fast and strong. Do you want to race with me?" + +Ben looked at the car and felt jealous. He wanted to have a new car too. He said, "No, I don't want to race with you. Your car is too good. It is not fair. You will always win." + +Anna felt sad. She liked to race with Ben, but she also liked her new car. She said, "But Ben, we can still have fun. It doesn't matter who wins or loses. We are friends. Can't you accept my new car?" + +Ben thought for a moment. He liked Anna, but he also liked to be competitive. He didn't like to lose. He said, "OK, I will accept your new car. But only if you let me choose the track. I know a good place where we can race. It has hills and curves and bumps. It will be more fun and challenging." + +Anna agreed. She was happy that Ben accepted her new car. She said, "OK, let's go to your track. But be careful, my car is very fast and strong. It can go over any obstacle. Are you ready?" + +Ben nodded. He was excited to race with Anna. He said, "Yes, I am ready. Let's go. On your mark, get set, go!" + +They pushed their cars on the floor and watched them zoom and jump and spin. They cheered and laughed and had a lot of fun. They didn't care who won or lost. They were happy to play with cars and be mechanics and friends. +Tim and Sue were playing with their toys in the living room. They had a big box that they liked to pretend was a spaceship. They took turns to go inside the box and make noises like rockets and aliens. + +"Can I go in the box now?" Sue asked Tim, who was inside the box. + +"No, it's my turn. You had it before," Tim said. + +"But I want to go in again. Please, Tim, let me go in," Sue begged. + +"No, go away. The box is mine," Tim shouted. + +Sue felt angry and sad. She wanted to play with Tim, but he was being mean. She looked around and saw a smaller box on the floor. It was from a new toy that Tim got for his birthday. Sue had an idea. She thought maybe she could fit in the smaller box and surprise Tim. + +She picked up the smaller box and tried to put it over her head. It was very tight, but she pushed hard. She managed to get the box over her head and shoulders, but then she got stuck. She couldn't move her arms or legs. She couldn't see or hear anything. She couldn't breathe well. She felt very anxious. She wanted to get out of the box, but she didn't know how. + +"Help! Help!" she cried, but her voice was muffled by the box. + +Tim didn't hear her. He was still inside the big box, having fun. He didn't notice Sue or the smaller box. He didn't know that Sue was in trouble. + +Sue kept crying and struggling, but it was no use. The box was too small for her body. She felt dizzy and scared. She wished Tim would come and help her. She wished she never tried to fit in the box. She wished she could play with Tim again. + +But Tim never came. And Sue never got out of the box. +Sara is a young girl who likes to play dress-up. She has many hats, shoes, and dresses in her closet. She also has a box of shiny things that her mom gave her. They are not real, but they look like jewels. + +One day, Sara wants to wear a diamond ring. She finds a big one in the box. It is silver and sparkly. She puts it on her finger and feels very pretty. She goes to show her mom. + +"Look, mom, I have a diamond ring!" Sara says. + +Mom smiles and hugs Sara. "You look lovely, sweetie. But you know that ring is not real, right? It is just for fun." + +Sara nods. She knows that real diamonds are very expensive and rare. She does not care. She likes to pretend. + +"Can I wear it outside?" Sara asks. + +Mom thinks for a moment. She does not want Sara to lose the ring or get it dirty. But she also wants Sara to have fun and use her imagination. + +"Okay, you can wear it outside. But only in the backyard, and only for a little while. And you have to be careful with it, okay?" + +Sara agrees. She thanks mom and runs outside. She feels like a princess with her diamond ring. She plays with her dolls, her dog, and her flowers. She has a lot of fun. + +The end. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park with their ball. They liked to kick the ball to each other and run after it. They were having fun and laughing. + +But then they saw some dark clouds in the sky. They heard a loud noise like a big drum. They felt some drops of water on their faces. It was a storm! + +They were scared and ran to their mom, who was sitting on a bench. She hugged them and said, "Don't worry, my loves. It's just a storm. It will pass soon. Let's go to the car and wait for it to stop." + +They followed their mom to the car and got inside. They were cold and wet. Their mom turned on the heater and gave them some blankets. She also gave them some cookies and juice. She said, "You were very brave, Tom and Lily. You played well in the park. I'm proud of you." + +Tom and Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, mom. We love you." They ate their cookies and drank their juice. They felt warm and cozy. + +They looked out the window and saw that the storm was over. The sun was shining and the sky was blue. They saw a rainbow in the sky. It was beautiful. + +They clapped their hands and said, "Wow, look at the rainbow, mom. It's so pretty. Can we go back to the park and play some more?" + +Their mom smiled and said, "Sure, my loves. Let's go back to the park and play some more. But first, let's applaud the rainbow for being so nice after the storm." + +They all applauded the rainbow and said, "Thank you, rainbow. You made us happy." Then they got out of the car and went back to the park and played some more. They were happy. +One day, Ben and Lily were playing with their toys in the living room. They had a lot of fun making noises and pretending to be animals. Ben had a toy car and Lily had a doll. + +"Look, Lily, I can make my car go fast!" Ben said, zooming his car on the floor. + +"Wow, that's cool, Ben!" Lily said, clapping her hands. "Can I try?" + +"Sure, Lily, here you go!" Ben said, handing his car to Lily. He saw a big bowl on the table. It was full of fruit. He felt hungry. He climbed on a chair and reached for the bowl. + +"Ben, what are you doing?" Lily asked, looking at him. + +"I want some fruit, Lily. They look yummy!" Ben said, grabbing an apple. + +"Be careful, Ben. The bowl might fall!" Lily said, worried. + +But Ben did not listen. He tried to get another fruit, but he tipped the bowl over. The bowl fell on the floor with a loud crash. The fruit rolled everywhere. Ben and Lily gasped. + +"Oh no, Ben, you broke the bowl!" Lily said, scared. + +"I'm sorry, Lily. I didn't mean to!" Ben said, sad. + +They heard their mom coming. She saw the mess and frowned. + +"Ben, Lily, what happened here?" she asked, stern. + +Ben and Lily looked at each other. They did not know what to say. + +"Mom, we can explain!" Ben said, nervously. + +"Explain what, Ben?" mom asked, curious. + +Ben and Lily tried to explain, but they used funny words. They said they were playing with a car and a doll, and they saw a bowl of fruit, and they wanted some, and the bowl was too heavy, and it slipped, and it broke, and the fruit rolled, and they were sorry. + +Mom listened to their explanation. She tried not to laugh. She saw they were sorry and they did not lie. She hugged them and said, "It's okay, Ben and Lily. I'm not mad at you. But next time, please ask me before you take anything from the table. And be careful with the bowl. It was a gift from grandma. Now, let's clean up this mess together, okay?" + +"Okay, mom. Thank you, mom. We love you, mom!" Ben and Lily said, happy. + +They helped mom pick up the fruit and the pieces of the bowl. They put them in a bag and threw them away. They said sorry to grandma on the phone. They learned their lesson. They played with their toys again, but they did not touch the table. They had fun and they were good. The end. +Anna and Ben were on a big boat with their mom and dad. They were going to a new place called port. Anna liked to look at the water and the birds. Ben liked to play with his toy cars and trucks. + +One day, the boat stopped moving. Anna and Ben heard loud noises and saw smoke. They were scared. Mom and dad told them to stay in their room and be quiet. They gave them a bag with some food and water and a flashlight. + +"What is happening?" Anna whispered to Ben. + +"I don't know. Maybe the boat is broken. Maybe there is a fire. Maybe there are bad people." Ben whispered back. + +They hugged each other and waited. They were very worried. + +After a long time, they heard a knock on the door. It was mom and dad. They looked tired and dirty, but they smiled. + +"Are you okay, my loves?" mom asked. + +"Yes, we are okay. What happened?" Ben asked. + +"There was a problem with the engine. It caused a fire. But the crew put it out. And the coast guard came to help. We are safe now. We are almost at the port." dad explained. + +"Can we go outside and see?" Anna asked. + +"Yes, you can. But hold our hands. And don't be afraid. Everything is fine now." mom said. + +They went outside and saw the sun and the sky. They saw other boats and people. They saw the port. It looked different from their home, but it looked nice. + +Anna and Ben felt happy. They were not worried anymore. They were curious. They wanted to see the new place. They wanted to have fun. They held mom and dad's hands and walked to the port. +Tom and Lily were friends who liked to play together. One day, they found a big book in the library. It had many words and pictures inside. Tom said, "This is a dictionary. It tells you what words mean." + +Lily said, "Can we play with it?" Tom nodded and opened the book. He pointed to a word and said, "This is 'apple'. It is a red fruit that you can eat." Lily smiled and said, "I like apples. They are sweet and juicy." + +They turned the page and saw another word. Tom said, "This is 'zebra'. It is a black and white animal that lives in Africa." Lily said, "I have never seen a zebra. They look funny." + +They played with the dictionary for a long time. They learned many new words and saw many new pictures. They had fun and laughed a lot. + +But then, a lady came and said, "Shh! This is a library. You have to be quiet and serious. You cannot play with the dictionary. It is for reading and learning, not for playing." + +Tom and Lily felt sad and scared. They did not want to make the lady angry. They closed the book and said, "Sorry, lady. We did not know. We just wanted to play and learn." + +The lady looked at them and said, "It is okay. I am not angry. I am glad you like the dictionary. But you have to be careful with it. It is very old and important. And you have to respect the other people in the library. They need silence to read and study." + +Tom and Lily nodded and said, "We understand, lady. We will be quiet and serious. But can we still look at the dictionary?" + +The lady smiled and said, "Yes, you can. But only if you whisper and turn the pages gently. And if you have any questions, you can ask me. I am the librarian. I know a lot about the dictionary and the other books." + +Tom and Lily said, "Thank you, lady. You are very nice and smart. We want to learn more from you and the dictionary." + +They followed the lady to a table and sat down. They opened the dictionary again and whispered to each other. They were quiet and serious, but they still played and learned. They were happy and curious. They loved the dictionary and the library. +Tommy and Lily were twins who liked to play in their room. They had many toys and books and games, but their favorite thing was to pretend they were brave heroes who fought monsters. They used pillows and blankets and stuffed animals to make forts and caves and traps for the monsters. + +One night, they decided to play monster hunters before bedtime. They put on their capes and helmets and grabbed their swords and shields. They said goodbye to their mom and dad and went to their room. They closed the door and turned off the light. They said they were not afraid of the dark or the monsters. + +They crawled under their bed and whispered to each other. "Do you see any monsters, Tommy?" Lily asked. "No, not yet, Lily. But I hear something. It sounds like a growl. Maybe it's a big, scary monster." Tommy said. "Don't worry, Tommy. We are brave. We can fight it. Let's go and find it." Lily said. + +They got out of their bed and walked slowly around their room. They looked behind the curtains, under the desk, in the closet. They did not see any monsters. They were disappointed. They wanted to have some fun. They decided to go back to their bed and try again. + +But they made a big mistake. They forgot to close their door. And they did not know that there was a real monster in their house. It was hiding in the hallway, waiting for a chance to sneak into their room. It heard their voices and smelled their fear. It grinned and licked its teeth. It was hungry and angry. + +It opened their door quietly and entered their room. It saw them walking towards their bed. It moved fast and grabbed them both. It bit them and tore them apart. It ate them and left nothing behind. It was happy and full. + +The next morning, their mom and dad came to wake them up. They opened their door and screamed. They saw blood and bones and fur. They saw no sign of their children. They cried and cried. They wished they had checked on them before they went to sleep. They wished they had told them not to play monster hunters. They wished they had never moved to this house. They wished they had never forgotten to lock the door. +Tom and Lily were bored. They had no toys to play with. They looked at the television. It was big and shiny. But it was not fun. It only showed stupid things. Tom and Lily did not like the stupid things. + +They decided to make their own fun. They found some pillows and blankets. They made a fort on the sofa. They pretended they were kings and queens. They had a lot of fun. They laughed and shouted. + +But then they heard a loud noise. It was their mom. She was angry. She saw what they had done. They had made a mess. They had knocked over the lamp. They had broken the vase. They had stepped on the remote. They had turned off the television. + +Mom was very mad. She told them to clean up. She told them to say sorry. She told them to go to their room. She told them they were naughty. Tom and Lily felt bad. They did not mean to make mom mad. They only wanted to have fun. They did not like the television. They thought it was stupid. +One day, a boy and a girl went to the lake with their dad. They wanted to catch some fish for dinner. Dad gave them each a spear, a long stick with a sharp point. He told them to be careful and not poke themselves or each other. + +The boy and the girl walked along the shore, looking for fish in the water. They saw some big ones and some small ones, but they were too fast and too far. The boy and the girl tried to throw their spears, but they missed every time. + +Then, the girl saw a big fish near a rock. She crept closer and aimed her spear. She threw it with all her might and hit the fish. The fish flopped and splashed, but it could not get away. The spear was deep in its side. + +"Look, I got one!" the girl shouted. "I got a big fish!" + +The boy ran over to see. He was happy for his sister, but also a little jealous. He wanted to catch a big fish too. He looked around and saw another fish near a log. He picked up his spear and ran towards it. + +But he did not see the snake that was hiding under the log. The snake was angry and scared. It saw the boy coming and hissed. It raised its head and opened its mouth. It had long, sharp teeth. + +"Watch out!" the girl screamed. "There is a snake!" + +The boy heard his sister and stopped. He saw the snake and felt afraid. He dropped his spear and backed away. The snake bit the air, but missed the boy. It slithered away into the grass. + +The boy and the girl hugged each other. They were glad they were safe. They thanked their sister for warning them. They picked up their spears and the big fish. They ran back to their dad, who was waiting for them. + +They told him what happened and showed him the fish. Dad was proud of them and happy they were okay. He said they were brave and smart. He said they would have a delicious dinner. He said he loved them very much. +Anna and Ben were playing in the garden. They had a big tent that they could go inside and pretend to be explorers. They liked to hop around the tent and make funny noises. + +"Look, Ben, I found a map!" Anna said, holding a piece of paper with some drawings on it. "It shows us where the treasure is!" + +"Wow, let's go find it!" Ben said, excited. "Maybe it's gold or jewels or candy!" + +They followed the map, which led them to a big bush. They crawled under the bush and saw a shiny box. They opened it and saw a lot of coins and necklaces and rings. + +"We did it, Anna, we found the treasure!" Ben said, happy. "We are the best explorers ever!" + +But then they heard a loud roar. They turned around and saw a big, scary lion. It had sharp teeth and claws and looked very hungry. It was the lion's treasure, and it was not happy to see them. + +"Run, Anna, run!" Ben shouted. "The lion is dangerous!" + +They dropped the box and ran out of the bush. They hopped as fast as they could back to the tent. The lion chased them, but it was too big to fit under the bush. It roared again and then went away. + +Anna and Ben were safe in the tent. They hugged each other and breathed hard. + +"That was scary, Ben," Anna said. "I don't want to play with the lion's treasure anymore." + +"Me neither, Anna," Ben said. "Let's play something else. Something nice and fun." + +They decided to play with their dolls and cars instead. They learned that some treasures are not worth the risk. They were happy to have each other and their tent. +Lily and Ben like to play with blocks. They make different things with the blocks. Sometimes they make houses, sometimes they make cars, sometimes they make animals. They have fun with the blocks. + +One day, they decide to have a contest. They want to see who can make the best thing with the blocks. They each have ten blocks to use. They say, "Ready, set, go!" and start to design their things. + +Lily makes a flower with the blocks. She uses yellow, pink, and green blocks. She thinks her flower is pretty and unique. Ben makes a rocket with the blocks. He uses red, blue, and white blocks. He thinks his rocket is fast and cool. + +They finish their things and show each other. They say, "Wow!" and "Nice!" They like each other's things. They can't decide who is the winner. They ask Mom to judge their contest. + +Mom looks at their things and smiles. She says, "You both did a great job. You both used your imagination and creativity. You both made something unique and beautiful. You both deserve a victory. You are both winners!" She gives them a hug and a kiss. + +Lily and Ben are happy. They say, "Thank you, Mom!" They share their blocks and play together. They have more fun with the blocks. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. They see a big slide. They want to go on the slide. + +"Let's climb the slide!" Lily says. + +"OK!" Tom says. + +They run to the slide. They climb the steps. They are fast. They reach the top. They see a big open. The open is the sky. They see the sun and the clouds. + +"Wow, look at the open!" Lily says. + +"It is so pretty!" Tom says. + +They sit on the slide. They hold hands. They smile. They slide down. They are fast. They feel the wind. They laugh. + +They reach the bottom. They are happy. They hug. + +"That was fun!" Lily says. + +"Let's do it again!" Tom says. + +They run to the slide. They climb the steps. They are fast. They slide down. They are fast. They have fun. They are friends. +Lily was a little girl who liked to play outside. One day, she saw a woman sitting on a bench in the park. The woman looked sad and cold. She had no coat, no hat, no gloves. She shivered in the wind. + +Lily felt sorry for the woman. She ran to her mom and asked if she could give the woman her scarf. Her mom said yes, and smiled. Lily took her scarf, which was soft and pink, and ran back to the woman. She wrapped it around her neck and said, "Here, this is for you. It will keep you warm." + +The woman looked at Lily with surprise and gratitude. She thanked her and hugged her. She said, "You are very kind and generous. You have made me happy. You have a big heart." She smiled and stopped shivering. + +Lily felt happy too. She learned that sharing is caring, and that a small act of kindness can make a big difference. She ran back to her mom and told her what happened. Her mom hugged her and said, "I am very proud of you, Lily. You have done a good deed." They went home together, feeling warm and cozy. +Tom and Lily were playing with their toys in the living room. They liked to make noise and pretend they were in a big city. They had cars, trains, dolls and blocks. They also had a phone that could ring. They took turns to call each other and say silly things. + +Suddenly, the phone rang for real. It was not Tom or Lily. It was their mom. She sounded scared and sad. She said there was a big earthquake in the city where she worked. She said the buildings were shaking and falling. She said she loved them and wanted to see them again. + +Tom and Lily did not understand what an earthquake was. They thought it was a game. They said they loved mom too and asked her to come home soon. They wanted to show her their toys and hug her. They did not know that mom was in danger and could not come home. + +The phone stopped ringing. Tom and Lily waited for mom to call again. They did not know that the earthquake had broken the phone lines. They did not know that mom was trapped under a pile of bricks. They did not know that mom was hurt and crying. They did not know that mom was honest and said goodbye. +Sara was a lonely girl. She had no friends to play with at school. She liked to draw and read, but the other kids said she was boring. Sara wished she had someone who liked her. + +One day, she found a toy car in the park. It was red and shiny, and it had a button that made it go forward and reverse. Sara was happy. She pressed the button and watched the car zoom around the grass. She pretended it was her friend. + +"Hello, car," she said. "Do you want to play with me?" + +The car beeped and flashed its lights. Sara smiled. She thought the car was talking to her. + +"Yes, I want to play with you," the car said. "You are nice and fun. What is your name?" + +Sara was surprised. She had never heard a toy car speak before. She wondered if it was magic. + +"My name is Sara," she said. "What is your name?" + +The car beeped again. "My name is Revo," it said. "I am a special car. I can talk and do tricks. Watch this!" + +Revo sped up and did a flip in the air. Sara clapped and laughed. She thought Revo was amazing. + +"Wow, you are so cool, Revo," she said. "Can you do more tricks?" + +Revo nodded. "Of course, I can do more tricks. But first, I need something from you." + +Sara tilted her head. "What do you need from me, Revo?" + +Revo smiled. "I need your mouth," it said. + +Sara was confused. "My mouth? Why do you need my mouth?" + +Revo moved closer to Sara. "Because I am hungry, Sara. And your mouth looks delicious." + +Sara gasped. She realized Revo was not a friendly car. He was a mean car. He wanted to eat her. + +Sara screamed and ran away. She dropped Revo on the ground. Revo chased after her, but he was too slow. Sara reached the gate and ran out of the park. She never saw Revo again. + +Sara learned a lesson that day. She learned that not all toys are good. And she learned that she should not talk to strangers. She still felt lonely, but she hoped she would find a real friend someday. A friend who would not want to eat her mouth. +Anna and Ben were twins who liked to play pretend. One day, they decided to play firemen and firewomen. They put on their red hats and coats and got into their toy car. They pretended to drive around the house, looking for fires. + +"Beep beep! We are the fire team!" Anna shouted. + +"Where is the fire? Where is the fire?" Ben asked. + +They saw smoke coming out of the chimney in the living room. They thought it was a real fire. They parked their car and ran to the chimney with their water guns. + +"Stop! Stop! That is not a fire!" their mom yelled. "That is just the fireplace. We are making marshmallows." + +But Anna and Ben did not listen. They sprayed their water guns at the chimney. The water made the fire sizzle and smoke. The smoke filled the room and made everyone cough. + +"Anna! Ben! What are you doing?" their dad scolded. "You ruined the fireplace and the marshmallows. They are all wet and disgusting." + +Anna and Ben felt bad. They did not mean to make a mess. They thought they were being brave and helpful. + +"We are sorry, mom and dad," they said. "We were playing firemen and firewomen. We thought the chimney was on fire." + +Mom and dad sighed. They were not happy, but they understood. They hugged Anna and Ben and told them to be more careful next time. + +"Next time, ask us before you spray water at anything," mom said. + +"Next time, look before you leap," dad said. + +Anna and Ben nodded. They learned their lesson. They helped mom and dad clean up the living room. Then they ate some new marshmallows that were not disgusting. They still liked to play pretend, but they did not play firemen and firewomen anymore. +Sam and Lily were playing with their toys in the living room. Sam had a ruler and a pencil. He liked to measure things and draw lines. Lily had a doll and a scarf. She liked to dress up her doll and pretend she was a princess. + +"Look, Lily, I can measure this book. It is ten fingers long and six fingers wide," Sam said, holding the ruler and the pencil. + +"That's nice, Sam, but can you measure my doll's mustache?" Lily asked, wrapping the scarf around her doll's face. + +"Your doll's mustache? What do you mean?" Sam asked, confused. + +Lily giggled. "She has a mustache, see? It is made of wool. It is very soft and mild. I think she looks funny with a mustache, don't you?" + +Sam looked at the doll and laughed. "She does look funny, Lily. But I don't think I can measure her mustache. It is too curly and fuzzy. How did you make it?" + +"I used some of Mommy's yarn. She said I could use it for my crafts. Do you want to make a mustache too, Sam?" Lily offered. + +"Sure, why not? Let's make mustaches for all our toys. Then we can have a mustache party!" Sam agreed. + +They took some more yarn and scissors and started to make mustaches for their toys. They had fun cutting and tying and sticking the yarn on their toys' faces. They made big mustaches, small mustaches, straight mustaches, and crooked mustaches. They made mustaches of different colors and shapes. They even made a mustache for Sam's ruler and Lily's pencil. + +When they were done, they lined up all their toys on the couch and admired their work. They felt very proud of their mustaches. + +"Wow, look at all our mustaches, Lily. They are so cool and silly. Which one is your favorite?" Sam asked. + +"I like this one, Sam. It is pink and sparkly. It belongs to my unicorn. She is the queen of the mustache party. What about you?" Lily asked. + +"I like this one, Lily. It is black and long. It belongs to my dinosaur. He is the king of the mustache party. He can roar very loud," Sam said. + +They picked up their favorite toys and pretended they were talking to each other. + +"Hello, queen unicorn. You have a very pretty mustache. Do you like mine?" the dinosaur said. + +"Hello, king dinosaur. You have a very scary mustache. I do like yours. Do you want to dance with me?" the unicorn said. + +"Yes, I do, queen unicorn. Let's dance and have fun at the mustache party," the dinosaur said. + +They danced and played with their toys, making funny noises and faces. They had a lot of fun at the mustache party. They did not notice that Mommy was watching them from the door, smiling. She thought they were very creative and cute. She decided to join them and make a mustache for herself too. +Lila and Ben are excited. They are going to test the oxygen in the pond. They have a big jar and a small tube. They want to see how many bubbles come out of the water. + +They walk to the pond with their mom. They see fish and frogs and ducks. They find a good spot to test the oxygen. Lila holds the jar and Ben holds the tube. Mom helps them put the tube in the jar and the jar in the water. + +"Ready, Ben?" Lila asks. + +"Ready, Lila!" Ben says. + +They blow into the tube. They see bubbles come out of the water and fill the jar. They count the bubbles. One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten! + +"Wow, that's a lot of oxygen!" Lila says. + +"Yeah, that means the pond is healthy!" Ben says. + +They are happy. They test the oxygen again and again. They have fun. They learn something new. They love the pond. +Lily was a bunny who loved to hop. She hopped all day long, from the garden to the forest, from the pond to the hill. She liked to hop with her friends, but sometimes she hopped too fast or too high. She was a clumsy bunny who often bumped into things or fell down. + +One day, Lily was invited to a meeting. It was a meeting of all the bunnies in the valley. They wanted to talk about how to share the carrots and the lettuce. Lily was very excited. She wanted to hop to the meeting and show everyone how good she was at hopping. + +But on the way to the meeting, Lily hopped into trouble. She hopped over a fence and landed on a scarecrow. She hopped off the scarecrow and landed on a rake. She hopped off the rake and landed on a wheelbarrow. She hopped off the wheelbarrow and landed on a pile of hay. She hopped off the hay and landed on a chicken coop. She hopped off the coop and landed on a rooster. + +"Stop hopping on me!" the rooster crowed. "You are a clumsy bunny who makes a lot of noise!" + +Lily felt sorry. She did not mean to hop on the rooster. She said, "I am sorry, rooster. I was hopping to a meeting. I like to hop. It is fun." + +The rooster looked at Lily. He saw that she was a friendly bunny who did not want to hurt anyone. He said, "I understand, bunny. Hopping is fun. But you have to be careful. You have to look where you hop. You have to hop with others who like to hop. Then you will not hop into trouble." + +Lily nodded. She thanked the rooster and hopped away. She hopped more slowly and more carefully. She looked where she hopped. She hopped with other bunnies who liked to hop. She hopped to the meeting and had a good time. She learned how to share the carrots and the lettuce. She was a happy bunny who loved to hop. +Ben and Lily were twins who liked to play with their toys. But they did not like to clean up their toys when they were done. They left them all over the floor, on the bed, and on the table. Their room was very messy. + +One day, their mom gave them each a penny. She said, "This is a special penny. If you put it under your pillow at night, it will grow and become bigger. But you have to do something good first. You have to clean up your room and make it nice and tidy." + +Ben and Lily were excited. They wanted to see their pennies grow. They ran to their room and started to pick up their toys. They put them in the toy box, on the shelves, and in the drawers. They made their bed and dusted the table. They worked hard and fast. + +When they were done, they looked at their room. It was not messy anymore. It was clean and neat. They felt happy and proud. They said to each other, "We did a good job. Now our pennies will grow." + +They put their pennies under their pillows and went to sleep. The next morning, they woke up and checked their pillows. They were surprised and happy. Their pennies had grown and become bigger. They were now quarters. + +They ran to their mom and showed her their quarters. She smiled and hugged them. She said, "I'm so proud of you. You did a good thing. You cleaned up your room and made it nice and tidy. And you learned a lesson. When you do something good, good things happen to you." + +Ben and Lily nodded and smiled. They learned their lesson. They decided to keep their room clean and neat from then on. And they also decided to save their quarters for something special. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the yard. One day, they see a little bird on the roof. The bird is brown and has a red hat. + +"Look, a bird!" Lily says. + +"Hello, bird!" Ben says. + +The bird hears them and talks back. "Hello, kids! I am Bob. I like to fly and sing." + +Lily and Ben are surprised. They did not know birds can talk. + +"Wow, you can talk!" Lily says. + +"Yes, I can. Do you want to hear a song?" Bob says. + +"Yes, please!" Ben says. + +Bob sings a happy song. He sounds like a flute. Lily and Ben clap their hands. They like Bob's song. + +"Thank you, Bob! You are a nice bird!" Lily says. + +"You are welcome, kids! You are nice too! I have to go now. Bye-bye!" Bob says. + +He flies away. Lily and Ben wave to him. + +"Bye-bye, Bob! Come back soon!" Ben says. + +They smile and go back to play. They hope to see Bob again. +Tom and Anna are friends. They like to play outside. One day, they see a big car with a blue light and a loud sound. It is a police car. They want to see what the police do. + +"Let's go and join them!" Tom says. He runs after the car. + +"Wait for me!" Anna says. She follows Tom. + +The police car stops near a house. The police get out of the car. They have hats and badges and radios. They look serious. + +"Hello, police!" Tom says. He waves his hand. + +"Hello, kids!" one of the police says. He smiles. "What are you doing here?" + +"We want to join you!" Anna says. She points to the car. "Can we see your car?" + +The police laugh. They are nice. They show Tom and Anna their car. They let them sit inside and touch the buttons. They tell them about their job. + +"It is cold today," the police say. "You should wear your coats." + +Tom and Anna nod. They are happy. They like the police. They thank them and say goodbye. + +They run back to their house. They tell their mom and dad about their adventure. They pretend to be police. They make the sound of the car. They have fun. +Tim and Mia like to play with their toy cars. They drive them on the floor and make noises. Vroom, vroom, beep, beep! One day, they find a big cardboard box in the garage. They decide to make it into a pirate ship. They cut out a window and a door. They draw a skull and bones on a paper and stick it on a stick. They wave it like a flag. + +"Ahoy, mateys!" Tim says. "We are pirates and this is our ship. We sail the seas and look for treasure. Arrr!" + +"Arrr!" Mia says. "But where is the treasure? We need to find some gold and jewels. And maybe some candy." + +They drive their toy cars inside the box. They pretend they are boats. They look around for treasure. They see a shiny coin on the floor. They drive towards it. + +"Look, look!" Tim says. "We found a treasure. It is a gold coin. We are rich!" + +But before they can reach the coin, a big foot steps on it. It is Dad. He is looking for his keys. He does not see the coin or the box. + +"Hey, watch out!" Mia says. "You are stepping on our treasure. You are a mean and ignorant giant. You ruin our game." + +Dad looks down and sees the coin and the box. He sees Tim and Mia inside. He smiles and picks up the coin. + +"I'm sorry, kids," he says. "I did not see your treasure. I was looking for my keys. Here, you can have the coin. It is not gold, but it is shiny. And your pirate ship is very nice. Can I play with you?" + +Tim and Mia look at each other. They think for a moment. Then they nod. + +"Okay," Tim says. "But you have to be a good pirate. And you have to share the treasure. And you have to say arrr!" + +"Arrr!" Dad says. "I can do that. Thank you for letting me play with you. You are very kind and clever pirates. And you have a lot of imagination." + +They drive their toy cars and play pirates. They have fun. They forget about the keys. +Tommy likes to play in the snow. He has a red coat, a blue hat and two gloves. He makes snowballs and snowmen with his friends. He is happy. + +One day, he loses one glove. He does not know where it is. He is sad. He searches for his glove in the snow. He looks under the trees, behind the rocks and in the bushes. He does not find his glove. He is cold. + +He sees a big dog. The dog has something in its mouth. It is his glove! He runs to the dog and says, "Give me my glove, please!" The dog does not listen. It is ignorant. It runs away with his glove. Tommy chases the dog. He is angry. + +He catches the dog. He pulls his glove from its mouth. The dog barks and bites his hand. It hurts. He cries. He is scared. + +He runs back to his friends. They see his hand and his glove. They are sorry. They help him. They give him a bandage and a hug. They share their gloves with him. He is warm. He is grateful. He is happy. +Tim and Jen are twins. They like to play in the park. They have a ball, a bike and a kite. They have fun with their toys and their friends. + +But one day, the sky is gray and the wind is cold. Mom says they have to go home soon. Tim and Jen are sad. They want to play more. + +"Can we stay a little longer, Mom?" Tim asks. + +"No, Tim. It is going to rain. And it is getting dark. We have to go home now." Mom says. + +"OK, Mom. But can we have a tasty snack when we get home?" Jen asks. + +"Sure, Jen. I have some cookies and milk for you. They are very tasty. But you have to hurry. Come on, let's go." Mom says. + +Tim and Jen pack their toys and follow Mom. They walk to the car. But on the way, Jen sees a big dog. The dog is black and brown. It has a long tail and sharp teeth. It barks loudly. + +"Mom, look! A dog!" Jen says. + +"Shh, Jen. Don't call the dog. It might be angry. Just walk past it quietly." Mom says. + +But Jen likes dogs. She wants to pet the dog. She calls the dog. + +"Hi, dog! Come here, dog! You are cute!" Jen says. + +The dog hears Jen. It runs to Jen. It jumps on Jen. It licks Jen's face. Jen laughs. She hugs the dog. + +"Mom, the dog is nice! He likes me!" Jen says. + +Mom is scared. She does not know the dog. She does not know if the dog is friendly or not. She pulls Jen away from the dog. + +"Jen, no! Don't hug the dog. You don't know the dog. He might bite you. Let go of the dog. We have to go." Mom says. + +But Jen does not want to let go of the dog. She wants to play with the dog. She cries. + +"Mom, please! Let me play with the dog! He is my friend!" Jen says. + +But Mom does not listen. She takes Jen to the car. She puts Jen in the seat. She buckles Jen's belt. She starts the car. She drives away. + +Jen looks out the window. She sees the dog. The dog looks sad. He chases the car. He barks. + +"Bye, dog! I love you, dog! See you soon, dog!" Jen says. + +But the dog cannot hear Jen. The car is too fast. The dog stops. He watches the car disappear. He is alone. He is sad. + +The end. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play with toys. They have many toys, but they like some toys more than others. One toy they both like is a weapon. It is a big stick that makes a loud noise when you press a button. + +One day, Tom and Sam are playing with the weapon. They take turns to press the button and make the noise. They have fun. But then, Tom wants to keep the weapon for himself. He says to Sam, "This is my weapon. You can't have it. Go away." + +Sam is sad and angry. He says to Tom, "That is not fair. We are friends. We should share the weapon. Give it back to me." He tries to grab the weapon from Tom, but Tom holds it tight. They start to fight. + +Their mom hears the noise and comes to see what is wrong. She sees Tom and Sam fighting over the weapon. She is serious. She says to them, "Stop fighting right now. You are hurting each other. Why are you fighting over a toy?" + +Tom and Sam stop fighting. They look at their mom. They feel sorry. They say to their mom, "We are sorry, mom. We both wanted the weapon. We didn't share." + +Their mom says to them, "The weapon is not a real weapon. It is a toy. Toys are for playing, not for fighting. You can both play with the weapon, but you have to share. Sharing is good. Sharing makes friends happy. Do you understand?" + +Tom and Sam nod. They say to their mom, "We understand, mom. We will share the weapon. We will be good friends." They hug their mom and say, "We love you, mom." + +Their mom smiles. She says to them, "I love you too, Tom and Sam. Now, go and play nicely. And don't forget to share." She gives them the weapon and watches them play. They press the button and make the noise. They laugh and have fun. They share the weapon. They are happy. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to act. They liked to pretend they were animals, or pirates, or superheroes. They had a big box of costumes and toys in their room. One day, they decided to act like spies. They put on their hats and sunglasses and took their walkie-talkies. + +They sneaked around the house, looking for clues and secrets. They whispered to each other on their walkie-talkies. "Agent Lily, do you copy?" "Agent Ben, I copy. What do you see?" They had a lot of fun, until they reached the backyard. + +There was a big gate that led to the street. Their mom had told them never to open the gate, because it was dangerous. But Ben saw something shiny on the other side. He wanted to see what it was. He told Lily to wait and watch. He opened the gate and ran across the street. + +Lily was scared. She saw a big car coming fast. She yelled at Ben to come back. But Ben did not hear her. He was too busy looking at the shiny thing. It was a candy wrapper. He picked it up and saw a piece of candy inside. He thought it looked tasty. He unwrapped it and put it in his mouth. + +But the candy was not tasty. It was spicy. It burned his tongue and made him cough. He dropped the candy and ran back to the gate. He saw the car and Lily. He was very scared. He cried and said he was sorry. Lily hugged him and said it was okay. She was glad he was safe. She told him to never open the gate again. He nodded and said he learned his lesson. They went back to their room and played with their costumes and toys. They did not act like spies anymore. They acted like friends. +Tommy was a spoiled boy who hated to share. He had many toys, but he never let his friends play with them. He always wanted more and more things, and he threw tantrums when he did not get them. + +One day, his mom took him to the library. She said he could borrow some books to read at home. Tommy did not like books. He thought they were boring and stupid. He wanted to go to the toy store instead. He started to whine and cry. + +His mom ignored him and picked out some books for him. She said they were fun and interesting stories. She hoped they would make him love reading. Tommy did not care. He snatched the books from her and ran to the checkout. He wanted to leave as soon as possible. + +But when he got to the checkout, he saw a big sign. It said: "Please be gentle with the books. They are for everyone to enjoy. If you damage them, you have to pay a fine." Tommy did not like that sign. He thought it was unfair and mean. He decided to teach the library a lesson. + +He ripped the pages of the books. He scribbled on them with his crayons. He threw them on the floor. He laughed and said: "Take that, stupid library! I hate you and your books!" + +But he did not see the librarian behind him. She saw everything he did. She was very angry and sad. She said: "How could you do this, Tommy? You have spoiled these books for other children. You have to pay a fine for each one. And you are not allowed to borrow any more books from here." + +Tommy was shocked and scared. He realized he had made a big mistake. He had no money to pay the fine. He had no books to read at home. He had no friends to play with. He had nothing but his toys, and he was tired of them. He wished he had listened to his mom. He wished he had been gentle with the books. He wished he had loved reading. He wished he had not been a spoiled boy who hated to share. +Anna and Ben were twins who lived in a big house on a hill. They liked to look at the valley below, where they saw farms, animals, and people. They admired the valley and wanted to go there and play. + +One day, they were very restless and bored. They asked their mom if they could go to the valley, but she said no. She said it was too far and dangerous, and they had to stay at home. Anna and Ben were sad and angry. They decided to sneak out when their mom was busy. + +They ran down the hill, holding hands. They felt happy and free. They saw a big river that crossed the valley. They wanted to cross it, too. They saw a bridge made of wood and rope. They thought it looked fun and strong. + +They went on the bridge, one after the other. They did not see the sign that said "Do not cross. Bridge is broken." They did not hear the creaking and cracking of the wood and rope. They did not feel the bridge shaking and swaying. + +They were in the middle of the bridge when it snapped and broke. They screamed and fell into the river. The water was cold and fast. They tried to swim and hold on to each other, but they could not. They were swept away by the current. They never saw the valley again. +Anna and Ben like to play in the garden. They have a lime tree that gives them limes to eat. Limes are green and sour and make their faces funny. + +One day, they see a little lime on the tree. It is very small and hard. Anna says, "Can we pick it and eat it?" + +Ben says, "No, we have to wait. It has to grow bigger and softer. Then it will be yummy." + +They decide to help the lime grow. They water it every day and talk to it. They say, "Hello, lime. You are a good lime. Please grow fast and be sweet." + +The lime hears them and feels happy. It tries to grow as fast as it can. It drinks the water and feels the sun. The sun is warm and bright and makes the lime warm too. + +After many days, the lime is big and soft. It is ready to be picked and eaten. Anna and Ben are very excited. They run to the tree and pick the lime. They thank the lime for growing and being yummy. They share the lime and eat it. It is still sour, but also sweet. They make funny faces and laugh. They are happy. +Anna and Ben were friends who liked to play outside. One day, they found a big hole in the ground. They wanted to see what was inside, so they climbed down the hole. They saw a lot of rocks and dirt and bugs. They thought it was fun to explore the underground. + +They decided to decorate the underground with things they found. They picked some flowers and leaves and stuck them on the rocks. They drew some pictures with sticks and mud. They made some hats and necklaces with grass and stones. They pretended they were kings and queens of the underground. + +They were having so much fun that they forgot to watch the time. They did not hear their moms calling them for lunch. They did not see the sky getting dark. They did not notice the hole getting smaller. They were too busy decorating the underground. + +When they finally realized it was late, they tried to climb up the hole. But the hole was too small and they were stuck. They started to cry and shout for help. They were scared and hungry and cold. They wished they had listened to their moms and not gone to the underground. + +Luckily, their moms heard their cries and came to look for them. They saw the hole and used a rope to pull them out. They hugged them and scolded them and took them home. They gave them some food and warm clothes and put them to bed. They told them they were very naughty and crazy to go to the underground. They told them they should never do that again. They told them they should always be careful and obey their moms. + +Anna and Ben felt sorry and ashamed. They learned their lesson. They said they were sorry and thanked their moms. They promised to be good and not go to the underground again. They realized that decorating the underground was not worth the trouble. They realized that playing outside was more fun and safe. They realized that their moms loved them and wanted the best for them. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big pond with clear water. They want to see the fish and the frogs. + +"Let's go to the pond," Lily says. "But we have to be quiet. The fish and the frogs are shy." + +"OK," Tom says. They walk to the pond and sit on the grass. They look at the water and see many fish and frogs. They are happy. + +But then, a big dog comes. The dog is loud and runs to the pond. He barks and jumps in the water. He scares the fish and the frogs. He splashes the water and makes it dirty. + +"Go away, dog!" Lily and Tom shout. "You are bad! You ruin our fun!" + +But the dog does not listen. He keeps barking and jumping. He sees Lily and Tom and runs to them. He is wet and muddy. He shakes his fur and makes them wet and muddy too. He licks their faces and makes them cry. + +"Help, help!" Lily and Tom scream. "We don't like the dog! He is mean!" + +But no one hears them. No one comes to help them. They are alone with the dog. They are sad and scared. The end. +Lily was a dog who liked to run and play. She had a big yard with grass and flowers. She had a red ball that she chased and caught. She had a nice owner who gave her food and water and hugs. + +One day, Lily saw a black spot on her ball. She sniffed it and felt a bite. It was a flea! The flea was hungry and wanted to eat Lily's blood. Lily barked and shook her head. She did not like the flea. She wanted it to go away. + +She ran to her owner and showed him her ball. "Look, look!" she said. "Flea on ball! Flea bad! Help me!" + +Her owner looked at the ball and saw the flea. He also saw that the ball was old and dirty. It had holes and cracks. It was fragile. It could break easily. He said, "Oh, Lily, your ball is rotting. It is not good for you. The flea came from the rot. We need to throw it away and get you a new ball." + +Lily did not want to lose her ball. She loved her ball. She whined and wagged her tail. She said, "No, no! Ball good! Ball fun! Ball mine!" + +Her owner smiled and petted her. He said, "I know, Lily, but trust me. A new ball will be better. It will be clean and shiny and bouncy. It will not have fleas or rot. It will make you happy. Come on, let's go to the store and pick one out." + +Lily was not sure, but she followed her owner. She hoped he was right. She hoped she would find a new ball that she liked. She hoped the flea would not follow her. She hoped her owner would still give her food and water and hugs. She was a good dog who liked to run and play. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play soccer together. Anna is good at soccer. She can kick the ball very far and score many goals. Ben is not so good at soccer. He can kick the ball a little bit, but he misses a lot of goals. + +One day, they play soccer with some other kids. Anna shows Ben how to kick the ball better. She says, "You have to look at the goal and aim your foot. Then you have to swing your leg hard and hit the ball with your shoe. Like this!" She kicks the ball and scores a goal. The other kids cheer for her. + +Ben tries to do the same, but he kicks the ball too high and it goes over the goal. The other kids laugh at him. Ben feels sad and angry. He thinks, "Anna is showing off. She thinks she is better than me. She is not a good friend. I don't like her anymore." + +He decides to make Anna jealous. He sees another girl, Lily, who is also good at soccer. He goes to her and says, "Hi, Lily. Do you want to play soccer with me? You are very good at soccer. I like you." He smiles at her and holds her hand. + +Anna sees Ben and Lily. She feels hurt and confused. She thinks, "Why is Ben playing with Lily? Why is he holding her hand? Does he not like me anymore? I was only trying to help him. I am a good friend. I don't understand." + +She goes to Ben and Lily and says, "Ben, what are you doing? Why are you playing with Lily? I thought we were friends. I was showing you how to kick the ball better. I wanted you to score goals and have fun." + +Ben looks at Anna and says, "I don't need your help. You are showing off. You are not a good friend. You are jealous of me and Lily. We are better than you. Go away." + +Anna feels sad and angry. She says, "No, I am not jealous. I am happy for you and Lily. But you are being mean and rude. You are not a good friend. You are hurting my feelings. Go away." + +They both turn away from each other and play with different kids. They do not talk to each other or look at each other. They do not have fun. + +The moral of the story is: Showing off is not nice. It can make your friends feel bad and lose trust in you. Helping your friends is nice. It can make your friends feel good and appreciate you. Being jealous is not nice. It can make you do things that hurt your friends and yourself. Being happy for your friends is nice. It can make you and your friends enjoy playing together. Friends should be kind and honest with each other. Friends should not let their feelings get in the way of their friendship. +Sam and Tom are brothers. They like to play with their toy planes. Sam has a big red plane. Tom has a small blue plane. They pretend to be pilots and fly their planes in the air. + +One day, they see a real plane in the sky. It is white and shiny. It makes a loud noise. Sam and Tom are very excited. They want to see the plane up close. + +"Let's go to the airport!" Sam says. "Maybe we can meet the pilot and see the plane." + +"OK!" Tom says. "But how do we get there?" + +They ask their mom if they can go to the airport. Their mom says yes, but they have to take the bus. She gives them some money and tells them to be careful. + +Sam and Tom run to the bus stop. They wait for the bus. They see many cars and people. They are happy and curious. + +The bus comes. It is big and yellow. Sam and Tom get on the bus. They find two seats near the window. They look outside and see the city. + +The bus stops at the airport. Sam and Tom get off the bus. They follow the signs to the terminal. They see many planes and pilots. They are amazed and amazed. + +They see the white and shiny plane that they saw in the sky. It is very big. They want to touch it and go inside. + +They see a man in a blue uniform. He has a hat and a badge. He is the pilot of the plane. He is sitting on a bench. He is reading a book. He looks bored and lazy. + +Sam and Tom go to the pilot. They say hello. They ask him if they can see his plane. + +The pilot looks at them. He smiles. He puts down his book. He says, "Sure, why not? Come with me. I'll show you my plane." + +Sam and Tom are very happy. They follow the pilot to his plane. He opens the door and lets them in. He shows them the cockpit, the seats, the buttons, and the windows. He tells them how he flies the plane and where he goes. He lets them sit in the pilot's seat and wear his hat. He even lets them weigh themselves on a scale. He says, "You are very light. You can fly very fast." + +Sam and Tom are very grateful. They thank the pilot and give him a hug. They say, "You are the best pilot ever. You are not lazy. You are very nice." + +The pilot laughs. He says, "You are very welcome. You are very brave and smart. You can be pilots too, if you want." + +Sam and Tom say, "Yes, we want. We love planes. We love flying." + +They say goodbye to the pilot and his plane. They go back to the bus stop. They take the bus home. They tell their mom everything. They show her their hats and their weights. They say, "We had the best day ever. We met a pilot and saw his plane. He was very nice. He taught us many things. He made us happy." + +Their mom hugs them. She says, "I'm glad you had fun. You are very lucky. You are very good boys." + +Sam and Tom smile. They say, "We know. We are very happy. We love you, mom." + +They go to their room. They play with their toy planes. They pretend to be pilots and fly their planes in the air. They dream of flying in real planes. They are very happy. +Ben and Lily liked to play in the yard. They had a lot of toys and games. But they also liked to look at the junk that was in the corner. The junk was old and dirty. It had things like cans, bottles, wires and boxes. Ben and Lily thought the junk was fun and interesting. + +One day, they decided to make a fort with the junk. They piled up the cans and bottles and wires and boxes. They made a door and a window and a roof. They were very proud of their fort. They said it was their important place. + +They went inside the fort and played pretend. They pretended they were kings and queens and soldiers and spies. They had a lot of fun. They did not hear their mom calling them for lunch. They did not see the dark clouds in the sky. + +Soon, it started to rain. The rain was heavy and loud. It made the junk wet and slippery. It made the fort weak and shaky. Ben and Lily were scared. They wanted to get out of the fort. But the door was stuck. The window was too small. The roof was falling. + +They cried for help. They cried for their mom. But no one heard them. No one saw them. The rain got stronger. The fort got weaker. The junk got heavier. The fort collapsed. Ben and Lily were trapped. They were hurt. They were sad. They could not rest. They could not play. They could not pretend. They could not be happy. They had a bad ending. +Sara and Ben were twins who loved to eat pastry. Every morning, their mom would bake them fresh pastry and put them on the table. But one day, mom had to go out early and left a note for them. The note said: "I made pastry for you, but don't eat them until I come back. They are very hot and you might burn your mouth. Love, mom." + +Sara and Ben were restless. They wanted to eat the pastry so badly. They could smell the sweet and buttery aroma from the kitchen. They decided to search for the pastry and sneak a bite. They tiptoed to the kitchen and saw a big tray of pastry on the counter. They climbed on a chair and reached for the pastry. + +"Wow, they look so yummy!" Sara said. + +"Let's try one!" Ben said. + +They each grabbed a pastry and took a big bite. But they soon regretted it. The pastry was so hot that it burned their tongues and lips. They screamed and dropped the pastry. They ran to the sink and tried to cool their mouths with water. But it was too late. They had blisters and sores on their mouths. They cried and cried. + +Mom came back and heard their cries. She ran to the kitchen and saw the mess. She saw the note on the floor and the half-eaten pastry on the counter. She realized what had happened. She was angry and sad. She scolded Sara and Ben for disobeying her and hurting themselves. She took them to the doctor and they had to take medicine and eat soft food for a week. They missed their pastry and felt sorry for their mistake. + +The moral of the story is: You should listen to your mom and not be greedy. Pastry is good, but not worth burning your mouth. +Lily and Tom were twins who liked to play with their toys. One day, they found a big basket in the attic. They wondered what was inside. + +"Let's measure the basket," Lily said. She took a long string and wrapped it around the basket. "It is very big. Maybe there is something fun inside." + +"Maybe there is a treasure," Tom said. He lifted the lid of the basket. He saw many books with colorful pictures. He took one out and opened it. "Look, Lily, this book has animals and numbers. Do you want to read it with me?" + +"Yes, I do," Lily said. She took another book and sat next to Tom. They looked at the books and learned new words. They saw a lion, a giraffe, a monkey, and a zebra. They counted their legs, their eyes, and their spots. + +They read and played for a long time. They did not notice that their mom came to the attic. She smiled when she saw them. + +"What are you doing, my intelligent twins?" she asked. + +"We are reading books from the basket," Lily said. + +"We are learning about animals and numbers," Tom said. + +"That's wonderful," mom said. "You found the basket of books that belonged to your grandma. She loved to read and learn. She would be very happy to see you enjoy her books." + +"Can we keep the books, mom?" Lily and Tom asked. + +"Of course, you can," mom said. "They are a gift from grandma. She wanted you to have them. You can read them anytime you want." + +Lily and Tom hugged mom and thanked her. They were very happy. They had found a treasure in the basket. +Sara and Sam were twins. They liked to play together in the park. One day, they saw a mysterious man. He had a big hat and a long coat. He was holding a shiny box. + +"Hello, little ones," the man said. "Do you want to see what is in my box?" + +Sara and Sam were curious. They nodded and went closer to the man. + +"Very well," the man said. "But you have to pay me something. Do you have any money?" + +Sara and Sam shook their heads. They did not have any money. + +"Then how about a trade?" the man said. "I will show you my box if you give me something of yours. Maybe a toy, or a hat, or a shoe." + +Sara and Sam looked at each other. They did not want to give away their things. But they also wanted to see the box. + +"What is in the box?" Sara asked. + +"It is a surprise," the man said. "But I promise you, it is very special. You will like it a lot." + +Sara and Sam thought for a moment. Then Sam had an idea. + +"I know what we can give you," he said. "We can give you a hug. A hug is very nice. Do you want a hug?" + +The man was surprised. He did not expect that. He looked at Sara and Sam. They smiled and opened their arms. + +The man felt something in his heart. He felt warm and happy. He put down his box and hugged Sara and Sam. + +"Thank you, little ones," he said. "You are very kind. You do not need to pay me anything. You can see my box for free." + +He opened his box and showed them what was inside. It was a beautiful butterfly. It had many colors and sparkles. It flew out of the box and landed on Sara's nose. + +Sara and Sam laughed. They clapped their hands and watched the butterfly. They thought it was the most wonderful thing they had ever seen. + +The man smiled. He was glad he met Sara and Sam. He felt less mysterious and more friendly. He decided to stay with them and play in the park. He also decided to share his box with other children who wanted to see the butterfly. He learned that hugs were better than money. And he learned that twins were very special. +Mia and Ben love to play with their toy cars. They have many cars of different colors and sizes. They like to race them on the floor and make vroom-vroom sounds. Sometimes they pretend that their cars need fuel to keep going. They use a small bottle as a fuel pump and fill up their cars. + +One day, Mia and Ben find a big box in the living room. It has a bow and a tag that says "For Mia and Ben, from Grandma and Grandpa". They are very curious and excited. They wonder what is inside the box. They ask their mom if they can open it. + +Mom says yes, but they have to be careful and gentle. She helps them cut the tape and lift the lid. They see a lot of paper and bubble wrap. They move them aside and reveal what is in the box. It is a toy garage with four levels, a ramp, a lift, and a fuel station. It also has four new cars that look very shiny and charming. + +Mia and Ben are overjoyed. They hug their mom and thank her. They say they want to call Grandma and Grandpa and thank them too. They take out the garage and the cars and set them up on the floor. They start to play with them and have a lot of fun. They say this is the best gift ever. They love their toy cars and their garage. They love their Grandma and Grandpa. They are very happy. +Lily loves to zoom with her toy car. She makes it go fast on the floor and makes noises like vroom and beep. She likes to pretend she is driving to the park or the zoo or the store. + +One day, she zooms with her car to the kitchen, where daddy is making lunch. She sees him cutting bread and cheese and ham. She says, "Daddy, I'm hungry. Can I have some?" + +Daddy smiles and says, "Of course, Lily. You can have a sandwich. But first, you have to wash your hands. Do you want to zoom with your car to the sink?" + +Lily nods and says, "Yes, daddy. I want to zoom to the sink." She picks up her car and zooms to the sink. She puts her car on the counter and turns on the water. She washes her hands with soap and dries them with a towel. + +Then she zooms back to the table, where daddy has made a sandwich for her. She says, "Thank you, daddy. You are the best." She takes a big bite of her sandwich and makes a happy sound. She thinks, "Zooming is fun, but eating is better." +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play and share. One day, they go to the park with their moms. They see a big truck. The truck has popcorn. Lily and Ben love popcorn. + +"Can we have popcorn, please?" they ask their moms. + +"Sure, but you have to share," their moms say. + +They give some money to the man in the truck. The man gives them a big bag of popcorn. It smells good. Lily and Ben say thank you. + +They sit on a bench and open the bag. They take some popcorn and eat it. It is warm and crunchy and salty. They smile and say, "Mmm, this is good popcorn!" + +They see a boy and a girl walking by. The boy and the girl look at the popcorn. They look hungry and sad. + +"Hi, do you want some popcorn?" Lily asks them. + +The boy and the girl nod. They come closer. + +"Here, you can have some. We have a lot," Ben says. He gives them some popcorn. + +The boy and the girl take the popcorn and eat it. They smile and say, "Thank you, this is good popcorn!" + +Lily and Ben are happy. They have made new friends. They share the popcorn and talk and laugh. They have a good time at the park. They own the popcorn, but they do not mind sharing. Sharing is good. +Ben and Lily liked to play with their toys in the park. They had a lot of toys, because their parents were wealthy. They had dolls, cars, balls, and a band. The band was a set of drums, a guitar, a keyboard, and a microphone. Ben and Lily liked to pretend they were rock stars and make loud noises. + +One day, they saw a boy spinning a hoop on the grass. He was very good at it. He could spin it fast, slow, high, and low. He could even spin it on his arm, his leg, and his neck. Ben and Lily were amazed. They wanted to try it too. + +"Hello, can we play with your hoop?" Ben asked the boy. + +"Sure, you can try it. My name is Sam. What are yours?" the boy said. + +"I'm Ben, and this is Lily. We have a band. Do you want to see?" Lily said. + +"OK, show me your band. I like music," Sam said. + +They went to their toys and picked up their instruments. Ben played the drums, Lily played the guitar, and Sam played the keyboard. They sang into the microphone. They made a lot of noise, but they had fun. + +They played for a while, then they switched. Sam played the drums, Ben played the guitar, and Lily played the keyboard. They sang again. They made more noise, but they had more fun. + +They played until it was time to go home. They said goodbye to each other and promised to play again. They were happy. They had made a new friend. They had learned a new skill. They had shared their toys. They had spun the hoop and rocked the band. +Lily and Ben were playing with their toys in the living room. They had cars, dolls, blocks and books. They made a lot of noise and mess. + +"Time for a nap, kids," Mom said. "You need to rest and be quiet for a while." + +"But we're not sleepy, Mom," Lily said. "We want to play more." + +"Sorry, sweeties, but you have to nap now. It's good for you. And you have to tidy up your toys first. Put them in the box, please." + +Lily and Ben did not want to nap or tidy up. They pouted and whined. But Mom was firm. She helped them put their toys in the box and took them to their bedroom. She gave them each a kiss and a hug and tucked them in. + +"Sleep well, my loves. I'll be back soon. And when you wake up, we'll have corn for a snack. You like corn, right?" + +Lily and Ben nodded. They liked corn. It was yellow and sweet and crunchy. Maybe napping was not so bad, they thought. They closed their eyes and dreamed of corn. +Ben and Sam are brothers. They like to play with cars and balls. But they do not like to go to the dentist. The dentist makes them nervous. He has a big chair and a loud drill. He says he wants to check their teeth, but sometimes he makes them feel pain. + +Tomorrow, they have to go to the dentist. They do not want to go. They have a plan. They will hide under the bed and pretend they are sick. They think their mom will not find them. They think they are very smart. + +But their mom is smarter. She knows their plan. She comes to their room and says, "Boys, it is time to go to the dentist. I know you are hiding under the bed. Come out now, or I will tickle you." + +Ben and Sam are scared. They do not like to be tickled. They come out from under the bed. They look at their mom with sad eyes. They say, "Mom, please do not make us go. We are afraid of the dentist. He hurts us." + +Their mom hugs them and says, "I know you are afraid, but the dentist is not a bad man. He wants to help you have healthy teeth. He will be gentle and careful. He will give you a sticker and a toy when he is done. Trust me, it will not be so bad." + +Ben and Sam are still nervous, but they trust their mom. They hold her hand and go to the car. They hope the dentist will be nice. They hope they will not feel pain. They hope they will get a good sticker and a toy. +Lily and Ben were playing in the living room. They had many toys, but they liked to make up their own games. Lily saw a big red button on the wall. She wondered what it did. + +"Ben, look at that button!" she said. "Do you know what it does?" + +Ben shook his head. He was curious too. He crawled over to the button and reached for it. + +"Wait, Ben!" Lily said. "Maybe we should not touch it. It might be something bad." + +Ben stopped. He looked at Lily. He looked at the button. He wanted to press it, but he did not want to make Lily sad. + +"Let's ask Mommy," he said. "Maybe she knows what it does." + +Lily nodded. She agreed. They got up and ran to the kitchen, where Mommy was making cookies. They smelled yummy. + +"Mommy, Mommy!" they said. "Can we ask you something?" + +Mommy smiled. She put down the spoon and wiped her hands. She looked at Lily and Ben. They were very tidy. They had put away their toys before playing. + +"Of course, my loves," she said. "What do you want to ask me?" + +Lily and Ben pointed to the living room. They told Mommy about the big red button on the wall. They asked her what it did. + +Mommy laughed. She hugged Lily and Ben. She told them that the button was for the alarm. It made a loud noise if someone tried to break into the house. It was not a toy. It was for safety. + +Lily and Ben understood. They said sorry for wanting to touch the button. They said they would not do it again. + +Mommy kissed them. She said it was okay. She said they were very smart and brave for asking her. She said she was proud of them. + +She gave them each a cookie. They were happy. They thanked Mommy and went back to the living room. They played with their toys and made up new games. They did not wonder about the button anymore. They wondered about other things. +Sara was playing with her doll in the garden. She liked to dress her doll in different clothes and pretend she was her friend. She saw a big red flower and wanted to give it to her doll. She picked the flower and ran to her doll. + +"Look, doll, I have a flower for you. It is red and pretty. Do you like it?" Sara said. + +She put the flower on her doll's hair and smiled. But then she felt something sting her hand. She looked at her hand and saw a small bug. The bug was black and yellow and had wings. It was a bee. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Sara cried. "The bee hurt me!" + +She dropped the flower and the doll and ran to her mom. Her mom was sitting on a chair and reading a book. She heard Sara's cry and looked at her. + +"What happened, Sara? Why are you crying?" Mom asked. + +Sara showed her hand to her mom. Her hand had a small bump and was red. Mom saw the bee sting and felt sorry for Sara. + +"Come here, Sara. You have a bee sting. It is not good. It makes your skin hurt and swell. I will help you." Mom said. + +She took Sara to the kitchen and got some ice. She wrapped the ice in a cloth and put it on Sara's hand. She also got some cream and rubbed it on Sara's skin. The cream was white and smelled nice. It made Sara's skin feel better. + +"There, there. The ice and the cream will make your bee sting go away. You will be fine soon." Mom said. + +Sara felt the cold ice and the soft cream on her hand. She felt less pain and more calm. She hugged her mom and thanked her. + +"Thank you, mom. You are the best. I love you." Sara said. + +Mom hugged Sara back and kissed her cheek. + +"I love you too, Sara. You are brave. But next time, be careful with the flowers. Some of them have bees. Bees are good for the flowers, but they can sting you if you touch them." Mom said. + +Sara nodded and learned a new thing. She was still confused about why the bee hurt her, but she was happy that her mom helped her. She decided to play with something else and leave the flowers alone. She hoped her doll was not mad at her for dropping her. She wanted to say sorry to her doll and give her a hug. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to slide, swing and run. But their favorite thing was to feed the ducks. They brought some bread and went to the pond. + +"Look, Ben, there are so many ducks!" Lily said. She broke a piece of bread and threw it in the water. The ducks came closer and quacked. + +"Can I feed them too?" Ben asked. He took a piece of bread and knelt down by the edge of the pond. He reached out his hand to give the bread to a duck. + +But the duck did not want the bread. It wanted Ben's hand. It bit Ben's finger with its thick beak. Ben cried out in pain and pulled his hand back. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Ben said. He rubbed his finger and tears came out of his eyes. + +Lily ran to him and hugged him. She felt sorry for him. She said, "I'm sorry, Ben. The duck was mean. Let me see your finger." + +She looked at his finger and saw a small red mark. She said, "It's not bad, Ben. It will be okay. Do you want a band-aid?" + +Ben nodded. He said, "Yes, please. And no more ducks." + +Lily and Ben went to their mom, who was sitting on a bench. She gave Ben a band-aid and a kiss. She said, "You're brave, Ben. The duck was naughty. But don't worry, it won't bite you again." + +Lily and Ben smiled. They said, "Thank you, mom. We love you." + +They decided to play somewhere else. They left the bread for the ducks, but they did not go near them. They learned their lesson. +Tom and Lily were going on a trip with Mom and Dad. They had to pack their bags with clothes and toys. Tom was very excited and packed a lot of things. He packed his cars, his books, his ball, his hat, and his teddy. Lily was more careful and packed only what she needed. She packed her dress, her doll, her crayons, and her blanket. + +"Tom, you packed too much!" Lily said. "You won't have room for anything else." + +"I don't care. I want to take everything with me," Tom said. He zipped his bag and dragged it to the couch. + +Mom and Dad came to the living room. They saw Tom's big bag and Lily's small bag. They smiled at Lily and frowned at Tom. + +"Tom, your bag is too heavy and too big. You can't take it on the plane. You have to unpack some things and leave them at home," Mom said. + +"But I want to take everything!" Tom whined. He did not want to unpack his bag. + +"Sorry, Tom, but you have to. You can only take one toy, one book, and one hat. The rest you have to leave here," Dad said. + +Tom was very sad and angry. He did not listen to Mom and Dad. He threw his bag on the floor and ran to his room. He slammed the door and cried. + +Lily felt sorry for Tom. She went to his room and knocked on the door. + +"Tom, can I come in?" she asked. + +"Go away!" Tom shouted. + +"Please, Tom, don't be mad. I know you love your things, but you can't take them all. You have to share and be grateful for what you have. Maybe you can take something that is special to you, like your teddy. I'm sure he will miss you if you leave him here," Lily said. + +Tom stopped crying and opened the door. He saw Lily holding her doll and her blanket. She smiled at him and hugged him. + +"Thank you, Lily. You are a good sister. I'm sorry I was mean to you. You are right. I don't need to take everything. I can take my teddy and my hat. They are special to me. And maybe I can take one car and one book. The rest I can play with when we come back," Tom said. + +Lily and Tom went back to the living room. They unpacked Tom's bag and put some things back in his closet. They packed their bags again and put them on the couch. They were ready to go. + +Mom and Dad were happy to see them. They praised them for being good and helpful. They took their bags and put them in the car. They drove to the airport. + +On the way, it started to rain. The rain was very heavy and wet. It made the road slippery and the car slow. Mom and Dad were worried that they might miss their flight. + +"Look, it's raining!" Lily said. "It's so wet!" + +"Yes, it is. But don't worry. We will make it on time. We have to be patient and careful," Mom said. + +"I hope so. I don't want to miss our trip," Tom said. + +They looked out the window and saw the raindrops falling. They saw the clouds and the sky. They saw the trees and the houses. They saw the people and the cars. They saw a lot of things that they did not pack in their bags. They realized that they did not need to pack everything to have fun. They had each other and the world to explore. + +The moral of the story is: You don't need to pack everything to have fun. You have to share and be grateful for what you have. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play with cars and balls. One day, they go to the park with their moms. They see a big slide and run to it. + +"Let me go first!" Tom says. He climbs up the ladder and sits on the slide. + +"No, me!" Sam says. He pushes Tom and makes him fall. Tom hurts his arm and cries. + +"Sam, that was careless!" Tom's mom says. She runs to Tom and hugs him. "Are you okay, sweetie?" + +Sam's mom is angry. She grabs Sam and scolds him. "You need to say sorry to Tom. You can't pass him like that. You could have hurt him badly." + +Sam feels bad. He looks at Tom and sees his arm is red. He walks to Tom and says, "I'm sorry, Tom. I didn't mean to hurt you. I just wanted to slide." + +Tom stops crying. He looks at Sam and says, "It's okay, Sam. I forgive you. But next time, don't be careless. We can take turns to slide." + +Sam nods. He smiles and says, "Thank you, Tom. You are a good friend. Do you want to play with me?" + +Tom smiles back. He says, "Yes, I do. Let's play with the cars and balls." + +They hug and run to their toys. Their moms are happy. They watch them play and talk. They share some news and laugh. They are glad that Tom and Sam are friends again. +Lily and Ben were playing with their toys in the living room. They liked to attach different things together and make new toys. Lily had a yellow car and Ben had a blue truck. They decided to attach them and make a big car-truck. + +"Look, Lily, we made a car-truck!" Ben said. "It is very big and fast!" + +"Yes, Ben, it is very cool!" Lily said. "Let's drive it around the room!" + +They pushed the car-truck on the floor and made loud noises. They pretended they were going to the park, the zoo, and the moon. They had a lot of fun. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud boom outside. It was thunder. They saw flashes of light in the sky. It was lightning. They got scared and stopped playing. + +"Mommy, Daddy, what is that?" Lily asked. + +"It is a storm, sweetie," Mommy said. "It is when the clouds make noise and light. It is okay, it will go away soon." + +"Can we go outside and see?" Ben asked. + +"No, honey, it is not safe," Daddy said. "You have to stay inside and away from the windows. Come here, we will cuddle on the couch and read a book." + +Lily and Ben ran to their parents and hugged them. They felt better and forgot about the storm. They picked a book with pictures of animals and read it together. They learned new words and laughed at the funny ones. They were happy and cozy. The storm passed and the sun came out. They saw a rainbow in the sky. It was very pretty. They smiled and said thank you to the clouds. +Lila was a curious girl who liked to explore. One day, she found a big shield in the attic. It was shiny and had a picture of a lion on it. Lila wondered what it was for. + +She took the shield and went outside. She saw some boys playing with sticks and stones. They pretended to be knights and dragons. Lila wanted to join them, but they said she was too small and had no sword. + +Lila felt sad, but then she had an idea. She held the shield in front of her and said, "I have a shield! It is stronger than a sword. I can be a knight too!" + +The boys laughed and threw sticks and stones at her. But Lila did not run away. She stayed behind the shield and blocked them. The shield made a loud noise when it was hit. Lila felt brave and proud. + +The boys stopped throwing and looked at her. They saw that she was not afraid. They saw that the shield was cool. They said, "Wow, you have a nice shield. Can we see it?" + +Lila smiled and said, "Yes, you can see it. But you have to be nice and share. And you have to let me play with you." + +The boys agreed and said, "OK, you can play with us. You can be a knight too. But what is your name?" + +Lila said, "My name is Lila. And this is my shield. It is my friend." +Tim and Sam are brothers. They like to play games. They are very competitive. They always want to win. + +One day, they play hide and seek. Tim is the seeker. Sam is the hider. Sam runs to the bedroom. He sees a big pile of clothes on the bed. He thinks it is a good hiding spot. He jumps into the pile. He covers himself with pants and shirts. + +Tim counts to ten. He says, "Ready or not, here I come!" He looks for Sam. He goes to the living room. He goes to the kitchen. He goes to the bathroom. He does not find Sam. He goes to the bedroom. He sees the pile of clothes. He thinks Sam is not there. He is about to leave. + +But then, he hears a sneeze. He turns around. He sees the pile of clothes move. He runs to the bed. He pulls the clothes off. He finds Sam. He says, "I found you! I win!" + +Sam is sad. He says, "No fair! You cheated!" He tries to get up. But he loses his pants. They are stuck in the pile. He is only wearing his underwear. He feels embarrassed. + +Tim laughs. He says, "Look at you! You lost your pants! You lose!" He points at Sam. + +Sam cries. He says, "Stop it! You are mean!" He grabs a pillow. He throws it at Tim. + +Tim dodges. He says, "Missed me! You are bad at throwing!" He grabs another pillow. He throws it back at Sam. + +Sam and Tim start a pillow fight. They hit each other with pillows. They make a big mess. They forget about the game. They have fun. +Lily and Ben were friends. They liked to play together at school. They were popular. Many kids wanted to play with them. But Lily and Ben only played with each other. + +One day, it was very cold. Lily and Ben wore hats and coats and gloves. They went outside to play. They saw a big table. It had snow on it. Lily and Ben thought it was fun. They climbed on the table. They made snowballs. They threw them at each other. They laughed. + +"Look at Lily and Ben!" said Sam. Sam was not popular. He was mean. He did not have many friends. He was jealous of Lily and Ben. He wanted to make them sad. He had a plan. + +Sam sneaked behind the table. He saw a big stick. He picked it up. He waited for Lily and Ben to look away. Then he hit the table with the stick. The table broke. Lily and Ben fell down. They hit the ground. They cried. + +"Ha ha ha!" said Sam. He ran away. He was happy. He made Lily and Ben sad. + +Lily and Ben were hurt. They shivered. They were cold and wet and scared. They wanted to go home. They wanted their moms and dads. They did not want to play anymore. They were not popular. They were alone. +Lily liked to write. She wrote stories with her crayons on big papers. She wrote about animals, fairies, and adventures. She wanted to share her stories with everyone. + +One day, she went to the park with her mom. She saw a big river with ducks and fish. She thought it was very pretty. She wanted to write a story about the river. She asked her mom for a paper and a crayon. + +"Here you go, Lily. But be careful, don't drop them in the water," her mom said. + +Lily nodded and sat on a bench near the river. She started to write her story. She wrote about a duck who was very popular. He had many friends and they liked to swim and play with him. But he was also very proud and rude. He did not say thank you or sorry. He did not share his food or toys. He thought he was better than everyone. + +Lily wrote and wrote. She did not notice that the wind was blowing. She did not notice that her paper was moving. She did not notice that her paper was flying away. She did not notice that her paper was falling into the river. + +She only noticed when she heard a splash. She looked up and saw her paper in the water. She saw her story getting wet and torn. She saw her crayon sinking. She felt very sad and angry. She cried and cried. + +"Mommy, mommy, my story is gone! My crayon is gone! The wind took them away!" she sobbed. + +Her mom hugged her and tried to comfort her. + +"I'm sorry, Lily. That's very unfortunate. But don't worry, you can write another story. You have many more papers and crayons at home. And you have a good memory. You can remember what you wrote and write it again. Or you can write a new story. A better story. A story that has a lesson. A lesson that the duck should learn. Do you know what lesson that is?" her mom asked. + +Lily sniffed and thought. She remembered the duck in her story. She remembered how he was popular but not nice. She remembered how he made others feel bad. She remembered how she felt when she lost her story. + +She nodded and said, "Yes, mommy. I know the lesson. The lesson is that being popular is not enough. You have to be kind and polite and generous. You have to say thank you and sorry. You have to share and care. You have to be a good friend. That's the lesson that the duck should learn. And that's the lesson that I learned too." + +Her mom smiled and kissed her. She said, "That's a very good lesson, Lily. And a very good story. I'm proud of you. Now let's go home and write it again. And maybe we can read it to your friends later. I'm sure they will like it too." + +Lily smiled and wiped her tears. She said, "Okay, mommy. Let's go home and write it again. And maybe the duck will read it too. And maybe he will learn the lesson too." +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play in the farm. They liked to see the cows, the pigs and the chickens. They also liked to help their dad with the corn. Dad showed them how to split the corn from the stalks and put them in a big basket. + +One day, Tom and Lily were splitting corn with dad. They saw a big, yellow corn that looked very tasty. They both wanted to eat it. + +"Can I have this corn, dad?" Tom asked. + +"No, me!" Lily said. + +They both pulled the corn from dad's hand and tried to take it for themselves. The corn was too strong and did not break. Tom and Lily fell on the ground and started to cry. + +Dad picked them up and hugged them. He was gentle and kind. + +"Don't cry, my little ones," he said. "You can both have the corn. We can split it in half and share it. Sharing is good." + +He took a knife and cut the corn in two. He gave one half to Tom and one half to Lily. They smiled and said thank you. They ate the corn and it was very sweet. They were happy and hugged dad. They learned to share and be gentle. +Lily and Ben were playing with their toys in the living room. They had a lot of fun making noises and pretending to be animals. Lily had a big doll that she liked to hug and dress up. Ben had a small car that he liked to zoom and crash. + +"Look at my car, Lily!" Ben said. "It can go very fast and make loud sounds. Vroom, vroom, beep, beep!" + +"Look at my doll, Ben!" Lily said. "She can talk and sing and dance. Hello, hello, la, la, la!" + +They showed each other their toys and smiled. They liked to share and play together. + +But then, something strange happened. Lily's doll started to shrink. It became smaller and smaller, until it was the size of a mouse. Lily was scared and sad. She did not know what to do. + +"Ben, Ben, help me!" Lily cried. "My doll is shrinking! Where is she going?" + +Ben looked at Lily's doll and saw that it was very tiny. He did not know what to do either. He wondered if his car would shrink too. + +"Maybe it is a magic toy," Ben said. "Maybe it can change its size. Maybe it can grow back." + +He picked up the tiny doll and held it in his hand. He tried to make it bigger by blowing on it and rubbing it. But nothing happened. The doll stayed small and quiet. + +Lily and Ben were very confused and worried. They did not like this game. They wanted their toys to be normal again. + +They decided to ask their mom for help. They ran to the kitchen, where their mom was making lunch. They showed her the tiny doll and told her what happened. + +"Mom, mom, look!" Lily said. "My doll shrank! She is so small and empty! Why did she shrink?" + +"Mom, mom, look!" Ben said. "Lily's doll shrank! She is so small and empty! How can we make her big again?" + +Their mom looked at the tiny doll and was surprised. She did not know how it shrank either. She thought it was a strange toy. + +"Where did you get this doll, Lily?" she asked. + +"I got it from the mailman," Lily said. "He gave me a big box with a bow. He said it was a special order for me. He said it was a gift from grandma." + +Their mom remembered that their grandma had called her yesterday and told her that she had sent a present for Lily. She had said it was a doll that could do amazing things. She had said it was a secret. + +Their mom realized that their grandma had sent a magic doll. She smiled and hugged Lily and Ben. + +"Don't worry, my loves," she said. "Your grandma loves you very much and she wanted to surprise you. This doll is not empty. She is full of magic. She can shrink and grow and do other things. She is a very special toy. You just have to learn how to play with her." + +She took the tiny doll and whispered something in her ear. The doll nodded and smiled. Then, she started to grow. She became bigger and bigger, until she was the same size as before. Lily and Ben were amazed and happy. They clapped and cheered. + +"Wow, mom, you are so smart!" Ben said. "You know how to make the doll big again!" + +"Wow, mom, you are so kind!" Lily said. "You know how to make me happy again!" + +Their mom kissed them and gave them the doll. She told them to be careful and gentle with her. She told them to say thank you to their grandma. She told them to enjoy their lunch. + +Lily and Ben thanked their mom and hugged her. They thanked their grandma and hugged the doll. They enjoyed their lunch and their toy. They had a lot of fun making noises and pretending to be animals. They learned to love and share and play. They were very happy. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play pretend. One day, they pretend to be students at a big university. They use books, pencils and paper to make a classroom. + +"Hello, I am Lily. I study math. Math is hard, but I like it. What do you study, Ben?" Lily asks. + +"I study art. Art is fun, but I also like math. Can I see your math book?" Ben says. + +Lily shows Ben her math book. It has numbers and shapes. Ben tries to read it, but he does not understand. + +"This is too hard for me. How do you do this?" Ben says. + +Lily smiles. She likes to help Ben. She explains the math book to him. She shows him how to add, subtract and make patterns. + +"Wow, you are very smart, Lily. You are the best math student in the university!" Ben says. + +Lily and Ben hear a noise. They look up. Their mom appears in the door. She has a big smile. + +"Hello, my little students. What are you doing?" Mom says. + +"We are playing pretend. We are at a big university. Lily studies math and I study art. Lily is very smart. She teaches me math," Ben says. + +Mom hugs Lily and Ben. She is proud of them. + +"That sounds like a wonderful game. You are both very clever and creative. You can study whatever you want when you grow up. But remember, learning is not a competition. It is a joy. You can help each other and have fun," Mom says. + +Lily and Ben nod. They love their mom. They love to learn. They love to play pretend. They hug Mom and say thank you. Then they go back to their game. They are happy. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to visit their grandma every week. Grandma lived in a big house with a garden and many flowers. She always gave them cookies and milk and told them stories. + +One day, when they went to visit grandma, they saw a new animal in the garden. It was chubby and furry and had a long tail. It was a raccoon! + +"Look, Ben, a raccoon!" Lily said. "Can we pet it?" + +"I don't know, Lily. Maybe it's not friendly," Ben said. + +But Lily was curious and ran towards the raccoon. The raccoon saw her and hissed. It showed its sharp teeth and claws. Lily was scared and stopped. + +"Go away, raccoon! You are mean!" Lily shouted. + +Grandma heard the noise and came out of the house. She saw the raccoon and Lily and Ben. + +"Oh, no! That's Rocky, the raccoon. He's not a pet, he's a pest. He comes to steal my food and make a mess. You should stay away from him, he's dangerous," Grandma said. + +She took a broom and chased the raccoon away. Then she hugged Lily and Ben and took them inside. + +"I'm sorry, Grandma. I didn't know he was bad," Lily said. + +"It's okay, Lily. You didn't mean to. But you have to be careful with wild animals. They can hurt you or make you sick. Next time, just look at them from a distance and don't touch them," Grandma said. + +She gave them cookies and milk and told them a story about a brave princess and a friendly dragon. Lily and Ben forgot about the raccoon and enjoyed their visit. They learned a lesson and had fun. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play and learn together. One day, they find a big tub of yogurt in the kitchen. They want to eat some, but they do not know how to open it. + +"Let me teach you how to open it," Lily says. She takes a spoon and tries to pry the lid off. But the lid is too tight and the spoon slips. The yogurt splashes on Lily's face and clothes. + +"Ha ha, you are so ignorant!" Tom laughs. He thinks he is smarter than Lily. He grabs the tub and shakes it hard. He thinks the lid will pop off. But the lid is too strong and the tub breaks. The yogurt spills on Tom's face and clothes. + +"Ha ha, you are so ignorant!" Lily laughs. She thinks she is smarter than Tom. They both look at each other and start to giggle. They are both covered in yogurt and they think it is funny. + +They hear a voice from the living room. It is Mom. She is not happy. She sees the mess in the kitchen and the yogurt on Lily and Tom. + +"What are you doing?" Mom asks. She is angry and confused. "Why did you waste the yogurt? Why did you make such a mess? Don't you know how to open a tub of yogurt?" + +Lily and Tom look at each other and shrug. They do not know how to answer Mom. They are both ignorant. They need Mom to teach them how to open a tub of yogurt. And how to clean up after themselves. And how to say sorry. And how to share. And how to be good friends. +Anna loved her dog, Spot. Spot was big and brown and liked to play with Anna. They ran and jumped and barked in the yard. Anna was happy with Spot. + +One day, Anna's mom said, "We have to go to the vet, Anna. Spot is sick and needs help." Anna was sad and scared. She hugged Spot and said, "Don't worry, Spot. You will be okay. I love you." + +At the vet, Anna and her mom waited in a quiet room. Spot was in another room with the vet. Anna missed Spot and wanted to see him. She asked her mom, "Where is Spot? When can we go home?" + +Her mom said, "Spot is very sick, Anna. The vet is trying to make him better, but he might not be able to. Sometimes, dogs get too sick and they have to go to sleep forever. Do you understand?" + +Anna felt a big lump in her throat. She shook her head and said, "No, I don't understand. I want Spot. He is my dog. He is my friend. You can't replace him with another dog. No other dog is like Spot." + +Her mom hugged her and said, "I know, Anna. I know. I love Spot too. He is a good dog. But sometimes, we have to let go of the things we love, because they are in pain and we can't help them. We can't replace them, but we can remember them and be thankful for the time we had with them. And we can love other things too, like each other, and our family, and our friends. Do you understand?" + +Anna nodded slowly. She felt tears in her eyes. She said, "I understand, mom. But I still love Spot. And I will always remember him." + +Her mom said, "Me too, Anna. Me too." They hugged each other and waited for the vet. +Lily and Tom were playing in the park. They liked to balance on the big log. They pretended it was a boat or a bridge or a dragon. They took turns to be the captain or the explorer or the knight. + +One day, they saw a white shape behind a tree. It looked like a ghost. They were scared. They ran to the log and climbed on it. They hoped the ghost would not see them. + +"Who are you?" the ghost said. It had a friendly voice. Lily and Tom were surprised. They peeked from the log. + +"We are Lily and Tom. We are playing. Who are you?" Lily said. + +"I am Gus. I am a ghost. I like to play too. Can I join you?" Gus said. + +Lily and Tom looked at each other. They did not know what to do. They had never met a ghost before. + +"Are you nice?" Tom asked. + +"Yes, I am nice. I do not hurt anyone. I just want to have fun. Please let me play with you." Gus said. + +Lily and Tom thought for a moment. They decided to give Gus a chance. They were wise. They knew that not all ghosts were bad. + +"Okay, you can play with us. But you have to balance on the log too. It is our game." Lily said. + +"Okay, I will try. But I do not have feet. I have to float." Gus said. + +He floated to the log and tried to balance on it. He wobbled and swayed. He almost fell off. Lily and Tom laughed. They helped him stay on the log. They taught him how to balance. Gus was happy. He made new friends. They played until it was dark. Then they said goodbye and went home. They promised to meet again. They had a lot of fun. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys, but sometimes they fight. One day, they both want to play with the same red car. They pull and tug and shout. + +"Mine!" Anna says. + +"No, mine!" Ben says. + +Mom hears them and comes to see what is wrong. She is not happy. She takes the red car and puts it on a high shelf. She says, "No more fighting. You have to share and be nice. If you behave, you can have a yummy treat after lunch." + +Anna and Ben are sad. They don't want to lose the red car. They look at each other and feel sorry. They say, "Sorry" and give each other a hug. Mom smiles and says, "That's better. Now, why don't you play with something else?" + +Anna and Ben find a big box of blocks. They decide to build a castle together. They have fun and help each other. They forget about the red car. They are happy. + +When lunch is over, Mom says, "You did a good job, Anna and Ben. You played nicely and didn't fight. You deserve a yummy treat. Do you know what it is?" + +Anna and Ben shake their heads. They are curious. Mom brings a big plate of cookies. They are shaped like cars. There is a red one, a blue one, a green one, and a yellow one. Anna and Ben are surprised and excited. They say, "Wow! Thank you, Mom!" + +Mom says, "You're welcome. You can each have two cookies. Which ones do you want?" + +Anna and Ben look at the cookies. They see the red one. They remember the red car. They smile and say, "We don't want the red one. We want to share the other ones." + +Mom is proud and happy. She says, "That's very nice of you. You are good twins. I love you." + +Anna and Ben say, "We love you too, Mom." They give her a hug and enjoy their yummy cookies. They are happy. +Tom likes to read novels. He has many novels in his room. He likes to lie on his bed and read them. He likes to go to other worlds and meet new friends. + +One day, his mom tells him to clean his room. She says he has too many novels and he should give some away. Tom does not want to do that. He says no to his mom. He says he loves his novels and he needs them. + +His mom is angry. She says he is selfish and lazy. She says he does not listen to her. She says he has to do what she says. She says she will take away his novels if he does not clean his room. + +Tom is scared. He does not want to lose his novels. He does not want to make his mom angry. He says he is sorry and he will clean his room. He says he will give some novels away. + +But he does not do that. He lies to his mom. He hides his novels under his bed and in his closet. He pretends to clean his room. He hopes his mom will not find out. + +But his mom finds out. She sees his novels under his bed and in his closet. She is very angry. She says he is a liar and a bad son. She says he does not deserve his novels. She says she will throw them all away. + +She takes his novels and puts them in a big bag. She goes to the door. Tom runs after her. He cries and begs her to stop. He says he loves his novels and he is sorry. He says he will not lie again. + +But his mom does not listen. She says it is too late. She says he has to learn his lesson. She says he has to face the harsh truth. She opens the door and throws the bag in the trash. + +Tom watches his novels disappear. He feels a pain in his heart. He feels like he has lost his best friends. He feels like he has lost his mom. He feels alone and sad. He wishes he had not lied. He wishes he had a happy ending. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to explore. One day, they went to the park with their mom. They saw a big statue of a man with a hat and a coat. He was holding a book and a lantern. + +"What is that?" Lily asked. + +"That is a statue of Abraham Lincoln. He was a good leader who helped many people," mom said. + +Lily and Ben were curious. They wanted to see the statue up close. They ran to the statue and touched it. It felt cold and hard. + +"Can we climb it?" Ben asked. + +"No, you can't. That is not respectful. The statue is a way to remember him and honor him," mom said. + +Lily and Ben nodded. They understood. They looked at the book and the lantern. They wondered what they said and what they did. + +As the sun went down, the lantern started to glow. It made a soft light around the statue. Lily and Ben gasped. They thought it was magic. + +"Look, mom! The lantern is glowing!" Lily said. + +"Yes, it is. It is a special lantern. It has a light inside that turns on when it is dark. It is a symbol of hope and wisdom," mom said. + +Lily and Ben smiled. They liked the glowing lantern. They thought it was beautiful and bright. They learned something new about the statue and the man. They thanked mom for taking them to the park. They hugged the statue and said goodbye. + +The moral of the story is: Be respectful of the people and things that teach you and inspire you. +Lily loved to wash her stamps. She had many stamps from different places. She liked to look at the pictures and colors on them. She kept them in a big book with pockets. + +One day, she wanted to show her stamps to her friend Ben. She took her book and went to his house. Ben was happy to see her and her stamps. + +"Wow, Lily, you have so many stamps!" Ben said. "Can I see them?" + +"Sure, Ben, you can see them. But be careful, they are very special to me," Lily said. + +She opened her book and showed him her stamps. Ben liked them too. He pointed at some of them and asked Lily where they were from. Lily told him what she knew. + +They were having fun until Ben saw a stamp that he really liked. It was a stamp with a picture of a dog. The dog looked loyal and brave. Ben loved dogs. + +"Can I have this stamp, Lily?" Ben asked. "Please, please, please?" + +Lily felt sad. She liked that stamp too. It was one of her favorites. She did not want to give it to Ben. + +"No, Ben, you can't have it. It is mine. I washed it and put it in my book. It is part of my collection," Lily said. + +"But I really want it, Lily. I don't have any stamps. You have so many. You can share with me. We are friends, right?" Ben said. + +He tried to take the stamp from Lily's book. Lily held on to it. They started to pull and tug. The stamp ripped in half. They both gasped. + +They looked at the torn stamp. They felt sorry and angry. They did not want to talk to each other. They put the pieces of the stamp on the table and walked away. + +They sat on opposite sides of the room. They did not look at each other. They did not look at the stamps. They wished they had not fought over the stamp. They wished they had been more careful. They wished they had been better friends. +Sara liked to play pretend with her dolls. She had a fancy tea set that she used to serve them tea and cookies. She liked to dress up in her mom's clothes and hats and pretend she was a lady. + +One day, she found an envelope on the table. It was white and had a red stamp on it. She wondered what was inside. She opened it and saw a card with a picture of a cake and some words. She could not read the words, but she liked the cake. She decided to keep the card for herself. + +But the envelope was not for her. It was for her mom. It was a birthday card from her grandma. Her mom was looking for it and could not find it. She asked Sara if she had seen it. + +Sara did not want to tell the truth. She liked the card too much. She said, "No, mom, I did not see it." + +Her mom was sad. She said, "Are you sure, Sara? Grandma sent me a card for my birthday and I really want to see it." + +Sara felt bad. She knew she had done something wrong. She did not want to make her mom sad. She said, "I'm sorry, mom. I did see it. I opened it and I liked the card. I wanted to keep it for myself." + +Her mom was not angry. She hugged Sara and said, "Thank you for telling me the truth, Sara. I know you liked the card, but it was meant for me. You can keep it if you want, but can you share it with me?" + +Sara nodded. She said, "Yes, mom, I can share it with you. I love you and I love grandma." + +They looked at the card together and smiled. They saw that grandma had written, "Happy birthday, my dear daughter. I love you and I miss you. I hope you have a wonderful day. Love, grandma." + +They decided to call grandma and thank her for the card. They also invited her to come over for tea and cookies. Sara said she would serve them with her fancy tea set. Grandma was happy and said she would come soon. Sara was happy too. She learned that sharing was better than keeping. +Anna likes to go to the park with her dad. Her dad has a job that makes him go high in the sky. He flies a big plane with many people inside. Anna thinks her dad has the best job ever. + +One day, Anna and her dad go to the park. They see a big slide that goes very high. Anna wants to try it, but she is a little scared. She asks her dad, "Can you go with me, dad?" + +Her dad smiles and says, "Of course, Anna. I will go with you. You are very brave. Just hold my hand and we will go together." + +Anna and her dad climb the stairs to the top of the slide. Anna looks down and sees the grass and the flowers. She feels the wind in her hair. She says, "Wow, dad, we are so high. Like your plane." + +Her dad says, "Yes, Anna, we are high. But not as high as my plane. My plane goes higher than the clouds. Do you want to see it someday?" + +Anna nods and says, "Yes, dad, I want to see your plane. And I want to fly with you. Can I, dad?" + +Her dad hugs her and says, "Maybe one day, Anna. Maybe one day. But for now, let's have fun on the slide. Are you ready?" + +Anna says, "Yes, dad, I'm ready. Let's go!" + +Anna and her dad slide down the slide. They laugh and scream. They feel happy and free. They love each other very much. +Anna and Elsa lived in a big castle with their parents. They liked to play in the snow and make snowmen. Sometimes, they saw reindeer in the forest. They wanted to be friends with them, but the reindeer were shy and ran away. + +One day, Anna and Elsa saw a new reindeer. He was big and brown, with a red nose. He looked different from the other reindeer. He did not run away when they came near. He let them pet him and feed him carrots. They named him Rudolph. + +"Hello, Rudolph," Anna said. "Do you want to play with us?" + +"Yes, please," Rudolph said. "You are very nice. I don't have any friends. The other reindeer don't like me. They laugh at my nose and call me names." + +"That's not nice," Elsa said. "We like you. You are special. Your nose is bright and beautiful. You are a mighty reindeer." + +Rudolph smiled. He felt happy. He played with Anna and Elsa all day. They made snowballs, snow angels, and snow forts. They had a lot of fun. + +The next day, Anna and Elsa went to the forest again. They looked for Rudolph, but they could not find him. They called his name, but he did not answer. They felt sad. They missed him. + +"Where is Rudolph?" Anna asked. + +"I don't know," Elsa said. "Maybe he went to find his family. Maybe he went to another place. Maybe he will come back someday." + +"I hope so," Anna said. "I miss him. He was our friend." + +"I miss him too," Elsa said. "He was a mighty reindeer." + +They hugged each other and hoped that Rudolph was happy and safe. They wished that they could see him again. They never forgot him. +Ben and Mia liked to play with their toy farm. They had many animals, like cows, sheep, ducks and pigs. One day, they decided to have a party for the animals. They put on hats, blew balloons and made a cake. + +"Hello, pig, do you want to come to our party?" Ben asked one of the pigs. + +"Yes, please, I like parties," the pig said. + +"OK, then, follow me," Ben said. He led the pig to the table where the cake was. + +"Wow, that cake looks yummy," the pig said. He licked his lips. + +"Wait, pig, you have to share the cake with the other animals," Mia said. "You can't eat it all by yourself." + +But the pig did not listen. He jumped on the table and started to eat the cake. He ate and ate and ate, until there was no cake left. + +"Oh, no, pig, what did you do?" Ben cried. "You ate the whole cake! Now there is nothing for the party!" + +The other animals were angry and sad. They did not want to play with the pig anymore. They left the table and went to their places. + +The pig felt embarrassed. He had been greedy and rude. He had ruined the party. He wished he had not eaten the cake. + +"I'm sorry, Ben and Mia," the pig said. "I was hungry and the cake looked so good. I did not mean to spoil the party. Can you forgive me?" + +Ben and Mia looked at the pig. He looked sad and sorry. They felt sorry for him, too. + +"It's OK, pig, we forgive you," Ben said. "But next time, you have to share and be nice." + +"Yes, next time, I will share and be nice," the pig said. "Thank you, Ben and Mia. You are good friends." + +Ben and Mia smiled. They gave the pig a hug. They decided to make another cake and have another party. They invited the other animals back. They all had fun and enjoyed the cake. The pig learned his lesson and shared and was nice. He was happy and so were the others. +Lila and Ben were walking with their mom in the park. They saw a vendor who was selling balloons. Lila wanted a pink balloon and Ben wanted a blue one. Their mom gave them some money and they went to the vendor. + +"Hello, can we have a pink balloon and a blue balloon, please?" Lila asked politely. + +"Sure, here you go. That will be two dollars, please." The vendor said, smiling. + +Lila and Ben gave him the money and thanked him. They were very happy with their balloons. They ran back to their mom, holding their balloons tightly. + +But then, a strong wind came and blew Ben's balloon away. Ben was very sad and started to cry. + +"Mommy, my balloon is gone!" He sobbed. + +"Oh no, I'm sorry, Ben. Maybe we can find it." Mom said, trying to comfort him. + +They looked around, but they could not see the blue balloon. It was too high in the sky. + +Lila felt sorry for her brother. She had an idea. She ran to the vendor again. + +"Excuse me, sir. Can you help me?" She asked. + +"What can I do for you, little girl?" The vendor asked. + +"My brother's balloon flew away. Can you give me another blue balloon for him?" Lila asked. + +The vendor looked at Lila and saw that she was holding her pink balloon. He understood that she wanted to give her balloon to her brother. + +"That's very kind of you, little girl. You are a good sister. Here, take this blue balloon. It's on me." The vendor said, giving her a new blue balloon. + +"Thank you, sir. You are very nice." Lila said, smiling. + +She ran back to Ben and gave him the blue balloon. + +"Look, Ben. I got you a new balloon. It's blue, like you wanted." Lila said. + +Ben stopped crying and looked at Lila. He saw that she had no balloon. + +"But what about your balloon, Lila? Where is it?" He asked. + +"I gave it to the vendor. He helped me rescue your balloon. He was very polite." Lila said. + +Ben hugged Lila and thanked her. He was very happy and grateful. + +"Thank you, Lila. You are the best sister ever. I love you." He said. + +"I love you too, Ben. And I love your balloon. It's very pretty." Lila said. + +They both smiled and held their balloons. Mom came and hugged them both. + +"You are such good children. I'm so proud of you. Now, let's go and have some ice cream, shall we?" Mom said. + +Lila and Ben nodded and cheered. They followed Mom to the ice cream stand, holding their balloons and each other's hands. They had a wonderful day in the park. +Lily and Ben are playing in the park. They see a big gorilla in a cage. The gorilla is eating a banana. Lily and Ben want to see the gorilla closer. + +"Hello, gorilla!" Lily says. "Can we be your friends?" + +The gorilla looks at Lily and Ben. He makes a loud noise. He throws the banana peel at them. Lily and Ben are scared. + +"Go away, gorilla!" Ben says. "You are not nice!" + +Lily and Ben run away from the cage. They find a bench. They sit on the bench. The bench is soft and warm. Lily and Ben feel better. + +"Look, Ben!" Lily says. "There is a man with a cart. He has ice cream. Do you want some ice cream?" + +"Yes, Lily!" Ben says. "I love ice cream. Ice cream is yummy!" + +Lily and Ben go to the man with the cart. They ask for ice cream. The man gives them ice cream. Lily and Ben eat the ice cream. They smile and laugh. + +The gorilla watches them from the cage. He feels lonely and sad. He wishes he had some ice cream too. He wishes he had some friends. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play with Tom's camera. It is a toy camera, but it can make sounds and flash lights. Tom and Lily pretend to be photographers and take pictures of their toys, their pets and their families. + +One day, Tom has an idea. He wants to complete a big project with his camera. He tells Lily his plan. + +"Let's take pictures of all the colors we can find. Red, blue, yellow, green and more. Then we can make a book with our pictures and show it to everyone. Do you want to help me?" + +Lily thinks this is a fun idea. She nods and says, "Yes, I want to help you. Let's start now." + +Tom and Lily go outside with their camera. They look for things that have different colors. They find a red car, a blue sky, a yellow flower, a green leaf and more. They take turns to press the button and make the camera sound and flash. They are very happy and excited. + +After they take many pictures, they go back inside. They find some paper, scissors, glue and crayons. They cut out their pictures and stick them on the paper. They write the name of each color under the picture. They make a cover for their book and write, "Our Color Book by Tom and Lily". They staple the pages together and admire their work. + +They have completed their big project. They are very proud of their book. They show it to their parents, their siblings, their teachers and their friends. Everyone likes their book and praises them. They are very successful photographers. They smile and hug each other. They are very happy. +Ben and Mia are playing in the park. They see a big pile of leaves. They want to jump in it and have fun. + +"Look, Mia, leaves!" Ben says. He runs to the pile and jumps in. He laughs and throws leaves in the air. + +"Wait for me, Ben!" Mia says. She runs after him and jumps in too. She giggles and makes a leaf hat. + +They play for a long time. They make leaf angels and leaf forts. They are very happy. + +But then, they see something in the leaves. Something white and hard. Something with many bones. + +"Ben, what is that?" Mia says. She points to the thing. She feels scared. + +Ben looks at the thing. He sees a head, a chest, arms, legs. He knows what it is. + +"It is a skeleton, Mia. A skeleton of a person." Ben says. He feels curious. + +"A skeleton? What is a skeleton?" Mia says. She does not know the word. + +"A skeleton is what is inside you and me. It holds us together. It is what we are made of." Ben says. He learned that in school. + +"Really? We have skeletons inside us?" Mia says. She feels amazed. + +"Yes, we do. But we also have skin and hair and eyes and clothes. The skeleton does not have those. It is just bones." Ben says. + +"Where did the skeleton come from? How did it get here?" Mia says. She feels sorry for the skeleton. + +"I don't know, Mia. Maybe it was someone who died a long time ago. Maybe it was someone who liked to play in the leaves too." Ben says. + +"Maybe we should give it something. Something to make it happy." Mia says. + +"Like what?" Ben says. + +Mia looks around. She sees a bright flower. A bright yellow flower. She picks it up and puts it on the skeleton's head. + +"Like this. A bright flower. To make it smile." Mia says. + +Ben smiles too. He thinks Mia is very kind. He picks up another bright flower. A bright red flower. He puts it on the skeleton's chest. + +"Like this. A bright flower. To make it warm." Ben says. + +They look at the skeleton. They see the bright flowers. They think the skeleton looks happy. + +They say goodbye to the skeleton. They say thank you for letting them play in the leaves. They say they will come back soon. + +They run back to their mom. They tell her about the skeleton and the flowers. She hugs them and says they are very brave and sweet. + +They go home. They have a snack. They draw a picture of the skeleton and the flowers. They put it on the fridge. + +They are very proud. They are very happy. They are very good friends. +Sara and Ben like to play in the yard. They have a big fence around the yard. The fence keeps them safe from cars and dogs. Sara and Ben have a lot of toys in the yard. They have balls, bikes, dolls, and a big box. + +One day, Sara and Ben decide to make a house with the big box. They fold the box to make a door and a window. They put a blanket on top of the box to make a roof. They use some rocks and sticks to make a path. They are very happy with their house. + +"Look at our house, Ben!" Sara says. "It is so nice and cozy. Do you want to go inside?" + +"Yes, Sara, I do!" Ben says. "But first, we have to knock on the door. We have to be polite." + +Sara and Ben knock on the door of their house. They pretend that someone is inside. They say, "Hello, can we come in?" + +They hear a voice from inside the house. It is their mom. She says, "Of course, you can come in. I have a surprise for you." + +Sara and Ben open the door and go inside. They see their mom sitting on a pillow. She has a tray with cookies and milk. She smiles and says, "I saw you making your house. You did a great job. I thought you might be hungry, so I brought you a snack." + +Sara and Ben are very happy. They hug their mom and say, "Thank you, mom. You are the best. We love you." + +They sit on the floor and eat their cookies and drink their milk. They talk and laugh with their mom. They are very ready for a nap. They lie down on the blanket and close their eyes. Their mom covers them with another blanket and kisses them. She says, "Good night, my sweeties. Sleep well." + +Sara and Ben smile and say, "Good night, mom. We love you." + +They fall asleep in their house. They dream of playing in the yard again. They are very happy. +Tommy liked to stare at the big mixer in the kitchen. It was shiny and had many buttons and knobs. He wanted to touch it and make it spin and make noise. But his mom always said no. She said it was dangerous and he could get hurt. She said it was for making cakes and cookies and other yummy things. + +One day, Tommy was alone in the kitchen. His mom was busy talking on the phone in the living room. She was talking to a wealthy man who wanted to buy her house. She wanted to sell it and move to a bigger and nicer one. She did not see Tommy sneak into the kitchen and climb on a chair. He reached for the mixer and turned it on. + +The mixer started to spin and make noise. Tommy was happy and excited. He grabbed a spoon and put it in the mixer. He wanted to see what would happen. But he did not know that the spoon was metal and the mixer was electric. He did not know that he would get a shock. + +The spoon touched the mixer and sparks flew. Tommy screamed and let go of the spoon. The mixer kept spinning and the spoon flew out and hit the wall. The wall cracked and a picture fell down. The picture was of Tommy's mom and dad when they were happy and together. Tommy's mom heard the noise and ran into the kitchen. She saw the mess and the broken picture and Tommy crying. She was angry and scared. She yelled at Tommy and slapped him. She said he was a bad boy and he ruined everything. + +Tommy felt pain and sadness. He wished he had not touched the mixer. He wished his mom was not angry. He wished his dad was still here. He wished they were happy and together. He stared at the broken picture and cried. +Sara and Tom like to play with their pup, Spot. Spot is a good pup. He likes to run and jump and lick. He also likes to pull. He pulls on Sara's hair and Tom's shirt. He pulls on the rope and the ball. He pulls on everything. + +One day, Sara and Tom find a new toy for Spot. It is a long, soft toy. It has a face and a tail and a squeak. Sara and Tom call it Spirit. They think Spot will like Spirit. They give it to him and say, "Here, Spot, this is Spirit. You can play with him." + +Spot is happy. He takes Spirit in his mouth and runs around. He shakes him and tosses him and squeaks him. He also pulls him. He pulls on his face and his tail and his squeak. He pulls so hard that Spirit starts to rip. Sara and Tom see this and say, "No, Spot, no! Don't pull Spirit. He will break. Be gentle with him." + +Spot does not listen. He keeps pulling Spirit. He pulls and pulls and pulls. He pulls until Spirit is torn in two. He pulls until Spirit has no face and no tail and no squeak. He pulls until Spirit is gone. + +Sara and Tom are sad. They look at Spot and say, "Bad pup, bad! You broke Spirit. You made him go away. You are not nice. You are not our friend." + +Spot is sad too. He does not understand. He thought he was playing. He thought he was having fun. He thought Spirit was his toy. He did not mean to hurt him. He did not mean to make him go away. He looks at Sara and Tom and says, "Woof, woof, woof." He wants to say, "I'm sorry. I love you. Please be my friend." But they do not hear him. They do not hug him. They do not play with him. They leave him alone. + +Spot is lonely. He misses Spirit. He misses Sara and Tom. He wishes he could have them back. He wishes he could say sorry. He wishes he could be a good pup. He wishes he could pull. But he has nothing to pull. He has nothing to play with. He has nothing to love. He has nothing at all. +Ben and Lily were playing a game of cards. They wanted to see who would win. Ben had many good cards, but Lily had only bad cards. Lily did not like to lose. + +"Ben, I need to go to the bathroom," Lily said. "Can we delay the game for a little bit?" + +"Okay, but hurry up," Ben said. He put his cards down on the table. + +Lily ran to the bathroom, but she did not really need to go. She had a plan. She found a bottle of ketchup in the cabinet. She opened it and squeezed some on her hand. Then she ran back to the game. + +"Ben, look what happened!" Lily said. She showed him her hand. "I cut myself on the door. It hurts so much. I can't play anymore." + +Ben saw the red ketchup on Lily's hand. He thought it was blood. He felt sorry for Lily. He did not know she was lying. + +"Oh no, Lily, are you okay?" Ben said. He dropped his cards and ran to get a bandage. + +Lily smiled. She picked up Ben's cards and looked at them. She saw that he had a very good hand. She threw away her bad cards and took his good cards. She put them in her pocket. + +"Ha ha, I win!" Lily said. She ran away with the cards. + +Ben came back with a bandage. He saw that his cards were gone. He saw that Lily had left. He saw the ketchup on the table. He realized that Lily had tricked him. He felt angry and sad. + +"Lily, you are a bad friend!" Ben shouted. "You are a filthy cheater! I don't want to play with you ever again!" +Lily and Max are playing with their dog, Spot. Spot is a big, brown dog who likes to run and jump. Lily and Max love Spot very much. They want to make him happy. + +"Let's give Spot a new collar!" Lily says. "He has the same old, boring collar for a long time." + +"Good idea!" Max says. "We can find a nice, colorful collar for him." + +They look around the house for a new collar. They see a scarf, a belt, a ribbon, and a tie. They try to put them on Spot, but he does not like them. He shakes his head and runs away. + +"Spot, come back!" Lily and Max call. "We want to make you look pretty!" + +They chase Spot around the house. They catch him in the living room. They see a shiny, red collar on the table. It belongs to their dad. He wears it when he goes to work. + +"Look, Max!" Lily says. "This collar is perfect for Spot! It is bright and soft and has a little tag with his name on it." + +"Let's try it!" Max says. He takes the collar and puts it around Spot's neck. He ties the knot carefully. Spot looks at them with his big, brown eyes. He wags his tail. + +"Spot, you look so handsome!" Lily says. She hugs him and kisses him. "Do you like your new collar?" + +Spot barks happily. He likes his new collar. He likes Lily and Max. He is a happy dog. +Ben and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. They see many trees and flowers. They see many leaves on the ground. Some leaves are green and some are brown. + +"Look, Ben, a big leaf!" Mia says. She picks up a brown leaf. It is as big as her face. She holds it in front of her nose. She smells it. It smells like dirt. + +"Can I see?" Ben asks. He wants to smell the leaf too. He reaches for the leaf. Mia gives it to him. He smells it. He makes a funny face. He does not like the smell. + +"Yuck, this leaf is old and dry. I like green leaves better. They are lively and fresh," Ben says. He drops the leaf. He looks for a green leaf. He finds one. It is small and shiny. He holds it in his hand. He feels it. It feels smooth and soft. + +"Wow, this leaf is nice. I like how it feels," Ben says. He shows it to Mia. Mia looks at it. She smiles. She likes it too. + +"Can we sign our names on it?" Mia asks. She has a pen in her pocket. She likes to sign her name on things. She thinks it is fun. + +"Sure, why not?" Ben says. He likes to sign his name too. He thinks it is cool. + +Mia takes out her pen. She signs her name on the green leaf. She writes M-I-A. She gives the pen to Ben. Ben signs his name on the green leaf. He writes B-E-N. They look at their names. They are proud. + +"Look, we made a leaf sign!" Mia says. She holds up the leaf. She waves it in the air. + +"Let's make more!" Ben says. He picks up another green leaf. He gives it to Mia. Mia signs her name. She gives it back to Ben. Ben signs his name. They make many leaf signs. They have fun. They are happy. +Tom and Lily were friends who liked to play in the park. They liked to swing on the swings, slide on the slides, and run on the grass. One day, they saw a new game on a table. It had black and white pieces and a board with squares. + +"What is this?" Tom asked. + +"It is chess," a man said. He was sitting on a bench near the table. He had a hairy face and a big hat. "Do you want to learn how to play?" + +Tom and Lily nodded. They were curious about the new game. The man taught them the names of the pieces and how they moved. He said the king was the most important piece and the queen was the most powerful. He said the goal was to checkmate the other king. + +Tom and Lily tried to play chess. They moved their pieces and tried to capture the other's king. But they soon got bored. They did not understand the rules very well. They did not have fun. + +"Can we go back to the swings?" Lily asked. + +"Yes, let's go," Tom agreed. + +They left the chess board and ran to the swings. They swung high and low, feeling the wind in their hair. They laughed and shouted. + +The man watched them and smiled. He said to himself, "Chess is a good game, but it is not for everyone. Some people prefer simpler games. And that is okay. The important thing is to enjoy what you do and have fun with your friends." +Sam was a big boy who liked to whistle. He whistled when he played, when he ate, and when he went to bed. He whistled so much that his mom and dad sometimes asked him to stop. + +One day, Sam had to go to school for an exam. He was a little scared, because he did not know all the answers. He wished he could whistle, but his teacher said no whistling in class. Sam felt troubled and sad. + +When the exam started, Sam tried his best to remember what he learned. He looked at the paper and saw some words and some pictures. He had to write the right word under each picture. He saw a picture of a dog, a cat, a bird, and a fish. He knew the words for dog and cat, but he forgot the words for bird and fish. He looked around and saw his friend Lisa. She was whistling softly under her breath. She saw Sam and smiled. + +Sam had an idea. He whistled back to Lisa, and pointed at the picture of the bird. Lisa nodded and whistled the word for bird. Sam wrote it down. Then he pointed at the picture of the fish. Lisa nodded and whistled the word for fish. Sam wrote it down. He was happy and thanked Lisa with a big whistle. + +The teacher heard the whistling and looked up. She saw Sam and Lisa smiling at each other. She was angry and walked over to them. She took their papers and said, "No whistling in class! You cheated on the exam! You are in trouble!" Sam and Lisa felt troubled and sad. They wished they did not whistle. They wished they studied more. They learned a lesson. Whistling is fun, but not in class. +Lily and Tom are playing with their toys in the living room. Lily has a doll and Tom has a car. They are having fun and making noises with their toys. + +Suddenly, Lily feels a tickle in her nose. She tries to hold it in, but she can't. She sneezes very loud. "Achoo!" + +Tom stops playing and looks at Lily. He is surprised by the noise. He asks, "Are you okay, Lily?" + +Lily nods and wipes her nose with her sleeve. She says, "I'm okay, Tom. I just sneezed. Sometimes I sneeze when I have dust in my nose." + +Tom says, "Oh, I see. Do you want a tissue, Lily?" + +Lily says, "Yes, please, Tom. That would be nice." + +Tom gets up and goes to the kitchen. He finds a tissue box on the counter. He takes one tissue and brings it back to Lily. He gives it to her and says, "Here you go, Lily. This is a tissue. You can use it to clean your nose. It is soft and gentle." + +Lily takes the tissue and says, "Thank you, Tom. You are very kind. This tissue is soft and nice. It feels good on my nose." + +Lily uses the tissue to blow her nose. She throws it in the trash can. She says, "I feel better now, Tom. Do you want to play some more?" + +Tom says, "Yes, I do, Lily. Let's play some more. But be careful not to sneeze again. It is very loud and scary." + +Lily says, "Okay, Tom. I will try not to sneeze again. But if I do, don't be scared. It is just a noise. It doesn't hurt me or you." + +Tom says, "Okay, Lily. I understand. Let's have fun and make happy noises with our toys." + +Lily and Tom smile and hug each other. They go back to playing with their toys in the living room. They are happy and friendly. They are good friends. +Tim and Lily were playing in the park with their toy cars. They liked to make them zoom and crash on the grass. They saw a big truck with a loud horn. They wanted to see it up close. + +They ran to the truck and looked at the wheels, the lights and the horn. They wanted to touch the horn, but it was too high. They saw a ladder on the side of the truck. They climbed up the ladder and reached the horn. + +They pressed the horn and it made a very loud noise. They laughed and pressed it again and again. They did not see the man who owned the truck. He was angry and came to the truck. He shouted at them and told them to get down. + +Tim and Lily were scared and ran away. They left their toy cars on the grass. They ran to their mom and dad, who were sitting on a bench. They told them what happened and said they were sorry. + +Mom and dad were not happy. They said they had to go back and get their toy cars and say sorry to the man. They walked back to the truck, but it was not there. It had disappeared. The man had driven away with their toy cars. + +Tim and Lily were sad and cried. They had lost their toy cars. They said they would never touch a horn again. They said horns were disgusting. +Lily and Sam went to the sea with Mom and Dad. They saw many fish in the water. Lily was curious. She wanted to feed the fish. + +"Can I feed the fish, Mom?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, honey. Here, take some bread crumbs. But be careful, don't go too close to the water," Mom said. + +Lily took the bread crumbs and threw them into the sea. She saw the fish come and eat them. She was happy. She laughed and clapped her hands. + +Sam wanted to feed the fish too. He took some bread crumbs from Mom and threw them into the sea. But he threw them too far. He lost his balance and fell into the water. + +"Sam!" Lily shouted. + +Mom and Dad ran to the water. They pulled Sam out. He was wet and scared. He cried. + +"It's okay, Sam. You're safe now. Don't worry," Dad said. + +"Sorry, Mom. Sorry, Dad. I wanted to feed the fish too," Sam said. + +"It's okay, Sam. We know you were curious. But you have to be careful next time. The sea can be dangerous," Mom said. + +Lily hugged Sam. She gave him a kiss. + +"I'm sorry you fell, Sam. I love you," Lily said. + +"I love you too, Lily. Thank you for shouting," Sam said. + +They dried Sam with a towel. They gave him a hug. They went back to the sand. They played with their toys. They had fun. They learned a lesson. They loved the sea. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big slide. They want to go on the slide. + +"Let's go on the slide!" Lily says. + +"OK!" Ben says. + +They run to the slide. But there is a problem. There is a line of kids waiting for the slide. Lily and Ben have to wait too. + +They wait and wait. They are bored. They want to have fun. + +"I have an idea!" Lily says. "Let's make a silly way to go on the slide!" + +"What do you mean?" Ben says. + +"Look!" Lily says. She points to a pile of leaves near the slide. "We can use the leaves to make a hat, a scarf, and a tail. Then we can pretend we are animals!" + +"That sounds fun!" Ben says. + +They go to the pile of leaves. They pick some leaves and put them on their heads, necks, and backs. They look very silly. + +"I am a lion!" Lily says. She roars. + +"I am a monkey!" Ben says. He makes monkey noises. + +They laugh and run to the slide. The other kids see them and smile. They think Lily and Ben are funny. + +Lily and Ben go on the slide. They slide down fast. They feel happy. + +They make a silly way to have fun. They are good friends. +Lily and Tom were friends who liked to play in the garden. They saw a big sunflower with many yellow petals. They wanted to pick it and take it home. + +"Let's name it Sunny," Lily said. "It is so bright and happy." + +"No, let's name it Goldy," Tom said. "It is so shiny and pretty." + +They argued and pulled the sunflower from different sides. The sunflower was weak and could not stand their tug. It broke in half and fell to the ground. + +Lily and Tom felt sad and sorry. They had hurt the sunflower and lost their friend. + +A ladybug landed on the sunflower and said, "Why did you do that? The sunflower was alive and had a name. It was called Daisy. It gave seeds and nectar to many animals. It did not belong to you." + +Lily and Tom realized their mistake. They apologized to the sunflower and the ladybug. They learned to respect and share nature. They hugged and made up. They planted the sunflower's seeds and hoped they would grow into new flowers. They decided to name them all Daisy. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to read books. They had many books in their room, but their favorite was a big book with pictures of animals. They read it every night before bed. + +One day, they had to go to the dentist with their mom. They did not like the dentist, because it hurt and made them scared. They had to wait in a room with other kids and toys. Tom and Lily saw a bookshelf with some books. They ran to it and looked for their favorite book. + +They found it, but it was broken. Some pages were torn and some were missing. Tom and Lily were sad and angry. They wanted to read their book, but they could not. They started to cry and shout. + +"Who broke our book?" Tom yelled. + +"It's not fair!" Lily cried. + +Their mom heard them and came to see what was wrong. She saw the broken book and the twins' faces. She hugged them and said, "I'm sorry, my loves. This is not your book. This is a book that belongs to the dentist. Someone else must have broken it. Maybe they did not know how to take care of books." + +Tom and Lily stopped crying and looked at their mom. They felt sorry for the dentist and the other kids who could not read the book. They remembered how they loved their books and how they always kept them clean and safe. + +They said, "We're sorry, mom. We thought it was our book. We love to read books, but we also love to share them. We should be kind to other people's books, too." + +Their mom smiled and said, "That's right, my loves. Reading books is fun and good, but sharing books is even better. Books are like friends. They make us happy and teach us things, but we have to respect them and treat them well. If we do that, we will have more books and more friends." + +Tom and Lily nodded and hugged their mom. They put the broken book back on the shelf and said, "Thank you, book. We hope you get fixed soon. We hope you find a good friend who will read you and love you." + +Then they went to the dentist and were brave and good. They got a sticker and a new book each. They were happy and proud. They learned a lesson that day. They learned to read, to wait, and to be kind. +Anna was a gifted girl. She could draw, sing and dance very well. She liked to make her friends happy with her talents. One day, she had a big idea. She wanted to put on a show for her friends. + +She invited her friends to her house. She gave them each a paper and some crayons. She said, "Let's draw our favorite things. Then we can show them to each other and tell stories." Her friends agreed. They started to draw. + +Anna drew a big sun, a green tree and a blue bird. She liked the sun because it was warm and bright. She liked the tree because it gave her shade and fruits. She liked the bird because it sang beautiful songs. She was proud of her drawing. + +She looked at her friends' drawings. Ben drew a red car, a yellow ball and a brown dog. He liked the car because it was fast and loud. He liked the ball because he could play with it. He liked the dog because it was friendly and loyal. He was happy with his drawing. + +Lily drew a pink dress, a purple flower and a white cat. She liked the dress because it was pretty and soft. She liked the flower because it smelled nice and looked lovely. She liked the cat because it was fluffy and cute. She was pleased with her drawing. + +They finished their drawings. They took turns to show them to each other and tell stories. They listened and clapped. They said, "Wow, you are so gifted. Your drawing is amazing. Your story is fun." They praised each other. + +They had a lot of fun. They laughed and smiled. They hugged and thanked each other. They said, "You are my best friend. I love your show. Let's do it again." They agreed. + +They were happy. They had a great day. They were gifted and kind. They were good friends. +Lily liked to play with her fan. She liked how it made the air cool and how it made her hair fly. She liked to turn it on and off and change the speed. She liked to pretend it was a big wind that could blow away anything. + +One day, her brother Max came into her room. He wanted to play with her fan too. He said, "Lily, can I have a turn with your fan? It looks fun." + +Lily said, "No, Max. This is my fan. You have your own toys. Go away." + +Max said, "But I want to play with your fan. Please, Lily. Just for a little while." + +Lily said, "No, Max. I said no. This is my fan and I don't want to share." + +Max was sad and angry. He said, "You are mean, Lily. You never share anything. You are a bad sister." + +Lily said, "You are a bad brother. You always want what I have. You are a pest." + +They started to yell and fight. They pushed and pulled the fan. They did not hear their mom calling them from downstairs. + +Their mom came into their room. She saw them fighting over the fan. She said, "Stop it, both of you. What is going on here?" + +Lily and Max both tried to tell their mom their side of the story. They both said, "It's not fair. He/she started it. He/she won't share. He/she is mean." + +Their mom said, "Enough. I don't want to hear any more. You both need to calm down and apologize to each other. Sharing is caring. You are siblings and you should love each other." + +Lily and Max looked at each other. They felt sorry for making their mom upset. They felt sorry for hurting each other. They said, "Sorry, mom. Sorry, Lily/Max." + +Their mom said, "That's better. Now, how about we take the fan downstairs and have some ice cream? It's a hot day and we could all use some cooling down." + +Lily and Max smiled and nodded. They said, "Yes, mom. That sounds good." + +They took the fan downstairs and had some ice cream. They shared the fan and the ice cream. They played nicely and laughed together. They forgot about their fight and remembered their love. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys. One day, they find a big tank in the park. The tank is green and has a long gun. They think it is fun to climb on the tank and pretend to be soldiers. + +"Bang, bang, bang!" Ben says, pointing the gun at the trees. "I am the best soldier. I can shoot anything." + +"No, you are not," Lily says. "You are too loud. You scare the birds and the squirrels. They are our friends. You should be nice to them." + +"I don't care," Ben says. "I like to make noise. It is fun. You are boring. Go away." + +Lily feels sad. She does not like to fight with Ben. She gets off the tank and walks away. She sees a man sitting on a bench. He is old and has a hat. He smiles at her. + +"Hello, little girl," he says. "Why are you sad?" + +Lily tells him about Ben and the tank. The man nods and says, "I see. You know, I used to be a soldier. I drove a tank like that in a war. It was not fun. It was scary and bad. I saw many people get hurt and die. I wish I never had to do that. War is not a game. It is a terrible thing." + +Lily feels sorry for the man. She says, "I'm sorry you had to do that. That sounds very sad. I don't like war either. I like peace and love. I like to be kind to animals and people. I think that is better." + +The man smiles again and says, "You are a very wise and good girl. You have a warm heart. I like that. You should always keep that. And you should try to speak to your friend. Maybe he will listen to you. Maybe he will learn from you. Maybe he will change his mind." + +Lily thinks about what the man says. She says, "Thank you, sir. You are very kind and smart. I will try to speak to Ben. Maybe we can be friends again. Maybe we can play something else. Something that is not war." + +She hugs the man and runs back to the tank. She sees Ben still on the tank, making noise. She calls his name and says, "Ben, can we talk? I have something to tell you. Something important." + +Ben looks at her and says, "What is it?" + +Lily tells him what the man told her. She tells him about war and peace, about hurt and love, about noise and quiet. She tells him how she feels and what she thinks. She asks him to listen and to understand. + +Ben listens to Lily. He feels sorry for the man. He feels sorry for Lily. He feels sorry for himself. He says, "Lily, I'm sorry. I was wrong. I was mean. I was silly. I don't want to play war anymore. I don't want to scare the animals and the people. I don't want to hurt anyone. I want to be your friend. I want to be nice. I want to be happy." + +Lily smiles and says, "Ben, I'm glad. I forgive you. I'm your friend. I'm nice. I'm happy." + +They hug and get off the tank. They decide to play something else. Something that is fun and good. Something that is not war. + +The end. +Ben and Sam were playing in the park. They liked to dig in the mud and make shapes with it. They made a big mud cake and put some leaves and sticks on it. + +"Look at our cake!" Ben said. "It is the best cake ever!" + +Sam nodded. He was proud of their cake. He wanted to show it to his mom. + +"Let's go and get mom," he said. "She will like our cake too." + +But Ben did not want to leave. He wanted to play more. + +"No, let's stay here," he said. "We can make more cakes and mud pies." + +Sam shook his head. He did not want to make more cakes and mud pies. He wanted to go home and have a real cake. + +"Come on, Ben," he said. "It is time to go. Mom will be mad if we are late." + +Ben did not listen. He grabbed a handful of mud and threw it at Sam. + +"Hey!" Sam yelled. "That is not nice! Stop it!" + +Ben laughed. He threw more mud at Sam. He thought it was fun. + +Sam was angry. He did not like to be dirty and wet. He did not like Ben's game. He picked up a stick and hit Ben's mud cake. + +"Stop it!" Ben yelled. "You broke our cake! That is not nice!" + +Sam did not care. He broke the cake more. He wanted to make Ben stop. + +They both started to cry. They were loud. They did not hear mom coming. + +Mom saw them. She was not happy. She saw the mud and the broken cake and the stick. + +"What are you doing?" she asked. "Why are you fighting? Why are you so dirty?" + +Ben and Sam looked at mom. They felt bad. They did not know what to say. + +Mom took them by the hand. She said they had to go home and take a bath. She said they had to say sorry to each other. She said they had to be nice and share. + +Ben and Sam nodded. They said sorry to each other. They hugged. They did not want to fight anymore. + +They went home with mom. They took a bath. They had a real cake. They were happy. They learned to leave the mud and play nice. +One day, a little girl named Lily wanted to play with her new round ball. She loved to bounce it and roll it and throw it in the air. But her mother said, "Lily, you have to bathe first. You are dirty and smelly from playing outside. Come on, let's go to the bathroom." + +Lily did not want to bathe. She wanted to play with her ball. She said, "No, no, no! I don't want to bathe. I want to play. Please, please, please!" She ran away from her mother and hid under the bed with her ball. + +Her mother looked for her and found her. She said, "Lily, you can't hide from me. You have to bathe. It is good for you. It will make you clean and fresh and healthy. And you can play with your ball after you bathe. I promise." + +Lily still did not want to bathe. She said, "But I don't like to bathe. It is cold and wet and boring. And I don't want to leave my ball. It is fun and shiny and mine." + +Her mother smiled and said, "Lily, do you know who else likes to bathe? The wise owl. He bathes every night in the pond. He says it helps him to see better and hear better and think better. He says it makes him happy and smart and wise. Do you want to be like the wise owl?" + +Lily thought for a moment. She liked the wise owl. He was her friend. He told her stories and jokes and riddles. He was happy and smart and wise. She said, "Yes, I want to be like the wise owl. I want to bathe." + +Her mother said, "That's a good girl. Come on, let's go to the bathroom. I will help you to bathe. And you can bring your ball with you. You can play with it in the water. It will be fun and shiny and yours." + +Lily agreed and followed her mother. She bathed with her ball and enjoyed it. She felt clean and fresh and healthy. She thanked her mother and said, "I'm sorry I was naughty. I learned my lesson. Bathing is good for me. It makes me happy and smart and wise. Just like the wise owl." + +Her mother hugged her and said, "I'm proud of you, Lily. You are a good girl. You listened to me and learned from the wise owl. You are happy and smart and wise. And you can play with your ball as much as you want. I love you." + +Lily smiled and said, "I love you too, Mommy. And I love my ball. And I love the wise owl. And I love to bathe." + +The end. +Lily likes to draw pictures. She has many colors and papers. She draws her family, her dog, her toys and her dreams. She is happy when she draws. + +One day, a big storm comes. The wind is loud and the rain is hard. Lily is scared. She hugs her mom and dad. They say it is okay, they are safe in their house. + +But Lily is worried about her pictures. She left them on the table in her room. She thinks the rain will come in and make them wet and bad. She wants to save her pictures. She asks her mom and dad if she can go to her room. + +They say yes, but be careful. Lily runs to her room. She sees her pictures on the table. They are fine. The rain did not come in. She is happy. She picks up her pictures and puts them in a big box. She carries the box to the living room. She shows her mom and dad her pictures. They say they are very good and very pretty. They say they are proud of Lily for saving her pictures. They hug her and kiss her. Lily is happy. She loves her mom and dad and her pictures. +Tom and Sue like to play in the park. They run and jump and slide and swing. They have fun with their friends and their toys. But sometimes they get hungry and thirsty. + +Mom and Dad know this. They provide snacks and drinks for Tom and Sue. They put them in a big bag and carry them to the park. They look for a nice spot to sit and eat. + +They see a bench under a tree. It has a zigzag pattern on it. Tom and Sue think it is funny. They run to the bench and sit down. Mom and Dad join them and open the bag. + +They take out sandwiches and apples and cookies and juice. They share them with Tom and Sue. They say thank you and enjoy their food. The sun is shining and the breeze is mild. They feel happy and full. + +After they finish, they throw away their trash and pack their bag. They say goodbye to the bench and the tree. They go back to play some more. They have a wonderful day in the park. +Lily and her mom were going to fly to see grandma. They had a big bag with clothes and toys. They took a bus to the airport. The airport was very big and noisy. Lily saw many planes in the sky. + +They went to a desk where a lady checked their tickets. The lady said, "I'm sorry, but your plane is delayed. There is a problem with the engine. You have to wait for a long time." + +Lily and her mom were sad. They did not want to wait. They wanted to see grandma. They sat on some chairs and looked at books. Lily was bored. She wanted to play. + +She saw a tall man with a hat and a coat. He had a big suitcase. He looked angry. He walked past them and went to a door. Lily was curious. She followed him. + +"Where are you going, Lily?" her mom asked. + +"I want to see the tall man," Lily said. + +"No, Lily, come back. That door is not for us. That door is for the workers," her mom said. + +But Lily did not listen. She ran to the door and opened it. She saw a big metal thing with wires and buttons. It looked like a toy. She touched it. + +The tall man saw her and shouted, "Hey, stop! That's the control panel. You can't touch that!" + +But it was too late. Lily pushed a button. The metal thing made a loud noise. The lights went off. The planes stopped moving. The people screamed. + +Lily had broken the airport. She was in big trouble. Her mom was very angry. They could not fly to see grandma. They had to go home. Lily was very sorry. She cried. +Lily was a little girl who liked to drink milk every morning. She had a blue cup with a picture of a cat on it. She always filled her cup with milk from the big bottle in the fridge. + +One day, she woke up and went to the kitchen. She opened the fridge and looked for the big bottle. But she could not find it. She looked on the shelf, on the door, on the floor. No milk. She felt sad and hungry. + +She ran to her mom, who was in the living room. "Mom, mom, where is the milk?" she asked. "I want to drink milk from my blue cup." + +Her mom smiled and hugged her. "I'm sorry, Lily, we ran out of milk yesterday. I forgot to buy more. But don't worry, we can go to the store and get some. Do you want to come with me?" + +Lily nodded. She liked to go to the store with her mom. She put on her shoes and coat and grabbed her blue cup. She hoped to find some milk soon. + +They walked to the store, holding hands. Lily saw many things on the way. She saw cars and buses and bikes. She saw dogs and birds and flowers. She saw people and shops and signs. She was happy and curious. + +They reached the store and went inside. Lily followed her mom to the aisle where the milk was. She saw many bottles of different colors and sizes. She looked for the one that matched her blue cup. She found it and pointed to it. "Mom, mom, this is the milk I want!" + +Her mom picked up the bottle and put it in the cart. She also got some bread and cheese and eggs. She paid at the counter and thanked the lady. She gave Lily the bottle of milk and said, "Here you go, sweetie. You can drink some now if you want." + +Lily opened the bottle and poured some milk into her blue cup. She took a sip and smiled. It was cold and sweet and creamy. She felt happy and full. She said, "Thank you, mom. I love you and I love milk." + +Her mom smiled and kissed her. "I love you too, Lily. And I'm glad you found your milk." They walked back home, holding hands. Lily drank her milk from her blue cup and felt no hurt. She had a good day. +Lily and Ben were friends. They liked to play in the park. They enjoyed the swings, the slide and the sandbox. They also liked to sing songs together. Lily had a high voice and Ben had a low voice. They sounded funny when they sang. + +One day, they saw a big dog in the park. The dog was brown and furry. It had a long tail and sharp teeth. Lily and Ben wanted to pet the dog. They thought the dog was friendly. They walked towards the dog and said hello. + +The dog did not like Lily and Ben. The dog did not like their high and low voices. The dog thought they were annoying. The dog growled and barked at them. Lily and Ben were scared. They tried to run away, but the dog was faster. The dog bit Lily on the leg and Ben on the arm. They cried and screamed for help. + +A man heard their cries and came to the park. He saw the dog and the children. He was angry. He shouted at the dog and chased it away. He called the police and the ambulance. He helped Lily and Ben. He wrapped their wounds with his shirt. He told them they were brave and he was sorry. + +Lily and Ben were taken to the hospital. They had to get stitches and shots. They were in pain and they were sad. They missed their parents and their toys. They did not enjoy the hospital. They did not want to sing anymore. They wished they never saw the dog. They learned a hard lesson. They learned to be careful of strangers. They learned that some dogs are not friendly. They learned that their voices could be dangerous. They had a bad ending. +Lily loved her toy car. It was red and shiny and made a loud noise when she pushed it. She liked to zoom it around the house and pretend she was a racer. One day, she zoomed it too fast and it crashed into the wall. Lily heard a crack and saw that one of the wheels was broken. She felt sad and cried. + +"Mommy, mommy, my car is broken!" she wailed. + +Mommy came and looked at the car. She saw the broken wheel and hugged Lily. + +"I'm sorry, sweetie. It's okay, we can fix it. Let's take it to the veterinarian." + +Lily looked confused. "The veterinarian? But that's for animals, not cars." + +Mommy smiled. "The veterinarian is also a toy doctor. He can fix any toy that is hurt. He is very good and very wealthy. He has a big house with lots of toys and animals. He likes to help them all." + +Lily felt curious. She dried her tears and nodded. "Okay, let's go to the veterinarian." + +Mommy and Lily got in the car and drove to the veterinarian's house. It was indeed big and had a sign that said "Toy Hospital". They rang the bell and a friendly man opened the door. He was wearing a white coat and had a stethoscope around his neck. + +"Hello, I'm the veterinarian. What can I do for you?" he asked. + +Mommy showed him Lily's car and explained what happened. The veterinarian took the car and smiled. + +"Don't worry, I can fix this in a jiffy. Come with me to my workshop." + +He led them to a room full of tools and toys. He put Lily's car on a table and started to work on it. He took off the broken wheel and replaced it with a new one. He also polished the car and made it shine. He tested the car and it zoomed again. + +"Ta-da! Your car is good as new!" he said. + +He gave the car back to Lily and she was overjoyed. She hugged the car and thanked the veterinarian. + +"Thank you, thank you, you are the best toy doctor ever!" she said. + +The veterinarian smiled and winked. "You're very welcome, little racer. I'm glad you love your car. Now, do you want to see my animals?" + +Lily nodded eagerly. She loved animals too. The veterinarian took her and Mommy to his backyard, where he had a zoo of his own. He had dogs, cats, birds, rabbits, turtles, and even a pony. He let Lily pet and feed them and told her their names and stories. Lily had a wonderful time and learned a lot. + +She decided that the veterinarian was not only a toy doctor, but also a magic man. He could fix anything and make anyone happy. She wished she could be like him when she grew up. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She had a special book called a diary. It was where she wrote all her secrets and dreams. One day, Lily's little brother found her diary and started to read it. Lily was sad and angry because she wanted to keep her diary private. But then, her brother revealed that he only wanted to know more about her. Lily felt happy that her brother cared about her. + +Later that day, Lily and her brother went to the park to play. Lily wanted to go on the swings but they were too high for her. Her brother said, "Don't worry Lily, I'll help you." He lifted her up and put her on the swing. It was a perfect fit! Lily felt so happy and grateful for her brother's help. From that day on, Lily knew that her diary was safe with her brother and that he would always be there to help her. +Once upon a time, there was a little puppy named Max. Max had a very special job, he would deliver letters to his owner's friends. Max loved his job because he got to run and play with his friends while doing it. + +One day, Max was given a very important letter to deliver. The letter was very rare and needed to be delivered to the owner's friend who lived far away. Max was very excited to go on this adventure. + +Max ran and ran until he reached the owner's friend's house. The friend was so happy to receive the rare letter from Max. The friend thanked Max and gave him a big hug. Max was so happy to have completed his delivery and make his owner's friend happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to pick berries in the forest. One day, she found an ancient tree with the biggest and juiciest berries she had ever seen. She picked as many as she could carry and ran home to show her mom. + +But on the way home, Lily tripped and dropped all of her berries. They spilled everywhere and were ruined. She was so sad and didn't know how to repair the mess she had made. Her mom tried to help, but it was too late. Lily learned a lesson to be more careful next time. +Once upon a time, there was a happy boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to go on adventures with his family. One day, they went to the beach and Timmy was so excited to play in the sand and swim in the water. + +After playing for a while, Timmy's mom noticed that his face was dirty. She took out a towel and wiped his face clean. Timmy smiled and thanked his mom for helping him. + +Later on, they went to a big port where they saw lots of boats. Timmy was amazed by all the different colors and sizes of the boats. He pointed to a big red boat and said, "Wow, that's so cool!" + +At the end of the day, Timmy was tired but happy. He had so much fun with his family and couldn't wait to go on another adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and explore. One day, Timmy found a shiny rock on the ground. He picked it up and put it in his pocket. He felt strong and brave with the rock in his pocket. + +As Timmy continued to explore, he saw a tall tree with a big branch. He wanted to climb the tree and reach the top. Timmy tried to climb the tree, but he couldn't do it alone. He needed help. + +Suddenly, Timmy's friend Billy came over. Timmy asked Billy to help him climb the tree. Together, they tried and tried until they finally made it to the top. Timmy was so happy he could hardly contain his excitement. He reached into his pocket and showed Billy the shiny rock. "Look what I found!" he exclaimed. Billy smiled and said, "Wow, that's amazing. You're so strong, Timmy." Timmy felt proud and happy that he had a strong friend like Billy to help him. +Once upon a time, there was a little horse named Bella. Bella lived in a big stable with her friends. The stable was a safe place for Bella to sleep and eat. + +One day, Bella saw a delicate butterfly outside the stable. Bella wanted to say hi to the butterfly, but she didn't know that butterflies are very delicate. Bella accidentally bumped into the butterfly and hurt it. + +Bella felt very sad because she didn't know that the butterfly was delicate. She wanted to make it better, but she didn't know how. Sadly, the butterfly didn't survive. Bella learned that it's important to know about delicate things and to be careful around them. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to explore the deep forest near her house. One day, she found a zipper on the ground. She picked it up and wondered what it was for. + +She decided to count how many teeth the zipper had. She counted one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten. She was so happy that she could count up to ten. + +But then she realized that someone might have lost the zipper. She felt sad and knew that it was important to return it to its owner. She searched and searched until she found a lady who was looking for her lost zipper. The lady was very grateful and thanked Lily for her kindness. + +The moral of the story is that it's always important to do the right thing, even if it's hard. And counting can be fun too! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play at the park with his friends. One day, Timmy and his friend Billy went to the playground. They saw a big slide and wanted to slide down it. Timmy climbed up the ladder and slid down the slide. It was so much fun! + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise. It was a man with a pistol. Timmy was scared and didn't know what to do. Billy told Timmy to hide behind the clear plastic tunnel. They waited until the man left. + +After the man left, they went to tell the park ranger. The ranger called the police and they caught the man. Timmy and Billy were happy that everything was clear and they could play safely again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to run and play outside all day. One day, her mom said, "Lily, it's time for your haircut." Lily didn't want to go because she thought haircuts were scary. + +But her mom said, "It's important to take care of our hair, just like we take care of our bodies. Plus, you'll feel so much better with a fresh new haircut!" + +So Lily went to the salon and got her haircut. She was so proud of how it looked and felt. As they walked home, they passed a lemonade stand. Lily asked for a cup, but when she took a sip, she made a sour face. + +Her mom asked, "What's wrong, Lily?" + +Lily replied, "This lemonade is sour!" + +Her mom explained, "Sometimes things might taste sour or bad, but it's important to keep trying new things. You never know, you might find something you really like!" + +From that day on, Lily learned to take care of her hair and try new things, even if they seemed scary or sour at first. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a very nosy dog named Max. Max loved to sniff around and search for things. One day, Lily and Max went for a walk in the forest. They were looking for a special spirit that Lily's mom had told her about. + +As they walked, Max kept searching for the spirit with his nose. Lily looked up at the trees and saw a beautiful bird. She pointed and said, "Look Max, a pretty bird!" Max looked up too, but he was still searching for the spirit. + +Suddenly, Lily felt a warm breeze and saw a bright light. She knew it was the spirit her mom had told her about. Max barked happily and wagged his tail. They both knew they had found something very special. From that day on, Lily and Max went on many adventures, always searching for new spirits to discover. +There was a little boy named Timmy who loved to explore. One day, he found a map that showed a treasure hidden in the forest. Timmy was excited to find the treasure, so he asked his mom if he could go explore the forest. + +His mom said, "Sure, but be careful and come back before dinner." + +Timmy went into the forest and followed the map. He found a big tree with a hole in it. Inside the hole, he saw a little box. He opened the box and found a shiny necklace. + +Timmy was so happy that he ran back home to show his mom the necklace he found. He told his mom how he followed the map and found the treasure. His mom was proud of him and said, "Let's store the necklace in a safe place so it doesn't get lost." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a leg that hurt, so she couldn't run and play like other children. One day, she was sitting on a bench in the park when a kind old man came up to her. "Your leg looks sore," he said. Lily nodded and said, "Yes, it hurts a lot." + +The old man smiled and said, "I have a magic light that can make your leg feel better." Lily was excited and asked, "Really? Can I have it?" The old man nodded and gave her a small, glowing light. Lily held it against her leg and felt the pain go away. + +But then, the old man took the light back and said, "I need it for myself now." Lily begged him to give it back, but he refused. She was very sad and went home with her sore leg. From that day on, she never saw the old man or the magic light again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls, especially her favorite one, a cute and adorable little doll with curly hair. Lily would take her everywhere she went. + +One day, Lily and her doll were playing in the park. They were having so much fun, but then Lily suddenly heard someone shout. She looked around, but couldn't see anyone. She thought it was strange, but didn't pay much attention to it. + +Later that day, Lily and her doll were walking home when they heard the shout again. This time, Lily looked up and saw a big dog running towards them. She was scared, but then she remembered her doll. She threw her adorable doll at the dog and it ran after it, giving Lily and her doll enough time to run away. + +From that day on, Lily knew that her adorable doll was not just a toy, but also a hero who saved her from danger. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to watch television. He thought it was very useful because he could learn new things from it. One day, Timmy asked his mommy if he could watch TV. His mommy said yes, but only for a little while. + +Timmy sat down in front of the television and started watching his favorite show. He was having so much fun that he didn't even hear his mommy calling him for dinner. When he finally turned off the television and went to the kitchen, he saw that his dinner was cold and yucky. He didn't like it at all. + +Timmy felt sad and upset because he missed his dinner. He realized that he shouldn't have spent so much time watching TV. From that day on, Timmy learned to use his time wisely and not get too caught up in the television. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved animals, especially zebras. One day, Timmy went to the zoo to see the zebras. He looked and looked, but he couldn't find any. Timmy decided to search all over the zoo for the zebras. + +As he walked, he saw many animals, but no zebras. Suddenly, he saw a big, gentle zebra standing by the fence. Timmy was so happy that he found the zebra! He went up to the zebra and said, "Hello, zebra! You are so gentle and pretty." + +The zebra looked at Timmy and smiled. Timmy was so happy that he found the zebra he was looking for. He spent the rest of the day watching the zebra and learning more about them. From that day on, Timmy always searched for the gentle zebras whenever he went to the zoo. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to sit by the fireplace with her family. The fireplace was warm and cozy. + +One day, Lily's mom asked her to help clear the table after dinner. Lily was happy to help. She talked to her family while they worked together. + +After they finished clearing the table, Lily's dad started a fire in the fireplace. The flames danced and crackled. Lily loved watching the fire. She felt happy and safe with her family by her side. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a dependable friend named Teddy. One day, Timmy and Teddy were playing outside when Timmy suddenly needed to go to the toilet. + +Timmy said to Teddy, "I need to go potty. Can you come with me?" + +Teddy replied, "Sure, I'll get my leash." + +Timmy and Teddy walked to the toilet together. Timmy was happy to have a dependable friend like Teddy with him. After Timmy finished, he said to Teddy, "Thanks for coming with me. You're the best friend ever." + +Teddy wagged his tail and said, "Woof woof!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play with her toy animals. One day, she wanted to put them in order from smallest to biggest. But she couldn't do it by herself. + +Lily's mom came into the room and asked, "What's wrong, Lily?" + +"I want to put my animals in order, but I can't do it," Lily said with a serious face. + +Her mom smiled and said, "Let's match them up by size together!" + +Lily was happy to have her mom's help, and they worked together to put the animals in order. They had so much fun doing it that they forgot about the conflict they had before. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a big house with her family. One day, Lily's brother dared her to climb up a tall tree in the backyard. + +Lily was scared because she didn't want to get hurt. "I don't know if I can do it," she said. + +Her brother said, "Don't be a scaredy-cat, you can do it!" + +Lily took a deep breath and started climbing. She was very brave and made it all the way to the top. When she got back down, she felt proud of herself. "I did it!" she said. + +Her brother smiled and said, "See, I knew you could do it!" From that day on, Lily wasn't afraid to try new things and always remembered how brave she was when she climbed that tree. +Once upon a time, there was a lazy cat. The cat liked to sleep all day and never wanted to play. One day, the cat found an old coin. The coin was very dirty, so the cat decided to polish it. + +While polishing the coin, the cat thought about the history of the coin. The cat wondered who owned the coin before and where it came from. The cat decided to ask its friends about the history of the coin. + +The cat's friends told him that the coin was very old and valuable. They also told him that it belonged to a king who lived a long time ago. The cat was very happy to learn about the history of the coin. From that day on, the cat was no longer lazy. He wanted to learn more about history and to find more treasures to polish. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a hut in the forest with her mommy and daddy. They grew vegetables in their garden to eat and stay healthy. One day, Lily found a big apple on the ground. She picked it up and took a bite, but it tasted funny. Her mommy told her the apple was rotten and not good to eat. Lily learned that it's important to only eat healthy food. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to imagine things. He would pretend he was a superhero and save the day. His favorite hero was Spider-Man. + +One day, Timmy's mom told him a story about a hero who saved many people, but sadly he was dead. Timmy didn't understand what "dead" meant, so his mom explained that it meant the hero was no longer alive. + +Timmy felt sad for the hero, but he knew that he could be a hero too. He continued to imagine himself as Spider-Man, saving people and making the world a better place. Timmy knew that even if someone was no longer alive, they could still be a hero in people's hearts. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy who loved to play with his toys. One day, he saw a big machine in his backyard. It was shiny and had lots of buttons. + +Timmy's mom came outside and said, "Timmy, we need to measure how much water is in the pool. Can you help me use the machine?" + +Timmy was excited to help. He pressed some buttons on the machine and it beeped. Then, he saw a brilliant number on the screen. + +Later that day, Timmy's dad came home and asked, "Did you use the machine to measure the water in the pool?" Timmy nodded and showed him the brilliant number. His dad smiled and said, "Good job, Timmy! You're a great helper." + +From then on, Timmy loved using the machine to measure things and help his family. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat pears because they were her favorite fruit. One day, her mom brought home a lovely, juicy pear for her. + +Lily was so happy and said, "Mommy, this pear is so yummy! Thank you!" Her mom replied, "You're welcome, Lily. I'm glad you like it. But remember, we have to work hard to get the things we want in life." + +Lily didn't understand what her mom meant, so she asked, "What does 'work' mean, mommy?" Her mom explained, "Work means doing something that helps you achieve your goals. Like how I work hard at my job to provide for our family." + +From that day on, Lily understood the value of hard work and appreciated the lovely pear even more. She learned that good things come to those who work hard for them. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to sit on his favorite chair and drink cocoa. One day, Timmy's mom made him cocoa but he was too impatient to wait for it to cool down. He took a sip and burned his tongue. + +Timmy cried and his mom hugged him. She said, "Timmy, you need to be patient and wait for your cocoa to cool down before you drink it." Timmy nodded and sat quietly on his chair, waiting for his cocoa to cool. + +After a few minutes, Timmy's cocoa was cool enough to drink. He took a sip and smiled, "Yummy!" Timmy learned his lesson and was happy to enjoy his cocoa without burning his tongue again. +Once upon a time, there was a rabbit named Benny. Benny loved to eat radishes. He would hop around in the garden looking for the biggest, juiciest radish he could find. + +One day, Benny overheard the farmer talking to his wife. "I'm going to plant some radishes tomorrow," the farmer said. + +Benny got worried. He didn't want the farmer to prevent him from eating his favorite food. So, he decided to be peaceful and ask the farmer nicely if he could have some of the radishes. The next day, Benny went to the farmer and said, "Excuse me, Mr. Farmer. Can I have some of your radishes?" + +The farmer smiled and said, "Of course, Benny. I'll plant some extra just for you." + +Benny was so happy that he hopped around the garden, feeling grateful that he had asked for what he wanted. From that day on, Benny and the farmer lived in peaceful harmony, and Benny always had plenty of radishes to eat. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the rain. One day, it rained so much that there was a big puddle in her backyard. Lily put on her rain boots and went outside to jump in the puddle. + +Her brother Max came outside and wanted to jump in the puddle too, but he didn't want to get his shoes wet. Lily said, "Max, it's more fun to jump in the puddle than to worry about your shoes. Don't be selfish!" Max realized that Lily was right and he went to jump in the puddle with her. + +After they were done playing, their mom asked them to come inside. Lily said to Max, "I value our fun time together, even if it means getting a little wet." Max smiled and agreed with Lily. They both went inside, happy and soaked from their puddle jumping adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going on car rides with her mommy and daddy. One day, they went to the store and the driver of the car was a nice man with black hair. + +As they were driving, Lily's mommy asked her to remind her to buy milk. Lily nodded her head but soon got distracted by a bird outside the window. She forgot to remind her mommy about the milk. + +When they got to the store, Lily's mommy realized she forgot to buy milk. "Oh no, I forgot!" she said. The nice driver overheard and offered to drive them back to the store. Lily was happy they had a nice driver to help them. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to draw and he would draw all day long. One day, Timmy drew a picture of his friend's dog. His friend loved the picture and showed it to everyone. Timmy was very happy. + +But then, Timmy's other friend saw the picture and said it was bad. Timmy felt embarrassed and sad. He didn't want to draw anymore. + +His mom noticed he wasn't drawing and asked him why. Timmy told her what happened and his mom told him that everyone has their own pattern and style of drawing. She said that it's okay to have different patterns and that no one should strike down someone else's work. + +Timmy felt better and started drawing again. He realized that he had his own pattern and style and it was unique to him. He was happy again and continued to draw his pictures. +Once upon a time, there was a kid named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and run around outside. One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play. + +"Let's play tag!" said Billy. + +"Okay!" said Timmy. + +They started to run around, but then Timmy accidentally stepped on Billy's foot. + +"Ouch! That hurt!" cried Billy. + +"I'm sorry," said Timmy. "I didn't mean to." + +"It's okay," said Billy. "But be more careful next time." + +Timmy felt bad, but he was flexible and knew he could make it up to Billy. They continued to play and had lots of fun together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to sing songs all day long. One day, Lily's mommy asked her, "Do you know any new songs, Lily?" + +Lily thought for a moment and then said, "Yes, I know a new song! It's about a little bird that flies high in the sky." + +Her mommy smiled and said, "That sounds like a nice song. Sing it for me, Lily." + +Lily began to sing the song. Her voice was so beautiful and the melody was so thick that it made her mommy very happy. From that day on, Lily sang the song every day and it became her mommy's favorite song. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play outside. One day, she went to visit her friend Johnny who lived on a big ranch. When she got there, Johnny was wearing an orange shirt. + +"Hi Johnny, I like your orange shirt," said Lily. + +"Thanks, I like it too," said Johnny. "Do you want to play a game?" + +"Sure, what game?" asked Lily. + +"Let's tie our shoelaces together and try to run around the ranch without falling over," said Johnny. + +Lily thought it sounded like a fun game, so they tied their shoelaces together and started running. It was hard to balance, but they laughed and had a good time. When they were done, they sat down and ate some oranges that Johnny's mom had picked from the trees on the ranch. + +"That was a fun game," said Lily. "Thanks for playing with me." + +"Anytime, Lily," said Johnny. "I like playing with you." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and watch TV. One day, Lily's friend came over to play. They decided to play with Lily's favorite toy, a teddy bear. But Lily's friend accidentally broke the teddy bear. + +Lily was very upset and started to cry. Her friend didn't know what to do, so she asked Lily's mom for help. Lily's mom came to see what happened and saw the broken teddy bear. She told Lily's friend to apologize and try to make it right. + +Lily's friend replied, "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to break your toy." She then offered to buy a new teddy bear for Lily. Lily's mom thought that was a clear solution to the problem. They all went to the store and picked out a new teddy bear. Lily was happy again and hugged her new toy. Her friend learned that it's important to be careful with other people's things. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily woke up and looked outside. She saw that the weather was very cloudy and gray. She told her mommy, "Mommy, I don't want to go outside today. It looks too yucky." Her mommy said, "That's okay, Lily. We can stay inside and do something fun together." + +Lily's mommy decided to make some yummy soup for them to eat. She got out a big pot and started to stir the soup. Lily watched her mommy carefully and said, "Mommy, can I help you stir the soup?" Her mommy smiled and said, "Of course, Lily. Let's stir it together." + +After they finished making the soup, they sat down to eat. Lily felt very sleepy after eating the warm soup. She said to her mommy, "Mommy, I feel so sleepy. Can we take a nap together?" Her mommy hugged her and said, "Yes, Lily. Let's take a nap and dream about all the fun things we can do together on a sunny day." + +The moral of the story is that even on a yucky day, you can still have fun and make memories with the people you love. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to dance. She would twirl and jump around her room, pretending she was a ballerina. One day, she heard some music coming from the living room. It was her mom's jazz music. + +Lily's mom started to play the music slow and steady. Lily watched as her mom swayed her hips and moved her arms to the beat. She wanted to dance too, but she didn't know how. + +The next day, Lily's mom took her to a dance class. The teacher showed them how to spread their arms and legs out wide. Lily loved it! She started to dance to the jazz music and it made her feel so happy. + +From that day on, Lily practiced every day, spreading her arms and legs out wide and dancing to the slow jazz music. She knew that one day she would be a great dancer, just like her mom. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pretty trophy that she won at a dance competition. It was very expensive and she loved it very much. + +One day, Lily's little brother, Max, wanted to play with the trophy. Lily said no, but Max didn't listen and accidentally broke it. Lily was very upset and started to cry. + +Their mommy asked what happened and Lily told her about the broken trophy. Mommy said, "It's okay, Lily. We can bathe it and fix it." Lily was happy to hear that and hugged her mommy. They all worked together to fix the trophy and it looked good as new. + +In the end, Lily forgave Max and they played together happily. They both learned that it's important to listen and be careful with special things. +Once upon a time, there was a man who wanted to go to the store. He got in his car and started to drive. On the way, he saw a big, black spider on his windshield. He felt anxious and scared, but he knew he had to keep driving. + +The spider crawled closer and closer to the man, but he didn't want to hurt it. He pulled over and got out of the car. He gently picked up the spider and put it on a leaf. The spider scurried away and the man felt relieved. + +He got back in his car and continued to drive to the store. When he got there, he bought some candy and drove back home. He was happy he didn't hurt the spider and felt proud of himself for being kind. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play at the beach. One day, she found a pretty shell and showed it to her mom. + +"Mommy, look at this pretty shell I found!" Lily exclaimed. + +Her mom looked at the shell and recognized it. "That's a conch shell, Lily. It's very special," she said. + +Lily tried to listen carefully, but the word "conch" was difficult for her to understand. "What does that mean?" she asked. + +"It means it's a type of shell that comes from the ocean," her mom explained. + +Lily was happy to learn something new and decided to keep the shell as a treasure. She knew it was special because her mommy recognized it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to pick flowers in the garden. One day, she saw a big number on a sign. It said "10". She asked her mom, "What is that number?" Her mom said, "That's how many flowers you can pick today, Lily." + +Lily was very alert and counted every flower she picked. She picked one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, and ten flowers. She was very happy and showed her mom all the flowers she picked. + +Her mom said, "Wow, Lily! You picked so many flowers. They are all so pretty!" Lily smiled and said, "I love picking flowers." And her mom replied, "I know you do, sweetie." +Once upon a time, there was an elderly lady named Grandma. She was going on a trip and had to pack her luggage. She put her clothes, shoes, and toys in her big suitcase. + +On the day of her trip, Grandma went to the airport. She saw a little boy who was not behaving well. He was running around and screaming. Grandma said, "Please behave, little boy. You are making too much noise." + +The little boy listened to Grandma and started to behave. He even helped Grandma carry her luggage to the plane. Grandma was happy and thanked the little boy for his help. They both got on the plane and had a great trip together. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his board. He would ride it down the hill and have so much fun. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to tidy up his room. Timmy didn't want to stop playing, but he knew he had to listen to his mom. So, he put away all of his toys and made his bed. When he was done, he felt proud of himself because his room looked so tidy. Later that day, Timmy's friends came over to play. They all rode their boards down the hill and had a great time. But, when the day started to end, they knew it was time to go home. Timmy felt happy because he had fun with his friends and his room was tidy. +Once upon a time, there was a soldier. He had a big gun and a shiny hat. He always insisted on wearing his hat, even when he ate his lunch. One day, he saw a little boy crying. The soldier asked the boy what was wrong. The boy said he lost his toy. + +The soldier looked for the toy and found it. He gave it back to the boy and the boy was happy. The soldier felt good because he helped the boy. He realized that being selfish is not good. From that day on, the soldier always insisted on helping others. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a velvet dress that was the color of oranges. She loved to wear it because it was so soft and pretty. + +One day, Lily went to the park to play. She saw her friend Max and ran over to say hello. Max was not behaving very well. He was throwing rocks and making a mess. + +Lily said, "Max, you need to behave nicely. We can play together if you stop throwing rocks." Max listened and stopped being naughty. They played together on the swings and had lots of fun. + +At the end of the day, Lily went home and hugged her mom. She told her all about her day at the park and how Max learned to behave. Lily's mom complimented her on her pretty orange velvet dress and Lily felt very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play at the beach. One day, Lily saw a boy crying. He was upset because he lost his toy truck in the sand. Lily wanted to help, so she requested her friends to help her find the toy truck. + +They searched and searched until they finally found it. The boy was very happy and thanked Lily and her friends. Lily felt good because she helped someone in need. She learned that helping others can make them happy and it can make you happy too. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very helpful and liked to help her mom with the dishes. One day, while washing a plate, she accidentally dropped it on the floor and it broke into little pieces. Her mom told her not to worry and that accidents happen. + +The next day, Lily went to school and met a new friend named Timmy. Timmy was a nice pupil and they played together during recess. Suddenly, Timmy's pencil fell out of his pocket and rolled under a bench. Lily saw what happened and told Timmy not to worry. She went to pick up the pencil and gave it back to Timmy. + +After school, Lily went home and told her mom about her day. She told her mom how she helped Timmy find his pencil and that he was a very nice pupil. Her mom was proud of Lily for being so helpful and kind to her new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She had a new dress that she loved. One day, Lily went to play outside and her dress got dirty. She was sad because she loved her new dress. + +But then, her mom washed the dress and it looked new again! Lily was happy and she wore her new dress to a party. At the party, she played with her friends and had fun. + +When it was time to go home, Lily's mom said they had to return home. Lily was tired but happy because she had a fun day in her new dress. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and go on adventures. One day, Timmy went to the park to play. While he was there, he met a new friend named Sarah. They played together and had lots of fun. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise. It was an ambulance with its sirens on. Timmy and Sarah were curious, so they went to see what was happening. They saw the ambulance helping someone who was hurt. Timmy thought the ambulance was very cool. + +Sarah was very wise and knew a lot about the world. She told Timmy all about ambulances and how they help people who are sick or hurt. Timmy thought Sarah was very smart. + +After the ambulance left, Timmy and Sarah continued to play. They were happy to have met each other and to have learned something new. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a dull pencil that she wanted to sharpen. She went to the kitchen to find a sharpener. + +When she got there, she saw her mom baking cookies. Her mom asked Lily to help her by matching the cookie shapes. Lily put the star-shaped cookie on top of the star-shaped cookie cutter. + +After they finished baking, Lily took a bite of a cookie and it was so yummy! She opened her mouth wide to take a bigger bite. Her mom laughed and said, "Don't forget to chew!" + +Lily remembered her dull pencil and went back to her room to sharpen it. She found her sharpener and sharpened her pencil until it was as sharp as a cookie cutter. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweet. Tweet was very hungry and wanted to find some food. So, she flew around looking for something to eat. Suddenly, she saw a big juicy worm on the ground. + +But, there was a problem. The worm was near a cliff and Tweet was scared of falling down. She knew she had to hurry if she wanted to get the worm. So, she gathered all her courage and flew down to get the worm. + +Luckily, Tweet was very thin and she was able to get the worm without falling down the cliff. She ate the worm and was very happy. From that day on, Tweet learned that sometimes you have to hurry and be brave to get what you want. +Once upon a time, there was a little puppy named Max. Max was very small and his fur was tight against his body. One day, Max met a big puppy named Duke. Duke was very strong and liked to fight with other puppies. + +Max was scared of Duke and tried to hide from him, but Duke found him and said, "Hey little puppy, do you want to play fight with me?" Max didn't want to fight, but he didn't know what to say. + +Then, Max's friend Lily, another little puppy, came to his rescue. She barked at Duke and said, "Leave Max alone! He doesn't want to fight with you." Duke listened to Lily and went away. Max was so grateful to have a friend like Lily who stood up for him. They went to play together and Max felt safe and happy. The end. +Mommy and Daddy were planning a vacation. They thought it was important to go somewhere special. Daddy thought it would be fun to go to the beach. He said it would include sand and sun. + +Mommy said it was important to go somewhere new. She liked the idea of a camping trip. She said it must include lots of games to play. + +The family decided to go on a camping vacation. They packed lots of special things. They included food, a tent, and swimming clothes. They were so excited for the trip. + +At the campground, the family did many fun things. They went swimming in the lake. They ate roasted marshmallows. They also built a campfire. It was a wonderful vacation! +Once upon a time, there was a beautiful tree. Every day, the tree wanted to look even more lovely, so it asked all of the animals in the forest to decorate it. + +The rabbits cut some nice green leaves and put them carefully around the tree. Then some birds collected colourful feathers and arranged them into sparkly designs. Every morning, they added something new and beautiful until the tree was full of decorations. + +When the creatures were finished, the tree looked so lovely, that it could hardly believe its eyes. It felt so special and thanked all of its friends for making it look so wonderful. The animals were all very happy and celebrated by singing and dancing together. + +The animals, the birds and the tree all had so much fun decorating, and even after all these years, the tree still looks lovely. +Once upon a time, there was a brave boy. He wanted to go for a big adventure so he started to walk. After a long walk he finally arrived to a special place. + +At the special place, he saw a big statue. It was very tall and he was so excited. He wanted to look closer so he walked towards it. The statue was very special, with a sparkly crown on its head. + +The brave boy was so happy. He wanted to have a picture with the statue so he took out his camera and smiled. Then, with a big shout, he said "I am so brave! I found the special statue!" + +The boy spent a whole day at the special place. He looked at the statue, jumped around it and ran around it. Soon, it was time for him to go home. He was very happy and he waved goodbye to the statue. + +The brave little boy soon arrived back home safe and sound. He had a great adventure and he never forgot about the special statue. +One day, a little ant was walking around the garden. She was feeling hungry and looked around for something to eat. She saw a tasty leaf, and when she tried to grab it, it snapped shut! She was quite surprised. + +Suddenly, a brilliant idea came to her. She ran off so fast that everything was a blur! Soon, she came back with her friend, a caterpillar. She explained her plan to outsmart the leaf. + +The ant and the caterpillar tried to grab the leaf together, but it still didn't open. The ant looked thoughtful and asked the caterpillar to help her move a rock. They pushed and pulled it until the rock was a perfect spot for the leaf. Then, the ant pulled the leaf back, and it stayed open! + +The ant and the caterpillar feasted on the tasty leaf. They had a brilliant plan and were very happy. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a young girl. She loved playing games and quizzes, so when her parents brought her a new quiz game, the girl was very excited. She owned it, and it was all hers. + +The girl asked her parents all about the game. She wanted to know what it was called and what was inside. They told her it was a fun educational quiz full of animals, colors and numbers. + +The girl took out the quiz and read the instructions. She was a very smart and eager youngster and was ready to start in no time. She and her parents started taking turns and soon they were having lots of fun. + +Each time the girl got an answer right she clapped and cheered, feeling proud of herself. As the game went on she got more and more questions right and she was so happy. Eventually the game was over and the young girl smiled, happy to have won the quiz. +Once upon a time, there was a town. The town was usually very quiet and peaceful, but one day the sky filled up with dark clouds and it started to pour down rain. Water came from the sky and the ground like a flood. It was so much water that the ground soon became very dirty. + +All the people in the town needed to part. They had to go to higher ground or leave the town. So, the people grabbed their belongings and started to part ways. They said goodbye and soon the town became very empty. + +When the rain stopped, the sun came out again. People started to come back to the town and they saw how dirty the ground was. They used tools and works of hands to help make the ground look better. The town was back to normal again. + +The people had learned a lesson. They never wanted a flood to happen again, so they always kept an eye on the sky. Whenever they saw dark clouds, they knew to part ways and stay safe. +Once there was a boy who really loved trains. He followed them wherever he could and he heard their happy whistles. One day, as he was following a train, he heard a sad cry. The boy followed the sound, and soon he saw a little kitten in the middle of the train tracks. + +He knew he had to help her. The boy was very compassionate and gentle, so he very carefully picked up the kitten and placed her next to the tracks. He waited for the train to pass, and once it did, he saw the kittens furry face light up. + +The boy was so happy he had been able to help. He hugged the little kitten and said goodbye. He followed the train more cheerfully, listening to its whistle and feeling thankful. +Once upon a time, there was a tiny mouse. It was trying to get to its shelter before the rain started. But it was too late! As soon as the mouse stepped outside, it began to pour. The small mouse was stuck outside in the rain. + +Suddenly, it noticed a tree nearby. The tree was big and strong. The mouse had an idea. It quickly ran to the tree and climbed up inside. The tree was its shelter from the rain. + +But soon, the mouse began to worry. What if the rain delayed its journey home? The mouse knew it was very important for it to get back home safely as soon as possible. + +Luckily, the rain stopped soon enough and the mouse was able to make its way home. It was relieved and very happy. The shelter of the tree had kept it safe and allowed it to return home quickly. +Once upon a time, there was a very old pond. It seemed like it had been there forever. + +One day, a young girl went for a walk by the pond. She looked around to see what she could find. Suddenly, she saw a frog sitting at the edge of the pond. She thought it was the cutest thing! + +The girl decided to say hello to the frog. She reached out her hand and said "hello!" But the frog just looked at her and didn't say anything. + +The girl thought the frog seemed so sad. She started to feel sad too. She wished she could make the frog happy again. + +So she made funny sounds, tried to do a silly dance, and even told jokes! Each time, the frog just stared at her as if he didn't understand. + +Then, all of a sudden, the frog jumped up, did a funny hop and hop, and then swam away with a smile on its face. + +The girl was so happy to see the frog smile, she couldn't help but smile too! +Once upon a time, there was a big round tree. It was tall and strong, but the trunk was very empty. + +A lumberjack was walking by when he saw the tree. He stopped and reached into his bag, pulling out a big saw. He started to stretch the saw back and forth on the trunk. + +The saw cut easily through the tree, and soon the tree was in two pieces. The lumberjack gave the tree a big smile. + +The lumberjack took the two pieces of the empty tree and he put one over his shoulder and the other one in his hand. He continued on his way, happy that the big round tree was gone. +Once upon a time there were four friends who loved to play together. One day these four friends decided to try something new and create a band. They each had instruments and it was lots of fun to make music together. + +The friends practiced their music every day and soon they became very good. They took their band out of their backyard and into the town to share their music. Everywhere they went, they saw people smiling and dancing and they knew they had made something special. + +The band was very playful. They created songs and dance moves to make people laugh, and they made sure to always have fun. Everywhere they went, people would ask them to stay and play more music. + +The band kept making music and playing together for many, many years. This made the four friends very happy, and no matter where they were, they would always be able to make music and have a good time. +Once upon a time there was a lucky little girl. One day the girl found a shiny box deep in the ground. She was so excited to see it so she dug it up. Inside the box she found a wonderful treasure! She was so lucky to find such special things. + +The little girl wanted to keep her treasure safe, so she buried it in her backyard. She made a big hole and put the box inside, then she put dirt and rocks back over it so nobody would find it. + +From then on, each time the little girl went into the backyard she would play the game of treasure. She would pretend she was looking for it and then pretend she had found it and was so excited. Whenever she found the box she acted like it was such a special surprise and she was so happy. + +Every day the little girl was lucky to find her treasure and to play her game. +Grace and her mommy went outside to play in the snow. It was very icy. Mommy showed Grace how to make a snowman. + +Grace clapped with excitement. She wanted to try it. So she helped her mommy grab some snow and shape it into a ball. They put the 3 balls on top of each other, and then Mommy and Grace worked together to dress the snowman. + +When the snowman was all put together, Grace clapped. She was so proud. + +Mommy asked Grace if she wanted to play a game. Grace said yes! They would play “hot and coldâ€. Mommy would hide something in the snow and Grace had to find it. Grace started looking, and when she found it she clapped and jumped with joy. + +But then, it was time to go home. So Mommy and Grace said goodbye to the snowman, and started walking back. Mommy said that if Grace was a brave girl and didn't cry, she could have a pass to go back to the icy park and play in the snow again. + +Grace clapped with excitement! She was so happy! She couldn't wait to come back and make another snowman. +Once upon a time there was a silly monkey. He looked around and saw something appear in the sky. It was big and bright! The monkey wanted to touch it. He ran and jumped, but he couldn't reach it. He tried and tried, but he just couldn't get there. + +The silly monkey thought and thought. Then he had an idea. He started to run and jump off the trees. He jumped higher and higher until he saw something. It was soft and furry, like skin. He had reached the thing he saw! + +The silly monkey was so happy! He had reached the big and bright thing in the sky. It was the sun! He laughed and waved his hands in the air. He was so proud of himself. + +The monkey stayed and played in the sun all day. He had a lot of fun! After a while, the sun began to disappear. The monkey was sad, but he knew he would see the sun again. He waved goodbye and skipped home. +Once, there was a curious girl. She was walking in the park and saw something very shiny. She ran to it, and saw it was a pair of scissors. She reached out to touch them but suddenly, someone waved to her. It was a friendly old lady standing near a tree. She asked the girl what she was looking at. The girl told her it was the scissors. The lady smiled and said they were so shiny because the sun was on them. + +The little girl was so interested in the scissors that she asked if she could hold them. The old lady thought it was a great idea. She handed them to the girl, who was so happy. She waved to the old lady, thanked her and carefully ran off to show her mom. + +The old lady waved goodbye as the little girl ran off. The old lady was so happy to have shared her scissors with the curious little girl. +Once there was a little girl called Mary. She was three years old and lived in a small house with her family. Every day, Mary and her family would wake up early and have breakfast together. + +After breakfast, Mary would put on her sunhat and go out in the garden to play with her toys. One day, Mary felt a bit restless, so she decided to go for a walk. + +As Mary walked along the path, she saw an empty mug on the left. She picked up the mug and looked at it a while before putting it down. Then, she began to dance and sing as she followed the path. + +Soon she saw a pond. Noticing the heat of the sun, Mary felt thirsty and decided to drink some of the pond water. She took a drink and felt refreshed. Feeling less restless, she smiled and carried on with her walk. + +Mary’s family found her later in the afternoon and they all went home together. +One day, Annie was feeling very brave. She decided to escape from her mom and dad. She ran away and found a tall tree. It was so high! She started to climb. + +Annie went even higher and higher until she saw a house. Inside was an old barber. He was cutting hair for lots of people. She was so happy to see the barber and his customers. + +But then Annie heard her parents coming. She had to escape again. She quickly climbed back down the tall tree before her parents saw her. They never knew she had escaped. + +Annie was happy that she had been so brave. And she never forgot the high tree and the helpful old barber. +Once upon a time, there was a popular raven. She was very happy living in the forest. The forest included many different animals and birds. + +The raven flew up high in the sky and saw many of her friends below. They were playing together and having lots of fun. She joined them and they had lots of laughs together. + +One day, the raven heard singing in the forest. She flew down low to find out who was singing. She saw a group of birds and she knew it was them. She joined in and they had a great time singing together. + +The popular raven kept coming back each day to sing with her friends. They sang many different songs and laughed a lot. The other animals in the forest also enjoyed their singing. + +The popular raven was very happy living in the forest and she knew her friends were too. They all enjoyed spending their days singing together. +Jimmy was a gifted child. He was special and could do things other children his age could not do. One day, he went on a trip to the jungle with his family. The jungle was full of animals and trees. Everything seemed very exciting. + +But then one of Jimmy's family members started to panic. They said there was a lion in the jungle and that it was coming closer. Everyone started to run and Jimmy was scared. + +But then Jimmy remembered he was gifted. He knew he could talk to animals and he used his special power to talk to the lion. The lion wasn't too interested to hurt anyone, it just wanted to roam free in the jungle. + +After the lion left, everyone in Jimmy's group was so relieved. They thanked Jimmy for his giftedness and for helping keep everyone safe. From that day on, everyone knew Jimmy was something special. +Once upon a time there was a big furry cat. The cat loved exploring and one day he decided to go into a dark and scary cave. He opened the door with a big creak and stepped in. He soon saw a funny looking pipe. It was long and brown and furry too. He wanted to know what was inside, so the cat opened the pipe. He saw that inside the pipe was full of shiny jewels! The cat was so excited that he ran back home to show his family all the treasures. Everyone was so happy and began to celebrate with a party. + +The furry cat was so proud of his discovery and promised himself that he would explore more in the future. He was sure he would find more treasures! +Once there was a rich man. He held a coin in his hand. He was so excited to have the coin because it was so shiny and gold. He thought it was the prettiest coin that he had ever seen. + +He took the coin to the market and offered it to the people in exchange for some food. Everyone was happy to get the rich man's coin and they gave him lots of food. + +The rich man held the food in his hands and thanked everyone for the help. He took the food back to his house and shared it with all of his family. They were so happy and thanked the man for his generosity and the coin. + +The rich man was happy that he had the coin and that he was able to help his family. He promised himself that he would always hold on to the special coin and never forget what it had done for his family. +Once there was a poor family who lived in a small house. They had a single chair to sit on and the children wanted to play. So they decided to take the chair outside. + +When they opened the door, they were very surprised. In their garden was a large colourful chair! The children were excited and quickly scrambled up the chair. + +They laughed and giggled as they squished into the soft chair. It was so much fun to be outside in the sunshine. They could see birds flying in the sky, butterflies fluttering around and the grass gently moving in the breeze. + +The poor family enjoyed their time together and were filled with such happiness. And to this day, the children still remember their wonderful time outside on the big, colourful chair. +Once there was a mama and a baby. They went for a drive in their car. The car drove and drove until it came to a road. The road was white and wide. + +The mama stopped the car and the baby looked out the window. There were birds flying by and trees all around. Suddenly, the baby spotted a kitty in the grass. + +The mama stopped the car so the baby could get out and say hello to the kitty. The baby was so excited! The kitty was so soft and furry. They played together for a while until it was time to go. The mama stopped the car and they drove away. + +The baby waved goodbye as they drove back down the white road. +Billy was sad. He had been deaf since he was born. His grandma and grandpa were trying to help him feel better. Grandma combed his hair with a special brush to make sure it was soft and shiny. Grandpa taught him a special style to heal his sadness. + +Every morning grandpa would sit with Billy and lead him in a quiet healing style. They would close their eyes and take deep breaths. Grandpa would say special words to Billy like: "Breathe deeply to feel calm", or "Smile and let the sadness go away." + +Grandpa and Billy practiced this healing style every day for a month. And one day, when Billy was doing the healing style, he felt something strange happen. He opened his eyes and noticed something new - he could hear the birds singing! Billy was so happy and ran to find his grandma and grandpa to tell them the news. + +Grandpa and Grandma had made the healing style to help Billy feel better. But they never expected it to cure his deafness. They were so happy that Billy could finally hear! From that day on, Billy and his grandparents would practice the healing style every day. +Joey was sad. He was playing in his room when he heard his mommy say he had to take a bath. Joey didn't want to take a bath. He wanted to keep playing. + +So he quickly ran to the living room and jumped on the big soft couch. He swung back and forth, looking around at all the fun things. He watched the embers in the fireplace spark and move. He thought it looked like they were dancing! + +But then, Joey felt something hurt his foot. He looked down and saw a sharp object poking out from under the couch. It didn't look fun. + +Joey wanted to run and hide, but he remembered something his dad told him. He took a deep breath and made himself swing on the couch. Soon, he forgot all about the sharp object and started to feel better. + +Swinging was the best! Joey felt happy and content, just like the sparrows outside his window. + +THE +Once upon a time, there was a mole in the garden. He was very small and had a long nose. He loved to dig in the dirt and eat plant roots. + +One day, the mole was digging in the dirt. Suddenly, he heard a loud noise. He was very surprised! He looked up and saw a bird in a tree. The bird was making loud noises with its beak. + +The mole was very scared. He quickly ran away and hid behind a rock. But even from behind the rock, he could still hear the loud noises from the bird. He was too scared to come out of his hiding place. + +Suddenly, he heard another loud noise - this one was different. He was so surprised that he forgot to be scared! He looked up and saw a lady in the garden. She was laughing and clapping her hands. The mole had never seen a lady before! + +He slowly came out from behind the rock. The lady was very kind and smiled at the mole. She gave him a big hug. The mole felt so loved and happy! He knew that he would never forget his surprise visitor. +John was an excited 3 year old eager to carry his very own light. He wasn't sure if he could trust the light as it came from a place he didn't know. He asked his mom if the light was reliable. His mom said yes, that the light was reliable and he could trust it. + +John was so happy, he started running all around the house with the light. He showed his mom and dad the light and they smiled and laughed. He was so proud of himself for carrying this reliable light. + +John took the light with him everywhere he went, in the morning and in the evening. He showed all of his friends the light and showed them how strong it was. Everyone kept telling him it was a very reliable light. + +John was so happy that he could carry this light and it was so reliable. He promised himself he would always take good care of the light. Everywhere he goes, he takes the light with him and tells everyone how reliable it is. +Once upon a time there was a girl, who was very tired. She had been playing all day and was now ready for her dinner. After searching for a while, she finally found some pasta. She sat down in the kitchen and was very happy. + +The girl couldn't wait to eat, so she quickly made some pasta. She added lots of cheese, her favorite food. She mix it all together and tasted it, it was so yummy! + +The girl was so full that she fell asleep in her chair. She had a big, happy smile on her face. The pasta had tasted so good and made her very full. + +The next morning the girl woke up feeling much better. She had slept so well and was no longer tired. She was so happy that she had found the pasta, it had made her dinner so delicious. +Once upon a time there was a beautiful girl called Mary. Mary had a wonderful crystal. It was so clear and sparkly! +Every morning Mary liked to stand in front of her crystal and rub her fingers over it. It made her feel so calm and happy. +Mary couldn't help but smile whenever she saw the crystal, it was just so beautiful. +One day Mary's sister came over to play. She wanted to have a go of rubbing the crystal. Mary was happy to share her special crystal but warned her sister not to drop it. +But as her sister was rubbing the crystal, it suddenly slipped out of her hands and landed on the ground. It made a terrible noise when it hit the floor and suddenly started to crack. +Mary was so sad and she started to cry. Why did her crystal have to break? +But when she looked a little closer, she saw that it wasn't broken at all. The crystal was still the same sparkly, clear crystal it used to be! +So Mary was able to smile again, and she was so happy that she could rub her crystal one more time. +Once, there was a lumberjack named Jack. He was a very strong lumberjack and he could saw lumber with ease. One day he was walking in the forest looking for some lumber when he heard a noise. He followed the noise until he came across a sack. + +Jack was excited and he opened the sack up. Inside the sack he found a beautiful tree! He was so glad that he had found it. He carefully picked up the sack and carried the tree back to his home. + +At home he placed the tree in his garden and made it into the most beautiful fence ever. Everyone who saw it was so glad and they thanked Jack for his work. + +Jack was proud. He knew that his lumber had made the fence stand proud and strong. It was the best thing he had ever made and he knew that everyone would be proud of it too. +Once upon a time there was a brave little boy. He was always very serious about his tasks and worked very hard. One day the little boy was out on the water in his boat. He was feeling very brave, but he got to a point in the water where the wind was too strong and he realized he couldn't move any further. + +The little boy tried to control his boat in the wind but he had to surrender. He quickly let go of the wheel and found an anchor from under the seat. He threw the anchor into the water and it held the boat. He was very happy, although he was still feeling a bit scared. + +The little boy thanked the anchor for protecting him and the boat. He knew that he had to be very serious before getting into the boat again. After this experience, the little boy was more careful and he always made sure to be very serious before going out on the water. +Once upon a time, there was a huge radish. It was the biggest radish anyone had ever seen! But, the radish wasn't happy. It wanted to do something special. So, it decided to create something amazing. + +The huge radish used its strength and care to create a beautiful garden. It planted lots of flowers and vegetables, and soon the garden was big and bright. Everyone was amazed by the radish's wonderful creation! + +The radish was very proud of its work. It had made something unique and special, and everyone wanted to visit the beautiful garden that the radish had created. + +The radish will always be remembered for its huge creation. And to this day, it smiles whenever someone visits it and admires its garden. +Once upon a time, there was a hurt puppy named Phil. He was so small and scared. The poor pup wanted to have a home. + +One day, Phil was walking around and he saw a big house. He was so happy! He wanted to go in, but he was scared. So, Phil started to sneeze and the people inside heard him. They opened the door and Phil was so happy. + +The people said to Phil, "Would you like to live here with us?" Phil said, "Yes, please!" They gave him some food and a warm bed. Phil was so happy and safe in his new home. + +That's how little Phil found a home. He was so happy, and he never forgot the day he first sneezed and found his home. +Once there was a rat who lived in a big house with lots of rooms. He was very organized and only used what he needed. Every day, he would look around his house and feel proud. + +One day, he saw something he hadn't seen before. It was a big box with lots of things in it. The rat was curious, so he opened the box. Inside, he found food, toys, and all sorts of things. + +The rat was so excited! He couldn't believe someone had provided all these things for him. He spent the day playing with the toys and eating the food. He put everything away neatly because he wanted to be organized. The rat was so grateful to whoever had provided these things for him and he thanked them in his own special way. +Once there was a little girl who had a silly thought. She wanted to whisper it to someone, but no one was around. She decided to whisper it to her side. She leaned close and spoke softly. "I wish I could dance with the stars!" She giggled at the silly thought and looked up at the night sky. She smiled and a twinkle lit up in her eye - anything was possible! +One day, Mama and Bobo decided to visit the forest. They found a huge log in one of the trees. It looked very unusual! Mama told Bobo that they could have a picnic on the log. + +Bobo was so excited! They spread a blanket on the log and enjoyed the sun. They ate sandwiches and played with leaves from the ground. + +After the picnic, Mama and Bobo decided to explore the forest. They discovered a lot of unusual plants and creatures! Bobo was amazed at all the new things he saw. + +But soon it was time to go home. Mama and Bobo said goodbye to the log and promised to visit the forest again. +Once upon a time there were two dogs, Pick and Race. They were best friends, but they were very different. Pick was lazy and loved to sleep all day. Race was fast and loved to race around outside. + +One day, Race was waiting and waiting for Pick to wake up and they could go outside and play. But Pick was too sleepy. So Race decided to go racing around on his own. + +Soon Race was running so fast that he could barely see. He ran and ran until he was completely exhausted. He collapsed on the ground and closed his eyes. + +That's when Pick woke up. He saw Race fast asleep and so he took off racing around the backyard. Pick was so excited to show Race how fast he could go! + +At last Race woke up and saw Pick racing around. he joined in the race and ran faster than he ever had before. Together, Race and Pick were the fastest friends in the world! +Once upon a time there was a curious little girl. Her name was April and she asked her mommy lots of questions about marriage. She said "What is marriage?". Her mommy smiled, and encouraged her by saying, "Marriage is when two people who love each other decide to be together forever". April thought it sounded very nice. + +One day, April saw a wedding at the park. She asked her mommy if she could go, so they went together. April was amazed by the fancy dresses and all the bright decorations. She asked her mommy lots of questions, and her mom encouraged her to keep asking. + +At the end of the day, April was proud to have learned so much about marriage. She hugged her mommy and said, "Thank you! That was so fun and I'm so curious!". Her mommy smiled and replied, "It's my pleasure, and there's so much more to learn!". And that was the end of their adventure. +Once there was a little girl named Fiona. She was three years old and loved to explore. One day, while exploring, she found a tidy lamp. It was pink and sparkly, and had a long cord with a switch. Fiona got very excited and wanted to learn more. + +Fiona's mom showed her how to turn the lamp on and off. She included Fiona in choosing the right light bulb and have her help her put it in the lamp. After they finished, it was beautiful when the lamp was on. Fiona clapped with excitement. + +Fiona decided to tidy up the room. She included her mom so they could work together. They put away all the toys, dolls, and books and placed them nicely on the shelf. After they were finished, the room was much tidier and Fiona was very proud. She looked at the lamp and smiled. + +Fiona decided to always keep her room tidy. Everytime she entered the room, her lamp proudly shined and reminded her just how special she was. +Once upon a time, there was a modern house. Outside it was surrounded by a garden of lime trees. Every day all the limes were ripe and ready to pick. One day, a brave little boy named Timmy decided to pick the limes from the trees. He put them in a basket and began to carry them home. + +Suddenly, he noticed smoke! It was coming from his house! Timmy ran as fast as he could, but it was too late - his house was on fire. + +The fire was too big and too strong. Firefighters hurried to put it out, but the flames were burning everything. Timmy was so sad to see his modern house ruined. + +But then something amazing happened. The firefighters used the limes from Timmy's basket to douse the flames! They rubbed the limes on the burnt walls, and soon the fire was completely put out. Everyone was so happy! + +Timmy learned a lesson that day: sometimes even things that seem small and weak, like limes, can help save the day. +There was a man who lived in a house with his family, and he liked to do very serious things on Tuesdays. So one Tuesday, he got dressed in his best clothes, picked up a special bag and set out for the day. + +The man went to many different places, and at each one he used his special bag. At the grocery store, he used it to carry his groceries. At the bank, he used it to take out some money. And at lunchtime, he used it to buy himself a delicious meal. + +At the end of the day, the man was very tired but very happy. That's because he had used his day so carefully and seriously that he was able to get everything he needed. And that's why Tuesdays are so important. +Once upon a time there was a clumsy bear. He was clumsy and this made him very sad. He wanted to find something he could do that did not involve being clumsy. + +One day the bear saw a sign. It said he could become a good cover-er. Covering was something he could do without being clumsy. So the bear decided to give it a try. + +He tried and tried and tried. Every day he got better and better. He practiced covering lots of things. He covered toys, chairs and even beds. He became really good at it. + +Pretty soon the bear looked at his sign again. This time it said he was the best cover-er ever! He was so happy now that he was no longer clumsy. He could do something right. And so he stayed a happy cover-er forever. +Once there was a little girl who was always up to something. One day she was playing in her garden when she saw something peek out of the ground. She quickly ran over and saw something sparkly. It was so fine and she knew it was special so she quickly dug it up. When she gave it a closer look, she was so excited to find it was a box of salt! She had never seen something so fine and shiny before. She was so proud of the find that she quickly ran inside to show her family. It was so exciting! They all said it was very special and talked about how proud she was for finding such a special thing. She took the box of salt and kept it safe for the special days to come. +Once upon a time, there was a brave little girl. She carried a crab in her hand. The crab had soft pincers and wriggled its legs. The little girl thought it was so funny! + +But then, a disgusting beetle crawled out from beneath the crab. The little girl was scared and started to run away. But the crab was carried away too and it didn't want to leave. + +The brave little girl kept on running until she found a lake. She put the crab in the lake and it swam away. SHe laughed and giggled as she watched the crab paddling around. + +Finally, the little girl found her way home. She had a wonderful adventure with her crusty friend! +Once upon a time there was a gloomy dancer. She wore a pink dress and loved to twirl and twinkle. Every morning she would dive into the lake and swim around until the sun came up in the sky. It made her feel special. + +One day a friend saw her and said, "Come on, let's try a new dive!" She was so excited, so she followed her friend and dived into the water. She felt a thrill all over her body as she saw how much fun it was. + +Her friend was so happy that he started to dance around the lake. He was so happy that he started singing, and the gloomy dancer joined in with her own song. Everyone who was watching felt happy and had big smiles. + +The gloomy dancer felt something special and knew that this was a moment she would treasure forever. From that day on, she never quite forgot the thrill of diving and the joy of dancing. +Once upon a time there was a mommy and her little girl. The mommy went to the shop to buy some glue. But when she got to the shop, the storekeeper was very ignorant. He said he couldn't order any glue for her. + +The mommy was very sad. Then she thought of a good idea. She got some string and a big needle, and she made her own glue! + +The little girl was so happy. She hugged the mommy and thanked her for the special glue. The mommy hugged the little girl back and smiled. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a lovely cherry tree. It was so big and full of nice, red cherries. Every day a little girl would come to the tree. She would need to pick several cherries for her mommy. + +One day, the little girl was very sad. She looked up to the tree and said "Cherry tree, I need your help." The cherry tree heard her and looked down. It said "Why, little girl, what do you need?" + +The little girl said "I need cherries for my mommy to make a pie." The cherry tree said "My cherries are so lovely, I will give some to you." So the cherry tree gave the little girl all the cherries she needed. + +The little girl was so happy. She thanked the cherry tree and gave her a big hug. Then she went home and made mommy the pie. + +The cherry tree was so proud, it knew it had helped the little girl. This made it happy and it promised to keep giving lovely cherries to the little girl every day. +Once there was a little girl named Anna. Anna was only three years old and liked to have fun. She liked playing with her toys and running around outside. + +One day, Anna and her mom went to the store. While they were there, they saw a bottle of lotion. Anna asked her mom what it was and her mom told her it was lotion. Anna liked the bottle so her mom bought it for her. + +When they got home, Anna wanted to see what the lotion could do. She opened the bottle and put some on her hands. When she touched her hands together, the lotion spread all over them. It felt very soft. + +Anna had so much fun that she wanted to keep playing. She decided to follow her mom around the house. She was slow and took her time, but she still had lots of fun exploring. + +When Anna was finished, she looked at her hands. The lotion had made them so soft and smooth. Anna smiled with delight and decided to use her lotion every day. +Once upon a time, there was a fat frog. He was hopping across the field, when he noticed something strange in the fog. He stopped and stood very still as he gazes at it. It was a big, fat dragon! The dragon had bright yellow eyes and a long tail that fanned out behind it. The frog was so scared he started to jump away. + +The dragon let out a big roar, which stopped the frog from jumping. The frog closed his eyes and trembled in fear. But then, something very strange happened. The big dragon started to laugh. He said to the frog, "Come here and don't be scared. I won't hurt you." + +The frog hopped closer and soon realized the dragon wasn't so scary after all. The frog asked, "What are you doing out here?" The dragon replied, "I'm out exploring the fog. It's really fun!" + +The frog was happy his fear had vanished, so he decided to hop along with the dragon. Together they explored the foggy field and made a new friend. The frog and dragon laughed and played until the sun went down and then said goodbye. The fat frog hopped away, making sure to always remember the dragon in the fog. +Once upon a time there was a deaf dog. He lived in a house with a big lawn. Every day, the deaf dog liked to go onto the lawn, lay in the warm sunshine and listen. He was very quiet and still, with his eyes closed and an ear to the ground. + +One day, he heard a funny noise coming from the lawn. It sounded like a chirping bird. The dog opened his eyes and looked up. There, he saw a little bird, hopping around in the grass. He was so excited that he got up and started jumping around the lawn too. He chased the little bird around and around, full of joy. + +But the bird had had enough of the game and flew away. The deaf dog stopped and watched him fly away. He then lay back down, closed his eyes and continued to listen. He heard all kinds of new sounds, from the grass growing to the wind rustling through the trees. All these sounds brought him peace and happiness. +He was content and happy, just lying on the grass, enjoying the warmth of the sun, and listening. +Momma and Billy were walking in the desert. It was very hot and they were both very thirsty. Momma looked around and saw a big oasis. She pointed it out to Billy and said, "Look! An oasis. Come on, let's go there and drink some water." + +The two of them walked to the oasis and when they got there, Momma took out a cup for Billy. He eagerly put the cup into the water and took a drink. He made a disgusted face, though; the water was so bitter. Momma smiled at him and said, "I know it doesn't taste nice, but it's the only water we have here. We need to drink it to stay hydrated!" Billy drank the water and felt better afterwards. + +Momma and Billy stayed by the oasis until they were ready to go back home. They said goodbye to the oasis and thanked it for helping them stay hydrated and healthy. +One day, a little girl wanted to go to the library. She was very excited. She put on her shoes and ran outside. It was a sunny day, but suddenly it began to rain. The girl felt wet and cold. She knew the library was closed when it was wet outside. The girl was sad. She wanted to go to the library and get some new books. She decided to look out of her window and wait for the rain to stop. After a while, the sun started to shine again. The girl was so happy! She opened the door and went to the library. She was excited to know that the library was now open. She went in, and it was filled with books of all shapes and sizes. The girl was so happy that she could finally go to the library. She spent the day looking at books and choosing some to take home. It was the best day ever! +Once there was a girl named Sarah. She was three years old and very curious. One day, Sarah decided to go explore. She walked out of her house and began to speed down the street. + +Eventually, Sarah found a distant fountain. It was so big and sparkly that it caught her eye. She knew she had to go closer and see it. + +When she reached the fountain, Sarah was surprised by the beauty. She splashed her hands in the water and smiled wide. She thought the fountain was so magical and exciting! + +Sarah stayed and played in the fountain for a while. She felt content and happy. When she was ready, Sarah sped back home. She couldn't wait to tell her family about her adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a patient little girl. She was very quiet, and the nurses liked her very much. Everyday they would come to the girl's room and lift her up onto the bed. The girl felt safe and happy when they were around. + +One day the girl was feeling tired and weak. The nurses were very careful when they lifted her up onto the bed. They spoke to her in soft tones and told her not to worry. + +The nurses stayed with the girl for hours, and she soon felt better. They lifted her off the bed, and put her into her wheelchair. They pushed her down the corridor and out into the sunshine. + +The girl smiled as she was pushed down the road. She felt happy and peaceful, and ready for the day ahead. The nurses had made her feel safe and well. They cheered her on as she went along. + +The little patient girl was so happy and content. She thanked the nurses for their care and kindness, and they waved goodbye. +Once upon a time there was a happy yellow bird. The yellow bird loved to fly and twist around in the air. One day the bird found a bright yellow salad. The bird thought it looked so yummy! It wanted to eat some of the salad, but it was too heavy for the bird to pick up. So, the bird had a great idea. It twisted its body around and around until the salad was tied in a knot. Then the bird picked up the tied salad in its beak and happily flew away to eat the salad. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time there was a brave little girl. She liked to clean her room and make it shine. But this one time, she got a glove to help clean. The glove was harsh but she liked that it was furry. + +The little girl used the glove to clean her room. She wiped the dusty books and swept the floor. She was very proud of her clean room. + +When she was done cleaning, she took off the glove. It had gotten too harsh on her hands. But she remembered how much it helped her make her room shine. So she put it away to save for later. + +The little girl was happy. Her room was clean and shiny. She smiled and said, “Good job, me!†+One day, Mommy and Daddy were very glad. They were going to a store to pay for a special magnet. The magnet was small, shiny and pretty. They paid the cashier and put the magnet in their pocket. When they got home, they gave it to their little three year old. The little three year old was so glad! He hugged the magnet and ran around the house, showing it to everybody he could find. He kept it next to him the whole day and everywhere he went. Now the little three year old has a new magnet that he loves. It's so shiny and pretty, and he is so proud and happy! +Mommy gave me a box. Inside it was a tool. It was very interesting! I looked at it carefully. It was shiny and had a handle. I wanted to play with it. + +"Please, can I play with the tool?" I asked Mommy. She said I could, but I had to be careful. I smiled and set it on the floor. I liked to push it around and make patterns in the carpet. + +Mommy sat with me and we played with the tool together. She showed me how it could fit pieces together and make interesting shapes. I was so excited! We were having so much fun. + +I thanked Mommy for the tool. I was so happy to have it. I would play with it everyday! +Emmy and her mommy were walking through the forest one day. They heard a noise and saw a witch. The witch had a plan to help the people of the village. She was very patient about planning it out. + +Emmy and her mommy watched and waited to see what the witch would do. The witch said some magical words and waved her wand. Suddenly, the sky filled with music and colorful lights! Everyone was so excited! + +The witch had planned to bring cheer to the village as a surprise. Everyone was very happy and thanked the witch for her patient efforts. Emmy thanked the witch too and asked if she could have a magic wand. + +The witch said that even though it looked like magic, it didn't work without a plan. She smiled at Emmy and said that if she was patient, she might one day make her own magic. Emmy liked this idea very much and was excited to try. +Once upon a time there was a young boy. He liked to go to a special place every day. It was a place where he could play, laugh and have lots of fun. + +One day the young boy went to the special place. There he saw something very special. It was a big box full of toys. He saw lots of things he wanted to play with. Suddenly, a kind voice said, "These toys are for you. I want to give them to you." + +The young boy was so excited. He said thank you to the kind voice. He opened the box and looked inside. There were so many toys - cars, robots and dolls. He thanked the kind voice again before he started to play with the toys. + +The young boy was so happy that he had been given such a special gift. He enjoyed playing with all the toys - it was the best day ever. +Once there was a slow piece that lived in the tree. It was gentle and very small. Every day the piece went on adventures, looking for something to do. + +One day, the piece saw a flower and wanted to care for it. So he took it home and watered it. He sang to it too, so that it could feel happy. + +The flower liked the piece's care and began to grow and change colors. The piece watched it become stronger and smiled. Everywhere the piece went, it took the flower with it. + +The piece and the flower became best friends and enjoyed spending more time together. They were never apart and the piece felt safe and happy knowing they were together. +Once there was a machine. It was a big, big machine and it was very loud. The machine made a big splash in the water. The splash was so big that it made big waves all around it. + +John saw the big splash and he wanted to see what it was. So he ran to the edge of the water. When he got there, John saw that it was a big machine. He wanted to touch the machine, but the water was too cold. + +John kept watching the machine and then he saw something spicy come out of it. He wanted to try it, so he reached into the water and grabbed the spicy thing. It was very hot, but he liked it. + +John was so happy that he ran back to the machine and gave it a big splash. He laughed and laughed as the spray of water hit his face. He was having so much fun. + +John splashed the machine one more time before running off to tell his mom and dad all about it. They laughed and said that he had been very brave to go to the edge of the water and splash the big machine. +Once upon a time, there was a very small seed. It was round and silver and it sat in the dry earth. Every day it grew a little bit bigger. It grew and it grew until it became a big, tall tree. + +The tree was silver in the sunshine, and its leaves were softly rustling in the breeze. The leaves were green and yellow and red, and the trunk was strong and stable. + +Then one day, something dry and crackly appeared. It was high up in the tree! It was a nest made of twigs and leaves, and it was home to a family of birds. + +The birds brought life and energy to the tree. They sang sweet, joyful songs and flew through the sky. Together they made the tree a place of joy and wonder. + +The tree just kept growing, reaching ever higher into the sky. It's branches were strong and silent, and it was a bright silver beacon in the countryside. + +And that is the story of how the silver tree began to grow. +Once there was an ancient snail. The snail loved to travel, but it moved very slowly. +One day, the snail decided it wanted to go faster. The snail found a magic button and when it pressed it, the snail began to speed around so fast! +The snail saw different places and met new friends. Everywhere it went, it left a trail of glittering sparkles! +The snail had so much fun travelling at speed and seeing the world. +In the end, the snail returned to its original spot. The snail was very happy, even though it was travelling much more slowly now. +The snail had had a great adventure! +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tom. He had a wide tunnel that he liked to spend time in. Every day he would run down the tunnel and back, over and over again. He liked to pretend that the tunnel was a secret place, like an adventure that he could go on. + +One day, a big truck came to the tunnel. It had a big crane and huge arms. It was hard work, but finally the truck made the tunnel wide. Tom was so excited! With it being so wide, he could now fit lots of his friends into the tunnel. + +So Tom and all of his friends took turns playing in the tunnel. They brought toys, books, blankets and anything else they could think of. Tom always made sure to spend lots of time in his tunnel with his friends. It was always a fun, exciting place for them to play! +Once upon a time, there was an old body floating in the water. It was very boring and nobody wanted to rescue it. But then a brave little kid came along. He was three years old and had a big heart. He said to the old body, "Don't worry. I will help you!" He scooped up the body in his little arms and took it to the shore. Everyone was surprised and cheered. The body thanked the little kid for rescuing it. They two were now friends and smiled happily together. The end. +Once upon a time there was a nice dog called Stan. He had a very nice owner who always looked after him. + +One day, the owner took Stan for a walk in the park. He wanted to make sure Stan was fit and healthy, so he said "Stan, let's stretch your legs." Stan was very excited and stretched his legs as far as he could go. + +Stan enjoyed the walk, running and stretching his legs until it was time to go home. The nice owner said "Well done Stan. You have stretched your legs really well." Stan was very happy and wagged his tail with joy. + +The next day, the owner took Stan back to the park and Stan was ready to stretch his legs again. He ran and ran, stretching his legs and having lots of fun. + +The owner was very proud of Stan and said "Good boy. You have been stretching your legs nicely." Stan was so proud and happy to hear his owner's kind words, and he knew that he had another great day in the park. +John and Sarah were having lots of fun in their garden. John had a big smile on his face and was feeling excited. He had lots of ideas and wanted to be creative. + +First, he used a shovel to dig a hole. Then he put spaceships in the hole. He made loud noises to sound like rockets launching! Sarah watched as John played with the spaceships and laughed. + +John and Sarah decided it was time to do something else. So they decided to get some seeds and plant them in the garden. They put their hands in the soil and it felt cool and wet. The seeds started to sprout and the flowers bloomed right away. + +John and Sarah were so happy with their creative garden! They ran around and hugged each other, happy to see all their flowers and plants growing. They celebrated with ice cream sundaes. + +John and Sarah were proud of what they had done together. They smiled at each other and thanked their garden for all the wonderful flowers. +Once upon a time, there were two friends. They were walking along when they saw the most popular colors up in the sky. The colors were beautiful and the friends wanted to touch them. + +The friends carefully reached up and made a wish. Suddenly, the colors started to drop down right in front of them! The friends carefully picked them up and were so happy with their colors. + +The friends took turns trying to collect all the colors. It was so much fun! Finally they had all of the colors, and they put them in their pockets. + +The friends were the most popular ones in the whole land. Everyone wanted to have colors like theirs and everyone was smiling and happy. + +The friends went off with their colors. They knew it was a special day that they'd never forget! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who really liked to look at the ceiling. He thought it was so attractive, with all the pretty colours and shapes. He believed that something magical was living up there. + +One day, his mommy said that it was time to take him to the store. He was so excited; it was the first time he was ever going to a store. + +When he got inside, the little boy was amazed by all the things he saw. He pointed up at the ceiling and said "Look, mommy! I think the ceiling is so cool." His mommy smiled and said, "Yes, it is attractive, isn't it?" + +The little boy was amazed. He couldn't believe how attractive the ceiling was. He smiled and said to his mommy, "Can we come here again soon?" She said "Yes, we can come here again soon!" + +The little boy was so happy. He was sure there was something magical living up in the ceiling. He couldn't wait to come back and find out what it was. +Once upon a time, there was a poor little radish. He was all alone in the world and wanted so desperately to be as colorful and beautiful as the other vegetables around him. He wished and wished and wished that he could paint himself. + +One day he saw a butterfly flying around the garden and it was so pretty with its bright colors. Then he got an idea! He remembered that he had seen some paint in the garden so he raced over and grabbed some. + +He started to paint himself with the colorful paint. He used yellow, blue, red, and orange. Each color was more beautiful than the last and soon he was the most pretty little radish in the garden! + +He was so happy. All the other vegetables were so excited to see the pretty little radish and they cheered and clapped when they saw him. + +The poor little radish was the happiest of all and joyfully thanked the butterfly for giving him his inspiration. +One day, a reindeer named Mark wanted to explore the forest. He had never been outside the meadow that he and his family lived in before. Still, he had seen all the other reindeers go and come, so he wanted to see what was happening. + +Mark was a bit fearful as he stepped into the forest. The trees were so big, and there were all kinds of strange noises. But, he kept walking and walking, and eventually, he saw something! + +It was a giant, bright, shining thing! Mark had never seen anything like it before, and he was amazed. He soon realised that the shining thing was the moon. Mark was so excited, so he started jumping and spinning around on the meadow. + +As he was jumping, Mark noticed two things coming out of the sky! They were big and white, and had big antlers on their head! These were the reindeer that bring presents to all the children on Christmas day. + +Mark felt really excited but also a bit fearful. He wanted to go closer but he was too scared. So, he stayed close to the trees and watched the reindeers fly away. + +Mark was so happy that he had seen them. He had been so brave, and he knew that he would never forget the magical night that he had spent exploring the forest. +Once there was a train that wanted to go on a perfect track. So it rolled out onto the track and felt so excited. The track was made of special shiny rails that were perfect for the train. Along the track there were trees, clouds and a bright blue sky. + +Every day the train zoomed around the track, feeling happy. Then one day the train saw something special. In the middle of the track was a small pond, it was just the right size for the train to stop and dip its wheels in. So the train rolled slowly to the pond and curled its wheels in the cool water. It felt so perfect! + +The train was happy that it had found the perfect track and pond. Now the train can happily zoom around the track and stop in the pond every day! +Mum was teaching Emma how to fly a plane. The plane was big and expensive. Emma was so excited! She loved planes and wanted to learn how to fly one. + +Mum showed her how to press all the buttons. She also taught her to make sure the plane was going just right. Emma was a quick learner! She practiced and soon could fly the plane all by herself. + +Mum and Emma took the plane up very high. From up there they could see lots of things. Emma was giggling and laughing the whole time. She was having a wonderful time. + +When it was time to come down, Mum showed Emma how to slow the plane down and land back safely. They said goodbye to the plane and went home. Emma was so happy she had learnt how to fly a plane. It was an expensive but amazing day! +Mama was very busy in the kitchen. She was getting ready to prepare a very special meal. She was going to cook her mom's favorite dishes. + +Mama gathered all of the important ingredients for the meal. She mixed the sauce and cut up the vegetables. Then, she put everything into the pan. + +Suddenly Mama's little girl cried. Mama asked her what was wrong. The little girl was upset because she wanted to help Mama with the meal. + +Mama smiled and said, "I have something special for you to do while I finish up in the kitchen." + +The little girl was so excited! Mama asked her to go outside and pick some beautiful flowers for the table. + +The little girl went outside and found the biggest and most colorful flowers she could find. She carried the big bouquet of flowers back to the kitchen and carefully placed them in the middle of the table. + +Mama said, "You did a wonderful job! These flowers are very important for our special meal tonight." The little girl was very proud. +Once upon a time there was a big excited gorilla. He wanted to organize something fun. He thought and thought and then he got a great idea. He decided to organize a big musical show! Everyone was so excited and happy and they couldn't wait for the show to begin. + +The gorilla called all the animals and asked them to be in the show. Everyone agreed and started to practice their songs and dances. They practiced for weeks and weeks until it was almost time for the show! + +On the day of the show, all the animals gathered together. They all looked so excited and happy. The gorilla got up on stage and introduced the show. The show was a big success and everyone had a great time. + +At the end of the show, the gorilla thanked everyone for coming and they all cheered and clapped. All the animals said goodbye and went home. The excited gorilla was so proud of how well he had organized the show. +Once upon a time, there was a small red bird who liked to visit nature. Every day, the bird would flock to the big green meadow and see all the beautiful things nature has to offer. + +The bird loved how the air was clean, how the grass was green, and all the colorful flowers that were growing around the meadow. The bird could happily spend hours exploring the meadow and taking in the sights. + +One day, the bird came across a baby rabbit in need of food. The bird knew that it was only right to feed the baby rabbit, so it quickly picked some fresh grass to give the rabbit. + +The rabbit was so happy that he got food and thanked the bird with a big smile. Seeing the beauty of nature and how the bird fed the rabbit with kindness, the bird decided to make the meadow his home so he could continue to observe and appreciate the beauty of nature. The bird was so happy living in this clean and peaceful meadow! +Sue was looking for something. She was searching all over the house and asking everyone if they'd seen it. Finally, she found a snake in the corner. The snake was very small, and his eyes were friendly. Sue was a humble and gentle girl, so she reached out very slowly to pick the snake up. + +The snake didn't budge, so Sue decided to search for something to help her. She spotted a small stick and used it to carefully scoop up the snake and put it in a box. She found some vegetables in the kitchen, and arranged them in the box. + +The snake looked very happy and thanked Sue with a friendly hiss. Sue smiled, and said goodbye, placing the box somewhere safe in her house. From then on, Sue would give the snake vegetables every day, knowing that it was happy and that it could stay safe in her humble home. +Once there was a man who wanted to put something at the top of the stairs. But he was a really tall man, and he had a really tall ladder. The ladder was too tall to fit through the door and up the stairs. + +The man thought and thought and eventually realised he had an old thin ladder. He put the thin ladder through the door, put it against the stairs, and carefully began to climb up it. + +The man felt relieved to finally be at the top of the stairs. He took out a large box from his pocket and put it on the last step. He then took out a tiny toy and placed it on the box. + +He smiled and said "I can now put the toy on top of the stairs!" The man was happy he was able to put the toy on top of the stairs with his thin old ladder. +Once upon a time, there was a turkey. He was alive and happy. One day, he wanted to pretend to be dead. He laid down in the grass and closed his eyes. He stayed very still. + +Suddenly, he heard a loud noise. It was a hunter! He had a rifle. The turkey was scared. He pretended to be dead. The hunter came closer and closer. He waited until the hunter was right next to him. + +The turkey opened his eyes and the hunter jumped back in shock! The hunter started running away and the turkey was safe. He was so happy that he had pretended to be dead! + +The turkey ran away and never pretended to be dead again. From then on, he stayed alive and happy. +Once, there was a sad girl called Mia. She was sad because she had never had cocoa before. She wanted to try it, but every time she asked her parents for it, they only shook their heads. + +One day, as Mia was walking in the forest near her house, she saw something glittering in the bushes. She walked over and revealed a big box! Inside it was lots of cocoa. Mia was so happy! + +Mia grabbed the box of cocoa and ran home. When she opened it, the most delicious smell filled the room. Mia's parents were surprised to see the cocoa and asked her where she got it. + +Mia smiled and told them the story of how she had found it in the forest. Her parents were so happy that she had found the cocoa that they said she could try it. + +Mia was so excited. She tried a spoonful of cocoa and it was the most delicious thing she had ever tasted! From that day on, Mia was never sad again. +Molly was a little girl who loved horses. Every day she would go to the stable and groom them. One day while she was at the stable it started to rain. Molly was embarrassed and ran back to her house. + +When the rain stopped, Molly, still feeling embarrassed, went back to the stable. The horses were all wet, so Molly began to brush them, starting with the biggest one. She took the horse around the stable in circles. + +The sun slowly started to come out, and Molly felt better. She finished brushing the horse and went to pat its nose. She thought it was so soft. After patting the horse, Molly went back home and ate dinner. + +The next morning, Molly couldn't wait to go back to the stable. She took her raincoat and boots just in case it rained again. When she got there, she saw the horse waiting for her. Molly gave him some carrots and then started to brush him. Molly and the horse were so happy. +Once upon a time, there was a panda. He was very fragile, so he needed to be extra careful. All day he liked to play in his garden. + +One day he heard a noise. He looked up and saw a bird. The bird said, "Hi there! Would you like to be friends?". The panda smiled and said, "Yes, I'd like that." + +The bird and the panda played together every day. They did things like skipping and playing tag. + +One day, the bird said to the panda, "I'm going on a trip. Maybe we can still be friends when I get back?". The panda was a little sad, but he said, "I'll be here when you come back." + +The bird said goodbye and flew away. The panda waited and waited and waited, until one day the bird came back! They were so happy to see each other again. + +They hugged, and the panda said, "I missed you so much. Let's be friends forever." The bird and panda smiled and held hands, and they were friends forever. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jane. She was very eager to go for a zoom. Every day, she waited for the sun to come up so she could go for a zoom. + +One morning, Jane heard a noise outside and she looked out the window. To her surprise, she saw a big truck with a giant tube on it. The truck was coming down the road. "What could that be?" she thought. + +Jane grabbed her coat, ran outside and waited by the side of the road. As soon as the truck came by, she jumped on. It was a zoom truck and it would take her on the greatest zoom ever! + +Jane was very excited and as the truck zipped along the roads and highways, she waved her arms and yelled, "Wheeee!" She couldn't wait to get to her destination. After what seemed like ages, the zoom truck finally stopped. + +Jane stepped off the truck and was amazed. She was surrounded by a magical landscape with trees, hills, and a beautiful lake. She was ready to explore and she couldn't be more eager! + +Jane ran to the lake and jumped in. She laughed and laughed as the water splashed around. She had the best zoom ever! +One day, a girl went to the beach. She saw lots of jellyfish in the water. She wanted to get close to look at them. So she stepped in the water but the jellyfish started swimming away. The girl felt sad. She was sorry for scaring the jellyfish away. She made a wish that she could see them again. Then, the girl heard a splash. Lots of jellyfish were swimming close to her. She was so excited and happy. She thanked them for coming back. She looked at them and they looked back at her. They looked so pretty and see-through. The girl smiled and said goodbye. Then she waved goodbye as they moved away into the sea. +Once there was a little girl. She wanted to climb the big tree in her garden. Her heart was pounding and her tummy felt funny. She was a bit scared, but brave. She grabbed the ladder and slowly climbed up. Her heart was really racing now! + +When she got to the top of the tree, it felt amazing. She could see all the way to the horizon! She smiled and felt so proud. But then she heard a loud noise behind her. She was so scared, she almost fell off the tree! + +But it was just her dad. He told her that she was so brave and he was proud of her. He said that it was regular to feel scared when you do something new. He put his arms around her and said that he would always love her. + +The little girl felt happy and safe. She was so glad she had been brave enough to climb the big tree in her garden. +Once upon a time, there was a fierce tiger. It lived deep in the forest, away from the rest of the animals. One day, the tiger started to spread. Its stripes spread out until it was covered in bright colors. All the animals admired its beauty. + +The tiger moved from the forest and spread to the town. Everywhere it went, it showed off its bright stripes. People gathered around to see the tiger, they were amazed at how beautiful it was. Everyone wanted to take a photo! + +The tiger became very popular, and it spread all over the country. Even the children knew its name and its wonderful stripes. Then one day, the tiger got tired of spreading and went home to its forest. Even after it went away, the people remembered it and its fierce beauty. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tommy. Tommy was very good at catching. He loved to play catch with his dad. + +One day, he heard some really cool music coming from outside. He went to look and saw a man playing jazz music. He was really good.