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+"Okay," Lily said, pretending to be a kind lion. "I will let you go. But you have to promise to help me if I ever need you."
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+"I promise," Ben said, pretending to be a grateful mouse. "Thank you, Mr. Lion. You are very nice."
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+They smiled at each other and hugged. Then they continued to play on the grass, happy to have a new friend.
+Tom was a boy who liked to play ball. He had a big pitch near his house, where he could run and kick and throw. But he had no friends to play with. He felt lonely and sad.
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+One day, he saw a girl on the pitch. She had a ball too, and she was kicking it by herself. Tom wanted to play with her, but he was shy. He did not know how to ask her.
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+He watched her for a while, and then he said, "Hello, can I play with you?"
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+The girl looked at him and smiled. She said, "Sure, you can play with me. My name is Anna. What is your name?"
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+Tom felt happy. He said, "My name is Tom. I like your ball. It is red and shiny."
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+Anna said, "Thank you. I like your ball too. It is blue and bouncy."
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+They started to play together. They kicked and threw and caught their balls. They laughed and had fun. They became friends.
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+Tom learned that he should not mind being shy. He should be brave and talk to others. He learned that playing with friends is better than playing alone. He learned that the pitch is not lonely when he has someone to share it with.
+Lila and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big hill. It looks like a volcano.
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+"Let's play volcano!" Lila says. "I will be the lava and you will be the rock."
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+"OK!" Tom says. "But how do we play?"
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+Lila thinks for a moment. Then she says, "You lie on the hill and pretend to be a rock. I will run up the hill and pretend to be lava. I will say 'boom' and you will say 'ouch'."
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+Tom nods. He thinks it sounds fun. He lies on the hill and waits for Lila. Lila runs up the hill and shouts, "Boom! Boom! Boom!"
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+Tom hears Lila and says, "Ouch! Ouch! Ouch!" He pretends to be hot and scared. He rolls down the hill and laughs.
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+Lila follows him and laughs too. They hug and say, "That was fun!"
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+They play volcano again and again. They are happy and ready for more adventures.
+Sara and Ben were playing with their toys in the living room. They had many toys: cars, dolls, blocks, books, and more. But they did not organize their toys. They left them everywhere on the floor, on the couch, on the table.
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+Mom came in and saw the mess. She was not happy. She said, "Sara and Ben, you need to organize your toys. Put them in the boxes and on the shelves. If you don't, you will lose them or break them."
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+Sara and Ben did not want to organize their toys. They wanted to keep playing. They said, "No, Mom, we don't want to. We are having fun. Please, let us play."
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+Mom said, "No, you have to organize your toys now. It is not fun to have a messy living room. It is not safe either. What if you trip and fall? What if Dad comes home and steps on a toy? You have to be responsible and tidy up."
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+Sara and Ben still did not want to organize their toys. They thought Mom was being mean. They started to cry and whine. They said, "No, no, no, we don't want to. It is too hard. It is too boring. We hate organizing."
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+Mom was getting angry. She said, "Stop crying and whining. You have to organize your toys or else. Or else I will take them away and give them to someone else. Or else I will make a huge fire and burn them all. Do you want that?"
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+Sara and Ben were scared. They did not want to lose their toys or see them burn. They saw the smoke coming out of Mom's mouth. They thought she was serious. They said, "No, Mom, please, don't do that. We are sorry. We will organize our toys. Please, don't make a huge fire. Please, don't give our toys away."
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+Mom smiled. She said, "Good. I am glad you changed your mind. I was only joking. I would never make a huge fire or give your toys away. But you have to organize your toys. It is important. It is good for you. It will make you happy and proud. Now, let's do it together. I will help you."
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+Sara and Ben nodded. They stopped crying and whining. They started to organize their toys. They put them in the boxes and on the shelves. They thanked Mom for helping them. They said, "We are sorry, Mom. We love you. We love our toys. We will organize them every day."
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+Mom hugged them. She said, "I love you too. I am proud of you. You did a great job. Now, you can play with your toys. But remember to organize them when you are done. OK?"
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+Sara and Ben said, "OK, Mom. We will. Thank you, Mom. You are the best."
+Lily and Max liked to play with their vehicles. They had cars, trucks, buses, and trains. They made noises and moved them around the floor. Sometimes they pretended they were driving them to different places.
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+One day, Lily said, "Let's imagine we are in a tough vehicle. A vehicle that can go anywhere and do anything. What kind of vehicle do you want to be?"
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+Max thought for a moment. He said, "I want to be a fire truck. A fire truck is tough and brave. It can put out fires and rescue people. It has a loud siren and a long ladder. Vroom, vroom!"
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+Lily nodded. She said, "I want to be a helicopter. A helicopter is tough and fast. It can fly in the sky and land anywhere. It has a big propeller and a bright light. Whirr, whirr!"
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+They took their vehicles and pretended they were a fire truck and a helicopter. They zoomed and soared around the room. They helped each other with their missions. They had a lot of fun.
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+They played until their mom called them for lunch. They put their vehicles away and ran to the kitchen. They told their mom about their adventure. She smiled and said, "You have great imaginations. I'm proud of you, my tough little drivers."
+Ben and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big slide. They want to go on the slide.
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+"Let's go on the slide!" Ben says.
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+"OK!" Mia says.
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+They run to the slide. But there is a line of kids. They have to wait.
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+"Can we go first?" Ben asks a big boy.
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+"No, you can't. You have to wait like everyone else." The big boy says.
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+Ben is mad. He does not like to wait. He pushes the big boy. The big boy pushes him back. They start to fight.
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+Mia is scared. She does not like to fight. She tries to stop them.
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+"Stop, stop! You are not nice!" Mia says.
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+But they do not listen. They keep fighting. The other kids watch. They do not help.
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+The big boy is stronger than Ben. He hits Ben hard. Ben falls down. He cries. He has a big bump on his head.
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+Mia runs to Ben. She hugs him. She is sad.
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+"Are you OK, Ben?" Mia asks.
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+Ben shakes his head. He is not OK. He is hurt. He is sorry.
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+"I am not OK, Mia. I am hurt. I am sorry. I was not modest. I should have waited in line." Ben says.
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+Mia nods. She is modest. She knows how to wait. She wishes Ben was modest too.
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+They go home. They do not go on the slide. They do not have fun. They have a bad day.
+Anna and Ben are excited to help Mom bake a cake. They put on their aprons and wash their hands. Mom gives them a big bowl and a spoon. She tells them to kneel on the chairs so they can reach the table.
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+"First, we need to measure the flour," Mom says. She shows them how to use a cup and a spoon to scoop and level the flour. Anna and Ben take turns to fill the cup and pour it into the bowl. They count how many cups they need. "One, two, three, four," they say.
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+"Next, we need to measure the sugar," Mom says. She gives them another cup and a spoon. Anna and Ben do the same as before, but with the sugar. They count how many cups they need. "One, two," they say.
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+"Then, we need to measure the butter," Mom says. She gives them a knife and a stick of butter. She shows them how to cut the butter into small pieces. Anna and Ben use the knife carefully to slice the butter. They count how many pieces they need. "One, two, three, four, five, six," they say.
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+"Now, we need to measure the eggs," Mom says. She gives them a bowl and a fork. She shows them how to crack the eggs and beat them with the fork. Anna and Ben each crack an egg and put it in the bowl. They use the fork to mix the eggs. They count how many eggs they need. "One, two," they say.
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+"Good job, Anna and Ben," Mom says. "You are very good at measuring. Now, we need to mix everything together and put it in the pan. Then, we can bake the cake and eat it later. Are you ready?"
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+"Yes, Mom," Anna and Ben say. "We are ready. We love to bake with you. We love cake." They smile and hug Mom. They are very happy and excited.
+Tom and Anna were playing in the park. They saw a big pile of leaves and ran to jump on it. They had fun throwing leaves in the air and making crunching sounds.
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+"Look, Anna, what is this?" Tom said, pointing to something under the leaves. He moved some leaves away and saw a white thing. It looked like a lot of bones stuck together.
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+"It's a skeleton!" Anna said, feeling scared. She did not like the skeleton. It looked old and scary. She wanted to run away.
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+"Don't be afraid, Anna. It's not real. It's just a toy. See, it has a funny hat and a smile." Tom said, trying to make Anna feel better. He picked up the skeleton and shook it. It made a rattling sound.
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+"Put it down, Tom. It's uncomfortable. I don't like it." Anna said, feeling angry. She did not want to play with the skeleton. She wanted to play with something else.
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+"Okay, okay. I'll put it down. Let's go and play on the swings. They are more fun." Tom said, putting the skeleton back on the pile of leaves. He took Anna's hand and they ran to the swings.
+
+They swung high and low, feeling happy and free. They forgot about the skeleton and relaxed. They enjoyed the sun and the wind and each other's company. They had a good day in the park.
+Tim and Jen are twins. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big track on the grass. It looks like a big paw.
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+"Wow, what is this?" Tim asks.
+
+"Maybe it is a bear track!" Jen says.
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+They follow the track to the woods. They want to find the bear. They are not afraid.
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+But when they get to the woods, they hear a loud roar. It is not a bear. It is a lion!
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+The lion is angry. It has a bitter face. It does not like Tim and Jen.
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+"Run!" Tim shouts.
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+They run back to the park. They are very scared.
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+They find their mom and dad. They hug them.
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+"Mom, dad, we saw a lion!" Jen says.
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+"A lion? In the park?" Mom asks.
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+"Yes, it was in the woods. It had a big track and a bitter face. It roared at us!" Tim says.
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+Mom and dad look at each other. They do not believe Tim and Jen.
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+They think they are making up a story.
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+But they are not. They really saw a lion.
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+The lion was from the zoo. It had escaped.
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+The zookeepers came and caught the lion.
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+They took it back to the zoo.
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+Tim and Jen were safe.
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+They learned a lesson.
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+They never followed a track to the woods again.
+Ben and Lily were twins who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big house with a fence and a gate. They wanted to see what was inside, so they went to the gate and pushed it. It was not locked, so they opened it and walked in.
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+The house was very big and had many things. There were toys, books, clothes, and shiny things. Ben and Lily thought the people who lived there were very rich. They wanted to have some of the things, so they started to take them and put them in their pockets.
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+"Look, Lily, a flashlight!" Ben said, picking up a small light that he could use to see in the dark. "Let's use it to find more things!"
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+"Okay, Ben, but we have to be quiet. What if someone comes?" Lily said, looking around nervously.
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+They went to a room that had a big bed and a closet. They opened the closet and saw more clothes and shiny things. They took some of them and put them in their pockets too. They were very happy.
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+But then, they heard a loud noise. It was a car. Someone was coming to the house. Ben and Lily were scared. They tried to run out of the room, but they dropped the flashlight. It made a loud sound when it hit the floor.
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+The car stopped in front of the house. A man and a woman got out. They heard the sound of the flashlight and went to the room where Ben and Lily were. They saw them and shouted.
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+"Hey, what are you doing here? How did you get in? You are stealing our things!" the man said, angry.
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+Ben and Lily were very sorry. They did not know what to say. They gave back the things they took and ran out of the house. They never went back to the park again. They learned that it was wrong to take things that did not belong to them.
+Mia was sick. She had a sore throat and a runny nose. She did not want to play or eat. She only wanted to lie in bed and cuddle with her teddy bear.
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+Her mom came to her room with a spoon and a bottle. "Mia, you need to take some medicine. It will make you feel better," her mom said.
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+Mia shook her head. She did not like medicine. It was bitter and yucky. She hid under the blanket and said, "No, no, no!"
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+Her mom sighed. She knelt down next to the bed and pulled the blanket away. She smiled and said, "Look, Mia, this is a special medicine. It has a cherry flavor and a cute sticker on the bottle. See? It's a kitten. Don't you love kittens?"
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+Mia peeked at the bottle. She did love kittens. They were adorable and fluffy and soft. She reached out and touched the sticker. It was shiny and smooth. She said, "Meow, meow, meow!"
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+Her mom laughed. She said, "That's right, Mia. Meow, meow, meow. Now, can you open your mouth and say 'ahh'? I'll give you a little bit of medicine and then you can have the sticker."
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+Mia nodded. She opened her mouth and said, "Ahh!" Her mom poured some medicine on the spoon and put it in Mia's mouth. Mia swallowed it quickly. It was not so bad. It was sweet and cherry-like. She said, "Mmm, mmm, mmm!"
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+Her mom praised her. She said, "Good girl, Mia. You did it. You took your medicine. Here, you can have the sticker. You can put it on your teddy bear or on your shirt or wherever you want."
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+Mia smiled. She took the sticker and stuck it on her teddy bear's nose. She hugged her teddy bear and said, "Thank you, mom. I love you and I love kittens."
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+Her mom kissed her forehead and said, "I love you too, Mia. And I love kittens. Now, you rest and get well soon. I'll be back to check on you later."
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+Mia closed her eyes and snuggled with her teddy bear. She felt a little better. She said, "Meow, meow, meow!"
+Tom and Lily were best friends. They liked to play in the park every day. They liked to swing, run, and climb. But their favorite thing was the slide. The slide was big and shiny and fast.
+
+One day, Tom had a new toy. It was a red car that could make noises and move by itself. He was very proud of his car and wanted to show it to Lily. He carried his car to the park and said, "Look, Lily, this is my new car. It is very cool and fun. Do you want to try it?"
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+Lily nodded and smiled. She liked cars too. She took the car from Tom and pressed a button. The car made a loud honk and started to move. Lily laughed and followed the car. She forgot about Tom and the slide.
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+Tom felt sad and angry. He wanted to play with his car and Lily. He wanted to go on the slide with her. He waited for Lily to come back, but she did not. She was too busy with the car. Tom had an idea. He ran to the slide and climbed to the top. He looked down and saw Lily and the car. He said, "Hey, Lily, look at me. I am on the slide. It is very fun. Do you want to join me?"
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+Lily looked up and saw Tom. She wanted to go on the slide too. She liked the slide. She left the car on the ground and ran to the slide. She did not see the dog that came to the park. The dog saw the car and liked it. He picked up the car with his mouth and ran away.
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+Tom and Lily slid down the slide together. They laughed and hugged. They were happy again. They looked for the car, but they did not see it. They saw the dog running away with the car. They were shocked and scared. They felt guilty. They had lost Tom's new car. They did not know what to do. They cried and said, "We are sorry, Tom. We are sorry, car. We are sorry, dog. Please come back. Please give us the car. Please forgive us."
+Tim and Jen are hungry. They want to eat meat for lunch. Mom says they can help her cook. She gives them little pieces of meat and a big pan.
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+"Be careful, the pan is hot," Mom says. "Use the spoon to set the meat in the pan. Then we will add some salt and pepper."
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+Tim and Jen take turns to set the meat in the pan. They hear a sizzle and a smell. The meat looks brown and yummy.
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+"Can we eat now?" Tim asks.
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+"Not yet," Mom says. "We have to wait a little bit. The meat has to cook well. Then we can eat with some bread and salad."
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+Tim and Jen nod. They are patient. They watch the meat cook. They talk to Mom. They are happy to help her. They know the meat will be delicious.
+Lily and Tom are playing in the park. They like to run and jump and slide. They see a big hill with many flowers. They want to go up the hill and see what is on the other side.
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+"Come on, Tom, let's go!" Lily says. She runs to the hill and starts to climb.
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+"Wait for me, Lily!" Tom says. He follows her, but he is slower. He stops to look at a yellow flower. It is very pretty and smells good.
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+Lily reaches the top of the hill. She sees a big lake with many ducks. The sun is shining on the water and it is very light. She hears the ducks quack and sees them swim. She is happy and shouts, "Tom, look! Ducks!"
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+Tom hears Lily and runs to the top of the hill. He sees the lake and the ducks too. He is happy and shouts, "Wow, ducks!"
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+They pause and watch the ducks for a while. They see some ducks have babies. The babies are small and fluffy and follow their mothers. They are cute and make Lily and Tom smile.
+
+"Can we go down and feed the ducks?" Tom asks.
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+"OK, but we have to be careful and gentle," Lily says. "They are wild and may be scared of us."
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+They find a way to go down the hill. They have some bread in their backpacks. They break the bread into small pieces and throw them to the ducks. The ducks come closer and eat the bread. They quack and flap their wings. Lily and Tom laugh and clap their hands.
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+They have fun with the ducks until their mom calls them. It is time to go home. They say goodbye to the ducks and thank them for the bread. They go back to their mom and tell her about their adventure. She hugs them and says, "I'm glad you had a good time. You are very brave and kind." They smile and hold her hand. They walk home and talk about the ducks. They are happy.
+Lily and Ben were playing outside with their ball. They liked to kick the ball to each other and see how far it could go. The sky was blue and sunny, and they felt happy.
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+But then, Lily kicked the ball too hard, and it flew over the fence and hit the window of the neighbor's house. They heard a loud crash and saw the glass break. They felt scared and guilty.
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+"Oh no, Lily, what did you do?" Ben said.
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+"I'm sorry, Ben, I didn't mean to," Lily said.
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+They ran to the fence and saw the neighbor, Mr. Lee, come out of the house. He looked angry and sad.
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+"Who did this? Who broke my window?" Mr. Lee said.
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+Lily and Ben did not know what to say. They wanted to hide, but they also knew they had to tell the truth.
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+"Mr. Lee, it was me. I kicked the ball and it hit your window. I'm very sorry," Lily said.
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+Mr. Lee looked at Lily and Ben. He saw that they were sorry and scared. He sighed and said, "Thank you for being honest, Lily. I know it was an accident, but you have to be more careful. Breaking a window is not a good thing. You have to help me clean it up and pay for the damage."
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+Lily and Ben nodded. They felt bad for Mr. Lee and his window. They followed him to his house and helped him clean the glass and tape the window. They also gave him some of their allowance money to help him buy a new window.
+
+Mr. Lee thanked them and said, "You are good kids. You made a mistake, but you owned up to it and helped me fix it. That is very brave and kind. I forgive you, but please don't do it again."
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+Lily and Ben smiled and said, "Thank you, Mr. Lee. We won't do it again. We're sorry for the trouble."
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+They hugged Mr. Lee and went back to their house. They still felt a little guilty, but they also felt relieved and proud. They learned a lesson and made up with their neighbor. They looked at the sky and saw that it was still blue and sunny, and they felt happy again.
+Lily and Sam liked to play with blocks. They made towers and bridges and houses with the blocks. Lily liked blue blocks the best. She always looked for blue blocks in the big box.
+
+One day, Lily and Sam were playing with blocks in the living room. Lily saw a blue block on the top of the shelf. She wanted to get it, but it was too high. She asked Sam to help her.
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+"Sam, can you get me that blue block?" Lily said.
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+"OK, Lily. I will try," Sam said. He climbed on the couch and reached for the blue block. But he was not careful. He knocked down a vase and a lamp and a book. They all fell on the floor with a loud crash.
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+"Oh no!" Lily and Sam said. They heard their mom coming. They knew they were in trouble.
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+Mom came into the living room and saw the mess. She was not happy. She looked at Lily and Sam with a stern face.
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+"What happened here?" Mom asked.
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+Lily and Sam did not know what to say. They felt sorry and scared. They looked at each other and then at the floor.
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+"We were playing with blocks," Lily said in a small voice.
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+"We wanted a blue block," Sam said.
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+Mom sighed. She saw the blue block on the shelf. She understood why Lily and Sam wanted it. She remembered how much she liked blue blocks when she was little.
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+She picked up the blue block and gave it to Lily. She smiled and said, "Here you go, Lily. This is a very nice blue block. But next time, please ask me before you climb on the furniture. And be careful not to break things."
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+Lily and Sam nodded. They said, "We're sorry, Mom. We won't do it again."
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+Mom hugged them and said, "It's OK. I love you both. Now let's clean up this mess together."
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+Lily and Sam helped Mom pick up the vase and the lamp and the book. They put them back on the shelf. They also put the blocks back in the box.
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+When they were done, Mom said, "Good job, Lily and Sam. You are very helpful. Do you want to play with blocks some more?"
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+Lily and Sam said, "Yes, please!"
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+Mom said, "OK, but only in your room. And be gentle with the blocks. They are not for throwing or hitting."
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+Lily and Sam said, "OK, Mom. We will be gentle."
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+They took the box of blocks and went to their room. They made a big tower with the blocks. They put the blue block on the top. They were very proud of their tower. They clapped their hands and said, "Yay! We did it!"
+Lily liked to study. She liked to learn new things and read books. She wanted to be smart and do well in school. She studied hard for a big test. She hoped to get a good grade and a trophy.
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+The day of the test came. Lily was nervous but excited. She answered all the questions as best as she could. She finished the test and waited for the teacher to check it. She hoped she did well.
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+The teacher called Lily to the front of the class. She smiled and gave Lily a paper. Lily looked at the paper. It had a big A on it. Lily was happy. She had done well. The teacher also gave Lily a trophy. It was shiny and had a star on it. Lily was very happy. She had a trophy.
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+Lily thanked the teacher and went back to her seat. She showed her paper and trophy to her friends. They were happy for her. They said she was smart and worked hard. They gave her hugs and high fives.
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+But not everyone was happy. Tom was not happy. He was poor. He did not have many books or toys. He did not like to study. He thought it was boring and hard. He did not do well on the test. He got a bad grade and no trophy. He was sad and angry. He looked at Lily and her trophy. He wanted to have a trophy too. He felt jealous and mean. He decided to do something bad.
+Tom and Mia were playing in the park with their ball. They liked to kick the ball to each other and run after it. Sometimes the ball went too far and they had to look for it.
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+One day, the ball went over the fence and into a big building. Tom and Mia had never seen that building before. They were curious. They wanted to see what was inside.
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+They climbed over the fence and ran to the building. The door was open. They peeked inside. It was dark and quiet. They saw many boxes and machines. They heard a strange noise.
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+"Hello?" Tom said. "Is anyone there?"
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+Suddenly, a man appeared from behind a box. He was wearing a white coat and glasses. He looked angry.
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+"Who are you?" he shouted. "What are you doing here? This is my lab. You are not allowed here. Go away!"
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+Tom and Mia were scared. They dropped the ball and ran out of the building. They climbed over the fence and ran back to the park. They did not want to see the man or the building again.
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+They learned a lesson. They decided to be careful with their ball and not to go into places they did not know. They were happy to play in the park with their friends.
+Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play outside. They had a big yard with many trees and flowers. They liked to collect leaves of different colors and shapes. They made piles of leaves and jumped on them.
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+One day, they found a very big leaf that was green and yellow. They both wanted to have it, but there was only one. They started to pull on the leaf, each trying to get it for themselves. The leaf began to tear and they heard a loud rip.
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+They stopped pulling and looked at the leaf. It was separated into two pieces, one for each of them. But the pieces were not the same. One was bigger and brighter, and the other was smaller and duller. Tom had the bigger piece and Lily had the smaller piece.
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+Lily felt sad and angry. She wanted the bigger piece. She thought it was not fair. She started to cry and said, "You are mean, Tom. You took the better piece. Give it to me!"
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+Tom looked at Lily and saw her tears. He felt sorry for her. He remembered that she was his sister and he loved her. He was compassionate and kind. He said, "Don't cry, Lily. Here, you can have the bigger piece. I don't mind. I like the smaller piece. It is still pretty."
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+He gave the bigger piece to Lily and smiled. Lily stopped crying and smiled back. She said, "Thank you, Tom. You are nice. I love you. Here, you can have some of my piece. We can share."
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+They tore the bigger piece into two and gave each other half. They hugged and said, "We are happy. We have two leaves. They are both beautiful." They ran to their pile of leaves and jumped on them. They laughed and played together.
+Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toy cars. They have many cars of different colors and sizes. They zoom them on the floor and make noises.
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+One day, they find a big wheel in the garage. It is from their dad's bike. They think it is a new toy. They want to play with it.
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+"Let me grab the wheel!" Anna says. She runs to the wheel and tries to lift it. It is heavy and round. She falls down.
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+"No, it is mine!" Ben says. He runs to the wheel and pushes Anna away. He grabs the wheel and rolls it. It is fast and fun. He laughs.
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+Anna is angry and sad. She cries. She wants to play with the wheel too. She is restless. She does not like to share.
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+"Stop crying, Anna!" Ben says. He sees that Anna is upset. He feels sorry. He likes his sister. He wants to make her happy.
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+"Here, you can have the wheel!" Ben says. He gives the wheel to Anna. He hugs her.
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+"Thank you, Ben!" Anna says. She smiles. She hugs him back.
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+They play with the wheel together. They take turns to roll it and chase it. They have fun. They are happy.
+Ben likes to write. He has a red crayon and a big paper. He writes his name and draws a sun. He is happy.
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+"Look, Mommy, I write!" Ben says. He shows his paper to Mommy. Mommy smiles and hugs him.
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+"That's very good, Ben. You are a smart boy. Do you want to write more?" Mommy asks.
+
+"Yes, please. Can I write a story?" Ben says. He loves stories. Mommy tells him stories every night.
+
+"Sure, you can write a story. What do you want to write about?" Mommy says.
+
+Ben thinks hard. He looks out the window. He sees the sky and the trees and the birds. He has an idea.
+
+"I want to write about noon. Noon is when the sun is high and bright. Noon is when the birds sing and the flowers open. Noon is when we have lunch and play outside. Noon is fun!" Ben says.
+
+"That sounds like a wonderful story, Ben. Go ahead and write it. I can't wait to read it." Mommy says.
+
+Ben nods and starts to write. He writes the word noon and draws a big sun. He writes the word birds and draws some birds. He writes the word flowers and draws some flowers. He writes the word lunch and draws some food. He writes the word play and draws some toys. He is proud of his story.
+
+"Look, Mommy, I write a story!" Ben says. He shows his paper to Mommy. Mommy reads it and claps her hands.
+
+"That's amazing, Ben. You write a very nice story. You are a creative boy. I love your story." Mommy says.
+
+"Thank you, Mommy. I love you." Ben says.
+
+"I love you too, Ben. You make me happy." Mommy says.
+
+They hug and kiss. They have lunch and play outside. They enjoy the noon.
+Lily and Ben are friends. They go to school together. They like to play and learn. But they do not like Mr. Fox. Mr. Fox is their teacher. He is bald and mean. He always yells at them and gives them hard work.
+
+One day, Mr. Fox leaves the room. He says he has to go to the office. Lily and Ben see a chance to have some fun. They look at his desk. It is big and messy. There are papers, books, pens, and a hat. Lily has an idea. She whispers to Ben.
+
+"Let's take his hat and hide it. He will be mad when he comes back. He will not find it. He will look funny without his hat."
+
+Ben thinks it is a good idea. He whispers back.
+
+"OK, let's do it. But we have to be quick and quiet. He might come back soon."
+
+They sneak to his desk. They grab his hat. It is brown and fuzzy. They run to the back of the room. They look for a good hiding place. They see a closet. They open it. They throw the hat inside. They close it. They giggle. They go back to their seats. They wait for Mr. Fox.
+
+Mr. Fox comes back. He looks angry. He walks to his desk. He looks for his hat. He does not see it. He looks around. He does not see it. He asks the class.
+
+"Where is my hat? Who took my hat? Tell me now!"
+
+The class is silent. No one says a word. Lily and Ben smile. They whisper to each other.
+
+"We did it. We are so smart. He will never find his hat."
+
+They think it is funny. But they do not know that Mr. Fox has a secret. He has a camera on his desk. He can see everything. He knows who took his hat. He is not happy. He is very mad. He has a plan. He will teach them a lesson. He will make them sorry. He will get his hat back. And he will make them wear it. He will make them look funny. He will make them laugh. But not in a good way.
+Tom and Anna are twins. They like to play with their toys and books. But sometimes they fight over who gets what. Tom is bossy. He wants to have the best toys and books. He tells Anna what to do and what not to do.
+
+One day, they find a big book of numbers. It has pictures of animals and things with numbers on them. Tom likes numbers. He grabs the book and says, "This is mine. You can't have it. I know all the numbers. You don't know anything."
+
+Anna is sad. She likes numbers too. She wants to look at the book with Tom. She says, "Please, Tom, can we share the book? I want to learn the numbers too. You can teach me. We can take turns."
+
+Tom says, "No, Anna, you can't share the book. You are too little. You are silly. You don't know how to number. Go away."
+
+Anna is angry. She says, "Tom, you are mean. You are not nice. You are not my friend. You make my stomach hurt. I don't want to play with you."
+
+She runs away and cries. Tom feels bad. He sees that Anna is upset. He thinks that maybe he was too bossy. He thinks that maybe he should share the book. He thinks that maybe he should say sorry.
+
+He goes to Anna and says, "Anna, I'm sorry. I was wrong. You are not too little. You are not silly. You are smart. You are my friend. You don't make my stomach hurt. I want to play with you."
+
+He gives her the book and says, "Here, Anna, you can have the book. You can look at the numbers. I can teach you. We can take turns."
+
+Anna smiles. She says, "Thank you, Tom. I'm sorry too. You are not mean. You are not not nice. You are clever. You are my friend. You don't make my stomach hurt. I want to play with you too."
+
+They hug and say sorry. They look at the book together. They learn the numbers. They have fun. They are happy.
+Sam and Lily were friends who liked to play outside. One day, they decided to go for a walk on the road near their house. It was a hot day, and the sun was shining bright.
+
+"Look, Sam, there is a big truck!" Lily said, pointing to a yellow vehicle that was making loud noises.
+
+"Wow, it is very big and noisy. I wonder what it is doing," Sam said, curious.
+
+They walked closer to the truck and saw that it had a lot of dirt and rocks in the back. A man was sitting in the front and talking on a phone.
+
+"Hello, sir, what are you doing with the truck?" Lily asked, politely.
+
+The man looked at them and smiled. "Hello, kids, I am working on the road. I am bringing dirt and rocks to make the road smoother and safer. Do you want to see?"
+
+"Yes, please!" Sam and Lily said, excited.
+
+The man got out of the truck and showed them how he used a lever to dump the dirt and rocks on the road. Then he used a big machine to flatten and press them.
+
+"That is very cool, sir. Thank you for showing us," Sam said, impressed.
+
+"You're welcome, kids. But be careful, the road is hot and dusty. Don't touch it or you might get hurt," the man said, kindly.
+
+"Okay, sir, we will be careful. Thank you for working on the road," Lily said, gratefully.
+
+The man waved at them and got back in the truck. Sam and Lily waved back and continued their walk, happy to have learned something new. They had a lot to discuss when they got home.
+Lily likes to write her name. She writes it on paper, on the wall, on the table. She writes it with crayons, with markers, with chalk. She thinks her name is pretty and fun.
+
+One day, Lily finds a big book on the shelf. It has many words and pictures. Lily wants to write her name on the book. She takes a red marker and writes "Lily" on the cover. She is happy and proud.
+
+But then, Mom sees the book. She is angry and sad. She says, "Lily, what did you do? This is not your book. This is a library book. You cannot write on library books. You have to give it back. You have to say sorry. You have to pay money."
+
+Lily feels ashamed. She did not know it was a library book. She did not want to make Mom angry and sad. She did not want to pay money. She says, "I'm sorry, Mom. I like to write my name. I did not mean to be bad."
+
+Mom hugs Lily. She says, "I know, Lily. I know you like to write your name. But you have to be careful and respectful. You have to ask before you write on something that is not yours. You have to learn from your mistake. Will you do that?"
+
+Lily nods. She says, "Yes, Mom. I will do that. I will be careful and respectful. I will ask before I write. I will learn from my mistake."
+
+Mom smiles. She says, "That's good, Lily. I love you. Now, let's go to the library and say sorry and pay money. And then, we can find a new book for you to read. But not to write on, okay?"
+
+Lily smiles. She says, "Okay, Mom. I love you too. Let's go to the library." She holds Mom's hand and they walk to the car. Lily still likes to write her name, but she will not write on library books again. She will write on paper, on the wall, on the table. She will write with crayons, with markers, with chalk. She will write her name and other words and pictures. She will write and read and learn. She will be happy and proud.
+Lily and Tom were friends who liked to play with boats. They made boats from paper and wood and plastic. They took their boats to the pond and let them sail on the water. They had fun watching their boats go fast and slow and turn and spin.
+
+One day, Lily was sick. She had a fever and a cough. Her mom put a thermometer in her mouth to see how hot she was. The thermometer showed a big number. Lily was very hot. Her mom said she had to stay in bed and drink soup. Lily was sad. She wanted to play with Tom and their boats.
+
+Tom came to visit Lily. He brought a gift for her. It was a new boat he made. It was blue and yellow and had a big sail. Tom said he wanted to show Lily how well it sailed on the pond. He said it was the best boat ever.
+
+Lily smiled. She liked the boat. She wanted to see it sail. But she was too weak to get out of bed. She asked Tom to wait for her until she got better. She said she would sail with him soon.
+
+Tom nodded. He said he would wait for her. He said he hoped she would get better fast. He said he would keep the boat safe for her. He put the boat on her dresser, where she could see it. He said goodbye and left.
+
+Lily looked at the boat. She felt a little better. She thought about sailing with Tom on the pond. She closed her eyes and dreamed of boats.
+Lily and Ben were going on a trip with their mum and dad. They were very excited to see the big aeroplane that would take them to the beach. They packed their bags with toys and books and snacks.
+
+They got in the car and drove to the airport. It was a long drive and they got bored. They played games and sang songs, but they still felt tired. They started to yawn and rub their eyes.
+
+"Are we there yet?" Lily asked.
+
+"Soon, sweetie, soon," mum said.
+
+They finally reached the airport and got out of the car. They saw many people and many aeroplanes. They followed their mum and dad to a big building. They had to wait in a long line and show their tickets and bags. They had to walk through a metal gate that beeped. They had to take off their shoes and coats. They did not like it. It was noisy and crowded and rough.
+
+They got their shoes and coats back and walked to another gate. They saw their aeroplane outside. It was white and blue and had a big number on it. They waited for their turn to get on board. They were very sleepy and cranky.
+
+"Can we go to sleep now?" Ben asked.
+
+"Not yet, honey, not yet," dad said.
+
+They finally got on the aeroplane and found their seats. They put their bags in a small space above their heads. They buckled their belts and listened to a lady who told them what to do in case of an emergency. They did not understand her. They did not care. They just wanted to sleep.
+
+They closed their eyes and tried to sleep. But they could not. The aeroplane was loud and shaky and hot. They heard people talking and laughing and crying. They heard babies screaming and dogs barking. They felt sick and scared.
+
+They opened their eyes and looked out the window. They saw clouds and sky and nothing else. They did not see the beach. They did not see the sun. They did not see the fun.
+
+They started to cry and scream and kick. They wanted to get off the aeroplane. They wanted to go home. They wanted to stop the trip.
+
+But they could not. They were stuck on the aeroplane. They had to wait and wait and wait. They did not know when it would end. They did not know if it would end.
+
+They had a very bad trip. They did not like the aeroplane. They did not like the trip. They wished they never went.
+Lily was very happy. She had a number on a paper. It was an invitation. It said she could go to Ben's birthday party. Ben was her friend from school. He liked to play with cars and blocks.
+
+She showed the paper to her mom. "Look, mom, I have a number. Can I go to Ben's party?"
+
+Mom smiled and hugged her. "Yes, you can go, Lily. That is a very nice invitation. Ben's party is on Saturday. We will buy him a present and a card. What do you think he would like?"
+
+Lily thought hard. She knew Ben liked red and blue. She also knew he liked animals. "Maybe we can get him a red car and a blue book with animals," she said.
+
+Mom nodded. "That sounds like a good idea. Let's go to the store and find them."
+
+Lily and mom went to the store. They found a red car and a blue book with animals. They also found a card with a number on it. It was the same number as Ben's invitation. Lily wrote her name on the card. She was very proud.
+
+On Saturday, Lily and mom went to Ben's house. There were many other kids there. They all had numbers on their papers. They played games, ate cake, and sang songs. Lily gave Ben her present and card. He opened them and smiled.
+
+"Thank you, Lily. I love your present and card. They are very nice. You are a good friend."
+
+Lily smiled back. She felt warm and happy. She had a lot of fun at Ben's party. She was glad she had a number on her paper. It was a very special number.
+Poppy was a very independent cat. She liked to do things by herself, without asking for help. She did not like to share her toys, her food, or her bed with anyone. She thought she was the best cat in the world.
+
+One day, Poppy saw a big red ball in the garden. She wanted to play with it, so she ran to it and jumped on it. The ball bounced and rolled, and Poppy had fun chasing it. She did not notice that the ball belonged to a little boy who lived next door. The boy was sad, because he could not find his ball.
+
+"Hey, that's my ball!" the boy shouted, when he saw Poppy playing with it. "Give it back to me!"
+
+Poppy did not want to give the ball back. She thought the ball was hers, and she did not care about the boy. She hissed and scratched at him, and ran away with the ball.
+
+The boy cried, and ran to his mother. His mother was angry, and went to talk to Poppy's owner. Poppy's owner was sorry, and tried to find Poppy and the ball. But Poppy had hidden the ball under a bush, and did not want to come out.
+
+Poppy thought she was clever, and that she had won. But she did not know that the ball was not a normal ball. It was a special ball, that had a hole in it. The hole was very small, and the air inside the ball was slowly coming out. The ball was getting smaller and smaller, and soon it would be gone.
+
+Poppy did not notice the ball shrinking, until it was too late. She tried to play with it, but it was not fun anymore. It was not bouncy, or round, or red. It was just a flat, wrinkled, useless thing. Poppy was sad, and wished she had not taken the ball. She wished she had been nice to the boy, and shared the ball with him. She wished she had not been so independent, and asked for help.
+
+Poppy learned a lesson that day. She learned that being independent is not always good, and that sometimes it is better to be kind, and to share, and to ask for help. She learned that being selfish can make you lose what you have, and that being generous can make you gain what you need. She learned that being the best cat in the world is not about having the most things, but about having the most friends.
+Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play with water. One day, they find a big bucket of water and a hose in the garden. They have an idea.
+
+"Let's soak the window!" Anna says.
+
+"Yes, let's soak the window!" Ben agrees.
+
+They take turns to hold the hose and spray water at the window. The water makes the window wet and shiny. They laugh and giggle.
+
+But Mom is not happy. She is inside the house. She sees the water on the window. She sees the water on the floor. She sees the water on the sofa. She is angry.
+
+"Anna! Ben! Stop that right now!" Mom shouts.
+
+Anna and Ben hear Mom. They stop spraying water. They look at each other. They are scared.
+
+"Sorry, Mom," Anna says.
+
+"Sorry, Mom," Ben says.
+
+Mom comes out of the house. She is holding a towel. She is still angry.
+
+"What were you thinking? You soaked the window and everything inside! You made a big mess! You are in trouble!" Mom says.
+
+Anna and Ben feel bad. They want to make Mom happy.
+
+"We were just playing, Mom. We like water. Water is fun. Water is flexible. It can change shape," Anna says.
+
+"We didn't mean to make a mess, Mom. We didn't know water can go inside the window. We thought water can only stay outside the window," Ben says.
+
+Mom sighs. She is not angry anymore. She is tired.
+
+"I know you like water, but you have to be careful. Water can be flexible, but it can also be dangerous. It can damage things and hurt people. You have to respect water and use it wisely," Mom says.
+
+Anna and Ben nod. They understand.
+
+"We are sorry, Mom. We respect water. We will use it wisely. We will help you clean the mess," Anna and Ben say.
+
+Mom smiles. She hugs them.
+
+"Thank you, Anna and Ben. I love you. You are good kids. But next time, please play with water in the bathtub or the pool, not the window," Mom says.
+
+Anna and Ben smile. They love Mom. They are happy.
+
+They go inside the house. They help Mom clean the mess. They learn a lesson. They have fun.
+Sara and Ben were playing in the yard. They found a big box behind the shed. They wanted to see what was inside.
+
+"Let's examine it!" Sara said. She lifted the lid and peeked in. She saw a lot of old things. There were books, clothes, toys and a rag.
+
+"What is this?" Ben asked, picking up the rag. It was dirty and torn. He rubbed it on his face.
+
+"Yuck!" Sara said. "That's a foolish thing to do. That rag is not clean. It might have germs."
+
+Ben dropped the rag and wiped his face. He felt itchy and sneezed.
+
+"Sorry," he said. "I didn't know. I thought it was a scarf."
+
+Sara laughed. "It's okay," she said. "But next time, don't touch things that look bad. They might make you sick."
+
+They put the rag back in the box and closed the lid. They decided to play with something else. They learned a lesson that day. They learned to be careful and not foolish.
+Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play in the kitchen. The kitchen is modern. It has a big fridge, a shiny oven, and a lot of buttons. Anna and Ben pretend to cook and bake. They use pots, pans, spoons, and bowls. They make a lot of noise and mess.
+
+"Look, Ben, I made a cake!" Anna says. She shows him a bowl with flour, water, and eggs. "It is yummy!"
+
+"Wow, Anna, that looks good!" Ben says. He shows her a pot with pasta, cheese, and ketchup. "I made a pizza! It is cheesy!"
+
+They laugh and clap. They want to taste their food. But then they hear a voice.
+
+"Anna! Ben! What are you doing in the kitchen?" It is Mom. She is not happy. She sees the noise and the mess. She sees the flour, the water, the eggs, the pasta, the cheese, and the ketchup. She frowns.
+
+"Sorry, Mom," Anna and Ben say. They look down. They know they did something bad.
+
+Mom sighs. She loves her twins, but they are very naughty. She says, "You two need to clean up this mess. And no more playing in the kitchen. The kitchen is not a toy. It is for cooking and baking real food. Do you understand?"
+
+"Yes, Mom," Anna and Ben say. They nod. They help Mom to clean up the mess. They spend a long time to make the kitchen shiny again. They learn their lesson. They say, "We are sorry, Mom. We love you."
+
+Mom smiles. She hugs them. She says, "I love you too. But next time, please ask me before you play in the kitchen. OK?"
+
+"OK, Mom," Anna and Ben say. They promise to be good. They hope Mom will cook and bake with them someday. They think that will be more fun.
+Tom and Jen are friends. They like to play near the lake. They have a rod and a bucket. They want to catch fish.
+
+"Look, Jen, I see a big fish!" Tom says. He throws the rod into the water. He waits for the fish to bite.
+
+"Be careful, Tom. The lake is deep. Do not fall in," Jen says. She holds the bucket. She hopes Tom will catch the fish.
+
+But Tom is not careful. He pulls the rod too hard. He loses his balance. He falls into the water. Splash!
+
+"Tom, Tom, are you okay?" Jen shouts. She drops the bucket. She runs to the edge of the lake. She sees Tom in the water. He is wet and scared.
+
+"Help, Jen, help! The water is cold. I cannot swim. Get me out!" Tom cries. He holds the rod. He tries to reach Jen.
+
+Jen is brave. She grabs the rod. She pulls Tom out of the water. She hugs him. She is glad he is safe.
+
+"Tom, you are stupid. Why did you hurry? You could have drowned. You made me worry," Jen says. She is angry and sad.
+
+"I am sorry, Jen. I was stupid. I wanted to catch the fish. I did not think. I made you worry. Forgive me," Tom says. He is sorry and ashamed.
+
+Jen smiles. She forgives Tom. She is his friend. She says, "It is okay, Tom. I forgive you. But next time, be careful. And do not hurry. The fish can wait."
+
+Tom nods. He agrees. He says, "Thank you, Jen. You are a good friend. You saved me. And you are right. The fish can wait."
+
+They hug. They are happy. They go home. They are wet and cold. But they are alive and well. They learned a lesson. They will not hurry. They will be careful. They will be happy.
+Tom and Jen are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they find a big stick. They want to use it as a sword.
+
+"Let me have it!" Tom says.
+
+"No, it's mine!" Jen says.
+
+They pull the stick from each other. They are angry. They do not share.
+
+A dog sees them. The dog likes sticks. The dog runs to them. The dog barks. The dog bites the stick.
+
+Tom and Jen are scared. They let go of the stick. The dog runs away with the stick.
+
+Tom and Jen are sad. They have no stick. They have no sword. They have no fun.
+
+They look at each other. They are ashamed. They are not good friends. They do not solve their problem. They lose their stick. They cry.
+Lily and Tom were bored. They wanted to play outside, but it was too cold. The snow was white and fluffy, but it made their fingers and noses hurt.
+
+"Let's play inside," Lily said. "We can draw pictures with our pens."
+
+"Okay," Tom said. "But where can we draw?"
+
+They looked around the room. There was no paper, only books and toys. They did not want to draw on the books or the toys. That would make Mommy and Daddy angry.
+
+"I know," Lily said. "We can draw on the wall!"
+
+She grabbed a pen and ran to the wall. She climbed on a chair and started to draw a big sun. She smiled. The sun was yellow and bright.
+
+"Me too," Tom said. He grabbed another pen and ran to the wall. He climbed on another chair and started to draw a big moon. He smiled. The moon was blue and shiny.
+
+They drew and drew, until the wall was full of suns and moons and stars and clouds. They were happy. They forgot about the cold and the snow.
+
+But then they heard a sound. It was Mommy. She came into the room and saw the wall. She was not happy. She was very angry.
+
+"What did you do?" she asked. "Why did you draw on the wall?"
+
+Lily and Tom looked at each other. They did not know what to say. They felt sorry. They dropped their pens and climbed down from the chairs.
+
+"We wanted to play," Lily said.
+
+"We wanted to draw," Tom said.
+
+Mommy sighed. She took their hands and led them to the bathroom. She gave them a cloth and some soap.
+
+"You have to clean the wall," she said. "And then you have to say sorry."
+
+Lily and Tom nodded. They did not want to make Mommy angry again. They took the cloth and the soap and went back to the wall. They scrubbed and scrubbed, until the wall was white again. They were tired. They did not smile.
+
+They said sorry to Mommy. Mommy hugged them and kissed them.
+
+"I love you," she said. "But please don't draw on the wall again."
+
+"Okay," Lily and Tom said.
+
+They learned their lesson. They never drew on the wall again. They found some paper and drew on that instead. They still liked to draw suns and moons and stars and clouds. But they also liked to draw Mommy and Daddy and themselves. They were happy. They did not forget about the cold and the snow. But they did not mind. They had each other. And they had their pens.
+Lily and her mom went to the shop. Mom wanted to buy coffee. Lily wanted to buy candy. Mom said no, candy is bad for your teeth. Lily was sad and angry.
+
+Lily saw a big jar of coffee on the shelf. She had an idea. She took the jar and ran away. Mom did not see her. Lily hid behind a car. She opened the jar and poured out the coffee. She thought she could fill the jar with candy.
+
+But the coffee was hot and bitter. It burned Lily's hand and mouth. She cried and dropped the jar. The jar broke and the coffee spilled everywhere. Lily was hurt and dirty.
+
+Mom heard Lily's cry and ran to her. She saw what Lily had done. She was shocked and angry. She hugged Lily and took her to the nurse. The nurse cleaned Lily's hand and mouth and gave her a band-aid. She said Lily was lucky she did not get more hurt.
+
+Mom and Lily went back to the shop. Mom said sorry to the shopkeeper. She paid for the broken jar and the spilled coffee. She also bought some coffee and candy. She gave the candy to Lily. She said, "Lily, you should not take things that are not yours. You should listen to me and be good. Coffee is not for kids. Candy is a treat, not a meal. I love you, but you have to learn from your mistake."
+
+Lily said sorry to Mom and the shopkeeper. She felt bad for what she had done. She learned that stealing is wrong and dangerous. She learned that coffee is not yummy and candy is not healthy. She learned that Mom knows best and loves her. She hugged Mom and said, "I love you, Mom. I will be good and listen to you. Thank you for the candy. Can we go home now?"
+
+Mom smiled and said, "Yes, we can go home now. But first, let me drink some coffee. I need it after this adventure."
+Tom and Anna are friends. They like to play in the park. They hear a bell. It is the ice cream truck. They run to the truck.
+
+"Hello, kids. What do you want?" the ice cream man asks.
+
+"I want a cone with chocolate cream," Tom says.
+
+"I want a cup with vanilla cream," Anna says.
+
+The ice cream man gives them their cream. They pay him with coins. They say thank you.
+
+Tom and Anna sit on a bench. They lick their cream. It is cold and sweet and smooth.
+
+"This is the best cream ever," Tom says.
+
+"I agree. It is very yummy," Anna says.
+
+They smile and enjoy their cream. They are happy.
+Lily and Ben are playing in the park. They like to go on the swings, the slide and the seesaw. They have a lot of fun with the equipment.
+
+One day, they notice a new thing in the park. It is big and red and has wheels. It looks like a car, but it is not a car. It has a long arm with a bucket at the end. It can dig and lift and move things.
+
+"Wow, what is that?" Lily asks.
+
+"I don't know, but it looks cool. Let's go and see," Ben says.
+
+They run to the new thing. It is fast. They see a man sitting inside. He is wearing a helmet and a vest. He is the driver. He sees Lily and Ben and smiles.
+
+"Hello, kids. Do you like my digger?" he asks.
+
+"Yes, we do. It is amazing. What are you doing with it?" Lily says.
+
+"I'm working on a new playground for you. I'm digging a hole for a sandbox and a fountain. Do you want to help me?" he says.
+
+"Yes, please. Can we?" Ben says.
+
+"Sure, but you have to be careful. This digger is very powerful and can be dangerous. You can sit with me and watch, but don't touch anything, okay?" he says.
+
+"Okay, we promise. Thank you, mister," Lily and Ben say.
+
+They climb up to the digger and sit with the driver. He shows them how he controls the arm and the bucket. He digs and lifts and moves the dirt. Lily and Ben are very excited. They think the digger is the best thing in the park. They can't wait to see the new playground.
+Lily and Max love to play music. They have a big drum, a small flute, and a shiny bell. They seat on the floor and make sounds with their toys. They try to make a rhythm, like the songs they hear on the radio.
+
+"Boom, boom, boom," Lily hits the drum with her hands. "Toot, toot, toot," Max blows the flute with his mouth. "Ding, ding, ding," they shake the bell together. They laugh and clap and sing.
+
+But then, they hear a loud noise outside. They look out the window and see rain. Lots of rain. The sky is gray and the ground is wet. They see a big puddle near the tree.
+
+"Wow, look at the rain!" Lily says. "Can we go out and play?"
+
+"OK, but we need to wear our boots and coats," Max says. "And we need to take our umbrella."
+
+They run to their room and put on their boots and coats. They grab their umbrella and open the door. They step outside and feel the rain on their faces. They splash in the puddle and make waves.
+
+They still have their drum, their flute, and their bell. They play them in the rain and make a new rhythm. A wet rhythm. A fun rhythm.
+
+"Boom, splash, boom," Lily hits the drum with her hands. "Toot, drip, toot," Max blows the flute with his mouth. "Ding, drop, ding," they shake the bell together. They laugh and clap and sing.
+
+They play music in the rain until their mom calls them in. They dry off and hug. They are happy. They love to play music.
+Tom was sick. He had a bad cough and a hot head. Mom said he had to stay in bed and drink water. She gave him a spoon of medicine that tasted yucky. Tom made a face and said, "No more, Mom. I don't like it."
+
+Mom smiled and said, "I know, Tom. But the medicine will help you feel better. It will make the bad germs go away. You have to take it three times a day, okay?"
+
+Tom nodded. He did not want to argue with Mom. He loved Mom and he wanted to make her happy. He also wanted to feel better and play with his toys. He said, "Okay, Mom. I will take the medicine. But can you read me a story?"
+
+Mom nodded. She picked up a book from the shelf. It was Tom's favorite book. It had pictures of animals and sounds they make. Mom said, "This is a good book, Tom. It is fun and funny. Do you want me to read it to you?"
+
+Tom nodded. He felt a little happier. He liked the book and he liked Mom's voice. He snuggled under the blanket and listened to Mom. She read the book and made the animal sounds. Tom laughed and tried to make the sounds too. He forgot about his cough and his hot head for a while. He felt sleepy and closed his eyes. Mom kissed him and said, "Good night, Tom. I love you."
+
+Tom said, "I love you too, Mom. Thank you for the story and the medicine." He fell asleep and dreamed of animals. He hoped he would feel better in the morning.
+Lily and Ben love to paint. They have many colors of paint and big papers to make pictures. They like to paint animals, flowers, cars and houses. Sometimes they paint together and share their paints.
+
+One day, Lily and Ben decide to paint a big picture of their family. They paint their mom, dad, baby sister and their dog. They use brown, yellow, black and white paints. They also paint a sun, a sky, a tree and a grass. They are very happy with their picture.
+
+They show their picture to their mom and dad. Mom and dad are very proud of them. They say, "Wow, what an impressive picture! You are very good at painting. You include everyone in our family and make them look so nice. We love your picture!"
+
+Lily and Ben smile and hug their mom and dad. They say, "Thank you, mom and dad. We love you too. Can we hang our picture on the wall?"
+
+Mom and dad say, "Of course, you can. We want to see your picture every day. You are very creative and talented. We are lucky to have you."
+
+Lily and Ben are very happy. They hang their picture on the wall and admire it. They think it is the best picture ever. They love to paint.
+Ella liked to dance. She danced in the morning, in the afternoon, and at night. She danced with her toys, with her dog, and with her mom and dad. She danced when she was happy, when she was sad, and when she was bored.
+
+One day, she went to the park with her mom. She saw a big pile of leaves. She ran to the leaves and jumped in. She laughed and kicked and threw the leaves in the air. She felt something hard under her feet. She looked down and saw a bone.
+
+"Mom, look! A bone!" she shouted.
+
+Her mom came over and looked at the bone. She saw more bones in the leaves. She saw a skull, a rib cage, and a spine. She saw arms and legs and fingers and toes. She saw a skeleton.
+
+"Ella, this is a skeleton. It is what is inside us, under our skin and muscles. It helps us stand and move and do things. This skeleton belonged to someone who died a long time ago. Maybe they were elderly, like grandma and grandpa. Maybe they were sick, or hurt, or old. We don't know who they were, but we should be respectful and leave them alone," her mom explained.
+
+Ella nodded. She felt sorry for the skeleton. She wondered what they were like when they were alive. She wondered if they liked to dance.
+
+"Mom, can I dance with the skeleton?" she asked.
+
+Her mom smiled. She knew Ella was kind and curious. She knew Ella wanted to make the skeleton happy.
+
+"Okay, Ella. You can dance with the skeleton. But be gentle and careful. Don't break the bones. And don't take them with you. They belong here, in the park, with the leaves," her mom said.
+
+Ella agreed. She picked up the skull and held it in her hands. She looked into its empty eyes and smiled.
+
+"Hello, skeleton. I'm Ella. I like to dance. Do you want to dance with me?" she asked.
+
+She pretended the skeleton said yes. She put the skull on her head and spun around. She laughed and sang and danced with the skeleton. She felt happy and free. She hoped the skeleton felt happy and free too.
+Ben and Mia were going to the park with Mom. They liked the park. They could play on the swings, the slide and the sandbox. They were very happy.
+
+But then Mom said, "Wait, we have to delay. I have to change your baby brother's pants. He made a mess."
+
+Ben and Mia did not like to delay. They wanted to go to the park now. They were not happy.
+
+They started to whine and cry. "Mom, hurry up! We want to go to the park! We don't care about baby brother's pants!"
+
+Mom said, "I know, I know. But we have to be patient. Baby brother needs clean pants. He is not happy either. He is tired and hungry. We will go to the park soon, I promise."
+
+Ben and Mia tried to be patient. They looked at their toys. They looked at the window. They looked at the clock. They looked at Mom. They looked at baby brother. They were bored.
+
+Finally, Mom said, "OK, we are ready. Let's go to the park!"
+
+Ben and Mia cheered. They grabbed their coats and hats. They ran to the door. They were happy again.
+
+They went to the park with Mom and baby brother. They played on the swings, the slide and the sandbox. They had fun. They forgot about the delay. They were not tired anymore.
+Lily was a rich girl who had many toys and clothes, but she was not happy. She wanted a pet to play with and love, but her parents said no. They said pets were too messy and noisy and they had no time to take care of them.
+
+One day, Lily saw a boy walking a dog in the park. The dog was big and brown and had a wagging tail. Lily liked the dog and wanted to join them. She ran to the boy and said, "Hi, I'm Lily. What's your name? Can I play with your dog?"
+
+The boy smiled and said, "Hi, I'm Sam. This is Max. He's my best friend. Sure, you can play with him. He likes to fetch and run and cuddle."
+
+Lily and Sam played with Max for a long time. They threw a ball and Max ran to get it. They ran after him and laughed. They sat on the grass and Max licked their faces. Lily felt happy and forgot about her toys and clothes.
+
+She said to Sam, "You're lucky to have Max. He's a good pet. I wish I had a pet too, but my parents won't let me."
+
+Sam said, "That's too bad. Max makes me happy. He's not just a pet, he's my family. We live in a small house, but we have each other. We're not rich, but we're happy."
+
+Lily thought about what Sam said. She realized that being rich was not enough to make her happy. She needed a friend and a pet to love. She said to Sam, "Can I come and play with you and Max again? You're my friends too."
+
+Sam said, "Of course you can. We like you, Lily. You're nice and fun. You can join us anytime."
+
+Lily hugged Sam and Max and said, "Thank you. You make me happy too."
+One day, Ben and Lily went to the park with their mom. They saw a big log near the pond. They wanted to play on it. Mom said, "Be careful, there might be bugs or snakes in the log."
+
+Ben and Lily climbed on the log. They pretended it was a boat. They had fun. But then, they heard a hiss. A snake came out of the log. It was black and yellow. It looked angry.
+
+"Mom, help!" Ben and Lily shouted. They were scared. They wanted to get off the log.
+
+Mom ran to them. She saw the snake. She said, "Don't worry, it's a harmless snake. It won't hurt you. It's just scared too. It wants to protect its home."
+
+Mom picked up a stick. She gently moved the snake away from the log. The snake slithered back into the log. It stopped hissing.
+
+"See, it's gone now. You're safe," Mom said. She hugged Ben and Lily. They hugged her back.
+
+"Thank you, Mom. You're brave," Ben and Lily said.
+
+Mom smiled. She said, "You're welcome. You're brave too. You didn't panic. You stayed calm. You listened to me. That's good."
+
+Ben and Lily nodded. They said, "We love you, Mom."
+
+Mom said, "I love you too, Ben and Lily. Now, let's go find another log to play on. A log without a snake."
+Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys. One day, they go to the park with their moms. There are many toys in the park. Lily sees a big doll. She wants the doll.
+
+"Can I play with the doll?" Lily asks the girl who has the doll.
+
+"No, it is mine. Go away." The girl says. She is not nice.
+
+Lily is sad. She looks at Ben. Ben has a ball. He is happy. He throws the ball and catches it.
+
+"Can I play with your ball?" Lily asks Ben.
+
+"Sure, you are my friend. We can share." Ben says. He is nice.
+
+Lily and Ben play with the ball. They have fun. The girl with the doll sees them. She wants the ball.
+
+She runs to them and grabs the ball. She steals the ball.
+
+"Hey, that is our ball. Give it back." Ben says.
+
+"No, it is mine now. Go away." The girl says. She is mean.
+
+Lily and Ben are sad. They look at the doll. The doll is old. It has a hole and a stain. It is not pretty.
+
+"Can we play with your doll?" Lily asks the girl.
+
+"No, it is mine. Go away." The girl says. She is rude.
+
+Lily and Ben are mad. They have an idea. They run to the girl and grab the doll. They steal the doll.
+
+"Hey, that is my doll. Give it back." The girl says.
+
+"No, it is ours now. Go away." Lily and Ben say. They are smart.
+
+They run away with the doll. They find their moms. They tell them what happened.
+
+"That is not nice. You should not steal." Their moms say.
+
+"But she stole our ball. She was not nice." Lily and Ben say.
+
+"That is not a good reason. You should be nice, even if she is not. You should give back the doll." Their moms say.
+
+Lily and Ben think. They are sorry. They go back to the girl. They give back the doll.
+
+"Here is your doll. We are sorry. We should not steal." Lily and Ben say.
+
+The girl is surprised. She looks at the doll. She looks at the ball. She feels bad. She gives back the ball.
+
+"Here is your ball. I am sorry. I should not steal." The girl says.
+
+Lily and Ben smile. They take the ball.
+
+"Thank you. Do you want to play with us?" Lily and Ben ask.
+
+The girl nods. She smiles.
+
+"Yes, please. Can we be friends?" The girl asks.
+
+Lily and Ben nod. They smile.
+
+"Yes, we can be friends. We can share." Lily and Ben say.
+
+They play with the doll and the ball. They have fun. They are friends.
+Lily and Ben were twins who loved to play and eat. One day, their mom made a big cake for dessert. She told them not to touch it until after dinner. She put it on the table and went to the store.
+
+Lily and Ben looked at the cake. It was round and brown and had white cream on top. It smelled very good. They wanted to taste it.
+
+"Let's have a little bite," Lily said. "Mom won't know."
+
+Ben nodded. He climbed on a chair and reached for the cake. But he was too small and he stumbled. He fell off the chair and knocked the cake off the table. The cake landed on the floor with a loud thud.
+
+"Oh no!" Lily and Ben cried. They saw the cake was broken and messy. They felt guilty. They knew they did a bad thing.
+
+They heard the door open. It was mom. She saw the cake on the floor and the twins on the ground. She was angry and sad.
+
+"What did you do?" she asked. "Why did you touch the cake?"
+
+Lily and Ben looked at each other. They did not know what to say. They were sorry. They hugged mom and said, "We're sorry, mom. We wanted to taste the cake. We were hungry. We love you."
+
+Mom sighed. She was not happy, but she loved them too. She hugged them back and said, "I love you too, but you have to listen to me. The cake was for dessert, not for now. You have to wait and share. And you have to be careful. You could have hurt yourself."
+
+Lily and Ben nodded. They learned their lesson. They helped mom clean up the mess. They ate their dinner and had some fruit for dessert. They said, "Thank you, mom. We're sorry, mom. We love you, mom." Mom smiled and said, "You're welcome, my sweeties. I love you too."
+Sara and Ben are friends. They like to play outside in the park. But today, they cannot see the park very well. There is a lot of fog in the air. It is white and cold and wet.
+
+"Where are the swings?" Sara asks. "Where are the slides?"
+
+"I don't know," Ben says. "The fog is hiding them."
+
+They walk around the park, but they cannot find anything fun to do. They only see gray trees and gray grass and gray rocks. They are bored and sad.
+
+They sigh. They want the fog to go away.
+
+Then, they see something green in the fog. It is bright and shiny and round. It is a balloon. Someone must have lost it.
+
+"Look, a balloon!" Sara says. "Let's get it!"
+
+They run to the balloon. They reach it at the same time. They both grab it.
+
+"Let me have it!" Sara says.
+
+"No, let me have it!" Ben says.
+
+They pull the balloon. They tug and tug. They do not want to share.
+
+But then, the balloon pops. It makes a loud noise. It scares them. They let go of the balloon. They see the pieces of the balloon fall to the ground.
+
+They look at each other. They feel sorry. They did not mean to break the balloon.
+
+"I'm sorry," Sara says.
+
+"I'm sorry, too," Ben says.
+
+They hug. They are friends again.
+
+They decide to play something else. They do not need the balloon. They have each other.
+
+They smile. They forget about the fog. They have fun.
+Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play outside. One day, it rained a lot and made many puddles on the ground. Lily and Ben wanted to jump in the puddles and splash water. They asked their mom if they could go out.
+
+"Mom, can we go out and play in the puddles?" Lily asked.
+
+"Only if you wear your boots and coats, and stay close to the house," mom said. "And be careful, don't slip or get wet."
+
+Mom gave them their boots and coats and let them go out. She watched them from the window. Lily and Ben were happy. They ran and jumped in the puddles. They made big splashes and laughed.
+
+"Look at this big puddle!" Ben said. "I can make a bigger splash than you!"
+
+He ran to the puddle and jumped with both feet. But he was careless. He did not see the rock in the puddle. He tripped on the rock and fell into the water. He got wet and muddy. He cried.
+
+"Ben, are you okay?" Lily asked. She ran to him and helped him get up.
+
+"I'm sorry, I didn't see the rock," Ben said. "I hurt my knee and my coat is dirty."
+
+Mom heard Ben cry and came out. She saw Ben wet and muddy. She was not happy.
+
+"Ben, what did you do?" mom asked. "You were careless. You did not look where you were jumping. You could have hurt yourself more. And you ruined your coat. Come inside, you need to get dry and clean."
+
+Mom took Ben inside. She cleaned his knee and gave him a band-aid. She changed his clothes and put his coat in the wash. She gave him a hug and a cup of hot chocolate.
+
+Lily followed them inside. She took off her boots and coat. She was not wet or muddy. She was careful. She looked where she was jumping. She did not ruin her coat. She gave Ben a hug and shared his hot chocolate.
+
+"Next time, be more careful, Ben," Lily said. "Puddles are fun, but rocks are not."
+
+"I know, Lily," Ben said. "I'm sorry, mom. I won't be careless again."
+
+Mom smiled and hugged them both. She was glad they were okay. She loved them very much. She said they could play in the puddles again, but only if they were careful. And only if she permitted.
+Sara loved to play with her yellow ball. She would bounce it, roll it, and throw it in the air. She liked to play with her ball in the park, where there was a lot of grass and trees and flowers.
+
+One day, she went to the park with her mom and saw an elderly lady sitting on a bench. The lady had white hair and a kind face. She smiled at Sara and said, "Hello, little girl. What is your name?"
+
+Sara was shy, but she answered, "Sara. This is my ball. It is yellow."
+
+The lady nodded and said, "It is a very nice ball. Do you like to play with it?"
+
+Sara nodded and said, "Yes, I do. It is fun."
+
+The lady said, "Can I play with you? I used to play with a ball when I was young, but I don't have one now."
+
+Sara looked at her mom, who said, "It is okay, Sara. You can share your ball with the lady. She is lonely and wants to have some fun."
+
+Sara smiled and said, "Okay. I will share my ball with you. But you have to be careful. It is my favorite ball."
+
+The lady said, "I will be careful, I promise. Thank you for letting me play with you. You are very kind."
+
+Sara and the lady played with the ball for a while. They bounced it, rolled it, and threw it in the air. They laughed and had a good time. Sara was happy to make a new friend. The lady was happy to feel young again.
+Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to slide, swing and run. They saw a big bin with a lid. They wondered what was inside.
+
+"Let's open it and see," Tom said. He tried to lift the lid, but it was too heavy. He grunted and pushed.
+
+"Can I help?" Lily asked. She wanted to be a good friend.
+
+"Yes, please," Tom said. He moved a bit and made room for Lily. They both pulled the lid together.
+
+The lid came off with a loud bang. Tom and Lily looked inside. They saw many things: paper, cans, bottles, banana peels, egg shells and more. They were confused. Why were these things in the bin?
+
+"Yuck!" Lily said. She wrinkled her nose. "This is not a toy bin. This is a trash bin."
+
+Tom nodded. He agreed. "This is not fun. This is dirty. Let's put the lid back."
+
+They tried to put the lid back, but it was hard. The lid was big and heavy. They needed to balance it on the bin.
+
+"You can do it," Lily said. She encouraged Tom. She held one side of the lid.
+
+"Thank you," Tom said. He smiled at Lily. He held the other side of the lid.
+
+They pushed the lid down. It snapped into place. They heard a click.
+
+"Yay!" Tom and Lily said. They clapped their hands. They were happy. They had fixed the bin.
+
+They ran away from the bin. They decided to play something else. They saw a sandbox. They liked to dig, build and make shapes.
+
+"Let's go there," Tom said. He pointed to the sandbox.
+
+"OK," Lily said. She followed Tom. They held hands.
+
+They were good friends. They helped each other. They had fun.
+Lily was a kind girl who liked to help people. One day, she saw an old man with a cane walking on the street. He looked sad and tired. Lily ran to him and said, "Hello, sir. Do you need help?"
+
+The old man smiled and said, "Thank you, little girl. You are very sweet. I am going to the park, but it is far and my cane is old and broken. Can you walk with me?"
+
+Lily nodded and took his hand. They walked together and talked. The old man told her his name was Ben and he used to be rich. He had a big house, a nice car and many friends. But he lost everything in a fire and now he lived alone in a small room. He said he liked to go to the park and feed the birds, because they were his only friends.
+
+Lily felt sorry for him and said, "That is very sad, sir. I am sorry you lost everything. But you still have me. I can be your friend. And maybe you can find new friends in the park. There are many people and animals there who are nice and friendly."
+
+Ben hugged her and said, "You are very wise, little girl. You are right. I still have you and the park. And maybe I can find new friends. You have made me happy today. Thank you for helping me."
+
+They reached the park and Lily helped him sit on a bench. She gave him some bread to feed the birds. They watched the birds fly and sing. They laughed and smiled. They were happy. They were friends.
+Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play and laugh together. Sometimes they tell jokes to make each other happy. One day, they go to the park with their moms. They see a big slide and run to it.
+
+"Let's go down the slide!" Ben says.
+
+"OK!" Lily says.
+
+They climb up the stairs and wait for their turn. Lily sees a boy in front of them. He has a mean face and a big nose. He looks at Lily and Ben and says, "You are ugly and silly. You can't go down the slide. It's only for cool kids like me."
+
+Lily feels sad and scared. She worries that the boy is right. She thinks Ben will not like her anymore. She says, "Ben, do you think I'm ugly and silly?"
+
+Ben looks at Lily and smiles. He says, "No, Lily, you are not ugly and silly. You are attractive and smart. You are my friend. I like you a lot. That boy is just mean and rude. He doesn't know how to have fun. He needs a joke to make him laugh."
+
+Ben thinks of a joke and says, "Hey, mean boy, why did the chicken cross the road?"
+
+The mean boy says, "I don't know. Why?"
+
+Ben says, "To get away from your big nose!"
+
+Lily and Ben laugh. The mean boy feels angry and embarrassed. He says, "That's not funny. That's stupid."
+
+But the other kids in the line hear the joke and laugh too. They say, "That's funny. That's clever. You are cool, Ben and Lily. You can go down the slide."
+
+Lily and Ben feel happy and proud. They say, "Thank you, kids. You are nice and friendly. Let's go down the slide together."
+
+They go down the slide and have fun. They don't worry about the mean boy anymore. They know he is just lonely and sad. They hope he will learn to be kind and funny someday. They enjoy their day at the park with their moms and their new friends. They tell more jokes and laugh more. They are happy.
+Lily was a cat who liked to play with yarn. She had a big ball of red yarn that she found in a box. She would roll it, chase it, and bite it. She had a lot of fun with her yarn.
+
+One day, she was playing with her yarn in the living room. She saw a big window with a lot of light. She wanted to see what was outside. She pushed her yarn to the window and jumped on the sill. She looked out and saw a lot of things. She saw trees, birds, cars, and people.
+
+She also saw a big dog. The dog was barking and running on the street. Lily was scared of the dog. She did not like his loud noise and his big teeth. She wanted to hide from the dog. She looked for a place to hide. She saw her yarn on the sill. She thought it was a good place to hide.
+
+She jumped on her yarn and tried to cover herself with it. But her yarn was not strong enough to hold her. It broke and fell out of the window. Lily fell with it. She was very scared. She screamed, "Help! Help!"
+
+Tom was a boy who lived in the house. He heard Lily's scream. He ran to the window and saw Lily falling. He was worried about Lily. He liked Lily. He was her friend. He wanted to save her.
+
+He ran out of the house and to the street. He saw Lily and her yarn on the ground. He saw the dog running to them. He was brave. He shouted, "Go away, dog! Leave Lily alone!"
+
+The dog heard Tom's shout. He was scared of Tom. He did not want to fight. He ran away. Tom ran to Lily and picked her up. He hugged her and said, "Don't worry, Lily. You are safe. I am here."
+
+Lily was happy to see Tom. She was glad he saved her. She licked his face and said, "Thank you, Tom. You are my hero. I love you."
+
+Tom smiled and said, "I love you too, Lily. You are my best friend. But please don't play with your yarn near the window. It is dangerous."
+
+Lily nodded and said, "OK, Tom. I will be careful. Can we go back to the house and play with my yarn?"
+
+Tom said, "Sure, Lily. Let's go. But first, let me find you a new ball of yarn. This one is broken."
+
+Lily said, "OK, Tom. You are very kind. You are the best friend a cat can have."
+Tim and Sam were playing in the mud. They liked to make pies and castles with the wet dirt. They did not care that their clothes and shoes were filthy. They were having fun.
+
+But then, Tim saw a big worm in the mud. He was scared of worms. He screamed and ran away. Sam laughed at him. He picked up the worm and chased Tim with it.
+
+"Stop, Sam! I don't like worms! They are icky!" Tim cried.
+
+"No, they are not! They are cool! Look, it can wiggle and curl!" Sam said. He tried to put the worm on Tim's foot.
+
+Tim kicked Sam's hand. The worm flew in the air. It landed on Sam's face. Sam was surprised. He let go of the worm. He released it.
+
+"Yuck! Get it off me! Get it off me!" Sam shouted. He rubbed his face with his hands.
+
+Tim stopped running. He saw Sam's face. He thought it was funny. He laughed at him.
+
+"Now you know how I feel! Worms are icky!" Tim said.
+
+They both laughed. They were still friends. They went back to playing in the mud. They liked to make pies and castles with the wet dirt. They did not care that their clothes and shoes were filthy. They were having fun.
+Tom and Anna are friends. They like to play together. Today, they go to Anna's house. Anna's mom is in the kitchen. She is making beef for lunch.
+
+"Hi, Tom. Do you want some beef?" Anna's mom asks.
+
+"Yes, please. I like beef. It is yummy," Tom says.
+
+Anna and Tom sit at the table. They eat the beef with bread and salad. They drink some juice. They say thank you to Anna's mom.
+
+"That was a good lunch. Thank you, mom," Anna says.
+
+"You're welcome, sweetie. Do you want to play outside?" Anna's mom asks.
+
+Anna and Tom nod. They go outside. They run and jump and laugh. They play with a ball and a bike and a doll. They have fun.
+
+But after a while, they feel sleepy. The beef and the juice and the sun make them sleepy. They yawn and rub their eyes.
+
+"I'm sleepy. Are you sleepy, Tom?" Anna asks.
+
+"I'm sleepy, too. Can we take a nap?" Tom asks.
+
+"Sure. Come on. We can nap in my room. I have a big bed and a soft pillow," Anna says.
+
+Anna and Tom go inside. They wash their hands and faces. They go to Anna's room. They lie down on the bed. They cuddle with the pillow and the doll. They close their eyes.
+
+"Good night, Tom," Anna says.
+
+"Good night, Anna," Tom says.
+
+They fall asleep. They dream of beef and juice and fun. They are happy.
+Lily loved to dance. She liked to move her feet and arms to the rhythm of the music. She felt happy and free when she danced.
+
+One day, she saw a big box in the living room. It had a picture of a drum on it. She asked her mom, "What is that?"
+
+Her mom said, "That is a gift for your dad. He likes to play the drum. He has a birthday tomorrow. We will put the box in his room and surprise him."
+
+Lily wanted to see the drum. She was curious and excited. She waited until her mom was busy in the kitchen. Then she sneaked into her dad's room and opened the box.
+
+She saw a shiny red drum with two sticks. She picked up the sticks and started to hit the drum. She liked the loud sound. She tried to make a rhythm like the music she danced to. But she did not know how to play the drum. She made a lot of noise and mess.
+
+Her mom heard the noise and came to the room. She saw Lily with the drum and the box. She was angry and sad. She said, "Lily, what did you do? You ruined the gift for your dad. You were not supposed to open the box. You were naughty and selfish."
+
+Lily felt bad and scared. She dropped the sticks and started to cry. She said, "I'm sorry, mom. I just wanted to play the drum. I like the rhythm. I did not mean to be bad."
+
+Her mom saw her tears and hugged her. She said, "I know, Lily. I know you love to dance and play. But you have to listen to me and respect other people's things. You have to be careful and gentle. You have to say sorry to your dad and help me fix the box."
+
+Lily nodded and wiped her eyes. She said, "I'm sorry, mom. I love you and dad. I will help you. I will not touch the drum again. I will dance instead."
+
+Her mom smiled and kissed her. She said, "I love you too, Lily. You are a good girl. You can dance with me and your dad tomorrow. We will have a party and celebrate his birthday. We will have fun and make a happy rhythm together."
+Tom and Lily were best friends. They liked to play in the park and share their toys. One day, they saw a big slide in the park. They wanted to try it.
+
+"Let's go on the slide!" Tom said.
+
+"OK, but I go first!" Lily said.
+
+Tom frowned. He wanted to go first. He was older and bigger than Lily. He thought it was not fair.
+
+"No, I go first!" he said.
+
+They began to fight. They pushed and pulled each other. They did not share. They were not honest.
+
+A lady saw them. She was sad. She came to them and said:
+
+"Stop! Why are you fighting? You are friends. You should be nice to each other. You should take turns. You should say sorry. You should hug."
+
+Tom and Lily stopped. They felt bad. They knew the lady was right. They said sorry to each other. They hugged. They smiled.
+
+They went on the slide. They took turns. They had fun. They were happy. They were honest. They were friends.
+Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play with blocks and cars. One day, they go to the park with their moms. There is a big slide in the park. Lily wants to try the slide, but Tom does not.
+
+"Come on, Tom, let's go on the slide!" Lily says.
+
+"No, Lily, I don't want to. The slide is too high. I am scared," Tom says.
+
+Lily looks at the slide. It is high, but it looks fun. She thinks Tom is silly.
+
+"Don't worry, Tom. The slide is not scary. It is fun. You can hold my hand. We can go together," Lily says.
+
+She takes Tom's hand and leads him to the slide. They climb the steps and sit on the slide. Lily smiles and says, "Ready, set, go!"
+
+They slide down the slide. They go fast and feel the wind in their hair. They laugh and scream. They land on the ground and hug each other.
+
+"Wow, Lily, that was fun! You were right. The slide is not scary. It is fun. Thank you for holding my hand," Tom says.
+
+Lily and Tom are happy. They go on the slide again and again. Their moms watch them and smile. They are proud of their brave kids. They use their phones to take pictures and send them to their network of friends and family. They want to share their joy.
+Lila was a dog who liked to run and play. She had a big yard with a ball and a bone. She had a nice family who gave her food and hugs. She was happy and wagged her tail a lot.
+
+But one night, Lila felt something itchy on her fur. She scratched and scratched, but it did not go away. She looked and saw a tiny bug. It was a flea. It bit her and made her skin red. Lila was scared and whined.
+
+She ran to her family and showed them her flea. They said, "Poor Lila, you have a flea. We will help you get rid of it. Come, we will give you a bath and a spray. Then you will feel better."
+
+They took Lila to the bathroom and filled the tub with warm water and soap. They rubbed her fur and washed away the flea. They dried her with a towel and sprayed her with a smell that made the fleas stay away. They said, "Good girl, Lila, you are brave and clean. Now you can sleep and have sweet dreams."
+
+They took Lila to her bed and gave her a kiss and a treat. They turned off the light and said, "Good night, Lila, we love you." Lila snuggled in her bed and felt cozy and safe. She closed her eyes and slept. She did not itch or whine anymore. She was happy and wagged her tail a lot.
+Lily and Max were playing in the yard. They had a big box that they pretended was a spaceship. They put on their sweaters and helmets and got inside the box.
+
+"Ready for blast off?" Max asked.
+
+"Yes!" Lily said. "Let's go to the moon!"
+
+They made loud noises and shook the box. They imagined they were flying through the sky. They saw stars and planets and aliens.
+
+But then they heard a growl. It was Rex, the dog from next door. He was big and mean and liked to chase them. He had escaped from his yard and jumped over the fence. He saw the box and thought it was a toy. He ran towards it and bit it.
+
+"Help!" Lily and Max screamed. "Rex is here!"
+
+They opened the box and got out. They ran to the house as fast as they could. Rex followed them and barked. He tried to catch them, but they were too quick. They reached the door and slammed it shut.
+
+"Phew!" Lily and Max said. "That was close!"
+
+They looked at their sweaters. They had holes and tears from Rex's teeth. They were sad. They liked their sweaters. They were warm and cozy.
+
+"Mom!" Lily and Max called. "Rex ruined our sweaters!"
+
+Mom came and saw what happened. She was not happy. She called Rex's owner and told him to get his dog. She said Rex was lazy and naughty and needed to stay in his yard.
+
+Then she hugged Lily and Max and said, "Don't worry, my loves. I can fix your sweaters. And you can still play in your spaceship. But next time, watch out for Rex!"
+Lila and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big truck with many boxes. The truck says "Help for War". Lila and Ben are curious. They ask the man in the truck what he is doing.
+
+The man says, "I am taking these boxes to people who need them. There is a war in another place. War is when people fight and hurt each other. It is very bad. These boxes have food and clothes and toys for the people who have no home because of the war."
+
+Lila and Ben feel sad for the people. They want to help. They ask the man if they can give something to the people. The man smiles and says, "That is very kind of you. Do you have something you want to share?"
+
+Lila and Ben think hard. They run to their homes and come back with some things. Lila has a teddy bear and a book. Ben has a ball and a hat. They give them to the man. The man says, "Thank you very much. The people will be very happy to receive these. You are very generous."
+
+Lila and Ben feel proud and happy. They hug the man and say goodbye. The man drives away with the truck. Lila and Ben go back to the park. They see a lady selling snacks. They are hungry. They ask the lady for some snacks. The lady gives them some chips and salsa. She says, "Be careful, the salsa is spicy. Spicy means it has a lot of flavor and can make your mouth hot."
+
+Lila and Ben try the salsa. They like it. They say, "Mmm, this is good. We like spicy." They eat the chips and salsa and drink some water. They thank the lady and go to play. They are happy. They have learned a new word and helped some people. They are good friends.
+Mia and Ben like to play with the big box. They pretend it is a spaceship, a castle, or a cave. Sometimes they draw pictures on the box with crayons. They make stars, flowers, and animals.
+
+One day, they decide to make the box spin. They push it hard and then jump inside. The box goes round and round and round. Mia and Ben laugh and scream. They feel dizzy, but they do not want to stop.
+
+"More, more, more!" Ben says.
+
+"No, no, no!" Mia says. "I feel sick. I want to get out."
+
+But Ben does not listen. He holds Mia's hand and tries to make her stay. He likes the spinning. He does not feel sick.
+
+Mia resists. She pulls her hand away and crawls out of the box. She falls on the floor and closes her eyes. She sees the pictures on the box spinning in her head. She does not like it.
+
+"Ben, stop!" she says. "It is not fun. It is bad."
+
+Ben hears Mia. He looks at her. She looks pale and sad. He feels sorry. He stops the box and gets out. He goes to Mia and hugs her.
+
+"I am sorry, Mia," he says. "I did not mean to make you sick. Do you want some water?"
+
+Mia nods. She opens her eyes and smiles. She hugs Ben back.
+
+"It is okay, Ben," she says. "I forgive you. But no more spinning, okay?"
+
+"Okay," Ben says. "No more spinning. Let's draw some more pictures instead."
+
+They get their crayons and go back to the box. They draw some more pictures. They make hearts, rainbows, and friends. They are happy. They are not dizzy. They are not sick. They are Mia and Ben.
+Sara and Ben like to play in the park. They like to slide, swing and run. But their favorite thing is to spin on the round thing. They hold on tight and go very fast. They feel dizzy and happy.
+
+One day, they see a new kid in the park. He has weird hair and clothes. He does not smile or talk. He just sits on a bench and watches them. Sara and Ben feel scared. They wonder who he is and what he wants.
+
+They decide to spin on the round thing and ignore him. They spin and spin and spin. But when they stop, they see the new kid is still there. He is staring at them with big eyes. He gets up and walks towards them.
+
+"Hi, I'm Tom," he says. "Can I play with you?"
+
+Sara and Ben look at each other. They don't know what to say. They think he is strange and maybe mean. They want him to go away.
+
+"No, you can't," Sara says. "We don't like you. You are weird. Go away."
+
+Tom looks sad. He turns around and walks back to the bench. He sits down and looks at the ground.
+
+Sara and Ben feel a little bad. They wonder if they were too mean. They wonder if Tom is lonely and wants a friend. They wonder if he likes to spin too.
+
+They decide to give him a chance. They run to the bench and say sorry.
+
+"Hi, Tom," Ben says. "We are sorry. We were rude. Do you want to play with us?"
+
+Tom looks up and smiles. He nods and says yes. He gets up and follows them to the round thing.
+
+They spin and spin and spin. They feel dizzy and happy. They laugh and talk. They find out that Tom is new in town and has no friends. They find out that he likes to spin too. They find out that he is not weird, just different.
+
+They become friends. They play in the park every day. They slide, swing, run and spin. They have fun. They stay together.
+Lila and Ben were playing with their toy castle and knights. They liked to pretend they were brave heroes who fought dragons and witches. They had a big box of arrows that they used to shoot at the bad guys.
+
+One day, they found a strange arrow in the box. It was shiny and had a purple feather. Lila picked it up and said, "Look, Ben, this arrow is different. Maybe it has magic."
+
+Ben wanted to see the arrow, so he reached for it. But Lila pulled it away and said, "No, it's mine. I found it first."
+
+They started to argue and tug at the arrow. They did not see that the arrow was glowing and making a soft sound. Suddenly, the arrow slipped from their hands and flew across the room. It hit their toy castle and made a loud pop.
+
+Lila and Ben stopped fighting and looked at the castle. They gasped. The castle had shrunk to the size of a thimble. All their knights and dragons and witches had shrunk too. They were so tiny they could barely see them.
+
+"Oh no, what did we do?" Lila cried.
+
+"We broke our castle and our toys!" Ben said.
+
+They ran to the castle and tried to pick it up. But it was too small and fragile. They felt very sorry and sad. They wished they had not fought over the arrow.
+
+They heard a voice from the castle. It was one of their knights. He said, "Hello, Lila and Ben. Don't be afraid. We are not angry with you. We are happy here. It is very peaceful and quiet. We don't have to fight anymore. We can play and sing and dance. We have enough food and water and space. We are friends with the dragons and the witches. They are not bad. They are just different. We have learned to share and be kind. We thank you for the magic arrow. It has given us a new life."
+
+Lila and Ben were amazed. They looked at each other and smiled. They felt happy for their toys. They said, "We are sorry we fought. We are glad you are happy. We will be kind too. We will share and be friends. We will not fight over things. We will play and sing and dance. We love you."
+
+They kissed the castle and put it on a shelf. They hugged each other and said, "We love you too." They took another arrow and pretended to shoot at the sky. They made a wish. They wished for peace and magic and happiness.
+Sara and Tom are playing with blocks. They want to make a big tower. Sara has a red block and Tom has a blue block. They put them on top of each other.
+
+"Look, we have two blocks!" Sara says.
+
+"Let's add more blocks!" Tom says.
+
+They find more blocks in the toy box. They add a yellow block, a green block, and a purple block. The tower is very tall now.
+
+"Wow, we have six blocks!" Sara says.
+
+"Let's add one more block!" Tom says.
+
+He sees a big white block on the shelf. He tries to reach it, but it is too high. He needs something to stand on. He looks around and sees a jug on the table. The jug is empty and has a handle.
+
+"I have an idea!" Tom says. He takes the jug and puts it on the floor. He stands on the jug and grabs the white block. He is very happy.
+
+"Look, I have the last block!" Tom says.
+
+He jumps off the jug and runs to the tower. He wants to add the white block on top. But he is not careful. He bumps into the tower and makes it fall down. The blocks go everywhere. Sara and Tom are sad.
+
+"Oh no, our tower is gone!" Sara says.
+
+"I'm sorry, I was not ready!" Tom says.
+
+They look at the mess. They feel bad. But then they see the jug. The jug is still on the floor. It has a handle and a spout. It looks like a funny hat.
+
+"Hey, look at the jug!" Sara says. She picks it up and puts it on her head. She smiles.
+
+"Ha ha, you look silly!" Tom says. He picks up another jug and puts it on his head. He smiles too.
+
+They laugh and hug. They are not sad anymore. They have new hats.
+
+"Let's play with the jugs!" Sara says.
+
+"OK, let's play!" Tom says.
+
+They forget about the blocks. They have fun with the jugs. They are happy.
+Lily liked to play with her dolls. She had many dolls, but her favorite was Anna. Anna had long hair and a pretty dress. Lily liked to brush Anna's hair and make her talk.
+
+One day, Lily's big brother Tom came into her room. Tom was not nice to Lily. He liked to take her things and make fun of her. He saw Anna on Lily's bed and grabbed her.
+
+"Give me back Anna!" Lily cried. "She is mine!"
+
+"No, she is mine now!" Tom said. "She is a silly doll. I will lock her in my closet and you will never see her again!"
+
+Tom ran to his room with Anna. Lily followed him and tried to open his door. But the door was locked. Tom had a lock on his door that only he could open. Lily banged on the door and shouted.
+
+"Open the door, Tom! Open the door!"
+
+Tom laughed and said, "No, I will not open the door. You are too small and weak. Go away and play with your other dolls. Anna is mine now!"
+
+Lily felt very sad and angry. She wanted Anna back. She loved Anna. She thought of a plan. She went to the kitchen and got a big pot. She filled it with water and put it on the stove. She turned on the fire and waited for the water to boil.
+
+When the water was very hot, Lily took the pot and carried it to Tom's room. She was careful not to spill the water. She put the pot on the floor and knocked on the door.
+
+"Tom, Tom, I have a surprise for you!" Lily said. "Open the door and see!"
+
+Tom was curious. He liked surprises. He opened the door and saw Lily with the pot. He did not see the water.
+
+"What is that?" he asked.
+
+Lily smiled and said, "It is a cake for you. A very special cake. Do you want to see?"
+
+Tom nodded and leaned forward. Lily lifted the pot and poured the water on Tom's head. The water was very hot and it burned Tom. He screamed and dropped Anna. Lily grabbed Anna and ran to her room. She locked her door and covered Anna with a blanket. She hugged her and said, "I am sorry, Anna. I will never let Tom take you again. You are my best friend. You are the most popular doll in the world."
+Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play together. One day, Lily's mom says they can visit Ben's house. Lily is happy. She puts on her shoes and coat. She holds her mom's hand.
+
+They walk to Ben's house. Lily sees Ben at the door. He smiles and waves. He says, "Hi, Lily! Come in!" Lily and her mom go inside. Ben's mom is there. She says, "Hello, Lily. How are you?" Lily says, "I'm good. Thank you."
+
+Ben shows Lily his toys. They have fun. They play with cars, blocks, and books. They laugh and talk. Lily likes Ben's toys. Ben likes Lily's coat. They share and take turns.
+
+After a while, Lily's mom says, "It's time to go, Lily. Say bye to Ben and his mom." Lily says, "Bye, Ben. Bye, Ben's mom. Thank you for letting me play." Ben says, "Bye, Lily. You're welcome. Come again soon." They hug.
+
+Lily and her mom leave. They walk back to their house. Lily holds her mom's hand. She feels calm and happy. She says, "I had fun, mom. Ben is a good friend." Her mom says, "I'm glad, Lily. Ben is a good friend. And you are a good friend, too." They smile. They go home.
+Lily and Max are loyal friends. They like to play together every day. They have a lot of fun with their toys, books and games. Sometimes they share snacks and drinks, too.
+
+One day, Lily and Max are playing in the backyard. They see a big truck stop in front of their house. The truck has a lot of mail for their families. A man gets out of the truck and puts the mail in the boxes.
+
+"Look, Max, it's the mailman!" Lily says. "He brings us letters and cards and magazines. Do you like mail?"
+
+"Yes, I do, Lily," Max says. "Mail is nice. It makes people happy. Maybe we have some mail today. Let's go see."
+
+Lily and Max run to the front yard. They find their mailboxes and open them. Lily has a card from her grandma. Max has a magazine from his dad. They are very happy.
+
+But then they see something else. A big, black dog is running towards them. The dog is not friendly. The dog is angry. The dog wants to eat their mail.
+
+"Uh-oh, Lily, look out!" Max says. "It's a bad dog. He wants to eat our mail. We have to save it. Run, run, run!"
+
+Lily and Max grab their mail and run back to the backyard. They close the gate behind them. The dog cannot get in. The dog barks and growls and tries to jump over the gate. But he cannot.
+
+Lily and Max are safe. They hug each other and their mail. They are glad they are loyal friends. They help each other and protect each other. They do not let the bad dog eat their mail. They are happy.
+Ben and Lily were playing with their cars on the floor. They had a lot of cars, but they liked some more than others. Ben had a red car that was very fast and shiny. Lily had a blue car that was very big and loud. They raced their cars around the room, making vroom and beep sounds.
+
+"Look, my car is faster than yours!" Ben said, zooming past Lily.
+
+"No, my car is bigger than yours!" Lily said, blocking Ben's way.
+
+They started to argue about whose car was better. They did not want to share or take turns. They wanted to keep their cars for themselves.
+
+"These are mine!" Ben said, grabbing his red car and some other cars.
+
+"No, these are mine!" Lily said, pulling her blue car and some other cars.
+
+They pulled and tugged and shouted. They did not notice that they were making a mess. They knocked over books and toys and pillows. They spilled juice and crumbs on the carpet. They made their room very untidy.
+
+Their mom came in and saw the mess. She was not happy. She told them to stop fighting and to clean up their room. She said they had to learn to share and to be nice to each other.
+
+"But we don't want to share!" Ben and Lily said.
+
+"Then you can't play with your cars!" Mom said. She took their cars and put them on a high shelf. "You can have them back when you are ready to play nicely."
+
+Ben and Lily were sad and angry. They did not have their cars anymore. They looked at their room and saw how untidy it was. They did not want to clean it up. They wished they had not fought.
+
+They sat on the floor and did not say anything. They were bored and lonely. They missed their cars and each other.
+
+They thought about what Mom had said. They thought about how much fun they had when they played together. They thought about how they could share and take turns and say sorry.
+
+They looked at each other and smiled. They said sorry and hugged. They decided to clean up their room and to be nice to each other. They hoped Mom would give them their cars back soon.
+
+They worked together to tidy their room. They put the books and toys and pillows back where they belonged. They wiped the juice and crumbs from the carpet. They made their room look neat and clean.
+
+Mom came back and saw their room. She was happy. She praised them for tidying their room and for being nice to each other. She said they could have their cars back.
+
+She gave them their cars and told them to play nicely. She said they could try a new game with their cars. She said they could reverse their cars and see what happens.
+
+Ben and Lily were curious. They did not know what reverse meant. They asked Mom to show them.
+
+Mom showed them how to reverse their cars. She said it meant to make them go backwards instead of forwards. She said it was fun and different.
+
+Ben and Lily tried to reverse their cars. They made beep and vroom sounds. They laughed and giggled. They had fun and were happy.
+
+They reversed their cars around the room. They did not fight or argue. They shared and took turns. They played nicely.
+
+They thanked Mom for teaching them a new game. They said they liked to reverse their cars. They said they liked to play together.
+
+Mom smiled and hugged them. She said she was proud of them. She said she loved them.
+
+The end.
+Lila and Ben like to play with water. They have a big hose in the garden. They take turns to spray water on the flowers, the grass and each other. They laugh and scream when they get wet.
+
+One day, they see a new family moving in next door. They have a little girl who looks like Lila. She has long hair and a pink dress. Lila and Ben want to say hello, but they don't know how. The girl speaks a different language. She says words that Lila and Ben don't understand.
+
+"Hi, I'm Lila and this is Ben. Do you want to play with us?" Lila asks.
+
+The girl smiles and nods, but she says something that sounds like "Hola, me llamo Ana y soy de España."
+
+Lila and Ben look at each other. They don't know what she means. They try to repeat her words, but they sound funny.
+
+"Ola, me lamo Lila y soy de...spain?" Lila says.
+
+"Ola, me lamo Ben y soy de...spain?" Ben says.
+
+The girl giggles and claps her hands. She thinks they are funny. She points to the hose and says "Agua!"
+
+Lila and Ben understand. They know what water is. They nod and smile. They take the hose and spray water on the girl. She sprays water back on them. They laugh and scream together. They don't need to speak the same language to have fun. They just need water and light.
+Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play with crayons and paper. They make pictures of animals and flowers and cars. They put their pictures in a folder. The folder is red and has a big star on it.
+
+One day, Tom and Lily go to the park with their moms. They see a big slide and a swing and a sandbox. They want to play with everything. They leave their folder on a bench. They do not see a big dog that comes near the bench. The dog is curious. He smells the folder. He thinks it is a toy. He grabs the folder with his teeth and runs away.
+
+Tom and Lily come back to the bench. They do not see their folder. They are sad and scared. They think they lost their pictures. They cry and look for their folder. Their moms come and hug them. They ask them what is wrong.
+
+"We lost our folder! The dog took it!" Tom says.
+
+"What dog?" Lily's mom asks.
+
+They point to the big dog that is still running with the folder. The dog sees them and stops. He drops the folder and barks. He wags his tail. He wants to play.
+
+Tom and Lily's moms go to the dog. They are careful. They talk to the dog in a nice voice. They take the folder from the dog. They give the dog a treat. The dog is happy. He licks their hands. He smiles.
+
+Tom and Lily's moms come back to them. They give them their folder. They check the pictures. The pictures are safe. They are not torn or wet. They are still pretty.
+
+Tom and Lily are happy. They stop crying. They smile. They thank their moms. They hug their folder. They say sorry to the dog. They pat his head. They play with him. They are friends.
+Tim and Sam are friends. They like to play with their carts. They have red carts and blue carts. They push the carts and make them go fast.
+
+One day, they see a big cart. It is yellow and shiny. It has many things inside. They want to play with the big cart.
+
+"Look, Sam, a big cart!" Tim says.
+
+"Wow, it is so nice!" Sam says.
+
+They run to the big cart. They do not see the man who owns the cart. He is inside the shop. He is buying bread.
+
+Tim and Sam touch the big cart. They feel the things inside. They are soft and smooth. They are clothes.
+
+"Let's take the big cart, Tim!" Sam says.
+
+"OK, Sam, let's go!" Tim says.
+
+They grab the big cart. They pull it hard. The big cart is heavy. They make it move. They are happy.
+
+They do not hear the man who comes out of the shop. He sees them. He is angry.
+
+"Hey, stop! That is my cart! You are stealing my cart!" he shouts.
+
+He runs after them. He is fast. He catches them. He grabs the big cart. He pushes them away. He is rough.
+
+"Bad boys! You are thieves! You cannot take my cart! It is mine!" he says.
+
+He scolds them. He makes them cry. He tells them to go away. He takes his cart back.
+
+Tim and Sam are sad. They are sorry. They run to their carts. They push them and make them go fast. They go home. They do not play with the big cart again.
+Tim and Mom went to the store. Tim saw a new toy car. He wanted it very much. He asked Mom, "Can I have the car, please?"
+
+Mom said, "No, Tim. We have to buy food and clothes. We don't have money for the car."
+
+Tim was sad. He did not listen to Mom. He took the car and put it in his pocket. He thought Mom would not see.
+
+They went to the cashier. Mom paid for the things. She took out her wallet. She gave some money to the cashier. She put the wallet back in her bag.
+
+They left the store. Tim was happy. He had the new car. He did not know he did a bad thing.
+
+But then, Mom saw the car in his pocket. She was angry. She said, "Tim, where did you get that car? Did you take it from the store?"
+
+Tim was scared. He said, "Yes, Mom. I'm sorry. I wanted it very much."
+
+Mom said, "That is stealing, Tim. That is wrong. You have to give it back. And you have to say sorry to the cashier. Come on, let's go back to the store."
+
+Tim felt bad. He did not want to go back. He did not want to say sorry. He did not want to leave the car. But he knew he had to. He followed Mom. He hoped the cashier would not be mad. He learned a lesson. He would not steal again.
+Lily and Max were playing in the park with their ball. They liked to kick the ball to each other and run after it. The sky was blue and the sun was bright.
+
+"Look, Max, a bird!" Lily said, pointing to a big, black bird in the sky. "It has a wide beak and shiny feathers."
+
+Max looked up and saw the bird. He smiled and said, "It is a crow, Lily. Crows are smart and loud. They can say words sometimes."
+
+"Really? Can they say our names?" Lily asked, curious.
+
+Max shrugged and said, "I don't know. Maybe. Let's try to talk to it."
+
+They both shouted, "Hello, crow! We are Lily and Max!"
+
+The crow heard them and flew closer. It tilted its head and looked at them with its black eyes. Then it opened its beak and said, "Caw, caw, caw!"
+
+Lily and Max laughed and clapped their hands. They thought the crow was funny and friendly.
+
+But then the crow said something else. It said, "Rain, rain, rain!"
+
+Lily and Max stopped laughing and looked at the sky. They saw dark clouds rolling in. They felt a drop of water on their noses.
+
+"Oh no, it is going to rain!" Lily said, worried.
+
+"Let's go home, quick!" Max said, grabbing the ball.
+
+They ran to their mom, who was sitting on a bench. She saw them and said, "What's the hurry, kids?"
+
+"The crow told us it is going to rain!" Lily said, breathless.
+
+"The crow?" Mom asked, surprised.
+
+"Yes, the crow! It said hello and caw and rain!" Max said, excited.
+
+Mom smiled and said, "Wow, that's a clever crow. But I think it was just repeating what it heard. Someone must have mentioned the rain before."
+
+Lily and Max looked at each other and wondered who that someone was. They thanked the crow for the warning and waved goodbye. Then they got in the car with Mom and drove home, just before the rain started to pour.
+Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide on the grass. They saw a big swing with a long rope. They wanted to try it.
+
+"Me first!" Tom said. He ran to the swing and grabbed the rope. He tried to sit on the seat, but it was too high. He stumbled and fell on the ground. He hurt his knee and started to cry.
+
+Lily ran to Tom and helped him get up. She saw his knee was red and had a small cut. She took a dull leaf from the ground and put it on his knee. She said, "This will make it better. Don't cry, Tom. You are brave."
+
+Tom stopped crying and smiled at Lily. He said, "Thank you, Lily. You are kind. Can we share the swing?"
+
+Lily nodded and said, "Yes, we can. I will help you get on the seat. Then we can swing together."
+
+They helped each other get on the seat and held the rope. They swung back and forth, feeling the wind on their faces. They laughed and had fun. They were happy.
+Ben and Lily like to create things with their toys. They have blocks, cars, dolls, and animals. One day, they decide to create a forest with their blocks and animals. They make trees, rocks, and a lake with the blocks. They put their animal toys in the forest. They have bears, rabbits, foxes, and deer.
+
+"Look, Lily, this is a deer," Ben says, holding a brown toy with antlers. "It can run fast and jump high. It likes to eat grass and leaves."
+
+"I like the deer, Ben," Lily says, taking the toy from him. "It is soft and pretty. Can I make a friend for the deer?"
+
+"Sure, Lily, you can make a friend for the deer," Ben says. "Maybe you can find another deer, or a different animal that likes the deer."
+
+Lily looks at the other animals. She sees a gray toy with a long nose and big ears. She thinks it is cute. She picks it up and shows it to Ben.
+
+"Ben, what is this?" Lily asks.
+
+"That is an elephant, Lily," Ben says. "It is very big and strong. It can make a loud sound with its nose. It likes to eat peanuts and bananas."
+
+"Can the elephant be a friend for the deer?" Lily asks.
+
+Ben thinks for a moment. He knows that elephants and deer do not live in the same forest. But he also knows that Lily likes the elephant. He smiles and says, "Yes, Lily, the elephant can be a friend for the deer. They can play together and share their food. They can have fun in the forest."
+
+Lily is happy. She puts the elephant next to the deer. She makes them talk to each other.
+
+"Hello, deer, I am an elephant," Lily says in a deep voice.
+
+"Hello, elephant, I am a deer," Ben says in a high voice.
+
+"You are very big and strong, elephant," Ben says.
+
+"You are very soft and pretty, deer," Lily says.
+
+"Would you like to play with me, deer?" Lily says.
+
+"Yes, I would like to play with you, elephant," Ben says.
+
+They make the elephant and the deer run and jump and splash in the lake. They make them eat grass and leaves and peanuts and bananas. They make them laugh and hug and be happy. They create a forest where everyone is a friend.
+Lily was a big girl who liked to do things by herself. She was independent and did not need help from anyone. She could dress herself, brush her teeth, and make her own sandwich. She was proud of herself and did not want to listen to her mom or dad.
+
+One day, her mom asked her to put on her coat and shoes because they were going to the park. Lily did not want to go to the park. She wanted to stay home and play with her dolls. She said no to her mom and ran to her room. Her mom followed her and tried to explain why they had to go to the park. She said it was a nice day and they had made a promise to meet her friend and her son there. She said Lily would have fun and make a new friend.
+
+Lily did not care. She shrugged her shoulders and said she did not want to go. She said she did not like her mom's friend or her son. She said they were boring and mean. She said she had her own friends and did not need new ones. She said she was happy in her room and did not want to leave.
+
+Her mom was sad and angry. She said Lily was being rude and selfish. She said she had to go to the park because she had made a promise and she had to keep it. She said promises were important and she should not break them. She said Lily had to learn to be nice and share with others. She said Lily had to listen to her mom and dad because they loved her and knew what was best for her.
+
+Lily did not listen. She said she did not care about promises or being nice or sharing. She said she only cared about herself and her dolls. She said she did not love her mom or dad. She said she did not need them. She said she was independent and could do whatever she wanted.
+
+Her mom was shocked and hurt. She did not know what to do. She looked at Lily and saw a stubborn and angry little girl. She wondered where her sweet and happy daughter had gone. She wished Lily would understand and change her mind. She hoped Lily would say sorry and hug her. She loved Lily and wanted her to be happy. But Lily did not say sorry or hug her. She just turned away and closed the door.
+Anna liked to draw with her crayons. She had many colors and papers. She was very organized. She put her crayons in a box and her papers in a folder. She also had an eraser. She used it to fix her mistakes.
+
+One day, she drew a picture of her family. She drew her mom, her dad, her brother, and herself. She also drew a sun, a house, and a tree. She was very proud of her picture. She wanted to show it to her grandma, who lived far away.
+
+She asked her mom, "Can I mail my picture to grandma?"
+
+Her mom smiled and said, "Sure, that's a very nice idea. Grandma will love your picture. Let's find an envelope and a stamp."
+
+They went to the kitchen and found an envelope and a stamp. Anna put her picture inside the envelope and wrote "To Grandma" on the front. Her mom helped her stick the stamp on the corner. Then they went outside and put the envelope in the mailbox.
+
+Anna was very happy. She said, "I hope grandma likes my picture. I miss her."
+
+Her mom hugged her and said, "She will like it very much. And she misses you too. Maybe she will call us later and thank you for your picture."
+
+They went back inside and waited for the phone to ring. Anna put her crayons, papers, and eraser back in their places. She was very organized.
+Sara and Tom were playing in the garden. They liked to dig in the dirt and look for bugs. Sara found a big beetle. It was black and shiny and had long legs.
+
+"Look, Tom, I found a beetle!" Sara said. She picked it up and showed it to Tom.
+
+Tom looked at the beetle. He did not like it. He thought it was scary and icky. He shivered and said, "Ew, Sara, put it down! It might bite you!"
+
+Sara laughed. She thought the beetle was funny and cute. She said, "No, Tom, it won't bite me. It is my friend. See, it is tickling my hand."
+
+She moved the beetle closer to Tom's face. Tom screamed and ran away. Sara chased him with the beetle. They ran around the garden, laughing and shouting.
+
+Mom heard them and came out. She saw Sara and Tom playing with the beetle. She smiled and said, "What are you two doing? Are you having fun?"
+
+Sara and Tom nodded. They said, "Yes, Mom, we are having fun. We found a beetle. Sara likes it, but Tom is scared of it."
+
+Mom said, "Well, beetles are interesting creatures, but they belong in the garden, not in your hands. Why don't you put it back where you found it, and then we can have a snack?"
+
+Sara and Tom agreed. They said goodbye to the beetle and put it back in the dirt. Then they went inside with Mom. They washed their hands and ate some cookies and milk. They talked about the beetle and the other bugs they saw. They were happy and full.
+Sara likes to play with her dolls. She has many dolls on a big shelf in her room. She gives them names and dresses and hugs. She talks to them like they are her friends.
+
+One day, Sara wants to play with her doll Anna. She sees Anna on the top of the shelf. She tries to reach her, but she is too small. She gets a chair and climbs on it. She stretches her arm and grabs Anna. But she loses her balance and falls off the chair.
+
+"Ouch!" Sara cries. She drops Anna and hurts her knee. She feels sad and scared.
+
+Her mom hears her cry and runs to her room. She sees Sara on the floor and Anna next to her. She picks up Sara and hugs her.
+
+"Are you okay, my sweetie?" Mom asks.
+
+"It hurts, Mommy. And I dropped Anna. I'm sorry, Mommy." Sara says.
+
+Mom kisses her knee and says, "It's okay, Sara. You don't have to be sorry. Accidents happen. Let me see Anna. She looks fine. Do you want to catch her?"
+
+Sara nods and smiles. Mom throws Anna in the air and Sara catches her. She hugs Anna and says, "I love you, Anna. And I love you, Mommy."
+
+Mom smiles and says, "I love you too, Sara. You are my brave girl. Now, let's put Anna back on the shelf. And next time, ask me for help if you want to play with her, okay?"
+
+Sara says, "Okay, Mommy. Thank you, Mommy."
+
+They put Anna back on the shelf and play with some other dolls. Sara is happy and forgets her pain. Mom is happy and proud of her daughter. They have fun together.
+Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play outside. They had a regular spot under a big tree where they kept their toys and books. One day, they saw a new sight near their spot. It was a big pile of trash that someone had left there. It had old cans, papers, and food that smelled bad.
+
+"Who did this?" Tom asked. "This is our spot. They spoil it with their trash."
+
+Lily frowned. "Maybe they did not know. Maybe they were looking for a place to put their trash and did not see our spot."
+
+Tom shook his head. "No, they were mean. They did not care about our spot. They only cared about themselves. We should tell Mom and Dad. Maybe they can help us clean it up."
+
+Lily nodded. "Okay, let's go. But first, let's take our toys and books. We don't want them to get dirty or lost in the trash."
+
+They picked up their things and ran to their house. They told Mom and Dad what they saw and asked them to help them. Mom and Dad agreed and said they were proud of them for caring about their spot and the environment. They got some bags and gloves and went back to the spot with Tom and Lily. They worked together to pick up the trash and put it in the bags. They also found a sign that said "No Dumping" and put it near the spot.
+
+When they were done, they looked at their spot. It was clean and nice again. They smiled and hugged each other.
+
+"Thank you, Mom and Dad," Tom and Lily said. "You helped us save our spot."
+
+"You're welcome, Tom and Lily," Mom and Dad said. "You helped us too. You showed us a new sight that we did not like. You showed us how to make it better. You are good kids."
+Lila and Ben like to play in the park. They see a big hill with green grass. They want to roll down the hill.
+
+"Let's roll, Lila!" Ben says.
+
+"OK, Ben!" Lila says.
+
+They lie down on the grass and start to roll. They feel the wind on their faces and the sun on their backs. They laugh and shout as they roll faster and faster.
+
+At the bottom of the hill, they see a spring. It is a thin stream of water that comes out of the ground. It makes a bubbling sound.
+
+"Look, Lila, a spring!" Ben says.
+
+"Wow, Ben, a spring!" Lila says.
+
+They run to the spring and dip their hands in the water. It is cold and clear. They splash each other and giggle.
+
+They see a frog sitting on a rock near the spring. It is green and brown and has big eyes.
+
+"Hello, frog!" Lila says.
+
+"Ribbit, ribbit!" the frog says.
+
+"Can we play with you, frog?" Ben says.
+
+"Ribbit, ribbit!" the frog says.
+
+The frog jumps into the water and swims away. Lila and Ben follow it with their eyes.
+
+They have fun playing in the park. They roll, they splash, they talk to the frog. They are happy.
+Sara and Ben were very happy. Today was a special day. They were going to the parade with Mom and Dad. They put on their hats and coats and got in the car.
+
+The parade was in the big park. There were many people and many noises. Sara and Ben saw big balloons, funny clowns, loud drums, and shiny cars. They waved and cheered and laughed.
+
+Mom and Dad bought them ice cream cones. Sara chose chocolate and Ben chose vanilla. They licked their ice cream and felt how smooth and cold it was. They shared with Mom and Dad.
+
+"Look, Sara, look!" Ben said. "There is a big elephant!"
+
+Sara looked and saw a big elephant. It had a long trunk, big ears, and small eyes. It wore a colorful blanket and a hat. It walked slowly and gently.
+
+"Wow, Ben, wow!" Sara said. "The elephant is so big and pretty!"
+
+They wanted to touch the elephant, but Mom and Dad said no. They said the elephant was not a pet, but a wild animal. They said the elephant needed space and respect.
+
+Sara and Ben nodded. They understood. They still liked the elephant, but they did not go near it. They watched it from afar and smiled. They finished their ice cream and thanked Mom and Dad.
+
+They had a wonderful day at the parade. They saw many things and learned many things. They were very happy.
+Sara liked to play with her old toys. She had a pink doll, a pink car, and a pink ball. She liked to make them talk and have fun. But sometimes, she wanted new toys too.
+
+One day, her mom said, "Sara, we are going to the store. Do you want to come with me?"
+
+Sara was happy. She said, "Yes, mom, I want to go to the store. Maybe I can see new toys there."
+
+They went to the store. Sara saw many new toys. She saw a big bear, a shiny train, and a colorful puzzle. She wanted them all. She said, "Mom, can I have these toys? Please, please, please."
+
+Her mom said, "Sara, you already have many toys at home. You don't need more toys. You can choose one toy, and that's it."
+
+Sara was sad. She did not know which toy to choose. She liked them all. She looked at the toys. She looked at her mom. She looked at her old toys in her bag. She had an idea.
+
+She said, "Mom, can I give my old toys to someone who does not have toys? Maybe they will be happy with my pink doll, my pink car, and my pink ball."
+
+Her mom smiled. She said, "Sara, that is a very nice idea. You are a very kind girl. Yes, you can give your old toys to someone who needs them. And you can choose one new toy for yourself."
+
+Sara was happy. She gave her old toys to a lady who worked at the store. The lady said, "Thank you, Sara. You are very generous. I will give these toys to some children who will love them very much."
+
+Sara chose a big bear for herself. She hugged it and said, "Thank you, mom. I love you. And I love my new toy and my old toys too."
+Lily and Ben are twins. They like to study with Mom. Mom teaches them new words and numbers. They study in the morning and play in the afternoon.
+
+One day, it is very cold outside. Lily and Ben do not want to go out. They want to stay inside and study more. Mom says, "You are very smart, but you also need to have fun. How about we make some cocoa and read a story?"
+
+Lily and Ben love cocoa. They help Mom in the kitchen. They pour milk in a pot. They add cocoa powder and sugar. They stir with a spoon. They smell the yummy cocoa.
+
+Mom pours the cocoa in mugs. She gives one to Lily and one to Ben. She says, "Be careful, it is hot. Blow on it first." Lily and Ben blow on their cocoa. They sip it slowly. It is warm and sweet.
+
+Mom takes a book from the shelf. She says, "This is a story about a brave knight and a friendly dragon. Do you want to hear it?" Lily and Ben nod. They cuddle with Mom on the couch. They listen to the story. They ask questions and make comments. They laugh and smile.
+
+They finish their cocoa and the story. They hug Mom and say, "Thank you, Mom. We love you. We love to study and we love to have fun." Mom says, "I love you too. You are my smart and sweet twins." They kiss Mom and go to their room. They play with their toys and dream of knights and dragons.
+Lily liked to color with her crayons. She had many colors, but her favorite was red. She used red to color flowers, apples, hearts and ladybugs. She was very good at coloring.
+
+One day, she went to the park with her mom and dad. She brought her crayons and a big paper. She wanted to color a picture of the park. She saw a big tree, a swing, a slide and some birds. She started to color with her red crayon.
+
+"Can I color with you?" a boy asked. He was bigger than Lily and had a blue shirt. He had no crayons.
+
+"Sure, you can color with me," Lily said. She was a kind and brave girl. She liked to make new friends. She gave him a yellow crayon. "You can color the sun and the birds."
+
+The boy took the yellow crayon and smiled. He started to color the sun and the birds. But then he saw Lily's red crayon. He liked red too. He wanted to color with red. He grabbed Lily's red crayon from her hand.
+
+"Hey, that's mine!" Lily said. She was sad and angry. She liked to share, but she did not like to lose her favorite crayon.
+
+"No, it's mine now!" the boy said. He was mean and rude. He did not like to share. He ran away with Lily's red crayon.
+
+Lily wanted to cry. She wanted her red crayon back. She looked at her mom and dad. They saw what happened. They were sorry for Lily.
+
+"Don't worry, honey," her mom said. "You can have another red crayon. We can buy one at the store."
+
+"But I want my red crayon," Lily said. "It was my best crayon. He can't just take it and leave."
+
+Her dad nodded. He was proud of Lily. She was brave and fair. He had an idea.
+
+"Let's go and talk to him," he said. "Maybe he will give it back if we ask nicely."
+
+Lily agreed. She wiped her tears and held her dad's hand. They walked to the boy, who was sitting on a bench. He was coloring with Lily's red crayon.
+
+"Excuse me," Lily's dad said. "Can we talk to you for a minute?"
+
+The boy looked up. He saw Lily and her dad. He was scared. He knew he did something wrong.
+
+"What do you want?" he said.
+
+"We want to talk to you about the red crayon," Lily's dad said. "It belongs to Lily. She was nice enough to share her yellow crayon with you. But you took her red crayon without asking. That was not nice. That was not fair. Can you please give it back to her?"
+
+The boy looked at the red crayon. He liked it, but he felt bad. He knew he should not have taken it. He was sorry.
+
+"I'm sorry," he said. "I was wrong. Here, you can have your red crayon back."
+
+He gave the red crayon to Lily. Lily smiled. She was happy. She had her red crayon back.
+
+"Thank you," she said. "That was very kind of you. Do you want to color with me again? We can share all the colors."
+
+The boy nodded. He was happy too. He had a new friend.
+
+"Thank you," he said. "That would be very nice. I like to color with you."
+
+They went back to Lily's paper. They colored the park together. They used all the colors. They had fun. They were brave and kind. They were friends.
+Mia and Ben are playing in the garden. They see a big yellow flower. It smells nice and has many petals.
+
+"Wow, look at the flower!" Mia says. "It is so pretty and yellow. I admire it."
+
+"I admire it too," Ben says. "Can we pick it and take it home?"
+
+Mia shakes her head. "No, we can't. Mommy says we have to leave the flowers alone. They are for the bees and the butterflies."
+
+Ben nods. He remembers what Mommy said. He does not want to make the bees and the butterflies sad.
+
+"Can we touch it?" he asks.
+
+Mia thinks for a moment. She reaches for the flower. She feels something sticky on her fingers.
+
+"Ouch!" she cries. "The flower has lotion on it. It hurts!"
+
+Ben looks at Mia's fingers. He sees some red spots. He feels sorry for Mia.
+
+"Come on, let's go to Mommy," he says. "She will make it better."
+
+He takes Mia's hand and they run to the house. Mommy sees them and hugs them.
+
+"What happened?" she asks.
+
+"We touched a yellow flower and it had lotion on it," Mia says. "It was not nice lotion. It was bad lotion."
+
+Mommy frowns. She knows what flower they mean. It is a dandelion. It has a milky sap that can irritate the skin.
+
+"I'm sorry, sweetie," she says. "That flower is not for touching. It is a weed. It has a different kind of lotion than the one we use. Here, let me wash your fingers and put some cream on them. It will make them feel better."
+
+She takes Mia and Ben to the sink and washes their fingers. Then she puts some cream on them and gives them a band-aid.
+
+"There, all done," she says. "Now you know not to touch the yellow flowers, right?"
+
+Mia and Ben nod. They hug Mommy and say thank you.
+
+They learned something new today. They still admire the yellow flowers, but they admire them from afar.
+Lily and Ben were playing in the park with their ball. They liked to kick the ball to each other and catch it. Sometimes they missed the ball and it rolled away. They ran after the ball and laughed.
+
+One time, the ball rolled too far and went into the street. Lily and Ben stopped and looked both ways. They saw a big van coming. The van was red and shiny. It had a picture of a flower on the side. Lily and Ben waited for the van to pass.
+
+But the van did not pass. It stopped next to the ball. The driver got out of the van. He was a man with a beard and a hat. He smiled and picked up the ball. He walked to Lily and Ben.
+
+"Hello, little ones," he said. "Is this your ball?"
+
+"Yes, sir," Lily said. "Thank you for stopping."
+
+"You're welcome," he said. "I'm a florist. I send flowers to people who are happy or sad. I saw your ball and I thought you might be sad if you lost it."
+
+"We are happy you found it," Ben said. "You are very polite."
+
+The driver gave them the ball and got back in the van. He waved and drove away. Lily and Ben waved back and hugged the ball.
+
+They continued to play in the park with their ball. They were happy and polite. They hoped the driver would send flowers to someone who needed them.
+Ben and Mia liked to play with their toy cars. They had many cars of different colors and sizes. They drove them on the floor, on the sofa, and on the table. Sometimes they made noises like vroom, beep, and screech.
+
+One day, they found a new car in their toy box. It was big and black and had a wolf on the front. It looked mysterious and scary. Ben and Mia wondered who put it there.
+
+"Let's drive it," Ben said. He picked up the car and pushed it on the floor. It made a loud roar and moved very fast. Mia was afraid and hid behind the sofa.
+
+"Ben, stop! It's too noisy and scary!" Mia said.
+
+But Ben did not stop. He liked the car and wanted to drive it more. He drove it around the room, making it roar and screech. He did not see that the car had a button on the side.
+
+Suddenly, he pressed the button by mistake. The car opened its mouth and showed its teeth. It was not a toy car, it was a real wolf! It jumped out of the car and ran towards Ben.
+
+"Help! Help!" Ben screamed. He dropped the car and ran to the sofa. Mia came out and hugged him. They were both very scared.
+
+The wolf looked at them and growled. It was hungry and angry. It wanted to eat them.
+
+But then, they heard a voice from the door.
+
+"Hey, what are you doing with my car?" It was their dad. He had bought the car as a joke. He did not know it was a real wolf. He had a big stick in his hand.
+
+He saw the wolf and shouted. He threw the stick at the wolf and hit it on the head. The wolf yelped and ran away. It did not like sticks.
+
+Ben and Mia were very happy to see their dad. They ran to him and hugged him. They told him what happened. He was very sorry and said he was sorry. He said he would never buy such a car again.
+
+He took the car and threw it in the trash. He gave Ben and Mia some cookies and milk. He said he loved them very much.
+
+They said they loved him too. They did not want to play with cars anymore. They wanted to play with their dad.
+Sara was cold. She wanted to play in the snow, but she did not have a mitten. She asked her mom for a mitten, but her mom said no.
+
+"Sorry, Sara, we only have one pair of mittens, and they are for your brother. He is going to school soon. You have to wait until he comes back."
+
+Sara was sad. She looked at the snow outside. It was white and shiny. She wanted to touch it and make a snowman. She had an idea. She ran to her room and found a sock. She put the sock on her hand. It was not a mitten, but it was better than nothing.
+
+She went outside and picked up some snow. It was cold and wet. She tried to make a ball, but the snow stuck to the sock. She rubbed the sock on the snow, but it did not help. The sock became wetter and colder. Sara felt her hand freeze. She did not like it.
+
+She ran back inside and took off the sock. She threw it on the floor. She ran to her mom and hugged her.
+
+"Mom, I don't like the sock. It is not a mitten. It is cold and wet and yucky. Can I have a mitten, please?"
+
+Her mom smiled and hugged her back.
+
+"I'm sorry, Sara. I know you want to play in the snow, but we don't have another mitten available. How about we make some hot chocolate and read a book instead? Maybe later your brother will share his mittens with you."
+
+Sara nodded. She liked hot chocolate and books. She liked her mom and her brother. She decided to wait for a mitten. She hoped it would be soon.
+Lila and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big tree with many red fruits. They are apples.
+
+"Let's get some apples!" Lila says. "They are yummy and good for us."
+
+"OK!" Tom says. "But how can we get them? They are too high."
+
+Lila thinks. She sees a stick on the ground. She picks it up. It is light and long.
+
+"I have an idea!" she says. "We can use this stick to reach the apples. I will hold it and you will pull the apples."
+
+"Good idea!" Tom says. "Let's try it."
+
+They go to the tree. Lila holds the stick and points it to an apple. Tom grabs the stick and pulls it down. The apple falls to the ground.
+
+"Yay! We got one!" Tom says. He picks up the apple and gives it to Lila.
+
+"Thank you!" Lila says. She takes a bite. It is sweet and juicy.
+
+They smile at each other. They are happy. They get more apples with the stick. They share them with each other. They have a fun and tasty snack.
+Tom and Lily were happy. They liked to play in the park with their toys. They had a ball, a doll, a car and an aeroplane. The aeroplane was red and shiny. It could fly in the air and make a loud noise.
+
+One day, they saw a big aeroplane in the sky. It was white and blue. It had wings and a tail. It flew very fast and very high. Tom and Lily wanted to see it better. They ran after it, but it was too far.
+
+"Let's march!" said Tom. "Marching is fun and loud. Maybe the aeroplane will hear us and come down."
+
+"OK!" said Lily. "How do we march?"
+
+Tom showed her. He lifted his legs high and stomped his feet. He swung his arms and sang a song. "We are marching, we are marching, we are marching to the aeroplane!"
+
+Lily copied him. She lifted her legs high and stomped her feet. She swung her arms and sang the song. "We are marching, we are marching, we are marching to the aeroplane!"
+
+They marched and sang and laughed. They did not care that the aeroplane was far away. They had fun with their own aeroplane. They pretended to fly and make noise. They were happy.
+One day, a fox was very hungry. He saw a big farm with many chickens. He wanted to eat some chickens for his lunch. He ran to the farm and jumped over the fence.
+
+But the farmer saw the fox. He was angry. He shouted, "Go away, fox! You cannot have my chickens!" He picked up a stick and ran after the fox.
+
+The fox was scared. He ran away from the farmer. But it was a hot day. The sun was very bright and the air was very warm. The fox felt tired and thirsty. He looked for some water to drink.
+
+He saw a pond near the farm. He thought, "Maybe I can drink some water there and cool down." He ran to the pond and jumped in.
+
+But the pond was not water. It was paint. The farmer had put paint in the pond to trick the fox. The paint was sticky and smelly. The fox was covered in paint. He could not see or smell anything.
+
+He heard the farmer laugh. He said, "Ha ha, fox! You are not so clever now. You look like a clown. You cannot come to my farm again. Go away and do not come back!"
+
+The fox felt sad and silly. He ran away from the farm and the pond. He tried to clean the paint off his fur. He wished he had not tried to eat the chickens. He learned a lesson. He never came to the farm again.
+Anna likes to play with dolls. She has many dolls in her room. She likes to dress them up and make them talk. She has a big doll with long hair and a tight dress. She calls her Elsa.
+
+One day, Anna wants to invite her friend Lily to play with her. She calls Lily on the phone and says, "Hi, Lily. Do you want to come to my house and play with dolls? I have a new doll. She is Elsa. She has a tight dress and long hair. She is very pretty."
+
+Lily says, "Yes, Anna. I want to play with dolls with you. I have a new doll, too. She is Moana. She has brown skin and a necklace. She is very brave. Can I bring her?"
+
+Anna says, "Of course, Lily. You can bring Moana. I want to see her. She sounds very nice. Come to my house soon. I will wait for you."
+
+Lily says, "OK, Anna. I will come soon. Bye."
+
+Anna hangs up the phone and runs to her room. She picks up Elsa and hugs her. She says, "Elsa, you have a new friend. Her name is Moana. She has brown skin and a necklace. She is very brave. You will like her. We will have fun together." Elsa smiles and nods. Anna is happy. She likes to invite her friends and play with dolls.
+Lila and Ben love to play at the beach. They like to make sand castles, find shells and splash in the water. One day, they see some big kids enter the water with long boards. They watch them surf on the waves and have fun.
+
+"Wow, they are so good!" Lila says. "I want to try that too!"
+
+"Me too!" Ben agrees. "Let's ask them if we can borrow their boards."
+
+They run to the big kids and ask them nicely. The big kids are kind and let them have a turn. They help them carry the boards to the water and show them how to surf.
+
+Lila and Ben are a little scared at first, but they are also excited. They lie on the boards and paddle with their arms. They wait for a wave to come and then stand up and balance. They feel the wind in their hair and the spray in their face. They surf all the way to the shore and then do it again.
+
+They are very happy and proud. They are successful surfers!
+
+"Look at us, we are surfing!" Lila shouts.
+
+"We are awesome!" Ben cheers.
+
+The big kids clap and cheer for them. They tell them they are very brave and talented. They invite them to surf with them again.
+
+Lila and Ben thank them and hug them. They have made new friends. They love to surf and they love the beach. It is the best day ever!
+Lily was a curious girl who liked to ask many questions. She wanted to know everything about the world. She liked to read books, watch movies, and play games with her friends.
+
+One day, she saw a movie about a hero who saved many people from a bad man. The hero was brave and strong and had a special suit. Lily was amazed by the hero and wanted to be like him.
+
+She asked her mom, "Mom, can I be a hero too?"
+
+Her mom smiled and hugged her. "Of course, you can, Lily. You are already a hero in my eyes. You are kind, smart, and helpful. You make me happy every day."
+
+"But mom, I don't have a special suit or powers. How can I save people?"
+
+Her mom said, "You don't need a special suit or powers to be a hero, Lily. You just need to believe in yourself and do your best. You can save people by being a good friend, by sharing your toys, by helping at home, by learning new things, by being polite, by saying sorry, by being honest, by being brave, by being happy. There are many ways to be a hero, Lily. You just have to look for them."
+
+Lily thought about what her mom said. She realized that she was already doing some of the things that her mom mentioned. She felt proud and happy. She said, "Thank you, mom. I love you. You are my hero too."
+
+Her mom kissed her and said, "I love you too, Lily. You are my sunshine."
+Anna loves to read books. She has many books in her room. She likes to read about animals, princesses, and pirates. Sometimes she reads to her teddy bear and her doll.
+
+Today is Anna's birthday. She is very happy. She will have a party with her friends. Her mom and dad will make a cake and balloons. Anna wants to read a book to her friends at the party. She thinks they will like it.
+
+But Anna is also a little anxious. She does not know if her friends will listen to her. She does not know if they will like the book. She does not know if they will laugh at her. She hopes they will be nice.
+
+Anna puts on her party dress and her shoes. She picks up her favorite book. It is about a brave princess who saves a dragon. She goes downstairs to the living room. She sees her friends waiting for her. They smile and say, "Happy birthday, Anna!"
+
+Anna smiles back. She feels less anxious. She says, "Thank you, friends! Do you want to hear a story?" Her friends nod and say, "Yes, please!" Anna opens the book and begins to read. Her friends listen and look at the pictures. They ask questions and make comments. They clap and cheer when the princess saves the dragon. Anna feels happy. She loves to read books. She loves her friends. She loves her party.
+Sara and Ben were twins. They liked to play and eat cake. One day, their mom made a large cake for their birthday. It had pink frosting and sprinkles.
+
+"Wow, look at the cake!" Sara said. "It is so big and pretty!"
+
+"Can we eat it now?" Ben asked. He was hungry and loved cake.
+
+"Not yet," their mom said. "We have to wait for dad and grandma and grandpa. They are coming soon."
+
+Sara and Ben waited and waited. They played with their toys and sang songs. But they kept looking at the cake. It smelled so good.
+
+"I have an idea," Ben whispered to Sara. "Let's take a little piece of cake. Mom won't notice."
+
+"OK," Sara agreed. "But we have to be quiet and careful."
+
+They tiptoed to the kitchen. They saw a knife and a plate. Ben reached for the knife. He tried to cut a small piece of cake. But the knife was too sharp and the cake was too large. He pushed too hard and the cake fell off the table.
+
+"Uh-oh," Sara said.
+
+"Oops," Ben said.
+
+The cake made a loud noise and a big mess. Their mom heard and came to the kitchen. She saw the cake on the floor and the twins with frosting on their faces.
+
+"What happened here?" she asked.
+
+Sara and Ben looked at each other. They felt sorry and scared.
+
+"We wanted some cake," Sara said.
+
+"It didn't fit on the plate," Ben said.
+
+Their mom sighed. She was not happy. But she was not angry either. She loved her twins very much.
+
+"I know you love cake," she said. "But you have to wait and share. And you have to be careful with knives. They are not toys. They can hurt you."
+
+She hugged them and cleaned them up. She also cleaned up the cake. She saved some pieces that were not dirty.
+
+"Look, we still have some cake left," she said. "But we have to wait for the guests. They will be here soon. And then we can all have cake and celebrate your birthday."
+
+Sara and Ben nodded. They learned their lesson. They said sorry to their mom. They waited for their dad and grandma and grandpa. They had a happy birthday. And they enjoyed the cake. It was still big and pretty and yummy.
+Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play in the garden. They have a big swing that can rock. They take turns to push each other and say "whee!"
+
+One day, they see a bird in the tree. The bird is red and blue and has a long tail. It is singing a pretty song. Lily and Ben want to see the bird better. They stop the swing and walk to the tree.
+
+The bird sees them and flies away. Lily and Ben are sad. They look around and see some fruit on the ground. The fruit is yellow and round and smells sweet. They pick up the fruit and take a bite. It is juicy and yummy.
+
+They hear the bird again. It is on another tree. It is holding a fruit in its beak. It looks at them and says "hello!"
+
+Lily and Ben are surprised. They say "hello!" back. The bird flies to them and lands on the swing. It drops the fruit and says "share!"
+
+Lily and Ben smile. They are happy. They break the fruit in half and give one piece to the bird. They sit on the swing and eat the fruit together. The bird sings a thank you song. They rock the swing gently and listen to the song. They are friends.
+Anna and Ben went to the park with Mom. They saw many things: trees, flowers, birds, swings, slides. But Anna wanted to see something else. She wanted to see the statue.
+
+"Mom, can we go to the statue?" she asked.
+
+"Sure, honey. But we have to be patient. The statue is far away. We have to walk a lot," Mom said.
+
+Anna nodded. She held Mom's hand and walked with Ben. She looked around and saw many people. Some were running, some were playing, some were talking. But no one was looking at the statue.
+
+They walked and walked until they reached the statue. It was big and gray. It looked like a man with a hat and a coat. He had a book in his hand and a smile on his face.
+
+"Who is he, Mom?" Anna asked.
+
+"He is a famous writer. He wrote many stories for children. His name is Hans Christian Andersen," Mom said.
+
+Anna looked at the book. She wondered what stories were inside. She wanted to read them.
+
+"Can we read his stories, Mom?" she asked.
+
+"Of course, honey. We can borrow them from the library. But first, let's take a picture with the statue. He looks happy to see us," Mom said.
+
+Mom took out her phone and asked Anna and Ben to stand next to the statue. They smiled and said cheese. The statue smiled too. He was patient and kind. He liked children who loved stories.
+Sara and Tom are friends. They like to play together. One day, Sara has an idea. She says to Tom, "Let's go on a journey. We can see new things and have fun."
+
+Tom likes the idea. He says, "Yes, let's go. Where do we go?"
+
+Sara thinks for a moment. She says, "We can go to the park. There are swings and slides and flowers and birds. Come, follow me."
+
+They take their bikes and helmets and start to ride. They see many cars and people on the road. It is very busy. They have to be careful and watch where they are going.
+
+They reach the park. It is big and green and sunny. They park their bikes and run to the playground. They swing and slide and laugh and shout. They see other children and make new friends. They have a lot of fun.
+
+They are happy. They say to each other, "This is a good journey. We like the park. We can come again."
+Sam and Mia liked to play with their boat in the pond. They had a big boat that was red and white. They took turns to push the boat and make it go fast. They had fun with their boat.
+
+One day, they saw a filthy duck in the pond. The duck was brown and dirty. It had mud and feathers on its body. The duck saw the boat and swam to it. It tried to bite the boat with its beak.
+
+"Hey, duck, stop!" Sam yelled. "That is our boat! Go away!"
+
+But the duck did not listen. It kept biting the boat. It made holes in the boat. The boat started to sink in the water.
+
+"Help, help!" Mia yelled. "Our boat is sinking! We need to save it!"
+
+Sam and Mia ran to the pond. They tried to reach the boat with their hands. But the pond was too deep and the duck was too mean. They could not save the boat.
+
+They were very sad. They cried and hugged each other. They lost their boat.
+
+The duck was happy. It had a new toy. It played with the boat in the water. It did not care that the boat was sinking. It was a filthy duck.
+Sara loved to play with her toy bird. It had a soft body, a long tail and two big wings. She named it Fluffy and hugged it every night. Fluffy was her best friend.
+
+One day, Sara and Fluffy went to the park with Mommy. Sara saw a big slide and wanted to try it. She put Fluffy on the bench and ran to the slide. She climbed up the ladder and slid down with a big smile. She did it again and again. She had so much fun.
+
+But then, she heard a loud cry. She looked around and saw a big dog. The dog had found Fluffy on the bench and was biting it. Fluffy's wing was torn and its stuffing was coming out. Sara was scared and sad. She ran to Fluffy and shouted, "No, no, no! Bad dog! Leave Fluffy alone!"
+
+Mommy heard Sara and came to help. She shooed the dog away and picked up Fluffy. She hugged Sara and said, "I'm sorry, honey. Fluffy is hurt. But we can fix it. Let's go home and get some thread and a needle. We can sew Fluffy's wing back together."
+
+Sara nodded and held Fluffy close. She said, "Thank you, Mommy. You are very kind. Fluffy, you are very brave. I love you. You remind me of a real bird. You are adorable."
+Lily and Tom were playing with their toys in the living room. Lily had a doll and Tom had a car. They were having fun until Tom got bored of his car. He wanted to play with Lily's doll, but Lily did not want to share.
+
+"Give me your doll!" Tom said.
+
+"No, it's mine!" Lily said.
+
+Tom tried to grab the doll from Lily, but Lily held it tight. Tom got angry and slapped Lily on the lip. Lily cried out loud and dropped the doll.
+
+"Ow, that hurts!" Lily said. "You are mean, Tom!"
+
+Mom heard the noise and came to see what was wrong. She saw Lily's lip was red and Tom had the doll.
+
+"What happened here?" Mom asked.
+
+"Tom slapped me and took my doll!" Lily said.
+
+"Tom, is that true?" Mom asked.
+
+Tom looked down and nodded. He knew he did something bad.
+
+Mom took the doll from Tom and gave it back to Lily. She hugged Lily and kissed her lip.
+
+"I'm sorry, Lily. Are you okay?" Mom asked.
+
+Lily nodded and hugged Mom. She felt better.
+
+Mom looked at Tom and frowned.
+
+"Tom, you should not slap your sister or take her toys. That is not nice. You need to say sorry to Lily and play nicely with her. Do you understand?" Mom asked.
+
+Tom nodded and felt sorry. He went to Lily and said sorry.
+
+"I'm sorry, Lily. I was bored and I wanted your doll. But I should not slap you or take your toys. Can we play together?" Tom asked.
+
+Lily looked at Tom and smiled.
+
+"Okay, Tom. I forgive you. We can play together. But you have to be nice and share. Do you want to play with my doll and your car?" Lily asked.
+
+Tom smiled and nodded.
+
+"Yes, Lily. I want to play with your doll and my car. Thank you for sharing. You are a good sister." Tom said.
+
+Lily and Tom hugged and played with their toys. Mom watched them and smiled. She was happy they made up and learned to be nice.
+Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play in the park. They observe many things. They see birds, dogs, flowers and swings.
+
+One day, they find a big balloon. It is red and round. It has a number on it. The number is zero.
+
+"What is zero?" Lily asks.
+
+Ben thinks. He says, "Zero is nothing. It is not one, or two, or three. It is empty."
+
+Lily nods. She says, "Can we play with zero?"
+
+Ben says, "Yes, we can. Zero is flexible. We can make it big or small. We can toss it or catch it. We can roll it or bounce it."
+
+They have fun with zero. They make it big and small. They toss it and catch it. They roll it and bounce it.
+
+But then, a strong wind comes. It blows zero away. Lily and Ben run after it. They try to catch it. But zero is too fast. It flies higher and higher. It goes to the sky.
+
+Lily and Ben stop. They look up. They see zero in the sky. It is very small. It looks like a dot.
+
+They wave goodbye to zero. They say, "Thank you, zero. You are a good friend. We hope you have fun in the sky."
+
+They go back to the park. They observe more things. They see stars, clouds, moon and dreams.
+Tom was scared of the dark. He did not like to sleep in his room alone. He had a blue blanket that he hugged tight, but he still felt cold and lonely. He wished his mom or dad would come and stay with him.
+
+He heard a loud noise outside his window. It sounded like a big dog or a monster. He jumped out of his bed and ran to his closet. He closed the door and hid inside. He hoped the noise would go away.
+
+He remembered what his mom told him when he was scared. She said he could pray to God and ask for help. She said God loved him and would protect him. Tom closed his eyes and whispered, "God, please make the noise go away. Please keep me safe. Please send mom or dad to me. Amen."
+
+He waited for a while, but he did not hear anything. He wondered if God heard him. He opened the door a little bit and peeked out. He saw a light in the hallway. He heard his mom's voice.
+
+"Tom, are you okay? I heard a noise and came to check on you." She saw him in the closet and smiled. She walked over and hugged him. "What are you doing in there, sweetie?"
+
+Tom felt warm and happy. He told his mom about the noise and how he prayed to God. He asked her if God answered his prayer.
+
+She kissed his forehead and said, "Yes, he did. He sent me to you. He also made the noise go away. It was just a garbage truck passing by. There is nothing to be afraid of, my love. God is with you always."
+
+She took him back to his bed and tucked him in. She gave him his blue blanket and his teddy bear. She sang him a lullaby and stroked his hair. Tom felt sleepy and peaceful. He thanked God for his mom and his blue blanket. He closed his eyes and fell asleep.
+Lily liked to study. She liked to look at books with pictures and words. She liked to learn new things. She liked to study with her mom and dad.
+
+One day, Lily went to the park with her mom. She saw a big tree with many leaves. She wanted to study the tree. She asked her mom, "Mom, can I study the tree?"
+
+Mom said, "Yes, Lily, you can study the tree. But be careful and don't go too far."
+
+Lily nodded and ran to the tree. She touched the bark and the leaves. She saw a bird and a squirrel. She heard them make noises. She smiled and said, "Hello, bird. Hello, squirrel. I am studying you."
+
+The bird and the squirrel looked at Lily. They were not afraid of her. They saw that she was kind and gentle. They came closer to her. They let her pet them. They played with her.
+
+Lily was happy. She made new friends. She learned more about the tree and the animals. She thanked them and said, "Bye, bird. Bye, squirrel. I hope to see you again."
+
+Mom watched Lily from a bench. She was proud of her daughter. She saw that Lily loved to study and was kind to everyone. She said, "Lily, you are a good girl. You bring peace to my heart."
+Anna and Ben like to play with blocks. They build towers and houses and cars. But they do not like to share. They always part their blocks into two piles. One pile for Anna and one pile for Ben.
+
+One day, a new boy came to play. His name was Leo. He had no blocks. He asked Anna and Ben if he could play with them. Anna and Ben said no. They said their blocks were only for them. Leo felt sad. He wanted to have fun too.
+
+Leo saw a big box in the corner. He went to look inside. He found many things. He found books and toys and puzzles. He also found a big red ball. He took the ball and bounced it. It made a loud noise.
+
+Anna and Ben heard the noise. They stopped playing with blocks. They looked at Leo. They saw the ball. They wanted the ball. They ran to Leo. They said they wanted the ball. They said the ball was theirs.
+
+Leo said no. He said the ball was his. He said he found it in the box. He said Anna and Ben were nosy. He said they had many blocks and he had zero. He said they should share.
+
+Anna and Ben looked at each other. They felt bad. They knew Leo was right. They said they were sorry. They said they would share. They asked Leo if he wanted to play with blocks. Leo said yes. He smiled.
+
+They all went to play with blocks. They did not part their blocks into two piles. They mixed them together. They built bigger towers and houses and cars. They had more fun. They became friends.
+Sara and Tom are brother and sister. They like to observe animals in the park. They have a book with pictures of animals and their names. Sara can read some of the names, but Tom is too small.
+
+One day, they go to the park with their mom. Sara brings her book and Tom brings his binoculars. They see many animals: birds, squirrels, ducks, dogs, and cats. Sara points to each animal and tells Tom its name. Tom looks through his binoculars and says "wow" or "cool".
+
+They walk to the pond, where they see some fish and frogs. Sara wants to observe them closer, so she kneels down and leans over the water. Tom follows her, but he is not careful. He slips and falls into the pond with a splash.
+
+Sara and mom hear Tom's cry and run to help him. They pull him out of the water and wrap him in a towel. Tom is wet and cold and scared. He cries and hugs mom.
+
+"Are you okay, Tom?" mom asks.
+
+"I'm okay, mom. But I don't like the pond. The pond is mean," Tom says.
+
+Sara feels sorry for Tom. She gives him her book and says, "Here, Tom. You can have my book. You can observe the animals in the book. They are nice and dry."
+
+Tom stops crying and smiles. He takes the book and says, "Thank you, Sara. You are a good sister. I love you."
+
+Sara smiles back and says, "I love you too, Tom. And I'm sorry you fell into the pond. But don't worry, you'll be dry and warm soon. Mom, are we ready to go home?"
+
+Mom nods and says, "Yes, we are ready. Let's go home and have some hot chocolate. And maybe next time, we can observe the animals from a safe distance, okay?"
+
+Sara and Tom agree and hold mom's hands. They walk home, happy and cozy. They still like to observe animals, but they are more careful now. They learned a lesson from the pond.
+Lily and Ben were friends. They liked to play outside. One day, it rained a lot. Lily and Ben put on their boots and coats. They went to the park.
+
+The park had many puddles. Lily and Ben ran to the biggest puddle. They jumped in it. Splash! Splash! The water was cold and wet. They laughed and had fun.
+
+"Look, a duck!" Ben said. He pointed to a bird on the water. The duck was yellow and brown. It had a long neck and a flat beak. It swam fast in the puddle.
+
+"Hello, duck!" Lily said. She waved to the bird. The duck quacked and came closer. It looked at Lily and Ben. It was not afraid.
+
+"Welcome, duck!" Lily said. She smiled. She reached out her hand. The duck nibbled her fingers. It tickled. Lily giggled.
+
+"Can we be friends, duck?" Ben asked. He bent down. The duck nodded and quacked. It liked Lily and Ben.
+
+Lily and Ben were happy. They had a new friend. They played with the duck in the puddle. They shared their bread and seeds. They had a great day.
+Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big hole in the ground. They want to know what is inside.
+
+"Let's go and look," Tom says.
+
+"OK, but be careful," Sam says.
+
+They go near the hole and peer inside. They see something shiny and round. It looks like a ball.
+
+"I want it," Tom says. He tries to reach for the ball, but he slips and falls into the hole.
+
+"Tom, are you OK?" Sam shouts.
+
+"I'm OK, but I'm stuck," Tom says. He feels something around his leg. It is a trap. It is tight and hurts.
+
+"Help, help!" Tom cries.
+
+Sam runs to get help. He sees a man with a hat and a bag. He is the park ranger.
+
+"Please, help my friend. He is in a hole with a trap," Sam says.
+
+The park ranger follows Sam to the hole. He sees Tom and the trap.
+
+"Oh, no. This is a bad trap. Someone put it here to catch animals. It is very mean and dangerous," the park ranger says.
+
+He takes out a tool from his bag and goes into the hole. He opens the trap and frees Tom's leg.
+
+"Thank you, thank you," Tom says.
+
+"You're welcome, but you should never go near holes like this. They are not safe. You could get hurt or lost," the park ranger says.
+
+He helps Tom and Sam out of the hole. He gives them a hug and a band-aid.
+
+"Let's go home," Sam says.
+
+"OK, but let's quit playing in the park for today. I don't like traps," Tom says.
+
+They walk home, holding hands. They are happy to be safe and together.
+Anna was playing with her doll in the garden. She liked to make her doll talk and sing and dance. She had a lot of fun with her doll.
+
+But then she saw something strange. It was a big blue foot. It was sticking out from behind a bush. Anna wondered who it belonged to. She was curious and brave. She walked slowly to the bush and peeked behind it.
+
+She saw a big blue monster. He had two blue feet, two blue hands, a blue nose and a blue tail. He had big yellow eyes and sharp white teeth. He was sleeping and snoring loudly.
+
+Anna was scared and surprised. She wanted to run away, but she also wanted to talk to the monster. Maybe he was friendly and lonely. Maybe he liked dolls too.
+
+She decided to try. She said in a soft voice, "Hello, Mr. Monster. I am Anna. This is my doll. Do you want to play with us?"
+
+The monster opened his eyes and looked at Anna. He smiled and said in a deep voice, "Hello, Anna. I am Blue. I like your doll. She is pretty. Yes, I want to play with you."
+
+Anna was happy and relieved. She gave her doll to Blue and they started to play. They sang and danced and laughed. They became good friends. Anna learned that Blue was not scary, he was just different. And Blue learned that Anna was not afraid, she was just kind. They had a lot of fun together.
+Lily and Ben wanted to play with the jug. It was big and blue and had a handle and a spout. They liked to fill it with water and pour it on the plants and the sand.
+
+But Mom said no. She said the jug was for the kitchen and they could not take it outside. She said they would make a mess and get wet and cold.
+
+"Please, Mom, please!" Lily and Ben begged. "We will be careful and not spill too much. We just want to have fun with the jug."
+
+Mom thought for a moment. She saw how sad and bored they looked. She decided to permit them to play with the jug, but only for a little while and only in the backyard.
+
+"Okay, okay," she said. "But you have to promise to bring the jug back when I call you and to dry yourselves with a towel. And don't forget to wear your boots and coats."
+
+Lily and Ben were happy. They thanked Mom and ran to the backyard with the jug. They filled it with water from the hose and took turns pouring it on the flowers and the grass and the rocks. They laughed and splashed and made bubbles.
+
+They had so much fun with the jug that they did not notice how wet and cold they were. They did not hear Mom calling them to come inside. They did not see the dark clouds and the raindrops.
+
+Soon, they were soaked and shivering. The jug was too heavy and slippery to hold. They dropped it on the ground and it broke into pieces.
+
+"Oh no!" Lily and Ben cried. "The jug is broken! Mom will be mad!"
+
+They ran to the house with the broken jug. They hoped Mom would not be too angry. They hoped she would still love them. They hoped she would have some hot chocolate and cookies for them.
+Sara and Tom were playing in the garden. They liked to dig in the earth with their shovels and make holes. Sometimes they found worms or stones or shiny things.
+
+"Look, Sara, I found a ring!" Tom said, holding up a metal circle. "It is very pretty and shiny. Do you want to try it on?"
+
+Sara nodded and reached for the ring. But it was too small for her finger. She tried to remove it, but it was stuck. She pulled and twisted, but it did not move. She started to cry.
+
+"Don't cry, Sara, we will get it off," Tom said. He ran to the house and asked his mom for help. His mom came with some soap and water. She put some soap on Sara's finger and rubbed it gently. Then she poured some water on it and slid the ring off. Sara smiled and hugged her mom.
+
+"Thank you, mom, you are very kind and smart," Sara said.
+
+"You're welcome, sweetie. But where did you get this ring?" mom asked.
+
+"We found it in the earth. Can we keep it?" Tom asked.
+
+Mom looked at the ring closely. It had a small stone that sparkled in the sun. It looked very old and valuable.
+
+"I'm sorry, kids, but this is not a toy. This is a very special ring. It belongs to someone else. We have to return it to the museum. They will know more about it and take good care of it," mom said.
+
+Sara and Tom were sad, but they understood. They gave the ring to mom and went back to the garden. They decided to look for something else to play with. Maybe they would find a graceful butterfly or a funny frog. They still had fun digging in the earth.
+Sara was a healthy girl who liked to play outside. She had a big garden with many flowers and trees. One evening, she saw a new animal in the garden. It was small and brown, with a long tail and big ears. It was a rabbit!
+
+Sara was very happy to meet the rabbit. She wanted to be its friend. She said, "Hello, rabbit. I am Sara. Do you want to play with me?" The rabbit looked at Sara with its bright eyes. It was shy, but curious. It hopped closer to Sara and sniffed her hand.
+
+Sara smiled and gently stroked the rabbit's fur. It was soft and warm. The rabbit liked Sara's touch. It nudged her hand with its nose and made a soft sound. Sara said, "You are very cute, rabbit. What is your name?" The rabbit did not answer, but it wagged its tail.
+
+Sara and the rabbit played together in the garden. They chased each other, hid behind the bushes, and nibbled on the grass. They had a lot of fun. Sara said, "You are my new friend, rabbit. I hope you come back tomorrow." The rabbit nodded and licked Sara's cheek.
+
+The sun was setting and the sky was pink and purple. Sara's mom called her from the house. She said, "Sara, it's time to go inside. It's getting dark." Sara said, "OK, mom. I'm coming." She hugged the rabbit and said, "Goodbye, rabbit. See you soon." The rabbit hopped away and disappeared into the trees. Sara ran to the house, feeling happy and excited. She had met a new friend.
+Sara and Ben like to play in the garden. They see many flowers and bugs. They pick some flowers and put them in a jar. They want to give them to Mom.
+
+But then they hear a loud noise. It is a big dog. It runs to them and barks. Sara and Ben are scared. They drop the jar and run to the house.
+
+"Help, help!" they cry. Mom comes out and sees the dog. She is not scared. She knows the dog. It is Rex, the neighbor's dog. He is friendly, but he likes to chase things.
+
+"Rex, stop!" Mom says. She holds out her hand and calls the dog. Rex stops barking and runs to Mom. He licks her hand and wags his tail.
+
+"Sara, Ben, it's okay. Rex is not mean. He just wants to play. Come and say hello to him," Mom says.
+
+Sara and Ben are still scared. They remain behind Mom. They look at Rex. He is big and brown. He has sharp teeth and a wet nose.
+
+"Are you sure, Mom?" Sara asks.
+
+"Yes, I'm sure. Rex is a good dog. He won't hurt you. He likes children. He likes flowers too. Look, he has one in his mouth," Mom says.
+
+Sara and Ben see the flower. It is one of the flowers they picked. It is pale and wilted. Rex drops it on the ground.
+
+"Sorry, Rex. That was our flower. We wanted to give it to Mom," Ben says.
+
+Rex looks at Ben. He tilts his head and whines. He seems sorry too.
+
+"It's okay, Ben. Rex didn't know. He thought it was a toy. We can pick more flowers later. But first, let's be friends with Rex. He is lonely. He wants to play with you," Mom says.
+
+Sara and Ben look at each other. They are not so scared anymore. They like dogs. They want to play too.
+
+"Okay, Mom. We'll try," Sara says.
+
+They come out from behind Mom. They reach out their hands and touch Rex. Rex licks their hands and wags his tail. He is happy.
+
+Sara and Ben smile. They are happy too. They have a new friend. They play with Rex in the garden. They forget about the flowers. They have more fun.
+Sara and Ben are playing in the living room. They have many toys, but they like the telephone best. The telephone is small and red. It has buttons and a cord. Sara and Ben pretend to call their friends and family.
+
+"Hello, is this Grandma?" Sara says, holding the telephone to her ear. "I miss you. Can you come and visit us?"
+
+"Grandma is busy, Sara. She is making cookies for us," Ben says, taking the telephone from Sara. "Can I talk to her?"
+
+"No, it's my turn. Give it back!" Sara says, pulling the telephone. "You had it for a long time."
+
+They tug and pull, but neither of them wants to share. They get angry and start to yell.
+
+"Stop it, you two!" Mom says, coming into the living room. "What is going on here?"
+
+"Sara won't let me have the telephone!" Ben says.
+
+"Ben won't give me the telephone!" Sara says.
+
+Mom sighs and shakes her head. She takes the telephone from them and puts it on the shelf.
+
+"You can't play with the telephone anymore. You have to learn to share and be nice to each other," Mom says. "If you want to talk to Grandma, you can use the big telephone in the kitchen. But first, you have to say sorry and hug."
+
+Sara and Ben look at each other. They feel bad for fighting. They say sorry and hug.
+
+"Can we call Grandma now?" Sara asks.
+
+"Sure, let's go to the kitchen," Mom says. "But don't throw the big telephone, okay?"
+
+"Okay," Sara and Ben say. They follow Mom to the kitchen and smile. They love Grandma and they love each other.
+Lila and Ben were playing in the garden. They had a spray bottle and a hose. They liked to spray water on the flowers and the grass. They also liked to spray each other and laugh.
+
+"Look, Lila, this flower is so pretty!" Ben said, pointing to a pink rose. "It has a name. It is called a rose."
+
+Lila nodded. She liked roses too. She wanted to smell the flower. She leaned closer and sniffed. The rose smelled sweet and nice.
+
+"Be careful, Lila," Ben said. "The rose is delicate. It can break easily. And it has thorns. They can hurt you."
+
+Lila moved away from the rose. She did not want to break it or get hurt. She saw a butterfly on another flower. It was yellow and black. It looked like a sun.
+
+"Wow, Ben, look at the butterfly!" Lila said, pointing to the insect. "It is so pretty too. It has a name. It is called a butterfly."
+
+Ben nodded. He liked butterflies too. He wanted to touch the butterfly. He reached out his hand slowly. The butterfly did not move. It stayed on the flower.
+
+"Be careful, Ben," Lila said. "The butterfly is delicate too. It can fly away easily. And it has wings. They can break too."
+
+Ben moved away from the butterfly. He did not want to scare it or break it. He saw Lila holding the spray bottle. She had a mischievous smile on her face.
+
+"Hey, Lila, what are you doing?" Ben asked, suspicious.
+
+Lila giggled. She sprayed water on Ben's face. Ben gasped and blinked. He grabbed the hose and sprayed water on Lila's hair. Lila squealed and ran. Ben chased her. They sprayed water on each other and laughed. They forgot about the rose and the butterfly. They were having fun.
+Lily and Sam were at the beach with their mom and dad. They liked to play in the sand and make castles and tunnels. Sometimes they went into the water, but not too far, because the waves were big and loud.
+
+One day, a big wave came and knocked Sam over. He got water in his nose and mouth and felt scared. He cried and ran to his mom. His mom hugged him and comforted him. She said, "It's okay, Sam. You are brave and strong. The wave didn't mean to hurt you. It was just playing."
+
+Lily saw Sam crying and felt sorry for him. She wanted to help him feel better. She ran to him and gave him a kiss on his cheek. She said, "Don't cry, Sam. I have something for you. Look!" She showed him a shell she had found in the sand. It was shiny and smooth and had a pretty pattern. She said, "This is a surf. It lives in the water. It is your friend. You can keep it and play with it."
+
+Sam smiled and took the shell from Lily. He said, "Thank you, Lily. You are a good sister. I like the surf. It is pretty and nice." He hugged Lily and his mom. He felt better and happier.
+
+His mom said, "I'm proud of you, Sam. You are patient and calm. You can try the water again when you are ready. And I'm proud of you, Lily. You are kind and helpful. You comforted your brother and made him happy. You are both wonderful children. I love you very much."
+
+Lily and Sam said, "We love you too, mom." They hugged their mom and then their dad. They played in the sand and the water some more. They had fun and enjoyed the beach. They were a happy family.
+One day, Lily and her dad went to the park. They saw many animals there, like birds, ducks, and dogs. Lily liked to look at them and say their names. But her favorite animal was the kangaroo. She thought it was very attractive, with its big ears, long tail, and brown fur.
+
+"Can I pet the kangaroo, dad?" Lily asked.
+
+"No, sweetie, the kangaroo is not a pet. It is a wild animal. It lives in a far place called Australia. We can only watch it from here," dad said.
+
+Lily nodded, but she still wanted to be closer to the kangaroo. She saw that it was in a big cage, with a fence around it. She wondered if it was happy there, or if it missed its home.
+
+She waited until dad was busy talking to another man. Then she ran to the fence and climbed over it. She wanted to say hello to the kangaroo and give it a hug.
+
+But the kangaroo did not like that. It was scared of Lily. It thought she was a danger. It kicked her with its strong legs and made a loud noise. Lily fell down and cried. She was hurt and scared too.
+
+Dad heard her cry and ran to her. He saw what happened and was very angry and worried. He picked up Lily and carried her out of the cage. He checked her for injuries and hugged her.
+
+"Lily, what did you do? That was very naughty and dangerous. You could have been badly hurt by the kangaroo. You should never go near wild animals without permission. They are not like your toys. They can hurt you or run away. Do you understand?" dad said.
+
+Lily nodded and said sorry. She felt bad for making dad angry and for scaring the kangaroo. She realized that the kangaroo did not need her hug. It needed to be free and safe in its own home.
+
+Dad forgave her and kissed her. He said he was glad that she was okay. He said he loved her very much. He said he would rescue her from any trouble.
+
+Lily smiled and said she loved him too. She said he was the best dad in the world. She said she would never bother the kangaroo again. She said she would only watch it from far away and admire its attractive fur.
+Lily likes to do things with her mom. She likes to help her mom cook, read, and play. But her favorite thing to do is to look inside her mom's purse. Her mom's purse has many things that Lily likes: keys, coins, lipsticks, and a phone.
+
+One day, Lily and her mom go to the park. They have a picnic and play on the swings. Lily is very happy. But when they are ready to go home, Lily sees that her mom's purse is open. She thinks it is a good time to look inside.
+
+She runs to the purse and puts her hand in it. She pulls out a lipstick and tries to put it on her lips. But she makes a mess. She gets lipstick on her face, her hands, and her dress. She also drops the lipstick on the grass.
+
+"Oh no, Lily, what did you do?" her mom says. She sees the lipstick and the mess. She is not happy. She picks up the lipstick and wipes Lily's face and hands with a tissue. She says, "Lily, you should not look inside my purse without asking. It is not tidy. It is rude. And you can ruin my things."
+
+Lily feels bad. She did not mean to make her mom unhappy. She says, "I'm sorry, mom. I just wanted to see your things. I like your purse. It is pretty and big."
+
+Her mom smiles. She says, "I know, Lily. I like my purse too. But it is mine, not yours. You have your own purse, remember? The one I gave you for your birthday. It has your name on it and some stickers. Why don't you look inside your purse and see what you have?"
+
+Lily nods. She remembers her purse. She likes it too. She goes to her backpack and takes out her purse. She opens it and sees some things that she likes: a toy car, a candy, a crayon, and a picture of her mom. She smiles. She says, "Look, mom, I have nice things too. Can I show you?"
+
+Her mom nods. She says, "Of course, Lily. I would love to see your things. And maybe we can trade something. How about I give you one of my coins and you give me your candy?"
+
+Lily thinks. She likes coins. They are shiny and round. But she also likes candy. It is sweet and colorful. She says, "OK, mom. I will trade with you. But only one coin and one candy. And only for today."
+
+Her mom agrees. She says, "OK, Lily. That sounds fair. And only for today. Tomorrow, we will put our things back in our purses. And we will keep them tidy and closed. OK?"
+
+Lily says, "OK, mom. I love you."
+
+Her mom says, "I love you too, Lily."
+Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play with cars and balls. One day, they see a big dog in the park. The dog is black and has a red tie around his neck. He looks angry and barks loud.
+
+Tom and Sam are scared. They tremble and hide behind a tree. They hope the dog will go away.
+
+But the dog does not go away. He comes closer and closer to the tree. He smells Tom and Sam and growls.
+
+"Help!" Tom and Sam cry. "Who will save us?"
+
+Then they hear a voice. It is Lily, their sister. She is older and bigger than them. She is not scared of the dog. She has a stick in her hand.
+
+"Go away, bad dog!" Lily says. "Leave my brothers alone!"
+
+She waves the stick at the dog. The dog is surprised and afraid. He runs away with his tail between his legs.
+
+Tom and Sam come out from behind the tree. They hug Lily and thank her.
+
+"You are brave, Lily!" Tom says.
+
+"You are strong, Lily!" Sam says.
+
+Lily smiles and hugs them back. She is proud of herself. She is a good sister.
+Lily and Ben were best friends. They liked to play in the park with their hats. Lily had a pink hat with a flower. Ben had a blue hat with a star. They liked to skip and run and laugh.
+
+One day, they saw a big dog in the park. It was black and white and had a long tail. Lily and Ben were scared. They thought the dog was mean and loud. They hid behind a tree and held their hats.
+
+"Go away, dog!" Lily said. "We don't want to play with you!"
+
+But the dog did not go away. It came closer and closer to the tree. It wagged its tail and made a soft sound. It looked at Lily and Ben with big eyes.
+
+"Maybe the dog is not mean," Ben said. "Maybe it is harmless. Maybe it wants to be our friend."
+
+Lily and Ben looked at each other. They were still scared, but they were also curious. They decided to be brave and say hello to the dog.
+
+They came out from behind the tree and held out their hats. The dog sniffed their hats and licked their hands. It was friendly and gentle. It wanted to play with Lily and Ben.
+
+Lily and Ben smiled and petted the dog. They gave it a name: Spot. They played with Spot in the park. They skipped and ran and laughed. They shared their hats with Spot. Spot was happy. Lily and Ben were happy. They had a new friend.
+Sara is a famous singer. She likes to sing and dance and make people happy. She has many friends who like her songs. Today is her birthday. She wants to have a party with her friends.
+
+She calls her friends on the phone and says, "Hi, this is Sara. I am having a party today. Do you want to come? There will be cake and balloons and music. It will be fun!"
+
+Her friends say, "Yes, we want to come! Happy birthday, Sara! You are a great singer. We love you!"
+
+Sara is very happy. She puts on a pretty dress and a shiny crown. She waits for her friends to come. She sees a big box on the table. It is a gift from her mom and dad. She wonders what is inside.
+
+Her friends arrive. They hug Sara and give her more gifts. They say, "Surprise! We have something special for you!"
+
+They take her to the backyard. There is a stage with a microphone and speakers. They say, "This is your party, Sara. You can sing for us. We are your fans. We want to hear your voice!"
+
+Sara is very excited. She says, "Thank you, thank you, thank you! You are the best friends ever. I love you all!"
+
+She goes to the stage and picks up the microphone. She throws a kiss to her friends. She starts to sing her favorite song. Her friends clap and cheer. They have a wonderful party. Sara is very happy. She thinks, "This is the best birthday ever!"
+Lily liked to play with her balloon. It was red and shiny and made a funny sound when she squeezed it. She liked to make it go up and down and chase it around the yard.
+
+One day, she saw a stranger walking by the fence. He had a big hat and a long coat and a bag on his shoulder. He smiled at Lily and said, "Hello, little girl. What a nice balloon you have. Can I see it?"
+
+Lily was curious and friendly. She ran to the fence and held out her balloon. "This is my balloon. It is red and shiny and makes a funny sound. Do you like it?"
+
+The stranger nodded and reached out his hand. "I like it very much. Can I hold it for a moment?" He asked.
+
+Lily hesitated. She liked her balloon and did not want to lose it. But she was also polite and honest. She said, "OK, you can hold it. But only for a moment. Then you have to give it back."
+
+The stranger took the balloon and thanked Lily. He looked at it and pretended to admire it. But then he did something very bad. He released the balloon and let it fly away in the sky. He laughed and said, "Ha ha, now it is mine. Goodbye, little girl."
+
+Lily was shocked and sad. She watched her balloon get smaller and smaller until it disappeared. She cried and shouted, "Hey, that is not fair. That is my balloon. You are a bad stranger. You lied to me. Give me back my balloon."
+
+But the stranger did not listen. He ran away with his bag and his hat and his coat. He did not care about Lily or her balloon. He was a mean and dishonest stranger.
+
+Lily ran to her house and told her mom what happened. Her mom hugged her and comforted her. She said, "I'm sorry, Lily. That was a very bad stranger. He should not have taken your balloon. He was very rude and dishonest. You did nothing wrong. You were very kind and honest. I'm proud of you."
+
+Lily felt a little better. She said, "Thank you, mom. I love you. Can I have another balloon?"
+
+Her mom smiled and said, "Of course, Lily. You can have another balloon. And this time, we will tie it to your wrist so no one can take it away. How about that?"
+
+Lily nodded and smiled. She said, "Yes, please. That sounds good. Can I have a blue one?"
+
+Her mom said, "Sure, Lily. You can have a blue one. Come on, let's go to the store and get one."
+
+Lily and her mom walked to the store and bought a blue balloon. Lily was happy again. She played with her balloon and made sure it was always with her. She learned a lesson that day. She learned to be careful with strangers and to keep her things safe. She also learned to be honest and kind, like her mom. She hoped the bad stranger would learn his lesson too. She hoped he would feel sorry and be honest and kind someday.
+Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys and books. They have a big room with two beds and a window. Sometimes, they look out the window and see the stars and the moon. They wonder what is up there and how far they can go.
+
+One night, Anna and Ben are not sleepy. They want to stay up and talk. They whisper to each other in the dark.
+
+"Anna, do you think there are other people in the sky?" Ben asks.
+
+"I don't know, Ben. Maybe there are. Maybe they are like us, or maybe they are different," Anna says.
+
+"Anna, do you think we can go to the sky someday?" Ben asks.
+
+"I don't know, Ben. Maybe we can. Maybe we need a big rocket, or maybe we need wings," Anna says.
+
+"Anna, do you think the sky people can see us?" Ben asks.
+
+"I don't know, Ben. Maybe they can. Maybe they are watching us, or maybe they are sleeping," Anna says.
+
+Anna and Ben keep wondering and asking questions. They do not notice that their eyes are getting heavy and their voices are getting low. They do not hear their mom and dad coming to check on them. They do not feel their mom and dad tucking them in and kissing them good night. They do not see their mom and dad smiling and saying, "Sweet dreams, Anna and Ben. We love you."
+
+Anna and Ben fall asleep, holding hands. They dream of the sky and the stars and the moon. They dream of wonder and adventure. They dream of big things.
+Sara was a gifted girl who loved to travel. She had a big wheel that she could ride very fast. She liked to go to different places and see new things.
+
+One day, she decided to travel to the park with her wheel. She put on her helmet and said goodbye to her mom. "Have fun, Sara, and be careful," her mom said.
+
+Sara rode her wheel along the road. She saw many cars and buses and people. She said hello to some of them. She also saw some flowers and trees and birds. She smiled and sang a song.
+
+When she got to the park, she saw a big slide and a swing and a sandbox. She parked her wheel and ran to the slide. She climbed up and slid down. Whee! She felt happy.
+
+Then she saw a boy with a red ball. He looked sad. He was sitting on a bench. Sara went to him and said, "Hi, I'm Sara. Do you want to play with me?"
+
+The boy looked up and said, "Hi, I'm Ben. I can't play. I hurt my leg and I can't run."
+
+Sara felt sorry for him. She said, "That's too bad. Do you want to ride my wheel? It's very fun and fast."
+
+Ben's eyes lit up. He said, "Really? Can I?"
+
+Sara nodded. She said, "Sure. It's my gift to you. You can ride it as long as you want."
+
+Ben smiled and said, "Thank you, Sara. You are very kind and gifted."
+
+Sara helped him get on her wheel and showed him how to pedal. Ben rode the wheel around the park. He felt happy.
+
+Sara and Ben became friends. They played and talked and laughed. They had a lot of fun.
+
+Sara was glad she traveled to the park with her wheel. She met a new friend and shared her gift. She felt happy.
+Lily and Ben like to play with dough. They have many colors of dough. They can make shapes and animals and things with dough. They have fun with dough.
+
+One day, they want to make a big cake with dough. They take a lot of dough and put it on a big plate. They use a roller to make the dough flat. They use a knife to cut the dough into pieces. They use a fork to make holes in the dough. They use their hands to make decorations with dough.
+
+They are very proud of their cake. They want to show it to their mom. They carry the plate to the kitchen. But the plate is heavy and the dough is soft. The cake slides off the plate and falls on the floor. The dough makes a big mess.
+
+"Oh no!" Lily and Ben say. "Our cake is ruined!"
+
+Mom hears them and comes to the kitchen. She sees the dough on the floor. She is not angry. She smiles and hugs them.
+
+"It's okay," she says. "You can make another cake. But first, let's clean up this mess. And then, you can have a real cake. I made an orange cake for you. It is in the oven. Do you want to see it?"
+
+"Yes, please!" Lily and Ben say. They help mom clean up the dough. Then they seat on the chairs and wait for the orange cake. They are happy. They love mom and they love cake.
+Lily liked to print pictures of dolls on paper. She had many colors to make them pretty. She used scissors to cut them out and glue to stick them on cardboard. She made a big family of paper dolls.
+
+One day, she wanted to show her paper dolls to her friend Anna. She put them in a bag and went to Anna's house. Anna was happy to see Lily and her bag.
+
+"What do you have in there?" Anna asked.
+
+"I have paper dolls. I print them and cut them and glue them. Do you want to see?" Lily said.
+
+"Yes, please. I love dolls too," Anna said.
+
+Lily opened her bag and took out her paper dolls. She spread them on the floor and told Anna their names and stories. Anna liked them very much. She picked up one that had a pink dress and yellow hair.
+
+"This one is very pretty. Can I play with her?" Anna asked.
+
+"Sure, you can. She is my favorite. Her name is Rose. She likes to sing and dance," Lily said.
+
+Anna and Lily played with the paper dolls for a long time. They made them talk and move and have fun. They were very careful not to tear them or get them dirty.
+
+When it was time to go home, Lily put her paper dolls back in her bag. She thanked Anna for playing with her.
+
+"Thank you for showing me your paper dolls. They are very clean and nice. I had a lot of fun," Anna said.
+
+"You're welcome. I'm glad you liked them. Maybe next time you can show me your dolls too," Lily said.
+
+They hugged and said goodbye. Lily went home with her bag and a big smile. She was happy to have a friend who liked dolls as much as she did.
+Ben liked to play with his red wheel. He rolled it on the floor, on the grass, on the sand. He made it go fast and slow, and he made it spin and stop. He was very happy with his wheel.
+
+One day, he saw a big wheel on the street. It was shiny and round, and it had a lot of spokes. Ben wanted to touch it and roll it, but it was too high for him. He tried to jump and reach it, but he could not. He felt sad and angry.
+
+"Whose wheel is that?" he asked his mom, who was holding his hand.
+
+"That is a bike wheel, Ben," his mom said. "It belongs to someone who rides a bike. Bikes are for big kids and grown-ups, not for little ones like you."
+
+"But I want to ride a bike too!" Ben said. "I want to be big and independent, like them!"
+
+His mom smiled and hugged him. "I know, Ben, I know. But you are still growing, and you need to learn many things before you can ride a bike. You need to be patient and practice with your wheel, and maybe one day, you will get a bike of your own."
+
+Ben looked at his mom and nodded. He understood that she was right, and that he had to wait. He still liked his red wheel, and he knew that it was his friend. He decided to keep playing with it, and to have fun with it. He also hoped that one day, a bike wheel would appear for him, and he would be able to ride it. He smiled and said, "Thank you, mom. I love you, and I love my wheel."
+Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. They watch the birds and the bugs and the flowers. They see many different things. Some are big, some are small, some are fast, some are slow.
+
+One day, they see a big pond. They see fish and frogs and ducks. They want to watch them closer. They go near the pond. They are careful not to fall in.
+
+"Look, Mia, a fish!" Tom says. He points to a shiny fish that swims in the water.
+
+"Wow, Tom, a fish!" Mia says. She watches the fish with Tom. "It is different from us. It has no legs, no hair, no nose. It has fins and scales and gills. How does it live in the water?"
+
+"I don't know, Mia. Maybe it likes the water. Maybe it is happy there. Maybe it has friends and family there. Maybe it has a life like us, but different." Tom says.
+
+They watch the fish for a long time. They wonder what it thinks and feels and does. They are curious and amazed. They are happy to watch the life in the pond.
+Anna had a bad pain in her tummy. She cried and cried and did not want to eat or play. Mommy took her to the doctor, who said she needed an operation. Anna was very scared. She did not want to go to the hospital and have a big cut in her tummy.
+
+"Don't worry, Anna," Mommy said. "The doctor is very nice and he will make you feel better. You just have to trust him and be brave. I will be with you all the time."
+
+Anna nodded, but she still felt afraid. She hugged Mommy and asked, "Will it hurt?"
+
+The doctor smiled and said, "No, Anna, it will not hurt. I will give you some medicine that will make you sleep. When you wake up, the pain will be gone and you will have a band-aid on your tummy. You will be fine."
+
+Anna looked at the doctor and saw that he had kind eyes. She decided to trust him and said, "Okay, doctor. Thank you."
+
+Mommy kissed Anna and said, "I love you, Anna. You are a very brave girl."
+
+They went to the hospital and Anna had the operation. When she woke up, Mommy was there, holding her hand. Anna felt no pain, only a little sore. She saw the band-aid on her tummy and smiled.
+
+"Mommy, I did it!" she said.
+
+"Yes, you did, Anna. I'm so proud of you," Mommy said.
+
+Anna was happy. She felt better and she was not scared anymore. She thanked the doctor and the nurses who helped her. She was glad she trusted them.
+
+But there was one person who was not happy. It was Anna's brother, Ben. He was very selfish. He did not care that Anna was sick and needed an operation. He only cared that he had to share his toys and his room with her. He was angry and jealous. He said to Anna, "You are so stupid. You let the doctor cut you. You are ugly and weak. I don't want to play with you."
+
+Anna was hurt by Ben's words. She did not understand why he was so mean. She said to Ben, "You are wrong, Ben. The doctor did not cut me. He fixed me. I am not ugly and weak. I am brave and strong. And you are not nice. You are selfish and rude. I don't want to play with you either."
+
+Mommy heard Ben and Anna arguing. She was very upset. She said to Ben, "Ben, how can you say such horrible things to your sister? She just had an operation and she needs your love and support. She is not stupid, ugly, or weak. She is smart, beautiful, and strong. And you are not selfish and rude. You are kind and generous. You just need to learn to share and care. You should apologize to Anna and give her a hug."
+
+Ben felt ashamed. He knew Mommy was right. He was being selfish and rude. He did not really hate Anna. He loved her. He was just feeling left out and lonely. He said to Anna, "I'm sorry, Anna. I was wrong. You are not stupid, ugly, or weak. You are brave and strong. And I am not nice. I am selfish and rude. I want to play with you. Can I see your band-aid?"
+
+Anna smiled and said, "It's okay, Ben. I forgive you. You are not selfish and rude. You are kind and generous. I want to play with you too. Here, you can see my band-aid."
+
+They hugged and made up. Mommy was happy. She said, "That's better. I love you both. You are my wonderful children. Now, let's go home and have some ice cream."
+
+They went home and had some ice cream. They played and laughed and had fun. They learned to trust, share, and care. They were not selfish. They were happy.
+Anna and Ben were going to the park with Mom. They put on their coats and shoes and hats. Anna had a red hat with a flower. Ben had a blue hat with a star. They liked their hats very much.
+
+But when they opened the door, they saw something strange. There was a big truck in front of their house. It was making a loud noise and blowing smoke. It was blocking the way to the park.
+
+"Mom, what is that?" Anna asked.
+
+"That is a truck, Anna. It is here to fix the road. It has a big shovel and a big roller. It is making the road smooth and nice," Mom explained.
+
+"Can we go to the park now?" Ben asked.
+
+"I'm sorry, Ben. We have to wait a little bit. The truck is delaying us. It means it is making us slow. We can't go past it until it is done," Mom said.
+
+Anna and Ben were sad. They wanted to go to the park and play on the swings and the slide. They did not want to wait for the truck.
+
+Then they saw something else. On top of the truck, there was a hat. It was not a normal hat. It was an enormous hat. It was bigger than Anna and Ben and Mom. It was bigger than the truck. It was green and yellow and purple. It had feathers and flowers and stars. It was the most beautiful hat they had ever seen.
+
+"Wow, look at that hat!" Anna said.
+
+"Who does it belong to?" Ben wondered.
+
+They heard a voice from inside the truck. It was a man. He was the driver of the truck. He said, "That is my hat. I like to wear it when I work. It makes me happy. Do you like it?"
+
+Anna and Ben nodded. They liked the hat very much. They thought it was funny and pretty.
+
+The man smiled. He said, "You are very nice kids. Do you want to try it on?"
+
+Anna and Ben looked at Mom. Mom nodded. She said, "It's okay. You can try it on. But be careful. It is very big."
+
+The man got out of the truck. He lifted the hat and put it on Anna's head. It was so big that it covered her whole body. She giggled. She said, "I can't see anything!"
+
+The man took the hat and put it on Ben's head. It was so big that it covered his whole body too. He laughed. He said, "I can't hear anything!"
+
+The man took the hat and put it on Mom's head. It was so big that it covered her whole body as well. She smiled. She said, "I can't feel anything!"
+
+The man took the hat and put it back on his head. It was just right for him. He said, "Thank you for playing with me. You made me happy. Now I have to finish my work. But you can keep your hats. They are very nice too."
+
+He got back into the truck. He started the engine. He moved the truck away from the house. He waved goodbye to Anna and Ben and Mom.
+
+Anna and Ben and Mom waved back. They said, "Thank you for the hat. You are very nice too. Goodbye!"
+
+They put on their own hats. They walked to the park. They were not sad anymore. They were happy. They had a new friend and a new story to tell. They had fun on the swings and the slide. They did not mind the delay. They liked the enormous hat.
+Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. Today, they see a big slide. Lily wants to go on the slide, but Tom is scared.
+
+"Come on, Tom. It is fun!" Lily says.
+
+Tom shakes his head. "No, no. It is too high. I will fall."
+
+Lily smiles. "No, you will not fall. I will go with you. Hold my hand. We will go slow."
+
+Tom looks at Lily. He trusts her. He nods. "Okay, okay. I will try."
+
+They hold hands and walk to the slide. They wait for their turn. Lily goes first. She sits on the slide and slides down. She laughs. "Whee! That was fun!"
+
+Tom sees Lily. She is happy. He wants to be happy too. He sits on the slide and slides down. He feels the wind in his hair. He feels the warm sun on his skin. He laughs too. "Whee! That was fun!"
+
+They run to each other and hug. They are proud of themselves. They want to go again.
+
+"Can we go again, Lily?" Tom asks.
+
+"Sure, Tom. Let's go again!" Lily says.
+
+They hold hands and run to the slide. They have a lot of fun. They are brave. They are friends.
+Sam and Mia are best friends. They like to play in the park and look at the birds and flowers. One day, they see a big slide that they have never tried before. Sam wants to go on the slide, but Mia is scared. She thinks it is too high and fast.
+
+"Come on, Mia, you can do it!" Sam says. He encourages Mia to try the slide. "It is fun and easy. I will go first and show you."
+
+Sam runs to the slide and climbs up the ladder. He sits on the edge and slides down with a loud whoop. He lands on the soft grass and smiles. "See, Mia, it is not scary. It is awesome!"
+
+Mia watches Sam and feels a little bit of wonder. She wants to have fun like him, but she is still nervous. She walks slowly to the slide and holds the ladder. She looks down and feels her heart beat fast.
+
+"Mia, Mia, Mia!" Sam chants. He cheers for Mia to go on the slide. "You are brave and strong. You can do it!"
+
+Mia hears Sam and feels a little bit of courage. She thinks of Sam and how he is her friend. She wants to make him proud and happy. She takes a deep breath and climbs up the ladder. She sits on the edge and slides down with a loud scream. She lands on the soft grass and laughs. "I did it, Sam, I did it!"
+
+Sam runs to Mia and hugs her. He is proud and happy. "You did it, Mia, you did it! You are awesome!"
+
+Mia hugs Sam back. She is proud and happy. "You are awesome, too, Sam! You helped me try the slide. Thank you!"
+
+Sam and Mia smile at each other. They are best friends. They like to play in the park and look at the birds and flowers. And now they also like to go on the big slide.
+Lily and Ben were playing in the park with their mom. They liked to slide, swing and run. They had a lot of fun.
+
+But then, Lily felt a tickle in her nose. She tried to rub it, but it did not go away. She felt a big sneeze coming. "Achoo!" she sneezed. She sneezed again and again. She felt not good.
+
+Mom heard Lily sneeze. She came to check on her. She touched Lily's forehead. It was hot. Mom said, "Oh, Lily, you have a fever. We need to go home and rest."
+
+Lily did not want to go home. She wanted to play more. But she was too tired and sick. She nodded and followed Mom. Ben was sad too. He wanted to play more with Lily.
+
+Mom took Lily and Ben home. She gave Lily some medicine and a glass of water. She tucked her in bed and read her a story. She kissed her and said, "I hope you feel better soon, Lily."
+
+She gave Ben a snack. It was a banana and some crackers. Ben liked them. He said, "Thank you, Mom. Can I play with Lily when she is better?"
+
+Mom smiled and said, "Of course, Ben. But for now, let her sleep. You can play with your toys or draw a picture for her. She will like that."
+
+Ben nodded and said, "OK, Mom. I love Lily. I hope she feels better soon too." He ate his snack and went to play with his toys. He also drew a picture for Lily. It was a picture of them playing in the park. He wrote, "Get well soon, Lily. I miss you." He put it on her bedside table. He hoped she would see it when she woke up.
+Sara and Tom like to play with cars. They have many cars of different colors and sizes. They make a row of cars on the floor and pretend they are driving on a road. They pass each other and say "beep beep" and "vroom vroom".
+
+One day, they find a new car in the toy box. It is big and black and shiny. It has four doors and a trunk. Sara and Tom think it is a special car. They want to play with it, but they are not sure how. They put it at the end of the row of cars and look at it.
+
+They decide to take turns driving the big car. Sara goes first. She picks up the car and makes it go on the road. She passes the other cars and says "beep beep" and "vroom vroom". She is having fun. She does not see the button on the side of the car.
+
+Tom waits for his turn. He watches Sara play with the big car. He sees the button on the side of the car. He wonders what it does. He thinks it might make a sound or a light. He wants to press it and find out.
+
+Sara stops the car and gives it to Tom. She says "your turn". Tom takes the car and makes it go on the road. He passes the other cars and says "beep beep" and "vroom vroom". He is having fun. He sees the button on the side of the car. He presses it.
+
+The car makes a loud noise. It sounds like a roar. It opens its trunk and its doors. It shows its teeth and its eyes. It is not a car. It is a monster. Sara and Tom are scared. They scream and run away. The monster chases them. It is dark and scary.
+Ben and Lily were playing in the park with their dog, Spot. Spot was a big, hairy dog who liked to run and bark. Ben and Lily loved Spot very much.
+
+One day, they saw a little cat on a tree. The cat was scared and meowed a lot. Ben and Lily wanted to help the cat, but they could not reach the tree. They had an urge to save the cat, but they did not know how.
+
+They called for Spot. Spot came running and saw the cat. Spot was a smart dog. He knew what to do. He jumped on the tree and climbed up. He reached the cat and licked its face. The cat was not scared anymore. It purred and rubbed its head on Spot.
+
+Spot carried the cat in his mouth and climbed down. He gave the cat to Ben and Lily. They were very happy and thanked Spot. They hugged and petted him. They also hugged and petted the cat. The cat liked them too.
+
+They took the cat home and asked their mom if they could keep it. Their mom said yes, because they had saved the cat. They named the cat Fluffy, because it was soft and furry. Spot and Fluffy became good friends. Ben and Lily were very happy. They had a big, hairy dog and a little, fluffy cat. They loved them both very much.
+Lily and Ben were playing with their toy cars in the living room. They had a big track with a switch that made the cars go different ways. Lily liked to make her car go fast and jump over the bridge. Ben liked to make his car go slow and stop at the gas station.
+
+"Can I use the switch?" Lily asked Ben.
+
+"No, it's my turn. You had it before," Ben said.
+
+"But I want to make my car go fast again," Lily said.
+
+"You have to wait. It's not fair," Ben said.
+
+They started to argue and pull the switch. The switch broke and the cars stopped moving.
+
+"Oh no, what did we do?" Lily said.
+
+"We broke the switch. Mom will be mad," Ben said.
+
+They felt sad and scared. They did not know how to fix the switch.
+
+Mom came into the living room and saw the broken switch and the sad kids.
+
+"What happened here?" Mom asked.
+
+"We were playing with the switch and it broke. We're sorry, Mom," Lily and Ben said.
+
+Mom looked at the switch and saw that it was not a big problem. She had some tape and glue in the kitchen. She could fix the switch.
+
+"It's okay, kids. I can fix the switch. But you have to learn to share and play nicely. The switch is for both of you to use. You have to support each other and take turns," Mom said.
+
+"Okay, Mom. We're sorry. We will share and support each other," Lily and Ben said.
+
+Mom smiled and hugged them. She was generous and kind. She fixed the switch and gave it back to them.
+
+"Here you go, kids. The switch is working again. Have fun, but be careful. And remember to share and support each other," Mom said.
+
+"Thank you, Mom. We love you," Lily and Ben said.
+
+They played with the switch and the cars again. They took turns and helped each other. They had fun and were happy.
+Lily was sick. She had a sore throat and a runny nose. She did not want to play or eat. Mommy gave her a pill to make her feel better. Lily did not like the pill. It was big and bitter. She made a face and spit it out.
+
+"No, Lily, you have to take the pill. It will help you get well," Mommy said. She put the pill in Lily's mouth again and gave her some water.
+
+Lily swallowed the pill and the water. She still made a face. She did not like the pill at all.
+
+Buddy was Lily's dog. He was not sick. He was happy and playful. He wanted to play with Lily. He brought his ball and wagged his tail. He barked and licked Lily's face.
+
+Lily smiled a little. She liked Buddy. But she was too tired to play. She pushed him away gently.
+
+Buddy was jealous. He wanted Lily's attention. He saw the pill on the table. He thought it was a treat. He jumped on the table and grabbed the pill.
+
+"Bad dog! Drop it!" Mommy shouted. She ran to Buddy and tried to take the pill from him.
+
+Buddy did not drop it. He chewed the pill and swallowed it. He made a face. He did not like the pill either. He felt funny. He ran to his bowl and drank some water.
+
+Mommy was worried. She called the vet. She asked if the pill was bad for Buddy. The vet said it was not, but it might make him sleepy. He told Mommy to watch Buddy and keep him calm.
+
+Mommy hugged Buddy and Lily. She was glad they were both safe. She told them she loved them. She said they had to wash their faces and brush their teeth. She said they had to rest and get well.
+
+Lily and Buddy nodded. They washed their faces and brushed their teeth. They cuddled on the couch with Mommy. They watched a movie and fell asleep. They dreamed of playing and eating treats. They felt better in the morning.
+Sara and Tom were best friends. They liked to play on the porch of Sara's house. They had a lot of toys and games. They also liked to pretend they were grown-ups.
+
+One day, they decided to play marry. Sara put on a white dress and a flower crown. Tom put on a suit and a tie. They held hands and walked to the porch. Sara's dog, Max, was there. He was very hairy and friendly.
+
+"Max, you can be our guest," Sara said. "You can watch us marry."
+
+"OK," Tom said. "I will say the words. Sara, do you want to marry me?"
+
+"Yes, I do," Sara said. "Tom, do you want to marry me?"
+
+"Yes, I do," Tom said. "Now we are married. We can kiss."
+
+They kissed on the cheek. Max barked and wagged his tail. He was happy for them.
+
+"Let's have cake," Sara said. "I have some in the kitchen."
+
+"Good idea," Tom said. "Cake is yummy."
+
+They ran inside to get the cake. They shared it with Max. They were very happy. They loved each other and their hairy dog. They played marry until it was time to go home.
+Tom and Lily are twins. They like to help their grandma in the kitchen. Grandma is elderly, but she is very kind and funny. She teaches them how to make cookies.
+
+"Today, we will mix flour, sugar, butter, and eggs in a big bowl," Grandma says. "Then, we will make shapes with the dough and put them on a tray. We will bake them in the oven and they will be yummy."
+
+Tom and Lily nod and smile. They wash their hands and put on aprons. They take turns to pour and measure the ingredients. They stir the bowl with a wooden spoon. The dough is sticky and soft.
+
+"Can I taste it?" Tom asks.
+
+"Me too!" Lily says.
+
+Grandma laughs. "Not yet, my dears. We have to bake them first. But you can choose the shapes you want. I have a star, a heart, a flower, and a circle."
+
+Tom picks the star. Lily picks the heart. They roll the dough on the table and cut out the shapes. They put them on the tray. Grandma puts the tray in the oven.
+
+"Now, we have to wait for a little while. Do you want to read a book or play a game?" Grandma asks.
+
+Tom and Lily look at each other. They love books and games, but they also love cookies.
+
+"Can we watch the cookies?" they ask together.
+
+Grandma smiles. "Of course, you can. But be careful, the oven is hot. Come, sit with me on the couch. We can watch the cookies and talk."
+
+Tom and Lily sit with Grandma on the couch. They watch the cookies turn golden and smell sweet. They talk about their favorite things and ask Grandma questions. They hug and kiss Grandma and tell her they love her.
+
+Grandma hugs and kisses them back and tells them she loves them too.
+
+The oven beeps. The cookies are ready.
+
+"Let's go and see our cookies!" Grandma says.
+
+Tom and Lily jump off the couch and run to the kitchen. They see their cookies on a rack. They are beautiful and delicious.
+
+"Wow, they look amazing!" Tom says.
+
+"They smell amazing too!" Lily says.
+
+Grandma gives them each a cookie. They bite into them and make happy noises.
+
+"Mmm, they are amazing!" Tom says.
+
+"Thank you, Grandma, you are amazing!" Lily says.
+
+Grandma smiles and gives them another cookie. They eat and laugh and enjoy their cookies.
+
+They are happy. They love Grandma. They love cookies. They love today.
+Lily liked to bathe with her toys. She had a duck, a frog, a fish and a boat. She made them splash and swim and play in the water. She pretended the boat was a pirate ship and the duck was the captain. She said "Arrr!" and "Yo-ho-ho!" and laughed.
+
+But one day, when she was bathing, she saw something weird in the water. It was not a toy, it was a sock. A dirty sock that belonged to her brother. She did not like it. She said "Yuck!" and "Ew!" and threw it out of the tub. She wondered how it got there. She thought her brother was naughty and silly.
+
+She finished her bath and dried herself with a towel. She put on her clothes, a pink dress and a purple hat. She looked very pretty. She went to find her brother and tell him what she saw. She found him in his room, playing with his cars. He had no socks on his feet. He had put them all in the tub. He thought it was funny. He said "Ha-ha-ha!" and "Boo!" and grinned.
+
+Lily did not think it was funny. She thought it was mean and gross. She said "No-no-no!" and "Bad!" and frowned. She told him to go and get his socks and wash them. She told him to say sorry and be nice. She told him to never do it again.
+
+Her brother did not want to go and get his socks. He did not want to wash them. He did not want to say sorry or be nice. He wanted to keep playing with his cars. He said "No-no-no!" and "Nah!" and stuck out his tongue.
+
+Lily was angry and sad. She did not want to play with him. She took her toys and went to her room. She closed the door and locked it. She said "Bye-bye!" and "Hmph!" and pouted. She hoped he would learn his lesson and be a good brother. She hoped he would not put anything weird in her bath again.
+Lily and Tom were playing hide and seek in the park. Lily was the seeker and Tom was the hider. Lily counted to ten and then opened her eyes. She looked around and saw a big tree with wide branches. She thought Tom might be hiding behind the tree.
+
+She ran to the tree and shouted, "I found you, Tom!" But when she looked behind the tree, there was no one there. She felt sad and confused. Where was Tom?
+
+She heard a giggle from above. She looked up and saw Tom sitting on a branch. He had climbed the tree and hidden there. He smiled and said, "You didn't find me, Lily! I'm up here!"
+
+Lily was surprised and angry. She said, "That's not fair, Tom! You can't hide in the tree! That's cheating!"
+
+Tom said, "No, it's not cheating! It's a good hiding spot! You have to reveal yourself when I count to ten, not when I find you!"
+
+Lily said, "But that's the rule, Tom! You have to reveal yourself when the seeker finds you! That's how we play hide and seek!"
+
+Tom said, "Well, I don't like that rule. I like my rule better. It's more fun!"
+
+Lily and Tom started to argue. They both thought their rule was the best. They forgot to have fun and enjoy the game. They were both sad and mad.
+Lily was very happy. It was her birthday and she had a new dress. The dress was pink and had flowers on it. Lily liked to spin in her dress and see it move.
+
+"Look, Mommy, look!" Lily said. "My dress is so pretty!"
+
+Mommy smiled and hugged Lily. "You are very pretty, my dear. And I have a present for you. Do you want to see it?"
+
+Lily nodded and clapped her hands. "Yes, yes, yes! What is it, Mommy?"
+
+Mommy took Lily's hand and led her to the living room. There was a big box with a bow on it. Lily gasped and ran to the box. She tore off the paper and opened it. Inside was a bike. A new bike. A pink bike with flowers on it.
+
+"Wow! A bike! A new bike! A pink bike!" Lily shouted. "Thank you, Mommy, thank you!"
+
+Mommy helped Lily get on the bike and put on a helmet. "You're welcome, my love. Be careful and have fun."
+
+Lily pedaled the bike around the room. She felt the wind in her hair and the sun on her face. She was so happy. She spun the bike and made a circle. She laughed and waved to Mommy.
+
+"I love my bike! I love my dress! I love my birthday!" Lily said. "I love you, Mommy!"
+
+"I love you too, Lily!" Mommy said. "Happy birthday!"
+Tom was a little hunter. He liked to go to the woods with his big bow and arrow. He wanted to provide food for his family. He saw many animals, but they were too fast or too big for him. He felt sad and hungry.
+
+One day, he saw a rabbit. It was brown and fluffy. It was eating some grass. Tom thought, "This is my chance!" He aimed his arrow at the rabbit. He was very quiet and careful. He was about to shoot, when he heard a voice.
+
+"Hello, little hunter. What are you doing?" It was the rabbit. It had big ears and a cute nose. It looked at Tom with friendly eyes.
+
+Tom was surprised. He lowered his bow. He said, "I-I was going to shoot you. I need food for my family."
+
+The rabbit said, "Oh, I see. But you don't have to shoot me. I can help you. I know where there are many berries and nuts. They are very tasty and healthy. You can take some for your family. And you can be my friend."
+
+Tom liked the rabbit. He said, "Really? You would do that for me? You are very kind. I would like to be your friend."
+
+The rabbit said, "Great! Come with me. I will show you the way." It hopped away, and Tom followed it.
+
+They found a big bush with red berries. They found a tree with brown nuts. They filled Tom's basket with them. They ate some, too. They talked and laughed. They had fun.
+
+Tom said, "Thank you, rabbit. You are the best friend ever. You helped me provide food for my family. And you made me happy."
+
+The rabbit said, "You're welcome, Tom. You are a good friend, too. You did not shoot me. And you made me happy, too."
+
+They hugged each other. They decided to meet again. They said goodbye. Tom went back to his home. He gave the food to his family. They were very happy and proud of him. They ate the food and enjoyed it. They said, "Thank you, Tom. You are a little hunter, but a big provider."
+
+Tom smiled. He thought of his friend, the rabbit. He felt happy. He said, "You're welcome, family. I love you. And I love my friend, the rabbit."
+Tim and Sam were brothers. They liked to play with cars and balls. One day, they saw a big letter on the table. It was for their mom. They wanted to know what was inside.
+
+They opened the letter. It had a lot of words and a picture. The picture was of a man with a funny hat and a big smile. He looked crazy. The words said he was their uncle and he was coming to visit.
+
+Tim and Sam were scared. They did not know this man. They thought he was bad. They hid the letter under the bed. They did not tell their mom.
+
+The next day, the doorbell rang. Tim and Sam ran to their room. They heard their mom say hello. They heard a loud voice say surprise. They peeked out of the window. They saw the man with the funny hat and the big smile. He had a big bag with him. He hugged their mom.
+
+Tim and Sam were curious. They went to the door. They saw their mom was happy. She said this was their uncle. He was her brother. He lived far away. He came to see them. He brought them gifts.
+
+Tim and Sam felt bad. They realized they were wrong. They said sorry for opening the letter. They said hello to their uncle. He was not bad. He was nice. He gave them cars and balls. He played with them. He made them laugh.
+
+Tim and Sam learned a lesson. They learned not to judge people by how they look. They learned to be honest and respectful. They learned to be happy for their mom. They learned to love their uncle. They had a good day.
+Ben likes to touch things. He likes to touch his toys, his books, his clothes. He also likes to touch things that are not his. Like his dad's things.
+
+One day, Ben sees his dad's drawer. It is big and brown and has a shiny handle. Ben wants to touch it. He pulls the handle and opens the drawer. He sees many things inside. He sees a watch, a wallet, a phone, a comb. He takes out the comb and looks at it. It has many teeth and is black. He wonders why his dad has a comb. His dad is bald. He has no hair on his head.
+
+Ben puts the comb on his head and pretends to have hair. He laughs and runs around the room. He does not see his dad coming in. His dad sees Ben with his comb and his drawer open. He is angry. He shouts at Ben and takes the comb from him. He tells him to never touch his things again. He closes the drawer and locks it. He sends Ben to his room.
+
+Ben is sad and scared. He does not understand why his dad is so mad. He likes to touch things. He thinks his dad does not like him. He cries in his room and wishes he had hair. He wishes he had a comb. He wishes he had a dad who would let him touch his things.
+Lily and Ben were twins who loved to play at the beach. They liked to build sand castles, dig holes, and splash in the water. One day, they saw a big boat on the ocean. It had a flag with a skull and bones on it.
+
+"Look, Lily, pirates!" Ben said, pointing at the boat.
+
+"Wow, Ben, maybe they have treasure!" Lily said, her eyes wide.
+
+They ran to the shore and waved at the boat. The pirates saw them and smiled. They lowered a small boat and rowed to the beach. They had a big chest with them.
+
+"Hello, little ones, we are famous pirates!" one of them said. "Do you want to see our treasure?"
+
+"Yes, please!" Lily and Ben said, excited.
+
+The pirates opened the chest and showed them shiny coins, jewels, and pearls. Lily and Ben gasped. They had never seen such beautiful things.
+
+"These are ours, we stole them from other boats!" the pirate said, proud. "Do you want to touch them?"
+
+Lily and Ben nodded and reached for the treasure. But as soon as they touched it, the pirates grabbed them and put them in the chest. They slammed the lid and locked it.
+
+"Ha ha ha, we fooled you, little ones!" the pirate said. "You are our treasure now! We will sell you for a lot of money!"
+
+Lily and Ben were scared and sad. They cried and banged on the chest. They wished they had never talked to the pirates. They wanted to go back to their mom and dad. They hoped someone would save them.
+Tom was a tall kid who liked to play with his ball. He had many friends who liked to play with him. One day, he saw a new kid in the park. The new kid was small and shy. He had no ball and no friends.
+
+Tom wanted to be nice to the new kid. He said, "Hi, I am Tom. Do you want to play with me and my ball?" The new kid nodded and smiled. Tom gave him his ball and they played together. They had fun and became friends.
+
+But some of Tom's old friends did not like the new kid. They said, "He is too small and weak. He can't play with us. He is not our friend. Give us back your ball, Tom." They tried to take the ball from the new kid. The new kid was scared and sad. He cried and hugged the ball.
+
+Tom saw his old friends being mean to the new kid. He felt bad and angry. He said, "Stop it! He is my friend. You can't take his ball. You are not nice. Go away!" He ran to the new kid and comforted him. He said, "Don't cry. I am here. You can keep the ball. You are my friend."
+
+But Tom's old friends did not listen. They were mad at Tom for choosing the new kid over them. They said, "Fine, if you don't want to play with us, we don't want to play with you. You are not our friend anymore. You are a traitor." They left Tom and the new kid alone in the park. They never played with Tom again.
+
+Tom was sad and lonely. He lost his old friends because he was nice to the new kid. He wished he had his old friends back. He wondered if he made a mistake. He looked at the new kid and the ball. He felt sorry and confused.
+
+The moral of the story is: Sometimes being nice can cost you your friends. You have to choose wisely who you want to be friends with. Not everyone will like you for being nice. Some people will be jealous and mean. You have to be brave and strong to stand up for your friends. You have to be loyal and kind to your friends. You have to hope that your friends will do the same for you.
+Jill and Tom were twins who liked to study different things. Jill liked to study animals and plants. Tom liked to study stars and planets. They had many books and toys to help them learn.
+
+One day, they saw a shiny ornament on the tree in their living room. It was a ball with a picture of the earth inside. They wanted to look at it closer, so they climbed on a chair and reached for it.
+
+"Be careful, Jill," Tom said. "The ornament is fragile. It can break."
+
+"I know, Tom," Jill said. "But I want to see the earth. It is so beautiful."
+
+She grabbed the ornament and pulled it hard. But the string was too tight and it snapped. The ornament fell to the floor and shattered into pieces.
+
+"Oh no!" Jill and Tom cried. "We broke the ornament!"
+
+Their mom heard the noise and came to see what happened. She saw the broken ornament and the scared twins. She was very angry.
+
+"Jill and Tom, what did you do?" she shouted. "That ornament was very special. It was a gift from your grandma. She was very compassionate and loved the earth. How could you be so careless and disrespectful?"
+
+She took the twins by the hand and dragged them to their room. She locked the door and said they could not come out until they said they were sorry and learned their lesson.
+
+Jill and Tom felt very sad and guilty. They wished they had not touched the ornament. They wished they had listened to Tom. They wished they could see their grandma again and hug her. They cried and cried until they fell asleep. They had a bad ending.
+Sara and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big truck. The truck has many boxes. Sara and Tom are curious. They have a question.
+
+"What is in the boxes?" Sara asks.
+
+"I don't know. Maybe toys or books or clothes," Tom says.
+
+They want to find out. They move closer to the truck. They see a man. The man is busy. He is taking the boxes out of the truck. He is putting them in a house.
+
+"Excuse me, sir," Sara says. "Can we help you?"
+
+The man looks at them. He smiles. He is kind. He says, "Thank you, but no. These boxes are heavy. They are not for children. They are for my family. We are moving to this house. We are new here."
+
+Sara and Tom are surprised. They are happy. They say, "Welcome to the park. We live here too. We are your neighbors. We can be your friends."
+
+The man says, "That is very nice of you. You are very helpful. Maybe later, you can meet my children. They are your age. They would like to play with you."
+
+Sara and Tom are excited. They say, "Yes, please. We would love that."
+
+They wave goodbye to the man. They go back to their swings. They wait for the new children. They have a new question.
+
+"What are their names?"
+Lily wanted to help her mom make cookies. She saw her mom put flour, sugar, and eggs in a big bowl. She asked, "Can I stir, mom?"
+
+Mom smiled and said, "Yes, you can stir, Lily. But be careful, the bowl is heavy. And don't touch the stove, it is very hot."
+
+Lily nodded and took a big spoon. She stirred the bowl with all her strength. She liked how the dough looked and smelled. She wanted to taste it.
+
+She reached for a small piece of dough with her fingers. But she did not see the stove behind her. She bumped into it and felt a sharp pain. She screamed and dropped the dough.
+
+Mom heard her scream and ran to her. She saw Lily's hand was red and swollen. She said, "Oh, Lily, you burned your hand. I told you not to touch the stove. It is very expensive and dangerous. Come, let me put some ice on it."
+
+Lily cried and said, "I'm sorry, mom. I just wanted to taste the cookies. I didn't mean to hurt the stove or myself."
+
+Mom hugged her and said, "It's okay, Lily. I know you were trying to help. But you have to trust me when I tell you something is hot or cold or sharp or soft. I don't want you to get hurt. I love you, Lily."
+
+Lily said, "I love you too, mom. And I trust you. Can we still make cookies?"
+
+Mom said, "Yes, we can still make cookies. But first, let's take care of your hand. And next time, you can use a fork to taste the dough, okay?"
+
+Lily said, "Okay, mom. Thank you for helping me."
+Tom and Lily were friends who liked to run. They ran in the park, in the yard, and in the school. They ran so fast that they always won the race. They were happy and proud.
+
+But one day, a new boy came to the school. His name was Max. He had a big bike and a lot of toys. He said he was the best at everything. He said he could run faster than Tom and Lily. He said he wanted to race them.
+
+Tom and Lily agreed to race Max. They went to the field and lined up. The teacher said, "Ready, set, go!" and they ran as fast as they could. But Max was faster. He zoomed past Tom and Lily and reached the end first. He shouted, "I win, I win! You lose, you lose! You are slow and silly!"
+
+Tom and Lily felt sad and angry. They did not like Max. He was mean and spoiled. He did not share his bike or his toys. He did not say sorry or well done. He only cared about himself.
+
+The next day, Tom and Lily decided to race Max again. They practiced and practiced. They ran harder and harder. They wanted to win. They went to the field and lined up. The teacher said, "Ready, set, go!" and they ran as fast as they could. But this time, something happened. Max's shoe came off. He tripped and fell. He scraped his knee and cried. Tom and Lily ran past him and reached the end first. They shouted, "We win, we win! You lose, you lose! You are not the best at everything!"
+
+Max felt sad and angry. He did not like Tom and Lily. He thought they were mean and rude. He did not want to play with them. He did not say sorry or well done. He only cared about himself.
+
+But Tom and Lily did not care. They were happy and proud. They had won the race. They had learned a lesson. They knew that winning was not everything. They knew that being kind and fair was more important. They knew that being friends was the best.
+Sara liked to play dress-up with her dolls. She had many dolls, but her favorite was Lily. Lily had long hair and a pink dress. Sara thought Lily was very attractive.
+
+One day, Sara wanted to make Lily look even more attractive. She found a tie in her dad's closet. It was blue and shiny. Sara thought it would look nice on Lily. She took the tie and ran to her room.
+
+Sara put Lily on her bed and knelt next to her. She tried to put the tie around Lily's neck, but it was too big. She did not know how to make a knot. She pulled and twisted the tie, but it only made a mess.
+
+Sara was frustrated. She wanted Lily to look attractive, but the tie was not working. She started to cry. She wished she knew how to make a knot.
+
+Then, she heard a knock on the door. It was her mom. She saw Sara crying and asked what was wrong. Sara showed her the tie and Lily. She said she wanted to make Lily look attractive, but she did not know how to make a knot.
+
+Mom smiled and hugged Sara. She said she could help her. She took the tie and showed Sara how to make a knot. She made a small knot and put it around Lily's neck. She adjusted the tie and said it looked very attractive.
+
+Sara was happy. She thanked her mom and hugged Lily. She thought Lily looked very attractive with the tie. She decided to show her dad and her friends. She picked up Lily and ran to the door. She said bye to her mom and went to play.
+Tim and Sam were friends who liked to play ball. They went to the park every day and threw the ball to each other. They hoped to be good at ball and have fun.
+
+One day, a big boy came to the park. He saw Tim and Sam playing ball and wanted to join them. He asked them if he could play with them. Tim and Sam said yes, because they were nice and wanted to share.
+
+But the big boy was not nice. He was troubled and mean. He threw the ball very hard and fast. He did not pass the ball to Tim and Sam. He only wanted to keep the ball for himself. He laughed at Tim and Sam and called them names.
+
+Tim and Sam did not like the big boy. They asked him to stop and play nice. But the big boy did not listen. He threw the ball harder and harder. He hit Tim in the face with the ball. Tim cried and fell down. Sam ran to help him.
+
+The big boy did not care. He took the ball and ran away. He said he would not give the ball back. He said he was the best at ball and Tim and Sam were losers.
+
+Tim and Sam were sad and hurt. They lost their ball and their fun. They learned that some people are not nice and do not share. They hoped to find a new ball and a new friend. They hoped the big boy would learn to be nice and sorry.
+Sara loves to play with her toy aeroplane. She makes it fly in the air and makes zooming noises. She pretends it is going to faraway places. She likes to imagine what she would see and do there.
+
+One day, she decides to try something new. She makes her aeroplane fly backwards. She says "reverse, reverse" and moves it the other way. She thinks it is funny and silly. She wonders what would happen if a real aeroplane did that.
+
+She asks her mom, who is watching her play. Her mom smiles and says, "If a real aeroplane flew backwards, it would be very dangerous and scary. The people inside would be very upset and the pilot would have to fix it quickly. Aeroplanes are not meant to fly backwards, only forwards."
+
+Sara nods and says, "I see. I don't want to make anyone upset or scared. I only want to have fun. I will make my aeroplane fly forwards again." She does so and makes happy noises. She says, "I love my aeroplane. It is so sweet and fun."
+
+Her mom hugs her and says, "I love you, Sara. You are so sweet and fun too. And very smart. You can play with your aeroplane however you like, as long as you are careful and kind. And maybe one day, you can fly in a real aeroplane and see the faraway places you dream of."
+Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play outside in the snow. They make a big snowman with a white body, a carrot nose and a hat. They are very happy.
+
+But then, a big dog comes. The dog is brown and furry. He likes to run and jump. He sees the snowman and thinks it is a toy. He runs to the snowman and bites his nose. He pulls his hat. He makes the snowman fall down.
+
+Lily and Ben are very sad. They cry and complain. "Bad dog! Bad dog! You broke our snowman! Go away!" they shout.
+
+The dog does not understand. He thinks they want to play. He wags his tail and barks. He tries to lick their faces.
+
+A man comes. He is the dog's owner. He sees what the dog did. He is sorry. He says to Lily and Ben: "I'm sorry, kids. My dog did not mean to hurt your snowman. He is just playful. He likes snow. Can I help you make a new one?"
+
+Lily and Ben stop crying. They look at the man and the dog. They are not angry anymore. They say: "OK. Thank you. But please, keep your dog away from our snowman. He is not a toy. He is our friend."
+
+The man nods. He holds the dog's leash. He helps Lily and Ben make a new snowman. He gives them a new carrot and a new hat. He says: "There. He looks great. I'm sorry again for the trouble. Have fun, kids."
+
+Lily and Ben smile. They say: "Thank you. Have fun, too." They hug their snowman. They are happy again. The dog watches them. He does not bite the snowman. He is a good dog.
+Lily liked to collect things. She had a big box full of things she found. She had rocks, shells, feathers, buttons, and stickers. She liked to look at them and sort them by color or shape.
+
+One day, she went to the park with her mom and dad. She saw a lot of flowers and bees. She wanted to collect some flowers for her box. She asked her mom if she could. Her mom said yes, but only if she was careful and did not pick too many.
+
+Lily ran to the flower bed and picked some yellow and purple flowers. She smelled them and smiled. They were pretty and sweet. She saw a bee buzzing around a big yellow flower. She wondered what the bee was doing. She moved closer to see.
+
+The bee was collecting something from the flower. It was yellow and sticky. Lily touched it with her finger. It felt soft and smooth. She tasted it. It was sweet and yummy. She liked it. She wanted more.
+
+She asked her dad what the bee was collecting. Her dad said it was butter. He said the bees made butter from the flowers and took it to their home. He said people liked to eat butter too. They put it on bread or cake or cookies.
+
+Lily thought butter was a good thing to collect. She wanted to collect some for her box. She asked her dad if she could. Her dad said no. He said butter was not good for her box. He said butter would melt in the sun and make a mess. He said butter was for eating, not for collecting.
+
+Lily was sad. She liked butter. She wanted to keep some. She asked her dad if they could eat some butter. Her dad said yes. He said they could go to the store and buy some butter. He said they could buy some fancy butter. He said fancy butter had different colors and shapes and flavors. He said fancy butter was fun to eat.
+
+Lily was happy. She liked fancy butter. She wanted to try some. She put her flowers in her box and held her dad's hand. They went to the store with her mom. They bought some fancy butter. They ate some on bread and cake and cookies. They shared some with the bees. Lily thought butter was the best thing to collect and eat. She loved butter.
+Sara liked to play with her toys. She had many toys, but her favorite was a big puzzle. The puzzle had many pieces that made a picture of a dragon. The dragon was green and had a long tail with a scale. The scale was shiny and attractive. Sara wanted to solve the puzzle and see the whole dragon.
+
+But Sara had a problem. She did not have enough space to put all the pieces on the floor. Her room was too small and her bed and dresser took up a lot of space. She tried to move them, but they were too heavy. She felt sad and frustrated. How could she solve the puzzle?
+
+She thought hard and had an idea. She asked her mom for help. Her mom was very smart and kind. She helped Sara move the puzzle to the living room. The living room was bigger and had a large rug. Sara could put all the pieces on the rug and see them better. She thanked her mom and started to work on the puzzle.
+
+She found the pieces that had the dragon's head, wings, legs and tail. She put them together and saw the dragon's shape. She smiled and felt happy. She looked for the piece that had the scale. She found it and placed it on the dragon's tail. The scale sparkled and made the dragon look more attractive. Sara was proud and excited. She solved the puzzle and saw the whole dragon. She showed her mom and dad her work. They praised her and hugged her. Sara felt loved and satisfied. She had a lot of fun with her puzzle.
+Tommy liked to play with his dad's jacket. It was big and soft and had many pockets. Tommy liked to put his toys and snacks in the pockets and pretend he was a spy. But he knew he was not allowed to take the jacket outside. His dad said it was too dirty and cold for the jacket.
+
+One day, Tommy saw something shiny in the jacket. It was a small light that could glow in the dark. Tommy wanted to see how it worked. He took the light and the jacket and ran outside. He hid behind a bush and turned on the light. It glowed red and green and blue. Tommy was happy. He felt like he had a magic wand.
+
+But then he heard his dad calling his name. He sounded angry. Tommy felt guilty. He knew he did a bad thing. He turned off the light and ran back to the house. He tried to put the jacket and the light back where they were. But his dad saw him. He asked him what he was doing. Tommy did not know what to say. He looked at his dad with big eyes and said, "Sorry, dad. I just wanted to play with the glow light."
+Ben liked to play with his toy helicopter. He made it fly in the air and make noises. He liked to balance it on his hand and see how long it could stay there. He was very good at it.
+
+One day, he went to the park with his mom and his sister. He brought his helicopter with him. He saw a big slide and wanted to go on it. He left his helicopter on a bench and ran to the slide.
+
+But when he came back, his helicopter was gone. He looked around and saw a boy holding it. The boy had a different helicopter, but he wanted Ben's too. He said it was his now and he would not give it back.
+
+Ben was very sad and angry. He wanted his helicopter back. He told the boy to give it back, but the boy said no. They started to argue and tug on the helicopter. The boy tried to balance it on his hand, but he was not good at it. The helicopter fell to the ground and broke.
+
+Ben and the boy both cried. They both lost their helicopters. Ben's mom and the boy's mom came and saw what happened. They were not happy. They made the boys say sorry to each other and share their other toys.
+
+Ben learned that he should not leave his things alone. He also learned that he should not take other people's things. He made a new friend with the boy and they played together. He still missed his helicopter, but he was glad he had a friend.
+Tommy loved to make things with his mom. They had a big box of cloth and thread and needles. Mom showed Tommy how to make a stitch with the needle and thread. Tommy tried to make a stitch too, but it was hard. He poked his finger and said, "Ow!"
+
+Mom gave him a band-aid and a hug. She said, "It's okay, Tommy. You are learning. Try again, but be careful." Tommy nodded and tried again. He made a small stitch on the cloth. He was proud. He showed Mom his stitch. Mom smiled and said, "That's a brilliant stitch, Tommy. You did a great job."
+
+Tommy wanted to make more stitches. He wanted to make a scarf for Dad. He asked Mom for more cloth and thread. Mom said, "Sure, Tommy. But we have to hurry. Dad will be home soon. We want to surprise him with your scarf." Tommy said, "Okay, Mom. Let's hurry."
+
+They worked together, making stitches on the cloth. Tommy made small stitches and Mom made big stitches. They made a long scarf with many colors. Tommy liked the scarf. He said, "It's pretty. Dad will like it." Mom said, "Yes, it's very pretty. And it's warm. Dad will love it."
+
+They heard the door open. Dad was home. They hid the scarf behind their backs. They ran to the door and said, "Hi, Dad!" Dad hugged them and said, "Hi, Mom. Hi, Tommy. How was your day?" Mom said, "We had a fun day. We made something for you." Tommy said, "Yes, Dad. We made something for you. Close your eyes." Dad closed his eyes. Tommy and Mom put the scarf around his neck. They said, "Surprise!" Dad opened his eyes and saw the scarf. He said, "Wow! This is a beautiful scarf. Did you make this?" Tommy said, "Yes, Dad. We made it. I made stitches. Mom helped me. Do you like it?" Dad said, "I love it, Tommy. It's the best scarf ever. You are a brilliant stitcher. Thank you, Tommy. Thank you, Mom." He hugged them and kissed them. They were happy. They had a cozy night.
+Ben and Lily liked to play in the park. They liked to slide, swing and run. One day, they saw a big tunnel. It was dark and long. They wondered what was inside.
+
+"Let's go in the tunnel," Ben said. He was brave and curious.
+
+"I don't know," Lily said. She was scared and shy. "It looks scary."
+
+Ben held Lily's hand. "Don't be scared. I will protect you. Maybe we will find something fun."
+
+Lily nodded. She trusted Ben. They walked into the tunnel. It was cold and quiet. They could not see much. They heard some noises.
+
+"What is that?" Lily asked.
+
+Ben listened. He heard some squeaks and rustles. He saw some shadows. He smiled.
+
+"Look, Lily. It's some mice. They live in the tunnel. They are not scary. They are cute."
+
+Lily looked. She saw some small, furry animals. They had long tails and whiskers. They were nibbling on some cheese. They looked friendly.
+
+"Can we say hello to them?" Lily asked.
+
+Ben nodded. He took out a cracker from his pocket. He broke it in half. He gave one half to Lily.
+
+"Let's be generous. Let's share our cracker with the mice. Maybe they will like us."
+
+Lily agreed. They walked closer to the mice. They held out their cracker pieces. The mice sniffed them. They took them gently. They ate them happily. They squeaked and wagged their tails.
+
+"See, Lily. They like us. They are nice," Ben said.
+
+Lily smiled. She was not scared anymore. She was happy.
+
+"You are right, Ben. They are nice. And you are nice too. You are a good friend."
+
+Ben hugged Lily. "You are a good friend too. You are brave and kind."
+
+They decided to stay in the tunnel for a while. They played with the mice. They had fun. They made new friends.
+Tom and Anna like to play with ropes. They make shapes and patterns with them. Sometimes they make knots, but not too tight. They do not want to hurt the ropes.
+
+One day, they find a new rope in the yard. It is long and colorful. They want to play with it. Tom says, "Let's make a big knot with this rope. It will be fun." Anna says, "OK, but how do we make a big knot?"
+
+They think and think. They try different ways to twist and loop the rope. But they cannot make a big knot. The rope is too long and slippery. They get tired and frustrated.
+
+Then, Anna has an idea. She says, "I know. Let's make a circle with the rope. Then we can jump inside and outside the circle. It will be like a game." Tom says, "That sounds good. Let's do that."
+
+They make a circle with the rope. They take turns jumping inside and outside the circle. They laugh and have fun. They do not need a big knot. They have an original game. They are happy with their rope.
+Ben and Lily were playing in the garden with their water guns. They liked to soak each other and laugh. They also liked to soak their dog, Spot, who barked and chased them.
+
+But then they heard a loud noise from the house. They saw a man with a mask and a bag. He was a thief. He was trying to take their toys and their money.
+
+Ben and Lily were frightened. They did not know what to do. They hid behind a bush and whispered.
+
+"What should we do?" Lily asked.
+
+"We should call for help," Ben said. "But how?"
+
+Then Ben had an idea. He picked up his water gun and aimed at the thief. He shouted, "Hey, thief! Leave our things alone!"
+
+The thief turned around and saw Ben and Lily. He was angry. He ran towards them.
+
+But Ben and Lily were brave. They used their water guns to soak the thief. They soaked his mask, his bag, his clothes and his shoes. The thief was wet and cold. He dropped his bag and ran away.
+
+Spot barked and ran after him. Ben and Lily cheered and hugged each other.
+
+They heard their mom and dad coming. They had heard the noise and called the police. They were happy to see Ben and Lily safe and sound.
+
+They praised them for being smart and courageous. They hugged them and took them inside. They gave them warm cookies and milk.
+
+Ben and Lily smiled. They were glad they had their water guns. They were glad they had each other. They were glad the thief was gone.
+Anna likes to study books. She likes to learn new things. She has many books in her room. She likes to read them every day.
+
+One day, Anna goes to the park with her mom. She sees a boy with a big truck. The truck can make sounds and move. Anna thinks the truck is cool. She wants to play with it.
+
+She goes to the boy and says, "Can I play with your truck?" The boy says, "No, this is my truck. You can't have it." Anna says, "Please, can I try it?" The boy says, "No, go away."
+
+Anna is sad. She thinks of a plan. She runs back to her mom and says, "Mom, can I trade one of my books for the truck?" Her mom says, "Are you sure? You love your books." Anna says, "Yes, mom, I really want the truck."
+
+She picks a book from her bag. It is a fake book. It looks like a book, but it has no words or pictures inside. It is just paper. Anna does not like the fake book. She thinks the boy will not notice.
+
+She goes to the boy and says, "I have a book for you. It is a very good book. It has many things to learn. Do you want to trade your truck for my book?" The boy says, "Let me see the book." He takes the book from Anna and opens it. He sees nothing inside. He says, "This is a fake book. It has nothing in it. You are trying to trick me. Go away."
+
+He gives the book back to Anna and keeps his truck. Anna is sad. She runs back to her mom and says, "Mom, the boy did not want to trade. He said my book was fake. He was mean to me." Her mom says, "I'm sorry, Anna. That was not a nice thing to do. You should not trade fake things for real things. That is not fair. You should be honest and kind. Maybe you can find another toy to play with."
+
+Anna says, "You are right, mom. I was wrong. I should not have tried to trick the boy. I'm sorry. I still like to study books. Can we go home and read some books?" Her mom says, "Yes, Anna. We can do that. I'm proud of you for telling the truth. I love you." She hugs Anna and they go home. Anna is happy. She learns a lesson. She does not want to trade her books anymore. She wants to keep them and study them.
+Tom and Sam are brothers. They like to play in the yard. They have a toy gun and a toy turkey. They take turns to shoot the turkey.
+
+One day, Tom wants to shoot the turkey for a long time. He does not let Sam have a turn. Sam gets mad. He tries to grab the gun from Tom. They fight over the gun.
+
+The gun makes a loud noise. It scares the turkey. The turkey runs away. Tom and Sam stop fighting. They look for the turkey. They cannot find it.
+
+They hear a voice. It is their mom. She says, "Boys, come inside. I have a surprise for you. It is lunch time."
+
+Tom and Sam run inside. They see a big plate on the table. It has a real turkey on it. It smells good. They are happy. They say, "Thank you, mom."
+
+Mom says, "You're welcome. But next time, share your toys. And be careful with the gun. It is not a real one, but it can still hurt someone."
+
+Tom and Sam nod. They hug mom. They eat the turkey. They are full. They are sorry. They are friends.
+Tom and Sam are brothers. They like to play with trains. They have a big train set in their room. The train set has tracks, bridges, tunnels, and a station. The train set also has a black engine that can make smoke. The engine needs coal to make smoke.
+
+One day, Tom and Sam want to play with the train set. They go to their room and turn on the engine. But the engine does not make smoke. Tom and Sam look at the engine. They see that it has no coal. They wonder where the coal is.
+
+They remember that they have a big bag of coal in the garage. They run to the garage and look for the bag. But they do not see the bag. They see their dad. Their dad is angry. He is holding the bag of coal. He says, "Who took my coal? I need it for the barbecue!"
+
+Tom and Sam feel scared. They say, "We are sorry, dad. We took your coal for the train. We did not know you need it for the barbecue."
+
+Their dad sighs. He says, "It's okay, boys. I understand. You like to play with the train. But you have to ask me before you take something. Coal is not a toy. It is dirty and hot. It can hurt you. And I need it for the barbecue. How about we make a deal? You can have some of the coal for the train, but you have to help me with the barbecue. Deal?"
+
+Tom and Sam nod. They say, "Deal, dad. Thank you, dad. We will help you with the barbecue. And we will ask you before we take something."
+
+Their dad smiles. He says, "Good. Now let's go and start the barbecue. And then we can play with the train together. How does that sound?"
+
+Tom and Sam smile. They say, "That sounds great, dad. We love you, dad."
+
+They hug their dad. They take some of the coal for the train. They go back to their room and start the engine. The engine makes smoke. Tom and Sam are happy. They play with the train. And they help their dad with the barbecue. They have a fun day. The end.
+Lisa liked to fold paper. She learned how to make paper animals from her big sister. She made a paper cat, a paper dog, and a paper bird. She put them on her desk and played with them.
+
+One day, she wanted to make a new paper animal. She asked her sister, "What can I make with paper?" Her sister said, "You can make a paper squash. It is a round fruit that is orange and green. It is good to eat in the fall."
+
+Lisa said, "OK, I will try." She took a big piece of orange paper and folded it in half. Then she folded it in half again. Then she folded the corners to make a circle. She took a small piece of green paper and folded it into a stem. She glued the stem to the top of the circle. She made a paper squash.
+
+She was very proud of her paper squash. She showed it to her mom and dad. They said, "Wow, Lisa, you are very clever. You made a modern paper squash. It looks very nice." They put it on the table as a decoration.
+
+Lisa was happy. She liked to fold paper. She wondered what else she could make with paper.
+Sam was a boy who liked to play with his toys. He had many toys, but his favorite was a drum. He liked to bang the drum very loud and make noise. He did not care if his mom or dad or sister asked him to stop. He did not listen to them. He thought it was fun to make noise.
+
+One day, Sam was banging his drum in his room. His mom came in and said, "Sam, please quit. It is time for your nap. You need to rest and be quiet." But Sam did not quit. He said, "No, I want to play. I do not want to nap." He banged his drum louder and louder. His mom was sad and left the room.
+
+Sam kept banging his drum. He did not hear his dad come in. His dad said, "Sam, please quit. It is time for dinner. You need to eat and be polite." But Sam did not quit. He said, "No, I want to play. I do not want to eat." He banged his drum louder and louder. His dad was angry and left the room.
+
+Sam kept banging his drum. He did not hear his sister come in. His sister said, "Sam, please quit. It is time for bed. You need to sleep and be calm." But Sam did not quit. He said, "No, I want to play. I do not want to sleep." He banged his drum louder and louder. His sister was scared and left the room.
+
+Sam kept banging his drum. He did not hear anything else. He did not hear the birds or the cars or the wind. He did not hear his mom or dad or sister say good night. He did not hear his own voice. He banged his drum so loud and so long that he became deaf. He could not hear anything at all.
+
+Sam was sad and lonely. He wished he had listened to his mom and dad and sister. He wished he had quit his drum when they asked him to. He wished he had not been so rude and selfish. He learned that noise is not always fun, and that quiet is sometimes good. He learned that he should respect his family and their time. He learned that he should not play with his drum anymore. He learned his lesson the hard way.
+Jill and Sam were friends. They liked to play with dolls and cars. One day, they saw a new girl in the park. She had a pretty dress and a big hat. She was playing with a strip of paper. She made it into a ring and put it on her finger.
+
+"Hello, what is your name?" Jill asked the new girl.
+
+"My name is Ann. Do you want to join me?" Ann said.
+
+"Yes, we do!" Jill and Sam said.
+
+They went to play with Ann. She showed them how to make paper rings. They had fun. But then, Ann saw Sam's car. She liked it. She wanted it.
+
+"Can I have your car?" Ann asked Sam.
+
+"No, it is mine. You can play with it, but you cannot have it." Sam said.
+
+"Please, give it to me. It is so nice. I will give you a paper ring." Ann said.
+
+"No, thank you. I like my car more." Sam said.
+
+Ann got angry. She grabbed Sam's car and ran away. Sam cried. Jill ran after Ann. She tried to get the car back. But Ann was too fast. She threw the car into a pond. It sank into the water.
+
+"Ha ha, now you cannot have it either!" Ann said.
+
+She ran away. Jill and Sam were very sad. They lost their car and their paper rings. They did not like Ann. She was not a good friend. She was mean. They went home. They hugged their dolls. They wished they never met Ann.
+Lily was a little girl who liked to play with dolls. She had many dolls, but her favorite was a pretty queen doll. She liked to dress her up and pretend she was a princess.
+
+One day, Lily's aunt came to visit. She brought a big box for Lily. Lily was very happy. She hoped it was a new doll. She opened the box and saw a big book. It had many words and pictures. Lily did not like books. She liked dolls.
+
+"Thank you, auntie," Lily said, but she did not mean it. She wanted to play with her queen doll.
+
+"Why don't you look at the book, Lily?" her aunt said. "It has stories about queens and princesses. You might like it."
+
+Lily did not want to look at the book. She wanted to play with her queen doll. She put the book on the floor and ran to her room. She took her queen doll and hugged her.
+
+But she did not see that her dog was following her. Her dog liked to chew on things. He saw the book on the floor and thought it was a toy. He took the book in his mouth and ripped it apart. He made a big mess.
+
+Lily's aunt heard the noise and came to see what happened. She saw the book on the floor and the dog with it. She was very angry.
+
+"Lily, look what your dog did to the book I gave you!" she shouted. "That was a very special book. It was from my grandmother. She loved it very much. How could you be so ungrateful and careless?"
+
+Lily was scared. She did not know the book was special. She did not mean to hurt her aunt's feelings. She started to cry.
+
+"I'm sorry, auntie, I'm sorry," she said. "I didn't know. I didn't like the book. I liked my queen doll."
+
+She held her queen doll tight. But her aunt was still angry. She snatched the queen doll from Lily's hands.
+
+"Well, if you don't like the book, then you don't deserve the doll," she said. "You can have the book instead. Maybe you will learn to appreciate it."
+
+She threw the queen doll in the trash and gave Lily the torn book. Lily was very sad. She lost her favorite doll and her aunt was mad at her. She wished she had been nicer to her aunt and the book. She wished she could have her queen doll back. But it was too late. She had a bad day.
+Sam and Anna were twins who liked to play with their toy cars. They had many cars of different colors and sizes, and they made noises as they zoomed them around the floor. Sometimes they pretended to be drivers and talked to each other on their phones.
+
+"Hello, this is Sam, the blue car driver. Where are you, Anna?" Sam said into his phone.
+
+"I am Anna, the red car driver. I am on my way to the park. Do you want to meet me there?" Anna said into her phone.
+
+"Yes, I do. But be careful, there are many big cars on the road. They are fast and loud and scary." Sam said.
+
+"I know, I know. I will be safe and smart. You too, Sam." Anna said.
+
+They both drove their toy cars to the park, where they found a nice spot to play. They had fun sliding, swinging, and climbing. They also shared their cars with some other kids who wanted to play with them. Sam and Anna were thoughtful and kind.
+
+They seemed very happy and proud to be drivers. They loved their toy cars and each other. They had a great day at the park.
+Lily likes to play dress-up with her mom's clothes. She finds a pretty blouse in the closet. It is pink and has flowers on it. Lily thinks it is very popular. She puts it on and looks in the mirror. She smiles and twirls.
+
+She hears her mom coming home. She runs to the door to show her the blouse. She says, "Look, mom, I am popular!" Her mom laughs and hugs her. She says, "You are always popular, Lily. You are my sweet girl. But that blouse is not yours. It is mine. You have to ask before you use it."
+
+Lily feels sorry. She did not know she had to ask. She says, "I am sorry, mom. I just like the blouse. It is so pretty. Can I wear it sometimes?" Her mom thinks for a moment. She says, "Well, you can wear it sometimes, but only when I say yes. And you have to be careful with it. It is not a toy. It is a special blouse. I wear it when I go to work or to a party."
+
+Lily nods. She understands. She says, "Okay, mom. I will ask you next time. And I will be careful. Can I wear it now? Please?" Her mom smiles and says, "Okay, Lily. You can wear it now. But only for a little while. Then you have to take it off and put it back in the closet. And you have to help me make dinner. Deal?"
+
+Lily agrees. She says, "Deal, mom. Thank you. You are the best mom ever. And you are popular too." Her mom kisses her and says, "You are welcome, Lily. And you are the best daughter ever. And you are popular too." They go to the kitchen and make dinner together. They are happy.
+Anna was very happy. Tomorrow was her birthday. She wanted to have a big party with her friends. She asked her mom to help her make invitations.
+
+"Mom, can I have a cake with pink frosting and sprinkles?" Anna said.
+
+"Of course, my dear. What else do you want for your party?" Mom said.
+
+Anna thought for a moment. She decided she wanted balloons, games, and a pinata. She told her mom her ideas.
+
+"That sounds like a lot of fun, Anna. I will get everything ready for you. You can help me decorate the house tomorrow morning." Mom said.
+
+Anna smiled and hugged her mom. She was very excited.
+
+The next day, Anna woke up early. She put on her favorite dress and helped her mom hang the balloons and the pinata. She saw a big box wrapped in shiny paper on the table.
+
+"Is that for me, Mom?" Anna said.
+
+"Yes, it is. But you have to wait until your friends come to open it. It's a surprise." Mom said.
+
+Anna nodded. She wondered what was inside the box. She hoped it was something she liked.
+
+Soon, the doorbell rang. Anna ran to open it. She saw her friends standing outside with gifts and smiles. She invited them in and gave them hugs.
+
+"Happy birthday, Anna!" They said.
+
+"Thank you, thank you!" Anna said.
+
+They played games, ate cake, and sang songs. Anna had a lot of fun. She was very happy.
+
+Then, it was time to break the pinata. Mom hung it from a tree in the backyard. She gave Anna a stick and a blindfold.
+
+"Are you ready, Anna?" Mom said.
+
+Anna nodded. She put on the blindfold and held the stick. She felt scared. She could not see anything. She heard her friends cheering her on.
+
+"Go, Anna, go!" They said.
+
+Anna swung the stick in the air. She tried to hit the pinata. She missed. She tried again. She missed. She tried one more time. She hit something. She heard a loud noise. She took off the blindfold. She saw the pinata broken on the ground. She saw candy and toys spilling out. She saw her friends running to grab them. She saw the big box on the table. She saw a hole in the box. She saw something moving inside the box. She saw a furry head poking out of the box. She saw a puppy. She gasped.
+
+"Mom, is that for me?" Anna said.
+
+"Yes, it is. Happy birthday, Anna. I hope you like your new friend." Mom said.
+
+Anna ran to the box. She lifted the puppy out of the box. She hugged the puppy. The puppy licked her face. Anna giggled.
+
+"I love him, Mom. Thank you, thank you!" Anna said.
+
+"You're welcome, my dear. What are you going to name him?" Mom said.
+
+Anna thought for a moment. She decided she wanted to name him Sprinkles. She told her mom her idea.
+
+"That's a perfect name, Anna. Sprinkles is a lucky puppy to have you." Mom said.
+
+Anna smiled and kissed Sprinkles. She was very happy. She was not scared anymore. She had the best birthday ever.
+Lily was a little cat who liked to play with her toys. She had a ball, a mouse, and a feather. She also had a long, fluffy tail that she liked to chase. One day, she was playing with her feather when she heard a loud noise outside. She ran to the window and saw a big dog barking at a bird.
+
+"Wow, that dog is so big and loud!" Lily said. "I am scared of him. He might bite me or pull my tail."
+
+She hid under the bed and hoped the dog would go away. But the dog did not go away. He kept barking and jumping at the window. Lily started to complain.
+
+"Mom, make the dog go away!" she cried. "He is too noisy and mean. I don't like him at all."
+
+Mom came to the room and saw Lily under the bed. She picked her up and hugged her.
+
+"Don't worry, Lily," she said. "The dog can't get in. He is just curious about the bird. He will leave soon. You are safe with me."
+
+She stroked Lily's fur and tail and made her feel better. She also gave her a treat and a new toy. Lily smiled and purred.
+
+"Thank you, Mom," she said. "You are the best. I love you."
+
+She forgot about the dog and played with her new toy. She was not scared anymore. She was happy.
+Lila liked to play in the forest. She liked to see the trees, the flowers and the animals. She liked to hear the birds, the wind and the stream. She liked to smell the grass, the pine and the honey.
+
+One day, Lila saw a new animal in the forest. It was big and brown and furry. It had four legs, a long nose and a tail. It was a bear. Lila wanted to join the bear and play with it. She thought the bear would be fun and friendly.
+
+Lila ran to the bear and said hello. The bear looked at Lila and growled. The bear did not want to join Lila and play with her. The bear wanted to be alone and eat honey. The bear was not fun and friendly. The bear was scary and angry.
+
+Lila was sad and scared. She ran away from the bear and back to her home. She told her mom what happened. Her mom hugged her and said, "Lila, you are brave and curious, but you have to be careful in the forest. Not all animals want to join you and play with you. Some animals are not fit for you. You have to stay away from them and respect their space."
+
+Lila learned her lesson. She still liked to play in the forest, but she only joined the animals that were fit for her. She joined the birds, the squirrels and the rabbits. She did not join the bears, the wolves and the snakes. She was happy and safe.
+Lily and Ben are playing in the park. They like to run and jump and slide. Lily sees a big stand with many balloons. She wants a balloon.
+
+"Look, Ben, balloons!" she says. "Can we get one?"
+
+Ben nods. He likes balloons too. They run to the stand. A bald man is selling the balloons. He smiles at them.
+
+"Hello, little ones," he says. "Do you want a balloon?"
+
+"Yes, please," Lily and Ben say.
+
+The bald man gives them each a balloon. Lily picks a pink one. Ben picks a blue one. They say thank you and run back to the slide.
+
+They have fun with their balloons. They make them go up and down. They pretend they are flying. They laugh and giggle.
+
+But then a strong wind comes. It blows their balloons away. Lily and Ben are sad. They try to catch their balloons, but they are too fast. They speed away in the sky.
+
+"Bye, bye, balloons," Lily says.
+
+"Maybe we can get new ones," Ben says.
+
+They hold hands and go back to the stand. The bald man is still there. He sees them and frowns.
+
+"Hey, where are your balloons?" he asks.
+
+"The wind took them," Lily says.
+
+"That's too bad," the bald man says. "But I have good news. I have more balloons for you. And they are special balloons. They have strings. You can tie them to your wrists. Then they won't fly away."
+
+"Really?" Lily and Ben say.
+
+"Really," the bald man says. He gives them new balloons with strings. Lily picks a yellow one. Ben picks a green one. They say thank you and tie them to their wrists.
+
+They are happy again. They run and jump and slide with their new balloons. They don't have to worry about the wind. They have fun until it is time to go home. They wave goodbye to the bald man.
+
+"Thank you for the balloons," they say.
+
+"You're welcome," the bald man says. "Come back soon."
+
+Lily and Ben smile. They like the park. They like the slide. They like the balloons. And they like the bald man. He is nice. He makes them happy.
+Tom loves his motorcycle. He likes to ride it fast and make loud noises. He likes to wear a helmet and gloves and a jacket. He feels very cool on his motorcycle.
+
+One day, Tom sees a sign that says "Spicy Food Festival". He likes spicy food. He likes hot peppers and salsa and curry. He thinks spicy food makes him strong and brave. He decides to go to the festival on his motorcycle.
+
+At the festival, there are many tents and stalls. There are many people and smells and colors. Tom sees a big pot of chili. He wants to try some. He goes to the stall and asks for a bowl. The lady who serves him smiles and says "Be careful, this is very spicy".
+
+Tom takes the bowl and spoons some chili into his mouth. He feels a fire in his tongue and his throat. He coughs and gasps and his eyes water. He grabs a glass of water and drinks it all. But it does not help. He feels hotter and hotter. He runs to his motorcycle and gets on. He thinks maybe the wind will cool him down.
+
+He rides his motorcycle very fast. He zooms past the tents and the stalls and the people. He makes loud noises. He feels very cool on his motorcycle. But he still feels very spicy in his mouth. He wishes he had not eaten the chili. He thinks maybe he will try something else next time.
+Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big pumpkin on a table. It is orange and round.
+
+"Wow, look at the pumpkin!" Anna says. "Can we touch it?"
+
+Ben nods. He walks to the table and puts his hand on the pumpkin. He feels the pumpkin. It is hard and smooth.
+
+"It feels nice," Ben says. "Do you want to feel it too, Anna?"
+
+Anna smiles. She walks to the table and feels the pumpkin. She agrees with Ben. It feels nice.
+
+"Can we take it home?" Anna asks.
+
+Ben shakes his head. He sees a sign on the table. It says: "Please do not take the pumpkin. It belongs to Mr. Lee. He is very polite and he grows pumpkins in his garden. He will carve the pumpkin for Halloween and put a light inside. It will look scary and funny."
+
+Anna reads the sign. She understands. She does not want to take the pumpkin. She wants to be polite too.
+
+"Okay, we will not take the pumpkin," Anna says. "But can we come back and see it when it is carved?"
+
+Ben nods. He thinks that is a good idea. He likes Halloween. He likes pumpkins. He likes Anna. They are friends. They say goodbye to the pumpkin and go back to play in the park. They are happy.
+Lily liked to swim. She had a large pool at home. She swam every day with her mom and dad. She was very good at swimming.
+
+One day, Lily went to school. She had a new teacher. She did not like her new teacher. Her teacher was mean and loud. She made Lily sit in the classroom and do boring work. She did not let Lily go to the pool.
+
+Lily was sad and angry. She wanted to swim. She did not want to do work. She had an idea. She sneaked out of the classroom when the teacher was not looking. She ran to the pool. She jumped in the water.
+
+But Lily did not know that the pool was different. It was not her pool. It was a deep pool. It had no shallow end. It had no steps. It had no lifeguard. Lily could not swim in the deep pool. She could not touch the bottom. She could not breathe. She sank under the water.
+
+No one saw Lily. No one heard Lily. No one helped Lily. Lily drowned in the pool. Lily was gone.
+Tom and Mia like to play in the garden. They see many bugs and flowers. They are happy and curious.
+
+One day, they find a big ant hill. They want to see the ants. They go closer and closer. They do not know that ants can bite.
+
+The ants see Tom and Mia. They are angry and scared. They think Tom and Mia want to hurt their home. They run out of the hill. They bite Tom and Mia's legs and feet.
+
+Tom and Mia scream and cry. They are in pain and fear. They run away from the ant hill. They want their mom and dad.
+
+Mom and dad hear Tom and Mia. They come to the garden. They see the ants and the bites. They are sorry and worried. They hug Tom and Mia. They take them inside. They put cream and bandages on the bites.
+
+They tell Tom and Mia that ants are not stupid. They are smart and strong. They work together and protect their home. They tell Tom and Mia that they should not scare or hurt the ants. They should be kind and careful.
+
+Tom and Mia are sorry and ashamed. They say sorry to the ants. They say they will not scare or hurt them again. They learn a lesson. They are more respectful and gentle.
+Ben and Jen are twins who like to play. One day, they find a big factory near their home. They see many machines and people working hard. They want to see more, so they sneak inside.
+
+They see a big room with many toys. They are very happy and start to play with them. They laugh and have fun. They do not see the sign that says "Do not touch". They do not hear the alarm that goes off.
+
+Soon, a man comes and sees them. He is very angry and shouts at them. He tells them they are in trouble. He says they have broken some toys and made a mess. He says they have to pay for the damage. He says they have to leave and never come back.
+
+Ben and Jen are very scared and sorry. They cry and say they are sorry. They say they did not know. They say they just wanted to play. The man is still angry, but he sees they are just kids. He says he will let them go, but they have to promise to never do it again. He says they have to learn to respect other people's work and property. He says they have to be careful and listen to rules.
+
+Ben and Jen nod and say they promise. They say they have learned their lesson. They say they will be good and careful. They say they will not play in the factory again. They say they will play in their own home or in the park. They say they will be ready to go to school and learn more. The man lets them go and they run back to their home. They hug their mom and dad and tell them what happened. They say they are sorry and they love them. Their mom and dad are glad they are safe and they forgive them. They say they are proud of them for being honest and brave. They say they love them too. They laugh and hug them. They are a happy family.
+Tom and Sue are friends. They like to play outside. One day, they see a big mill near the river. The mill has a big wheel that turns and turns.
+
+"Let's go and see the mill!" Tom says.
+
+"OK, but be careful. The mill is old and noisy," Sue says.
+
+They march to the mill. They hold hands. They hear the water splash and the wheel creak. They see a door that is open.
+
+"Can we go inside?" Tom asks.
+
+"I don't know. Maybe it is not safe," Sue says.
+
+But Tom is playful. He runs to the door. He wants to see what is inside the mill. Sue follows him. She does not want to be alone.
+
+They go inside the mill. It is dark and dusty. They see big machines and bags of flour. They smell bread and wood.
+
+"Wow, this is cool!" Tom says.
+
+"Shh, someone might hear us," Sue says.
+
+But it is too late. They hear a voice.
+
+"Who is there? What are you doing in my mill?" the voice says.
+
+It is the miller. He is angry. He sees Tom and Sue. He has a stick in his hand.
+
+"Get out of here, you naughty children! This is not a place to play!" he says.
+
+Tom and Sue are scared. They run to the door. They do not look back. They march away from the mill. They do not stop until they are far away.
+
+They are sorry. They did not mean to make the miller mad. They just wanted to see the mill.
+
+"Let's not go there again," Tom says.
+
+"OK, let's go to the park instead. It is more fun and safe," Sue says.
+
+They agree. They march to the park. They play on the swings and the slide. They are happy. They are friends.
+Tim and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. They see a big log. It is brown and hard. They want to climb on it.
+
+"Can we climb on the log?" Tim asks Mia.
+
+"Yes, but we have to be careful. The log is high and slippery." Mia says.
+
+They hold hands and walk to the log. They look for a good place to climb. They find a small branch. They use it to pull themselves up. They sit on the log. They feel happy and proud.
+
+"Look, we are on the log!" Tim says.
+
+"We did it!" Mia says.
+
+They smile at each other. They see a bird on a tree. It is red and yellow. It sings a pretty song. They listen to the bird. They smile some more. They have fun on the log.
+Tom and Mia liked to play pretend. They had a big box of toys and costumes. One day, they decided to be knights and princesses. They put on helmets and capes and took out swords and shields.
+
+They went to the garden and looked for a dragon. They saw a big bush that looked like a dragon's head. Tom said, "There is the dragon! Let's fight it!" Mia said, "OK, but be careful. It might breathe fire!"
+
+They ran to the bush and waved their swords. They made loud noises like "Clang!" and "Roar!" They pretended that the bush was fighting back. They had a lot of fun.
+
+But then, they heard a voice from behind the bush. It was their mom. She said, "What are you doing, kids? You are making a mess of the bush. And why are you so dirty?"
+
+Tom and Mia stopped playing. They looked at each other and saw that they had dirt and leaves on their faces and clothes. They felt bad. They said, "Sorry, mom. We were playing pretend. We didn't mean to ruin the bush."
+
+Mom said, "It's OK, I know you were having fun. But you need to clean up now. Come with me. I have a wet cloth. I will wipe your faces and hands. Then you can put away your toys and costumes."
+
+Tom and Mia followed mom. They let her wipe their faces and hands. They said, "Thank you, mom. We love you." Mom said, "I love you too, kids. But next time, be more careful with the plants. And don't forget, there are no real dragons in the garden. Only hidden ones in your imagination."
+Ben likes to play sport. He likes to run and kick and throw. But he has no one to play with. He is lonely. He goes to the park and sees other kids playing sport. He wants to join them, but he is shy.
+
+He sees a girl with a ball. She is alone too. She kicks the ball to a tree and runs after it. Ben watches her. He thinks she is good at sport. He wants to be her friend. He walks to the tree and leans on it. He waits for her to come back.
+
+The girl sees Ben. She is surprised. She stops and looks at him. She smiles. She says, "Hi. I'm Mia. Do you like sport?"
+
+Ben nods. He says, "Hi. I'm Ben. I like sport too. Can I play with you?"
+
+Mia nods. She says, "Sure. You can play with me. Do you want to kick the ball?"
+
+Ben nods. He says, "Yes. I want to kick the ball."
+
+Mia and Ben kick the ball to each other. They run and laugh. They have fun. They are not lonely anymore. They are friends.
+Ben and Mia are friends. They like to play outside in the sun. They wear sunglasses to protect their eyes. They have different colors of sunglasses. Ben has blue sunglasses and Mia has pink sunglasses.
+
+One day, they go to the park with their moms. They see a big slide and run to it. They take turns to slide down. They laugh and have fun. They also see a swing and a sandbox. They try them all.
+
+Then, they hear a loud noise. They look around and see a big truck. The truck is yellow and has a siren. It is a fire truck. The fire truck is going to help someone. Ben and Mia are curious. They want to see the fire truck.
+
+They run to the fire truck with their moms. They see some firemen. The firemen wear helmets and coats. They have hoses and ladders. They are brave and strong. Ben and Mia wave to them. The firemen wave back.
+
+One of the firemen says, "Hello, kids. Do you like our fire truck? Do you want to see inside?"
+
+Ben and Mia nod. They are excited. The fireman says, "OK, but you have to be careful. And you have to keep your sunglasses on. They are cool and they keep your eyes safe."
+
+Ben and Mia smile. They say, "Thank you, fireman. We like your fire truck. And we like our sunglasses. They are our favorite."
+
+The fireman helps them to climb inside the fire truck. They see the seats and the buttons and the radio. They pretend to drive and to talk to the other firemen. They have a lot of fun. They learn about the fire truck and the firemen. They are happy. They make new friends.
+Lily and Ben were friends who liked to play outside. One day, they decided to explore the swamp near their house. They put on their boots and hats and took a big stick each.
+
+"Be careful, the swamp is wet and muddy," Lily's mom said. "And don't go too far, or you might get lost."
+
+"We will, mom," Lily said. "We just want to see the frogs and the birds."
+
+Lily and Ben walked along the swamp, looking for animals. They saw a big green frog that jumped into the water. They heard a loud croak from a tree. They smelled the flowers and the grass.
+
+"Look, Ben, a log!" Lily said, pointing to a long brown thing in the water. "Let's go and sit on it."
+
+"OK, Lily, but be slow and quiet," Ben said. "Maybe there are more frogs on it."
+
+They walked to the log and tried to climb on it. But as soon as they touched it, the log moved and opened its mouth. It was not a log, it was a crocodile!
+
+"Run, Lily, run!" Ben shouted. "It's a crocodile, it can bite us!"
+
+Lily and Ben dropped their sticks and ran back to the shore. The crocodile chased them, but it was too slow on land. They reached their mom, who was waiting for them.
+
+"Mom, mom, there was a crocodile in the swamp!" Lily said, hugging her mom. "It was big and scary and it tried to eat us!"
+
+"Oh, my, are you OK?" mom asked, checking them for injuries. "You are very brave and strong, but you should not go near the swamp again. It is too dangerous."
+
+"I'm sorry, mom, we didn't know it was a crocodile," Ben said. "We thought it was a log."
+
+Mom smiled and hugged them both. "It's OK, you are safe now. But next time, listen to me when I tell you something. I remind you because I love you and I want you to be happy and healthy."
+
+Lily and Ben nodded and said they loved her too. They learned their lesson and never went to the swamp again. They found other places to play and have fun.
+Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play together. They have many toys. But they do not like to share. They always fight over the toys.
+
+One day, they find a new toy in the closet. It is a big, shiny, red car. It has four wheels and a horn. Lily and Ben both want the car. They grab it and pull it. They do not want to separate.
+
+"Mine!" Lily shouts.
+
+"No, mine!" Ben shouts.
+
+They pull harder and harder. The car makes a loud noise. It breaks in two. Lily and Ben fall to the floor. They cry.
+
+Mom hears the noise. She comes to the closet. She sees the broken car and the crying twins. She is not happy.
+
+"What happened?" Mom asks.
+
+"Lily and Ben broke the car. They were not sharing. They were clumsy." A voice says.
+
+Mom looks around. She sees a little mouse. The mouse has a big tooth. The mouse was hiding in the closet. The mouse saw everything.
+
+"Thank you, mouse. You are very smart." Mom says.
+
+She picks up the mouse and gives it a cheese. She picks up Lily and Ben and gives them a hug. She tells them to say sorry and to share. She tells them to be careful and not clumsy. She tells them to be kind and not fight.
+
+Lily and Ben say sorry. They hug each other. They hug the mouse. They hug Mom. They learn a lesson. They are happy.
+Lila likes to learn new things. She has a tutor who comes to her house and teaches her letters and numbers. Lila hopes to read books and write stories one day.
+
+But today, it is raining hard. Lila looks out the window and sees big drops of water falling from the sky. She hears thunder and sees lightning. She feels scared and sad. She does not want to learn today. She wants to play with her toys and cuddle with her mom.
+
+She hears a knock on the door. It is her tutor, Miss Amy. She is holding an umbrella and a bag. She smiles at Lila and says, "Hello, Lila. Are you ready to learn today?"
+
+Lila shakes her head and says, "No, Miss Amy. I don't like the rain. It is wet and loud and scary. I want to stay dry and safe and happy."
+
+Miss Amy nods and says, "I understand, Lila. The rain can be scary sometimes. But it can also be fun and beautiful. Do you want to see what I have in my bag?"
+
+Lila is curious. She nods and says, "Yes, Miss Amy. What do you have?"
+
+Miss Amy opens her bag and takes out a book. It has a picture of a rainbow on the cover. She says, "This is a book about rainbows. Do you know what a rainbow is, Lila?"
+
+Lila says, "Yes, Miss Amy. A rainbow is a big, colorful arc in the sky. It comes after the rain. It is pretty and bright and happy."
+
+Miss Amy says, "That's right, Lila. A rainbow is a sign of hope and joy. It shows us that the rain will stop and the sun will shine again. Do you want to read this book with me, Lila?"
+
+Lila says, "Yes, Miss Amy. I want to read this book with you. Maybe we will see a rainbow when we finish."
+
+Miss Amy says, "Maybe we will, Lila. Maybe we will. Come on, let's sit on the couch and read this book together. We will learn and have fun and stay dry and cozy."
+
+Lila smiles and says, "Okay, Miss Amy. Thank you for being my tutor. You are nice and smart and kind."
+
+Miss Amy smiles and says, "You're welcome, Lila. Thank you for being my student. You are brave and curious and sweet."
+
+They sit on the couch and read the book together. They see pictures of rainbows and learn new words and facts. They laugh and talk and enjoy each other's company. They forget about the rain and the thunder and the lightning. They only see the rainbow and the hope and the joy.
+Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play in their room. They had many toys and books and a big bed to sleep in. Sometimes, when it was dark, they felt scared of the shadows and noises. But they had a lamp that made a soft light and a teddy bear that they hugged.
+
+One night, they heard a loud bang outside their window. They jumped out of bed and ran to the window. They saw a big truck that had hit a tree. The truck was broken and the tree was on the road. They saw people and lights and sirens. They felt afraid and curious.
+
+They gazed at the scene for a long time. They wondered what had happened and if anyone was hurt. They heard their mom and dad talking in the hall. They came to their room and saw them at the window.
+
+"What are you doing, kids?" mom asked.
+
+"We saw a truck and a tree and a bang," Lily said.
+
+"Are you okay?" dad asked.
+
+"We are okay," Ben said. "But we are scared."
+
+Mom and dad hugged them and said, "Don't worry, everything is fine. The truck driver is safe and the people are helping. The tree will be moved soon. You are safe in your home."
+
+They took them back to bed and turned on the lamp. They gave them their teddy bear and kissed them good night. They said, "We love you, kids. You are brave and smart. We are grateful for you."
+
+Lily and Ben smiled and said, "We love you, too. We are grateful for you and the lamp and the teddy bear."
+
+They closed their eyes and fell asleep. They dreamed of happy things.
+Lily liked to play dress up with her dolls. She had many clothes for them, in different colors and shapes. She liked to make them look pretty and funny. She called it fashion.
+
+One day, she invited her friend Max to play with her. Max liked to play with cars and trains, but he also liked Lily. He wanted to see her fashion show.
+
+Lily showed him her dolls. She had one with a big hat and a long dress. She had one with a shirt and a skirt that did not match. She had one with a scarf and a coat, even though it was hot. She had one with a tutu and a cape. She said, "This is my fashion show. Do you like it?"
+
+Max looked at the dolls. He thought they looked silly and funny. He did not know what fashion was. He said, "Why do they wear that? That is not normal."
+
+Lily was surprised. She said, "What do you mean? This is fashion. Fashion is when you wear what you like and what makes you happy. It does not have to be normal. It can be different and fun."
+
+Max thought about it. He said, "Oh, I see. Fashion is like playing. You can use your imagination and be creative. You can wear what you want and what makes you happy."
+
+Lily smiled. She said, "Yes, that is right. Fashion is like playing. Do you want to play with me?"
+
+Max nodded. He said, "Yes, I do. Can I try some of your clothes?"
+
+Lily said, "Of course. You can be part of my fashion show. Here, wear this hat and this dress. They look good on you."
+
+Max put on the hat and the dress. He looked at himself in the mirror. He laughed. He said, "I look funny and pretty. I like fashion."
+
+Lily laughed too. She said, "You look great. You are my best friend. I like fashion too."
+
+They hugged and played with the dolls. They had fun with fashion. They did not care if it was normal or not. They only cared if it made them happy.
+Ben and Mia are playing with blocks. They want to make a tall tower. Ben puts a block on the floor. Mia puts another block on top of it. They do this again and again.
+
+"Look, our tower is so high!" Mia says. She is happy.
+
+"Yes, it is!" Ben says. He is happy too. He wants to make it higher. He sees a big block on the shelf. He tries to reach it. But it is too far. He jumps and jumps. He cannot get it.
+
+"I have an idea!" Mia says. She is clever. She gets a chair. She pushes it to the shelf. She climbs on the chair. She raises her hand. She grabs the big block. She gives it to Ben.
+
+"Wow, thank you!" Ben says. He is amazed. He puts the big block on top of the tower. The tower is very high now. It is taller than Ben and Mia.
+
+They clap their hands. They are proud. They have made a tower that is more than an inch taller than them. They hug each other. They are good friends. They love playing with blocks.
+Anna liked to play with her mom's purse. It had many different things inside, like keys, coins, and lipstick. Anna liked to pretend she was a grown-up lady and use the things in the purse.
+
+One day, Anna found a balloon in the purse. It was red and shiny and had a string. Anna was very happy. She wanted to see how high the balloon could go. She ran outside with the purse and the balloon.
+
+"Look, Mommy, look!" Anna shouted. "I have a balloon!"
+
+Mommy smiled and followed Anna outside. She saw Anna holding the purse and the balloon.
+
+"That's a very nice balloon, Anna," Mommy said. "But be careful, don't let it go. It will soar away and you won't see it again."
+
+Anna nodded. She held the string tightly. She wanted to keep the balloon. She lifted it up and down and watched it bob in the air.
+
+But then, a gust of wind came. It blew the balloon hard. Anna felt the string slip from her hand. She gasped.
+
+"Mommy, Mommy, help!" Anna cried. "My balloon!"
+
+Mommy ran to Anna and hugged her. She looked up and saw the balloon soar higher and higher in the sky. It became smaller and smaller until it disappeared.
+
+"I'm sorry, Anna," Mommy said. "The wind took your balloon. It's gone."
+
+Anna felt sad. She liked the balloon. She wanted it back. She sniffed and wiped her eyes.
+
+"It's okay, Mommy," Anna said. "I still have your purse. And it has many different things inside. Can we play with them?"
+
+Mommy smiled and kissed Anna. She opened the purse and took out a key.
+
+"Sure, Anna," Mommy said. "Let's play with them. This key can open a magic door. Do you want to see what's behind it?"
+
+Anna nodded. She forgot about the balloon. She was curious about the magic door. She took the key and followed Mommy.
+
+They went inside the house and played with the purse and the key. They pretended they were in a different world. They had fun. They did not see the balloon soar away.
+Tom and Lily were playing with their toys in the living room. They had a lot of fun making noises and stories with their cars, dolls, and blocks. But they also made a big mess on the floor and the couch.
+
+Their mom came in and saw the mess. She was upset. She said, "Tom and Lily, you need to clean up your toys now. It is almost time for dinner and we have guests coming over. You can play again after you eat and say hello to the guests."
+
+Tom and Lily did not want to clean up. They wanted to keep playing. They said, "No, mom, we are not done. We are having a wonder time. Please let us play more."
+
+Their mom said, "No, you have to clean up now. It is not fair to leave your toys everywhere. You have to share the space with other people. If you clean up now, I will let you have a treat after dinner. But if you don't, you will have to go to bed early."
+
+Tom and Lily did not like that. They did not want to go to bed early. They wanted to have a treat. They looked at each other and nodded. They decided to clean up their toys. They put them in their boxes and baskets and put them away. They also picked up the pillows and blankets from the couch and folded them.
+
+Their mom came back and saw the clean living room. She was happy. She said, "Good job, Tom and Lily. You cleaned up very well. I am proud of you. Now you can wash your hands and get ready for dinner. And don't forget, you will have a treat later."
+
+Tom and Lily smiled. They were happy too. They said, "Thank you, mom. We are sorry we made a mess. We will try to be more careful next time. We love you."
+
+They hugged their mom and ran to the bathroom to wash their hands. They were looking forward to dinner and the treat. And they were also curious to meet the guests. They wondered who they were and what they would bring. They hoped they would be nice and fun.
+Tom and Sam are brothers. They like to play with their toys and make noise. But their dad is angry. He has to work at home and he needs quiet. He tells them to go to their room and not bother him.
+
+Tom and Sam are sad. They do not want to go to their room. They want to have fun. They see their dad's razor on the sink. It is shiny and sharp. They think it is a toy. They want to play with it.
+
+"Look, Sam, a razor!" Tom says. "Let's take it to our room and see what it can do."
+
+"No, Tom, that is not a toy. That is dad's razor. He uses it to shave his beard. It can hurt us. We should leave it alone." Sam says.
+
+But Tom does not listen. He grabs the razor and runs to their room. Sam follows him. He tries to encourage Tom to give it back.
+
+"Tom, please, give me the razor. It is not safe. You can cut yourself or break something. Dad will be very angry if he finds out. Let's play with something else." Sam says.
+
+But Tom does not listen. He laughs and swings the razor around. He cuts his finger and the pillow. He sees blood and feathers. He is scared and cries.
+
+"Ow, ow, ow! It hurts! It hurts!" Tom says.
+
+Sam hears Tom cry. He runs to him and hugs him. He sees the blood and the mess. He is worried and sorry.
+
+"I'm sorry, Tom. I'm sorry you are hurt. Let me help you. Let me get a band-aid and clean the wound. Let me tell dad what happened. He will be angry, but he will also help us. He loves us." Sam says.
+
+Tom nods and sniffs. He gives Sam the razor. He is sorry too. He says sorry to Sam and dad. He learns his lesson. He does not play with razors anymore. He plays with safe toys. He listens to Sam and dad. He is a good brother.
+Lila and Ben were twins who liked to play in the garden. One day, they saw a big peach on the tree. They both wanted to eat it.
+
+"I saw it first!" Lila said.
+
+"No, I did!" Ben said.
+
+They started to fight and pull the peach. The peach was not ready to fall. It was still green and hard.
+
+"Stop fighting!" their mom said. She came out of the house and saw them. "You are not being obedient. You have to share and wait for the peach to be ripe."
+
+"But we are hungry!" Lila and Ben said.
+
+Mom smiled and said, "I have a surprise for you. Come inside and see."
+
+She took them to the kitchen and showed them a big cake. It had cream and strawberries on top.
+
+"Wow!" Lila and Ben said. They forgot about the peach and hugged their mom.
+
+"Thank you, mom! You are the best!" they said.
+
+Mom cut two slices of cake and gave them to Lila and Ben. They ate the cake and felt happy.
+
+They learned to be obedient and not fight over the peach. They also learned that mom always had something good for them.
+Tom had a pen that he liked very much. He used it to draw pictures of his family, his dog and his toys. But one day, his pen broke. The ink came out and made a big mess on his paper. Tom was sad and angry. He threw his pen on the floor and cried.
+
+His mom heard him and came to see what was wrong. She saw the broken pen and the messy paper. She hugged Tom and said, "Don't worry, my dear. We can repair your pen. Let me show you how."
+
+She took Tom to the kitchen and found a tape and a scissors. She cut a piece of tape and wrapped it around the pen. She said, "There, now your pen is fixed. But you have to be careful with it. It is not as strong as before. And you have to use it slow, or the ink will come out again."
+
+Tom smiled and thanked his mom. He took his pen and went back to his room. He found a new paper and started to draw again. He used his pen slow and gentle. He drew a picture of his mom and his pen. He wrote, "I love you, mom. Thank you for repairing my pen." He gave the picture to his mom and she hugged him again. She said, "I love you, too, Tom. You are very sweet and clever. And your pen is very lucky to have you."
+Lila was a bird who liked to fly high in the sky. She had big and bright wings that made her happy. She knew how to sing and play with her friends.
+
+One day, she saw a new bird in the tree. He was small and gray and had no wings. He looked sad and lonely. Lila wanted to be his friend.
+
+"Hello, I am Lila. What is your name?" she asked.
+
+"I am Ben. I am a bat. I have no wings. I can only fly at night," he said.
+
+Lila was curious. She had never seen a bat before. She wanted to know more about him.
+
+"Can I fly with you at night?" she asked.
+
+Ben smiled. He liked Lila. She was polite and friendly.
+
+"Yes, you can. But you have to be careful. There are many things that can hurt you in the dark," he said.
+
+Lila nodded. She was brave and smart. She knew how to listen and learn.
+
+"OK, I will be careful. Thank you for being my friend, Ben," she said.
+
+They hugged and waited for the sun to go down. Then they flew together in the night. They had fun and saw many new things. They were happy. They had wings in different ways.
+Anna liked to play in her big wardrobe. It had many clothes and hats and shoes that she could try on. She felt unique when she wore them. She liked to pretend she was a princess or a fairy or a doctor.
+
+One day, she was playing in her wardrobe when she heard a loud noise. She opened the door and saw her brother Tom. He was angry and he had a toy car in his hand. He threw the car at Anna and hit her on the head.
+
+"Ow!" Anna cried. "That hurts! Why did you do that?"
+
+"Because you are always in the wardrobe!" Tom shouted. "You never let me play with you! You are selfish and boring!"
+
+Anna felt sad and angry. She did not like to suffer. She did not think she was selfish or boring. She wanted to play with Tom, but he was always mean to her.
+
+She picked up the car and threw it back at Tom. It hit him on the nose. He cried and ran away.
+
+Anna closed the door and hugged a dress. She wished Tom would be nice to her. She wished they could play together and have fun. She wished he would see how unique she was.
+Lily liked to design things. She had many papers and crayons and stickers. She would draw and cut and stick and make new things. She made a house, a car, a flower and a star. She was very happy with her designs.
+
+She wanted to show her mom what she made. She took her papers and ran to the kitchen. But she did not see the cat on the floor. She tripped over the cat and fell down. Her papers flew in the air. The cat ran away.
+
+"Ow!" Lily cried. She hurt her knee and her elbow. She felt sad and angry. She looked at her papers. They were all messy and torn. Her designs were ruined.
+
+Mom heard Lily cry and came to the kitchen. She saw Lily on the floor and the papers everywhere. She was alert and worried. She ran to Lily and hugged her.
+
+"What happened, sweetie?" Mom asked.
+
+"I was going to show you my designs, but the cat made me fall and they are all gone!" Lily sobbed.
+
+Mom kissed Lily's knee and elbow. She picked up the papers and looked at them. She saw the house, the car, the flower and the star. She smiled and praised Lily.
+
+"Your designs are wonderful, Lily. You are very creative and talented. I'm sorry the cat made you fall, but your designs are not gone. They are still here. Look, this is your house, this is your car, this is your flower and this is your star. They are a little messy, but they are still beautiful. Can I keep them?"
+
+Lily looked at Mom and smiled. She felt better and proud. She nodded and hugged Mom.
+
+"Thank you, Mom. I love you. Can we design something together?"
+
+"Of course, Lily. I love you too. Let's design something together. How about a figure of you and me?"
+
+Lily liked that idea. She and Mom took some papers and crayons and stickers. They drew and cut and stuck and made a figure of them. They were very happy with their design. They put it on the fridge and admired it. They did not see the cat watching them. The cat was curious and sneaky. He wanted to play with the figure. He jumped on the fridge and reached for the figure. But Mom and Lily were alert and saw him. They shouted at him.
+
+"Bad cat! Leave our figure alone!"
+
+The cat was scared and ran away. Mom and Lily laughed and hugged. They loved their figure and their design. They had fun together.
+Tom and Lily were playing with paper and scissors. They liked to cut shapes and make pictures. Tom cut a big circle and said, "This is the sun. It is yellow and bright." Lily cut a small heart and said, "This is love. It is red and warm."
+
+They cut more shapes and glued them on a big paper. They made a house, a tree, a car, and a cat. They were happy and proud of their work. They showed it to their mom and dad. Mom and dad smiled and said, "Wow, you are very creative. This is a beautiful picture."
+
+But then, Tom saw something that made him angry. He saw that Lily had cut a peace sign and glued it on the sun. He did not like that. He said, "No, no, no! That is not the sun. That is a peace sign. You ruined my sun. Give me the scissors. I will cut it off."
+
+Lily was scared and sad. She said, "No, no, no! That is the sun and the peace sign. They are both good. I like them. Please don't cut them. Please share the scissors. Please be nice."
+
+Tom and Lily started to fight. They pulled the scissors and the paper. They shouted and cried. Mom and dad heard them and came to see what was wrong. They saw the torn paper and the scissors. They were worried and upset. They said, "Stop, stop, stop! What are you doing? You are hurting each other and your picture. Why are you fighting? Can't you get along?"
+
+Tom and Lily stopped and looked at their mom and dad. They felt sorry and ashamed. They said, "We are sorry, mom and dad. We were playing with paper and scissors. We cut shapes and made a picture. But then, we argued about the sun and the peace sign. We wanted to cut them off. We were not nice. We were not happy."
+
+Mom and dad hugged them and said, "It's okay, Tom and Lily. We are glad you are sorry. We know you love each other and your picture. But you have to be careful with paper and scissors. They can be dangerous. And you have to be respectful of each other's ideas. They can be different. You can have the sun and the peace sign. They can both be good. You can both be creative. You can both be happy."
+
+Tom and Lily nodded and said, "Yes, mom and dad. We understand. We will be careful and respectful. We will have the sun and the peace sign. We will be creative and happy. We will say sorry and hug."
+
+They said sorry and hugged. They fixed their picture and glued it back together. They added more shapes and colors. They made a rainbow, a flower, a star, and a smile. They were happy and proud of their work. They showed it to their mom and dad. Mom and dad smiled and said, "Wow, you are very creative. This is a beautiful picture. This is a picture of peace and love."
+Mia loved her sunglasses. They were pink and shiny and made her feel like a star. She wore them every day, even when it was cloudy or rainy. She liked to pretend she was on a sunny beach or in a big city.
+
+One day, she went to the park with her mom and her little brother, Leo. They played on the swings, the slide and the sandbox. Mia had so much fun, she forgot about her sunglasses. She left them on the bench when she ran to chase a butterfly.
+
+When she came back, her sunglasses were gone. She looked everywhere, but she could not find them. She felt very sad and angry. She asked her mom, "Mom, where are my sunglasses? I need them!"
+
+Her mom hugged her and said, "I'm sorry, Mia. Someone must have taken them. Maybe they liked them too. But don't worry, we can replace them. We can go to the store and buy new ones. You can choose any color you want."
+
+Mia sniffed and nodded. She still missed her sunglasses, but she felt a little better. She hoped the person who took them would take good care of them. She decided to replace them with purple ones, her favorite color. She thought they would make her happy again. She said, "Thank you, mom. You are the best. Can we go now?"
+
+Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, we can go now. But first, let's put some sunscreen on. You don't want to get sunburned, do you?"
+
+Mia agreed and let her mom apply some lotion on her face and arms. She looked at Leo, who was wearing his own sunglasses. They were blue and had cars on them. He looked very cool and happy. She said, "Leo, can I try your sunglasses? Just for a minute?"
+
+Leo shook his head and said, "No, Mia. These are mine. You can't have them. You lost yours. Find your own."
+
+Mia felt miserable. She thought Leo was mean and selfish. She wanted to cry, but she didn't. She said, "Fine, Leo. I don't want your sunglasses anyway. They are ugly and boring. Mine are better. You'll see."
+
+She took her mom's hand and walked to the store. She hoped to find new sunglasses that would make her feel like a star again. She hoped Leo would be sorry and share his sunglasses with her next time. She hoped to have more fun at the park and not lose her things again. She hoped to be happy.
+Lily was a little bird who loved to fly. She liked to soar high in the sky and feel the wind on her wings. She also liked to explore new places and see different things.
+
+One day, she flew over a big harbor. She saw many boats and ships in the water. Some were big and some were small. Some were fast and some were slow. Some had sails and some had engines. Lily was curious and wanted to see more.
+
+She flew closer to the harbor and saw people and animals on the boats and ships. She heard them talk and make noises. She saw them work and play. She also saw many things on the boats and ships. Some were shiny and some were dull. Some were hard and some were soft. Some were heavy and some were light.
+
+Lily saw a delicate flower on one of the boats. It was pink and white and smelled sweet. Lily liked the flower and wanted to touch it. She flew down to the boat and landed on the flower. She felt its petals and sniffed its scent.
+
+"Hello, little bird," a voice said. Lily looked up and saw a girl on the boat. The girl had long brown hair and a blue dress. She smiled and held out her hand. "Do you like my flower? I picked it from the garden. It is very pretty, like you."
+
+Lily was surprised and scared. She did not know the girl and did not like to be touched. She flapped her wings and flew away from the boat. She flew back to the sky and away from the harbor. She decided to explore somewhere else and find another flower. She hoped the girl would not be sad or angry. She hoped the flower would be okay. She learned that some things are delicate and need to be careful. She also learned that some things are better to look at than to touch. She flew on and looked for a new adventure.
+Ben and Mia were twins who liked to play in their big house. One night, they heard a strange noise from the attic. They were curious and brave, so they decided to go and see what it was.
+
+They climbed the stairs and opened the door. It was dark and dusty in the attic. They saw many old things, like books, toys, and clothes. They also saw a big yellow blanket on the floor. Ben wanted to touch it, but Mia stopped him.
+
+"Wait, Ben, what if there is something under the blanket?" she said.
+
+"Like what?" Ben asked.
+
+"Like a ghost!" Mia said.
+
+Ben laughed. "There is no such thing as a ghost, Mia. Ghosts are not real. They are only in stories and movies. Don't be silly."
+
+He pulled the blanket away and saw a white shape. It had two big eyes, a long nose, and a wide mouth. It looked at Ben and Mia and said, "Boo!"
+
+Ben and Mia screamed and ran away. They were very scared. They did not understand what they saw. Was it a ghost? Was it a joke? They did not know.
+
+They ran to their parents' room and told them what happened. Their parents hugged them and said, "Don't worry, kids, it was not a ghost. It was only our old friend, Mr. Snowy. He is a snowman who lives in the attic. He likes to play tricks on people. He is very friendly and funny. He does not mean to scare you."
+
+Ben and Mia looked at each other. They did not believe their parents. They thought they were lying. They did not like Mr. Snowy. They did not think he was friendly or funny. They thought he was a mean and scary ghost. They did not want to play in the attic ever again.
+Sara and Ben are playing with their blocks. They like to build towers and houses and cars. Sara has a red block that she likes very much. She calls it Ruby.
+
+"Look, Ben, this is Ruby. She is my best block. She is shiny and smooth and red," Sara says.
+
+Ben looks at Ruby. He thinks she is pretty. He wants to touch her. He reaches for Ruby.
+
+"No, Ben, don't touch Ruby! She is mine!" Sara says. She pulls Ruby away from Ben.
+
+Ben is sad. He wants to play with Ruby too. He tries to grab Ruby again. Sara and Ben tug on Ruby. They pull hard.
+
+Crack! Ruby breaks in two. Sara and Ben stop pulling. They look at Ruby. She is not shiny and smooth and red anymore. She is broken and jagged and white inside.
+
+Sara and Ben are shocked. They feel bad. They broke Ruby. Sara starts to cry.
+
+"Ruby, Ruby, I'm sorry, Ruby!" Sara says. She hugs the broken pieces of Ruby.
+
+Ben feels sorry too. He did not mean to break Ruby. He wants to make Sara feel better.
+
+"I'm sorry, Sara. I'm sorry, Ruby. I just wanted to play with you. Can we fix Ruby?" Ben says.
+
+Sara looks at Ben. She sees that he is sorry. She stops crying. She wipes her tears.
+
+"I don't know, Ben. Maybe we can glue Ruby. Or maybe we can make a new block with Ruby's pieces. Do you want to help me?" Sara says.
+
+Ben nods. He smiles. He wants to help Sara. He wants to be her friend.
+
+"Okay, Sara. Let's try to fix Ruby. Or make a new block. Or maybe we can make something else with our blocks. What do you want to make?" Ben says.
+
+Sara thinks. She smiles too. She wants to play with Ben. She wants to be his friend.
+
+"Maybe we can make a rocket. Or a castle. Or a train. What do you want to make?" Sara says.
+
+Ben and Sara look at their blocks. They have many colors and shapes. They have many ideas. They start to build together. They forget about Ruby. They have fun.
+Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play in the garden with their dog, Spot. Spot is a good and obedient dog. He does what Anna and Ben tell him to do. He can sit, roll, and fetch.
+
+One day, Anna and Ben find some carrots in the garden. They are big and orange and crunchy. They want to eat them, but they remember that their mom said they have to wash them first. They run to the kitchen with the carrots.
+
+"Mom, can we eat these carrots?" they ask.
+
+"Yes, you can, but you have to wash them first. They are dirty from the soil. And you have to share them with Spot. He likes carrots too," mom says.
+
+Anna and Ben wash the carrots under the tap. They break them into pieces. They give some to Spot. He wags his tail and crunches them happily.
+
+Anna and Ben eat their carrots too. They feel good. They like the taste and the crunch. They also feel proud. They are good and obedient children. They listen to their mom and share with their dog.
+
+They hug Spot and say, "We love you, Spot. You are a good and obedient dog. You are our friend."
+
+Spot licks their faces and says, "Woof, woof. I love you, Anna and Ben. You are good and obedient children. You are my friends."
+Lily and Tom were very happy. They were going on a holiday with Mum and Dad. They packed their bags and got in the car. They drove for a long time, until they saw snow and ice.
+
+"Wow, look at the icy hills!" Tom said. "Can we make a snowman?"
+
+"Of course, we can!" Mum said. "But first, we have to find our cabin and put on our warm clothes."
+
+They found their cabin and got out of the car. It was very cold and windy. Lily shivered and hugged her teddy bear. She did not like the ice. She wanted to go back home.
+
+They went inside the cabin and put on their hats, scarves, gloves and boots. Mum and Dad said they were going to explore the woods and look for animals. They asked Lily and Tom if they wanted to come.
+
+Tom nodded and smiled. He wanted to see the animals and play in the snow. He grabbed his shovel and ran outside.
+
+Lily shook her head and frowned. She did not want to go outside. She wanted to stay inside and read her books. She said she was tired and cold.
+
+Mum and Dad said they would be back soon and gave Lily a kiss. They told her to be good and not to open the door to anyone. They left with Tom and closed the door.
+
+Lily sat on the couch and opened her book. She tried to read, but she could not. She heard the wind howling and the snow falling. She felt lonely and scared. She missed Mum and Dad and Tom. She wished they were with her.
+
+She started to cry. She cried and cried and cried. She did not have a good holiday. She had a bad holiday. She hated the ice. She wanted to go back home.
+Lily and Ben were twins. They liked to play together and share their toys. One day, they went to the park with their mom. They saw a big slide, a swing, and a sandbox. They ran to the slide and took turns going down.
+
+"Look, mom, I'm so fast!" Ben said.
+
+"Me too, me too!" Lily said.
+
+Mom smiled and watched them. She was happy to see them have fun.
+
+After a while, they got thirsty. Mom took them to a small shop near the park. She gave them some money and told them to order a drink.
+
+"What do you want, Lily?" Ben asked.
+
+"I want lemon juice. I like lemon. It is sour and yummy," Lily said.
+
+"OK, I want lemon juice too," Ben said.
+
+They went to the counter and told the man what they wanted.
+
+"Two lemon juices, please," Ben said.
+
+The man nodded and poured the juice into two cups. He gave them to the twins and took the money.
+
+"Thank you," Lily and Ben said.
+
+They took their drinks and went to a table. They sipped their juice and made faces.
+
+"Mmm, this is good," Lily said.
+
+"Ouch, this is bad," Ben said.
+
+He put down his cup and frowned. He did not like lemon. It was too sour and bitter. It made his mouth hurt.
+
+"Why did you order lemon juice if you don't like it?" Lily asked.
+
+"I wanted to be like you. You always know what you like. I don't know what I like," Ben said.
+
+He looked sad and stared at his cup.
+
+Lily felt sorry for him. She loved her brother and wanted him to be happy.
+
+"Hey, Ben, it's OK. You don't have to be like me. You can like different things. That's what makes you special. Here, you can have some of my juice. I don't mind," Lily said.
+
+She pushed her cup to him and smiled.
+
+"Really? You would share with me?" Ben asked.
+
+"Of course. You are my twin. We share everything," Lily said.
+
+Ben smiled and took her cup. He tasted it and liked it. It was not as sour as his. It was sweet and refreshing.
+
+"Thank you, Lily. You are the best. I'm sorry I ordered lemon juice. Next time, I will order something else. Maybe orange juice or apple juice," Ben said.
+
+"You're welcome, Ben. You are the best too. And don't worry. You can always try new things and find out what you like. That's what makes life fun," Lily said.
+
+They hugged and finished their juice. Mom came back and saw them happy. She was proud of them. She took them by the hand and went back to the park. They played some more and had a great day.
+Sara liked to play with her train set. She had many rails and cars and a big engine that made noise. She could make long tracks and go fast or slow. She had fun with her train set every day.
+
+One day, her friend Ben came to visit. He saw her train set and wanted to play too. He asked Sara if he could have a turn. Sara said yes, but she did not want to share. She gave him only one rail and one car. Ben was sad. He wanted to make a big track and go fast too.
+
+He said to Sara, "Can I have more rails and cars, please? I want to play with you. It is more fun when we share." Sara did not listen. She said, "No, this is my train set. You can only have one rail and one car. Go away."
+
+Ben was very sad. He did not like to play with Sara. He put down his rail and car and went to find another toy. Sara played alone with her train set. She did not notice that Ben was gone.
+
+Soon, it was time for Ben to go home. His mom came to pick him up. She saw that he was sad and asked him what was wrong. He told her that Sara did not share her train set with him. She gave him a hug and said, "I'm sorry, Ben. That was not nice of Sara. Maybe next time she will be more kind. You know what? I have a surprise for you. You will receive a new train set for your birthday. It is bigger and better than Sara's. You can make your own tracks and go as fast as you want. And you can share it with your friends who are nice to you."
+
+Ben smiled. He was happy. He thanked his mom and said goodbye to Sara. He did not want to play with her anymore. He was excited to receive his new train set. He knew he would have more fun with it. He hoped Sara would learn to share someday.
+Spike was a dinosaur who liked to play with his friends. He had many spikes on his back and tail, and he was very proud of them. He liked to match his spikes with different things, like leaves, rocks, and flowers.
+
+One day, he saw a big pile of colorful balls. He thought they looked fun and pretty. He wanted to match his spikes with the balls. He ran to the pile and started to roll around in it. He picked up balls with his mouth and put them on his spikes. He made a lot of noise and a big mess.
+
+"Hey, Spike, what are you doing?" asked his friend Lily, a pink dinosaur who liked to dance. She came to the pile and saw Spike covered in balls.
+
+"I'm matching my spikes with the balls!" said Spike, happily. "Look, I have red, blue, yellow, and green balls on my spikes. Don't they look nice?"
+
+Lily shook her head. "No, Spike, they don't look nice. They look messy. And you made a mess of the balls. They are not for matching, they are for playing. You should share them with the other dinosaurs, not keep them on your spikes."
+
+Spike felt sad. He didn't mean to be messy or selfish. He just wanted to have fun and match his spikes. He looked at Lily and said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I didn't know. I will take the balls off my spikes and play with you and the others. Will you help me?"
+
+Lily smiled and nodded. "Of course, Spike. I will help you. And maybe we can find something else to match your spikes with, like feathers or stars. But first, let's clean up the mess and share the balls."
+
+Spike and Lily worked together to put the balls back in the pile. Then they joined the other dinosaurs and played with the balls. Spike learned to share and to be careful with his spikes. He also learned that matching his spikes was fun, but not as fun as playing with his friends.
+Lily and Ben were best friends. They liked to play outside in the sun. One day, they saw a big hill near their house. They wanted to go up the hill and see what was on the other side.
+
+"Let's go, Lily!" Ben said. "Maybe we will find something fun!"
+
+"OK, Ben!" Lily said. "But we have to be careful. The hill is very high and steep."
+
+They held hands and started to climb the hill. They had to use their feet and their hands to go up. They were very brave and strong. They saw some flowers, some rocks, and some bugs on the way. They said hello to them.
+
+When they reached the top of the hill, they were very happy. They looked around and saw many things. They saw the sky, the clouds, the trees, and the birds. They also saw a big lake with some ducks and a small house with some smoke.
+
+"Wow, look at that!" Ben said. "Can we go there?"
+
+"Maybe, but first let's peek at the other side of the hill," Lily said. "Maybe there is something else."
+
+They walked to the edge of the hill and peeked over. They saw a big field with some cows and some sheep. They also saw a colorful tent with some flags and some balloons.
+
+"Wow, look at that!" Lily said. "It looks like a circus!"
+
+"Can we go there?" Ben said.
+
+"Maybe, but we have to ask our mom and dad first," Lily said. "They might be worried about us."
+
+"OK, let's go back and tell them," Ben said. "Maybe they will let us go."
+
+They ran down the hill and back to their house. They were very excited and creative. They told their mom and dad what they saw and asked them if they could go to the lake and the circus.
+
+Their mom and dad smiled and hugged them. They were very proud of them.
+
+"Sure, you can go," their mom said. "But only if we go with you."
+
+"Yay, thank you!" Lily and Ben said. "You are the best!"
+
+They got ready and went to the lake and the circus. They had a lot of fun. They saw the ducks, the house, the cows, the sheep, the tent, the flags, and the balloons. They also saw some clowns, some animals, and some tricks. They laughed and clapped and cheered.
+
+They had a great day. They were very happy. They loved the hill and what was on the other side. They loved their mom and dad. They loved each other. They were best friends.
+Lily and Ben are best friends. They like to play in the park and do many fun things. One day, they see a big slide that looks very fancy. It has many colors and shapes and a long tunnel.
+
+"Wow, look at that slide!" Lily says. "Can we go on it, please?"
+
+Ben nods. "Yes, let's go. But we have to be careful. It is very high and fast."
+
+They run to the slide and wait for their turn. Lily goes first. She climbs up the stairs and sits on the slide. She feels excited and scared.
+
+"Are you ready, Lily?" Ben asks from below.
+
+Lily nods. "Yes, I am. But you have to promise me something."
+
+"What is it?" Ben asks.
+
+Lily says, "You have to promise me that you will catch me when I come down. I don't want to fall and hurt myself."
+
+Ben smiles. "I promise, Lily. I will catch you. Don't worry."
+
+Lily smiles back. "Thank you, Ben. You are a good friend."
+
+She pushes herself and slides down the tunnel. She goes very fast and feels the wind in her hair. She screams with joy and fear. She sees Ben waiting for her at the end. He opens his arms and catches her. They hug and laugh.
+
+"That was so fun!" Lily says.
+
+"That was so fun!" Ben agrees.
+
+They go on the slide again and again. They have a lot of fun and keep their promise. They are very happy. They are best friends.
+Lily and Ben are friends who like to play with dough. They have many colors of dough and they make different shapes with it. Sometimes they show their shapes to each other and say nice things.
+
+One day, they decide to have a contest. They want to see who can make the best dough animal. Lily makes a pink cat with a long tail and whiskers. Ben makes a green frog with big eyes and legs. They both think their animal is the best.
+
+They show their animals to each other and wait for a compliment. But they do not say anything nice. They only say things like "My animal is bigger" or "My animal is prettier" or "My animal is more real". They start to argue and get angry. They are very competitive.
+
+They do not have fun anymore. They do not want to play with each other. They sit on opposite sides of the room and look at their animals. They feel sad and lonely.
+
+Then, they hear a knock on the door. It is their friend Sam. He comes in and sees their animals. He says "Wow, you have such amazing dough animals! Can I play with you?" He smiles and picks up the cat and the frog. He says "They are both so cute and cool. Can you show me how you made them?"
+
+Lily and Ben look at each other. They feel sorry for being mean and rude. They realize that their animals are both good and that they can share them. They say "Yes, of course. We can show you. And we can make more animals together. Do you want to join our contest?"
+
+Sam says "Yes, I do. But can we make it a fun contest? Not a mean contest. We can all help each other and say nice things. We can be friends and have fun."
+
+Lily and Ben agree. They smile and hug each other. They say "Yes, let's do that. We are sorry for being competitive. We are happy to have you as our friend. Let's play with dough and have fun."
+Lily and Max were playing in the park with their dolls. They liked to pretend that their dolls were superheroes who could do incredible things. Lily's doll had a long red cape and a big mustache. Max's doll had a blue mask and a shiny belt.
+
+"Look, my doll can fly!" Lily said, making her doll soar in the air. "He can protect everyone from bad guys!"
+
+"That's cool, but my doll can run super fast!" Max said, making his doll zoom around the grass. "He can catch any bad guy!"
+
+They were having fun, until they saw a big dog running towards them. The dog was barking loudly and had sharp teeth. Lily and Max were scared and hugged their dolls.
+
+"Help, help!" they cried. "The dog is going to get us!"
+
+But then, something incredible happened. Lily's doll and Max's doll came to life! They jumped out of their arms and faced the dog. Lily's doll used his cape and mustache to make the dog think he was a lion. Max's doll used his mask and belt to make the dog think he was a police officer. The dog was confused and afraid. He ran away, leaving Lily and Max safe.
+
+"Wow, you saved us!" Lily and Max said to their dolls. "You are the best superheroes ever!"
+
+The dolls smiled and winked at them. Then they went back to being normal dolls. Lily and Max hugged them and thanked them. They decided to keep their incredible secret and keep playing in the park. They knew their dolls would always protect them.
+Mira loved to create things with her crayons and paper. She liked to draw animals, flowers, stars and anything else she could imagine. One day, she decided to create a wing for her teddy bear. She thought it would be fun to make him fly.
+
+She cut out a big shape from a blue paper and glued some feathers on it. Then she tied it to her teddy bear's back with a string. She was very proud of her work and showed it to her mom.
+
+"Look, mom, I made a wing for Teddy! Now he can fly like a bird!" she said.
+
+"That's very nice, Mira. You are very creative," her mom said. "But be careful, don't throw him too high or he might get hurt."
+
+Mira nodded and ran outside to play with her teddy bear. She threw him up in the air and caught him again. She pretended he was flying and making noises. She had a lot of fun.
+
+But then, a big wind came and blew her teddy bear away. She tried to catch him, but he was too fast. She watched him fly over the fence and disappear. She felt very sad and miserable. She started to cry.
+
+"Teddy! Teddy! Come back!" she shouted.
+
+Her mom heard her and came to see what was wrong. She saw Mira crying and hugged her.
+
+"What happened, sweetie?" she asked.
+
+"The wind took Teddy away! He had a wing and he flew away! I want him back!" Mira sobbed.
+
+"Oh, no, I'm sorry, Mira. That's very unfortunate. Maybe we can find him later. Or maybe we can get you a new teddy bear. Would you like that?" her mom said.
+
+Mira shook her head. She didn't want a new teddy bear. She wanted her old one. She loved him very much. She wished she never made him a wing. She wished he was still with her.
+Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play with their toys. They had many toys, like cars, dolls, blocks, and books. They had a big room with a soft bed and a colorful rug. They had a luxury life, but they did not know it.
+
+One day, their mom told them she had to go to the store and buy some food. She said she would be back soon and asked them to be good and not make a mess. Tom and Lily said yes, mom, and waved goodbye.
+
+But as soon as mom left, they forgot what she said. They took out all their toys and threw them around the room. They made a big pile of blocks and knocked it down. They drew on the walls with crayons. They ripped some pages from their books. They made a messy mess.
+
+They were having fun, until they heard mom's car in the driveway. They looked at the room and saw how dirty it was. They panic. They did not want mom to be angry. They tried to clean up, but it was too late. Mom opened the door and saw the chaos.
+
+"Tom! Lily! What have you done?" mom said in a loud voice.
+
+Tom and Lily looked at each other and said in a small voice, "Sorry, mom."
+Lila and Ben are playing with their toys in the living room. Lila has a doll and Ben has a car. They are having fun making noises and stories with their toys.
+
+"Look, my doll has a label on her dress. It says her name is Rose. Do you have a label on your car?" Lila asks Ben.
+
+Ben looks at his car and sees a small sticker on the bottom. He peels it off and shows it to Lila. "Yes, I have a label too. It says this car is fast and red. I like fast and red cars. They are cool."
+
+Lila nods and smiles. "I like Rose. She is pretty and soft. She has a clean dress and a bow in her hair. She is my friend."
+
+They play some more until their mom calls them for lunch. "Lila, Ben, it's time to eat. Come to the kitchen and wash your hands. And bring your toys with you. We don't want them to get lost or dirty."
+
+Lila and Ben put their toys in a basket and carry it to the kitchen. They wash their hands and sit at the table. Mom gives them sandwiches and juice. They say thank you and start eating.
+
+"Mom, can we show you our toys? They have labels on them. They tell us their names and what they are," Lila says.
+
+"Sure, honey. I would love to see your toys. Labels are very useful. They help us know what things are and who they belong to. And I'm glad you keep your toys clean and tidy. That shows you care for them," Mom says.
+
+Lila and Ben take out their toys and show them to Mom. They tell her their names and stories. Mom listens and smiles. She is proud of her children. They are smart and creative. And they have fun with simple words.
+Lily was an adventurous girl who liked to explore new places. She had a big map on her wall with many stickers of animals and things she wanted to see. She also had a backpack with a flashlight, a magnifying glass, and a snack.
+
+One night, she decided to go on a night adventure in her backyard. She put on her warm coat and hat, and grabbed her backpack. She tiptoed past her sleeping parents and opened the back door. She felt a cold breeze and saw the stars and the moon.
+
+She walked around the yard, looking for clues and signs of life. She used her flashlight to see better, and her magnifying glass to examine things closely. She saw a snail, a spider, and a worm. She heard a cricket, an owl, and a frog. She felt a leaf, a rock, and a pinecone. She smelled a flower, a mushroom, and a fire.
+
+She was having so much fun, she didn't notice how late it was. She also didn't notice a shadow behind her, following her every move. It was her dog, Rex, who had woken up and wanted to join her adventure. He wagged his tail and licked her face.
+
+"Lily, what are you doing?" he barked.
+
+"I'm on a night adventure, Rex. Do you want to come with me?" she asked.
+
+"Sure, I love adventures. But don't you think it's time to go back inside? It's very dark and cold, and your parents might miss you," he said.
+
+Lily looked at her watch and saw that it was past her bedtime. She realized that Rex was right. She had seen and heard and felt and smelled many things, but she also missed her warm and cozy bed.
+
+"Okay, Rex, let's go back. We can have another adventure tomorrow," she said.
+
+She put her backpack on her back, and held Rex's leash. They walked back to the house, and sneaked into her room. She took off her coat and hat, and put her backpack on the floor. She climbed into her bed, and cuddled with Rex.
+
+She closed her eyes, and dreamed of more adventures. She was happy and tired, and soon she settled into a deep sleep.
+Sara was sick. She had a hot head and a sore throat. She did not want to play or eat. She lay in her bed and felt sad.
+
+Mama came to see Sara. She had a thing in her hand. It was a thermometer. Mama said, "This will tell me how hot you are. Can I put it in your mouth?" She offered the thermometer to Sara.
+
+Sara opened her mouth and let Mama put the thermometer under her tongue. She waited for a beep. Mama looked at the thermometer and said, "You have a fever, Sara. You need some medicine and some water."
+
+Mama went to the kitchen and came back with a cup and a spoon. She had some medicine that was thick and sweet. She said, "This will help you feel better. Can you take a sip?" She offered the spoon to Sara.
+
+Sara took a sip of the medicine and made a face. She did not like the taste. But she knew it was good for her. She said, "Thank you, Mama." She drank some water and gave Mama a hug. Mama said, "You're welcome, Sara. I love you. Rest now and you will get well soon." She kissed Sara and tucked her in. Sara closed her eyes and felt a little better.
+Sally was a dog who loved to play and run. She had many friends, but her best friend was Max, another dog who lived next door. They liked to chase each other, dig holes, and bark at the birds.
+
+One day, Sally found a big, tasty bone in the yard. She was very happy and started to chew on it. But then she saw Max coming over. She wanted to share the bone with him, because he was her best friend. She wagged her tail and said, "Hi, Max! Look what I found! A big, tasty bone! Do you want some?"
+
+Max was happy to see Sally and the bone. He said, "Wow, Sally! That is a great bone! Yes, I want some! Thank you for sharing!" He came closer and licked the bone. It was very yummy. He licked Sally's face, too. She licked him back. They were very happy.
+
+They decided to bury the bone together, so they could find it later. They dug a hole and put the bone inside. Then they covered it with dirt. They looked at each other and smiled. They felt something special in their hearts. They said, "We are best friends. We like the same things. We are nice to each other. We want to be together always."
+
+They decided to marry each other, because that is what people do when they love each other. They found some flowers and put them on their heads. They asked a bird to be their witness. They said, "I do" and kissed. They were very happy. They had a big, tasty bone and each other. They lived happily ever after.
+Anna and Ben love to watch the parade. They see big floats with flowers and animals, people in costumes and hats, and bands playing music. They clap and cheer when they see their favorite ones.
+
+But today is very cold and windy. Anna feels bitter in her nose and ears. She wraps her scarf around her face and shivers. Ben holds her hand and tries to make her smile.
+
+"Look, Anna, there is a clown!" he says, pointing to a man with a red nose and big shoes. "He is making funny faces and throwing candy. Do you want some?"
+
+Anna nods and reaches for a piece of candy. The clown sees her and smiles. He walks over to her and gives her a big hug. He also gives her a balloon with a heart on it.
+
+"Happy parade day, little girl!" he says. "You are very brave to be here in the cold. I hope you enjoy the show!"
+
+Anna feels warm and happy. She hugs the clown back and says, "Thank you, clown! You are very nice. I like the parade!"
+
+The clown waves and goes back to his float. Anna and Ben watch him go. They share the candy and the balloon. They forget about the bitter cold and have fun. They love the parade.
+Lily and Ben liked to build things with their blocks. They had many blocks of different colors and shapes. They could make houses, towers, cars, and animals with their blocks. They had fun playing with their blocks every day.
+
+One day, Lily and Ben decided to build a big castle with their blocks. They worked hard to make the walls, the doors, the windows, and the towers. They used blue blocks for the sky, green blocks for the grass, and yellow blocks for the sun. They were very proud of their castle.
+
+"Look at our castle!" Lily said to Ben. "It is so big and pretty!"
+
+"Yes, it is!" Ben said. "We are the king and the queen of the castle!"
+
+They put on their crowns and capes and pretended to live in the castle. They had a tea party, a dance, and a story time in the castle. They had a lot of fun.
+
+But then, their mom came and said it was time to clean up. She said they had to put away their blocks and get ready for bed.
+
+"Aw, mom!" Lily and Ben said. "We don't want to clean up! We want to play with our castle!"
+
+"I know, sweeties, but you have to clean up now. You can play with your blocks again tomorrow. Maybe you can build something else then."
+
+Lily and Ben were sad. They liked their castle. They did not want to take it apart. They thought it was a waste of their work.
+
+"Mom, can we keep our castle for a year?" Lily asked.
+
+"A year?" Mom said. "That's a very long time. Your blocks would get dull and dusty. And you would get bored of the same castle. Don't you want to build something new and different?"
+
+Lily and Ben thought about it. They liked to build new and different things. They liked to use their imagination. They liked to make their blocks colorful and bright.
+
+"Maybe you're right, mom," Ben said. "Maybe we can build something else tomorrow. Maybe we can build a spaceship, or a zoo, or a pirate ship!"
+
+"That sounds like a great idea, Ben," Mom said. "But for now, let's clean up your blocks and put them in the box. Then we can read a bedtime story and say good night."
+
+Lily and Ben agreed. They cleaned up their blocks and put them in the box. They gave their castle one last hug and said goodbye. They thanked their blocks for the fun they had. They said they would see them again tomorrow.
+
+Then they went to bed with their mom. She read them a story about a princess and a dragon. They listened and dreamed of their next adventure. They were happy.
+Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big slide. It is very wide and very high.
+
+"Let's go on the slide!" Tom says.
+
+"I don't know," Lily says. "It looks scary."
+
+Tom holds Lily's hand. "Don't be scared," he says. "I will go with you. You can trust me."
+
+Lily nods. She trusts Tom. They climb up the stairs. They sit on the slide. They hold each other.
+
+"Ready?" Tom asks.
+
+"Ready!" Lily says.
+
+They slide down. They go very fast. They feel the wind in their hair. They laugh and scream.
+
+They reach the bottom. They are happy. They hug each other.
+
+"That was fun!" Tom says.
+
+"Yes, it was!" Lily says.
+
+They run to the slide again. They want to do it more times.
+
+They have a lot of fun. They make a story to tell their moms and dads. They are brave and they are friends.
+Tom and Sam are brothers. They like to play outside in the fall. They see many leaves on the ground. They want to make a big pile of leaves and jump in it.
+
+Tom says, "Let's use the rake to get the leaves. I will get the big rake. You get the small rake."
+
+Sam says, "No, I want the big rake too. The big rake is better. It can get more leaves."
+
+Tom says, "But we only have one big rake. You can use the small rake. It is still good. It can get some leaves."
+
+Sam says, "No, I don't like the small rake. It is too little. It can't get many leaves. I want the big rake. Give me the big rake."
+
+Tom and Sam start to fight over the big rake. They pull and tug and yell. They are not happy. They are not having fun.
+
+Mom sees them fighting. She comes outside. She says, "Stop fighting, boys. Why are you fighting over the rake?"
+
+Tom and Sam say, "We want to make a big pile of leaves and jump in it. But we both want the big rake. The big rake is better."
+
+Mom says, "I have an idea. Why don't you share the big rake? You can take turns using it. One of you can use the big rake while the other one uses the small rake. Then you can switch. That way, you can both get more leaves and make a big pile together."
+
+Tom and Sam think about it. They say, "OK, Mom. That sounds fair. We will share the big rake. We will take turns. We will work together."
+
+Mom says, "Good. I'm glad you agree. Now go and have fun. And don't forget to clean up the leaves when you are done."
+
+Tom and Sam say, "OK, Mom. Thank you."
+
+Tom and Sam stop fighting. They start raking. They share the big rake. They take turns. They work together. They make a big pile of leaves. They jump in it. They laugh and smile. They are happy. They are having fun.
+Ben and Lily were friends. They liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big melon on a table. It was green and round and looked yummy.
+
+"Let's bring the melon and eat it," Ben said.
+
+"But it is not ours," Lily said. "Someone else put it there. Maybe they will be sad if we take it."
+
+Ben did not listen. He ran to the table and grabbed the melon. He tried to run away with it, but it was too heavy. He dropped it on the ground and it broke. Juice and seeds spilled everywhere.
+
+"Oh no!" Ben said. "What have I done?"
+
+Just then, a man came out of a house. He saw the broken melon and the mess. He was angry.
+
+"Hey, you! Why did you break my melon?" he shouted. "That was for my family. We grew it in our garden. It was very hard work. How could you be so naughty?"
+
+Ben felt ashamed. He knew he did a bad thing. He looked at Lily. She was scared and sad. He wished he had listened to her.
+
+"I'm sorry, sir," Ben said. "I was hungry and I wanted the melon. I did not think. I was wrong. Please forgive me."
+
+The man looked at Ben. He saw that he was sorry. He sighed.
+
+"Well, I suppose you learned your lesson," he said. "But you can't just take things that are not yours. You have to ask first. And you have to be careful with them. Do you understand?"
+
+"Yes, sir," Ben said. "I understand. I will not do it again."
+
+The man nodded. He gave Ben and Lily a piece of the melon. It was sweet and juicy.
+
+"Here, have a taste," he said. "But next time, be more polite and respectful. And maybe you can help me in the garden sometime. Then you can have your own melon."
+
+Ben and Lily thanked the man. They ate the melon and said sorry again. Then they went home. They decided to be better friends and to be more careful with other people's things. They did not want to feel ashamed again.
+Ben and Lily like to play with their ball. They bounce it on the floor, on the wall, and on the sofa. They have a game: who can bounce the ball the most times without dropping it?
+
+"Me first!" says Ben. He bounces the ball one, two, three, four, five times. Then he throws it to Lily.
+
+"Good job, Ben!" says Lily. She bounces the ball one, two, three, four, five, six times. Then she throws it back to Ben.
+
+"Wow, Lily, you are good!" says Ben. He tries to bounce the ball more times than Lily. He bounces it one, two, three, four, five, six, seven times. But then the ball hits the lamp and falls on the floor.
+
+"Oh no!" says Ben. "We broke the lamp!"
+
+"Uh oh!" says Lily. "Mom will be mad!"
+
+They hear Mom coming up the stairs. They hide the ball under the sofa and sit on the floor.
+
+"Hi, kids!" says Mom. "What are you doing?"
+
+"Nothing!" says Ben and Lily.
+
+Mom sees the broken lamp. She is not happy. She asks them what happened.
+
+Ben and Lily look at each other. They know they did something bad. They tell Mom the truth.
+
+"We were playing with the ball," says Ben.
+
+"We were bouncing it," says Lily.
+
+"We wanted to see who can bounce it more," says Ben.
+
+"But it was hard," says Lily.
+
+"And we hit the lamp," says Ben.
+
+"And we broke it," says Lily.
+
+"We are sorry, Mom," says Ben and Lily.
+
+Mom is still not happy, but she is glad they told the truth. She tells them they have to clean up the mess and help her fix the lamp. She also tells them they can't play with the ball inside the house anymore. They have to play with it outside.
+
+Ben and Lily say okay. They help Mom clean up and fix the lamp. They say sorry again. They hug Mom and say they love her.
+
+Mom hugs them back and says she loves them too. She tells them they can play with the ball outside after they finish their homework.
+
+Ben and Lily smile. They like to play with their ball. They like to bounce it. But they also like to make Mom happy. They learn their lesson. They don't play with the ball inside the house anymore. They play with it outside. And they have fun.
+Lila was excited to play her flute. She loved the sound it made when she blew into it. She liked to pretend she was a fairy or a bird with her flute. She took her flute and went to the park with her mom.
+
+At the park, she saw a big tree with many leaves. She thought it would be a good place to play her flute. She ran to the tree and hid behind it. She started to play her flute. She made happy and sad and funny sounds.
+
+But then, she heard a voice. It was a boy. He said, "Hey, who is playing that flute? I want to see!" Lila was scared. She did not want to share her flute. She wanted to play by herself. She stopped playing and stayed quiet.
+
+The boy came closer to the tree. He looked around. He could not see Lila. He said, "Where are you? Come out, come out!" Lila did not answer. She hoped he would go away.
+
+The boy was curious. He wanted to find the flute player. He walked around the tree. He saw a small hole in the trunk. He thought, maybe the flute player is inside. He put his hand in the hole. He felt something. It was Lila's flute!
+
+He pulled out the flute. He was happy. He said, "I found it! I found the flute!" He looked at the flute. It was shiny and pretty. He wanted to try it. He put it to his mouth and blew.
+
+But nothing happened. The flute did not make any sound. He blew harder and harder. Still nothing. He was confused. He said, "Why is it not working? What is wrong with this flute?"
+
+Lila was angry. She saw the boy take her flute. She wanted it back. She came out from behind the tree. She said, "Hey, that is my flute! Give it back to me!"
+
+The boy was surprised. He saw Lila. He said, "You are the flute player? How did you disappear? How did you make the flute sound?"
+
+Lila said, "I did not disappear. I was hiding. And I can make the flute sound because it is mine. You have to give it back to me. It is not yours."
+
+The boy said, "But I like it. It is so shiny and pretty. Can I have it? Please?"
+
+Lila said, "No, you cannot have it. It is mine. I love it. It is my favorite thing. You have to give it back to me. Now!"
+
+The boy said, "But I want it. I want to play it. Please?"
+
+Lila said, "No, no, no! It is mine, mine, mine! Give it back to me!"
+
+They started to argue. They pulled and pushed the flute. They shouted and cried. They did not listen to each other.
+
+Their mom came to the tree. She heard the noise. She saw the children. She said, "What is going on here? Why are you fighting? What is that in your hands?"
+
+They stopped and looked at their mom. They said, "It is a flute. It is mine. No, it is mine. No, it is mine!"
+
+Their mom said, "A flute? Where did you get it? Did you bring it from home? Did you find it here?"
+
+They said, "I brought it from home. No, I found it here. No, I brought it from home!"
+
+Their mom said, "Enough! You are both lying. This flute is not yours. It is not yours either. It belongs to someone else. Someone who lost it or left it here. You have to return it. You have to be honest and kind."
+
+They said, "But we like it. We want it. Please?"
+
+Their mom said, "No, you cannot keep it. It is not fair. It is not right. You have to give it back. Maybe there is a sign or a box or a person who is looking for it. Maybe there is a reward or a thank you or a smile for the one who returns it. You have to do the right thing."
+
+They said, "But we are sad. We are sorry. Please?"
+
+Their mom said, "I know you are sad and sorry. But you have to be brave and good. You have to learn to share and care. You have to respect and appreciate what you have. You have to be grateful and happy. You have to be nice and polite. You have to be smart and wise. You have to be better and bigger. You have to be my children."
+
+They said, "We are your children. We love you. We will do the right thing."
+
+Their mom said, "I love you too. I am proud of you. You
+Lila was trying to sleep, but she heard a loud ring in her ear. It was a mosquito, a small bug that liked to bite people and make them itch. Lila hated mosquitoes. She thought they were disgusting and mean.
+
+She waved her hand to make the mosquito go away, but it did not listen. It kept ringing and flying around her head. Lila felt scared and angry. She wanted the mosquito to leave her alone.
+
+She called for her mom, who was in the next room. "Mom, mom, there is a mosquito in my room! It is ringing and bothering me! Help me, mom!"
+
+Her mom came quickly and turned on the light. She saw the mosquito on the wall and grabbed a book. She said to Lila, "Don't worry, sweetie, I will get rid of the mosquito for you. It is just a silly bug that can't hurt you."
+
+She threw the book at the mosquito and squashed it. The mosquito stopped ringing and fell to the floor. Lila felt relieved and happy. She said to her mom, "Thank you, mom, you are the best! I love you!"
+
+Her mom hugged her and said, "I love you too, Lila. Now, let's go back to sleep. No more mosquitoes tonight, I promise."
+
+She turned off the light and tucked Lila in. Lila closed her eyes and dreamed of nice things. She did not hear any more rings in her ear. She slept peacefully until the morning.
+Lily liked to play with her dolls. She had many dolls, but her favorite was Olive. Olive had a green dress and a red bow in her hair. Lily took Olive everywhere she went.
+
+One day, Lily's mom said, "Lily, we have a surprise for you. We are going to visit your cousin Mia. She has a new baby brother. Do you want to go?"
+
+Lily was happy. She liked Mia. She said, "Yes, mom, I want to go. Can I take Olive with me?"
+
+Mom smiled and said, "Of course, you can take Olive. But you have to be careful with her. Don't let her get dirty or lost."
+
+Lily nodded and said, "I will be careful, mom. I love Olive. She is my best friend."
+
+Lily and mom got in the car and drove to Mia's house. Mia was waiting for them at the door. She was holding a small bundle in her arms. She said, "Hi, Lily. Hi, mom. Come in. I want to show you my baby brother. His name is Leo."
+
+Lily and mom followed Mia into the living room. There, they saw a crib with a blue blanket. Mia put the bundle on the crib and pulled back the blanket. Lily saw a tiny face with closed eyes and a pink mouth. She said, "Wow, he is so small. He is cute."
+
+Mia smiled and said, "Thank you, Lily. He is cute. Do you want to hold him?"
+
+Lily was scared. She said, "No, thank you, Mia. He is too small. I might hurt him."
+
+Mia said, "That's okay, Lily. You don't have to hold him. But you can touch him gently. He likes that."
+
+Lily reached out and touched Leo's cheek. He felt soft and warm. He opened his eyes and looked at Lily. Lily smiled and said, "Hi, Leo. I am Lily. I am your cousin."
+
+Leo made a small noise and moved his hand. Lily giggled and said, "He likes me, Mia. He is nice."
+
+Mia said, "He likes you, Lily. He is nice. And you are nice, too. Do you want to play with me?"
+
+Lily said, "Yes, Mia, I want to play with you. Can I invite Olive to play with us?"
+
+Mia said, "Sure, Lily. You can invite Olive. Where is she?"
+
+Lily said, "She is in my bag. I will get her."
+
+Lily ran to her bag and took out Olive. She hugged her and said, "Olive, this is Mia. And this is Leo. They are my cousins. Do you want to play with them?"
+
+Olive nodded and said, "Yes, Lily. I want to play with them. They are nice."
+
+Lily and Mia played with Olive and Leo. They had a lot of fun. They shared their toys and stories. They laughed and sang. They were happy.
+
+Mom watched them and smiled. She was proud of Lily. She was proud of Mia. She was proud of Leo. She was proud of Olive. She said, "You are all wonderful. I love you all."
+Anna likes to grow flowers in her garden. She has many colors and shapes of flowers. She waters them every day and sings to them. She thinks they are happy and pretty.
+
+One day, she sees a big card on her door. It has a picture of a flower and a word. She does not know the word. She asks her mom what it says.
+
+Her mom reads the card. She says, "It says, 'Happy Birthday, Anna! You are a beautiful flower. Love, Grandma.'"
+
+Anna smiles. She loves her grandma. She wants to say thank you. She runs to her garden and picks a flower. She puts it in a paper cup and writes her name on it.
+
+She asks her mom to take her to grandma's house. Her mom says yes. They get in the car and drive to grandma's house.
+
+Grandma is happy to see Anna and her mom. She hugs them and invites them in. She sees the paper cup with the flower and the name. She says, "What is this, Anna?"
+
+Anna says, "It is a flower for you, grandma. Thank you for the card. You are a beautiful flower too."
+
+Grandma smiles. She says, "Thank you, Anna. You are very sweet and thoughtful. I love you very much."
+
+Anna says, "I love you too, grandma."
+
+They have a nice time together. They eat cake and play games. Anna shows grandma her card and tells her about her garden.
+
+Grandma says, "You are a good gardener, Anna. You make your flowers grow and bloom. You are very smart and creative."
+
+Anna says, "Thank you, grandma. You are smart and creative too. You make cards and pictures. You are not stupid."
+
+Grandma laughs. She says, "No, I am not stupid. And neither are you. We are both smart and creative and beautiful. Just like our flowers."
+Anna liked to play in the garden with her toys. She had a doll, a ball, a car and a book. She also liked to watch the birds that flew in the sky and sang in the trees. One day, she saw a big black bird that was different from the others. It had shiny feathers and a sharp beak. It was a raven.
+
+"Hello, raven," Anna said. "Do you want to play with me?"
+
+The raven looked at Anna and tilted its head. It made a loud sound like "caw, caw, caw". Anna thought it was trying to talk to her. She smiled and threw her ball to the raven. The raven caught the ball with its beak and tossed it back to Anna. They played catch for a while, and Anna was happy.
+
+Then, Anna heard her mom call her from the house. "Anna, it's time to bathe. Come inside, please."
+
+Anna ran to her mom and hugged her. "Mom, I made a new friend. It's a raven. Can I bring it inside?"
+
+Her mom looked at the raven and shook her head. "No, dear. Ravens are wild birds. They don't like to be inside. They like to be free and fly. You can play with it in the garden, but you have to be careful. Ravens can be smart, but they can also be naughty. They can bite and scratch and steal things. You have to be good to them, and they will be good to you."
+
+Anna nodded and said goodbye to the raven. She gave it her book as a gift. The raven took the book and flew away. Anna hoped it would come back and play with her again. She went inside with her mom and bathed. She was a good girl.
+Lila and Ben were twins who lived in a big house with their mom and dad. They liked to play with their toys, read books, and draw pictures. One day, they found a box of crayons in the closet. They were very happy and decided to make a big picture on the wall.
+
+"Look, Ben, I can draw a flower!" Lila said, holding a pink crayon.
+
+"I can draw a car!" Ben said, holding a blue crayon.
+
+They drew and drew until the wall was full of colors and shapes. They were very proud of their picture.
+
+But then, their mom came into the room and saw the wall. She was very angry and sad. She said, "Lila and Ben, what have you done? You have made a big mess on the wall. You have used sharp crayons that can hurt you and the wall. You have not been good children. You have to clean the wall and say sorry."
+
+Lila and Ben felt very bad. They did not want to make their mom angry and sad. They did not know that the crayons were sharp and bad for the wall. They said, "We are sorry, mom. We just wanted to make a picture. We did not mean to make a mess."
+
+Their mom sighed and said, "I know, my loves. But you have to be careful with sharp things. And you have to ask before you use something that is not yours. And you have to respect the house that we live in. It is our home, and we have to take care of it. It is part of our nation, and we have to love it."
+
+Lila and Ben nodded and said, "We understand, mom. We love you and we love our home and our nation. We will help you clean the wall and we will not do it again."
+
+Their mom smiled and hugged them. She said, "Thank you, my loves. I love you too. Now, let's get some water and a cloth and start cleaning. And then, we can make a picture on a paper instead."
+
+They got some water and a cloth and started cleaning the wall. It was hard work, but they did it together. They made the wall white again. Then, they got some paper and made a new picture. They drew their mom, their dad, their house, and their flag. They wrote, "We love our nation" on the bottom. They gave the picture to their mom and she put it on the fridge. She said, "This is a beautiful picture. You are very good children. I am proud of you."
+
+Lila and Ben smiled and hugged their mom. They felt happy again. They said, "Thank you, mom. You are the best mom in the world."
+
+The end.
+Lily and Tom were playing in the garden. They liked to smell the roses and pick some for their mom. Lily saw a big red rose that was very pretty. She wanted to give it to mom.
+
+"Look, Tom, a big red rose!" she said. "I will pick it for mom. She will be happy."
+
+Tom nodded. He saw a small yellow rose that was also pretty. He wanted to give it to mom too. He reached for it.
+
+But then they heard a loud noise. It was dad. He was coming back from work. He had a big bag in his hand.
+
+"Hi, kids!" he said. "I have a surprise for you. Come inside and see."
+
+Lily and Tom ran to dad. They hugged him and followed him inside. They forgot about the roses.
+
+Dad opened the bag. He took out a big cake. It had chocolate and cream and cherries on top. It looked very yummy.
+
+"Wow!" Lily and Tom said. "A cake! Thank you, dad!"
+
+Dad smiled. He cut a slice for each of them. They ate the cake and licked their fingers. It was very yummy.
+
+"Did you have fun in the garden?" dad asked.
+
+"Yes, we did," Lily said. "We saw some roses. They were very pretty. We wanted to pick some for mom."
+
+"Where are they?" dad asked.
+
+Lily and Tom looked at each other. They remembered the roses. They left them in the garden.
+
+"Oh, no!" they said. "We forgot the roses!"
+
+They ran to the door. They wanted to go back to the garden and get the roses. But the door was locked. Dad had locked it when they came inside.
+
+"Sorry, kids," dad said. "We can't go back to the garden now. It's getting dark. We have to stay inside."
+
+Lily and Tom felt sad. They wanted to give the roses to mom. They hoped the roses would still be there tomorrow.
+
+"Maybe we can pick them tomorrow," Lily said.
+
+"Maybe," Tom said.
+
+They looked at the cake. It was still yummy. They decided to eat some more. They hoped mom would like the cake too.
+Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big bird in the sky. It is black and white and has a long neck. Anna and Ben want to see the bird up close.
+
+"Let's follow the bird!" Anna says. "Maybe it will show us something fun."
+
+"OK!" Ben says. "But how do we know where it goes?"
+
+Anna points to the sun. "The sun is in the west. The bird is flying to the west. We can follow the sun and the bird."
+
+Anna and Ben run after the bird. They pass by trees and flowers and swings and slides. They see other kids playing, but they do not stop. They only look at the bird and the sun.
+
+Soon, they reach a big lake. The bird lands on the water and swims. Anna and Ben stop and watch. They see the bird catch a fish in its beak. They see the bird flap its wings and make a loud sound.
+
+"Wow!" Anna says. "The bird is so cool!"
+
+"Yeah!" Ben says. "And the lake is so pretty!"
+
+They sit on the grass and enjoy the view. They feel happy and fine. They are glad they followed the bird and the sun. They are glad they are friends.
+Lila and Leo were best friends. They liked to play in the park and look for leaves. One day, they found a big, light leaf that was yellow and red. It was so pretty!
+
+"Look, Leo, this leaf is like a dress!" Lila said. She put the leaf on her head and twirled around. "I am a princess!"
+
+"You are a princess, Lila, and I am a prince!" Leo said. He picked up a stick and pretended it was a sword. "Do you want to marry me?"
+
+"Yes, Leo, I want to marry you!" Lila said. She took the leaf off her head and gave it to Leo. "This is my ring. You can keep it."
+
+Leo smiled and put the leaf on his finger. He held Lila's hand and said, "We are married now. Let's go to our castle!"
+
+They ran to the slide and climbed up. They slid down together and laughed. They were happy. They were married. They had a leaf.
+Ben was a boy who liked to fly. He had a toy plane that he made with his dad. He liked to zoom it around the house and make noises. He pretended he was a pilot and went on adventures.
+
+One day, he wanted to fly his plane in the hall. The hall was long and wide and had many doors. Ben thought it would be fun to fly his plane through the doors and see what was inside. He did not ask his mom or dad if he could do that.
+
+He took his plane and ran to the hall. He threw his plane in the air and watched it fly. He said, "Vroom, vroom, I am flying!" He followed his plane and ran to the first door. He opened it and saw his sister's room. She had many dolls and books and a pink bed. Ben did not like dolls. He said, "Yuck, this is a boring room." He closed the door and ran to the next one.
+
+He opened the second door and saw his dad's office. He had a big desk and a computer and a lot of papers. Ben liked the computer. He said, "Wow, this is a cool room." He wanted to touch the computer, but he remembered his dad said not to. He closed the door and ran to the next one.
+
+He opened the third door and saw his mom's closet. She had a lot of clothes and shoes and bags. Ben did not care about clothes. He said, "Meh, this is a silly room." He closed the door and ran to the last one.
+
+He opened the fourth door and saw a dark room. He did not know what was in there. He felt nervous. He said, "Uh-oh, this is a scary room." He wanted to close the door, but he saw his plane on the floor. He had to get his plane. He walked into the dark room and reached for his plane.
+
+Suddenly, he heard a loud noise. He looked up and saw a big dog. The dog was barking and growling. The dog did not like Ben. Ben was scared. He said, "Help, help, there is a dog!" He dropped his plane and ran out of the room. He slammed the door and ran to the hall.
+
+He saw his mom and dad coming. They heard the noise and came to see what was wrong. They saw Ben crying and shaking. They hugged him and asked him what happened. Ben told them about the dog and the plane and the doors. He said he was sorry for flying his plane in the hall. He said he would not do it again.
+
+His mom and dad said they were glad he was okay. They said they would get his plane later. They said the dog was their neighbor's dog and he was not mean, just loud. They said they would talk to their neighbor and ask him to keep his dog in his own room. They said they loved Ben and they were proud of him for being brave.
+
+Ben felt better. He said he loved them too. He said he was sorry for being naughty. He said he would fly his plane outside next time. He said he learned his lesson. He said he did not like the dark room. He said he liked the hall.
+Lily and Ben are twins. They like to observe things. They observe cars, birds, flowers and people. Sometimes they ask questions about what they observe.
+
+One day, they go with their mom to the shop. The shop has many things. Some things are big, some things are small. Some things are soft, some things are hard. Some things are colorful, some things are plain.
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+Lily and Ben observe the things in the shop. They also observe the people in the shop. Some people have many things in their carts. Some people have few things in their carts. Some people look happy, some people look sad.
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+Lily sees a girl with a big doll. The doll has long hair, a pretty dress and shiny shoes. The girl also has a big bag of candy. Lily thinks the girl is rich. She wants to have a doll and candy too. She asks her mom, "Mom, can I have a doll and candy like that girl?"
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+Mom looks at the girl and the doll and the candy. She shakes her head. She says, "No, Lily, we can't afford that. We have to buy only what we need. That girl may have a doll and candy, but she may not have other things that are more important. Being rich is not only about having things. It's also about being kind, sharing, loving and grateful."
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+Lily thinks about what mom says. She looks at Ben. Ben has a small car in his hand. He found it on the floor. He likes the car. He smiles at Lily. Lily smiles back. She thinks Ben is kind, sharing, loving and grateful. She thinks she is too. She thinks they are rich in their own way. She hugs mom and says, "I love you, mom. You are right. We have what we need. We are rich."
+Lila and Ben were twins who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big tent with a sign that said "Come and see the mysterious lung". They were curious and wanted to go inside, but their mom said no.
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+"Mom, please, can we see the lung?" Lila asked.
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+"No, Lila, it is not for children. It is a scary thing that makes people sick. You have to behave and stay with me," mom said.
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+"But mom, we want to see what it looks like. Maybe it is a funny lung that can talk or sing," Ben said.
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+"No, Ben, it is not a funny lung. It is a dangerous lung that can hurt you. You have to behave and listen to me," mom said.
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+Lila and Ben were not happy, but they did not want to make mom angry. They decided to play on the swings and the slide instead. But they still wondered about the mysterious lung. What was it doing in the park? Who brought it there? And why was it so scary? They hoped to find out some day, when they were older and braver.
+Tom and Anna liked to play on the ranch. The ranch had many animals, like cows, horses, chickens and dogs. The animals were happy and healthy, and the ranch was successful. Tom and Anna helped their dad and mom with the chores, like feeding, milking and brushing the animals.
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+One day, Tom and Anna wanted to ride the horses. They asked their dad if they could. Their dad said yes, but they had to be careful and follow the rules. The rules were: wear a helmet, hold the reins, listen to the horse and stay on the trail. Tom and Anna said they understood and thanked their dad.
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+They put on their helmets and saddled their horses. They named their horses Star and Moon. They climbed on their horses and started to ride. They felt the wind in their hair and the sun on their faces. They saw the trees, the flowers, the birds and the rabbits. They were having fun.
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+But then, Tom saw a big hill. He wanted to go faster and see what was on the other side. He forgot the rules and pulled the reins hard. Star did not like that and started to run. Tom was scared and tried to stop, but he could not. He lost his balance and fell off. He hit the ground and heard a loud crack. He broke his arm.
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+Anna saw what happened and stopped Moon. She jumped off and ran to Tom. She saw his arm was bent and he was crying. She hugged him and said, "Don't worry, Tom. I'm here. We'll get help." She used her helmet to call their dad on the radio. She told him what happened and where they were. Their dad said he was coming and to stay calm.
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+Soon, their dad arrived with the truck. He lifted Tom and put him in the back. He checked his arm and said, "It's broken, but it will heal. You're brave, Tom. I'm proud of you." He drove them to the doctor, who put a cast on Tom's arm. He gave him some medicine and a sticker. He told him to rest and be careful.
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+Tom said he was sorry for breaking the rule and his arm. He said he learned his lesson and he would not do it again. He thanked his dad, his sister and the doctor. He hugged Star and Moon and said he loved them. He said he still liked to ride, but he would follow the rules. He said he liked the ranch and he wanted to help it be successful.
+Lily did not like her tutor. He was boring. He always made her sit and point at letters and numbers. He never let her play or draw or sing. Lily wanted to have fun, not learn.
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+One day, Lily had a plan. She hid her tutor's book under her bed. When he came to her room, she said, "Look, tutor, I have a surprise for you." She pointed at her bed. "It is under there."
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+The tutor smiled and walked to the bed. He bent down to look for the book. Lily ran to the door and locked it. She laughed and said, "Now you are stuck, tutor. You cannot teach me anymore. I will go and play with my toys."
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+The tutor was angry. He banged on the door and shouted, "Lily, open the door right now. This is not funny. You are a naughty girl."
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+But Lily did not listen. She ignored the tutor and played with her dolls and cars. She was happy. She thought, "This is the best day ever. I do not need a tutor. I know everything already."
+Tom and Lily are playing with blocks. They like to build towers and houses and cars. Tom has a big job. He wants to make the tallest tower ever. He puts one block on top of another, and another, and another. He is very careful not to drop any blocks.
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+Lily watches Tom and claps her hands. She thinks his tower is amazing. She wants to help him. She picks up a block and walks to Tom. She says, "Tom, can I help you? I have a block for your tower."
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+Tom looks at Lily and shakes his head. He says, "No, Lily, this is my job. You can't help me. You might drop the block and make my tower fall. Go away, Lily."
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+Lily feels sad and angry. She doesn't want to go away. She wants to play with Tom and his tower. She thinks Tom is mean. She decides to show him. She throws the block at his tower. She says, "Take that, Tom!"
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+The block hits the tower and makes it wobble. The tower loses its balance and falls down. The blocks crash to the floor. Tom screams and cries. He says, "Lily, you are bad! You broke my tower! You ruined my job! Go away, Lily!"
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+Lily feels sorry and scared. She didn't mean to break Tom's tower. She only wanted to play. She sees that some blocks hit Tom and hurt him. He has a red mark on his arm and a tear on his shirt. She says, "Tom, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to hurt you. Are you okay?"
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+Tom stops crying and looks at Lily. He sees that she is sorry and scared. He feels bad for being mean to her. He says, "Lily, I'm sorry too. I shouldn't have been mean to you. You can help me with my job. We can build a new tower together."
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+Lily smiles and hugs Tom. She says, "Thank you, Tom. I'm glad you are okay. We can be friends and play together."
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+Tom and Lily pick up the blocks and start to build a new tower. They share the blocks and help each other. They have fun and forget about the old tower. They are happy.
+Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a man with a big bag. The bag has a sign that says "money". Tom and Lily are curious. They want to see what is in the bag.
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+They go to the man and say hello. The man is not happy. He says, "Go away, kids. This is my money. It is very important. I need it for something."
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+Tom and Lily are sad. They do not understand why the man is so mean. They ask, "Why do you need money? What is it for?"
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+The man says, "None of your business. Money is for buying things. Things that I want. Things that you cannot have."
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+Tom and Lily are confused. They do not care about buying things. They have everything they need. They have toys, and books, and snacks, and friends. They say, "We do not need money. We have fun. We share. We are happy."
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+The man is surprised. He does not know how to have fun. He does not know how to share. He is not happy. He says, "You do not need money? You have fun? You share? You are happy? How do you do that?"
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+Tom and Lily smile. They say, "Come and play with us. We will show you. It is easy. It is fun. It is better than money."
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+The man thinks for a moment. He puts down his bag. He says, "OK. I will try. Maybe you are right. Maybe money is not so important."
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+Tom and Lily are happy. They take the man by the hand. They go to the swings, and the slide, and the sandbox. They play, and laugh, and talk. They meet a new friend. They have a good day.
+Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play together at the park. Today, they are going to watch a marriage. Lily's big sister is getting married to Sam. Lily and Ben are going to be flower girl and ring bearer.
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+Lily is anxious. She has a pretty dress and a basket of flowers, but she is afraid to walk in front of many people. Ben is anxious too. He has a shiny suit and a pillow with a ring, but he is afraid to lose the ring or trip on the stairs.
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+They hold hands and wait for their turn. They hear music and see the bride and groom walk down the aisle. They smile and look happy. Lily and Ben think they are beautiful.
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+"Are you ready?" Ben whispers to Lily.
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+"Yes, I think so. Are you?" Lily whispers back.
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+"Yes, I think so too. Let's go."
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+They walk slowly and carefully, following the bride and groom. They throw flowers and hold the ring. They see many people watching them. They see their families and friends. They see Lily's big sister and Sam. They smile and wave at them.
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+They reach the front and stand next to the bride and groom. They hear the words of the marriage. They see the ring go on the finger. They see the kiss. They clap and cheer.
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+They did it. They are not anxious anymore. They are proud and happy. They are part of the marriage. They hug each other and the bride and groom. They are friends. They like to watch marriages.
+Lila was a little girl who liked to play with her staff. Her staff was a long stick that she found in the park. She painted it purple, her favorite color, and pretended it was a magic wand. She liked to wave it and say funny words, like "Abracadabra" and "Hocus Pocus".
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+One day, she took her staff to the zoo with her mom and dad. She wanted to see the animals and show them her staff. She saw lions and monkeys and elephants and giraffes. She waved her staff at them and said hello. Some of the animals looked at her and made noises. Lila smiled and laughed.
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+She saw a big panda in a cage. The panda was eating bamboo and looked sad. Lila felt sorry for the panda. She wanted to make him happy. She walked up to the cage and waved her staff. She said, "Abracadabra, panda, be happy!" The panda looked at her and tilted his head. He saw the purple staff and reached out his paw. He touched the staff gently and rubbed it. He made a soft sound, like a purr. Lila smiled and said, "Do you like my staff, panda? It's purple, like your eyes." The panda nodded and smiled back. He gave the staff a hug and handed it back to Lila. Lila said, "Thank you, panda, for being my friend. You are very nice." The panda nodded and waved. Lila waved back and walked away with her mom and dad. She was very happy. She had made a new friend with her staff.
+Sara likes to collect things. She has a box full of shells, rocks, feathers and buttons. She likes to look at them and make patterns with them. One day, she finds something new in the park. It is a rat.
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+The rat is brown and furry. It has a long tail and small ears. It looks at Sara with bright eyes. Sara thinks the rat is cute. She wants to collect it and put it in her box. She reaches out her hand to grab the rat.
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+But the rat is flexible. It can twist and turn and run very fast. It does not want to be in a box. It wants to be free. It squeaks and bites Sara's finger. Sara cries out and lets go of the rat.
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+"Ow, ow, ow!" Sara says. "Bad rat! You hurt me!"
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+A man hears Sara and comes to help her. He is a park ranger. He wears a hat and a badge. He has a net and a cage.
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+"What are you doing, little girl?" he asks. "You should not try to catch rats. They are wild animals. They can be dangerous. They can make you sick."
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+"I'm sorry, mister," Sara says. "I like to collect things. I thought the rat was cute. I wanted to keep it."
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+The park ranger shakes his head. He smiles a little. He bandages Sara's finger. He shows her his cage. Inside the cage, there are other rats. He has collected them from the park.
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+"These rats are not cute," he says. "They are pests. They eat the plants and the birds' eggs. They make a mess and a noise. I have to take them away and find them a new home."
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+Sara looks at the rats. She sees that they are not happy in the cage. They are scared and angry. They try to escape. She feels sorry for them.
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+"Can you find them a good home, mister?" she asks. "A home where they can be free and flexible?"
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+The park ranger nods. He says he knows a place where the rats can live. A place where there are no people and no parks. A place where they can be rats.
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+Sara thinks about it. She decides she does not want to collect rats anymore. She says goodbye to the park ranger and the rats. She goes back to her box. She looks at her shells, rocks, feathers and buttons. She thinks they are better things to collect. They are pretty and quiet and do not bite. She is happy with her collection.
+Tom and Sue like to play with cars. They have many cars of different colors and sizes. They like to make noises and pretend they are drivers. They zoom around the room and have fun.
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+One day, Tom sees a new car in Sue's basket. It is big and red and shiny. Tom wants to play with it. He asks Sue, "Can I borrow your car, please?"
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+Sue says, "No, this is my car. I got it from my grandma. She said it is a special car. It is very old and wise. It knows many stories. You can't borrow it."
+
+Tom feels sad and angry. He thinks Sue is not nice. He waits until Sue is not looking. Then he takes the car and runs away. He thinks he will play with it for a while and then give it back.
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+But Sue sees him and shouts, "Hey, that's my car! Give it back! You are not a good friend. You are a thief!"
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+Tom is scared. He does not want to be a thief. He does not want to lose Sue's friendship. He stops and turns around. He sees Sue running after him. He feels sorry and ashamed. He says, "I'm sorry, Sue. I was wrong. I should not have taken your car. Here, take it back. Can we still be friends?"
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+Sue is still angry, but she also feels sorry for Tom. She knows he likes cars too. She says, "Thank you, Tom. I'm glad you gave it back. But you should not take things without asking. That is not nice. That is not how friends treat each other. If you want to play with my car, you have to ask me first. And you have to be careful with it. It is not a toy. It is a wise car. Maybe it can tell us some stories if we listen."
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+Tom nods and smiles. He says, "I'm sorry, Sue. I will ask you next time. And I will be careful with your car. I would like to hear some stories. Can we play together?"
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+Sue nods and smiles too. She says, "Yes, we can play together. You are still my friend. But you have to promise me you will not take things without asking again."
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+Tom promises and hugs Sue. They go back to the room and play with the cars. They listen to the wise car and learn some stories. They have fun and forget their fight. They are happy.
+Sara and Ben were twins who liked to play with their toys. One day, they saw a big yacht in the water near their house. It was white and shiny and had many windows.
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+"Wow, look at that yacht!" Sara said. "It is so pretty. I want to go on it."
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+"Me too," Ben said. "Maybe we can ask the owner if we can visit."
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+They ran to the shore and waved at the man on the yacht. He was wearing a hat and sunglasses and looked very rich.
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+"Hello, mister!" Sara shouted. "Can we come on your yacht, please?"
+
+The man looked at them and shook his head. "No, you can't," he said. "This is my yacht and I don't want any kids on it. Go away and leave me alone."
+
+Sara and Ben felt sad and angry. They thought the man was very selfish and mean. They wanted to see the yacht and have fun, but he did not care.
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+"Can we at least look at it from here?" Ben asked.
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+The man nodded. "Fine, you can look, but don't touch anything," he said.
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+Sara and Ben looked at the yacht, but they did not like it anymore. They thought it was ugly and boring. They decided to go back to their house and play with their own toys. They had more fun with their toys than with the selfish man's yacht.
+Tom and Mia were playing in the garden. They liked to dig and look for bugs and worms. They had a big bucket to put them in.
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+"Look, Mia, I found a big worm!" Tom said, holding up a long, slimy thing.
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+"Wow, Tom, that's a good one!" Mia said, admiring the worm. "Can I hold it?"
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+Tom nodded and gave her the worm. Mia smiled and put it in the bucket.
+
+Suddenly, they heard a loud roar. They looked up and saw a big, black animal appear from behind the bushes. It had sharp teeth and claws and a long tail. It was a wild cat!
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+"Run, Mia, run!" Tom shouted, grabbing her hand. "It's a wild cat!"
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+They ran as fast as they could to the house. The wild cat chased them, growling and snarling. They reached the door and slammed it shut. The wild cat scratched at the door, but could not get in.
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+"Mom, Dad, help!" Tom and Mia cried, hugging each other. "There's a wild cat in the garden!"
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+Mom and Dad came running. They looked out the window and saw the wild cat. They were surprised and scared.
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+"Where did it come from?" Mom asked.
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+"I don't know, it just appeared!" Tom said.
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+"Maybe it escaped from the zoo," Dad said. "We have to call the animal people to catch it."
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+They called the animal people on the phone. They came with a big cage and a net. They threw the net over the wild cat and put it in the cage. The wild cat was angry and scared, but it could not hurt anyone.
+
+"Thank you, animal people," Mom and Dad said. "You saved us from the wild cat."
+
+"You're welcome," the animal people said. "We're sorry it got out. We'll take it back to the zoo where it belongs."
+
+Tom and Mia watched as the animal people drove away with the wild cat. They were glad it was gone, but they also felt sorry for it.
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+"Maybe it was just looking for a friend," Mia said.
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+"Maybe," Tom said. "But it can't be our friend. It's too wild and dangerous."
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+They hugged each other and went back to the garden. They looked at their bucket of bugs and worms. They were not wild or dangerous. They were their friends.
+Tim and Sam were brothers who liked to play on the beach. They liked to dig in the sand, splash in the water, and look for shells. One day, they found a big, round shell that was closed tight. They wondered what was inside.
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+"Maybe it is a treasure!" Tim said.
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+"Maybe it is a monster!" Sam said.
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+They tried to open the shell, but it was too hard. They asked their dad for help. He said the shell was an oyster, and it was very old. He said oysters sometimes have pearls inside, which are shiny and pretty.
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+"Can we see the pearl?" Tim asked.
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+"Maybe, but we have to be careful. Oysters can hurt your fingers if you are not gentle," dad said.
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+He used a knife to open the oyster slowly. Inside, there was a white ball that sparkled in the sun. It was a pearl!
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+"Wow!" Tim and Sam said.
+
+They were very happy. They had gained a pearl from the ancient oyster. They thanked their dad and gave him a hug. They decided to keep the pearl as a special souvenir of their beach day.
+Ben and Lily are twins. They like to play in their room upstairs. They have many toys and books and games. Sometimes they share and sometimes they fight.
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+One day, they are playing with their dolls. Ben has a blue doll and Lily has a pink doll. They pretend the dolls are friends and talk to each other.
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+"Hello, blue doll. You are very friendly. Do you want to play with me?" Lily says.
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+"Yes, pink doll. You are very friendly too. What do you want to play?" Ben says.
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+They kneel on the floor and make the dolls hug and dance and sing. They are having fun.
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+But then, Ben sees a shiny car on the shelf. He likes shiny things. He wants the car. He puts the blue doll down and reaches for the car.
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+"Hey, that's my car! Give it back!" Lily says. She sees Ben take the car. She is angry. She grabs the pink doll and throws it at Ben.
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+"Ow! That hurts! Why did you do that?" Ben says. He feels a bump on his head. He is sad. He drops the car and cries.
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+Lily feels sorry. She did not mean to hurt Ben. She loves Ben. He is her twin. She picks up the blue doll and the pink doll and goes to Ben.
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+"I'm sorry, Ben. I was mean. I don't need the car. You can have it. Here, take the dolls. They are still friends. And we are still friends too." Lily says.
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+She hugs Ben and gives him a kiss. Ben stops crying. He smiles. He hugs Lily and gives her a kiss too.
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+"Thank you, Lily. I'm sorry too. I was greedy. I don't need the car. You can have it. Here, take the dolls. They are still friends. And we are still friends too." Ben says.
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+They hug and kiss again. They are happy. They play with the dolls and the car together. They share and they don't fight. They are friendly twins.
+Lila and Ben are friends. They like to play in the forest. They pretend to be animals and hunters. Lila is a deer and Ben is a hunter. Ben has a stick for a gun.
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+"Bang, bang, I got you, deer!" Ben says, pointing his stick at Lila.
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+Lila falls down and pretends to be dead. She closes her eyes and does not move.
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+Ben runs to her and says, "Are you okay, deer? I was only joking. I did not really shoot you."
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+Lila opens one eye and smiles. She says, "I know, hunter. I was joking too. I am not really dead."
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+Ben laughs and says, "You are a good joker, deer. You scared me for a moment."
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+Lila gets up and says, "You are a good joker too, hunter. You made a loud noise with your stick."
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+They hug and say, "We are friends, deer and hunter. We do not hurt each other. We are gentle and kind."
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+They go back to playing in the forest, joking and having fun.
+Tom and Lily liked to play with shapes. They had a box full of shapes that they could put together and make different things. They made a house, a car, a boat, and a rocket.
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+"Let's go to the moon in our rocket!" Tom said.
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+"OK!" Lily said. "But we have to come back soon. Mom will call us for lunch."
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+They climbed into their rocket and pretended to fly to the moon. They saw stars and planets and comets. They landed on the moon and got out. The moon was gray and dusty and had big holes.
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+"Look, there is Earth!" Lily said. She pointed to a blue and green ball in the sky. It looked very distant.
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+"It's so small!" Tom said. "Can we go back?"
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+"Yes, let's go back. I'm hungry." Lily said.
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+They got back into their rocket and flew back to Earth. They saw their house and their yard and their mom. They were happy to see her.
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+"Tom, Lily, lunch is ready!" Mom said.
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+"Yay!" Tom and Lily said. They left their rocket and their shapes and ran to Mom. They hugged her and told her about their trip to the moon. Mom smiled and listened. She was proud of them.
+Lily and Tom are playing in the park. They see a big truck. The truck is red and loud. The truck has a hose and a ladder. Lily and Tom like the truck.
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+"Look, Tom, the truck is going to the house!" Lily says. She points to a house across the street. The house has smoke. Smoke is bad. Smoke makes you cough. Lily and Tom are scared.
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+"Why is there smoke, Lily?" Tom asks. He holds Lily's hand. He feels hard. Hard is when you are not soft. Tom is hard because he is brave.
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+"I don't know, Tom. Maybe there is a fire. Fire is hot and bright. Fire can hurt. The truck is here to help. The truck has water. Water can stop fire." Lily says. She tries to be brave too.
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+They see some men. The men wear yellow and black. The men have helmets and masks. The men are firefighters. Firefighters are good. Firefighters save people and animals. Lily and Tom clap for the firefighters.
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+"Thank you, firefighters!" Lily and Tom shout. The firefighters smile and wave. They go to the house. They use the hose and the ladder. They spray water on the smoke and the fire. They make the smoke and the fire go away. Lily and Tom are happy.
+
+The end.
+Tom and Lily were playing in the park with their toy cars. They liked to make them zoom and crash on the grass and the sand. They saw a big tree with a hole in it. "Look, a secret place!" Lily said. She ran to the tree and put her car inside the hole.
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+Tom followed her, but he saw something else in the hole. It was a long, gray thing that looked like a big snake. It was a trunk. A trunk of an elephant. Tom was scared. He wanted to run away. "Lily, come back!" he shouted. "There is an elephant in the hole!"
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+Lily did not believe him. She thought he was joking. She wanted to see the elephant. She reached her hand inside the hole to touch the trunk. The trunk moved and wrapped around her arm. Lily felt a gentle tug. The elephant was trying to pull her inside the hole. Lily was surprised. She did not feel scared. She felt curious. She wanted to meet the elephant.
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+"Tom, don't be afraid!" she said. "The elephant is nice. He wants to be our friend. Come and say hello!"
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+Tom was not sure. He liked animals, but he had never seen an elephant before. He thought they were big and loud and dangerous. He did not want to go inside the hole. He wanted to stay outside. He urged Lily to come out. "Lily, please, come out!" he said. "The elephant is too big for the hole. He might break the tree. The tree is fragile. It might fall down and hurt us!"
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+Lily did not listen. She was having fun with the elephant. The elephant made funny noises and tickled her with his trunk. She laughed and hugged the trunk. She felt happy. She said to Tom, "Tom, don't worry! The elephant is gentle. He won't break the tree. The tree is strong. It can hold us. Come and join us!"
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+Tom did not know what to do. He wanted to play with Lily, but he did not want to play with the elephant. He looked at the hole, the trunk, and the tree. He wondered what would happen next. He wished he had his car with him. He wished he had never seen the hole. He wished he had never met the elephant.
+Anna and Ben liked to play near the mill. The mill was a big house with a wheel that turned in the water. The mill made flour from wheat. Anna and Ben liked to watch the miller lift the sacks of flour and put them on a cart.
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+One day, they saw a man they did not know. He was not the miller. He was wearing a dark coat and a hat. He had a bag in his hand. He looked around and then went inside the mill.
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+"Who is he?" Anna asked Ben.
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+"I don't know. Maybe he is a friend of the miller," Ben said.
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+"Or maybe he is a thief," Anna said. "Maybe he wants to take the flour."
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+Anna and Ben decided to follow the man. They crept behind the mill and peeked through a window. They saw the man open his bag and fill it with flour. He did not see the miller, who was in another room.
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+"He is a thief!" Anna whispered. "We have to stop him!"
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+"How?" Ben asked.
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+Anna had an idea. She picked up a big stone and threw it at the wheel. The wheel stopped turning. The miller heard the noise and came out. He saw the man with the bag of flour and shouted.
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+"Hey, you! What are you doing with my flour?"
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+The man dropped the bag and ran away. The miller chased him. Anna and Ben cheered.
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+They had saved the mill. The miller thanked them and gave them some cookies. Anna and Ben were happy. They had been brave and smart. They had caught the unknown thief.
+Lena and her mom were going to visit her grandma in another country. They packed their bags and went to the big airport. Lena was very excited to see the planes and the people.
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+"Mom, do we need a passport?" Lena asked.
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+"Yes, dear, a passport is a special paper that tells who you are and where you are going. We need it to get on the plane and to see grandma," mom explained.
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+They showed their passports to the nice lady at the counter and got their tickets. Then they waited in a long line to go through a metal gate. Lena was a little scared, but mom held her hand and said it was okay.
+
+"Beep, beep, beep!" The gate made a loud noise when Lena walked through.
+
+"Oh, what's that?" Lena wondered.
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+"It's just your necklace, sweetie. It's made of metal and the gate can sense it. Don't worry, it's not a problem. Just take it off and put it in this tray," mom said.
+
+Lena did as mom said and the nice man gave her back her necklace. Then they walked to their gate and boarded the plane. Lena found her seat and buckled her belt. She looked out the window and saw the clouds and the sun.
+
+"Mom, are we flying?" Lena asked.
+
+"Yes, we are, honey. We are flying to grandma's country. It will take a few hours, but then we will be there. Are you ready for a successful visit?" mom asked.
+
+"Yes, mom, I am. I can't wait to see grandma and give her a big hug. I love her so much," Lena said.
+
+"I love her too, and I love you, my brave girl. Now, let's enjoy the flight and have some fun," mom said.
+
+They smiled at each other and hugged. Then they watched a movie, ate some snacks, and took a nap. Lena dreamed of grandma and her cookies. She was happy and excited. She was going to have a successful visit.
+Tom and Anna are twins. They like to play in the garden. One day, they see a big box near the fence. It has a sign that says "office". They are curious.
+
+"What is in the box?" Tom asks.
+
+"Let's find out!" Anna says.
+
+They spring to the box and open it. Inside, they see a lot of papers, pens, and books. They also see a phone, a computer, and a chair.
+
+"Wow, this is an office!" Tom says.
+
+"Can we play with it?" Anna asks.
+
+They start to take out the papers and pens and draw on them. They pretend to talk on the phone and type on the computer. They have fun.
+
+But then, they hear a voice. It is their dad. He is coming back from work. He is slow because he is tired.
+
+"Tom! Anna! What are you doing?" he says.
+
+He sees the mess in the box. He is not happy.
+
+"Sorry, dad. We found your office. We wanted to play with it." Tom says.
+
+"My office? This is not my office. This is a box of things I was going to donate. You ruined them!" dad says.
+
+Tom and Anna feel bad. They did not know.
+
+"We are sorry, dad. We did not mean to." Anna says.
+
+Dad sighs. He is not angry anymore. He loves his twins.
+
+"It's okay. I know you were curious. But next time, ask me before you touch something that is not yours. And help me clean up this mess." he says.
+
+Tom and Anna nod. They hug their dad. They help him put the things back in the box. They learn a lesson. They still like to play, but they are more careful.
+Tom and Lily are playing with a ball in the park. They like to pass the ball to each other and run after it. Sometimes they pass the ball to their dog, Spot, who is very fast and likes to catch the ball in his mouth.
+
+One day, a big boy comes to the park. He sees Tom and Lily and their ball. He wants to play with them, but he does not ask nicely. He says, "Give me the ball. I can pass it better than you."
+
+Tom and Lily do not like the big boy. He is not kind and he is not fun. They say, "No, this is our ball. We are playing with it. You can play with your own ball."
+
+The big boy gets angry. He tries to take the ball from Tom and Lily. He runs after them and pushes them. He is very wide and strong. Tom and Lily are scared. They run away from him and call for Spot.
+
+Spot hears them and comes to help. He sees the big boy and barks loudly. He jumps on him and bites his leg. The big boy screams and drops the ball. He runs away from the park and does not come back.
+
+Tom and Lily are happy. They hug Spot and thank him. They say, "You are a good dog, Spot. You saved us from the big boy. You are our hero."
+
+They pick up the ball and continue to play. They pass the ball to each other and to Spot. They have fun and laugh. They are glad they have each other and their ball. They are a good team.
+Tom and Lily were friends who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a big hill with a cliff at the end. They wanted to go up the hill and see what was on the other side of the cliff.
+
+"Let's go, Tom!" Lily said. "Maybe we can find something fun!"
+
+"OK, Lily, but we have to be careful," Tom said. "The cliff is high and steep. We don't want to fall down."
+
+They held hands and walked up the hill. They saw birds and flowers and rocks on the way. They were happy and curious.
+
+When they reached the top of the hill, they looked over the cliff. They saw a blue lake with ducks and fish. They also saw a bridge that crossed the lake to another hill.
+
+"Wow, look at that, Lily!" Tom said. "There is another hill over there. Maybe we can go there too!"
+
+"Yes, Tom, let's go!" Lily said. "But how do we get to the bridge?"
+
+They saw a path that led to the bridge. But the path was narrow and rocky. They had to be very careful not to slip or trip.
+
+They decided to unite their hands and walk together. They helped each other and cheered each other. They were brave and smart.
+
+They reached the bridge and crossed the lake. They felt proud and excited. They had a new adventure waiting for them on the other hill. They smiled and hugged.
+
+They were the best friends ever.
+Sara and Ben are having lunch with Mom. Mom gives them each a plate with a sandwich, some carrots and some grapes. Sara likes her sandwich. It has cheese and ham. Ben does not like his sandwich. It has peanut butter and jelly.
+
+"Mom, can I have a different sandwich?" Ben asks. "I do not like peanut butter and jelly. It is sticky and sweet."
+
+Mom shakes her head. "No, Ben. You have to eat what is on your plate. Peanut butter and jelly is good for you. It has protein and fruit. And it is tasty. Try a bite, please."
+
+Ben makes a face. He does not want to try a bite. He looks at Sara's plate. She has eaten half of her sandwich already. He thinks her sandwich looks tasty. He has an idea.
+
+"Sara, do you want to part your sandwich with me?" Ben asks. "You can have half of my sandwich and I can have half of yours. Then we can both have what we like."
+
+Sara thinks for a moment. She likes cheese and ham, but she also likes peanut butter and jelly. She nods. "Okay, Ben. We can part our sandwich. But you have to eat your carrots and grapes too. They are good for you. And they are tasty. Try a bite, please."
+
+Ben smiles. He likes carrots and grapes. He parts his sandwich with Sara and takes a bite of cheese and ham. He likes it. It is not sticky and sweet. It is salty and chewy. He says, "Thank you, Sara. This is a good part. You are a good sister."
+
+Sara smiles too. She takes a bite of peanut butter and jelly. She likes it. It is not salty and chewy. It is sticky and sweet. She says, "You are welcome, Ben. This is a good part too. You are a good brother."
+
+Mom watches them and smiles. She is happy that they are sharing and trying new things. She says, "You are both good children. I am proud of you. And I am glad you like your lunch. It is tasty, isn't it?"
+
+Sara and Ben nod. They finish their plates and ask for more. Mom gives them each a cookie. They say, "Thank you, Mom. You are the best." They hug her and eat their cookies. They are tasty too.
+Lily likes to play with her toys in the bathtub. She has a duck, a boat, a fish and a frog. She makes them swim and splash and talk to each other. She pretends the duck is the captain of the boat and the fish and the frog are his friends.
+
+One day, Lily wants to see how much her toys weigh. She asks her mom for a scale. Her mom gives her a small scale that she uses to weigh food. Lily puts the scale on the edge of the bathtub and tries to weigh her toys one by one.
+
+She puts the duck on the scale and says, "Duck, you weigh two ounces. You are light." She puts the boat on the scale and says, "Boat, you weigh four ounces. You are heavy." She puts the fish on the scale and says, "Fish, you weigh one ounce. You are very light." She puts the frog on the scale and says, "Frog, you weigh three ounces. You are not too light and not too heavy."
+
+Lily is happy with her experiment. She thinks she is very smart. She wants to weigh one more thing. She looks around and sees her mom's shampoo bottle. She thinks it is big and shiny and interesting. She reaches for it and tries to lift it. But it is too heavy for her. She feels weak. She drops the bottle and it falls into the bathtub. It makes a big splash and a loud noise. The water and the bubbles go everywhere. Lily is scared and wet. She starts to cry.
+
+Her mom hears the noise and runs to the bathroom. She sees Lily crying and the mess in the bathtub. She is not angry. She is worried. She hugs Lily and says, "It's okay, sweetie. You are not hurt. You just made a mistake. You should not play with things that are not toys. They can be dangerous. The shampoo bottle is too heavy for you. You are not weak. You are just small. You will grow bigger and stronger soon. But for now, you should only play with your toys in the bathtub. They are safe and fun. Do you understand?"
+
+Lily nods and says, "Yes, mom. I'm sorry. I won't play with the shampoo bottle again. I only want to play with my toys. They are my friends. Can I still play with them?"
+
+Her mom smiles and says, "Of course, you can. But first, let's clean up the mess and dry you off. Then you can play with your toys as much as you want. I love you, Lily."
+
+Lily says, "I love you too, mom." She helps her mom clean up the mess and dry off. Then she goes back to the bathtub and plays with her toys. She is happy again. She forgets about the shampoo bottle. She only remembers the duck, the boat, the fish and the frog. They are her friends. They weigh different amounts. But they are all fun.
+Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to find things in the grass and the sand. They found rocks, sticks, leaves and flowers. They put them in a bucket and pretended they were treasure.
+
+"Look, Lily, I found a ring!" Ben said. He showed her a shiny object on his finger. It was silver and had a red stone.
+
+"Wow, Ben, that is a pretty ring!" Lily said. She wanted to see it closer. "Can I try it on?"
+
+"Okay, but be careful. It is very special," Ben said. He gave her the ring.
+
+Lily put the ring on her finger. It was too big for her. She tried to make it smaller, but it broke. The red stone fell off and the silver part bent.
+
+"Oh no, Ben, I'm sorry! I broke your ring!" Lily said. She felt bad. She gave him the broken ring.
+
+Ben looked at the ring. He was not sad. He smiled.
+
+"It's okay, Lily. Don't worry. It was a fake ring. I found it in the trash. It was not real treasure. You are my real treasure," he said. He hugged her.
+
+Lily hugged him back. She was happy. She did not care about the fake ring. She cared about Ben. He was her best friend. They played some more and had fun.
+Tom and Lily were playing with their toy rockets in the garden. They liked to make them fly high in the air and land on the grass. Tom had a red rocket and Lily had a blue one. They also had a big brown missile that their dad had made for them out of cardboard and paint.
+
+"Let's see who can make their rocket go higher!" Tom said.
+
+"OK!" Lily said. "But we have to finish before lunch."
+
+They took turns to throw their rockets as hard as they could. They counted how many seconds they stayed in the air. Tom's rocket flew for five seconds and Lily's rocket flew for six seconds.
+
+"I win!" Lily said.
+
+"No, you don't!" Tom said. "We have to try the brown missile too. It's bigger and faster."
+
+Tom picked up the brown missile and aimed it at the sky. He threw it with all his strength. The missile soared up and up and up. It went so high that Tom and Lily could not see it anymore.
+
+"Wow!" Lily said. "That was amazing!"
+
+They waited for the missile to come down. They looked around the garden, but they could not find it.
+
+"Where did it go?" Tom asked.
+
+"I don't know," Lily said. "Maybe it went to the moon."
+
+They heard their mom calling them for lunch.
+
+"Come on, let's go," Tom said. "Maybe we'll see the missile later."
+
+They ran inside, leaving the brown missile somewhere in the sky. They did not know that it had landed on their neighbor's roof, making a loud bang and a big hole. The neighbor was very angry and confused. He wondered who had thrown a brown missile at his house.
+Tim and Mia like to play in the park. They see a big slide and run to it. Tim wants to go first, but Mia is faster. She climbs up the ladder and sits on the slide.
+
+"Wait for me!" Tim says. He is impatient. He wants to slide too.
+
+Mia smiles and pushes herself down. She feels the wind on her face and the sun on her hair. She likes to slide. She reaches the bottom and jumps off.
+
+"Wow, that was fun!" she says. She looks at Tim. He is still on the ladder. He is angry.
+
+"That's not fair!" he says. He wants to slide now.
+
+Mia shrugs. She does not care. She sees a swing and runs to it. She wants to swing high.
+
+Tim follows her. He wants to swing too. But there is only one swing. Mia gets on it and holds the ropes. She kicks her legs and swings back and forth.
+
+"Let me have a turn!" Tim says. He is impatient. He wants to swing too.
+
+Mia shakes her head. She does not want to share. She swings faster and faster. She feels the oxygen in her lungs and the joy in her heart. She likes to swing. She does not see the branch above her.
+
+"Watch out!" Tim says. He sees the branch. It is sharp. It can hurt Mia.
+
+Mia does not hear him. She swings too high. She hits the branch with her head. She feels a pain and a cut. She screams and falls off the swing.
+
+Tim runs to her. He is scared. He sees the blood on her head. He feels sorry for her.
+
+"Are you okay?" he says. He hugs her and tries to help her.
+
+Mia cries and holds her head. She feels the pain and the blood. She does not like to swing. She wishes she had listened to Tim.
+
+"I'm sorry," she says. She looks at Tim. He is kind. He is her friend.
+
+"It's okay," he says. He looks at her. He is worried. He is her friend.
+
+They hold hands and walk to the bench. They sit and wait for their mom. They do not play anymore. They learn to share.
+Tom and Lily were twins. They liked to play with their toys and their dog Spot. One day, their mom said they had to move to a new home. Tom and Lily were sad. They did not want to leave their old home and their friends.
+
+"Mom, why do we have to move?" Tom asked.
+
+"Because dad got a new job in another town. It will be good for us, I promise. You will make new friends and have a nice home," mom said.
+
+"But I like our old home. It has a big yard and a tree house. And what about Spot? Will he come with us?" Lily said.
+
+"Of course, Spot will come with us. He is part of our family. And our new home will have a yard too, and maybe a park nearby. You will see, it will be fun to explore a new place," mom said.
+
+Tom and Lily were not sure. They packed their toys and clothes in boxes. They hugged their friends goodbye. They got in the car with mom, dad, and Spot. They drove for a long time. They saw new things on the road. They asked mom and dad many questions.
+
+They arrived at their new home. It was a yellow house with a red door. It had a porch and a garage. Mom and dad opened the door and showed them inside. It had a living room, a kitchen, a bathroom, and two bedrooms. One for mom and dad, and one for Tom and Lily.
+
+"Welcome to our new home!" mom said.
+
+Tom and Lily looked around. They saw their boxes and their toys. They saw a bed for Spot. They saw a table with a cake and some candles.
+
+"Mom, did you make a cake for us?" Tom said.
+
+"Yes, I did. It is a chocolate cake, your favorite. I thought it would be a nice way to celebrate our new home. Do you want a slice?" mom said.
+
+Tom and Lily nodded. They sat at the table and mom cut the cake. She gave them each a plate and a fork. They blew the candles and made a wish. They ate the cake. It was yummy.
+
+"Mom, this cake is yummy. Thank you," Lily said.
+
+"You're welcome, sweetie. I'm glad you like it," mom said.
+
+Tom and Lily smiled. They felt a little better. They decided to give their new home a chance. They accepted that they had to move. They hoped they would be happy here. They hugged mom and dad and Spot. They were a family. And home was where their family was.
+Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play in the garden with their dog, Spot. Spot is a big, brown dog. He is very friendly and likes to run and jump.
+
+One day, Sara and Ben find a small, green seed in the garden. They wonder what it is. They ask their mom.
+
+"That is a sunflower seed," mom says. "If you plant it in the soil and water it, it will grow into a beautiful flower."
+
+Sara and Ben are excited. They dig a hole in the garden and put the seed in it. They cover it with soil and water it. They wait for it to grow.
+
+Every day, they check on the seed. They see a tiny, green sprout. Then, they see a bigger, green stem. Then, they see a yellow bud. They are happy.
+
+One morning, they see a big, yellow flower. It is very wide and heavy. It is taller than Sara and Ben. It has many seeds in the middle. It smiles at the sun.
+
+"Wow, look at our sunflower!" Sara says.
+
+"It is so pretty and big!" Ben says.
+
+Spot barks and wags his tail. He likes the sunflower too.
+
+Sara and Ben hug the sunflower. They are proud of their seed. They thank mom for helping them. They learn that seeds can grow into amazing things.
+Lily and Max were playing with their toys in the living room. Lily liked to sort her toys by color and shape. She had a big box of powder that she used to make pretend cakes and pies. Max liked to make noise and mess with his cars and trucks. He did not care about sorting or powder.
+
+"Max, you are making too much noise!" Lily said. She was bossy and wanted Max to play like her. "You have to sort your toys and play with the powder. It is fun and nice."
+
+"No, I don't!" Max said. He was loud and wanted Lily to play like him. "You have to make noise and mess with your cars and trucks. It is fun and cool."
+
+They started to argue and fight. They did not want to share or play together. They made more noise and mess.
+
+Mom came to the living room. She saw the toys and the powder everywhere. She was not happy. She said, "Lily and Max, what are you doing? You have to clean up this mess and stop fighting. You have to play nicely and respect each other."
+
+Lily and Max felt sorry. They said, "We are sorry, Mom. We will clean up and play nicely. We will respect each other."
+
+They started to sort their toys and put them away. They used the powder to make a big cake and a big pie. They shared their cars and trucks. They made less noise and mess.
+
+They had fun and were nice. Mom was happy. She said, "Good job, Lily and Max. You are good kids. I love you."
+Tommy loves to sing. He sings in the car, in the bath, and in his bed. He sings loud and he sings soft. He sings happy songs and sad songs. He sings all the time.
+
+One day, his mommy takes him to a big place with many people. She says it is a talent show. Tommy sees other kids singing, dancing, and playing. He wants to join them. He asks his mommy if he can sing too.
+
+Mommy says yes, but he has to wait for his turn. She gives him a microphone. It is a small thing that makes his voice louder. Tommy holds it and feels excited. He practices his song in his head.
+
+Soon, it is his turn. He goes on the stage. He sees many eyes looking at him. He feels scared. He wants to run back to his mommy. But he remembers his song. He remembers how much he loves to sing. He remembers his mommy is proud of him.
+
+He takes a deep breath. He smiles. He sings his song. He sings loud and he sings soft. He sings happy and he sings sad. He sings with all his heart.
+
+The people clap and cheer. They like his song. They like him. They give him a prize. It is a shiny medal. Tommy feels happy. He accepts the prize. He thanks the people. He runs back to his mommy. He hugs her and says, "I did it, mommy! I did it!"
+
+Mommy hugs him back and says, "You did, Tommy! You did! You are amazing!" She kisses him and says, "I love you, Tommy. I love you so much."
+Anna and Ben were twins who liked to play with their toys. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big box of blocks. They could build houses, castles, cars, and anything they wanted with the blocks.
+
+One day, their mom gave them a new toy. It was a puzzle with many pieces. The pieces had different shapes and colors, and they had to fit them together to make a picture. Anna and Ben were excited to try the puzzle.
+
+They opened the box and dumped the pieces on the floor. Anna picked up a piece and looked for where it fit. Ben did the same. They worked quietly for a while, until Anna found a piece that Ben wanted.
+
+"Hey, that's my piece!" Ben said, grabbing the piece from Anna's hand.
+
+"No, it's mine!" Anna said, pulling it back.
+
+They started to fight over the piece, pulling and pushing each other.
+
+"Stop it, you two!" their mom said, hearing the noise. "You have to share the puzzle. It's not nice to be selfish."
+
+"But I saw it first!" Ben said.
+
+"But it fits in my part!" Anna said.
+
+Their mom sighed. She took the piece from them and put it on the table. She said, "The puzzle is a luxury. It's something extra that you don't need, but you can enjoy. But you can only enjoy it if you play nicely and cooperate. If you keep fighting, you will lose the puzzle. Do you understand?"
+
+Anna and Ben nodded. They felt sorry for being selfish. They said, "We're sorry, mom. We'll share the puzzle."
+
+Their mom smiled. She said, "That's good. Now, why don't you work together and see if you can finish the puzzle?"
+
+Anna and Ben agreed. They picked up the pieces and started to fit them together. They helped each other and praised each other. They had fun and learned to share. They were happy and proud when they completed the puzzle. They hugged their mom and thanked her for the luxury.
+Lila and Tom are friends. They like to play with their dogs. Lila has a big dog with brown fur. Tom has a small dog with white fur. They walk their dogs every day.
+
+One day, they want to go to the park. They put on their coats and hats. They get their leashes and their treats. They call their dogs. "Rex, Fifi, come here!" they say. "We are going to the park. Are you ready?"
+
+Rex and Fifi wag their tails. They are ready. They run to Lila and Tom. Lila and Tom clip the leashes to their collars. They say goodbye to their moms. They walk out the door.
+
+They walk to the park. They see other dogs and people. They say hello. They see a big slide and a swing. They want to play. They find a bench. They unclip the leashes. They let Rex and Fifi run and play.
+
+Lila and Tom have fun. They slide and swing. They laugh and shout. They watch Rex and Fifi chase and fetch. They give them treats and hugs. They are happy. They love their dogs. They love their fur.
+Lily was a girl who loved animals. She liked to watch them on TV and read books about them. She had a toy gorilla that she named Bobo. She always took care of Bobo and hugged him at night.
+
+One day, Lily went to the zoo with her mom and dad. She was very excited to see the real gorillas. She ran to the cage where they were. She saw a big gorilla sitting on a rock. He looked very sad. His eyes were dull and his fur was dirty. He did not play with the other gorillas or eat the bananas that the zookeeper gave him.
+
+Lily felt sorry for the gorilla. She wanted to make him happy. She asked her mom, "Why is he so miserable, mom?"
+
+Her mom said, "He is lonely, Lily. He misses his home in the forest. He does not have any friends here. He does not like the cage. He wants to be free."
+
+Lily thought for a moment. She had an idea. She took out Bobo from her backpack and held him up. She said to the gorilla, "Hello, Mr. Gorilla. This is Bobo. He is my friend. He is a gorilla too. He likes you. Do you want to be his friend?"
+
+The gorilla looked at Lily and Bobo. He saw the toy gorilla's bright eyes and soft fur. He saw Lily's smile and heard her kind voice. He felt something warm in his heart. He reached out his hand and gently took Bobo from Lily. He held him close to his chest and made a soft sound. He looked at Lily and nodded.
+
+Lily was happy. She said, "I'm glad you like Bobo, Mr. Gorilla. He will keep you company. He will make you feel better. I care about you, Mr. Gorilla. You are a good gorilla."
+
+The gorilla smiled. He felt a little less miserable. He had a new friend. He cared about Lily too. She was a good girl.
+Ben and Lily went to the big castle with their mom and dad. They saw many people in red and black clothes. They had hats with fur and long sticks. Mom said they were guards. They stood very still and did not talk.
+
+Ben and Lily wanted to see the guards up close. They ran to the gate of the castle. Mom and dad followed them. One guard was standing near the gate. He looked very serious. Ben and Lily stopped and looked at him.
+
+"Hello, guard!" Ben said. He waved his hand. The guard did not wave back. He did not say anything.
+
+"Can you smile, guard?" Lily asked. She made a big smile. The guard did not smile. He did not say anything.
+
+Ben and Lily felt sad. They wanted the guard to be jolly. They wanted to play with him. They looked at mom and dad. Mom and dad smiled at them.
+
+"Maybe the guard is not allowed to talk or smile," mom said. "He has to watch the castle and keep it safe."
+
+"Maybe he is bored," dad said. "He has to stand here all day and do nothing."
+
+Ben and Lily had an idea. They wanted to make the guard happy. They looked around and saw a big flower. It was yellow and red. It smelled nice. Ben and Lily picked the flower. They ran to the guard. They pointed at the flower.
+
+"Look, guard!" Ben said. "We have a flower for you. It is pretty and smells good. Do you like it?"
+
+The guard looked at the flower. He looked at Ben and Lily. He looked at mom and dad. He did something very surprising. He smiled. He smiled a big smile. He took the flower from Ben and Lily. He put it in his hat. He looked very jolly.
+
+"Thank you, children," the guard said. "You are very kind. You made my day. You can come and visit me anytime."
+
+Ben and Lily were very happy. They hugged the guard. They said goodbye. They went to see the rest of the castle. They had a lot of fun. They never forgot the jolly guard and his flower.
+One day, Ben and Mia went to the beach with Mom and Dad. They liked to play in the sand and look for shells. They saw many fish and crabs in the water. They were happy.
+
+But then, Ben saw something big and purple in the water. It had many arms and suckers. It was an octopus. Ben was curious. He wanted to touch it. He said to Mia, "Look, an octopus! Let's go see it!"
+
+Mia was scared. She did not like the octopus. She said to Ben, "No, Ben, don't go! The octopus is bad! It can hurt you!"
+
+But Ben did not listen. He stepped into the water and walked towards the octopus. He reached out his hand to touch it. But the octopus did not like Ben. It was angry. It wrapped its arms around Ben and pulled him under the water. Ben screamed.
+
+Mom and Dad heard Ben scream. They ran to the water and saw the octopus. They were afraid. They grabbed a stick and hit the octopus. The octopus let go of Ben and swam away. Mom and Dad pulled Ben out of the water. He was wet and scared. He cried.
+
+Mom and Dad hugged Ben and Mia. They said, "Ben, you were very naughty. You should not touch the octopus. The octopus is bad. It can hurt you. You should listen to Mia. She is smart. She knows how to be safe. We are glad you are okay. But you have to be careful next time."
+
+Ben said, "I'm sorry, Mom and Dad. I'm sorry, Mia. I was silly. I won't touch the octopus again. I love you."
+
+Mia said, "I love you too, Ben. But please don't scare me like that again."
+
+They all smiled and hugged. They learned a lesson. They had fun at the beach. But they stayed away from the octopus. The end.
+Sara was sad. She wanted a puppy, but her mom said no. She said puppies were too much work and they had no space. Sara cried in her room. She loved puppies. She wished she had one to play with and hug.
+
+One day, Sara saw a big box outside her door. She opened it and saw a puppy inside. It was brown and fluffy and had a red bow on its neck. Sara was so happy. She picked up the puppy and hugged it. The puppy licked her face and wagged its tail.
+
+"Surprise!" Mom said, coming into the room. "I know you wanted a puppy, so I found one for you. He was at the shelter. He was very weak and sick, but they gave him medicine and food. Now he is better, but he still needs a lot of love and care. Can you provide that for him?"
+
+"Yes, Mom, yes!" Sara said. "Thank you, thank you! I love him so much! What is his name?"
+
+"You can name him whatever you want," Mom said. "He is your puppy now."
+
+Sara thought for a moment. She looked at the puppy and smiled. "I will name him Lucky," she said. "Because he is lucky to have me, and I am lucky to have him."
+
+Mom hugged Sara and Lucky. "That is a perfect name," she said. "You are both very lucky to have each other."
+Lily and Tom are playing in the park. They see a big log on the grass. Lily wants to stand on the log. She says to Tom, "Look, a log! Can I stand on it?"
+
+Tom says, "Yes, you can. But be careful. The log is not clean. It has dirt and bugs on it."
+
+Lily does not care. She runs to the log and climbs on it. She stands on the log and feels tall. She says, "I am on the log! I can see everything!"
+
+Tom runs to the log too. He wants to stand on it with Lily. He climbs on the log and stands next to her. He says, "We are on the log! We are the log kings!"
+
+Lily and Tom laugh and wave to their mom. Their mom smiles and says, "You are having fun on the log. But when you get down, you need to wash your hands. The log is not clean, remember?"
+
+Lily and Tom say, "OK, mom. We will wash our hands. But first, can we stand on the log a little more?"
+
+Their mom says, "Yes, you can. But be careful. And don't forget to wash your hands."
+Anna and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. They saw a big hill with a lot of grass and flowers. They wanted to climb the hill and see what was on the other side.
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+They ran up the hill and looked around. They saw a pond with some ducks and frogs. They saw a tree with a swing and a bird's nest. They saw a hole in the ground with a sign that said "Do not enter". They were curious about the hole.
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+"Let's go and see what is in the hole," said Ben.
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+"No, we should not go. The sign says no. It might be dangerous," said Anna.
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+"But I want to know. Maybe there is something fun or cool in the hole," said Ben.
+
+He did not listen to Anna. He went to the hole and looked inside. It was dark and deep. He could not see anything. He reached his hand into the hole and felt something soft and smooth. He pulled it out and saw a snake.
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+"Wow, look what I found! A snake!" said Ben.
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+He was happy. He thought he had gained a new friend. He did not know that the snake was angry and scared. The snake did not like to be pulled out of its home. The snake opened its mouth and showed its teeth. It bit Ben on his hand.
+
+"Ow, ow, ow!" said Ben.
+
+He dropped the snake and cried. He felt a lot of pain in his hand. He saw blood and a mark. He was scared. He ran to Anna and showed her his hand.
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+"Help me, help me! The snake bit me!" said Ben.
+
+Anna was shocked and worried. She saw Ben's hand and the snake. She knew that some snakes were bad and could make people sick. She did not know what to do. She looked around and saw a man with a dog. He was walking near the pond. She called him.
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+"Help, help! My friend was bit by a snake!" said Anna.
+
+The man heard her and came to them. He saw Ben's hand and the snake. He recognized the snake as a venomous one. He knew that Ben needed help fast. He took out his phone and called 911. He told them what happened and where they were. He told Ben and Anna to stay calm and not to move. He wrapped Ben's hand with a cloth and held it up. He tried to comfort them and his dog licked their faces.
+
+Soon, an ambulance came with some people in white clothes. They put Ben on a stretcher and gave him some medicine. They told Anna that they would take Ben to the hospital and that he would be okay. They asked Anna where her parents were and she told them that they were at work. They called her parents and told them what happened. They said that they would meet them at the hospital. They took Ben and Anna in the ambulance and drove away.
+
+The man and his dog stayed at the park. They found the snake and put it back in the hole. They hoped that it would not bite anyone else. They also hoped that Ben would get better soon. They learned a lesson that day. They learned that some holes are not for exploring and some snakes are not for playing. They learned that signs are there for a reason and that listening to your friends is a good idea. They learned that curiosity can be good, but also dangerous. They learned that sometimes, you can gain more by staying away.
+Sara and Ben are twins. They live in a big city with many cars and people. They like to go to the park with their mom and dad. The park has a big pond with ducks and fish.
+
+One day, Sara and Ben see a new thing in the park. It is a big balloon with many colors. It is tied to a rope. A man is selling tickets to ride the balloon. Sara and Ben want to try it. They ask their mom and dad.
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+"Can we go on the balloon, please?" they say.
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+"OK, but you have to hold our hands and be careful," their mom and dad say.
+
+They buy the tickets and wait in line. When it is their turn, they climb into a basket. The man gives them each a hat and a whistle. He says, "This is for fun and safety. If you need help, blow the whistle. And don't let go of the rope."
+
+The man lets go of the rope. The balloon goes up, up, up. Sara and Ben see the park, the pond, the cars, and the people. They see the buildings and the sky. They feel the wind and the sun. They are happy and excited.
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+They squeeze their mom and dad's hands. They say, "We love you. Thank you for the balloon ride."
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+Their mom and dad squeeze their hands back. They say, "We love you too. You are brave and smart. We are proud of you."
+Tom and Lily were playing with their toys. They liked to match the shapes and colors. Tom had a red car and a blue truck. Lily had a yellow duck and a green frog.
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+"Look, Tom, I can match the duck and the frog. They are both animals and they are both yellow and green," Lily said.
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+"That's good, Lily. But I can match the car and the truck. They are both vehicles and they are both red and blue," Tom said.
+
+They were having fun until they heard a loud noise. It was their mom. She was in the kitchen. She was making corn for lunch. But something went wrong. The corn was burning. Smoke was coming out of the pot. The fire alarm was beeping.
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+"Oh no, what a terrible smell! The corn is ruined!" Mom said.
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+Tom and Lily ran to the kitchen. They saw the smoke and the black corn. They felt sorry for Mom. They did not like the smell either.
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+"Mom, we are sorry. We don't want to eat the corn. Can we have something else?" Tom asked.
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+"Me too, Mom. The corn is bad. It does not match with anything," Lily said.
+
+Mom smiled and hugged them. She was not angry. She was glad they were safe.
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+"Don't worry, kids. The corn is terrible, but I have some bread and cheese. We can make sandwiches. They are good and they match with everything," Mom said.
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+Tom and Lily nodded and smiled. They helped Mom to make the sandwiches. They forgot about the corn. They enjoyed their lunch. They matched with Mom. They were happy.
+Lily and Ben were going to plant some seeds in the garden. They wanted to grow some lovely flowers and vegetables. They put on their hats and gloves and took their tools and seeds outside.
+
+First, they had to prepare the earth. They used their shovels to dig some holes and their rakes to make the soil smooth. They worked hard and had fun. They sang a song as they worked: "We are preparing the earth, we are preparing the earth, we are making it ready for the seeds, we are preparing the earth."
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+Then, they had to plant the seeds. They looked at the pictures on the packets and followed the instructions. They put some seeds in each hole and covered them with soil. They used their watering cans to give them some water. They put some sticks and labels to mark what they planted. They planted carrots, lettuce, sunflowers, and daisies.
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+They were very proud of their work. They smiled and hugged each other. They said: "We did a great job, we planted some seeds, we can't wait to see them grow, we planted some seeds."
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+They went inside to wash their hands and have some juice. They told their mom what they did. She was very happy and proud of them. She said: "You are very good gardeners, you prepared the earth and planted some seeds, you will have some lovely flowers and vegetables, you are very good gardeners."
+Anna likes to play with her blocks. She has many blocks with different colors and shapes. She can make towers, bridges, houses and more. She likes to count her blocks and say the number out loud.
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+One day, she wants to make the tallest tower ever. She stacks the blocks one by one, very carefully. She counts each block as she puts it on top. One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten. She is very proud of her tower.
+
+But then, her brother Ben comes into the room. He sees the tower and wants to play too. He runs towards the tower and tries to grab a block. "No, Ben, stop!" Anna shouts. "This is my tower!"
+
+But it is too late. Ben pulls a block and the tower falls down. The blocks snap and crash on the floor. Anna is very sad and angry. She cries and yells at Ben. "You are bad! You broke my tower!"
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+Ben is sorry and scared. He did not mean to break the tower. He just wanted to play. He says to Anna, "I'm sorry, Anna. I did not know. Can we play together?"
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+Anna stops crying and looks at Ben. She sees that he is sorry. She feels a little better. She says to Ben, "OK, Ben. We can play together. But you have to be careful. And you have to help me count the blocks."
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+They pick up the blocks and start to build a new tower. They count the blocks together. One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten. They make the tower even taller than before. They are happy and have fun.
+
+But then, they hear their mom calling them. "Anna, Ben, time for lunch!" She says. They look at their tower and smile. They want to show their mom their tower. They run to the door, but they are too fast. They feel dizzy and trip over the blocks. The tower falls down again. The blocks snap and crash on the floor. Anna and Ben laugh and say, "Oops!" They hug each other and go to have lunch. They will play with the blocks again later.
+Tom and Lily wanted to play in the tent. They took a big sheet and some sticks and made a tent in the garden. They crawled inside and pretended they were camping.
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+But then, a naughty cat came and saw the tent. The cat wanted to play too, but not in a nice way. The cat used its sharp claws and cut the sheet. It made a big hole in the tent and the sheet fell down.
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+Tom and Lily were scared and sad. They felt helpless. They did not know how to fix the tent. They cried and shouted, "Help! Help!"
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+Mum and Dad heard them and came to the garden. They saw the cat and the broken tent. They shooed the cat away and hugged Tom and Lily.
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+"It's okay, don't cry," Mum said. "We can make a new tent. We have more sheets and sticks. And we can use some tape to stop the cat from cutting it again."
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+"Really?" Tom asked.
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+"Yes, really," Dad said. "Let's go and get them. We can have fun in the tent together."
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+Tom and Lily smiled and wiped their tears. They followed Mum and Dad to the house. They were happy to have such kind parents. They hoped the cat would not come back.
+Lily liked to play with her dolls in the garden. She had many dolls, but her favorite was Anna. Anna had a pink dress and long hair. Lily liked to pretend that Anna was a princess and she was her friend.
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+One day, Lily saw a big truck stop in front of the house next to hers. She wondered who lived there. She had never seen anyone there before. She asked her mom, "Who are they, mom?"
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+Her mom said, "They are our new neighbors, Lily. They just moved in today. Maybe you can say hello to them later."
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+Lily nodded. She was curious about the new neighbors. She hoped they had a child her age to play with. She watched the truck unload many boxes and things. She saw a man and a woman carry them inside. She did not see any child.
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+She decided to be nice and share some of her toys with the new neighbors. She picked up Anna and some other dolls and put them in a basket. She also added some cookies and juice that her mom had made. She told her mom, "I want to give them a supply of toys and snacks, mom. Maybe they will like them."
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+Her mom smiled and said, "That's very kind of you, Lily. But be careful, okay? Don't go inside their house without asking. And come back soon."
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+Lily said, "Okay, mom." She carried the basket and walked to the next house. She knocked on the door. She waited for a while. Then the door opened. She saw an unknown face. It was a girl, about her age, with brown hair and glasses. She looked shy and scared.
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+Lily smiled and said, "Hi, I'm Lily. I live next door. I brought you some toys and snacks. Do you want to play with me?"
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+The girl looked at the basket and then at Lily. She smiled back and said, "Hi, I'm Zoe. Thank you for the toys and snacks. They look nice. Yes, I want to play with you."
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+Lily and Zoe became friends. They played with the dolls in the garden. They shared the cookies and juice. They talked and laughed. They had fun. They were happy. They were neighbors.
+One day, a little girl named Sue found a light bottle in her room. The bottle was very pretty. It was shiny and had many colors on it. Sue did not know what was inside the bottle, but she liked it a lot.
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+Sue wanted to call her friend Tom to show him the light bottle. Tom came to Sue's house and saw the bottle. He thought it was very nice too. They both looked at the light bottle and smiled.
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+Sue and Tom decided to play with the light bottle. They took turns holding it and looking at it. They had a lot of fun with their new toy. At the end of the day, they were both very happy that they found the light bottle.
+Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily had a toy thermometer. She loved to play with it all day. One day, Lily got her thermometer dirty. She felt sorry for her toy.
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+Lily wanted to clean her thermometer. She took a soft cloth and some water. She gently wiped the thermometer with the wet cloth. The dirt came off, and the thermometer was clean again.
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+Lily was happy her thermometer was clean. She said sorry to her toy and promised to keep it clean. They played together all day and had lots of fun. And from that day, Lily always made sure her toys were clean and safe.
+Once upon a time, there was a small, fragile bird named Tim. Tim was scared of many things. One day, Tim saw a big tree. He wanted to fly to the top, but he was too scared. Tim's wings would tremble when he thought about flying high.
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+One day, a kind squirrel named Sam saw Tim looking sad. Sam asked Tim why he was sad. Tim told Sam he wanted to fly to the top of the tree, but he was too scared. Sam wanted to help Tim. They made a plan to win over Tim's fear.
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+Sam and Tim practiced every day. Tim would fly a little higher each time. His wings trembled less and less. After many days, Tim was ready to fly to the top of the tree. With Sam cheering him on, Tim flew up, up, up! Tim reached the top and felt so happy. He had won over his fear, and he had a new friend in Sam.
+One day, a little ant named Tim was marching with his friends. They were going to find food for their family. Tim was a troubled ant because he always worried about things.
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+As they marched, Tim saw something big and red. "Oh no!" cried Tim. "It's an emergency! We must tell the others!" The big red thing was a ball, but Tim didn't know that.
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+Tim ran back to his friends and said, "There is an emergency! A big red thing is in our way!" His friends marched with him to see the big red thing. When they saw it was just a ball, they all laughed. "Don't worry, Tim," said his friend. "It's just a ball. We can go around it." Tim felt better and they all continued marching to find food.
+Once there was a small cat named Tim. Tim was sad because he had a test to take. He did not want to take the test because he did not know if he would pass.
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+Tim asked his friend, a big dog named Sam, for help. "Sam, I have a test and I am scared. Can you help me?" Sam said, "Yes, Tim. I will help you with your test."
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+They tried to study, but they could not focus. They played instead. The day of the test came, and Tim was not ready. He tried his best, but the test was very hard. In the end, Tim did not pass the test. Tim and Sam were sad because they did not study enough.
+One day, a wild bunny named Ben hopped into a big park. In the park, he saw a girl named Lily. Lily was doing yoga on a soft mat. Ben liked how fun it looked, so he hopped over to Lily.
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+"Hi, I'm Ben. Can I do yoga too?" asked the wild bunny. Lily smiled and said, "Yes, of course! Just follow what I do." So, Ben and Lily did yoga together. They stretched their arms and legs and felt happy.
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+After yoga, Lily wanted to show Ben her secret garden. But the gate was locked. "Don't worry," said Lily. "I can unlock it." She used a small key to unlock the gate. They went inside and saw many colorful flowers and butterflies. Ben and Lily played in the secret garden all day, and they became best friends.
+Once upon a time, there was a little daisy. The daisy lived in a big field with other flowers. But the daisy was not happy. It felt rough and not pretty like the other flowers.
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+One day, a nice girl came to the field. She saw the rough daisy and felt sad. She wanted to help the daisy. The girl said, "I will change you, little daisy, so you feel happy too."
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+The girl gave the daisy some water and sang a sweet song. The daisy started to change. It felt less rough and more pretty. The daisy was so happy to be like the other flowers. It danced in the wind with its new friends. And they all lived happily ever after.
+One day, a big tough dog named Max found a pretty rug. He liked the rug a lot. He wanted to take the rug to his home. So, he picked it up in his mouth and started to walk.
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+On his way, he met a little girl named Lily. Lily saw the rug and said, "That is my rug!" Max put the rug down and said, "I am sorry, I did not know it was yours."
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+Lily smiled and said, "Thank you for giving it back." Max felt happy that he did the right thing. They both walked back to their homes, feeling good about their new friendship.
+One day, a sweet cat named Lucy went for a walk by the sea. She saw the big blue waves and felt the warm sun on her fur. Lucy loved to watch the waves go up and down, and she liked to play in the sand.
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+As Lucy walked, she saw a small box. She used her paw to open the box. Inside, she found a pretty shell. She picked it up and saw a tiny crab. The crab said, "Please put me back in the sea, so I can go home."
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+Lucy was kind, so she took the crab to the water and let him go. The crab said, "Thank you, Lucy!" as he went back into the sea. Lucy felt happy that she helped the crab.
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+The moral of the story is to be kind and help others when they need it.
+One day, a rude wolf went for a walk in the woods. He saw a small house with a little girl inside. The wolf wanted to grab her toy, but the girl said, "No, you can't have my toy! That's not nice!"
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+The wolf felt sad and said, "I'm sorry, little girl. I didn't know it was not nice to grab toys." The girl looked at the wolf and said, "If you want to play, you have to ask first. Then we can share."
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+So, the wolf asked the girl, "Can we play together?" The girl smiled and said, "Yes, let's play!" They played all day and had lots of fun. The wolf learned that it is better to be nice and share, instead of being rude and grabbing things.
+Once upon a time, in a big forest, there was a little bird named Tim. Tim loved to fly high and dive down fast. He was a thoughtful bird, always looking for yummy things to eat.
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+One day, Tim saw a big berry on the ground. It was red and shiny, and he wanted to eat it. He thought it would be the best berry ever. So, he dove down from the sky to get it.
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+But, when Tim landed on the ground, he found out that the berry was not good. It was very bad and made him feel sick. Tim learned that not all things that look nice are good for him.
+One day, a penguin named Bob met a crazy bird named Tim. Tim liked to do silly things and make others laugh. Bob was a bit shy, but he wanted to be friends with Tim.
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+Tim said, "Hey Bob, let's play a fun game!" Bob was not sure what game to play, so he thought for a moment. Then, he had an idea. "I suggest we play tag!" said Bob. Tim agreed and they started to play.
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+As they played tag, Bob and Tim laughed and had lots of fun. They ran around, and Bob tried to catch Tim. When Bob finally caught Tim, they both fell down and laughed even more. They were happy to be friends and play together.
+Once upon a time, there was a shy zebra named Zee. Zee lived in a big forest with many other animals. Zee liked to play with his friends, but he was too shy to ask them.
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+One day, Zee saw his friends playing a game. They had to complete a race to win. Zee wanted to play, but he was scared. He hid behind a tree and watched them run and laugh.
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+Zee's friend, a kind bird, saw him hiding. The bird told Zee to join the race. With the help of his friend, Zee got brave and joined the race. Zee ran fast and had fun. In the end, Zee did not win, but he was happy to play with his friends. From that day on, Zee was not shy anymore.
+One day, a curious little boy named Tim went for a walk in the park. He saw a big trunk near a tree. He wanted to know what was inside it. So, Tim tried to lift the trunk, but it was too heavy.
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+"Can you help me?" Tim asked a girl named Sue who was playing nearby. Sue came over and tried to help Tim lift the trunk. Together, they lifted the trunk and opened it.
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+Inside the trunk, they found many colorful toys. Tim and Sue were very happy. They played with the toys all day and became good friends.
+One day, a cat named Tom went to the park to play. Tom loved to catch things. He saw a ball and ran to catch it. He jumped high and caught the ball with his paws. Tom felt great.
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+After playing, Tom was hungry. He wanted a snack. He saw a big tree with yummy apples. Tom climbed the tree and picked a red apple. He took a big bite and it was very tasty.
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+Tom's friend, a dog named Max, came to the park too. Max saw Tom eating the snack. Max wanted to play catch with Tom. They played catch with the ball and had a great time. They were happy and tired. They went home to rest after a fun day at the park.
+Once upon a time, in a big sea, there was a little fish named Fin. Fin had a friend named Shelly. Shelly was a crab with a big shell. They liked to play and swim together.
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+One day, Fin and Shelly found a weird shell. It was not like any shell they had seen before. It was very big and had many colors. They wanted to know what was inside.
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+Fin and Shelly took the weird shell to a quiet place to rest. They opened the shell and found a beautiful pearl inside. They were very happy and showed the pearl to all their friends.
+One day, a little boy named Tim went for a walk. He saw a small, fine bird sitting on a tree. The bird looked sad. Tim asked, "Why are you sad, little bird?"
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+The bird said, "I lost my pebble. It is very special to me. Can you help me find it?" Tim wanted to help the bird, so he said, "Yes, I will help you."
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+They looked all around. They looked under the tree and near the river. At last, they found the pebble. The bird was very happy. Tim and the bird became good friends. They played together every day.
+One day, a large bird named Big Bird went for a walk. He liked to find new ways to go. He walked and walked, and then he saw a new way. Big Bird was happy to find a new way to walk.
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+As Big Bird walked, he saw a little girl named Sally. Sally was clapping her hands. Big Bird liked the sound of her clap. He walked up to her and said, "Hi, I am Big Bird. I like your clap. Can you show me how to clap?"
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+Sally was happy to show Big Bird how to clap. She said, "Hi Big Bird! To clap, put your hands like this and then hit them together." Big Bird tried to clap, but it was hard for him. Sally helped Big Bird clap his big wings together. They clapped and clapped, and had lots of fun.
+One day, a clumsy cat named Tom went outside to play. It was very cold, but Tom wore a warm hat and scarf. He saw a big tree and wanted to climb it. As he climbed, he saw his friend, a little bird named Sue.
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+"Hi, Sue!" Tom said, "Look at me, I can climb too!" Tom tried to display how strong he was, but he slipped and fell down. Sue flew down to check on him.
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+"Are you okay, Tom?" Sue asked. Tom felt a little sad but said, "Yes, I am okay. I was just clumsy." Sue smiled and said, "It's okay, Tom. We all can be clumsy sometimes. Let's play together on the ground."
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+Tom and Sue played together in the cold, having fun and laughing. They didn't mind the cold because they had each other to keep warm. And Tom learned that it was okay to be clumsy, as long as he had friends to help him up.
+Once upon a time, there was a kind old man who lived in a small house. He had a mild dog named Spot. They both loved to play and have fun together. One day, they went for a walk in the park.
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+In the park, they met a little girl who was lost. She was scared and sad. The old man said, "Don't worry, little girl. Trust us, we will help you find your mom." The little girl looked at the old man and his dog and decided to trust them.
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+The old man, the little girl, and Spot walked around the park until they found the girl's mom. The mom was very happy and said, "Thank you for helping my child." The old man and Spot went home, feeling good about helping the little girl. The moral of the story is to trust and help others when they need it.
+Once upon a time, there was a little cat. The cat was very poor. It had no home. One day, the cat found a big bush. The bush was very soft. The cat liked the bush.
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+The cat was very tired. It wanted to nap. So, the cat lay down in the bush. It took a long nap. The cat was very happy.
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+When the cat woke up, it saw a little girl. The girl saw the poor cat. She wanted to help it. The girl took the cat home. Now, the cat had a home and a friend. They played and took naps together. The cat was not poor anymore.
+One day, a little girl named Lucy went to the park with her mom. They saw a big slide and Lucy wanted to play on it. Her mom said, "Be careful, Lucy!"
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+Lucy climbed up the slide and saw a bad boy pouring oil on the slide. She started to panic. She yelled, "Mom, help! There's oil on the slide!"
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+Her mom ran to her and said, "Don't worry, Lucy. I'll clean it up." Her mom wiped the oil off the slide and Lucy slid down, happy and safe. They went home and told Dad about their day.
+Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a nosy cat. The cat loved to watch the big automobiles go by. One day, the cat saw a red automobile and felt an urge to follow it.
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+The cat ran and ran, trying to keep up with the red automobile. It went down the street and around the corner. The cat was very tired but did not stop. It wanted to know where the automobile was going.
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+In the end, the cat got lost. It could not find its way back home. The cat was sad and wished it had not been so nosy. The cat never saw its family again.
+Once upon a time, there was a smelly dog named Spot. Spot was a very good dog, but he loved to play in the mud. One day, Spot found a big, juicy pear on the ground. He picked it up with his mouth and ran to his friend, Kitty.
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+Kitty was a cat who could perform tricks. She could jump very high and catch things in her paws. When Spot showed Kitty the pear, she said, "Wow, that's a big pear! Let's play catch with it."
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+Spot and Kitty took turns throwing the pear and catching it. They laughed and played together. But then, the pear broke and made a big mess. Spot and Kitty looked at each other and laughed even more.
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+In the end, Spot and Kitty decided to clean up the mess. They knew it was important to keep their play area clean. After they were done, they went back to playing and having fun together. And Spot learned that even a smelly dog can have a great time with a good friend.
+Once upon a time, in a big temple, there lived a small crab. The crab was very confused because it did not know how it got there. It walked around the temple, looking at the big walls and the pretty colors.
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+One day, a little boy came to the temple with his mom. The boy saw the crab and wanted to play with it. He picked up the crab and said, "Hello, little crab!" But the crab was scared and pinched the boy's finger. The boy let go of the crab and cried.
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+The boy's mom saw what happened and told the boy, "Don't be sad. The crab was just scared. Let's be friends with the crab." The boy and the crab became friends, and they played together in the temple every day. The crab was not confused anymore because it had a new friend.
+Once upon a time, in a small school, there was a powerful teacher named Miss Lily. She had a pupil named Tom. Tom was a good boy who liked to learn new things.
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+One day, Tom asked Miss Lily, "What book do you recommend for me to read?" Miss Lily thought for a moment and said, "I recommend the book about a big, strong lion. You will like it."
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+Tom read the book about the lion and loved it. He told Miss Lily, "Thank you for the book. The lion was powerful, just like you!" Miss Lily smiled and was happy to help her pupil. From that day on, Tom and Miss Lily shared many more books and had lots of fun learning together.
+Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Amy. Amy had a big, red ball. She loved to play with her ball every day. One day, her friend Tim came over to play. Tim saw the big, red ball and wanted to play with it too.
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+"Can I borrow your ball, please?" Tim asked. Amy thought about it and said, "Okay, but you must promise to give it back." Tim was very happy and promised to give the ball back.
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+Amy and Tim played with the ball, but it started to rain. They felt uncomfortable because they were wet. So, they went inside Amy's house. They forgot about the ball outside. The next day, the sun came out, and they remembered the ball. Tim gave the ball back to Amy, just like he promised. They played with the ball and had lots of fun.
+Once upon a time, there was a smart bird named Bobo. Bobo lived in a small cell in a big tree. He loved to fly around and talk to his friends.
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+One day, a strong wind blew and broke his tree home. Bobo was sad and cried. He said, "Oh no, my home is broken!" His friend, Toto the squirrel, heard him and came to help.
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+Toto said, "Don't worry, Bobo. We can restore your home." They both worked together to fix the cell. Bobo was very happy and said, "Thank you, Toto. You are a good friend." From that day on, they played and lived happily in their tree.
+Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play outside with his friends. They would play in the park and have fun all day long. One day, Tim saw a disgusting bug on the ground. It was big and slimy. Tim was scared of the bug, but he wanted to tell his friends about it.
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+Tim ran to his friends and said, "Look, I found a disgusting bug! It is big and slimy!" His friends came to see the bug, and they all said "Yuck!" together. They watched the bug as it started to rise up on its legs. Tim and his friends were amazed at how the bug could rise so high.
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+After they watched the bug for a while, Tim had an idea. He found a piece of paper and wrote a note. The note said, "Beware of the disgusting bug!" Tim and his friends put the note near the bug so that other kids would know to stay away. They felt proud of their work and went back to playing in the park, knowing they had helped keep others safe from the big, slimy bug.
+Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was a very brave girl. One day, Lily found a wallet on the ground. The wallet was lost and needed to find its way home.
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+Lily wanted to help the wallet. She asked her mom what to do. Her mom said, "I recommend we take the wallet to the police station. The police can find the wallet's owner."
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+Lily and her mom went to the police station. They gave the wallet to the police officer. The officer was happy and said, "Thank you for being brave and doing the right thing." Lily felt good for helping the wallet find its home.
+Once upon a time, there was a big oak tree in a park. It was a sunny day, and a little boy named Tim went to play near the tree. Tim saw a small, harmless bug under the oak tree. He wondered what the bug was doing.
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+Tim asked the bug, "What are you doing?" The bug looked at Tim and said, "I am looking for food. I am very hungry." Tim wanted to help the bug. He looked around to find something for the bug to eat.
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+Tim found a small leaf and gave it to the bug. The bug was very happy and said, "Thank you, Tim! You are a good friend." Tim smiled and felt happy too. They played together under the oak tree until it was time for Tim to go home.
+Once upon a time, there was a big red barn. The barn was very attractive. It had many animals inside. The animals were happy and played together every day.
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+One day, a new animal came to the barn. It was a big cat. The cat wanted to gain friends. The cat tried to play with the other animals. But the cat was too rough. The other animals did not like it.
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+In the end, the cat did not gain any friends. The other animals were sad and scared. They did not play in the attractive barn anymore. The barn was not a happy place.
+Once upon a time, there was a gray cat named Tom. Tom was sad because he did not belong to a family. He would wait and wait for someone to take him home.
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+One day, Tom saw a little girl named Sue. Sue was looking for a cat to join her family. She saw Tom and knew he was the one. "Come with me, Tom," Sue said. "You belong with us."
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+Tom was so happy to go with Sue. They went to her home and met her mom and dad. They all loved Tom. Now, Tom did not have to wait anymore. He belonged to a family who loved him. And they all lived happily ever after.
+Once upon a time, there was a powerful dog named Max. Max loved to eat spaghetti. One day, Max went to his friend's house to play.
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+Max's friend, a small cat named Lucy, said, "Max, let's eat some spaghetti!" Max was very happy. They went to the kitchen to make the spaghetti. They put the long noodles in a big pot with hot water.
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+But, Max and Lucy started to play a fun game. They forgot about the spaghetti! The spaghetti got very soft in the pot. Max said, "Oh no, we forgot the spaghetti!"
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+Lucy said, "It's okay, Max. We can make more spaghetti." So, Max and Lucy made more spaghetti and ate it together. They were very happy and didn't forget the spaghetti again.
+Once there was a cat named Max. Max loved to play in the rain. One day, Max went outside and it was wet. Max was very happy. He blinked his eyes and saw a big puddle. Max jumped in the puddle and water splashed everywhere.
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+Max's friend, a dog named Sam, came over. Sam saw Max playing in the puddle. "Max, come here!" said Sam. Max ran to Sam, water dripping from his fur. Sam had a cup of coffee in his paw. He took a sip and smiled.
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+Sam put the cup of coffee down and joined Max in the puddle. They laughed and played together. Suddenly, Max slipped and fell into the cup of coffee. Max was wet and now covered in coffee. Sam laughed and helped Max out of the cup.
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+Max and Sam went back to playing in the puddle. They knew they would always have fun, rain or shine. And they would always remember the day Max fell into the coffee.
+Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tom. He liked to wake up early in the morning and play with his toys. One day, he woke up and saw a stranger outside his window. The stranger was a big, funny bird. Tom was not scared, but he was curious about the bird.
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+Tom opened the window and said, "Hello, bird! Who are you?" The bird replied, "I am a lost bird. It is difficult for me to find my way home." Tom wanted to help the bird, so he said, "I will help you find your home, bird."
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+Tom and the bird went outside and looked for the bird's home. They walked and walked, but it was difficult to find the right way. After a long time, they found the bird's family. The bird was happy to be home, and Tom was happy to help his new friend. They said goodbye, and Tom went back to his house. From that day on, Tom and the bird were best friends.
+One day, a sweet little girl named Lucy went to her classroom. She saw her teacher, Miss Amy, and her friends. They were all happy to see her. "Hi Lucy!" they said. Lucy smiled and said "Hi!" back.
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+In the classroom, Miss Amy asked the children to draw a picture. Lucy drew a big, pretty flower. She used red, blue, and yellow colors. Her friend, Tom, drew a funny cat. They both laughed at the silly cat.
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+When they finished, Lucy and Tom showed their pictures to Miss Amy. She smiled and said, "Good job, Lucy and Tom!" They both said, "Thank you, Miss Amy!" Lucy and Tom were very happy in their classroom.
+Once upon a time, there was a toy named Tim. Tim was an independent toy who liked to play by himself. He lived in a small house with his best friend, a little girl named Lily.
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+One day, Tim and Lily were playing outside. They saw a big dog coming near them. "Don't worry, Tim," said Lily. "I will protect you!" Lily stood in front of Tim and the big dog stopped. The dog just wanted to play, too.
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+After they played with the big dog, Tim and Lily went back to their small house. They were happy and safe. Tim knew that he could be independent, but he also knew that his friend Lily would always protect him. And they lived happily ever after.
+Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a nice soft toy cat. He loved his cat very much. Every night, Tim and his cat would sleep together. 
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+One day, Tim's cat was lost. Tim looked everywhere for his cat. He asked his mom, "Mom, have you seen my nice cat?" His mom said, "No, but don't worry. You will find it soon." Tim felt sad, but he knew his mom was right.
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+The next day, Tim found his cat under his bed. He was so happy! He gave his cat a big touch and said, "I missed you so much!" That night, Tim and his cat slept together again. They both had a good sleep, and they knew they would always be together.
+Once upon a time, there was a red car and a blue car. They were both very competitive. They liked to race each other to see who was the fastest.
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+One day, they had a big race. The red car and the blue car went very fast. They raced down the street, past the big tree, and over the hill. The red car was winning, but the blue car did not give up.
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+At the end of the race, the red car won. The blue car was sad, but the red car told the blue car, "Good race! We can race again another day." The blue car smiled and they both went back to their homes. They were still competitive, but they were also good friends.
+Once upon a time, there was a messy woman named Sue. Sue loved to play in the mud and get dirty. She had a big smile on her face when she was messy.
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+One day, Sue saw a little girl crying. The little girl had lost her toy. Sue felt sad for the girl and wanted to help. She thought she could give the girl a new toy to make her happy.
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+Sue found a pretty toy in her house and went to the little girl. She said, "Here, I give you this toy." The little girl stopped crying and smiled. She thanked Sue for the toy. Sue felt happy that she could help the little girl. From that day on, Sue and the little girl became good friends, and they played together, sometimes messy and sometimes clean.
+One day, a big cat and a little dog were playing in the yard. The big cat was very impatient. He wanted to play with the cable that was spread on the ground. The little dog wanted to play with it too.
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+The big cat said, "I want to play with the cable first!" The little dog said, "No, I want to play with it first!" They both tried to grab the cable at the same time. The cable was pulled and pulled by the big cat and the little dog.
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+Then, a wise bird saw them and said, "Stop! You can both play with the cable. One of you can hold one end, and the other can hold the other end. Then you can both have fun!" The big cat and the little dog listened to the wise bird. They played with the cable together and had a great time.
+Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. Tim wanted to sell his toys. He wanted to be the best toy seller. Tim was competitive.
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+One day, Tim had a big surprise for his friends. He put all his toys in a box. He showed the box to his friends. They were excited. They wanted to buy the toys.
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+But Tim wanted to win. He sold the toys for a lot of money. His friends were sad. They did not have enough money. Tim did not sell any toys. Tim was sad too. The end.
+One day, a big boat came to the port. It was a fancy boat with many colors. A little girl named Lily saw the boat and wanted to go on it. She asked her mom, "Can we go on the fancy boat?"
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+Her mom said, "Not today, but we can come back tomorrow." Lily was sad but she knew she had to wait. That night, she had a dream about the fancy boat. In her dream, she had to step on a big stone to get on the boat.
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+The next day, Lily and her mom went back to the port. They saw the fancy boat again. Lily was so excited. She remembered her dream and looked for the big stone. She found it and stepped on it to get on the boat. 
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+On the fancy boat, Lily and her mom had a great time. They danced and ate yummy food. Lily was so happy that her dream came true.
+Once upon a time, in a big forest, there lived a graceful deer. The deer loved to run and jump all day long. She was very happy.
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+One day, the deer saw a big zip on a bag. She was very curious and wanted to open the bag. But, her mom told her not to touch it. The deer did not listen and opened the bag anyway.
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+Inside the bag, there was a big mess! The deer felt regret for not listening to her mom. The mess was hard to clean up, but the deer learned her lesson. From that day on, she always listened to her mom.
+Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Amy. Amy was a busy girl who liked to do many things. One day, Amy wanted to make her own breakfast. She saw cereal on the table and decided to try it.
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+Amy asked her mom, "Mom, can I do it?" Her mom said, "Yes, but be careful." Amy was so happy to do it herself. She poured the cereal into a bowl and added milk. She was very proud of herself.
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+Later, Amy's friend Tim came over to play. Amy told Tim about making her own breakfast. Tim wanted to try it too. So, they went to the kitchen and Amy helped Tim make his own cereal. They both felt very proud. The moral of the story is that when you do things by yourself, you can feel proud and happy. And when you help others, it can make you feel even happier.
+One day, a little girl named Lily went for a walk in the wide park. She saw many pretty flowers and big trees. Lily loved to play in the park with her friends.
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+As she walked, she saw a small red mug on the ground. Lily picked it up and looked inside. There was a tiny bug in the mug. "Hello, little bug," said Lily. "Do you want to be my friend?"
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+The tiny bug nodded its head and said, "Yes, I would love to be your friend, Lily." So, Lily and the bug played together in the park. They ran through the grass and climbed trees.
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+After a while, the bug said, "Lily, I need to go home now. My family is waiting for me." Lily felt sad, but she knew the bug needed to go. She put the bug back in the red mug and said, "I will miss you, my friend."
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+The bug smiled and said, "I will miss you too, Lily. But we can play again another day." And with that, they said goodbye, and Lily watched as the bug went home. She knew they would meet again soon, and she felt happy to have made a new friend.
+Once upon a time, a little girl named Mia went to the park. She saw a mysterious box on the ground. Mia was very curious and wanted to see what was inside.
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+She opened the box and found a staff. It was a big stick that had pretty colors on it. Mia picked it up and started to play with it. She waved it around and something magical happened. The staff made the flowers in the park part, making a path for Mia to walk through.
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+Mia walked on the path made by the staff. She saw butterflies, birds, and even a squirrel. Mia had so much fun with her new magical staff. She played in the park all day and went home very happy.
+Once upon a time, there was a furry dog named Spot. Spot had a daughter named Daisy. They liked to play and run in the park together. Spot and Daisy were very happy.
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+One day, Spot and Daisy went to the park to play. They ran and jumped in the grass. They were having lots of fun. But then, Spot started to feel tired. He wanted to rest under a tree. Daisy wanted to keep playing.
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+Spot told Daisy to stay close while he took a rest. Daisy promised to stay near. But she saw a butterfly and wanted to chase it. The butterfly flew far away, and Daisy followed it. She forgot about her promise to stay close to Spot.
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+When Spot woke up from his rest, he couldn't find Daisy. He looked everywhere, but she was gone. Spot was very sad. He went home without his daughter. And from that day, Spot and Daisy never saw each other again.
+One day, a little duck named Dolly wanted to swim. She went to the pond and saw a big frog named Freddy. Freddy was selfish and did not like to share the pond with others.
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+"Can I swim here?" asked Dolly.
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+"No, this is my pond! You cannot swim here!" said Freddy.
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+Dolly felt sad but she wanted to swim. So, she managed to find another pond nearby. The new pond was big and had many friends to play with. She had so much fun swimming and playing with her new friends.
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+In the old pond, Freddy was all alone. He saw Dolly having fun and felt sad. He realized that being selfish was not good.
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+Freddy went to the new pond and said, "I am sorry, Dolly. Can I swim with you and your friends?"
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+Dolly smiled and said, "Yes, Freddy! Let's all swim together!"
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+And they all had a great time swimming and playing in the pond. Freddy learned to share and was not selfish anymore.
+Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They see a big tree with many grapes. The grapes are purple and shiny. Lily and Ben want to eat some grapes.
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+"Look, Ben, grapes!" Lily says. "They look yummy!"
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+"Yes, they do!" Ben says. "But they are too high. How can we get them?"
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+Lily thinks. She sees a big rock near the tree. She has an idea.
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+"I know!" she says. "We can lift the rock and put it under the tree. Then we can stand on the rock and reach the grapes."
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+"Good idea, Lily!" Ben says. "Let's try it!"
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+Lily and Ben are strong. They lift the rock together. They carry it to the tree. They put it down. They climb on the rock. They stretch their arms. They can touch the grapes.
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+"Yay, we did it!" Lily says. "Let's pick some grapes and share them."
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+"OK, Lily!" Ben says. "But be careful. Don't fall off the rock."
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+Lily and Ben pick some grapes. They are sweet and juicy. They eat some and put some in their pockets. They are happy. They have a grape snack.
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+They see a chubby squirrel. The squirrel is hungry. It sees the grapes. It wants some too.
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+"Hello, squirrel!" Lily says. "Do you want some grapes?"
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+The squirrel nods. It makes a squeaky sound.
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+"Here you go, squirrel!" Ben says. He throws a grape to the squirrel. The squirrel catches it. It eats it. It makes a happy sound.
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+Lily and Ben smile. They throw more grapes to the squirrel. The squirrel eats them. It thanks them. It runs away.
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+Lily and Ben are kind. They share their grapes. They have a new friend. They are happy. They lift the rock and put it back. They say goodbye to the tree. They go home. They tell their moms about their adventure. They have a good day.
+Anna and Ben love to play at the park. They like to swing, climb and slide. They slide down the big slide and the small slide. They slide fast and slow. They slide on their tummies and their backs. They have so much fun.
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+But one day, the park is closed. There is a sign that says "No sliding today". Anna and Ben are upset. They want to slide. They do not understand why they cannot slide. They ask their mom, but she says they have to go home.
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+Anna and Ben are sad. They walk home with their mom. They do not talk. They do not smile. They do not laugh. They miss the slide.
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+But when they get home, they see a surprise. Their dad has made them a dessert. It is a big cake with frosting and sprinkles. It looks yummy. Anna and Ben are happy. They forget about the slide. They hug their dad and say thank you. They eat the cake and enjoy the dessert. They talk, smile and laugh. They do not miss the slide anymore.
+Sara and Tom were playing with their toys in the living room. Sara had a ball and Tom had a car. They liked to roll them on the floor and make noises.
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+"Look, Sara, my car can go fast!" Tom said, as he pushed his car with his hand.
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+"Wow, Tom, your car is lively!" Sara said, as she watched the car zoom by. "Can I try?"
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+"Sure, Sara, here you go!" Tom said, as he gave his car to Sara. "But be careful, don't break it!"
+
+Sara took the car and rolled it on the floor. She liked how it felt in her hand. She made a vroom sound with her mouth.
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+"Vroom, vroom, look at me, Tom, I'm a racer!" Sara said, as she rolled the car faster and faster.
+
+But then, Sara rolled the car too hard and it hit the wall. The car bounced back and hit a figure on the shelf. The figure was a glass horse that Mom had given to Dad. It fell down and broke into pieces.
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+"Oh no, Sara, what did you do?" Tom said, as he ran to the shelf. "That was Mom's gift to Dad! He will be very mad!"
+
+Sara felt very sorry and scared. She dropped the car and ran to Tom. She hugged him and started to cry.
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+"I'm sorry, Tom, I didn't mean to break it!" Sara said, as she sobbed. "I just wanted to play with your car!"
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+Tom felt sorry for Sara too. He hugged her back and tried to calm her down.
+
+"It's okay, Sara, it was an accident!" Tom said, as he wiped her tears. "Maybe we can fix it somehow. Or maybe we can tell Mom and Dad the truth and say we're sorry. They will understand, right?"
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+Sara nodded and sniffed. She hoped Mom and Dad would not be too angry. She learned a lesson today. She should be more careful when she plays with other people's things. And she should always say sorry when she makes a mistake.
+Sara and Ben are excited to play with their new toy. It is a rubber ball that can shrink and grow. They take turns to press a button on the ball and watch it change size.
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+"Wow, look how big it is!" Sara says, holding the ball in her hands. "It is bigger than my head!"
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+"Let me try, let me try!" Ben says, grabbing the ball from Sara. He presses the button and the ball shrinks. "Now it is smaller than my thumb!"
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+They laugh and toss the ball to each other. They have fun making the ball shrink and grow.
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+But then, something goes wrong. Ben presses the button too hard and the ball shrinks so much that they can't see it anymore.
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+"Where is it, where is it?" Sara asks, looking around.
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+"I don't know, I don't know!" Ben says, feeling the floor.
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+They search for the ball, but they can't find it. They are sad and scared. They think they lost their new toy.
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+"Mom, mom, help us!" they cry, running to their mother.
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+"What's wrong, my loves?" their mother asks, hugging them.
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+"We lost our ball, we lost our ball!" they say, sobbing.
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+"Your ball? What ball?" their mother asks, confused.
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+"Our rubber ball that can shrink and grow!" they say, trying to explain.
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+Their mother smiles and takes them to the kitchen. She opens a drawer and shows them their ball. It is still very small, but it is safe.
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+"Is this your ball?" she asks, holding it in her palm.
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+"Yes, yes, that's it!" they say, jumping with joy.
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+"How did you find it, mom?" they ask, curious.
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+"I found it in the sink, when I was washing the dishes. It must have rolled there when you were playing. I thought it was a crumb, but then I saw the button. I pressed it and it grew a little bit. Then I realized it was your ball," she says, laughing.
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+"Thank you, mom, thank you!" they say, hugging her.
+
+They take their ball and go back to their room. They are careful not to press the button too hard. They are happy to have their toy back. They are excited to play with their rubber ball that can shrink and grow.
+Ben and Sam were brothers who liked to play with their toys. They had many cars, trucks, planes and trains, but their favorite was a big red train that made noise and moved on the tracks. They always wanted to play with the train, but sometimes they fought over it.
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+One day, they were playing with the train in their room, when Ben decided he wanted to have it all for himself. He grabbed the train from Sam and said, "This is my train, you can't play with it!"
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+Sam was very sad and angry. He wanted to play with the train too. He said, "No, it's our train, we have to share it!"
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+Ben did not listen. He held the train tightly and said, "Go away, or I will pinch you!"
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+Sam did not go away. He tried to take the train back from Ben. They pulled and pushed and shouted, until Ben pinched Sam hard on his arm. Sam cried out in pain and let go of the train.
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+Ben was happy. He thought he had won. He said, "Ha ha, I pinched you, now the train is mine!"
+
+But then, something terrible happened. As Ben was holding the train, he tripped over a toy car and fell down. The train flew out of his hands and hit the wall. It broke into pieces, and the noise stopped. The train was ruined.
+
+Ben and Sam were both shocked and sad. They looked at the broken train and felt sorry. They wished they had not fought over it. They realized they had been very selfish and mean to each other.
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+They hugged and said, "I'm sorry, I love you, brother."
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+But it was too late. The train was gone, and they could not play with it anymore.
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+The moral of the story is: Do not be greedy and hurtful, or you might lose what you love. Sharing is caring.
+Lila and Ben were playing in the snow. They liked to slide down the hill on their sleds. They wore warm mittens to keep their hands from getting cold.
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+"Look, Lila, I can slide faster than you!" Ben said. He pushed his sled hard and zoomed down the hill.
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+"Wait for me, Ben!" Lila said. She pushed her sled too, but not as hard as Ben. She was a little scared of going too fast.
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+Ben reached the bottom of the hill and laughed. He saw a big snowman with a hat and a scarf. He wanted to knock it down with his sled. He thought it would be funny.
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+"Ben, don't do that!" Lila shouted. She saw the snowman too, but she knew it was not nice to ruin someone else's work. She tried to stop her sled, but it was too late.
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+Ben ignored Lila. He was ignorant. He did not care about other people's feelings. He aimed his sled at the snowman and hit it hard. The snowman fell apart and the hat and the scarf flew away.
+
+But Ben did not see what was behind the snowman. There was a big tree with sharp branches. Ben's sled crashed into the tree and he fell off. He hurt his head and his arm. He cried out loud.
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+Lila reached the bottom of the hill and saw what happened. She was scared and sad. She ran to Ben and tried to help him. She took off her mitten and wrapped it around his arm. She called for help.
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+"Ben, why did you do that?" Lila asked. "You were mean and foolish. You broke the snowman and you hurt yourself. You should have listened to me."
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+Ben did not answer. He was in pain and he was sorry. He wished he had not been ignorant. He wished he had been kind and careful. He wished he had not slid into the tree.
+Anna and Ben were playing in their room. They liked to pretend they were pirates and look for treasure. They had a big box full of toys and books and clothes that they called their chest. Sometimes they hid things in it and tried to find them.
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+One day, they heard a loud noise outside. It sounded like a big truck or a monster. They ran to the window to see what it was. They saw a big red fire truck with lights and sirens. It stopped in front of their house.
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+"What is that?" Anna asked.
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+"It is a fire truck," Ben said. "It helps people when there is a fire."
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+"Is there a fire in our house?" Anna asked. She was scared.
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+"No, silly," Ben said. "There is no fire. Maybe they are here to visit us. Maybe they have a treasure for us."
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+They heard a knock on the door. They ran to open it. They saw a man in a yellow suit and a helmet. He had a big hose in his hand.
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+"Hello, kids," he said. "I am a firefighter. I am here to check your smoke detectors. They are very important. They beep when there is smoke or fire. Do you know where they are?"
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+Anna and Ben nodded. They showed him where the smoke detectors were in their room and in the hall. He used a small device to test them. They made a loud beep.
+
+"Good job, kids," he said. "Your smoke detectors are working well. You are very smart and safe. Do you have any questions for me?"
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+Anna and Ben looked at each other. They had many questions. They wanted to know more about the fire truck, the hose, the helmet, and the treasure. They asked him many questions. He answered them with a smile. He was very nice.
+
+He gave them each a sticker with a fire truck on it. He said they were brave pirates. He said he had to go to another house. He said goodbye and left.
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+Anna and Ben waved at him. They went back to their window. They saw the fire truck drive away. They stuck their stickers on their chest. They were happy. They had a new friend and a new treasure.
+Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to pretend they were kings and queens of a big palace. They used sticks and stones and leaves to make their own crowns and jewels.
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+"Look at my crown, Ben. It is very shiny and pretty," Lily said.
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+Ben nodded. "And look at my necklace, Lily. It is very long and sparkly."
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+They were having a lot of fun. But they did not see a big dog running towards them. The dog was very fast and very hungry. He saw the sticks and stones and leaves and thought they were food.
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+The dog jumped on Lily and Ben and tried to grab their crowns and jewels. He was very strong and very careless. He did not care that he was hurting them and making them cry.
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+"Help, help!" Lily and Ben shouted. "Go away, bad dog!"
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+A man heard their shouts and came to help them. He was the dog's owner. He was very sorry and very angry. He pulled the dog away and scolded him.
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+"Bad dog, bad dog! How could you do that? You scared the children and ruined their game. You should be ashamed of yourself!"
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+He apologized to Lily and Ben and checked if they were okay. He gave them a band-aid and a hug. He also gave them some cookies and juice.
+
+"I'm so sorry, kids. My dog is very naughty and very hungry. He did not realize that you were playing and that those were not food. He likes to chew on everything. He even chewed on my shoes and my books."
+
+Lily and Ben forgave the man and the dog. They realized that the dog did not mean to be bad. He was just a silly dog who did not know better.
+
+They thanked the man for his kindness and shared their cookies and juice with him and the dog. They decided to play a different game. They pretended they were friends with the dog and that he was their guard of the palace. They used their crowns and jewels to make him a collar and a medal.
+
+They had a lot of fun again. They learned that sometimes things go wrong, but they can still be happy and friendly. They also learned that dogs are not food.
+Ben and Lily were twins. They liked to play with their toys and make noise. One day, they found a big box in the garage. It had many things inside. They wanted to see what they were.
+
+They opened the box and took out some tools. They saw a hammer, a saw, a drill and some nails. They thought they could make something with them. They did not ask their mom or dad.
+
+They took the tools to their room and started to bang and cut and drill. They made a big mess. They broke their bed, their table, their chair and their toys. They did not care. They had fun.
+
+Then, Lily felt something in her mouth. She touched it with her tongue. It was a tooth. It was loose. She was happy. She wanted to show Ben.
+
+"Look, Ben, I have a loose tooth!" she said.
+
+Ben looked at her. He saw her tooth. He was not happy. He wanted a loose tooth too. He was jealous.
+
+He grabbed the hammer and hit Lily's mouth. He wanted to make her tooth fall out. He wanted to have it.
+
+Lily screamed. She felt pain. She saw blood. She cried. She ran to their mom.
+
+Mom heard the scream and the cry. She ran to their room. She saw the mess. She saw the tools. She saw Lily's mouth. She was angry. She was scared.
+
+She took Lily to the doctor. She called dad. She told Ben he was bad. She said he hurt his sister. She said he could not play with the tools. She said he had to clean the mess.
+
+Ben was sad. He was sorry. He did not mean to hurt Lily. He did not know the tools were dangerous. He did not know how to grow a loose tooth. He wished he could say sorry to Lily. He wished he could have a hug from mom. He wished he could have a happy ending.
+Sara and Ben were playing with their wagon in the yard. They liked to fill it with toys and pull it around. Sara wanted to go to the park and see the ducks. Ben wanted to stay and play with his cars.
+
+"Come on, Ben, let's go to the park!" Sara said.
+
+"No, I want to play here!" Ben said.
+
+They argued for a while, until Sara had an idea. She saw a bell on the porch. She ran to get it and put it in the wagon.
+
+"Look, Ben, I have a bell! It can ring!" Sara said. She shook the bell and it made a loud noise.
+
+Ben liked the bell. He wanted to ring it too.
+
+"Can I have the bell?" Ben asked.
+
+"Only if you come to the park with me!" Sara said.
+
+Ben thought for a moment. He really wanted to ring the bell, but he also liked his cars. He decided to go with Sara, but he had a plan. He grabbed his favorite car and hid it in his pocket.
+
+"Okay, fine, let's go to the park," Ben said.
+
+Sara smiled and gave him the bell. They put the wagon on the sidewalk and started to pull it. Ben rang the bell as they went. It was fun.
+
+They got to the park and saw the ducks. Sara wanted to feed them some bread. She left the wagon near a bench and ran to the pond. Ben followed her, but he did not forget his car. He took it out of his pocket and put it in the wagon. He thought Sara would not notice.
+
+But Sara did notice. When they came back from the pond, she saw the car in the wagon. She was angry.
+
+"Ben, why did you put your car in the wagon? There is no room for it!" Sara said.
+
+"I wanted to play with it!" Ben said.
+
+"But you said you would play with the bell!" Sara said.
+
+"I can play with both!" Ben said.
+
+They started to fight over the car and the bell. They pulled and pushed and shouted. They did not see the dog that came near the wagon. The dog was curious. It saw the open wagon with the toys. It smelled the car and the bell. It liked them. It jumped into the wagon and took them in its mouth. It ran away with them.
+
+Sara and Ben stopped fighting. They saw the dog with their toys. They were shocked and sad.
+
+"Hey, come back! That's our wagon!" Sara said.
+
+"Give us our car and bell!" Ben said.
+
+They ran after the dog, but it was too fast. They could not catch it. They lost their wagon, their car and their bell. They learned a lesson. They should have shared and played nicely. They hugged and said sorry to each other. They went home without their toys. They hoped to find them again someday.
+Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play with trains. They have many trains and many pieces of track. They can build different shapes with the track.
+
+One day, they decide to build a big circle with the track. They put the pieces on the floor and connect them. They put their trains on the track and make them go around. They are happy.
+
+But then, Tom's dog, Spot, comes into the room. Spot is deaf. He cannot hear the trains or the children. He sees the track and thinks it is a toy. He runs to the track and bites it. He breaks the track and makes the trains fall.
+
+Tom and Mia are sad and angry. They shout at Spot. "Bad dog! Go away! You ruined our track!" But Spot does not hear them. He wags his tail and thinks they are playing.
+
+Tom and Mia do not want to play with Spot. They pick up their trains and their track. They go to another room and close the door. They build a new circle with the track. They hope Spot will not find them. They play with their trains again. They are happy.
+Tim and Sam are brothers. They like to play with their toys. Sometimes they share, sometimes they fight. One day, they find a big box in the garage. It has a picture of a robot on it.
+
+"Wow, look at this!" Tim says. "It is a robot. It can move and talk and do cool things. Let's open it!"
+
+"No, it is mine!" Sam says. "Dad gave it to me for my birthday. You can't have it. Go away!"
+
+Tim frowns. He wants to play with the robot too. He thinks Sam is being mean. He tries to grab the box from Sam. Sam holds on tight. They pull and tug and yell.
+
+"Stop it, you two!" Mom says. She comes into the garage. She sees the box and the boys. She is not happy. "What are you doing? This is not how you treat a gift. And this is not how you treat each other. You are brothers. You should be kind and share."
+
+"But Mom, it is my robot!" Sam says. "Tim wants to take it from me!"
+
+"But Mom, Sam won't let me play with it!" Tim says. "It is not fair!"
+
+Mom sighs. She looks at the box. She sees a sticker on it. It says: "This robot needs two controllers to work. One for the head and one for the body. Team up with a friend and have fun!"
+
+Mom smiles. She has an idea. She takes the box and opens it. She takes out the robot and the controllers. She gives one controller to Tim and one to Sam.
+
+"Look, boys," she says. "This robot is brilliant. It has a lot of muscles and lights and sounds. But it needs both of you to make it work. You have to work together and cooperate. Then you can have fun and learn. Do you want to try?"
+
+Tim and Sam look at the robot. They look at each other. They nod. They say sorry to each other. They take the controllers and turn on the robot. The robot moves and talks and does cool things. Tim and Sam laugh and smile. They have fun and learn. They are happy. They are brothers.
+Sara liked to bake with her mom. They made cakes and pies and cookies. Sara liked to put on her apron and help mom mix and stir and pour. She also liked to lick the spoon and taste the batter.
+
+One day, mom said they were going to bake something special. She said it was called opera cake. Sara did not know what opera was. She asked mom.
+
+"Opera is a kind of music, Sara. People sing very loud and high. Sometimes they wear funny costumes and masks. Opera cake is a cake that has many layers and flavors, like opera has many songs and stories."
+
+Sara thought that sounded fun. She wanted to try opera cake. She helped mom make the cake. They used eggs and butter and sugar and flour. They also used chocolate and coffee and cream and nuts. They made six layers of cake and put them in the oven.
+
+While the cake was baking, mom put on some opera music. She said it was her favorite. Sara listened to the music. She heard people singing very loud and high. She did not understand the words. She thought they sounded funny. She asked mom what they were singing about.
+
+"Sometimes they sing about love, Sara. Sometimes they sing about war. Sometimes they sing about magic. Sometimes they sing about death."
+
+Sara did not like the word death. She knew that death meant someone was gone and not coming back. She asked mom what death was.
+
+"Death is when someone stops living, Sara. Their body is still there, but their soul is not. Their soul goes to another place, where they are happy and free. We cannot see them or talk to them, but we can remember them and love them."
+
+Sara felt sad. She wondered if anyone she loved was dead. She asked mom if she knew anyone who was dead.
+
+"Yes, Sara. I know some people who are dead. My grandma is dead. She was your great-grandma. She used to bake with me when I was little, like you. She taught me how to make opera cake. She loved opera music. She was very kind and sweet. I miss her very much."
+
+Sara hugged mom. She said she was sorry that mom's grandma was dead. She said she wished she could meet her and bake with her. She said she loved mom very much.
+
+Mom hugged Sara back. She said she loved Sara very much too. She said she was happy that Sara liked to bake with her. She said she was sure that her grandma was watching them and smiling. She said they could make opera cake for her and remember her.
+
+The oven beeped. The cake was ready. Mom and Sara took it out and let it cool. They cut a slice and shared it. It was delicious. It had many layers and flavors, like opera had many songs and stories. Sara liked opera cake. She liked opera music. She liked baking with mom. She liked her great-grandma, even though she was dead. She was happy.
+Tom and Lily were playing with a big box. They pretended it was a spaceship. They made noises like zoom and beep and blast. They had fun.
+
+But then they had a problem. Tom wanted to twist the box and make it a different shape. Lily wanted to keep the box the same. She liked the spaceship.
+
+"No, Tom, don't twist it!" Lily said. "It will break!"
+
+"Yes, Lily, let me twist it!" Tom said. "It will be better!"
+
+They both pulled and pushed the box. They were angry. They did not listen to each other. They did not care about each other's opinion.
+
+Then they heard a voice. It was Mom. She came to see what was wrong.
+
+"Tom, Lily, what are you doing?" Mom asked. "Why are you fighting?"
+
+They stopped and looked at Mom. They felt bad. They knew they were wrong.
+
+"Sorry, Mom," they said. "We wanted to play with the box, but we had different ideas."
+
+Mom smiled. She hugged them. She said, "It's okay to have different ideas. But you have to respect each other's opinion. And you have to share and take turns. That's how you play nicely."
+
+Tom and Lily nodded. They said sorry to each other. They decided to twist the box together and make a new shape. They agreed it was fun.
+
+They played some more. Then they got sleepy. They put the box away. They went to bed. They dreamed of spaceships and stars. They were happy.
+Lily and Tom were playing in the kitchen. They liked to pretend they were pirates and had a big ship. Lily had a spoon and Tom had a fork. They said they were swords and they fought with them.
+
+"Arrr, I am the captain of this ship!" Lily said. "You are a silly pirate, Tom. You can't beat me!"
+
+"Oh yeah?" Tom said. "Watch this!" He tried to shoot his fork at Lily, but he missed. The fork flew across the room and hit a pot. The pot made a loud noise and fell on the floor.
+
+"Oops!" Tom said. He looked scared. He knew Mom would be angry.
+
+Lily laughed. She thought it was funny. She ran to Tom and hugged him. "Don't worry, Tom. It was an accident. We can clean it up."
+
+They heard Mom coming. They quickly picked up the fork and the pot and put them back. They hoped Mom would not see the mess.
+
+Mom came in and smiled. She saw Lily and Tom holding their spoon and fork. She did not see the mess. She thought they were cute.
+
+"Hello, my little pirates!" she said. "Are you hungry? I made some soup for you."
+
+Lily and Tom nodded. They were hungry. They put down their spoon and fork and went to the table. They ate their soup and said thank you to Mom.
+
+They were happy. They liked to play and they liked to eat. They loved Mom and they loved each other. They were good pirates.
+Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play in the garden. They see many flowers that bloom. They are wild flowers. They have many colors.
+
+"Look, Sara, a yellow flower!" Ben says. He picks the flower and gives it to Sara.
+
+"Thank you, Ben. It is pretty," Sara says. She smells the flower. It has a sweet smell.
+
+They see a big cup on the table. It is their mom's cup. It has tea in it. They are curious.
+
+"Can we drink the tea, Sara?" Ben asks.
+
+"I don't know, Ben. Mom says tea is hot. It can hurt us," Sara says.
+
+They touch the cup. It is not hot. It is cold.
+
+"Maybe we can try it, Sara. Just a little bit," Ben says.
+
+They sip the tea. It is bitter. They make a face.
+
+"Yuck, Sara, this tea is bad. It is not like juice," Ben says.
+
+"Let's go, Ben. We don't like this tea. We like flowers," Sara says.
+
+They leave the cup and run to the garden. They pick more wild flowers that bloom. They make a bouquet for their mom. They are happy.
+Sara and Tom were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. They saw a big billboard with a picture of ice cream. It looked yummy.
+
+"Let's go get some ice cream!" Sara said.
+
+"OK!" Tom said.
+
+They ran across the street, but they did not look for cars. They were careless. A car was coming fast. It honked loudly.
+
+"Freeze!" Sara shouted.
+
+Tom stopped and looked. The car was very close. He was scared. He did not know what to do.
+
+Sara grabbed his hand and pulled him back. They fell on the sidewalk. The car zoomed past them. It did not stop.
+
+"Are you OK?" Sara asked.
+
+"I think so," Tom said. He was shaking.
+
+"That was a close one," Sara said. "We should be more careful."
+
+They hugged each other. They were glad they were safe.
+
+They decided to go back to the park. They did not want ice cream anymore. They learned their lesson. They always looked for cars before crossing the street.
+Tom and Anna are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, Tom sees a big slide. He wants to try it.
+
+"Anna, come with me. Let's go on the slide. It looks fun," Tom says.
+
+Anna looks at the slide. It is very high and steep. She feels scared.
+
+"No, Tom. I don't want to go. It is too scary. You go alone," Anna says.
+
+Tom is brave. He takes his bag and climbs up the ladder. He puts his bag on his lap and slides down. He laughs and shouts.
+
+"Wow, that was great! Anna, you should try it. It is not scary. It is fun," Tom says.
+
+Anna watches Tom. She sees that he is happy and safe. She wants to have fun too. She takes a deep breath and decides to be brave.
+
+"OK, Tom. I will try it. But you have to invite me first," Anna says.
+
+Tom smiles and invites Anna. "Anna, come with me. Let's go on the slide again. It is fun. You can do it," Tom says.
+
+Anna takes her bag and climbs up the ladder. She puts her bag on her lap and slides down. She laughs and shouts too.
+
+"Wow, that was great! Tom, you were right. It is not scary. It is fun," Anna says.
+
+Tom and Anna hug and high-five. They are brave and happy. They go on the slide many times. They have a lot of fun.
+Lily liked to play with her dolls. She had many dolls with different names and clothes. She liked to introduce them to each other and make them talk. She pretended they were her friends.
+
+One day, Lily saw a new thing on the table. It was round and shiny and had some gray stuff inside. Lily did not know what it was. She thought it was a toy. She wanted to play with it. She took it and brought it to her room.
+
+She put the thing on the floor and said, "Hello, doll. What is your name?" She waited for the thing to answer, but it did not. She said, "Are you shy? Don't worry, I am nice. I will introduce you to my other dolls." She picked up one of her dolls and said, "This is Anna. She likes to dance and sing. Anna, this is...um...Ash. Ash is bald. He has no hair. Do you like him?"
+
+Anna did not say anything. She looked at Ash and felt scared. She did not like him. He was not a doll. He was an ashtray. He had cigarette butts and ashes inside. He smelled bad. He was dirty. She wanted to get away from him.
+
+Lily did not notice. She was happy to have a new friend. She said, "Ash, you are so lucky. You have so many dolls to play with. They are all nice and pretty. You will have fun with them." She put Ash next to Anna and went to get another doll.
+
+But Ash was not happy. He was not a toy. He was an ashtray. He did not like dolls. He did not like Lily. He was angry and mean. He wanted to make trouble. He waited for Lily to leave. Then he pushed Anna with his edge. Anna fell over and hit the floor. She broke her arm and her dress. She cried out in pain.
+
+Lily heard the noise and ran back to her room. She saw Anna on the floor and Ash next to her. She was shocked and sad. She said, "Ash, what did you do? Why did you hurt Anna? She is my friend. You are bad. You are not a doll. You are a nasty thing. I don't like you. Go away!" She picked up Ash and threw him out the window.
+
+But Ash did not go away. He flew in the air and landed on the street. He hit a car that was passing by. The car swerved and crashed into a tree. The driver was hurt and the car was damaged. The police and the ambulance came. They saw Ash on the road and said, "Who left this ashtray here? This is dangerous. This caused the accident. This is a crime."
+
+They traced the ashtray back to Lily's house. They knocked on the door and asked Lily's mom. Lily's mom was surprised and scared. She said, "I don't know. I don't smoke. I don't have an ashtray. Where did it come from?" She called Lily and asked her. Lily was scared too. She said, "I'm sorry, mom. I found it on the table. I thought it was a toy. I played with it. I threw it out the window. I didn't mean to hurt anyone."
+
+Lily's mom was angry and sad. She said, "Lily, you did a very bad thing. You played with something that was not yours. You played with something that was dangerous. You hurt your doll and the car and the driver. You have to pay for the damage. You have to say sorry. You have to learn your lesson. You are in big trouble."
+
+Lily cried and said, "I'm sorry, mom. I'm sorry, Anna. I'm sorry, car. I'm sorry, driver. I'm sorry, Ash. I didn't know. I was stupid. I won't do it again. Please forgive me."
+
+But it was too late. Lily had to go to the police station and the court. She had to pay a lot of money and do a lot of work. She lost her dolls and her toys. She lost her friends and her fun. She was very unhappy. She wished she never saw Ash. She wished she never played with him. She wished he was never an ashtray.
+Lily wanted to improve her drawing. She liked to draw animals and flowers with her crayons. But sometimes she was not happy with her pictures. They looked messy or wrong.
+
+One day, her dad gave her a belt with many pockets. He said, "This is a special belt for artists. You can put your crayons and papers in the pockets. Then you can draw anywhere you want."
+
+Lily was very happy. She put on the belt and filled the pockets with her favorite crayons and papers. She said, "Thank you, dad. This is a good belt. I love it."
+
+She went outside and looked for things to draw. She saw a bird on a tree, a butterfly on a flower, and a cat on a fence. She took out her crayons and papers and started to draw. She tried to make her pictures look like the things she saw.
+
+She showed her dad her pictures. He smiled and said, "Wow, Lily, you have improved your drawing. Your pictures are very good. You are a great artist."
+
+Lily felt proud and happy. She hugged her dad and said, "Thank you, dad. You are a good dad. I want to draw more."
+Lily wanted to wear her new dress to the park. It was pink and had flowers on it. She loved her dress very much. She put it on and ran to the door.
+
+"Wait, Lily!" her mom said. "You need to put on your coat and shoes. It is cold outside."
+
+"But I want to show my dress to my friends!" Lily said. "They will like it too!"
+
+"I know, honey, but you don't want to get sick, do you?" her mom said. "You can still show your dress, but you need to be warm and safe. It will only take a minute to get ready."
+
+Lily did not like to delay. She wanted to go to the park now. But she knew her mom was wise. Her mom always took care of her and knew what was best. Lily nodded and let her mom help her with her coat and shoes.
+
+"Thank you, Lily, for being a good girl," her mom said. "Now you can go to the park and have fun with your friends. And you can show them your beautiful dress too!"
+
+Lily smiled and hugged her mom. She was happy to have a new dress and a wise mom. She ran to the park and had a wonderful time.
+Lily liked to help her daddy work in the garden. She had a green hat, a green shovel and a green bucket. She helped daddy dig holes, plant seeds and water the flowers. She loved to see the garden grow and make pretty colors.
+
+One day, daddy said, "Lily, I have a surprise for you. Come with me." He took her hand and led her to a corner of the garden. There, Lily saw a big green plant with a yellow flower on top. "What is that, daddy?" she asked.
+
+"That is a sunflower, Lily. Do you like it?" daddy said.
+
+"I love it, daddy! It is so big and bright!" Lily said. She hugged daddy and thanked him for the surprise.
+
+Daddy smiled and said, "You're welcome, Lily. You helped me work hard to grow this sunflower. It is a gift for you. You can pick it and put it in a vase in your room."
+
+Lily was so happy. She picked the sunflower and held it in her arms. It was bigger than her head. She ran to her room and found a vase. She filled it with water and put the sunflower in it. She put the vase on her window sill and admired her sunflower. She felt proud of her work and grateful for her daddy. She said, "Thank you, sunflower, for being my friend. Thank you, daddy, for being the best."
+Tom and Mia like to create things with their toys. They have blocks, cars, dolls, and animals. They make houses, roads, farms, and zoos on the floor. They have fun playing together.
+
+One day, it is very hot outside. Tom and Mia do not want to go out. They want to stay inside and play. But their mom says they have to go out for a little while. She says it is good for them to get some fresh air and sunshine.
+
+"Can we take our toys with us?" Tom asks.
+
+"Sure, you can take some toys, but not too many. And be careful not to lose them or leave them in the sun. They might get too hot or melt," mom says.
+
+Tom and Mia choose some toys to take with them. They put them in a bag and go out with mom. They find a shady spot under a tree and spread a blanket on the grass. They start to create things with their toys on the blanket.
+
+They make a castle, a bridge, a boat, and a dragon. They pretend to be knights, princesses, pirates, and heroes. They have fun playing together.
+
+But then, they hear a loud noise. It is a big dog. The dog runs towards them, barking and wagging its tail. It wants to play too.
+
+"Look, a dog!" Tom says.
+
+"Hi, dog!" Mia says.
+
+But the dog is not very gentle. It jumps on the blanket and knocks over their toys. It grabs the dragon in its mouth and runs away. It drops the boat in a puddle and steps on the bridge. It ruins their creations.
+
+"Hey, stop it, dog!" Tom says.
+
+"Bad dog, bad dog!" Mia says.
+
+They try to get their toys back, but the dog is too fast and too strong. They get scared and sad. They cry for mom.
+
+Mom hears them and comes to help. She sees the dog and the mess. She calls the dog's owner, who is nearby. He apologizes and takes the dog away. He says the dog is friendly, but playful.
+
+Mom hugs Tom and Mia and comforts them. She says they can make new creations with their toys. She says they can go back inside if they want.
+
+Tom and Mia nod. They pick up their toys and put them in the bag. They say goodbye to the dog and the owner. They go back inside with mom.
+
+They make new creations with their toys on the floor. They have fun playing together.
+Sara and Tom like to play in the snow. They make snowballs and snowmen and snow angels. One day, they find a big hill of snow. They want to roll down the hill.
+
+"Let's roll down the hill, Sara!" Tom says.
+
+"OK, Tom, but be careful. The hill is very steep and fast," Sara says.
+
+They climb up the hill and sit on the top. They look at the sky. The sky is blue and the sun is bright. They feel peaceful and happy.
+
+"Ready, Sara?" Tom says.
+
+"Ready, Tom!" Sara says.
+
+They push themselves off the hill and start to roll. They roll faster and faster. They laugh and scream. They feel the snow on their faces and clothes. They have fun.
+
+But they do not see the pond at the bottom of the hill. The pond is frozen. It has ice on it. The ice is thin and weak.
+
+They roll off the hill and onto the pond. They hear a loud crack. The ice breaks. They fall into the water. They feel cold and scared.
+
+"Help, Sara!" Tom says.
+
+"Help, Tom!" Sara says.
+
+They try to swim and climb out of the water. But the ice is slippery and sharp. They cannot get out.
+
+They cry and shout. They hope someone will hear them and help them. They wish they did not roll down the hill. They wish they stayed on the top. They wish they were peaceful and happy again.
+Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play in the kitchen. They pretend to cook and eat. They have a regular kitchen with a stove, a fridge, a sink and a table.
+
+One day, Sara and Ben find a new thing in the kitchen. It is shiny and round and has a handle. It is on the stove. Sara wants to touch it. She thinks it is a toy.
+
+"Look, Ben, a new toy!" Sara says. She reaches for the shiny thing.
+
+"No, Sara, don't touch!" Ben says. He remembers what Mom said. "It is hot. It can hurt you."
+
+But Sara does not listen. She touches the shiny thing. It is very hot. Sara feels a pain in her hand. She cries.
+
+"Ow, ow, ow!" Sara cries. She drops the shiny thing. It makes a loud noise.
+
+Mom hears the noise and the cry. She runs to the kitchen. She sees Sara and Ben and the shiny thing. It is a pot. Mom was cooking soup in it.
+
+"Oh, Sara, what did you do?" Mom says. She picks up Sara and hugs her. She puts some ice on Sara's hand. She says sorry to Sara. She says Sara should not touch hot things.
+
+"I'm sorry, Mom," Sara says. She feels bad. She says sorry to Ben too. She says Ben was right.
+
+"It's okay, Sara," Mom says. She kisses Sara's hand. She says Sara will be fine. She says Sara and Ben can play with their regular toys. She says she loves them.
+
+Sara and Ben hug Mom. They say they love her too. They say they will not touch hot things again. They go to play with their regular toys. They are happy.
+Lily had a big dream. She wanted to display her paintings at the school fair. She worked hard every day, using many colors and shapes. She was proud of her paintings and wanted to share them with everyone.
+
+But when the day of the fair came, Lily felt uncomfortable. She saw many other things at the fair, like toys, cakes, and games. She wondered if people would like her paintings or if they would laugh at them. She wished she could hide them and go home.
+
+"Hi, Lily!" said a voice. It was Sam, her friend from class. He had a big smile on his face. "Can I see your paintings? I heard you are very good at painting."
+
+Lily felt shy and scared. She did not want Sam to see her paintings. She thought he might not like them or think they were silly. She shook her head and said, "No, thank you. I don't want to display them. They are not good enough."
+
+Sam looked surprised and sad. He said, "But Lily, why not? I'm sure your paintings are beautiful and amazing. You have a great imagination and talent. You should be proud of your paintings and display them for everyone to see. Don't be afraid of what others think. Just follow your dream."
+
+Lily looked at Sam and saw that he was sincere and kind. He was not trying to make fun of her or hurt her feelings. He was trying to help her and encourage her. She felt a warm feeling in her heart and a spark in her eyes. She said, "Thank you, Sam. You are a good friend. Maybe you are right. Maybe I should display my paintings and follow my dream."
+
+She took out her paintings and showed them to Sam. He gasped and clapped his hands. He said, "Wow, Lily, your paintings are wonderful and colorful. I love them. They make me happy and curious. Can I help you display them at the fair?"
+
+Lily smiled and nodded. She said, "Yes, please. That would be nice. Let's display them together and share them with everyone."
+
+They walked to the fair, holding hands and carrying the paintings. Lily felt happy and brave. She had a big dream and a good friend. She was ready to display her paintings and follow her dream.
+Lily and Max were playing hide and seek in the garden. Lily was the seeker and Max was the hider. Lily counted to ten and then looked for Max. She saw his red shoes under the slide. She ran to the slide and shouted, "I found you!"
+
+But when she lifted the slide, there was no Max. Only his shoes. Max had tricked her. He had taken off his shoes and run to another hiding spot. Lily felt angry and sad. She wanted to find Max and tell him that was not fair.
+
+She looked around the garden. She saw a big bush with purple flowers. She thought maybe Max was hiding there. She walked to the bush and peeked behind it. She saw a flash of blue. It was Max's shirt. She smiled and reached for him.
+
+But then she felt a sharp pain in her hand. She had touched a thorn. The thorn had made a small cut in her skin. It hurt a lot. She cried out loud. Max heard her and came out of the bush. He saw her hand and felt sorry.
+
+He said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I didn't mean to hurt you. I just wanted to play. Are you okay?"
+
+Lily looked at him and saw his sorry face. She felt a little better. She said, "It's okay, Max. I'm not too hurt. But you should not leave your shoes behind. That was not nice."
+
+Max nodded and said, "You're right, Lily. I'm sorry. I won't do that again. Can we still be friends?"
+
+Lily nodded and said, "Yes, we can still be friends. But you have to help me with my hand. It needs a stitch."
+
+Max said, "Okay, Lily. I will help you. Come on, let's go to Mom. She will make it better."
+
+They held hands and walked to the house. They were still friends. And they had learned a lesson. Hide and seek was a great game, but they had to be careful and kind.
+Lily likes to play with her toys in her room. She has dolls, cars, blocks and books. She makes a lot of noise when she plays. She does not like to clean up her toys. She leaves them on the floor, on the bed, on the table. Her room is very messy.
+
+One day, her mom comes to her room. She says, "Lily, it is time to clean up your room. You have too many toys everywhere. You can trip and fall. You can break your toys. You can hurt yourself. Please put your toys in the box."
+
+Lily does not want to clean up. She says, "No, mom. I want to play. I like my toys. I do not want to put them in the box. They are happy here."
+
+Mom says, "Lily, you have to listen to me. Cleaning up is good. You can find your toys easily. You can make more space for new toys. You can be proud of your room. I will help you. Come on, let's start with the cord."
+
+Lily looks at the cord. It is long and thin. It is from her lamp. She likes to turn it on and off. She says, "What is wrong with the cord, mom?"
+
+Mom says, "The cord is dangerous, Lily. If you leave it on the floor, you can step on it. You can pull the lamp down. You can make a big noise. You can break the lamp. You can cut yourself. You can start a fire. You do not want that, do you?"
+
+Lily shakes her head. She says, "No, mom. I do not want that. I do not want to be hurt. I do not want to break the lamp. I do not want to make a fire. I am sorry, mom. I will clean up the cord."
+
+Mom smiles. She says, "That's good, Lily. I am proud of you. You are a good girl. You can hear me. You can learn. You can be safe. Let's clean up the cord together. Then we can clean up the rest of your toys. Then we can have a snack. How does that sound?"
+
+Lily smiles too. She says, "That sounds good, mom. I love you, mom. Thank you for helping me. Thank you for teaching me. Thank you for caring for me."
+
+Mom hugs Lily. She says, "I love you too, Lily. You are welcome, my sweet. You are my precious. You are my joy."
+Ben was a little boy who loved animals. He had many toys of different animals, but his favorite was his big gray elephant. He named him Elly and played with him every day. He liked to pretend that Elly was his friend and they went on adventures together.
+
+One day, Ben's mom told him that they were going to the zoo. Ben was very happy and excited. He wanted to see all the animals, but especially the real elephants. He asked his mom if he could bring Elly with him. His mom said yes, but he had to hold him tight and not lose him.
+
+At the zoo, Ben saw many animals. He saw lions, monkeys, giraffes, and penguins. He liked them all, but he was looking for the elephants. He asked his mom where they were. His mom said they were at the end of the zoo, near the big lake. Ben ran ahead, holding Elly in his hand.
+
+He reached the lake and saw a big fence. Behind the fence, he saw four huge elephants. They were gray and wrinkly, just like Elly, but much bigger. They had long trunks, big ears, and tusks. Ben was amazed and happy. He waved at the elephants and said hello. He showed them Elly and said he was their friend.
+
+One of the elephants saw Ben and Elly. He was curious and friendly. He walked closer to the fence and reached his trunk over it. He gently touched Elly with his trunk and made a soft noise. Ben smiled and said thank you. He felt lucky to meet a real elephant. He thought Elly was lucky too. He succeeded in making a new friend.
+Lily was a shy girl. She did not like to talk to people she did not know. She liked to stay in her room and listen to her radio. She had many songs that she loved. She knew all the words and sang along in a soft voice.
+
+One day, her mom told her that they were going to visit her aunt and uncle. Lily did not want to go. She did not know her aunt and uncle very well. She was afraid they would ask her many questions and make her talk. She wanted to stay home with her radio.
+
+But her mom said she had to go. She said it would be fun and they would be nice. She said Lily could bring her radio with her. Lily was not happy, but she did not want to make her mom sad. She packed her radio in her bag and got in the car.
+
+When they got to her aunt and uncle's house, Lily was very quiet. She said hello in a small voice and followed her mom inside. Her aunt and uncle smiled and hugged her. They said they were happy to see her. They said they had a surprise for her.
+
+They took her to a big room with many toys. There were dolls, cars, books, puzzles, and more. Lily saw something that made her eyes shine. It was a big piano. It had many keys that made different sounds. Lily loved music. She wanted to play the piano.
+
+Her aunt and uncle said she could choose any toy she liked. They said they would leave her alone to play. They said they would come back later. They left the room and closed the door.
+
+Lily looked at the toys. She looked at her radio. She looked at the piano. She felt a big wish in her heart. She wanted to try the piano. She wanted to make music. She wanted to be brave.
+
+She put her radio on the floor. She walked to the piano. She sat on the stool. She touched the keys. She heard a sound. She smiled. She touched another key. She heard another sound. She giggled. She touched many keys. She heard many sounds. She sang along in a loud voice.
+
+She did not know that her mom, her aunt, and her uncle were listening outside the door. They heard her music. They heard her voice. They were very happy. They were very proud. They opened the door and clapped their hands. They said she was amazing. They said she had a gift. They said they loved her.
+
+Lily was surprised. She was shy. She stopped playing. She stopped singing. She looked at them. She felt shy. She felt happy. She felt loved. She hugged them. She thanked them. She said she loved them too.
+
+She chose the piano. She chose to be brave. She chose to be happy.
+Lily likes tuna very much. She likes to eat tuna with bread and cheese. Sometimes, her mom gives her tuna for lunch. Lily is happy when she receives tuna.
+
+One day, Lily goes to the park with her mom and dad. They bring a picnic basket with them. Lily hopes there is tuna in the basket. She asks her mom, "Mom, can I have tuna, please?"
+
+Her mom smiles and says, "Yes, Lily, you can have tuna. But first, you have to play with your ball for a while. It is good to run and jump and have fun."
+
+Lily nods and takes her ball. She runs and jumps and has fun. She sees other kids playing with their balls, too. She makes some new friends. They share their balls and play together.
+
+After a while, Lily feels hungry. She goes back to her mom and dad. They open the picnic basket. Lily is happy to see tuna. Her mom makes her a tuna sandwich. Lily says, "Thank you, mom. I love tuna. It is yummy and easy to eat."
+
+Her mom says, "You're welcome, Lily. I'm glad you like tuna. And I'm proud of you for playing with your ball and making new friends. You are a good girl."
+
+Lily eats her tuna sandwich and smiles. She thinks tuna is the best food in the world. She is happy to receive tuna.
+Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play together at school. One day, they visit the teacher's desk. The teacher is not there. She is in the hall.
+
+"Look, Lily, there are many things on the desk. There are pens, and books, and a big clock," Tom says.
+
+"Can we touch them?" Lily asks.
+
+"No, we can't. They are not ours. They are the teacher's. We have to be good," Tom says.
+
+But Lily is silly. She wants to have fun. She picks up a pen and draws on the desk. She draws a cat, and a sun, and a flower. She laughs.
+
+"Stop, Lily, stop! You are making a mess. The teacher will be angry," Tom says.
+
+But Lily does not stop. She picks up the clock and shakes it. She makes a loud noise. She laughs more.
+
+"Stop, Lily, stop! You are making too much noise. The teacher will hear you," Tom says.
+
+But Lily does not stop. She picks up a book and throws it in the air. She catches it and throws it again. She laughs even more.
+
+"Stop, Lily, stop! You are being bad. The teacher will see you," Tom says.
+
+But Lily does not stop. She is having too much fun. She does not see the teacher coming back. She does not hear the teacher's voice.
+
+"Lily, Tom, what are you doing? Why are you on my desk? Why are you making a mess and a noise? Why are you being naughty?" the teacher says.
+
+Lily and Tom are scared. They drop the pen, the clock, and the book. They look at the teacher. They are sorry.
+
+"We are sorry, teacher. We were just playing. We did not mean to be bad," they say.
+
+The teacher is not happy. She makes them clean the desk. She makes them say sorry again. She makes them sit in the corner. She tells them to be good.
+
+Lily and Tom are sad. They do not like to be in the corner. They do not like to be naughty. They learn their lesson. They do not visit the teacher's desk again. They are not silly anymore. They are good.
+Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play together. One day, they go to the temple with their parents. The temple is very big and old. It has many statues and paintings. Anna and Ben think it is impressive.
+
+They see a man in a robe. He is a monk. He teaches people about the temple. He sees Anna and Ben and smiles. He says, "Hello, children. Do you want to learn something?"
+
+Anna and Ben nod. They are curious. The monk takes them to a corner. He shows them a picture of a lotus flower. He says, "This is a lotus. It is a special flower. It grows in the mud, but it is clean and beautiful. It is a symbol of wisdom and purity. Can you say lotus?"
+
+Anna and Ben repeat after him. "Lotus." They like the sound of the word. The monk praises them. He says, "Very good. You are smart. Do you want to see a real lotus?"
+
+Anna and Ben say yes. They follow the monk to a pond. There are many lotus flowers in the water. They are pink and white and yellow. They smell nice. Anna and Ben are happy. They thank the monk for teaching them. The monk says, "You are welcome. I hope you enjoy the temple. It is a place of peace and joy."
+
+Anna and Ben hug the monk. They say goodbye. They run back to their parents. They tell them what they learned. Their parents are proud of them. They say, "You are very lucky. You met a kind teacher. He showed you a wonderful thing. You should always be grateful and respectful."
+
+Anna and Ben agree. They say, "We are grateful and respectful. We love the temple. We love the lotus. We love the monk. We love you." They hug their parents. They are happy. They have a good day.
+Lily and Ben are twins. They are three years old. They like to play with their toys and books. But sometimes they do not behave. They fight over the same toy or book. They make a lot of noise and mess.
+
+One day, their mom tells them, "I have to go to the store. You have to stay with Grandma. She will come soon. You have to behave, okay?"
+
+Lily and Ben nod. They want to be good. They love Grandma. She is very nice and kind. She tells them stories and gives them cookies.
+
+Grandma arrives. She is very tall. She has white hair and glasses. She smiles and hugs Lily and Ben. She says, "Hello, my sweeties. How are you today?"
+
+"We are good, Grandma," Lily and Ben say. "We will behave."
+
+"That's good to hear," Grandma says. "Do you want to hear a story?"
+
+"Yes, please," Lily and Ben say. They sit on the couch with Grandma. She opens a big book. The book has a lot of pictures and words. Grandma reads the title. It says, "The True Story of the Three Little Pigs."
+
+Lily and Ben listen. They are curious. They want to know what the true story is. Grandma tells them how the three little pigs built their houses of straw, sticks, and bricks. She tells them how the big bad wolf tried to blow them down. She tells them how the wolf was not really bad, but just had a cold and needed some sugar. She tells them how the pigs and the wolf became friends in the end.
+
+Lily and Ben like the story. They think it is funny and nice. They ask Grandma questions. They learn new words. They behave very well. They are happy.
+
+Grandma is happy too. She is proud of Lily and Ben. She says, "You are very smart and good. I love you very much."
+
+Lily and Ben hug Grandma. They say, "We love you too, Grandma. Thank you for the story."
+
+The end.
+Tom and Jen are brother and sister. They like to play with their toys in the living room. But they do not like to share. Sometimes they fight over the same toy and make a lot of noise.
+
+One day, Mom tells them to lay down for a nap. She says they need to rest and be quiet. She says it is the law of the house. Tom and Jen do not want to nap. They want to play. They sneak out of their beds and go to the living room.
+
+They see a lovely doll on the couch. It has long hair and a pink dress. They both want the doll. They run to the couch and grab the doll. They pull and tug and shout.
+
+"Mine!" Tom says.
+
+"No, mine!" Jen says.
+
+They do not see Mom coming. She hears the noise and sees the mess. She is angry. She takes the doll away from them. She says they are naughty and rude. She says they broke the law of the house. She says they have to go back to their beds and stay there. She says they cannot play with the doll until they say sorry and share.
+
+Tom and Jen are sad. They do not like to be in trouble. They do not like to lose the doll. They look at each other and feel sorry. They say sorry to Mom and to each other. They hug and make up. They ask Mom if they can play with the doll together. Mom smiles and says yes. She says they are lovely and good. She gives them the doll and lets them play. They are happy. They share the doll and have fun. They do not fight anymore. They follow the law of the house.
+Tom and Lily are brother and sister. They like to play outside in different seasons. In spring, they bring flowers and bugs to their mom. In summer, they bring sand and shells from the beach. In fall, they bring leaves and acorns to their dad. In winter, they bring snowballs and snowmen to their grandma.
+
+One day, they meet a new boy in their street. His name is Max. He is very ignorant. He does not know what seasons are. He says that outside is always the same. He does not like to play with anything. He only likes to watch TV.
+
+Tom and Lily want to teach Max about seasons. They invite him to play with them. They say, "Come with us, Max. We will show you something fun. We will show you seasons."
+
+Max follows them. They go to a big park. There, they see different trees and flowers and animals. They see signs that tell them what season it is.
+
+Tom says, "Look, Max. This is spring. Spring is when everything grows and blooms. See the green grass and the colorful flowers? See the bees and the butterflies? They are happy in spring. We can bring some of them to our mom. She likes spring."
+
+Lily says, "Look, Max. This is summer. Summer is when it is hot and sunny. See the blue sky and the bright sun? See the water and the sand? They are cool in summer. We can bring some of them to the beach. We like summer."
+
+Tom says, "Look, Max. This is fall. Fall is when everything changes and falls. See the yellow and red leaves? See the nuts and the squirrels? They are ready for winter. We can bring some of them to our dad. He likes fall."
+
+Lily says, "Look, Max. This is winter. Winter is when it is cold and snowy. See the white snow and the ice? See the snowflakes and the snowmen? They are fun in winter. We can bring some of them to our grandma. She likes winter."
+
+Max is amazed. He says, "Wow, Tom and Lily. You are right. Outside is not always the same. It is different in different seasons. Seasons are wonderful. I like seasons. Thank you for showing me seasons. Can I play with you more?"
+
+Tom and Lily smile. They say, "Of course, Max. You are welcome. We are happy to play with you. We can bring you more things from different seasons. We can teach you more things about seasons. You are not ignorant anymore. You are our friend."
+Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play and have fun. They have a big bed in their room. They share the bed at night.
+
+One day, Mom makes a new soup for lunch. She says it is spicy. Lily and Ben do not know what spicy means. They try the soup. It is hot and makes their mouths hurt. They do not like the soup. They drink water and milk. They say, "No more spicy soup, please!"
+
+Mom says, "I'm sorry, my loves. I thought you would like it. Next time, I will make a different soup. How about chicken and noodles?" Lily and Ben nod. They like chicken and noodles. They hug Mom and say, "Thank you, Mom. You are the best!"
+
+After lunch, Lily and Ben go to their room. They want to play a game. They decide to play name the animals. They take turns saying the names of different animals. They say, "Cat, dog, cow, pig, lion, tiger, bear, monkey, bird, fish, and more." They have fun and learn new words.
+
+Soon, it is time for a nap. Mom comes to their room and says, "Time to sleep, my loves. You had a busy morning. You need to rest." Lily and Ben climb into their bed. They snuggle with their stuffed animals. They say, "Good night, Mom. We love you." Mom says, "Good night, Lily and Ben. I love you too." She kisses them and turns off the light. Lily and Ben close their eyes and dream of animals. They are happy.
+Lily and Ben are friends who like to play in the park. They have a lot of fun on the swings, the slide and the seesaw. One day, they see a big pile of leaves on the grass. They want to jump in the leaves and make them fly.
+
+But there is a problem. A man is working in the park. He has a rake. He is using the rake to move the leaves into a bag. He does not want the children to mess up his work. He says, "Go away! These leaves are not for you!"
+
+Lily and Ben are sad. They do not want to make the man angry, but they also want to play in the leaves. They think of a plan. They ask the man, "Can we help you with the rake? We can be kind and help you finish faster. Then we can play in the leaves for a little while."
+
+The man is surprised. He thinks the children are nice and polite. He says, "Okay, you can help me with the rake. But you have to be careful and not hurt yourselves. And you have to listen to me and do what I say."
+
+Lily and Ben are happy. They take turns with the rake. They work hard and help the man move the leaves into the bag. They listen to the man and do what he says. They are kind and respectful. The man is pleased and grateful. He says, "Thank you for helping me. You are very good children. You can play in the leaves for a little while. But be careful and don't make too much noise."
+
+Lily and Ben are excited. They jump in the leaves and make them fly. They laugh and have fun. They are careful and don't make too much noise. They are thankful to the man for letting them play. They say, "Thank you for sharing the leaves with us. You are very kind and generous. We had a lot of fun."
+
+The man smiles and says, "You're welcome. I'm glad you had fun. You are very welcome to come back and play in the park anytime. But remember to be kind and respectful to everyone and everything in the park."
+
+Lily and Ben nod and say, "We will. We promise. Goodbye!"
+
+They wave to the man and run to their parents. They tell them about their adventure in the park. They say, "We made a new friend today. He had a rake. He was kind. We helped him with the leaves. We played in the leaves. We had fun. We learned to unite and share."
+Sara liked to sing and dance. She wanted to be on the stage with the big kids. They had a show at school and Sara asked if she could join. But the big kids said no. They said Sara was too small and too loud. They were rude to Sara and made her sad.
+
+Sara did not give up. She had a plan. She waited until the show day and sneaked into the backstage. She saw a pretty dress and a shiny hat. She put them on and felt happy. She looked like a star.
+
+When the big kids went on the stage, Sara followed them. She sang and danced with all her heart. She did not care what the big kids said. She had fun and smiled. The people who watched the show clapped and cheered for Sara. They liked her.
+
+But the big kids were angry. They told Sara to go away. They said she ruined their show. They tried to pull her off the stage. But Sara refused. She said she had a right to be on the stage. She said she loved to sing and dance. She said the big kids were rude and mean.
+
+The teacher saw what was happening. She came to the stage and stopped the big kids. She praised Sara for her courage and talent. She said Sara was a star. She said the big kids should be sorry and kind. She said everyone could be on the stage if they worked together and respected each other. She said that was the true show.
+Sara and Ben like to play in the garden. They find an old twig and pretend it is a magic wand. They wave it at the flowers and the birds and say funny words.
+
+"Look, I can make the rose pink!" Sara says.
+
+"No, I can make it blue!" Ben says.
+
+They laugh and run around the garden. Then they see a big cake on the table. It smells good. Mom baked it for them.
+
+"Can we have some cake, Mom?" Sara asks.
+
+"Yes, you can, but first you have to wash your hands," Mom says.
+
+Sara and Ben run to the sink and wash their hands. They dry them with a towel and go back to the table.
+
+"Thank you, Mom, the cake looks yummy!" Ben says.
+
+"You're welcome, my sweeties. I baked it with love," Mom says.
+
+She cuts two slices of cake and gives them to Sara and Ben. They eat the cake and smile. They love Mom and her cake. They love their old twig and their magic wand. They love to play in the garden. They are happy.
+Tommy loved his parrot, Polly. Polly was a chubby parrot with green and yellow feathers. She could talk and say funny things. Tommy liked to play with Polly and teach her new words.
+
+One day, Tommy wanted to teach Polly how to say "succeed". He said, "Polly, can you say succeed? Succeed means you do something good and hard. Like when you fly high or eat a big nut. Succeed, Polly, succeed!"
+
+Polly looked at Tommy and tilted her head. She opened her beak and said, "Succeed? Succeed? What is succeed?" She sounded confused.
+
+Tommy smiled and said, "Succeed is a good word, Polly. It means you are smart and strong. You can succeed if you try. Watch me, Polly. I will succeed in jumping over this chair. See?" Tommy ran and jumped over the chair. He landed on the other side and said, "I did it! I succeeded!"
+
+Polly clapped her wings and said, "Wow, Tommy, you succeeded! You are smart and strong. I want to succeed too. Let me try, Tommy. Let me try!" Polly flew over the chair and said, "I did it! I succeeded! Succeed, succeed, succeed!"
+
+Tommy and Polly hugged and laughed. They were happy and proud. They succeeded in learning a new word and having fun. They were the best friends ever.
+Lily and Ben were best friends. They liked to play with toys and draw pictures. One day, they found a cute kitten in the park. It was small and fluffy and had blue eyes.
+
+"Can we keep it?" Lily asked.
+
+"I don't know. Maybe we should ask Mom and Dad first," Ben said.
+
+They decided to take the kitten home and show their parents. They hoped they would say yes. They put the kitten in a box and carried it carefully.
+
+On the way, they met Tom, a boy from their street. Tom was mean and liked to tease them.
+
+"Hey, what's in the box?" Tom asked.
+
+"It's a secret. Go away," Lily said.
+
+Tom tried to grab the box from them. He wanted to see what was inside. Lily and Ben held on tight. They did not want to share their kitten with Tom.
+
+"Let go, or I'll tell on you," Tom said.
+
+"Tell what? You don't know the truth," Ben said.
+
+But Tom did know the truth. He had seen the kitten before. It was his neighbor's kitten. It had run away from home. Tom knew his neighbor was looking for it. He had a plan.
+
+"OK, OK, I'll let go. But only if you show me what's in the box," Tom said.
+
+Lily and Ben thought Tom was being nice. They did not know he was lying. They opened the box and showed him the kitten.
+
+"Aw, how cute," Tom said. He reached for the kitten and took it out of the box. He ran away with it.
+
+"Hey, give it back!" Lily and Ben shouted. They chased after Tom.
+
+Tom ran to his neighbor's house and knocked on the door. He gave the kitten to his neighbor and said, "I found your kitten. It was lost in the park. Can I have a reward?"
+
+His neighbor was happy to see his kitten. He thanked Tom and gave him a dollar. Tom smiled and put the dollar in his pocket.
+
+Lily and Ben arrived at the neighbor's house. They saw Tom with the dollar and the kitten with his neighbor. They realized what had happened. They felt sad and angry.
+
+"Tom, you're a liar and a thief. You stole our kitten. You didn't share. You didn't tell the truth," Lily said.
+
+"Yeah, you're a bad boy. You're not our friend," Ben said.
+
+The neighbor heard them and asked what was going on. Lily and Ben told him the whole story. The neighbor was shocked and angry. He took the dollar from Tom and gave it to Lily and Ben. He said, "I'm sorry, kids. You were very kind to take care of my kitten. You deserve this reward. Tom, you should be ashamed of yourself. You need to learn to share and tell the truth."
+
+Lily and Ben thanked the neighbor and said goodbye to the kitten. They walked home with the dollar. They decided to buy some ice cream and share it. They were still best friends. They knew how to share and tell the truth.
+Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play with their toys. One day, they found a shiny dish in the kitchen. It was round and red and had a picture of a flower on it. Lily and Ben both wanted to play with the dish.
+
+"Give me the dish!" Lily said. "It is mine!"
+
+"No, it is mine!" Ben said. "I saw it first!"
+
+They pulled and tugged on the dish, but neither of them would let go. They started to shout and cry.
+
+Mom heard the noise and came to the kitchen. She saw Lily and Ben fighting over the dish. She was not happy.
+
+"Stop it, you two!" Mom said. "That dish is not a toy. It is a special dish that Grandma gave me. You could break it or hurt yourself. You are being selfish. You need to share and take turns."
+
+Lily and Ben felt sorry. They did not want to break the dish or make Mom sad. They let go of the dish and hugged each other.
+
+"I'm sorry, Lily," Ben said. "You can play with the dish first."
+
+"I'm sorry, Ben," Lily said. "You can play with the dish next."
+
+Mom smiled and hugged them both. She was proud of them.
+
+"Thank you, Lily and Ben," Mom said. "You are being kind and generous. You are protecting the dish and each other. Grandma would be happy too."
+Tom and Lily were twins. They liked to do everything together. They liked to play with their toys, read their books, and draw with their crayons. But they did not like to share.
+
+One day, they had to visit their grandma. She was very old and sick. She lived in a big house with a garden. Tom and Lily loved their grandma. She always gave them hugs and cookies.
+
+Before they left, their mom gave them a card. She said, "This is for grandma. You can write something nice on it and give it to her. She will be very happy."
+
+Tom and Lily took the card and went to their room. They each wanted to write on the card. But they did not want to share. They started to fight.
+
+"Give me the card! I want to write first!" Tom said.
+
+"No, it's mine! I want to write first!" Lily said.
+
+They pulled and pushed and tore the card in half. They both cried.
+
+Their mom heard the noise and came to their room. She saw the card on the floor. She was very angry.
+
+"What did you do? You ruined the card for grandma! How could you be so mean?" she said.
+
+Tom and Lily felt very sorry. They knew they had done something bad. They hugged each other and said, "We're sorry, mom. We're sorry, grandma."
+
+Their mom sighed. She said, "It's okay. I have another card. But you have to write on it together. And you have to be nice to each other. Do you understand?"
+
+Tom and Lily nodded. They took the card and wrote on it together. They wrote, "We love you, grandma. You are amazing. Get well soon. From Tom and Lily."
+
+They put the card in an envelope and gave it to their mom. She smiled and said, "That's very sweet. Now let's go and visit grandma. She will be very happy to see you."
+
+Tom and Lily got in the car with their mom. They held hands and said, "We love you, mom. You are amazing too."
+
+They drove to grandma's house. They gave her the card and hugged her. She opened the card and read it. She smiled and said, "Thank you, Tom and Lily. You are amazing too. I love you very much."
+Ben and Sam are friends. They like to play with cars and balls. One day, they see a big sign on a house. The sign says "For Sale". Ben and Sam want to see the house. They think it is a rich house.
+
+They go to the door and knock. A man opens the door. He is angry. He says "What do you want? Go away!"
+
+Ben and Sam are scared. They say "We are sorry. We just want to see the house. It is a nice house."
+
+The man says "This is not a nice house. This is a bad house. It has a test. The test says the house is sick. It has bugs and dirt and mold. You cannot see the house. You cannot buy the house. Nobody can buy the house."
+
+Ben and Sam are sad. They say "Oh no. That is a bad test. That is a bad sign. We are sorry for the house. We are sorry for you."
+
+The man says "You should be sorry. You should go home. You should not bother me. You should not bother the house. Go away!"
+
+The man slams the door. Ben and Sam run away. They cry. They do not want to play with cars and balls. They do not want to see the sign. They do not want to see the house. They do not want to see the man. They think the house is a sad house. They think the man is a mean man. They think the sign is a lie. They think the test is a curse. They think the world is a bad place. They have a bad day. The end.
+Sam and Lily were playing in the basement. They liked to build forts with pillows and blankets. They also liked to look for hidden things with their flashlight. But they did not like to clean up their mess.
+
+"Look, I found a box of old toys!" Sam said, shining his flashlight on a corner. "Let's see what's inside."
+
+"Okay!" Lily said, crawling over to him. They opened the box and saw many fun things. There were cars, dolls, books, and puzzles. They took them out and played with them.
+
+But soon it was time for dinner. Mom called them from upstairs. "Sam, Lily, come up now! It's time to eat!"
+
+"Okay, Mom!" they said. But they did not want to stop playing. They also did not want to put the toys back in the box.
+
+"Can we keep them?" Sam asked. "They are so cool!"
+
+"Maybe," Lily said. "But we have to ask Mom first. And we have to clean up our mess."
+
+They looked around and saw that the basement was very messy. There were pillows, blankets, toys, and books everywhere. They did not know where to start.
+
+"Uh-oh," Sam said. "This is a big mess. How can we clean it up fast?"
+
+"I don't know," Lily said. "Maybe we can use the flashlight to find the things that belong in the box."
+
+They turned on the flashlight and started to look for the toys. But they also found other things that they liked. They found a hat, a ball, a scarf, and a whistle. They tried them on and played with them.
+
+They forgot about cleaning up. They forgot about dinner. They forgot about Mom. They only cared about having fun with their flashlight and their new things.
+
+But Mom did not forget. She came down to the basement and saw the mess. She was not happy.
+
+"Sam, Lily, what are you doing?" she asked. "Why did you not come up for dinner? Why did you not clean up your mess? And where did you get all these things?"
+
+Sam and Lily looked at Mom. They looked at each other. They looked at the mess. They felt bad.
+
+"Sorry, Mom," they said. "We were playing with the flashlight and we found a box of old toys. We wanted to keep them. But we forgot to clean up."
+
+Mom sighed. She was not angry, but she was disappointed. She loved Sam and Lily, but she wanted them to be responsible.
+
+"You can keep some of the toys, but not all of them," she said. "And you have to clean up your mess. And you have to eat your dinner. And you have to say sorry to me and to each other."
+
+Sam and Lily nodded. They said sorry to Mom and to each other. They picked up the toys and put them back in the box. They kept only a few that they really liked. They took the pillows and blankets and made a neat fort. They turned off the flashlight and gave it to Mom.
+
+They followed Mom upstairs and ate their dinner. They thanked Mom for the food and the toys. They hugged Mom and said they loved her.
+
+Mom smiled. She was proud of Sam and Lily. She hugged them back and said she loved them too.
+
+She hoped they learned their lesson. She hoped they would not make a messy basement again. She hoped they would always listen to her and to each other.
+
+She hoped they would always keep their flashlight. It was a good flashlight. It helped them find things. It also helped them see their mess.
+Lily loved flowers. She liked to smell them, touch them, and look at them. Her favorite flowers were pink roses. She wanted to grow some in her garden, but she did not know how.
+
+One day, her grandma came to visit. She brought a gift for Lily. It was a small pot with a green stem and some leaves. Grandma said, "This is a rose plant. If you take good care of it, it will bloom and give you pink roses."
+
+Lily was very happy. She thanked her grandma and hugged her. She put the pot in a sunny spot and watered it every day. She waited and waited for the rose to bloom.
+
+But one day, she saw something bad. A big bug was eating the leaves of her rose plant. Lily was scared and angry. She wanted to hit the bug and make it go away. But then she remembered what grandma said. She said, "Be kind to all living things. They are part of God's creation. Maybe the bug is hungry and needs some food."
+
+Lily thought for a moment. She did not want to hurt the bug, but she also did not want to lose her rose. She decided to share. She took some lettuce from the kitchen and put it next to the pot. She said to the bug, "Here, you can have this. Please leave my rose alone."
+
+The bug saw the lettuce and crawled to it. It ate some and then flew away. Lily was relieved and happy. She hoped the bug would not come back.
+
+The next day, Lily saw something wonderful. Her rose plant had a big pink bud. It was ready to bloom. Lily smiled and clapped her hands. She said, "Thank you, God, for my gift. Thank you, grandma, for your wisdom. Thank you, bug, for your kindness."
+
+She learned that sharing is caring, and that kindness can make things grow. She waited for her rose to bloom and show its beauty. She knew it would be the best flower in her garden.
+Tommy was sad. He had a big cut on his knee from falling off his bike. It hurt a lot and it was bleeding. Mommy put a band-aid on it and gave him a hug. She said it would heal soon, but he had to be careful and not touch it.
+
+Tommy wanted to play with his toys, but he could not run or jump. He felt bored and grumpy. He saw his old armchair in the corner of his room. It was dirty and had holes in it, but he liked it. It was soft and cozy and had a funny smell. He decided to sit on it and read his favorite book.
+
+He climbed on the armchair and opened his book. It was about a brave knight who fought a dragon and saved a princess. Tommy imagined he was the knight and the armchair was his horse. He made sword noises and shouted "Hooray!" He forgot about his cut and felt happy.
+
+Mommy came to check on him and smiled. She saw him having fun on his armchair. She said he was a good boy and she was proud of him. She brought him a glass of milk and a cookie. She said his cut was healing well and he could play outside tomorrow. Tommy thanked her and gave her a kiss. He finished his book and his snack. He felt sleepy and cuddled on his armchair. He closed his eyes and dreamed of dragons.
+Anna loved her birthday. She had a big cake with six candles on it. She wanted to cut the cake and share it with her friends. But she had to wait for everyone to sing "Happy Birthday" to her first.
+
+She closed her eyes and made a wish. She wished for a new doll with long hair and a pink dress. She opened her eyes and saw her mom holding a big knife. She was going to cut the cake for her.
+
+But then something bad happened. The knife slipped from her mom's hand and fell on the floor. It made a loud noise and scared Anna. She was frightened and started to cry. She thought the knife would hurt her or her mom.
+
+Her mom quickly picked up the knife and threw it in the sink. She hugged Anna and said, "I'm sorry, sweetie. It was an accident. You're safe. Don't cry."
+
+She wiped Anna's tears and smiled. She said, "Let's blow out the candles and cut the cake. It's your special day. You're a big girl now."
+
+Anna nodded and sniffed. She felt better. She blew out the candles and cut the cake with her mom. She gave a piece to each of her friends. They all said, "Thank you, Anna. Happy birthday. We love you."
+
+Anna smiled and ate her cake. She forgot about the knife and the noise. She was happy. She hoped her wish would come true.
+Sam and Tom were brothers who liked to play with cars. They had many cars of different colors and sizes. They liked to race them on the floor and make loud noises.
+
+One day, they saw a new car in the toy store. It was big and shiny and had lights and sounds. They wanted to buy it, but it was very expensive. The price was ten dollars, and they only had five dollars each.
+
+They asked their mom if they could have the car, but she said no. She said they had enough cars already, and they should save their money for something else. She said the car was not worth the price.
+
+Sam and Tom were sad and angry. They thought their mom was mean and unfair. They decided to sneak out of the house and go to the toy store. They thought they could drop the price by taking the car and running away.
+
+They waited until the store was busy, and then they grabbed the car from the shelf. They ran towards the door, but they did not see the security guard. He was mighty and fast, and he caught them before they could escape. He took the car from them and called their mom.
+
+Their mom was very disappointed and angry. She scolded them for stealing and lying. She said they had to apologize to the store owner and pay for the car with their own money. She said they had to learn to be honest and grateful for what they had.
+
+Sam and Tom felt ashamed and sorry. They realized they had made a big mistake. They said they were sorry to the store owner and their mom. They gave their money to the store owner and said they did not want the car anymore. They learned that stealing was wrong and that the price of a thing was not as important as the value of a good character.
+Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They run, jump, slide and swing. They have fun.
+
+But after a while, they feel thirsty. They want something to drink. They see a stand with juice. The juice is in different colors: red, yellow, green and orange.
+
+"Can we have some juice, please?" Lily asks the man at the stand.
+
+"Sure, you can," the man says. "What color do you want?"
+
+"I want red juice," Lily says. "It is tasty."
+
+"I want yellow juice," Ben says. "It is tasty, too."
+
+The man gives them each a cup of juice. They pay him with coins. They say thank you.
+
+They sit on a bench and drink their juice. They smile and sip. The juice is cold and sweet. It makes them happy.
+
+"This is the best juice ever," Lily says.
+
+"I agree," Ben says. "Do you want to share?"
+
+They nod and give each other a sip of their juice. They taste the different flavors. They like both.
+
+They finish their juice and throw the cups in the trash. They hold hands and run back to the playground. They are ready to play some more.
+Lily loves her kitten, Max. Max is soft and fluffy and likes to play with Lily. Sometimes, Max is naughty and runs away from Lily. He hides under the bed or behind the sofa. Lily has to look for him and call his name.
+
+One day, Lily and Max are in the kitchen. Lily sees a big cake on the table. It looks tasty. She wants to have a bite. She climbs on a chair and reaches for the cake. But Max sees the cake too. He jumps on the table and tries to grab the cake with his paws.
+
+Lily and Max both want the cake. They pull and tug and make a mess. The cake falls on the floor. Lily and Max look at each other. They are sorry. They know they did something bad. They hear Mom coming. They are scared.
+
+Lily and Max run away from the kitchen. They hide under the bed. They hope Mom will not find them. They hope Mom will not be angry. They hope Mom will still love them. They cuddle together and wait. They are hungry. They wish they had some cake. They wonder if Mom will give them some cake later. They think cake is very tasty.
+Anna and Ben were playing in the park with their dog, Rex. They liked to run and jump and slide and swing. Rex was a loyal dog. He always followed them and barked at strangers.
+
+One day, they saw a big hole in the fence. They were curious and wanted to see what was behind it. Rex did not like the hole. He growled and wagged his tail.
+
+"Come on, Rex, don't be scared," Ben said. "Let's go and explore."
+
+Anna nodded and crawled through the hole. Ben followed her. Rex stayed behind and watched.
+
+On the other side of the fence, there was a dark and dirty place. There were piles of trash and broken things. There were also strange noises and smells.
+
+Anna and Ben felt nervous, but they wanted to be brave. They walked around and looked for something interesting.
+
+Suddenly, they heard a loud roar. They turned around and saw a monster. It was big and hairy and had sharp teeth and claws. It was angry and hungry. It wanted to eat them.
+
+Anna and Ben screamed and ran back to the hole. The monster chased them. It was fast and strong.
+
+Rex heard their screams and saw the monster. He was a loyal dog. He did not want his friends to get hurt. He ran to the hole and barked at the monster.
+
+The monster was surprised and stopped. It looked at Rex and snarled. It thought Rex was a small and weak snack.
+
+Rex was not afraid. He was a loyal dog. He jumped at the monster and bit its leg. The monster howled and kicked Rex away.
+
+Anna and Ben reached the hole and crawled through it. They were safe and happy. They hugged Rex and thanked him.
+
+"Rex, you are a hero," Anna said. "You saved us from the monster."
+
+"Rex, you are a loyal dog," Ben said. "You are our best friend."
+
+Rex licked their faces and wagged his tail. He was a loyal dog. He loved Anna and Ben. They loved him too. They went home and told their mom and dad about their adventure. They never went to the hole again.
+Sam and Lily liked to play in the snow. Yesterday, they made a big snowman with a hat and a scarf. They gave him a carrot nose and two buttons for eyes. They named him Frosty.
+
+"Hello, Frosty!" Sam said. "Do you want to play with us?"
+
+Frosty did not say anything. He just smiled with his carrot nose.
+
+Lily ran around Frosty and threw snowballs at him. Sam joined her and they laughed. They had fun in the snow.
+
+But then, they heard a loud noise. It was a big truck. It was coming fast on the road. It was very close to Frosty.
+
+"Look out, Frosty!" Lily shouted. "The truck is coming!"
+
+Sam and Lily were scared. They ran to Frosty and hugged him. They hoped the truck would stop.
+
+But the truck did not stop. It hit Frosty and broke him. The hat and the scarf and the carrot nose and the buttons flew in the air. The snowman was gone.
+
+Sam and Lily were sad. They cried for Frosty. They wished he was still with them.
+
+"Sorry, kids," the truck driver said. He got out of the truck and looked at the mess. "I did not see the snowman. Are you okay?"
+
+Sam and Lily nodded. They were okay, but they were not happy.
+
+The truck driver felt bad. He wanted to make them feel better. He had an idea.
+
+"Hey, kids," he said. "Do you want to help me make a new snowman? I have some extra snow in the back of the truck. We can use it to build a bigger and better snowman. What do you say?"
+
+Sam and Lily looked at each other. They wiped their tears. They liked the idea.
+
+"Okay," they said. "Let's make a new snowman."
+
+They followed the truck driver to the back of the truck. He opened the door and took out some snow. He gave them some tools and some decorations. They worked together and made a new snowman. He was bigger and better than Frosty. He had a coat and a hat and a scarf and a carrot nose and two buttons for eyes. He also had a big smile.
+
+"Wow, he is awesome!" Sam said. "Thank you, mister!"
+
+"You're welcome, kids," the truck driver said. "I'm sorry I broke your snowman. But I'm glad we made a new one. What are you going to name him?"
+
+Sam and Lily thought for a moment. They had a good name.
+
+"We're going to name him Freezy," they said. "Because he is very cool and he likes to freeze."
+
+The truck driver smiled. He liked the name.
+
+"Freezy it is," he said. "Hello, Freezy! Do you want to play with us?"
+
+Freezy did not say anything. He just smiled with his carrot nose.
+
+Sam and Lily ran around Freezy and threw snowballs at him. The truck driver joined them and they laughed. They had fun in the snow.
+
+They were alert and careful. They did not want another truck to come and break their snowman. They wanted Freezy to stay with them. They liked Freezy. He was their new friend.
+Jill and Tom were best friends. They liked to play in the park with their toys. One day, they found a big stick on the ground. It was long and brown and had many branches.
+
+"Look, Jill, I found a stick!" Tom said. "It is a fancy stick. I can use it as a sword or a wand or a cane."
+
+"Wow, Tom, that is a nice stick!" Jill said. "Can I play with it too?"
+
+"Sure, Jill, you can play with it. But be careful, it is my stick. Do not break it or lose it." Tom said.
+
+They took turns playing with the stick. They pretended to be knights and fairies and dancers. They had a lot of fun. But then, something bad happened.
+
+Jill was swinging the stick like a wand. She waved it in the air and said, "Abracadabra!" But she swung it too hard. The stick hit a rock and snapped in half.
+
+"Oh no!" Jill said. "I broke the stick! I am sorry, Tom, I did not mean to!"
+
+Tom saw the broken stick and got very angry. He shouted at Jill, "You broke my stick! You are a bad friend! I do not want to play with you anymore!"
+
+He snatched the stick from Jill and ran away. Jill was left alone in the park. She felt very sad and sorry. She started to weep. She wished she could fix the stick and make Tom happy again.
+Lily and Ben were playing with their toy cars. They liked to make them zoom and crash on the floor. They pretended that the cars were going to a factory to get fixed.
+
+"Vroom, vroom, my car is faster than yours!" Ben said.
+
+"No, mine is faster and stronger!" Lily said.
+
+They raced their cars to the factory, which was a cardboard box with a hole in it. They pushed their cars inside the box and waited.
+
+"Beep, beep, your car is ready!" Lily said, taking out her car. She showed it to Ben. It had a sticker on it that said "Super Car".
+
+"Wow, your car is cool!" Ben said. He took out his car. It had a sticker on it that said "Stupid Car".
+
+"What? Stupid car? That's not fair!" Ben said. He looked at Lily. She was giggling.
+
+"I tricked you! I put the stickers on the cars when you were not looking!" Lily said.
+
+"That's mean! You are a bad friend!" Ben said. He threw his car on the floor and started to cry.
+
+Lily felt sorry for Ben. She did not want to make him cry. She wanted to play with him.
+
+"I'm sorry, Ben. I was just joking. Your car is not stupid. It's a good car. Here, you can have my sticker. It says "Super Car"." Lily said.
+
+She peeled off the sticker from her car and gave it to Ben. She hugged him and said "I'm sorry. Can we still be friends?"
+
+Ben stopped crying. He looked at the sticker and smiled. He hugged Lily back and said "Yes, we can still be friends. Thank you for the sticker. It's very nice of you."
+
+They put the stickers on their cars and played again. They zoomed and crashed their cars on the floor. They had fun. They were tired. They decided to rest. They put their cars in the factory and lay down next to it. They closed their eyes and fell asleep. They dreamed of cars.
+Lily was a little squirrel who loved to find nuts. She had a big pile of nuts in her nest. Every morning, she would wake up and eat a nut for breakfast. She liked to nibble and crunch the nuts. They were tasty and made her happy.
+
+One day, she woke up and saw a new nut in her nest. It was big and shiny and had a funny shape. Lily was curious and excited. She picked up the nut and tried to bite it. But it was hard and smooth and did not crack. Lily tried again and again, but the nut did not open.
+
+Lily was frustrated and angry. She threw the nut on the ground and stomped her feet. She wanted a tasty nut, not a bad nut. She looked around and saw her other nuts. They were small and brown and had shells. She grabbed one and ate it. It was crunchy and sweet and filled her tummy.
+
+Lily felt better and smiled. She decided to forget the bad nut and enjoy her good nuts. She buried the bad nut under some leaves and hoped no one would find it. She did not know that the bad nut was a ball and that a child had lost it in the park. She did not care. She was happy with her tasty nuts.
+Ben and Mia were twins who liked to play in the garden. They had a big tree with many olives. They liked to pick the olives and eat them or make juice.
+
+One day, they saw a bird on the tree. The bird was hungry and wanted some olives. Ben and Mia were selfish and did not want to share. They shouted at the bird and threw stones at it.
+
+"Go away, bird! These are our olives! You cannot have any!" they said.
+
+The bird was scared and sad. It flew away to find another tree. But there were no other trees with olives nearby. The bird was very hungry and tired.
+
+The next day, Ben and Mia went to the garden again. They wanted to pick more olives. But they saw something strange. The tree had no olives left. All the olives had fallen to the ground. They were rotten and full of worms.
+
+"What happened to our olives?" Ben asked.
+
+"I don't know. Maybe the wind or the rain made them fall," Mia said.
+
+They looked up and saw the bird on the tree. The bird was smiling. It had a secret. It had struck the olives with its beak and made them fall. It had done this to teach Ben and Mia a lesson.
+
+"Hello, Ben and Mia. Do you want some olives?" the bird said.
+
+Ben and Mia felt ashamed. They realized they had been selfish and mean to the bird. They had lost their olives because of their greed.
+
+"We are sorry, bird. We were wrong. We should have shared our olives with you. Can you forgive us?" they said.
+
+The bird nodded. It was kind and generous. It flew down and gave them some olives from another tree. It had saved some for them.
+
+"Thank you, bird. You are very nice. We will share our olives with you from now on. And with other animals too," they said.
+
+The bird was happy. It became friends with Ben and Mia. They played and ate olives together. They learned to be less selfish and more caring. They enjoyed the garden more than ever.
+Ben and Lily were playing with their toys in the living room. Ben had a big truck and Lily had a doll. They were having fun until Ben saw Lily's doll and wanted it.
+
+"Give me your doll!" Ben said to Lily. "It is pretty and I want to play with it."
+
+"No!" Lily said. "It is mine and you have your truck. Go away!"
+
+Ben got angry and grabbed the doll from Lily's hands. Lily cried and tried to get it back. Ben held the doll high and said, "Ha ha, it is mine now!"
+
+Lily ran to their mom, who was in the kitchen. She told her what Ben did and how he was mean to her. Mom was not happy and went to the living room.
+
+"Ben, what are you doing?" Mom asked. "Why did you take Lily's doll?"
+
+Ben did not answer. He still held the doll and looked at Mom with a mean face. He wanted to display his power and show that he was not afraid.
+
+Mom did not like Ben's attitude. She saw that he was a threat to Lily and her doll. She said, "Ben, you have to give the doll back to Lily. It is not yours and you hurt her feelings. If you don't, you will go to your room and have no toys."
+
+Ben did not want to go to his room and have no toys. He knew that Mom was serious and old enough to make him do it. He felt sorry and ashamed. He gave the doll back to Lily and said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I was wrong and I won't do it again."
+
+Lily smiled and hugged her doll. She said, "Thank you, Ben. I forgive you and I love you."
+
+Mom smiled and hugged them both. She said, "I'm proud of you, Ben, for saying sorry and being nice. And I'm proud of you, Lily, for being brave and forgiving. You are both good kids and I love you."
+
+They all hugged and played together. They learned to share and respect each other's toys. They were happy and had fun.
+Tim and Mia were playing in the park. They saw a big pile of wood near the swings. They wanted to build something with the wood.
+
+"Let's make a house!" said Tim.
+
+"OK, but how?" asked Mia.
+
+Tim thought for a moment. He had an idea. He picked up a long piece of wood and said, "This can be a wall. We can put it here, like this." He leaned the wood against a tree.
+
+Mia nodded. She picked up another piece of wood and said, "This can be another wall. We can put it here, like this." She leaned the wood next to Tim's wall.
+
+They kept doing that until they had four walls. They were happy with their house. They went inside and pretended to live there.
+
+Suddenly, they heard a loud noise. It was a big truck. The truck was powerful. It had a big arm that could move things. The truck came to the pile of wood. It wanted to take the wood away.
+
+"Hey, that's our house!" shouted Tim.
+
+"Stop, stop!" shouted Mia.
+
+But the truck did not hear them. It grabbed their house with its arm and lifted it up. Their house fell apart. The wood crashed to the ground.
+
+Tim and Mia were sad. They ran out of the wood and looked at the truck.
+
+"Why did you do that?" asked Tim.
+
+"Sorry, kids. I didn't see you. I have to take this wood to another place. It's my job," said the truck driver.
+
+"But we worked hard to make our house. It was fun," said Mia.
+
+The truck driver felt sorry for them. He had an idea. He said, "How about this? I'll give you some wood to keep. You can make something else with it. Maybe a boat, or a car, or a castle. What do you think?"
+
+Tim and Mia thought for a moment. They liked the idea. They said, "OK, thank you. That's nice of you."
+
+The truck driver smiled. He gave them some wood and said, "Have fun, kids. And be careful with the wood. It can be sharp or heavy. And don't play near the road. It can be dangerous."
+
+Tim and Mia nodded. They said, "Thank you, bye."
+
+They took the wood and went to another place in the park. They started to build something new. They guessed what it would be. They had fun.
+Lily and Tom were best friends. They liked to play with dolls and cars and books. One day, they found a big box in the park. It had a lock on it and a note that said "Do not open".
+
+Lily was curious. She wanted to see what was in the box. She said to Tom, "Let's take the box home and open it. Maybe there is something fun inside."
+
+Tom was worried. He knew they should not take things that were not theirs. He said to Lily, "No, we can't take the box. That is wrong. We have to tell the truth and leave it here. Maybe someone is looking for it."
+
+Lily did not listen to Tom. She said, "Don't be scared. It's just a box. No one will know. Come on, help me carry it." She grabbed one end of the box and pulled.
+
+Tom did not want to lose his friend. He did not want to make her angry. He grabbed the other end of the box and pushed. They took the box home and hid it under Lily's bed.
+
+That night, Lily and Tom could not sleep. They heard noises from the box. They heard scratching and growling and hissing. They were scared. They wondered what was in the box. They wished they had not taken it.
+
+The next morning, they heard a knock on the door. It was a man with a badge and a hat. He said, "Hello, I'm looking for a box that was lost in the park. It has a lock on it and a note that says 'Do not open'. Have you seen it?"
+
+Lily and Tom looked at each other. They felt guilty. They knew they had to tell the truth. They said, "Yes, we have the box. We're sorry. We took it. We didn't know what was in it. Please take it back."
+
+The man smiled. He said, "Thank you for being honest. The box is very important. It has a rare and dangerous animal inside. It escaped from the zoo and I was trying to catch it. You did the right thing by telling the truth. I'm proud of you."
+
+He took the box and left. Lily and Tom hugged each other. They were relieved. They learned a lesson. They decided to never take things that were not theirs again. They were happy to be best friends.
+Tom likes to go to the park with his mom. He likes to see the birds, the flowers, and the squirrels. The squirrels are brown and furry, and they run fast and jump high. Sometimes they come close to Tom and look at him with their black eyes.
+
+One day, Tom brought some nuts to the park. He wanted to share them with the squirrels. He put some nuts on the ground and waited for the squirrels to come. He saw a big squirrel with a bushy tail. It came near the nuts and sniffed them. Then it grabbed one nut and ran away.
+
+Tom was happy. He thought the squirrel liked his nut. He put another nut on the ground and waited for the squirrel to come back. But the squirrel did not come back. Instead, it climbed a tree and ate the nut. Then it looked down at Tom and made a loud noise.
+
+Tom was confused. He did not understand what the squirrel was saying. He thought maybe the squirrel wanted more nuts. He put another nut on the ground and waited for the squirrel to come down. But the squirrel did not come down. It stayed on the tree and made more noise.
+
+Tom was sad. He realized the squirrel did not want to share. It only wanted to steal his nuts. He felt angry and hurt. He picked up his nuts and put them in his pocket. He did not want to give them to the squirrel anymore. He told his mom he wanted to go home. His mom hugged him and said she was sorry. She said some squirrels are greedy and rude, but some are nice and friendly. She said maybe next time he would meet a better squirrel. Tom hoped so. He still liked squirrels, but he did not like the one that stole his nuts. He wished it would learn to be kind and share.
+Lily liked to play in the garden with her mom. She helped mom water the flowers and smell their perfume. She liked the perfume of the roses best. They were sweet and pretty.
+
+One day, Lily saw a tiny rose bud on a stem. She asked mom, "What is that?"
+
+Mom said, "That is a baby rose. It will grow and grow until it becomes a big rose like the others."
+
+Lily was curious. She wanted to see the baby rose grow. She asked mom, "Can I watch it grow?"
+
+Mom said, "Sure, you can. But you have to be patient. It takes time for the baby rose to grow. You have to water it and care for it every day."
+
+Lily nodded. She decided to water the baby rose every day and talk to it. She said, "Hello, baby rose. I am Lily. I like you. You will be a beautiful rose soon. I will help you grow."
+
+The baby rose seemed to listen to Lily. It grew and grew every day. It became bigger and bigger. It started to show its color. It was pink, like Lily's dress.
+
+One morning, Lily saw that the baby rose had opened its petals. It was a big rose now. It had a sweet perfume. Lily was happy. She ran to mom and said, "Mom, look! The baby rose is a big rose now! It is so pretty and sweet! Can I pick it?"
+
+Mom smiled and said, "Yes, you can. You did a good job, Lily. You helped the baby rose grow. You can pick it and keep it as a gift. It is your rose."
+
+Lily picked the rose carefully. She held it close to her nose and smelled its perfume. She said, "Thank you, baby rose. Thank you, mom. I love you both."
+Ben and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to swing and slide and run. They saw a big hill with a tower on top. They wanted to see what was in the tower.
+
+"Let's go up the hill," Ben said. "Maybe there is something fun in the tower."
+
+"OK," Lily said. "But be careful. The hill is steep and the tower is old."
+
+They climbed the hill and reached the tower. They saw a door with a sign. The sign said "Do not enter."
+
+"What do you think is inside?" Lily asked.
+
+"I don't know," Ben said. "Maybe a dragon or a treasure or a ghost."
+
+"Let's guess," Lily said. "If you guess right, you win. If you guess wrong, you lose."
+
+"OK," Ben said. "I guess there is a dragon. A big, red, powerful dragon that breathes fire."
+
+"No, there is not a dragon," Lily said. "I guess there is a bell. A big, shiny, powerful bell that makes a loud sound."
+
+They opened the door and went inside. They saw a big, shiny, powerful bell. It was hanging from the ceiling. It had a rope that you could pull.
+
+"Wow, you guessed right," Ben said. "You win. Can we ring the bell?"
+
+"OK, but only once," Lily said. "It might be very loud."
+
+They pulled the rope and the bell rang. It was very loud. It made their ears hurt. It made the tower shake. It made the birds fly away.
+
+"Oops, that was a mistake," Ben said. "Let's go back to the park."
+
+"OK," Lily said. "That was too loud. Maybe we should not guess anymore."
+
+They ran down the hill and back to the park. They played some more and had fun. They did not go near the tower again. They learned that some things are better left alone.
+Tom is a gifted boy. He likes to think a lot. He likes to learn new things. He likes to go to the lab with his dad. His dad is a scientist. He works in the lab.
+
+One day, Tom goes to the lab with his dad. He sees many machines and tools. He sees many colors and shapes. He is curious. He wants to touch everything. He asks his dad, "What is this? What is that?"
+
+His dad smiles. He says, "This is a microscope. It makes small things look big. That is a beaker. It holds liquids. This is a magnet. It attracts metal. That is a battery. It gives power."
+
+Tom is amazed. He says, "Wow! Can I try them?"
+
+His dad says, "Sure, but be careful. Some things are hot or sharp or dangerous. You have to follow the rules. You have to listen to me."
+
+Tom nods. He says, "OK, dad. I will be careful. I will follow the rules. I will listen to you."
+
+Tom and his dad have fun in the lab. They try different things. They see different results. They learn together. They are happy. Tom thinks, "I love the lab. I love my dad. He is the best."
+Lily and Tom were playing in the garden. They liked to make a tent with a big sheet and some sticks. They put the sheet over the sticks and crawled inside. It was like a secret house.
+
+"Can you whistle, Tom?" Lily asked. She could whistle very well. She showed Tom how to make a sound with her lips.
+
+Tom tried to whistle, but he could not. He only made a funny noise. He felt sad. He wanted to whistle like Lily.
+
+"Don't be sad, Tom. You can do other things. You can sing and dance and draw. Whistling is not so important," Lily said. She gave Tom a hug.
+
+They heard a loud bark outside. It was Rex, the big dog from next door. He sometimes came to the garden and chased them. They were afraid of Rex.
+
+"Quick, hide in the tent!" Lily said. They pulled the sheet over their heads and stayed very quiet. Rex sniffed around the tent, but he could not see them. He got bored and ran away.
+
+Lily and Tom peeked out of the tent. They saw Rex was gone. They felt safe again.
+
+"See, Tom? We are brave. We can hide from Rex. And we can whistle too. Well, I can. You can try again later," Lily said. She whistled a happy tune.
+
+Tom smiled. He was glad he had Lily as a friend. He did not mind that he could not whistle. He sang a happy song instead.
+Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to look at the vehicles that passed by on the road. They saw cars, buses, trucks, and bikes. Sometimes they wondered where the vehicles were going and who was inside them.
+
+"Look, Lily, a pink car!" Ben said, pointing at a shiny vehicle with a big bow on top. "It is so pretty! I wonder who owns it."
+
+"Maybe it is a princess," Lily said, imagining a beautiful lady with a crown and a dress. "Or a fairy. Or a star."
+
+They ran to the fence to get a closer look at the pink car. They wanted to see the driver and the passengers. They hoped they would wave at them and smile.
+
+But when the pink car stopped at the traffic light, they saw something scary. The driver was a mean man with a mask and a gun. He had two other men with him, also with masks and guns. They were robbing a bank and they had a big bag of money.
+
+"Hey, you kids, get away from there!" the driver shouted at Lily and Ben. He pointed his gun at them and made a loud noise. "This is our car, not yours!"
+
+Lily and Ben were very scared. They screamed and cried. They ran back to their mom, who was sitting on a bench. She hugged them and tried to calm them down.
+
+The pink car zoomed away, followed by police cars with sirens and lights. Lily and Ben never wanted to see a pink car again. They learned that not all vehicles were nice and not all colors were happy. They wished they never wondered about the pink car.
+Tom and Lily were playing pirates in the garden. They had a big cardboard box for a ship, a stick for a sword and a scarf for a flag. They pretended to sail the seas and look for treasure.
+
+"Ahoy, matey!" Tom shouted. "I see an island with a big X on it. That must be where the gold is!"
+
+"Let's go, captain!" Lily said. "But be careful, there might be other pirates or monsters there."
+
+They jumped out of the box and ran to the island, which was a pile of dirt and rocks. They dug with their hands and found a shiny metal box. They opened it and saw a lot of coins and jewels.
+
+"Wow, we are rich!" Tom said. "We are the best pirates ever!"
+
+But then, he felt a tickle in his nose. He tried to hold it in, but he couldn't. He sneezed very loudly.
+
+"Achoo!"
+
+The sneeze echoed across the garden and reached the ears of a real pirate, who was hiding behind a bush. He had followed Tom and Lily and wanted to steal their treasure. He heard the sneeze and saw the box.
+
+"Ha ha ha!" the pirate laughed. "What foolish children! They found my treasure and gave away their location. Now I will take it all and leave them nothing!"
+
+He jumped out of the bush and ran towards Tom and Lily. He had a big knife and a scary face. He scared them so much that they dropped the box and ran away.
+
+"Help, help!" they cried. "A pirate, a pirate!"
+
+But no one heard them. The pirate took the box and ran away. He was very happy and laughed all the way.
+
+Tom and Lily were very sad and angry. They had lost their treasure and their game. They learned a hard lesson: never sneeze when you are a pirate.
+
+The moral value of the story is: be quiet and careful when you are looking for treasure, or someone might take it from you.
+Sara and Ben were twins who liked to play in the garden. They saw a big bush with red berries. They wanted to eat them.
+
+"Let's have a race. Who can pick more berries?" Sara said.
+
+"OK. I will win. I am faster than you." Ben said.
+
+They ran to the bush and started to pick the berries. They put them in their baskets. They looked at each other's baskets. They wanted to have more berries than the other.
+
+They picked faster and faster. They did not see the big black bird that was watching them. The bird liked berries too. It flew down and grabbed some berries from their baskets. It flew away.
+
+"Hey, where are my berries?" Sara said.
+
+"Mine too. They are gone." Ben said.
+
+They looked up and saw the bird. It was eating their berries. It made a loud noise.
+
+"Bad bird. Give us back our berries." Sara said.
+
+"No. They are mine. I am hungry." The bird said.
+
+The bird flew to another bush. It had more berries. It picked them with its beak. It filled its mouth.
+
+Sara and Ben ran after the bird. They wanted their berries back. They threw stones at the bird. They shouted at the bird.
+
+The bird was scared. It flew away. But it had too many berries in its mouth. It could not fly well. It dropped some berries on the ground.
+
+Sara and Ben saw the berries. They ran to them. They picked them up. They put them in their baskets.
+
+"Look, we have more berries now." Sara said.
+
+"Yes, we do. We are lucky." Ben said.
+
+They smiled at each other. They did not care who had more berries. They just wanted to share them. They went back to the house. They ate the berries. They were sweet and juicy. They were happy.
+Sara and Ben were twins. They liked to play with toys and books and games. But today, they had to go with Mom and Dad to visit Grandma and Grandpa. They did not like to visit Grandma and Grandpa. Grandma and Grandpa were old and boring. They only talked about old and boring things. They did not have any toys or books or games for Sara and Ben.
+
+When they got to Grandma and Grandpa's house, Mom and Dad said hello and gave them hugs and kisses. Sara and Ben said hello too, but they did not smile. They wanted to go back home. Grandma and Grandpa took them to the living room, where they had a big tree with lights and ornaments. Sara and Ben looked at the tree, but they did not care. They had seen many trees with lights and ornaments before.
+
+"Look, Sara and Ben, we have a special ornament for you," Grandma said. She took a small box from under the tree and opened it. Inside was a shiny star with Sara and Ben's names on it. "We made this for you, to show you how much we love you," Grandpa said. He took the star and hung it on the top of the tree.
+
+Sara and Ben looked at the star. It was very pretty. It sparkled and glowed in the light. They saw their names on it. They felt something warm in their hearts. They realized that Grandma and Grandpa were not old and boring. They were kind and sweet. They cared about Sara and Ben. They wanted to make them happy.
+
+"Thank you, Grandma and Grandpa," Sara and Ben said. They ran to them and gave them hugs and kisses. They smiled. They were happy. They wanted to stay with Grandma and Grandpa. They looked at the star again. It was the best ornament ever.
+Sara was a little girl who liked to play dress-up. She had a big box of clothes and hats and scarves that she could use to pretend to be different people. One day, she found a white veil in the box. It was long and soft and shiny. She put it on her head and felt like a princess.
+
+She ran to show her mom, who was in the kitchen. She wanted her mom to see how pretty she was. But her mom was busy making dinner. She did not look at Sara. She said, "Not now, honey. I have to finish this. Go play in your room."
+
+Sara felt sad. She wanted her mom to pay attention to her. She wanted her mom to hug her and tell her she was beautiful. She went back to her room, but she did not want to play anymore. She felt angry and lonely.
+
+She saw her teddy bear on her bed. It was her favorite toy. It was brown and fuzzy and had a red bow. She loved her teddy bear. It always made her feel better. She picked it up and hugged it. But she hugged it too hard. She squeezed it and squeezed it until it popped. The stuffing came out and the bow fell off. Sara gasped. She had broken her teddy bear. She had ruined it.
+
+She started to cry. She cried and cried and cried. She threw the veil and the teddy bear on the floor. She did not feel like a princess anymore. She felt like a bad girl. She wished she had been a regular girl who listened to her mom and did not squeeze her teddy bear. She wished she could fix it. But she could not. She had no one to comfort her. She was alone.
+One day, a pirate came to the beach with his big ship. He wanted to find some treasure and have some fun. He saw a girl playing with a bucket and a shovel. She was making a sand castle. The pirate liked the girl. She was modest and pretty.
+
+He walked to the girl and said, "Hello, little one. Do you want to see my ship? It is very big and has a flag with a skull. I have many things on my ship. Coins, jewels, swords, and hats. Do you want to come with me?"
+
+The girl looked at the pirate. He had a beard, a hook, and a patch. He was scary and rude. She did not want to go with him. She said, "No, thank you. I like my sand castle. It is very nice and has a flag with a heart. I have many things in my bucket. Shells, stones, flowers, and stars. I want to stay here."
+
+The pirate was angry and sad. He wanted the girl to like him. He said, "Please, little one. I will give you anything you want. You can have all my things. You can be my queen. I will be your king. Just come with me and give me a kiss."
+
+The girl shook her head. She did not want the pirate's things. She did not want to be his queen. She did not want to give him a kiss. She said, "No, thank you. I have everything I need. I have my sand castle, my bucket, and my friends. They are coming soon. They will play with me and give me hugs. They are kind and sweet. You should go away."
+
+The pirate was very angry and very sad. He did not understand why the girl did not like him. He said, "Fine, little one. You are silly and mean. I do not want you anyway. I will find another girl who will like me and kiss me. Goodbye." He turned around and walked back to his ship. He sailed away and never came back.
+
+The girl was happy and proud. She did not care about the pirate. She finished her sand castle and waited for her friends. They came soon and they played with her and gave her hugs. They liked her sand castle and her bucket. They said, "You are smart and brave. You did not go with the pirate. He was bad and ugly. You are our friend. We love you." They gave her a kiss. The girl smiled and said, "I love you too."
+Sara and Ben were twins who liked to play in the forest. One day, they found a big tree with many branches and leaves. They decided to decorate the tree with things they found on the ground, like pine cones, feathers, and berries.
+
+"Look, Ben, I made a necklace for the tree!" Sara said, hanging a string of berries around a branch.
+
+"That's pretty, Sara. I made a hat for the tree!" Ben said, putting a pine cone on top of another branch.
+
+They were having fun, but they did not see a curious fox watching them from behind a bush. The fox was hungry and wanted to eat the berries and the feathers. He waited until Sara and Ben were busy with another branch, and then he sneaked closer to the tree.
+
+"Hello, little ones," the fox said in a friendly voice. "What are you doing?"
+
+Sara and Ben turned around and saw the fox. They were scared, because they knew foxes could be mean and bite. They held each other's hands and backed away from the tree.
+
+"We are decorating the tree," Sara said in a small voice.
+
+"Decorating the tree? How nice of you!" the fox said, pretending to be nice. "Can I help you? I like berries and feathers very much."
+
+Sara and Ben did not trust the fox. They saw his sharp teeth and his hungry eyes. They shook their heads and ran away from the tree, leaving their decorations behind.
+
+"Wait, don't go!" the fox said, following them. "I just want to be your friend!"
+
+But Sara and Ben did not listen. They ran as fast as they could, until they reached their home. They told their mom and dad what happened, and they hugged them. They were glad they were safe.
+
+The fox was sad and angry. He wanted to eat the berries and the feathers, but he could not reach them. The tree was too tall and the branches were too strong. He tried to climb, but he fell down. He tried to jump, but he missed. He tried to bite, but he hurt his mouth.
+
+He gave up and left the tree alone. He looked for something else to eat, but he could not find anything. He was hungry and lonely. He wished he had been nicer to Sara and Ben. Maybe then they would have shared their decorations with him. Maybe then they would have been his friends.
+Jen and Ben are twins. They like to watch TV after school. But they do not like the same shows. Jen likes to watch cartoons. Ben likes to watch animals.
+
+One day, they have a big fight. Jen wants to watch her cartoons. Ben wants to watch his animals. They both grab the remote and pull. They yell at each other.
+
+"Let me watch my cartoons!" Jen says.
+
+"No, let me watch my animals!" Ben says.
+
+They do not share. They do not take turns. They are not fair.
+
+Mom hears them and comes to the living room. She sees them fighting. She is not happy. She takes the remote and turns off the TV.
+
+"Stop fighting, Jen and Ben!" Mom says. "You need to learn to share and take turns. That is fair."
+
+She tells them to sit on the couch and talk. She gives them a paper and a crayon. She tells them to make a schedule.
+
+"You can add the shows you want to watch on the paper. Then you can divide the time. One hour for Jen, one hour for Ben. That is fair." Mom says.
+
+Jen and Ben look at the paper. They think for a while. They write down the shows they want to watch. They draw a line in the middle. They show Mom.
+
+"Look, Mom, we made a schedule. We can share and take turns. That is fair." Jen and Ben say.
+
+Mom smiles. She is proud of them. She gives them a hug and a kiss. She turns on the TV.
+
+"Good job, Jen and Ben. You can watch your shows now. But remember to follow the schedule. That is fair." Mom says.
+
+Jen and Ben nod. They sit on the couch and watch their shows. They do not fight. They are happy. They are fair.
+Lily and Tom were best friends. They liked to play outside in the sun. One day, they found a big pond near their house. The pond had many ducks and fish. Lily and Tom wanted to feed them.
+
+"Look, Tom, I have some bread for the ducks!" Lily said. She broke the bread into small pieces and threw them into the water. The ducks came closer and ate the bread. They quacked and splashed. Lily and Tom laughed.
+
+"I have some seeds for the fish!" Tom said. He sprinkled the seeds on the water. The fish came up and nibbled the seeds. They swam and glided. Lily and Tom clapped.
+
+Lily and Tom were very happy. They wanted to remember this day. They looked around and saw a big rock. They had an idea.
+
+"Let's mark the rock with our names!" Lily said. She picked up a stick and scratched "Lily" on the rock. Tom picked up another stick and scratched "Tom" on the rock. They smiled and hugged.
+
+"We are friends forever!" Tom said.
+
+"Yes, we are!" Lily said.
+
+They were cheerful and proud. They marked the rock with their names. They had a lot of fun at the pond. They went home and told their moms and dads about their adventure. They dreamed of the pond and the ducks and the fish. They were happy.
+Lisa and Ben were twins who liked to play in the kitchen. One day, they saw a big cake on the table. It was their mom's birthday dessert. It looked yummy and sweet.
+
+"Let's have a bite," Lisa said. "Mom won't notice."
+
+"No, we can't," Ben said. "Mom said to wait until she comes back. It's not nice to eat her cake."
+
+But Lisa did not listen. She was careless. She climbed on a chair and reached for the cake. But the chair was slippery. Lisa slipped and fell. The cake fell too. It landed on Lisa's head.
+
+"Oh no!" Ben said. "Look what you did!"
+
+Lisa was scared and sorry. She had cake all over her face and hair. She started to cry.
+
+"Mom is going to be mad!" Ben said.
+
+Just then, mom came back. She saw the mess and the twins. She was not happy.
+
+"What happened here?" she asked.
+
+Lisa and Ben told her the truth. They said they were sorry.
+
+Mom sighed. She was not mad, but she was sad. She hugged the twins and said, "I love you, but you have to be careful and listen. The cake was for all of us to share. Now we have no dessert."
+
+Lisa and Ben felt bad. They said they loved mom too. They helped mom clean up the kitchen. They learned their lesson. They never tried to eat mom's dessert again.
+Ben and Mia are twins. They like to play with their toys and books. But today, they are bored. They want to do something new and fun.
+
+"Mom, can we go to the park?" Ben asks.
+
+"Sorry, not today. I am busy. I have to work on the computer and make a phone call. Maybe later, okay?" Mom says.
+
+Ben and Mia are sad. They wish they could go to the park and play on the swings and slides. They look out the window and see the sun and the birds.
+
+"Let's make a wish," Mia says. "Maybe it will come true."
+
+"Okay, how do we do that?" Ben says.
+
+Mia thinks for a moment. She remembers what Mom told her once. "We have to close our eyes and say what we want in our hearts. Then we have to blow a kiss to the sky."
+
+Ben and Mia do what Mia says. They close their eyes and say what they want in their hearts. They want to go to the park and have fun. Then they blow a kiss to the sky.
+
+They open their eyes and wait. Nothing happens. They are still in their room. They are still bored.
+
+"Maybe our wish did not work," Ben says.
+
+"Maybe we have to wait a little bit," Mia says.
+
+They wait a little bit more. Then they hear a knock on the door. It is Dad. He has a big smile on his face.
+
+"Hi, kids. Guess what? I finished my work early. How about we go to the park and have some fun?" Dad says.
+
+Ben and Mia are happy. They jump and clap. They hug Dad and Mom.
+
+"Yay, our wish came true!" Ben says.
+
+"Thank you, sky!" Mia says.
+
+They grab their coats and hats and run to the car. They go to the park and play on the swings and slides. They have a lot of fun. They are glad they made a wish.
+Lily was eager to go to bed. She wanted to see her friend, the star. Every night, the star would shine bright in the sky and talk to Lily through the window. The star told Lily stories of faraway places and made her laugh.
+
+But tonight, Lily heard a scary noise under her bed. It sounded like a growl. Lily was afraid. She pulled the blanket over her head and hoped the noise would go away. But it did not. It got louder and louder.
+
+"Who's there?" Lily whispered.
+
+"Me!" a voice said. "I'm a monster and I'm hungry. I want to eat you!"
+
+Lily screamed. She wished the star would come and help her. She looked at the window, but the star was not there. It was hidden by a big cloud.
+
+The monster crawled out from under the bed. It had big teeth and claws and horns. It smiled wickedly at Lily and licked its lips.
+
+"Please, don't eat me!" Lily begged. "I'm not tasty. I'm just a little girl."
+
+The monster laughed. "Too bad. You're my dinner. And I'm very hungry."
+
+The monster reached for Lily with its paw. Lily closed her eyes and cried. She thought it was the end.
+
+But then, something happened. The cloud moved away from the window and the star shone bright again. It saw Lily and the monster and knew what to do. It sent a beam of light through the glass and hit the monster in the eye.
+
+"Ow!" the monster yelled. "That hurts! What is that?"
+
+The star spoke. "That's me. I'm Lily's friend. And you're not welcome here. Go away, or I'll shine more light on you."
+
+The monster was afraid of the star. It did not like the light. It hurt its eyes and made it feel weak. It ran back under the bed and hid.
+
+"Thank you, star!" Lily said. "You saved me!"
+
+The star smiled. "You're welcome, Lily. I'm always here for you. Now, don't be afraid. The monster is gone. You can sleep now."
+
+Lily felt safe and happy. She snuggled under the blanket and looked at the star. The star winked at her and told her another story. Lily fell asleep with a smile on her face.
+Lila and Tom are friends. They like to play with paints and make pictures. One day, they have a big idea. They want to paint the wall in the living room. They think it will be fun and pretty.
+
+They get the paints and brushes and start to paint. They make flowers and stars and animals. They are very happy. But they do not ask Mom and Dad first. They do not know that paints are not for walls.
+
+Mom and Dad come home and see the wall. They are very angry. They say, "What have you done? This is not good. You have to clean this mess. And you have to say sorry. You cannot paint the wall without asking. This is not original. This is naughty."
+
+Lila and Tom feel bad. They say sorry to Mom and Dad. They help to clean the wall. They use water and soap and cloths. They work hard. They make the wall dry and white again.
+
+Mom and Dad see that Lila and Tom are sorry and help. They say, "Thank you for cleaning the wall. We know you like to paint, but you have to be careful and respectful. Next time, you can paint on paper or canvas. We will buy you some as a reward. And we will hang your pictures on the wall. That will be original and nice."
+
+Lila and Tom smile. They hug Mom and Dad. They say, "We love you. We are sorry. We will not paint the wall again. We will paint on paper or canvas. And we will ask you first. Thank you for the reward. We will make you proud."
+
+The moral value of the story is: You should ask for permission before doing something that might affect others. You should respect other people's property and feelings. You should admit your mistakes and try to fix them. You should be creative but not destructive.
+Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play outside. One day, it rains a lot. Tom and Mia see many puddles on the ground. They want to jump in them.
+
+"Look, Mia, a big puddle!" Tom says. He runs to the puddle and jumps in. Splash! Water goes everywhere. Tom laughs.
+
+"Me too, me too!" Mia says. She runs after Tom and jumps in the puddle. Splash! More water goes everywhere. Mia laughs.
+
+They jump and splash and have fun. They get wet and dirty, but they do not care. They think puddles are good.
+
+Then, they hear a voice. It is Tom's mom. She is at the door. She is not happy.
+
+"Tom, Mia, come here right now!" she says. "You are all wet and dirty! You need to change your clothes and take a bath!"
+
+Tom and Mia stop jumping. They look at each other. They do not want to go inside. They want to play more.
+
+"Can we play a little more, please?" Tom asks.
+
+"No, you cannot!" Tom's mom says. "You will catch a cold! Come inside now!"
+
+Tom and Mia sigh. They walk to the door. They open the door and go inside. They say goodbye to the puddles. They hope it will rain again soon.
+Sara and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big package on a bench. It is thin and long.
+
+"Who left this here?" Sara asks.
+
+"Maybe it is a surprise for us," Tom says.
+
+They go to the package and try to open it. But it is too hard. They need something to cut it.
+
+"Look, there is a scissors in the grass," Sara says. She leads Tom to the scissors. She picks it up and runs back to the package.
+
+"Be careful, Sara. The scissors is sharp," Tom says.
+
+Sara nods. She cuts the package with the scissors. Inside, they find a kite. It is red and blue and has a long tail.
+
+"Wow, a kite! How fun!" Sara says.
+
+"Let's fly it in the sky," Tom says.
+
+They take the kite and run to the field. They throw the kite in the air and hold the string. The kite flies high and fast. Sara and Tom laugh and clap.
+
+"Thank you, mystery package," Sara says.
+
+"Thank you, Sara, for leading me to the scissors," Tom says.
+
+They are happy. They play with the kite until it is time to go home.
+Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a new place in the park. It is a big tent with many colors.
+
+"Can we go inside?" Anna asks Ben.
+
+Ben nods. He likes new things. They hold hands and walk to the tent. They see a man at the door. He smiles and says, "Hello, children. Do you want to see the magic show?"
+
+Anna and Ben nod again. They love magic. The man lets them in. They sit on a bench and watch the show. They see a rabbit, a hat, a wand, and many other things. They clap and laugh.
+
+They have a lot of fun. After the show, the man says, "Did you enjoy the show?"
+
+Anna and Ben nod one more time. They say, "Thank you, mister. You are very good."
+
+The man says, "You are very welcome, children. You are very kind."
+
+Anna and Ben leave the tent. They hug and say, "That was a fine place. We had a fine time."
+
+They go back to their moms and dads. They tell them about the magic show. Their moms and dads are happy. They say, "We are glad you had fun, Anna and Ben. You are fine friends."
+Lily and Ben were best friends. They liked to play in the park and look for bugs and flowers. One day, they saw a big puddle. It was shiny and wet and looked like fun.
+
+"Let's jump in the puddle!" Lily said. She wore her red boots that kept her feet dry.
+
+"OK!" Ben said. He wore his blue boots that had stars on them.
+
+They ran to the puddle and jumped in. Splash! Splash! Splash! They laughed and made waves with their boots. The water was cold and tickled their legs.
+
+But then, Lily saw something in the puddle. It was a shiny coin. She reached for it with her hand.
+
+"Look, Ben! I found a coin!" she said.
+
+"Wow! That's cool!" Ben said. He wanted to see the coin too.
+
+But when Lily pulled out her hand, she saw that her boot was gone. It had slipped off her foot and stayed in the puddle.
+
+"Oh no! My boot!" she cried.
+
+She tried to find it with her hand, but the puddle was too deep and muddy. She couldn't see her boot.
+
+"Don't worry, Lily. I'll help you," Ben said. He was a good friend.
+
+He took off his boot and put his foot in the puddle. He felt around with his toes until he touched something. It was Lily's boot!
+
+"I found it!" he said. He pulled out the boot and gave it to Lily.
+
+"Thank you, Ben! You are so useful!" Lily said. She was happy.
+
+She put on her boot and hugged Ben.
+
+"You're welcome, Lily. You are my best friend," Ben said.
+
+They smiled and made a promise.
+
+"We will always share our boots and our coins," they said.
+
+They held hands and walked back to the park. They were happy and wet and had a shiny coin. They had the best boots and the best friend in the world.
+Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys and have fun. Sometimes they play nice, but sometimes they fight. Mom and Dad are not happy when they fight.
+
+One day, they are playing with their blocks. Anna wants to build a big tower, but Ben wants to knock it down. Anna says, "Stop, Ben! That is not fun!" Ben says, "Yes, it is! It is fun to make noise!" He knocks down the tower and Anna cries.
+
+Mom hears the noise and comes to see. She says, "What is going on here? Why are you fighting?" Anna says, "Ben is mean! He broke my tower!" Ben says, "Anna is boring! She only wants to build!" Mom says, "You both need to settle down and share. Fighting is not good for you. It is not healthy."
+
+She gives them a hug and a kiss and says, "How about we make a new game? You can both build and knock down, but take turns. And you can count how many blocks you use and how high you make the tower. That is fun and healthy, too. Do you want to try?"
+
+Anna and Ben nod and say, "Yes, Mom. We are sorry. We want to play nice." They hug Mom and say, "Thank you, Mom. We love you." Mom says, "I love you, too. Now have fun and be good." She smiles and leaves them to play.
+
+Anna and Ben start to build and knock down, taking turns and counting. They have fun and laugh. They are happy and healthy. They are good twins.
+Lily liked to play with her friends in the park. She liked to run, jump, swing and slide. But she also liked to look at the big mountain far away. She wondered what it was like to go there.
+
+One day, her mom said, "Lily, we have a surprise for you. We are going to visit your aunt and uncle. They live near the mountain. Do you want to go?"
+
+Lily was very happy. She said, "Yes, yes, yes! Can I invite my friends too?"
+
+Her mom said, "Sorry, honey, we can only take you and your brother. But you can tell your friends about your trip when you come back."
+
+Lily was a little sad, but she still wanted to go. She packed her bag and said goodbye to her friends. She told them, "I will see the mountain and tell you all about it."
+
+Lily and her family got in the car and drove for a long time. Lily looked out the window and saw the mountain getting closer and closer. It was very big and had snow on top. She was very excited.
+
+When they arrived at her aunt and uncle's house, they hugged and kissed them. Her aunt said, "Lily, we have a surprise for you. Tomorrow, we are going to take you to the mountain. Do you want to go?"
+
+Lily was very happy. She said, "Yes, yes, yes! Thank you, thank you, thank you!"
+
+The next day, they put on warm clothes and boots and got in the car. They drove up the mountain and saw many trees and animals. They stopped at a place where there was a lot of snow. Lily had never seen snow before. She touched it and felt how cold and soft it was.
+
+Her uncle said, "Lily, do you want to make a snowman?"
+
+Lily said, "Yes, yes, yes! How do we make a snowman?"
+
+Her uncle said, "We need to roll some snow into balls and stack them on top of each other. Then we need to give the snowman a face and some clothes."
+
+Lily and her uncle made a big snowman. They gave him a carrot nose, a hat, a scarf and some buttons. Lily said, "He looks very good. Can we invite him to play with us?"
+
+Her uncle said, "Sure, why not? He is your new friend."
+
+Lily was very happy. She hugged the snowman and said, "Hello, snowman. I am Lily. Do you want to play with me?"
+
+The snowman did not say anything, but Lily did not mind. She played with him and her uncle and had a lot of fun. She thought, "This is the best day ever. I love the mountain."
+Sara and Tom were playing in the garden. They saw a caterpillar on a leaf. Sara wanted to touch it, but Tom said no.
+
+"It is dirty and icky. You need to bathe if you touch it," Tom said.
+
+"I don't care. It is pretty and fuzzy. I want to touch it," Sara said. She was stubborn.
+
+She reached for the caterpillar, but it moved away. She followed it to another leaf. Tom followed her, too.
+
+"Stop, Sara. You will get lost. Come back here," Tom said.
+
+"No, I want to catch it. It is my friend," Sara said.
+
+She kept chasing the caterpillar, but it was faster than her. She did not see where she was going. She stepped on a rock and fell down. She scraped her knee and cried.
+
+Tom ran to her and helped her up. He saw blood on her knee.
+
+"Are you okay, Sara? You are hurt. We need to go home and tell mom," Tom said.
+
+He took her hand and led her to the house. Sara was still crying. She forgot about the caterpillar.
+
+"Mom, Sara fell down and hurt her knee. She needs a band-aid and a hug," Tom said.
+
+Mom came out and saw Sara. She hugged her and kissed her knee.
+
+"Ouch, that looks painful. Let me clean it and put a band-aid on it. Then you can have a cookie and some juice," Mom said.
+
+She took Sara inside and did what she said. Sara felt better. She thanked Mom and Tom.
+
+"I'm sorry, Tom. I was stubborn. I should have listened to you," Sara said.
+
+"It's okay, Sara. I'm sorry, too. I was mean. I should have let you touch the caterpillar. Maybe next time we can find another one and share it," Tom said.
+
+They hugged and smiled. They learned a lesson. They ate their cookies and drank their juice. They were happy.
+Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big kite in the sky. The kite is red and yellow. It has a long tail.
+
+"Wow, look at the kite!" Tom says. "It can fly so high!"
+
+"I want to fly too!" Sam says. "Let's make our own kite!"
+
+They run to Tom's house. They find some paper, sticks, and string. They make a kite. It is blue and green. It has a long tail too.
+
+They go back to the park. They run with the kite. The wind blows. The kite flies up in the air.
+
+"Yay, we did it!" Tom says. "Our kite can fly too!"
+
+They take turns holding the string. They watch the kite fly. They are happy.
+
+But then, something bad happens. A big bird sees the kite. The bird thinks the kite is food. The bird flies fast. It grabs the kite with its claws. It tears the kite with its beak.
+
+"Hey, stop!" Tom shouts. "That's our kite!"
+
+"Go away, bird!" Sam cries. "Leave our kite alone!"
+
+But the bird does not listen. It flies away with the kite. It eats the kite. The kite is gone.
+
+Tom and Sam are sad. They have no kite. They have no fun. They go home. They cry.
+Tom was playing with his toy cars on the floor. He liked to make them zoom and crash and honk. He had a red car, a blue car, a yellow car and a green car. He pretended they were racing on a big road.
+
+But then he heard a loud noise from the ceiling. It sounded like a bang and a scratch and a growl. Tom was scared. He did not know what it was. He paused his cars and looked up. He saw a big hole in the ceiling. And he saw something furry and black and unknown poking out of the hole.
+
+Tom screamed. He ran to his mom in the kitchen. He told her what he saw. He said there was a monster in the ceiling. Mom was surprised. She followed Tom to his room. She looked at the hole. She saw the furry thing too.
+
+But mom was not scared. She smiled. She said it was not a monster. It was a raccoon. A raccoon was an animal that liked to find food and hide in dark places. Sometimes it got into houses by mistake. Mom said they had to call someone to help the raccoon get out.
+
+Tom felt better. He was not scared anymore. He was curious. He wanted to see the raccoon. He asked mom if he could. Mom said yes, but he had to be careful and quiet. She said the raccoon was probably scared too. Tom nodded. He went back to his room. He watched the raccoon from a distance. He saw it move and sniff and peek. He thought it was cute. He wondered if it liked cars. He decided to share his green car with it. He pushed it gently towards the hole. He hoped the raccoon would like it. He smiled. He said hello to the raccoon. He said his name was Tom. He asked what its name was. He waited for an answer.
+Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys. But today they are restless. They want to do something new.
+
+"Let's play match," says Anna. "We can find things that are the same."
+
+"OK," says Ben. "I will start. Look, I have two cars. They are both red. They match."
+
+"Good," says Anna. "Now it is my turn. Look, I have two dolls. They are both yellow. They match."
+
+They take turns to find things that match. They match socks, books, balls, and spoons. They have fun.
+
+Then they hear a knock on the door. It is their friend Lily. She has a big smile.
+
+"Hello, Anna and Ben," she says. "Can I play with you?"
+
+"Of course," says Anna. "You are welcome. We are playing match. Do you want to join us?"
+
+"Yes, please," says Lily. "That sounds fun. Look, I have something that matches too. I have two stickers. They are both stars. They match."
+
+Anna and Ben clap their hands. They are happy to have a new friend. They give Lily a sticker each. They stick them on their shirts.
+
+"Now we all match," says Ben. "We are all friends."
+Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. They saw a big bird in the sky. It had black and white wings and a long yellow beak. It was a seagull.
+
+"Look, a seagull!" Tom said. "It is so pretty!"
+
+Lily nodded. She wanted to see it closer. She ran after the seagull. She tried to catch it with her hands.
+
+"Come here, seagull!" she shouted. "I want to touch your wing!"
+
+The seagull did not like Lily. It was scared of her. It flew away from her. It made a loud noise. It sounded angry.
+
+"Go away, girl!" it said. "Leave me alone!"
+
+Lily did not listen. She kept running after the seagull. She did not see the big rock in front of her. She tripped and fell. She hurt her knee. She cried.
+
+Tom heard Lily cry. He ran to her. He saw her knee. It was red and bleeding. He felt sorry for her.
+
+"Lily, are you okay?" he asked. "You have a boo-boo."
+
+Lily nodded. She was in pain. She was also sad. She did not catch the seagull. She looked at the sky. She saw the seagull fly away. It was far and high.
+
+"I'm sorry, seagull," she said. "I did not mean to scare you. I just wanted to be your friend."
+
+The seagull heard Lily. It looked at her. It saw her tearful eyes. It felt sorry for her too. It flew back to her. It landed on the rock. It gazed at her.
+
+"I'm sorry, girl," it said. "I did not mean to hurt you. I was just fearful of you. You are too big and loud for me."
+
+Lily smiled. She gazed at the seagull. She saw its soft feathers and shiny eyes. It was so pretty.
+
+"Can we be friends?" she asked.
+
+The seagull nodded. It flapped its wing. It was a sign of peace.
+
+"Yes, we can be friends," it said. "But please, do not chase me. Just watch me from afar."
+
+Lily nodded. She understood. She did not chase the seagull anymore. She just watched it fly. She felt happy.
+
+Tom watched Lily and the seagull. He felt happy too. He hugged Lily. He said, "You are brave, Lily. And you are kind, seagull. You are both my friends."
+Lily liked to play with her shadow. She would make funny shapes with her hands and feet and watch her shadow copy her. She liked to see how her shadow changed when the sun moved in the sky. Sometimes her shadow was big and sometimes it was small.
+
+One day, Lily saw a big orange ball in the sky. It was the sun, but it looked different. It was very bright and warm. Lily wanted to play with her shadow, but she could not see it. She looked around, but her shadow was gone. She felt sad and scared.
+
+She ran to her mom and asked her where her shadow was. Her mom hugged her and explained that the sun was setting. She said that when the sun goes down, the shadows go away. She said that the sun would come back tomorrow and so would her shadow. She said that the sun and the shadows are part of nature and we should respect them and enjoy them.
+
+Lily learned that the sun and the shadows are not toys. They are part of the world and they change every day. She learned that she should not be afraid of the dark, because the sun will always come back. She learned that she should be grateful for the sun and the shadows, because they make the world beautiful and fun.
+Lily and Tom were best friends. They liked to play together every day. They shared their toys, their snacks and their secrets. They also liked to pretend they were married, like their parents.
+
+One day, they found a big cake in the kitchen. It looked yummy. It had white frosting, pink flowers and shiny candles. Lily and Tom wanted to taste it, but it was too high for them. They tried to reach it, but they could not.
+
+"Let's get a chair," Tom said. "Then we can climb and get the cake."
+
+"OK," Lily said. "But we have to be careful. Mommy said we should not touch the cake. It is for her and Daddy's anniversary."
+
+They dragged a chair to the counter and climbed on it. They reached for the cake, but it was still too far. They leaned over, but they lost their balance. They fell off the chair and the cake fell with them. It landed on the floor, making a big mess.
+
+Lily and Tom started to cry. They were scared and sorry. They knew they did something bad. They heard Mommy and Daddy coming. They hid under the table.
+
+Mommy and Daddy saw the cake and the chair. They were angry and sad. They worked hard to make the cake for their special day. They looked for Lily and Tom. They found them under the table.
+
+"Lily, Tom, what did you do?" Mommy asked.
+
+"We wanted the cake," Lily said. "It looked yummy."
+
+"We tried to reach it," Tom said. "But we fell and it fell."
+
+Mommy and Daddy sighed. They hugged Lily and Tom. They were not happy, but they loved them.
+
+"Lily, Tom, you should not have touched the cake," Daddy said. "It was not for you. It was for Mommy and me. We made it to celebrate our marriage. Do you know what marriage is?"
+
+Lily and Tom shook their heads.
+
+"Marriage is when two people love each other very much and promise to stay together forever," Mommy said. "Like we love you and you love us. We wanted to share the cake with you, but you had to wait until we said so."
+
+Lily and Tom nodded. They understood.
+
+"We are sorry, Mommy and Daddy," Lily said. "We love you very much."
+
+"We love you too, Lily and Tom," Daddy said. "But you have to learn to respect our things and our rules. And you have to be careful when you climb on chairs. You could get hurt."
+
+Lily and Tom agreed. They said they would not do it again. They helped Mommy and Daddy clean the mess. They also made a card for them, saying sorry and happy anniversary. Mommy and Daddy smiled. They forgave them and kissed them.
+
+They decided to order a pizza for dinner. It was not as yummy as the cake, but it was still good. They ate it together, talking and laughing. They were a happy family. Lily and Tom learned that marriage is about love, but also about trust and respect. And that cake is not worth breaking the rules.
+Lily and Ben were friends who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a big pile of ash near the road. It was from a fire that happened last week. Lily and Ben were curious and wanted to touch it.
+
+"Let's go and see the ash," Lily said. "Maybe we can find something cool."
+
+"No, we can't," Ben said. "Mommy told me ash is dirty and dangerous. It can hurt our skin and eyes. We should stay away from it."
+
+Lily did not listen to Ben. She thought he was scared and silly. She ran to the pile of ash and started to dig with her hands. She felt something hard and shiny. She pulled it out and saw it was a ring.
+
+"Look, Ben, I found a ring!" Lily shouted. "It is so pretty and sparkly. I want to keep it."
+
+Ben was worried. He knew the ring did not belong to Lily. He also knew ash could make her sick. He called to Lily and asked her to come back.
+
+"Lily, please come back," Ben said. "The ring is not yours. It is someone else's. Maybe they lost it in the fire. And the ash is bad for you. You need to wash your hands and face."
+
+Lily did not listen to Ben. She thought he was jealous and mean. She put the ring on her finger and smiled. She said she did not care about the ash or the owner. She said she was happy with her new ring.
+
+The next day, Lily and Ben went to school. Lily showed her ring to everyone. She said she found it in the ash and it was hers. She said she was lucky and smart. She did not see the angry and sad faces of the other kids.
+
+One of the kids was Anna. Anna was a nice girl who lived near the road. She had a big family and a small house. The fire had burned her house and everything in it. She had lost her clothes, her toys, her books, and her ring. The ring was a gift from her grandma, who had died. The ring was very special and precious to her.
+
+Anna saw Lily's ring and recognized it. It was her ring. She felt a pain in her heart. She went to Lily and asked her to give it back.
+
+"Lily, that is my ring," Anna said. "You took it from the ash. It was in my house that burned. It was from my grandma. Please give it back to me. It is the only thing I have left of her."
+
+Lily did not listen to Anna. She thought she was lying and greedy. She said the ring was hers and she would not give it back. She said she was sorry for her house, but not for her ring. She said she was happy with her new ring.
+
+Anna was hurt and angry. She called the teacher and told her what happened. The teacher came and asked Lily to explain. Lily said the same thing. She said she found the ring in the ash and it was hers. She said she did not know Anna or her grandma. She said she was happy with her new ring.
+
+The teacher did not believe Lily. She knew Anna and her story. She also knew ash was dirty and dangerous. She looked at Lily's hands and face and saw they were red and swollen. She said Lily had a rash from the ash. She said she needed to go to the nurse and get some medicine. She also said she needed to give the ring back to Anna and say sorry.
+
+Lily was shocked and scared. She felt her hands and face and they hurt. She realized she was sick from the ash. She also realized she was wrong to take the ring. She felt miserable and ashamed. She gave the ring back to Anna and said sorry. She said she was sorry for her house and her grandma. She said she was not happy with her new ring.
+
+Anna was surprised and happy. She took the ring and thanked Lily. She said she was sorry for her rash and hoped she would get better. She said she forgave her and wanted to be her friend. She said she was happy with her old ring.
+
+Lily and Ben went to the nurse and got some medicine. They learned a lesson that day. They learned that ash is dirty and dangerous. They learned that things are not always what they seem. They learned that taking what is not yours is wrong and hurtful. They learned that listening to your friends and being honest is right and kind. They learned that happiness is not in a ring, but in a heart.
+Sara and Ben are young twins who like to go to the store with Mom. Mom lets them sit in the big cart and push the buttons. Sara and Ben have fun in the cart, but they also have to behave. Mom tells them not to touch the things on the shelves or to yell or to fight.
+
+One day, Sara and Ben see a big red ball in the store. They both want the ball very much. Sara reaches out and grabs the ball from the shelf. Ben gets angry and tries to take the ball from Sara. They start to pull and tug and shout.
+
+"Stop it, Sara and Ben!" Mom says. "You are not behaving. You have to share the ball or put it back. If you don't, we will go home and you will have no treats."
+
+Sara and Ben look at Mom. They see that she is not happy. They don't want to go home and have no treats. They want to stay in the store and have fun. They decide to share the ball. Sara gives Ben a turn to hold the ball, and Ben gives Sara a turn to bounce the ball. They say sorry to Mom and to each other.
+
+Mom smiles and hugs Sara and Ben. She says, "That's better. You are behaving now. You are good twins. I am proud of you. You can have one treat each when we pay for the things."
+
+Sara and Ben are happy. They thank Mom and put the ball back on the shelf. They sit in the cart and hold their treats. They behave for the rest of the trip. They have fun in the store with Mom.
+Sara likes to go to the beach with her mom and dad. She likes to play in the sand and look for shells. One day, she finds a big shell that is closed. She thinks there is a pearl inside. She wants to open it and see.
+
+She asks her dad to help her. He takes a knife and tries to open the shell. He says it is an oyster. He says oysters have meat inside that some people like to eat. He says sometimes they have pearls too.
+
+He opens the oyster and shows Sara the meat. It is gray and slimy. Sara does not like it. She says it looks yucky. She asks if there is a pearl. Her dad looks and finds a small white ball. He says it is a pearl. He gives it to Sara.
+
+Sara is happy. She has a pearl. She puts it in her pocket. She says thank you to her dad. She says she does not want to eat the oyster. Her dad says he will try it. He takes a bite and makes a face. He says it is sour. He says it is bad. He spits it out and throws it away.
+
+Sara and her dad laugh. They say the oyster is a bad wake up. They say they will look for more shells and pearls. They say they will not eat any more oysters. They go back to the sand and have fun.
+Lily and Ben were playing with blocks. They liked to build towers and houses and bridges. They had many blocks of different colors and shapes.
+
+"Look at my tower!" Lily said. "It is very tall. I used all the red blocks."
+
+Ben looked at Lily's tower. He wanted to make his tower taller. He looked for more blocks. He found some blue blocks and some yellow blocks.
+
+"I will increase my tower!" Ben said. "I will use these blocks. Then my tower will be the tallest."
+
+He added the blue blocks and the yellow blocks to his tower. His tower grew higher and higher. He was happy.
+
+But then, he heard a loud noise. He turned around and saw a big figure. It was his dog, Rex. Rex was curious. He wanted to see what Ben and Lily were doing. He walked towards them, wagging his tail.
+
+"Rex, no!" Ben shouted. "Stay away from my tower!"
+
+But it was too late. Rex bumped into Ben's tower with his nose. The tower fell down. The blocks scattered everywhere. Ben was sad. He had worked hard on his tower.
+
+Lily saw what happened. She felt sorry for Ben. She went to him and gave him a hug.
+
+"It's okay, Ben," she said. "We can build another tower together. We can share the blocks. Then our tower will be the tallest and the prettiest."
+
+Ben smiled. He hugged Lily back. He liked Lily. She was his friend.
+
+They picked up the blocks and started to build a new tower. Rex watched them and wagged his tail. He liked Ben and Lily. They were his friends.
+Tim and Sam are brothers. They like to play with their bikes in the park. But Tim's bike has a flat tire. He is sad and angry.
+
+"Sam, can you give me your bike?" Tim asks. "I want to ride it."
+
+"No, Tim. This is my bike. You have to value your bike and take care of it. You can't just use mine when yours is broken." Sam says. "You have to fix your tire or ask dad for help."
+
+"But I don't know how to fix it. And dad is busy. I want to ride now. I am impatient." Tim says. He tries to grab Sam's bike.
+
+"Stop it, Tim. You are being mean and selfish. You have to wait and be patient. Maybe dad can help you later. Or maybe we can find a pump and fill your tire with air." Sam says. He pushes Tim away.
+
+Tim starts to cry. He feels sorry for being mean and selfish. He says sorry to Sam.
+
+"It's okay, Tim. I forgive you. But you have to learn to value your bike and your brother. We can share and help each other. Come on, let's go and find a pump. Maybe we can fix your tire together." Sam says. He smiles and hugs Tim.
+
+Tim smiles and hugs Sam back. He feels happy and grateful. He learns to value his bike and his brother. They go and find a pump. They fix Tim's tire together. Then they ride their bikes in the park. They have fun and enjoy their bikes.
+Sara and Ben like to play soccer in the park. They have a ball and two goals. They take turns to kick the ball and try to score. Sara is good at soccer. She can run fast and kick hard. Ben is not so good. He is slow and misses a lot.
+
+"Ha ha, I score again!" Sara says. She points to the goal. "You are bad at soccer, Ben. I have four scores and you have none."
+
+Ben feels sad. He does not like to lose. He wants to score too. He tries harder. He runs after the ball. He kicks it with his foot. But the ball goes too high. It flies over the goal. It hits a tree.
+
+"Ow!" a voice says. "That hurts!"
+
+Sara and Ben look at the tree. They see a bird. The bird has a sharp beak and bright feathers. The ball hit the bird on the head. The bird is angry.
+
+"Sorry, bird!" Ben says. "I did not mean to hit you. Are you OK?"
+
+The bird shakes its head. It flaps its wings. It flies down to Ben. It pecks at his leg.
+
+"Ow!" Ben says. "That hurts too!"
+
+Sara laughs. She thinks it is funny. She does not help Ben. She picks up the ball. She runs to the goal. She kicks the ball. She scores again.
+
+"Ha ha, I score again!" Sara says. "You are bad at soccer and bad at birds, Ben. I have five scores and you have none."
+
+Ben feels mad. He does not like to be hurt. He does not like to be laughed at. He wants to score too. He gets up. He chases Sara. He tries to get the ball.
+
+But Sara is too fast. She runs away from Ben. She kicks the ball. She scores again.
+
+"Ha ha, I score again!" Sara says. "You are bad at everything, Ben. I have six scores and you have none."
+
+Ben feels tired. He does not want to play anymore. He sits on the grass. He cries.
+
+Sara sees Ben cry. She feels sorry. She does not want to make Ben cry. She likes Ben. He is her friend.
+
+She walks to Ben. She gives him the ball. She hugs him.
+
+"I'm sorry, Ben," Sara says. "I was mean to you. You are not bad at everything. You are good at many things. You are good at drawing. You are good at singing. You are good at being patient. You are a good friend."
+
+Ben stops crying. He smiles. He hugs Sara back.
+
+"Thank you, Sara," Ben says. "You are a good friend too. You are good at soccer. You are good at sharing. You are good at being kind. Do you want to play something else?"
+
+Sara nods. She smiles. She takes Ben's hand.
+
+"Yes, Ben," Sara says. "Let's play something else. Let's play tag. You are it!"
+
+Sara and Ben run in the park. They laugh. They have fun. They are happy.
+One day, a boy and a girl were playing in the snow. They made a big snowman with a hat and a scarf. They gave him a carrot nose and two rocks for eyes. They were very happy.
+
+"Look at our snowman!" the boy said. "He is so big and nice!"
+
+"Yes, he is!" the girl said. "But he can't hear us. He is deaf. He has no ears."
+
+The boy had an idea. He ran to the house and came back with two cups. He put them on the snowman's head. "Now he has ears!" he said. "He can hear us!"
+
+The girl laughed. She liked the boy's idea. She ran to the house and came back with a bell. She hung it on the snowman's scarf. "Now he has a voice!" she said. "He can say hello!"
+
+The boy and the girl rang the bell and said hello to the snowman. They pretended he said hello back. They had fun.
+
+But then, they heard their mother calling them. "Time to come in!" she said. "It's getting dark and cold!"
+
+The boy and the girl said goodbye to the snowman. They hugged him and thanked him for playing with them. They told him to freeze and stay until they came back. They ran to the house.
+
+The snowman was still and quiet. He could not hear or say anything. He was deaf and mute. But he was not lonely. He had two cups, a bell, a hat, a scarf, a carrot and two rocks. He had friends. He was happy.
+Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They have a red ball. They kick the ball and catch the ball. They have fun.
+
+But then it starts to rain. The rain is cold and wet. Anna and Ben run to a big tree. They hide under the tree. They wait for the rain to stop.
+
+"Are you dry?" Anna asks Ben.
+
+"No, I am wet," Ben says. "Are you dry?"
+
+"No, I am wet too," Anna says. "I want to go home."
+
+They look at the sky. The sky is gray and dark. The rain does not stop. They are sad.
+
+They hear a loud noise. It is a car. The car is fast and big. The car does not see the red ball. The car hits the red ball. The red ball pops. The red ball is gone.
+
+Anna and Ben cry. They love the red ball. The red ball is their favorite toy. They are very sad.
+
+They give each other a hug. They try to feel better. But they do not feel better. They feel worse. They have no red ball. They have no fun. They have a bad day. The end.
+Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to read books about animals and adventures. One day, Lily's mommy told her about a big hurricane that was coming. Lily was scared and asked, "Mommy, what's a hurricane?" Her mommy explained that it is a big storm with lots of wind and rain.
+
+Lily's daddy came in and said, "Don't worry, we will be safe. Our house is mighty strong, and we will stay inside until the storm passes." Lily felt better knowing that her family was safe.
+
+During the storm, Lily read her favorite book about a brave little mouse who saved his family from a big cat. After the storm passed, Lily saw that some of her neighbor's houses were damaged. She felt sad and asked her mommy, "Can we help them?" Her mommy smiled and said, "That's a great idea, Lily. It's important to help others in need." 
+
+The moral of the story is that even though bad things can happen, we can be brave and help others.
+Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to go to the lake with his dad to collect fish. His dad would give him a big net to catch the fish with. Timmy loved using the net, but sometimes the fish were heavy and hard to catch.
+
+One day, Timmy caught a very heavy fish. He was so excited to show his dad. His dad was proud of him and they took the fish home to cook for dinner. Timmy was happy that he could help collect food for his family.
+
+From that day on, Timmy loved going to the lake to collect fish with his dad. He didn't mind if they were heavy, because he knew he could catch them with his net. Timmy felt happy every time he caught a fish and helped his family.
+Once upon a time, there was a big tree with lots of pears. One day, a little girl saw the pears and wanted to eat one. She picked a pear and it was very yummy. 
+
+Suddenly, the pear split in two and the little girl was surprised. She thought it was very impressive. She went back to her house and told her mommy about the impressive pear that split in two. 
+
+From that day on, the little girl always looked for the pears on the big tree. She loved eating them and wanted to see if any more would split in two. The end.
+Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play with her toys. One day, she found a small tube in her toy box. She didn't know what it was for, so she asked her mom. "Mommy, what is this tube for?" she asked.
+
+Her mom replied, "That's a tube of toothpaste, Lily. We use it to brush our teeth and keep them clean."
+
+Lily was curious and wanted to try it out. She squeezed a little bit of toothpaste on her brush and started brushing. It tasted funny but made her teeth feel clean. From that day on, she brushed her teeth every morning and night.
+
+As she grew up, she learned that having clean teeth was important and it was a modest way to take care of herself. She always remembered the little tube that helped her learn this lesson.
+Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to swim in the pool. One day, Lily went to the pool with her mom. She played in the water for a long time and got very tired. 
+
+Lily's mom said, "Lily, it's time to go home now. Let's find your towel." Lily looked around and saw her pink towel on a chair. She said, "Mom, I found it!" 
+
+As they walked to the car, Lily said, "Mom, can we come back to the pool tomorrow?" Her mom replied, "Of course, Lily. We can come back anytime you want." Lily smiled and felt happy. She couldn't wait to swim in the pool again.
+Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily's mommy told her they were going to a meeting. Lily was excited because she loved going to meetings. When they got there, the meeting was very lively with lots of people talking and laughing.
+
+After the meeting, they went to the post office to mail a letter. Lily loved going to the post office because she liked seeing all the different stamps on the letters. While they were there, they met a friendly postman who helped them mail their letter.
+
+As they walked back home, Lily asked her mommy if they could go to more meetings and mail more letters because she had so much fun. Her mommy smiled and said, "Of course, we can do that anytime you want." And Lily was very happy.
+Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and dolls all day long. One day, she found a big box in her room. She wanted to see what was inside, so she tried to open it. But it was too heavy for her to lift.
+
+Lily asked her mom for help. "Mommy, can you help me open this box?" she said. Her mom tried to open it too, but it was stuck. Suddenly, they heard a terrible noise coming from inside the box.
+
+"Oh no, we are in trouble!" said Lily's mom. They both looked at each other, not knowing what to do. Then, they heard a small voice coming from inside the box.
+
+"Please help me, I'm stuck in here!" said the voice. It was Lily's little brother, who had climbed inside the box and couldn't get out. With some effort, they finally managed to open the box and rescue him. From that day on, they always made sure to be careful when opening boxes.
+Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine and look up at the big, fluffy clouds in the sky. One day, while she was playing with her toys, she saw a big, dark cloud coming her way. She started to feel a little scared.
+
+"Mommy, mommy!" she shouted. "There's a big, scary cloud coming!"
+
+Her mommy came outside and saw the cloud too. "Don't be fearful, Lily," she said. "Let's go inside and watch the cloud from the window."
+
+They went inside and sat by the window. The cloud started to rock back and forth in the wind, and Lily thought it looked like a big, fluffy monster. But as they watched, the cloud started to change shape and turn into a beautiful sunset. Lily was amazed and no longer felt scared. "Look, mommy! The cloud is so pretty now!" she exclaimed.
+
+From then on, Lily learned that even things that seem scary can turn out to be beautiful in the end.
+Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to play in the park with his friends. One day, they saw a big ball on the ground. Timmy's friend, Billy, wanted to kick the ball, but Timmy said they shouldn't because it wasn't theirs.
+
+Later that day, Timmy and his friends decided to go on an adventure. They walked and walked until they reached the edge of the park. Timmy noticed that the sun was setting in the east, which meant it was getting late.
+
+Suddenly, they saw a group of big boys who were not very nice. The big boys started to chase them. Timmy remembered the ball and quickly kicked it towards the big boys. The ball hit one of the big boys and they fell down. Timmy and his friends ran away as fast as they could. When they got home, Timmy's mom asked if everything was normal. Timmy smiled and said, "Yes, everything is normal."
+Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy liked winter because he could build snowmen and go sledding. But one day, it started to snow too much and Timmy's mom got worried. She asked Timmy's dad to help manage the snow. 
+
+Timmy's dad was very humble and didn't want to bother anyone, but he knew he had to help. So, he put on his warm coat and went outside to shovel the snow. Timmy wanted to help too, so he put on his little boots and went outside with his dad. 
+
+Together, they managed to clear the snow from their driveway and sidewalk. Timmy was very proud of himself for helping his dad. They went back inside and had some hot cocoa to warm up. Timmy realized that even though he was little, he could still help manage things and make a difference.
+Once upon a time, there was a big church with a great bell that rang loud. One day, a little girl named Lily went to the church with her mom. Lily saw the great bell and wanted to shout to hear her voice echo. Her mom said, "No, Lily, we must be quiet in the church." So, Lily whispered and looked at the beautiful stained-glass windows. She felt happy and peaceful inside the church.
+Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play outside in the park. One day, she met a little boy named Max.
+
+Max said, "Hi Lily, do you want to play with me?"
+
+Lily said, "Yes, I want to play! What do you want to play?"
+
+Max said, "Let's scatter these leaves all around!"
+
+Lily said, "That sounds like fun!" They both started to scatter the leaves around. After they were done, Lily said, "I have a lazy feeling, let's take a break."
+
+Max said, "Okay, let's sit down and make a memory together." They sat down and took a picture together. They both smiled and said, "This is a good memory!"
+Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the grass and look for animals. One day, she saw a lizard on a rock. The lizard was green and had a rough tail. 
+
+Lily wanted to touch the lizard, but her mom said not to. The lizard might pinch her if she got too close. Lily didn't want to get pinched, so she just watched the lizard from far away. 
+
+As she was watching, the lizard suddenly ran away. Lily was sad that she didn't get to play with the lizard, but she knew it was best to leave the lizard alone. Maybe she'll find another lizard to play with another day.
+Once upon a time, there was a big beetle. He was walking on the ground when he saw a little girl. The little girl was holding a spoiled apple. The big beetle wanted to eat the apple, but the little girl did not want to share.
+
+The big beetle got angry and slapped the apple away. The little girl started to cry, but then she saw the big beetle was sad too. She picked up the apple and gave it to the beetle. The beetle was happy and they became friends. They shared the apple and played together all day. The end.
+Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily and her mommy went to a restaurant for dinner. They were very hungry and excited to eat yummy food. When they got there, the waiter told them that there were no tables available. 
+
+Lily started to weep because she really wanted to eat at the restaurant. Her mommy asked the waiter if there was anything they could do. The waiter said they could wait for a little bit and see if a table opened up. 
+
+After a few minutes, a table became available and Lily and her mommy were very happy. They ordered their food and had a great time. When they were finished, they thanked the waiter and left the restaurant with full tummies and big smiles.
+Once upon a time, there was a little duck named Ducky. Ducky loved to swim in the pond with her friends. One day, Ducky saw a shiny red apple on the ground. She picked it up with her beak and took a bite. It was delicious!
+
+After eating the apple, Ducky felt thirsty. She decided to swim to the other side of the pond to get a drink of water. But when she got there, she saw that the water was very wet! Ducky didn't mind, though. She loved to swim and play in the water.
+
+Ducky had so much fun swimming and playing with her friends that she forgot all about the apple. But that was okay, because she knew there would always be more apples and more fun times with her friends in the pond. The end.
+Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very excited because he was going on a picnic with his family. He helped his mom pack the basket with sandwiches, fruit, and juice. 
+
+When they arrived at the park, Timmy saw a group of kids playing with their toys. He wanted to play with them too, but he didn't know how to organize his toys. He felt stupid and sad. 
+
+After the picnic, Timmy took a nap under a big tree. When he woke up, he saw that the other kids had left their toys behind. Timmy had an idea. He organized all the toys into a neat pile and put them in the middle of the picnic blanket. 
+
+When the other kids came back, they were surprised to see their toys all in one place. They thanked Timmy for organizing them and invited him to play. Timmy was happy and no longer felt stupid. He had made new friends and had a great time playing with them.
+Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and run around outside. One day, she got a letter in the mail. It was from her grandma who lived far away. Lily was so excited to read it, but when she opened it, she saw that her grandma had given her a shirt that was too small. Lily was upset because she really wanted a new toy instead.
+
+Her mom saw that Lily was upset and asked her what was wrong. Lily showed her the letter and the shirt. Her mom explained that it's important to accept gifts from people, even if it's not exactly what we want. It's the thought that counts. Lily thought about it and realized her mom was right. She decided to wear the shirt and be happy that her grandma had thought of her.
+
+From that day on, Lily learned to accept gifts with gratitude and appreciation. She knew that it's not about what we get, but about the love and kindness behind it.
+Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to bake with his mom. They would make yummy cakes and cookies together. One day, Benny wanted to make a special cake for his friend, Sally. 
+
+Benny asked his mom, "Can we bake a cake for Sally's birthday?" 
+
+Mom replied, "Of course, Benny! What kind of cake do you want to make?" 
+
+Benny thought for a moment and said, "I want to make a carrot cake with pink icing and a big ear on top!" 
+
+Mom smiled and said, "That sounds like a great idea! Let's get started." 
+
+Benny was persistent and worked hard to make the cake just right. Finally, the cake was ready and Benny proudly presented it to Sally at her birthday party. Sally loved the cake, especially the big ear on top!
+Once upon a time, there was a bunny named Benny. Benny loved to hop around in the grass and eat cereal for breakfast. One day, Benny went to the store to buy some cereal. He saw a box of cereal that he really wanted, but it was too expensive. 
+
+Benny said to the store owner, "Why is this cereal so expensive? I can't afford it." The store owner replied, "That cereal is made with special ingredients that make it very tasty. That's why it costs more." 
+
+Benny was sad that he couldn't buy the cereal he wanted, but he still hopped back home with his regular cereal. As he ate his breakfast, he thought about how he could save up his money to buy the expensive cereal one day. Benny learned that sometimes things are too expensive, but it's important to be happy with what you have.
+Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play outside. One day, she saw her mom preparing a picnic. Her mom said, "Lily, can you help me prepare the food for our picnic?" Lily said, "Yes, Mommy!" and happily helped her mom.
+
+After they prepared the food, they went to the park and found a big tree to sit under. They ate sandwiches and drank lemonade. Lily said, "I love this tree, it's so big and green." Her mom said, "Yes, it's been here for a long time. It's a loyal tree."
+
+Suddenly, a strong wind blew and the tree fell on top of them. Lily's mom was hurt and couldn't move. Lily tried to help her, but she was too little. She cried and said, "I wish the loyal tree didn't fall on us." Luckily, some people heard their cries and called for help. An ambulance came and took them to the hospital. From that day on, Lily and her mom never sat under a tree again.
+Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved going to the beach with his family. One sunny day, they went to the beach and Timmy saw a big, strong man playing with a ball.
+
+Timmy wanted to play with the man, but he was scared. The man saw Timmy and smiled. He threw the ball to Timmy and Timmy caught it. They played together and had fun.
+
+After a while, Timmy's family decided to leave. Timmy said goodbye to the man and started to walk away. Suddenly, he slipped on some sand and fell down. But the strong man caught him before he hit the ground. Timmy was okay and the man smiled and said, "I told you I would catch you if you fell." Timmy was happy and grateful. From that day on, Timmy wasn't scared to play with the big, strong man at the beach.
+Once upon a time, there was an old dog named Max. Max loved to follow his owner, Tim, everywhere he went. One day, Tim took Max to the park to play. Max ran in circles around Tim, wagging his tail with excitement. 
+
+Suddenly, Max saw an old friend, a cat named Mittens. Max barked happily and ran over to Mittens. Mittens meowed and asked, "Max, do you want to play with me?" Max barked and wagged his tail, saying, "Yes, I want to play with you!" 
+
+Max and Mittens played together, running in circles and chasing each other. Tim watched and smiled, happy that Max had found a friend. When it was time to go home, Max followed Tim back to their house, tired but happy from his fun day at the park.
+Once upon a time, there was a little blue bird. He loved to sing and fly around in the sky. One day, he saw a big band playing music in the park.
+
+The little blue bird flew down to the band and said, "Hello! Can I belong to your band?"
+
+The band members looked at each other and smiled. "Of course you can!" they said.
+
+So, the little blue bird joined the band and sang with all his heart. Everyone in the park stopped to listen and dance to the music. The little blue bird was so happy to belong to the band and make new friends.
+
+From that day on, the little blue bird sang with the band every time they played in the park. And they all lived happily ever after. The end.
+Once upon a time, there was a big bird named Ostrich. Ostrich was enormous, much bigger than any other bird. Ostrich loved to run and play in the sun. One day, Ostrich saw a small bird lying on the ground. Ostrich asked the small bird why he was lying down. The small bird said he was tired and couldn't fly anymore. Ostrich felt sad for the small bird and offered to help him. Ostrich let the small bird ride on his back and they ran and played together. From that day on, Ostrich and the small bird became the best of friends.
+Once upon a time, there was a playful dog named Max. Max liked to run and jump and play fetch with his owner, Lily. One day, Lily took Max to the park to play. While they were there, Lily saw a big fire in the distance. She got scared and said, "Max, we need to go home now. There's a fire!" Max didn't understand why Lily was scared, so he barked and ran around. Lily picked him up and said, "Max, we need to go home now. The fire is dangerous." Max didn't like when Lily was scared, so he licked her face and said, "Don't worry Lily, I'll protect you." Lily smiled and said, "You're such a good dog, Max. I'm glad I have you with me."
+Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sun. But one day, it started to get cold outside. Lily's mommy told her she needed to wear some warm clothes to keep her from getting sick. 
+
+Lily didn't like wearing clothes that covered her up. But her mommy said she had a great idea. She went to the closet and brought out a big, fluffy jacket. "Here, Lily," she said. "I'll give you this jacket. It will keep you warm and cozy." 
+
+Lily put on the jacket and felt so great! She could still play outside and have fun. And she was warm too! From then on, Lily didn't mind wearing her warm clothes. She knew her mommy would always give her something great to wear. The end.
+Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and imagine she was a princess in a castle. One day, Lily went to the park and saw a lot of junk on the ground. There were old cans, wrappers, and broken toys. Lily didn't like the junk because it made the park look messy. 
+
+But then, Lily started to imagine that the junk was actually a treasure. She picked up the cans and wrappers and put them in her bag. When she got home, she showed her mom the junk and said, "Look, Mommy! I found a treasure!" Her mom smiled and said, "That's wonderful, Lily. Let's see what we can make with it." 
+
+Together, Lily and her mom turned the junk into a delicious bird feeder. They painted the cans and put birdseed inside. The birds loved it! Lily was so happy that she imagined she was a bird too, flying high in the sky. From then on, Lily loved junk because she knew it could be turned into something wonderful.
+Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to bake cookies with her mommy. One day, they wanted to make sure they had the right amount of sugar, so they used a special tool to measure it. Lily thought it was cool!
+
+After they mixed all the ingredients together, they put the cookie dough on a tray with a napkin underneath. The napkin was soft and kept the tray clean. Lily loved how the napkin felt on her fingers.
+
+When the cookies were done baking, they smelled so sweet! Lily couldn't wait to taste them. She took a bite and they were delicious. She was so happy to have helped her mommy measure the sugar and use the napkin. They hugged and ate cookies together. The end.
+Once upon a time, there was a happy family. They loved to go on picnics. One day, they packed some sandwiches, fruits and juice and went to the park. They found a nice spot under a big tree and started to eat. 
+
+Suddenly, a dog came and took their food away. The family was angry and sad. But then, the dog's owner came and said sorry. He gave them some more food and smiled. The family forgave him and smiled too. They continued their picnic and had a great time. 
+
+From that day on, the family always remembered to be kind and forgiving, even when things didn't go as planned. They knew that smiling and being happy was better than being angry. The end.
+Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing with her marbles, but one day she lost her favorite one. She searched everywhere but couldn't find it. 
+
+One day, Lily's friend Tom came to visit her. Tom was a lively boy who loved to play games. Lily told Tom about her lost marble, and Tom wanted to help her. He said, "I can supply you with a new marble!" 
+
+But then, they both saw a big mean dog on the street. The dog had Lily's lost marble in his mouth! Lily was scared and didn't know what to do. Tom bravely ran after the dog and finally caught him. He got the marble back for Lily, and she was very happy. 
+
+From that day on, Lily and Tom played marbles together all the time. They were very lively and had lots of fun.
+Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore. One day, she saw a big, red door and she wanted to enter it. She knocked and knocked, but nobody answered. 
+
+Lily was very persistent and didn't give up. She kept knocking and finally, the door opened! Inside, she saw a treasure chest full of rewards. She was so happy and excited. 
+
+From that day on, Lily visited the treasure chest every day. She was always persistent and never gave up. And every time she entered, she received a reward. She felt very lucky to have found the big, red door and the treasure chest.
+Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved taking photos with her mommy's camera. One day, she went to the park and took a lot of photos of the pretty flowers and the big trees.
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+But when she got home, she was frustrated because all the photos came out blurry. She didn't know how to fix them. So, she asked her mommy to help her. Her mommy showed her how to hold the camera steady and focus on the subject.
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+After that, Lily took some more photos and they came out great! She was so happy and proud of herself. She showed her mommy the photos and her mommy was so proud too. She told Lily that she did a great job and didn't spoil any of the photos.
+Once upon a time, there was a clever monkey who lived on a big cliff. He was very intelligent and could do many tricks. One day, he saw a juicy fruit tree at the bottom of the cliff. He wanted to pick some fruits, but he was too scared to climb down. 
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+The monkey thought of a plan. He saw a group of ants carrying food up the cliff. He asked them to help him pick some fruits. The ants agreed and started to climb down the cliff. 
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+However, when they reached the fruit tree, they found a snake guarding it. The snake was very angry and wouldn't let the ants take any fruits. The monkey saw what was happening and quickly came up with another plan. He distracted the snake while the ants picked the fruits. 
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+The ants were able to bring the fruits up the cliff and share them with the monkey. The monkey learned that it's always better to work together and help each other out. He was happy that he had made new friends and had some delicious fruits to eat.
+Once upon a time, there were three little pigs. They each built their own house. One pig was lazy and built his house out of straw. The second pig was a bit better and built his house out of sticks. The third pig was very smart and built his house out of bricks.
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+One day, a big bad wolf came and blew down the lazy pig's house and the stick house. But he couldn't blow down the brick house. The three pigs united and came up with a plan to catch the wolf. They lured him into the chimney and trapped him.
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+The moral of the story is that hard work pays off and it's important to work together with others to achieve our goals.
+Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy rocket ship. He would fly it around his room and make it blast off to space. 
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+One day, Timmy's dad took him to the park. They went to the top of a hill and Timmy looked out at the big space around him. His dad said, "Timmy, do you see that big tree over there? I bet you can't count how many leaves it has." Timmy started to count the leaves, but he got distracted by his toy rocket ship. 
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+Later that day, Timmy and his dad went to a big building with lots of floors. They took an elevator to the very top and looked out the window. Timmy said, "Wow, we're so high up! I feel like I'm in space." His dad smiled and said, "Timmy, do you remember when we were at the park and I asked you to count the leaves on the tree?" Timmy nodded. "Well, now look out at all the buildings. Can you guess how many windows there are?" Timmy started to count the windows, and this time he didn't get distracted.
+Once upon a time, there was a big boat in the ocean. The boat had a long rope with a big anchor at the end. The boat was going up and down with the waves. A little boy was on the boat and he wanted to play. He saw a ball on the boat and he started to kick it. The ball went flying and hit the anchor. The anchor moved a little bit and the little boy was surprised. He kicked the ball again and again until the anchor started to move a lot. The little boy was so happy that he had moved the anchor. He went to tell his mom and dad, and they were proud of him.
+Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to walk to the mailbox with her mommy every day to check for letters. One day, they found a letter from the postman saying that he was going to quit his job. Lily was sad because she loved seeing the postman and his hairy beard.
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+Lily asked her mommy, "Why is the postman quitting his job?" Her mommy replied, "I don't know, maybe he wants to do something else." Lily thought about it and said, "Maybe he wants to be a firefighter!"
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+The next day, they went to the mailbox again and saw the postman. Lily ran up to him and said, "Mr. Postman, why are you quitting your job?" The postman smiled and said, "I want to try something new, like being a firefighter." Lily was happy to hear that he had found a new dream to follow. From that day on, Lily and her mommy would wave to the postman every time they saw him in his new firefighter uniform.
+Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing with her toys and going on adventures. One day, she went on a walk with her mommy and daddy. They saw a big, green jeep driving down the road. 
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+Lily said, "Look mommy, a jeep!" 
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+Her mommy replied, "Yes, Lily. It's a big, green jeep." 
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+As they continued walking, they saw the jeep driving slowly. Lily's daddy said, "That jeep is going so slow." 
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+Lily realized that the jeep was going slow too. She said, "Yeah, it's going slow like a turtle!" 
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+Her mommy and daddy laughed and agreed. They continued on their walk, enjoying the beautiful day.
+Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had big ears that she loved to wiggle. One day, Lily went to the park to play with her friends. They all played on the swings and slides, but Lily wasn't having much fun.
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+Her friend, Sarah, had a big lollipop that made Lily jealous. "I want a lollipop too," Lily said. "Maybe we can win one at the game stand," Sarah suggested. They played a game and Lily won a lollipop! She was so happy and her ears wiggled with joy. She shared her lollipop with her friends and they all had a great day at the park.
+Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and look up at the sky. One day, he saw a big black cloud in the sky. He thought it was a comet! Timmy was so excited, he ran to tell his mommy.
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+"Mommy, mommy, look! A big black comet in the sky!" Timmy said.
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+His mommy smiled and said, "That's not a comet, Timmy. That's just a big cloud."
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+Timmy was a little sad, but then he had an idea. "Mommy, can we sail in our boat and look at the cloud from the lake?" he asked.
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+His mommy thought that was a great idea. So, they went to the lake and sailed in their boat. Timmy was so happy to be on the water and see the big black cloud from a different angle. It was a fun adventure for Timmy and his mommy.
+Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He had a big thumb that he liked to suck on. One day, his sister teased him about it and made him feel sad. Timmy didn't like when people teased him.
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+Later that day, Timmy accidentally broke his sister's toy. He felt sorry and wanted to make it better. He gave her a hug and said sorry. His sister forgave him and they played together happily. Timmy learned that saying sorry is important when we make mistakes.
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+From that day on, Timmy's sister never teased him about his thumb again. They became good friends and played together every day. The end.
+Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy who loved to play with his toys. One day, he found a silly looking wire on the ground. He picked it up and showed it to his mom.
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+"Mama, look what I found!" Timmy said, holding up the wire.
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+His mom smiled and said, "Be careful, Timmy. That wire looks like it might be sharp."
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+Timmy squeezed the wire in his hand and said, "It's not sharp, Mama. It's bendy!"
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+Later that day, Timmy was playing with his toys when he accidentally knocked over a lamp. The wire from the lamp fell on the ground and Timmy didn't see it. He stepped on it and it hurt his foot.
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+"Ow!" Timmy yelled. "That wire is sharp!"
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+His mom came running and said, "I told you to be careful, Timmy. Next time, listen to me."
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+From that day on, Timmy always listened to his mom and never played with wires again.
+Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside with his friends. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to bring the mail inside. Timmy was quick to run outside and get the mail. 
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+When he came back inside, his mom looked at him and said, "I am so proud of you, Timmy! You are such a big helper." Timmy smiled and felt happy that he made his mom proud. 
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+Later that day, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play. They played with their toys and had lots of fun. When it was time for Billy to go home, Timmy said, "I will bring you to the door." Timmy was quick to help his friend and bring him to the door. Billy said, "Thank you, Timmy! You are a good friend." Timmy felt proud of himself for being a good friend.
+Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in her yard. One day, she saw a different gate in her yard. She went to the gate and opened it. She saw a big dog on the other side of the gate. The dog started to bark loudly.
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+Lily's mom heard the dog yell and came outside to see what was happening. "What's going on, Lily?" she asked. "There's a big dog behind the different gate," Lily said. 
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+Her mom went to the gate and saw the dog. "Oh, that's just our neighbor's dog," she said. "He's friendly, but we should always ask before going into someone else's yard." 
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+Lily nodded and closed the gate. She was happy to have learned something new and went back to playing in her yard.
+Once upon a time, there was a puppy named Poppy. Poppy was very loyal to his owner, a little boy named Timmy. Poppy loved to play with Timmy and they would often roll around in the grass together. 
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+One day, Timmy and Poppy went for a walk in the park. Timmy brought a ball with him and they played catch. Poppy loved to chase after the ball and roll around in the grass when he caught it. 
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+As they were playing, they came across a field of flowers. Timmy picked a poppy and gave it to Poppy to smell. Poppy wagged his tail and licked Timmy's face to show his appreciation. 
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+From that day on, Poppy would always roll around in the grass when they passed by the field of poppies. Timmy knew that Poppy was a loyal friend and he loved him very much.
+Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play with her hair. She would brush it and tie it up with ribbons. One day, she found a pair of scissors and decided to cut her hair all by herself. She cut and cut until her hair was too short and too tight.
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+When her mommy saw her hair, she was very sad. She knew she had to restore Lily's hair to make her feel better. So, she took her to the hairdresser and they fixed her hair. But, Lily was still sad because she learned her lesson and knew she shouldn't have used the scissors without her mommy's help. From that day on, she promised to always ask for help and not use scissors by herself.
+Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to draw with chalk on the sidewalk. One day, Timmy saw a big, mean dog. The dog was green and it scared Timmy.
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+Timmy tried to run away, but he dropped his chalk. The dog saw the chalk and wanted to play with it. The dog pushed Timmy out of the way and took the chalk.
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+Timmy was sad, but then he had an idea. He found another piece of chalk and drew a big, green bone on the sidewalk. The dog saw the bone and ran over to play with it. Timmy was happy again and continued to draw with his chalk. The end.
+Once upon a time, there was a big, hairy bear. He loved to eat yummy food with sauce on it. One day, he wanted to test a new sauce he found in the forest. So, he went to his animal friends and asked them to try it too. They all loved it! The bear was happy that his friends liked the sauce. From that day on, they all ate the sauce together and had fun. The end.
+Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to sit in her cozy chair and read books. One day, Lily's mommy took her to the store to buy a new dress. Lily picked out a pretty pink dress that was her favorite style. She tried it on and it fit perfectly! Lily felt so happy and successful in her new dress. She couldn't wait to wear it to her friend's birthday party.
+Tom likes to help his dad fix things. He has his own tool box with a hammer, a screwdriver and some nails. He wants to be a good helper, so he listens to his dad and does what he says.
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+One day, dad is working on the fence in the backyard. He tells Tom to stay near him and be careful. Tom nods and follows dad with his tool box. He watches dad use a big saw to cut some wood. He thinks the saw is loud and scary.
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+Tom sees a small hole in the fence. He thinks he can fix it with his tools. He takes out his hammer and a nail and tries to hammer the nail into the hole. But the nail is too big and the wood is too hard. Tom hits his finger with the hammer and cries out.
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+Dad hears Tom and runs to him. He sees Tom's finger is red and swollen. He hugs Tom and says, "I'm sorry, buddy. You hurt yourself. You have to be more careful with your tools. They can be dangerous. Let me see your finger."
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+Dad takes Tom inside and puts some ice on his finger. He tells Tom he is brave and he loves him. He says, "Next time, stay with me and ask me before you use your tools. I will show you how to use them safely. OK?"
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+Tom nods and says, "OK, dad. I'm sorry. I just wanted to help." He smiles and hugs dad. He still likes to help his dad fix things, but he learns to be more careful with his tools.
+Lily liked to sail. She had a toy boat that she played with in the bath. She made waves with her hand and pretended the boat was on a big sea. She liked to make the boat go fast and slow and turn around.
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+One day, Lily wanted to sail her boat in the living room. She filled a big bowl with water and put it on the desk. She put her boat in the bowl and started to play. She made waves with her hand and pretended the boat was on a big sea. She liked to make the boat go fast and slow and turn around.
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+But then, Lily's mom came in and saw the water on the desk. She was not happy. She said, "Lily, what are you doing? You are making a mess! Water does not belong on the desk. It can ruin the desk and the papers and the books. You have to stop playing with your boat here. It is not safe."
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+Lily felt sad. She did not want to make a mess or ruin the desk or the papers or the books. She did not want to stop playing with her boat. She liked to sail. She said, "I'm sorry, mom. I just wanted to sail my boat. I like to sail. Can I sail somewhere else?"
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+Lily's mom smiled. She said, "I know you like to sail, Lily. And I like that you have a big imagination. But you have to be careful with water. It can cause damage and danger. How about you sail your boat in the bath or in the garden or in the park? There you can have fun and be safe."
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+Lily nodded. She said, "Okay, mom. I will sail my boat in the bath or in the garden or in the park. Thank you for telling me. I love you, mom." She gave her mom a hug and took her boat and the bowl. She went to the bath and played with her boat. She made waves with her hand and pretended the boat was on a big sea. She liked to sail. She was happy and safe.
+Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys and books. One day, they have a new toy. It is a smooth ball. It is red and shiny.
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+"Look, Lily, we have a smooth ball!" Ben says. He throws the ball to Lily. Lily catches the ball. She feels the smooth ball in her hands.
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+"Yes, Ben, it is a smooth ball. It is pretty!" Lily says. She throws the ball back to Ben. Ben catches the ball. He smiles at Lily.
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+They take turns throwing and catching the smooth ball. They have fun with the smooth ball. They are happy friends.
+Lila was very sleepy. She wanted to stay in bed and cuddle with her teddy bear. But she heard her mommy call her name. "Lila, time to get up and have breakfast!" Mommy said.
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+Lila rubbed her eyes and got out of bed. She put on her pink bathrobe. It was soft and warm. She liked her bathrobe. It was a modest bathrobe. It covered her from her neck to her knees. She did not like to show too much skin.
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+She walked to the door and opened it. She saw her brother Jake in the hallway. He was wearing his blue bathrobe. It was not a modest bathrobe. It was very short and loose. It showed his chest and his legs. Lila did not like his bathrobe. She thought it was silly.
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+"Hi, Lila!" Jake said. He smiled and waved at her. He was not sleepy. He was always cheerful in the morning.
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+"Hi, Jake," Lila said. She did not smile. She was still sleepy. She wanted to go back to bed.
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+She walked past him and headed to the kitchen. But she did not see the toy car on the floor. She stepped on it and stumbled. She fell down and hurt her knee. She cried out loud.
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+"Ow, ow, ow!" Lila said. She held her knee and sobbed.
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+Jake heard her cry and ran to her. He saw the toy car and realized what happened. He felt sorry for her. He picked up the toy car and put it away. He knelt down and hugged her.
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+"I'm sorry, Lila. I forgot to put away my toy car. Are you okay?" Jake said.
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+Lila looked at him and saw his kind face. She stopped sobbing and nodded. She felt a little better.
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+"Thank you, Jake. You are a good brother," Lila said.
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+Jake smiled and helped her up. He held her hand and walked with her to the kitchen. He gave her a kiss on the cheek.
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+"You are welcome, Lila. You are a good sister," Jake said.
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+They hugged each other and went to have breakfast. Mommy was waiting for them with pancakes and juice. She saw their bathrobes and smiled.
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+"What a lovely pair of bathrobes you have!" Mommy said.
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+Lila and Jake smiled back and ate their pancakes. They were happy. They loved their bathrobes. They loved their mommy. They loved each other.
+Sara and Ben were twins who liked to play with their toys. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big drum. They liked to strike the drum with their hands and make loud noises. Sometimes they made up their own language with the drum sounds. They thought it was fun and clever.
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+One day, their mom told them to stop playing with the drum. She said it was too noisy and they had to be quiet. Sara and Ben were sad and angry. They did not want to stop their game. They thought their mom did not understand their language. They decided to hide the drum under their bed and play with it later.
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+That night, when their mom was asleep, they took out the drum and started to strike it again. They made their own language with the drum sounds. They thought they were smart and sneaky. But they did not know that their mom was not really asleep. She heard their drum and got up from her bed. She was very angry and tired.
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+She went to their room and opened the door. She saw them playing with the drum. She said in a loud voice, "What are you doing? I told you to stop playing with that drum! It is too noisy and it is late! You are being very naughty and rude!"
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+Sara and Ben were scared and sorry. They realized they had made a mistake. They said in a small voice, "We are sorry, mom. We just wanted to play with our drum. We have our own language with the drum sounds. It is fun and difficult."
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+Their mom looked at them and sighed. She said in a softer voice, "I know you like your drum, but you have to listen to me. Playing with the drum is not a good idea at night. It is too loud and it disturbs everyone. You have to be respectful and quiet. And you have to learn the real language, not just the drum sounds. The real language is more fun and difficult. It will help you to talk to other people and to learn new things."
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+Sara and Ben nodded and hugged their mom. They said, "We are sorry, mom. We love you. We will listen to you. We will learn the real language. And we will play with the drum only in the day."
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+Their mom smiled and hugged them back. She said, "I love you too. You are good kids. Now go to sleep and have sweet dreams."
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+She took the drum and put it away. She kissed them good night and turned off the light. Sara and Ben snuggled in their bed and fell asleep. They dreamed of their drum and their language. But they also dreamed of the real language and the new things they would learn.
+Sara and Ben like to dance. They have a player that plays music. They dance in the living room every day. They are happy.
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+One day, a new boy comes to their house. His name is Tom. He says he wants to dance with them. Sara and Ben say yes. They turn on the player and start to dance.
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+But Tom is a terrible dancer. He steps on Sara's feet. He bumps into Ben. He knocks over the player. The music stops. Sara and Ben are sad and angry.
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+"Tom, you are a terrible dancer!" Sara says. "You hurt us and you broke our player!"
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+"Sorry, sorry, sorry!" Tom says. "I don't know how to dance. I just wanted to have fun with you."
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+Sara and Ben look at Tom. He looks sad too. They think for a moment. Then they have an idea.
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+"Tom, we can teach you how to dance," Ben says. "We can show you the steps and the moves. Then you can have fun with us and not hurt us or break anything."
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+"Really? You would do that for me?" Tom says. He smiles.
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+"Yes, we would," Sara says. "But you have to listen and follow us. OK?"
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+"OK, OK, OK!" Tom says. He nods.
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+Sara and Ben turn on the player again. They pick a song they like. They hold Tom's hands and start to dance. They teach him how to dance. Tom tries his best. He makes some mistakes, but he also learns some things. He stops stepping on Sara's feet. He stops bumping into Ben. He stops knocking over the player. He starts to have fun. Sara and Ben have fun too. They are happy. They are friends.
+Tom and Sam were playing with their toy guns in the backyard. They liked to pretend they were cowboys and robbers. They made a stack of boxes and cans to hide behind.
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+"Bang, bang, bang!" Tom shouted, as he shoot his gun at Sam. "I got you, robber!"
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+"No, you didn't!" Sam said, as he shoot back. "You missed me, cowboy!"
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+They both laughed and kept shooting. They did not see the old man who lived next door. He was watching them from his window. He did not like the noise they made. He had an ancient gun that he kept in his closet. It was a real gun, not a toy.
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+He opened his window and yelled at the boys. "Stop that racket, you little rascals! Or I'll shoot you with my gun!"
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+Tom and Sam were scared. They did not know the old man had a gun. They thought he was joking. They stopped shooting and looked at him.
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+"Sorry, mister," Tom said. "We were just playing."
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+"Yeah, sorry," Sam said. "We didn't mean to bother you."
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+The old man grumbled and closed his window. He put his gun back in his closet. He did not really want to shoot the boys. He just wanted some peace and quiet.
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+Tom and Sam decided to play something else. They did not want to make the old man angry again. They took their toy guns and their stack of boxes and cans and moved to the other side of the yard. They hoped the old man would not hear them.
+Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play with cars. They have many cars of different colors and sizes. They like to race their cars on the floor.
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+One day, they find a big lock on the door of their playroom. They do not know who put it there. They want to go inside and play with their cars. They try to open the lock, but it is too hard. They are sad and angry.
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+They see a key on the table. They think it is the key for the lock. They run to the table and grab the key. They both want to open the lock first. They race to the door with the key.
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+But they are not fair. They push and pull each other. They drop the key on the floor. The key breaks into two pieces. They cannot open the lock now. They are more sad and angry.
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+They look at each other. They see that they are not good friends. They say sorry to each other. They hug and make up. They decide to share the key and the cars. They find another way to play. They are happy and friendly.
+Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big dog. The dog is brown and fluffy. He has a long tail and a wet nose.
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+"Hello, dog!" Lily says. She runs to the dog and gives him a hug. The dog licks her face. Lily laughs. "You are silly, dog!"
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+Tom is scared of the dog. He stays on the other side of the slide. He does not want to meet the dog. He thinks the dog is big and loud. He hides behind the slide.
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+"Tom, come here!" Lily says. "The dog is nice. He wants to play with us. Don't be scared."
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+Lily takes the dog by the collar and walks to Tom. The dog wags his tail and barks. Tom sees that the dog is friendly. He comes out from behind the slide. He pets the dog's head. The dog sniffs his hand.
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+"Hi, dog," Tom says. He smiles. "You are not so scary. You are silly, too."
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+Lily and Tom are happy. They have a new friend. They play with the dog in the park. They throw a ball and the dog fetches it. They run and jump and laugh. The dog joins them. He is silly and fun. They have a good time.
+Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play in the pool. The pool is big and blue. They splash and swim and laugh.
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+"Look at me, Mia!" Tom says. He dives into the pool. He goes under the water. He sees a fish. The fish is yellow and jolly. It swims with Tom.
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+"Wow, Tom!" Mia says. She dives into the pool too. She goes under the water. She sees the fish. The fish is yellow and jolly. It swims with Mia.
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+Tom and Mia are happy. They play with the fish. The fish is happy too. It likes Tom and Mia.
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+They come out of the water. They dry themselves with a towel. They are hungry. They go to the snack bar. They see a cake. The cake is big and round. It has icing and sprinkles.
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+"Can we have some cake, please?" Tom and Mia ask.
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+"Sure, you can," the lady says. She gives them two slices of cake. They are yummy.
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+"Thank you, lady," Tom and Mia say.
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+"You're welcome, kids," the lady says. She smiles.
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+Tom and Mia eat their cake. They are full. They see a jar. The jar has glue. The glue is sticky and white.
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+"What is this?" Tom asks.
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+"It's glue," Mia says. "You can use it to stick things together."
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+"Like what?" Tom asks.
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+"Like paper, or wood, or plastic," Mia says.
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+"Can we try it?" Tom asks.
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+"Okay, but be careful," Mia says.
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+They take some glue. They find some paper. They stick the paper together. They make a hat. The hat is funny and colorful.
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+"Look at me, Mia!" Tom says. He puts the hat on his head. He dances and sings.
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+"Look at me, Tom!" Mia says. She puts the hat on her head. She dances and sings.
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+They are jolly. They have fun. They are friends.
+Tim and Tom are two dogs who live in a big house with a nice family. They like to play, run, and bark in the garden. But today, they have to go to the vet for a check-up. The family puts collars on them and takes them to the car.
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+"Where are we going?" Tim asks Tom.
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+"To the vet," Tom says. "He will look at our teeth and ears and give us a treat."
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+"I don't like the vet," Tim says. "He makes me sit still and he pokes me with a needle. It hurts and it's boring."
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+"I know," Tom says. "But we have to go. The family loves us and wants us to be healthy."
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+They arrive at the vet's office and wait in a room with other animals. Some are big, some are small, some are loud, some are quiet. Tim and Tom see a cat, a bird, a rabbit, and a turtle.
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+"Look at that turtle," Tim says. "He is so slow and dull. He doesn't do anything fun. He just sits in his shell."
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+"Maybe he likes it that way," Tom says. "Maybe he is happy in his shell."
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+The vet comes in and calls Tim and Tom's names. He smiles and says hello. He asks them to hop on a table and he checks their collars.
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+"Good boys," he says. "You have nice collars. Did you choose them yourself?"
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+Tim and Tom wag their tails. They are proud of their collars. Tim has a blue one with stars and Tom has a red one with bones.
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+"Yes, we did," Tim says. "We like our collars. They are pretty and they show who we are."
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+"That's wonderful," the vet says. "You have good taste. And you are very smart and brave. Now, let me see your teeth and ears."
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+He looks at their teeth and ears and says they are clean and healthy. He gives them a treat and a pat. He says they can go home.
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+"See, that wasn't so bad," Tom says to Tim.
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+"You're right," Tim says. "The vet is nice and he gave us a treat. And he liked our collars. Maybe going to the vet is not so boring after all."
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+They go back to the car and the family hugs them. They are happy to go home and play in the garden. They are happy to have each other and their collars. They are happy dogs.
+Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys and share with each other. But sometimes they get jealous of what the other one has.
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+One day, Mom gives them a snack on a big tray. She puts two cups of juice, two cookies, and two rings on the tray. The rings are shiny and make a sound when you shake them. Lily and Ben both want the rings.
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+Lily grabs one ring and says, "This is mine!" Ben grabs the other ring and says, "This is mine!" They shake their rings and make them ring. They are happy with their rings.
+
+But then, Lily looks at Ben's ring. She thinks his ring is prettier than hers. She wants his ring too. She says, "Give me your ring!" Ben says, "No, this is mine!" They start to pull and tug on the ring. They are not happy anymore.
+
+Mom hears them fighting. She comes to the tray and sees what is happening. She says, "Stop! You have to share the rings. You can take turns playing with them. Or you can trade them if you want. But you can't be jealous and greedy. That is not nice."
+
+Lily and Ben listen to Mom. They say sorry to each other. They decide to trade their rings and see how they look. They shake their rings and make them ring. They are happy again. They eat their cookies and drink their juice. They thank Mom for the snack and the rings. They hug each other and play with their toys. They are not jealous anymore.
+Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play soccer in the park. Lily is good at kicking the ball. Ben is good at catching the ball. They have a goal made of sticks and a net.
+
+One day, they play soccer with some older kids. The older kids are mean. They push and shout and cheat. They score many goals and laugh at Lily and Ben. Lily and Ben feel terrible.
+
+"Let's go home," Ben says. "They are not nice."
+
+"No, let's keep playing," Lily says. "We can score a goal too. We just need to try harder."
+
+Lily and Ben keep playing. They run and pass and dodge. They work as a team. They see a chance to score a goal. Lily kicks the ball hard. The ball flies towards the goal.
+
+But the older kids have a trick. They have a dog. The dog is big and fast and loud. The dog runs after the ball. The dog jumps and catches the ball in its mouth. The dog runs away with the ball.
+
+"Hey, that's not fair!" Lily and Ben shout. "Give us back our ball!"
+
+The older kids laugh. They don't care. They think they have won.
+
+But they are wrong. The dog does not like them. The dog likes Lily and Ben. The dog runs back to Lily and Ben. The dog drops the ball at their feet. The dog wags its tail and licks their faces.
+
+Lily and Ben smile. They pet the dog. They rub its ears and belly. The dog is happy. Lily and Ben are happy.
+
+They have a new friend. They have scored a goal. They have won.
+Anna liked to go to the market with her mom. She saw many things there. She saw fruits, vegetables, bread, cheese, and more. She wanted to touch everything. She was curious.
+
+One day, Anna saw a big pile of red tomatoes. They looked shiny and round. She wanted to see how they felt. She reached out her hand and grabbed one. But the tomato was soft and squishy. It burst in her hand and made a mess. Juice and seeds went everywhere.
+
+Anna was scared. She dropped the tomato and ran to her mom. She hid behind her skirt. The man who sold the tomatoes was angry. He shouted at Anna and her mom. He said they had to pay for the tomato. He said it was not fair to ruin his food.
+
+Anna's mom was sorry. She said she was sorry to the man. She said Anna was just a little girl. She said she did not mean to break the tomato. She said she would buy another tomato to make up for it. She gave the man some money and took a new tomato.
+
+Anna felt bad. She said she was sorry too. She said she did not know the tomato was so soft. She said she just wanted to touch it. She said she would not do it again. She hugged her mom and the tomato. She learned a lesson. She learned to be careful with things that are not hers. She learned to ask before she touched. She learned that tomatoes are not toys.
+Lily and Ben were playing with their toys in the living room. Lily had a doll and Ben had a tank. Ben liked to make loud noises with his tank and pretend to shoot things.
+
+"Bang! Bang! You are dead, doll!" Ben said, pointing his tank at Lily's doll.
+
+"No, no, no! My doll is not dead! She is nice and pretty!" Lily said, hugging her doll.
+
+"Your doll is boring and silly! My tank is cool and strong!" Ben said, pushing his tank closer to Lily's doll.
+
+Lily did not like Ben's tank. She thought it was terrible and mean. She wanted Ben to stop playing with it and play with her doll instead.
+
+"Ben, I recommend you put away your tank and play with my doll. She has a dress and a hat and a smile. She is fun and friendly!" Lily said, holding out her doll to Ben.
+
+Ben looked at Lily's doll. He did not think it was fun or friendly. He thought it was ugly and dumb. He did not want to play with it at all.
+
+"Yuck! I do not want your doll! She has a dress and a hat and a smile. She is boring and silly! I like my tank. It has a cannon and a wheel and a sound. It is cool and strong!" Ben said, holding on to his tank.
+
+Lily and Ben started to argue. They both wanted the other to play with their toy. They did not want to share or try something new. They raised their voices and made a lot of noise.
+
+"Stop! Stop! Stop!" Mom said, coming into the living room. She heard Lily and Ben fighting and saw their toys on the floor. She was not happy with them.
+
+"What is going on here? Why are you yelling and making a mess?" Mom asked, looking at Lily and Ben.
+
+Lily and Ben both tried to explain. They both blamed the other for not playing with their toy. They both said their toy was better and the other's toy was terrible.
+
+Mom shook her head. She did not like their behavior. She wanted them to get along and be nice to each other.
+
+"Listen, Lily and Ben. I do not care what toy you play with. But I do care how you play with each other. You need to be respectful and kind. You need to share and take turns. You need to try new things and have fun. That is what I recommend you do. Do you understand?" Mom said, looking at Lily and Ben.
+
+Lily and Ben nodded. They understood. They felt sorry for fighting and hurting each other's feelings. They wanted to make up and play nicely.
+
+"Sorry, Lily. Sorry, Ben." They both said, looking at each other.
+
+Mom smiled. She was glad they apologized. She gave them a hug and a kiss.
+
+"Good. Now, why don't you try to play with both toys? Maybe you can make a story with your doll and your tank. Maybe they can be friends and go on an adventure. Maybe they can learn something new and have fun. What do you think?" Mom said, picking up their toys and handing them to them.
+
+Lily and Ben thought. They liked Mom's idea. They decided to give it a try.
+
+"Okay, Mom. We will try. Thank you, Mom." They both said, taking their toys and sitting on the floor.
+
+Mom watched them as they started to play. She saw them make up a story with their doll and their tank. She heard them laugh and talk and have fun. She was happy with them.
+
+She left them to play and went to the kitchen. She hoped they would keep playing nicely and enjoy their toys. She hoped they would remember her recommendation. She hoped they would have a good day.
+Tim and Mia like to play in the park. They have a big tire that they roll on the grass. They take turns to sit inside the tire and go fast. They laugh and have fun.
+
+One day, a big dog comes to the park. The dog is not friendly. He barks and runs after Tim and Mia. They are scared. They try to run away, but the dog is faster. The dog wants to bite them.
+
+"Help! Help!" Tim and Mia shout. They see a big tree. They run to the tree and climb up. The dog cannot climb. He jumps and snaps at the tire. He tries to break the tire.
+
+"Go away, bad dog!" Tim and Mia say. They throw sticks and stones at the dog. The dog does not go away. He is angry. He makes loud noises.
+
+Then, they hear a whistle. A man comes to the park. He is a police man. He has a badge and a hat. He sees the dog and the children. He blows his whistle and calls the dog.
+
+"Come here, boy! Stop that!" the police man says. He has a leash and a collar. He puts the leash and collar on the dog. He pulls the dog away from the tree and the tire.
+
+"Are you okay, kids?" the police man asks. He helps Tim and Mia to come down from the tree. He checks them for bites and scratches. They are okay. They are happy.
+
+"Thank you, sir! You saved us!" Tim and Mia say. They hug the police man. He smiles and hugs them back.
+
+"You're welcome, kids. You were brave. That was a bad dog. He escaped from his owner. I will take him back and teach him to behave. He needs to learn to be nice."
+
+The police man takes the dog and leaves. Tim and Mia take their tire and roll it back to their home. They tell their mom and dad what happened. They are proud and grateful. They have an unusual story to tell.
+Sam and Ben are brothers. They like to play in the sand near the sea. They have a big bucket and a small shovel. They dig and dig and make a big hole.
+
+"Look, Sam, I found something!" Ben says. He holds up a shiny metal thing. It has a pointy end and a round end.
+
+"What is it?" Sam asks.
+
+"It is an anchor. It is for boats. It makes them stay in one place," Ben says.
+
+"Wow, can we keep it?" Sam says.
+
+"Yes, but we have to hide it. It is too heavy to carry. And maybe someone will want it back," Ben says.
+
+They look around. They see a big rock near the hole. They have an idea.
+
+"Let's bury it under the rock. Then no one will find it," Sam says.
+
+"Good idea. Help me push the rock," Ben says.
+
+They push and push. The rock moves a little bit. They put the anchor in the hole. They push the rock back. They cover the hole with sand.
+
+"There. Now it is our secret," Sam says.
+
+They smile and high-five. They run to the sea and splash in the water. They are happy.
+
+But they do not see the man who is watching them. He has a big hat and a big beard. He has a map in his hand. He is looking for the anchor. It is part of a treasure. He is angry.
+
+"Those crazy kids! They buried my anchor! I have to get it back!" he says.
+
+He runs to the rock. He tries to move it. But it is too heavy. He cannot move it. He stomps and shouts.
+
+"Help! Help! Someone help me!" he says.
+
+But no one hears him. Sam and Ben are too far away. They do not see him. They do not hear him. They are having fun. They do not know about the treasure. They do not care about the anchor. They only care about each other. They are brothers.
+Lily and Ben were friends who liked to play together. One day, they found a big box of paints and brushes in the garage. They decided to mix the paints and make new colors.
+
+"Look, I made purple!" Lily said, showing Ben her brush.
+
+"Wow, that's pretty! I made green!" Ben said, holding up his brush.
+
+They mixed and mixed, and soon they had many colors on their brushes and on the paper. They also had some colors on their faces and clothes.
+
+"Let's paint our hats too!" Lily said, grabbing her pink hat.
+
+"Okay!" Ben said, taking his blue hat.
+
+They painted their hats with different colors, making them look very funny. They laughed and laughed, and put their hats on their heads.
+
+They went outside to show their hats to their mom and dad. But when they got to the garden, they saw a big dog. The dog saw their hats and thought they were toys. He ran towards them, barking and wagging his tail.
+
+"Help!" Lily and Ben cried, scared of the dog.
+
+Mom and dad heard them and came to the rescue. They shooed the dog away and hugged Lily and Ben.
+
+"Are you okay, kids?" mom asked.
+
+"Yes, we're okay. But the dog ruined our hats!" Lily said, showing her hat, which was torn and dirty.
+
+"And our paints!" Ben said, showing his hat, which was wet and smudged.
+
+Mom and dad looked at their hats and their faces and clothes. They saw how much paint they had used and how much mess they had made.
+
+"Kids, you shouldn't have played with the paints without asking us. They are not toys. They are for grown-ups who know how to use them. And you shouldn't have painted your hats. They are for keeping your head warm, not for making art. You wasted a lot of paint and ruined your hats. That was not very smart or nice." dad said.
+
+Lily and Ben felt sorry and ashamed. They realized they had done something wrong.
+
+"We're sorry, mom and dad. We just wanted to have fun and make new colors. We didn't mean to make a mess or hurt our hats." Lily said.
+
+"We won't do it again, we promise. Can you forgive us?" Ben said.
+
+Mom and dad smiled and kissed them.
+
+"Of course we forgive you. We love you, kids. But next time, please ask us before you use something that is not yours. And be careful with your things. They are not for playing, they are for using. And remember, not everything that looks fun is good for you. Sometimes, it can be hard or dangerous or wasteful." mom said.
+
+Lily and Ben nodded and hugged them.
+
+"Thank you, mom and dad. We learned our lesson. We will be more careful and respectful. And we will find other ways to have fun and be creative." they said.
+
+They went inside and cleaned up their mess. They threw away their hats and washed their faces and clothes. They found some crayons and paper and drew some pictures with simple colors. They showed them to mom and dad, who praised them and hung them on the fridge.
+
+They were happy and proud. They had fun and made art, without mixing paints or ruining hats. They had learned that hard things are not always good things, and that good things are not always hard things.
+Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys in their room. They have a lot of toys, but they have one favorite toy. It is a big teddy bear with a red bow. They call it Teddy.
+
+One day, Lily and Ben have a fight. They both want to play with Teddy. Lily says, "It is my turn to play with Teddy. You had him yesterday." Ben says, "No, it is my turn. You are lying." They pull Teddy from each other. They make Teddy's ear rip. They hear a loud rip sound. They stop pulling. They look at Teddy. They see his ear hanging from his head. They feel sad and sorry.
+
+They hear their mom coming. They are afraid. They know their mom will be angry. They hide Teddy under the bed. They pretend to play with other toys. Their mom comes in. She says, "Hello, my lively children. How are you today?" Lily and Ben say, "We are fine, mom." Their mom says, "That's good. Do you want to go to the park with me?" Lily and Ben say, "Yes, mom. We love the park."
+
+Their mom says, "Okay, let's go. But first, you have to clean up your toys. Put them in the box." Lily and Ben start to clean up. They see Teddy under the bed. They look at each other. They feel guilty. They don't want to leave Teddy alone. They don't want to hide him from their mom. They decide to tell the truth.
+
+They take Teddy out. They show him to their mom. They say, "Mom, we are sorry. We had a fight. We ripped Teddy's ear. We love Teddy. Can you fix him?" Their mom looks at Teddy. She looks at Lily and Ben. She sees their sad faces. She feels sorry for them. She says, "Oh, my poor Teddy. And my poor children. I am glad you told me the truth. I am not angry. I will fix Teddy's ear. But you have to promise me something. You have to promise to share Teddy. And to be nice to each other. Can you do that?" Lily and Ben say, "Yes, mom. We promise. We are sorry. We love you. And we love Teddy." Their mom says, "I love you too. And I love Teddy. Come here. Give me a hug." She hugs them. She takes Teddy. She says, "Let me get my needle and thread. I will fix Teddy's ear. Then we can go to the park. And you can play with Teddy. But you have to take turns. And you have to be careful. Do you understand?" Lily and Ben say, "Yes, mom. We understand. Thank you, mom. You are the best." Their mom says, "You are welcome, my lively children. You are the best too." She smiles. She goes to get her needle and thread. Lily and Ben smile. They wait for their mom. They are happy. They have learned a lesson. They have fixed their problem. They have Teddy. And they have each other.
+Lily and Ben like to play with coins. They have a big jar of coins that they use to buy things from each other. Lily likes to buy dolls and books. Ben likes to buy cars and balls.
+
+One day, Lily and Ben find a new coin in the jar. It is shiny and big and has a star on it. They think it is a special coin. They both want to use it to buy something.
+
+Lily says, "I saw it first. I want to use it to buy a new doll." Ben says, "No, I saw it first. I want to use it to buy a new car." They start to fight over the coin. They pull and tug and shout.
+
+Mom hears them and comes to see what is wrong. She sees the coin and says, "Oh, no. This is a bad coin. It is not real. It is fake. Someone put it in the jar to trick us. You cannot use it to buy anything. It is worth nothing."
+
+Lily and Ben feel sad and sorry. They say, "We are sorry, Mom. We did not know it was a bad coin. We were silly to fight over it. Can we still play with the other coins?"
+
+Mom says, "Yes, you can. But you have to share and be nice to each other. And you have to be careful and check the coins before you use them. Some coins are good and some coins are bad. You have to know the difference."
+
+Lily and Ben hug Mom and say, "Thank you, Mom. We will be careful and share and be nice. We love you and we love the good coins." They put the bad coin away and play with the good coins happily.
+Lily and Tom are twins. They like to play with their toys and make noise. But today, their mom is not happy. She has a big headache and needs to rest.
+
+"Please, be quiet, my loves," she says. "Mommy has a big ouch in her head. Can you play in your room and try not to make noise?"
+
+Lily and Tom nod and go to their room. They take their toys and try to be quiet. But it is hard. They want to talk and laugh and sing.
+
+"Look, Lily, I have a car," Tom says.
+
+"Shh, Tom, we have to be quiet," Lily says.
+
+"But I want to show you my car. It is fast and red," Tom says.
+
+"Shh, Tom, Mommy has a big ouch. We can play with your car later," Lily says.
+
+Tom is sad. He likes his car. He wants to play with Lily. He sees a book on the shelf. It is an old book. It has pictures of animals.
+
+"Look, Lily, I have a book," Tom says.
+
+"Shh, Tom, we have to be quiet," Lily says.
+
+"But I want to show you my book. It has animals. Look, a lion and a monkey and a bird," Tom says.
+
+"Shh, Tom, Mommy has a big ouch. We can look at your book later," Lily says.
+
+Tom is mad. He likes his book. He wants to show Lily. He throws the book on the floor. It makes a loud bang.
+
+"Tom, what are you doing?" Lily says.
+
+"Sorry, Lily, I did not mean to," Tom says.
+
+But it is too late. Mommy hears the noise. She comes to their room. She looks angry and tired.
+
+"Tom, Lily, what is going on?" she says. "I asked you to be quiet. Why are you making so much noise?"
+
+Tom and Lily feel bad. They see Mommy's sad face. They know they did not listen. They hug Mommy and say sorry.
+
+"We are sorry, Mommy. We tried to be quiet, but it was hard. We wanted to play with our toys and books," Tom says.
+
+"We are sorry, Mommy. We love you. We hope your big ouch goes away," Lily says.
+
+Mommy smiles and hugs them back. She says she loves them too. She says she knows it is hard to be quiet. She says they can play with their toys and books, but they have to be gentle and soft.
+
+"Thank you, my loves. You are good kids. You can play with your toys and books, but please, be quiet. Mommy needs to rest," she says.
+
+Tom and Lily nod and say okay. They go back to their room. They play with their toys and books. They try to be quiet. They are happy. Mommy is happy. The end.
+Tom and Lily were playing in the living room. They liked to look at the pictures in the magazines that their mom had on the table. They saw animals, cars, toys and people in the magazines.
+
+"Look, Lily, this is a big lion!" Tom said, pointing at a magazine. "He has a long mane and sharp teeth. He can roar very loud."
+
+"I want to see!" Lily said, grabbing the magazine from Tom. "No, it's mine!" Tom said, pulling it back. They started to fight over the magazine.
+
+"Stop it, you two!" their mom said, coming into the room. "You are being silly. You can share the magazines. There are plenty of them."
+
+But Tom and Lily did not listen. They kept fighting and tearing the magazine. They did not see that their mom had a cup of hot coffee in her hand. She was trying to hurry to the kitchen.
+
+As she walked past them, Tom and Lily bumped into her. The cup of coffee spilled all over her and the magazines. She screamed in pain and dropped the cup. The coffee burned her skin and the magazines were ruined.
+
+Tom and Lily stopped fighting and looked at their mom. They saw that she was angry and hurt. They felt sorry and scared. They had made a big mess and a big mistake.
+
+They wished they had not been silly and had shared the magazines. They wished they had listened to their mom. They wished they could make her feel better. But it was too late.
+Poppy is a dog who likes to chew. He chews on bones, toys, shoes and socks. Sometimes he chews on things he should not, like books, papers and flowers. His family is not happy when he does that.
+
+One day, Poppy finds a big, red ball in the yard. He thinks it is a toy and he wants to chew on it. He runs to the ball and bites it hard. But the ball is not a toy. It is a balloon. It makes a loud noise and pops. Poppy is scared and runs away.
+
+"Poppy, what did you do?" his mom asks. She sees the broken balloon and the chewed things. She is angry and sad. She loves Poppy, but he makes a lot of trouble.
+
+Poppy hides under the bed. He feels bad. He knows he did something wrong. He wants to say sorry, but he does not know how. He is quiet and does not make any sound.
+
+His mom looks for him. She finds him under the bed. She kneels down and calls his name. "Poppy, come here. I want to talk to you." She sounds calm and kind.
+
+Poppy comes out slowly. He looks at his mom with his big, brown eyes. He wags his tail a little. He hopes she is not mad at him.
+
+His mom hugs him and strokes his fur. She says, "Poppy, I know you like to chew, but you have to be careful. Some things are not for chewing. They can hurt you or make a mess. You have to learn what you can chew and what you can't. Do you understand?"
+
+Poppy nods and licks her face. He understands. He is sorry. He loves his mom. He wants to make her happy.
+
+His mom smiles and says, "It's okay, Poppy. I forgive you. You are a good dog. But next time, please ask me before you chew on something. And here, I have a surprise for you." She gives him a new, chewy toy. It is soft and squeaky. Poppy likes it a lot. He thanks his mom and plays with it. He is happy. He does not chew on anything else. He is a good dog.
+Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys, but sometimes they fight. One day, they have a new toy. It is a big doll with a pretty dress and a shiny head. Anna and Ben both want the doll.
+
+"Give me the doll!" Anna says. "She is mine!"
+
+"No, she is mine!" Ben says. "I saw her first!"
+
+They pull the doll from each other. The doll makes a loud noise. "Ouch! You are hurting me!" the doll says.
+
+Anna and Ben are scared. They drop the doll. The doll falls on the floor. Her dress is dirty and her head is broken.
+
+"Oh no!" Anna and Ben say. "We spoiled the doll!"
+
+They start to cry. They hear their mom coming. She sees the doll and the twins.
+
+"What happened here?" she asks. "Did you spoil your new toy?"
+
+Anna and Ben nod. They feel sorry.
+
+"I'm sorry, mom," Anna says.
+
+"I'm sorry, too," Ben says.
+
+Mom hugs them. She is not angry. She is sad.
+
+"I know you are sorry, but you have to be careful with your toys," she says. "They are important. They are not just things. They are your friends. You have to share them and treat them nicely."
+
+Anna and Ben understand. They hug the doll. They say sorry to her, too.
+
+"Can you fix her, mom?" Anna asks.
+
+"I'll try, honey," mom says. "But she might not look the same. She might have a scar on her head. Will you still love her?"
+
+"Yes, mom," Anna and Ben say. "We will still love her. She is our friend."
+
+Mom smiles. She takes the doll to her room. She gets some glue and some cloth. She tries to fix the doll's head. Anna and Ben wait. They hope the doll will be okay. They promise to play nicely with her and with each other.
+Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play with cardboard. They make houses, cars, and rockets with cardboard. They use scissors, tape, and crayons to decorate their cardboard.
+
+One day, they go to the park with their cardboard. They see other children playing with balls, bikes, and dolls. Tom and Lily want to join them, but they are shy.
+
+"Hello, can we play with you?" Tom asks a boy with a ball.
+
+"Sure, what do you have?" the boy asks.
+
+"We have cardboard. We made a rocket. Do you want to see?" Lily says.
+
+The boy nods and follows them to their rocket. He is amazed by their cardboard. He touches it and looks inside.
+
+"Wow, this is cool! How did you make it?" he asks.
+
+"We used scissors, tape, and crayons. We can show you how to make one too," Tom says.
+
+"Really? That would be fun!" the boy says.
+
+Soon, more children come to see their cardboard. They all want to make their own rockets. Tom and Lily share their scissors, tape, and crayons. They help the other children cut, stick, and color their cardboard.
+
+They have a lot of fun. They pretend to fly to the moon, the stars, and the planets. They make noises and laugh.
+
+Tom and Lily are happy. They make new friends. They are popular. They love their cardboard.
+Tim and Anna are friends. They like to play together at school. On Wednesday, they have art class. They can draw and paint and make things with paper and glue.
+
+The teacher says, "Today, we are going to make a picture of our family. You can use crayons, markers, or paint. You can include anyone you want in your picture. Who is in your family?"
+
+Tim says, "I have a mom, a dad, a big brother, and a dog. My dad is very tall. He can reach the top shelf. My dog is small and fluffy. He likes to play fetch."
+
+Anna says, "I have a mom, a dad, a baby sister, and a cat. My mom is very tall. She can carry me and my sister. My cat is big and fat. He likes to sleep on the couch."
+
+They start to draw their families on a big piece of paper. They use different colors and shapes. They have fun and make their pictures look nice.
+
+When they are done, they show their pictures to each other and to the teacher. The teacher says, "Wow, you did a great job! I can see that you love your families very much. You included everyone who is important to you. You are very creative and smart."
+Lily and Max are playing with their toys in the living room. They have a lot of stuff: cars, dolls, blocks, books, and more. They make a lot of noise and a big mess.
+
+"Look, Lily, I can build a tower with the blocks!" Max says.
+
+"Wow, Max, that's very high!" Lily says. "Can I help you?"
+
+"Sure, Lily, you can put this block on top." Max says.
+
+They work together and make the tower taller and taller. They are having fun.
+
+But then, Mom comes in and sees the messy living room. She is not happy.
+
+"Kids, what are you doing?" Mom says. "This is a big mess! You have to clean up your stuff now!"
+
+"But Mom, we are playing!" Lily says.
+
+"You can play later, after you clean up." Mom says. "And be careful with the tower, it might fall down and hurt you."
+
+Lily and Max do not want to clean up. They like their stuff and their tower. They look at each other and have an idea.
+
+"Mom, can we show you something?" Max says.
+
+"What is it?" Mom says.
+
+"Come close, Mom, and see our tower." Lily says.
+
+Mom comes close and looks at the tower. It is very high and colorful. She smiles a little.
+
+"It is a nice tower, kids." Mom says.
+
+"Thank you, Mom." Lily and Max say.
+
+Then, they push the tower and make it fall down. The blocks go everywhere and make a loud noise. Lily and Max laugh.
+
+"Surprise, Mom!" Lily and Max say.
+
+Mom is not smiling anymore. She is very angry.
+
+"Kids, that was not nice!" Mom says. "That was very naughty! Now you have to clean up even more stuff!"
+
+Lily and Max stop laughing. They are sorry. They say sorry to Mom and start to clean up their stuff. They learn their lesson. They do not make a big mess again.
+Lily and Ben were playing on the beach. They saw a big octopus in the water. The octopus had eight arms and many suckers. Lily and Ben wanted to touch the octopus.
+
+"Hello, octopus!" Lily said. "Can we be your friends?"
+
+The octopus looked at Lily and Ben. It was curious and friendly. It waved one of its arms at them.
+
+"Yes, you can be my friends," the octopus said. "But you have to be careful. The water is deep and the waves are strong. You need to hold on to me."
+
+Lily and Ben nodded. They took off their shoes and socks. They rolled up their pants. They walked into the water with the octopus. The octopus wrapped one of its arms around each of them. It tied them to itself with its suckers.
+
+"This is fun!" Ben said. "You are a good octopus!"
+
+"Thank you," the octopus said. "You are good children. But we have to go back soon. Your mom and dad will be worried."
+
+Lily and Ben agreed. They said goodbye to the octopus. The octopus untied them and let them go. They ran back to the shore. They put on their shoes and socks. They told their mom and dad about their new friend.
+
+"Wow, you met an octopus!" their mom said. "That's amazing!"
+
+"Yes, it was," Lily said. "The octopus was very nice. It tied us to itself and showed us the water."
+
+"That sounds like a great adventure," their dad said. "But remember, always be careful around the sea. And never go too far without us."
+
+Lily and Ben hugged their mom and dad. They said they would. They looked at the water and waved at the octopus. The octopus waved back. They smiled. They had a good day.
+Lila and Tom were twins who lived in a lovely country with their mom and dad. They liked to play outside in the sun, to pick flowers, and to chase butterflies. One day, they saw a big truck on the road that was going to another country. They were curious and wanted to see what was inside.
+
+"Can we go and look, mom?" Lila asked.
+
+"No, my dears, you have to stay here with me. The truck is not for us, and it might be dangerous," mom said.
+
+But Lila and Tom did not listen. They waited until mom was busy and ran to the truck. They climbed inside and saw many boxes and bags. They opened some of them and found toys, clothes, and candy. They were very happy and started to play with them.
+
+"Wow, look at this doll! And this car! And this chocolate!" Lila said.
+
+"This is so much fun! Let's take some of them home!" Tom said.
+
+They filled their pockets and arms with the things they liked and tried to get out of the truck. But they were too late. The truck driver came back and closed the door. He did not see them and started the engine. The truck began to move and left the lovely country.
+
+Lila and Tom were scared and cried. They wanted to go back to their mom and dad, but they did not know how. They hugged each other and wished they had listened to mom. They learned that it was wrong to take things that did not belong to them, and that they should always stay with their mom and dad. They hoped that someone would find them and help them. They missed their lovely country very much.
+One day, Lily and Ben wanted to play outside, but it was gloomy and rainy. They did not like the rain, because it made them wet and cold. They looked for something fun to do inside the house.
+
+They found a big umbrella in the closet. It was red and yellow and had dots on it. They opened the umbrella and pretended it was a tent. They took some toys and books and went under the umbrella.
+
+They had a lot of fun under the umbrella. They read stories, played with dolls and cars, and sang songs. They felt cozy and happy.
+
+But then, they heard a loud noise. It was their dog, Max. He smelled the toys and books and wanted to join them. He ran to the umbrella and tried to get under it. He barked and wagged his tail.
+
+Lily and Ben were scared. They did not want Max to ruin their tent. They decided to hide from him. They closed the umbrella and crawled behind the couch. They hoped Max would not find them.
+
+But Max was smart. He followed their scent and found them behind the couch. He licked their faces and wagged his tail. He wanted to play with them.
+
+Lily and Ben laughed. They realized Max was not so bad. They opened the umbrella again and invited him to their tent. They shared their toys and books with him. They had more fun with Max than without him.
+
+They did not mind the rain anymore. They had their own sunny place under the umbrella.
+Lily and Max were best friends. They liked to play in the park. They liked to swing, climb and run. But their favorite thing was the slide. The slide was big and shiny. It made them go fast.
+
+One day, they went to the park with their moms. Their moms said, "Be careful on the slide. Don't go too fast. Wait for your turn. And listen to us."
+
+Lily and Max were obedient. They nodded and said, "Yes, mom." They waited for their turn on the slide. They did not push or shout. They smiled and said, "Thank you" to the other kids.
+
+But when it was their turn, they had a naughty idea. They decided to go on the slide together. They thought it would be more fun. They thought they would go faster. They did not tell their moms.
+
+They climbed up the ladder. They sat on the slide. They held hands. They said, "Ready, set, go!" They pushed off. They speed down the slide.
+
+But they did not know that the slide was wet. It had rained the night before. The slide was slippery. They could not stop. They speed off the slide. They flew in the air. They landed on the grass. They rolled and tumbled. They got dirty and wet.
+
+They were not hurt. But they were scared. And they were sorry. They looked at their moms. Their moms looked at them. Their moms were not happy. They were angry.
+
+They ran to their moms. They hugged them. They said, "We're sorry, mom. We were bad. We did not listen. We won't do it again."
+
+Their moms hugged them back. They said, "We're glad you're okay. But you were naughty. You could have been hurt. You have to listen. You have to be careful. You have to be obedient."
+
+Lily and Max nodded. They said, "Yes, mom. We understand. We love you, mom."
+
+Their moms said, "We love you too. But now you have to go home. You have to take a bath. You have to change your clothes. And you have to say sorry to the other kids."
+
+Lily and Max said, "Okay, mom. We will do that." They said goodbye to the other kids. They said sorry to them. They got in their cars. They went home.
+
+They learned their lesson. They did not go on the slide together again. They were obedient. They were careful. They were happy.
+Lily and Ben were playing in the park with their toys. They liked to make pretend houses with sticks and leaves. They had a nice time together.
+
+But then the sky became dark and the wind became strong. Lily and Ben heard a loud noise. It was a hurricane! The hurricane was coming to the park. It was scary and dangerous.
+
+"Quick, we have to enter the big house!" Lily said to Ben. The big house was a real house near the park. It was where Lily's grandma lived. She was very kind and let them play there sometimes.
+
+They ran to the big house with their toys. They knocked on the door. Lily's grandma opened it and smiled.
+
+"Hello, my dears. Come in, come in. There is a hurricane outside. You are safe here." She said.
+
+Lily and Ben entered the big house. They hugged Lily's grandma and thanked her. They felt happy and warm. They watched the hurricane from the window. It was still scary and dangerous, but they were not afraid anymore. They had each other and Lily's grandma. They had a nice time together.
+Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They saw a big animal with long hair and horns. It was eating grass near a fence.
+
+"Look, a cow!" Lily said.
+
+"No, it's not a cow. It's a goat!" Ben said.
+
+They ran to the animal and tried to pet it. But the animal did not like that. It kicked and bleated and ran away.
+
+"Hey, come back!" Lily and Ben shouted.
+
+They followed the animal, but they did not recognize where they were going. They left the park and entered a farm. There were many other animals there: chickens, pigs, sheep, horses.
+
+"Wow, so many animals!" Lily said.
+
+"Let's play with them!" Ben said.
+
+They ran to the animals and tried to touch them. But the animals did not like that. They pecked and oinked and baaed and neighed. They made a lot of noise and dirt.
+
+"Hey, stop that!" a voice said.
+
+Lily and Ben turned around and saw a man. He was the farmer. He looked angry and tired.
+
+"What are you doing here? You are making a mess of my farm!" he said.
+
+"We are sorry, sir. We just wanted to play with the animals," Lily said.
+
+"Well, you can't play with them like that. You have to be gentle and respectful. The animals are not toys. They are living beings. They have feelings and needs. You have to recognize that," he said.
+
+Lily and Ben felt ashamed and sorry. They apologized to the farmer and the animals. They helped the farmer to clean the mess they made. They learned to be more careful and kind with the animals.
+
+The farmer smiled and thanked them. He gave them some fresh milk and cookies. He also taught them the names and sounds of the animals.
+
+Lily and Ben enjoyed the milk and cookies. They also enjoyed learning about the animals. They thanked the farmer and said goodbye.
+
+They went back to the park and told their parents what happened. Their parents were glad that they learned a lesson. They hugged and kissed them.
+
+Lily and Ben were happy. They recognized that they made a mistake, but they also made a friend. They decided to visit the farm again, but this time, with more respect and love for the animals.
+Tom and Lily like to sing. They sing at home, at school, and at the park. They sing happy songs and silly songs. They have a goal: to sing in the big show. The big show is for the best singers in the town.
+
+One day, they go to the park to practice. They see a big dog. The big dog is angry. It barks and runs at them. Tom and Lily are scared. They run away, but the dog is faster. The dog bites Tom's leg. Tom cries. Lily cries. The dog runs away.
+
+Tom and Lily go to the hospital. The doctor says Tom's leg is bad. He needs to stay in the hospital for many days. He cannot sing in the big show. Tom and Lily are sad. They hug and say, "We are sorry. We love you."
+
+The big show comes. Lily goes alone. She sings a song for Tom. She sings with a sad voice. She misses Tom. The people clap, but Lily does not smile. She goes back to the hospital. She sees Tom. He is still in bed. He is still sad. They do not sing anymore. They only cry. The end.
+Tom was a soldier who liked to drive his big truck. He had a hairy dog named Rex who always went with him. One day, Tom had to go to a far place to help his friends. He took Rex and his truck and drove very fast.
+
+On the way, Tom saw a small cat on the road. He did not want to hit the cat, so he tried to stop his truck. But he was going too fast and could not stop in time. He hit the cat and made it hurt. Rex barked and Tom felt bad.
+
+Tom got out of his truck and picked up the cat. He saw that the cat was bleeding and had a broken leg. He looked for the cat's home, but he could not find it. He decided to take the cat with him and find a vet. He put the cat in his truck and drove on.
+
+But then he heard a loud noise behind him. He looked in his mirror and saw that his truck was on fire. He had forgotten to reverse his truck and it had hit a gas tank. He had made a big mistake. He jumped out of his truck and ran away with Rex and the cat. He was lucky that he was not hurt.
+
+Tom found a vet who helped the cat. He also called his friends and told them what happened. They were not angry with him, but they were worried. They told him to be more careful and to reverse his truck when he parked. Tom learned his lesson. He was sorry for the cat and the truck, but he was happy that he saved the cat and Rex. He gave the cat a new home and a new name: Lucky. He was a good soldier and a good friend.
+Ben and Lily wanted to build a firework for the big night. They had paper, glue, and sparkles. They also had a stick and a string.
+
+"Let's make a star firework," Ben said. "We can glue sparkles on the paper and cut it into a star shape. Then we can tie the string to the stick and the star."
+
+"OK," Lily said. "But we have to be patient. We can't light the firework until it is dark and Mom and Dad say so."
+
+They worked hard and made a beautiful star firework. They showed it to Mom and Dad, who praised them and put it in a safe place.
+
+When it was dark, they went outside with Mom and Dad and some other kids. They saw many fireworks in the sky. They were loud and bright and colorful.
+
+"Can we light our firework now?" Ben asked.
+
+"Yes, you can," Dad said. "But be careful. Hold the stick far from your face and let me light the string."
+
+Ben and Lily held the stick together and watched as Dad lit the string. The string burned and then the star firework flew into the air. It sparkled and made a soft pop.
+
+"Wow!" Ben and Lily said. "We made a firework!"
+
+They clapped and hugged each other. They were happy and proud. They had built a firework and they had been patient.
+Tom and Lily were playing in the yard. They found a shiny thing under a rock. It was a copper coin. Tom wanted to keep it.
+
+"Look, Lily, I found money!" Tom said.
+
+"Let me see!" Lily said. She reached for the coin.
+
+"No, it's mine!" Tom said. He pulled the coin away.
+
+Lily was angry. She tried to grab the coin from Tom. They started to fight.
+
+"Stop it, you two!" Mom said. She came out of the house. She saw the coin in Tom's hand. "That's a dirty coin. It has germs on it. You need to wash your hands."
+
+Tom did not want to wash his hands. He liked the coin. He refused to give it to Mom.
+
+"But Mom, it's money! I can buy candy with it!" Tom said.
+
+Mom shook her head. "That's not money, Tom. That's an old copper coin. It's not worth anything. And it's not good for you. It can make you sick. You need to throw it away."
+
+Tom was sad. He did not want to throw away his shiny thing. He thought it was special.
+
+"Please, Mom, can I keep it?" Tom said.
+
+Mom sighed. She saw that Tom really liked the coin. She had an idea.
+
+"Okay, Tom, you can keep it. But only if you wash your hands and the coin. And you have to put it in a safe place. You can't play with it or put it in your mouth. Do you understand?"
+
+Tom nodded. He agreed to wash his hands and the coin. He ran to the sink. He scrubbed the coin with soap and water. He dried it with a towel. He looked at it. It was still shiny, but not as dirty.
+
+He smiled. He was happy. He thanked Mom. He ran to his room. He found a small box. He put the coin in the box. He closed the lid. He hid the box under his bed.
+
+He felt like he had a treasure. He decided to call it his lucky coin. He hoped it would bring him good things. He forgot about the candy. He was happy with his copper coin.
+Tom was a dog who had a job. His job was to guard the farm and keep the sheep safe. He liked his job, but sometimes it was hard. He had to run a lot, bark a lot, and chase away bad animals.
+
+One day, Tom hurt his paw. He stepped on a sharp rock and it made a big cut. It hurt a lot and he could not run or bark well. He was worried. How could he do his job? How could he protect the sheep?
+
+He limped to the farmer and showed him his paw. The farmer saw the cut and said, "Oh, Tom, you are suffering. You need to rest and heal. I will take care of you and the sheep. Don't worry, you are a good dog."
+
+The farmer took Tom to the house and cleaned his paw. He put a bandage on it and gave him some food and water. He petted him and said, "You are brave, Tom. You will be better soon. I am proud of you."
+
+Tom felt better. He was happy that the farmer was kind and helped him. He was not worried anymore. He knew that the farmer and the sheep were safe. He closed his eyes and slept. He dreamed of running and barking and doing his job again.
+Tom and Lily were brother and sister. They liked to play with their toys in the living room. One day, they saw a big mug on the table. It was full of hot tea. Tom wanted to drink some tea. He thought he was clever.
+
+"Look, Lily, a mug of tea. I can drink it. I am big and clever," he said.
+
+"No, Tom, you can't. The tea is hot. You will burn your mouth. And the mug is heavy. You will drop it. And mom will be angry. Leave the mug alone," Lily said.
+
+But Tom did not listen to Lily. He did not support her. He was stubborn. He reached for the mug. He tried to lift it. But it was too heavy for him. He lost his balance. He fell. The mug fell too. The hot tea spilled all over Tom and Lily. They screamed. They were hurt. They were wet. They were scared.
+
+Mom heard the screams. She ran to the living room. She saw Tom and Lily on the floor. She saw the broken mug and the spilled tea. She was shocked. She was sad. She was angry.
+
+"Tom, Lily, what have you done? How could you be so foolish? You could have been badly hurt. You could have broken something else. You made a big mess. You did not support each other. You did not listen to me. You are not clever. You are naughty. You are in big trouble," she said.
+
+She helped Tom and Lily get up. She checked them for burns. She dried them with a towel. She took them to their room. She told them to stay there. She told them they would not get any dessert. She told them they would have to clean up the mess. She told them they would have to say sorry. She told them they would have to learn their lesson.
+
+Tom and Lily felt bad. They felt sorry. They felt ashamed. They wished they had listened to Lily. They wished they had supported each other. They wished they had left the mug alone. They wished they had been clever. They wished they had a good ending. But they did not. They had a bad ending.
+Lily and Max were bored. It was a gloomy day and they could not go outside. They looked at their toys, but none of them seemed fun.
+
+"Let's play motorcycle!" Max said. He grabbed his red motorcycle and made a loud vroom sound.
+
+"Okay!" Lily said. She took her pink motorcycle and followed Max. They pretended to ride around the room, dodging the furniture and the cat.
+
+"Beep beep! Watch out!" Max shouted. He turned his motorcycle and bumped into Lily's.
+
+"Hey, that's not fair!" Lily said. She pushed Max's motorcycle away and tried to speed up.
+
+"Sorry, sorry!" Max said. He chased Lily and laughed. They had a race to see who was faster.
+
+They played motorcycle until they were tired. They parked their motorcycles next to the bed and cuddled with their blankets.
+
+"That was fun!" Lily said.
+
+"Yes, it was!" Max said. "Maybe tomorrow the sun will come out and we can play outside."
+
+They closed their eyes and dreamed of riding their motorcycles in the park.
+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.
+
+"Look, Mom!" Lily shouted. "We made a snowman!"
+
+Mom came out of the house. She smiled and hugged them. "You did a great job, my darlings. He is a very high snowman. Do you want some cocoa to warm up?"
+
+"Yes, please!" Ben said. "Cocoa is yummy!"
+
+Mom went back to the house and came out with a tray. She had three mugs of hot cocoa and some cookies. She gave one mug to Lily and one to Ben. She took the third one for herself.
+
+"Be careful, it's hot," she said. "Blow on it first."
+
+Lily and Ben blew on their cocoa and took small sips. They felt the warmth in their mouths and their bellies. They ate some cookies and smiled.
+
+"Thank you, Mom," they said.
+
+"You're welcome, my darlings," Mom said. "Now, let's enjoy our cocoa and watch our snowman. He will remain here until the snow melts. He is our friend."
+Tom was a boy who liked to run and play. He had a big dog named Rex who ran and played with him. Tom and Rex were best friends. They liked to go to the park and chase balls and sticks.
+
+One day, Tom felt sick. He could not run and play. He could not breathe well. His mom took him to the doctor. The doctor said Tom had a bad lung. He said Tom needed a new lung to be well. Tom was scared. He did not want a new lung. He wanted his old lung.
+
+The doctor said he had a special lung for Tom. He said it was a powerful lung. He said it would help Tom breathe better and run faster. He said it would make Tom grow strong and healthy. He said Tom would be able to play with Rex again. Tom was curious. He wanted to see the powerful lung.
+
+The doctor showed Tom a big box. He opened it and took out a shiny metal lung. It had wires and tubes and buttons. It looked like a robot lung. The doctor said it was a robot lung. He said it was a new invention. He said it was the best lung in the world. He said he wanted Tom to have it.
+
+Tom was amazed. He liked robots. He liked the robot lung. He wanted to try it. He said yes to the doctor. The doctor smiled. He said he was glad. He said he would put the robot lung in Tom's chest. He said it would not hurt. He said it would be quick.
+
+The doctor did the surgery. He took out Tom's bad lung and put in the robot lung. He closed Tom's chest and put a bandage on it. He said Tom was done. He said Tom was brave. He said Tom would feel better soon.
+
+Tom woke up. He felt a little sore. He saw his mom and Rex by his bed. They hugged him and kissed him. They said they loved him. They said they were proud of him. Tom smiled. He felt happy. He felt the robot lung in his chest. He felt it working. He felt it pumping air. He felt it growing. He felt powerful. He wanted to run and play. He wanted to go to the park and chase balls and sticks. He wanted to show everyone his robot lung. He said thank you to the doctor. He said he liked his new lung. He said he was ready to go. He said he was a robot boy.
+Ben and Lily were twins, but they liked different things. Ben liked cars and trains, and Lily liked dolls and flowers. One day, their mom said they could go to the zoo with her. She gave them each a ticket and told them to hold it tight.
+
+At the zoo, Ben wanted to see the lions and the elephants, but Lily wanted to see the pandas and the flamingos. They argued and pulled their mom in different directions. Their mom said they had to take turns and share, but they did not listen. They ignored their mom and each other.
+
+They saw many animals, but they did not have fun. They were too busy being angry and stubborn. They did not notice the unique and beautiful things around them, like the colorful birds, the playful monkeys, and the funny penguins.
+
+When it was time to go home, their mom asked for their tickets. Ben and Lily reached into their pockets, but they could not find them. They had dropped them somewhere in the zoo. They felt scared and sorry. They realized they had been silly and selfish.
+
+They hugged their mom and said they were sorry. They also hugged each other and said they were sorry. Their mom said it was okay, and that she loved them both. She also said they were lucky, because she had kept her ticket, and it was good for three people. She smiled and said they could come back to the zoo another day, and enjoy it together. Ben and Lily smiled too, and said they would. They learned their lesson, and they never ignored their mom or each other again.
+Tom and Jen are friends. They like to play on the island. The island is in the big lake. They have a boat to go to the island. The boat is red and blue.
+
+One day, Tom and Jen go to the island. They see a big tree. The tree has yellow fruits. Tom and Jen want to eat the fruits. They think the fruits are sweet. They climb the tree and pick some fruits.
+
+Tom and Jen bite the fruits. The fruits are sour. They make a face. They do not like the fruits. They throw the fruits away. They want to go back to the boat.
+
+But the boat is gone. The wind pushed the boat away. The boat is far from the island. Tom and Jen are scared. They yell for help. They yell and yell. But no one hears them. No one comes to get them.
+
+Tom and Jen are stuck on the island. They are hungry and thirsty. They are sad and angry. They cry and cry. They have no friends. They have no boat. They have no fun. They have a bad day.
+Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play in the garden. One day, they see a big apple tree. The apples are red and shiny.
+
+"Let's pick some apples!" Lily says.
+
+"OK!" Ben says.
+
+They run to the tree. But the apples are too high. They cannot reach them.
+
+"Maybe we can use a stick," Ben says.
+
+He looks around. He sees a stick on the ground. He picks it up. He tries to poke an apple with the stick. But the stick is too short.
+
+"This stick is no good," Ben says.
+
+"Maybe we can find a longer stick," Lily says.
+
+They look around. They see a longer stick near the fence. They run to the fence. But the fence is locked. There is a sign on the fence. It says: "Do not enter. Farmer Brown's land."
+
+"Oh no," Lily says. "We cannot get the stick."
+
+"Maybe we can ask Farmer Brown," Ben says.
+
+He sees Farmer Brown in the field. He waves to him.
+
+"Hello, Farmer Brown!" Ben shouts.
+
+Farmer Brown looks up. He sees Lily and Ben.
+
+"Hello, kids!" Farmer Brown shouts back. "What do you want?"
+
+"Can we have that stick, please?" Ben asks. "We want to pick some apples."
+
+Farmer Brown smiles. He walks to the fence. He unlocks it. He gives them the stick.
+
+"Here you go," Farmer Brown says. "But be careful. Don't hurt yourself or the tree."
+
+"Thank you, Farmer Brown!" Lily and Ben say.
+
+They take the stick. They run back to the tree. They use the stick to knock down some apples. They catch them in their hands. They are happy.
+
+The apples are sweet and juicy. They eat them. They share them with Farmer Brown.
+
+The sky is clear and blue. The sun is warm. They have a good time.
+Anna liked to draw with her crayons. She drew flowers, suns, cats and dogs. She wanted to make a gift for her mom. She saw a cup on the table. It was white and plain. Anna thought it was ugly. She wanted to improve it.
+
+She took her crayons and started to draw on the cup. She drew a big heart and wrote "I love you Mom" inside. She drew some stars and rainbows around the heart. She used many colors. She was happy with her drawing. She thought it was pretty.
+
+She ran to her mom and gave her the cup. She said, "Look, Mom, I made this for you. I improved the ugly cup. Do you like it?" Her mom smiled and hugged her. She said, "I love it, Anna. It is the most beautiful cup I ever saw. Thank you for your gift. You are very creative and sweet." Anna felt proud and happy. She and her mom drank some juice from the cup. They had a nice time.
+Lily was a poor girl who lived with her mother in a small house. They had very little to eat and wear, and no toys to play with. Lily's mother worked hard every day to earn some money, but it was never enough.
+
+One day, Lily saw a beautiful doll in a shop window. It had long yellow hair, a pink dress, and shiny shoes. Lily wanted the doll very much, but she knew they could not afford it. She sighed and walked away.
+
+The next day, Lily's mother came home with a big smile on her face. She had a surprise for Lily. She had found the doll on a shelf in the shop, and it was on sale for very cheap. She had saved some money and bought it for Lily.
+
+"Look, Lily, what I have for you!" she said, holding out the doll. "It's your very own doll, and you can name her whatever you want."
+
+Lily was so happy that she hugged her mother and the doll. She thanked her mother and kissed her. She named the doll Rose, and played with her all afternoon.
+
+But that night, something bad happened. A fire broke out in the house, and Lily and her mother had to run outside. They were safe, but they lost everything in the fire. Lily's doll was left behind, and burned to ashes.
+
+Lily was very sad. She wept and wept, and could not stop. She missed her doll, and her home, and her things. She felt very alone.
+
+Her mother hugged her and tried to comfort her. She said, "Don't cry, Lily. We still have each other, and we will find a new home. Maybe we will find another doll for you, too. But remember, the most important thing is that we love each other, and nothing can take that away."
+
+Lily nodded, and wiped her tears. She knew her mother was right, and she loved her very much. She hoped they would be happy again, and find a new doll, and a new shelf, and a new life.
+Lily and Tom were very happy. They were going to the zoo with Mom and Dad. They wanted to see the lions, the monkeys, and the elephants. They got in the car and drove to the zoo.
+
+At the zoo, they saw many animals. They saw the lions roar, the monkeys swing, and the elephants spray water. They also saw a filthy cage. It was full of trash and dirt. Lily and Tom felt sorry for the animal in the cage. It was a bear. The bear looked sad and hungry.
+
+"Mom, why is the bear in a filthy cage?" Lily asked.
+
+"Because he was bad, honey. He bit a zookeeper and tried to escape. So they punish him by putting him in a filthy cage," Mom said.
+
+"That's not fair! The bear is not bad, he is scared. He wants to be free and happy. He needs food and water and friends. We should help him," Tom said.
+
+Lily and Tom had an idea. They waited until Mom and Dad were looking at the giraffes. Then they ran to the filthy cage. They opened the door and let the bear out. The bear was surprised and happy. He hugged Lily and Tom and ran away.
+
+"Thank you, thank you, you are very kind," the bear said.
+
+Lily and Tom smiled. They felt good. They thought they did the right thing.
+
+But Mom and Dad were not happy. They saw Lily and Tom and the bear. They were scared and angry. They shouted at Lily and Tom.
+
+"What did you do? You let the bear out! He could have hurt you or someone else! That was very dangerous and naughty! We have to punish you!" Mom and Dad said.
+
+Lily and Tom felt bad. They did not mean to be dangerous or naughty. They only wanted to help the bear. They cried and said sorry.
+
+Mom and Dad took Lily and Tom to the zoo office. They had to explain what they did. They had to pay a fine. They had to go home without seeing the rest of the zoo.
+
+Lily and Tom learned a lesson. They learned that they should not do things without asking Mom and Dad. They learned that they should not mess with the zoo animals. They learned that they should be careful and respectful.
+
+But they also hoped that the bear was free and happy. They hoped that he found food and water and friends. They hoped that he never had to be in a filthy cage again.
+Tommy and Lily were twins, but they liked different things. Tommy liked cars and trucks, and Lily liked dolls and flowers. One day, they went to the park with their mom. Mom bought them each a balloon. Tommy got a blue balloon, and Lily got a pink balloon.
+
+They walked around the park, holding their balloons. They saw a big slide, a swing, and a sandbox. Tommy wanted to play with the slide, but Lily wanted to play with the swing. They argued and pulled each other's balloons.
+
+"Let go of my balloon!" Tommy shouted.
+
+"No, you let go of mine!" Lily yelled.
+
+They pulled harder and harder, until both balloons popped. They heard a loud bang, and saw their balloons fly away in pieces. They were both sad and angry.
+
+Mom heard the noise and came to see what happened. She saw Tommy and Lily crying and holding their broken strings.
+
+"What happened to your balloons?" Mom asked.
+
+"They popped!" Tommy and Lily said.
+
+"Why did they pop?" Mom asked.
+
+"We were fighting!" Tommy and Lily said.
+
+Mom hugged them and said, "I'm sorry, my loves. Fighting is not nice. You should share and take turns. You are twins, but you are also different. You have different likes and dislikes, and that's okay. But you should also respect and love each other. Do you understand?"
+
+Tommy and Lily nodded and said, "We're sorry, Mom. We love each other."
+
+Mom smiled and said, "I love you too. How about we get some ice cream and play together?"
+
+Tommy and Lily cheered and said, "Yes, please!"
+
+They walked to the ice cream truck, holding Mom's hand. They forgot about their balloons, and enjoyed their ice cream and their time together.
+Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play with their bikes. Sara can ride her bike very well. She learned how to balance and pedal. Ben still needs help. He has wheels on the sides of his bike. They are called training wheels. They help him not to fall.
+
+One day, Sara and Ben go to the park with their bikes. They see a big hill. Sara wants to go down the hill. She thinks it is fun. Ben is scared. He thinks it is too high. He says, "No, Sara, don't go. It is dangerous. You might get hurt."
+
+Sara says, "Don't be silly, Ben. I can do it. I am not afraid. You are a baby. You need your training wheels. I don't. Watch me." She rides her bike to the top of the hill. She looks down. She sees a big puddle at the bottom. She does not care. She pushes her bike and goes down very fast.
+
+Ben watches her. He is worried. He shouts, "Sara, stop! There is a puddle! You will get wet and dirty!" But Sara does not hear him. She goes into the puddle with a splash. She gets wet and dirty. She also gets a surprise. There is something in the puddle. It is an enormous frog. It jumps out of the water and lands on Sara's head. Sara screams. She drops her bike and runs away.
+
+Ben laughs. He says, "Sara, you are silly. You did not see the frog. You got scared. You are a baby. You need a frog on your head. I don't. Watch me." He rides his bike to the puddle. He sees the frog. He does not care. He says, "Hello, frog. You are big and green. Do you want to be my friend?" He reaches out his hand and touches the frog. The frog croaks. Ben smiles. He says, "You are nice. I like you. Can I take you home?"
+
+Sara comes back. She sees Ben and the frog. She is angry. She says, "Ben, you are mean. You took my frog. He was mine. I found him first. Give him back." Ben says, "No, Sara, he is mine. I touched him first. He likes me. He does not like you. You made him jump. Go away." Sara and Ben start to fight. They pull and push each other. They forget their bikes.
+
+The frog does not like the noise. He jumps off Ben's hand and hops away. He finds another puddle. He is happy. He does not want to go home with Sara or Ben. He thinks they are noisy and rude. He likes his puddle. He croaks. He hopes they will learn to share and be nice. He thinks they need to learn more than how to ride a bike.
+Lily and Tom were playing with their toys in the living room. They liked to make noises and pretend they were animals. Lily was a lion and Tom was a monkey.
+
+"Roar!" Lily said. "I am the king of the jungle. You have to do what I say, monkey."
+
+"Ook, ook!" Tom said. "I am a funny monkey. I like to jump and swing. You can't catch me, lion."
+
+They chased each other around the sofa and the table. They had a lot of fun.
+
+But then they heard a loud noise from upstairs. It sounded like something fell and broke.
+
+"What was that?" Lily asked.
+
+"I don't know," Tom said. "Maybe it was Mom or Dad."
+
+They stopped playing and looked at each other. They were curious and a little scared.
+
+"Let's go and see," Lily said.
+
+"OK," Tom said.
+
+They left their toys and went to the stairs. They climbed up slowly and carefully. They felt the air get colder and colder. They saw white flakes falling from the window.
+
+"It's snowing!" Lily said.
+
+"It's icy!" Tom said.
+
+They reached the top of the stairs and saw the door to their parents' bedroom was open. They peeked inside and saw a big mess. The lamp was on the floor, the vase was broken, and the sheets were torn. And in the middle of the bed, there was a big, furry, brown bear.
+
+"Wow!" Lily said.
+
+"Wow!" Tom said.
+
+The bear opened its eyes and saw them. It growled and showed its teeth.
+
+"Run!" Lily said.
+
+"Run!" Tom said.
+
+They turned around and ran downstairs as fast as they could. They heard the bear follow them and roar.
+
+They reached the living room and ran to the door. They opened it and ran outside. They saw their parents coming back from the store. They had bags of food and clothes.
+
+"Mom! Dad!" Lily said.
+
+"Mom! Dad!" Tom said.
+
+They hugged their parents and told them what happened.
+
+"A bear?" Mom said.
+
+"A bear?" Dad said.
+
+They looked at the house and saw the bear stick its head out of the window. It looked angry and confused.
+
+"Let's call the animal control," Mom said.
+
+"Let's get in the car," Dad said.
+
+They got in the car and drove away. They left the bear and the mess behind. They hoped the animal control would come soon and take the bear away.
+
+They were glad they were safe and together. They learned a lesson. They should never go upstairs without asking. And they should always close the door.
+Tim and Mia were playing in the park. They saw a big tree with green needles. Tim said, "This is a pine tree. It smells good." He touched the needles and said, "Ow! They are sharp. They hurt my hand."
+
+Mia said, "Let me see." She touched the needles too and said, "Ow! You are right. They are sharp. Why are they sharp?" Tim said, "I don't know. Maybe to keep the bugs away. Or the birds. Or the bears."
+
+They saw some red berries on the pine tree. They looked juicy and sweet. Mia said, "Can we eat them?" Tim said, "I don't know. Maybe they are yummy. Let's try." He picked a berry and put it in his mouth. He made a face and spat it out. He said, "Yuck! They are sour. They taste bad."
+
+Mia said, "Let me try." She picked a berry and put it in her mouth. She made a face and spat it out too. She said, "Yuck! You are right. They are sour. They taste bad. Why are they sour?" Tim said, "I don't know. Maybe to keep the animals away. Or the people. Or the sun."
+
+They decided to leave the pine tree alone. They went to play on the swings. They said, "We don't like sharp needles and sour berries. We like soft grass and sweet apples." They had fun on the swings. They forgot about the pine tree.
+Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big cross on the grass. It is red and white. They want to know what it is.
+
+"Let's go and see the cross," Tom says.
+
+"OK," Lily says.
+
+They run to the cross. But there is a road between them and the cross. The road has many cars and bikes. They are fast and loud.
+
+"Stop!" Lily says. "We can't go to the cross. The road is not safe."
+
+"But I want to see the cross," Tom says. "Maybe it is a treasure."
+
+"We need to wait for the green man," Lily says. "He tells us when we can cross the road. He is on the light."
+
+They look at the light. It has a red man and a green man. The red man is on. The green man is off.
+
+"When will the green man be on?" Tom asks.
+
+"Soon," Lily says. "We need to be patient."
+
+They wait and wait. They hold hands. They watch the cars and bikes. They listen to the noises. They see a dog and a bird. They count the flowers.
+
+"Look!" Lily says. "The green man is on!"
+
+They look at the light. The green man is on. The red man is off.
+
+"Now we can cross the road," Lily says.
+
+"Yay!" Tom says.
+
+They look both ways. They see no cars and bikes. They cross the road. They are careful and quick.
+
+They reach the cross. They touch it. It is hard and smooth.
+
+"What is it?" Tom asks.
+
+"I don't know," Lily says. "But it is not a treasure."
+
+They are a little sad. But they are also happy. They crossed the road. They saw the cross. They had an adventure.
+
+"Let's go and play on the swings," Tom says.
+
+"OK," Lily says.
+
+They run to the swings. They are easy and fun. They laugh and smile. They are friends.
+Tim and Anna like to walk with their dog Spot. Spot is a big, brown dog who likes to run and play. One day, they walk to the park near their house. They see many flowers, birds and children. They are happy.
+
+But then, they see a big, black car. The car is very fast and loud. The car does not stop at the red light. The car hits Spot. Spot makes a loud noise and falls down. Tim and Anna are very sad and scared. They run to Spot and hug him.
+
+A man comes out of the car. He is angry and mean. He does not say sorry. He says it is Spot's fault. He says he will not pay for the vet. He says he will call the police. He is not compassionate.
+
+Tim and Anna cry. They do not know what to do. They wait for their mom and dad to come. They hope Spot will be okay. They are surprised by the bad car and the bad man. They wish they never walked to the park. They wish they stayed home with Spot. They have a bad ending.
+Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play with trains. They have many trains and rails. They can make long or short rails. They can make curves or straight rails.
+
+One day, they want to play with trains in the living room. They take their trains and rails and go to the living room. They see a big table. They think the table is good for their rails.
+
+"Let's make a long rail on the table," Sara says.
+
+"OK, but I want to make a curve too," Ben says.
+
+They start to make their rail on the table. They use many pieces of rail. They make a long rail with a curve. They are happy.
+
+They put their trains on the rail. They make the trains go. They watch the trains go on the rail. They hear the trains make noises. They laugh.
+
+They play with trains for a long time. They have fun. They decide they like the table for their rails. They say thank you to mom and dad for the table. They say they will clean up when they are done. Mom and dad smile. They are proud of Sara and Ben.
+Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play outside in the garden. One day, they see a big hole in the fence. They are curious. They want to see what is behind the fence.
+
+They crawl through the hole and discover a new place. It is a wood. There are many trees and flowers and animals. They hear birds singing and squirrels running. They smell pine and grass and honey. They feel happy and excited.
+
+"Look, Anna, a pretty butterfly!" Ben says, pointing to a yellow and black insect. He tries to catch it, but it flies away.
+
+"Look, Ben, a pretty stream!" Anna says, pointing to a small river. She sees fish and frogs and stones. She wants to touch the water, but it is cold.
+
+They play in the wood for a long time. They make a crown of leaves and flowers. They build a bridge of sticks. They pretend to be explorers and fairies and pirates. They have fun.
+
+But then they hear their mom calling. "Anna! Ben! Time to come home!"
+
+They remember they have to go back. They say goodbye to the wood and the animals and the flowers. They crawl through the hole and run to their mom. They hug her and tell her about their adventure.
+
+Mom smiles and listens. She is glad they are safe and happy. She says, "You have discovered a wonderful place. But you have to be careful. Always ask me before you go somewhere new. OK?"
+
+Anna and Ben nod and say, "OK, mom. We love you. And we love the wood. Can we go there again?"
+
+Mom says, "Maybe. But only with me. Now, let's go inside and have some cookies. You must be hungry after your discovery."
+Lily and Ben were playing in the kitchen. They liked to pretend they were chefs and make yummy food. Lily had a big pot and Ben had a wooden spoon. They put some water and salt in the pot and put it on the stove.
+
+"Be careful, Lily," Ben said. "The stove is hot. It can hurt you."
+
+"I know, Ben," Lily said. "I am careful. You stir the pot and I will get some cheese."
+
+Lily went to the fridge and took out a yellow block of cheese. She used a knife to cut some pieces and put them in a bowl. She was very tidy and put the cheese back in the fridge and the knife in the sink.
+
+She brought the bowl to the stove and said, "Look, Ben, I have cheese. Cheese makes everything better."
+
+Ben smiled and said, "You are right, Lily. Cheese is good. Can I put some in the pot?"
+
+Lily nodded and said, "Yes, you can. But you have to ask me first. You have to yield to me. I am the boss of the stove."
+
+Ben frowned and said, "But I want to be the boss too. I am older than you. I am four and you are three."
+
+Lily shook her head and said, "No, Ben. You are not the boss. You are my helper. You have to do what I say. That is the rule."
+
+Ben did not like the rule. He wanted to be the boss. He wanted to put the cheese in the pot by himself. He grabbed the bowl from Lily and said, "No, Lily. I am the boss. I do what I want."
+
+Lily was angry. She tried to get the bowl back from Ben. They pulled and pushed and shouted. The bowl slipped from their hands and fell on the floor. The cheese scattered everywhere. The pot on the stove boiled over and made a loud noise.
+
+Mom heard the noise and came to the kitchen. She saw the mess and the children. She was not happy. She turned off the stove and said, "What are you doing, Lily and Ben? You made a big mess. You were not careful. You were not tidy. You were not nice to each other."
+
+Lily and Ben felt sorry. They said, "We are sorry, Mom. We were playing. We wanted to make yummy food. But we fought. We did not yield. We did not share. We did not listen."
+
+Mom said, "I see. Playing is fun. But you have to be careful. The stove is dangerous. You have to be tidy. The kitchen is not a toy. You have to be nice. You have to yield. You have to share. You have to listen. Do you understand?"
+
+Lily and Ben nodded and said, "We understand, Mom. We are sorry. We will be careful. We will be tidy. We will be nice. We will yield. We will share. We will listen."
+
+Mom said, "That is good. Now, help me clean up the mess. Then, we can make some real yummy food together. How does that sound?"
+
+Lily and Ben smiled and said, "That sounds good, Mom. Thank you, Mom. We love you, Mom."
+
+Mom hugged them and said, "I love you too, Lily and Ben. You are my little chefs."
+Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play with blocks. They make a big stack of blocks in the yard. They are happy.
+
+But then a dog comes. The dog is big and dirty. He runs to the stack of blocks. He wants to play too. He knocks down the stack of blocks with his tail. The blocks fall everywhere. Tom and Sam are sad.
+
+"Hey, dog, go away!" Tom says. "You are bad. You broke our stack of blocks."
+
+But the dog does not go away. He wags his tail. He licks Tom's face. He wants to be friends.
+
+"Maybe he is not bad," Sam says. "Maybe he is lonely. He just wants to play with us."
+
+Tom thinks. He looks at the dog. The dog looks at him. He sees the dog's eyes. They are big and brown. They are nice.
+
+"OK, dog, you can play with us," Tom says. "But you have to be gentle. And you have to help us make a new stack of blocks."
+
+The dog barks. He is happy. He helps Tom and Sam pick up the blocks. He carries some in his mouth. He puts them on the stack. He is careful. He does not knock it down.
+
+Tom and Sam are happy too. They make a bigger stack of blocks than before. They have a new friend. They name him Spot. They hug him. He is dirty, but he is nice. They are a team.
+Lily and Tom 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.
+
+Then they saw something moving in the trees. It was a reindeer. He was old and tired. He had a red nose and antlers. He looked sad.
+
+"Hello, reindeer," Lily said. "Do you want to play with us?"
+
+The reindeer nodded. He crawled out of the trees. He was very slow. He had a limp.
+
+"What is your name?" Tom asked.
+
+"My name is Rudy," the reindeer said. "I used to fly with Santa, but now I am too old. I have no friends."
+
+Lily and Tom felt sorry for Rudy. They hugged him and patted his fur.
+
+"You can be our friend," Lily said. "We will take care of you."
+
+"Thank you," Rudy said. "You are very kind."
+
+They played with Rudy all day. They rolled snowballs, made snow angels, and sang songs. Rudy smiled and laughed. He felt happy.
+
+The end.
+Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big truck with a picture of a zebra on it. The truck stops near the park.
+
+"Look, a zebra truck!" Anna says. "Maybe they have a real zebra inside."
+
+"Let's go and see!" Ben says. "Maybe we can touch the zebra."
+
+They run to the truck. They see a man with a hat and a coat. He is holding a rope.
+
+"Hello, kids," the man says. "Do you want to see the zebra?"
+
+"Yes, please!" Anna and Ben say.
+
+The man smiles. He says, "OK, but you have to do something for me first. You have to help me with a game. It is very interesting."
+
+"What game?" Anna asks.
+
+The man says, "It is a game of hide and seek. You have to hide in the back of the truck. I will count to ten and then I will look for you. If I find you, you can see the zebra. If I don't find you, you can keep the zebra. How does that sound?"
+
+Anna and Ben think. They like hide and seek. They like zebras. They say, "OK, we will play."
+
+The man says, "Good. Then get in the truck and hide. I will count to ten."
+
+Anna and Ben get in the truck. They see a lot of boxes and bags. They find a good spot to hide. They hear the man count.
+
+"One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten. Ready or not, here I come!"
+
+Anna and Ben wait. They do not hear the man. They do not see the zebra. They hear the truck start. They feel the truck move. They are scared.
+
+"Where are we going?" Anna asks.
+
+"I don't know," Ben says. "Maybe the man is taking us to the zebra."
+
+But the man is not taking them to the zebra. The man is a bad man. He is taking them away from the park. He is taking them away from their parents. He is taking them to a place where they will never see the zebra. He is taking them to a place where they will never be happy. The end.
+Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play outside when it rains. They wear boots and coats and hats. They splash in the puddles and laugh.
+
+One day, they see a big puddle near a tree. It is the biggest puddle they ever saw. They run to the puddle and jump in. The water is cold and wet. They have fun.
+
+But then, they hear a sound. It is a small sound, like a cry. They look around and see a kitten. The kitten is under the tree. It is wet and cold and scared. It has no home.
+
+Anna and Ben feel sorry for the kitten. They want to help it. They go to the kitten and say, "Hello, little kitten. Don't be afraid. We are nice. We will provide for you."
+
+They pick up the kitten and hug it. They take it to their house. They dry it with a towel and give it some milk and food. They make a bed for it with a blanket and a pillow. They name it Puddle.
+
+Puddle is happy. It purrs and snuggles with Anna and Ben. They are happy too. They have a new friend. They love Puddle. Puddle loves them. They are a family.
+Lily and Tom are playing hide and seek in the park. Lily is the seeker and Tom is the hider. Lily counts to ten and then opens her eyes. She looks around and sees a big tree. She thinks Tom might be hiding under the tree.
+
+She runs to the tree and bends down. She feels something soft and furry under the tree. She thinks it is Tom's hair. She pulls it and says, "I found you, Tom!"
+
+But it is not Tom. It is a cat. The cat is angry and scared. It hisses and scratches Lily's hand. Lily lets go of the cat and cries. She feels hurt and sad.
+
+Tom hears Lily's cry and comes out of his hiding place. He was hiding behind a bush. He sees Lily's hand bleeding and the cat running away. He feels sorry and worried. He runs to Lily and hugs her.
+
+"I'm sorry, Lily. I didn't know there was a cat under the tree. Are you okay?" he asks.
+
+Lily sniffles and nods. She feels better with Tom's hug. She says, "It's okay, Tom. It was not your fault. The cat was just scared. I was clumsy and pulled its hair."
+
+Tom smiles and says, "You're not clumsy, Lily. You're brave and smart. Come on, let's go to the nurse and get a band-aid for your hand."
+
+Lily smiles and says, "Okay, Tom. Thank you for being my friend."
+
+They hold hands and walk to the nurse. They feel happy and safe. They are still friends.
+Tom and Mia liked to play with their toy ship. They pretended it was a big ship that could sail across the sea and have adventures. One day, they found a map in a book that showed a treasure island. They decided to use their ship to find the treasure.
+
+"Let's go, Mia!" Tom said. "We can be pirates and get the gold and jewels!"
+
+"OK, Tom!" Mia said. "But we have to be careful. There might be other pirates or sharks or storms!"
+
+They put their ship on the floor and moved it along the map. They made noises like the wind and the waves and the ship's horn. They had fun imagining they were on the sea.
+
+But then they reached a problem. The map showed a big X where the treasure was, but it was on a different page. They had to turn the page to see the island, but they did not want to lose their place on the map.
+
+"What do we do, Tom?" Mia asked. "We can't turn the page and keep our ship on the map!"
+
+Tom thought for a moment. He had an idea.
+
+"I know!" he said. "We can use a paper clip to mark our place on the map. Then we can turn the page and see the island. And then we can turn it back and put our ship on the paper clip!"
+
+Mia nodded. She thought it was a good idea.
+
+"Good thinking, Tom!" she said. "Let's do that!"
+
+They found a paper clip and used it to mark their place on the map. Then they turned the page and saw the island. It looked like a fun place to explore. They turned the page back and put their ship on the paper clip. They were ready to continue their adventure.
+
+They discussed what they would do when they reached the island. They agreed to share the treasure and be nice to each other. They smiled and hugged. They were happy to play with their ship and their map. They were not ordinary kids. They were pirates!
+Lily and Max were brother and sister. They lived in a big house near the sea. One day, they heard a loud noise outside. It was a hurricane. A hurricane is a very strong wind that can break things and hurt people.
+
+Lily and Max were scared. They ran to their mom and dad. Mom and dad said, "Don't worry, we will protect you. We have a hidden place in the basement. We can go there and be safe until the hurricane is gone."
+
+They took some toys, some food, some water, and some blankets. They went down the stairs to the basement. They found a small room with a door. They went inside and closed the door. They turned on a flashlight. They made a cozy nest with the blankets. They hugged each other and played with their toys.
+
+They could still hear the hurricane outside. It was very loud and scary. But they knew they were protected. They knew their mom and dad loved them. They knew the hurricane would not last forever. They felt calm and brave.
+
+After a long time, the noise outside became quieter. Mom and dad opened the door and said, "The hurricane is over. We can go back upstairs. Everything is okay." Lily and Max were happy. They thanked their mom and dad for protecting them. They went back upstairs and saw the sun shining. They saw some broken trees and some water on the street. But they also saw some flowers and some birds. They smiled and said, "We are okay. We are strong. We are a family."
+One day, Ben and his mom went to the park. Ben liked to jog with his mom. He felt fast and strong. They jogged on the path and saw many things. They saw birds, flowers, and a big pond.
+
+"Look, mom, a duck!" Ben said, pointing to the water.
+
+"Yes, a duck. Do you know what sound it makes?" his mom asked.
+
+"Quack, quack!" Ben said, making the sound.
+
+They jogged some more and came to a forest. Ben saw something move behind a tree. It was big and furry. It had sharp teeth and yellow eyes. It was a wolf!
+
+"Mom, a wolf!" Ben said, scared.
+
+"Shh, don't worry. It's not a real wolf. It's a statue. See, it's green. Someone painted it to look like a wolf. It's art," his mom said, holding his hand.
+
+"Art? Why?" Ben asked, curious.
+
+"Art is when people make things to show how they feel or what they think. Maybe someone likes wolves or wants to tell a story about them. Do you like art?" his mom said, smiling.
+
+"I like art. I like to draw and color. Can I draw a wolf?" Ben said, feeling better.
+
+"Sure, you can. Let's go find a bench and some paper. You can draw a wolf and I can draw a duck. Then we can jog some more," his mom said, leading him away from the green wolf.
+Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They run and jump and laugh. They see a big slide. They want to go on the slide.
+
+"Me first!" Lily says. She runs to the slide.
+
+"No, me first!" Ben says. He runs after Lily.
+
+They get to the slide at the same time. They push and pull. They both fall to the ground. They cry.
+
+"Ow, ow, ow!" Lily says. She holds her knee.
+
+"Ow, ow, ow!" Ben says. He holds his elbow.
+
+A lady comes to them. She is Ben's mom. She hears them cry. She is worried.
+
+"What happened?" she asks. She talks loud.
+
+"Lily pushed me!" Ben says.
+
+"Ben pushed me!" Lily says.
+
+They both point at each other. They are angry.
+
+The lady looks at them. She talks soft.
+
+"Shh, shh, shh. It's okay. It's okay." she says. She hugs them.
+
+She helps them get up. She wipes their tears. She checks their knee and elbow. They are not bad. They are just red.
+
+"Can you say sorry to each other?" she asks. She talks nice.
+
+Lily and Ben look at each other. They are still mad. But they are also sad. They miss their friend.
+
+They nod. They say sorry.
+
+"I'm sorry, Lily." Ben says.
+
+"I'm sorry, Ben." Lily says.
+
+They hug. They are friends again.
+
+"Can we go on the slide now?" Lily asks.
+
+"Yes, but take turns, okay?" the lady says.
+
+"Okay!" Lily and Ben say.
+
+They go on the slide. They have fun. They are happy.
+Sam and Ben were brothers. They liked to play with cars and balls. But sometimes they also liked to tease each other. One day, Sam had a bad idea. He thought it would be funny to hide Ben's toy car in the toilet. He waited for Ben to look for his car.
+
+"Sam, where is my car?" Ben asked. "I want to play with it."
+
+"I don't know," Sam lied. "Maybe you lost it."
+
+Ben looked everywhere for his car. He was sad and angry. He did not lose his car. He knew Sam took it. He decided to look in the toilet. He opened the lid and saw his car. It was wet and dirty.
+
+"Sam, you are so mean!" Ben shouted. "You put my car in the toilet!"
+
+Sam laughed. He thought he was clever. He did not see that the toilet was about to flush. He heard a loud noise and saw his car go down the drain.
+
+"Sam, you are so foolish!" Ben said. "You flushed your own car!"
+
+Sam cried. He lost his car. He was sorry for what he did. He learned that teasing is not nice. He hugged Ben and said, "I'm sorry, Ben. I was wrong. Can you forgive me?"
+
+Ben was kind. He forgave Sam. He said, "It's okay, Sam. I forgive you. But don't do it again. Teasing can hurt people and things."
+
+Sam and Ben hugged. They learned to be nice to each other. They played with their other toys. They were happy.
+Lily and Tom were twins who liked to go to the market with their mom. They saw many things at the market, like fruits, flowers, toys and clothes. Sometimes, they got to pick something to take home, like a balloon or a cookie.
+
+One day, they saw something new at the market. It was an enormous bear, sitting in a big cage. The bear looked sad and bored. Lily and Tom wanted to see the bear up close, so they ran to the cage. Their mom told them to be careful and not to touch the bear.
+
+But Lily and Tom were curious and naughty. They poked the bear with their fingers, trying to make it move or roar. The bear did not like that. It growled and snapped at them, showing its sharp teeth. Lily and Tom got scared and ran away, but they were not fast enough. The bear reached out with its paw and grabbed Tom by his leg. It pulled him into the cage and bit him hard. Tom screamed and cried. Lily and their mom screamed and cried too.
+
+The people at the market heard the noise and came to help. They tried to open the cage and get Tom out, but the bear was angry and strong. It would not let go of Tom. It hurt him more and more. Tom stopped screaming and crying. He stopped moving and breathing. He was gone.
+
+Lily and their mom were very sad. They wished they had not poked the bear. They wished they had listened to their mom. They wished they could have Tom back. But it was too late. The bear had taken him away. The end.
+Tom and Lily were best friends. They played every day in the park. They liked to swing, slide and run. They had a lot of fun.
+
+One day, Tom told Lily that he had to leave. His family was moving to a new house far away. Lily was sad. She did not want Tom to go.
+
+"Will you come back?" she asked.
+
+"I don't know," Tom said. "Maybe someday. But we can still talk on the phone. And we can send each other pictures and letters."
+
+Lily nodded. She gave Tom a big hug. "I will miss you," she said.
+
+"I will miss you too," Tom said. "But you will always be in my memory. And I will always be in yours."
+
+They smiled and waved goodbye. Tom got in the car with his parents and drove away. Lily watched until he was out of sight. Then she went home with her mom.
+
+She was tired and sad. But she knew that Tom was still her friend. And she hoped that they would see each other again.
+Lily and Max were having lunch with Mom and Dad. They had rice and shrimp and salad. Lily liked shrimp a lot. She ate them fast and asked for more. Max did not like shrimp. He made a face and pushed them away.
+
+"Can I have Max's shrimp?" Lily asked Mom.
+
+"No, Lily, you had enough. Max needs to eat his shrimp too. They are good for you," Mom said.
+
+"But I don't want them. They are yucky and smelly," Max said.
+
+"Please, Max, just try one. You might like it," Dad said.
+
+He picked up a shrimp and put it near Max's mouth. Max shook his head and closed his lips. He did not want the shrimp. He wanted to play with his toys.
+
+Lily saw the shrimp in Dad's hand. She reached out and grabbed it. She put it in her mouth and smiled. She liked the shrimp.
+
+"Hey, that's mine!" Max shouted. He was angry. He wanted his shrimp back.
+
+"No, it's mine! You didn't want it!" Lily shouted back. She was happy. She had the shrimp.
+
+They started to fight. They pulled each other's hair and kicked each other's legs. They made a lot of noise.
+
+Mom and Dad were not happy. They were tired and sleepy. They wanted some peace and quiet.
+
+"Stop it, both of you! That's enough!" Mom said. She took the shrimp from Lily's mouth and put it on Max's plate. She took their plates and put them in the sink. She took Lily and Max and put them in their beds.
+
+"You need a nap. You are too cranky and noisy. Go to sleep now," Dad said. He turned off the lights and closed the door.
+
+Lily and Max were not happy. They did not want a nap. They wanted to play and eat shrimp. But they were also sleepy. They yawned and closed their eyes. They fell asleep.
+Lily liked to go to church with her mom and dad. She liked to see the big windows with many colors. She liked to sing and clap with the other people. She liked to wear her pretty dress and shoes.
+
+One day, when they went to church, it was very hot. Lily felt sweaty and thirsty. She wished she had some water or juice. She looked outside and saw a garden. She saw many flowers of different colors. She saw some flowers that were not open yet. They were small and green.
+
+Lily asked her mom if she could go to the garden. Her mom said yes, but she had to be careful and not touch the flowers. Lily nodded and ran to the garden. She saw a big yellow flower that was open. It was very pretty. She saw a small green flower that was not open. It was next to the yellow flower. Lily wondered what color it would be when it opened.
+
+She watched the small green flower for a long time. She saw it move a little bit. She saw a crack in the green part. She saw a bit of pink inside. She smiled and clapped. She saw the flower open more and more. She saw it bloom. It was a beautiful pink flower. It looked like a star.
+
+Lily was very happy. She had seen a flower bloom. She ran back to her mom and dad. She told them what she had seen. They smiled and hugged her. They said she was very lucky. They said God had made the flowers for them to enjoy. They said they loved her very much. Lily felt warm and cozy. She thanked God for the flowers and her family. She was very happy.
+Lily and Ben were playing in the garden. They saw a big rose bush with many red flowers. Lily liked roses very much. She ran to the bush and picked one for herself.
+
+"Look, Ben, I have a rose! It is so pretty and smells so good!" Lily said.
+
+Ben wanted a rose too. He reached for another flower, but Lily stopped him.
+
+"No, Ben, you can't have a rose! They are all mine! I picked them first!" Lily said. She was very selfish.
+
+Ben was sad and angry. He did not like Lily's selfishness. He shouted at her.
+
+"That is not fair, Lily! You are not nice! You have to share! Roses are for everyone, not just for you!" Ben said.
+
+Lily did not listen to Ben. She held her rose tightly and turned away from him. She did not care about his feelings.
+
+Ben felt very lonely. He wished he had a friend who would share with him. He walked away from the rose bush and looked for something else to play with. He hoped Lily would learn to be kinder someday.
+Tom and Lily liked to play with their toy cars. They had many cars of different colors and sizes. They liked to make them zoom and crash on the floor. One day, they saw a big store that sold real cars. They wanted to go inside and look at them.
+
+"Can we go, Mom?" Tom asked.
+
+"Please, Mom?" Lily said.
+
+Mom smiled and nodded. She took their hands and led them to the store. The store was very big and bright. There were many real cars inside. They were shiny and colorful. Tom and Lily ran to see them. They touched the doors and windows. They climbed into the seats and pretended to drive.
+
+"Beep beep!" Tom said.
+
+"Vroom vroom!" Lily said.
+
+Mom watched them and laughed. She saw a car that she liked. It was red and steel. It looked fast and strong. She wanted to buy it. She talked to a man who worked at the store. He told her the price and the details. Mom nodded and smiled. She took out her wallet and gave him some money. He gave her a key and a paper.
+
+"Congratulations, Mom!" Tom said.
+
+"You have a new car, Mom!" Lily said.
+
+Mom hugged them and thanked them. She was very happy. She told them to get in the car. They buckled their seatbelts and put on their sunglasses. Mom started the car and drove out of the store. They waved to the man who worked there. He waved back and smiled. He was happy too. He had sold the most expensive car in the store. He had made a lot of money. He had a secret. The car was not really steel. It was plastic. It looked like steel, but it was not. It was cheap and weak. It would break soon. He had tricked Mom. He was a bad man. But Mom and Tom and Lily did not know that. They were happy and excited. They drove away in their new car. They did not see the crack in the bumper. They did not hear the rattle in the engine. They did not feel the wobble in the wheels. They did not know what would happen next.
+Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play with trains and cars. One day, they go to the subway with Mia's mom. They want to see the big trains that go under the ground.
+
+"Look, Tom, there is a train!" Mia says. She points to a yellow train that stops at the platform. "Can we go on it, mom?"
+
+"Yes, we can, but we have to wait for the doors to open," Mia's mom says. She holds their hands and leads them to the train.
+
+Tom and Mia are excited. They sit on the seats and look out the window. They see lights and tunnels and other trains. They hear a loud noise and feel the train move.
+
+"Wow, this is fun!" Tom says. He smiles at Mia.
+
+Suddenly, the train stops. The lights go off. The noise stops. It is dark and quiet.
+
+"What happened, mom?" Mia asks. She feels scared.
+
+"I don't know, honey. Maybe there is a problem with the train. Don't worry, we will be okay," Mia's mom says. She hugs them and tries to calm them down.
+
+They wait for a long time. They hear people talk and walk. They hear a voice on a speaker.
+
+"Sorry, everyone. There is a water leak on the tracks. We have to fix it. Please stay on the train until we tell you to get off. Thank you for your patience," the voice says.
+
+"Water leak? What is that?" Tom asks.
+
+"It means that water is pouring out of a pipe or a hole. It can make the tracks wet and slippery. It can be dangerous for the trains," Mia's mom explains.
+
+"Oh, I see. That is bad," Tom says.
+
+"Yes, it is. But the people who work on the subway are honest and smart. They will fix it soon. We just have to wait a little more," Mia's mom says.
+
+"Okay, mom. We will wait. We are brave, right, Mia?" Tom says.
+
+"Right, Tom. We are brave. And we are still friends," Mia says.
+
+They hold hands and smile. They are not scared anymore. They know that everything will be fine. They are happy to be on the subway with each other.
+Lila was a lonely otter. She lived in a big pond with many fish, but no other otters. She wished she had a friend to play with and share her fish. Sometimes she saw other animals near the pond, but they were not friendly. They would run away or bark at her.
+
+One day, Lila saw a new animal near the pond. It was a small dog with brown fur and a curly tail. Lila was curious and swam closer. The dog saw her and wagged his tail. He did not run away or bark. He smiled and said, "Hi, I'm Milo. Who are you?"
+
+Lila was surprised and happy. She said, "Hi, I'm Lila. I'm an otter. Do you want to play with me?"
+
+Milo nodded and said, "Yes, I do. I'm a puppy. I'm looking for a home. I ran away from a bad place where they hurt me. Can I stay with you?"
+
+Lila felt sorry for Milo and said, "Yes, you can. You can sleep on the grass near the pond. I will bring you some fish to eat. You can be my friend."
+
+Milo was grateful and said, "Thank you, Lila. You are very kind. You can be my friend too."
+
+Lila and Milo became friends. They played in the water and on the land. They shared their fish and their stories. They were not lonely anymore. They were happy.
+Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play in the park with their dog, Max. One day, they see a big ball in the sky. It is blue and green and white.
+
+"What is that?" Anna asks.
+
+"That is the earth," Ben says. He is older than Anna by two minutes. He likes to explain things.
+
+"The earth? What is the earth?" Anna says.
+
+"The earth is where we live. It is our home. It is a big ball that goes around the sun. The sun is a big star that gives us light and heat," Ben says.
+
+Anna thinks for a moment. She looks at the ball in the sky and then at the ground. She does not understand.
+
+"But how can we live on a ball? How do we not fall off?" she says.
+
+Ben smiles. He thinks Anna is very cute. He holds her hand and says, "We do not fall off because the earth has something called gravity. Gravity is a force that pulls us to the ground. It keeps us from flying away. Gravity is very strong."
+
+Anna nods. She thinks Ben is very intelligent. He knows a lot of things. She hugs him and says, "Thank you for explaining, Ben. You are a good brother."
+
+Ben hugs her back and says, "You are welcome, Anna. You are a good sister."
+
+They keep playing in the park with their dog, Max. They are happy. They love the earth and the sun and each other.
+Tom and Sue were playing in the park. They saw a big structure made of wood and rope. It looked like a fort.
+
+"Let's go inside!" Tom said. He ran to the structure and climbed up the rope ladder.
+
+"Wait for me!" Sue said. She followed him, but she was slower. She was afraid of heights.
+
+Tom reached the top of the structure and looked around. He saw a pile of old clothes and shoes. They were smelly and dirty.
+
+"Yuck!" Tom said. "What is this?"
+
+He picked up a shoe and threw it down. It landed near Sue, who was still on the ladder.
+
+"Hey, don't do that!" Sue said. "That's not nice!"
+
+Tom laughed. He picked up another shoe and threw it at Sue. It hit her on the head.
+
+"Ow!" Sue said. "That hurts!"
+
+She let go of the ladder and fell to the ground. She started to cry.
+
+Tom saw what he had done. He felt bad. He climbed down the ladder and ran to Sue.
+
+"I'm sorry, Sue!" Tom said. "I was just playing. Are you okay?"
+
+Sue looked at Tom. She had a bump on her head and a tear on her dress. She was angry and sad.
+
+"No, I'm not okay!" Sue said. "You were mean to me! You threw smelly shoes at me! You made me fall!"
+
+Tom hugged Sue. He tried to make her feel better.
+
+"Please forgive me, Sue!" Tom said. "I won't do it again. I'll be nice to you. You're my friend."
+
+Sue thought about it. She liked Tom, but he had hurt her. She wanted him to learn a lesson.
+
+"Okay, I forgive you, Tom," Sue said. "But you have to do something for me."
+
+"What is it?" Tom asked.
+
+"You have to tie all the smelly shoes together and carry them to the trash can," Sue said.
+
+Tom looked at the pile of shoes. He didn't want to touch them. They were smelly and heavy.
+
+"But that's hard!" Tom said.
+
+"That's the price of being mean," Sue said. "If you want to be my friend, you have to do it."
+
+Tom sighed. He knew Sue was right. He had to be sorry for what he did. He had to be kind to others.
+
+"Okay, I'll do it," Tom said. He picked up a shoe and started to tie it to another one.
+
+Sue smiled. She was glad Tom was sorry. She hoped he would be nice from now on.
+
+She helped him tie the shoes and carry them to the trash can. They worked together and finished the job.
+
+They went back to the park and played some more. They had fun and shared their toys. They were happy and friendly.
+
+The moral of the story is: Don't be mean to others. Be nice and say sorry when you make a mistake. Work together and help each other. Friendship is better than fighting.
+Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They saw a big hill with a hole in it. They wanted to see what was inside.
+
+"Let's go to the cave!" Lily said.
+
+"OK, but be careful. It might be dark and scary," Ben said.
+
+They walked to the hill and crawled into the hole. It was dark and cold. They used a flashlight to look around. They saw rocks and dirt and bugs. They also saw something shiny and round.
+
+"What is that?" Lily asked.
+
+"I don't know. Let's go closer," Ben said.
+
+They walked to the shiny thing. It was a metal box with a lock on it. They tried to open it, but it was too hard.
+
+"Maybe there is a key somewhere," Lily said.