diff --git "a/TinyStories_533.txt" "b/TinyStories_533.txt" new file mode 100644--- /dev/null +++ "b/TinyStories_533.txt" @@ -0,0 +1,10000 @@ +"Can you join me?" Lila asks. She wants to play a game. She wants to make a circle with her body. She wants Sam to make a circle too. They can be a snake. + +"OK!" Sam says. He tries to join Lila. He tries to bend his legs and arms. He tries to touch his toes. He tries to make a circle. But he can't. He is too stiff. He falls in the water. He hits his head. He cries. + +"Ouch!" Sam says. He is hurt. He is sad. He is angry. He does not want to play with Lila. He does not like the pool. He does not like the game. He wants to go home. + +Lila is sorry. She did not mean to hurt Sam. She wants to help him. She wants to be his friend. She wants to play with him. But Sam does not listen. He does not look at her. He does not talk to her. He leaves the pool. He leaves Lila. He goes home. + +The end. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play outside. But today it is raining. They are sad. + +"Can we go out and jump in the puddles?" Ben asks Anna. + +Anna shakes her head. "No, we will get wet and cold. And mom will be angry." + +Ben thinks for a moment. He has an idea. He runs to his room and comes back with a big umbrella. He shows it to Anna. + +"Look, we can use this to stay dry. We can still go out and have fun. Come on, let's go!" Ben says. + +Anna smiles. She thinks Ben is very clever. She nods and takes his hand. They put on their boots and coats and go outside. They open the umbrella and hold it together. They run and jump and splash in the puddles. They laugh and sing. They are happy. The rain does not bother them. They have a good time. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play outside. One day, they found a big tent in their backyard. It was green and had a door and windows. They wanted to go inside and have fun. + +"Can we play in the tent, Mom?" they asked. + +"Yes, you can, but only for a little while. It is going to rain soon, and you need to come back inside before it gets dark," Mom said. + +Tom and Lily ran to the tent and opened the door. They saw pillows, blankets, books, and toys inside. They were very happy and grateful. They pretended to be explorers, pirates, and astronauts. They read stories, played games, and sang songs. + +They did not notice the clouds getting darker and the wind getting stronger. They did not hear Mom calling them to come back inside. They were having too much fun in the tent. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud boom and saw a flash of light. It was thunder and lightning. They got scared and hugged each other. + +"Mom! Mom!" they cried. + +Mom heard them and ran to the tent. She opened the door and saw them shaking and crying. She hugged them and said, "It's okay, my loves. I'm here. Let's go inside. The tent is not safe in the storm." + +She took them by the hand and led them to the house. They left the tent behind. They were glad to be with Mom and to be warm and dry. They said sorry for not listening to her. She said she forgave them and loved them. They cuddled on the couch and watched a movie. They learned their lesson. The end. +Anna and Ben are playing with their toys. Anna has a doll and Ben has a car. Ben likes to make his car go fast and loud. He says, "Look, Anna, my car has a motor. It can go vroom vroom!" Anna likes to make her doll look pretty. She says, "Look, Ben, my doll has a dress. It can wrap around her." + +Ben wants to see Anna's doll. He says, "Can I play with your doll, Anna?" Anna says, "OK, but be careful. She is very soft and nice." Ben takes the doll and tries to make her go vroom vroom like his car. He says, "Your doll is boring, Anna. She cannot go fast and loud. She can only wrap and unwrap." + +Anna gets angry. She says, "Give me back my doll, Ben. You are hurting her. She is not a car. She is a doll." Ben says, "No, I want to play with her. She is my car now." He pulls the dress off the doll and wraps it around his car. He says, "See, now she is a car. She has a motor and a dress." + +Anna starts to cry. She says, "You are mean, Ben. You broke my doll. You took her dress. You made her sad." Ben says, "I don't care. She is a car. She is fun." He makes his car go vroom vroom with the dress on. + +Mom hears Anna and Ben. She comes to see what is wrong. She sees Anna crying and Ben playing. She says, "What is going on here? Why are you crying, Anna? Why are you playing, Ben?" Anna says, "Ben broke my doll. He took her dress. He wrapped it around his car. He is mean." Ben says, "Anna is silly. Her doll is boring. She cannot go fast and loud. She can only wrap and unwrap. I made her a car. She is fun." + +Mom is not happy. She says, "Ben, you are not nice. You cannot take Anna's doll and dress. You cannot wrap them around your car. You have to ask and share. You have to be gentle and kind. You have to say sorry to Anna." Ben says, "But Mom, I like her doll as a car. She has a motor and a dress. She is fun." Mom says, "No, Ben, she is not a car. She is a doll. She is Anna's toy. She is not fun for you. She is difficult for you. You have to give her back to Anna. You have to find another toy to play with." + +Ben is not happy. He says, "But Mom, I don't want to give her back. I don't want to find another toy. I want to play with her." Mom says, "Ben, you have to listen to me. You have to do what I say. You have to be a good boy. You have to give her back and say sorry. Now." Ben says, "OK, Mom, I will give her back and say sorry. But I don't like it." He gives the doll and the dress back to Anna. He says, "Sorry, Anna, I broke your doll. I took your dress. I wrapped it around my car. I was mean." + +Anna is happy. She says, "Thank you, Ben, for giving me back my doll and my dress. I forgive you. You were mean, but you said sorry. You can play with my doll if you want. But you have to be careful. You have to be nice. You have to wrap and unwrap her." Ben says, "Thank you, Anna, for forgiving me. You are nice. I will play with your doll if you want. But I don't like it. I like my car better. I will wrap and unwrap her, but I will not make her go vroom vroom." Anna says, "OK, Ben, that is fine. We can play together. We can have fun." Mom says, "Good, Anna and Ben, I am proud of you. You are good children. You can play together. You can have fun. But remember to be nice and share." Anna and Ben say, "OK, Mom, we will be nice and share. We love you." Mom says, "I love you too." She smiles and hugs them. They smile and hug her back. They play together. They have fun. +Tommy was very patient. He waited for his turn to get a lollipop from the teacher. He did not cry or shout or push. He sat on his chair and looked at the pictures in his book. He liked the pictures of the animals and the cars and the flowers. + +When it was his turn, he said thank you to the teacher and took a lollipop. It was red and shiny and smelled like strawberries. He unwrapped it and put it in his mouth. It was sweet and sticky and made him feel happy. He smiled and licked his lollipop. + +He walked to the playground with his lollipop. He saw his friend Lily. She had a blue lollipop. She said hello to Tommy and asked if he wanted to play. Tommy said yes and they ran to the slide. They took turns to slide down and laughed. They felt the wind in their hair and the sun on their skin. + +They shared their lollipops and tried each other's flavors. They liked both the red and the blue lollipops. They said they were the best lollipops ever. They hugged and said they were the best friends ever. They felt happy and loved. +Sam and Mia are playing with a ball in the yard. They like to throw and catch the ball. They laugh and have fun. + +But then, the ball rolls away from them. It goes to the street. Sam and Mia run after the ball. They do not see the car. + +"Stop!" a voice shouts. It is Mom. She sees the car. She is scared. She runs to Sam and Mia and pulls them back. + +The car passes by. It is big and gray. It makes a loud noise. The ball bounces off the car and falls into a drain. The drain is a hole in the ground. Water goes in the drain. + +Sam and Mia are sad. They want their ball back. They look at the drain. + +"Can we get the ball, Mom?" Sam asks. + +"I don't think so, honey. The drain is too deep and dark. The ball is gone." Mom says. + +She hugs Sam and Mia. She is glad they are safe. + +"Let's go inside. I have a surprise for you." Mom says. + +She takes them to the house. She gives them a new ball. It is red and shiny. It has stars on it. + +Sam and Mia are happy. They thank Mom. They play with the new ball. They are careful not to lose it. They love Mom. +Tim and Sam are friends. They like to play with cars and trucks. One day, they find a big box in the garage. Inside the box, there are many old things. There are hats, shoes, books, and a shiny vest. + +"Wow, look at this vest!" Tim says. "It is so shiny and pretty. I want to wear it." + +"Me too!" Sam says. "Let me try it on." + +They take turns to wear the vest. They feel very happy and proud. They pretend to be kings and queens. They say hello to their subjects. + +But then, they see a spider on the vest. The spider is small and black. It has eight legs and two eyes. It is harmless, but Tim and Sam do not know that. They are very scared of spiders. + +"Help! Help!" Tim screams. "There is a spider on me!" + +"Get it off! Get it off!" Sam cries. "It will bite you!" + +They drop the vest on the floor. They run away from the box. They hide behind the sofa. + +Dad hears their screams. He comes to the garage. He sees the vest and the spider. He is not scared of spiders. He picks up the vest and the spider. He puts the spider outside. He polishes the vest with a cloth. + +"Are you okay, boys?" Dad asks. "What happened?" + +"There was a spider on the vest!" Tim says. "It was scary!" + +"It was just a harmless spider," Dad says. "It will not hurt you. It was probably looking for a home." + +"Can we keep the vest?" Sam asks. "It is so shiny and pretty." + +"Sure, you can keep the vest," Dad says. "But you have to share it. And you have to be careful with it. It is very old and delicate." + +"Okay, Dad," Tim and Sam say. "Thank you!" + +They hug Dad. They take the vest. They go back to play. They are not scared of spiders anymore. They are happy and proud. They are kings and queens. +Anna likes gum. She likes to chew it and make bubbles. She has a big pack of gum in her room. She wants to share it with her friends. + +She gets some paper and scissors. She cuts the paper into small pieces. She takes one gum out of the pack. She wraps the paper around the gum. She makes a bow with the paper. She does the same with more gums. She makes many little gifts. + +She puts the gifts in a basket. She goes to the park. She sees her friends. They are playing on the swings and the slide. She runs to them. She says, "Hi, friends! I have something for you!" + +She gives them the gifts. They open them. They see the gum. They say, "Wow, thank you, Anna! You are so nice!" They chew the gum and make bubbles. They laugh and have fun. + +Anna is happy. She likes to give gum to her friends. She likes to see them smile. She thinks, "Gum is good. Friends are better." +Ben and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to hop on the squares on the ground. The squares were different colors: red, blue, yellow and green. Ben and Lily tried to hop on all the colors. + +"Look, Lily, I can hop on four squares at once!" Ben said. He jumped with his legs wide and landed on a red, a blue, a yellow and a green square. + +"Wow, Ben, you are good at hopping!" Lily said. She tried to do the same, but she fell down and scraped her knee. She started to cry. + +Ben ran to Lily and helped her up. He saw blood on her knee and felt worried. He did not like to see Lily hurt. + +"Don't cry, Lily, it's okay. I have a band-aid in my backpack. Let me put it on your knee. It will make it better." Ben said. He took out a band-aid with a picture of a bunny on it and stuck it on Lily's knee. + +"Thank you, Ben, you are very nice. The band-aid is pretty. Does it have a name?" Lily asked. She stopped crying and smiled. + +"Yes, it does. It's called Hoppy. He likes to hop, just like us. He can be your friend." Ben said. + +"I like Hoppy. He makes me happy. Can we hop some more?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, we can. But be careful, okay? We don't want to hurt ourselves again." Ben said. + +"Okay, I will. Come on, let's hop on the squares!" Lily said. + +They held hands and hopped on the squares. They had fun and forgot about the scrape. They were happy. +Lily and Max were twins who liked to play with their toys. But they did not like to clean up their toys. Every night, their mom would tell them to put their toys away before bed. But they would not listen. They would leave their toys all over the floor, making a big messy. + +One night, mom said, "If you don't clean up your toys, the toy fairy will come and take them away. She only likes neat and tidy toys. She will not believe that you love your toys if you leave them messy." + +Lily and Max did not believe mom. They thought she was making up a story. They said, "There is no toy fairy. That is silly. We love our toys. We just don't want to clean up." + +Mom said, "Okay, but don't be surprised if you wake up and find some of your toys missing. The toy fairy comes when you are asleep. She is very quiet and fast. She can see in the dark. She knows which toys are messy and which are not." + +Lily and Max shrugged and went to bed. They did not clean up their toys. They fell asleep with their toys around them. + +In the middle of the night, they heard a soft sound. They opened their eyes and saw a small figure with wings and a bag. It was the toy fairy! She was picking up some of their toys and putting them in her bag. She saw Lily and Max looking at her. She smiled and said, "Hello, I am the toy fairy. I am sorry, but I have to take some of your toys. They are too messy for me. You should clean up your toys if you want to keep them. Maybe next time you will believe your mom." + +Lily and Max were scared and sad. They did not want to lose their toys. They said, "Please, don't take our toys. We love our toys. We will clean up our toys. We are sorry. We believe you. We believe mom." + +The toy fairy looked at them and said, "Well, since you are sorry and you believe me, I will give you a chance. I will leave your toys here for now. But you have to promise me that you will clean up your toys every night from now on. If you don't, I will come back and take them for good. Do you understand?" + +Lily and Max nodded and said, "Yes, we understand. We promise. Thank you, toy fairy." + +The toy fairy said, "You're welcome. Good night, Lily and Max. Sleep well and dream of your toys." + +She flew away with her bag. Lily and Max hugged their toys and said, "We love you, toys. We will take care of you. We will clean up our toys." + +They fell asleep again, feeling happy and grateful. The next morning, they woke up and cleaned up their toys. They did the same every night after that. They never saw the toy fairy again, but they always believed in her. And they always listened to mom. +Sam and Lily liked to swim in the lake. They had a pedal boat that they could use to go fast on the water. They thought it was amazing. + +One day, they saw a big fish in the lake. It had shiny scales and a long tail. Sam wanted to catch it. He said to Lily, "Let's go closer and see the fish. Maybe we can touch it." + +Lily was scared. She said, "No, Sam, the fish might be bad. It might bite us or pull us down. Let's stay away from it." + +But Sam did not listen. He pedaled harder and harder, and the boat went closer and closer to the fish. Lily cried, "Stop, Sam, stop! The fish is too big and too strong. We can't play with it." + +But it was too late. The fish saw the boat and opened its mouth. It jumped out of the water and bit the boat. The boat broke in half and Sam and Lily fell into the water. They screamed, but no one heard them. The fish swallowed them whole. They were gone. The lake was quiet. The fish was happy. It had a big meal. It was amazing. +Lila and Ben were playing with their toy cars on the floor. They liked to make them zoom and crash and honk. Sometimes they pretended they were driving to the park or the zoo or the moon. + +"Look, Lila, I can make my car reverse!" Ben said, pushing his car backwards. "Beep, beep, beep!" + +"That's cool, Ben!" Lila said, trying to do the same with her car. "But can you make it tip over?" + +She gave her car a hard push and it flipped over on its roof. "Wow, Lila, you did it!" Ben said, clapping his hands. + +They laughed and tried to make their cars tip over again and again. They had so much fun that they didn't notice that their mom was calling them for lunch. + +"Come on, kids, it's time to eat!" Mom said, walking into the room. "What are you playing with?" + +"Our cars, Mom!" Lila and Ben said, showing her their toys. + +"They look like fun, but you have to be careful not to break them," Mom said, picking up one of the cars. "And you have to share them, too. Do you know that some children don't have any toys to play with?" + +Lila and Ben looked at each other and felt sad. They didn't want to be lonely without any toys. + +"Can we give some of our toys to those children, Mom?" Lila asked. + +"That's very kind of you, Lila," Mom said, smiling. "Yes, we can. We can donate some of your toys to the charity shop. They will find new homes for them and make other children happy." + +Lila and Ben nodded and hugged their mom. They decided to keep their favorite cars, but to give away some of their other toys. They hoped that their toys would make someone else smile. They were not lonely anymore, because they had each other and their mom. And they still had their cars to play with. +Lily liked to swim in the pool with her mom and dad. She had a pink swim suit and a yellow floaty. She felt happy and safe in the water. + +One day, she saw a big gray thing in the pool. It was long and round and had a tail. Lily was scared. She did not know what it was. She held on to her mom and pointed at the gray thing. + +Mom smiled and said, "Don't be scared, Lily. That is a dolphin. He is friendly and smart. He likes to swim and play. Do you want to say hello to him?" + +Lily nodded. She was curious. Mom and dad helped her swim closer to the dolphin. The dolphin made a funny noise and splashed his tail. Lily giggled. She reached out her hand and touched the dolphin's skin. It was smooth and wet. + +The dolphin swam around Lily and her mom and dad. He gave them a pass. He let them hold his fin and ride with him. Lily felt brave and happy. She liked the dolphin. She said, "Thank you, dolphin. You are fun and nice. I want to be your friend." The dolphin made another funny noise and nodded. He was happy too. He liked Lily and her mom and dad. They had a good time in the pool. +Lila and Lulu are twins. They look the same and like the same things. They are adorable. They have long hair and big eyes. They love to play with dolls and dress up. + +One day, they want to have a tea party with their dolls. They ask their mom to bring them some cups and plates. Mom says yes and goes to the kitchen. Lila and Lulu set up a table and chairs in their room. They put their dolls on the chairs and give them names. + +Mom comes back with a tray of cups and plates. She also brings some cookies and juice. She says, "Here you go, girls. Have fun with your tea party. Can I join you?" Lila and Lulu smile and say, "Yes, mom. You can be our guest. This is Anna and this is Elsa. They are our dolls. They are princesses." + +Mom sits down and pretends to drink tea and eat cookies. She says, "Wow, your dolls are very pretty. They have nice dresses and crowns. Are they sisters, too?" Lila and Lulu nod and say, "Yes, mom. They are sisters and twins, like us. We love them very much." + +Mom hugs Lila and Lulu and says, "I love you very much, too. You are my sweet and adorable twins. You make me very happy." Lila and Lulu hug mom back and say, "We love you, too, mom. You are the best mom ever. Thank you for bringing us cups and plates and cookies and juice. You are very nice." They all laugh and enjoy their tea party. +Ben has a new jacket with a zipper. He likes his new jacket very much. He wears it every day when he goes outside to play. + +One day, he meets his friend Lily at the park. Lily has a jacket with buttons. She sees Ben's zipper and says, "What is that on your jacket?" + +Ben says, "This is a zipper. It is easy to open and close. Look, I can zip it up and down like this." He shows Lily how his zipper works. + +Lily says, "Wow, that is cool. Can I try it?" Ben nods and lets Lily touch his zipper. She zips it up and down a few times. Then she says, "I want a zipper too. My buttons are boring." + +Ben says, "But your buttons are pretty. They have different colors and shapes. Look, you have a heart, a star, and a flower. I only have one color and one shape." + +Lily says, "You are right. My buttons are pretty. And they are also easy to open and close. Look, I can button them up and down like this." She shows Ben how her buttons work. + +Ben says, "Wow, that is cool too. Can I try it?" Lily nods and lets Ben touch her buttons. He buttons them up and down a few times. Then he says, "I like your buttons. They are fun." + +Lily says, "I like your zipper. It is fast." + +Ben and Lily smile at each other. They say, "We both have nice jackets. We are lucky." + +They hug and run to play together. + +The moral of the story is: We should appreciate what we have and not be jealous of others. We can also learn from and share with our friends. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play outside with their dog, Spot. Spot is big and furry and likes to run and jump. Sometimes, Spot gets very dirty and needs a bath. + +One day, Anna and Ben come home from the park with Spot. Spot is covered in mud and leaves. Mom sees them and says, "Oh no, look at Spot! He is so dirty! He needs a bath right now!" + +Anna and Ben nod and take Spot to the bathroom. They fill the tub with warm water and soap. They put Spot in the tub and scrub him with a sponge. Spot does not like the bath. He shakes and splashes and tries to get out. + +"Stay, Spot, stay!" Anna and Ben say. "You need to be clean!" + +They rinse Spot with the hose and wrap him in a towel. They dry him with a hairdryer. Spot feels warm and fluffy. He licks Anna and Ben's faces. + +"Good boy, Spot!" Anna and Ben say. "You are so clean and soft!" + +They put a collar on Spot and zip up his coat. Spot's coat is blue and has a bone on it. It is delicate and pretty. Spot likes his coat. He wags his tail and barks. + +"Let's go show Mom!" Anna and Ben say. They take Spot to the living room. Mom sees them and smiles. + +"Wow, Spot looks great!" Mom says. "You did a good job, Anna and Ben! You are very good at bathing Spot!" + +Anna and Ben hug Mom and Spot. They are happy and proud. They love Spot and Mom. They are a family. +Sara liked to sing. She sang every day. She sang in the morning, in the afternoon, and at night. She sang with her toys, with her mom, and with her dad. She sang happy songs, sad songs, and silly songs. She had a beautiful voice. + +Lily was Sara's friend. She liked to play with Sara. But she did not like to sing. She tried to sing, but her voice was not beautiful. It was loud and squeaky. She felt envious of Sara's voice. She wished she could sing like Sara. + +One day, Sara and Lily were playing in the park. Sara saw a bird on a tree. She sang a song to the bird. The bird sang back. Sara smiled. Lily watched. She felt sad. + +"Sara, can you teach me how to sing?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, Lily. I can teach you how to sing. Singing is fun. You just have to listen and try." Sara said. + +"Okay, Sara. I will listen and try." Lily said. + +Sara taught Lily how to sing. She taught her how to breathe, how to open her mouth, how to make different sounds, and how to follow a tune. Lily listened and tried. She sang with Sara. She sang to the bird. She sang happy songs, sad songs, and silly songs. She still had a loud and squeaky voice, but she did not care. She had fun. + +Sara and Lily were happy. They sang together. They played together. They were friends. They had different voices, but they shared the same joy. +Lily and Sam were friends who liked to play dress up. They had many costumes in a big box. They could be pirates, fairies, animals, or anything they wanted. One day, they decided to be mermaids and wear shiny tails and crowns. + +They went outside to the garden, where there was a small pool. They put on their costumes and jumped into the water. They splashed and swam and pretended to talk to fish. They had a lot of fun. + +"Look, Lily, I found a shell!" Sam said, holding up a pink and white shell. + +"Wow, it's so pretty! Can I see?" Lily asked, swimming over to him. + +"Sure, here you go. Do you want to join me and look for more shells?" Sam offered. + +"Yes, please. Maybe we can find a pearl!" Lily said, taking the shell and smiling. + +They dived and searched for more shells, filling their crowns with them. They felt like real mermaids. + +But then, they heard a loud noise. It was thunder. The sky was dark and cloudy. Rain started to fall. + +"Oh no, it's raining! We have to go inside!" Lily said, looking up. + +"Quick, let's get out of the pool!" Sam said, following her. + +They ran to the house, holding their costumes and shells. They were wet and cold. But they were also happy. They had a great adventure as mermaids. They couldn't wait to play dress up again. +Lily and Tom were playing with their new toy cars in the living room. They liked to make them zoom and crash on the carpet. They pretended they were racing drivers and made loud noises. + +"Look at my car, Lily! It's red and shiny and fast!" Tom said. + +"My car is better, Tom! It's blue and beautiful and smooth!" Lily said. + +They both wanted to win the race, so they pushed their cars harder and faster. But then, something bad happened. Tom's car hit the table leg and broke. The wheel came off and the car stopped moving. + +"Oh no! My car is broken!" Tom cried. He felt sad and angry. + +Lily saw what happened and felt sorry for Tom. She stopped her car and went to him. + +"I'm sorry, Tom. It was an accident. Do you want to play with my car?" she asked. + +Tom looked at Lily's car. It was blue and beautiful and smooth. He liked it, but he also liked his car. + +"Thank you, Lily. But I want to fix my car. Maybe we can use some glue and tape," he said. + +They went to the kitchen to look for glue and tape. But when they got there, they saw another problem. There was water on the floor and on the counter. The sink was leaking. + +"Oh no! There's a leak!" Lily said. She felt scared and worried. + +They ran to their mom, who was in the bedroom. They told her about the leak and the broken car. + +"Mom, mom! There's a leak in the kitchen and Tom's car is broken!" they said. + +Mom listened to them and hugged them. + +"Don't worry, kids. I'll call the plumber to fix the leak and we'll fix the car together. Accidents happen, but we can solve them. You are both very brave and kind," she said. + +She took them to the kitchen and showed them how to turn off the water. Then she got some glue and tape and helped them fix the car. The car was not as shiny and fast as before, but it still worked. Lily and Tom were happy and thanked their mom. + +They went back to the living room and played with their cars again. They decided to share them and take turns. They had fun and learned a lesson. They also cleaned up the water and the mess. They were good kids. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play with blocks. They have many blocks of different colors. They want to build a big house with their blocks. + +"Let's make a yellow house," Tom says. "Yellow is my favorite color." + +"OK, but we need more yellow blocks," Mia says. "We only have a few." + +They look around the room. They see a big box of blocks. The box belongs to Ben. Ben is rich. He has many toys. He does not like to share. + +"Look, Ben has many yellow blocks," Tom says. "Let's ask him if we can use some." + +They go to Ben. They say, "Hello, Ben. Can we use some of your yellow blocks? We want to build a yellow house." + +Ben frowns. He says, "No, you can't. These are my blocks. Go away." + +Tom and Mia are sad. They say, "Please, Ben. We only need a few. We will give them back when we complete our house." + +Ben shakes his head. He says, "No, no, no. These are mine. You can't have any." + +Tom and Mia are angry. They say, "You are mean, Ben. You have so many blocks. You don't need them all. You should share." + +Ben does not listen. He says, "Go away, go away, go away." + +Tom and Mia go away. They find some other blocks. They are not yellow, but they are still nice. They use them to build their house. They work hard. They have fun. + +They complete their house. They are happy. They say, "Look, we made a beautiful house. We don't need yellow blocks. We have many colors." + +They play in their house. They invite other friends to join them. They share their blocks. They are kind. + +Ben sees them. He is lonely. He has many blocks, but no friends. He is not happy. He says, "Maybe I should share my blocks. Maybe then I can have friends too." +Sara loves to help her mom cook in the kitchen. She likes to smell the different things that mom puts in the pot. She likes to stir and mix and pour. She likes to taste the food and say if it is good or not. + +One day, mom is making soup for lunch. She tells Sara to get an onion from the basket. Sara does not know what an onion is. She sees a round thing that is white and brown. She picks it up and brings it to mom. + +Mom says, "Thank you, Sara. This is an onion. We need to peel it and chop it and put it in the pot. It will make the soup very tasty." She gives Sara a small knife and a cutting board. She shows Sara how to peel the onion and cut it into small pieces. + +Sara tries to do the same. She peels the onion and starts to chop it. But then, something strange happens. Her eyes start to water and sting. She feels a strong smell in her nose. She says, "Mom, what is this? It hurts my eyes and nose. I don't like it." + +Mom says, "Oh, Sara, I'm sorry. Onions can do that sometimes. They have a strong smell and flavor that can make you cry. But don't worry, it will go away soon. And when we cook the onion, it will become sweet and soft and delicious. Do you want to taste it?" + +Sara is curious. She wipes her eyes and nose. She takes a small piece of onion and puts it in her mouth. She bites it and chews it. She makes a face. She says, "Mom, this is not good. It is bitter and spicy and yucky. I don't like it." + +Mom says, "I know, Sara. Raw onion is not very good. But trust me, cooked onion is very good. It will make the soup incredible. Do you want to help me put the onion in the pot?" + +Sara nods. She helps mom put the onion in the pot. She also helps mom add carrots, celery, chicken, water, salt, and pepper. She stirs the soup and watches it boil. She smells the soup and says, "Mom, this smells good. Can I taste it?" + +Mom says, "Sure, Sara. But be careful, it is hot. Blow on it first." She gives Sara a spoon and a bowl of soup. Sara blows on the soup and takes a sip. She smiles. She says, "Mom, this is good. It is warm and smooth and yummy. I like it." + +Mom says, "I'm glad you like it, Sara. Do you know what makes it so good? The onion. The onion gives the soup a lot of flavor and sweetness. Do you want to try another piece of onion?" + +Sara says, "Yes, mom. I want to try another piece of onion." She looks for a piece of onion in her bowl. She finds one and puts it in her mouth. She bites it and chews it. She says, "Mom, this is incredible. It is not bitter or spicy or yucky. It is sweet and soft and delicious. I like it." + +Mom says, "I'm proud of you, Sara. You tried something new and you liked it. You are a good helper and a good eater. You are my little onion lover." She hugs Sara and kisses her cheek. + +Sara hugs mom and kisses her cheek. She says, "I love you, mom. And I love onion. Can we have onion soup again?" + +Mom says, "Of course, Sara. We can have onion soup anytime you want. Onion soup is our special dish." They laugh and eat their soup and enjoy their lunch. +Ben and Sam are friends. They like to play with cars and trains. One day, they find a big box in the yard. They think it is a new toy. + +"Let's make a train with the box!" Ben says. + +"Good idea!" Sam says. "We can add wheels and a horn and a smokestack." + +They look for things to add to the box. They find some cans, some lids, some string and some paper. They work hard to make the box look like a train. + +"Choo choo!" Ben says. "Our train is ready. Let's go on a journey." + +They climb inside the box and pretend to drive the train. They make noises and wave to the birds and the trees. They have fun. + +But then, they see a man coming. He is angry. He is the owner of the box. He says the box is not a toy. He says the box is for his poor sister. She needs the box to move her things. + +"Hey, you kids!" the man says. "Get out of my box! You ruined it!" + +Ben and Sam are scared. They get out of the box and say sorry. They did not know the box was not a toy. They did not mean to make the man mad. + +The man takes the box and leaves. Ben and Sam are sad. They lost their train and their journey. + +They go back to their house and hug their moms. They say they learned a lesson. They say they will not play with things that are not theirs. They say they will be more careful and kind. +Anna and Ben are playing in the garden. They see a butterfly on a flower. It is yellow and black. They want to catch it. + +"Look, a butterfly!" Anna says. "Let's get it!" + +They run to the flower. But the butterfly flies away. They follow it. It goes to another flower. And another. And another. + +"Wait, we need a net!" Ben says. "Then we can catch it!" + +He runs to the shed. He finds a net. He comes back. He is ready. + +"Where is the butterfly?" he asks. + +Anna points to a tree. The butterfly is on a leaf. It is very high. + +"Too high!" Ben says. "We can't reach it!" + +They are sad. They sit on the grass. They watch the butterfly. + +"Maybe we don't need to catch it," Anna says. "Maybe we can just look at it. It is very pretty." + +Ben nods. He smiles. He agrees. + +They look at the butterfly. They see it open and close its wings. They see it fly to another leaf. They see it dance in the air. + +They are happy. They clap their hands. They laugh. + +They like the butterfly. They let it be free. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play with toys and books. One day, they go to the library with their moms. The library has many books and toys. Tom and Mia are happy. + +They see a big sign on the wall. The sign says: "Be quiet. Do not run. Do not make noise." Tom and Mia do not like the sign. They want to run and make noise. They think the sign is mean. + +They find a corner with some toys. They start to play with the toys. They make cars and planes and animals. They make sounds like vroom and zoom and roar. They have fun. + +But a lady sees them. The lady works at the library. She does not like the noise. She walks to Tom and Mia. She says: "Shh! You are too loud. You have to be quiet. This is a library. Put the toys back and sit on the floor." + +Tom and Mia are sad. They do not want to be quiet. They do not want to put the toys back. They do not want to sit on the floor. They think the lady is mean. They look at each other. They feel miserable. + +They sit on the floor. They do not talk. They do not play. They do not smile. They wait for their moms. They hope their moms will come soon. They want to go home. They do not like the library. They do not like the sign. They do not like the lady. They are miserable. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big slide that looked very fun. But there was a sign that said "Only for big kids". Lily and Ben were not big kids, but they wanted to try the slide anyway. + +They waited until no one was looking and climbed up the ladder. Lily went first and slid down very fast. She laughed and said, "That was so fun! Come on, Ben, you try it too!" Ben was scared, but he did not want to look like a baby. He followed Lily and slid down the slide. + +But the slide was too big for Ben. He did not fit well and got stuck in the middle. He felt very tight and could not move. He cried and said, "Help! Help! I'm stuck!" Lily heard him and ran back to the slide. She tried to pull him out, but he was too tight. She said, "Don't worry, Ben, I'll get help!" + +She ran to find their mom, who was sitting on a bench. She told her what happened and mom got very angry. She said, "You disobeyed the sign and went on the slide? That was very naughty! You could have got hurt!" She followed Lily to the slide and saw Ben still stuck. She said, "Oh, Ben, you poor thing! I'll get you out!" + +She asked some big kids to help her push Ben out of the slide. They pushed and pushed until Ben was free. He was very happy to see his mom, but also very sorry. He said, "I'm sorry, mom, I won't do it again!" Mom hugged him and said, "I'm glad you're okay, but you have to learn your lesson. You and Lily are both punished. No more park for a week!" + +Lily and Ben felt very sad. They knew they had made a big mistake. They said, "We're sorry, mom, we learned our lesson!" Mom said, "I hope so. Now let's go home." She took their hands and walked them to the car. They did not say anything, but they looked at the slide and thought, "That was not worth it. That was a bad result." +Anna and Ben were going to the park with Mom and Dad. They were very happy. They helped Mom pack some food and drinks in a big bag. They packed bread, cheese, ham, salad, juice and cookies. They loved salad. It was green and crunchy and good for them. + +They got in the car and drove to the park. It was a sunny day. They saw many flowers and trees and birds. They found a nice spot under a big tree. They spread a blanket on the grass and put the big bag on it. They ran and played and laughed. They were very hungry. + +They came back to the big bag and opened it. They wanted to eat the salad. But there was no salad in the bag. There was only bread, cheese, ham, juice and cookies. They looked at Mom and Dad. Mom and Dad looked sad and angry. They said, "Someone took our salad. That is not fair. That is very bad. We have to go home now. We can't eat here." + +Anna and Ben were very sad and angry too. They wanted to eat the salad. They did not want to go home. They did not want to eat bread, cheese, ham, juice and cookies. They cried and shouted. They said, "We want salad. We want salad. That is not fair. That is very bad." + +But Mom and Dad did not listen. They packed the big bag again. They took the blanket and the car keys. They said, "Come on, Anna and Ben. We have to go home now. Maybe we can find some salad at home. Maybe we can come back to the park another day. But we have to go home now." + +They dragged Anna and Ben to the car. They put them in their seats and buckled them up. They drove away from the park. Anna and Ben did not stop crying and shouting. They did not have a good day. They did not eat the salad. They did not like the park. They did not like the big bag. They did not like the car. They did not like Mom and Dad. They did not like anything. They had a bad ending. +Tom likes to write. He has a big book and a red pen. He writes about his friends, his toys and his dreams. He also likes to draw pictures in his book. + +One day, Tom goes to the park with his mom. He sees a pond with many fish. The fish are different colors and sizes. They swim and jump in the water. Tom thinks they are beautiful and healthy. He wants to write about them. + +He asks his mom for his book and pen. He sits on a bench and opens his book. He writes: "I see fish. Fish are good. Fish are healthy. I like fish." He draws some fish on the page. He shows his mom his writing and drawing. He is proud of his work. + +His mom smiles and hugs him. She says: "You are a good writer, Tom. You write very well. I like your fish. They are pretty and happy. You are a healthy boy. I love you." + +Tom smiles and hugs his mom. He says: "Thank you, mom. I love you too. Can we feed the fish?" + +His mom nods and gives him some bread. They walk to the pond and throw some bread to the fish. The fish come and eat the bread. They splash and make bubbles. Tom and his mom laugh and watch the fish. They have a fun day at the park. +Anna and Ben were playing with their toys in the living room. They liked to make up stories with their dolls and cars. But today, they were feeling bored. They had played the same games many times before. + +"Let's do something else," Ben said. "This is boring." + +"What do you want to do?" Anna asked. + +Ben looked out the window. He saw dark clouds in the sky. He heard a loud noise. It was thunder. + +"Let's go outside and see the thunder," Ben said. "It will be fun." + +Anna was scared of thunder. She did not like the noise. She did not want to go outside. + +"No, thank you," Anna said. "I want to stay here. Thunder is scary." + +Ben frowned. He wanted to see the thunder. He thought it was exciting. He did not want to stay inside. + +"Please, Anna," Ben said. "It's not scary. It's just noise. Come with me. I will hold your hand." + +Anna looked at Ben. She saw that he was smiling. He was not scared. He was brave. She wanted to be brave too. She wanted to make Ben happy. + +"Okay," Anna said. "I will go with you. But only for a little bit." + +Ben hugged Anna. He was happy. He took her hand and they went outside. They saw the dark clouds. They heard the thunder. They felt the rain. + +Anna was still scared. But she was also curious. She saw the flashes of light. They were lightning. She heard the thunder. It was loud. But it was also interesting. + +She looked at Ben. He was smiling. He was having fun. He was not afraid. + +Anna smiled too. She was not so scared anymore. She was having fun too. She was brave. + +They played in the rain. They jumped in the puddles. They laughed at the thunder. They had a new game. It was not boring. It was fun. +Tim and Kim are twins. They like to play with blocks. They have many blocks of different colors and shapes. They can make houses, cars, towers and more. + +One day, they want to make a big bridge with their blocks. They put some blocks on the floor and start to build. Tim says, "We need more blocks. The bridge is not thick enough. It will fall down." Kim says, "No, we have enough blocks. The bridge is fine. It will not fall down." + +They argue and push each other. The bridge falls down. The blocks scatter everywhere. Tim and Kim are sad and angry. They do not want to play with each other anymore. + +Mom hears the noise and comes to see what happened. She sees the mess and the twins. She says, "What is going on here? Why are you fighting?" Tim and Kim tell her their story. Mom says, "I understand. You both have different ideas. But you need to listen to each other and share. Fighting is not nice. It hurts your feelings and your blocks." + +She helps them pick up the blocks and put them in a box. She says, "I have an idea. Why don't you try to make something else with your blocks? Something that you both like and agree on. I recommend you make a castle. You can use the thick blocks for the walls and the thin blocks for the windows. You can also use the urge blocks for the doors. The urge blocks are the ones that have a hole in the middle. You can push them to open and close. They are fun and useful." + +Tim and Kim think that is a good idea. They say, "Thank you, Mom. We are sorry for fighting. We will try to make a castle." They hug Mom and each other. They take out the blocks and start to build. They listen to each other and share. They have fun and make a beautiful castle. They are happy and proud. +Lily and Ben were playing hide and seek in the park. Lily was the seeker and Ben was the hider. Lily counted to ten and then opened her eyes. She looked around and saw a big tree. She thought Ben might be hiding behind it. + +She ran to the tree and peeked behind it. She saw a big pile of leaves. She thought Ben might be hiding under it. She lifted the leaves and saw a shiny thing. It was a brilliant star. She picked it up and felt its weight. It was heavy and cold. + +She wondered where it came from and why it was in the park. She heard a giggle behind her. She turned around and saw Ben. He was hiding behind another tree. He had a big smile on his face. + +"Surprise!" he said. "I found the star in the sandbox and hid it under the leaves. I wanted to reveal it to you. Do you like it?" + +Lily smiled back. She liked the star very much. She liked Ben too. She gave him a hug and thanked him for the surprise. They decided to share the star and play with it together. They had a lot of fun in the park. +Lily and Tom are playing hide and seek in the big house. Lily is the seeker and Tom is the hider. Tom runs to find a good spot. He sees a door that leads to a small chamber. He opens the door and goes inside. He finds a big bed with a soft blanket. He decides to cover himself with the blanket and wait for Lily. + +Lily counts to ten and then starts to look for Tom. She looks in the living room, the kitchen, the bathroom, but she cannot find him. She wonders where he is hiding. She remembers that there is a door that leads to a small chamber. She decides to check it out. She opens the door and goes inside. She sees a big bed with a soft blanket. She thinks that maybe Tom is under the blanket. She walks slowly to the bed and pulls the blanket. + +"Boo!" Tom shouts and jumps out of the bed. He scares Lily and makes her laugh. Lily laughs and hugs Tom. "You are a good hider, Tom. You tricked me!" she says. Tom smiles and says, "You are a good seeker, Lily. You found me!" They are happy and decide to play again. They love to play hide and seek in the big house. +Lily loved to read books. She had many books on her bookshelf in her room. She liked to look at the pictures and make up stories in her head. Sometimes she read the books to her teddy bear or her doll. + +One day, Lily's mom said they had to move to a new house. Lily was sad. She did not want to leave her books behind. She asked her mom if she could take her bookshelf with her. Her mom said no, it was too big and heavy. She said they would find a new bookshelf in the new house. + +Lily was not happy. She packed her books in a big box and hugged her teddy bear. She said goodbye to her bookshelf and hoped it would find a new friend. + +When they arrived at the new house, Lily saw a small room with a window and a bed. She did not see a bookshelf. She asked her mom where it was. Her mom said they had to buy one later. She said Lily could put her books on the floor for now. + +Lily did not like that. She wanted her books to be safe and neat. She looked around the room and saw a big cardboard box. She had an idea. She was very creative. She asked her mom for some scissors, tape and crayons. She said she wanted to make something. + +Lily cut the box and taped it together. She made a bookshelf out of cardboard. She used the crayons to draw flowers and stars on it. She put her books on the shelves and smiled. She showed her mom what she had made. Her mom was proud of her. She said Lily had restored her bookshelf in a new way. She said Lily was very smart and clever. + +Lily was happy. She hugged her mom and thanked her. She read a book to her teddy bear and her doll. She felt at home in her new room. She liked her new bookshelf. It was different, but it was hers. +Tom and Lily were playing in the kitchen. They wanted to make a cake for Mom. They had a big bowl, some flour, some eggs, some milk and some sugar. They also had a spoon to stir. + +"Let's stir the flour and the eggs first," Tom said. He cracked an egg and poured it into the bowl. Lily did the same. Then they added some flour and started to stir. + +"Stir, stir, stir," they sang. "We are making a cake for Mom. Stir, stir, stir." + +But they stirred too hard and too fast. The bowl tipped over and the batter spilled on the floor. It made a big mess. + +"Oh no!" Tom and Lily cried. They looked at the floor and felt helpless. How would they clean it up? How would they make a cake for Mom? + +Just then, Mom came into the kitchen. She saw the mess and the sad faces of Tom and Lily. + +"What happened here?" she asked. + +"We wanted to make a cake for you, but we stirred too much and it fell," Tom said. + +"We are sorry, Mom," Lily said. + +Mom smiled and hugged them. "It's okay, my sweet players. I appreciate your effort. But next time, let me help you with the stirring. And now, let's clean up this mess together." +Ben and Mia like to play with their kayak. It is a big toy boat that they can sit in and paddle. They have a small trailer that they can hook to their bike. They can load the kayak on the trailer and take it to the lake. + +One day, they decide to go to the lake with their kayak. They put on their helmets and life jackets. They load the kayak on the trailer and hook it to Ben's bike. Mia rides behind Ben on her own bike. + +"Are you ready, Mia?" Ben asks. + +"Yes, I am ready, Ben!" Mia answers. + +They start to pedal. They go down the street and turn left. They see a big hill. It is very high. + +"Can we go up the hill, Ben?" Mia asks. + +"I don't know, Mia. The hill is high and the kayak is heavy. We have to pedal hard," Ben says. + +They try to go up the hill. They pedal hard. They go slow. They feel tired. + +"Come on, Mia! We can do it!" Ben says. + +"Come on, Ben! We are almost there!" Mia says. + +They keep pedaling. They reach the top of the hill. They see the lake. It is blue and shiny. + +"Wow, we did it, Mia! We made it to the lake!" Ben says. + +"Wow, we did it, Ben! We can play with our kayak!" Mia says. + +They smile. They go down the hill. They go fast. They feel happy. They get to the lake. They unload the kayak from the trailer. They put it in the water. They climb in and paddle. They have fun. They are proud. They are brave. They are friends. +Lily and Ben were excited to play hide and seek with their friends. They ran to the big park and looked for good places to hide. Lily saw a big sack behind a tree. She thought it was a perfect spot to hide. She crawled inside the sack and waited for Ben to find her. + +Ben counted to ten and then opened his eyes. He looked around the park and tried to guess where Lily was. He saw a swing, a slide, a bench, and a fountain. He did not see a sack. He ran to the swing and looked under it. No Lily. He ran to the slide and looked behind it. No Lily. He ran to the bench and looked on it. No Lily. He ran to the fountain and looked in it. No Lily. + +He was puzzled. Where was Lily? He called out, "Lily, where are you? I can't find you!" + +Lily heard Ben's voice from inside the sack. She giggled and said, "I'm here, I'm here!" + +Ben heard Lily's voice and followed it. He saw the sack behind the tree. He smiled and ran to it. He pulled the sack open and saw Lily's face. He said, "I found you, I found you!" + +Lily laughed and said, "You did, you did! You're good at this game!" + +Ben and Lily hugged and said, "This is fun, this is fun!" + +They got out of the sack and looked for their friends. They were excited to play more hide and seek. They loved the big park and the hidden sack. +Anna was going to the park with her mom and dad. She wanted to bring her bag with her toys and books. She put her bag on her back and ran to the door. + +"Wait, Anna," her mom said. "You don't need your bag. We are only going for a little while. You can play with the swings and the slide and the sand." + +But Anna was stubborn. She did not want to leave her bag. She said, "No, I need my bag. I want to play with my toys and read my books. They are my friends." + +Her mom and dad tried to make her change her mind. They said, "You can play with your toys and read your books when we come back. You can make new friends at the park. You can share and have fun." + +But Anna did not listen. She held her bag tight and said, "No, no, no. I want my bag. I don't want to share. I don't want to make new friends." + +Her mom and dad sighed. They did not want to fight with Anna. They said, "Okay, fine. You can bring your bag. But you have to carry it yourself. And you have to be careful with it. Don't lose it or drop it or get it dirty." + +Anna nodded. She was happy. She said, "Thank you, mom and dad. I will be careful with my bag. I will not lose it or drop it or get it dirty." + +They went to the park. Anna saw the swings and the slide and the sand. She saw other kids playing and laughing. She wanted to join them. But she did not want to leave her bag. She put her bag on a bench and said, "Stay here, bag. I will be back soon." + +She ran to the swings. She pushed and pulled and swung high. She felt the wind in her hair and the sun on her face. She smiled. She liked the swings. + +She looked at her bag. It was still on the bench. She said, "Good, bag. You are still there. I will be back soon." + +She ran to the slide. She climbed and slid and climbed and slid. She felt the thrill in her tummy and the joy in her heart. She laughed. She liked the slide. + +She looked at her bag. It was still on the bench. She said, "Good, bag. You are still there. I will be back soon." + +She ran to the sand. She dug and built and dug and built. She felt the softness in her hands and the creativity in her mind. She was proud. She liked the sand. + +She looked at her bag. It was not on the bench. She gasped. She said, "Oh no, bag. Where are you? Come back, bag. Come back." + +She ran to the bench. She did not see her bag. She ran to the swings. She did not see her bag. She ran to the slide. She did not see her bag. She ran to the sand. She did not see her bag. + +She felt scared and sad and angry. She cried. She said, "Where is my bag? Who took my bag? I want my bag. I need my bag. It is my friend." + +Her mom and dad heard her cry. They ran to her. They hugged her. They said, "What's wrong, Anna? Why are you crying?" + +Anna sobbed. She said, "Someone took my bag. I can't find my bag. I want my bag. I need my bag. It is my friend." + +Her mom and dad looked around. They saw a boy holding a bag. It was Anna's bag. They said, "Anna, look. There is your bag. That boy has your bag. Maybe he found it and thought it was his. Maybe he wanted to play with your toys and read your books. Maybe he did not know it was yours." + +Anna looked. She saw her bag. She saw the boy. She felt angry. She said, "That is my bag. He took my bag. He is not my friend. He is a thief. Give me back my bag." + +She ran to the boy. She grabbed her bag. She pulled and tugged and yanked. The boy pulled and tugged and yanked. They both shouted, "Mine, mine, mine." + +Their mom and dad came. They said, "Stop, stop, stop. You are both wrong. You are both rude. You are both selfish. You have to share. You have to be nice. You have to say sorry." + +They made them let go of the bag. They made them look at each other. They made them say sorry. They said, "Anna, this is Ben. He is a nice boy. He did not mean to take your +Tom and Sam are brothers. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big rock near a tree. They want to see what is behind the rock. + +"Let's peek behind the rock," Tom says. "Maybe there is something fun." + +"OK," Sam says. "But be careful. Maybe there is something scary." + +They walk to the rock and peek behind it. They see a bird. The bird is not moving. The bird is dead. + +"Oh no," Tom says. "The bird is dead. How did it die?" + +"I don't know," Sam says. "Maybe it was sick. Or maybe a cat got it." + +They feel sad for the bird. They want to help it. + +"Can we bury the bird?" Tom asks. "Maybe it will be happier in the ground." + +"OK," Sam says. "But we need a shovel. And a place to dig." + +They look around the park. They see a sandbox. They see a toy shovel. They run to the sandbox and take the shovel. They dig a hole in the sand. They go back to the rock and pick up the bird. They put the bird in the hole and cover it with sand. + +"Goodbye, bird," Tom says. "We are sorry you are dead. We hope you are in a better place." + +"Goodbye, bird," Sam says. "We will miss you. We hope you are not lonely." + +They make a cross with two sticks and put it on the sand. They hug each other and walk away. They are still sad, but they are also proud. They did a good thing for the bird. They are good brothers. +Ben and Sam are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big flag on a pole. The flag is red and white and blue. It looks pretty. + +Ben says, "I want the flag. Let's steal it." Sam says, "No, Ben. That is bad. The flag belongs to someone. They will be sad if we take it." + +But Ben does not listen. He runs to the pole and tries to pull the flag down. He is not strong enough. He falls and hurts his knee. He cries. + +Sam runs to help him. He says, "Ben, are you okay? I told you not to steal the flag. It is wrong to steal. You should say sorry." + +Ben feels sorry. He says, "You are right, Sam. I was bad. I will not steal again. You are a wise friend. I am sorry." + +They hug and make up. They see a man coming to the pole. He is wearing a uniform. He is the flag keeper. He says, "Hello, boys. What are you doing here?" + +Sam says, "We are playing in the park. We saw your flag. It is very pretty. We like it." + +The flag keeper smiles. He says, "Thank you. I am glad you like it. The flag is a symbol of our country. It is very important. We should respect it and not steal it." + +Ben says, "I know. I tried to steal it, but I was wrong. I am sorry. I will not do it again." + +The flag keeper says, "I forgive you, Ben. You are brave to admit your mistake. You have learned a lesson. You have a wise friend in Sam. He helped you." + +Ben and Sam say, "Thank you, sir. You are kind. Can we look at your flag?" + +The flag keeper says, "Of course. You can look, but not touch. Come, I will tell you more about the flag and what it means." + +Ben and Sam follow the flag keeper. They learn about the flag and the country. They have fun and feel happy. They are good friends. +Lily liked pink. She had a pink dress, a pink hat, and a pink bike. She liked to ride her bike in the park with her mom and dad. One day, she saw a big black dog in the park. It had sharp teeth and a loud bark. Lily wanted to pet the dog, but her mom and dad warned her to stay away. + +"No, Lily, that dog is not nice. It might bite you. Come here, honey, let's go to the swings." Mom said. + +"But I like dogs. He looks soft and furry. Maybe he wants to play." Lily said. + +She did not listen to her mom and dad. She got off her bike and ran to the dog. The dog saw Lily and growled. He did not like strangers. He did not want to play. He wanted to chase and bite. He ran to Lily and jumped on her. He bit her arm and made her cry. He tore her pink dress and hat. He knocked over her pink bike. + +Mom and dad heard Lily's cry and ran to help her. They scared the dog away and picked up Lily. They hugged her and said sorry. They took her to the doctor. The doctor gave her a bandage and a shot. He said she would be okay, but she had to be careful. + +Lily learned a lesson. She should have listened to her mom and dad. They warned her for a reason. They loved her and wanted her to be safe. She felt sad and sorry. She did not like the black dog anymore. She liked her pink bike, but it was broken. She liked her pink dress and hat, but they were ruined. She liked pink, but now she had a black mark on her arm. She wished she had stayed away from the dog. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play outside. But today the weather is bad. It is cold and wet. The sky is gray and the wind is strong. + +"Let's go inside," Lily says. "We can play with our toys." + +"No, let's stay outside," Ben says. "We can gather leaves and make a big pile." + +Lily and Ben put on their coats and boots. They go to the park. They see many leaves on the ground. They are red and yellow and brown. They are pretty. + +Lily and Ben start to gather leaves. They use their hands and their arms. They make a big pile. They have fun. + +But the wind is stronger. It blows the leaves away. The pile gets smaller and smaller. Lily and Ben are sad. + +"This is difficult," Lily says. "The wind is too strong. We can't gather leaves." + +"Let's try again," Ben says. "We can do it." + +Lily and Ben try again. They gather more leaves. They make a bigger pile. They work hard. + +But the wind is stronger. It blows the leaves away. The pile gets smaller and smaller. Lily and Ben are sad. + +"This is too difficult," Ben says. "The wind is too strong. We can't gather leaves." + +"Let's go inside," Lily says. "We can play with our toys." + +Lily and Ben agree. They leave the park. They go to Lily's house. They play with their toys. They are happy. +Lily and Tom were playing with sand at the park. They made a big castle with towers and flags. They were very happy. + +But then a big boy came and saw their castle. He wanted it for himself. He said, "This is my castle now. Go away!" + +Lily and Tom were scared and sad. They said, "No, this is our castle. We made it. You are mean. You can't steal our sand!" + +The big boy did not listen. He kicked their castle and broke it. He laughed and ran away. + +Lily and Tom cried. They worked hard to make their castle. It was very pretty. They did not like the big boy. + +A nice lady saw what happened. She came and hugged Lily and Tom. She said, "I'm sorry, sweeties. That was not nice of him. He should not steal your sand. Do you want to make another castle with me?" + +Lily and Tom nodded. They smiled. They liked the nice lady. They said, "Yes, please. Thank you." + +They took more sand and made a new castle. It was bigger and prettier than before. They had fun. They forgot about the big boy. They were happy again. +Anna was shy. She did not like to talk to new people. She liked to play with her toys and her cat. Today was her birthday. She was four years old. + +Her mom and dad made a cake for her. They put four candles on it. They sang a song for her. They said, "Happy birthday, Anna!" Anna smiled. She blew out the candles. She made a wish. + +Her mom and dad gave her a big present. It was wrapped in pink paper. It had a bow on it. Anna wondered what was inside. She was curious. She opened the present. + +She saw a doll. It was a pretty doll. It had brown hair and blue eyes. It had a dress and shoes. It had a name tag. It said, "Hello, I'm Lily. I'm your new friend." Anna liked the doll. She hugged it. She said, "Thank you, mom and dad. I love Lily." + +Her mom and dad smiled. They were happy. They said, "You're welcome, Anna. We love you." They hugged her. They said, "We have a surprise for you. There are more people who want to wish you happy birthday. They are outside. Do you want to see them?" + +Anna was shy. She did not know who was outside. She was scared. She said, "No, thank you. I want to stay here with Lily." She held the doll tight. + +Her mom and dad said, "It's okay, Anna. You don't have to be shy. They are your friends. They are nice. They have presents for you too. They want to play with you. They want to make you happy. Will you please enter the garden with us?" + +Anna looked at her mom and dad. She looked at Lily. She thought for a moment. She said, "Okay. I will enter the garden with you. But Lily has to come too." She took the doll with her. + +Her mom and dad said, "Of course, Lily can come too. She is part of the family now. Come on, Anna. Let's go." They took her hand. They entered the garden. + +Anna saw many people. They were her grandma and grandpa, her aunt and uncle, her cousins, her neighbors, her teacher, and her classmates. They all had balloons and presents. They all said, "Happy birthday, Anna!" They clapped and cheered. + +Anna was shy. She hid behind her mom and dad. She held Lily close. She said, "Hello." She smiled a little. She was happy. She had a lot of friends. She had a lot of presents. She had a lot of love. She had a happy birthday. +Lily and Max were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. They saw a big oak tree with many leaves. Lily wanted to climb the tree, but Max was scared. + +"Come on, Max, it is fun!" Lily said. "You can see the birds and the sky." + +"No, Lily, it is too high. I might fall and hurt myself." Max said. "I want to play with the ball." + +Lily was angry. She thought Max was a baby. She climbed the tree and found a stick. She looked down and saw Max playing with the ball. She had an idea. She threw the stick at Max and hit him on the head. + +"Ow!" Max cried. "That hurt! Why did you do that, Lily?" + +Lily laughed. She thought it was funny. She threw another stick at Max and hit him on the arm. + +"Stop it, Lily! That is not nice!" Max said. He was sad and angry. He picked up the ball and threw it at Lily. The ball hit Lily on the nose. + +"Ow!" Lily cried. "That hurt! Why did you do that, Max?" + +Max laughed. He thought it was funny. He threw another ball at Lily and hit her on the leg. + +Lily and Max kept throwing things at each other. They did not see the chubby squirrel that was watching them from the oak tree. The squirrel did not like the noise and the mess. The squirrel had an idea. It poked Lily and Max with its sharp claws. + +"Ow!" Lily and Max cried. "That hurt! What was that, Lily? What was that, Max?" + +They looked up and saw the squirrel. The squirrel looked angry. It poked them again. + +"Ow!" Lily and Max cried. "That is a mean squirrel! Let us get down, Lily! Let us get away, Max!" + +Lily and Max climbed down the tree and ran away. They were scared and sorry. They did not want to play with the sticks and the balls anymore. They wanted to play with each other. + +"Sorry, Lily, I should not have thrown the ball at you." Max said. + +"Sorry, Max, I should not have thrown the stick at you." Lily said. + +They hugged and made up. They decided to play with the slide and the swing. They did not bother the squirrel anymore. The squirrel was happy. It ate some nuts and took a nap. +Ben and Mia were twins who liked to play with their toys. Ben had a shiny red car that he liked to polish every day. Mia had a fluffy white bunny that she kept in a cage. Mia loved her bunny, but she was also envious of Ben's car. She wished she had a car too. + +One day, when Ben was at school, Mia had an idea. She took Ben's car from his shelf and put it in her cage. She thought that if she had the car, she could polish it and play with it. She put her bunny on the shelf instead. She was happy with her swap. + +But when Ben came home, he was very angry. He saw his car in the cage and his bunny on the shelf. He shouted at Mia, "That's my car! You can't take it! Give it back to me!" He tried to open the cage, but it was locked. Mia had hidden the key. + +Mia said, "No, it's my car now. You have the bunny. It's fair." She stuck out her tongue at Ben. She did not want to share. + +Ben was very sad. He loved his car and he missed it. He did not like the bunny. He cried and cried. He wished Mia was not so mean. He wished he had his car back. But Mia did not care. She kept the car in the cage and polished it every day. She did not play with the bunny or with Ben. She was alone and selfish. +Lily was a little girl who liked to play with her toys. She had many toys, but her favorite was a doll named Rose. She would dress Rose, comb her hair, and talk to her every day. + +One day, Lily's mom told her that they had to go to the store. She said that Lily could bring one toy with her, but she had to leave the rest at home. Lily wanted to bring Rose, but she also wanted to bring her teddy bear, her ball, and her puzzle. She did not want to choose. + +Lily's mom said, "Lily, you have to hurry. We don't have much time. Pick one toy and put the rest in your room." But Lily did not listen. She put all her toys in her backpack and sneaked out of the room. + +When they got to the store, Lily's mom saw the backpack and asked, "Lily, what is in there?" Lily said, "Nothing, mom. Just some stuff." Lily's mom opened the backpack and saw all the toys. She was very angry. + +She said, "Lily, why did you do this? I told you to bring one toy, not all of them. You did not obey me. You were very naughty." She took the toys out of the backpack and put them in the car. She said, "You will not play with these toys for a week. And when we get home, I will give you a lecture. You should be ashamed of yourself." + +Lily felt very sad. She knew she had done something wrong. She said, "I'm sorry, mom. I just wanted to play with all my toys. I love them so much." Lily's mom said, "I know you love them, Lily. But you also have to love me and listen to me. I provide you with toys, but you have to follow the rules. Do you understand?" Lily nodded and said, "Yes, mom. I understand. I will be a good girl from now on." Lily's mom hugged her and said, "I love you, Lily. But please don't do this again." Lily said, "I love you too, mom. And I won't do this again." They went into the store and bought some things. Lily did not ask for any more toys. She learned her lesson. +Lily liked to dance. She was very flexible. She could bend her legs and arms and twist her head in funny ways. She liked to show her dance moves to her friends and family. + +One day, she had a dance show at school. She was very excited. She wore a pink dress and a flower in her hair. She went on the stage with her class. They danced to a happy song. Lily did her best moves. She bent her legs and arms and twisted her head. + +But then, something bad happened. The flower in her hair fell off. It landed on the floor. Lily did not see it. She stepped on it. She slipped and fell. She hurt her knee. She started to cry. + +Everyone saw her fall. They stopped dancing. They looked at her. Lily felt very embarrassed. She wished she could hide. She wished the flower did not fall off. + +Her teacher ran to her. She picked her up. She hugged her. She said, "It's okay, Lily. You did a great job. You are a wonderful dancer. Don't be embarrassed. Accidents happen. Everyone makes mistakes. You are brave and strong. You can try again." + +Lily felt a little better. She looked at her friends. They smiled at her. They clapped for her. They said, "We love you, Lily. You are our friend. You are amazing. You can do it." + +Lily smiled back. She wiped her tears. She thanked her teacher. She said, "I love you, too. You are my friends. You are kind. I can do it." + +She put the flower back in her hair. She went back on the stage. She finished the dance. She bowed. Everyone cheered. Lily felt proud. She was not embarrassed anymore. She was happy. She liked to dance. +Sara and Ben were playing in the yard. They liked to dig holes and make mud pies. They did not care if they got dirty. They had fun. + +But then they saw a big, dark hole under the fence. They wondered what was inside. They wanted to explore. + +"Let's go in," Ben said. + +"No, we can't," Sara said. "Mommy said we can't go out of the yard. And it looks scary." + +"Come on, don't be afraid," Ben said. "Maybe we'll find something cool. Maybe a treasure. Or a monster." + +Ben crawled under the fence and into the hole. Sara followed him. She did not want to be left alone. + +The hole was dark and dirty. They could not see much. They heard noises. They felt things crawling on them. + +"Ben, I don't like this," Sara said. "Let's go back." + +"Wait, I see something," Ben said. He reached for a shiny object. He touched something soft and furry. It made a loud noise. + +"Meow!" + +It was a cat. A big, black cat. It did not like to be disturbed. It scratched Ben's hand. It hissed at Sara. + +"Ow! It bit me!" Ben cried. + +"Run!" Sara shouted. + +They ran out of the hole and back to the yard. They were scared and hurt. They were dirty and wet. + +Mommy saw them and was angry. She scolded them for going out of the yard and for disturbing the cat. She cleaned their wounds and gave them a bath. She told them to stay away from the hole. + +Sara and Ben learned their lesson. They did not want to disturb the cat again. They decided to play with their toys instead. They had fun. +Lily and Ben were playing with their toy cars and trucks in the living room. They had a big pile of blocks that they used to make roads and bridges. Lily liked to load her truck with many blocks and drive it around. Ben liked to make his car go fast and jump over the bridges. + +"Look, Lily, I can make my car fly!" Ben said, as he zoomed his car over a block ramp. + +"That's cool, Ben, but be careful not to knock down my truck," Lily said, as she loaded more blocks on her truck. + +But Ben was not careful. He drove his car too fast and crashed into Lily's truck. The blocks fell off and scattered on the floor. + +"Hey, Ben, that's not nice! You made my truck lose all its blocks!" Lily said, feeling angry. + +"Sorry, Lily, I didn't mean to. It was an accident," Ben said, feeling sorry. + +But before they could fix the mess, they heard a loud roar from the kitchen. It was their big brother, Sam, who had just woken up from his nap. He was hungry and grumpy, and he saw the blocks on the floor. + +"What are you doing, you little monsters? You made a mess in the living room! These are my blocks, and you can't play with them!" Sam said, feeling selfish. + +He grabbed the blocks and put them in a big box. He carried the box to his room and locked the door. + +"Hey, Sam, that's not fair! You can't take all the blocks! We were playing with them!" Lily and Ben said, feeling sad. + +But Sam did not listen. He kept the blocks for himself and did not share. + +Lily and Ben felt very unhappy. They did not have any blocks to play with anymore. They wished Sam was not so selfish. They wished he would be nice and let them play with some of the blocks. They decided to go to their mom and tell her what Sam did. Maybe she could help them get some of the blocks back. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys in the living room. But sometimes they quarrel over the same toy. They want to have it for themselves and not share. + +One day, they both see a big red ball on the shelf. They run to get it, but they reach it at the same time. They pull and tug on the ball, trying to take it from each other. + +"Mine!" Lily shouts. + +"No, mine!" Ben shouts back. + +They quarrel so loud that their mom hears them from the kitchen. She comes to the living room and sees them fighting over the ball. + +"Stop it, you two!" she says. "Why are you quarreling? You have so many toys to play with. Can't you share the ball?" + +Lily and Ben look at their mom. They feel ashamed. They know they should not quarrel. They let go of the ball and say sorry to each other. + +"Sorry, Lily," Ben says. + +"Sorry, Ben," Lily says. + +They hug and make up. Their mom smiles and gives them a rub on their heads. + +"That's better," she says. "Now, why don't you play with the ball together? You can roll it, bounce it, or kick it. It will be more fun than quarreling." + +Lily and Ben nod and agree. They take the ball and go to the backyard. They play with the ball and have a good time. They laugh and giggle and forget their quarrel. They are happy. + +The ball is deep red. It shines in the sun. It is their favorite toy. They love to share it. +Anna likes to help her mom in the kitchen. She wants to learn how to cook and bake. Today, mom is making a cake for dad's birthday. Anna wants to help mom prepare the cake. + +"Can I help you, mom?" Anna asks. + +"Of course, sweetie. You can help me measure the sugar. We need four teaspoons of sugar for the cake. Do you know what a teaspoon is?" mom says. + +Anna nods. She knows what a teaspoon is. It is a small spoon that mom uses for her tea. Anna finds the teaspoon in the drawer and holds it in her hand. + +"Good. Now, take the teaspoon and dip it in the sugar jar. Then, level it with your finger. That's one teaspoon of sugar. Put it in the bowl. Can you do that?" mom says. + +Anna does what mom says. She dips the teaspoon in the sugar jar and levels it with her finger. She puts it in the bowl. She does it again and again until she has four teaspoons of sugar in the bowl. + +"Very good, Anna. You are a great helper. Now, we need to mix the sugar with the butter and the eggs. Can you help me stir the mixture with a big spoon?" mom says. + +Anna smiles. She likes to stir the mixture with a big spoon. She takes the big spoon and stirs the mixture with mom. She stirs it slow and careful. She does not want to spill the mixture or make a mess. + +"Wow, Anna. You are a very good stirrer. The mixture is smooth and creamy. Now, we need to pour the mixture into the cake pan and bake it in the oven. Then, we can decorate the cake with frosting and sprinkles. Do you think dad will like the cake?" mom says. + +Anna nods. She thinks dad will love the cake. She thinks the cake will be yummy and pretty. She is happy to help mom prepare the cake. She can't wait to see dad's face when he sees the cake. She loves her mom and dad very much. +Lily was a very intelligent girl. She liked to read books and play with puzzles. She also liked to draw with her rubber and crayons. She had many rubber animals that she made herself. She loved her rubber animals very much. + +One day, Lily went to the park with her mom and dad. She brought her rubber animals with her. She wanted to show them to her friends. She put them in a big bag and carried them with her. She was very happy. + +At the park, Lily met her friends. They played on the swings and the slide. They had a lot of fun. Lily decided to share her rubber animals with her friends. She opened her bag and took them out. She gave one to each friend. She said, "These are my rubber animals. I made them myself. You can play with them, but please be careful. They are very special to me." + +Her friends thanked her and took the rubber animals. They looked at them and admired them. They said, "Wow, Lily, you are very intelligent. Your rubber animals are very nice. How did you make them?" + +Lily smiled and explained how she used her rubber and crayons to make them. She said, "I like to draw and cut and glue. I use my rubber and crayons to make different shapes and colors. Then I stick them together and make animals. I have a lion, a giraffe, a monkey, a bear, and a rabbit. They are my friends." + +Her friends nodded and said, "That's very clever, Lily. We like your animals too. Can we keep them?" + +Lily was surprised and said, "No, you can't keep them. They are mine. I only let you play with them. You have to give them back to me." + +Her friends did not listen. They said, "No, we want to keep them. They are ours now. You gave them to us. You can't take them back." + +Lily was angry and said, "No, I didn't give them to you. I only shared them with you. They are not yours. They are mine. Give them back to me now." + +Her friends did not care. They said, "No, we won't give them back to you. We like them too much. Go away, Lily. You are not our friend anymore." + +They ran away with the rubber animals. They left Lily alone. Lily was very sad. She cried and cried. She wanted her rubber animals back. She wanted her friends back. She felt very lonely. She wept and wept. She wished she never brought her rubber animals to the park. She wished she never met her friends. She wished she could go home. She wished she could hug her mom and dad. She wished she could be happy again. But she couldn't. She had nothing left. She had lost everything. She had a very bad day. +Tom and Ben are friends. They like to play with boats in the pond. Tom has a big boat that is navy. Ben has a small boat that is red. They make their boats go fast and splash. + +One day, Tom jokes with Ben. He says, "My boat is better than your boat. It is bigger and stronger and faster. Your boat is too small and slow and weak. It will sink in the water." Ben feels sad and angry. He does not like Tom's joke. He says, "That is not a nice joke. That is a mean joke. You are not a good friend. You are a bad friend." + +Tom sees that Ben is upset. He feels sorry. He did not want to hurt Ben's feelings. He says, "I am sorry, Ben. I was only joking. I did not mean it. Your boat is fine. It is not too small or slow or weak. It is just right for you. You are a good friend. You are not a bad friend." + +Ben looks at Tom. He sees that Tom is sorry. He says, "It is okay, Tom. I forgive you. I know you were only joking. You did not mean it. My boat is fine. It is not just right for me. It is also fun for us. We can share our boats and play together. You are a good friend. You are not a bad friend." + +Tom and Ben smile at each other. They hug and say sorry. They are friends again. They play with their boats in the pond. They make their boats go fast and splash. They have fun. They do not joke meanly. They joke nicely. They are happy. +Lily was a little girl who liked to play with her toys. She had many toys, but her favorite was a pink bear. She called him Bobo and hugged him every night. + +One day, Lily went to school with Bobo. She wanted to show him to her friends and teacher. She put Bobo in her backpack and smiled. + +At school, Lily had a test. She had to say the names of some animals and colors. She was nervous, but she remembered Bobo was with her. She took him out of her backpack and whispered, "You can help me, Bobo." + +The teacher saw Lily and Bobo. She said, "Lily, what are you doing? You can't have toys in the test. Put Bobo back in your backpack." + +Lily felt sad. She said, "But Bobo is my friend. He belongs with me. He makes me feel brave." + +The teacher smiled. She said, "I understand, Lily. Bobo is a very nice bear. But you are brave by yourself. You don't need Bobo to do the test. You can do it, Lily. I believe in you." + +Lily nodded. She gave Bobo a kiss and put him back in her backpack. She said, "Thank you, teacher. I will try my best." + +Lily did the test. She said the names of the animals and colors. She was happy. She did well. + +After the test, Lily took Bobo out of her backpack. She hugged him and said, "You are the best, Bobo. I love you. You belong with me." +Sam and Mia liked to play with their toy boat. They took it to the pond and made it sail on the water. They pretended they were pirates and looked for treasure. + +One day, they saw a big duck on the pond. It had a smooth head and a long neck. It swam near their boat and quacked. + +"Hello, duck!" Sam said. "Do you want to play with us?" + +The duck nodded and followed their boat. Sam and Mia were happy. They gave the duck some bread and named it Fluffy. + +But Fluffy was not a friendly duck. He was a greedy duck. He wanted the boat for himself. He waited for a chance to snatch it. + +When Sam and Mia were not looking, he stretched his neck and grabbed the boat with his beak. He pulled it away from them and swam to the other side of the pond. + +"Hey, that's our boat!" Mia shouted. "Give it back, Fluffy!" + +But Fluffy did not listen. He quacked and sailed away with the boat. + +Sam and Mia were sad and angry. They ran after Fluffy and tried to get their boat back. But Fluffy was too fast and too clever. He dodged them and hid behind the reeds. + +Sam and Mia did not give up. They had a plan. They found a big stick and tied a string to it. They made a hook with a paper clip. They had a fishing rod. + +They threw the stick into the water and waited. They hoped Fluffy would see it and think it was food. They hoped he would bite it and get caught. + +They were right. Fluffy saw the stick and swam towards it. He opened his beak and bit the stick. He felt a tug and a pain. He was hooked. + +Sam and Mia pulled the string and reeled in Fluffy. They took their boat back and freed Fluffy. They scolded him and told him to go away. + +Fluffy was sorry and ashamed. He quacked and swam away. He learned his lesson. He never bothered Sam and Mia again. + +Sam and Mia were happy. They hugged their boat and sailed it on the pond. They played and laughed and had fun. They were good pirates and good friends. +Sara was sick. She had a bad cough and a fever. Mom took her to the doctor. Sara was scared. She did not like the doctor. + +The doctor was nice. He smiled and said hello. He asked Sara how she felt. He looked at her ears and throat. He listened to her chest. He said she had a cold. He gave her some medicine. + +Then he said, "I want to introduce you to someone. She is a nurse. She will help you feel better." He pointed to a young lady in a white coat. She had a name tag that said Lily. + +Lily came over and said, "Hi, Sara. I'm Lily. I'm a nurse. I'm here to take care of you." She gave Sara a sticker and a lollipop. She checked Sara's temperature and blood pressure. She gave Sara a hug. + +Sara liked Lily. She was not scared anymore. She said, "Thank you, Lily. You are a nice nurse. You are my friend." Lily smiled and said, "You're welcome, Sara. You are a brave girl. You are my friend too." +Lily was restless. She wanted to play outside, but it was raining. She looked at the window and saw the drops falling on the glass. She sighed and went to her room. She saw an envelope on her bed. It was from her grandma, who lived far away. + +Lily opened the envelope and found a letter and a picture. The letter said: "Dear Lily, I miss you very much. I hope you are having fun at home. I sent you a picture of me and my cat, Fluffy. He is very cute and soft. Do you like cats? Write me back soon. Love, Grandma." + +Lily smiled and looked at the picture. Grandma and Fluffy were sitting on a couch, smiling. Lily liked cats, but she did not have one. She wished she could visit Grandma and pet Fluffy. She decided to write her back. + +She took a paper and a crayon and wrote: "Dear Grandma, I miss you too. I like your picture. Fluffy is very cute and soft. I want to see him. Can I come to your house? It is raining here and I am bored. Love, Lily." + +She put the paper in the envelope and ran to the living room. She saw her mom on the phone. She waited until she finished and then said: "Mom, I wrote a letter to Grandma. Can you mail it for me?" + +Mom looked at the letter and smiled. She said: "That's very nice, Lily. I'm sure Grandma will be happy to hear from you. But you can't go to her house right now. It's too far and we can't travel because of the virus. Maybe we can call her and talk to her. Would you like that?" + +Lily felt sad. She wanted to see Grandma and Fluffy, not just talk to them. She said: "But Mom, I want to go. I don't like the virus. It's not fair." + +Mom hugged her and said: "I know, Lily. I don't like it either. But we have to be patient and stay safe. Grandma loves you and she will see you when it's possible. For now, let's mail your letter and then we can make some cookies. How does that sound?" + +Lily nodded. She still felt restless, but she liked cookies. She hoped Grandma would get her letter soon and write her back. She hoped the rain would stop and the virus would go away. She hoped she could play outside and visit Grandma and Fluffy someday. +Tim and Jen are twins. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big parade. They hear loud music and see many colors. + +"Look, Tim, a parade!" Jen says. "Can we go and see?" + +"Yes, Jen, let's go!" Tim says. They hold hands and run to the parade. + +They see big floats with animals and flowers. They see people in costumes and hats. They see clowns and balloons. They wave and smile. + +"Wow, this is fun!" Jen says. + +"Pass me a balloon, please!" Tim says. He sees a clown with many balloons. He wants one. + +The clown sees Tim and Jen. He smiles and walks to them. He passes Tim a balloon. It is red and shiny. + +"Thank you, clown!" Tim says. + +"You're welcome, little ones!" the clown says. He passes Jen a balloon. It is blue and sparkly. + +"Thank you, clown!" Jen says. + +They hug the clown and say goodbye. They go back to the park. They play with their balloons. They are happy. + +The end. +Lily and Sam were very happy. They had a ticket to see the glow show. The glow show was a big place with many lights and colors. They could see stars, flowers, animals and shapes that glow in the dark. + +They went with their mom and dad to the glow show. They showed their ticket to a kind lady at the door. She smiled and said, "Welcome to the glow show! Have fun!" She gave them each a glow stick. A glow stick was a stick that could glow different colors. Lily and Sam liked their glow sticks very much. + +They entered the glow show and saw many things that made them say, "Wow!" They saw a big moon that glowed yellow. They saw a butterfly that glowed blue. They saw a fish that glowed green. They saw a heart that glowed red. They saw many more things that glowed and made them happy. + +They also saw other children and grown-ups who had glow sticks. They waved their glow sticks and made friends. They played and danced with their glow sticks. They made shapes and patterns with their glow sticks. They had a lot of fun with their glow sticks. + +They thanked their mom and dad for taking them to the glow show. They said, "We love the glow show! We love our glow sticks! Thank you, mom and dad!" Their mom and dad hugged them and said, "We love you, Lily and Sam! We are glad you enjoyed the glow show!" They went home with their glow sticks and their happy memories. They dreamed of the glow show and the glow sticks. They were very happy. +Tim and his mom went to the store to buy some food. Tim saw a big red automobile in the parking lot. He liked the automobile very much. He wanted to touch it and sit inside it. + +"Mom, can I see the automobile?" Tim asked. + +"No, Tim, we have to go inside the store. The automobile is not ours. It belongs to someone else," his mom said. + +"But mom, it is so pretty and shiny. It is a perfect automobile. Please, mom, please," Tim begged. + +"Tim, you have to resist. You cannot touch other people's things without asking. That is not nice. Come on, let's go," his mom said. She took his hand and pulled him away from the automobile. + +Tim felt sad and angry. He did not want to go to the store. He wanted to see the automobile. He tried to resist his mom's hand. He kicked and screamed. He made a big fuss. + +"Tim, stop it. You are being very naughty. You have to listen to me. I am your mom. I know what is best for you," his mom said. She was very upset. She did not like Tim's behavior. + +Tim realized that he was making his mom unhappy. He did not want to make his mom unhappy. He loved his mom. He stopped kicking and screaming. He said he was sorry. + +"I am sorry, mom. I was bad. I will be good. I will go to the store with you," Tim said. + +His mom smiled and hugged him. She said she was sorry too. She said she loved him. + +They went to the store together. They bought some food. They also bought a small toy automobile for Tim. It was not as big or as red as the one in the parking lot, but it was still nice. Tim was happy. He thanked his mom. He played with his toy automobile all the way home. +Lily and Max love to race. They race with their bikes, their feet, and their cars. They race in the park, in the yard, and in the street. They always have fun, but they also want to win. + +One day, they decide to race with their parents. Lily chooses her mom, and Max chooses his dad. They line up at the start, and wait for the signal. Their parents say, "Ready, set, go!" + +Lily and Max pedal as fast as they can. Their parents follow them, but not too close. They cheer them on, and tell them they are doing great. Lily and Max smile, and pedal faster. + +They reach the end of the street, and turn around. They see their parents still behind them, but not far. They think they can beat them, if they try hard. They pedal harder, and harder. + +They get to the finish line, and stop. They look at each other, and laugh. They both won, and they both had fun. Their parents catch up, and hug them. They say, "You are both amazing, and useful. You helped us exercise, and have fun too. We are proud of you, and we love you." Lily and Max hug them back, and say, "We love you too, and we are glad you raced with us." They all go home, happy and tired. They decide to race again, another day. +Lily and Ben were twins. They liked to play and have fun. Their birthday was soon. Mom and Dad wanted to provide a party for them. They asked Lily and Ben what they wanted. + +"I want a cake with pink frosting and sprinkles," Lily said. + +"I want a cake with blue frosting and stars," Ben said. + +"OK, we can have two cakes," Mom said. + +"What else do you want?" Dad asked. + +"I want a pony," Lily said. + +"I want a rocket," Ben said. + +Mom and Dad looked at each other. They did not have a pony or a rocket. They had to think of something else. + +They decided to provide an unusual party for Lily and Ben. They took them to the park. There, they saw a big tent. Inside the tent, there were many animals. There were rabbits, ducks, goats, and even a llama. Lily and Ben were happy. They could pet and feed the animals. + +"Look, a pony!" Lily said, pointing to a small horse. + +"Look, a rocket!" Ben said, pointing to a slide shaped like a rocket. + +Mom and Dad smiled. They had found a way to make their twins happy. They gave them each a cake with their favorite frosting and decorations. They sang happy birthday and blew out the candles. Lily and Ben thanked Mom and Dad for the best party ever. They hugged and kissed them. + +The end. +Sam and Ben are brothers. They like to watch films on the big TV. Sometimes they watch funny films, sometimes they watch scary films. But they always watch them together. + +One day, Sam finds a new film in the cupboard. It has a picture of a monster on the cover. Sam thinks it looks cool. He wants to watch it with Ben. He runs to Ben's room and shows him the film. + +"Look, Ben, look! I found a new film. It has a monster. Do you want to watch it with me?" Sam asks. + +Ben looks at the film and shakes his head. He does not like monsters. They make him scared. He does not want to watch the film with Sam. + +"No, Sam, no! I don't want to watch it. It looks too scary. Let's watch something else. Something nice." Ben says. + +Sam gets angry. He thinks Ben is a baby. He wants to watch the film by himself. He does not care what Ben thinks. He grabs the film and runs to the living room. He puts the film in the player and turns on the TV. He locks the door so Ben cannot come in. + +"Fine, Ben, fine! You can stay in your room. I will watch the film by myself. You are a baby. You are no fun." Sam shouts. + +Ben hears Sam shouting. He feels sad and hurt. He wants to be with Sam. He does not like to be alone. He goes to the door and knocks. He tries to open it. But it is locked. He cannot get in. + +"Sam, Sam, please open the door. Please let me in. I'm sorry. I don't like monsters, but I like you. Please don't be mad at me. Please be my brother." Ben cries. + +But Sam does not hear Ben. He is too busy watching the film. He sees the monster on the screen. It is big and ugly and mean. It has sharp teeth and claws and eyes. It makes loud noises and chases people. It makes Sam feel excited and scared at the same time. + +But then something happens. The monster breaks out of the TV. It jumps into the living room. It sees Sam on the couch. It roars and runs towards him. It wants to eat him. + +Sam screams. He is terrified. He wants to run away. He wants to hide. He wants to be with Ben. He regrets locking the door. He regrets being harsh to Ben. He regrets watching the film. + +But it is too late. The monster is too fast. It reaches Sam and grabs him. It bites him and tears him apart. Sam is gone. + +Ben hears Sam scream. He hears the monster roar. He hears a loud crash. He is confused and frightened. He does not know what is happening. He does not know what to do. + +He stays by the door and waits. He hopes Sam will open the door. He hopes Sam will be okay. He hopes Sam will be his brother again. + +But the door never opens. Sam never comes out. Sam never says sorry. Sam never says he loves him. + +Ben is alone. He cries and cries. He wishes he could watch a nice film with Sam. He wishes he could hug Sam and laugh with Sam and play with Sam. + +But he can't. Sam is gone. The monster took him. The film was bad. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a cat named Mittens. One day, Mittens sneezed and it made Lily laugh. + +Later that day, Lily's mommy was cooking dinner on the stove. Suddenly, there was a fire! Everyone was scared and uncomfortable. But, Lily's daddy was very brave and put out the fire with a big bucket of water. + +After the fire was gone, Lily and her family hugged each other and were happy that they were all safe. Mittens even came over and snuggled with Lily, making her feel warm and cozy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to ride her bicycle in the park. One day, she saw a big, scary dog and became fearful. + +"Oh no, I'm scared of that dog!" Lily said to her friend, Timmy. + +"Don't worry, I'll help you," Timmy said. He grabbed a sack and put it over the dog's head. The dog couldn't see anymore and ran away. + +"Wow, you're so brave!" Lily said to Timmy. "Thank you for helping me." + +From then on, Lily wasn't afraid to ride her bicycle in the park anymore. She knew that if she ever got scared again, she had a friend like Timmy who would help her. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to wander around her backyard and look at all the pretty flowers. One day, Lily's mom came outside with some news. She told Lily that they were going to visit a rare zoo the next day. Lily was so excited! + +The next day, Lily and her mom drove to the zoo. They saw all kinds of animals that Lily had never seen before. They even saw a rare white tiger! Lily couldn't believe her eyes. She wandered around the zoo, looking at all the animals and having so much fun. + +At the end of the day, Lily was tired but happy. She couldn't wait to tell her dad all about their adventure and the rare animals they saw at the zoo. From that day on, Lily loved to wander and explore new places with her family. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved music and wanted to play the violin. One day, her mommy took her to the music store to buy a violin. The store owner said, "We have many violins to choose from, which one would you like?" + +Lily looked around and saw a pretty red violin. She said, "I want that one, please." Her mommy said, "We don't have enough money to buy it right now, but don't worry, we will come back soon." + +Lily felt sad and worried that she couldn't play the violin. But then, the kind store owner said, "I can supply you with a violin to practice on until you can get your own." Lily was so happy and thanked the store owner. She practiced every day and became a great violin player. She was grateful for the store owner's supply of the violin. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a popular toy, a teddy bear named Teddy. One day, Lily's brother Jack wanted to play with Teddy, but Lily didn't want to turn over her toy. Jack got upset and started to cry. + +Lily said, "Don't weep, Jack. You can play with Teddy later. He's my favourite toy." + +But Jack continued to cry and said, "I want to play with Teddy now!" + +Lily thought for a moment and said, "Okay, we can take turns playing with Teddy. First it's my turn, then it's your turn." + +Jack stopped crying and smiled. "Thank you, Lily. That's a good idea." + +From that day on, Lily and Jack took turns playing with Teddy and they both had fun. They even became friends and played together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little duck named Ducky. Ducky loved to play in the pond with his friends. One day, Ducky saw a big, scary mill in the distance. His mommy told him it was dangerous and to stay away. + +But Ducky was curious and wanted to see the mill up close. So, he waddled over to the mill. As he got closer, he saw that the mill was spinning very fast and making a loud noise. Suddenly, Ducky's foot got caught in the mill! + +Ducky was scared and didn't know what to do. He remembered what his mommy said about praying when he was in trouble. So, he closed his eyes and prayed for help. Just then, a kind farmer heard Ducky's quacks and came to rescue him. From that day on, Ducky never went near the dangerous mill again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing in the park with her friends. One sunny day, they all went to the fountain to splash around. Lily's friend, Timmy, accidentally knocked over the fountain and it broke. + +Lily knew her dad was really tough and could fix anything. She asked him to help fix the fountain, but he said it was too broken to fix. Lily was sad because she loved playing in the fountain. + +The next day, Lily had an idea. She took a piece of paper and folded it into a boat shape. Then, she went to the fountain and put her paper boat in the water. To her surprise, the water started to flow again! Lily's paper boat had plugged up the hole in the fountain. All her friends were happy and they played in the fountain again. Lily was proud of herself for finding a way to fix the fountain. +Once upon a time, there was a little rabbit named Benny. Benny loved to play in the forest all day long, but he didn't like to listen to his mommy. One day, Benny went too far and got lost. He was scared and didn't know what to do. + +Suddenly, a big bear appeared and asked Benny if he was okay. Benny said he was lost and in trouble. The bear promised to protect Benny and take him back to his mommy. Benny was so happy and thanked the bear. + +When they arrived, Benny's mommy was very serious and scolded him for not listening. Benny understood that he should always listen to his mommy and not wander off alone. The bear smiled and said, "It's important to listen to those who protect you." Benny nodded his head and promised to be a good little rabbit from then on. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a charming house with a big garden. One day, Lily's neighbor came to visit her. The neighbor brought a big ball to play with. They played catch and had lots of fun. Suddenly, the ball hit a window and it broke into tiny pieces. Lily was very sad because she loved that window. Her neighbor said sorry and promised to help fix it. They worked together to fix the broken window and it looked as good as new. From that day on, Lily and her neighbor were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny had a soft and fluffy fur that he loved to show off to his friends. One day, Benny's friend, a little mouse named Mickey, came to visit him. Benny was very happy to see Mickey and they played together all day. + +But as the day went on, Benny started to feel sick. His fur was not as soft and fluffy as before, and he didn't feel healthy. Mickey noticed that Benny was not feeling well and asked him what was wrong. Benny told him that he had been eating too much junk food and not enough healthy food. + +Mickey suggested that they visit his grandma, who was a great cook and always made healthy meals. They went to her house and she made them a delicious salad with lots of vegetables. Benny felt much better after eating the healthy meal, and his fur became soft and fluffy again. From that day on, Benny learned the importance of eating healthy food and he always made sure to visit Mickey's grandma for a healthy meal. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved taking showers because it made her feel clean and fresh. One day, her mom took her to a store to buy a new showerhead. They saw a cheap one that looked nice, so they bought it. + +When they got home, Lily's dad tried to install the new showerhead, but it didn't work. It disturbed Lily's shower time because the water didn't come out properly. Lily was sad because she couldn't enjoy her shower anymore. + +Her dad realized that buying a cheap showerhead wasn't a good idea. He went back to the store and bought a better one. This time, it worked perfectly and Lily was happy again. + +The moral of the story is that sometimes it's better to spend a little more money to get something that works well, rather than buying something cheap that will only cause problems. +Once upon a time, there was a brave knight named Jack. He had a tough shield that he always carried with him. One day, Jack met a little girl named Lily in the forest. + +Lily said, "I don't know which way to go. Can you help me decide?" + +Jack replied, "Of course, I can help you. Follow me and I'll protect you with my tough shield." + +Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, you are very kind." + +As they walked through the forest, they saw a dragon. The dragon roared and breathed fire, but Jack used his shield to protect Lily. Lily was amazed and said, "Your shield is amazing!" + +Jack smiled and said, "I'm glad it helped us. Now let's continue on our journey." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big nose that she loved to wiggle and play with. One day, Lily's mommy asked her to shut the door to her room. Lily felt anxious because she had never shut a door before. + +But, with her mommy's help, Lily learned how to shut the door all by herself. She felt very proud of herself and decided to celebrate by wiggling her nose and making silly faces in the mirror. From that day on, Lily loved to shut doors and show off her nose. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the garden and pick flowers. One day, she saw a weird fairy trapped in a jar. The fairy said, "Please release me from this jar, little girl." + +Lily did not know how to release the fairy, so she asked her mother. Her mother said, "You must open the jar and let the fairy fly away." So, Lily did just that and the fairy flew out of the jar. + +The fairy was so happy to be free that she granted Lily three wishes. Lily wished for a new doll, a puppy, and a basket of strawberries. The fairy granted all her wishes and flew away. + +Lily learned that it is always good to help others, even if they are weird or different. She also learned that good things come to those who are kind and helpful. From that day on, Lily always looked for ways to help others. +Once upon a time, there was a big dog named Max. Max liked to walk in the park with his owner. One day, Max saw a squirrel and started to run after it. His owner called him back, but Max didn't listen. Suddenly, Max heard a loud noise and started to tremble. It was just thunder. Max's owner picked him up and they went home. Max's owner told him that they couldn't go for walks when it was stormy outside. Max was sad because he loved to walk, but he knew it was important to stay safe. Max's owner bought him an expensive new toy to make him feel better. Max was happy and played with his new toy all day. +Once upon a time, there was a little duck named Ducky. Ducky was very restless and always wanted to do something exciting. One day, Ducky saw all the other animals marching towards the river. Ducky asked, "Where are you all going?" + +"We're going to see the flood," replied the other animals. + +Ducky wanted to see the flood too, so he decided to follow them. When they arrived, the water was very high and the animals were very scared. Ducky asked, "Why are you scared?" + +"We are scared because the flood is dangerous," replied the animals. + +Ducky realized that he should have listened to his parents when they told him to stay safe. Ducky learned that it's important to listen to those who care about you. +Once upon a time, there was a little lamb named Lily. Lily liked to play in the field with her friends. One day, Lily's mommy told her it was time to rest. "Lily, it's time to rest now," said mommy. "But I don't want to rest," said Lily. "I want to play with my friends in the white field." "I know, but you need to rest so you can have energy to play later," said mommy. "Okay," said Lily. So, Lily laid down in the field and closed her eyes. She rested for a little while and then woke up feeling refreshed. "I feel better now mommy," said Lily. "Can I go play with my friends again?" "Of course," said mommy. And so, Lily went back to the white field to play with her friends. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little mouse named Mousy. Mousy lived in a small hole in the wall of a big house. Every day, Mousy would go out to find some food to eat. One day, Mousy went out and saw a big cat. The cat was walking in a zigzag pattern, looking for something to eat. + +Mousy was afraid of the cat and wanted to run away, but she remembered her mother's advice. Her mother had told her to stay still if she ever saw a cat. So, Mousy stayed still and watched the cat walk by. The cat didn't see Mousy and continued on its way. + +Mousy felt proud of herself for being brave and following her mother's advice. She was not ashamed anymore of being a small mouse. From that day on, whenever Mousy saw a cat, she would stay still and remember her mother's words. And she lived happily ever after in her small hole in the wall. +Once upon a time, there was a man who loved to eat beef. He was bald and had no hair on his head. One day, he met a woman who he liked very much. They decided to get married and have a big party with lots of beef to eat. + +At the party, the man's bald head was shining in the sun. Everyone was happy and having fun. They danced and played games all day long. The man and woman were very happy to be together and eat lots of beef. + +After the party, they went on a trip to the beach. They swam in the ocean and built sandcastles. They even found a crab and named him Mr. Beefy. The man and woman were so happy to be married and spend time together. They knew they would always love each other and eat lots of beef together. +Once upon a time, there was a big village. The village had many houses and people. One day, a little girl came to the village. She was lost and didn't know where to go. The villagers saw her and were patient with her. They asked her where she came from and tried to help her. + +The little girl was happy to be in the village. She saw many things she had never seen before. There were big trees, colorful flowers, and animals. She wanted to stay in the village forever. The villagers were kind to her and let her stay. She was happy to be with them and be part of their village. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sun. One day, she went to the park to swing and slide. While she was there, she met a playful puppy. The puppy was very cute and had soft fur. + +Lily and the puppy played together. They ran and jumped and had so much fun. Lily loved how the puppy would look at her with big, brown eyes. She thought the puppy was the best friend she ever had. + +After a while, it was time for Lily to go home. She said goodbye to the puppy and promised to come back and play again. As she walked away, she looked back and saw the puppy wagging its tail. Lily knew that she had made a new friend and couldn't wait to see the playful puppy again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was going to have her birthday soon. She was very excited and happy. She wanted to have a big party with all her friends. + +One day, Lily went to the park to play. She met a boy who was very friendly. They played together for a while. But then, the boy took Lily's toy and ran away. Lily was sad and cried. Her mother asked her what happened. Lily said, "The boy stole my toy." + +Lily's mother hugged her and said, "Don't worry, we will get your toy back." They searched for the boy, but he was distant. Lily's mother bought her a new toy and they had a great birthday party with all her friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved the color pink. She wore a pink dress and had a pink bow in her hair. One day, she went to the park to play with her friends. They played on the swings and the slide, but then Lily saw something shiny in the grass. It was a gold coin! + +Lily picked up the coin and showed it to her friends. They all wanted to play with it, but Lily wanted to keep it for herself. Her friends were sad and asked her why she wouldn't share. Lily didn't know what to say, so she just smiled and walked away. + +Later that day, Lily went to the store with her mom. She saw a beautiful pink toy she wanted, but she didn't have enough money to buy it. She remembered the gold coin in her pocket and asked her mom if she could use it to buy the toy. But when she reached into her pocket, the coin was gone! + +Lily realized that her friends must have taken the coin when she wasn't looking. She felt sad and wished she had shared with them earlier. She learned that it's always better to share and be kind to others. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to bake with his mommy. One day, they decided to make a cake. They got out the mixer and mixed all the ingredients together. Timmy thought the mixer was so cool and mighty. + +After they mixed everything, they put the cake in the oven. While they waited for the cake to bake, they decided to play outside. But it was very cold outside and Timmy started to freeze. His mommy told him to come inside, but Timmy didn't listen. He wanted to play more. + +Eventually, Timmy got too cold and started shivering. His mommy rushed him inside to warm him up. But when they went to check on the cake, they saw that it had burned in the oven. Timmy was sad that they couldn't eat the cake they had worked so hard on. They hugged and promised to try again another day. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved watching videos on his tablet. One day, he was watching a video of a cute puppy. Suddenly, his mom came in and said, "Timmy, it's time to go to bed. You can watch the rest of the video tomorrow." + +Timmy didn't want to stop watching the video. "Please, Mommy, just a little more," he begged. But his mom said, "No, it's time for bed. The video will remain on your tablet for tomorrow." + +Timmy knew his mom was right, so he turned off the tablet and went to bed. He knew the video was harmless, but he also knew he needed to get some sleep. So he closed his eyes and dreamed of the cute puppy in the video. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to look out the window and watch the birds fly by. One day, Lily saw a big storm coming. The wind was blowing and the rain was pouring down. The trees were swaying back and forth. Lily felt scared and her heart was beating fast. + +But then, something happened. The storm began to calm down. The wind became gentle and the rain stopped falling. Lily felt happy and safe again. She smiled and looked out the window. She saw a rainbow in the sky. It was so pretty! Lily knew that everything was going to be okay. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a flute that she loved to play every day. One day, Lily was playing her flute in the park when a strong gust of wind blew it away. + +Lily was very sad and cried a lot. Her mommy told her that it's okay to be sad, but she needs to be strong and not give up. Lily listened to her mommy and searched for her flute everywhere. + +Finally, Lily found her flute in a bush. She was so happy and hugged her flute tightly, promising to always keep it close to her. From that day on, Lily learned that even when things get tough, she can be strong and never give up. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved animals, especially ponies. One day, she went to the farm with her mommy and daddy. There, she saw a huge pony. + +Lily: "Mommy, look at that huge pony! Can I touch it, please?" + +Mommy: "Sure, Lily. But be careful. Ponies can be scared sometimes." + +Lily walked slowly towards the huge pony. She reached out her hand and touched its soft fur. Suddenly, the pony got scared and ran away! + +Lily: "Mommy, the pony ran away! Why did it do that?" + +Mommy: "Sometimes, ponies get scared when strangers touch them. It's important to ask the owner before touching any animal." + +Lily learned an important lesson that day. She promised to always ask before touching any animal. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play games with his family. One day, they decided to play chess. Timmy was not very good at it, but he tried his best. He stumbled a few times, but he didn't give up. + +After a while, Timmy's mom noticed that he was getting uncomfortable. She asked him if he wanted to take a break, but Timmy said he wanted to keep playing. So, his mom suggested they move to a more comfortable spot in the room. + +They found a cozy chair and Timmy sat down. He felt much better and was ready to play some more chess. Even though he stumbled a few more times, Timmy had a great time playing with his family. And in the end, they all had fun together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Spot. Spot had a big, fluffy tail that wagged when he was happy. One day, Spot met a new friend named Max. Max was a cat with soft, gray fur. Spot was a little scared of Max at first, but soon he realized that Max was a nice cat. Spot and Max played together every day and became best friends. + +One day, Max asked Spot if he could trust him with a secret. Spot nodded his head and Max whispered in his ear. Spot promised to keep the secret safe and not tell anyone. Max was happy that he could trust Spot. + +One day, Spot and Max went to a fair in the park. They played games and ate cotton candy. Spot won a stuffed toy for Max and Max won a toy bone for Spot. They had so much fun together at the fair. Spot knew that he could always trust Max to be his friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the park with his friends. One day, Timmy's friend Billy forgot to bring his scarf. It was a cool day, and Billy was shivering. Timmy felt bad for Billy and wanted to help. + +Timmy rushed home and grabbed one of his scarves. He ran back to the park to give it to Billy. Billy was so happy and thanked Timmy. Timmy felt good inside because he helped his friend. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to help others, especially when they are in need. Even if it means rushing home to get something to keep them warm. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird who loved to fly high in the sky. One day, he met a friendly butterfly who asked, "Where are you going, little bird?" + +"I want to soar up to the clouds," replied the bird enthusiastically. + +The butterfly winked and said, "I can show you the way. Follow me!" + +Together, they flew higher and higher until they reached the clouds. The bird was so happy and grateful to the butterfly for showing him the way. They became good friends and flew together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little bear. The little bear was very adventurous. He liked to play in the woods and climb trees. One day, the little bear got lost in the woods. He felt scared and alone. + +Suddenly, he saw a lumberjack. The lumberjack was cutting down trees. The little bear ran to the lumberjack and asked for help. The lumberjack saw that the little bear was scared and he wanted to comfort him. + +The lumberjack picked up the little bear and hugged him tight. The little bear felt safe and warm in the lumberjack's arms. The lumberjack carried the little bear back to his home in the woods. From that day on, the little bear was grateful to the lumberjack for comforting him and helping him find his way home. +Once upon a time, there was a little rabbit named Benny. Benny loved to eat carrots. He would hop around the garden looking for the juiciest and tastiest carrots to eat. + +One day, Benny saw a big carrot that seemed different from the others. It was a troubled carrot because it didn't look happy like the others. Benny asked the carrot, "Why do you look so sad?" + +The carrot replied, "I am troubled because I am too big and no one wants to eat me. I feel like I am all alone in this garden." + +Benny felt sorry for the carrot and said, "Don't worry, I will eat you! You may be big, but you are still a yummy carrot." And with that, Benny took a big bite out of the carrot and they both felt happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little caterpillar named Bob. Bob loved to crawl around the garden and eat leaves. One day, Bob woke up early and saw the sunrise. It was so pretty! Bob wanted to climb up a plant to get a better look. + +As Bob crawled up the plant, he saw a big, juicy leaf. Bob was very hungry, but he knew he shouldn't eat it. Bob was an honest caterpillar and he knew it wasn't his leaf to eat. So, he crawled away and continued to look at the sunrise. + +After a while, Bob felt very tired. He crawled back to his cozy little home and went to sleep. Bob dreamed about the beautiful sunrise and how happy he was to be an honest caterpillar. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very excited because she was going to the park with her mom. When they got there, Lily saw a big slide and wanted to go on it. Her mom helped her go up the ladder and then Lily went down the slide. She laughed and had so much fun. + +After playing for a while, Lily and her mom decided to go home. On the way back, Lily saw a butterfly and asked her mom, "What is that?" Her mom answered, "That's a butterfly. It's a pretty insect." Lily was so happy to learn something new and asked more questions about the butterfly. + +When they got home, Lily realized she had left her favorite toy at the park. She was sad, but her mom told her they could go back and look for it tomorrow. Lily went to bed with a smile on her face, excited to go back to the park and find her toy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy boat in the bathtub. One day, Timmy's mom gave him a big rug to play on. Timmy loved the rug because it was soft and cozy. + +One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play. Billy said, "What's that smelly rug?" Timmy said, "It's not smelly, it's cozy!" Billy said, "Let's sail your boat on the rug!" Timmy said, "Okay!" + +So they put the rug on the floor and sailed the boat on it. It was so much fun! They pretended they were sailing on the ocean. Timmy said, "This is the best day ever!" Billy said, "I know, right?" And they played together until it was time for Billy to go home. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Max. Max loved to play fetch with his owner, Sarah. One day, Max saw a squirrel and ran after it. He got lost and couldn't find his way back home. + +Sarah was very worried and decided to bring Max to the veterinarian. The veterinarian was very kind and examined Max. She said that Max was very healthy and original. Sarah was happy to hear that. + +But then, the veterinarian told Sarah that Max had to stay at the animal hospital because he was too lost to find his way back home. Sarah was very sad and cried. Max was also sad because he missed his owner. + +In the end, Max never found his way back home and had to stay at the animal hospital forever. Sarah missed Max very much and wished she had never let him run after the squirrel. +Once upon a time, there was a big aeroplane. It could fly high in the sky and go very fast. The aeroplane belonged to a man named Tom. Tom was a pilot and he loved his aeroplane very much. + +One day, Tom took his aeroplane on a long trip. He flew for many hours and finally landed in a far-off place. The trip was very successful and Tom was very happy. + +After the trip, Tom went home and put his aeroplane in a big hangar. The hangar was a safe place for the aeroplane to stay. Tom knew that his aeroplane belonged in the hangar and he was glad to see it there. +Once upon a time, there was a little car named Red. Red was always restless and wanted to go on adventures. One day, Red decided to drive on a path through the forest. + +Red drove and drove until he saw a big tree in the middle of the path. Red didn't know what to do, but then he remembered that he had a strong engine. + +With all his might, Red drove up and over the tree. Red felt so proud of himself for finding a way to keep going on his adventure. + +After driving for a while longer, Red got tired and decided to rest by a river. He felt happy and peaceful, knowing that he had driven on a new path and discovered new things. +Once upon a time, there was a big, red apple. It hung high on a tree, so a little girl couldn't reach it. She asked a boy to help her, but he said no. The little girl felt lonely and sad. + +Then, a sneaky squirrel came along and stole the apple! The little girl saw the squirrel and cried, "That's not fair!" She felt even more lonely without her apple. + +But then, a kind bird saw the little girl crying and flew down to her. The bird said, "Don't worry, I will help you." The bird flew up to the tree, picked the apple, and brought it down to the little girl. She was so happy that she forgot all about feeling lonely. She hugged the bird and said, "Thank you!" Then, she took a big bite of the juicy apple, feeling the weight of it in her hand. +Once upon a time, there was a duck named Ducky. Ducky loved to swim in the lake. One day, Ducky saw a piece of bread in the water. Ducky wanted to eat it, but it was spoiled. Ducky shook his head and said "no, thank you!" Ducky then swam away and found some yummy seeds to eat instead. As Ducky ate his seeds, he saw his friend, Bunny. Bunny asked Ducky if he wanted to play. Ducky nodded his head and they played together all day long. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a sweet little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine and pick flowers. One day, she saw a spider on the ground. It was small and black and made her tremble with fear. + +Lily wanted to run away, but she remembered what her mommy had taught her. She took a deep breath and slowly walked away from the spider. As she walked, she saw a butterfly fluttering in the sky. + +Lily smiled and felt happy again. She knew that even though spiders might make her tremble, there were still many beautiful things in the world to enjoy. From that day on, Lily never forgot to be brave and always looked for the sweet things in life. +Once upon a time, there was a little bear named Teddy. Teddy loved to play in the forest with his friends. One day, it started to rain really hard and the river started to rise. The water went over the banks and there was a big flood. Teddy was scared and didn't know what to do. + +His friend, a little bunny, saw that Teddy was all alone and went to give him a hug. Teddy felt better and they both started to run away from the flood. They found a big tree that was not too dirty and climbed up to stay safe. They hugged each other and waited for the flood to go away. After a while, the sun came out and the flood went down. Teddy was happy to be safe and hugged his friend again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat candy, but his mom said he could only have one piece a day. One day, Timmy went to the candy store with his mom. He saw all the different candies and had a hard time choosing which one to get. + +Timmy's mom said, "Timmy, you can only choose one candy today. Which one do you want?" Timmy looked at all the candies and saw a big bag of gummy bears. He said, "I choose the gummy bears, please!" + +After they got the candy, Timmy's mom said they needed to go to the doctor for a test. Timmy was scared because he didn't like tests. When they got to the doctor, the nurse took Timmy's temperature and said he was fine. Timmy was so happy that he didn't need to take a test after all. + +When they got home, Timmy's mom said he could have one gummy bear as a treat for being so good at the doctor's office. Timmy was happy he chose the gummy bears earlier because now he got to eat one! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived on a farm with her family and they had a big field with lots of hay. The hay was yellow and smelled nice. + +One day, Lily's mom asked her to remind her dad to bring the red tractor to the field to move the hay. Lily said, "Okay, Mommy, I will remind Daddy." + +Lily ran outside to find her dad. She saw him driving the blue tractor and said, "Daddy, Mommy said to bring the red tractor to the field to move the hay." + +But her dad forgot and used the blue tractor instead. When he was moving the hay, the blue tractor got stuck and Lily's dad got hurt. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play outside with his friends and run around in the grass. One day, Timmy's mom cooked a big turkey for dinner. The turkey smelled so good that Timmy's mouth started to water. + +"Can we eat the turkey now?" Timmy asked his mom. + +"Not yet, Timmy," his mom replied. "The turkey needs to rest a little longer before we can eat it." + +Timmy didn't want to wait, but he knew his mom was right. So, he went outside to play with his friends some more. As they played, they heard a loud noise coming from the house. They ran inside to see what had happened. + +To their surprise, the turkey had fallen off the table and onto the floor. It had spilled all over the place and it was no longer mild. Timmy was sad that they couldn't eat the turkey for dinner that night, but his mom promised to make something else instead. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to feed the pigeons in the park every day. One day, a new pigeon came along. He was big and gray, and Lily thought he looked very dependable. + +"Hello there, Mr. Pigeon," said Lily. "Would you like some bread?" + +"Yes, please," said the pigeon. "I'm very hungry." + +Lily gave the pigeon some bread, and he ate it all up. "Thank you, Lily," said the pigeon. "You're very kind." + +The next day, Lily went to the park to feed the pigeons again. She looked for the big, gray pigeon, but he wasn't there. "Where's Mr. Pigeon?" she asked the other birds. + +"He's gone," they said. "He flew away." + +Lily felt sad. She had depended on Mr. Pigeon being there every day. She learned that sometimes things can change and we can't always count on them. The moral of the story is that we should appreciate the things we have while we have them. +Once upon a time, there was a big farm. It had many animals like cows, pigs, and chickens. One day, a little girl named Lily went to the farm with her mom. + +Lily saw a large cow and said, "Moo! Cow is big!" Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, it is a big cow." + +Then they saw a pig and Lily said, "Oink! Pig is pink!" Her mom laughed and said, "Yes, it is a pink pig." + +After that, they went to the chicken coop and Lily said, "Cluck! Chickens are small!" Her mom said, "Yes, chickens are small but they lay tasty eggs. Do you want to taste one?" + +Lily nodded her head and her mom gave her a fresh egg. Lily tasted it and said, "Yum! Egg is good!" They had a fun day at the farm and went home with lots of fresh eggs. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy was very bored because he had nothing to do. He looked around his room and saw a matchbox. Timmy thought it would be fun to play with the matches, but his mommy told him it was not safe. + +Instead, his mommy suggested they raise some butterflies. Timmy loved the idea and they went to buy a butterfly kit. They followed the instructions and soon they had a bunch of caterpillars in a jar. Every day, they watched the caterpillars grow bigger and bigger until they turned into beautiful butterflies. Timmy was so happy and he realized raising butterflies was much more fun than playing with matches. +Mia and Ben were best friends. They liked to play in the park and share their toys. One day, they saw a big flower in the park. It was pink and purple and very pretty. Mia and Ben wanted to smell the flower. + +"Let's go and see the flower," Mia said. + +"OK, but be careful. It might be smelly," Ben said. + +They ran to the flower and bent down to sniff it. But the flower was not nice. It was a bad flower. It was a trap. As soon as Mia and Ben got close, the flower opened its mouth and snapped at them. It had sharp teeth and a long tongue. It wanted to eat Mia and Ben. + +"Help! Help!" Mia and Ben screamed. + +But no one heard them. The flower was too fast and too strong. It grabbed Mia and Ben with its tongue and pulled them inside. It chewed them up and swallowed them. Mia and Ben were gone. + +The flower was happy. It had a good meal. It licked its lips and smiled. It saw something shiny in Mia's pocket. It was a lollipop. The flower liked lollipops. It took the lollipop and ate it too. It was sweet and tasty. The flower was full and sleepy. It closed its mouth and went to sleep. + +The end. +Sara and Ben like to play tag. They run fast and try to catch each other. Sara is faster than Ben, so she always wins. Ben gets mad and says he wants to quit. + +"No, don't quit!" Sara says. "It's fun to play tag. You can catch me if you try." + +But Ben does not want to try. He says he is tired and bored. He walks away from Sara and sits on a bench. Sara feels sad and lonely. She looks for someone else to play with. + +She sees a big dog in the park. The dog is brown and furry. It has a long tail and a loud voice. Sara thinks the dog is friendly. She runs to the dog and says, "Hi, dog! Do you want to play tag with me?" + +The dog barks and wags its tail. It looks like it wants to play. Sara smiles and touches the dog's head. She says, "You're it!" and runs away. + +The dog chases Sara. It runs faster than Sara. It catches Sara and jumps on her. Sara falls to the ground. The dog licks Sara's face. Sara laughs and says, "You're good at tag, dog! You win!" + +Ben hears Sara's voice and looks up. He sees Sara and the dog playing. He feels sorry and jealous. He wishes he did not quit. He gets up and runs to Sara and the dog. He says, "Can I play too?" + +Sara and the dog look at Ben. They nod and smile. They let Ben join the game. They take turns being it and running fast. They have fun and forget to be mad. They are happy and tired. They are friends. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big slide that was shiny and yellow. Tom said, "That slide looks like gold! I want to go first!" Lily said, "No, I want to go first! You always go first!" They both ran to the slide and tried to climb up. + +But the slide was too high and slippery for them. They slid down and bumped into each other. They started to cry and shout. "You pushed me!" "No, you pushed me!" "It's my turn!" "No, it's my turn!" They were very angry and envious of each other. + +A nice lady who worked in the park heard them and came over. She said, "What's wrong, children? Why are you shouting and crying?" Tom and Lily told her about the gold slide and how they both wanted to go first. The lady smiled and said, "That slide is not gold, it's just painted. And it's not for little children, it's for big children. You are too small and young for it. But look, there are other slides that are perfect for you. They are lower and smoother and have different colors. Why don't you try them and share them?" + +Tom and Lily looked at the other slides and saw that they were right. They were more fun and safer for them. They said sorry to each other and hugged. Then they took turns to go on the different slides. They laughed and cheered and thanked the lady. They learned that the gold slide was not the best slide and that sharing was better than shouting. +Bella and Ben were playing with a big red ball in the park. They liked to bounce the ball and catch it. Sometimes they bounced it very high and it went over the fence. + +"Wow, you are mighty, Ben!" Bella said. "You can bounce the ball so high!" + +"Thank you, Bella. You are mighty too. You can catch the ball very well!" Ben said. + +They bounced and caught the ball for a long time. They had a lot of fun. + +But then, something bad happened. Ben bounced the ball too hard and it flew over the fence again. But this time, it did not come back. It landed in the street, where there were many cars and buses. + +"Oh no, our ball!" Bella cried. "We have to get it back!" + +Ben ran to the fence and looked at the street. He saw the ball rolling on the road. He wanted to go and get it, but he knew it was not safe. + +"We have to wait, Bella. We have to wait for the cars and buses to stop. Then we can get our ball," Ben said. + +Bella nodded. She was sad, but she knew Ben was right. They had to wait. + +They waited and waited. They hoped no one would take their ball. They hoped the cars and buses would stop soon. + +After a while, they saw a man in a blue uniform. He was a police officer. He saw the ball on the street. He stopped the cars and buses with his whistle. He picked up the ball and brought it to the fence. + +"Is this your ball, kids?" he asked. + +"Yes, yes, it is! Thank you, thank you!" Bella and Ben said. + +The police officer smiled. He gave them the ball. He told them to be careful and not to bounce the ball over the fence again. + +Bella and Ben thanked him again. They hugged their ball. They were happy. They bounced the ball and caught it. They played some more. They were mighty. +Tim and Kim were twins who liked to play in the woods. They saw a big pile of lumber that someone left there. They wanted to build a fort with the lumber. + +They took some lumber and carried it to a spot under a tree. They tried to stack the lumber to make walls, but it was too heavy and hard. They got tired and frustrated. + +Then they saw a bird on a branch. The bird was singing a pretty song. Tim and Kim listened to the bird. They liked the song. They tried to repeat the song, but they could not. They asked the bird to teach them. + +The bird was happy to help. He sang the song slowly and clearly. He showed them how to make the sounds with their mouths. Tim and Kim followed the bird. They repeated the song over and over until they learned it. + +They thanked the bird and sang the song together. They felt happy and proud. They forgot about the lumber and the fort. They realized that they did not need to build anything to have fun. They just needed to enjoy the nature and the music. + +The moral of the story is: Sometimes the simplest things can make us happy. We can learn from the animals and the plants. We do not need to take what is not ours. We can share and be kind. +Ben and Mia were hungry. They wanted to eat spaghetti for lunch. Mom said they could help her make it. She gave them a big pot of water and a box of spaghetti. + +"Can I put the spaghetti in the water, Mom?" Ben asked. + +"Yes, you can, Ben. But be careful, it's hot. Break the spaghetti in half and drop it slowly," Mom said. + +Ben and Mia broke the spaghetti and dropped it in the water. They watched it boil and swirl. They saw some spaghetti attach to the side of the pot. + +"Why does the spaghetti attach to the pot, Mom?" Mia asked. + +"Because it's sticky, Mia. It's made of flour and water. When it cooks, it becomes soft and sticky. That's why we need to stir it sometimes," Mom said. + +Mom gave them a wooden spoon and let them stir the spaghetti. They had fun making bubbles and splashes. They smelled the yummy sauce that Mom was making on another stove. It had tomatoes, cheese, and meat. + +"Is the spaghetti ready, Mom?" Ben asked. + +"Almost, Ben. Let me check. Yes, it's ready. Let's drain the water and put the sauce on top," Mom said. + +Mom poured the spaghetti into a colander and shook off the water. She put the spaghetti on a big plate and poured the sauce over it. She sprinkled some more cheese on top. + +"Yummy, yummy, spaghetti!" Ben and Mia said. + +They sat down at the table and ate the spaghetti with big spoons. They slurped and chewed and smiled. They thanked Mom for the yummy lunch. + +"Thank you, Mom. You make the best spaghetti!" Ben and Mia said. + +"You're welcome, Ben and Mia. I'm glad you like it. And thank you for helping me make it. You're very good helpers," Mom said. + +They hugged Mom and gave her a kiss. They were happy and full. They loved spaghetti and Mom. +Tom and Lily were playing in the living room. They liked to pretend they were animals and crawl on the rug. The rug was hairy and soft, like a big bear. They made noises and chased each other. + +"Roar! I'm a lion!" Tom said, pouncing on Lily. + +"Meow! I'm a cat!" Lily said, scratching Tom's face. + +"Ow! That hurts!" Tom said, crying. He pushed Lily off the rug. "This is my rug! You can't play here!" + +"No, it's not! It's our rug! We share!" Lily said, trying to get back on the rug. + +"No, you don't! You're mean! Go away!" Tom said, pulling the rug away from Lily. + +Lily fell down and hit her head on the table. She started to bleed and cry louder. Tom was scared and sorry. He wanted to help Lily, but he didn't know how. + +Mom heard the noise and came running. She saw Lily on the floor and Tom with the rug. She was angry and worried. + +"What did you do?" Mom asked Tom, grabbing the rug from him. + +"I-I-I was playing with Lily, but she scratched me, and I wanted to keep the rug, and she fell, and..." Tom said, sobbing. + +Mom didn't listen to Tom. She picked up Lily and took her to the bathroom. She cleaned her wound and put a bandage on it. She hugged Lily and told her she was brave. + +Then she came back to the living room. She looked at Tom with a stern face. + +"Tom, you were very naughty. You hurt your sister and you were selfish. You can't keep the rug. You have to share. And you have to say sorry to Lily. And you have to go to your room. No more playing for you today." Mom said. + +Tom felt ashamed and sad. He wanted to say sorry to Lily, but she didn't want to talk to him. He wanted to play with the rug, but Mom took it away. He wanted to hug Mom, but she was too mad. He had to go to his room and sit on his bed. He had no toys, no rug, no sister, no mom. He had nothing. He cried and cried. He wished he had been nicer to Lily. He wished he had shared the rug. He wished he had a different day. +Lily and Ben are playing in the garden. They have a big tub of water and some toys. They splash and laugh and make bubbles. Lily likes to wet her feet and Ben likes to wet his hair. + +"Look, Lily, I have a wet head!" Ben says and shakes his hair. + +"You are silly, Ben!" Lily says and giggles. "I have wet feet!" + +They play some more until they hear their mom call them. + +"Time to come in, kids! It's getting cold and dark!" + +Lily and Ben get out of the tub and run to the door. They forget to dry their feet and hair. They forget to tidy their toys. They leave the tub full of water and the garden messy. + +Mom is not happy. She sees the wet footprints and the wet hair. She sees the tub and the toys. She is angry and sad. + +"What have you done, Lily and Ben? You made a big mess! You did not listen to me! You did not dry your feet and hair! You did not tidy your toys! You are naughty and careless!" + +She scolds them and sends them to their room. She has to clean the garden and the floor. She has to empty the tub and dry the toys. She has no time to read them a story or give them a hug. + +Lily and Ben are sorry. They cry in their room. They wish they had been good. They wish they had dried their feet and hair. They wish they had tidied their toys. They wish they had made mom happy. They have a bad night. +Tom and Lily were poor. They lived in a small house with a porch. They did not have many toys or clothes. But they had each other and they liked to play. + +One day, they found a big box on the porch. It had a note that said: "For Tom and Lily. From Santa." They were very happy and curious. They opened the box and saw many things inside. There was a ball, a doll, a book, a car, and a hat. + +"Wow, look at all these!" Tom said. "Santa is so nice to us!" + +"Yes, he is!" Lily said. "Let's try them out!" + +They took the ball and the car and ran to the yard. They threw the ball and drove the car. They had fun. Then they went back to the porch and took the doll and the book. They played with the doll and read the book. They learned new words. Then they tried on the hat. It was big and funny. They laughed. + +"Thank you, Santa!" they said together. "We love you!" + +They hugged each other and the box. They felt warm and happy. They did not care that they were poor. They had everything they needed. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play in their room. They had a big bed with a soft mattress that they could jump on and make forts with. One day, they found a cheap toy wand in a box of old things. It was shiny and had a star on the end. + +"Let's pretend we are magic!" Lily said. "We can make things vanish with this wand!" + +"OK!" Ben said. "But be careful, don't make anything important vanish!" + +They took turns waving the wand and saying "Vanish!" at different things in their room. They made a pillow, a book, a sock, and a teddy bear vanish. They laughed and clapped their hands. + +Then, Lily pointed the wand at the mattress and said "Vanish!" But nothing happened. She tried again, but still nothing. She frowned and shook the wand. + +"Maybe it's broken," Ben said. "Or maybe the mattress is too big to vanish." + +"Let me try," Lily said. She waved the wand harder and said "Vanish!" louder. Suddenly, the mattress disappeared with a loud pop. Lily and Ben gasped and looked at the empty bed frame. + +"Uh-oh," Ben said. "We made the mattress vanish!" + +"What do we do?" Lily said. "Mom and Dad will be mad!" + +They heard footsteps outside their door. They quickly hid the wand under the bed and pretended to be asleep on the floor. + +Mom and Dad came in and saw the twins lying on the floor. They looked at the bed and saw no mattress. + +"Where is the mattress?" Mom asked. + +"Did you take it somewhere?" Dad asked. + +Lily and Ben opened their eyes and shrugged. They didn't know how to explain what happened. + +Mom and Dad looked puzzled and worried. They wondered if someone had stolen the mattress or if it had somehow fallen out of the window. They decided to call the police and ask for help. + +Lily and Ben felt sorry and scared. They wished they had never played with the cheap toy wand. They hoped the mattress would come back soon. They learned a lesson: never make things vanish with magic. +Lily and Ben were best friends. They liked to play with circles. They had big circles, small circles, red circles, blue circles. They made pictures with circles, rolled circles, and wore circles on their heads. + +One day, they found a new circle in the park. It was shiny and silver, and it had a button on it. Lily and Ben wondered what it was. + +"Let's talk to it," Lily said. She pressed the button and said, "Hello, circle. What are you?" + +The circle did not answer. It just made a beep sound. + +"Maybe it is shy," Ben said. He pressed the button and said, "Don't be scared, circle. We are gentle. We want to be your friends." + +The circle did not answer. It just made a beep sound. + +Lily and Ben were sad. They thought the circle did not like them. They decided to leave it alone and play with their other circles. + +But as they walked away, the circle started to glow. It opened up and a little green creature came out. It had big eyes, a long nose, and four arms. It looked at Lily and Ben and said, "Hello, friends. I am Zee. I come from far away. I was sleeping in my circle. Thank you for waking me up." + +Lily and Ben were surprised. They turned around and saw Zee. They smiled and said, "Hello, Zee. We are Lily and Ben. We come from here. We were playing with our circles. You are welcome to join us." + +Zee smiled and said, "Thank you, Lily and Ben. You are very kind and gentle. I like your circles. Can I play with you?" + +Lily and Ben nodded and said, "Yes, Zee. You can play with us. We are happy to meet you." + +And so, Lily and Ben and Zee became friends. They played with circles, talked, and laughed. They had a lot of fun. They learned new things from each other. And they never forgot the day they found the shiny silver circle in the park. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to go out with Mom and Dad. One day, they go to a new place to eat. It is a big place with many people and many things to eat. + +Mom and Dad give Lily and Ben a menu. A menu is a paper with words and pictures of food. Lily and Ben can see the menu and choose what they want to eat. Lily looks at the menu and sees a picture of a pizza. She likes pizza. She says, "I want pizza, please." + +Ben looks at the menu and sees a picture of a salad. He does not like salad. He says, "I do not want salad. I want something else." He looks at the menu again and sees a picture of a burger. He likes burger. He says, "I want burger, please." + +Mom and Dad smile and say, "OK, Lily and Ben. You can have pizza and burger. But you also have to eat some vegetables. Vegetables are good for you. They make you strong and healthy and intelligent." + +Lily and Ben nod and say, "OK, Mom and Dad. We will eat some vegetables too. We want to be strong and healthy and intelligent." + +The waiter comes and takes their order. He brings them their food. Lily and Ben eat their pizza and burger and some vegetables. They are happy and full. They say, "Thank you, Mom and Dad. Thank you, waiter. This is a good place to eat." + +Mom and Dad hug Lily and Ben and say, "You are welcome, Lily and Ben. We are proud of you. You are good and polite and intelligent. We love you very much." + +The moral of the story is: It is good to try new things and eat healthy food. It is also good to be polite and thankful. These things make you intelligent and loved. +Lisa and Ben are twins. They like to play together, but sometimes they fight. One day, they both want to wear the same bathrobe. It is soft and blue and has stars on it. + +"Give me the bathrobe!" Lisa says. "It is mine!" + +"No, it is mine!" Ben says. "You had it yesterday!" + +They pull and tug on the bathrobe. They make a lot of noise. Mom hears them and comes to their room. + +"What is going on here?" Mom asks. "Why are you fighting?" + +"Lisa and Ben point at each other. "He/she wants my bathrobe!" + +Mom looks at them. She is not happy. "This is not fair. You have to share. The bathrobe is for both of you. You can take turns wearing it. Today, Lisa can wear it. Tomorrow, Ben can wear it. Is that okay?" + +Lisa and Ben nod. They are sorry. They say sorry to each other and hug. Mom smiles. She gives them a kiss. + +"Now, why don't you rest for a while? You can read a book or draw a picture. Then, we can have some cookies and milk." + +Lisa and Ben like that idea. They put the bathrobe on Lisa and go to their beds. They rest and dream of stars. They are happy. They love Mom and they love each other. +Anna and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to look at the flowers and smell them. Some flowers were big and bright, some were small and sweet. Anna saw a flower that was different. It was green and closed, like a ball. + +"What is this?" Anna asked Ben. + +"That is a bud," Ben said. "It is a flower that is not ready yet. It will open and bloom soon." + +"When will it bloom?" Anna asked. + +"I don't know," Ben said. "Maybe tomorrow, maybe later. It is difficult to tell." + +Anna wanted to see the flower bloom. She thought it would be beautiful and surprising. She decided to wait and watch. She sat down next to the bud and stared at it. + +Ben got bored. He wanted to play something else. He saw a table with cups and a pot. It was their mother's tea set. She liked to drink tea in the garden. + +"Anna, come and play tea with me," Ben said. + +"No, thank you," Anna said. "I want to see the flower bloom." + +Ben shrugged. He poured some water from the pot into a cup. He pretended it was tea. He sipped it and made a funny face. + +"Yuck, this tea is cold and bland," he said. + +He saw some sugar and lemon on the table. He added some to his cup. He stirred it and tasted it again. + +"Mmm, this tea is sweet and sour," he said. + +He poured another cup and offered it to Anna. + +"Anna, do you want some tea? It is good," he said. + +Anna looked at the cup. She looked at the bud. She was curious about the tea, but she did not want to miss the flower. She thought for a moment. + +"OK, I will have some tea, but only a little," she said. + +She took the cup and sipped it. She smiled. + +"This tea is good," she said. + +She put the cup down and looked at the bud again. She hoped it would bloom soon. She wondered what color it would be. She waited and watched. +Lily loved to play dress-up with her big sister, Anna. They had a wardrobe full of amazing clothes and hats and shoes. Lily liked to pretend she was a princess or a fairy or a doctor. + +One day, they found a new dress in the wardrobe. It was pink and sparkly and had a big bow. Lily wanted to try it on, but Anna said it was hers. + +"No, Lily, this is my dress. Mommy gave it to me for my birthday. You can wear something else." + +"But I like it, Anna. It is so pretty. Please, can I wear it for a little bit?" + +"No, Lily, you are too small. You will make it dirty or tear it. Go away." + +Lily felt sad and angry. She wanted to make Anna sorry for being mean. She had an idea. She saw a bottle of perfume on the dresser. She took it and sprayed it all over the dress. She thought it would make it smell nice, but it was too much. The perfume was strong and bitter. It made Lily cough and sneeze. + +Anna heard the noise and came back to the wardrobe. She saw Lily holding the bottle and the dress. She was furious. + +"Lily, what did you do? You ruined my dress! It smells awful! How could you?" + +She grabbed the dress from Lily and tried to wipe off the perfume. But it was too late. The perfume had stained the fabric and made it sticky. Anna tasted some of it on her tongue and spat it out. It was horrible. + +She threw the dress on the floor and started to cry. Lily felt sorry for Anna. She didn't mean to make her cry. She just wanted to play. + +She hugged Anna and said, "I'm sorry, Anna. I didn't know the perfume was bad. I wanted to make the dress nice for you. I love you, Anna. Can we still be friends?" + +Anna looked at Lily and saw her sad face. She realized that Lily was just a little kid who didn't know better. She loved Lily too, even when she was naughty. + +She hugged Lily back and said, "I'm sorry too, Lily. I shouldn't have been mean to you. You can wear the dress if you want. I love you, Lily. We are always friends." + +They smiled and kissed and made up. They decided to play something else. They forgot about the dress and the perfume. They had fun together. They were happy. +Lily and Ben were best friends. They liked to play in the park every day. They liked to swing on the swings, slide on the slide, and run on the grass. They always had fun together. + +One day, Lily had a new toy. It was a red ball with a star on it. She was very happy. She showed it to Ben. "Look, Ben, this is my new ball. Do you like it?" she asked. + +Ben nodded. He liked the ball too. He wanted to play with it. "Can I have a turn, Lily?" he asked. + +Lily smiled. She was a reliable friend. She always shared her things with Ben. "Sure, Ben, you can have a turn. But be careful, okay? Don't lose it or break it. It is my favorite toy," she said. + +Ben took the ball. He thanked Lily. He threw the ball in the air and caught it. He bounced it on the ground and kicked it. He had fun with the ball. He forgot about Lily. + +Lily waited for Ben. She wanted to swing on the swings with him. She wanted to have her ball back. She called Ben. "Ben, Ben, come here. Let's swing together. Give me my ball, please," she said. + +But Ben did not listen. He did not hear Lily. He was too busy with the ball. He ran away from Lily. He ran to the other side of the park. He did not see the big dog. + +The big dog saw the ball. The big dog liked the ball too. The big dog ran after the ball. The big dog barked and jumped. The big dog caught the ball in his mouth. The big dog bit the ball. The ball popped. + +Ben was scared. He cried. He lost Lily's ball. He broke Lily's ball. He made Lily sad. He was not a reliable friend. He was a bad friend. + +Lily saw what happened. She was angry. She was sad. She did not smile. She did not swing. She did not play. She did not forgive Ben. She did not want to be his friend anymore. She went home. She was alone. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play in the park. They watch the birds and the flowers. They watch the big kids run and jump. + +One day, they see a big kid with a medal. The medal is shiny and has a star on it. Tom and Lily want to see the medal. They go to the big kid and say, "Hello, can we see your medal?" + +The big kid is rude. He says, "No, you can't. This is my medal. I won it in a race. You are too small and slow to win a medal. Go away!" + +Tom and Lily are sad and angry. They say, "That is not nice. You should share your medal. You should be kind to others." + +The big kid laughs and says, "I don't care. I don't want to share. I don't want to be kind. I only want to keep my medal." + +Tom and Lily watch the big kid run away with his medal. They think he is mean and selfish. They decide they don't want to play with him. They find another big kid who has a medal. He is nice and friendly. He says, "Hello, do you want to see my medal? I won it in a game. You can touch it and wear it if you want." + +Tom and Lily are happy and surprised. They say, "Thank you, that is very kind of you. Can we play with you?" + +The nice big kid says, "Sure, you can. I like to play with new friends. Come on, let's have fun!" + +Tom and Lily watch the nice big kid smile and wink. They think he is cool and generous. They follow him to play with his medal. They have a lot of fun. They learn that sharing is better than keeping. They learn that being kind is better than being rude. +Anna liked to play with her dolls. She had many dolls, but her favorite was Lily. Lily had long hair and a pink dress. Anna liked to set Lily on her bed and brush her hair. She also liked to talk to Lily and tell her stories. + +One day, Anna's brother Tom came into her room. Tom was older and bossy. He liked to tease Anna and take her toys. He saw Lily on the bed and grabbed her. He said, "This is my doll now. She is boring and ugly. I will throw her in the trash." + +Anna was very sad and angry. She shouted, "No, Tom! Give me back Lily! She is my doll and my friend. You are mean and bad. Go away!" + +Tom laughed and ran away with Lily. He went to the kitchen and opened the trash can. He was about to throw Lily in, when he heard a voice. It was Lily. She said, "Stop, Tom! You are hurting me. I need oxygen to breathe. I am alive and I have feelings. You are not the boss of me. Let me go!" + +Tom was very surprised and scared. He dropped Lily on the floor and ran away. He did not know how Lily could talk. He thought she was a magic doll. He did not want to play with her anymore. + +Anna heard Lily's voice and ran to the kitchen. She saw Lily on the floor and picked her up. She hugged her and said, "Lily, are you okay? I am sorry Tom was so mean to you. I love you and I will never let him hurt you again. You are my doll and my friend. You are smart and pretty." + +Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, Anna. I love you too. You are my friend and my owner. You are kind and gentle. You are the best." + +Anna and Lily went back to Anna's room and played happily. They did not care about Tom. They had each other. They were happy. +Ben and Lily were walking with their dog, Max, after the rain. They saw many puddles on the road. Max liked to splash in the puddles and get wet. + +"Look, Max, that puddle is big and shiny!" Ben said, pointing to a puddle that looked like a mirror. + +"Can we jump in it, too?" Lily asked, admiring the puddle. + +"Sure, but be careful, you might get dirty," Ben said. + +They ran to the puddle and jumped in it, laughing and making waves. Max joined them and barked happily. They had a lot of fun in the puddle. + +But then, they heard a voice behind them. + +"Hey, what are you doing in my puddle?" the voice said. + +They turned around and saw a hairy cat sitting on a fence. The cat looked angry and had a big tail. + +"Your puddle?" Ben said. "We didn't know it was yours. We're sorry." + +The cat hissed and said, "This is my puddle. I like to look at myself in it. You made it dirty and messy. Go away!" + +Ben, Lily, and Max felt scared and sad. They got out of the puddle and said, "We're sorry, Mr. Cat. We won't bother you again." + +They walked away, looking for another puddle to play in. They hoped the cat would be nicer next time. +Lily and Max were twins who loved to look at the stars at night. They had a big book with pictures of stars, planets and comets. They wanted to see a real comet someday. + +One night, their dad told them that a comet was going to pass by the sky soon. He said they had to work hard to stay awake and watch it. He said comets were very rare and beautiful. + +Lily and Max were very excited. They brushed their teeth, put on their pajamas and went to their room. They tried to keep their eyes open, but they felt very tired. They yawned and cuddled with their teddy bears. + +Their dad came to check on them. He saw that they were asleep. He smiled and kissed them on their foreheads. He whispered, "Don't worry, my little stars. You can see the comet in your dreams. You worked hard today and you deserve a good rest. I'm proud of you." + +He turned off the light and left the room. Lily and Max slept peacefully. In their dreams, they saw a bright and colorful comet zooming across the sky. They smiled and waved at it. They felt happy and loved. + +The moral value of the story is: Work hard, but also take care of yourself and rest when you need to. You can still enjoy the wonders of the world in your imagination. Your parents love you and are proud of you. +Lily loves her puppy, Max. He is black and white and very soft. He likes to play with Lily and make her laugh. He can run fast, catch a ball, and do tricks. + +One day, Lily and Max go to the park with Mom. They see a big pond with ducks and fish. Lily and Max want to see them better, so they go close to the water. Mom tells them to be careful and not fall in. + +Lily and Max watch the ducks and fish. They are cool and pretty. Max barks at them and wags his tail. Lily throws some bread for them to eat. The ducks and fish come closer and say thank you. + +But then, Max sees a big frog on a rock. He thinks it is a toy and wants to play with it. He jumps off the ground and tries to catch it. But the frog is faster and jumps into the pond. Max falls in too! + +Lily and Mom hear a splash and see Max in the water. He is wet and scared. He tries to swim back to the shore, but the water is deep and cold. Lily and Mom run to help him. Mom reaches out her hand and pulls Max out of the pond. Lily hugs him and says it is okay. + +Max is happy to be out of the water. He shakes his fur and licks Lily and Mom. He is sorry for being naughty and chasing the frog. He says he will not do it again. Lily and Mom say they love him and give him a towel. They go home and have a warm bath and a snack. Max learns his lesson and stays away from the pond. He is a good puppy and Lily's best friend. +Tim and Ben are brothers. They like to play with their toys in their room. But sometimes they fight over the toys. Tim is older and bigger than Ben. He has more muscle. Ben is younger and smaller than Tim. He is faster and smarter. + +One day, they find a new toy in their room. It is a big red truck. It can make loud noises and move by itself. Tim and Ben both want the truck. They run to grab it. But Tim gets there first. He holds the truck high in the air. He says, "This is my truck. You can't have it. It is too big for you." + +Ben is angry. He hates when Tim does that. He says, "No, it is not your truck. It is our truck. We have to share it. Give it to me now." He jumps and tries to reach the truck. But Tim is too high. He laughs and says, "You are too small. You can't get it. It is mine, mine, mine." + +Ben is sad. He thinks Tim is mean. He looks around the room. He sees a ball. He has an idea. He picks up the ball and throws it at Tim. The ball hits Tim in the face. Tim is surprised. He drops the truck. The truck falls to the floor. It breaks. It makes a loud noise. It stops moving. + +Tim and Ben are both shocked. They look at the broken truck. They feel bad. They say, "Oh no. What have we done? We broke the truck. It was a nice truck. We are sorry." + +They hug each other. They say, "We are sorry. We don't hate each other. We love each other. We are brothers. We have to be nice and share." + +They go to their mom. They tell her what happened. They say, "We are sorry. We broke the truck. We were fighting. We were not nice. We are sorry." + +Mom is not happy. She says, "You should not fight. You should not break things. You should not be mean. You should be kind and gentle. You should love each other. You are brothers. You have to share." + +She hugs them. She says, "I love you. I forgive you. But you have to learn from your mistake. You have to fix the truck. You have to play together. You have to share." + +Tim and Ben nod. They say, "We love you. We will fix the truck. We will play together. We will share." + +They go back to their room. They find some glue and tape. They try to fix the truck. They work together. They share. They have fun. They are happy. They are brothers. +Tom and Anna liked to draw with crayons. They had many colors and shapes of crayons. They drew animals, flowers, houses and cars. They had fun with their crayons. + +One day, Tom found a new crayon in his box. It was white and shiny. He wondered what it could do. He tried to draw with it, but nothing happened. He thought it was a broken crayon. He was about to throw it away, when Anna stopped him. + +"Wait, Tom! Maybe it is a magic crayon!" she said. "Maybe it can draw things that we can't see. Let's try it on the wall!" + +Tom and Anna ran to the wall. They took turns to draw with the white crayon. They drew stars, hearts, clouds and rainbows. They could not see what they drew, but they imagined it was beautiful. + +They were so busy drawing, that they did not hear their mom coming. She saw the wall and gasped. She was angry and sad. She did not see the white crayon. She only saw the other crayons on the floor. + +"Tom and Anna, what have you done?" she said. "You have ruined the wall with your crayons! You have to stay in your room until you clean it up!" + +Tom and Anna felt sorry. They did not mean to make their mom mad. They picked up their crayons and went to their room. They looked at the white crayon. It did not look like a magic crayon. It looked like an ordinary crayon. They wished they had never used it. +Tom and Lily like to play hide and seek. They take turns to hide and seek in the house. One day, they decide to hide in the garage. The garage has a lot of junk. There are old boxes, broken toys, dirty clothes and rusty tools. + +Tom goes to hide first. He finds a big yellow box behind a pile of junk. He thinks it is a good hiding spot. He crawls inside the box and waits for Lily to find him. He hears Lily count to ten and say, "Ready or not, here I come!" + +Lily starts to look for Tom. She looks under the car, behind the door, in the cupboard, but she cannot find him. She wonders where he is. She sees the big yellow box and thinks, "Maybe he is in there." She walks towards the box and hears a noise. It sounds like a meow. + +Lily opens the box and sees Tom. But she also sees something else. She sees a small, fluffy, black cat. The cat looks scared and hungry. It was hiding in the box with Tom. Tom and Lily are surprised and happy. They like cats. They pet the cat and give it some water and food. They decide to name the cat Junky, because they found it in the junk. They ask their mom if they can keep Junky. Their mom says yes, if they clean the garage. Tom and Lily agree. They are happy to have a new friend. They think hiding in the garage was the best idea ever. +Mira and Sam were playing in the park. They saw a white dove on a tree. The dove looked sad and lonely. + +"Hello, dove," Mira said. "Why are you so sad?" + +The dove cooed softly. "I have no friends. All the other doves flew away. They did not like me." + +Mira and Sam felt sorry for the dove. They wanted to make him happy. + +"Come, dove," Sam said. "We will be your friends. You can play with us." + +The dove flew down from the tree. He landed on Sam's shoulder. He felt warm and safe. + +"Thank you, Sam. Thank you, Mira. You are very kind and jolly," the dove said. + +Mira and Sam smiled. They hugged the dove gently. They were happy to have a new friend. + +They played together in the park. They ran, jumped, and laughed. The dove felt happy and loved. + +He cooed happily. "You are the best friends I ever had." +Lisa loves music. She likes to sing and dance and clap her hands. She wants to play an instrument, like her big brother Tom. Tom plays the guitar and he is very good. + +One day, Lisa sees a flute in the toy store. It is shiny and silver and makes a pretty sound. Lisa asks her mom if she can buy the flute. Her mom says yes, but only if Lisa promises to practice every day and take good care of it. Lisa says yes, yes, yes. She is very happy. + +Lisa and her mom go to the cashier and pay for the flute. Lisa hugs her mom and thanks her. She can't wait to play the flute at home. She hopes Tom will teach her some songs. + +When they get home, Lisa runs to her room and opens the flute. She tries to blow into it, but it only makes a squeak. She tries again, but it still sounds bad. She feels sad and frustrated. She wonders if the flute is broken. + +She goes to Tom and shows him the flute. She asks him to help her. Tom smiles and takes the flute. He tells Lisa that playing the flute is not easy. It takes time and practice. He says he will show her how to hold it, how to blow into it, and how to make different notes. He says he is proud of her for wanting to learn music. He says he is her dependable brother and he will always help her. Lisa feels happy and grateful. She hugs Tom and thanks him. She listens to him and tries to copy him. She makes some sounds with the flute. They are not very pretty, but they are better than before. She feels hopeful and excited. She thinks that one day, she will play the flute very well. She thinks that music is fun. +Ben and Lily like to play with sand. They have a big bucket and a small shovel. They fill the bucket with sand and turn it over. They make a castle with the sand. They are happy. + +"Look at our castle!" Ben says. "It is big and strong. No one can break it." + +"I want to make it more pretty," Lily says. "I will find some shells and stones. They can be the windows and the doors." + +Lily runs to the water and looks for shells and stones. She finds some and puts them in her hand. She squeezes her hand to hold them tight. She does not want to drop them. + +She runs back to the castle and puts the shells and stones on the sand. She makes windows and doors and a flag. She smiles. + +"Our castle is very pretty now," she says. "It is the best castle ever." + +Ben nods. He likes the shells and stones. He gives Lily a hug. + +"You are a good sister," he says. "And you are very strong. You can squeeze many things in your hand." + +They laugh and play with their castle. They are happy. +Sara and Ben are friends. They like to play with cars and trucks. Sara has a big red truck that can make loud noises. Ben has a small blue car that can go very fast. + +One day, Sara and Ben want to race their toys. They go to the park and find a long path. Sara says, "I will win, my truck is stronger than your car." Ben says, "No, I will win, my car is faster than your truck." They put their toys on the path and get ready to push them. + +But then, Sara's truck stops making noises. Sara looks at her truck and sees that it has no oil. She says, "Oh no, my truck needs oil to make noises. I don't have any oil." She feels sad. + +Ben sees that Sara is sad. He remembers that he has some oil in his backpack. He says, "Sara, I have some oil. I can lend you some oil for your truck. Then we can race." He takes out his oil and gives it to Sara. + +Sara smiles and says, "Thank you, Ben. You are a good friend. You are very kind to lend me some oil." She puts some oil in her truck and it makes noises again. She says, "Now we can race. But it doesn't matter who wins. We can have fun together." Ben nods and says, "You're welcome, Sara. You are a good friend too. You are right, we can have fun together." + +They push their toys on the path and race. They laugh and cheer. They don't care who wins. They are happy. + +The moral of the story is: It is good to share and help your friends. It is more fun to play together than to compete. +Lily liked to look at the mirror. She liked to see her face and make funny faces. She liked to see her hair and put clips on it. She liked to see her dress and twirl around. + +One day, Lily saw something strange in the mirror. She saw another girl who looked like her, but not exactly. The other girl had a different dress and different clips. The other girl had a sad face and tears in her eyes. + +Lily was worried. She did not understand. Who was the other girl? Why was she sad? Was she in the mirror? Lily touched the mirror, but she did not feel the other girl. She called, "Hello, who are you? Why are you sad?" + +The other girl heard Lily and looked up. She smiled a little and said, "Hello, I am Lila. I am sad because I am alone. I live in a different place, far away from you. I can see you in the mirror, but I cannot touch you or play with you." + +Lily felt sorry for Lila. She wanted to be her friend. She said, "I am Lily. I am not alone. I have my mommy and daddy and my toys. I can share them with you. Do you want to play with me?" + +Lila nodded and said, "Yes, I want to play with you. But how can we play if we are in different places?" + +Lily thought for a moment. Then she had an idea. She said, "We can play pretend. We can pretend that we are in the same place. We can pretend that we have the same dress and the same clips. We can pretend that we are happy and have fun." + +Lila liked Lily's idea. She said, "OK, let's play pretend. What do you want to pretend first?" + +Lily smiled and said, "Let's pretend that we are princesses. We can wear crowns and dance and sing." + +Lila smiled too and said, "OK, let's pretend that we are princesses. I will be your sister and you will be mine." + +Lily and Lila played pretend in the mirror. They forgot that they were in different places. They felt that they were together. They were not worried or sad anymore. They were happy and had fun. +Sara and Ben like to play with water. They have a big hose in the garden. They turn on the tap and water comes out. They spray each other and laugh. + +"Spray me, spray me!" Ben says. + +"OK, here I come!" Sara says. She sprays Ben on his head and his shirt. Ben sprays Sara on her legs and her dress. They run and chase each other. + +They hear a sound. It is their mom. She is playing music on her phone. She is dancing and clapping. She has a healthy smile. + +"Come and dance with me!" Mom says. + +Sara and Ben drop the hose and run to mom. They join her dance. They move their arms and feet. They follow the rhythm of the music. They feel happy and warm. + +They dance and spray and laugh. They have fun in the garden. They love water and music and mom. +Lily and Ben were going to camp with Mom and Dad. They packed their bags, their toys and their snacks. They got in the car and drove for a long time. Lily and Ben were excited to see the camp. + +When they arrived, they saw many tents, trees and animals. Mom and Dad set up their tent and told Lily and Ben to stay close. Lily and Ben wanted to explore the camp. They saw a big lake, a swing, a fire and some other kids. + +"Hi, I'm Lily and this is Ben. We are new here. Can we play with you?" Lily asked a girl and a boy who were on the swing. + +"Sure, I'm Anna and this is Sam. We are here for a week. Do you want to swing with us?" Anna said. + +"Yes, please!" Ben said. He loved to swing high and fast. + +Lily and Ben got on the swing and Anna and Sam pushed them. They had fun and laughed a lot. Then they heard a loud noise. It was a bear. The bear was nosy and hungry. He smelled the food in the tents and wanted to eat it. + +"Look, a bear!" Sam shouted. "We have to move! He might hurt us!" + +Lily and Ben were scared. They jumped off the swing and ran to their tent. Anna and Sam followed them. Mom and Dad saw the bear and shouted too. They got a stick and a horn and tried to scare the bear away. + +The bear was angry and roared. He knocked over some tents and bins. He grabbed some food and ran away. Mom and Dad checked if everyone was okay. They hugged Lily and Ben and Anna and Sam. + +"Are you all right, kids?" Mom asked. + +"Yes, Mom. We are fine. But that was scary!" Lily said. + +"It was. But you did well. You moved fast and stayed together. You are brave kids." Dad said. + +"Thank you, Dad. Can we still play with Anna and Sam?" Ben asked. + +"Of course, you can. But stay away from the bear. He is very nosy and dangerous." Mom said. + +"Okay, Mom. We will. Can we have some snacks?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, you can. But let's put them in a safe place. We don't want the bear to come back." Dad said. + +They all smiled and ate some snacks. They were happy to be at camp. They made new friends and had a big adventure. They hoped the bear would not come back. They wanted to have more fun. +Anna and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to pretend they were kings and queens and the slide was their palace. They took turns sliding down and waving to their subjects. + +"Look at me, I'm the queen of the world!" Anna shouted as she slid down. + +"You're not the queen, I'm the king!" Ben said as he climbed up. + +They laughed and played until they saw a big dog running towards them. The dog was barking loudly and had a mean look on its face. Anna and Ben were scared. They did not like big dogs. + +"Run, Anna, run!" Ben said as he grabbed her hand. + +They ran away from the dog, but it was faster than them. It caught up with them and jumped on them. Anna and Ben fell to the ground and screamed. + +"Help, help, someone help us!" they cried. + +The dog licked their faces and wagged its tail. It was not mean, it was friendly. It just wanted to play with them. Anna and Ben paused. They looked at the dog and saw that it had a collar and a tag. The tag said "Rex". + +"Hi, Rex," Anna said as she petted the dog. + +"Sorry, Rex, we thought you were bad," Ben said as he rubbed the dog's ears. + +Rex barked happily and rolled over. He wanted them to scratch his belly. Anna and Ben smiled and did. They were not scared anymore. They made a new friend. + +"Can we play with you, Rex?" Anna asked. + +"Sure, you can," a voice said. + +They looked up and saw a man walking towards them. He was Rex's owner. He had a kind smile and a leash. + +"Hello, I'm sorry if Rex scared you. He's very friendly, but he likes to chase things. He escaped from the yard and I've been looking for him. Are you okay?" he asked. + +"We're okay, thank you," Anna said. + +"We're sorry, too. We were playing and we didn't see him coming. He's a nice dog," Ben said. + +The man nodded and clipped the leash to Rex's collar. He thanked them for being nice to Rex and asked them their names. They told him and he introduced himself as Sam. + +"Would you like to come with me and Rex to the pet store? I need to buy him some treats and toys. Maybe you can help me choose," Sam offered. + +Anna and Ben looked at each other and nodded. They liked the idea of going to the pet store with Rex and Sam. They asked their parents, who were sitting on a bench nearby, if they could go. Their parents agreed and told them to be careful and have fun. + +Anna and Ben followed Sam and Rex to the pet store. They had a lot of fun looking at the different animals and picking out treats and toys for Rex. They also got to pet Rex and give him some treats. Rex was very happy and so were they. + +They thanked Sam and Rex for the adventure and said goodbye. They went back to the park and continued their game. They pretended that Rex was their royal dog and that they lived in a palace. They had a great day. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to slide, swing and run. They saw a big tree with many leaves. They wanted to hide behind the tree and surprise their mom. + +They ran to the tree and hid. They waited for their mom to come. They heard a loud noise. They looked up and saw a witch. The witch had a black hat, a long nose and a broom. She looked scary. She smiled and said, "Hello, little ones. Do you want to come with me?" + +Tom and Lily were afraid. They did not want to go with the witch. They wanted their mom. They screamed, "Mom, mom, help us!" + +Their mom heard them and ran to the tree. She saw the witch and said, "Go away, you nasty witch. Leave my children alone!" + +The witch did not like that. She said, "You are rude. I will turn you into a frog!" She raised her broom and pointed it at their mom. + +But before she could do anything, a big dog appeared. The dog was friendly and brave. He barked at the witch and chased her away. The witch dropped her broom and flew away. She said, "I will be back, you silly dog. You will pay for this!" + +Tom and Lily hugged their mom and the dog. They were happy and safe. They said, "Thank you, dog. You are our hero. You saved us from the scary witch." The dog wagged his tail and licked their faces. He said, "You are welcome, kids. I am your friend. I don't like witches either." They all laughed and went home. They had a good day. +Anna and Ben liked to play at the beach. They made sand castles and looked for shells. One day, they saw a big whale in the water. The whale was jumping and splashing. Anna and Ben were very happy. + +"Look, Ben, a whale!" Anna said. "It is so big and pretty!" + +"Yes, Anna, it is!" Ben said. "Do you think it is friendly?" + +"Maybe it is," Anna said. "Let's wave to it and say hello." + +They waved their arms and shouted hello to the whale. The whale saw them and made a loud noise. It sounded like a hello back. Anna and Ben smiled. + +"Wow, the whale likes us!" Ben said. "Maybe it wants to be our friend." + +"Maybe it does," Anna said. "Maybe it wants to play with us." + +They ran to the water and splashed with the whale. The whale was gentle and playful. It let them touch its skin and blow bubbles. Anna and Ben had a lot of fun. + +"Ben, I have an idea," Anna said. "Let's marry the whale. Then it can be our family." + +"OK, Anna, let's do that," Ben said. "But how do we marry the whale?" + +"We can give it a ring," Anna said. "Like mommy and daddy have." + +They looked for a ring in the sand. They found a shiny shell that looked like a ring. They held it up to the whale. + +"Whale, we love you," Anna said. "Will you marry us?" + +The whale made a loud noise. It sounded like a yes. Anna and Ben put the shell on the whale's fin. The whale wagged its tail. + +"Yay, we are married!" Ben said. "We are a happy family!" + +They hugged the whale and kissed its nose. The whale kissed them back. They were very happy. + +But then they heard their mommy and daddy calling them. It was time to go home. + +"Anna, Ben, come on, we have to go!" mommy said. + +"OK, mommy, we are coming!" Anna said. + +They looked at the whale. They felt sorry to leave it. + +"Whale, we have to go now," Ben said. "But we will come back soon. We promise." + +The whale made a loud noise. It sounded like a goodbye. It nodded its head. + +"Goodbye, whale, we love you," Anna said. "Thank you for playing with us and marrying us." + +They waved to the whale and ran to their mommy and daddy. They told them about their new friend and family. Mommy and daddy smiled and hugged them. + +They went home, but they never forgot the whale. They dreamed of it every night. And they kept their promise. They came back to the beach often and played with the whale. They were a happy family. +Lily and Ben are twins. They are three years old. They like to play with their toys and books. Today is a special day. It is their birthday. They are very happy. + +Mom and Dad make a cake for them. It has four candles. Two for Lily and two for Ben. They put the cake on the table. They sing a song for them. Lily and Ben blow the candles. They make a wish. + +"Happy birthday, Lily and Ben!" Mom and Dad say. "You are big now. You are not babies anymore." + +"Thank you, Mom and Dad!" Lily and Ben say. "We love you. Can we have some cake now?" + +"Yes, you can. But first, let's call Grandma and Grandpa. They want to celebrate with you too. They are old, but they are very patient. They always listen to your stories and give you hugs." + +Mom and Dad call Grandma and Grandpa on the phone. They put the phone on speaker. Lily and Ben say hello to them. They tell them about their birthday. Grandma and Grandpa say they are proud of them. They say they miss them and they will visit them soon. + +"We miss you too, Grandma and Grandpa!" Lily and Ben say. "We have a surprise for you. We made you a card. We drew a picture of you and us. We wrote your names. We used crayons and stickers. We will send it to you in the mail." + +"That is so sweet of you, Lily and Ben!" Grandma and Grandpa say. "We can't wait to see your card. We love you very much. Have a wonderful birthday. Enjoy your cake and your presents." + +"Bye, Grandma and Grandpa!" Lily and Ben say. They hang up the phone. They hug Mom and Dad. They eat some cake. They open their presents. They have a lot of fun. They are very happy. They celebrate their birthday. +Anna liked to dress her dolls. She had many dolls, but her favorite was Lily. Lily had long yellow hair and a pink dress. Anna always took Lily with her when she went out. + +One day, Anna and her mom went to the park. Anna brought Lily and a plastic bag. She put Lily in the bag and held it tight. She wanted to show Lily the flowers and the birds. + +"Can I play with your doll?" a boy asked Anna. He was bigger than Anna and had a mean face. + +"No, she is mine!" Anna said. She hugged the bag more. + +"Give it to me!" the boy said. He grabbed the bag and pulled hard. Anna tried to hold on, but the boy was stronger. He took the bag and ran away. + +"Mommy, help!" Anna cried. She ran after the boy, but he was too fast. He went to a big trash can and threw the bag inside. + +"Ha ha, your doll is garbage now!" he said. He stuck out his tongue and ran away. + +Anna reached the trash can and looked inside. She saw Lily's pink dress and yellow hair among the dirty things. She tried to get her out, but the trash can was too high. She could not reach. + +"Mommy, mommy, Lily is in there!" she sobbed. She pointed to the trash can. + +Her mom came and saw what happened. She felt sorry for Anna. She lifted her up and tried to get Lily out. But it was too late. A big truck came and took the trash can away. It made a loud noise and a bad smell. + +Anna watched as Lily disappeared. She cried and cried. She lost her favorite doll. She was very sad. She wished she never went to the park. +Anna and Ben went to the museum with their mom. They liked to see the big animals and the old things. They had fun and learned a lot. + +But then, Anna saw something shiny and ran to it. She did not see the sign that said "Do not touch". She touched the shiny thing and it made a loud noise. A man in a blue shirt came and said "Hey, you cannot touch that! It is very old and important!" + +Anna was scared and ran away. She did not know where to go. She could not find her mom or Ben. She started to cry and panic. She thought she was lost and in trouble. + +Ben heard Anna cry and looked for her. He saw her near a big door. He ran to her and hugged her. He said "Anna, do not cry. I am here. We will find mom. It is okay." + +Anna was happy to see Ben. She said "Ben, I am sorry. I touched something I should not. A man was angry at me. I was scared and ran away." + +Ben said "It is okay, Anna. You made a mistake. But you are good. We all make mistakes sometimes. Come, let us find mom. She will not be angry. She will be happy to see us." + +They held hands and walked around. They saw the man in the blue shirt again. He was not angry anymore. He said "I am sorry I scared you. I was worried you would break the shiny thing. It is very old and important. But I see you are good kids. Do you want to learn more about it?" + +Anna and Ben nodded. They said "Yes, please. We like to learn." + +The man smiled and told them about the shiny thing. It was a coin from a long time ago. It had a picture of a king on it. It was very rare and valuable. He said "You can look at it, but do not touch it. It is very delicate and can get damaged easily." + +Anna and Ben looked at the coin. They said "Wow, it is very pretty. Thank you for telling us." + +The man said "You are welcome. Now, where is your mom?" + +Anna and Ben said "We do not know. We lost her." + +The man said "Do not worry. We will find her. Come with me. We will go to the front desk. They can help us." + +They followed the man to the front desk. They saw their mom there. She was looking for them. She was worried and happy. She said "Anna! Ben! There you are! I was so scared. Where were you?" + +Anna and Ben ran to their mom and hugged her. They said "Mom, we are sorry. We got lost. We touched something we should not. A man helped us. He was nice. He told us about the shiny thing. It was a coin. It was very old and important." + +Their mom said "I am glad you are okay. I am glad you learned something. But you should not touch things in the museum. You should stay with me. You should listen to the signs. They are there for a reason." + +Anna and Ben said "We know, mom. We are sorry. We will not do it again. We love you." + +Their mom said "I love you too. You are good kids. But you scared me. Let us go home now. We had enough adventure for today." + +They said goodbye to the man in the blue shirt. They thanked him for his help. They left the museum. They went home. They had a good day. +Sara and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to dig in the dirt and look for bugs and worms. They had a big plastic bucket and a small shovel each. + +"Look, I found a root!" Sara said, holding up a brown and twisty thing. "Maybe it belongs to a tree." + +"Or maybe it belongs to a carrot!" Ben said, laughing. "Can we eat it?" + +Sara shook her head. "No, silly. It might be dirty or yucky. Let's put it in the bucket with the other things we found." + +They kept digging and filling their bucket. They did not notice that the sky was getting dark and the wind was getting cold. They were having too much fun. + +But then they heard a loud boom. It was thunder. They looked up and saw big gray clouds and flashes of light. They heard another boom and then rain started to fall. + +"Uh-oh!" Sara said, dropping her shovel. "We have to go home. It's a storm!" + +They grabbed their bucket and ran to the gate. But the gate was locked. They tried to push it and pull it, but it did not move. They were stuck in the park. + +They started to cry. They were wet and scared and cold. They shivered and hugged each other. + +"Help! Help!" they shouted. "Someone, please help us!" + +They hoped that someone would hear them and come to open the gate. They wished they had listened to their mom and dad and not stayed out too long. They learned that playing in the park was not always easy. +Tom was shy. He did not like to talk to new people. He liked to play with his cars and trucks at home. He had a big ambulance toy that made sounds and lights. + +One day, Tom went to the park with his mom. He saw some other kids playing with a ball. He wanted to join them, but he was too shy. He sat on a bench and watched them. + +Suddenly, he heard a loud noise. He looked up and saw a real ambulance on the road. It was going to the hospital. It had a siren and a red cross. Tom was curious. He wanted to see the ambulance up close. + +He ran to the road, but he did not look both ways. He did not see a car coming. The car honked and stopped. Tom was scared. He fell down and scraped his knee. He cried. + +The ambulance stopped too. A man and a woman came out. They were wearing white clothes and had badges. They were paramedics. They saw Tom and ran to him. + +"Are you okay, little boy?" the woman asked. She knelt down and looked at his knee. She had a bag with bandages and medicine. + +Tom nodded, but he was still crying. He was shy and hurt. + +The man smiled and said, "Don't worry, we are here to help you. We are from the ambulance. We help people who are sick or hurt. What is your name?" + +Tom whispered, "Tom." + +"That's a nice name. I'm Jake and this is Lisa. We are going to clean your knee and put a bandage on it. It will feel better soon. Can you be brave for us?" + +Tom nodded again. He tried to stop crying. He watched as Lisa cleaned his knee with a wet cloth. It stung a little, but he did not say anything. Then she put a bandage on it. It had a picture of a dinosaur on it. + +"There you go. You are all done. You are very brave, Tom. Do you like dinosaurs?" Lisa asked. + +Tom smiled and said, "Yes, I do. They are big and strong." + +Jake said, "That's right. They are. Do you like ambulances too?" + +Tom said, "Yes, I do. I have a toy ambulance at home. It makes sounds and lights." + +Jake said, "That's cool. Do you want to see our ambulance? We can show you inside. It has a lot of things to help people." + +Tom said, "Yes, please. Can I see it?" + +Jake said, "Sure. Come on. Let's go. But first, let's find your mom. She must be worried about you." + +Tom said, "Okay. Thank you for helping me." + +Jake said, "You're welcome, Tom. We are happy to help you. Come on, let's go." +Anna and Ben are playing with their toys in the living room. They have a big box of blocks, a teddy bear, a doll, and a velvet blanket. They like to build towers and houses with the blocks, and pretend that the teddy bear and the doll are their friends. + +"Look, Ben, I made a castle for the teddy bear!" Anna says, showing him her block tower. "He is the king and he lives here with the doll. She is the queen and she has a soft dress." + +"That's nice, Anna, but I have a better idea," Ben says, grabbing the velvet blanket. "Let's make a tent with the blanket and the sofa. We can hide inside and be explorers!" + +Ben throws the blanket over the sofa, but he does not see that the block tower is behind him. He knocks it over and the blocks scatter all over the floor. The teddy bear and the doll fall down too. + +"Hey, Ben, what are you doing?" Anna cries. "You broke my castle and you hurt the teddy bear and the doll!" + +"I'm sorry, Anna, I didn't mean to," Ben says. "But look, we have a tent now. It's cozy and warm. Come inside and we can play." + +Anna is still angry, but she also likes the tent. She picks up the teddy bear and the doll and joins Ben under the blanket. They hug their toys and each other. + +"Ben, next time, be careful with my blocks, okay?" Anna says. + +"Okay, Anna, I promise," Ben says. "And next time, can I be the king and you be the queen?" + +"Okay, Ben, we can take turns," Anna says. + +They smile and giggle and play together in their tent. They forget about the blocks and the sofa and the living room. They are happy. +One day, a fisherman went to the lake with his boat. He wanted to catch some fish for his family. He had a big net and a shiny hook. He liked to polish his hook every morning, because he thought it made the fish come closer. + +He threw his net into the water and waited. He saw some bubbles and some splashes. He pulled the net back, but there was no fish inside. He was confused. He tried again and again, but he always got an empty net. He wondered what was wrong. + +Then he heard a strange noise. It sounded like a laugh, but not a human laugh. He looked around and saw a mysterious creature. It had a green tail, a blue body, and a yellow head. It had a big smile and two horns. It was holding his hook in its hand. + +"Hello, fisherman!" the creature said. "Do you like my joke? I took all your fish and your hook. They are my friends. You can't have them. You should polish something else, like your nose!" + +The fisherman was scared and angry. He wanted his fish and his hook back. He shouted at the creature, but it only laughed more. It swam away, waving his hook. The fisherman felt sad and silly. He decided to go home and polish his boat instead. Maybe he would have better luck next time. +Lily and Ben are young friends who like to play with toy cars. They have many cars of different colors and sizes. They pretend that the cars can go very fast and make loud noises. + +One day, they find a big can of fuel in the garage. They think that the fuel can make their cars go faster and louder. They open the can and pour some fuel on their cars. They are very excited to see what will happen. + +But then, Lily's mom comes into the garage. She sees the fuel and the cars and gets very angry. She points at the can and says, "No, no, no! This is not for cars. This is for the lawn mower. This is very dangerous. You could start a fire or get hurt. You are very naughty. You have to clean this mess right now." + +Lily and Ben feel very sorry and scared. They did not know that the fuel was not for cars. They did not want to make their mom angry or start a fire. They say, "We are sorry, mom. We did not know. We just wanted to play. We will clean this mess right now." + +Lily's mom sighs and says, "I know you just wanted to play, but you have to be careful. Fuel is not a toy. It can hurt you and others. You have to ask me before you use anything in the garage. Do you understand?" + +Lily and Ben nod and say, "We understand, mom. We will ask you next time. We love you, mom." + +Lily's mom hugs them and says, "I love you too, but please be more careful. Now, let's clean this mess and then we can have some cookies." +Lila and Ben are twins. They like to play outside with their dog, Max. One day, they find a new path in the woods. They want to see where it goes. They take Max and his lead and follow the path. + +The path is long and twisty. It goes up and down hills. Sometimes, it is hard to see where it goes. Lila and Ben have fun. They see birds and flowers and bugs. Max runs and barks and sniffs. He is happy. + +But then, something bad happens. Max sees a rabbit and runs after it. He pulls the lead hard. Lila and Ben try to hold on, but they fall. They roll down a hill. They hit rocks and sticks. They feel pain. They cry. + +Max stops and comes back. He sees Lila and Ben. He licks their faces. He is sorry. He whines. He wants to help. He stays with them. He is calm. + +Lila and Ben hug Max. They are glad he is with them. They are scared. They do not know where they are. They do not know how to go back. They hope someone will find them soon. They hope they will be okay. +Tom and Lily were curious twins who liked to explore the farm. One day, they saw a big machine that was used to fix the corn. It had wheels, pipes, and buttons. + +"Can we play with it?" Tom asked. + +"No, it is not a toy. It is for work. Dad said we should not touch it," Lily said. + +But Tom was too curious. He wanted to see what the machine could do. He climbed on it and pushed a button. The machine made a loud noise and started to move. It bumped into a fence and broke it. + +"Oh no! We are in trouble!" Lily cried. + +Tom was scared. He tried to stop the machine, but he did not know how. He saw Dad running towards them. He looked angry. + +"Tom, Lily, what are you doing? Get off the machine right now!" Dad shouted. + +Tom and Lily jumped off the machine and ran to Dad. They hugged him and said they were sorry. + +"We were curious. We wanted to see how it fixes the corn," Tom said. + +"That is not how you learn, Tom. You could have hurt yourself or the machine. You have to ask me first before you touch anything. And look what you did to the fence. Now we have to fix it," Dad said. + +Tom and Lily felt bad. They wanted to help Dad fix the fence. They said they would not be curious again. + +Dad smiled and hugged them. He was not angry anymore. He was glad they were safe. + +"Come on, let's go fix the fence together. And then I will show you how the machine works. But only if you promise to listen and be careful," Dad said. + +Tom and Lily nodded. They followed Dad to the fence. They learned how to fix it with nails and a hammer. They also learned how the machine helped to harvest the corn. They were happy and proud. + +They decided that being curious was good, but only if they asked first and followed the rules. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play together. One day, they play with their toys in the bathtub. They have a boat, a duck, and a frog. + +"Look, Anna, I make the boat go fast!" Ben says. He splashes the water with his hand. + +"Wow, Ben, that's fun!" Anna says. She makes the duck quack and the frog jump. + +They laugh and giggle. They make bubbles with the soap. They are happy. + +But then, the water gets cold. They shiver and want to get out. + +"Mommy, we are done!" they call. + +Mommy comes and wraps them in big towels. She dries their hair and their chubby cheeks. + +She gives them a hug and a kiss. + +"I love you, Anna and Ben," she says. + +"We love you, Mommy," they say. + +They smile and kiss her back. They are warm and cozy. They are a family. +Lily and Max are twins. They like to play with their toys in the living room. But their mom says they have to work first. She gives them a big basket of socks. She says they have to match the socks and fold them. + +Lily and Max start to work. Lily is careful. She looks at the colors and the patterns of the socks. She finds the pairs and folds them neatly. She puts them in a pile. Max is careless. He does not look at the socks. He grabs them and throws them in the basket. He does not fold them. He does not care if they match. + +Soon, Lily is done with her work. She has a nice pile of socks. Max is not done. He still has a lot of socks in the basket. He does not want to work. He wants to play. He sees Lily's pile of socks. He thinks it looks like a fun toy. He runs to the pile and jumps on it. He scatters the socks everywhere. He laughs. + +Lily is angry. She worked hard to match and fold the socks. She says to Max, "Max, you are careless! You messed up my work! You are not nice!" + +Max does not listen. He keeps jumping on the socks. He says, "Lily, you are boring! You work too much! You are not fun!" + +Their mom hears them. She comes to the living room. She sees the socks all over the floor. She sees Lily crying and Max laughing. She is not happy. She says to Max, "Max, you are careless! You did not work. You made a mess. You hurt Lily's feelings. You have to say sorry to Lily. And you have to help her fix the socks." + +Max does not want to say sorry. He does not want to help. He says, "No, I don't!" + +Their mom says, "Yes, you do. Or you will not get a treat. Lily will get a treat. She worked well. She was careful. She deserves a treat." + +Max does not like that. He likes treats. He wants a treat. He says, "OK, OK, I will say sorry. I will help." + +He goes to Lily. He says, "Sorry, Lily. I was careless. I will help you." + +Lily says, "Thank you, Max. I forgive you. Let's work together." + +They work together. They match and fold the socks. They put them in the basket. They finish their work. Their mom sees them. She smiles. She says, "Good job, Lily and Max. You worked well. You were careful. You are nice. You can have a treat." + +She gives them a treat. They are happy. They eat their treat. They say, "Thank you, mom. We love you." + +They hug their mom. They hug each other. They play with their toys. They are careful. They are nice. They are happy. +Anna and Ben are playing in the park. They like to swing, slide and run. But Anna is tired. She wants to relax. + +"Ben, can we sit on the bench for a while?" she asks. + +"OK, Anna. But not for too long. I want to play more," Ben says. + +They sit on the bench and watch the birds and the flowers. Anna leans on Ben and puts her head on his waist. Ben wraps his arm around her. He is kind. He likes to make Anna happy. + +"Anna, do you feel better?" he asks. + +"Yes, Ben. I feel better. Thank you for being nice to me," she says. + +They smile at each other and hug. They are happy. They are friends. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play together. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big train set. They could make the train go fast or slow, and stop at different stations. + +One day, their mom told them that they were going on a vacation. They would go to a place with a big lake and a boat. They could swim and fish and have fun. Lily and Ben were very happy and excited. + +But when they packed their bags, they had a problem. They both wanted to take the train set with them. Lily said, "It's my turn to play with the train. I should take it." Ben said, "No, it's my turn. I should take it." They started to argue and pull the train. + +Their mom heard them and came to their room. She said, "What's going on here? Why are you fighting over the train?" Lily and Ben both said, "I want to take the train on the vacation!" They both looked at their mom and waited for her to decide. + +Their mom was honest and fair. She said, "You can't take the train on the vacation. It's too big and heavy. And you don't need it. There are many other things to do and see on the vacation. You can play with the train when we come back home. Now, put the train away and finish packing your bags." + +Lily and Ben were sad and angry. They didn't want to leave the train behind. They said, "But we love the train! We want to play with it on the vacation!" They demanded that their mom let them take the train. + +Their mom said, "No, you can't. That's the final answer. If you keep demanding, you will not go on the vacation at all. Do you understand?" Lily and Ben nodded. They knew their mom was serious. They put the train away and packed their bags. They hoped the vacation would be fun, even without the train. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play dress-up. They have many clothes and hats and shoes. They can be anything they want. + +One day, Lily has a creative idea. She wants to wear a big red dress and a yellow hat. She thinks she looks like a princess. She tells Ben to wear a suit and a tie. She thinks he looks like a prince. + +But Ben does not want to wear a suit and a tie. He wants to wear a green shirt and a blue cap. He thinks he looks like a pilot. He has an urge to fly a plane. + +Lily and Ben start to argue. They say mean words to each other. They do not want to play dress-up anymore. + +Then, Mom comes in. She sees Lily and Ben are sad and angry. She asks them what is wrong. They tell her their problem. + +Mom smiles and hugs them. She says, "You are both creative and smart. You can wear whatever you want. But you should also respect each other's choices. You can be different and still be friends. Why don't you try to play together and have fun?" + +Lily and Ben think about what Mom says. They feel sorry for being mean. They say sorry to each other. They decide to play dress-up again. But this time, they let each other wear what they like. They also try to wear something new and different. They have more fun than before. + +The moral of the story is: You should be creative and express yourself, but you should also respect and accept others who are different from you. +Sam and Mia were going to the cabin with their mom and dad. They liked the cabin. It had a big lake and a lot of trees. They could swim and play and have fun. + +But the car ride was very long. Sam and Mia were impatient. They asked mom and dad many times, "Are we there yet?" + +Mom and dad said, "Not yet, sweeties. We need to drive a little more. Please be patient and enjoy the view." + +Sam and Mia tried to look at the view, but they were bored. They saw cows and horses and fields, but they wanted to see the lake and the trees. They started to whine and fuss. + +Mom and dad were tired of their whining and fussing. They said, "Enough, Sam and Mia. You need to calm down and behave. We are almost there. If you don't stop, we will turn around and go home." + +Sam and Mia did not want to go home. They wanted to go to the cabin. They said, "Sorry, mom and dad. We will be good. We will be quiet. We will be patient." + +Mom and dad smiled and said, "Thank you, Sam and Mia. We love you. We are happy to go to the cabin with you. Look, there it is. We are here." + +Sam and Mia saw the cabin. They saw the lake and the trees. They were happy. They said, "Yay, we are here. We are here. Let's go to the cabin." + +They got out of the car and ran to the cabin. They hugged mom and dad and said, "Thank you for taking us to the cabin. We are sorry for being impatient. We are excited to have fun." + +Mom and dad hugged them back and said, "You're welcome, Sam and Mia. We are sorry for being grumpy. We are excited to have fun too. Let's go to the cabin and enjoy our time together." +Anna and Ben were waiting for their grandma to arrive. They liked grandma very much. She always brought them gifts and told them stories. They looked out of the window and saw a big car stop in front of their house. + +"Grandma is here!" Anna shouted. + +"Yay!" Ben said. They ran to the door and tried to open it. But the door was locked and they could not turn the knob. + +"Mom, dad, grandma is here!" Anna called. + +"Coming, coming!" mom said from the kitchen. She wiped her hands and came to the door. She unlocked it and opened it. Grandma was standing outside with a big smile and a big bag. + +"Hello, my darlings!" grandma said. She hugged Anna and Ben and kissed them on the cheeks. "I missed you so much!" + +"We missed you too, grandma!" Anna and Ben said. + +"Come in, come in!" mom said. "We have some tea and cookies for you." + +"Thank you, dear. You are so thoughtful." grandma said. She followed mom into the living room. Anna and Ben followed her too. They were curious about what was in the big bag. + +"Can we see what you brought us, grandma?" Anna asked. + +"Of course, my sweetie. Let me show you." grandma said. She opened the bag and took out two books, two puzzles, and two stuffed animals. "These are for you, Anna and Ben. I hope you like them." + +"Wow, thank you, grandma! These are awesome!" Anna and Ben said. They hugged grandma again and took their gifts. They were very happy and excited. They could not wait to read the books, do the puzzles, and play with the stuffed animals. + +Grandma smiled and watched them. She was very happy and proud. She loved Anna and Ben very much. She was glad she could arrive and spend some time with them. +Lily and Tom were playing with their toys on the stage. They liked to pretend they were actors and singers. They had a lot of fun making up stories and songs. + +But then they smelled something smelly. It was coming from behind the curtain. They wrinkled their noses and said, "Ew, what is that?" + +They decided to solve the mystery. They moved the curtain and saw a big pile of garbage. Someone had left it there and forgotten to take it away. There were old banana peels, egg shells, and fish bones. It was very gross and smelly. + +They saw a sign that said, "Do not touch. This is for the science project." They wondered what kind of science project would use garbage. They thought it was a silly idea. + +They ran to find their teacher and tell her about the smelly garbage. They hoped she would make it go away. They did not want to play on the stage anymore until it was clean and nice. They wanted to have fun without the smell. +Mia and Ben were best friends. They liked to play in the park every day. One day, they saw a big box under a tree. It was shiny and had many colors. + +"Wow, what is that?" Mia asked. + +"Let's open it and see!" Ben said. + +They ran to the box and lifted the lid. Inside, they found many toys that they had never seen before. There were cars, dolls, balls, puzzles, and more. But one toy was very unique. It was a star that could glow in the dark. + +"Look, a star!" Mia said. "It is so pretty!" + +She picked up the star and held it in her hand. It was warm and soft. She pressed a button and the star started to glow. It changed from yellow to blue to green to red. + +"Wow, it can glow!" Ben said. "Can I see it?" + +Mia nodded and gave the star to Ben. He pressed the button and the star glowed again. He smiled and said, "This is the best toy ever!" + +They played with the star for a long time. They made it glow in different places and pretended it was a magic wand. They had so much fun. + +But then, something bad happened. Ben tripped over a rock and fell down. He dropped the star and it landed on a sharp stick. The star got a big cut and stopped glowing. It was broken. + +"Oh no!" Mia said. "The star is hurt!" + +Ben started to cry. He said, "I'm sorry, Mia. I broke the star. It was your toy. I ruined it." + +Mia hugged Ben and said, "It's okay, Ben. It was not your fault. You did not mean to break it. And it was not my toy. It was our toy. We found it together. We shared it." + +She looked at the star and said, "Maybe we can fix it. Maybe we can make it glow again. We can try." + +They picked up the star and looked for something to help. They found some tape and some stickers. They taped the cut and put some stickers on it. They hoped it would work. + +They pressed the button and waited. Nothing happened. The star did not glow. They pressed it again and again. Still nothing. + +They felt sad and disappointed. They thought they had lost their unique toy. + +But then, something amazing happened. The star started to glow again. But not only in one color. It glowed in all the colors of the rainbow. It was brighter and prettier than before. + +"Look, it works!" Mia said. "It glows again!" + +"It's a miracle!" Ben said. "It's a rainbow star!" + +They cheered and clapped. They hugged the star and each other. They were so happy. + +They realized that the star was not broken. It was special. It was unique. Just like them. They were best friends. They liked to play in the park every day. And they had a rainbow star that could glow in the dark. +Lily did not like to take a bath. She liked to play with her toys and watch TV. But Mommy said she had to take a bath every night before bed. Mommy said it was good for her skin and hair and made her smell nice. + +One night, Lily had a plan. She hid her bathrobe under her pillow and put on her pajamas. She pretended to be asleep when Mommy came to check on her. Mommy smiled and kissed her good night. Lily waited until Mommy left the room. Then she got up and sneaked out of her bedroom. She wanted to go to the living room and play with her toys and watch TV. + +But she did not see Daddy in the hallway. Daddy was coming back from the kitchen with a glass of water. He saw Lily in her pajamas and wondered what she was doing. He asked her, "Lily, where are you going? It's past your bedtime." + +Lily was scared. She did not want Daddy to know her plan. She did not want to go back to her bedroom and take a bath. She thought of a lie. She said, "I'm going to the bathroom, Daddy. I need to pee." + +Daddy did not believe her. He knew she was lying. He said, "Lily, don't lie to me. I can see your bathrobe under your pillow. You did not take a bath, did you?" + +Lily felt angry. She did not like Daddy to catch her. She did not like Daddy to tell her what to do. She did not like Daddy to be right. She said, "No, I did not take a bath. And I don't want to take a bath. And you can't make me take a bath!" + +Then she did something bad. She slapped Daddy on the face. She slapped him hard. She wanted to hurt him. She wanted to make him go away. + +But Daddy did not go away. Daddy did not cry. Daddy did not yell. Daddy only looked at her with sad eyes. He said, "Lily, why did you do that? That was very rude and mean. You hurt me. You hurt my feelings. You know you should not slap anyone, especially your Daddy. You know you should not lie, especially to your Daddy. You know you should take a bath, because your Daddy loves you and wants you to be clean and healthy." + +Lily felt sorry. She saw Daddy's face was red and sore. She saw Daddy's eyes were wet and soft. She saw Daddy's mouth was weak and sad. She realized she did something bad. She realized she hurt Daddy. She realized she lied to Daddy. She realized she should take a bath. She said, "I'm sorry, Daddy. I don't know why I did that. I was mad and silly. I love you, Daddy. I don't want to hurt you. I don't want to lie to you. I want to take a bath." + +Then she hugged Daddy and kissed him on the face. She said, "Please forgive me, Daddy. Please don't be sad, Daddy. Please be happy, Daddy." + +Daddy hugged her back and kissed her on the head. He said, "I forgive you, Lily. I'm not sad, Lily. I'm happy, Lily. I love you, Lily. Now let's go take a bath, Lily." + +Then they went to the bathroom and took a bath. Lily put on her bathrobe and brushed her teeth. Daddy tucked her in bed and read her a story. Lily fell asleep and dreamed of happy things. +Tom and Lily are twins. They like to play with their toys, but they do not like to share. They are selfish. One day, their mom tells them to sort their toys into two boxes. One box for Tom and one box for Lily. + +Tom and Lily start to sort their toys. Tom puts all the cars, trucks and trains in his box. He likes things that make motion. Lily puts all the dolls, animals and books in her box. She likes things that make stories. But they both want the same toy. It is a big red ball that bounces and rolls. + +"Give me the ball!" Tom says. "It is mine!" + +"No, it is mine!" Lily says. "I saw it first!" + +They pull the ball from each other. They are angry and loud. Their mom hears them and comes to see what is wrong. + +"Why are you fighting?" their mom asks. "You have so many toys. Can't you share one ball?" + +Tom and Lily look at their mom. They look at their boxes. They look at the ball. They feel ashamed. They know they are selfish. + +"Sorry, mom," Tom says. "We were not nice." + +"Sorry, mom," Lily says. "We were not kind." + +They hug their mom and say sorry to each other. They decide to share the ball. They take turns to bounce and roll it. They have fun. They are happy. They are not selfish anymore. +Anna and Ben were friends who liked to play dress-up. They had many fancy clothes and hats and shoes in a big box. One day, they decided to have a tea party with their dolls and stuffed animals. + +Anna wore a purple dress with a shiny belt and a feather boa. Ben wore a suit with a bow tie and a hat. They set up a table with cups and plates and cookies. They pretended to pour tea and talk in funny voices. + +"Hello, Mr. Bear, how are you today?" Anna asked. + +"I'm very well, thank you, Miss Anna. You look very fancy in your purple dress," Ben said in a deep voice. + +"Thank you, Mr. Bear. You remind me of my daddy. He wears a suit and a hat when he goes to work," Anna said. + +They laughed and had fun. But then, Anna's mommy came into the room. She looked angry. + +"Anna, what are you doing? You are wearing my purple dress! That is not for playing, that is for special occasions. And you made a mess with the cookies and the tea. How could you?" she shouted. + +Anna felt scared and sad. She did not know that the purple dress was her mommy's. She thought it was in the box for playing. She tried to say sorry, but her mommy did not listen. She took the dress off Anna and threw it in the laundry. She told Anna and Ben to clean up the mess and go to their rooms. + +Anna and Ben did as they were told. They did not have fun anymore. They felt bad. They wished they had played something else. They wished Anna's mommy was not so mad. They wished they had a different purple dress. +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to watch TV after school. They watch cartoons and songs and animals. They have a big TV in the living room. The TV has a cable that connects to the wall. + +One day, Sara and Ben come home from school. They run to the living room and turn on the TV. But the TV does not work. It only shows a black screen. Sara and Ben are sad and confused. + +"What happened to the TV?" Sara asks. + +"I don't know. Maybe the cable is broken," Ben says. + +They look at the cable. It is not broken. It is still in the wall. But there is something on the cable. It is sticky and brown. It smells bad. + +"Yuck! What is that?" Ben says. + +They hear a noise from the kitchen. It is their dog, Spot. Spot is wagging his tail and licking his mouth. He has chocolate on his fur and his paws. + +"Spot! Did you eat the chocolate?" Sara says. + +Spot barks and runs to Sara and Ben. He jumps on them and licks their faces. He is happy and playful. + +"Bad dog! You spoiled the cable! You spoiled the TV!" Ben says. + +Sara and Ben are angry at Spot. They love him, but he did a naughty thing. They tell him to go to his bed. They hope their mom can fix the TV. + +Mom comes home from work. She sees Sara and Ben in the living room. They look sad and bored. + +"What's wrong, kids?" Mom asks. + +"Spot ate the chocolate and spoiled the cable and the TV," Sara says. + +Mom looks at the cable. It is covered with chocolate. She looks at Spot. He is in his bed. He looks sorry and cute. + +"Oh, Spot. You are a silly dog. You can't eat chocolate. It is bad for you. And you can't spoil the cable. It is important for the TV," Mom says. + +She goes to the kitchen and gets a cloth and some soap. She cleans the cable and the TV. She plugs the cable back in the wall. She turns on the TV. It works. It shows cartoons and songs and animals. + +"Yay! The TV is fixed!" Sara and Ben say. + +They hug Mom and thank her. They sit on the couch and watch TV. They are happy and excited. + +Mom smiles and joins them. She pets Spot and forgives him. He is a good dog, but he needs to learn. He is pretty, but he is also naughty. +Tom and Anna liked to play with their toy horses. They had a big box with many horses of different colors and sizes. They also had a small stable made of wood, where they could put their horses to sleep. + +One day, they decided to have a race with their horses. They took two horses each and lined them up on the floor. Tom had a black horse and a brown horse. Anna had a white horse and a gray horse. They agreed that the first horse to pass the stable would win. + +"Ready, set, go!" Tom shouted, and they pushed their horses forward. The black horse and the white horse ran fast, but the brown horse and the gray horse were stubborn. They did not want to move. They just stood there and looked at Tom and Anna. + +"Come on, brown horse, run!" Tom said, trying to make his horse move. "You can do it, gray horse, run!" Anna said, doing the same. But the horses did not listen. They were too stubborn. + +The black horse and the white horse reached the stable at the same time. They both passed the stable and stopped. Tom and Anna looked at them and smiled. They had a tie. + +"Good job, black horse and white horse!" Tom and Anna said, and hugged their horses. "You are both winners!" + +They did not mind that the brown horse and the gray horse were stubborn. They loved all their horses. They put them in the stable and gave them some hay. Then they played some more. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play in the park with their mom and dad. One day, they see a man with a big staff. The staff makes a loud sound when he hits the ground. Anna and Ben are scared of the sound. They run to their mom and dad. + +"Mom, dad, what is that?" Anna asks. + +"That is a musician, sweetie. He plays music with his staff. He is very good at it," mom says. + +"But why does he make such a loud sound? It hurts my ears," Ben says. + +"He makes the sound to get people's attention. He wants them to listen to his music and give him some money. He does not have a normal job like us," dad says. + +Anna and Ben look at the man again. They see that he has a hat on the ground with some coins in it. They also see that some people stop and listen to his music. They clap and smile. The man smiles back. + +"Maybe he is not so scary after all," Anna says. + +"Maybe he is just different," Ben says. + +They decide to go closer and listen to his music. They hear that he makes different sounds with his staff. Some are loud, some are soft, some are fast, some are slow. They hear that he makes a song with his staff. They like his song. They clap and smile too. + +The man sees them and smiles. He says, "Thank you, little ones. You have good ears. Do you want to try my staff?" + +Anna and Ben nod. They are curious. The man gives them his staff. They take turns to hit the ground with it. They make their own sounds and songs. They have fun. The man laughs and claps. + +Mom and dad watch them and smile. They are proud of their twins. They learn a lesson. They learn that people who are different are not scary. They learn that people who are different can be good and talented. They learn that people who are different can be friends. They learn to respect and appreciate diversity. +Sara and Ben were playing with their toy boats in the bath. Sara had a big navy boat that could order the other boats to do what she wanted. Ben had a small red boat that liked to go fast and make waves. Sara did not like Ben's boat. She said it was too wild and noisy. + +"Ben, stop making waves! You are messing up my navy!" Sara shouted. + +"But I like making waves! It is fun!" Ben said. + +Sara got angry. She grabbed her navy boat and hit Ben's boat with it. Ben's boat flipped over and sank in the water. Ben started to cry. + +"Sara, you broke my boat! That was mean!" Ben said. + +Sara felt sorry. She did not mean to break Ben's boat. She just wanted him to listen to her order. She looked at her navy boat. It had a big dent in it. She started to cry too. + +"I'm sorry, Ben. I did not mean to break your boat. I like your boat. It is fast and fun." Sara said. + +Ben looked at Sara. He saw that she was sorry. He felt sorry too. He liked her boat. It was big and strong. + +"I'm sorry, Sara. I did not mean to make you angry. I like your boat. It is cool and smart." Ben said. + +Sara and Ben hugged. They decided to share their boats and play together. They made up a new game. They pretended that their boats were friends and went on wild adventures in the water. They had a lot of fun. +Tom and Lily wanted to play pretend. They found some old clothes in the attic. Tom put on a big hat and a coat. He said, "I am a pilot. I fly a plane in the sky." Lily put on a dress and a scarf. She said, "I am a princess. I live in a castle with flowers." + +They went to the backyard. They saw a big cardboard box. Tom said, "This is our plane. Come on, princess. Let's go on a trip." Lily said, "OK, pilot. Where are we going?" Tom said, "We are going to the moon. It is very far and bright." + +They got in the box. They made noises like a plane. They pretended to see stars and planets. They had fun. But then, they heard a voice. It was Mom. She said, "Tom, Lily, what are you doing? You are filthy. Look at your clothes. They are dirty and torn. You need to take them off and get in the bath." + +Tom and Lily got out of the box. They looked at their clothes. They were filthy. They felt sorry. They said, "We are sorry, Mom. We were playing pretend. We were a pilot and a princess. We went to the moon." Mom said, "I see. That sounds like a fun game. But you need to be careful with your clothes. They are not toys. They are for wearing. Now, go and dress in clean clothes. Then, you can play some more." + +Tom and Lily nodded. They went to their rooms. They dressed in clean clothes. They thanked Mom. They said, "We love you, Mom. You are the best." Mom smiled. She said, "I love you too, Tom and Lily. You are my sweeties. Now, go and have fun. But stay clean." Tom and Lily hugged Mom. They went back to the backyard. They played some more. They were happy. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to draw with crayons. One day, they find a big eraser in the classroom. It is pink and soft. + +"Wow, look at this eraser!" Lily says. "It can erase anything!" + +"Can I try it?" Tom asks. + +"Sure, here you go." Lily gives the eraser to Tom. + +Tom draws a sun with a yellow crayon. Then he rubs the eraser on the paper. The sun is gone. + +"Wow, this eraser is magic!" Tom says. + +He draws a star with a blue crayon. He erases it too. + +He draws a flower with a red crayon. He erases it too. + +He draws a smiley face with a green crayon. He erases it too. + +He draws a heart with a purple crayon. He erases it too. + +He draws a lot of things with different crayons. He erases them all. + +Soon, the paper is white again. + +"Look, Lily, I erased everything!" Tom says. + +He gives the eraser back to Lily. + +Lily looks at the eraser. It is not pink and soft anymore. It is gray and hard. It has a lot of crayon bits on it. + +"Tom, what did you do?" Lily says. "You ruined the eraser!" + +"I'm sorry, Lily, I didn't know." Tom says. "It was fun to erase things." + +Lily is sad. She likes the eraser. It was her favorite. + +"Where did you find the eraser, Lily?" Tom asks. + +"I found it in the trash." Lily says. + +"In the trash?" Tom says. "Why was it in the trash?" + +"Because it was cheap and old." Lily says. "No one wanted it. But I liked it. It seemed special to me." + +Tom feels bad. He hugs Lily. + +"I'm sorry, Lily, I didn't mean to hurt your feelings." Tom says. "Maybe we can find another eraser for you. A new and nice one." + +Lily smiles. + +"Thank you, Tom, you are a good friend." Lily says. "But you know what? I still like this eraser. Even if it is cheap and old. Because it seemed magic to me." +Tom and Jen are friends. They like to play in the pool. One day, they have a game. They dive in the water and look for things. They find a ball, a duck, and a ring. They are happy. + +But then, Jen sees something weird. It is white and soft. It is not a toy. It is a napkin. Jen says, "Look, Tom, a napkin! How did it get here?" + +Tom swims to Jen. He sees the napkin too. He says, "I don't know. Maybe someone dropped it. It is dirty. We should take it out." + +They grab the napkin and swim to the edge. They put the napkin on the ground. They look at it. It is wet and soggy. They say, "Yuck!" + +They go back to the pool. They dive and play some more. They forget about the napkin. They have fun. +Ben and Lily are friends. They like to play with toys. One day, Ben receives a new toy car from his mom. He is very happy. He shows it to Lily. + +"Look, Lily, this is my new toy car. It is fast and shiny. Do you want to play with it?" Ben asks. + +Lily nods. She likes cars too. She takes the toy car from Ben and makes it zoom on the floor. "Vroom, vroom, this is fun!" she says. + +But Ben is not happy. He wants his toy car back. He thinks Lily is playing with it too long. He grabs the toy car from Lily. "No, Lily, this is my toy car. I am the owner. You can't have it!" he says. + +Lily is sad. She thinks Ben is mean. She starts to cry. "Ben, you are silly. You can't share. Sharing is good. I want to play with the toy car too!" she says. + +Ben and Lily are both angry. They don't want to be friends anymore. They turn away from each other and sit on opposite sides of the room. They don't talk to each other. + +Mom sees Ben and Lily. She is not happy. She knows they are fighting. She goes to them and talks to them. + +"Ben, Lily, why are you fighting? What is wrong?" she asks. + +Ben and Lily tell mom what happened. They both want the toy car. They both think they are right. + +Mom shakes her head. She thinks they are both silly. She has an idea. She takes the toy car from Ben and gives it to Lily. Then she takes another toy car from the shelf and gives it to Ben. + +"Look, Ben, Lily, now you both have a toy car. You can play together. You can take turns. You can be friends again. Isn't that better?" she says. + +Ben and Lily look at each other. They feel sorry. They know mom is right. They smile and nod. They hug mom and say thank you. Then they hug each other and say sorry. + +"Ben, Lily, I am sorry. You are my friend. I want to share with you. Can we play together?" they say. + +They take their toy cars and play on the floor. They make them zoom and beep. They laugh and have fun. They are happy. They are friends again. +Lily and Tom were playing in the yard. They found a big box and some rags. They wanted to make a fort with the box and the rags. + +"Let me put the rags on the box," Lily said. "I know how to do it." + +"No, I want to do it," Tom said. "You are too weak to hold the rags." + +Lily was angry. She was not weak. She could hold the rags. She insisted on putting the rags on the box. + +"Fine, you do it," Tom said. "But don't cry if the box falls down." + +Lily took the rags and climbed on the box. She tried to cover the box with the rags. But the box was old and broken. It could not hold Lily's weight. The box collapsed under Lily. Lily fell down with the box and the rags. She hurt her arm and her leg. She cried out loud. + +Tom ran to Lily. He saw that she was hurt. He felt sorry for her. He wanted to help her. + +"I'm sorry, Lily," Tom said. "I didn't mean to make you angry. Are you okay?" + +Lily looked at Tom. She was in pain. She was also sad. She wished she had listened to Tom. She wished they had played nicely. + +"No, I'm not okay," Lily said. "You were right. I was too weak to hold the rags. Now the box is broken and I am hurt. And we have no fort to play in." +Lily was a furry cat who liked to play with her toys. She had a ball, a mouse, and a feather that she chased around the house. She was very fast and smart, and she made her owner happy. + +But sometimes, Lily got tired from playing so much. She needed to rest and breathe oxygen. Oxygen was the air that she and her owner needed to live. Lily liked to rest on the sofa, where it was soft and warm. She curled up and closed her eyes, and felt her owner pet her gently. + +One day, Lily saw a new toy in the house. It was a fish, but not a real fish. It was a fish that moved and made noises when you touched it. Lily was curious and wanted to play with it. She jumped on the table and pounced on the fish. The fish wiggled and squeaked, and Lily had fun. + +But the fish was not a good toy. It had a sharp part that hurt Lily's paw. Lily cried out and ran away from the fish. She felt pain and blood on her paw. She was scared and sad. + +Her owner heard her cry and came to see what was wrong. He saw the fish and the blood, and he knew what happened. He picked up Lily and hugged her. He said sorry and took her to the bathroom. He cleaned her paw and put a bandage on it. He gave her a treat and a kiss. + +Lily felt better and loved. She thanked her owner and snuggled with him. She decided she did not like the fish toy anymore. She liked her old toys better. She played with them for a while, and then she rested on the sofa. She breathed oxygen and felt her owner pet her gently. She was a happy and furry cat. +Anna likes to play with her dolls. She has many dolls, but her favorite is Lily. Lily has a blue dress and a hat. Anna likes to pretend that Lily is a teacher and she is a student. + +One day, Anna's mom says, "Anna, we have a visitor. He is a friend of your dad. He is a soldier. He wears a uniform. Can you be polite and say hello?" + +Anna nods and puts Lily on the couch. She follows her mom to the door. She sees a man enter the house. He has a green uniform and a big bag. He smiles and says, "Hello, Anna. I'm Jack. I'm happy to meet you." + +Anna says, "Hello, Jack. I'm Anna. I'm happy to meet you too. Do you like dolls?" + +Jack says, "Yes, I do. I have a sister who likes dolls too. She has a doll like Lily. Can I see your doll?" + +Anna says, "Sure. Come with me. I'll show you my doll and my books and my toys." + +Anna and Jack go to the living room. Anna picks up Lily and gives her to Jack. Jack holds Lily gently and says, "She's very pretty. What's her name?" + +Anna says, "Her name is Lily. She's my best friend. She's a teacher. I'm her student. We learn a lot of things together." + +Jack says, "That's wonderful. What do you learn with Lily?" + +Anna says, "We learn colors and numbers and animals and songs. Do you want to learn with us?" + +Jack says, "Yes, I do. That sounds like fun. Can I be your student too?" + +Anna says, "Of course. You can be my student. Lily will teach us. She's very smart and kind." + +Anna, Jack and Lily sit on the couch and play. They have a lot of fun. Anna's mom and dad watch them and smile. They are happy that Anna and Jack are friends. They are proud of Anna for being polite and sharing. They are thankful for Jack for being nice and playful. They are glad that they have a visitor. +Lily was a hungry dog. She liked to chew on bones, toys and shoes. But sometimes she chewed on things she should not chew. Like the floor. + +One day, Lily saw a hole in the floor. She thought it was a new toy. She put her teeth on it and chewed hard. She made the hole bigger and bigger. She did not hear her owner call her name. + +"Stop, Lily, stop!" her owner said. He came into the room and saw the hole. He was very angry. He took Lily away from the floor and scolded her. "Bad dog, Lily! You can't chew on the floor! You can hurt yourself and damage the house!" + +Lily felt sorry. She wagged her tail and licked her owner's face. She wanted to say sorry. Her owner sighed and hugged her. He knew she was a good dog, but she needed to learn. + +He gave her a bone and said, "Here, Lily, this is for you. You can chew on this. But not on the floor, okay? The floor is not a toy. The floor is part of our home. We need to take care of our home and respect it." + +Lily nodded and took the bone. She chewed on it happily. She learned her lesson. She never chewed on the floor again. + +The moral value of the story is: We should not chew on things that are not ours or that can harm us or others. We should respect our home and the things in it. We should say sorry when we make a mistake and listen to our owner. +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 looked for Tom. She saw his red hat behind a big tree. She ran to the tree and shouted, "I found you!" + +But when she got to the tree, Tom was not there. His hat was on the ground, but he was gone. Lily felt scared. She called his name, but he did not answer. She looked around, but she did not see him. She wondered if he had vanished. + +She ran to the swings, where their mom was sitting. She told her what happened. Mom looked worried. She took Lily's hand and they walked to the park exit. There was a loud alarm. It was a police car. A policeman got out and talked to mom. He said that a bad man had taken Tom. He said they were looking for him, but they did not know where he was. + +Lily felt very sad. She hugged mom and cried. She wished Tom would come back. She wished they had never played hide and seek. She wished she had not seen his red hat. She wished the bad man had not taken him. She wished he had not vanished. +Jazz is a cat. He is black and white and has a bell on his collar. He likes to play with balls and chase birds. He also likes to eat fish and milk. + +One day, Jazz is hungry. He goes to the kitchen and sees a bowl of fish on the table. He jumps on the chair and tries to reach the bowl. But the bowl is too far and he falls down. He makes a loud noise and his owner, Anna, comes to see what happened. + +"Jazz, what are you doing?" Anna asks. She sees the fish on the table and the cat on the floor. She is not happy. "You know you are not allowed to eat from the table. That fish is for me. You have your own food in your dish." + +Jazz looks at Anna with big eyes. He is sorry. He meows and rubs his head on her leg. He is hungry and wants to eat. + +Anna picks up Jazz and hugs him. She is not angry anymore. She loves her cat. He is important to her. She says, "I know you are hungry, Jazz. But you have to wait for your turn. I will feed you after I eat. OK?" + +Jazz nods and purrs. He is glad that Anna is not mad. He is patient and waits for his food. He knows that Anna will feed him soon. He loves her too. She is important to him. +Sara liked to help her mom in the kitchen. She liked to mix things in a big bowl. One day, her mom said, "Sara, do you want to make a fruit salad with me? We have many pretty fruits to choose from." + +Sara was happy. She said, "Yes, mom, I want to make a fruit salad. Can I mix the fruits?" Her mom nodded and gave her a spoon. She said, "First, we need to wash the fruits and cut them into small pieces. Then, we can mix them with some yogurt and honey. Do you know what fruits we have?" + +Sara looked at the fruits on the table. She saw red apples, yellow bananas, green grapes, orange oranges, and purple plums. She said, "I know, mom, we have apples, bananas, grapes, oranges, and plums. They are all pretty and yummy. Can I cut them?" + +Her mom said, "You can help me cut the bananas and the grapes. They are soft and easy to cut. But be careful with the knife. It is sharp and can hurt you. I will cut the apples, the oranges, and the plums. They are hard and need a bigger knife." + +Sara and her mom worked together. They washed the fruits and cut them into small pieces. They put them in a big bowl. Sara said, "Now, can I mix them?" Her mom said, "Yes, you can. But first, we need to add some yogurt and honey. They will make the fruit salad creamy and sweet. Can you pour them into the bowl?" + +Sara poured some yogurt and honey into the bowl. She said, "Now, I can mix them." She took the spoon and started to mix the fruits with the yogurt and honey. She said, "Look, mom, the fruit salad is ready. It looks pretty and smells good. Can we eat it?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, we can. But first, we need to share it with dad and brother. They will love it too. Let's put it in a nice dish and take it to the table." She took a nice dish and helped Sara put the fruit salad in it. They carried it to the table, where dad and brother were waiting. They said, "Wow, what a pretty and yummy fruit salad. Did you make it, Sara?" + +Sara nodded and said, "Yes, I did. I helped mom wash, cut, and mix the fruits. Do you want some?" Dad and brother said, "Yes, we do. Thank you, Sara. You are a good helper and a good cook." They all took some fruit salad and ate it. They said, "Mmm, this is delicious. You did a great job, Sara and mom." + +Sara was proud and happy. She said, "Thank you, dad and brother. I like to help mom in the kitchen. I like to mix things in a big bowl. And I like to eat fruit salad. It is pretty and yummy." They all smiled and hugged. They enjoyed the fruit salad and each other. It was a good day. +Tom and Lily were playing in the woods. They found a big pile of dry leaves and sticks. Tom had a box of matches in his pocket. He wanted to make a fire. + +"Look, Lily, I can burn these leaves and sticks. It will be fun and warm," he said. + +Lily was scared. She knew fire was dangerous. It could hurt them and the trees. + +"No, Tom, don't do that. Fire is bad. It can burn us and the woods. We need to find shelter," she said. + +But Tom did not listen. He lit a match and threw it on the pile. The leaves and sticks caught fire. They made a big flame and a lot of smoke. Tom and Lily coughed and cried. + +"Help, help, fire!" they shouted. + +A man heard them and ran to them. He had a bucket of water. He poured the water on the fire and put it out. He was angry and worried. + +"What are you doing here? Don't you know fire is dangerous? You could have hurt yourselves and the woods. Where are your parents?" he asked. + +Tom and Lily were sorry and ashamed. They told the man they were lost and they wanted to play. The man took them to his shelter. It was a small hut near the woods. He gave them some water and cookies. He called their parents and told them what happened. + +Tom and Lily learned their lesson. They never played with fire again. They thanked the man for saving them and the woods. They hugged him and said goodbye. They went home with their parents and promised to be careful and good. +Tom and Lily were playing in the living room with their toys. They liked to make pretend tea and cake with their cups and plates on a tray. They also had a teddy bear and a doll to join them. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise outside. They looked out the window and saw that it was raining hard. The sky was dark and gray, and the wind was blowing the trees. They felt scared and ran to their mom. + +"Mom, mom, it's raining!" they cried. "Can we go outside and play in the rain?" + +Mom smiled and hugged them. "No, my darlings, it's too cold and wet to play outside. The rain can make you sick. But we can do something fun inside. How about we bake some real cookies and have a tea party?" + +Tom and Lily cheered. They loved cookies and tea. They followed mom to the kitchen and helped her mix the dough and cut out shapes. They put the cookies on a tray and put them in the oven. They waited for the cookies to bake and smelled the yummy aroma. + +Soon, the cookies were ready. Mom took them out of the oven and let them cool. She poured some milk in their cups and added some honey. She gave them each a napkin and a spoon. They carried the tray to the living room and set it on the table. They invited their teddy bear and doll to join them. + +They had a wonderful tea party. They ate the cookies and drank the milk. They talked and laughed and shared stories. They forgot about the rain and the dark. They were happy and cozy inside. +Tom and Lily are twins. They like to play with toys. One day, they see a big case in the living room. The case is pale and has a lock. They want to open the case and see what is inside. + +They ask their mom, "Mom, can we open the case?" + +Mom says, "No, you can't. The case is not for you. It is for dad. He will come home soon and open it. It is a surprise." + +Tom and Lily are sad. They want to know the surprise. They wait for mom to go to the kitchen. Then they run to the case and try to open it. They pull and push and shake the case. But the lock is too hard. They can't open it. + +Suddenly, they hear a loud bang. The case falls down and breaks. Toys and books and clothes come out of the case. They are dad's things. He was going to give them to the poor kids. Tom and Lily are shocked. They have ruined dad's surprise and the poor kids' gifts. + +Mom hears the noise and comes to the living room. She sees the mess and the broken case. She is angry and sad. She says, "Tom and Lily, what have you done? You have disobeyed me and spoiled dad's plan. You have been selfish and greedy. You should be ashamed." + +Tom and Lily feel sorry. They cry and say, "We are sorry, mom. We were curious and wanted to see the surprise. We didn't mean to break the case and the things. We are sorry, dad. We are sorry, poor kids." + +Mom hugs them and says, "I forgive you, but you have to learn a lesson. You have to respect other people's things and wishes. You have to be patient and grateful for what you have. You have to be kind and generous to those who have less. Do you understand?" + +Tom and Lily nod and say, "Yes, mom. We understand. We will be good and help you fix the case and the things. We will say sorry to dad and give some of our toys to the poor kids. We love you, mom. We love you, dad. We love you, poor kids." + +The end. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park with their toys. They had a ball, a truck, a doll and a teddy bear. They were having fun, but they did not share their toys. They each wanted to play with all the toys, and they did not let the other have any. + +"Give me the ball!" Lily shouted. + +"No, it's mine!" Ben yelled. + +They pulled and tugged on the ball, until it flew out of their hands and rolled away. They ran after it, but they did not see the fire. A man was burning some leaves in a pile, and he had left a match on the ground. The ball hit the match, and it lit up. The fire spread to the leaves, and soon there was a big fire. + +"Help! Help!" the man cried. + +Lily and Ben saw the fire, and they were scared. They ran back to their toys, but they were too late. The fire had reached their toys, and they were burning too. The ball, the truck, the doll and the teddy bear were all on fire. + +"Oh no! Our toys!" Lily and Ben cried. + +They tried to save their toys, but they were too hot. They burned their fingers, and they cried more. They were very sad, and they wished they had shared their toys. + +A woman came and saw the fire. She called the firemen, and they came with a big truck. They sprayed water on the fire, and they put it out. They also helped the man, who was not hurt. They scolded him for being careless with the match. + +The woman also scolded Lily and Ben for being greedy with their toys. She told them that they should have shared their toys, and they would not have lost them. She told them that sharing is caring, and that they should be kind to each other. + +Lily and Ben felt sorry for what they had done. They hugged each other, and they said they were sorry. They learned their lesson, and they promised to share their toys from then on. They also thanked the woman and the firemen for helping them. + +The woman and the firemen were glad that Lily and Ben were safe, and that they had learned their lesson. They gave them some new toys, and they told them to be careful and to have fun. Lily and Ben smiled, and they played with their new toys. They shared them, and they were happy. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play in the garden with their dog, Spot. One day, they see a big hole in the fence. Spot urges them to go through the hole and explore. Lily and Ben are curious, but also scared. + +They follow Spot through the hole and find a new place. There are many flowers and herbs that smell nice. There are also some broken toys and bottles that look bad. Lily and Ben want to touch the flowers and herbs, but Spot barks at them. He knows they are not safe. + +Spot sees a cat hiding behind a bush. He runs after the cat, barking loudly. Lily and Ben are worried. They want Spot to come back. They hear a voice shouting, "Hey, you kids, get out of my yard!" It is a mean old man who lives in the house. He is angry that Spot is chasing his cat. + +Lily and Ben are scared. They run back to the hole in the fence, calling for Spot. Spot hears them and follows them. They go through the hole and back to their garden. They hug Spot and thank him for protecting them. They decide not to go through the hole again. They are happy to play in their own garden with their dog, Spot. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to swim in the pool. The pool is in a big stadium. Many people swim there. + +One day, Anna and Ben go to the pool with their moms. They are happy. They put on their swimsuits and jump in the water. They splash and play and laugh. + +But then, a big boy comes. He is mean. He pushes Anna and Ben. He says, "This is my pool. Go away. You are too small to swim here." + +Anna and Ben are sad. They do not like the big boy. They want to swim and have fun. They look at their moms. Their moms look angry. + +One of the moms says, "Hey, you. Stop being rude. This is a public pool. Everyone can swim here. You have to share and be nice." + +The big boy does not listen. He says, "No. I do not want to share. I do not want to be nice. I am the best swimmer. You are all losers." + +The other mom says, "That is enough. You are being a bully. You have to leave. Or we will tell the lifeguard." + +The big boy is scared. He does not want to get in trouble. He says, "Fine. I will go. But you are still losers." + +He swims away. He looks angry and sad. + +Anna and Ben are happy. They say, "Thank you, moms. You are the best. Can we swim some more?" + +Their moms say, "Yes, of course. You are welcome. You are brave and kind. We are proud of you." + +They hug and smile. They swim and have fun. They are friends. +Tom and Lily were friends who liked to play in the park. They liked to slide, swing, and run on the grass. One day, they saw a big pile of leaves near a tree. They thought it would be fun to jump in the leaves and hide from each other. + +"Let's play hide and seek in the leaves!" Tom said. + +"OK, but you have to count to ten first!" Lily said. + +Tom agreed and closed his eyes. He counted to ten slowly and then opened his eyes. He looked around for Lily, but he could not see her. He heard a giggle from the leaves and ran towards it. He jumped in the leaves and found Lily. She was smiling and laughing. + +"I found you!" Tom said. + +"That was fun!" Lily said. + +They decided to take turns hiding and seeking. They had a lot of fun, but they also made a big mess. The leaves were scattered all over the grass and the path. They did not think about who would clean up the leaves. + +Soon, it was time to go home. Tom and Lily ran to their moms, who were waiting for them on a bench. They said goodbye to each other and got ready to leave. + +"Did you have fun in the park?" Tom's mom asked. + +"Yes, we played hide and seek in the leaves!" Tom said. + +"That sounds nice, but did you finish cleaning up the leaves?" Tom's mom asked. + +Tom looked back at the park and saw the mess they had made. He felt bad. He had forgotten to finish cleaning up the leaves. He had not been a good friend to the park. + +"No, we did not finish. We were too busy playing," Tom said. + +Tom's mom frowned. She was not happy with Tom. She told him that he had to go back and finish cleaning up the leaves. She said that it was not nice to leave a mess in the park. She said that the park was a place for everyone to enjoy, and that he had to respect it and take care of it. + +Tom understood. He said he was sorry and went back to the park. He saw Lily and her mom doing the same thing. They had also realized their mistake. Tom and Lily worked together to finish cleaning up the leaves. They put them back in the pile near the tree. They said sorry to the park and thanked it for letting them play. + +They learned a lesson that day. They learned that playing was fun, but finishing was important. They learned that hiding was fun, but cleaning was responsible. They learned that the park was a friend, and that they had to be good friends to the park. +Lily and Tom are twins. They like to play with their toys and their dog, Spot. But sometimes they do not behave. They make a lot of noise, they throw things, and they do not listen to Mom and Dad. + +One day, Mom and Dad say they have a surprise for Lily and Tom. They take them to a farm. There are many animals on the farm. There are cows, sheep, pigs, chickens, and horses. Lily and Tom are very excited. They want to see and touch all the animals. + +Mom and Dad tell them to be careful and gentle with the animals. They say the animals are living things, and they have feelings too. They say some animals are shy, some are friendly, and some are strong. They say Lily and Tom have to behave and follow the rules on the farm. + +Lily and Tom see a big stable. It is a house for the horses. They go inside the stable. They see a brown horse and a white horse. The brown horse is eating hay. The white horse is looking at them. The white horse has a mild face. It does not look angry or scared. It looks happy and curious. + +Lily and Tom want to pet the white horse. They ask Mom and Dad if they can. Mom and Dad say yes, but they have to be very slow and gentle. They say the white horse is nice, but it is also big and powerful. They say Lily and Tom have to respect the white horse and not hurt it or make it nervous. + +Lily and Tom nod. They understand. They walk slowly and quietly to the white horse. They hold out their hands and let the white horse sniff them. The white horse snorts and nuzzles their hands. It likes them. Lily and Tom smile. They stroke the white horse's mane and nose. They feel its soft fur and warm breath. They say thank you to the white horse. They say they love it. + +Mom and Dad are proud of Lily and Tom. They say they behaved very well. They say the white horse liked them too. They say they can come back to the farm and visit the white horse again. Lily and Tom are very happy. They hug Mom and Dad. They hug the white horse. They say goodbye to the farm and the animals. They go home with Spot. They have a good day. +Sara was going to a party with her mom and dad. She wanted to look pretty and smell nice. She put on a pink dress and a shiny bow in her hair. She saw her mom's perfume on the dresser. It was in a glass bottle with a flower on top. Sara liked the perfume. It smelled like roses and candy. + +Sara wanted to use the perfume too. She thought it would make her more ready for the party. She reached for the bottle and tried to spray some on her neck. But she sprayed too much and it went in her eyes and nose. Sara felt a sting and a tickle. She started to cry and sneeze. + +Mom heard Sara's cry and came to see what was wrong. She saw Sara with the perfume bottle and the tears and the sneezes. She hugged Sara and wiped her face with a soft cloth. She said, "Oh, Sara, you don't need perfume to be ready for the party. You are already beautiful and sweet. Perfume is for grown-ups, not for little girls. Next time, ask me before you use it, okay?" + +Sara nodded and sniffed. She said, "I'm sorry, Mom. I just wanted to be like you." Mom smiled and kissed Sara's cheek. She said, "You are like me, Sara. You are my daughter and I love you. Now, let's go to the party and have some fun." Sara smiled and hugged Mom. She felt better and more ready for the party. She didn't need perfume. She had Mom. +One day, Tom and Mia went to the park with their mom. They saw a big pond with ducks and fish. They wanted to feed them some bread, but mom said no. She said the pond was deep and cold, and they could fall in. + +Tom and Mia were sad, but they listened to mom. They played on the swings and the slide instead. They had fun, but they still wanted to see the ducks and fish. They asked mom if they could go closer to the pond, just to look. Mom said yes, but they had to hold her hand. + +They walked to the pond and saw the ducks and fish. They were happy. They also saw something shiny on the water. It was ice. The pond was starting to freeze. Tom and Mia were curious. They wanted to touch the ice. They asked mom if they could. Mom said no. She said the ice was thin and could break. They could fall in the deep and cold water. + +Tom and Mia were sad, but they listened to mom. They decided to make a game. They pretended to be ducks and fish. They quacked and splashed and swam on the grass. They had fun. Mom laughed and clapped. She said they were very clever and funny. She said they had success. Tom and Mia were proud. They hugged mom and thanked her for taking them to the park. They had a good day. +Lily and Ben were playing with their dolls. Lily had a pink doll with a dress and Ben had a blue doll with a hat. They liked to pretend that their dolls were friends and went on adventures. + +One day, Lily saw that her doll's dress had a hole in it. She was sad and showed it to Ben. "Look, my doll's dress is broken. What can I do?" she asked. + +Ben looked at the hole and thought for a moment. He had an idea. He took off his doll's hat and gave it to Lily. "Here, you can replace your doll's dress with this hat. It will fit around her waist and make her look pretty," he said. + +Lily smiled and took the hat. She put it on her doll and wrapped it around her waist. She saw that it looked like a skirt and matched her doll's hair. She was happy and hugged Ben. "Thank you, Ben. You are very kind. Your hat is a good dress for my doll," she said. + +Ben was happy too. He liked to help his friend. He did not mind that his doll had no hat. He thought his doll looked cool without it. He hugged Lily back. "You're welcome, Lily. I'm glad you like it. Your doll is very pretty and my doll is very cool. They are still friends and we are still friends," he said. + +They continued to play with their dolls and had fun. They made up stories about their dolls' adventures and laughed together. They were happy and did not care about the hole or the hat. They only cared about their dolls and their friendship. +Tim and Liz are friends. They like to play in the snow. They make a big snowman and a small snowman. They give them hats and scarves and carrots for noses. + +But the snow is very icy. It hurts their hands and feet. They want to be warm and cozy. They see a hut in the woods. They think maybe someone lives there. They want to ask if they can come in. + +They walk to the hut. They knock on the door. No one answers. They try to open the door. It is locked. They are sad. They want to go inside the hut. + +Then they hear a voice. It is a man. He is coming from the woods. He has a big bag and a sled. He sees Tim and Liz. He smiles. + +"Hello, little ones. What are you doing here?" he asks. + +"We are cold. We want to go in the hut. Can you let us in?" Tim says. + +"Sure, I can let you in. This is my hut. I live here. I was out collecting firewood. Come on, I have some hot cocoa and cookies for you." the man says. + +He opens the door and lets them in. The hut is warm and cozy. There is a fire in the fireplace and a table with mugs and plates. The man gives them hot cocoa and cookies. They drink and eat and talk. + +Tim and Liz are happy. They thank the man for letting them in. They make a new friend. They forget about the icy snow. They have fun in the hut. +Tom was a stubborn boy. He did not like to go to bed when his mom told him to. He wanted to stay up and play with his toys. He said, "No, mom, I am not sleepy. I want to play more." + +Mom shook her head. She said, "Tom, you have to go to bed. It is late and you have school tomorrow. You will be tired and grumpy if you don't sleep. Come on, I made you a sandwich for tomorrow. You can have it for lunch." + +Tom looked at the sandwich. It was his favorite kind. It had cheese and ham and lettuce. He liked to eat sandwiches. But he still did not want to go to bed. He said, "No, mom, I don't care about the sandwich. I want to play more." + +Mom sighed. She said, "Tom, you are being very stubborn. You have to listen to me. I know what is best for you. You need to sleep. Sleeping is good for you. It makes you grow and learn and be happy. Please, Tom, go to bed." + +Tom felt a big yawn coming. He tried to hide it, but he could not. He yawned so loud that his mom heard it. She smiled. She said, "See, Tom, you are sleepy. You just don't know it. Come on, let's go to bed. I will tuck you in and read you a story. You can take your sandwich with you and put it on your nightstand. You can have it tomorrow." + +Tom felt his eyes getting heavy. He did not want to admit it, but he was sleepy. He nodded. He said, "Okay, mom, I will go to bed. But can I take one toy with me?" + +Mom nodded. She said, "Yes, you can take one toy with you. But only one. And you have to put it away when I say good night. Deal?" + +Tom smiled. He said, "Deal. Thank you, mom. I love you." + +Mom hugged him. She said, "I love you too, Tom. Now let's go to bed. You are a good boy, even if you are stubborn sometimes." +Lily and Sam were playing in the garden. They liked to pretend they were flying in an aeroplane. They made noises with their mouths and moved their arms like wings. + +"Look, Lily, there is a real aeroplane in the sky!" Sam said, pointing up. + +"Wow, it is big and white!" Lily said, looking at the aeroplane. "Where is it going?" + +"I don't know. Maybe to a far away place. Maybe to the moon!" Sam said, making his eyes big. + +They watched the aeroplane fly until it was very small. Then it turned and went behind a cloud. + +"Where did it go?" Lily asked, feeling sad. + +"It will come back, don't worry. Maybe it is playing hide and seek with us!" Sam said, trying to cheer her up. + +They waited for the aeroplane to come back, but it did not. The sky became dark and the stars came out. + +"Maybe it is sleeping, like us. Maybe it will come back tomorrow, when the sun is up!" Lily said, yawning. + +"Maybe. Let's go inside, it is cold and dark. We can play again tomorrow!" Sam said, taking her hand. + +They ran inside and hugged their mum and dad. They told them about the aeroplane and how they pretended to fly. They had a warm drink and a cookie. Then they brushed their teeth and went to bed. They dreamed of flying in the aeroplane and seeing the moon. +Tommy likes to watch videos on his tablet. He has many videos of cars, animals and songs. He can load them by touching the screen. But today, his tablet is not working. He tries to load a video, but nothing happens. He sees a message that says "no internet". He does not know what that means. + +He goes to his mom and shows her his tablet. She is busy cooking in the kitchen. She looks at the tablet and says "sorry, Tommy, the internet is down. You can't watch videos right now. Why don't you play with your toys instead?" + +Tommy does not like this answer. He wants to watch videos. He says "no, no, no" and throws a tantrum. He cries and kicks and screams. He throws his tablet on the floor. His mom gets angry and says "Tommy, stop that right now. You are being very naughty. You can't watch videos, but you can't break your tablet either. Go to your room and calm down." + +Tommy does not listen. He runs to the living room and grabs the remote. He thinks he can watch videos on the TV. He turns on the TV and presses the buttons. But he does not see any videos. He sees a filthy show with bad words and scary things. He gets scared and drops the remote. He starts to cry again. + +His mom hears the noise and comes to the living room. She sees the filthy show on the TV and the remote on the floor. She turns off the TV and picks up the remote. She says "Tommy, what have you done? This is a very bad show. You are not allowed to watch this. You are in big trouble. You have to go to your room and stay there until I say so." + +Tommy feels sorry and ashamed. He knows he did wrong. He says "sorry, mom, sorry". He goes to his room and sits on his bed. He wishes he could watch videos. He hopes the internet will come back soon. He says "please, please, please". +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big tree with red apples. They want to pick some apples, but the tree is too high. + +"Let's ask Dad to help us," Lily says. "He is reliable. He can send us a ladder." + +"Good idea," Tom agrees. They run to Lily's house and find Dad in the garage. They tell him about the apples. + +"Sure, I can help you," Dad says. "But you have to be careful. Don't climb too high or fall down." + +Dad sends them a ladder and a basket. He follows them to the park. Lily and Tom put the ladder against the tree. They take turns to climb up and pick some apples. They put the apples in the basket. + +"Wow, these apples are so juicy and sweet," Lily says. "Thank you, Dad, for sending us a ladder." + +"You're welcome, kids," Dad says. "But don't eat too many apples. You might get a tummy ache." + +Lily and Tom share some apples with Dad. They are happy. They have a reliable dad and a lot of apples. +Lily loved to write in her journal. She wrote about her day, her friends, her toys, and her dreams. She drew pictures with her crayons and stickers. She kept her journal under her pillow, so no one else could see it. + +One day, Lily spilled juice on her journal. She was very sad and scared. She ran to her mom and showed her the wet pages. "Mom, mom, I made a mess! My journal is ruined!" she cried. + +Mom hugged Lily and said, "Don't worry, sweetie. We can wash your journal and make it clean again. Come with me to the sink. We will be gentle and careful." + +Mom filled the sink with warm water and soap. She dipped a soft cloth in the water and gently rubbed the juice stains off the journal. She rinsed the cloth and repeated until the journal was clean. She squeezed the water out of the journal and laid it on a towel to dry. + +Lily watched as mom washed her journal. She felt happy and grateful. She said, "Thank you, mom. You are the best. You saved my journal. I love you." + +Mom smiled and said, "You're welcome, Lily. I love you too. Your journal is very special. It shows how creative and smart you are. I'm proud of you." + +They hugged and kissed. Lily picked up her journal and looked at it. It was still wet, but it was not ruined. She could still see her words and pictures. She said, "Mom, can I write in my journal again when it is dry?" + +Mom said, "Of course, Lily. You can write in your journal anytime you want. Just be careful with your juice next time, okay?" + +Lily nodded and said, "Okay, mom. I will. Thank you for washing my journal." +Lily and Ben are twins. They are three years old. Today is their birthday. They are very happy. They want to celebrate with their friends. + +They have a big cake with candles. They have balloons and hats. They have games and toys. They invite their friends from the park. They say, "Come to our party! It is fun!" + +Their friends come to their house. They bring gifts and cards. They say, "Happy birthday, Lily and Ben! You are good friends!" + +Lily and Ben open their gifts. They see books and puzzles and dolls and cars. They say, "Thank you, thank you! We love our gifts!" + +They play with their friends. They sing and dance and laugh. They blow the candles and eat the cake. They share the cake with their friends. The cake is very yummy. + +They have a wide smile on their faces. They are flexible. They try new games and toys. They say, "This is the best birthday ever! We are happy!" +Tim and Sam are brothers. They like to play with cars and trucks. They have many cars and trucks in their room. Some are big, some are small, some are red, some are blue. + +One day, Tim finds a bottle of oil in the garage. He thinks it is for his cars and trucks. He takes the bottle to his room. He opens the bottle and pours some oil on his cars and trucks. He says, "Now they will go faster and smoother!" + +Sam sees what Tim is doing. He is angry and scared. He says, "No, Tim, no! That is not for your cars and trucks! That is for dad's car! You are making a big mess! You have to remove the oil from your cars and trucks!" + +Tim does not listen to Sam. He says, "No, Sam, no! This is fun! Look how shiny and slippery they are!" He slides his cars and trucks on the floor. The oil makes them go very fast. But they also go out of control. They hit the walls, the furniture, and the toys. + +Sam tries to stop Tim. He grabs a wide towel from the closet. He says, "Tim, stop! You have to clean up the oil! It is bad for your cars and trucks! It will ruin them! And dad will be very mad at us!" He uses the towel to wipe the oil from the floor and the cars and trucks. + +Tim sees that Sam is right. He sees that the oil is not fun. It is dirty and sticky. It makes his cars and trucks look ugly and smell bad. He feels sorry and sad. He says, "I'm sorry, Sam. I was wrong. I should have listened to you. Can you help me remove the oil from my cars and trucks?" + +Sam is still angry, but he is also kind. He says, "It's okay, Tim. I forgive you. But you have to be more careful next time. And you have to ask dad before you use his things. Come on, let's remove the oil from your cars and trucks together." + +They work hard to remove the oil from their cars and trucks. They use the towel, some water, and some soap. They make their cars and trucks look clean and nice again. They put them back in their places. They also clean up the floor and the furniture. They hope that dad will not notice the oil. + +They hug each other and say, "We are sorry, dad. We love you." They are happy that they are brothers. They promise to share and play nicely with their cars and trucks. +Sam and Mia were lost in the big sand. They were very hot and thirsty. They saw some green trees and water far away. They ran to the water, hoping it was an oasis. + +When they got there, they saw that the water was dirty and smelly. There were flies and worms in it. It was disgusting. Sam said, "We can't drink this water. It will make us sick." + +Mia said, "But we have no other water. We have to stay here and wait for help. Maybe someone will find us." + +Sam said, "No, we have to keep looking. Maybe there is another oasis nearby. Come on, Mia, let's go." + +Mia was scared and tired. She didn't want to leave the water, even if it was disgusting. She said, "No, Sam, I want to stay here. You go if you want, but I will stay." + +Sam was angry and sad. He didn't want to leave Mia, but he didn't want to stay either. He said, "Fine, Mia, you stay here. But don't blame me if you get sick or worse. I'm going. Bye, Mia." + +Sam left Mia and ran away. He hoped he would find another oasis or help. He never saw Mia again. + +Mia stayed by the water. She drank some of it, even though it was disgusting. She felt sick and dizzy. She lay down on the sand and closed her eyes. She never woke up again. +Ben and Mia like to print pictures of the sea. They use their mom's big machine that makes colors on paper. They find pictures on the computer and press a button. Then the machine makes noise and the pictures come out. + +"Look, Mia, this is a surf!" Ben says, holding a picture of a big wave and a person on a board. "It looks fun!" + +"I like this one better," Mia says, showing a picture of a fish and a coral. "It is so clear and pretty!" + +They print more pictures and make a collage on the wall. They pretend they are in the sea, swimming and surfing. They make sounds of water and animals. + +Mom comes in and sees their collage. She smiles and hugs them. + +"What a beautiful sea you made!" she says. "Do you want to go to the beach tomorrow and see the real sea?" + +"Yes, yes, yes!" Ben and Mia say, jumping and clapping. "We want to see the surf and the fish and the clear water!" + +They are very happy and excited. They love the sea and they love to print. +Lily was very happy. She had an invitation to go to Ben's birthday party. She liked Ben. He was her friend from school. He had a big cake and many toys. Lily wanted to play with him and the other kids. + +But Lily had a problem. She had a cold. She sneezed a lot. Her nose was red and runny. Her mom said she had to stay home and rest. Lily was sad. She did not want to miss the party. She wanted to see Ben and have fun. + +She asked her mom, "Please, can I go to the party? I will be good. I will cover my mouth when I sneeze. I will not make anyone sick." + +Her mom shook her head. "No, Lily. You are not well. You need to stay home and get better. You can call Ben and wish him a happy birthday. Maybe he can come and visit you when you are open." + +Lily did not like that. She cried and cried. She threw her invitation on the floor. She did not want to talk to anyone. She was very angry and sad. + +Then she heard a knock on the door. She looked out the window. She saw Ben. He was holding a balloon and a gift. He smiled and waved at her. He said, "Hi, Lily. I heard you are sick. I came to see you. I brought you a present. Can I come in?" + +Lily was surprised. She was happy. She ran to the door and opened it. She hugged Ben and said, "Thank you, Ben. You are very nice. You are my best friend. I am sorry I could not go to your party. I hope you had fun." + +Ben said, "That's okay, Lily. I had fun, but I missed you. I wanted to share my cake and toys with you. I hope you like your present. It is a book. We can read it together." + +Lily smiled. She liked books. She said, "Thank you, Ben. I like your present. We can read it together. Maybe we can have our own party. Do you want some juice and cookies?" + +Ben nodded. He said, "Yes, please. That sounds good. But first, let me give you this." He handed her the balloon. It was pink and had a heart on it. He said, "This is for you. It says, 'Get well soon, Lily. I love you.'" + +Lily was very happy. She said, "I love you too, Ben. You are the best." She took the balloon and the gift. She sneezed. She covered her mouth. She said, "Excuse me." + +Ben said, "Bless you, Lily. Don't worry. You will get better soon. And then we can play more. You are my friend." + +They went inside. They had juice and cookies. They read the book. They laughed and talked. They had their own party. They were happy. +Lily and Max were in the car with Mom and Dad. They were going to visit Grandma and Grandpa, who lived far away. Lily and Max liked Grandma and Grandpa, but they did not like the long car ride. It was boring and noisy. + +"Are we there yet?" Lily asked. + +"No, sweetie, we still have a long way to go," Mom said. + +Lily sighed and looked out the window. She saw trees and houses and cows and horses, but they all looked the same. She wished she had something fun to do. + +Max was sitting next to her. He had a book and a toy car. He was making vroom-vroom noises with his car and turning the pages of his book. He was not bored at all. + +"Can I play with your car?" Lily asked. + +"No, it's mine," Max said. + +"Please, just for a little bit," Lily said. + +"No, go away," Max said. + +Lily felt angry and sad. She wanted to play with the car, too. She tried to grab it from Max, but he held it tight. + +"Stop it, Lily, you're being mean," Max said. + +"Stop it, Max, you're being selfish," Lily said. + +They started to fight and yell. Mom and Dad heard them and looked back. + +"Quiet, kids, you're making a lot of noise," Dad said. + +"Share your toys, Max, don't be rude," Mom said. + +Max and Lily ignored them. They kept fighting and yelling. They were persistent. + +Mom and Dad felt tired and annoyed. They wished they could have a peaceful car ride. They yawned and rubbed their eyes. They hoped they would get to Grandma and Grandpa's house soon. +Ben and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big dog. The dog is black and brown. It has a long tail and sharp teeth. + +"Can we pet the dog?" Mia asks Ben. + +Ben shakes his head. "No, we can't. The dog might bite us. It looks angry." + +Mia nods. She is scared of the dog. She holds Ben's hand. They walk away from the dog. + +But the dog runs after them. It barks loud. It wants to catch them. + +"Help!" Ben and Mia shout. They run faster. + +They see a man. The man is wearing a blue shirt and a hat. He has a leash in his hand. + +"Is that your dog?" Ben asks the man. + +"Yes, it is. I'm sorry. He got loose. He is not mean. He just wants to play." The man says. + +He calls the dog. The dog stops barking. It comes to the man. The man puts the leash on the dog. + +"Can we pet him now?" Mia asks. + +The man smiles. "Sure, you can. He likes kids. His name is Rex." + +Ben and Mia pet Rex. Rex licks their faces. He wags his tail. + +"Thank you, mister." Ben and Mia say. + +"You're welcome, kids. Have a nice day." The man says. + +He walks away with Rex. + +Ben and Mia are happy. They go back to the park. They play on the swings and the slide. + +They forget about the bitter taste in their mouths. They were so scared of the dog. They are not scared anymore. They are brave. +Lily and Ben were playing in the snow. They made a big snowman with a hat and a scarf. They also made a snow reindeer with sticks for antlers. They were very proud of their snow friends. + +"Look, Mommy, look!" Lily shouted. "We made a snowman and a snow reindeer!" + +Mommy came out of the house. She smiled and hugged them. "You did a great job, my sweeties! They look very nice!" + +"Can we spray them with water?" Ben asked. "So they don't melt?" + +"Sure, you can," Mommy said. "But be careful not to spray each other. It's very cold outside." + +Lily and Ben ran to get the water spray. They took turns to spray the snowman and the snow reindeer. They made them shiny and wet. + +"Wow, they look like real!" Lily said. + +"Maybe they will come alive at night," Ben said. + +They laughed and imagined what their snow friends would do. They thought they would dance and sing and play with them. + +But then they heard a loud noise. It was a snow plow. It was coming down the street. It was very big and fast. It was clearing the snow from the road. + +"Oh no!" Lily and Ben cried. "It's going to hit our snow friends!" + +They ran to the snowman and the snow reindeer. They tried to push them away from the road. But they were too heavy and too slow. + +"Stop, stop!" they shouted to the snow plow. "Don't hurt our snow friends!" + +But the snow plow did not hear them. It did not see them. It kept going. It smashed the snowman and the snow reindeer. It made them into a big pile of snow. + +Lily and Ben were very sad. They cried and hugged each other. They looked at the pile of snow. They could not see their snow friends anymore. + +Mommy came to them. She saw what happened. She felt sorry for them. She hugged them and kissed them. + +"I'm so sorry, my sweeties," she said. "The snow plow did not mean to hurt your snow friends. It was just doing its job." + +"But we loved them, Mommy," Lily said. "We made them with our own hands." + +"I know, my sweeties," Mommy said. "And they will always be in your hearts. And maybe, just maybe, they will come back next winter. And you can make them again." + +Lily and Ben looked at Mommy. They wiped their tears. They smiled a little. + +"Really, Mommy?" they asked. + +"Really, my sweeties," Mommy said. "Now let's go inside and have some hot chocolate. And maybe we can read a story about a snowman and a snow reindeer who came alive at night." + +Lily and Ben nodded. They liked that idea. They followed Mommy inside. They still missed their snow friends. But they also felt warm and cozy. And they hoped to see them again. +Lily and Ben were friends. They liked to play with toys. One day, Lily brought a new doll to school. It had long hair and a pretty dress. Ben wanted to play with it. + +"Can I have your doll?" Ben asked Lily. + +"No, it is mine. You can play with your car," Lily said. + +"But I don't like my car. It is old and dirty. Your doll is new and nice. Please, let me have it," Ben begged. + +"No, go away. You are stupid," Lily said. She turned away from Ben. + +Ben was angry. He wanted the doll very much. He thought of a plan. He waited until Lily was not looking. Then he grabbed the doll and ran away. + +"Hey, give me back my doll!" Lily shouted. She chased after Ben. + +Ben ran to the other side of the playground. He saw Tom, who had a big truck. Ben liked trucks too. + +"Hi, Tom. Do you want to trade?" Ben asked. + +"What do you have?" Tom asked. + +"I have this doll. It is new and nice. You can have it for your truck," Ben said. + +Tom looked at the doll. He did not like dolls. He liked trucks. + +"OK, I will trade with you," Tom said. He gave Ben his truck and took the doll. + +Ben was happy. He had a new truck. He forgot about Lily. + +Lily caught up with Ben. She saw him with the truck. She saw Tom with her doll. + +"Ben, you are bad! You took my doll and gave it to Tom! I want my doll back!" Lily cried. + +"Sorry, Lily. I traded with Tom. The doll is his now. You can't have it back," Ben said. + +Lily was very sad. She wanted her doll back. She tried to get it from Tom. But Tom did not want to give it back. He pushed Lily away. + +"Go away, Lily. This is my doll now. You are stupid," Tom said. + +Lily fell to the ground. She hurt her knee. She cried and cried. + +The teacher saw what happened. She came to help Lily. She saw Ben and Tom with the toys. + +"What is going on here?" the teacher asked. + +Ben and Tom told the teacher what they did. The teacher was angry. She frowned at them. + +"That was not nice. You should not take things from others. You should not trade without asking. You should not call others stupid. You should say sorry to Lily and give her back her doll," the teacher said. + +Ben and Tom felt bad. They knew they did wrong. They said sorry to Lily and gave her back her doll. But Lily did not want to be friends with them anymore. She did not trust them. She did not forgive them. + +The moral of the story is: Do not take things from others. Do not trade without asking. Do not call others stupid. Be kind and honest. Or you will lose your friends. +Lily and Max were bored. They had played with all their toys and read all their books. They wanted to go outside and have fun. But their mom said no. It was too hot and sunny. They had to stay inside and be quiet. + +"Let's wander around the house and look for something new," Max said. He was older than Lily and liked to explore. Lily nodded. She followed Max as he opened doors and drawers. They saw many things they had never seen before. Some were shiny, some were soft, some were noisy. + +They came to the kitchen. They smelled something good. Their dad was cooking on the grill. He had put meat and vegetables on the fire. He was making lunch for them. He smiled when he saw them. + +"Hi, kids. Are you hungry?" he asked. + +"Yes, dad. What are you making?" Lily said. + +"I'm making burgers and corn. Do you like them?" he said. + +"Yes, dad. We love them!" Max said. + +"Good. They will be ready soon. But you have to be careful. The grill is very hot. Don't touch it or you will get hurt. Stay away from the fire," he said. + +"Okay, dad. We will be careful," Lily and Max said. + +They watched their dad flip the burgers and turn the corn. They heard them sizzle and crackle. They saw the smoke and the flames. They felt the heat and the hunger. They waited for their lunch. They were quiet. They were happy. +Sam was a lonely boy. He had no friends to play with at school. He liked to draw and read, but the other kids said he was boring. Sam wished he had someone to talk to and share his stories. + +One day, he found a teaspoon in the kitchen. It was shiny and smooth, and it had a funny shape. Sam wondered what it was for. He decided to take it to his room and pretend it was his friend. He named it Timmy. + +"Hello, Timmy," Sam said. "Do you want to play with me?" + +"Yes, Sam," Timmy said in a small voice. "I want to play with you. You are nice and smart." + +Sam smiled. He felt happy. He showed Timmy his drawings and his books. He told him about his dreams and his fears. Timmy listened and nodded. He said he liked Sam's drawings and books. He said he had the same dreams and fears. + +They played for a long time. They made up stories and jokes. They laughed and hugged. Sam felt less lonely. He felt he had a friend. + +"Sam, can I ask you something?" Timmy said. + +"Sure, Timmy. What is it?" + +"Can you order me a pizza? I'm hungry." + +Sam was surprised. He didn't know teaspoons could eat pizza. He didn't know how to order pizza. He didn't have any money. + +"I'm sorry, Timmy. I can't order you a pizza. I don't know how. I don't have any money." + +Timmy looked sad. He said he understood. He said he was still Sam's friend. He said he was happy with Sam. + +Sam felt sorry for Timmy. He wanted to make him happy. He thought of something. + +"Wait, Timmy. I have an idea. Come with me." + +Sam took Timmy to the kitchen. He opened the fridge. He found some cheese and ham. He found some bread. He found some tomato sauce. He found some scissors and a knife. + +He cut the bread into a circle. He spread the tomato sauce on it. He put the cheese and ham on top. He used the scissors to cut the cheese and ham into small pieces. He used the knife to cut the bread into slices. He put the slices on a plate. He put the plate in the microwave. He pressed some buttons. + +He made a pizza for Timmy. + +He took the plate out of the microwave. He smelled the pizza. It smelled good. He took Timmy to the table. He gave him a slice of pizza. + +"Here, Timmy. This is for you. I made it for you. It's a pizza. I hope you like it." + +Timmy looked at the pizza. He smelled the pizza. He smiled. He thanked Sam. He took a bite of the pizza. + +He liked it. + +He said it was the best pizza ever. + +He said Sam was the best friend ever. + +Sam smiled. He felt happy. He took a bite of his pizza. + +He liked it. + +He said it was the best pizza ever. + +He said Timmy was the best friend ever. + +They ate their pizza. They talked and laughed. They felt less lonely. They felt they had a friend. +Lily and Ben are playful cats. They like to run and jump and chase each other. They live in a big house with a nice lady who gives them food and water and toys. + +One day, the lady goes out and leaves a big piece of meat on the table. Lily and Ben smell the meat and want to eat it. They climb on the chairs and jump on the table. They see the meat and lick their lips. + +"Yum, this looks good," says Lily. "Let's share it." + +"OK, but be careful," says Ben. "The lady might come back and be angry." + +They start to bite and tear the meat. It is juicy and tasty. They are very happy. + +But then they hear a loud noise. It is the lady. She comes in and sees the mess. She sees the cats and the meat. She is very angry. + +"Bad cats!" she shouts. "You are naughty and greedy! You ruined my dinner! You don't deserve to live here!" + +She grabs a broom and chases the cats. Lily and Ben are scared. They run and hide under the sofa. They hear the lady say she will take them to the shelter. They don't know what that means, but it sounds bad. + +They wish they had not eaten the meat. They wish they had been good cats. They wish the lady would forgive them and love them. But it is too late. They have lost their home and their friend. They are very sad. +One day, a boy named Tim went for a walk. He saw a big, mean dog. The dog was a threat. Tim felt scared and miserable. He wanted to go home. + +Tim watched the dog. He saw that the dog was sad too. Tim said, "Why are you so sad?" The dog looked at him and said, "I am lonely. No one wants to play with me." + +Tim thought for a moment. He said, "I will be your friend. Let's play together." The dog wagged its tail and they played all day. Tim was not scared anymore. They became the best of friends. +One day, a little girl named Amy found a big box. She did not know what was inside. It was a mystery. Amy wanted to find out what was in the box, so she called her friend Tom to help. + +Tom came over, and they both looked at the box. "What do you think is inside?" Amy asked. "I don't know," said Tom, "Let's open it and see!" They both tried to open the box, but it was too hard. + +Then, Amy had a brilliant idea. She said, "Let's talk to my dad. He can help us open the box!" They went to Amy's dad, and he opened the box for them. Inside the box was a big, beautiful toy castle. Amy and Tom were so happy, and they played with the castle all day. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a grumpy old man. He lived in a big structure near the park. Every day, the kids would play near his home, and he would get upset. + +One day, the kids were playing catch with a ball. They were laughing and having fun. But then, the ball went into the grumpy man's yard. The kids were scared to go get it because they didn't want to make the man mad. + +One brave kid decided to try and get the ball back. He went into the yard and tried to catch the ball quickly. But the grumpy man saw him and started to yell. The kid was scared but stood up to the man. He said, "We just want to play and have fun. Please don't be mad." + +The grumpy man looked at the kid and thought about it. He decided to give the ball back and even started to play catch with the kids. From that day on, the grumpy man wasn't so grumpy anymore. He learned to have fun and play with the kids, and they all became friends. +Once upon a time, there was a normal boy named Tim. Tim loved to eat peanuts. One day, he found a big peanut under his bed. Tim was very happy. + +Tim showed the big peanut to his mom. "Look, Mom! I found a big peanut!" Tim said. His mom smiled and said, "That's a very big peanut, Tim. Let's open it and see what's inside!" + +Tim and his mom tried to snap the big peanut open. They pulled and pulled, but the peanut would not snap. Then, they heard a tiny voice from inside the peanut. "Please, don't snap me!" said the voice. + +Tim and his mom were very surprised. They looked at the peanut and saw a tiny face. The peanut could talk! The peanut said, "I am a magic peanut. If you let me stay with you, I will grant you one wish." + +Tim and his mom were very happy. They decided to keep the magic peanut and wished for lots of normal peanuts to eat. The magic peanut granted their wish, and Tim and his mom had lots of peanuts to enjoy. They all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little brown dog named Spot. Spot loved to eat cereal every morning. One day, he went to the kitchen to eat his favorite cereal, but the box was empty! + +Spot went to his friend, the cat named Fluffy. "Fluffy, I have no cereal. Can you help me find more?" asked Spot. Fluffy said, "Yes, let's go to the store and buy more cereal." + +On their way to the store, Spot and Fluffy had to listen carefully. They heard a loud noise coming from behind a big tree. They went to look and found a little bird that was lost. The bird said, "I can't find my way home. Can you help me?" Spot and Fluffy decided to help the bird find its home before going to the store. + +After they helped the bird, Spot and Fluffy went to the store and bought more cereal. They went back home and ate cereal together. Spot was so happy to have his cereal and new friends. +One day, a girl named Lucy wanted to watch her favorite movie. But the movie was broken. Lucy was sad and embarrassed because she broke it. She wanted to repair the movie so she could watch it again. + +Lucy went to her friend, Tom. She said, "Tom, can you help me repair my movie? I broke it and I am embarrassed." Tom said, "Yes, I will help you, Lucy. Let's try to fix it together." + +They tried to repair the movie by using tape. They put the tape on the broken parts. After they finished, they played the movie. It worked! Lucy and Tom were happy they fixed the movie. They watched it together, and Lucy was not embarrassed anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a chubby dog named Max. Max loved to play and run all day. He had a favorite toy, a big red ball. + +One day, Max saw a man dress in a funny way. The man had a white coat and a hat. Max wanted to play with him. So, Max ran to the man with his big red ball. + +But, Max did not see the big ambulance behind him. The ambulance was going very fast. Max got hit by the ambulance. Max's big red ball rolled away. Max did not get up to play again. +One day, a little girl named Sue found a thick bathrobe in her room. She put it on and felt very warm and cozy. Sue walked around the house wearing the bathrobe, feeling like a big bear. + +Sue went to the kitchen and saw her mom. Her mom said, "Sue, you look so warm in your thick bathrobe! Can you help me push the chair to the table?" Sue smiled and said, "Yes, mom!" She pushed the chair with all her might and it moved to the table. + +Later, Sue and her mom sat at the table, drinking hot cocoa. Sue was still wearing her thick bathrobe. They talked and laughed, feeling happy and warm together. Sue loved her bathrobe and the special time she spent with her mom. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. One day, he went for a walk with his mom. They walked and walked until they found a big park. Tim saw a lot of kids playing in the park. He wanted to play too. So, he asked his mom if he could play with the kids. His mom said yes. + +Tim ran to the kids and saw that they were playing with a big, soft cushion. The cushion was red and blue. They took turns throwing the cushion in the air and catching it. Tim wanted to try too. He threw the cushion high in the air and caught it. The kids clapped and cheered for Tim. + +After playing for a long time, Tim started to feel cold. He told his mom he was cold. She gave him a warm hug and they walked back home. Tim was happy he made new friends and played with the cushion. He couldn't wait to go back to the park and play again. +Once upon a time, there was an enormous billboard in the middle of a big town. It was very tall and had a lot of colors. On the billboard, there was a picture of a big, round balloon. + +One day, a little girl named Lily walked by the billboard. She looked up and saw the big balloon. Lily wanted to fill the balloon with air, so she asked her mom, "Mom, can we fill the balloon on the billboard with air?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "No, Lily, we cannot fill the balloon on the billboard. It is just a picture. But we can fill a real balloon with air for you to play with." + +Lily and her mom went to the store and bought a real balloon. They filled it with air and tied a string to it. Lily was very happy to play with her balloon, and she didn't mind that the one on the billboard was just a picture. +Once upon a time, there was a tutor named Tom. Tom loved to teach little kids. One day, he went to a big house to teach a small girl named Sue. + +Sue was a wide-eyed girl who loved to learn. She would sit and listen to Tom with her eyes wide open. Tom liked Sue a lot because she was so smart. + +One day, it was very hot. Tom said, "Sue, let's shut the window to keep the sun out." Sue said, "Okay, Tom!" So, they shut the window and continued their fun lesson. + +Sue learned a lot from her tutor, Tom. They had many happy days learning and playing together. And they always remembered to shut the window when it was hot. +One day, a little boy named Tim went to the park with his mom. They saw a big, dull rock. Tim said, "Mom, look at that big rock!" His mom said, "Yes, Tim, it is a big rock." + +Tim wanted to touch the rock. When he did, he noticed that it was very hot! "Ouch!" Tim cried. "Mom, the rock is hot!" His mom said, "Oh no, Tim, be careful!" + +A little girl named Sue was near the rock too. She saw Tim cry and said, "I want to touch the rock too!" Tim said, "No, Sue, it is hot! It will hurt you." Sue was sad, but she listened to Tim. They all went to play on the swings instead. +Once upon a time, there was a strong dog named Buddy. Buddy loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, Buddy saw a big ball in the yard. + +Buddy ran to the ball and tried to pick it up. But he did not see a rock nearby. Buddy stumbled on the rock and fell down. He was sad and his paw hurt a little. + +A little girl named Lily saw Buddy fall. She ran to him and said, "Oh no, Buddy! Are you okay?" Buddy looked up at Lily and wagged his tail. Together, they played with the ball in the sunshine, and Buddy felt better. +Once upon a time, in a land far away, there was a big volcano. The volcano was very old and did not feel well. It was sad because it could not play with the other mountains anymore. The other mountains were younger and stronger. + +One day, a little girl named Amy came to visit the elderly volcano. She saw that the volcano was sad and wanted to help it. Amy thought, "If I can improve the volcano, it will be happy again." So, she started to clean the volcano and plant pretty flowers all around it. + +The volcano saw what Amy was doing and began to feel better. It started to play with the other mountains again. The conflict was gone, and everyone was happy. The elderly volcano had improved, all thanks to the little girl named Amy. +One day, Cat and Dog went for a walk. The sun was bright and the ground was dry. They saw a big tree and decided to march to it. + +As they marched, Cat said, "Let's have a race to the tree!" Dog agreed and they both started to run. Cat was fast, but Dog was faster. + +When they got to the tree, Dog won the race. Cat was sad but Dog said, "Next time, you will win!" They both smiled and knew they would race again soon. +One day, a little boy named Tim went to play outside in the snow. He saw an igloo and thought it would be fun to go inside. As he walked closer, he met a little girl named Sue. + +"Hi, I'm Sue! Do you want to play catch with me?" she asked. Tim said yes, and they started to play. They threw snowballs at each other, trying to catch them with their hands. It was difficult because the snowballs were very cold and slippery. + +As they played, they became good friends. Tim and Sue took turns going inside the igloo to warm up. They laughed and had a great time. At the end of the day, they said goodbye and went home. They promised to play catch again soon. +Once upon a time, there was a farmer. The farmer had a big red barn. He had many animals on his farm. + +One day, the farmer noticed that his pig was ready to have babies. He was very happy. He said, "Pig, you will be a mom soon!" + +The pig had her babies, and they were very cute. The farmer loved them. He said, "Welcome, little pigs!" The little pigs played all day, and the farmer smiled. + +At night, the farmer went to his house. He was tired but happy. The next day, he would play with the little pigs again. And they all lived happily on the farm. +Once upon a time, there was a good little girl named Anna. She had a pretty veil that she wore on her head. She loved to play outside with her friends. + +One day, while playing with her friends, a naughty dog came up to them. The dog saw Anna's veil and wanted to play with it too. The dog said, "Can I play with your veil? I promise I won't bite it." + +Anna thought about it and said, "Okay, you can play with my veil. But please don't bite it. It's my favorite." + +The dog played with the veil, and Anna and her friends watched. They all laughed and had fun together. The dog didn't bite the veil, and they all became good friends. They played together every day, and Anna's pretty veil stayed safe and clean. +Once upon a time, there was a blue ball. The blue ball loved to play on the pitch. Every day, the blue ball would roll and bounce on the green grass. + +One day, the blue ball saw a small seed on the pitch. The blue ball thought it would be fun to watch the seed grow. So, the blue ball stayed with the seed and rolled around it to keep it safe. + +The sun shined, the rain fell, and the seed started to grow. It grew into a big, strong tree with many green leaves. The blue ball was so happy to see the tree grow. Now, the blue ball and the tree are best friends, and they play on the pitch together every day. +One day, a little boy named Tim went to the park. He saw a new friend named Sam. Tim was a bit scared to talk to Sam. But he wanted to play with him. + +Tim walked up to Sam and asked, "Do you want to play with me?" Sam did not answer. Tim felt sad and walked away. He sat on a bench and watched Sam play alone. + +A big dog ran into the park. The dog was loud and scary. Tim and Sam were both scared. They ran away from the dog. But the dog followed them. They could not find a safe place to hide. They wished they had played together so they would not be so scared alone. +Once upon a time, there was a cow named Bessie. Bessie lived on a farm with her friends. Bessie liked to eat grass and play in the field. One day, Bessie felt cold. The wind was blowing and the sky was gray. + +Bessie saw her friend, a bird named Chirpy. Chirpy said, "Bessie, you look cold. Let's find a warm place for you." Bessie nodded and followed Chirpy. They went to a big tree with many leaves. Bessie felt a little warmer. + +Chirpy had an idea. "Bessie, let's spread hay on the ground. It will help you stay warm." Bessie and Chirpy spread the hay under the tree. Bessie laid down on the hay and felt much warmer. Bessie and Chirpy smiled at each other, happy to be warm and cozy under the tree. +Once upon a time, there was a dancer named Lily. She was a happy girl who loved to dance. One day, she met a boy named Tom. Tom was a foolish boy who didn't like to dance. He thought dancing was not fun. + +One day, Tom saw Lily dancing in the park. He called out to her, "Lily, why do you dance all the time? It's silly!" Lily stopped dancing and said, "Tom, dancing makes me happy. You should try it too!" + +Tom thought about it and decided to give it a try. He started to dance with Lily. At first, he felt foolish, but soon he was having fun. They danced together and laughed. From that day on, Tom loved to dance too. And they were both happy, dancing together in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a new red car named Racey. Racey loved to race with his friends. They would race all day long. + +One day, Racey met a big blue truck named Order. Order liked to carry things from one place to another. Racey asked Order, "Do you want to race with me?" Order said, "Yes, let's race!" + +Racey and Order started to race. They raced down the road, past the trees, and through the town. All the people watched and cheered for them. Racey was very fast, but Order was strong and steady. + +In the end, Racey won the race. Order smiled and said, "That was fun! You are very fast, Racey." Racey said, "Thank you, Order. You are strong and steady. Let's race again soon!" + +From that day on, Racey and Order became best friends. They raced and played together every day, and they were always happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily liked to visit her grandma's house. Grandma had a big, shiny crown. Lily loved to wear the crown and pretend she was a queen. + +One day, Lily went to visit Grandma. "Grandma, can I wear the crown?" she asked. "Of course, my dear," said Grandma, and she put the crown on Lily's head. Lily felt very happy and danced around the room. + +As Lily danced, she started to feel dizzy. She stopped and sat down. "Are you okay, Lily?" asked Grandma. "Yes, I just got a little dizzy," Lily said. They both laughed, and Lily took off the crown. They had a fun day together, and Lily went home with a big smile on her face. +Once upon a time, there was a big jug. This jug was full of yummy candy. A little boy named Tim and a little girl named Sue both wanted the candy. They were not careful when they tried to get it. + +Tim and Sue both pulled on the jug at the same time. The jug fell down and the candy scattered all over the floor. They were sad because now the candy was dirty. + +Tim and Sue learned they should be careful and share. They picked up the candy and put it back in the jug. They took turns picking one candy each. They were happy and played together with their candy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play outside in her garden. One day, she found a small, clean cup on the ground. She picked it up and looked around to see if it belonged to anyone. + +As Lily walked, she saw a tiny, sad bug on a leaf. The bug said, "I am so thirsty, but I cannot find any water to drink." Lily decided to help the bug. She kneeled down by a puddle and filled the clean cup with water. Then, she carefully carried the cup to the bug. The bug was so happy and said, "Thank you, Lily, for helping me." + +Lily felt proud that she helped the thirsty bug. She learned that it is good to help others when they need it. And from that day on, Lily always looked for ways to help her friends and the little creatures in her garden. +Once upon a time, there was a big, mighty bear. He lived in a house with a chimney. The bear loved to sleep all day. + +One day, a little bird flew to the bear's house. The bird saw the bear sleeping. The bird said, "Wake up, mighty bear! Let's play outside!" + +The bear yawned and said, "Okay, little bird. I will play with you." They played and played until the sun went down. Then, the mighty bear and the little bird went inside the house. They sat by the warm chimney and talked. + +After a while, the bear said, "Little bird, I am tired. It's time to sleep." The bird said, "Good night, mighty bear." They both went to sleep, dreaming of more fun days to come. +Once upon a time, there was a blue firework named Sparky. Sparky lived in a big box with other fireworks. They all waited for the day when they could light up the sky. + +One day, a little boy named Tim found the box of fireworks. He was very excited and called his dad. "Dad, look what I found!" said Tim. His dad came and looked at the box. "These are fireworks, Tim. We can use them for a special night." + +That night, Tim and his dad went outside to light the fireworks. They set up the blue firework, Sparky, first. Tim's dad said, "Tim, you can push the button to make Sparky go up in the sky." Tim was so happy. He pushed the button, and Sparky flew up into the sky. + +With a big boom, Sparky lit up the night with beautiful blue light. Tim and his dad watched as the sky filled with colors. They clapped and laughed, enjoying the show. They knew it was a night they would always remember. +Once upon a time, in a big forest, there lived a creative little girl named Lucy. She liked to draw and make things with her hands. One day, while playing outside, she met a big wolf. + +"Hello, wolf," said Lucy. "Do you want to play with me?" The wolf nodded and they played together. They became good friends. + +One day, a mean bear came to the forest. The bear wanted to scare Lucy. The wolf wanted to protect her. So, the wolf said to the bear, "You cannot scare my friend." + +The bear left and Lucy was safe. Lucy said, "Thank you, wolf, for protecting me." The wolf smiled and they played together again. +One day, a boy named Tim saw a rocket in his yard. The rocket was big and fast. Tim wanted to go inside and see where it could take him. + +Tim went inside the rocket and met a friendly robot. The robot said, "Hi, I am Rob. Want to go on a fast ride?" Tim said, "Yes, let's go!" The rocket went up, up, up into the sky. They saw stars and the moon. + +After a while, the rocket came back down to Tim's yard. Tim and Rob went outside and jogged around the rocket. They had so much fun. Tim said, "Thank you, Rob, for the fast ride in the rocket." Rob said, "You're welcome, Tim. Let's play again soon!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a soft, warm blanket that she loved very much. One day, Lily took her blanket outside to play. + +While playing, she met a boy named Tom. Tom was not very nice. He did not know how to share and be kind. You could say he was ignorant. Lily wanted to teach Tom how to be a good friend. + +Lily said, "Tom, let's kneel on my blanket and play together." Tom looked at the blanket and thought it might be fun. So, they both kneeled on the blanket and played with their toys. + +Soon, Tom learned how to share and be kind. He was not ignorant anymore. Lily and Tom became best friends, and they always played together on the warm blanket. And they lived happily ever after. +One day, a big, hairy dog named Sam went for a walk. He saw a ball and wanted to play. He used his paw to strike the ball hard. The ball went very far and fast. + +The ball hit a pipe and made a leak. Water came out of the pipe. Sam was sad because he did not want to make a mess. He tried to think of a way to fix the leak. + +Sam found a friend, a little bird, who helped him. They worked together to fix the leak. The water stopped coming out. Sam and the bird were happy. They played with the ball and had fun. +Once upon a time, in a big garden, there was a little flower. The flower was waiting to bloom. It was very patient. + +One day, a girl named Lily walked into the garden. She saw the little flower and said, "Hello, little flower! When will you bloom?" The flower replied, "I will bloom soon. I am patient." + +Time went by, and Lily came back to the garden every day. She gave the flower a look and said, "You are still not blooming, but I know you will soon." The flower smiled and said, "Thank you, Lily. I am trying." + +Finally, one sunny day, Lily came to the garden and saw the flower had bloomed. It was very pretty. Lily clapped her hands and said, "You did it, little flower! You were patient and now you have bloomed!" The flower was happy and thanked Lily for being a good friend. +One day, a little fish named Tim was swimming in the sea. He saw a jellyfish that was stuck in something. The jellyfish looked uncomfortable. Tim wanted to help the jellyfish. + +Tim asked, "Do you need help, jellyfish?" The jellyfish said, "Yes, please! I am stuck and it hurts." Tim thought for a moment and had an idea. He would cut the thing that was holding the jellyfish. + +Tim found a small, sharp rock to cut the thing. He swam back to the jellyfish and said, "I will cut you free!" Tim cut the thing and the jellyfish was free. The jellyfish was so happy and said, "Thank you, Tim!" + +After that, Tim and the jellyfish became good friends. They played together in the sea every day. The jellyfish never felt uncomfortable again, and they both lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a restless pigeon named Pete. Pete was always flying around, never stopping to rest. He liked to play with his friends in the park. + +One day, Pete saw a big race. All the birds were trying to finish first. Pete wanted to join the race, too. He flapped his wings and flew as fast as he could. The other birds were fast, but Pete was faster. + +Finally, Pete crossed the finish line. He won the race! All the other birds cheered for him. After the race, Pete wasn't restless anymore. He was happy to rest with his friends. +One day, a little boy named Tim found a big ashtray in the park. He wanted to take it home. On his way, he met a lazy cat named Max. Max was lying on the ground, and he saw the ashtray. + +Max said, "Hey, Tim! That's my ashtray. Give it back to me." Tim did not want to give it back. He wanted to mark the ashtray with his name. So, he told Max, "No, I found it. It's mine now." + +Max and Tim started to fight over the ashtray. They pulled and pushed, but nobody won. Then, Tim had an idea. He said, "Let's share the ashtray. I will mark it with both our names." Max liked the idea. They both became friends and shared the ashtray happily. +One day, a little girl named Sue went to the park with her mom. They saw a big tree with lots of fruit. Sue wanted to pick some fruit, but her mom said, "No, it's too high. Let's go play on the swings." + +Sue felt sad and thought the swings were boring. She wanted the fruit. She sat on the swing and looked at the tree. Then, she heard a voice. "Hey, little girl! Listen to me!" said a small bird sitting on a branch. + +"Hi, bird! Can you help me get the fruit?" Sue asked. The bird nodded and flew up to the tree. It picked a big, juicy fruit and dropped it into Sue's hands. Sue was so happy, and she shared the fruit with her mom. They both enjoyed it, and Sue thanked the bird for its help. +Once upon a time, there was a busy angel named Lily. She had big wings and a shiny halo. Lily liked to help people all day long. One day, she saw a little boy named Timmy. + +Timmy was playing with his favorite toy, a red ball. He was very happy. But then, a big dog came and took Timmy's ball. The dog bit the ball and made a tear in it. Timmy was very sad and started to cry. Lily saw this and wanted to help. + +Lily flew down to Timmy and said, "Don't cry, little boy! I will help you get a new ball!" Timmy looked up and saw the angel. He smiled and said, "Thank you, Lily!" Lily and Timmy went to find a new ball, but they could not find one. + +They looked and looked, but there were no more red balls. Timmy started to cry again. Lily felt sad too. She could not make Timmy happy. In the end, Timmy went home with a tear in his eye, and Lily went back to the sky, feeling sad that she could not help her new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a good dog named Max. Max was old, but he loved to play and help people. One day, Max saw a little girl named Lily. Lily had a big question and needed an answer. + +Max listened to Lily's question and thought hard. He wanted to give her the best answer. Max thought and thought. He remembered when he was a young dog and how he learned many things. He knew he could help Lily. + +Max barked and wagged his tail. He showed Lily the answer she needed. Lily was so happy and thanked Max. From that day on, they were the best of friends. Max, the good old dog, always helped Lily when she had questions. And they lived happily ever after. +One day, a little girl named Amy was in the kitchen with her mom. They were making a yummy cocoa drink. Amy was excited to help her mom. She felt like a big girl, not helpless at all. + +Amy's mom said, "Amy, can you please cover the pot with a lid?" Amy smiled and said, "Yes, mommy!" She put the lid on the pot. The cocoa was warm and smelled good. + +Then, Amy's mom poured the cocoa into two cups. They both took a sip and it was so tasty. Amy felt happy that she could help her mom. They both enjoyed their cocoa and had a fun day together. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there lived a sweet girl named Lily. Lily was a very good girl who always listened to her mom and dad. One day, her family was going on a big trip. They needed their passports to go on the trip. + +Before they left, Lily's mom told her, "Lily, I trust you to hold onto your passport. Do not lose it, okay?" Lily said, "Okay, mom, I will take good care of it." She held the passport tight in her little hands. + +On the way to the airport, Lily's family stopped at a park to play. Lily put her passport down to play on the swings. When it was time to go, she almost forgot her passport! But she remembered what her mom said and picked it up before they left. At the airport, Lily's mom said, "Good job, Lily! I am so proud of you for remembering your passport." + +The moral of the story is to always listen to your parents and take care of important things. +Once upon a time, there was a cute little cat named Kitty. Kitty loved to play outside with her friends. One day, Kitty was playing with her friend, Bunny, when they heard a loud noise. + +Kitty said, "Please, let's find the noise!" So, Kitty and Bunny went to look for the noise. They walked and walked until they found a big tree. They saw a little bird in the tree. The bird was making the loud noise. + +Kitty said to the bird, "Please, can we have some silence?" The bird stopped making noise and said, "I am sorry. I will be quiet now." Kitty and Bunny were happy. They played together in the quiet and had a fun day. +One day, a little ant went for a walk. The ant saw a fragile leaf on the ground. The ant wanted to pick it up and take it home. + +"Hello, leaf," said the ant. "Can I pick you up?" + +"Yes, ant," said the leaf. "But please be careful. I am fragile." + +The ant was very careful. It picked up the leaf with its tiny legs. The ant and the leaf became good friends. + +Together, they went back to the ant's home. The ant showed the leaf to its family. They all liked the leaf. The leaf was happy to have new friends too. And they all lived happily together. +One day, a pale dog named Spot went for a walk. The sun was shining bright in the sky. Spot felt happy and warm. He saw a big tree and thought it would be a nice place to rest. + +Under the tree, Spot met a cat named Whiskers. Whiskers looked sad. Spot asked, "Why are you sad, Whiskers?" Whiskers said, "I want to play, but I have no one to play with." Spot had an idea. He said, "I will play with you, but you have to pay me two treats." + +Whiskers agreed to pay Spot two treats. They played all day under the sun. They ran, jumped, and had fun. When it was time to go home, Whiskers gave Spot two treats, just like they agreed. Spot and Whiskers were now good friends, and they played together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a big elephant. The elephant was sad and gloomy. He had no friends to play with. He walked around the forest, hoping to find someone to talk to. + +One day, the elephant saw a little bird. The bird was singing a happy song. The elephant went to the bird and said, "Hi, bird! Can we be friends and discuss things together?" The bird looked at the elephant and said, "Yes! I would love to be your friend!" + +The elephant and the bird became good friends. They talked and played together every day. The gloomy elephant was now very happy. The bird's happy songs made the elephant smile. They both lived happily in the forest, and the elephant was never sad again. +Once there was a lonely infant named Tim. He lived in a small house with his mommy and daddy. Tim had no friends to play with and often felt very sad. + +One day, Tim went to the park with his mommy. He saw a little girl crying on a bench. Tim walked up to her and asked, "Why are you sad?" The little girl said, "I lost my toy and now I am lonely." + +Tim wanted to comfort the little girl. He gave her a big hug and said, "Don't be sad. We can look for your toy together!" The little girl smiled and they started to search for the toy. After a while, they found the toy under a big tree. + +The little girl was very happy and thanked Tim. From that day on, Tim and the little girl became best friends. They played together every day and were never lonely again. +Once upon a time, there was a pale boy named Tim. Tim had a favorite ornament. It was a small, shiny star. He loved to hang it on the tree every year. It made him very happy. + +One day, Tim's ornament fell from the tree. It broke into many little pieces. Tim was so sad. He began to cry. His mom and dad heard him and came to see what was wrong. + +Tim's mom and dad saw the broken ornament. They knew how much Tim loved it. So, they hugged Tim and told him they would find a new ornament for him. Tim stopped crying and smiled. He knew his mom and dad would make everything better. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a wise teacher. She had a class with many kids. They all liked her a lot. + +One day, the wise teacher told the kids, "Let's examine these rocks I found." The kids looked at the rocks and talked about them. They had fun with the wise teacher. + +But then, a big storm came. The wind blew hard, and the rain fell fast. The wise teacher said, "Stay inside the class, kids!" But one kid did not listen. He went outside to play in the rain. + +The kid got wet and cold. He did not feel good. The wise teacher was sad. The class learned to always listen to the wise teacher. +Once upon a time, in a little town, there was a yellow house. In this house, there lived a girl named Lily. Lily loved to skip and play with her friends. She had a big dog named Max, who was her guard. + +One day, Lily went outside to skip with her friends. Max came with her to keep her safe. They went to the park, and the sun was shining bright. Lily and her friends laughed and played all day. + +"Let's have a race!" said Lily's friend, Sam. "I bet I can skip faster than you!" So they all lined up and got ready to race. Max barked, and they started to skip as fast as they could. Lily and Sam were very close, but in the end, Lily won the race. Everyone clapped and cheered for her. They all had a great day, and Max was a very good guard. +Once upon a time, in a wild forest, there lived a snake. The snake was friendly and liked to play with the other animals. One day, the snake met a little girl named Lucy. Lucy was not scared of the snake, and they became friends. + +"Let's play a game," said Lucy. "You can clap your tail, and I will dance to the sound." The snake agreed and started to clap his tail on the ground. Lucy danced and laughed, and they had a lot of fun together. + +Soon, other animals came to see what was happening. They saw Lucy and the snake playing together and wanted to join in. The snake clapped his tail, and all the animals danced and played. They all became friends and had a great time in the wild forest. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. It was winter and Timmy loved to play outside in the snow. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to clean his room. Timmy didn't want to clean his room because he wanted to play outside. + +Timmy's mom said, "If you clean your room, you can play outside even more. It will improve your day." Timmy thought about it and decided to clean his room. After he was done, he went outside to play in the snow. + +While he was playing, Timmy accidentally threw a snowball at his friend's face. His friend started to cry and Timmy felt guilty. He said sorry to his friend and they hugged. From that day on, Timmy learned to always be careful when playing with others. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in nature. One day, she went for a walk in the forest with her mommy. They saw many trees and animals. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise. Lily's mommy became anxious and they started to run. But they couldn't pass through the fallen tree in front of them. They were trapped! They called for help, but nobody came. They were stuck in the forest forever. +Once upon a time, there was a little black train that lived on a rail. The train loved to rush around and go fast. One day, the train saw a little boy and asked, "Hello, what are you doing?" + +"I'm looking for my toy car," the boy said. + +"I can help you look," the train offered. So, the train rushed around the rail, looking for the toy car. Finally, the train found the car and brought it back to the boy. + +"Thank you, little train!" the boy said, happy to have his toy back. + +"You're welcome," the train replied. And from that day on, the little train and the boy were friends and had many more adventures together. +Once upon a time, there was a very good painter. He was very gifted and he could paint anything he wanted. One day, the painter painted a beautiful picture of a flower. He gave the picture to his friend, who was very happy and said thank you. + +But, one day, the painter's dog ran away and he couldn't find him. The painter was very sad and he began to weep. His friend came to see him and saw that he was crying. She asked him what was wrong and he told her about his missing dog. + +Together, they looked for the dog and finally found him. The painter was so happy that he wept again, but this time it was tears of joy. The painter's friend was happy too and she gave him a big hug. From that day on, the painter and his dog were never apart again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw and write with her crayons. One day, she found a broken pencil on the ground. It had a zigzag pattern on it. + +Lily picked up the broken pencil and tried to write with it, but it didn't work very well. She was sad because she really wanted to use the zigzag pencil. + +Suddenly, her mom came into the room and saw the broken pencil. She told Lily that it was okay to use a different pencil and that they could fix the broken one later. Lily was happy again and went back to drawing with her other crayons. + +From that day on, Lily remembered to be careful with her pencils so they wouldn't break. But she still loved the zigzag pattern on the broken pencil and kept it in her pencil case as a reminder to be careful. +Once upon a time, there was a clever little girl named Lily. She loved to explore new places, but sometimes she got lost. So, her mommy gave her a map to help her find her way home. + +One day, Lily went on an adventure to a big park. She saw lots of trees, flowers, and animals. But, when it was time to go home, Lily couldn't find her way back. She started to complain and cry. + +Suddenly, she remembered the map her mommy gave her. She looked at it and followed the path. Soon enough, she found her way home! From that day on, Lily always carried her map with her on her adventures. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved Halloween and dressing up in costumes. One day, she received an invitation to a Halloween party from her friend, Timmy. + +Excitedly, Lily put on her witch costume and went to the party. When she arrived, she saw that the party was in a big, warm house with lots of decorations. + +Lily had so much fun playing games and eating treats with her friends. At the end of the party, Timmy's mom gave each child a warm, cozy blanket to take home. Lily was so happy to receive her blanket and snuggled up with it on the way home. + +From that day on, Lily loved Halloween even more because she got to spend it with her friends and receive a special gift. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore the world around her. One day, while she was walking in the park, she stumbled over a rock and fell down. But she wasn't hurt, it was just a little stumble. + +Later that day, Lily's mom told her it was time to take a shower. Lily didn't really like taking showers, but she knew it was important to stay clean. So she got in the shower and let the warm water wash over her. + +After her shower, Lily felt refreshed and clean. She put on her pajamas and went to bed with a mild smile on her face, dreaming of all the adventures she would have tomorrow. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play hide and seek with her friends. One day, she was looking for a good hiding spot when she saw a big cupboard in the corner of the room. She opened it up and saw that it was very clear inside. She climbed in and closed the door. + +After a while, her friends couldn't find her anywhere. They looked all over the room but they couldn't find her. Finally, one of her friends mentioned the cupboard. They opened it up and there was Lily, giggling inside. From that day on, the cupboard became their favorite hiding spot. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in her backyard and imagine all sorts of fun things. One day, she saw a beautiful bird flying in the sky. She wished she could catch it and keep it in a birdcage so she could watch it all the time. + +Lily's mom heard her wish and said, "Be careful what you wish for, Lily. Sometimes things aren't as nice as they seem." Lily didn't understand what her mom meant, but she didn't care. She still wanted to catch the bird. + +The next day, Lily found a birdcage and set it up in her backyard. She waited and waited for the bird to come back. Finally, it did! She caught it and put it in the birdcage. But when she looked at it up close, she realized it was a disgusting bird with dirty feathers and a bad smell. She didn't want to keep it anymore and let it go. Lily learned that sometimes things aren't as nice as we imagine them to be. +Once upon a time, there was a little fish named Nemo. Nemo loved to swim in the big ocean with his fish friends. One day, Nemo's friend Dory noticed something strange. "Nemo, your scales don't look normal. Are you feeling okay?" she asked. + +Nemo didn't feel well. He was afraid he might get sick and not be able to swim anymore. "I don't want to get sick. How can I prevent it?" he asked Dory. + +Dory had an idea. "Let's ask the wise old turtle. He knows everything about staying healthy in the ocean," she said. So, they swam to the wise old turtle's cave and asked him for advice. The turtle told Nemo to eat healthy food and exercise every day to prevent getting sick. + +Nemo followed the turtle's advice and soon felt better. He was able to swim and play with his friends again, feeling normal once more. "Thank you, wise old turtle!" Nemo said happily. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to drink milk every morning. He would wake up early and run to the kitchen to get his milk. + +One day, Timmy's mom noticed that Timmy's dad was bald. She told Timmy that one day he might be bald too. Timmy didn't know what bald meant, but he didn't like the sound of it. + +The next morning, Timmy woke up and ran to the kitchen to get his milk. But when he got there, he saw something strange. There was a bald man in his kitchen! Timmy was scared at first, but then he realized it was just his dad. + +Timmy's dad explained to him that sometimes people lose their hair when they get older. Timmy didn't like the idea of losing his hair, but he was happy to know that his dad was still the same person, even without his hair. And he was even happier to drink his milk and start his day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing with her toy ball in the park. One day, she met a boy named Jack who wanted to play too. They played together and had fun. + +As they were playing, Jack found a shiny pitch on the ground. Lily wondered what it was and Jack told her it was a special rock. But it turned out the pitch was fake and Jack had tricked Lily. + +Lily felt sad and went home. She told her mom what had happened and her mom hugged her. Lily learned that not everyone is kind and honest. She decided to be careful in the future. + +The next day, Lily went back to the park and found a new friend to play with. She was happy again, but she never forgot about the fake pitch and the boy who tricked her. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweety. Tweety lived in a treehouse with his family. One day, Tweety went out to play and got lost. He didn't know where to go, so he flew around looking for a shelter. + +Tweety saw a little house and flew towards it. He knocked on the door and asked, "Can I come in? I'm lost and need a shelter." A kind lady answered, "Of course, come in." Tweety was happy to have found a place to stay. + +But then, the lady's cat came in and chased Tweety around the house. Tweety tried to fly away, but the cat caught him. The lady heard Tweety's cries and tried to help, but it was too late. Tweety was gone. + +The house was quiet and sad. The lady wished she could answer Tweety's call for help sooner. From that day on, she made sure to keep an eye out for any lost birds who needed a shelter. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to read books. One day, she went to the library to find a new book to read. But when she got there, she saw that all the books were in a messy pile on the floor. + +Lily didn't like messy things, so she decided to clean up the books. As she was putting the books back on the shelves, she noticed a strange motion in the corner of her eye. She turned around and saw a little boy pulling books off the shelves and throwing them on the floor. + +Lily didn't like this, because it made a big mess. She told the little boy to stop, but he didn't listen. So, Lily went to get the librarian to help her. The librarian talked to the little boy and helped him understand that it's important to keep the books in good condition. From that day on, Lily and the little boy became friends and they read books together at the library. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy who loved to play outside. He had a lot of adventurous friends who liked to climb trees and run around in the park. One day, they found a box full of equipment that someone had left behind. + +Timmy and his friends decided to play with the equipment. They found a ball, some jump ropes, and even a frisbee. They played for hours until it started to get dark outside. Timmy's mom called him in for dinner, so he had to close the box and leave the equipment behind. + +The next day, Timmy and his friends went back to the park to play with the equipment again. They were so excited to have more adventures together. Timmy knew that he had to be careful with the equipment and not break anything. He was happy to have such fun and adventurous friends to play with. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside when it was sunny. One day, Timmy's mom recommended that he wear sunscreen so he wouldn't get a sunburn. Timmy thought that was a good idea and put on the sunscreen. + +Later that day, Timmy was playing with his ball when he accidentally threw it into a puddle. The ball got wet and Timmy got wet too when he tried to get it out of the puddle. Timmy felt a little clumsy because he slipped and fell in the puddle. + +Timmy's mom saw what happened and helped him up. She told him it was okay to be clumsy sometimes and that he should be careful around wet areas. Timmy nodded and they went inside to dry off. From then on, Timmy made sure to be extra careful when playing around wet places. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to travel with her family. One day, they went on a trip and packed their luggage. Lily helped her mom pack some delicious snacks. + +During the trip, they met a kind old man who was carrying a heavy bag. Lily wanted to help him, so she offered to carry his bag. The old man was very grateful and thanked her. + +As they were walking, Lily noticed that the old man's bag was shaking. She asked him if everything was okay. The old man replied that he had some fragile items in his bag and was worried they might break. + +Lily remembered the snacks she packed and offered some to the old man. He was delighted and said they were delicious. He then shook Lily's hand and thanked her for her kindness. From that day on, Lily learned that helping others can bring happiness and joy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily was very hungry and she wanted some tea to drink. She looked all around her house but she couldn't find any tea. She asked her mom if she had any tea, but her mom said no. + +So, Lily decided to go outside and look for some tea. She walked and walked until she found a tea shop. She went inside and found many different types of tea. She asked the lady at the shop for some tea and the lady gave her some. Lily was very happy and drank the tea. + +After drinking the tea, Lily wasn't hungry anymore. She thanked the lady and went back home. She told her mom about the tea shop and her mom was happy that she found some tea to drink. From that day on, Lily knew where to find tea when she was thirsty. +Once upon a time, there was a playful ostrich who loved to crawl around the farm. One day, the ostrich met a little girl who wanted to play with him. "Can I play with you?" asked the girl. "Yes, you can!" replied the ostrich. They played hide-and-seek and had lots of fun together. + +But then, the ostrich saw a big, scary dog coming towards them. "Quick, let's hide!" said the ostrich. They crawled under a bush, but the dog found them. The ostrich tried to protect the little girl, but the dog was too strong. In the end, the ostrich got hurt and couldn't play anymore. + +The little girl was very sad and cried a lot. She hugged the ostrich and said, "I'm sorry, I didn't mean for this to happen." The ostrich smiled and said, "Don't worry, I'm still your friend." But the little girl knew that the ostrich wouldn't be able to play with her anymore. From that day on, she visited the ostrich every day and brought him treats. They couldn't play together, but they were still friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the shore with her mom and dad. She saw the big waves and felt scared. + +Her dad said, "Don't be scared, Lily. Look at the seagulls. They are very useful birds. They can fly and talk to each other." + +Lily thought it was amazing that birds can talk. She asked her dad, "Can I talk to the birds too?" Her dad laughed and said, "Of course, Lily. You can talk to anyone you want." + +Lily smiled and felt happy. She ran to the shore and talked to the seagulls. They didn't talk back, but Lily didn't mind. She was just happy to talk to them. +Once upon a time, there was a kind lady named Mrs. Smith. She loved to sew and made many beautiful dresses. One day, she decided to make a dress with a special pattern. She worked hard and the dress turned out lovely. + +Mrs. Smith wanted to display her dress at the fair, but she didn't have enough money to enter. She thought about it and decided to ask her generous friend, Mr. Brown, for help. He agreed to pay for her entry fee. + +At the fair, many people admired Mrs. Smith's dress. They loved the pretty pattern and asked her how she made it. Mrs. Smith was happy to share her secret and even gave out some fabric so others could try making their own dresses. + +In the end, Mrs. Smith won first prize for her dress. She was so happy and grateful to Mr. Brown for his help. She knew that without his generosity, she wouldn't have been able to display her beautiful creation for everyone to see. +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Max. Max was a big, brown dog who loved to play. One day, Max was playing with his bone when his friend, a cat named Lily, came to visit. + +"Hey Max, can I play with your bone?" asked Lily. + +"No, this is my bone. I don't want to let you play with it," replied Max. + +Lily was sad and walked away. Max realized he wasn't being helpful to his friend and felt bad. He decided to go find Lily and apologize. + +"I'm sorry, Lily. I was being selfish. Here, you can have my bone to play with," said Max. + +Lily was happy and grateful. "Thank you, Max. You're a very helpful friend," she said. + +From then on, Max and Lily played together and shared toys. They learned that being kind and sharing with each other made them both happy. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play soccer with his friends. One day, Timmy's dad bought him an enormous soccer ball. Timmy was so excited to play with it. + +The next day, Timmy went to the park to play with his friends. He brought his new enormous soccer ball with him. When he got there, his friends started to laugh at him. They said, "That ball is too big! You can't play with us with that equipment." Timmy felt embarrassed and sad. + +Timmy's dad saw how sad he was when he got home. Timmy told him what happened. His dad said, "Don't worry, Timmy. You can still play with your ball. Maybe you can find some new friends who will play with you." Timmy felt better and went back to the park. He found some new friends who loved his enormous soccer ball. They played together all day and had so much fun. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and watch cartoons on TV. But she didn't like to clean her room. Her mom always asked her to help, but she would say "no" and run away. + +One day, Lily spilled some juice on the floor. She didn't want her mom to be mad, so she tried to clean it up with her delicate dress. But it didn't work. So, she decided to use the mop. She didn't know how to use it, so she asked her mom. Her mom showed her how to use it and they cleaned the floor together. + +Lily learned that it's important to help her mom and keep her room clean. From that day on, she would jog to her mom whenever she needed help. Her mom was happy and proud of her. The moral of the story is that helping others is a good thing to do. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go to the park with her mommy and daddy. One day, they went to the park and Lily saw a bird in the sky. She pointed at the bird and said "look mommy, a bird!" + +Then, Lily saw a man walking by and she waved at him. The man waved back and smiled. Lily felt very successful because she made a new friend. + +After playing on the swings and slides, Lily and her family went home. Lily was very tired but happy because she had a fun day at the park. She went to bed dreaming about the bird and the man who waved back at her. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily had a task to take care of her pet cat, Mittens. She loved Mittens very much and always made sure that he had enough food and water. + +One day, Lily was playing outside when a big, scary dog came running towards her. Lily was very scared and didn't know what to do. Mittens saw what was happening and quickly ran over to protect Lily. + +The dog was too big for Mittens to fight off, and sadly Mittens got hurt. Lily was very sad and cried a lot because she loved Mittens so much. She knew she would miss him very much and that taking care of him would be a task she could no longer do. + +From that day on, Lily always remembered how much she loved Mittens and how he had protected her from the scary dog. Even though Mittens was no longer with her, she would always cherish the memories they had together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw and always used her crayons to make beautiful pictures. One day, she drew a triangle and showed it to her mom. "Look, Mommy! I drew a triangle!" she said proudly. + +Her mom smiled and said, "Wow, Lily! That's a great triangle! You are very good at drawing." + +Lily felt happy and continued to draw. But after a while, she started to feel sleepy. "Mommy, I'm tired," she said. "Can we take a nap?" + +"Sure, Lily," her mom replied. "But first, we need to work together to clean up your crayons." + +Lily helped her mom put the crayons back in their box. Then, they snuggled up together and took a nap. When they woke up, Lily felt refreshed and ready to draw again. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweet. Tweet was very wise and loved to sing all day long. One day, Tweet found a note on the ground. The note said, "Do not question the big cat in the woods." + +Tweet didn't understand what the note meant, but he knew he had to be careful. As he flew over the woods, he saw the big cat sleeping under a tree. Tweet thought he should ask the big cat what the note meant, but he was too scared. + +Days passed and Tweet couldn't stop thinking about the note. Finally, he decided to ask the big cat. But when he flew down to the ground, the big cat woke up and ate him! + +From that day on, all the birds in the forest knew not to question the big cat. And Tweet's beautiful singing was never heard again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to run in the park and play with her friends. One day, while she was playing, she saw a bright rainbow in the sky. + +Lily: "Wow! Look at the pretty colors in the sky!" + +Friend: "I see it too! Let's go see if we can find the end of it." + +Lily and her friend ran around the park, trying to find the end of the rainbow. Suddenly, a strong wind came and scattered the rainbow into tiny pieces. + +Lily: "Oh no! The rainbow is gone now." + +Friend: "Don't worry, Lily. We can still see the pretty colors in the sky." + +Lily smiled and looked up at the sky. She realized that even though the rainbow was gone, the sky was still beautiful. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a big orange ball that he loved to play with. He would kick the ball and throw it up in the air. One day, Timmy went outside to play with his ball, but he saw that it was going to rain. + +Timmy's mommy told him to come inside because it was going to rain soon. Timmy was sad because he couldn't play with his ball outside. But then, his mommy had an idea. She gave Timmy a useful umbrella that he could use to stay dry while he played with his ball. + +Timmy was so happy! He went outside with his ball and his umbrella and he had so much fun. The rain was coming down hard, but Timmy was nice and dry under his umbrella. He kicked his ball and threw it up in the air, and he was so happy that he had a useful umbrella to keep him dry. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved going to the theater with his family. One day, Timmy's mommy bought him a new shirt. It was red and fit him perfectly. Timmy was so excited to wear it to the theater. + +As they walked to the theater, Timmy couldn't stop talking about how much he loved his new shirt. When they arrived, Timmy gazed in amazement at the big building. He couldn't wait to see what was inside. + +As they watched the show, Timmy's eyes grew wider and wider. He loved the music and the dancing. And then, something unexpected happened. One of the actors on stage started wearing a red shirt just like Timmy's! Timmy couldn't believe it. He felt so special and happy that he had something in common with the actor. + +From that day on, Timmy wore his red shirt every time he went to the theater. He loved feeling like a part of the show. And whenever he saw an actor wearing a red shirt on stage, he knew that they were just like him. +Once upon a time, there was a turtle named Timmy. Timmy was very slow and liked to take his time to do things. One day, Timmy met a friendly bird named Billy. Billy liked to tell jokes and make Timmy laugh. Timmy thought Billy was very funny and would always wave hello when he saw him. + +One day, Timmy and Billy were walking together when they saw a big river. Timmy was scared to cross it because he was slow and didn't want to get swept away by the water. Billy told him a joke to make him feel better and then waved his wing, telling Timmy to follow him. Timmy felt braver with his friend by his side and they both crossed the river safely. From that day on, Timmy and Billy were the best of friends and would always wave and tell jokes to each other. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to collect shells on the beach. One day, she found a big shell that was very heavy. She tried to pick it up, but it was too hard for her. + +Just then, a friendly crab came up to her and said, "I can help you with that! Let me weigh it for you." The crab picked up the shell and put it on a scale. "Wow, this shell is very heavy! It weighs as much as three apples!" + +Lily was very grateful for the crab's helpfulness. She thanked the crab and continued to collect more shells. From that day on, Lily always looked for the crab on the beach and they became good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a big boat on the sea. The boat had a big metal thing called an anchor. The anchor helped the boat stay in one place when it stopped moving. The boat was very smart because it had many rooms and a big white sail. + +One day, the boat was moving very fast and the people on it were very busy. But then, the boat stopped and the anchor went down. The boat stopped moving and everyone could relax. They went to their rooms and took a nap. The anchor was doing its job and the boat was safe. + +After a while, the boat started moving again. The anchor went up and the boat started to sail. The people on the boat were happy because they knew the anchor was there to help them relax and stay safe. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little flame. The flame was lonely and sad because it had nobody to play with. One day, a kind person saw the lonely flame and decided to give it some company. The person gave the flame a candle to keep it company. The flame was so happy to have a friend! They played together and danced around happily. From that day on, the flame was never lonely again. +Once upon a time, there was a daddy who had a daughter. The daughter loved to eat yummy candy. Every day, the daddy would give her candy, but one day he noticed that his daughter's teeth were hurting. He realized that he had given her too much candy, and that it wasn't healthy for her. + +The daddy decided to teach his daughter a lesson. He told her that too much candy was not good for her teeth, and that she needed to eat healthy food like fruits and vegetables. The daughter listened to her daddy and started eating healthier food. + +From that day on, the daddy only gave his daughter candy as a treat, and made sure that she ate healthy food every day. The daughter's teeth stopped hurting, and she felt better and stronger. The daddy was happy that he had taught his daughter an important lesson about taking care of her body. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a favorite toy, a teddy bear named Brownie. One day, Lily and Brownie went for a walk in the park. They saw a big tree and climbed it. Brownie was scared of heights, so Lily told him to stay close to her. + +As they climbed higher and higher, the sky started to get dark. Lily counted the number of branches they passed. Suddenly, a strong wind blew and Brownie fell from the tree. Lily tried to catch him, but she couldn't. Brownie was hurt and couldn't move. Lily was very sad and cried a lot. She wished she had told Brownie to stay on the ground. + +From that day on, Lily never climbed trees again. She learned that it's important to be safe and to listen to grown-ups. She also learned that dark places can be scary and dangerous. She missed Brownie very much and wished she could have kept him safe. +There was a fish named Finn who lived in the ocean. One day, Finn saw a big reef. He swam closer to it and saw that it was very ugly. Finn didn't like it. He wanted to swim away, but he was curious. He leaned in to take a closer look. Suddenly, a crab pinched Finn's tail! Finn swam away as fast as he could. He learned that sometimes it's better to stay away from things that look ugly. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to play in the garden with her spade. One day, while digging, she found a treasure! She was so happy and started to tremble with excitement. + +But then, she realized that the treasure belonged to someone else. She thought about what to do and decided to be helpful. She went to her neighbor's house and gave them the treasure. + +The neighbor was so grateful and gave Lily a big hug. Lily felt proud of herself for being a helpful friend. She went back to her garden and continued to play with her spade, feeling happy and content. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go on walks with her mommy and daddy. One day, they went to the park and Lily saw a little bird. She gazed at the bird and thought it was very pretty. + +Suddenly, a harsh wind blew and Lily's mommy's purse flew away. They chased after it, but it was too fast. Lily felt sad because she knew her mommy loved that purse. + +Later that day, they saw a man on the street who had found the purse. He could have kept it for himself, but he chose to return it to Lily's mommy. Lily learned that it's always best to do the right thing, even if it's hard. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the jungle with her animal friends. One day, Lily met a lion named Leo. Leo was very kind and organized. He always kept his den clean and tidy. + +Lily and Leo became good friends. They played together every day. One day, Lily went to visit Leo but he wasn't in his den. She asked the other animals if they had seen him, but no one had. Lily started to worry and asked herself, "What if Leo is lost?" + +She remembered that Leo had told her about a secret place where he liked to go when he was sad. Lily went to the secret place and found Leo there. He was very sick and couldn't move. Lily ran to get help but it was too late. Leo had passed away. + +Lily was sad and she realized that she should have spent more time with Leo when he was alive. She learned that it's important to cherish the time we have with our loved ones and to always remember the good times we shared. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play outside in the park. One day, he saw a bench and he sat down on it. He was feeling impatient because he wanted to play with his friends. + +Suddenly, Timmy saw a little bird on the ground. The bird couldn't fly because it hurt its wing. Timmy felt sad for the little bird, so he tried to help it. He gently picked up the bird and put it on the bench. + +Timmy waited patiently with the little bird until it felt better. Then, the little bird flew away happily. Timmy felt very happy too because he helped the little bird. The moral of the story is that it's important to be kind to others, even if you feel impatient. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and dolls, but her room was always messy. Her mom would often tell her to clean up her toys, but Lily would always forget. + +One day, Lily's mom told her that the mailman was coming to deliver a special package for her. Lily was very excited, but her mom warned her that if her room wasn't clean, she wouldn't be able to find the package. + +Lily knew she had to clean up her room if she wanted to get her special package. She spent the whole afternoon organizing her toys and putting them away in their proper place. Finally, her room was clean and organized. + +The next day, the mailman came and delivered a big package to Lily. She was so happy and excited to open it. Inside, she found a new doll and some fun toys to play with. Lily was grateful that she had cleaned her room and could easily find her special package. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved playing outside in the yard. One day, Timmy found a nail on the ground. It was sharp and pointy. Timmy picked it up and showed it to his mom. She told him to be careful and not touch it again. + +Later that day, the weather turned cold and Timmy had to put on his warm coat. He went back outside to play and saw that the nail was still on the ground. He remembered what his mom said and decided to leave it alone. Timmy played in the yard until it got dark and then went inside to have dinner with his family. + +The next day, Timmy's dad saw the nail on the ground and picked it up. He threw it away so no one would get hurt. Timmy was happy that the nail was gone and he could play safely again. +Once upon a time, there was a pretty butterfly. She flew around the garden and landed on the ground to rest. A little girl saw the butterfly and wanted to catch it. She ran after it and tried to grab it, but the butterfly flew away. + +The little girl was sad and didn't understand why the butterfly didn't want to play with her. Her mother told her that sometimes animals just want to be left alone. The little girl didn't listen and kept chasing the butterfly. + +One day, the little girl caught the butterfly and put it in a jar. She was so happy to have finally caught it. But the butterfly couldn't fly anymore and was very sad. The little girl didn't know what to do and prayed for the butterfly to be okay. + +Sadly, the butterfly died in the jar and the little girl was very upset. She realized that she shouldn't have tried to catch it and that the butterfly was happier flying around the pretty garden. From that day on, the little girl promised to never harm any animals and to always respect their space. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park with her friends. One day, Lily's mom told her that they were going to have a picnic in the park. Lily was so excited! + +As they were walking to the park, Lily noticed that the sky was getting dark. She asked her mom if it was going to rain. Her mom said, "I don't know, but we should keep an eye on the sky." + +When they arrived at the park, they found a nice spot under a big tree. They laid out their blanket and started to eat their sandwiches. Suddenly, they heard a loud noise. It was the sound of thunder! And then it started to rain. Lily's mom quickly grabbed the blanket and they ran to the car. + +As they drove home, Lily looked out the window and saw the rain falling hard. She remembered what her mom said about keeping an eye on the sky. And she knew that next time, they would have to be more careful and bring an umbrella. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird. The bird was happy because it had a nest to live in. The nest was in a big tree that provided shade from the hot sun. + +One day, the little bird heard a sound. It was a loud sound that scared the bird. But then the bird realized that the sound was just a friendly dog barking. + +The little bird felt proud of itself for being brave and not running away from the sound. The bird knew that it had a safe home and could always go back to its nest if it felt scared again. +Today, a man with no hair on his head, called bald, went to wash his car. He got a big bucket of water and some soap. He scrubbed and scrubbed until the car was very clean. + +After he finished, he saw a little bird that was very dirty. The bird was sad because it couldn't fly with all the dirt on its wings. Bald felt sorry for the bird and decided to wash it too. He used some water and soap to clean the bird's feathers. + +The bird was very happy and started to fly again. Bald felt happy too because he helped the little bird. He went home with a smile on his face, feeling proud of what he did today. +Once upon a time, there was a big race. Many people came to watch. There were fast cars and loud bikes. The sun was shining and the sky was blue. + +After the race, a man gave a little girl a pastel. It was pink and yellow. She was happy and said thank you. + +Later, the little girl saw a mysterious man. He had a big hat and a long coat. She wondered who he was and where he was going. But she was too shy to ask. +Once there was a seed. The seed grew and grew and all of a sudden, there was a tiny carrot! The carrot was small but very tasty. + +One day, a little girl saw the carrot and decided to pick it up. She was very excited! But it was very dirty. No matter how hard she scrubbed, it was still very, very dirty. + +She decided to take the carrot home to her mom. Her mom put the carrot in a nice bowl with some water and the little girl watched it carefully. + +After a few days, the carrot had gotten so big and juicy. The little girl was so excited that her carrot had grown so big! She ate the carrot with her mom and it was very tasty! +Once upon a time, there was a girl. She wanted to open the door to the secret room. She was very brave and wasn't afraid of the dark. She turned the handle and the door opened. She'd found the secret room! Inside, she saw a magical thing. It was glowing and had lots of buttons. She thought it must have a lot of power. She tried pressing the buttons but nothing happened. Then she saw a disgusting bug crawling around near the power. She screamed and ran away. The secret room stayed undiscovered - until the next brave explorer! +Once upon a time, there was an ancient mole. He lived in a cave deep beneath the ground - no one even knew he was there! +Every day he would go out, searching for his food. He would walk up the tunnels, gathering tasty fruits and vegetables. +But one day, something strange happened. As he wandered further outside, he suddenly disappeared. He couldn't be seen or heard from. It was like he vanished into thin air. +Everyone was very worried. They asked around, but nobody had seen what happened to the ancient mole. +Finally, somebody found him. He was back in the cave, playing with some of the tiny tunnels he had dug. He had simply gone exploring and got a little bit lost. He was still safe and sound! +They were all so relieved. Everyone gave him a big hug and made sure he would always stay close to the cave. +The ancient mole was never seen to disappear again. +Once upon a time there was a naughty muffin. His name was Robby. Every day, Robby would get into trouble with his friends. One day, as Robby was walking through the park, he saw a big tree. He decided it would be fun to climb up it. + +Robby started to climb the tree, but he didn't make it very far. He was stuck in the middle of the tree! He looked around for help, but then he noticed something shiny in the leaves. It was a long piece of string! + +Robby began to tie the string around the branches of the tree. He kept tying and tying until finally, he had made a rope ladder that was long enough to reach the ground. Robby climbed down the ladder and had a great time playing with his friends. + +At the end of the day, Robby's mom surprised him with a yummy muffin. He ate it all up and loved the special treat. From that day forward, Robby always remembers to be a good boy. He knows that being naughty never ties you a muffin! +Bill was feeling gloomy. He was walking down the street when he saw his friend Ben. Ben had something funny and bright on his shirt. Bill asked Ben what it was and he said it was a joke. Ben laughed and said it was a strip. Bill wanted one too. He found a store that sold these strips and he bought one. Bill put it on and it made him laugh and feel happy. He had a big smile on his face and felt like he could joke with his friends. + +They all laughed and joked together and Bill's gloominess faded away. He was so happy to share the joke with his friends. From then on, the strip was his favorite thing to wear and the jokes were his favorite thing to tell. +Once upon a time there was a dirty monkey. He lived in a jungle full of tall green trees and lots of other animals. +One day, while he was sitting in a tree, a sneaky crocodile came along and tried to pinch him! The monkey was scared, but very brave. He leapt onto the crocodile's head and grabbed a nearby stick. +The monkey started to whack the crocodile with the stick and it quickly got scared and ran away! The monkey felt very proud of himself for being so brave and for chasing the crocodile away. +After that, the monkey decided to go for a bath in the nearby river to get rid of the dirt from the crocodile's pinch. He washed himself in the cool water and jumped out feeling refreshed and happy. +From that day onwards, the monkey was always brave and never let anyone pinch him again! +Jim wanted a marble. He ran to his mommy and said, "Mommy, I want a marble!" His mommy smiled at him and said, "Oh, okay. Let's go find you one!" They walked around to look for marbles. They looked around in different stores but Jim couldn't find any. Finally, Jim saw a marble in an old man's store. The marble was so graceful and perfect. Jim smiled and said, "Mommy, that's the one I want!" His mommy bought the marble and gave it to Jim. Jim was so excited to have his very own marble. He ran outside and happily played with it. From then on, Jim kept his marble safe and carried it everywhere with him. +Once there was a little boy called Tom. He had a big garage in his garden and he liked to play in it. Today he was feeling very tired, so he decided to relax in the garage. Tom sat in the corner and closed his eyes. He took a deep breath and listened to the quiet, but then there was a sound! Tom opened his eyes and saw a big bee! + +It was Browny and he was buzzing around Tom's head. Tom tried to move away, but the bee wasn't happy. He made a really loud buzzing noise and flew around faster and faster. The buzzing was getting louder and louder and Tom started to feel a bit scared. + +But then the bee flew away. Tom let out a sigh and smiled. The sound of the bee's buzz was gone and Tom felt relieved. Suddenly, the air smelled sweet and fresh. Tom felt the warm sun shining on his face. He smiled and relaxed once again. + +But then he noticed something else. He could smell something bitter wafting through the open window of the garage. Tom looked outside and he saw some chickens pecking around. They looked so happy and free! Tom watched them for a while and relaxed as he enjoyed the peacefulness of the day. Finally, he got up and went to play. +Once upon a time there was a furry bear. The bear loved to swim. Every day he would go to the river and splash around. He would make a big splash every time he jumped in! + +One day, the bear heard a strange voice coming from the river. He stopped swimming and looked around to see where the voice was coming from. All he saw were the fish swimming in the water. + +The bear wondered who the voice belonged to. He swam closer to the fish to get a better look. Suddenly, a second bear popped out of the water! The second bear was very surprised to see the first one. + +They both started to laugh and soon they were swimming and playing together. They had lots of fun and enjoyed the day. Eventually, the sun set and it was time for them to go home. + +The furry bear had made a new friend and was very happy! He knew he would remember this special day forever. +Once there was a man and he had an orange handle. He held on to the handle and it twisted in his hand. He felt something strange inside the handle. What could it be? He thought to himself. He twisted the handle again and he heard something rattling around inside it. He was very curious to find out what it was. He twisted it again. Suddenly out of the orange handle came a small key! He was so excited and wanted to know what the key would open. He couldn't wait to find out! +Once there was a little girl who was three years old. She had a secret she wanted to keep. One day she went up to her mommy with an embarrassed look. Her mommy asked her what was wrong, but the little girl never said a word. + +Mommy promised to keep the secret, so she listened closely. The little girl began to whisper that she had heard the truth. She valued what she had heard because she knew it was very important. + +Every day the little girl would talk to her mommy about the truth. She was always embarrassed when she talked about it, but she still valued the truth. She would close her eyes and tell her mommy the truth with confidence. + +The little girl was so proud of what she had learned. She knew she had found truth and valued every word. Her mommy was so proud of her each time she spoke the truth. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who liked to drink juice. Every morning, she would run to the kitchen and grab her special cup. Then she would take a big sip of yummy apple juice. + +One day she was drinking her juice and she tripped on the floor. Ouch! The juice spilled all over. She was so upset because the floor was all wet and sticky. The girl couldn't help but cry. + +Her mom saw what happened and came running to help. "Don't worry," she said. "It's ok. We can clean it up." + +So they got some towels and wiped the floor. It was hard work, but they got it all clean. At the end, the floor looked nice and shiny again. The girl smiled. + +But then she noticed something. Peeking out from behind the couch was an ugly bug. It was big and round and wiggling its antennae. The little girl shrieked and ran away! +Once upon a time, there was a ranch that was very troubled. The animals that lived on the ranch were very unhappy and even scared. Every day, something was wrong and no one could find out why. + +One day, a 3 year old child came to the ranch. The child had a plan to include everyone. The child asked the animals if they wanted to play together. Everyone agreed and they all smiled. + +The animals included the child in all the fun games they played. And, the child included the animals in exploring the ranch. The ranch became a happy place again, as the animals and the child all had fun together. + +In the end, everyone said goodbye to the 3 year old with big smiles on their faces. They all thanked the child for their friendship and for fixing the troubled ranch. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy. His name was Mike. He was three years old. + +One day, Mike's mommy told him he needed to take a bath. He didn't want to, but his mommy said it was time. + +Mike put on his favorite bathrobe. He liked it because it was fair. It was blue and sparkly. + +Once he was in the bath, Mike started splashing around and playing with his bath toys. But then, he got his bathrobe all wet. + +That's okay though, because Mike's mommy gave him a towel. She said, "Mike, use this to wipe your bathrobe off." + +So Mike took the towel and wiped the dry. When he was finished, his bathrobe was all dry and sparkly again. + +Mike was so happy! His mommy said he did a great job. And then, they both went to bed. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a dress. It was blue and frilly and the little girl loved it so much. She wore it to all of her parties and it made her feel special. + +One day, the little girl put on her dress and heard a rip. She looked down and saw a big tear. She was so upset! She didn't know how to fix it. + +Her mommy said that she could use a stitch to make it better. So the little girl found a needle and thread and carefully stitched up the tear. She was very careful and happy when she was done. + +The dress looked perfect again and the little girl remained very happy. She could wear her dress to all of her parties again and feel special. +Once there was a girl named Lucy. She was three years old. She really loved math. + +Every day, Lucy would get out her math book and practice counting. She would count from one to a hundred! She was very quiet as she practiced. + +One day Lucy was trying to cut out a paper star. She tried to cut it with scissors. But she couldn't get it cut just right. + +So, Lucy asked her mom for help. Mom taught Lucy how to hold the scissors and to use the special 'cutting' motion. + +Lucy was so happy when she used her 'cutting' motion. She cut out the perfect paper star! + +From then on, Lucy was a pro at cutting! She was the quietest and best cutter of the group! +Once upon a time there was a little puppy called Willy. He liked to play in the garden but sometimes he would get scared and worry. One day, Willy was exploring the garden, but he found it empty. He felt lonely and started to bark. Then he saw a big dog! He was so scared, he wanted to run away. But the big dog smiled and said "Don't worry Willy, I won't bite". Willy was so happy; he had made a new friend! He wagged his tail and they played together until it was time to go home. Willy never felt so happy and worry-free! +Mum had a plan. She said, "let's go and buy something special". They drove to the shop and Mum spotted a blue bookcase. She liked it because it was shiny and colourful. + +Mum showed the bookcase to her three year old. The little girl liked it too. She said, "buy it, buy it". + +Mum paid for the bookcase and carried it to the car. On the way home, the little girl couldn't stop smiling. + +When Mum and the little girl got home, they put the bookcase in the living room. The little girl was very proud. She said, "Look at my blue bookcase!" from then on, the bookcase was her most prized possession. She put all her favourite books on the shelves and admired it every day. +Once upon a time, there was a naughty little giraffe. He was called George. Every day he would try and get into all kinds of mischief. One day his mommy told him, "George, why don't you go to the zoo? You can see all kinds of animals there!". + +George was so excited, he ran right over to the zoo. He saw elephants, monkeys and tigers. He mentioned to his mommy how much fun he was having. He stayed at the zoo all day. + +When the day was over, George was exhausted. But he still wanted to see more animals. He asked his mommy if they could come back the next day. His mommy smiled and said yes. + +The next day George and his mommy went back to the zoo. George saw more fun and naughty animals. He even saw a bird that could talk. He was so excited he mentioned it to everyone he saw. + +George and his mommy kept going to the zoo every day. They had so much fun. George was so excited to play and see all the animals. He was a very naughty little giraffe. +Once upon a time, there was a girl who loved the ocean. Every day she'd go to the beach and try to help the ocean by picking up shells and rubbish. + +One day, she had an idea. She asked her Mom and Dad to help make the beach more organized. So they put their heads together and came up with a plan. + +They asked their neighbors to help and they agreed. Everyone worked together and after a few days, the beach felt so much better. + +The girl was so happy. She loved how organized the beach became, and thanked all her friends for helping her out. + +From then on, the girl was so careful to keep the beach clean and organized. She looked after the ocean and made sure it was a happy place for everyone. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Nina. She was very happy when she was outside with her friends. She loved playing on the big loop in the park. + +Every day Nina would run round it with a big smile on her face. She could feel the sun on her skin and the wind in her hair. It was the best feeling in the world! + +One day, the loop was dirty and Nina's friends did not want to play on it. Nina was very sad and she didn't know what to do. Then she had an idea! + +Nina shouted to her friends. She said, "Let's all bring some water and scrub the loop clean". All of Nina's friends smiled and agreed. + +Soon, the loop was shiny and clean again. Now Nina and her friends could play on it for hours! They all smiled and jumped around the loop together. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Sally. She was sad because she couldn’t learn the new word her teacher gave her. Sally felt so bad that she decided to go for a walk. + +She walked to the park, hoping it might make her feel better. There, she saw many kids playing together. They were happy and cheerful. Sally joined and they all had fun. + +After playing together, they all went on a ride together. It went around and around the park until finally it stopped. Everyone clapped and cheered, even Sally. She had laughed and smiled the whole ride through. + +Before she went home, her friends gave her a big hug. Sally felt much better by the time she left the park. She was still sad, but less so. She was determined to learn the new word so she could show her teacher. + +The next day, Sally was able to answer her teacher's question correctly and everyone was proud of her. Her classmates remained friends and they all kept playing at the park. +Once upon a time there was a boy. He was very thoughtful. One day, he wanted to reach the top of a tree. He looked around to see what he could use. Then, he saw a ladder. He was so happy! He grabbed the ladder, carried it over to the tree and began to climb. As he climbed, he sang a happy song. When he reached the top of the tree, the boy was so proud of himself. He looked around and saw so many beautiful things from the top of the tree. He enjoyed himself until the sun went down. Then, it was time for him to go home. He carefully climbed down the ladder, singing a sweet song all the way. Back at home, he put the ladder away and went to bed with a happy smile on his face. +Once upon a time, a little girl was walking in the woods. She saw something wild and strange. She stepped closer to observe and realized it was a desk! It was covered with mud and leaves, but she was sure it was a desk. She walked around it, taking it all in. + +The little girl felt like the desk wanted to be used, so she decided to clean it up. She brushed off the mud and leaves, and then sat down on it. Suddenly, the desk began to talk! It told her about all of its adventures in the wild woods and how it always wanted someone to use it. + +The little girl was so excited and listened to the desk's stories for hours. In the end, the two became great friends, and the desk thanked the little girl for giving it a chance. They said goodbye and the little girl left with a smile. +Once upon a time, there was a boy who loved to play in the garden. One day, as he was playing, he heard a loud noise. He was very startled and he looked around to see what it was. + +Suddenly he saw a big bug on the ground. He had never seen such a big bug before! It was making a loud buzzing sound. + +The boy was so excited about the bug that he forgot all about the noise he had heard earlier. He wanted to pick up the bug and show it to his mom. + +He crept closer and closer to the bug and suddenly the bug flew away. The boy was so sad, he thought he would never see the big bug again. + +But then he heard the loud buzzing noise once more. He looked up and saw the bug flying away in the sky. He smiled and waved goodbye. +One day, there was a good man who wandered into the woods. He was looking for something special, something made from copper. He was looking so long that he got thirsty, but he didn't give up! + +Finally, the good man spotted something shining in the sun near a tree. He ran over and realized it was an old copper pot. He was overjoyed and quickly grabbed it. + +With his treasure in his hands, the man wandered back out of the woods. He couldn't wait to tell his friends that he had found a good copper pot in the woods! + +The man was so happy and went home with a big smile on his face. He never went in the woods again, but he still kept the copper pot and treasured it for many years after. +Once there was a trunk. It was old and messy. One day, the trunk decided to go for a walk. It tumbled and rolled, and walked through the field. The trunk was so excited! + +Suddenly, the trunk tripped over a big rock, and felt itself falling! It fell like a big pile of leaves, until it hit the ground with a thud. + +The trunk felt sad. Now, it was even messier than before. It couldn't move or go for a walk anymore. + +Then, a little girl walked past. She said, "That's ok, trunk. I can help you!" She picked up the trunk, and placed it down in the sun. + +The trunk felt much better now. The sun dried up all the mess, and the trunk was ready to start walking again. + +So, the next day, the trunk took off on another fun adventure. +Once upon a time there was a cool cat named Charly. Charly had the softest fur of all the cats around. He loved to curl up and sleep in the sun. + +One day, Charly went to a big, cool park to play. He was having the best time ever exploring the green grass and tall trees. Soon it started to rain. Charly cried because he did not want to get wet. + +Suddenly, Charly spotted a tree with lots of branches. He quickly ran to it and found a safe spot under the branches. The rain kept falling, but he stayed dry. Charly felt so happy to have the tree to support him! + +The rain soon stopped and Charly got up to go home. He was thankful for the tree’s support. Whenever Charly needs a safe place, he always runs to the tree to keep him warm and dry under its furry branches. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved to jog. Every morning, she put on her thick shoes and jogged around her block. As she jogged, the sun shone and the birds sang. She waved to her friends and smiled as she passed by. + +One day, a puppy trotted along with the little girl. The puppy loved to jog too and the two were soon best friends. They jogged together for miles and the puppy always kept up. + +The little girl was so happy that she had someone to jog with! She loved her puppy very much and hugged him when they were done. He was soft and warm and she enjoyed spending time with him. + +They became so close that everywhere the little girl went, the puppy followed. Now they both jog every day, running around their block together. The little girl loves her puppy very much and is happy she has someone to jog with. +Once there was a big sister. She was very serious. One day she went to the park with her little brother. They played together on the swings, and the sister smiled. + +Then they both saw a butterfly. It was very pretty. The butterfly flew close to them. So the sister and her brother reached out to catch it. + +But the butterfly flew away. Then the sister gently touched her brother's nose and kissed him. He smiled and hugged her tight. + +The brother was very happy. He hugged his sister back and said, "Thank you for the kiss, big sister." The sister smiled and said, "You're welcome." She was happy to be with her little brother and share such a special moment. +One day, two friends went on a search. They had to find the missing staff. They looked in the garden, but it wasn't there. They looked in the bedroom, but it wasn't there either. It was getting dark, so the friends decided to find a flashlight. + +They went to the kitchen and started searching. The kitchen was very messy! They moved boxes, looked under chairs and behind the fridge. Finally, they found some light. And in the light, they found the staff! They were so happy to have found it. + +The two friends hugged each other and then carefully put the staff away. They cleaned up the kitchen to make sure it wasn't messy anymore. After that, they went out to play. They had a great time and never forgot their search for the staff. +Once upon a time, there was a chubby sheep. He lived in a meadow with lots of other sheep. Every day, he would run and jump and play. + +But one day, something very special happened. A little girl came to the meadow and saw the chubby sheep. She smiled and said hello and the chubby sheep smiled back. + +The little girl hugged the sheep and he felt happy. She ran her fingers through his soft, fluffy fur. He loved it and they became instant friends. + +The little girl went to the meadow to visit the chubby sheep almost every day. They would play together in the sunshine and she would bring treats for the sheep to eat. + +The chubby sheep and the little girl enjoyed spending time together. They loved each other very much. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a strong pig. He did not like to play games, instead he liked to help others. One day, he saw a bird looking very sad. The pig wanted to restore its spark, so he asked the bird what was wrong. + +The bird answered, “I am so lonely, I don’t have any friends here.†The pig quickly thought of a plan to help the bird, so he invited all his animal friends to come and hang out with the bird. + +The bird was joyful! All the animals played together and had so much fun. They ran and hopped around, and laughed until the sun went down. + +Thebird was so happy with all of the friends, because the pig had helped restore its spark. The bird thanked the pig and promised to remember the strongpig’s kindness forever. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a boy who wanted to learn how to play the trumpet. He asked his mom and she said yes, so he went to a music store. + +At the music store, the man recommended a very nice trumpet. It was shiny and silver. The boy liked it. He was so excited and took it home. + +When the boy started to play it, the music was loud and harsh. It made the boy feel sad and bitter. He didn't know how to make it sound nice. + +So the boy asked his mom for help. She said to practice and listen to recordings of other people playing the trumpet. This way he could hear how it should sound, and learn to make beautiful music with his trumpet. + +The boy practiced and listened and soon he was playing wonderful music. Whenever anyone heard him, they would recommend him to their friends and family. They said he was a very talented trumpet player! +Once there was a little girl who wanted to pick something delicious. She saw a lollipop and smiled. It looked so normal but it was going to make her so happy. She grabbed the lollipop and ran off to eat it. + +The little girl licked the lollipop and it tasted so sweet. She loved it and couldn't stop smiling. She ran around the park with her lollipop, picking flowers and having a great time. + +After a while, the lollipop was gone and it was time to go home. The little girl was a bit sad but she still had a smile on her face. She put the lollipop stick in the bin and walked home to tell her parents about how she ate the normal lollipop. +Once upon a time, there was a furry orange cat. His name was Toby. Every night, Toby would go outside and there he would see the most amazing thing. All the stars in the night sky were dancing in rhythm. + +He could see them twirling and shining, and he thought it was the most beautiful sight ever. Toby loved to sit there and watch them, and it made him so happy. + +One night, Toby had an idea. He began to move and dance with the stars in the sky. He jumped, spun, and wagged his tail in rhythm with them. + +Soon, Toby was dancing with the stars! He spun and danced for what felt like hours, jumping and twirling around in a furry blur. + +Toby had so much fun, and he kept dancing until the sun came up. From then on, every night, Toby would go outside to see the stars, and dance with them in rhythm. +Once upon a time, there were two friends - a circle and a triangle. The triangle had three long sides and was very tall. It wanted to help the circle, but it wasn't sure how. + +The circle started to feel sad, so the triangle decided to try to find a way to help it. Knowing that the circle was round, the triangle had an idea - it would help the circle by making it bigger! + +The triangle carefully grabbed one of its long sides and slowly began to make circles around the circle. The circle was amazed! As the triangle kept going, the circle slowly got bigger and bigger. + +When the triangle was finished, the circle had grown so big that its friends could now all fit inside. Everyone was so happy! The triangle had used its long sides to help the circle become bigger. +Once, there were two friends: a girl and a boy. They wanted to play together, but the girl didn't have a toy. So the boy, who was being very polite, allowed her to use his jug. + +The little girl was so excited! She asked the boy if he would play with her and he said yes, so they started to have lots of fun. + +They filled the jug with water, so they could pretend there was a river. They had paddles made of sticks and made-up boats. They pretended to be explorers, looking for treasure in the "river." + +They played until it was time for the girl's mum to come and pick her up. But the boy allowed her to keep the jug so she could continue her adventures when she wanted! + +The girl thanked the boy for being so polite and for allowing her to play with his jug. And from then on, they were always the best of friends. +Mama was cooking in the kitchen. She was chopping an onion. It seemed strange because onions make people cry. She looked gloomy. + +Daddy was sitting in the living room. He looked very sad, almost like he was about to cry. + +Mama went to him and asked him what was wrong. He said there was nothing wrong. He just seemed really unhappy. + +Mama smiled and sat next to him. She gave him a hug and said it was going to be alright. + +Daddy smiled back. He said he was just feeling a bit gloomy, but he was much better now. + +They hugged for a long time and the onion was forgotten. Suddenly the living room didn't seem so gloomy anymore. +Mary was a 3 year old who loved the sun. She loved to watch the bright yellow light shining through her window each morning. One day, Mary noticed something strange; the curtains were beginning to burn! She screamed and started to cry, but her mum was there to help. She quickly put out the fire. + +They soon realised that Mary's cat had knocked a candle off the shelf, and the flame had caught onto the curtains. Mary was very sad, but her mum said that it was an accident and not her fault. + +The next day, her mum took her to the store to buy new curtains. Mary was so excited - she could pick out anything she wanted! She decided to go with bright purple ones with sparkles. She felt very competitive when she saw the other curtains in the store. Finally, she had made her choice and she couldn't wait to go home to hang the new curtains. + +Mary was so happy with her new curtains, and she never made the same mistake again. She now was extra careful around candles and always kept them away from the curtains. +Once upon a time, there was an adorable kitty called Bob. Bob was always excited to explore and admire the world around him. One day Bob decided he wanted to see what was in the closet. He crept inside and was amazed to find a multitude of beautiful things he could explore. As his curious eyes admired the surprises in the closet, he saw something extra special. It was a golden glitter box! Bob's eyes filled with wonder as he reached out to touch the glittery box. He opened it up to find a collection of tiny colorful bells, each ringing out its own unique sound. As Bob ran his little paws over the bells, he smiled in admiration of all the sights and sounds he had discovered. +Luke was playing soccer with his mom. They had a dependable old football. It was a bit scuffed and wasn't very shiny. + +Mom said, "Let's polish this soccer ball and make it look nice." She got some cloth and a can of polish, and a brush and began to work. + +Luke watched as his mom carefully brushed and rubbed the polish on the soccer ball until it was nice and smooth. Then the ball was shiny and beautiful. + +Mom and Luke enjoyed playing football with the shiny new ball. They kicked and ran around, laughing and having fun. All the while, the dependable soccer ball was shiny and clean. + +When the game was over, Luke and Mom put the ball away safely. They knew it would be ready for their next game and it would look just as polished and beautiful as it did that day. +John and Tom were playing together outside. John had some cheese and he offered a piece to Tom. Tom frowned because he didn't have anything to give John in return. John saw Tom's sad face and he knew his friend was feeling poor. So, he gave Tom another piece of cheese and said it was a present from him. Tom smiled and thanked John. They ate the cheese together and had a great time. They were best friends and they shared everything they had. +John was a very curious three year old. Everywhere he went he saw new things he wanted to try. One day, he found an enormous knob in the park. The knob was exciting and mysterious, so he decided to give it a try. John turned the knob and suddenly he felt the world around him relax. The colors he saw became warmer and the noise grew softer. John was in a state of complete relaxation. + +After a few moments, a wave of calmness flowed through John, and he smiled. He knew he had done something special, so he decided to take the knob with him. He put it in his pocket and went home to show his parents. After they examined it, they told him that it was a special knob that could help him relax when he was feeling stressed. John cherished the knob, and he kept it with him wherever he went. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Jake and Daisy. They both liked to play in the park together. One day, when they were playing, they noticed a big rainbow in the sky. A rainbow is like a big arc of colors in the sky. The colors were all bright and pretty, with reds, blues, oranges, yellows, and greens. + +Jake and Daisy were so excited to see the rainbow in the sky. As they looked at it, they noticed it was starting to move. The colors moved around and changed, until it became a big green rainbow! Daisy and Jake were very happy and couldn't believe their eyes. + +The green rainbow kept changing colors until it eventually moved away. But for a few moments, Daisy and Jake were two of the luckiest kids in the world. They had seen an amazing green rainbow! +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Max. He was three years old and loved to play with his toys. One day, he saw a dependable bed in his room. He wanted to make it match his other toys. He asked his mom to buy him some colourful blankets and pillows. Max was so happy when his mom said yes! + +He quickly jumped into bed and started to match the blankets to the pillows. He moved all the pillows around until they looked like they were meant to be together. Max was so proud of his work! + +His mom came into his room and said, “Max, you did such a good job matching your bed. You’re so dependable.†Max smiled and said, “Thank you, Mommy! I love my matching bed.†Max and his mom snuggled up together in Max’s dependable bed, and they lived happily ever after. +The little girl was excited. Today was a special day because she was getting a haircut. She bounced up and down on the chair, waiting for the barber to arrive. + +When the barber walked in, he was wearing a big smile. He was very generous and examined her hair carefully so he could give her the best haircut. + +The barber asked the little girl if she wanted long hair or short hair. She thought for a moment and decided to leave her hair long. + +The barber trimmed and cut the little girl's hair just the way she wanted it. He was very careful to give her a neat and tidy haircut. + +Finally, the little girl's haircut was finished. She looked in the mirror and smiled. She loved her new haircut and thanked the barber for being so generous. +One day, a mommy and her 3 year old son were sitting together quietly in the living room. Mommy had a newspaper but she was not reading it. Instead, she was studying it. + +The 3 year old saw his Mom studying the newspaper and asked, "Mommy, what are you doing?" + +Mommy replied, "I'm studying the newspaper. I'm looking at the words and pictures." + +The 3 year old found this fascinating and asked to take a look. His mommy gave him the newspaper and he began to look at the words and pictures. He couldn't read or understand what the words meant, but he saw a lot of colors and shapes and knew that it was very special. + +The 3 year old boy was amazed and he just kept looking at the newspaper. His mommy told him that it was normal to study something new and exciting, like a newspaper. + +The 3 year old was happy and said, "Yes, Mommy, I want to study too!" He put the newspaper down and smiled. + +Mommy smiled back and said, "That's great! Let's study together!" And together they happily studied the newspaper. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jane. Jane wanted to be strong, so she made a plan. She wanted to lift things that were heavy and this would help her be strong. She started lifting weights, just like the grown-ups did! + +At first, it was a bit difficult, but eventually she got better and better. She soon could lift weights that were much bigger than her. Everyone was so amazed at how strong she was becoming. + +But soon, Jane noticed something unusual. The weights were becoming so easy to lift that she was having too much fun. She wanted to find something even heavier to lift. + +Jane had a great plan. She went to the store and bought an unusual trophy. It was much heavier than any of the weights she had ever lifted before. She was feeling so strong that she even thought she could fly! + +Jane kept lifting the trophy and soon enough, she was a very strong little girl. Everyone in town was amazed of her strength. And they were so happy and proud of her! +John was an eager little boy. Every day he would do something exciting. One day he was walking through the woods near his home, looking around and hoping to find something exciting. Then he saw it. He saw a shiny cobweb in the trees. It was so beautiful. + +John wanted to get closer to the cobweb, but he knew it might have spiders. He stopped and watched from a safe distance. Then, he noticed a gentle breeze coming down the path. It was coming straight for the cobweb. As the breeze got closer, the cobweb started to move. John gasped in amazement. + +John was so eager to get closer to the cobweb. He slowly began to move closer. Suddenly, a giant spider came out from the cobweb! John screamed and ran away. He stopped when he was finally safe from the spider. + +John wanted to get closer to the cobweb again, but he knew he wasn't brave enough. He slowly walked away, still eager to explore the woods. +Once upon a time there was a boy who liked to pray. Every night he would go to his bedroom and kneel down on the floor and close his eyes. He would close his eyes and talk in a loud, clear voice. He asked God for good things in his life and thanked God for all of the things he had. + +One day the boy heard a cheerful voice calling his name. He opened his eyes and saw an angel standing next to him. The angel smiled down at the boy and said, "Don't stop praying. God will always hear your prayer and help you in any way He can." + +The boy was so happy and thankful to have been visited by an angel, that he prayed for even more special things. The angel said, "Keep praying. I know God will answer the prayer of a cheerful heart!" + +The boy smiled and thanked the angel for coming to visit him. From then on, every night before he went to sleep, the boy prayed with a joyful heart, knowing that God was always listening. +Once there was a little girl named Amy. Amy was only three years old, but she had a very special memory. It was a memory of a friendly bear. + +Amy loved to imagine what it would be like to explore with her bear. They could chase each other through the woods and play hide and seek. + +But one day, Amy realized that her bear was gone. She searched all over, but she couldn’t find it anywhere. She started to feel sad and her eyes filled with tears- she was weeping. + +But then Amy remembered her special memory. She closed her eyes and she could almost see her bear. Then she felt happy again. Now she always carries her memory of her friendly bear with her, where ever she goes. +Once upon a time, there was a naughty boy called Jack. He was rude to everyone and didn’t want to do what adults said. One day he was so angry, he decided to stand in the middle of the road and not move. + +Suddenly he felt something move under his feet. He looked down and saw spaghetti wriggling up and down! Jack had never seen spaghetti move before. He bent down and touched it and it felt all squishy and funny. + +Jack stood there for a long time and played with the spaghetti. He poked it, pulled it and made it into funny shapes. When the spaghetti grew tired, Jack said goodbye and ran off to play. + +From then on, Jack wasn’t so rude. He listened to adults and always did as he was told. All thanks to the magical spaghetti! +Once upon a time there was a brave knight. He had a special sword. It was long and sharp. +The knight had a secret mission. He had to pass a hidden doorway. No one knew where it was. +The knight looked everywhere. He looked high and low. He searched and searched. But he couldn't find it. +Then he had an idea. He grabbed his sword and started to dig. He dug and dug until he found it. The hidden doorway! +He was so excited. He had found the doorway! He put his sword away and stepped through the doorway. +He felt very proud. He had passed the hidden doorway! +Once, there was a light bucket. It was a pretty bucket, with a handle that made it easy to pick up. One day, a little girl saw the bucket. She wanted to pick it up and take it with her. So, she reached forward and gripped the handle. She lifted it up, and the light bucket filled her arms. She felt so happy that she had the pretty bucket. + +The girl excitedly walked down the path, carrying the light bucket. Everywhere she went, the bucket made people smile. It was such a lovely sight! The girl wanted to fill the bucket up, so she decided to go to the river and pick some water. + +When she got to the river, the girl put the light bucket down beside her. She dipped her hands in the cold water and filled the bucket with the river water. When the bucket was full, she picked it up with two hands. It was so heavy! But the girl was a brave little thing. She held the bucket tightly and managed to carry it home. + +When she finally arrived home, she had a big surprise. The sun was still high in the sky, but the bucket had become filled with twinkling stars! The girl was amazed. She had picked the light bucket and now it was full of stars! She knew she had made a very special discovery. +Once upon a time there was a boy who was called Sam. Sam wanted to go to a different country, so he went to the passport office. The passport office had an ugly building and an ugly lady inside. + +The lady told Sam he needed a passport to travel to a new place. Sam filled in the forms and handed them to the lady. She looked them over and gave Sam his passport. Sam was very happy. + +He said goodbye to the lady and ran off with a smile on his face. He hopped on a plane and flew across the world. Everywhere he went, he showed his passport. He saw lots of different sights and learnt lots of new things. + +Once he got back, he told everybody about his amazing journey. He was very proud of his passport and couldn't stop talking about it! +Frank the monkey went on a safari. The sun was so bright, he started to feel sleepy. He yawned wide and stretched his arms high above his head. + +Then he spotted a big elephant in front of him. The elephant looked so spoiled because it was eating fruit out of a big red bucket. Frank yelled hello, but the elephant did not reply. + +Frank was so tired, he just wanted to lay down and take a nap. He yawned again and this time the elephant noticed. The elephant said, "Come and take a nap with me, it's a perfect spot to take a nap!" + +So Frank hopped on the elephant's back and the two of them snuggled up close. Frank fell asleep in no time and was soon snoring. The elephant was so gentle and rocked Frank back and forth until he woke up feeling refreshed and full of energy. + +The elephant had spoiled Frank with a special nap just for him. +One day, it started to rain in the backyard. The rain was cold and wet. The long grass in the backyard became all wet and slippery. + +Max, the 3 year old, loved the rain. He put on his raincoat and ran out to the backyard. He laughed as the rain hit his face. He jumped and splashed in the puddles. + +Max's mom came out to see him in the rain. She brought a big umbrella and held it above them both. Max laughed really hard and ran around the backyard. + +The rain kept coming down but Max was enjoying it too much to go inside. He had fun playing in the rain for a long time. Finally, when he was very wet and tired, his mom brought him inside and dried him off. + +Max was glad that he got to play in the rain and promised himself he'd do it again soon. +Once upon a time, there was a pilot. He was responsible for flying a big airplane in the sky. Every day he flew up high to carry passengers wherever they were going. But one day, something went wrong. As he was in the sky, the pilot's plane started to disappear! +He was so scared. He tried to make the plane stay, but it kept going away. Finally it was gone. +The pilot was so sad. He had been flown away. But the next day, he was back in the sky with a new plane. He was happy to be flying again and kept a closer eye on the sky so that nothing would disappear again! +Danny and his mom were playing a game. Danny wanted to hide one of his marbles. He found the perfect place to hide it, behind a big block. Danny was very careful not to drop it, because it was very fragile. + +After Danny hid the marble, he and his mom went looking for it. They looked behind the block, but Danny's marble was nowhere to be found. + +Danny and his mom looked around for a long time, but they still couldn't find it. Danny started to feel a bit sad. Then his mom remembered something! She remembered that a few days ago, Danny had been playing catch with his dad, and he had probably thrown the marble too far. + +They looked around the backyard, and sure enough, they found the marble! Danny was so happy to see his marble again. He picked it up carefully, because it was still fragile. + +Danny and his mom hugged each other, and celebrated the safe return of Danny's marble. With a big high five and a smile, they went inside for a nice cold glass of lemonade. +Jamie and Emily were playing together in Jamie's garden. Emily wanted to march around the garden, so Jamie said yes. They marched across the grass and around the trees. They even ran a few times around the swing! + +But then Emily saw something - a pear in the grass! She was very excited and picked it up. She thought it would make a nice snack for her and Jamie. + +Jamie said he was sorry, because he had just seen a bird grab the pear from a tree in the garden. He was very sorry that Emily didn't get to eat her pear! + +So Emily said it was no problem, and they went back to playing. They marched around the garden again, and laughed and sang until the sun went down! +Once upon a time there was a big, strong prince. He was always looking for adventures. + +One day he saw a big empty lake. He decided to fill it with his bare hands! He started scooping up the mud and stone from the bottom of the lake and pushing it to the edges. + +He worked all day and all night, and eventually, the lake filled up! But as he was about to leave something sparkling appeared in the water. It was a tiny fish! + +The prince picked up the fish and it started to grow bigger and bigger until it was almost as big as the prince himself. He put the big fish back in the lake and the Prince's adventure was complete. +Tommy was so excited. He was going to the stadium with his Mom and Dad. He had never been before. + +When they got there, his Mom said it was too loud and busy. Dad said they could play a game instead. + +Dad offered Tommy his very own fake stadium. It was made out of a big cardboard box. Tommy and his Dad made buildings, roads and people out of blocks. + +They pretended to be in a real stadium. His Dad was the announcer and Tommy was the player. They played and laughed until it was time to go. + +Tommy was so happy. He thanked his Dad for the fun time, and for offering him his own fake stadium. +Once upon a time there was a small girl named Lucy who was very brave. She wanted to dare herself to try something new, but she wasn't sure what. Then, one day she saw a fine automobile driving by. She decided to dare herself to get inside the automobile. + +Lucy opened the door and hopped inside. Even though she was scared, she decided to look around. There were so many buttons and knobs! She touched them cautiously, but nothing happened. + +Lucy pushed the biggest knob and suddenly the automobile started to move. She gasped and quickly put her hands in her lap. Then she realized that the automobile was taking her for a ride - and it was actually kind of fun! + +After a few minutes, the automobile stopped and Lucy got out. She was so proud of herself for being brave enough to dare to get inside and take a ride. From that day on, Lucy was always daring herself to try new and exciting things. +Max was feeling hot. He wanted to put on his dress but he was messy. His hands were all sticky from eating a cookie. + +Mommy pulled out a tissue from her pocket and said "Let me help you, Max". Unfolding the tissue, she wiped Max's hands. + +Max smiled at his mommy and said "Thank you." + +He went to his bedroom and put on his dress. It was pretty with red and yellow flowers all over. He was proud of how nice he looked. + +Before he left his room, he wiped his face with the tissue. He wanted to make sure he looked perfect. + +Max went outside to play in the sunshine. He felt so cool in his dress. +Once there was a baby who wanted to go outside and explore. He wanted to find something exciting and new. So he grabbed his coat and shoes and asked his Mom if he could go outside. + +His Mom said, "yes, but you have to keep your shoes on and stay in the backyard." So, the baby nodded his head and walked outside. + +He stepped onto the grass and looked around. He noticed a tall tree and he said, "wow, this could be so much fun!" So he started running to the tree and pulled on it's trunk. He was laughing and having a great time. + +Soon, the baby started to get tired. He knew he had gone too far from the safety of home. But he didn't want to leave the tree. So he decided he would pull his red wagon to the tree. + +He took hold of the wagon and pulled it to the tree and began to put some leaves and sticks inside it. He was having so much fun playing with the leaves and sticks in his wagon! + +When he was done, he looked up to his Mom and said, "Look what I made Mom! Isn't it funny?" His Mom smiled and said, "Yes, that is very funny! Now let's put the waist of the wagon and go inside and have a snack." + +The baby smiled, and tugged on the wagon's waist as he lead his Mom +John and his mommy were playing hide and seek. They giggled and laughed as they counted to three. John ran and hid behind the thick door. Mommy couldn’t find him! Finally, she peered around the corner and found him! She said, “You’re too easy to find. I’m gonna have to think up a new game!†+ +John smiled and said, “How about a joke game?†Mommy said, “What’s that?†John said, “I’ll tell a joke and if you get it, you get a hanger!†Mommy’s eyes lit up and she said, “That sounds fun, letâ��™s do it!†+ +John grinned and said, “Knock knock!†Mommy replied, “Who’s there?†John said, “Boo!†Mommy giggled and said, “Boo who?†John smiled and said, “Don’t cry, it’s just a joke!†Mommy laughed and gave John a hanger. + +John was so happy that he ran around the house laughing. Mommy smiled and said, “I think it’s time for dinner, come on.†John followed her and grabbed the hanger as they went +Once there was a little girl. She was so curious and liked to ask lots of questions. One day, she saw a board on the ground. She had never seen it before and it made her so curious. She went over and asked her mom, "What is this?" Her mom said, "It is a game board." + +The little girl thought the board looked interesting and wanted to learn more about it. She asked, "Can I play?" Her mom replied, "Sure! But it might feel a bit uncomfortable." + +The little girl looked at the board and it was a bit strange. She was nervous and asked her mom, "What kind of game is it?" Her mom said, "It's a game where you move your pieces around on the board and try to get to the other side faster than your opponent. You'll get used to it. Let's try playing it together." + +The little girl was hesitant but wanted to try playing the game. She put her pieces on the board very carefully and started to move them around. After a few minutes, she got the hang of it. She had a lot of fun playing the game with her mom and soon felt very comfortable playing it. + +The little girl learned that she likes playing board games. She now loves playing new games with her mom and friends. She still has lots of questions about the game - but now she feels comfortable asking them! +Once there was an adventurous girl who loved to explore the world. One warm summer day, she decided to take her rod and venture outside to find some adventure. + +She began walking and carrying her rod along with her. As she explored the countryside, she noticed a lake in the distance. She decided it might be fun to catch some fish, so she found a good spot to cast her rod in the water. + +After a few moments, she felt a tug on the line! It was a big fish trying to swim away. She was so excited and worked hard to carry her rod until it was reeled in. + +When the fish was in sight, she beamed with pride and joy. She had caught her very first fish and it made her feel quite adventurous. She put the fish in her bucket and was ready to go home and share the exciting news with her family. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy. His name was Sam. One day Sam went walking in the woods. As Sam walked he came across an old temple. It was very big and spooky. Sam was a bit scared but he was also very curious. He wanted to explore the old temple. + +Sam stepped inside and looked around. He saw lots of silly things. He saw chairs with funny shapes and strange patterns on the walls. As he walked around, something started to glitter. Sam bent down to pick it up. It was a beautiful golden coin! He put it in his pocket and started walking again. + +But then, Sam started to feel silly. He had lost track of time! He looked around and realized he was all alone in the temple. He was lost! + +Sam started to cry, but then he remembered the golden coin. He carefully took it out of his pocket and held it in his hand. He knew that if he kept it safe, it would help him find his way back home. So Sam walked carefully and when he thought he could go no further, he saw his home! + +He had found his way! Sam was so happy, he even forgot that he had been scared and lost in the old temple. +Once there was a little girl who loved to whistle. Every day she would go outside and whistle a happy tune. She loved to feel the wind on her face as she sung. + +One day she saw a glass on the ground. It was very shiny and sparkling in the sunshine. She picked it up and whistled a slightly higher tune which made it sparkle even more. + +The glass was very tidy, with no scratches or fingerprints. She looked around for someone to give the glass to but nothing seemed right. Then she saw a little bird perched on a branch in the tree. She held out the glass and the bird flew down and grasped it with its beak. The little girl smiled. + +The bird chirped happily and flew high into the sky, still holding the glass. As it flew away, the little girl whistled a cheerful goodbye. +Once upon a time there was a small boy named Sammy. He was only three years old. One day Sammy went to the park to play. When he arrived, he saw a funny looking creature. It had a big waist and a small head. + +Sammy was so curious. He didn't know what it was. He guessed it was some kind of animal. It was too big to be a cat and too small to be a dog. He wondered what it could be. + +Suddenly the creature started to move. Sammy was so surprised. He guessed it was a turtle! He had never seen a turtle so big before. He put his tiny hand out and started petting the turtle. + +It was so soft and friendly. Sammy was so happy that he guessed who the funny creature was! From that day on, Sammy and the turtle were best friends. They would go to the park together to play every day. +Once upon a time there was a boy who liked to travel. Everywhere he went, he took his luggage with him. He only had one piece of luggage, but it was very big! + +One day, he came to a river that was too deep and wide to cross. He stopped and looked around. Suddenly, he heard a voice. + +"Little boy, why don't you cross the river with me?" It was a frog. + +The boy said, "Oh, how can I do that?" + +The frog smiled kindly and said, "Just keep your luggage beside me and hop on my back." + +The boy was persistent, so he grabbed his luggage and hopped on the frog's back. The frog went into the river and everyone was amazed to see them cross it easily. + +The boy reached the other side of the river and thanked the frog. The frog smiled and said, "You're welcome. Don't forget to be persistent and you'll always find solutions." +Once upon a time there were two best friends, Elsa and Kiley. They were very curious about what it would be like to have coffee. One day they decided to find out. + +So the next morning they got up early and carefully made the coffee. As they cooked, they started to giggle. Finally it was ready! + +Elsa and Kiley grabbed the mugs and took a sip. They both smiled and jumped with glee. It was yummy! + +To celebrate, they each had one more cup of coffee and danced around the kitchen. They were so happy that they had made the coffee by themselves. + +And from then on, whenever Elsa and Kiley were feeling curious about something, they would celebrate by having coffee. +Once upon a time, there was a brilliant monkey named Bob. Bob had just moved to a new jungle and he was very excited to meet the other animals. He hopped and skipped through the jungle until he heard a noise! Bob looked around and he saw a brightly coloured parrot. He waved at the parrot and the parrot waved back with a big smile. + +The parrot and Bob began talking, and Bob soon found out that the parrot's name was Pat. Pat told Bob that she was looking for some new friends, so Bob said he would help her find them. They soon joined forces and started looking for new friends through the jungle. + +Eventually, Bob and Pat discovered a group of monkeys. They were all playing and having the best time. Bob and Pat said hello to the monkeys and asked if they could join them. The monkeys said yes, and Bob and Pat spent the whole day having fun playing together. + +Bob and Pat were so happy to meet the monkeys. They had a brilliant time together, and they all promised to stay in touch afterwards. Bob and Pat waved goodbye and they said they couldn't wait until their next adventure together. +Once upon a time, there was a little teddy bear. It was small and soft, about one inch tall. The teddy bear was very lonely, so it decided to look for a friend. + +It saw another teddy bear down the street. It was a little bigger than the first teddy bear and had a nice, warm smile. The first teddy bear was excited and squeezed the second bear with a hug. The second teddy bear was a bit surprised at first but then it smiled back. + +The two teddy bears had found a friend! From then on, their friendship was strong and they often gave each other little squeezes. They played together every day, bounces on the sofa and ran around in the garden. + +The two teddy bear were always by each other's side and they became the best of friends, no matter how little they were. +Once there were two friends, Jack and Jake. They both wanted to play with the football. So Jack and Jake went to the park and found a safe football. + +Jack picked it up and kicked it close to Jake. Suddenly, the football started to rise in the sky. Jack and Jake stood there in amazement. + +The football went higher and higher until it came down and landed in a big tree. Jack and Jake looked up, but the ball was too high to reach. + +They wondered what to do, when suddenly an idea came to Jack. He said, "Let's build a ladder so we can get the football down." + +So Jack and Jake worked hard together and before long, the ladder was ready. Jack climbed up the ladder, and after a few tries, he caught the football and returned safely to the ground. + +Jack and Jake were so happy that they hugged each other. They knew that the football was safe, and they could play with it again. +One day, four friends went to the park. Ella, Bill, Ben and Joe. They were excited because they wanted to dig in the sand. + +Ella grabbed a bright yellow spade. She nodded at her friends. They all grabbed a spade and started digging. + +It was fun! The friends laughed and dug deep holes in the sand. They even found some shiny rocks that sparkled in the sunlight. They put the rocks in a pile near their sandcastle. + +The four friends were so happy that they nodded to each other. They had had a very fun day. +Once upon a time there was a boat in the sea. It was a very lazy boat and it liked to take it slow. One day it was sailing in the sun and it got a little too close the shore. Suddenly it started to slip and lost balance. It slipped into the water and sank to the bottom. + +The little boat was so sad to be stuck on the ocean floor. But suddenly a big fish swam up and it was full of ideas. It said to the boat, “if you want to get out of here, use my tail!†+ +The little boat was very happy and began to grip the tail of the fish. Slowly the fish pulled it to the shore. Once the boat was back out of the water it danced around in excitement. From then on, the boat was much more careful when sailing in the big sea! +Once upon a time, there was a robot who was very ignorant. He didn't know much and he wasn't very smart. + +One day, the robot had an idea. He decided to find a way to gain knowledge. He looked around and saw a book. He read it and soon he learned a lot of new knowledge. + +The robot was so happy! He was gaining knowledge and he was no longer ignorant. + +The robot kept reading and soon he became very smart. He could answer any question and knew a lot about the world. + +The robot was so proud of himself for gaining so much knowledge! He had come a long way from being an ignorant robot. +Once upon a time there was a jolly bear. He loved to explore the world and have new adventures. One day he decided he was ready for his greatest adventure yet, so he set off! + +He started down the path, not knowing where it would take him. He walked and walked until the trees opened up and he found a bright spot ahead. When he looked closer, he saw a friendly face and heard words of welcome. The bear was so excited - he had made a new friend! + +The new friend showed the bear around and they had lots of fun. Everywhere they went, the bear heard 'welcome' and made more friends. Soon the bear was feeling so happy, he was jolly all the time. + +The adventure was the best thing the bear had ever done. Everywhere he went he felt welcomed and at home. He knew his journey had just begun, but the start was the jolliest time of all. +Once upon a time there was a little boy who loved to zoom. Every day, he would climb out of bed and zoom down the stairs, laughing the whole time. He just loved to go fast! + +One morning, he and his dad were walking in the park when his dad pointed to an old building. He said it was an ancient castle, built a long time ago. The little boy was so excited! He wanted to zoom around it and explore. + +So off he went, zooming around the castle walls. He looked up at the big towers, and then down at the old stones in the walls. He ran his hand along the stones, feeling their age. + +Suddenly, the little boy saw a face on the wall. He stopped and looked closer. It was an ancient face, carved in stone, looking right at him. The little boy smiled and waved. He was so excited to have found an ancient face! He gave it a hug and then zoomed off to find more ancient adventure. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Abi. She was very playful and love to have lots of fun. One day, Abi’s mommy took her to the park. Abi saw a bright, sunny field with lots of flowers. She was so excited and couldn’t wait to run around and explore. + +At the park, Abi heard some loud noises coming from the other side of the field. She walked over and saw a little bird. It was singing a happy tune and flapping it’s wings. Abi was very curious and wanted to listen to the bird. + +When the bird stopped singing, Abi heard a voice coming from a nearby tree. It turned out that a kind old man was giving a lecture to the birds in the tree. Abi was fascinated and listened carefully to the man’s lecture. + +When the man finished his lecture, he turned to Abi and said, “Would you like to try to cover this lecture too?†Abi was so excited and said yes! The man gave her a playful smile and said, “Let’s start!†Abi enjoyed covering the old man’s lecture and the birds were very happy to listen. It was a very exciting day at the park for Abi! +Once, there was a hairy object. It was small and round and liked to be alone. One day, it found a seat in a sunny place. It enjoyed its new seat and stayed there all day, basking in the warmth of the sun. + +After a while, a small child ran up to the object’s seat. The child squealed with delight, pointing to the hairy object. They wanted to sit in the same seat too! + +The child sat carefully down next to the object. The object did not mind. In fact, the object was happy to have company. The two of them stayed in the seat until the sun started to set. + +The child left, but the object stayed in the seat a little longer. Eventually, when the night came, the object hopped down and went to bed. It slept soundly, happy to have had a companion in its seat. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She wanted to measure the sky. She looked up to the great blue expanse and tried to figure out how to do it. + +The girl thought and thought, but nothing seemed to work. Then she had an idea! She decided to use her own two hands. She held her arms out wide and started to twirl around in circles. Putting her arms out wide, she could measure the perfect sky. + +Her arms went round and round. When she looked to the sky above, it felt so very big. But by measuring it with her hands she could see that the sky was perfect, just like she had imagined. + +The little girl stood in awe of the sky. With her arms out wide, she had measured the sky and it was now hers. She smiled the biggest smile she had ever smiled! +One day, Josh was out playing when he saw something light appear. It was a beautiful rainbow! He was so excited and ran around to show everyone. Everyone was so happy and clapped for him. + +Josh was very proud. He felt like a big success, as if he had done something special. + +Next, he wanted to find something else to make people happy. He kept his eyes open and looked hard. Then, suddenly, he saw something else appear. It was golden and sparkly, like a bright light beaming in the sky. + +He couldn't believe it—it was a fairy! Everyone was so amazed and surprised. They cheered and clapped for Josh. His friends hugged him and said, “You did it, Josh!†+ +Josh was so proud and happy. He had found two amazing things, and he was a big success! +Once there was a boy who loved the beach. He would go there every day and play in the sand. He would build castles and bury his toes in the soft sand. On this particular day, he was happily playing when he heard a voice. + +He stopped playing and looked around. It was his friend Dave, and he was calling to him. Dave was carrying a bucket of sand and wanted the boy to join him. + +The boy ran over and Dave said, "Let's build a really high tower!" The two started to work. They filled their buckets with sand and created a tower. But, their tower kept falling down no matter how hard they tried. + +The boy got frustrated and started to grumble. Dave said, "Don't be so stupid! Let's try something else!" + +They decided to make a sandcastle and Dave gave the boy a shovel. He started to work and soon the sandcastle was built. + +The boy smiled and said, "That was fun!" and Dave said, "It sure was!" +Beth was a three year old child who loved to explore. She was in the park one day and noticed a structure nearby. She walked closer to take a look. + +It was a big, brick wall. It was covered in dirt and stains and Beth thought it looked very disgusting. + +She moved around the wall, touching it as she walked. Then she noticed something on the other side. It was a little pond with colorful fish swimming around in it. + +When she saw this, Beth smiled. She stopped touching the wall and carefully stepped over to get a closer look. + +The fish were so pretty! She carefully stretched out her hand, hoping one of the fish would come to her. As she watched them swimming around, she felt so happy. +Once upon a time there was a clever fox called Fred. He was very clever and loved to learn. Every day he went to a class that was all about learning new things. + +One day something really bad happened. Fred made a really big mistake, and it made his teacher very angry. The teacher said "I can't forgive this". + +Fred was really sad. He went outside and had a think about what he had done. Then he had an idea. He ran back inside and said "I'm sorry for what I did. Please can you forgive me?" + +The teacher thought about it, and then smiled. She said "Of course. You are a very charming fox and I understand that mistakes can happen". + +Fred was so happy! He gave his teacher a big hug and thanked her. From that day on he made sure to always be extra careful and to make sure he never did anything wrong in his class. +Once there were two children. They wanted to go on an adventure! So they decided to go to a hotel. The hotel was very dark, but they were not scared. + +They entered the hotel. It was quiet and they heard a sound coming from upstairs. They tip-toed up the stairs and found a room with a big bathtub. The bath was very inviting so they both decided to jump in! + +They splashed about in the warm water and had lots of fun. After a while, the tub was very dirty. So the children had to wash it. They used some special bubble bath and made lots of suds and bubbles. The children scrubbed and scrubbed the tub until it sparkled. + +When they were finished the bathtub was shiny and clean. The children were very tired but they were very proud of their work. Now the bath tub was nice and clean, so they jumped in once again and had more fun! +One morning, the sun began to rise in the sky. Everything was brighter and things started to wake up. Danny was excited for the new day and watched the sun rise from his window. + +Suddenly from over the hills, a thick fog rolled in. It was so thick it looked like a big white blanket over everything. Danny was even more excited! He wanted to explore the fog. + +Danny put on his raincoat and grabbed an umbrella. He ran out of the house, into the fog. The fog was so thick he couldn't even see his feet! He wandered around and saw so many amazing things. He saw a big bird fly up ahead, a rabbit hopping around, and a dog chasing after a squirrel. + +Danny had so much fun exploring the fog. Finally, when the sun was rising high into the sky, he said goodbye to the fog and headed home. Danny was tired but happy from his morning adventure into the fog. +Mommy was very happy when she gave Sally a new toy. It was a little red car with four wheels. Sally was so excited that she could hardly contain herself. + +She ran outside with the car and started to play. When she pushed the car, it moved so quickly! She felt like she was flying. + +Suddenly she stopped. The car had bumped into a magnet. It was attached to a fence, and the car was stuck! Sally was so confused. + +She tried to pull the car away, but it wouldn't budge. In her frustration, she kicked the magnet. + +It was the right thing to do, because the car came loose and Sally was able to keep playing. She pushed the red car, happy and satisfied. +The dead cat was in the garden. It was very sad. The other animals wanted to help it, but they didn't know what to do. So, they decided to fight. They all tried to measure who was strongest, but none of them was strong enough. + +Suddenly, a little bird flew down. It told the animals that it might know how to help the cat. The bird told them it was magic and it could bring the cat back to life. + +The animals were so excited! The bird whispered a secret spell, and the cat began to move. The bird had saved the cat! + +The animals were so happy they wanted to thank the bird. But when they looked up, it was gone. It had disappeared into the sky. They knew they had a magical friend, and they were happy they could fight together to help the dead cat. +Once there was a little boy who wanted to build a tower. So he went outside and started to build using pieces of wood he found. He carefully stacked each piece on top of the other until he had a tall, bright tower. + +But then a nasty, filthy wind blew all the way from the forest. It was so strong, it made the tower shake. The wind blew and blew until, eventually, the tower started to tear. The pieces of the tower flew all over the place until it was gone! + +The little boy was very sad. He had worked so hard to build the tower, but now it was all gone. He silently went back inside to play with his toys. +Once upon a time there was a cute little bunny. He lived with his family in the forest. One day, the bunny felt really sick. So, his mommy turned to bring a nurse. + +The next morning, the cute little bunny was so excited to see the nurse. She was wearing a long white coat and had a friendly smile. The bunny felt much better after the nurse gave him some medicine. + +The bunny thanked the nurse for helping him feel better. The nurse smiled and gave the bunny a hug. Then, she turned to get her stuff and left. + +But the bunny wanted to show his appreciation to the nurse before she left. So he quickly ran to his family’s garden, picked the most beautiful flower and handed it to the nurse. The nurse was very touched and gave the bunny a big hug. + +The bunny smiled and waved goodbye to the nurse as she turned away. He was very happy that the nurse made him feel better. With a smile on his face, the bunny ran back to his family. +Once upon a time, there was a yellow sun that shone in the sky. The sun loved to shine, making everyone very happy. One day, the sun wanted to learn how to do something new. + +So the sun decided to look around for something to help it. Then it saw a big, green tree. It was covered in lots of juicy prunes. The sun asked for help from the tree, and the tree said yes. + +The sun and the tree worked together to make something special. The tree taught the sun how to make the sky twinkle. Now every night, the sky shines with many twinkling lights. + +The sun was so happy and thanked the tree for being so helpful. The sun hugged the tree and thanked it for the special gift. The sun and the tree both glowed with pride that night. +Once there was a little girl named Moira. She was only three years old. Moira had never been away from home before. But today she was going to visit Grandma! Moira felt a little bit nervous because she had never been so far away before. + +Grandma's house was filled with lots of exciting things like books and toys. But best of all, it had a soft and fluffy carpet all around. Moira loved playing on the carpet. It felt so cozy and warm. + +But before Moira knew it, it was time to leave. As she said goodbye to Grandma, Moira started to miss the carpet. She was going to feel so cold on the car ride home without it. + +Back home, Moira quickly ran to her own carpet in her bedroom. She laid down and felt cozy and safe again. She was glad to be back home. But she would never forget the feeling of Grandma's special carpet. +Once upon a time, there was a monster. He was big and he was scary. Whenever he walked, he went ooomph ooomph. + +One day, the monster went up a hill. When he looked up, he saw a graceful bird fly over the top. He wanted to go higher, so he jumped and jumped and jumped. With each jump, he got higher and higher. + +The monster was so excited! He looked up and smiled. He could almost touch the graceful bird in the sky. But he was too heavy and he started to slide back down the hill. + +The monster didn't worry. He kept on jumping and looking up. Before he knew it, he saw the graceful bird again. He was so happy, he laughed and laughed. + +And from that day forward, the monster kept on jumping and looking up. He never caught the graceful bird, but he knew he wouldn't give up. +Once upon a time, a little girl had a very special dream. She imagined a meeting in the deep, dark forest. She thought of all the creatures that would come and she wondered what it would be like. + +The curious little girl ran to the forest and when she arrived, she was surprised. When she looked around, she saw a lot of animals gathering around a single tree. + +The little girl was very brave and she took a step closer. She saw rabbits, birds, and butterflies all happily chatting with each other under the tree. They were all having a deep conversation about something very important. + +The little girl smiled as she listened to their conversation. She realized that this was the magical meeting she had imagined earlier. She was happy to be a part of it. + +The little girl had a wonderful time with all the animals and felt so inspired. She loved this magical meeting in the deep, dark forest. +Once there was a poor little girl. She wanted to have a party more than anything. But her family did not have enough money to throw a party. So the little girl asked her parents. She demanded a party. + +Her parents were worried that they could not afford a party. But they were so happy to see their daughter so excited. So they decided to make it happen. + +The parents worked hard and saved their money. They kept the little girl busy for weeks by taking her on trips and fun activities. + +Finally the day arrived. They set up decorations and the little girl was overjoyed. She was so happy and thanked her parents for giving her the best party ever. +Roger looked out the window and saw the bus coming up the street. He was so excited as he waited for the bus to arrive. When the bus finally came, Roger waved and smiled. + +He ran to get his bag and said goodbye to his mom. She gave him a big hug and wished him a safe journey. + +On the bus, everyone was very friendly. The driver smiled at Roger and told him to pick a seat. He chose one near the front and the driver gave him a sweet candy to welcome him onboard. + +Roger enjoyed the ride to school. He saw trees, houses and buildings pass by. He was amazed at how many interesting things he could see from the bus. + +When he finally arrived at school, Roger could hardly contain his excitement. He thanked the driver for the sweet candy and then he ran inside to begin his day. +Once upon a time, there was a jolly girl named Jenny. She had a rope which she liked to play with. One day, she was playing with her rope and swinging it around when she tripped and fell on the ground. She started to cry, but she soon noticed a tiny ant stuck in a crack. The ant was trying to get out, but it couldn't. + +Jenny was sad to see the ant struggling and so she used her rope to help the ant. She said, "Hold on, little ant! I can help you!" She used her rope to pull the ant up and set it free. + +The ant thanked her and skittered away. Jenny was happy and couldn't stop smiling. Her rope had made her jolly! She laughed and laughed, until she was so full of joy that she started to cry again - this time with laughter. +One day, a little girl was walking with her mom in the park. She saw a fly buzzing around and started to follow it. The girl was so excited as she followed the fly around the park. + +The girl and the fly played tag as they went. They ran around trees and jumped over logs. The little girl laughed as the fly flew away. + +Finally, the fly stopped at a lovely flower. The flower was yellow and it had a sweet smell. The little girl stopped and smelled it too. She felt so happy. + +The little girl thought the fly was so special and she decided to name it. From then on, they were good friends. The girl and the fly would go on walks together every day, and they both loved it. The little girl would say goodbye to the fly at the end of each day. Then, the fly would fly away into the sky. +Once upon a time, there was a girl called Kelly. Kelly loved to explore. She wanted to find something special in the world. + +One day, Kelly decided to take a long walk into the woods. It was a rough journey, but she kept going. After many hours of walking, Kelly found a magical place. There was a big gold rock! It was sparkly and glittery. + +Kelly wanted to take the rock but it was too big and heavy. She struggled to pick it up. Finally, she was able to lift it and carry it home. + +Back at home, Kelly put the gold rock in her special box and kept it safe. Kelly was so happy that she had found the rock. She loved it so much. +Once upon a time there was a young girl. She wanted to build something new. So she found some pieces of wood and she held them together to make a structure. + +Next, she wrapped the structure with some ribbon. The ribbon was a blue and pink color. She thought it was very pretty. + +When she was finished wrapping, the structure had become a special place. It was her very own special place where she could go when she wanted to feel happy. + +The young girl was so pleased with her work that she decided to share it with everybody. She showed it to her friends and they were all very happy too. + +The end. +Mommy wanted to measure something, so she got her big ruler. She was careful and careful measured what she needed. When she finished, she took a big wrap to put it in. The wrap was soft and nice and it was easy to carry. + +When Mommy went to put the wrap away, she was careless. She dropped it and it opened. Things inside spilled all over the floor. Mommy was very sad. + +But then she saw something else on the floor. It was a little wrap that was perfect for something small. She smiled and picked it up. She was so happy that she found it! + +Mommy used the wrap to measure something else. It fit perfectly and she could carry it around easily. Now she was careful to not drop the wrap again! She put it away and went back to her work, feeling much better. +Once upon a time, there was an ancient lady. She lived in a little house near a small pond. The lady was very old and did not leave her home too often. + +One warm summer day, the old lady decided to walk around the pond. As she strolled, she saw something amazing! There was a fire burning near the edge of the pond. The lady was curious, so she went to the fire. + +When the old lady got closer, she could hear voices and laughter coming from the flames. Inside the fire, there were tiny men and women dancing around and having fun! The old lady smiled and watched them all burn. + +The tiny people kept laughing and playing until the flames got too hot. Suddenly, the little people waved goodbye to the lady before disappearing into the night. The old lady smiled and waved goodbye too, before walking back home. +Once upon a time, there were two friends who were planning a meeting. They were excited to get together and share their original ideas. + +On the day of the meeting, one friend didn’t come. The other friend waited and waited, but they never arrived. Then, they decided to call them to find out what happened. + +The friend confessed that they had lied. They had never planned on going to the meeting. Instead, they wanted to do something else. + +The first friend was disappointed and sad, but also a little relieved. They knew that it was ok to change their plans. And, if their friend had come, the meeting wouldn’t have been as original as they had hoped. + +Since then, the two friends have agreed to be honest with each other. Then they could still have fun together, no matter what they choose to do. +Once upon a time there was a tall man called Jack. Jack liked to bounce when he was happy. He bounced around the house and in the garden. + +One day, Jack put on some special clothes. They felt so good that he started to bounce in them. He bounced higher and higher until he could almost touch the sky. + +Jack loved to wear his special clothes, but soon it was time to take them off and put on something else. Jack missed his special bouncing clothes, but he was still happy. He kept bouncing in his regular clothes. + +Jack's friends thought it was funny to see him bounce around in his regular clothes, but they could still tell how happy he was. Jack always felt happy when he bounced and he said that the sky was his best friend. +Once upon a time there was a yummy picnic. It included sandwiches, apples and juice. But the best part for three-year-old Brayden was the swan. He thought it was so pretty, with its white feathers and long neck. + +Brayden wanted to get near the swan and give it a little pat. He said hello and smiled, but the swan just swam away. Brayden was a little sad but then remembered all the yummy food waiting for him in the picnic basket. + +Brayden snuggled up to his mom and dad and shared the tasty treats, taking big juicy bites of the apple. Looking up at them, he said, "I love picnics with all the yummy food and the swan too!". His parents laughed, hugged him tight and all enjoyed the rest of the picnic together. +Once upon a time there was a strong and alert wolf. He lived in the forest and protected his friends from any danger. +Every day he patrolled the forest, looking for anyone that meant harm to the animals who lived there. +One day a big, scary bear came into his territory. The wolf was ready to fight and protect his friends. He barked fiercely, scaring the bear away. +The wolf was so proud. He had protected his friends from the bear. All the animals in the forest were grateful and thanked the wolf for his help. +From then on, the wolf stayed alert and protected all the animals in the forest. +Once there was a girl named Amy. She was only three years old and she loved to play with her toys. One day, her mom gave her a special box. It had a lid that she could open and inside was something very interesting. It was a bowl with strange texture. It wasn’t smooth like her other toys. + +Amy decided to touch it and see what it felt like. It was a bit sticky but still very exciting. She wanted to try out the bowl and see what she could do with it. + +So, with the help from her mom, she got something from the kitchen. It was a spoon and a small dish filled with creamy mixture. Amy put the creamy mixture into the bowl and started to stir it. She was amazed by what she had made! It was a special dessert and it was so delicious. + +Amy realized how useful stirring could be. She now knew that if you stir something together, it could become something special and delicious. She was very happy she had found out how to stir! +Once upon a time, there was a brave hero. People in the village were always grateful for his help and big heart. + +One day, the hero was walking through the village when he noticed a little girl crying. He asked her what was wrong. The girl told him her ball had rolled into a deep hole. + +The hero kneeled down by the hole and reached in to retrieve the girl's ball. After he found it, he looked up and saw the little girl's face filled with joy. + +The people of the village felt humbled by the hero's act of kindness. They thanked him for being so thoughtful and kind. + +The hero waved goodbye to the villagers and kept walking, feeling proud of his good deed. +Once there was a little girl called Rebecca. She had a big folder with her. She was going to school for the first time, but she was feeling very ashamed. + +When she got to school she could see lots of other kids playing. She wanted to join them, but she was too scared. She saw a tree and sat underneath it. + +Then, a teacher came. Rebecca had pulled out her folder and was staring at it. The teacher saw Rebecca and came over to talk. He said "What a lovely folder you have". + +Rebecca looked up at him, and with a big smile she said "Thank you". The teacher said "Do you want to join the other kids in their games? We can cover the folder with a scarf and you can put it in a safe place". + +Rebecca was so happy! She couldn't believe the teacher was so kind. She ran over to the other kids and started to play. + +The teacher watched with a huge smile on his face. He was happy Rebecca was no longer feeling ashamed. +Spot was a wild bear cub. One day, he climbed a tree to explore the world around him. Spot was so brave and strong. + +At the very top, Spot looked all around him. He saw the leaves blowing in the wind and the birds singing in the sky. Spot felt so free and happy up high in the tree. + +Spot wanted to explore more, so he kept going. He climbed higher and higher until he reached the highest branch of the tree. + +From there, Spot saw the vastness of the world. He felt so excited. Spot knew he could discover so much more! + +Spot waved goodbye and started his journey back down. He climbed until he reached the ground safely. Spot smiled. He was so happy about his new adventure. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Daisy. Daisy loved going sailing with her dad. +One sunny day, Daisy and her dad set sail in their boat. They explored the ocean and enjoyed the warm sunshine. + +Suddenly, the boat started to go faster. The wind was blowing it forward at a very quick pace. Daisy and her dad looked around and saw that the sail was so tight that it was pulling the boat even faster. Daisy and her dad began to panic! + +Daisy's dad tried to drop the sail, but it was too tight. He yanked and yanked, but it wouldn't let go. Finally, he managed to pull the sail loose. Daisy and her dad let out a cheer. + +They sailed home calmly, and Daisy made sure never to let the sail get so tight again. The end. +Once there was a little girl named Jane who was having a fun time playing. She loved to play in her wagon and it was one of her favorite things to do. On this particular day, she was so excited to get in the wagon and go for a ride. + +As she was going along, she saw something that made her yawn. It was a funny looking bird. It was a pink one and it had a silly little hat! Jane laughed at the funny bird and decided that it was time to go home. + +So Jane pulled her wagon home. On the way she waved goodbye to the funny little bird. She was so tired that when she got home she yawned one more time before she fell asleep in her wagon. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Sam who wanted to buy a toy for his birthday. He asked Mom for money so he could go to the toy store. + +Mom said he had to recommend a special toy, something fancy. He thought really hard and found the perfect toy. It was sparkly and tall, just what Sam was looking for. + +Mom gave him the money he needed. Sam climbed into the car with the money. When they arrived at the store, Sam went right to get the toy he recommended. + +He asked the storekeeper if he could buy the toy. The storekeeper said yes and he gave Sam the toy with the money. + +Sam ran back home really fast and showed Mom the toy he bought. She was so happy to see that Sam found the perfect toy. + +And they all lived happily ever after! +Billy was playing in the park when he noticed something blue on the ground. He went to take a closer look and found a blue notebook. He opened it to see what was inside and found it was filled with all kinds of notes. He picked one of the notes, it read, "Will you be my friend?". Billy smiled, he knew just what to do. He grabbed a pen and scribbled "Yes!" on the note. Suddenly he heard a voice coming from the park bench. He looked around and the old man on the bench said "Did you just reply to me?". Billy nodded and the old man said, "I'm so glad you replied, I was hoping you might be my friend". Billy smiled again, he was so happy, and he knew he had made a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Anna. Anna was hungry, so she looked for something to eat. First she tried to get an apple from a tree, but she didn't know how to reach it. + +Then she saw something in the corner of her eye: a veil. It was big and white and was hanging from a branch. Anna wondered what the veil was for, so she walked over to take a closer look. + +When Anna got to the veil, she realized it was clinging to something underneath it. She stepped closer, and saw that it was an apple. At last, Anna knew how to get the apple that she was so hungry for! + +Anna carefully grabbed the apple, peeled it, and ate it. She was so happy that she had found the veil in the tree. It was like a magic surprise that let her know where to find food when she was hungry. +Once upon a time, there was a cube. It was a special cube because it was smelly. A little boy named Davey found the cube. + +Davey was so excited. He wanted to play with it right away. But his mom wouldn't allow it. She said he needed to wait until after dinner. + +So Davey waited. His dinner came and he ate it quickly. Then he begged his mom to let him play with the cube. She allowed him to play. + +Davey was so excited! He held the cube in his hand and sniffed it. It smelled so good! He touched the cube and began to turn it around and around. + +He had so much fun with his cube. He played with it all night long and would not let it go! He was so happy! +Once upon a time there was a perfect tree in a big meadow. Every day the birdies would come and feed from the tree. The sun shone bright and the grass was so soft. It was so peaceful in the meadow, with only the sounds of the birds chirping and the wind moving through the grass. + +One day, everything changed. A dark cloud started to cover the sky and the wind stopped. The birds were gone and the meadow was filled with silence. Everything was so quiet, it was a bit scary. + +But then something special happened. Little sunlight started to peek through the clouds. The birds came back and started to feed on the perfect tree again. The grass was back to being soft and the meadow was filled with the sounds of the birds and the wind. The perfect tree had its shine again and the meadow was back to being peaceful. +Once upon a time there was an enormous pen. It was bigger than anything anyone had ever seen before. With a twinkle in his eye, a boy picked up the massive pen and started to create. + +First, he drew a picture of a smiling sun. Then, he coloured in some flowers and a bunch of happy little birds. But the boy wasn't done there. He wanted to do more. + +Next, he made an enormous tree with a flood of leaves. Then he painted a patch of sunshine. When he finished, the boy stepped back to take a look. He smiled and saw that his creation was perfect. + +The boy put down the enormous pen and enjoyed the rest of the day, proud of his colourful masterpiece. +Once there was a naughty boy. He did something bad so his mother had to punish him. His mother said that he would not get any cake until he said he was sorry. + +The boy was very sad and did not want to say sorry. He stayed in his room all day without eating any cake. + +The next day, his mother heard him playing in his room. She went to check and found him playing with his toys. She also saw that he had a big piece of cake in his hand! + +The boy was very lucky to have the cake. He told his mother that he was sorry and asked if he could eat the cake. His mother said yes and they both ate the cake together. + +The naughty boy was glad his mother was so kind. He was very lucky she decided not to punish him any more! +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Abi. Abi went for a walk with her mom in the woods, but when they got there, it was very messy. There were sticks and leaves everywhere! Abi felt scared, but then she saw a little kitty. The kitty was stuck in the texture of the leaves and branches. Abi wanted to rescue it. + +She ran over and brushed away the leaves. Abi used her hands to scoop up the kitty and carry it back to safety. The kitty was so tiny and cute. Abi was so proud of herself for rescuing it. + +Her mom hugged Abi and said: "Well done Abi! You rescued the kitty!" Abi was so happy. She snuggled the kitty and petted it softly. Soon, the little kitty was purring with contentment. + +Abi and the kitty were best friends. Every time they went to the woods, Abi made sure the kitty was safe. She was the kitty's brave rescuer! +Jack was a very healthy little boy. He was always full of energy and always loved to sort things. He would practice sorting colors, shapes, textures and sizes. + +One day, Jack was sorting his toys and he came across his favorite toy. It was a little musician made of plastic. Jack was so excited to see him again. He quickly got to work and started to sort the musician's instruments. He placed the drums in one pile, the saxophone in another and the trumpet in the last one. + +Jack was so proud of himself for sorting the instruments so well. He just knew he was going to be a great musician one day. +Once there was a girl. She worked each day and it made her feel happy. One day, she was working in her garden when something soft touched her face. It was a butterfly! The girl smiled and watched it flutter away. + +She went back to work, but her work was not as nice as before. It got tougher, and she was sore and tired. Suddenly, she felt a bitter taste in her mouth. It was bad! She had eaten a bitter leaf from her garden. + +The girl stopped working and thought about her garden. All the lovely flowers she had been growing felt like a far off dream. She looked around and realized she could work in her garden again. + +She picked up a spade and started to work. She felt the dirt and grass between her fingers, and her work was so nice. Soon, she felt the joy of once again growing something with her own hands. + +At the end of the day, the girl was happily tired. She went back into her house and felt content. Working in her garden had made her day sour, but sweet too. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Mia. She really liked to wear her dress. Every day she put it on and ran around playing and giggling. + +One day, Mia wanted something to eat. She asked her mum for some soup. Mia's mum smiled and got her a big bowl of soup. Mia ate it all up. + +As she finished eating, Mia's dad came in and he was angry. Mia didn't like it when her dad was angry, so she put on her dress and ran away. + +Mia ran and ran until she reached a park. The sun was shining and the birds were singing. Mia put on her dress and spun around and around, feeling happy and free. Soon she forgot all about her dad's angry face and had lots of fun. +Once upon a time there was a girl who had a warm and fuzzy scarf. Her scarf was her favorite thing and she always kept it with her. +One day, the wind blew very strong and the girl's scarf flew away! She was very worried that she had lost her scarf. + +The girl searched high and low to find her scarf, but she couldn't seem to find it anywhere. Just as she started to give up, she saw a brave little dog running after her scarf. The little dog leaped and jumped and managed to save the scarf! + +The girl was so happy that she hugged the little dog and thanked him for saving her beloved scarf. From then on, she always kept her scarf safe and held it close. The end. +Once upon a time there was a girl called Emma. She was three years old, and she was very smart. Every day she solved lots of fun puzzles. + +One day, something bad happened. There was a big fire in her town, and her house was on fire too. She was scared, but she knew she had to be brave and find a way to put out the fire. + +Emma thought of a plan to solve the fire problem. She grabbed a bucket and filled it with water from the tap, then ran as fast as she could to put out the fire. + +Remarkably, Emma solved the fire problem! Her bucket of water worked perfectly, and the fire was gone in no time. The townspeople were amazed and thanked Emma for her brave and normal plan for solving the fire. + +From that day onwards, Emma and her family lived happily ever after! +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Jo. She loved to meet all kinds of animals. One day she went for a walk and saw a blue bowl. She was curious, so she went up to it to see what was inside. Jo smiled when she saw a little frog had come to meet her. The frog hopped into the blue bowl, and Jo decided to take the frog home and look after it. + +When she got home, Jo asked her mum and dad if the frog could stay. They said yes and they helped Jo to make the frog a nice home. Jo put the bowl near a window so the frog could get lots of sunshine and be happy. + +Every day, Jo would come and meet the frog. She would talk to it and give it lots of snacks. Jo and the frog would play together, and the frog started to jump higher and higher. Jo and the frog were the best of friends. + +The End. +Pen was helpless. She felt like there was no hope. Everywhere she turned, the same thing happened. Nothing ever changed. Until one day, Pen had an idea. + +She ran to her toy box, found a car and put it on the floor. She smiled, then pushed it forward. But what happened next was even better! The car started to reverse. Pen was so excited! + +She continued to push the car, and it reversed more and more. Pen and her car went backwards around the room. Pen laughed and laughed as she drove around. + +Finally, Pen stopped the car. She had reversed all around the room and she felt happy and proud. Now she knew that no matter how helpless she felt, she could always find a way to make things better. +One day, a nosy little boy named Tom was exploring his house. He came across an armchair in the living room he had never seen before. So, he slowly walked over to it and touched it. Suddenly, the armchair began moving and he was so scared he started to panic! + +Tom started to run away, but the armchair kept following him. He ran out of the house and all the way to the front yard. He was so scared he didn't know what to do. + +Then, Tom's mom came out of the house and saw what was happening. She quickly said, "Tom! This is just your grandpa's chair. It's okay, it won't hurt you." + +Tom stopped panicking and went back to the armchair. He touched it and gave it a hug. Grandpa's chair was actually very cozy and comfortable. + +Tom learned a valuable lesson that day - things that look scary from far away can be nice when you get closer. He was thankful to his mom for helping him learn this lesson and not panic. +Jack always hated school. He was only three years old and found it too busy. He had to listen to the teacher, do his work quickly, and even had to sit in a tiny chair - which was really uncomfortable for him. The other children were always very noisy and Jack just wanted to go home. + +One day he had a really good idea. He asked his Mom if he could stay home from school. At first she wasn't sure, as she wanted Jack to learn new things and make new friends. But she knew that for now, school was overwhelming for him. + +So Jack stayed home from school and had the best day ever. He played with his toys, laughed, and ate his favorite meals. + +Jack loved being home and Mom thought he could find a way to learn while having fun. She knew that a busy school is not the only way to properly educate a three year old. So she came up with a plan to make sure Jack kept learning - even when he wasn't at school! +Once upon a time there was a whale that lived in the sea. He was far away and always wanted to explore beyond his distant home. One day he decided to take a journey and find out what the world had to offer. + +He swam for days, seeing many different things. He saw small fish, tall rocks, and even beautiful shells. But he still wanted to see more. So he kept going. + +When the whale arrived at a new ocean, he was so excited. He saw a herd of dolphins frolicking and laughed with joy. He was so happy that he decided to stay and explore forever! + +From that day on, the whale would take trips around the ocean. He made a few good friends and even found a family that shared the same distant home he did. + +The whale was never lonely again, and he was always very happy with his decision to explore! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Samantha. She loved to bake. One day, Samantha was baking lots of yummy treats. She mixed the ingredients together, removed the bowl from the oven, and saw something special. There, in the bowl, were two big red ears! + +Samantha was amazed. She picked up each ear and examined it. They were much bigger than she had expected. She smiled and put the ears on a plate. + +Samantha grabbed her coat, picked up the plate, and ran out the door. She ran to her friends house, rang the doorbell, and waited for an answer. When her friend opened the door, Samantha proudly showed her the red ears. + +Her friend was so surprised. She asked where Samantha got them. Samantha said, "I baked them!" Her friend laughed and said that was impossible. But Samantha just smiled and said, "It's true!" + +Samantha and her friend had a great time eating the red ears. Samantha was very proud that she had baked something so special. The End! +Once upon a time there was a girl called Sarah who really loved candy. Every day she would ask her mum if she could have some. But one day, Sarah's mum said no. + +She was so angry that she screamed, and when she did, something incredible happened! Sarah began to shrink! She quickly shrunk to the size of a tiny bug. It was time to explore. + +Sarah stumbled into a big room filled with candy. She raced around picking up candy with her tiny hands and eating it as she went. It was delicious! + +But then Sarah realised something important - she was still shrinking! She shouted for her mum and her mum came running. She rushed to the kitchen, grabbed a piece of candy and tossed it to Sarah. + +Sarah ate it and she stopped shrinking. But the candy had taught her an important lesson - don't take candy without asking! +Once there was a quiet blueberry. It was soft and sweet, and all the animals wanted to try it, but none of them could. That's because it was locked away in a safe, so all the animals watched and waited. + +Then one day, a little bear cub came along. He was only three years old and he was very curious. He asked the animals why the blueberry was locked away, but they had no answer. + +So the bear cub decided to try and break the lock. He tried again and again, until at last the lock popped open! The bear cub was so excited that he shouted out loud. + +The animals were amazed! They all cheered as the little bear cub opened the safe and grabbed the blueberry. He bit into it and smiled as he savored the sweet taste. Everyone was so happy! +Once there was a boy named Billy. He wanted to be successful so he tried climbing every day. + +He would climb hills and trees and even big rocks. He was getting better and better every day. + +One day he went to a big mountain and decided to try climbing it. It was hard but he kept going and kept trying. + +Finally he made it to the top! He had succeeded! He was so proud and excited that he couldn't help but yell a big "Yee-Haw!" + +From then on, he didn't find climbing to be boring at all. He kept climbing and getting better and better each time. + +Billy never gave up, and that's how he became a successful climber! +Once upon a time, there was a bad fire. It was a very hot and scary fire that disturbed everyone. Everyone was very scared and worried. + +The people in the town called a fireman to help stop the fire. The fireman came quickly. He wore a shiny red suit and a red helmet. He was a brave man and he helped put out the fire. + +The fireman was so brave. He worked very hard to put out the fire. He made sure that the fire was very cold and the fire was gone. + +The town was happy and the people were no longer scared. Everyone thanked the fireman for saving the day. The fireman smiled and said "you're welcome". + +The people were so thankful for the fireman. He was a hero and he stopped the bad fire. +Once there was a little boy called Matthew. He was really sleepy so he decided to go into the forest to look for a place to nap. There he saw a big pine tree with fluffy branches. Matthew thought it looked like the perfect place to sleep so he lay down under the tree and closed his eyes. + +The pine tree started to whisper. It seemed like it wanted to tell him a secret. Matthew felt a bit uncomfortable but he wanted to know the secret so he listened carefully. + +The pine tree said, "You are special. You can do anything you want in this world." + +Matthew felt very happy and he smiled to himself. He thanked the pine tree for the special message and he felt so much better. He got up, gave the tree a big hug, and went home with a big smile on his face. +Danny was a very busy three year old. Every morning he would wake up and help his mom polish the family car. He would sit on the seat, move the polisher over the shiny metal and make the car sparkle. + +After he was done polishing, Danny had to go to school. His school was a big building. It had wide windows reaching to the sky and big doors at the entrance. Danny was glad he had such a useful building near his house. + +When Danny came back home, he was still thinking about the useful building. So he decided to start a project with his mom. He wanted to help make their house more beautiful too. + +They went to the store and bought some paint for the walls. Then Danny helped his mom polish the furniture with a cloth and a bottle of furniture polish. He loved the way their home was becoming more beautiful. + +Danny and his mom were happy with their work. Danny was now proud to show his friends the shiny and beautiful house that he helped to polish. +Once upon a time, there was a jolly dog called Fido. Fido loved to sit in the sunshine, and listen to the birds singing. + +One day, Fido was walking in the park, when he noticed something lying on the ground. It was a big, blue file. He nudged it with his nose and it felt so soft and fluffy. + +Fido picked it up in his mouth and sat down in the warm sunshine. He opened the file and inside he found lots of pictures of tasty treats. He was jumping around in excitement! + +Fido took out the treat pictures and put them on the ground in front of him. Then he sat down, looked at the pictures and ate the treats. He was so happy and jolly that day. + +The End. +One day, Jenny was feeling sad. She didn't know why but she started to cry. + +Her mom came and tried to comfort her. She hugged her and told her it would be okay. + +Jenny looked out the window and saw a cute little worm on the ground. She opened the window and picked up the worm. + +The worm was kind of scared, but Jenny was very gentle and held it carefully. + +The worm felt much better in her warm hands, so it curled up and stayed there. + +Suddenly, a rude boy walking by saw the worm in Jenny's hand. He laughed and called her names. + +Jenny was hurt by the boy's words, but the worm made her feel better. It looked up at her and seemed to smile. + +Jenny smiled back, and kissed the worm goodbye before she set it back on the ground. She then watched it slither away. + +Jenny was happy that the little worm had come to comfort her on her sad day. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Sam. He was only three years old and loved to laugh. + +One day, Sam's dad came home with a special present. He handed it to Sam with a little wink. Sam was so excited! He opened up the present to find a toy cow. His dad said it was a joke. + +Sam wasn't sure why it was funny so he asked his dad to show him how to play with it. His dad laughed and said it was just a joke. Sam tried to make the cow move but it wouldn't work. He realized it was a terrible joke but he still laughed. + +He enjoyed the funny joke so much that he ran into the other room to show his mom. She was just as surprised as Sam was when she saw the toy cow. She laughed and told him that it was a very funny joke. + +From then on, Sam always realized when a joke was funny, even if it was bad. He laughed and enjoyed it no matter what. +One day, Bob and his dad went for a walk in the forest. As they walked, Bob looked around and observed the big, tall trees. Suddenly, he saw something. It was an axe! His dad saw it too and said it must have been left by a woodcutter. + +Bob wanted to take a closer look, so he walked over to the axe. His dad stayed with him, and soon they were both looking closely at the handle and the blade. It was shiny and the handle was made of wood. His dad explained that it was a normal axe, used for cutting down trees. + +After that, they continued on their walk. Bob liked looking around and observing the different kinds of trees and plants. He was very happy and forgot all about the axe. He was much too busy enjoying his walk in the forest. +Once upon a time there was a broken steel door. All day it sat in the same spot, wondering when it would be used again. One day, the old door heard a noise and the knob began to turn. The door opened and a little girl walked in. The girl looked around the room and smiled. She grabbed the handle to the door and closed it. She was happy to feel the door close behind her. + +The broken steel door was so happy to be used again. Every day the little girl would come and close the door behind her. She was always so gentle with the handle, never making it go too fast. + +One day the little girl opened the door and a man walked in. He grabbed the steel handle and tried to close the door, but it wouldn't shut. The door was broken. The man tried again and again, but the door wouldn't close. The little girl and the man both looked sadly at the door and shrugged. + +The little girl still wanted to use the door, so she grabbed her dad's tools and started to fix the broken door. She was so determined to make the door work again! After a few hours of hard work, the little girl had fixed the broken door. She grabbed the steel handle and pulled the door shut with a satisfying click. + +The door was happy again and the little girl was proud of her accomplishment. Every day she would open and close the door, safely +Once upon a time, there was a big, hairy bear. He loved to drink juice and honey. Every day he would put on his running shoes, and take off as fast as he could. + +The bear would run faster and faster, until his legs felt like they were flying. His fur would blow in the wind, and he felt so happy. He would race for hours, running all around his forest. + +But sometimes the bear got so thirsty from all the running. He would stop and find a stream, with cool, clear water. He would dip his paws into the water to drink. The cold water was so delicious and he felt so refreshed. + +The bear loved to drink the water after a long run. It gave him the speed he needed to keep running and exploring! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Jake. Jake was always very curious. One day, Jake wanted to find out what was deep down in the well. He dropped a stone into the well and listened carefully. A few minutes later, he heard a loud splash! + +Excited, Jake ran over to his mom. "Mom, mom! I want to go and take a look inside the well," Jake said. + +His mom shook her head. "No Jake, that would be dangerous," she said. + +But Jake was already off and running! He climbed down the ladder into the well. He looked around and saw something that made him gasp in excitement. There, in a corner of the well, was a basket filled with the most tasty fruits and vegetables he had ever seen! + +He quickly grabbed the basket and hurried back up the ladder and to his mom. + +"Look what I found!" He said, showing her the basket full of tasty treats. + +Jake's mom was so happy that he hadn't gotten hurt, and she was also thankful for the delicious food he had found! From then on, Jake would often drop stones in wells to see what he could find. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who wanted to do something special. He wanted to complete a big, difficult task. + +The boy found a pebble on the ground and he knew exactly what to do with it. He decided to complete a challenge of skipping the pebble across a pond. He stepped back, took a deep breath, and threw the pebble. + +Splash! The pebble slammed against the water and skipped on top. It skipped four times! The little boy cheered with joy because he had completed his challenge. + +He learned that completing difficult tasks can be fun, and so he went on to complete even more tasks. + +The End. +Willie and Jane were best friends. They lived on a farm and had lots of animals. One day, Willie decided to use the axe to chop some firewood for the farm. He was very gifted at using an axe and had finished quickly. + +He and Jane decided to go for a walk. They wanted something to drink and found a nearby pond. The water was cool and refreshing and they each drank some. + +They kept walking and saw some deer in a field. The deer ran away quickly, but Willie and Jane laughed. They were so happy! + +After their long walk, they returned to the farm and found their animals were safe and sound. They were so happy they had a long drink of water and a big hug. Their friendship was strong, and they would always be best of friends! +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Ben and Jack. They always loved to go on adventures together. + +One day they decided to drive in Ben's special car. Ben was a very bossy driver. He told Jack where to go and what to do, but Jack followed along anyway. + +They drove and drove until they finally stopped at a farm. The farm had lots of animals – cows, sheep and chickens. Ben and Jack smiled and laughed at the animals. + +But then, all of a sudden, a big, black nose poked through the fence! It was a grumpy old bull. He was very bossy and wanted Ben and Jack to leave. He snorted and stamped his feet. + +But Ben and Jack were brave and they were not scared of the grumpy bull. They slowly backed away and soon they were back in the car and driving away. + +Ben and Jack laughed and sang all the way home. They had the best adventure ever! +Mommy and baby were decorating their house. Baby liked to help and felt very important. Mommy gave baby a bucket of sparkles. Baby loved the sparkles and smiled. She sprinkled the sparkles on the walls and tables. Mommy said, "Look how pretty it looks!" Baby smiled again. + +Next, Mommy gave baby some paint. She was careful and painted only on the paper. Baby loved the bright, colourful pictures she was making. Mommy said she was a great artist! + +After they finished, they put up some decorations. Baby hung streamers on the ceiling and put stickers on the windows. Mommy said they had done a great job. Baby was tired and said she wanted to rest. + +So Mommy put her in her bed and tucked her in tight. Baby hugged her toe and snuggled down. Mommy said expensive decorations weren't necessary. All they really need was lots of love. Baby went to sleep with a smile on her face. +Tommy was feeling tired, so he went to the park to have some fun. When he got there, he saw a big menu with lots of different kinds of food and drinks. He was so excited! He picked out a yummy juice, and the lady at the stand clapped for him. + +He ran around the park, playing with all his friends. They had a big race, and Tommy won! He was so excited, and he clapped for himself. + +Once the race was over, he went back to the menu and picked out an ice cream cone. The lady clapped and gave him a big smile. + +Happy and tired, Tommy went home. But he knew he'd be back soon to play with all his friends again! +Tommy was a little boy. He always wanted to help people. One day, he saw a woman in need of an umbrella. It was raining hard outside, and the rain was very cold. Tommy didn't have an umbrella, but he wanted to help. He ran to the store and bought a tasty orange umbrella. He ran back to the woman and gave it to her. The woman hugged Tommy, and she said thank you. With his small action, Tommy had healed her cold, wet heart. + +Every day after that, Tommy carried the tasty orange umbrella with him. He liked to help people, but he also liked to remember that small act of kindness that healed the woman's heart. +Once there was a little girl who loved to play. She had a folder which had all her special toys in it. + +One day the little girl took her folder to the park and took out her toys. She wanted to play in the park all day so she decided to make a safe place near a big tree. She collected lots of leaves and put them in the folder to make a bed. + +Then the girl took out her favourite teddy bear and snuggled up in the folder. She fell asleep in the safe bed and had a lovely dream. + +When the sun went down, the girl woke up and put all her toys back in the folder. Then she went home and finished her day with a big smile on her face. +Once upon a time there was a little boy. He was three years old and his name was Jake. Jake loved to go out and explore the world. One day, he decided to take a walk in the meadow. + +As he was walking, he stumbled upon a magical creature. It was a gray dragon! Jake was so happy and excited to see it! He was so brave and went up to the dragon and said hello. + +The dragon was very friendly and friendly. He asked Jake if he wanted to come with him on an adventure. Jake said yes and they both sky off together. + +They explored many wondrous places, flying high above the treetops. Everywhere they went, they gained more and more beautiful memories. Eventually, they reached the most beautiful land of all. + +It was a radiant place full of sparkles and happiness. The dragon told Jake this was the land of True. Jake was so eager and excited to be there. He had gained something precious, something he'd always remember. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Jenny. She was three years old and had a lot of energy. She loved to explore the world. + +One day Jenny went for a walk in the woods. Suddenly she heard a loud noise coming from the bushes. She listened carefully. It sounded like a cry for help. + +Jenny bravely took a step closer. Suddenly a furry head popped up! It was a tiny bunny! The bunny had gotten itself stuck in the brambles. + +Jenny felt guilty for not noticing the poor bunny sooner. She carefully used her hands to pull the bunny out of the brambles. The bunny was very relieved and hopped away. + +Jenny smiled in relief. She knew that she had listened carefully and had been brave enough to help the bunny! +One day, Billy was playing in the park when he noticed something unknown. He was getting scared, so he started to panic. His mom saw him and ran over to him. She hugged him and put her sweater around him. He felt better and stopped panicking. She told him the unknown thing was something called a bird. They looked up at it together, and laughed. Billy felt silly for panicking, but he was happy to have his mom to help him. +Once upon a time there was a little boy called Harry. He was three years old and very excited to get his first ever haircut! His mum took him to the hairdressers and the hairdresser asked Harry to sit in his chair. + +"What kind of haircut would you like today?" the hairdresser asked. But Harry was very confused and he didn't know what to say. + +His mum smiled and said: "Let's give him a nice short haircut, just like mine!" The hairdresser nodded and started cutting Harry's hair. He was careful not to cut it too short. + +When the hairdresser had finished, Harry looked in the mirror and was very happy with his new haircut. But then something strange happened - his hair started to rot! All of the hair that the hairdresser had just cut off started to turn brown and get all crunchy! + +Harry was very confused about what had happened. What was going on with his hair? + +His mum said: "Don't worry, it's just the natural way of things. All hair eventually rots." + +Harry was still confused, but he was happy with his nice new haircut. He gave the hairdresser a big smile and thanked him. After that, they went home with a smile on their faces. +Once upon a time there were two best friends - Max and Sam. They were always playing together, but today was different. They wanted to play with the same toy, and both wanted it for themselves. They started to quarrel and it got louder and louder. + Max and Sam's mum heard all the noise and came running into the room. She saw how messy it was, with toys all over the floor. She asked them to stop arguing, and promised them she would help make it tidy. She put away all the toys and found something new for them to play with together. Max and Sam had lots of fun playing without quarrelling. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who had a special clock. He loved his clock very much and he never wanted to forget it. + +One day, the little boy wanted to go to the park. He jumped around in excitement and he forgot all about his clock. He ran out the door wearing his little shoes and he didn't remember to bring it with him. + +He played at the park for a long time and had so much fun. Later, when it was time to go, he realized he had forgotten his clock. He was sad and didn't know what to do. + +Suddenly, he saw a big tree with a weird old clock. He was happy and touched the clock to see if it was his. But it was not. + +The little boy looked around and he couldn't find his clock. He was very sad and disappointed but he didn't forget about it. He knew he would find it, someday. +Sam was feeling sad. He had been digging a hole in the garden all day and had not found anything. Every time he complained, his mom reminded him to stay hopeful. She said that if he was thoughtful, he would find something. + +After a while, Sam stopped complaining and looked carefully. Finally, he saw something in the dirt. It was a small mole! Sam was so happy. + +He showed his mom the mole and thanked her for being so thoughtful. She smiled, glad that Sam had persevered and found something. They looked closely at the mole and admired its funny nose. + +They both laughed and agreed, there was nothing else like a mole to make them both happy. +Once upon a time, there was a charming little girl named Eliza. She was happy and loved to play. One day, her mommy gave her a big promise - she could take a trip to the amusement park! Eliza was so excited. + +But the day of the trip came and horrible news came. Eliza's mom had lost her job and the family did not have enough money to go to the amusement park. Eliza was so sad and felt like she had lost her promise. + +But then a miracle happened. Eliza's daddy took her to the park anyway - he had saved up his own money to make sure Eliza would still get her trip. Eliza was so happy and hugged her daddy. That day at the park was full of laughing and fun and it was the most charming day ever. Eliza would never forget it! +Once upon a time, there were two friends called Dave and Rose. Dave was dependable and Rose was always happy. + +One day, Dave and Rose went for a walk. Rose noticed her foot was wet. She asked Dave: "How can I dry my foot?". Dave thought for a moment and said, "Let's find a warm and sunny spot". + +They walked until they found a patch of grass. Dave said: "Here is the perfect spot for drying your foot!". Rose carefully put her foot in the sun and waited for it to dry. + +As the sun shone on Rose's foot, Dave said: "I'm so glad I'm dependable." Rose then said: "Yes, I'm glad too!". + +When Rose's foot was dry, they both laughed and went on their way. They had a wonderful day. +Henry was a happy little boy. Every day he did something special. Today he wanted to find something special to do. So he went outside and looked around. He saw a bird and clapped his hands. The bird flew away and Henry laughed. Then he saw a pencil under the tree. He picked it up carefully and looked at it. He wanted to do something special with it. So he found a piece of paper and drew a picture. He was so careful and the picture was perfect. Then, he clapped his hands and said, "I did it!". He was so proud of his picture and he smiled to himself. He drew many more pictures with his pencil and clapped everytime he finished one. It was a very special day for Henry. +Once there was a boy who loved the sea. He imagined that one day he could sail away and explore the big ocean. +So he gathered his things and took his toy boat to the sea. +But the sea was very rough and the wind blew the boat near an anchor. The anchor was very big and it bit the boat! The boy was scared but he tried his best to get away. Sadly, the anchor was too heavy and the boat was dragged down to the bottom of the deep sea. +The boy thought he was done for, but then he saw a fish swimming close by. The fish opened his mouth and revealed an old, dead anchor! The fish helped the boy by biting the old anchor and releasing the boat from its grip. + +The boy thanked the fish and sailed away from the deep sea. He knew that the anchor was all around the ocean, but with a little help from his friends he would always remain safe. After all, there's nothing more powerful than a friend's bite! +Once upon a time there was a dog and a cat. The dog and cat were friends, but sometimes they disagreed. One day, the cat wanted to sit on top of the wall, but the dog thought it was not safe. The cat was very angry and they did not agree. The cat said if the dog didn't let him sit there then they weren't friends anymore. The dog was sad and shook his head no. + +The cat was very angry and he hissed. He jumped on the wall and tried to stay there. The dog barked and growled. The cat was scared and ran off. + +The dog was very angry and he barked. The cat was gone and the wall was empty. The dog was so mad that he banged his paw on the wall. He wanted the cat to come back, but he stayed mad at the wall. + +The cat was very sad. He wanted to be friends with the dog but he was too scared to go back. He stayed away and they never talked again. +Once upon a time, there was a small mouse called Mittens. Mittens had a cozy little home which he shared with his family. One day, Mittens heard a noise outside his home. It was really scary so he began to tremble in fear. + +He asked his mother what was going on. His mother told him that humans were coming and they were going to take away their home. Mittens was terrified and he started to shake even more. + +His mother told him that they needed to make a run for it. So they quickly ran out of their house and into the forest. Mittens was so scared he felt like his heart was jumping out of his chest. + +They ran and ran until they couldn't see the humans anymore. Finally, they stopped in a clearing where Mittens noticed something strange. There were lots of trees, but all of them were curved in the same direction. All of the trees were making a giant turn. + +Mittens felt overwhelmed. But then something else caught his eye - a small window in the side of a tree. He quickly looked into it and saw a huge family of mice living inside! Mittens and his family had found their new home. +One morning, a little girl woke up. She jumped out of bed and put on her favorite pink bathrobe. That day, the sun was not very bright. It was very dull outside. + +So the little girl decided that she wanted to go for a walk in the park. She walked around for a while and watched the ducks playing in the pond. The ducks were so happy and cheerful. It was such a nice day out. + +Soon, the little girl got tired so she decided to go home. She changed out of her bathrobe and said goodnight to the ducks. + +The little girl went back to bed and quickly fell asleep. She had a great day and was very happy. +Once upon a time there was a bear. He had big ears and was a soft, furry friend. One day he went for a walk in the woods. Suddenly, he heard a noise and he quickly twisted around. Standing right behind him was a dead bear! It scared him so badly, he ran away as fast as he could! He ran until he was out of the woods and on the other side of the meadow. He was so relieved to be safe and he never went near the woods again! The end. +Once upon a time there was a log. It had been there for years and years and was very famous. + +One day, a little girl named Lucy came to visit the log. She was only three years old and asked her dad, "What is this big log?" + +He said, "That log is special. People have been coming here for a long time to see it, so it has become famous." + +Lucy was so excited, she decided to recommend the log to all her friends. She ran to tell them, "Come see this famous log. It's the best log ever!" + +So all her friends came to visit the log, too. Everyone was impressed by it and they all decided to recommend it to their friends as well. + +The log has now become even more famous than it was before, and it is still visited by many people who have heard about it from Lucy and her friends. +Once upon a time, there was a quiet girl. She was three years old and liked exploring. One day she went with her Mommy and Daddy to a forest. She saw birds, flowers, trees and other exciting things. + +She walked a bit more and suddenly something caught her eye. It was a sparkly gem! She reached down and grabbed it. It was so shiny and sparkly that she couldn't believe it was real. She was sure it was just a dream. + +Mommy and Daddy came to see what she had found. Her Daddy said, "Look, it's a real diamond!" All of them looked very surprised. The little girl was so happy to realize it was real. + +She kept the diamond as a reminding of this day in the forest. From that day on, she was never afraid to explore new places. She was sure that more surprises would come her way. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Emma. One day, Emma and her mommy were walking in the park together. Everywhere they went, Emma saw lots of interesting things! But none of them were as exciting as the big picture she found on the ground. + +Emma was so excited - she wanted to take the picture home. Her mommy said that it wasn't hers to keep, but Emma insisted. She wanted the picture so badly! Eventually, her mommy agreed that they could bring it home. + +Once they were home, Emma and her mommy showed the picture to Emma's dad. He said that they could keep the picture if they got it ready to hang up. So Emma and her mommy set to work cleaning and framing the picture. + +Finally, it was all ready. Emma and her family hung up the picture and everyone was so happy! Emma was proud that she had insisted on keeping the picture, and the family was so glad that it was ready to be hung up. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a cute pony. She was very graceful and loved to dance. Every morning, she got up and jumped around the meadow, twirling and spinning. All the other animals watched her with admiration. + +One day, the pony got hurt. She tripped over a rock and cut her leg badly. The other animals were worried and tried to help but she was too sad to dance anymore. They tried singing to cheer her up but she just sobbed. + +Finally, one of the animals had an idea. He slowly began to dance around the pony, whispering soothing words. Soon the other animals joined in and began to move around the pony in a big circle. Then, to the surprise of all, the pony slowly got up and joined in with them. Her hurt leg was soon forgotten as she spun around in the circle and danced with her friends. + +The animals danced for what seemed like hours, until the sun began to set and the sky turned orange. As the last rays of sunlight faded, the lonely pony felt happy and full of life again. +Once there was a little girl. She was three years old and had many pictures in her bedroom. She liked looking at them each day, but she felt sad. + +One day her mama entered the bedroom. She had a frame in her hands and said “Look! I got you a special present!†+ +The little girl smiled and took the picture frame. She was very excited. In the frame was a picture of herself when she was a baby. + +Mama said “It’s a special reminder that you can be strong and brave. Whenever you look at this picture, it will encourage you to do your best.†+ +The little girl admired the frame. She hugged her mama and thanked her for the present. Now she could look at her picture each day and feel encouraged. +Once upon a time, there was a boy. He was three years old and he was very curious. He wanted to know about the law. + +One day, he talked to his mom about the law. His mom said that it was like a rule. It seemed that you had to follow the law or else something bad could happen. + +The boy thought that this seemed a little bit scary. He asked his mom if there was a way to make the law seem more fun. She said that he could do something nice for someone else in a way that was cheaper than usual. + +The boy smiled. He liked the sound of that. He thought it seemed much nicer to help someone out than to break the law. He wanted to try it. + +So the next day, he went out and bought some things that were cheap. He gave them to his friends and they were so happy! He was happy too, because he knew that he had followed the law and he had been nice. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. He was very intelligent. One day, Tim went to the theater with his parents. He was so excited! + +The theater was dark inside but there was a big screen with a show playing on it. Tim was amazed. When the show ended, Tim said a loud "thank you!" His parents smiled and said he was very polite. + +Then, Tim looked around and there were lots of different kinds of treats. His mommy told him he could buy a treat of his choice. He thanked her and picked a big lollipop. + +They watched several more shows and then it was time to leave. Tim thanked his parents for taking him to the theater and told them he had a lot of fun. + +They were so happy and proud of how intelligent and polite Tim had been all day. +Doug was sad. His face was pale and he was frowning. He was looking for something special, but he couldn't find it. Then, he spotted something shiny on the ground. It was a key! + +He was very excited. He bent down and picked it up. He looked around and noticed a door. He ran over to it and put the key in the lock. + +He frowned when nothing happened. He turned the key back and forth but still, nothing happened. He was so sad and started to cry. + +Suddenly, the door opened and out came Doug's mommy! She was very happy to see him and gave him a big hug. Doug was so happy. + +They went inside and found the surprise Doug was looking for: a big birthday cake! Doug smiled and gave his mommy a big hug. He was the happiest kid in the world! +Once there was a big polar bear. He wanted to build an igloo. He worked for many weeks and when it was finished it was perfect. It was so big and strong it could last for a long time. The polar bear was so proud of his work and he wanted to show it off. So he decided to go for a swim. + +He swam in the chilly water and he made a splash when he jumped in. He swam around for a bit and when he was done he went back to his igloo. As he got closer, the weather was very mild. He was so happy to be near his beautiful igloo. He climbed inside and was so glad it was safe and sound. + +After that day, the polar bear kept jumping in and swimming around his igloo. Every day, he would swim and splash in the cold water and would admire his beautiful igloo. He was very happy and content with his big, strong igloo. +Mama was wearing a lovely apron. She was cooking in the kitchen. She smiled when she saw her daughter and said, "Come and look at what I'm making." + +The little girl looked and saw a bowl full of yummy cookies. Mama said, "I made these for you with love. I was wearing my lovely apron while I did it." + +The little girl hugged Mama. Then she tried one of the cookies. It was very tasty. The girl looked up at Mama and grinned. + +Mama said, "I love you, and I love making cookies for you. So I'll always wear my lovely apron while I'm baking." The little girl smiled and gave Mama another hug. +Once, there were two best friends. One was called Tim and the other was called Max. They were both eager to go on an adventure. One day they decided to march into the forest to explore. + +As they marched, they noticed a beautiful area of shade under a big tree. They were so excited to explore what was under the big tree. Carefully, they stepped between the tree’s roots. + +The shade was perfect for a picnic. Tim and Max laid down their picnic blanket, and Tim quickly grabbed the snacks from his bag. They spent hours munching, laughing and playing. + +When evening came, Tim and Max slowly marched back home, feeling very happy and content from a day of adventure. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She loved eating delicious food. Every day, her mommy would take her to the market. At the market, the little girl would see so many delicious foods. + +One day, the little girl saw something new. It was a sign that said "Ice Cream Today"! She was so excited. She had never seen ice cream before. She asked her mommy if she could have some. + +Her mommy said yes and they went to buy some. It was so delicious! The little girl ate it so quickly she almost finished before they had left the market. + +The little girl loved her ice cream so much that she wanted to get more every day. So, she and her mommy decided to make their own. They bought the ingredients and made the ice cream at home. They tasted each batch to make sure it was just as delicious as the one they bought at the market. + +It was so much fun making the ice cream. The little girl and her mommy would have ice cream-making days. They enjoyed it so much that it became their special way of spending time together. +Once upon a time, there was an old man who was very lazy. He needed to cut an onion for dinner, but he didn't want to do it. The old man thought and thought, and he came up with an idea. He found a very special kind of scissors and put on his glasses so he could see closer. Then, he slowly and carefully cut the onion. + +When the onion was cut, it started to make the old man cry. He didn't like the onion very much, but he thought it was the best way to get dinner. The old man was very pleased with his work and he ate the onion with a smile on his face. + +The old man thought he was very clever and he was glad he didn't have to do a lot of work. From that day on, he made sure he had scissors on him so he could easily cut an onion whenever he needed to! +Once there was a young girl who was walking in the woods. She came across a clearing and stopped to gaze around. In the middle of the clearing she saw a beautiful present. She walked over to it, expecting something wonderful inside. When she opened it, she was delighted to find a little toy car. She smiled and hugged the gift. She spent the rest of the afternoon playing with it. + +The young girl was so happy with the surprise she found, she felt like she was in a dream. She continued on her way, but this time, she began to see the world differently. She looked out at the trees and birds and gazed with wonder at the beauty around her. This day was special and something she would never forget. +Once upon a time, there was a clumsy bear called Paw. All he ever wanted to do was be clean, so he decided to wash himself. + +He jumped into a big lake and started splashing himself all over. He felt the cool water and it felt so good on his fur. + +He scrubbed himself with his paws and then jumped out of the lake and shook off all the water. He was so happy now, he was all sparkly and clean. + +Paw decided to take a walk in the sunshine and show off his clean fur. All the other animals he met were amazed by how he had been able to wash himself. + +Everyone was now laughing and playing, knowing that the clumsy bear Paw was the cleanest in the land! +Once upon a time there was an eagle who loved to soar. Every day, the eagle flew high above the clouds and saw the most beautiful things. The eagle loved to explore and learn new things. + +One day, the eagle decided to take a closer look at what was below. As its wings moved through the air, the eagle saw a dictionary. It landed to take a closer look. Inside were lots of long, strange words. The eagle was so curious about them. + +The eagle tried to understand the words, but it was difficult. They seemed too flexible for it to comprehend. But then the eagle had an idea: it would make up its own words. So the eagle flew up and started to come up with its own words. + +The eagle quickly realised that by using its own words, it could fly higher and higher. With its new words, it soared into the sky and never looked back! +Once there was a young girl called Lucy. She loved to pretend. One day, she found a box full of pastels. It was open and the colours were so bright and happy. She immediately started pretending with the pastels and made many colourful pictures. Her favourite one was a rainbow. She drew it over and over again. She was so proud of it. + +Then one day, her best friend came to visit her. Lucy showed her friend her pretty rainbow and shared the pastels too. Together, they made many more pictures and pretended to be artists. They laughed and had so much fun. + +At the end of the day, they put the pastels away and hugged goodbye. Lucy felt so happy that she had such a great friend to pretend with. +Once upon a time there was a hairy score. He lived in the forest with all his friends. Every day he would call out for them, but nobody ever answered back. One day, he decided to go out and look for them. + +He walked through many tall trees until he came across an old house. Inside was a group of happy score. He ran up to them and began to call out their names. The score were thrilled to see him and they all hugged each other. + +The score decided to have a party. They played games and danced until it was time to go home. Before they left, they heard a loud noise coming from outside. It was the voice of their hairy score, calling out to them! +Once upon a time, there was a small bird. The bird really wanted to fly, so it started to flap its wings. Soon enough, the little bird was soaring high in the sky – and it felt so amazing! The air was so fresh, and it felt like it could fly forever. + +The bird kept practicing its flying skills, and eventually it could fly up and down with ease. All the other birds in the sky were so impressed with how good the little bird was getting. + +After a while, the bird started to feel like it wanted to do something special. So it decided to start working. The bird built small nests in the trees, and even collected twigs and feathers to decorate them. All the other birds were very pleased to see what the small bird was making! + +The bird kept flying and working all day long, and was so proud of what it was able to accomplish. Soon enough, the little bird was soaring higher than ever before – and it felt so good. + +The bird worked and soared for many days, until it could fly higher and longer and better than any of the other birds in the sky. From then on, the small bird stayed in the sky and flew around, proud of its accomplishments and happy with the work it did. +One day, Mom and Dad decided to get a license. They mailed it to the town office. + +Mom and Dad were very excited when they got the license in the mail the next week. It was so interesting! + +Mom and Dad decided to take a drive. They put the license on the dashboard of the car. + +They drove up to a lake and stopped to admire the view. They could see the trees, the lake, and the birds in the sky. + +They felt so proud and happy to have their license with them. What an interesting adventure! +Once upon a time there was a generous little bear called Henry. One day he went for a walk in the woods, but the wind blew so hard that he began to shiver. He hopped and skipped along, searching for a place to stay warm and dry. + +Finally he spotted a hospital. Henry was such a kind bear that he wanted to help the people there. He marched inside and knocked on the door. A doctor answered and smiled when he saw Henry. + +The doctor was so pleased with Henry's generous heart that he invited him in. Everyone in the hospital was very happy and they soon made him feel warm and snug. They gave him a cup of hot cocoa and Henry stopped shivering. + +The kind people at the hospital made sure Henry had a good place to sleep every night. He enjoyed his time there so much that he eventually decided to stay. Henry was happier than ever and everyone was very proud of him. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who wanted to win. Every day, she practiced very hard for her race. But her brother was impatient. He wanted to get to victory quickly. + +One day, he had an idea. He decided to steal from the other racers. He grabbed extra speed from them and raced ahead. He thought he had outsmarted them. + +But little did the brothers know, the other racers saw the stealing. And when the race was on, they raced faster and harder than ever. And in the end, the little girl won the race! She was so happy and proud of her victory! +Once upon a time there was a nosy kid called Douglas. He loved to explore and find new adventures. Douglas was always on the lookout for something interesting to do. + +One day, he decided to build a big sand castle. He dug a moat around the castle with a plastic shovel and filled it with water from the backyard hose. + +He was so busy and excited building his castle that he did not notice his nosy neighbour watching him. Soon enough the nosy neighbour was so close to Douglas that she could have touched his sandcastle. + +When Douglas saw his nosy neighbour, he got a bit scared and decided to settle in his castle and pretend he was a king. He sat on the highest hill in the sandcastle and stayed very still. + +The nosy neighbour looked a bit confused but she walked away. From then on, Douglas always made sure to settle in his sandcastle before nosy people came around. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Mary. Mary was very excited because she was going to the gym for the first time. When she got to the gym she saw lots of fancy things. + +But when Mary walked in, she started to tremble. She had never been to a gym before and was scared to try anything. She was scared of being silly and not knowing what to do. + +Then, out of the corner of her eye, she saw her mum. Her mum had a big smile on her face and she was waving at Mary to come over. + +Mary felt much happier seeing her mum and she quickly ran over to her. Her mum held her hand and showed her around the gym, telling her all about the different activities she could try. + +Soon Mary stopped trembling and she was running around and having lots of fun! It was the best day ever and Mary couldn't wait to come back to the gym again. +Once there was a lively bear who was always exploring. One day he found a dictionary. He wanted to make sure he could keep it, so he attached it to his backpack. The bear was very excited about his new discovery. + +He spent lots of time reading through the dictionary, learning lots of new words. He loved the feeling of being able to understand new things. + +The bear had always been a curious creature, but now he felt like he could learn even more. He would take the dictionary everywhere he went. He was so pleased with it that he even made up a little song about it. + +The bear had lots of adventures, and he never forgot to bring the dictionary along. He was glad he had decided to attach it to his backpack. It was like having a little friend to explore with. +Once upon a time, there was a toy. It was a very special toy - it was made of wood, and it shone and sparkled in the sun's rays. But one day, something terrible happened. The toy was left too near a hot stove and it began to burn. Flames licked the toy and it quickly turned black and crumbled away. The toy was no more. + +The little boy who owned the toy was very sad. He had loved his toy so much and now he was gone. He was so miserable, he cried and cried until he felt better. + +So the little boy went off to find a new toy. He found one and it was just as nice as the one that burned. It made the little boy happy, and he quickly forgot about the toy he had lost. He was soon laughing and playing with his new toy. + +The End +One day, Joe saw something unusual. It was a shiny, silver scale. Joe was so excited. He wanted to know more about it. + +So Joe asked his Mom if he could study the scale. She said yes, and gave him a spoon to help him study it. + +Joe took the spoon and started to study the scale carefully. He tapped the scale with the spoon, moved it around and listened to the sound it made. + +Joe was fascinated by the scale. He could not believe how interesting it was. He kept studying the scale until it was time for dinner. + +Joe's Mom was so proud of him for studying the scale. She gave him a big hug and said he was very smart. Joe smiled from ear to ear. He had a lot of fun studying the unusual scale. +Once upon a time, there was a rice field. It was big and green, and it looked very happy. But one day, the sky became gloomy and gray. Everyone in the village was scared and sad. + +Then, a magical creature appeared! It was a dragon, and it had a big smile. The dragon made a sign in the sky with its wings. Suddenly, the sky was filled with sunshine! Everyone in the village was very happy again. + +The dragon said, “I made a sign with the sunshine, so you can always know when it will be a lovely, sunny day.†Then, the dragon flew away. + +The farmers were so grateful for the sun! The sunshine brought warmth to the rice field, and soon the plants were growing taller and healthier. The village was happy, and so was the rice! +The little boy went to visit the barber. He was excited to see what the barber would do. When the barber was finished, the little boy couldn't believe his eyes! His hair was beautiful, like sunshine in the sky. He was so happy, he wanted to clap. He clapped and clapped, with his hands above his head. + +The barber smiled and said "It looks great, doesn't it?". The little boy nodded with a big smile. He thanked the barber, then waved goodbye. As he walked away, he couldn't help but look back and clap some more in delight. + +He was so pleased with his new look, he wanted to show everyone. So he ran home, bursting through the door, to show his family his beautiful hair. Everyone was so happy and they all clapped and laughed. His family couldn't believe it looked so good. They said the barber did an amazing job. The little boy was so proud and happy, he knew he'd be back to visit the barber again soon. +Once upon a time there was a goat. This goat liked to tell stories. One day, the goat told the farmers about an unknown land. The farmers listened to the goat’s stories intently. They were fascinated by the goat's tales of a far off place. + +The farmers decided to go on an adventure to this unknown land. So, the goat and the farmers set off. They went through the woods, over the hills and across the rivers. + +They kept on going until they reached a clearing. In the clearing was a big, beautiful castle. The farmers and goat were in awe! They had reached the unknown land! + +The farmers and goat made their way up to the castle’s door. Suddenly, they heard a loud rumble. The goat looked around to see where it was coming from. He noticed a big dragon! + +The dragon told the farmers and goat that it was the guardian of the castle. Everyone was so scared! But the dragon said they could stay and explore the castle if they promised to be careful. The farmers and goat promised and they all said goodbye to the dragon. + +The goat and the farmers had an amazing day exploring the castle. When it was time to go home, the goat promised to tell new stories about their adventure to the other animals. The goat waved goodbye as the farmers and goat went on their way home. +Luke is a three year old who loves to play in the park. One day, he had played there all morning and was feeling tired. He knew it was time to go home and rest. + +When Luke got home, he went to the fridge to find something to eat. He opened the door and saw some white milk. He grabbed a carton and closed the door. + +After his snack, Luke was feeling much better. He decided to rest for a while on the comfy white blanket he had at home. He curled up on the blanket and soon was fast asleep. + +When he woke up, he was rested and ready for the rest of the day. He decided to go back to the park and play all afternoon. +Once upon a time, there was a little train. He was so excited! The engine roared and he chugged away. He went so fast that he couldn't stop. Suddenly, he felt himself slowing down. He was getting close to the station. He asked, "Please can I stop here?" The station thought it was a good idea and so the little train stopped. He was so happy that he had reached his destination. + +The little train looked around. He saw so many people, all of them smiling and laughing. He felt so excited! He had brought joy to the people at the station. He waved to them and said, "Thank you for letting me stop!" + +'Let's do it again!" said the engine. So the little train ran around the track one more time, faster and faster. He felt so happy and excited to see the smiles on the faces of the people at the station. And every time he stopped, he said, "Thank you, please!" +Once upon a time there was a woman. She was sitting alone at a table. Suddenly, a small voice spoke up. It was a child. The child wanted a sweet, but the woman disagreed. The woman was feeling fragile, so she decided to give in. She gave him his sweet, and the child and woman both smiled. + +The woman asked the child why he wanted the sweet. The child said he wanted it to make him happy. The woman smiled and agreed that sweets can make you happy, but disagreed that sweets should be eaten all the time. The child understood, and thanked the woman. + +The woman wasn't done yet. She asked the child how he felt when the two disagreed. The child said he felt sad, like he was alone. The woman agreed, and hugged the child tight. She said now he would never feel alone when he disagrees, because he can always talk to her. The child smiled, and the woman smiled too. +Once upon a time, there were two friends called Nick and Ivy. They loved playing together and were always playing games. + +One day, Nick and Ivy were arguing over which game to play. Nick wanted to play hide and seek, but Ivy wanted to play tag. They began to fight and were really getting angry with each other. + +Suddenly, Nick had an idea. He suggested they make a spicy curry together. Ivy liked the idea and so they agreed to make it together. + +Nick and Ivy began to cook the curry. They chopped the vegetables and stirred the sauce. Whenever they had any worries, they talked and helped each other. + +When the curry was done, they both smiled. They enjoyed their dinner and were no longer fighting. They decided to keep making delicious dishes together. +Charlie and Misha were playing together when they heard a noise in the closet. Misha was scared and so was Charlie. He felt a chill go down his spine. + +“What is that?†he asked. + +Misha shook her head. She slowly opened the closet door and saw something that made her scream. + +Charlie was so scared he wanted to run away, but he stayed with Misha. They both looked inside the closet and there was a big, scared spider. + +Misha grabbed Charlie’s hand and they ran out of the room. They were very relieved to be safe again. From then on, Charlie and Misha always checked the closet before going inside. +Once there was an old lady. She wanted to go on a journey. She had to drive to get there. + +She drove to the gas station to fill up her car with gas. She made sure to be flexible with her plans. + +Finally she arrived at her destination. She was so happy to have made it. She had used up most of her gas but she found a way to make it. + +She was filled with joy and ready to start her journey. She had been so flexible and made it without any problems. + +The old lady celebrated her arrival. She was glad she could take this journey and felt rewarded for her hard work. +Once upon a time there was a happy girl. She liked to stir things in the kitchen. One day she decided to make something special. +First, she got the pepper. She put some of the pepper into a bowl. Then she added some water and started to stir. She liked the tickly feeling of the pepper on her hands. + +Next, she added some other yummy things like sugar and flour. She stirred until everything was mixed together nicely. + +Finally, she put the mixture into a pan and put it on the stove. The girl stirred it until it looked just right. Then she put it in the oven. + +When the special treat was ready, she took it out. It smelled so yummy! She put the treat on a plate and made it look very pretty. + +The girl was so excited. She had made something delicious that made her feel comfortable and happy. She smiled and took a big bite. It was perfect! +Once upon a time, there was a little caterpillar. She was very curious and adventurous. She was always looking for something unusual to explore. + +One day, the caterpillar crawled to the top of a tree and saw a beautiful butterfly. The butterfly was just getting ready to raise its wings, but the caterpillar knew if she waited, she could watch it fly away. + +So the caterpillar waited and watched. Soon, the butterfly raised its wings, flapped them up and down, and flew away into the sky! The caterpillar was so excited, all she could do was watch in amazement. + +The caterpillar was inspired by the butterfly, and knew she wanted to do something special like that one day. So she kept exploring, looking for something unusual to raise her wings and fly away. +Once upon a time, there was a huge sea. It was so big that the sun glistened off of its sparkly, blue surface. One day, a little girl waded into the huge sea. She felt so small compared to the size of the sea. Suddenly, she felt something hug her around the waist. It was a big, friendly fish! + +The fish swam around with her for hours. He showed her around the sea and all the fun things it had to offer. He taught her how to swim, and even showed her some of the amazing sea creatures. She was so happy and smiled the whole time. + +Finally, the sun started to set, so the little girl and the fish said goodbye. Before she left, the fish gave her a goodbye hug. She was so grateful for the wonderful time she had! She waved goodbye and waded back into the shore. She thought about the hug every time she looked out at the huge sea. +Once upon a time, there was a girl who loved to play outdoors. She liked to run, jump and explore the world. But one day, her mommy urged her to come back inside. The girl didn't want to listen and she dashed off. + +Mommy quickly followed her and called out, "Be careful and don't cross the line in the sand!" But the girl was too excited to stop and she ran over the line. Mommy was very worried and she ran after the girl, who had now gone too far away. + +Finally, the mommy caught up to her daughter and scolded her for being so careless. The mommy hugged her tight and said, "I love you so much and I just want to keep you safe!" + +The girl understood and promised to never cross the line again. She stayed by her mommy's side and kept exploring the world, but this time within the lines. The girl was happy and the mommy was relieved. +One day, a little frog was sitting by a pond. He watched how the lively water in the pond moved around and felt very relaxed. He began to yawn, feeling very sleepy. + +Just then, a little dragonfly flew by the pond and saw the sleepy frog. She wanted to play with him, so she flew closer. "Frog! Let's play!", the dragonfly said. + +The frog rubbed his eyes with his webbed feet and looked up at the dragonfly. He smiled and nodded. Then, the frog jumped into the pond with a splash! + +The frog and dragonfly played together all around the pond. They jumped, hopped and twirled around the water. They were having so much fun that the frog completely forgot about feeling sleepy. + +The frog and dragonfly played together until the night sky began to get dark. The frog said goodbye to his new friend and hopped off to sleep in the nearby lily pads. Even though he was tired, the frog had a big smile on his face – it had been a lively day! +One day, a little boy was playing in the park. He loved running around and playing with his friends. But then something happened that made him very angry. + +A large bee flew into the boy's face! He screamed and started to run away. The bee was still chasing him, so the boy ran faster and faster. He was so scared! + +But then he remembered something his mom had taught him. He stopped running and remembered to stand still and be quiet. The bee flew away. + +The little boy was relieved. To celebrate, he went home and made jam sandwiches with his mom. It was delicious! Now he knew that running away from an angry bee was not the best idea. +Once upon a time, there was a bunny. The bunny hopped around the garden, looking for something to do. It hopped around the trees and up and down the grassy hills. + +Then, it hopped over to the house. Inside, it went into the bathroom. The bunny was surprised, because it was very cold in the bathroom. It hopped quickly around, looking for something fun to do. + +Suddenly, it saw a bathtub filled with bubbly water. The bunny hopped right in and played in the soapy water. It was so much fun, the bunny hopped around in the water and made lots of splashes. + +At last, the bunny hopped out of the bathroom and back out into the garden, happy and warm. The end. +Once upon a time, a very fat police officer had a big problem. Some naughty people had been stealing things from the town and the officer was having trouble catching them. + +One day, she decided to do something different. She asked the people of the town to forgive the thieves, and not to be angry. Everyone was surprised - they had never heard of such a thing before! + +But they decided to give it a try, and very soon the thieves stopped stealing. Everyone was so happy. They were glad that the police officer had asked them to forgive, and many people thanked her for her wise idea. + +The police officer was happy too, and everyone hugged her and said that she had done the right thing. From then on, the town was much happier, and the people of the town always tried to forgive one another. +Jimmy found a big rug. He wanted to add it to his house. The rug was so soft and smooth. Jimmy ran his hands over it and smiled. He couldn't wait to add it to the floor in his house. + +When the rug arrived, Jimmy's dad helped him lay it down. It fit perfectly. Mom helped him fluff it up. It felt even smoother than before. Jimmy loved it. + +Jimmy and his family added a few more things to the room. They added a comfy chair and some decorations on the walls. They even added some books. Finally the room was finished. + +Jimmy loved the new rug. He liked to lay on it and pretend he was flying. When his friends came over, they thought the rug was so smooth. They said it was the best room in the house. Jimmy was so proud of his new rug. +One day, a friendly boy was walking through the park. He saw an ice cream truck and wanted some ice cream. He went up to the truck and shouted, "I want ice cream!" + +The ice cream man was very friendly. He smiled and said, "I'm sorry, but you need to order it." + +The boy was confused. He asked, "What do I do?" The ice cream man told him, "Just tell me what you want and I'll bring it to you." + +So the boy ordered a big scoop of ice cream with a glass of water and a spoon. The ice cream man smiled and said, "Here you go!" + +The boy thanked the ice cream man and happily went back to enjoying his day in the park. +Once there was a big hairy bear. One evening, the bear heard a ringing sound. He looked around and saw a shiny bell on a rock. He figured it was a special bell, so he picked it up. + +The bear was very curious, so he started ringing it. As he rang the bell, lights started to appear in the sky. Soon enough, he was surrounded by sparkling stars. + +The bear kept ringing the bell. Every time he did, more stars kept appearing. Soon enough, the sky was filled with bright lights. + +The bear was so happy to see all the stars twinkling in the night sky. He kept ringing the bell until morning. And since then, he has never stopped ringing it! +Once there was a small white bear. Every day he would spend his mornings eating the spicy food he found in the forest. One day, he was eating some spicy honey when the sun started to shine. As it got brighter and brighter, the honey began to melt. The white bear couldn't eat it, so he started running around with the melted honey dripping off his fur. + +He kept looking for something cold to help him cool off, but all he could find was a shallow lake. He ran to the lake and jumped in, feeling the cool water around him. The lake helped the melted honey to disappear. He swam around, feeling refreshed and happy. + +After the bear got out of the lake, he walked over to a shady tree and lay down. He watched as the remaining white bear honey melted away in the sunshine. As it did, it left behind a sweet and spicy smell that filled the air. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a big frog. He loved to hop around his pond. Every day he watched the birds in the sky, envying their song. + +One day, the frog had a brilliant idea. + +"Why don't I hop up there too?!" he thought to himself. + +He hopped as high as he could and before he knew it, he was in the sky! + +The birds were surprised to see the frog! + +The frog then used his voice to make a special word. It was so beautiful that the birds were in awe. + +The birds were so envious that they began to copy the frog! Soon, their melodic chorus filled the sky. + +The frog hopped happily back down to his pond with a heart full of joy. From then on, his pond was often filled with birds, singing his special word. +Once upon a time there was a little bird. He wanted to soar so badly, but his wings were too small and he didn't know how. So he went to find help. He flew high into the sky and saw a big white page. The page smiled at him and said "I can help you". He was so excited that he started to flutter around! + +The page told him to take deep breaths and flap his wings. The little bird did as he was told and soon he was soaring. He felt so happy and free. Suddenly, he smelled something bitter. He looked around and saw a cloud filled with dark smoke. The smoke made his wings feel weak and he started to fall. + +The page quickly flew over and helped him to stay afloat. The little bird was very grateful and they laughed and soared together until the sun went down. The page thanked the little bird and asked him to come back anytime he needed help. The little bird came back to visit the page often, and each time he learned something new about soaring. +Once upon a time, there was a daisy called Daisy. She was a happy daisy, but she loved to do crazy things. One day, Daisy decided she wanted to balance on her petals. She tried and tried and tried, but she just couldn't balance. She just kept falling down! + +Then, she had a bright idea. She noticed a butterfly fluttering nearby and thought she could use its help. Daisy asked the butterfly for help and the butterfly agreed. When Daisy stood on the highest petal, the butterfly flew right next to her and blew the strongest and softest of the butterfly's breaths. With the butterfly's help Daisy was able to balance on her petals! + +Daisy was so happy that she could finally balance on her petals. She did a little dance and said a happy thank you to the butterfly. Daisy was very proud of herself that she could finally balance and promised herself to never forget how to balance ever again. +Molly was very embarrassed. It was her first time cooking and she was a little scared. She looked at the big melon in front of her. She grabbed the knife and tried to cut it. She struggled a little bit, but eventually she was able to cut it in half. She reached inside and scooped out the gooey middle. She tasted it to make sure it was okay. It was delicious! She was happy that she had cooked something all by herself. She smiled proudly and showed her mom her melon. +Once upon a time, there was a great tiger. He was a kind and brave tiger. The tiger was very proud of himself, and he valued all of the animals around him. Every morning he would go out into the woods and explore. He loved to discover new things and find exciting adventures. + +One day, he saw something that he had never seen before in the woods. It was a big bowl filled with blueberries. The tiger was excited to try the berries so he snuck some and ate them. They were sweet and juicy! The tiger was so happy that he went back to the bowl every day and ate more. + +But one day the tiger found the bowl empty! Someone had stolen all of the blueberries. He was so sad. + +Then the great tiger remembered how much those tasty treats had meant to him. He valued all of the animals around him and knew they must have been missing the blueberries just as much as he was. So he decided to find more each day to share with all of his friends. + +The animals were so happy when the tiger brought them blueberries every day. He was a kind, brave, and great tiger. +Once upon a time, a grandmother and her grandson were walking in the woods. They were so happy to be together in the fresh air. As they walked, the grandson noticed a distant bird. He asked his grandmother what kind of bird it was. + +The grandmother smiled and told him it was a seagull. Then the grandson thought of something. He asked his grandmother if seagulls liked salt. The grandmother smiled and told him that they did. She said that some seagulls even lived near the sea so they could enjoy the salty air. + +The grandson imagined a seagull speaking to him. He said to his grandmother that he could hear the seagull talking to him. His grandmother laughed and said that all they could hear was the sound of the wind blowing through the trees. + +The grandmother and her grandson continued walking together and enjoyed their time together in the woods. As they walked, the seagull flew away, taking the sound of its voice to a distant place. +Once upon a time, there was a small elephant. He had a trumpet, but he didn't know how to play it. Every day he would hold it in his trunk and try to make some music, but it never sounded quite right. He was always frowning. + +One day, a friendly mouse walked by and heard the elephant trying to make music. The mouse said, "I can show you how to make music on that trumpet!" The small elephant eagerly nodded his head and smiled. + +The mouse taught the elephant how to blow into the trumpet and form his lips into the right shape. After lots and lots of practice, the elephant started to make beautiful music. Whenever he made a lovely noise, he smiled a big smile, and all the other animals smiled too. + +The mouse and the elephant became great friends, and every day they would play music together, with the small elephant leading on the trumpet. That made them both very happy! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Ella. Ella loved playing outside with her friends. One afternoon, her friends came to her house to play. They all ran around outside, laughing and having fun. + +Suddenly, a strong wind blew and it made Ella's pets scared. Ella's friends wanted to help her, so they invited them all to a picnic. They said that it would be successful if all their friends joined in. + +Everyone was very excited and they all gathered around the picnic blanket. They ate yummy food and talked until the sun started to go down. They had a successful picnic. + +At the end of the day, Ella and her friends made a promise to invite each other over as often as they could. The wind promised them that it would help bring good luck and they all agreed. +Once upon a time there was a little yellow cushion. The cushion belonged to a little girl named Mia. She valued the cushion so much. Every night she would snuggle it close to her in bed. + +One day Mia was playing in the park. She saw her friends playing a competitive game. Mia wanted to join in but didn't have the right item to play the game. + +Just then, Mia had an idea. She decided to use her cushion. She showed the cushion to her friends, who thought it was a great idea! So they began to play the game with the cushion. Everyone had so much fun! + +Mia learned an important lesson from the game, that it is important to value belongings and appreciate the importance of items even if they are not used for their intended purpose. +Once upon a time, there was a boat. It was called the Sunshine. It had a big, blue cabin and a tidy deck. Inside the cabin was a lock. And every day, the captain of the boat would record special things in his logbook. + +One day, the captain had a special idea. He wanted to record a special song. So he found a big VCR and put it in the cabin. Then he put a blank tape in it, and he recorded the song. + +Then he locked the tape in the lock. He wanted to make sure the song was safe. He kept the key to the lock with him at all times. + +The captain was very proud of the song. And he kept the Sunshine looking very tidy. Every day he would make sure that everything was in its right place. + +The song stayed safe in the lock onboard the Sunshine, and the captain and the crew were very happy. And the song recorded on the VCR was there forever! +Once there was a small humble mouse named Ben. He lived in a big old barn and spent most of his days looking for crumbs. One day, while rummaging around, he stumbled across a shiny fork. After a few moments of hesitation, Ben bravely picked it up and decided to take it with him. + +He kept it safe as though it was a treasure and carried it wherever he went. One day he showed it to his friend, the rabbit, and told him how happy he was to have found it. With a smile, the rabbit told Ben that perhaps he could use the fork to become something else. + +Ben had never thought about it before, so he was curious about what he could do with it. So, with a bit of courage and a lot of hope, Ben decided to try. He twisted and squished the fork until it became something new--a ship made from silver. He was delighted and held it up to the sky, admiring it for all it had become. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She lived in a very gloomy town. She sometimes felt lonely and sad. + +One day, the little girl decided to go to the park. The sun was shining, and the birds were singing. As she walked through the park, she saw a beautiful perfume on the ground. She bent down and picked it up. + +When she smelled it, she felt happy and joyful. She skipped and laughed all around the park. Suddenly, she felt like the gloomy town was not so gloomy anymore. She was filled with hope and joy. + +The little girl never forgot that special day in the park. She kept the perfume with her always, and it reminded her of the happy times she had when she was at the park. +Once there was a small monkey. He was always curious and enjoyed testing things. One day he saw some bubbles near the pond. He wanted to test them and see what happened. So he blew really hard and then put his hand over the bubbles. Nothing happened! So he tested again, this time using his nose. Still nothing. + +The little monkey couldn't figure out why the bubbles weren't working. Then, he noticed a strange smell. It was oxygen! The little monkey had discovered oxygen gas! He was so excited. + +The little monkey continued to test the oxygen. He was curious to see what other things he could do with it. So, he started to blow the oxygen into some balloons. As the balloons filled up with the gas, they got bigger and bigger. He had made something small become something big! + +The little monkey was so proud of what he had discovered. He had tested the oxygen and found something amazing. He learned that oxygen was inside the bubbles and he could use it to make something small become bigger. +George and Martha were married. Every day they tried to balance their life together. + +One day, George was too tired to cook, so Martha had to do it. She made a disgusting meal and George did not like it. + +George got mad and shouted at Martha. That made Martha sad. But Martha didn't yell back. + +Instead, Martha tried to balance the marriage. She gave George a hug and said, "I'm sorry". + +George smiled and said, "I'm sorry too." + +Martha and George had learned how to balance their marriage. From then on, they usually agreed, and their meals were much better. +Once upon a time, there was a doll who was very quiet. She lived on the edge of a pond, and everyday she would watch the fish splash around. She wanted to join in the fun, so she decided to jump in the pond. + +She splashed around for hours, feeling the cool water on her skin. The fish swam around her and the birds sang in the trees. It was the most fun she'd ever had! + +After the sun set, the doll had to go home. But each night, she kept returning to the pond and enjoyed splashing around with the fish. + +The quiet doll loved being in the pond every night. Splashing around in the water was so much fun! +Josh was a little boy and he had an itch. He wanted to scratch it and made a funny face every time he touched it. He couldn't help but laugh as he scratched and it felt so good! + +Josh was walking in the park. Suddenly, he noticed a hidden shiny rock in the grass. He was so excited that he started laughing and jumping around. He bent over and picked up the hidden shiny rock and put it in his pocket. + +Josh and his mom went to the beach that day. He put the hidden shiny rock in his pocket and they laughed and jumped on the waves. They built sand castles and played tag in the sand. Suddenly, Josh felt an itch on his arm. He laughed and scratched it. It felt so much better! + +Josh had a great day. He kept the hidden shiny rock in his pocket and laughed and scratched his itch. He felt so happy! +Once upon a time there was a little girl who loved playing outdoors. One day she was out playing when she looked up into the sky. It was so beautiful, she wanted to clap her hands to show her appreciation. So she began to applaud the sky. + +The sky was so happy to be appreciated, it started to rain. The rain came down like delicious treats. The little girl was overjoyed, she started twirling and dancing in the rain. + +She felt so happy and free, she had never felt such incredible joy before. As she danced, the birds in the sky applauded her moves. She smiled and waved back to them, playing in the rain until the sun started to set. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Mia. She was very special, because she had a big secret. In her bag she kept a special jewel - an unknown jewel that nobody knew about. Everyday she would take the jewel out and care for it. She would make sure the jewel was nice and clean and sparkly. She really loved her special jewel. + +One day Mia showed her jewel to everyone. Everyone was amazed and they started to care for it too. The jewel became even more beautiful and sparkly - it was like a shining star. Mia was very proud of her jewel, and she kept it safe so that nobody would ever take it away from her. + +Mia and her jewel were happy together and from there on nobody ever knew how special it was. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Ben and Josh. They were very happy together. One day, Ben wanted to share something special with his friend. He took Josh to a field full of fire. Ben was very gifted and was able to make the fire dance! + +Josh was amazed. He asked Ben how he was able to do it, but Ben told him it was a secret. Josh smiled, not minding that Ben wouldn't tell him. He knew it was special and he was honoured that Ben wanted to share it with him. + +The two friends watched the fire until the sun set. Then they left, but they both took something special away with them. They had shared a magical memory that would last forever. +Once upon a time there was a rhinoceros who was always disagreeing with everyone. He did not like to agree with the other animals in the forest. He would always state his opinion, no matter how others felt. + +The rhinoceros's disagreements were making everyone very uncomfortable. All the animals in the forest were unhappy and could no longer be friends with the rhinoceros. + +One day, a very kind bunny decided to help the rhinoceros. She asked him if he would try to listen to the other animals and agree with them. The bunny told the rhinoceros that if he would do this, all the animals in the forest would be happy. + +At first, the rhinoceros only disagreed with the bunny's idea. But, eventually he agreed and began to listen to the other animals. Everyone in the forest was greatly relieved and began to be friends with the rhinoceros once again. All the animals lived happily ever after! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Jack. He was only three years old and had never seen a bull before. One day, his mommy took him to the farm to welcome a new friend. + +When they got there, Jack was so excited. He saw a big, harmless bull. He was so big, he almost filled the whole pasture! Jack was a bit scared of the bull at first, but he was very curious and wanted to get to know it. + +So, his mommy waved at the bull and said, "Welcome, friend!" The bull waved his head and let out a happy moo. Then it went over to Jack and he started to pet it. Jack was so excited to meet his new friend! + +At the end of his visit, Jack was sad to say goodbye to the bull. But now he knew the bull would always be there waiting for him to visit again. That made him feel very happy. +Once upon a time, there lived a little boy named Tom. Tom was three years old. He loved playing outside with his baseball. Every day, he would go down to the park and throw it around with his friends. + +One day, after playing in the park, Tom noticed that it started to tremble. He wasn't sure what was happening, but he felt scared. He grabbed his flexible baseball and quickly ran home. + +When Tom got there, he noticed that everyone was shaking. The way the ground was trembling made him very scared. He quickly hid behind the couch with his baseball. + +After a few minutes, the trembling stopped. His mama explained to him that the trembling was from an earthquake—something that happened from time to time. Tom was relieved. + +Tom was so happy that his baseball was flexible enough to squeeze behind the couch. He quickly ran outside with it to play some more. Tom will never forget how his flexible baseball saved him from being scared. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She was walking along a beach and the sand felt nice and warm between her toes. + +Suddenly, she saw a delicate wave coming towards the shore. She ran to it and sent her own wave back to the sea. She was so happy and smiled wide. + +After that, she found a bunch of pretty shells and as she sent them back into the sea, she noticed more delicate waves, moving towards her. She closed her eyes and imagined that the waves were giving her a big hug. + +When the sun began to set, the little girl waved goodbye to all the waves, happy that she was able to send them back to the sea. +John was an angry little boy who always wanted a crown. He loved the idea of wearing one, just like a king. So, one day he decided to look for one. He searched in his bedroom, in the kitchen, and even the backyard, but he couldn't find one. + +He was getting angry, but then he saw something brilliant. It was sitting on a tree branch – a shiny crown! He ran to the tree and started to climb it. + +But then his mom saw him and shouted, "John, stop! You can't be climbing trees!" John stopped and slowly got down from the tree. But he was still determined to get his crown. + +The next day, John's mom told him that she found a surprise for him. He opened it and inside was a beautiful crown with a shiny star. + +John was so happy. He put on the crown and smiled. He could be a king or a prince and wear it around the house. He was so proud of his crown and never took it off. +One day, there was an enormous box. Inside was a special surprise. A little girl received the box. She opened it with excitement. Inside were clothes. There were shirts, shorts, dresses, and more. She was so happy to have new clothes. She tried them all on, one by one. Each one fit her perfectly! She couldn't believe how large and enormous the box was. It was filled with so many clothes. She thanked the person who gave her the gift. She was so happy with her new clothes. +Once upon a time, there was a baby. He wanted to play outside, so he asked his mom. She said yes and gave him a big sack. He was so excited! He ran outside with the sack, looking for something fun to do. + +He looked around and saw a clear pond. He decided to go for a swim! He took off his clothes, filled the sack with water, and threw it into the pond. He laughed and laughed, watching it make a big splash. + +Next, he decided to make a bubble bath. He put the sack in the pond and filled it with water. He grabbed some bubble liquid from the nearby store, opened the sack, and poured it in. Suddenly, a large bubble formed on the surface of the pond. Baby watched, fascinated as the bubble grew bigger and bigger. + +When the big bubble finally popped, the baby was covered in tiny droplets of water. He was so happy! He dried himself off and went back inside with a big smile on his face. The baby had a great day, thanks to his sack! +Joey was sleepy. He lay in his bed, his eyes growing heavier and heavier. But then something sounded outside his window. It was a neigh, coming from the house of his neighbor. Joey jumped out of bed and ran to the window. He kneeled down and looked outside. + +There in the yard next door was a big, white horse. He was so pretty! Joey wanted to go outside and say hello so he ran downstairs and out the door. He ran to his neighbor’s yard and knelt down. The horse nodded and nuzzled Joey. Joey smiled and pets the horse’s nose. The horse neighed and Joey said, “Goodnight!†+ +Joey ran back home and went to bed. He was so happy to have seen the horse! He quickly fell asleep, dreaming of his new neighbor. +One day, a little boy called John was very troubled. He wanted to choose something special but he didn't know what to do. He asked his dad for help and his dad had an idea. He gave John a tip. + +John decided to go to the park. When he arrived, he saw lots of things he could choose. He looked at the swans swimming in the lake, the pretty flowers in the garden, and the laughing children on the swings. + +John couldn't decide what to choose, so he chose something special - a cone filled with ice cream. He felt happy, like a weight was lifted off his chest. He knew that this was the right choice. He smiled, and started eating it right away. Yum! +Once upon a time, there lived a great symbol. He loved to play all day long. Every day he would go out and find the best spots to play in the sunshine. + +One day, he came across a friendly little boy. He was three years old and he was playing with a truck in the park. The symbol stopped and had a chat with the little boy. He asked him all about his favorite things to play and he was so excited to find out that the little boy loved trucks and cars. So the symbol decided to play along with him. + +They had a great time together, playing with the truck and making up car races. The boy was so excited to see the symbol playing with him. The symbol loved it too. Finally, they said goodbye and the symbol left with a smile on his face. + +The symbol taught the little boy a great lesson that day - always take time to play! +Once upon a time there was a family who loved to watch movies together. So, every Saturday night they would gather around the TV and watch their favorite movie. They even loved to eat popcorn while they watched. + +One Saturday night, when they were all snuggled up together ready to watch the movie, their mom said, "Shhh... I can hear something coming from outside. It's very noisy!" + +The dad went and opened the window, and sure enough it was the neighbor's dog barking and howling. He quickly shut the window, but it was too late. All the noise was now coming through the window and the movie just couldn't heard over it. + +The family was so disappointed, but then the dad had an idea. He told everyone to get as much popcorn as they could and to start eating it as loudly as they could. Of course, the mom and dad had to join in too! + +The loud crunching and munching of the popcorn was just loud enough to overpower the sound of the dog. The whole family was so relieved and they all started to laugh and cheer, because now they could watch their movie after all. + +The next day the family made sure to shut their window before they watched a movie, just so they wouldn't be disturbed by the noisy neighbor dog again! +Once there was a bee named Beebee. Every day, Beebee went on adventures in the garden. He explored the big, hairy trees and the tall, green grass. One day, Beebee saw something strange. It was a big, furry animal. He had never seen anything like it before. + +Beebee was a bit scared, so he slowly crept closer. The furry animal shrugged when he saw Beebee. All of a sudden, Beebee realised it was just a friendly teddy bear! He was so excited he flew around the teddy bear in circles. They became great friends. + +Beebee's new friend was very hairy, but he didn't mind. He was just happy to finally have someone to play with. Every day the two of them went on more adventures together. They explored the garden and they made lots of funny shapes in the clouds. Beebee was so happy he just couldn't stop smiling. He was glad he had a furry friend to share all of his adventures with! +Once there was a rude man named Bill. He never helped anyone, not even his mom. One day, his mom asked him to sort the toys in his room. But Bill didn't want to help. His mom shouted at him and he got scared. He decided to do what his mom said. He started to sort the toys and soon he was done. + +Next, his mom asked him to mop the floor. Again, Bill didn't want to help but this time his mom didn't shout at him. She just told him that it was very important and asked him kindly. Bill saw the kindness in his mom and decided to help. He went and got the mop and started to mop the floor. He made sure to clean it properly. + +When he was done, his mom thanked him. She said that she was proud of his good work and gave him a big hug. Bill felt so happy and proud of himself. He was glad that he listened to his mom and helped her. From that day onwards, Bill started to be more helpful to his mom. +Once upon a time, there was a small girl. She wanted something very special so she closed her eyes and prayed. Everyday, she prayed for something high. Finally, one day she saw a big white file sitting on a shelf. She knew the file was special so she opened it. Inside, she found a high, colorful flower! She was so happy that she jumped in the air. From then on, she always prayed and her special flower stayed with her. The end. +Once there was a boy called Tim. He was only three years old and he loved to play. One day, he was playing in his bedroom when he saw a beautiful picture in a frame. Tim couldn't resist and he took it off the wall. He thought it would be a fun toy to play with. + +Suddenly, Tim heard his mother's voice. She was very angry with Tim and she told him that he was not allowed to take the frame. She said he had been naughty and had to be punished. + +Tim felt very guilty and scared. He had never been punished before. His mother sat him down and spoke to him very seriously. She told him that what he had done was wrong and he must never do it again. + +The next day, Tim was a very good boy and didn't touch the frame again. His mother was very proud of him and gave him a hug. Tim learned his lesson and knew that bad behaviour leads to punishment. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She was 3 years old, and she very much loved bracelets. One day, the girl's mom gave her a special bracelet. It was beautiful and the girl felt like the most special girl in the world. + +The little girl wanted to show everyone her special bracelet. So, she wore it everywhere she went. But one day, she went to a very scary place. The little girl was so scared that she forgot her bracelet. + +The girl was very sad and she was beginning to cry. But then, her mom showed up to care for her. She hugged the little girl and said "Don't cry little one, we will find your bracelet". + +And they did. Little by little, they looked everywhere and eventually they found it. The girl was so excited to have her bracelet back, she hugged her mom and thanked her for taking care of her. + +The girl still wears the bracelet. It helps her feel safe and reminds her that her mom will always take care of her. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Daisy. Daisy loved to play outside. One day, Daisy was looking at a blue bird. The bird was singing and it was so beautiful! Daisy wanted the blue bird to live with her. + +Suddenly, Daisy's mom gave her a fake blue bird. It was made of feathers and looked like the real one! Daisy was so excited! She ran around with the bird and showed it to everyone. + +But then, Daisy accidentally dropped the fake blue bird! It fell on the ground and broke. Daisy felt so sad and she cried. Her mom hugged her and said that it was okay. + +The End. +One day, Tommy saw a post that looked very adorable. He wanted to change it, so he ran to his mommy and asked for some paint. + +His mommy smiled and gave him the paint. Tommy quickly grabbed a brush and started to paint. + +He changed the post from its original color to bright pink. He was so happy, he ran around in circles with joy. His mommy laughed and hugged him. + +When he was finished, Tommy showed the post to his mommy. She said it looked very adorable. + +Tommy was so proud of himself. He smiled, hugged the post, and ran off to play with his friends. +One day, there was a little boy named Sam. He had a favorite toy train. All of the tracks were clear, so it was easy for the train to go around in circles. + +Sam liked to sit by the tracks and watch the train go round and round. He was so happy when the train made the turns that he almost hugged it! + +Suddenly, something very special happened. The train stopped right right in front of Sam, and the doors opened! + +Sam was excited! He jumped in, and the train started up again. + +They rode together for a long time. Sam looked out the windows and smiled. He was so happy! + +When it was time to go, the train stopped in front of Sam again. He jumped out, and went back to sit by the tracks. He watched his train as it went around the track again. It was a wonderful day. +Once upon a time there was a big bell. The bell was big and shiny and it had a voice that was gentle and distant. Every day the big bell would ring like a song so that everyone in the town would know it was time for special things. + +One day, the big bell rang extra loud to tell everyone that there was a surprise in the town. Everyone in the town ran to see and there, in the middle of the town, was a big square. It was bright green and it was beautiful. It looked like it was far away, but it wasn't. Everyone was so happy to see such a wonderful surprise. + +The bell kept ringing and soon the square started to move. Everyone clapped and cheered as the square moved around the town. It was so much fun. Everyone had a wonderful time. + +When it was time to go home, the big bell started to ring one last time. Everyone waved goodbye to the big square as it faded into the distance. The big bell kept ringing its gentle song, reminding everyone that the town was a special place. +Once upon a time, there was a little pine tree in the forest. She weighed only a few pounds. Even though she was so small, she was one of the strongest pine trees around. All the other trees could tell that she was going to be strong and tall one day. + +Every day, the little pine tree would spend a lot of time resting and sleeping. She was always so sleepy, she didn't want to move around. But one day, she decided to take a slow walk around the forest. + +As she walked, she noticed how much heavier she felt. She soon realized that it was because she was growing! Every day, she was getting bigger and stronger. By the end of the summer, the little pine tree was much heavier than before. She had grown so much! + +And from then on, the little pine tree kept growing and getting stronger each day. Eventually, she became one of the tallest and strongest pine trees in the whole forest! +Once upon a time, there was a shy little cell. He wanted to jump, but he was scared. Every time he tried to jump, he felt too scared. + +One day, he decided to try again. He took a deep breath, and he jumped. He didn't jump very high, but he made it! + +He felt so proud, and he had so much fun that he started jumping all around. He jumped over bushes, rocks, and even a river. He felt so brave and free. + +When it was time to go home, he felt like he could jump even higher. He said goodbye to all his new friends, and off he went, jumping his way home. +Once upon a time there was a brave knight. He loved to adventure and explore the world. Every day he would go off on a new journey. + +One day, he decided to follow a path until he found something special. After a long and exciting journey he arrived at a castle. Inside, the knight found a magical story! He was so excited, he wanted to celebrate. + +The knight invited everyone he had ever met to come celebrate with him. Everyone arrived with cakes, treats, and games, and they all had lots of fun. + +They played games, danced, and told stories until the evening. Then they all said their goodbyes and thanked the brave knight for such a lovely day of celebration. + +The knight returned home happy, proud of his magical story. From that day on, they knight looked forward to the next celebration. +Once upon a time, there was an incredible building. It was such a beautiful building with many windows and doors. It was so big that it was hard to count how many levels it had. + +One day, a family was looking at the building. The little boy in the family asked, "What is this building?". His mom said, "This is an amazing number building. People live here and the building is full of lots of numbers". The little boy was very excited to hear that. + +He asked his mom, "What do they do with all these numbers?". His mom said, "Well, inside the building people count the numbers and organize them into groups. It's a really incredible thing to see". + +The little boy was amazed and couldn't believe how amazing the building was. He thanked his mom for showing him the incredible number building. He couldn't wait to tell his friends all about it. +Once upon a time, there was a wild reindeer who lived in the forest. He loved to explore and have fun all day long. + +One day, he decided to visit the town near his home. As he entered the town, the people were surprised to see him and ran away in fright. The reindeer knew that he had to behave so that he wouldn't scare the people. + +He decided to move slowly and quietly to avoid scaring them. Whenever the people he encountered saw him, the reindeer bowed his head like a gentleman. The people smiled, and he smiled too. + +Now the wild reindeer is welcomed wherever he goes. He visits often, always behaving in the most respectful way. The people of the town are happy to see him each time he visits, and the wild reindeer is truly loved by all. +Once there was a dog. He was big and yellow and he loved to play. He liked to run around the garden and bark at birds. One day when he was running, something very curious happened. He ran too near the lemon tree and something smacked him on the nose. His nose felt very sour! He realised it was a lemon, and it had squished on his lip. His lip was all sticky and sour. He licked it and yuck! He didn't like it one bit. He ran away, back to his favourite spot in the sun and shook his head to get the lemon off his lip. He didn't go near the lemon tree again. +Once upon a time, there was a chubby cat who lived with a little boy. The cat was very loved, the boy named him Fluffy. He and Fluffy had lots of fun together playing tag and having races. + +One day, Fluffy was feeling a bit sad. He was alone in the house, with no one to play with. The little boy felt sad too, he wanted to help. So he gave his pet lots of love and support. + +Fluffy was feeling better after the boy showed him some love. From that day forward, they did everything together - playing games and snuggling up together. The boy always made sure that Fluffy felt safe and loved, giving him support and cuddles. + +They were always together, the chubby cat always knew how much love the boy gave him. They were the best of friends and were happy together forever. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Jane who loved to play football. She owned her own football and was always very happy when playing with it. + +One day, Jane and her football went for a walk in the park. The sky was blue and it was a beautiful day. Jane and her football were running around chasing each other when they saw a charming little puppy. The puppy was white with black spots and Jane and her football were fascinated. + +The puppy ran up to them and started to jump up and down with excitement. Jane and her football began to play with the puppy. They played catch and tag, and the puppy seemed to love it. + +It was a wonderful moment and they were having so much fun. Jane and her football were so charmed by the puppy that they decided to keep it as their own. + +The end. +Jack and Jill, two little kids, wanted to get some water so they ran outside to try and find a jug. They looked around and Jill saw something silly. It was a big jug full of water! + +Jack and Jill were so excited and started to jump around in glee. They ran as fast as they could to get the jug. When they got to it, they tried to pick it up using both hands. + +It was so heavy! Jack and Jill pulled with all their might, but it was no use. They tried again, but it wouldn't budge. Then, Jack had an idea. The two little kids grabbed one side each and lifted together. They managed to hoist it up and carried it inside. + +When they got home, they were exhausted but very proud of themselves. With the help of their teamwork they had gotten the jug of water. Jack and Jill praised each other on a job well done. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Jane. She loved to write. Every day she would practice writing her letters and numbers. She was very enthusiastic to learn new things. + +One day, Jane received a very special surprise. When she opened the box, she found a guard inside! He was there to protect all of her things she liked to write, like her pencil and paper. + +Jane was so excited to have a guard that she started to write a story. She wrote about the guard and all of his adventures. Every day she would write something new to add to the story. + +The guard was very pleased to have Jane as a friend. He was always ready to protect her and enthusiastic to help her with her writing. Together they would have lots of fun creating stories. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She was at an amazing place called the strawberry patch. She had never seen anything so beautiful! + +The little girl ran over to the strawberry patch and started picking the plump, juicy strawberries. The ones on the bottom were extra big and the ones near the top were small. The rough stems of the strawberries were hard to touch. + +The little girl was so excited! She filled her basket with all of the strawberries that she could manage. She wanted to make something special with them. + +So she took the strawberries home and started preparing them. She mashed them up, adding a little bit of sugar, until they were just right. Then she put them into a bowl, and put it in the fridge to cool. + +After she was done, the little girl took out the bowl to make a delicious strawberry pudding. She added a dollop of whipped cream on top, and it was the best dessert she had ever had! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Bob. Bob was three years old, and he loved to search for things in the wild. One day, Bob saw a beautiful poppy in the meadow. He wanted to pick the poppy, so he started to search for it. He looked all around the meadow but the fluffy wild poppy was nowhere to be found. + +Then Bob had a bright idea - he searched high and low until he found the poppy. The poppy was so happy to see Bob that it leapt into the air and flew right into his hands! + +Bob was very proud of himself for finding the wild poppy and he carried it home to show his mom. She was very impressed with how well he had searched and encouraged him to keep it. + +Bob and the wild poppy became best friends, and every day he would search for it in the meadow before picking it and bringing it home. +Once there was a boy called Pete. He was out for a walk and he stumbled over a small stone. He went up to a tall building and he was very polite. He said hello to a man who was cleaning the windows of the building. The man was very kind and he asked Pete if he would like to come in and see around the building. + +Pete was very excited and he followed the man inside. The building was tall and it had lots of stairs and rooms. Pete was very curious and he ran up and down the stairs, looking at all the things inside. He was so happy that he stumbled and almost fell down the stairs. + +The man was very polite and he offered Pete a chair and some milk. Pete was very happy and he thanked the man for his kindness. They sat and talked for a few minutes and then Pete said goodbye and went home. He was very happy and he couldn't wait to tell his Mum and Dad all about his adventure at the tall building. +Once there was a boy named Bob who wanted to go on a visit. So he asked his mom if he could go. She said yes and got him ready. They went to the garage and got into their vehicle. + +The car was big and shiny. Bob was very excited as they drove away. They drove for a while, until they reached a troubled town. There were lots of broken buildings and sad people. + +But Bob was brave. He got out of the car and walked around. He saw a playground and met some new kids who were playing there. They showed him around and talked to him. + +Bob had a great visit and was glad he came. He had a lot of fun and made some new friends. On the way back, he was content knowing he had helped make the troubled town a bit better. +Once upon a time, there were four friends. One day, they decided to gather in the park for a fun time. They decided to have a jolly picnic! + +They spread out a big blanket and then scattered the food all over. It smelled so delicious! They had sandwiches, berries and cake. The friends laughed and talked as they ate the yummy food. + +When they were done with their picnic, they had one last jolly plan. They counted to three and then worked together to scatter the blanket in the air! It was so fun to watch the blanket as it floated up and down in the breeze. + +Time flew by and all too soon, it was time for the friends to say goodbye. But, for now, the four of them shared a big hug so that they could feel jolly one last time. +One day, it was gloomy outside. Two children, Jim and Sam, decided to play hockey. They got their sticks and hockey ball and ran outside. + +Jim told Sam, "Let's make a hockey goal". + +Sam said, "Yes, let's!" + +Jim and Sam started gathering sticks. They used the sticks to make a hockey goal. Then they set up the hockey ball in front of it. + +Jim said, "Let's play hockey now". + +Sam smiled and said, "Yes, let's!" + +The two children began their game of hockey. They laughed and had fun. After a while, it stopped being gloomy. It was a sunny day as Jim and Sam enjoyed their game of hockey together. +The parade was full of cheerful people. A little girl had the biggest smile on her face. She stumbled down the street. She saw teddy bears and flags flying. Everyone around was singing and having fun. + +The girl saw big balloons and she wanted one. She stumbled past the balloons, but then she stumbled right on someone’s foot. She was so embarrassed! + +The parade kept on going and the little girl kept following. She saw pretty costumes being worn by the people. They were dancing and smiling. Suddenly, the little girl stumbled over a rock. With a loud thump she fell on the ground. Everyone turned and looked at her. She felt so scared. + +But then everyone smiled and cheered for her. They wanted to make sure she was okay. The parade continued and the little girl joined in. She was feeling much happier and more cheerful now. The parade was now even more beautiful and the little girl had a huge smile on her face. +Once upon a time there was a girl called Beth. Beth was playing in the park when she heard a cry for help. She looked around and saw a squirrel stuck in a tree. + +Beth was very alert and knew she had to help the squirrel. She spotted a magazine nearby, so she used it to make a long rope. She tied one end to the tree and the other around her waist. + +Beth then carefully climbed up the tree using the rope and magazine. When she reached the top she used the magazine to scoop up the squirrel. Beth carefully lowered them both back down to safety. + +The squirrel was very thankful and ran away happily. Beth was very happy too - she had rescued the squirrel! +Once upon a time, there was an old man. He had an unusual toy - it was called a scale. One day, the old man decided to explain the scale to a little girl who was three years old. + +He said, "This is a scale. It is a very useful toy. You can use it to measure how heavy things are!" + +The little girl was very happy to learn about this new toy. She picked it up and started to play with it. She took her toy car and placed it onto the scale. To her surprise, the car was very light. + +The old man smiled. He said, "See, I told you it was useful." The little girl smiled back, thankful for this new knowledge. She had so much fun measuring things with the scale and decided to take it home with her. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a mop who was feeling sad and lonely. He wanted to spin and play with his friends but they were always busy. One day the mop decided to be independent and try spinning all by himself. He started to twirl around and around in circles. + +The mop was spinning so fast that his arm came off! He was so embarrassed but then he remembered he was independent and that made him feel better. He looked around for his arm but it was nowhere to be seen. + +Suddenly, the mop heard a voice calling him. It was his friend the broom! She said she had found his arm and had been watching him spin. She was so impressed that the mop had been able to spin all by himself that she decided to join him. + +The mop and the broom started to spin together and when they were done, they hugged each other and laughed. They decided that from now on, they would always play together and have fun no matter what. + +The end. +Tommy loves to print things. He spends lots of time looking at pictures in books and then printing what he sees. One day he found an old pair of scissors in a drawer in the kitchen. He was very excited! He grabbed the scissors and said "I'm going to print something with these!" + +He got a piece of paper and put it on the table in front of him. He picked up the scissors and started cutting out shapes but the shapes kept coming out wrong. He got more and more frustrated and yelled, "These scissors are stupid!" + +Mom heard Tommy yelling from the other room and came to see what he was doing. She smiled and said, "Tommy, those scissors may seem stupid, but if you use them correctly, you'll be able to make wonderful prints!" + +Tommy listened closely to his mom and followed her instructions. He carefully cut out the shape and was pleased when he held it up and saw that it was just like he had pictured it in his head. From then on Tommy always remembered to use the scissors the right way and made lots of beautiful prints! +One day, a boy and a girl wanted to join forces and have some fun. They walked to the fountain, excited and hungry. The fountain was big and blue and bright. The sun was shining on it and it looked beautiful. + +The boy and the girl looked down at the fountain and saw a lot of ducks and some fish swimming around. They were so excited! They ran around the fountain, laughing and cheering. + +The two friends noticed that the ducks were really hungry and wanted something to eat. They quickly ran to the nearest store to buy some food for them. When they came back, the ducks were very happy and started swimming around the fountain again. + +The boy and the girl enjoyed playing around the fountain all day. At the end of their day, they were tired and happy. They had had so much fun! They said goodbye to the ducks and the fish, and went home. +One day, a dancer went out for a jog. She was wearing her favourite pink skirt and a sparkly top. She jogged through the park, feeling free and happy. + +Suddenly, she noticed something mysterious in the trees! It was a creature that looked like a mix between a tiger and a monkey. She stopped jogging and watched it carefully. It had a pattern of stripes and spots on it fur, and it made a strange noise. + +The dancer was scared, but also excited. She slowly took a few steps closer and it seemed to move further away, staying out of reach. It was so mysterious! + +The dancer kept watching, but eventually the creature disappeared into the woods. She felt a little sad, but was so happy to have seen something so amazing and mysterious. She smiled to herself and kept jogging on her way. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Daisy. Daisy wanted to be an astronaut so she studied for many days and nights. One day, Daisy looked up at the sky and saw a beautiful rocket. She became very excited and knew she wanted to fly in it. + +But everyone around her laughed at her and said it was impossible. They did not believe she could ever be an astronaut. But Daisy didn't give up. She kept believing and one day, she made it! + +The day of the launch, Daisy was very upset. She was afraid of being in the rocket, but she was determined to follow her dream. When the rocket was ready to take off, Daisy bravely walked into it and flew off into the sky. + +When she returned, Daisy was very happy. She proudly told everyone she had made it and they finally started to believe too. Daisy's story taught everyone that they can achieve what they believe in. +Once upon a time there was an alert kitty that lived in the garden. The kitty’s name was Soapy. Soapy loved to explore and one day, while wandering around the garden, he came across a little pond. He could see some bubbles in the water and thought he would like to investigate. + +He leapt up onto a rock, ready to jump in. But an unfamiliar voice stopped him. + +“Hello Soapy, what are you doing?†+ +Soapy looked around and saw a frog sitting on the lily pad. It smiled at him. + +“What are those bubbles?†asked Soapy. + +The frog answered, “That’s soap! It helps to make the water clean and fresh. Would you like to jump in?†+ +Soapy didn’t hesitate, he leapt straight into the pond with a loud splash. He enjoyed the sensation of the soap around him, it felt warm and pleasant. + +The frog watched with a smile on its face. + +“That was a good answer, Soapy!†it said. + +Soapy agreed and enjoyed the rest of his adventure in the clean, fresh pond. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Ella. Ella was three years old and she was very brave. + +Every day, Ella would venture out into the forest in search of wisdom. She would struggle through the tough brambles, but she never gave up. + +One day, Ella found a big cave in the forest. She looked inside and saw that it was full of treasures. Ella was thrilled and she quickly grabbed one of the most impressive items - a book of wisdom. + +Ella took the book home and she studied it every day. She was very brave, and after much struggle, she was finally able to understand all of the wisdom it contained. + +Ella was so impressed with her accomplishment that she decided to share the wisdom with all of her friends and family. She was thrilled with her newfound knowledge and she said that it made her feel very grown up. +Once upon a time there was a man who was a night seller. Every night he would take his big bike around town and sell special things. He was very popular with the kids in the town because he always brought something new and exciting. + +One night, he rode up to a house with a little girl standing outside. The night seller said, "Hello! I've got something special tonight. Would you like to buy it?" The little girl reached into her pocket and pulled out some coins. She gave them to the night seller, who smiled and gave her a small box. + +Inside the box was a star that lit up and shone brightly. The little girl was so excited and happy. She ran inside to show it to her mom and dad. They were amazed and smiled. + +The night seller then rode away with a smile on his face, happy that the little girl's night was made even more special by his special star. From then on, the night seller was even more popular! +Once upon a time there was a bear. One day the bear was walking in the woods when he heard a noise. Suddenly, an arrow whizzed past the bear! He was so scared that he slapped his big paws on the ground. + +The bear then looked up and saw an owl gliding through the sky above. He had seen the owl shoot the arrow! The owl was very slow, but he still had very sharp eyes and could shoot arrows very quickly. + +The bear was so angry that he roared and growled at the owl. The owl was still very slow, but he knew he had to be fast enough to get away. So the owl flew fast away into the sky and the bear was very happy. + +From that day the bear was never scared in the woods again. He knew if he was ever in danger, he could always protect himself with a big, strong slap. +Once upon a time, there was a yellow cat. He liked to take naps in the sun and play with his toys all day. + +One day, something disturbed him. He jumped up and looked around. It was a noise he had never heard before. The noise was getting louder and more annoying. + +He searched all around, but he couldn't find the source. He meowed and wandered through the grass, getting more and more frustrated. + +He followed the noise and it led him to a tree. Up in the tree he saw a yellow bird, making the loud noise. + +The cat was so happy that he found the source of the noise. He meowed his thanks, and the bird flew away. The cat went back to his nap in the sun, happy that the noise was gone. +A vendor stood in the market with a basket of apples on her head. She was wearing a pale dress. + +The man next to her had a basket of oranges. He smiled and nodded at her. + +The vendor smiled back and nodded too. Then she started to walk away. + +The man followed her and asked if she would like some oranges. She stopped and looked at him. + +He smiled and nodded. The vendor smiled and nodded back. + +She took his oranges and thanked him for them. The man smiled, waved and walked away. + +The vendor kept walking, but she was still thinking about the man's kindness. She smiled and nodded to herself. +Once there was a little girl who was very sad because she lost her structure. She missed it very much. She started to cry and her tears rolled down her cheeks. + +Her mother saw how sad she was and came to help. She found a crazy-looking structure and gave it to the little girl. + +The little girl was delighted to see the crazy structure. She hugged it tightly and stopped crying. + +The mother was very happy to see her daughter's smile. She hugged the little girl and the funny structure. They were very happy together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Lucy. She was three years old and she liked to play with her toys. One day, Lucy's mommy took her to a new house. As soon as Lucy saw the room with the bookshelf, she was very happy. The bookshelf was very tall and filled with books! Lucy was so excited she ran up to it and touched the books. It made her feel special. + +The next day, Lucy went back to the bookshelf. This time she recognized a golden book on the top shelf. It was glittering and special. Lucy climbed up to the shelf and opened the book. She found lots of exciting stories inside! She was so happy and excited. + +Every day, Lucy would look at the bookshelf. She would recognize different stories each time. As her mommy watched, she smiled because she was so proud of her little girl. And Lucy was always so happy when she found a new story. +Sally was a very happy girl. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. Today she discovered something special. She found a fine piece of cardboard. It was big enough to make a seat. + +She carefully carried it back to her garden. She looked around and found some rocks. She placed the rocks around the cardboard, to make a seat. She could now sit down and be comfortable. + +She was very proud of her special seat. She sat down and felt very content. From now on she could sit here and play and look at the sky. + +Every day she would go out with her friends and they would all sit on her fine cardboard seat. They would laugh and chat. It was so much fun. + +Sally had made a special seat, just for her and her friends. It was one of the best things she had ever done. +Once upon a time, there were two friends. They wanted to organize a special day. + +The first friend gathered all the things they would need. They put a brown box by the door, and a small screen on the wall. + +The second friend pressed the buttons on the screen. Suddenly, lots of pictures and words appeared. + +The first friend was so excited. Soon, they had planned a perfect day. They were so happy and did a happy dance. + +The two friends had organized a special day and it was just for them! +Once there was a rabbit called Roger, he really liked chewing things. One day he was walking through the field when he found a razor! Roger was a bit scared but he was very curious so he decided to pick it up. He started to chew on it and it felt really funny. + +Suddenly a voice said, “Roger, stop! That is a serious thing you have there!†It was Roger’s mom! She quickly came over and took the razor away from him. + +“You must be more careful,†she said, “Razors are not for playing with or chewing.†Roger nodded and then sat down for a hug with his mom. From then on, he was extra careful before he chewed on anything. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. Her name was Emma. When Emma was 3 years old, she decided to have a picnic in the garden. She fetched a chair and spread out her favourite blanket on the lawn. Then, she went inside to fetch some snacks. She came back with apples, cookies and a flask of juice. She was so happy. She ate and drank until she was full. Then, she laid down on the blanket and felt the sun on her face. Her picnic was perfect! Before she went back inside, she decided to have a nap in the chair. She soon fell asleep and had a peaceful dream. When she woke up, Emma smiled and felt very happy. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Ella. She lived with her mom and dad in a big white house. One day Ella and her family went on a special adventure. + +As they stepped outside, Ella saw a huge flame in the sky, it was red and sparkly. Ella started to run towards it, but her dad stopped her. He said the flame was too hot and she would get burned. + +Ella's dad then saw something amazing. He told her to look up. Ella saw a big clear shape in the sky. It was a snowflake. Ella watched as the snowflake got bigger and bigger until it filled the sky. Everything suddenly froze. It was a magical snow day. + +Ella and her family spent the day having a snowball fight and building a snowman. As the sun started to go down, Ella took one last look up at the sky. She saw the red flame still twinkling in the sky, reminding her of the magical snow day she had just experienced. +Once upon a time there was a little young boy. His name was Bob. Bob had lots of things he wanted to do, but he was so little! One day, he decided to go to the park and play. He went to the park with his mom and dad and they played on the swings and the slides. They had so much fun! + +Next, Bob saw some other young children playing tag. He wanted to join them, but he was too shy. His mom encouraged him to do it, so he did. He ran around with the other children and soon enough, he was having a blast. + +Finally, Bob was having a amazing day. He played tag, went on the swings, jumped on the trampoline, and even found a little frog in the pond. He was so happy he decided to do it all again the next day, and the next, and the next. Bob loved having a little young adventure. +One day a girl appeared in the woods. She was very dirty and her dress was filthy. It looked like she had been walking for a long time. + +She was a little frightened, but then she noticed a rabbit nearby and smiled. + +The girl looked around the woods to see if she could find anything else. Suddenly, a butterfly appeared in front of her. + +The girl laughed and reached out to catch the butterfly. To her surprise, there were many more butterflies around her. She ran around the woods, trying to catch them all. + +Suddenly, the girl heard a loud noise and a gust of wind. A big bird had appeared and it was flying right above her head. She was so scared, her heart was beating very fast. But then she noticed the bird was just looking for food and soon it flew away again. + +The girl smiled and continued exploring the woods. She felt happy, like she belonged there. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Jane. She loved to be creative and use her imagination. + +One day she decided to make a game. She put a heel in the middle of the room and said it was the castle. Jane was so excited about her game! + +Then she started to imagine that she was a princess. She was going to enjoy exploring the castle. + +Jane tiptoed around the heel, pretending it was the most amazing castle she had ever seen. She used her creative thinking and imagined the most beautiful rooms and secret passageways. + +Before she knew it, Jane was having lots of fun! She explored the castle with a big smile on her face. She was really happy and enjoyed her creative game. +Once upon a time there was a big brown bear. He was walking through the woods and he saw something wet. He bent down to see what it was. It was a letter in the mail! He was so excited that he jumped up and down until the letter was wet. + +The bear read the letter and it said, "Come to the big pond at the edge of the woods!" The bear was so excited he started to run to the big pond. + +When he arrived, he saw that there were all sorts of animals swimming in the pond. He waved to his friends and they waved back. The bear was so happy that he started to swim and splash around in the wet water. Everyone was having such a fun time. + +When it was time to go home, the bear said goodbye to his friends and started on the long journey back through the woods. He took the letter with him and kept it safe. He was so happy that he had received mail! +Once upon a time, there was a wealthy family who lived in a big house. Every day, the family went for a walk together and would repeat their fun routine. One evening, they passed a small tree with beautiful grey leaves that shone in the sunlight. + +The family stopped to take a closer look and noticed that the leaves had a strange grey powder on them. When the wind blew, the ash swirled around the family. They all thought it was very strange and exciting! + +The family decided to keep some of the ash as a souvenir and took it home. But when they looked closely, they could not find the leaves again. It was like they had never been there! The family continued to go on walks, but they never found the special leaves with the ash again. + +But they still had the ash from the tree and it brought them fond memories of the day when their routine was interrupted. They kept it safely and showed it to their children who thought it was the coolest thing ever. The parents happily repeated their story about the leaves for a long time afterwards. +Once upon a time, there was a big oak tree in a park. It was very old and strong. One sunny day, a fast rabbit named Remy ran by the oak tree. He saw a small bird named Benny sitting on a branch. Benny looked sad. + +"Hi Benny, why are you sad?" asked Remy. Benny said, "I can't fly fast like my friends. They all went away and left me here." Remy thought for a moment and said, "Don't worry, Benny. I can help you find your friends." + +Remy and Benny went on a long walk to find Benny's friends. They looked in the park, by the pond, and even in the tall grass. At last, they found Benny's friends playing near the big oak tree. + +Benny was so happy that he could fly and play with his friends again. Remy felt good for helping his new friend. In the end, they all played together near the big oak tree. They had lots of fun and became best friends forever. +One day, a dog named Max found a big bone in the yard. Max was very happy. The bone was amazing. Max wanted to show the bone to his best friend, a cat named Luna. + +Max ran to Luna and said, "Look, Luna! I found an amazing bone! Let's play with it." Luna looked at the bone and said, "That's a big bone, Max! Let's play!" + +But then, the bone broke. Max and Luna were sad. They wanted to fix the bone. They tried to put the pieces together, but they couldn't. + +Max had an idea. He said, "Let's ask the wise old owl for help!" They went to the owl and asked, "Can you help us fix the bone?" The wise old owl said, "I can help you." He used his magic to fix the bone. + +Max and Luna were happy again. They played with the amazing bone all day. They thanked the wise old owl for helping them. They knew they could always count on their friend. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there were two friends named Tim and Sam. They were eager to play outside every day. They loved to run, jump, and play on the ground. The sun was shining, and the birds were singing. It was a beautiful day. + +One day, Tim and Sam found a shiny toy on the ground. They both wanted the toy and started to fight over it. They pulled and tugged, but neither would let go. Their faces turned red, and they were not happy anymore. + +A wise old man saw them fighting and came over. He told them, "If you share the toy and play together, you will both be happy." Tim and Sam listened to the old man and decided to share the toy. They played together and had lots of fun. They learned that sharing is better than fighting. And from that day on, they always shared their toys and played happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a grumpy fish named Bob. Bob lived in a big pond. He loved to swim all day long. One day, Bob found a chest at the bottom of the pond. He was very excited. + +Bob went to his friend Sam, who was a turtle. Bob said, "Sam, I found a chest. Let's open it together!" Sam was happy to help. They swam to the chest and tried to open it. + +Inside the chest, they found a big, shiny stone. Bob and Sam decided to share the stone. They were not grumpy anymore. They swam together, and they were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sally. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. The sun was big, bright, and yellow. Sally liked to wear her yellow hat when she played. + +One day, Sally's friend Tim came over to play. Tim wanted to play in the sunshine too. But Tim did not have a hat. He asked Sally if he could wear her yellow hat. Sally did not want to share her hat. She said no. + +Tim was sad. Sally's mom saw them and came over to help. She explained to Sally that sharing was nice. Sally thought about it and decided to share her yellow hat with Tim. They both played in the sunshine together, happy and smiling. +One day, a big cat and a little dog went for a walk. They saw a wide strip of grass. The cat said, "Let's step on the grass and play!" + +The dog was happy and said, "Yes, let's play!" They both stepped onto the wide strip of grass. They ran, jumped, and played with a red ball. + +After some time, the cat and the dog were tired. They sat down on the wide strip of grass. The cat said, "I had fun playing with you." The dog smiled and said, "Me too, let's play again soon!" Then, they both went home to rest. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mia. She had a favorite dress with a big button. One day, she went to play with her friend, Tom. + +While they were playing, the big button on Mia's dress fell off. She felt very ashamed. Mia didn't know what to do. Tom saw Mia was sad and said, "Don't worry, Mia. I will help you." + +Tom found a way to close Mia's dress without the button. He used a pretty ribbon. Mia was happy again. She thanked Tom and they continued to play. From that day on, they became the best of friends. +One day, a little girl named Mia was very excited. It was her birthday, and she was having a big party. Her mom made a big cake for her and all her friends. Mia could not wait to dance and eat cake with her friends. + +At the party, Mia and her friends played games and danced. But when it was time to eat the cake, Mia and her friend Tim both wanted the biggest piece. They started to argue and fight over the cake. The other kids stopped dancing and watched them. + +Mia's mom saw the fight and told Mia and Tim to share the big piece of cake. They both felt bad for fighting. They said sorry to each other and shared the cake. Everyone started dancing again and had a great time. Mia learned that sharing is important, and it makes everyone happy. +Once upon a time, there was a nice dog named Max. Max loved to run and play in the park. He liked to catch balls and play with his friends. Max was happy because he had a lot of fun every day. + +One day, Max saw a big race happening in the park. All the dogs were running very fast. Max wanted to join the race too. He knew he had a lot of speed, and he could run very fast. So, Max started to run with the other dogs. + +Max ran and ran as fast as he could. He used his speed to catch up with the other dogs. In the end, Max won the race! All his friends were so proud of him. They cheered and said, "Good job, Max! You are a very nice and fast dog!" Max was very happy and had a great day. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there lived a little girl named Amy. Amy was a lucky girl because she had many friends. She liked to play with them every day. + +One sunny day, Amy and her friends found a big wheel. They wanted to raise the wheel and roll it down the hill. They all pushed and pushed together. The wheel went up, up, up, and then it started to roll down the hill very fast. + +The children laughed and clapped as they watched the wheel go down the hill. They were so happy and felt lucky to have found the wheel. They played with the wheel all day long, and it was a very fun day for Amy and her friends. +One day, a little girl named Sue found a big pumpkin. It was round and soft. Sue wanted to show her friend, Tom. + +"Look, Tom!" Sue said. "I found a big, soft pumpkin!" + +Tom came to see the pumpkin. He clapped his hands and said, "I like it! Let's make a pumpkin face!" + +So, Sue and Tom got a grown-up to help them. They cut a happy face into the pumpkin. They put a light inside to make it glow. + +At night, they showed the pumpkin face to their friends. Everyone clapped and said, "Good job, Sue and Tom!" Sue and Tom smiled and felt proud of their soft pumpkin face. +One day, a little girl named Amy found a long bathrobe in her house. She put it on and it was so big for her! The bathrobe was soft and warm. Amy liked to wear it and play in it. + +Amy had a fun idea. She wanted to play hide and seek with her mom. So, she put on the long bathrobe and tried to find a good place to hide. She went behind the big chair in the living room. She was very quiet and waited for her mom to find her. + +Her mom started to look for her. She looked in the kitchen, but Amy was not there. She looked in the bedroom, but Amy was not there too. Finally, her mom looked in the living room and saw the long bathrobe behind the big chair. She found Amy! They both laughed and had a fun time playing hide and seek with the long bathrobe. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a new store. In the store, there was a big, shiny crystal. A little girl named Lily saw the crystal and thought it was very pretty. She had a question for her mom about the crystal. + +Lily asked her mom, "Can I have the crystal, please?" Her mom said, "Yes, you can have the crystal." Lily was very happy. She took the crystal home and put it on her table. The crystal made her room look very nice. + +Every day, Lily looked at her crystal and smiled. Sometimes, she had more questions about the crystal, like where it came from and why it was so shiny. Her mom would try to answer her questions. Lily loved her crystal, and it made her happy every day. +Once upon a time, in a pretty little house, there lived a cat named Tom and a dog named Max. They were best friends. Every day, they played together in the yard. They liked to run, jump, and chase each other. They were always happy. + +One day, a big box arrived at their house. Tom and Max were very excited. They looked at the box and wondered what was inside. Max said, "Let's open it and see!" Tom agreed, and they both started to push and pull at the box. After a while, they finally opened it. + +Inside the box, they found a big, soft ball. It was a gift from their owner. Tom and Max were so happy with the result. They played with the ball all day long. They threw it, caught it, and rolled around with it. And from that day on, Tom and Max had even more fun together. +Once upon a time, there was a little red car. It was a very happy car. It liked to go fast and make loud noises. One day, the car saw a big, hairy dog. The dog was very nice and liked to play. + +The car and the hairy dog became good friends. They played together all the time. The car would race around the dog, and the dog would chase the car. They laughed and had lots of fun. + +One day, a little boy saw the car and the hairy dog playing together. He wanted to play too. The boy mentioned to his mom that he wanted to join them. The mom said yes, and the boy ran to play with the car and the hairy dog. They all had a great time and became the best of friends. +One day, a brown dog named Max went for a walk. He saw a big tree and a pretty flower. Max was very happy. He liked to walk and see new things. The sun was bright and the sky was blue. + +Max was hungry. He saw a little girl eating spaghetti. Max liked spaghetti a lot. He went to the girl and said, "Can I have some spaghetti, please?" The girl smiled and said, "Yes, you can have some." + +The girl and Max ate the spaghetti together. They laughed and talked. Max liked to speak with the girl. They became good friends. After they ate, they played in the park. Max was so happy to have a new friend and spaghetti. +Once upon a time, there was a young boy named Tim. Tim loved the color purple. He had purple clothes, purple toys, and even a purple room. One day, Tim saw a big purple ball in the store. He wanted it so much, but he did not have enough money. + +Tim had a plan. He went home and looked for things he could sell. He found his old toys and clothes. Tim sold them to his friends and got some money. He was happy because now he could buy the purple ball. + +Tim went back to the store and bought the big purple ball. He played with it all day long. But soon, he started to miss his old toys and clothes. He felt regret for selling them. Tim learned that sometimes you have to think before you make choices. +One day, a little girl named Sue went to the park. She was very happy. Sue liked to skip and play in the park. She saw a big tree and a safe place to play under it. Sue ran to the tree and started to skip around it. + +Sue saw a little cat sitting by the tree. The cat was soft and nice. Sue and the cat played together. They were both happy. Sue and the cat skipped around the tree and the safe place. + +Soon, it was time for Sue to go home. She said bye to the cat and skipped all the way back to her house. Sue was happy she had a fun day at the park. She knew she would come back to the safe place and play with her new friend, the cat, again. +One day, a little girl named Mia went to visit her grandma. When she got there, grandma said, "Mia, let's unpack your bag and put your clothes in the crib." Mia was happy to help her grandma. They took out her clothes and put them in the crib. + +After they finished, grandma made some tasty cookies. Mia loved her grandma's cookies. They were big and round, and they smelled so good. Mia said, "Grandma, these cookies are so tasty! Can I have one more?" + +Grandma smiled and said, "Yes, Mia, you can have one more cookie." Mia was very happy and thanked her grandma. They sat together and ate the tasty cookies. Mia loved spending time with her grandma, and they had a fun day together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lisa. She had a photo of her best friend, a cat named Kitty. Lisa loved her photo and took it everywhere she went. One day, Lisa's mom told her they would go to the park. Lisa was so excited that she forgot to eat her lunch. She was very hungry. + +At the park, Lisa played with her friends. She was having so much fun that she didn't notice her photo was missing. She looked everywhere, but she couldn't find it. Lisa was sad and hungry. She asked her friends for help to find her photo. + +Lisa's friends started to separate and look for the photo. After some time, one of her friends found the photo near a tree. Lisa was so happy to have her photo back. She thanked her friends for their help. When they went back home, Lisa's mom made her a big meal because she was so hungry. Lisa learned to always keep her things safe and to never forget to eat. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. Sue loved to help her mom in the kitchen. One day, Sue's mom gave her an important job. She asked Sue to chew some food for their pet bird. + +Sue was very happy to help. She took a small knife and cut the food into tiny pieces. She knew that the knife was sharp, so she was very careful. Then, she put the small pieces in her mouth and started to chew them. + +After Sue finished chewing, she gave the food to her pet bird. The bird was very happy and chirped loudly. Sue's mom was proud of her for doing the important job. Sue felt like a big girl and knew that she could help her mom with many more things in the kitchen. +One day, a little girl named Sue was playing with her toy dog, Max. Max had a leg that could glow in the dark. Sue was excited to show Max to her friend, Tom. + +"Look, Tom!" Sue said, "Max's leg can glow!" + +But Tom was not happy. He wanted a toy with a glowing leg too. Tom grabbed Max from Sue and ran away. Sue was sad and wanted Max back. + +Sue chased Tom and said, "Please give Max back to me!" Tom stopped and thought about it. He knew it was not nice to take Max from Sue. So, he gave Max back to her. Sue was happy and thanked Tom. They played with Max together and had lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a quiet little town. In this town, lived a girl named Lily. She loved to spread joy and help her friends. + +One day, Lily found a passport on the ground. She knew it was important, so she wanted to find the owner. Lily asked her friends if they knew who lost the passport. She showed them the picture in it. Her friends did not know, but they wanted to help too. + +Together, they went door to door asking people in the town. Finally, they found the owner, an old lady. She was so happy to have her passport back. Lily and her friends felt good for helping. The old lady thanked them and gave them cookies. The moral of the story is to always help others and spread kindness. +Once upon a time, a boy named Tim lived on a street. He had a dog named Max. They played together every day. They were best friends. + +One day, Tim wanted to teach Max a new trick. He wanted Max to jump high. But Max was ashamed. He did not want to try. Tim was sad. + +Tim did not give up. He showed Max how to jump high. Max watched Tim and tried again. This time, Max jumped high! They were both happy. Tim hugged Max and they played on the street all day. +Once upon a time, there was a fish named Fin. Fin loved to swim in the big blue sea. He had shiny skin that sparkled in the sun. Fin was a very fast swimmer. He liked to race with his friends. + +One day, while Fin was swimming fast, he saw a big rock. He swam around it and found a secret cave. Fin was so excited! He wanted to tell his friends about the secret cave. + +Fin swam fast to find his friends. He told them about the secret cave and they all wanted to see it. They swam together to the cave and played all day. They were so happy to have a special place to swim and play. And from that day on, Fin and his friends had lots of fun adventures in their secret cave. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. He liked to play with his toy spear. One day, Tim went to the park to play with his friends. + +At the park, Tim found a big, tasty apple on the ground. He was very happy and wanted to eat it. But then, a big dog came and took the apple away. Tim was sad and wanted his apple back. + +Tim had an idea. He took his toy spear and kneeled down to be small. He slowly walked up to the dog. When the dog was not looking, Tim took the apple back with his toy spear. The dog did not see him. Tim was happy and ate his tasty apple. +Once upon a time, there was a big whale. The whale was very dull and slow. He lived in the deep blue sea. One day, the whale saw a shiny thing far away. He wanted to see what it was. So, he started to swim towards it. + +As the whale swam closer, he saw a big ship. The ship was striking the water with its big, strong sail. The whale wanted to play with the ship, but he was scared. He thought the ship might not like him because he was dull and slow. + +But the whale was brave. He swam to the ship and said, "Hi, I want to play." The ship saw the whale and said, "Okay, let's play!" They played together, and the whale was very happy. The ship liked the whale even though he was dull and slow. In the end, they became best friends, and the whale learned that it is okay to be different. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Penny. Penny liked to play outside with her friends. One day, she was playing with her ball and was very careless. She did not look where the ball was going and it rolled far away. + +Penny ran after the ball and found a big tree. Under the tree, she saw a funny-looking man. He wore a big hat and had a long beard. The man asked, "What are you looking for, Penny?" + +Penny said, "I am looking for my ball. It rolled away because I was careless." The man smiled and clapped his hands. Suddenly, Penny's ball appeared next to her. She was very happy and thanked the man. + +From that day on, Penny was never careless again. She always looked where her ball was going when she played. And every time she saw the big tree, she would clap her hands and remember the funny-looking man who helped her. +One day, a creative boy named Tim found a big melon in his yard. He wanted to take it to his friend, Sam. Tim picked up the melon and started to step towards Sam's house. + +On his way, Tim met a sad girl named Lily. "Why are you sad?" Tim asked. "I am hungry," said Lily. Tim thought for a moment and said, "You can have some of my melon!" Tim and Lily shared the melon, and now Lily was happy. + +When Tim finally reached Sam's house, he told Sam about sharing the melon with Lily. Sam was proud of Tim for being kind and helpful. They both learned that sharing with others can make everyone happy. +One day, a little dog named Max found a big bone in the yard. He was very happy and wanted to show it to his friend, a cat named Luna. Max ran to Luna with the bone in his mouth. + +Luna was frightened of the big bone. She did not want to play with Max and the bone. So, she tried to ignore Max. Max was sad that Luna did not want to play with him. + +Max then had an idea. He hid the bone and came back to Luna without it. Luna saw that Max did not have the bone anymore and she was not frightened. They played together and had lots of fun. Max learned that sometimes it is better to play without the bone so Luna would not be scared. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a tiny, purple kitten named Mimi. Lily loved Mimi very much. They played together all day long. + +One day, Mimi wanted to improve her jumping. She tried to jump high, but she was too small. Lily saw Mimi and said, "Don't worry, Mimi. We will make you jump higher." + +Lily found a big box. She put Mimi on the box and said, "Now, you can jump high." Mimi jumped from the box and landed softly on the floor. She was so happy! Lily and Mimi played and laughed together all day long. +Once upon a time, there was a gentle fisherman. He lived near a big blue sea. Every day, he went out in his small boat to catch fish. + +One sunny day, the fisherman met a nice crab. The crab said, "I recommend you go to the big rock today. There are many fish there." The fisherman thanked the crab and went to the big rock. + +At the big rock, the gentle fisherman caught many fish. He was very happy. The fisherman and the crab became good friends. They helped each other and lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, in a warm little house, there lived a dog named Spot. Spot loved to play and make a mess. One day, Spot found a menu on the floor. The menu had pictures of yummy food. Spot wanted to eat the food. + +Spot took the menu to his friend, Cat. Cat knew how to read. Cat said, "This menu is for people food. We can't eat this." Spot was sad, but he had an idea. Spot and Cat could clean the house for their people. Maybe then, their people would give them some of the yummy food from the menu. + +Spot and Cat worked together to clean the house. They picked up toys, swept the floor, and made everything look nice. When their people came home, they saw the clean house and were very happy. They gave Spot and Cat some warm food from the menu. Spot and Cat were happy and full. They knew that being helpful was a good thing. +Once upon a time, there was a pale bunny named Bob. Bob liked to play in the field with his friends. They would hop, skip, and jump all day long. They were very happy. + +One day, a big dog came to the field. The dog did not permit Bob and his friends to play. Bob was sad and his friends were scared. They did not know what to do. + +Bob had an idea. He talked to the dog and asked if they could play together. The dog agreed and they all played happily in the field. From that day on, the dog permitted Bob and his friends to play, and they all became good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. Lucy liked to play at the park. Her favorite thing to play on was the swing. + +One day, Lucy's mom took her to the park. Lucy ran to the swing and asked her mom to provide a push. Her mom pushed her on the swing, and Lucy went high in the air. She felt like she was flying. + +Lucy loved the feeling of swinging high. She laughed and smiled as her mom pushed her higher and higher. They played at the park all day and had lots of fun. When it was time to go home, Lucy gave her mom a big hug and thanked her for the fun day on the swing. +Once upon a time, in a big green tree, there was a little leaf. The leaf was green and smooth. It lived with many other leaves on the tree. They all liked to play in the sun and dance in the wind. + +One day, the little leaf saw that it was becoming different. It was not green and smooth anymore. It was turning red and rough. The little leaf did not know why this was happening. + +The other leaves on the tree started to become red, orange, and yellow too. They all became rough like the little leaf. They all looked very pretty. Soon, the wind came and they all danced together. The little leaf and its friends had fun being red, orange, yellow, and rough. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play with his toys. One day, his favorite toy, a red car, broke. Tim was sad. + +Tim's dad saw him and said, "Don't worry, we can repair it." They got some glue, and Tim's dad fixed the red car. Tim was happy and ready to play again. + +Tim played with his red car all day. He was very careful with his touch, so it would not break again. Tim and his red car had lots of fun, and they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a big park. In the park, there was a broken slide. The slide was very old and had a harsh edge. All the kids were sad because they could not play on the slide. They wanted someone to fix the slide. + +One day, a kind man came to the park. He saw the broken slide and the sad kids. The kind man told the kids, "Do not worry, I will fix the slide for you." The kids were very happy and could not wait to play on the slide. + +The kind man worked hard to fix the slide. He made the harsh edge smooth and safe. After he fixed the slide, the kids were very excited. They took turns going down the slide and had lots of fun. The kind man was happy to see the kids play and enjoy the slide he fixed. +Once upon a time, there was a hidden garden. In the garden, there were many pretty flowers and yummy things to eat. One day, a little girl named Lily found the garden. She was very happy. + +In the garden, Lily saw a big red tomato. She wanted to eat it, so she tried to tear it off the plant. But the tomato was too high for her to reach. She jumped and jumped, but she could not get it. + +Then, a nice bird flew down and helped Lily. The bird picked the tomato and gave it to her. Lily said, "Thank you, bird!" She took a big bite and it was so tasty. From that day on, Lily and the bird were best friends in the hidden garden. +Once upon a time, there was a little cat named Kitty. Kitty loved to sleep all day. She had a soft bed near the big window where the sun would shine on her. + +One day, Kitty woke up and saw a yummy dish of food waiting for her. It was full of fish and milk. Kitty was very happy and ate all of the food. The dish was now empty, but her tummy was full. + +After eating the yummy food, Kitty felt sleepy again. She went back to her soft bed and slept for the rest of the day. The sun was warm, and Kitty had sweet dreams. +Once upon a time, in a small town, lived a smart girl named Amy. She loved to play with her colorful marbles. She had a big bag full of them. She would roll them, spin them, and make them race each other. + +One sunny day, Amy decided to make a fun game. She took a big piece of paper and started to fold it. She folded it once, twice, and then three times. Soon, she had a small paper house with little rooms inside. + +Amy put her marbles in the paper house. She pretended that the marbles were a family living in the house. They had a mommy marble, a daddy marble, and baby marbles too. They played together, ate together, and slept in their cozy paper beds. Amy had so much fun playing with her marbles in the paper house. And the marbles were happy to have such a smart friend like Amy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim wanted to make a big sandcastle near the drain. He started to put sand and water together to make the castle. Tim was very happy because his castle was becoming bigger and bigger. + +Then, a little girl named Sue came to play. She saw Tim's sandcastle and said, "Wow, your sandcastle is so big! Can I help you make it?" Tim said, "Yes, you can help me make it even bigger!" So, Sue and Tim worked together to make the sandcastle more successful. + +But suddenly, a big wave came and washed away their sandcastle. Tim and Sue were sad. They looked at the drain and saw that the water was too close to their sandcastle. They decided to make a new sandcastle far away from the drain. They worked together and this time, they were successful. Tim and Sue were very happy with their new sandcastle and played together all day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mia. She lived in a small house near the wild woods. One day, Mia was playing with her ball. She kicked it hard, and the ball went into the wild woods. + +Mia went into the wild woods to find her ball. She looked under the trees and behind the bushes. Then, she saw a small, sad bunny. The bunny was weeping. Mia asked, "Why are you weeping, little bunny?" + +The little bunny said, "I lost my mommy. I don't know where she is." Mia felt sad for the bunny. She decided to help the bunny find its mommy. They looked around the wild woods together. + +After some time, they found the bunny's mommy. The bunny was so happy that it stopped weeping. Mia found her ball too. They all went back to their homes, and Mia and the bunny became good friends. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a driver. The driver had a big, red car. He loved to drive fast with the windows open. One day, he saw a tree with a swing hanging from it. The driver wanted to play on the swing. + +He parked his car and ran to the swing. But when he got there, he saw a little boy on the swing. The driver wanted the swing now, but the boy did not want to share. They both got mad at each other. + +The driver tried to push the boy off the swing. But the swing broke and fell to the ground. Now, no one could play on the swing. The driver and the boy were sad. They both walked away with tears in their eyes. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird who lived in a birdcage. The birdcage was safe and warm. The bird liked to play and sing in the birdcage. + +One day, the bird saw a key. The bird wanted to use the key to open the birdcage. The bird used the key and the birdcage door opened. The bird was happy and flew outside. + +The bird played outside and met new friends. But soon, the bird missed the safe birdcage. The bird went back and used the key to close the door. The bird was happy to be safe in the birdcage again. +One day, a little girl named Sue went to the market with her mom. They wanted to buy a pretty thing made of copper. Sue liked shiny things and she thought copper was very pretty. + +At the market, Sue saw a pretty copper cup. She said, "Mom, can we buy this cup? It is so pretty!" But her mom said, "No, Sue. I think it is too much money." Sue was sad. She really wanted the pretty copper cup. + +Just then, a nice man at the market heard Sue. He said, "I have a pretty copper coin. You can have it for free." Sue smiled and said, "Thank you!" She was happy to have a pretty copper thing, even if it was not the cup. +Once upon a time, there was a cheerful little dog named Spot. Spot loved to play with his ball and run around in the park. He had many friends who liked to play with him too. They would all have so much fun together. + +One day, Spot and his friends found a big box. Inside the box, there was a film. They were all excited to watch the film together. They took the film to Spot's house and put it in the TV. The film was about a big race between all the animals in the forest. The animals were all very fast and happy. + +In the end, the fastest animal won the race. All the animals were happy for the winner and they all became friends. Spot and his friends loved the film and they all learned that it was important to be kind and friendly to everyone. +Once upon a time, there was a furry cat named Kitty. Kitty loved to play with her ball and run around the house. One day, Kitty saw a big mug on the table. The mug was full of yummy milk. + +Kitty wanted the milk very much. She jumped up on the table to get the milk. But when she jumped, her tail hit the mug. The mug fell down and went snap on the floor. The milk was all gone. + +Kitty was sad, but then her friend, Doggy, came to help. Doggy licked up the milk on the floor. They both laughed and played together. The furry cat and her friend were happy again. +Once upon a time, there was a great big park. In the park, there was a swing. Kids loved to play on the swing every day. + +One day, a kind old man with a cane came to the park. He saw a little girl sitting on the swing. The little girl looked sad. The old man asked, "Why are you sad, little girl?" + +The little girl said, "I don't know how to swing. Can you help me?" The old man smiled and said, "Of course, I can help you." He held his cane and slowly pushed the swing. The little girl started swinging back and forth. + +As the girl swung higher and higher, she became very happy. She said, "Thank you, kind old man!" The old man smiled and said, "You're welcome! Have fun swinging!" The little girl and the old man became good friends, and they played in the park every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. She had a pet parrot named Polly. Polly was an enthusiastic parrot who loved to play and talk all day long. + +One sunny day, Sue and Polly went to the park to play. They saw many kids playing with balls and swings. Sue and Polly played catch with a ball. Polly would fly up high and catch the ball in her beak. Then, she would drop the ball back to Sue. They laughed and had so much fun. + +At the end of the day, Sue gave Polly a big hug and said, "Thank you, Polly, for being my best friend and playing with me today." Polly squawked happily and said, "Thank you, Sue!" They walked home together, excited to play again the next day. +Once there was a little girl called Lucy. She was three years old. One day, Lucy wanted to go for a ride. She could hear music coming from outside. She looked out the window and saw a violin. + +Lucy asked her Mom if she could go and play her violin. Mom said it was ok. Lucy put on her shoes and raced outside. When she reached the violin, she saw a busy man playing it. He was playing so beautifully, Lucy just wanted to join in. + +The man smiled at Lucy and asked her to play. Lucy sat down and tried to play the violin, but she was too small. The man showed Lucy how to ride the violin. He helped her place her hands in all the right places and then they started to ride the violin together. + +They rode the violin up and down, making beautiful music together. They kept riding until night fell. Lucy thanked the busy man and went back inside, feeling very happy. +Once upon a time there was a lazy girl named Jenny. Jenny didn't like to do anything, so she would spend all day in bed. Her parents tried to get her to help with chores around the house, but she would always make excuses and complain. + +One day, Jenny's mom gave her a broom and asked her to sweep the floor. Jenny didn't want to do it, so she started to cry. She tried to argue and complained that it was too hard for her. Her mom just sighed and told her to hold the broom by its handle. + +Jenny still didn't want to sweep the floor, so she made a big deal about it. She stomped around and complained that it was too hard for her tiny arms. But her mom just kept telling her to try. Finally, Jenny decided to give it a try. + +With a little bit of practice, Jenny soon became a master sweeper! Now, she helps her mom with the housework and she's proud of her hard work. She still complains once in a while, but her mom knows to give her the handle of the broom and soon Jenny is busy doing her chores. +The little boy's mom and dad were having a meeting. They were talking about what to do with the little boy and his sister. His parents were trying to find something fun and creative for them to do. Then his mom recommended that they have a competition. She suggested they draw a picture and whoever made the best one would get a prize. The little boy was so excited. He ran and grabbed his crayons and got to work right away. His sister was excited too and soon they were laughing and coloring away. Finally, mom and dad came over to pick the winner. They picked the little boy's picture. He was so proud! His mom and dad hugged him and said he was very creative. They had lots of fun and said they should do it again soon. +Once upon a time, there was a wild pirate. He was always looking for adventure! One day he decided to discuss an adventure with his friends. + +The pirate thought it was best to search for treasure on an island. He knew it would be fun, so he and his friends quickly set sail for the unknown. + +When they arrived at the island, the pirate and his friends talked about the best way to find the treasure. They decided to search the beach first. + +For hours the pirate and his friends looked for the treasure. Then, after much searching, they found it! It was a big chest filled with gold coins and jewels. The pirate was so excited! + +The pirate and his friends shouted with joy, as they had found the wild treasure! It was a happy day indeed! +Once upon a time, there was a brave dragon named Max. Max wanted to show the world he could be successful, so he set out on a grand journey. He flew from sky to sky, looking for ways to prove himself. + +One day, Max came across a small village who allowed him to help. He worked hard, helping the village people with tasks and chores, and was eventually very successful. Everyone was so proud of Max! + +Max's hard work made him a happy dragon, and he continued to help the village, allowing them to do more and more. He was proud of being successful, and the village people were so grateful. + +Max continued to help the village, always succeeding at whatever he tried. He was proud to be part of the village and the villagers were glad to have him there. Together, they all found a way to be happy and successful. +Once upon a time, there was a wealthy dragon. The dragon lived in a big castle on top of a mountain. One day, the dragon was flying high in the sky. Suddenly, he saw something below him. It looked like a little boy. The dragon shouted, 'hello there!' + +The little boy was very scared to see the dragon. He shouted, 'help me!' The dragon felt sorry for the little boy. He offered the boy a ride on his back. The little boy accepted and held onto the dragon's neck tightly. + +The dragon flew very fast and soon they arrived at the little boy's house. The little boy thanked the dragon for taking him safely home. The dragon was so kind, the boy invited him inside. Inside the house, there was a big feast prepared for the dragon. After a delicious dinner, the dragon said goodbye to the boy and flew back to his castle. + +The little boy told the story of the dragon to everyone in the village and soon everyone knew about the wealthy dragon. +Once upon a time, there was a family who wanted to visit a new place. So they packed their bags and set off. In the distance they could hear the sound of a hurricane. + +It was getting bigger and bigger, the thunder more loud. The wind was blowing, the rain fell and the whole world seemed wet. + +The family kept going and soon they arrived at the new place. It was so wet and windy, but the family decided to stay. + +The hurricane stayed too, and the family found lots of things to do. They made mud cakes and slides, they splashed in puddles and had lots of fun. + +When it was time to go, the family said goodbye to their stormy friend. As they drove off, they thanked the wet and wild hurricane for the visit. +Once upon a time, there was a poor statue. It didn’t have any clothes and it was very, very cold. Suddenly, a fairy sprayed some magic sparkles on the statue to keep it warm. The sparkles were very bright and gave off lots of heat. + +The little statue was so happy that it started to dance around. Soon, all the other statues in the park joined in, too. Everyone was having a great time. + +The little statue went to bed that night feeling very happy. It was warm and cozy and it was thankful for the magic sparkles that had kept it warm. + +The next morning the little statue had a big surprise. It looked even more beautiful than it ever had before! All the old dirt had been washed away and the statue was now shining brighter than ever. + +The poor statue was now a beautiful one and everyone said it was the most wonderful thing they had ever seen. Together with the other statues in the park, the little statue danced and sang in the sun all day long. +Once upon a time, there were two brothers - Jack and Tom. Jack was good at making toys, while Tom was good at eating food. They both lived together in a small house. + +One day, Jack and Tom began to quarrel. Jack shouted, "Tom, you are eating too much food! It's disgusting!" Tom shouted back, "No, you make too many toys. That's what's disgusting!" + +Their parents heard the quarrel and rushed into the room. Their mother asked "Why are you arguing? You must not quarrel!" + +Jack and Tom calmed down and hugged each other. From then on, they ate food and made toys in turn, and always did it happily. +One day Jack and his dad were out walking in the park. His dad wanted to go explore the woods, but Jack was scared. + +“Dad, I don't want to go. It's too adventurous,†said Jack. + +But his dad said, “Don't worry, Jack. We'll just follow this path until we get to the woods. Nothing bad will happen.†+ +Jack felt a little better about going, so he followed his dad into the woods. + +When they got there, dad said, “Look at all these colourful paints! Let's have some fun and paint some pictures on this big tree.†+ +Jack gathered some paint and started painting. It was a lot of fun and he was about to finish his picture when his dad said, “That's enough, Jack. We need to head back home now.†+ +On their way back, Jack could feel something was wrong. His dad was acting strange. Suddenly, there was a loud crash and Jack's dad ran away into the woods. Jack was too scared to follow him, so he just stayed where he was. + +The next day, Jack heard the news that his dad had been caught stealing paint from the store nearby. Jack realised that his dad had been trying to get some more paint for their adventure in the forest. + +Now Jack knew why his dad had run away. He should have followed +Jimmy and his mom walked to the park. It was sunny and warm outside. They could hear the birds chirping in the trees and the wind blowing through the leaves. + +When they arrived at the park, Jimmy saw something big in the grass. He said, "What is that Mommy?" + +His mom said, "That is a big package. Let's go take a look at it." + +So Jimmy and his mom walked over to the package. It was wrapped in white paper with a red bow on it. His mom pointed at it and said, "This looks like it might be for you, Jimmy." + +Jimmy was so excited. He said, "Can I open it, Mommy? Please!". + +His mom smiled and said, "Of course! Go ahead." + +Jimmy carefully unwrapped the package and inside he found a cool new toy. He jumped up and down with joy. He said, "Thank you, Mommy! I love it!" +One day, a small girl named Lucy was playing in her room. She saw a TV in the corner. It was so small that Lucy thought she could count it. + +So she started counting, "1, 2, 3!" Lucy smiled when she was done counting. + +Suddenly, the television lit up and started to make noise. Lucy was so surprised! She couldn't believe the TV was so alive. She started counting again, "1, 2, 3!" + +The TV started playing music. Lucy was dancing and singing with it. She was having so much fun! + +When she finished counting, the TV turned off. Lucy smiled and said goodbye. She was very happy that she was able to count the small TV. +Once upon a time, there was a boy who had a very wide cart. He loved to attach it to his tricycle and ride really fast. One day he decided to take it to the park, but something very unexpected happened! He rode so fast it flew off the tricycle and behind a big tree. He couldn't get it back! He was very sad, so he went to find some help. He asked the park ranger and they quickly found the cart with a big smile on the boy's face. He thanked the ranger and then he was able to attach it back to his tricycle. The boy was so happy, he went riding around the park - and it was all very fast! +Once upon a time, there was a small boy called Henry. He loved to play and explore the world around him. + +One day, Henry found a very expensive vest that belonged to his father. He didn't want to give it back and instead decided to try it on. + +When Henry's mother found him, she said, "Henry, why are you wearing your father's vest? That vest is too expensive for you to be wearing it!" + +Henry thought for a moment and then said, "I'm sorry, mommy. You're right. I shouldn't change things that don't belong to me." + +His mother smiled and said, "That's right, Henry. We have to respect other people's belongings and not change things just because we can. Just like this expensive vest belongs to your father, all things belong to someone special." + +Henry nodded and took off the vest. He learned that day that changing other people's things without permission didn't feel good and wasn't the right thing to do. +One day a thin girl was measuring many things. She measured her pet dog and the length of the sofa. She even measured the height of the door! + +The girl's mother noticed that her daughter was busy with her measuring and asked what she was doing. The girl replied, "I am measuring - measuring things is fun!" She continued her measuring. + +When the girl had measured all of the things she wanted to measure, her mother said, "Measuring is good, but you should also use your time for other things too. Doing different tasks can make you smarter!" + +The girl thought about her mother's words and realized that she was right. From then on she spent time doing other things to gain different knowledge. + +The thin girl realized that although measuring may be fun, she should also explore and learn new things. This experience taught her that learning different things is a great way to be smarter. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She was just three years old and very curious. Every day she would learn new things. + +One day her mommy took her to a meeting. She was excited to see what would happen. She asked her mommy, "What are we doing here, mama?" + +Her mommy replied, "We are here to learn. This is a meeting where a rich man is coming to tell us all about his life. He will tell us how he became so rich." + +The little girl listened carefully to the rich man. He spoke words she didn't understand, but she still tried to learn. Soon the little girl understood that she needed to work hard and be kind to others in order to become rich. + +When the meeting was over the little girl was happy. She had learned something new and was even more excited to keep learning. +Once upon a time, there was Andy, a young Tiger. He was very tall and he liked to go on adventures. + +One day, Andy was walking through the forest and he saw a small mouse grabbing something. "What are you doing?", Andy asked. The mouse replied, "I'm trying to grab a piece of cheese". Andy then said, "Why don't you wait till the cheese is near you and then you can get it easily?". + +The mouse thought about this for a while and then said, "You are right. I will wait". So, the mouse waited and eventually the cheese was close enough that she could reach it without leaping and grabbing it. + +The moral of this story is that it's always better to be patient and to think before you act. Patience pays off. +Once there was a man who was happy and regular. He wanted to get married and he asked his friends to supply him with a bride. So his friends went out and found a nice lady for the man. + +The man was over the moon about his new bride. They were very happy and in love. They decided to get married and the day of the wedding came soon after. + +But on the day of the wedding, the man realised something was wrong. He saw that his bride was not the same person he had fallen in love with. His friends had made a mistake and supplied him with the wrong bride. + +The man and the new bride shared an awkward look before the man bumped into a chair and left the wedding venue. He never wanted to get married again and the marriage was never meant to be. +Emily was a brave three-year-old. She loved playing in the garden and was always interested in trying out new things. One day, she decided to use the rake and move some leaves around. The rake was large and heavy, but Emily managed to hold it and have fun. As Emily was playing, suddenly a big gust of wind blew. Emily became scared as the leaves began to swirl around her. She could not see anything anymore. + +Suddenly, a voice called out to her, "Emily, don't be afraid". Emily looked around and saw an old man standing there. He was holding a long stick in his hand. Emily became curious, so she asked him, "What is that in your hand?". The old man replied, "It's a rake. I use it to move leaves around". Emily was surprised and asked, "Can I try it?". The old man smiled and said, "Yes, but be careful with it". Emily was thrilled. She picked up the rake and was amazed at how it worked. She used it to move all the leaves back into one place. + +After that day, Emily was no longer scared of the wind. Whenever it blew, she took out the rake and enjoyed the movement of the leaves. Emily had become an expert with the rake, and it made her happy. +Once upon a time, there was a big lion. He had a big and thick leg. He liked to roll around in the grass when it was sunny. One day, a little mouse came up to him and asked a question. + +"What are you doing?" the little mouse asked. + +The lion thought for a moment. He said "I am rolling around in the grass with my thick leg. It's so much fun and helps me feel happy." + +The little mouse thought this was a great idea. She asked the lion if she could join him. + +The lion smiled and said, "Sure!" So, the mouse and the lion rolled around in the grass together. They were both so happy that day. +Yesterday, a little girl was walking in the park. She noticed that everything around her was trembling. She looked around, but she couldn't see why it was shaking. + +Suddenly, she spotted a slow snail crawling on the ground. The snail was moving very slowly. As it moved, its shell began to shake and tremble. + +The little girl found it quite funny. She laughed and laughed. She reached out her hand, but the snail was too quick for her and it disappeared into the grass. + +The little girl had so much fun yesterday. She liked the feeling of the trembling snail and the way it moved so slowly. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Mei. She owned an armchair which she loved to sit in. Every day she would sit in her chair and look out of the windows. + +One day when Mei was in her armchair, she noticed something odd. The armchair was making strange noises! + +Mei got up and went to investigate. When she looked underneath the armchair she found a dead mouse. + +Mei was so scared! She ran to her Mum and said, 'Mum, there is a dead mouse under my armchair!' + +Her Mum smiled and said, 'Don't worry dear, let's get it out of the house.' + +Mei's Mum decided to take the armchair outside, while Mei watched from the window. Together they put the armchair back in its place and Mei was glad the problem was solved. +Once upon a time there was a mean factory. The people working in it were angry. They made bad things happen all day. + +One day, a big rain came. The people inside the factory had to go home. But they left something behind: a puppy. He was all alone in the dark. + +The next day, the people returned. They were so angry when they saw the puppy. So they punished him. + +The pup was sad, but also brave. He knew he had done something wrong, so he didn't try to run away. He was punished, but he was still free. + +The people were still angry, but they were happy to see the pup was safe. Now everybody at the factory was happy. The puppy learned his lesson and the mean factory was back to normal. +The sun was shining brightly this morning outside the house, and it was a perfect day for a game. Inside, Maisy and her brother Joe were playing with their toy car. Joe had carefully set up the car on the floor, and the two siblings were getting ready to race each other. + +Suddenly, Joe was distracted by something across the room. "Hey look, Maisy! It's our old game! The one that's been broken for years!" Joe cried out excitedly. + +Maisy paused to look at the game. She knew the game had not worked in a long time, but she still remembered how to play it. "I bet I can fix it!" Maisy exclaimed. She scurried off to get some tools and tools, and soon she was hard at work. + +It took Maisy quite a while, but eventually she was able to fix the game. Joe and Maisy both cheered when the game lit up again. Now they could finish their race from that morning - a race that now had an exciting twist. With a grin, Joe said, "Let's play the game!" and the two launched into an exciting new game of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a curious little girl. Her name was Jane. Jane had some glue that she wanted to play with. She wondered what would happen. Carefully, she squeezed some glue on the table. She watched it spread. Suddenly, it started to move! Jane was very surprised. She wondered what was happening. She touched the glue and it stuck to her finger. She laughed. Then she got an idea. She put the glue on some paper. The glue made a special pattern. Jane was so happy! She was so curious to see what else would happen. She continued having fun with the glue. Jane had a wonderful time making fun patterns and shapes. She was very glad she was curious! +One time there was a boy named Dave. Dave was a happy boy and he loved to race. Every day he would try to be the fastest person in the world. Dave would often win these races, but he noticed that some of the kids he raced against weren't so happy. + +Dave asked them why they were so sad, but they just shook their heads and said nothing. Dave didn't understand why they were so quiet. After a few days, Dave finally asked his father what was going on. + +His father told him that some languages were hard to learn. Dave was dismayed to hear this. He knew that if he could learn those languages, he could make friends and really win! So he decided to start learning some of the harsh languages. + +Dave worked hard and before long he had learned quite a few languages. He was so proud of himself! He went back to the other children and made friends with them. He even managed to beat them in a race once in a while! + +Dave was happy that he wanted to learn other languages and win. He found out that with understanding comes more success, and that even though the languages were tough to learn, it was worth it in the end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jill. She was only 3 years old. One day, Jill went outside to play in the sunshine with her ball. When she was playing, she saw a license lying on the ground. She thought it was very interesting and picked it up. + +But then Jill got very dizzy! She felt like the world was spinning around her. Fortunately, her mom saw what was happening. She quickly came over and said, "Oh no, you don't want to lie down. We need to get you some help!" + +Jill's mom put her arm around Jill and helped her back inside the house. She called a doctor for help. The doctor checked Jill, and luckily she was alright again. + +The doctor gave Jill's mom a piece of advice. He said, "Whenever you see something strange like this lying on the ground, it's best not to touch it. It could be dangerous or make you feel dizzy." + +Jill's mom thanked the doctor and said she would always remember his advice. From that day forward, Jill was more careful whenever she played outside. +Once upon a time, there were two groups of friends. One group was staying inside, and the other group was staying outside. The friends who were staying inside were playing with their toys. They were busy having fun. + +The friends who were staying outside were playing with a ball. They were having a lot of fun too. They ran around and laughed with each other. + +The two groups were so busy that they couldn't hear each other. Suddenly one of the friends in the outside group called out, "Hey everyone, come here for a minute!" + +The friends in the inside group stopped playing and ran to the window. The friend outside asked, "Do you want to come out and play with us?" + +The inside group thought about it for a moment and then said, "Yes! We'd love to come play with you!" + +So they all ran outside to join the group. Soon they were all playing together and having lots of fun. And they stayed out there playing together until it was time to go home. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Amy. She was three years old and one day she saw something very special - a pony! Her eyes sparkled and she ran to her mom and said, "Mom, Mom! I want a pony!" + +Her mom replied, "Honey, I don't think that would be a good idea. They are not the most reliable animals and they are expensive to take care of." + +Amy was very sad. She thought she would never get a pony. But then her mom had an idea. She said, "I know - I will call our neighbor, Mrs. Smith. She has two ponies and I'm sure she would be able to recommend one for you!" + +Amy was so excited. She thanked her mom and hopped off to Mrs. Smith's house. When she arrived, Mrs. Smith had a bondy that was perfect for Amy. The pony was reliable and gentle and Amy was so delighted. She thanked Mrs. Smith and took the pony home. + +Since then, Amy and her pony have been best friends. She loves riding on him and taking care of him. Best of all, her mom is happy because the pony is always reliable! +Once upon a time there was an ancient pedal. It was an old-fashioned looking pedal that had been there for many years. + +One day four little kids, who were all three years old, came to play with the pedal. They began to make jokes about it, laughing and giggling at how funny it was. + +They all took turns pushing it, giggling as they watched the pedal go round and round. They also tried to make it go faster, which made them laugh even more. + +The pedal kept going round and round until it eventually came to a stop. The kids looked at it in wonder for a few more minutes before continuing to enjoy the day. + +They continued to laugh and joke, enjoying one another's company and the ancient pedal. +Once upon a time there was a tiny girl. She was only three years old and her name was Julia. Every day, Julia would go to the park to play with her best friend, Jacob. + +One day, when they were playing in the park, the two friends spotted a funny shaped fruit on the ground. They both ran over to see what it was and found an avocado! + +Jacob wanted to try it and asked Julia if he could have it. Julia was a very helpful friend and said yes. So, Jacob took the avocado and he ate it all up! + +Jacob declared "It's yummy! Avocado is tasty!" + +Julia was a bit jealous, so she asked Jacob "Can I have some, too?" + +Jacob was happy to share and broke off some of the avocado for Julia to enjoy. + +The two friends had a great time playing in the park, and the avocado made it even better! +Once upon a time there was a very silly bear. He was foolish enough to think he could easily resist the farmer. He heard the farmer was coming to pick his fruit so the bear decided to try and arm himself. + +He ran to his cave and grabbed a stick that was just laying there on the ground. He waved it around and shouted, “I’m armed and ready to fight! The farmer won’t get me this time!†+ +But when the farmer arrived, the bear soon realized he made a foolish mistake. The farmer saw the bear and laughed. + +“You think a stick can resist me?†The farmer said. “You’ll be lucky if this doesn’t get you into trouble!†+ +The bear sheepishly put the stick down, realizing it was foolish to think it could stand up against the farmer. + +He quickly ran away and never tried to resist the farmer again. +Once upon a time there was a brave little girl named Penny. Penny loved to gaze up into the night sky and imagine she could see the whole universe! + +Every time Penny looked up, she noticed many twinkly stars, big and small. She wished that she could go to space, flying around and seeing all the different planets. + +Then, one night, Penny spotted something that she had never seen before - a beautiful shooting star! Penny gasped with delight and watched as the shooting star flew across the sky. + +Suddenly, something magical happened. A secret doorway opened up in front of Penny, available for her to go through. Penny stepped through and found herself in a whole new universe! + +Penny thought that this new place was very special - it was full of wonderful creatures, amazing plants and wonderful surprises. + +Penny thanked the stars for giving her this amazing adventure. She knew then and there that she wanted to come back to this magical universe whenever she wanted. + +And so, Penny looked up to the twinkling stars and grinned. She knew that the universe was waiting for her, whenever she was ready. +Bob the dog was outside playing in the park when something caught his eye. On the ground he spotted a pebble. He was curious and wanted to examine the pebble. He nuzzled it and sniffed it. Suddenly, a squirrel appeared and said that the pebble belonged to him. Bob was nervous and he felt guilty. He started trembling and looked away. The squirrel kindly told Bob that he could have the pebble as long as Bob promised to take care of it. Bob happily agreed and thanked the squirrel. He felt so relieved that he wasn't in trouble. Bob happily put the pebble in his pocket and ran off to play with his friends. +Once upon a time there was a zebra named Jack. He lived on a farm with some other animals. Jack was always a bit anxious because he was so small. + +One day, his mama raised him up to the top of a hill. Jack looked around, and saw the most beautiful sight. The trees, the grass, and the blue sky made him so happy. + +Jack was so excited he started to jump! He jumped higher and higher until he reached the top of the hill. Mama watched, beaming with pride. + +The sun was setting, so Mama lowered Jack back down. Jack went back to the farm, feeling relaxed and happy. He was so thankful that Mama had raised him up so he could see the beautiful view. +Once upon a time there was a yummy cake. It was warm and covered in pretty sprinkles. Peter was so excited to have his very own cake. + +As soon as Peter took a bite of the cake, he realised there was something wrong. It felt strange on his tongue and he didn't like the taste at all. He couldn't figure out what was wrong, so he started to panic. + +Peter tried to rub off some of the sprinkles, but it didn't help. Then he noticed that he had put the wrong kind of sugar on the cake. It was a rub that tasted terrible! + +Peter was sad that his yummy cake was ruined. He felt so silly for making a mistake. He learned his lesson and promised to never put the wrong rub on a cake again. +Mama and Baby were walking in the park when they saw a hurry panda. +"Oh wow, look!" said Mama. Baby was excited too. "Where?" said Baby. +Mama pointed at the blue panda in the distance. Suddenly, the panda saw them and started running away. +"We must hurry if we want to catch it!" Mama exclaimed. So Mama and Baby started running after the panda. +The panda was fast and it was hard to keep up, but Mama and Baby were determined. They ran and ran until they finally caught up to the blue panda. +Mama and Baby hugged the panda tight and it stayed with them for the rest of the day. They all had so much fun at the park! +Once upon a time there was a boy named Tim. He was three years old. One day, he wanted to have a snack. He asked his mom for a snack. But his mom said no. Tim got very angry. + +He sat down on the floor and refused to get up. He wanted his snack! His mom told him he had to wait until lunchtime. But Tim didn't want to wait. He stayed angry and stayed sitting on the floor. + +Mom tried to talk to him and explain why he couldn't have a snack. But Tim was too angry to listen. He wouldn't get up. Finally, his dad came over and said he could have a snack. Tim smiled and jumped up. He ran to the kitchen, grabbed his snack and ate it. + +Tim was happy to have a snack and was no longer angry. He learnt a lesson that day. Patience is important, even when it's hard. +Once there was a very playful puppy. He loved to play in the park every day. One day he wanted to understand what it was like to stand. He wondered what it would feel like. So he went to the park to see if he could find out. + +He stood on his two back legs and tried to balance. But it was hard for him because he was so little. He wobbled and tried again. This time he managed to stay up on his two feet for a few seconds. + +He was so excited to understand how it felt to stand! He was a very playful pup and loved the feeling of standing on two feet. Every day he would go practice and he got better and better at it. + +Soon he understood how to stand, and could even do it for longer periods of time. He was so pleased with himself, he would run and play with the other puppies in the park, happy with his new skill. +One day, there was a little boy. He was excited because he wanted to find an animal. He looked around and saw a bunny hopping around. He was so excited that he shouted out loud "Look! A bunny!". The bunny was startled by the boy's voice, but the boy couldn't understand why the bunny was so scared. He was confused. So, he slowly approached the bunny and gently said "Hello". The bunny was afraid at first, but the boy's kindness made the bunny feel safe. The bunny hopped closer and they became friends. The boy was so happy that he had found a new friend! +Once upon a time, there lived a little girl named Sarah. She was three years old. +One day, Sarah wanted to go to the park. She asked her mom, but her mom said they had to do something else first. + +Sarah bent down to look at the big billboard in front of her. It was full of names and numbers. Sarah was confused. What was this all about? + +Suddenly, Sarah started to feel impatient. She started to tap her foot and whine - she wanted to go to the park now! + +Her mom hugged her and said not to worry. She pointed to the billboard and told Sarah that it was the list of names for people who were visiting the park today. She said that when their name was called, they could go. + +Sarah's eyes lit up. She counted the names, and then counted her fingers. It wasn't long before it was their turn - Sarah could finally go to the park! +Once there was a careless witch. She was always in a rush but never careful with where she stepped. One day, she was walking down a hill when she suddenly slipped and tumbled all the way to the bottom. When she got up, she was very upset and angry. She looked for something she could blame. Then she spotted a little girl who was looking at her with wide eyes. The witch screamed at the little girl and accused her of making her slip. But the little girl just kept looking around confused. After a few moments, the witch realised that she had been careless, not the little girl. She apologised and quickly ran away, never to be seen again. +Once upon a time, there were two boys who were best friends. One day, they were playing in the backyard and saw a notebook in the grass. They both wanted it, but neither of them wanted to hurt the other's feelings by taking it. + +The boys stopped and looked at each other. Then one boy said, "Let's be polite. Whoever wants it more can have it." The other boy nodded and shrugged. + +The first boy thought for a moment, then said, "I don't really want it that much. You should have it." He smiled at his friend. + +The second boy smiled back, and politely said, "Thank you. That was a very nice thing to do." He picked up the notebook and they went back to playing together. + +This story reminds us that it's important to be thoughtful and considerate of others. Even when it's hard to share, politeness and kindness can make a world of difference. +Once upon a time, there were two friends called Joe and John. Joe saw a very big rhinoceros which was lying on the ground. It was very quiet and seemed to be dead. +John asked Joe, "Why is the rhinoceros so still Joe?" + +Joe replied, "Because he is dead John." + +John was confused and asked Joe, "What does it mean when something is dead Joe?" + +Joe said, "It means that it can't move anymore, it has stopped living and it won't move or increase anymore." + +John was sad, but Joe said, "But there is something you can do John. Don't waste your life and always try to increase it - no matter what comes in your way." + +So Joe and John said goodbye and Joe went his way, with a lesson to increase the time he had in life. + +The moral of the story is to never waste life, try to increase it and make the best of it. +Alice was so adorable. She was out playing with her dog, Marley, on a beautiful evening. + +Alice and Marley ran along the path together, chasing each other and barking loudly. They ran up to a big bush and Alice shouted, "Let's reach it together!" + +So Alice and Marley stretched their arms as far as they could until, finally, they reached the bush together. + +"We did it!" exclaimed Alice, throwing her arms up in the air. + +Marley replied with a bark of excitement, and the two of them ran off, the sun setting in the horizon. +Once upon a time, there was a copper bear that lived in a fine house. The bear enjoyed the comfort of his home, but he wanted something more. + +One day, he went to visit his friend, the rabbit. The rabbit asked, "What's wrong, copper bear? Why do you yawn so much?" + +The bear replied, "I'm bored. I want something new to do." + +The rabbit smiled and said, "Today, let's go to the river and look for shiny objects. We could find something really fine." + +The bear yawned and said, "That sounds like fun! Let's go." + +So, the bear and the rabbit went to the river. They looked and looked, until finally, the bear found a shiny copper penny! He was so excited and happy. + +The bear said to the rabbit, "Look! I found something fine!" + +The rabbit smiled and said, "That's amazing! Now we can have lots of fun." + +The bear and the rabbit went back to the bear's house to play with the copper penny all day. The bear had found something exciting to do, and he gave a big, wide yawn. +Once upon a time, there was a prince who lived in a castle. He was very competitive, so he wanted to prove that he was the best. One day, he found a magical crystal that he thought could make him win every time. He took the crystal, believing it would give him victory. + +But the prince soon found out that the crystal could not make him win all the time. Whenever the prince trusted the crystal, he still lost. He was very sad, feeling like the crystal was not helping him. + +The prince soon realised that trusting himself was more important than trusting the crystal. He learnt that it was important to try hard and do his best. That way, he could have successes he could be proud of. The prince finally understood that sometimes losing can be a good lesson. + +The prince kept the crystal, to remind him to always trust himself. +Once there was a plane flying high in the sky. It was a good plane, beautiful and strong. It was spring, and the plane was full with people and happy laughter. + +But suddenly there was a rumble. The clouds were darkening, and the plane began to shake. All of the passengers were scared. The plane started to head for the ground and everyone cried out. + +The plane finally stopped shaking, but it was too late. It was on the ground, and the plane had sprung a leak. Everyone clambered out and sadly shook their heads. The day had gone from good to bad in an instant. +Once there was a dad and his daughter who wanted to go to the beach. Dad wanted to go fishing, but the daughter wanted to swim. She kept insisting they go in the water to look for the dolphins. Dad said the water was too deep and they were too small, but the daughter wouldn't give up. Finally dad agreed and they started swimming. + +In the deep blue water they saw something enormous. It was an enormous dolphin! Dad and the daughter were so excited. The dolphin was very friendly and even came up close to them. They watched the dolphin jumping up and down in the waves for a long time, before it had to go. + +The daughter kept insisting that they come back the next day to see the dolphin again. Dad agreed and so they came back every day until it was time to go home. Each day the daughter and dad became better friends, and the enormous dolphin was a welcome visitor. +Once upon a time there was a Mommy who loved to take her three year old, Jamie, to the park. They would imagine all sorts of fun things together. + +One day, Mommy and Jamie imagined that there was a flood. But this was no regular flood, it was a magical flood! The clear water was full of sparkles and made everything look amazing. + +But then, something terrible happened. The water started to get very muddy, and soon it had turned into a brown, spoiled flood. + +Mommy asked Jamie, "What happened?" Jamie thought for a moment and then said, "I guess it spoiled the fun!" + +Mommy gave Jamie a hug and said, "Let's go home and imagine something better." + +The two of them walked home hand in hand, dreaming up new and wonderful things to imagine. +Bob and his friends were very excited. They were going to take a big exam the next day. +Bob asked his mom, "What do I need to do for the exam?" His mom answered, "You need to put a lot of work into it. It's very powerful." +Bob nodded and went to bed. + +The next day, Bob was ready. He put on his best outfit and took all the materials he needed. He was feeling very powerful. + +At the exam hall, Bob felt a little nervous. He sat down at his desk and took some deep breaths. Then he remembered his mom's words and he felt confident again. He put his hands on the exam and began to answer the questions. + +After a few hours, the exam was finished. Bob smiled as he looked at his work. He knew he had done well. He scooped up his things, put them in his bag, and smiled all the way home. +Once there was a very unusual needle. It was special because it had a very big eye. Everyday it watched people doing different sorts of things. + +One day the needle decided it wanted to try something different. It wanted to help people with their sorting. + +The needle hopped off the table and looked around. It saw people sorting books. So, the needle decided to help. It jumped into the middle of the pile and moved each book into its own pile. + +The needle was very proud of itself and moved on to help other people do different sorts of things. It helped people put dishes in the dishwasher and help to sort clothes. + +The needle was so glad that it was able to help people do all the different sorting they needed to do. It was very happy and felt very useful. +Baby Jack was a popular little guy. Everywhere he went, people smiled and waved. He was such a happy baby and never ceased to spread joy around him. +One day, though, Jack encountered something that made him question. He saw two bigger kids fighting. His smile faded as he watched. He had never seen anything like it before. He couldn't understand why the two kids were being so mean. +Jack's parents, worried about what their son had seen, tried to explain it to him. They told him that sometimes people act in strange ways and it's not always in their control. +Jack accepted their explanation, but never forgot the intensity of the conflict. He always questioned why that fight had to happen. + +Years later, when Jack was a grown adult, he encountered another conflict - this time between himself and someone close to him. He found himself resorting to the same angry words and actions as the two kids he had witnessed as a child. + +Jack was disheartened and realized that first fight from long ago had foreshadowed what was to come. Unfortunately most of the joy he once spread was gone, along with the popular baby Jack that had once been. +Once upon a time, there was a girl called Emma. Emma loved to play in her yard. Every day she would go out and see the trees, the grass and the sky. + +One day, Emma looked around her yard and saw something very strange in the distance. She saw a big mountain that she had never seen before. She walked closer, and she saw the mountain was made of sand. + +With excitement, Emma began to climb the sandy mountain. Despite being so small, she managed to get to the top. From the top, she could see all the other yards in her neighbourhood. Emma was amazed by the view she saw. + +But when she tried to go down, she realised it was more difficult than she thought. She started to slip and slide in the sand, and with every move she kept slipping further down. + +Emma started to cry and felt very scared. That’s when she heard her mum calling her. Her mum said: “You should never be too proud to ask for help.†Emma’s mum lifted her up and carried her down safely from the top. + +From then on, every time Emma looked at the distant mountain, she remembered the lesson that her mum had taught her. She knew to never be too proud to ask for help. +Once upon a time, there was a little monkey called Bob. Bob was curious and always wanted to explore the world. + +One evening, Bob saw a big trunk in the dark forest. He was so excited to see it and decided to follow it. He asked his mom if he could explore but she said, "No Bob, it's too dark and dangerous out there." + +Bob didn't listen, and followed the trunk into the depths of the dark forest. + +He eventually found himself in a clearing, and there, he saw a great big trickster elephant with the trunk he'd been following. + +The elephant asked Bob why he was there. Bob answered, "I followed the trunk because I wanted to explore." + +The elephant then asked Bob if his mom said okay. Bob sadly replied, "No, she said it was too dangerous." + +The elephant shook his head and said, "Always listen to your mom, Bob. It's important to stay safe and not take risks." + +Bob quickly agreed, thanked the great elephant, and ran back home. + +From then on, Bob was always a good listener and followed his mom's advice. He never went too far into the forest again, and stayed safe and sound. +John and his mommy were walking in the park. They arrived at a picnic table and John saw a tray full of yummy things. He grabbed a cookie, but it tasted really bitter. He started to cry because he was so sad! + +John’s mommy said it was okay and hugged him tight. She said not to worry and gave him a big kiss. She told him that tomorrow they would get a sweet cookie instead! + +But when they arrived at the park the next day, the tray was empty. John was confused, until he noticed a group of birds flying away with the cookies. John’s mommy laughed, she was happy that he was excited to solve the mystery. + +They sat down at the picnic table and saw the birds flying away with the cookies. John’s mommy said that she had put some yummy sweets that weren’t bitter in her bag. She pulled out a sweet cookie and gave it to John. He smiled, relieved that he had finally found something sweet to eat! +Once there was a little bird, and he was feeling very sad. He never wanted to leave his nest. He hugged the soft texture of his blanket and shrugged his wings. He felt so ashamed. + +But one day, something amazing happened. A big, kind hand reached down and picked him up. He looked up to see a smiling face, and he felt much better! + +The hand petted him gently, and the bird began to feel more brave. He closed his eyes and squawked a happy "hello!" Then the bird hopped onto the hand and spread his wings. He flew away, high into the sky. + +He knew he would never be ashamed again. He soared through the air, feeling free and happy. The bird was sure he could fly anywhere! +Jack and his mommy were walking in the park together. Jack wanted to see the swings. + +"Mommy, can I go on the swings?" Jack asked. + +"Yes, of course!" replied mommy. + +They went up to the swings and Jack hopped onto one. He grabbed the chains and smiled as he started to swing back and forth. + +"Wow! Look mommy, I'm flying!" Jack giggled. + +Jack kept swinging higher and higher. He was having so much fun that he didn't notice how tired he was getting. + +"Jack, it's time to get off," said mommy. "You must be tired now." + +Jack slowly stopped swinging and hung his legs over the seat. He stepped off and gave the swing one last push. + +"Let's go home, Jack. You can have a rest," said mommy. + +Jack nodded and held mommy's hand as they left the park. He was glad he had a nap to look forward to. +Mommy and Katie were wasting the day in the kitchen. Mommy was talking to Katie about the dishwasher. She said it was a machine that cleaned all the messy dishes. + +Katie thought the dishwasher sounded like fun. She wanted to try it out. So she got in the dishwasher and closed the door. + +Mommy was surprised when she saw Katie in the dishwasher! She quickly opened the door and got Katie out. + +Mommy was feeling a little gross about what she saw, so she told Katie that she wasn't allowed to play in the dishwasher. She said it was very, very disgusting. + +Katie listened to her mom, and said she would never try to get in the dishwasher again. She gave Mommy a big hug and they both laughed. +Sarah and James went to the beach with their mum. Mum told them to pack a bag with their swimming costumes and beach towels. When they arrived, they were so excited. + +They ran down to the shore to explore. Suddenly, they saw hundreds of crabs scuttling around the sand. + +The children couldn't believe it. They ran around trying to catch them. The crabs were very competitive, so it was a challenge to catch them. + +In the end, Sarah and James managed to catch five crabs each. They put them into their bucket and took them home. +Once upon a time, there was a very unusual barber. His name was Pete. Every day, he would lead people to his chair. He liked to give everyone the best haircuts. + +One day, Pete led a very special person to his chair. It was a 3 year old boy. He had never had a haircut before, so Pete was very excited. + +Pete showed the little boy all of his tools. He explained that his scissors were very sharp and his comb was very soft. The little boy was a bit scared at first, but Pete was so nice that he soon felt happy. + +When the haircut was finished, the little boy looked in the mirror. He was so excited by how different he looked. He smiled and thanked Pete for the great job. + +Everyone was very proud of Pete for giving the little boy such an amazing haircut. He was sure to lead more special people to his chair! +Once upon a time, there was a tiny mouse who wanted to explore the world outside his hole. So one day he decided to climb out of his hole and go on an adventure. + +He found a big leaf that was so enormous it was like a blanket! He wanted to climb on top of it and see the world from up high. So cautiously the little mouse crawled onto the leaf. + +From the top of the enormous leaf, the view was incredible! He could see tiny animals running about and birds singing in the trees. It was a wonderful sight for the brave little mouse. + +Suddenly, he heard a voice call out, “Hey there, little mouse! Where are you going?†It was a squirrel perched on a branch nearby. + +The little mouse smiled and replied, “I’m just climbing this leaf to explore the world!†+ +The squirrel smiled back and said, “Well, be careful! But have a wonderful time!†+ +The little mouse waved goodbye and continued his adventure on top of the enormous leaf. He was so happy to be discovering the world! +Once there was a little boy called Joe. He was only 3 years old, but he was very brave. He had a boat, and he loved to sail it out in the sea. + +One day, Joe was sailing when he saw a troubled wave coming towards him. Joe was scared and he wanted to turn his boat around and prevent the wave from coming. So he worked hard and turned the boat away from the wave. + +Joe sailed away from the troubled wave and he was so happy that he had prevented it from coming closer. Joe sailed for the rest of the day and had so much fun in his boat. + +Joe was a brave 3 year old and he was always careful to prevent dangerous waves. He had lots of adventures and he was never troubled by waves. +Once upon a time, there was a beautiful garden. Each day, colorful flowers bloomed and filled the air with a sweet smell. One day, a tiny gray dish flew into the garden. It zoomed around like a bee, buzzing and spinning all around the garden. + +The flowers were scared of the dish. They had never seen such a large, fast thing before. They asked the tiny dish to leave, but it just kept buzzing around. + +The gardeners were not happy. They decided to chase away the dish before it scared away all their flowers. They ran around the garden, holding up their hoses and spraying the dish with water. + +But the dish was too fast. It flew away, out of the garden and away into the sky. The gardeners were sad that they couldn't get rid of the dish but the flowers were so happy that they began to bloom and soon the garden was filled with their colorful petals once more. +Once there was a rich rabbit. He was very proud of how much money he had. Every day he would tell all the other rabbit friends about what he had and the things he could do. + +One day a friend of the rich rabbit asked, "Could I borrow some money?" The Rich Rabbit replied, "No. I can't lend you any money." But the friend kept asking and finally, after much pleading, the Rich Rabbit agreed to lend the friend some money. + +As time went on, the Rich Rabbit saw all the friends he had given money to start to do better and get richer. This made him unhappy. He felt like he had been taken advantage of and he demanded each friend to pay him back. + +But one day, something amazing happened. The Rich Rabbit's friends had an idea. They decided to hold a surprise party and each person would give some of the money back to the Rich Rabbit. + +When the Rich Rabbit got to the party he was surprised, but happy. He realized that his friends had worked hard and used the money to make their own lives better. He was grateful for the gifts and forgave the friends for their past mistakes. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Joe. He was just three years old and he loved doing lots of fun things. + +One day Joe decided to start exploring the woods near his home. He walked in the woods and saw lots of different plants and trees. He spent all day exploring and was having a great time. + +Soon it started to get dark and Joe got scared. He didn't know what to do. Then he heard a noise coming from a bush near him. He looked into the bush and saw something very big and scary. It was a big, hairy beef! + +Joe was very scared but then he noticed that the beef wasn't moving. He was sure it was sleeping. So Joe closed his eyes and walked past the beef, straight back home. + +He never went back in the woods again but he always remembered the day he saw the sleepy beef. +Samantha had a smelly vase. She thought it was gross and wanted to get rid of it. She went to the store to buy a new one. When she got there, she saw a beautiful vase with flowers. She was so happy, it was perfect! + +When Samantha got home, she put the new vase on the shelf. She took the smelly vase and put it in the bin. She felt much better now that the smelly vase was gone. + +Samantha was so proud of herself for completing the task. She was happy to have the new, beautiful vase in her home. +Once upon a time, there was a small bear called Bob. He loved to explore in the forest near his home. One day, he set off to find something new. + +As he explored, he noticed that a big tree had fallen over. Bob peered inside the tree, to see what was there. Something snapped at him! It was a big, angry bear! + +The angry bear had gotten stuck in the tree trunk when it fell. It tried to get out, but it couldn't. It growled loudly at Bob. + +Bob was scared, but he bravely told the bear, "I can help you. I can open the tree trunk and you can get out." + +The angry bear thought for a moment. It grunted, "Yes, please help me." + +So Bob used all his strength to shut the tree trunk. When he finally opened it, the angry bear was free! + +The bear thanked Bob, and they set off in different directions. Bob was happy that he had found a way to help his new friend. +Once upon a time there was a world-famous shrimp called Larry. Larry always loved to march. He would march up and down the beach, always looking for an adventure. + +One day, as Larry marched, he heard a voice calling out, "Come over here! I'm stuck and I need help!" Larry quickly turned around, and to his surprise, he saw a tiny fish who was stuck in some seaweed. + +"Don't worry!" Larry smiled. "I'll help you!" Larry began using his claws to cut through the seaweed, and soon enough the little fish was free! + +The little fish hugged Larry and thanked him. As a reward for his help, the little fish invited Larry to come to his house for dinner. + +Larry said thank you, but politely declined. He smiled and said, "I'm too famous for that kind of thing. I have too much marching mission to do! Goodbye, little fish! I'm sure I'll see you around!" + +And with that, Larry happily marched away. +Once upon a time, there was a little princess. She was waiting to be crowned. She wanted to be the prettiest princess and she was very tidy. + +One day, the princess had to go on a long journey and her crowning had to be delayed. She was very sad. When she came back, she found out that her crown had been given to someone else. + +The princess was very angry and sad. She knew she worked really hard and kept herself tidy. But she couldn't get the crown she wanted. + +The princess was never crowned. She had to wait for the rest of her life. She was never able to wear a crown and she felt very sad. +Once upon a time there was a small, adorable bird. Every day, it collected twigs and leaves to fill its nest. The bird was very happy with its nest and enjoyed looking at it. + +One day, a big crow came along and saw the little bird's nest. The crow thought it was so lovely and wanted it for himself. He tried to take it away from the bird, but the bird wasn't willing to give it up! + +The bird fought hard and was eventually able to chase the crow away. It was so proud of its accomplishment and the fact that it was able to keep its nest. + +The bird had learned a lesson through this experience - it was important to be brave and fight for what you believe in. It was also important to look after your own things. + +The bird continued to enjoy its nest and filled it up with more twigs and leaves. It was pleased with its accomplishment, and to this day it continues to collect items to make its nest even more beautiful. +Once there was a little girl. She was only three years old and loved playing in her backyard. Every day, she would search the garden for small things to enjoy. She always liked to sit on the large cushion and watch the birds in the sky. + +One day, it was much hotter than usual. The little girl decided to stay in the shade of the garden. She took the cushion to the shade and sat on it while playing. But then she heard a crack! + +The cushion had broken right underneath her! She felt very sad, but her mommy was close by and soon made her laugh again. + +But after that day, the little girl never again felt like enjoying the garden in the hot sun. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Jack. He loved to explore and see new things. One day, he went on an adventure and stumbled across a big garden. As he walked through the garden, he stopped to admire the broccoli. He thought it was very pretty and wanted to try it. + +Jack grabbed a bunch of broccoli and ran back home. His mom was surprised to see him carrying the vegetables. She quickly washed them for him and cooked them up. When she served it to Jack, the vegetables were so yummy and tasty. + +Jack was so happy that he ate every bit of the broccoli. He asked his mom to make him more every day! He had a newfound love for the tasty green vegetable. He would admire the broccoli in the garden every time he went on an adventure. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Sarah. She was playing in the water at the beach and having the best time of her life. She was feeling brave and so she decided to run through the waves. As she was running she heard someone behind her say "Be careful Sarah, look out for that knot!" + +Sarah couldn't remember what a knot was so she didn't pay much attention. But then, she felt something big under her feet and she slipped and fell right into the water. Sarah knew it was the knot! + +She felt scared and a bit angry but she was also surprised. She had never seen a knot before and she was curious. She called to her mom, "Mom, what is a knot?" + +Her mom laughed and told Sarah, "It's a regular part of the ocean, honey. The waves splash and push things around, like sticks and stones and sometimes knots come up from the bottom of the ocean." + +Sarah thought about that for a moment and then asked, "Does the knot come back?" + +Her mom nodded and said, "Yes, the waves splash and it comes back again and again. But you know Sarah, always be careful when running through the waves!" + +Sarah smiled and said, "OK Mom!" And then she continued running and splashing through the waves, careful not to step on any more knots! +Once upon a time there was a girl called Lily. She liked to listen to stories and music. Every day her mommy or daddy would tell her stories, but sometimes she wanted something different. + +One day, Lily asked her mommy to listen with her. Her mommy agreed and they went outside. Outside, they sat down and listened to the birds. They listened for a long time. + +Soon it was time to go back home. Lily was a bit bored, she had been listening for such a long time. But then she heard something different, it was the sound of the wind. Lily listened closely and smiled. + +Mommy and Lily listened to the wind for a while, then it began to rain. They went back home, but Lily felt so happy that she had listened to the wind. Listening at the right time was fun! +One day, a wise fox named Wally was looking for an escape from his cage. He knocked on the bars. "Let me out please!" he begged. But nobody could hear him. + +Then, a brave little girl came by and noticed the fox. She saw him shaking the bars. + +"What are you doing in there?" she asked. + +The fox explained his plan to escape and the little girl was very impressed. She thought carefully and then an idea came to her. "I can help you!" + +The little girl looked around until she found a stirring stick. She carefully wedged it between the bars of the cage and pushed. Suddenly the cage opened and the fox ran out. + +Everyone was so happy that the fox had been set free. The little girl was proud to have helped, as she was wise beyond her years. +Once upon a time there was a leopard who wanted to go on an adventure. He was ready to go, but suddenly he had to sneeze. It was a very big sneeze! The sneeze shook the leopard's fur and made him laugh. He had never sneezed like that before. After the sneeze was done, the leopard was still ready to go on an adventure. He set off into the jungle, looking for adventure and fun. + +He soon found a big banana tree and decided to climb it. The leopard thought it would be a great place to hide if he ever needed to. As he was climbing, he saw a monkey peeking out from behind a branch. When the monkey saw the leopard, he jumped down and ran away. + +The leopard was so happy that he laughed and he laughed, until he had to sneeze again. It was another big sneeze and it made the leopard feel ready for whatever adventure waited for him next! +Jimmy was playing outside with his beloved balloon. He had had it for so long and it still felt comfortable in his hand. The sun was shining and it felt like the perfect day. + +Suddenly Jimmy's brother, Jack, walked up behind him. Jack thought it would be funny to take Jimmy's balloon, Jimmy said he didn't want Jack to take it. But Jack kept teasing Jimmy and kept taking the balloon away from him. + +Jimmy was getting frustrated and angry, until he got the brilliant idea to challenge his brother to a balloon match. Jimmy said that he and his brother could take turns throwing the balloon and whoever managed to catch the balloon the most times won. + +It was a close match, but Jimmy eventually won! He was so proud of himself for coming up with the idea for the match. Jack was greatful for having so much fun and was happy that Jimmy won. + +They hugged and Jimmy kept his comfortable balloon, safe and happy. +Once upon a time, there was a girl who liked to wear pretty clothes. She had a red dress and a white shirt. Every day she would go to the big, long hall. She liked to run fast along the hall. + +One day, she decided to wear her red dress and white shirt. She felt very happy. She ran fast and played games in the hall. She laughed and played and had so much fun. + +After a while, she got tired. She lay down on the floor and started to count the stars on the ceiling. Then she felt a bit sleepy. She quietly got up and ran fast down the hall. + +When she got to the end of the hall she stopped and smiled. She put on her clothes and went home feeling happy. The end. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Daisy. She loved to play with her toys and explore. One day she found a soft, blue cloth in her garden. She asked her mom what it was, and mom told her it was a trade. Daisy thought it was really cool and wanted to fix it up. + +So, together Daisy and her mom went to the store and bought some colorful buttons, yarn, and other supplies. Daisy picked out all the prettiest things and was excited to get home and make her own trade. + +Once they got home, Daisy quickly started to fix the trade by sewing the buttons in different patterns and tying the yarn into neat bows. After a few hours, Daisy was done and it looked so beautiful. + +Mommy asked Daisy what she was going to do with it, and Daisy said, "I'm going to give it to my friend for her birthday!" + +Momma smiled and said, "That's so sweet! I'm sure she will love it!" + +Daisy smiled too, feeling very proud of what she had made. She had fixed a special trade for her best friend, and it was going to make her friend so happy! +Tom was a 3 year old boy who loved to explore. He loved to look around and find out what things would do. One day, Tom saw a microscope. It was very shiny and looked very interesting. + +Tom asked his mum what the microscope was for. She explained it was a useful tool for seeing very small things. Tom was so excited and couldn't wait to look through it. + +Tom looked at everything through the microscope. He saw flowers, insects and even food. It was amazing! Finally, Tom looked inside of a seashell. He could see that a soldier was complete inside and he felt so proud. + +The microscope helped Tom to explore and learn new things. It was a useful tool that Tom used often! +Mandy was walking down the street one day. She saw something shiny and round in the window of the store. It was an apple! Mandy was so excited. She went inside the store to see if she could buy it. The apple was big and red. She asked the storekeeper how much it cost, and he said it was mild. Mandy had enough money to buy the apple, so she did. + +When she took the first bite, she knew she had made the right choice. It was sweet and juicy, and nothing like she had ever tasted before. The flavors were so mild, and the texture was perfect. Mandy was happily munching away on her new apple when she noticed something. In the middle of the apple, there was a tiny ruby! It was a magical apple, full of wonder and surprise. Mandy was so excited to have such a special apple that she decided to take it home and share it with her family. She was glad she decided to buy it! +Once upon a time, there was a hut in the forest. It was old and smelly. Inside the hut, there were two furry friends. They were called Mandy and Ryan. + +Mandy and Ryan had lots of fun playing games together in the hut. But one day, something disgusting happened. These two furry friends found a big, slimy bug! + +Mandy and Ryan were very afraid of the bug. They immediately ran out of the hut. They ran and ran until they found a nice green meadow in the forest. + +Mandy and Ryan were so happy! They had lots of fun playing in the meadow and they were never scared again. They were so happy that they promised never to go into the disgusting hut. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy called Jonny. He and his friends were playing in the park in the evening. But as the sun began to set and night set in, the friends got scared and quickly ran off to their homes. + +But Jonny was brave, he stayed in the park and tried to enjoy what the dark, scary evening had to offer. He looked around at the beautiful night sky and saw many stars twinkling in the sky. + +Jonny realised that he wasn't alone. He made a new friend, a rabbit. The rabbit showed Jonny around the park and taught him that staying brave is important and to not be afraid of the dark. + +Jonny enjoyed the evening playing with his new friend and learnt that being brave was the right thing to do. He went home a happy little boy and was eager to tell his friends about the importance of courage and why it's important enjoy your evening, even when it's dark and scary. +Once upon a time, there was an ordinary fork. It belonged to a small child who used it at mealtimes. One day, the child was so tired that it let out a huge yawn. + +Suddenly, the ordinary fork became alive. It started walking and talking. "Hello!" said the fork. + +The child was scared. She replied timidly. "Hello," she said. + +The fork said, "Let's go for a walk!" + +The child shook her head and said, "No thank you." But the fork didn't stop. + +It came closer and closer until the child was so scared that she screamed. Suddenly, the ordinary fork stopped talking. It lay motionless on the ground. + +The child knew the fork was gone. She reached out and touched it. It felt cold and strange, like it was made of metal again. + +The end. +One day, a girl named Sarah was playing in the garden. She saw a butterfly, so she thought she could catch it. She was careful and quick and soon she had caught the butterfly. + +Next, Sarah went inside for a snack. She was so hungry! She opened the fridge and she saw a big cup of yogurt. It smelled delicious and Sarah thought it would be perfect for her snack. + +She took a big spoonful of yogurt and put it in her mouth. It was so good! The yogurt was so creamy, and it was a little bit spicy. Sarah liked it very much. + +Sarah ate all the yogurt and then she went outside to play again. She chased a few more butterflies, but she didn't catch any more. She had a great time with the butterfly that she'd caught earlier. +Once upon a time, there was a big, tall oak tree. It was very strong, like a superhero! But one day, something very strange happened! + +A big, green monster came and started to spray the oak tree. It was so gross and disgusting! The monster's spray was smelly, and it made the oak tree sick. + +The poor oak tree started to feel weak and sad, so it asked its friends to help. Its friends - the birds, the squirrels and the bees - all gathered around the oak tree. They sprayed their own special spray on the oak tree and the monster's disgusting green spray went away! + +From that day on, the oak tree was happy and healthy again. Its friends watched over it and kept it safe from the nasty monster. + +And everyone lived happily ever after! +John was feeling sad. He hated going on vacation because it was so expensive. His family always had to save a lot of money in order to go on vacation each year. + +John's mom saw how unhappy he was and decided to take him to the park. She wanted to make John happy. She brought him a kite and he was so excited because he had never flown a kite before. + +John and his mom flew the kite together. The wind was strong and the kite flew high in the sky. He was so happy that he forgot all about how much he hated vacation! + +John and his mom stayed at the park until it was dark outside. Even though he enjoyed it, John still wished he didn't have to wait all year to go on vacation. He wanted to go on vacation now! +Once upon a time there was a friendly monkey named Mitch. He lived in the jungle and often played with his friends. One day, Mitch's friend Frog asked him for a lend. Mitch wanted to help his friend but he was too little to carry the heavy rock Frog wanted. + +Mitch thought hard and decided to help Frog in a different way. He suggested that Frog and him could do some exercises to make Frog strong enough to carry the rock by himself. + +So, every day Frog and Mitch would get together and do gentle exercises. After a few days, Frog started to feel stronger and smiled when he realized he could carry the heavy rock now. + +Mitch was proud of his friend and they both learned an important lesson - when helping our friends, we should think of ways to make them stronger, instead of taking on their work. +Once upon a time, there was a puffin who liked to sail. He had a sailboat and he would take journeys through the sea. + +One day, he decided to take his boat for a spin. He was about to cast off and start his journey when he realised he had forgotten something important. He had forgotten the anchor! He knew without an anchor it would be dangerous to sail. + +He looked around and saw his friend, a seagull, perched on a nearby rock. He waved to the seagull. + +"My friend, I have forgotten something important. Can you lend me an anchor?" he asked. + +"Of course! I will lend you one of mine," answered the seagull. + +The puffin was delighted and thanked the seagull. He sailed out with the anchor, but it was too heavy. It was pulling the boat so hard that it started to slip! The puffin kept slipping further and further away, until he was gone. + +The puffin never came back, and the seagull learned an important lesson - always make sure you have the important things before you sail away! +Once upon a time, there were two brothers. The oldest was called Will and the youngest was Tom. They lived in a big old house with their mummy and daddy. + +One day, Tom called up Will to come and play in his room. But Will didn't come. Tom was sad, so he went to look for him. + +When Tom found Will, he was in his bedroom. Will had taken all of the books off of the bookcase and was making a big mess! + +Tom was angry, so he shouted at Will. He said that they had to put the books back into the bookcase, or they would get into trouble. + +But Will wouldn't listen. He was being really grumpy. + +Tom got really cross. He picked up the books and said that he would put them in the bookcase himself. + +Will was mad at first - but then he realised that Tom was right and he was wrong. He said sorry, and helped Tom put the books back in the bookcase. + +Tom and Will learnt an important lesson - when you mess things up, it is always best to put things back where they belong. And always listen to your brother or sister! +There was a curious little girl. She was always looking for something new. One day, she decided to go for a walk. She rushed out of the house and ran to the porch. From the porch, she could see so many new things. She could see the tall buildings and the beautiful flowers. + +The girl was very curious. She wanted to explore more. She started to rush towards the playground. On the way, she saw a lot of exciting things. She saw animals like cats and dogs. She also saw a lot of friendly people. + +Then the girl rushed back to the porch. She was so excited to tell her parents about her adventure. She couldn't wait to share what she had seen. The porch was the perfect place to tell her story. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Jane and Joe. Jane had a brown penny, and Joe wanted it. + +Jane chose to keep her penny because it was special to her. Joe was so upset he wanted to cry. He asked Jane if he could borrow it and promised to return it. + +But Jane still chose to keep her penny. She was not sure she could trust Joe to give it back. Joe became very frustrated and decided to find his own penny. + +He searched and searched until he found a brown penny lying in the dirt. He was so happy, he cried with joy. + +He chose to keep the penny and gave Jane a big hug. Jane was so happy that Joe was happy. They both decided it was best to keep their own pennies and not share them. +One day, a little girl named Mary set out for a walk with her family. She was excited to explore the town, but she was also a bit scared. Her parents had told her that the old graveyard was full of ghosts. The family walked and talked until they arrived at the popular graveyard. + +Mary was hesitant at first to enter the graveyard because she thought she might see a ghost. But with a bit of encouragement from her family, she set foot inside. She looked around, but there was no sign of a ghost. Instead, she saw lots of beautiful old stones and statues. + +The family kept walking until they stopped in front of the oldest tombstone. There, they set up a blanket and a picnic lunch. Before they started eating, they all bowed their heads to say a little prayer. + +Suddenly, Mary heard a noise coming from behind the tombstone. She looked up and saw a ghost standing there, just looking at her. Mary was brave and wasn’t scared anymore. She waved to the ghost and said, “Hello! Are you coming to join us for lunch?†+ +Surprisingly, the ghost nodded and stepped forward. Mary’s family was surprised and a little bit scared, but they welcomed the ghost warmly and set out an extra plate for him. + +From then on, Mary and the ghost became the best of friends. Everywhere Mary went, the ghost went with her. Soon, Mary +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Sarah and Tom. Sarah was wild and loved exciting adventures. Tom was much quieter and preferred things to stay the same. + +One day, Sarah convinced Tom to go exploring with her. Soon, they had reached an old mailbox with a sign in front. Sarah wanted to touch the old mailbox, but Tom warned her not too. + +But Sarah was wild and didn't listen; she touched the mailbox anyway. Suddenly, a loud sound filled the air, scaring both of them. A bad man appeared and quickly grabbed Sarah. Tom ran away in fear, leaving Sarah behind. + +Sarah was never seen again. To this day, Tom still wonders what happened to his wild friend. +Once upon a time, there was a happy family of three. Mommy, Daddy and their 3-year-old daughter called Lily. One day, it was raining outside, but that didn't stop Lily from having fun. She was jumping in puddles and dancing around in the rain. + +After a while, Daddy decided it was time to go inside. He said, "Come on Lily, let's go inside, it's too dangerous here". + +Lily was sad, but she did as Daddy said. She went inside and up to the bathroom. She saw the bathtub and asked, "Can I play in the bathtub, Daddy?". Daddy looked at her with a smile and said "Yes, if it's okay with Mommy." + +So, Lily and Daddy asked Mommy if she said it was okay. Mommy smiled and said "Of course, that would be so much fun!". + +So Lily quickly grabbed her bath toys and jumped into the bathtub. She was splashing and playing and having so much fun! + +The rain continued to pour outside, but it was the perfect day inside. +Once there was a little girl who was three years old. She was a very busy girl who enjoyed playing pretend. One day she wanted to act like a fireman. The little girl took a toy alarm and squeezed it tight in her hands. Then she ran around the house shouting "Yay! I'm a fireman!". Her mom looked outside and wanted to help. She quickly grabbed a pot and some pans and started to bang on them. The sound of the alarm and the banging of the pots and pans was loud and exciting. The little girl was so pleased. She had acted like a fireman, and everyone around her was joining in the fun! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy. His name was Mark. Mark wanted to climb the big tree in his backyard. He asked his mom if he could. + +"Yes, you can," said his mom. + +Mark was so happy that he started to climb the tree. But it was hard and he did not want to give up. + +So he kept climbing and singing a song. As he got closer to the top, he heard a curious sound. He looked around and saw a bird sitting on a branch. The bird was singing too! + +The two were singing the same song and soon it sounded like a choir! When he reached the top of the tree, Mark was very proud. He was glad that he didn't give up. +Once there was a man who lived alone. One day he wanted a wife, so he went to find one. He searched for a long time, and finally he found a perfect match. + +The man took his wife home and made her dinner. She was very happy, and he was too. + +But then, one day, the wife started to be very mean to him. She yelled and said things that made him feel bad. The man was very sad. + +The man tried to make her happy, but she was still mean. He tried to tell her how he felt, but she just wouldn't listen. + +The man was very unhappy, so he decided to leave. He left his long wife behind and never went back. +Once there were two girls. They were very small, like a mouse. They were best friends. + +They were having so much fun playing together. One was jumping and the other was laughing. + +Suddenly, one of the girls started to tear. She felt sad and very lonely. And the other girl wanted her to feel better, so she hugged her and said, “I have a surprise for you!†+ +The surprise was a small win. The small win made the sad girl’s tears go away. She was so happy to have a win, and they both laughed and celebrated! +Tommy was a curious little boy. He always wanted to know what was going on and why things were happening. One day he was walking outside when he saw a match lying in the grass. He was very curious to see what the match could do. + +He picked it up and ran back to his house to show it to his mom. When his mom saw it, she said, "Tommy, you be careful with that. You must protect this match." + +Tommy was confused and asked, "Protect it from what, mommy?" + +His mom replied, "Protect it from the wind, Tommy. You wouldn't want the wind to blow it away, would you?" + +Tommy thought about it and then said, "No, I will protect it." He carefully put the match back down and looked around. + +Tommy smiled and felt proud that he was able to protect the match. He was pretty sure his mom was right; the wind would definitely have blown it away if he hadn't been careful. From then on, Tommy was careful to always protect little things like the match. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Joe and Sari. They were both so excited to go on an adventure. So they put on their shoes and began to walk. They walked for a long time, until they eventually got to a big, twisty tree. Joe and Sari loved the tree so much that they stopped to take a look. They were amazed by it's gnarled branches and ancient, twisted trunk. + +Then something strange happened. Sari put her hand on the trunk and something magical happened. The tree began to change! It started to open up and it warped back in time. Joe and Sari were filled with wonder and amazement. + +They soon realized that the twisty tree was taking them back in time. They kept going, farther and farther back in history. Soon, they were surrounded by distant memories and ancient secrets. They marveled at this hidden history as they continued their journey. + +Eventually they arrived at the beginning of time, or at least they felt they had. Joe and Sari were so filled with awe and astonishment. It felt like they had really gone back in time! + +The two friends eventually climbed back up the twisty tree and returned back to the present. Though their travels in time had been short, Joe and Sari will never forget the distant history they had discovered. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Jerry and Wanda. They wanted to play together but Wanda had to stay inside her house. Jerry saw a distant refrigerator and thought it looked like fun. Even though Wanda told him not to, Jerry couldn't help himself and he went over to play. + +Time passed but Jerry didn't come back. Wanda waited and waited but Jerry never returned. She had an uneasy feeling that something bad had happened to her friend and decided to go out and look for him. + +When she got to the refrigerator, she discovered that Jerry had gotten stuck inside it and was unable to get out. Wanda gasped and quickly tried to find a way to help him. But it was too late, the cold from the refrigerator had been too much for Jerry and he had faded away. + +Wanda was filled with sorrow and regret that she had not done more to keep Jerry safe. She vowed never to let anyone else she cared about wander too far away. Until the end of her days, she always kept her friends close. +Once upon a time, a little squirrel and his friends were playing in the forest. They were so excited to explore! As they were bouncing around, they noticed something shiny on the ground. It was an acorn! The friends all gathered around to take a closer look. + +The little squirrel said, "This acorn looks yummy! Shall I go ahead and feed it to us?" The friends all agreed, so he decided to take it and break it open. But when he did, nothing came out! He was so surprised! + +After inspecting it further, he noticed that there was a small hole in the top of the acorn. When he stuck his long finger in the hole, he pulled out the most delicious snack he had ever tasted! After eagerly eating the yummy surprise, his friends were very jealous and wished they had also gotten to feed. + +The little squirrel smiled, for he had figured out the acorn's secret. Every time he found one like this, he would be sure to share with his friends! +Once upon a time, there was a clean snake. The snake was very happy to have a clean home. + +Every day the snake would see different creatures. It saw birds, cats and even ants. + +One day, the snake saw something really fun. It was a frog. The snake wanted to have some fun so it asked the frog if it wanted to play. The frog said yes. + +The two new friends had lots of fun playing together. They chased each other, made funny sounds and even danced together. + +When their game was over, the snake said goodbye to the frog and went back to its clean home. It was happy to have a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a gifted boy named Dan. He had a beautiful house with a garden he loved to play in. Every day, Dan would visit the garden and pick some daisies for his mom. + +One day, Dan got so lost in playing that he forgot all about the daisies. He was running around, having so much fun that he didn't remember to pick his flowers. + +After a while, he started to worry. He realised the sun was getting low in the sky and he hadn't done what his mom asked. He was scared that he would forget his promise completely. + +But then he noticed a bouquet of perfect daisies in front of the house. He smiled, happy to not have let down his mom. He had been so engaged in play he forgot to pick them himself, but his mom had been gifted enough to pick them for him instead. +Once upon a time, there was a girl who lived in a small village. She had lots of animals living on her small farm. Every day, the little girl supplied the animals with vegetables for their salad. + +One day the little girl was visited by a mysterious bird. "Ooo! What a beautiful bird! What is your name?", asked the girl. The bird kindly responded, "My name is Chickadee and I have come to give you a special task. Every day, you must supply the animals with an unknown salad. You would be doing them a great service and teaching them an important lesson!" + +The girl was confused and unsure how to fulfill the bird's task, but she agreed to try her best. To make the unknown salad, she picked a bunch of random fruits and vegetables and mixed everything together. To her surprise, the animals loved the salad and cleaned their plates every time. + +The girl soon realized that the bird had asked her to make the salad every day because it taught the animals an important lesson - to be open to trying new things, even if they might seem unknown or strange at first. This was a valuable lesson the girl could carry with her throughout her life. +Mama and Sam were walking in the park one day. Mama said, "Let's discover something new." + +Sam was very excited. As they kept walking they soon saw something sparkly and blue. + +Mama said, "Oh, look Sam, what could it be?" + +Sam's eyes were wide and said, "It's a lake!" + +Mama smiled and replied, "Sounds like a good place to discover something." + +They kept walking until they finally found the lake. It was a deep, blue lake. Sam gasped as he saw it. + +Mama said, "Let's go explore it." + +Sam jumped up and down. He was so excited. They went around the lake and saw all the plants and creatures living there. They even saw a beautiful blue bird. + +Mama said, "Let's remember this special place so we can come back and explore more." + +Sam smiled and said, "Let's come back soon to discover more." +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Ryan. Ryan was a three year old and he loved to explore. One day he decided to go on a special journey. He wanted to catch something special. + +Ryan packed his bag and started walking. He walked for a while and then saw a clear stream. He looked into the stream and noticed something. It was a poem! + +Ryan was so excited. He had never seen a poem before. He bent down and tried to catch it with his hands. But it was too slippery! + +Then Ryan saw a butterfly and had an idea. He said to the butterfly, "Please help me catch the poem!" The butterfly came over and with its tiny wings, caught the poem for Ryan. + +Ryan said, "Thank you!" He carefully put the poem in his bag and kept walking. What an amazing adventure he was having! +Once upon a time, there was a smart little bird. It had shiny feathers and liked to sing all day. + +One day, the bird saw a big yacht sailing down the river. It was so amazed that it decided to follow it. + +The bird kept flying closer and closer to the yacht, but it was getting too close. The yacht sailed too fast and the bird couldn't keep up. + +Then the bird heard a loud warning. It was coming from the yacht and it said, "Don't fly too close to me!" The bird was very scared, so it flew away quickly. + +From then on, the bird always remembered the warning it had heard and kept far away from the big yachts that sailed down the river. +Once upon a time, there was a figure who wanted to escape from something very difficult. He tried and tried, but he just couldn't get away. After many nights of trying, the figure's friend gave him some wise advice. The friend said, "If your dream is strong enough and your heart is brave, you can find a way to get away from that which is difficult". + +The figure thought about this for a long time and finally decided to follow the advice. He did what seemed impossible. He worked hard, focused, and believed in himself. Finally, he found a way to escape. + +The moral of this story is that hard work, courage and persistence can help us escape even the most difficult things in life. +Once upon a time there was a cheerful animal. He liked to dress up and have fun! One day, he found a pretty dress to put on. He went to the park and saw all his animal friends. All the animals were very excited when they saw him in the dress. They all cheered and clapped. + +The cheerful animal was delighted. He twirled and laughed and danced around the park. Everyone had a lot of fun. + +After a while, the sun went down and it was time to go home. The animal thanked all his friends, said goodbye and walked away. He was still cheerful and still wearing his pretty dress! +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Anna. Anna was three years old. She loved going to the theater to watch her favorite movies. + +One day, Anna went to the theater but was surprised to see it was filthy. There was junk all over the floor and it smelled bad. Anna sadly turned away. + +Suddenly, Anna heard a voice coming from inside the theater. "Come in and explore," it said. + +Anna looked around and then cautiously stepped into the theater. Suddenly, the theater was full of color and life! Everywhere Anna looked, she saw fascinating things. She was amazed. + +Anna started to explore the theater and it was the most wonderful experience ever! She was so happy she had decided to turn and explore the theater. +Andy was dizzy. He didn't know why, but it was a funny feeling. He wanted to figure it out, so he made a plan. He'd write down something each day on his calendar. + +The first day was easy. He wrote a big "S" for Saturday. But as the week went on, writing became harder and he had to take a break. Still, he managed to fill in the calendar. + +On Friday, Andy realized why he'd been feeling dizzy all week! It was because of the playdate he was supposed to have that day! He quickly looked at his calendar and was relieved to see he was all caught up. + +Andy had figured it out. He'd been so busy writing on his calendar, he'd almost delayed his playdate. But it wasn't too late - he quickly called his friend and they agreed to meet up right away. + +Andy laughed as he realized that writing on his calendar every day had helped him in a strange way. Now he knew he'd never forget to have his playdate again! +Once there was a happy girl. Her name was Annie and she was 3 years old. She wanted to explore her house, but her mom said she was not allowed to do so. Her mom didn't permit it. + +Then one day, Annie got to go through the door. Her mom said she could go explore the house. Annie was so happy she jumped with joy! + +Annie went from room to room. She looked at all the pretty things. She found her dog's bone, her little sister's doll and her dad's hat. She was so excited! + +When it was time for Annie to go back, her mom said she did a great job. Annie was happy she was allowed to explore and have this special time. + +The End. +Anna wanted to succeed. She was only 3 years old, but she was determined. She knew she could do it. + +Anna found a modern drum. She picked it up and started playing it. It made a small noise, but Anna was thrilled because she had succeeded in playing the drum. + +Anna continued to play the dyn every day. She practiced and practiced, and soon she was able to make loud and amazing sounds. Everyone was amazed and cheered her on. + +Anna was very proud; she had succeeded in playing the drum. From then on, she wanted to get better and better at playing the modern drum. +Once upon a time there was a little frog named Mark. He was cheerful and loved to play in the sun. One day, Mark went hopping through the grass, looking for something fun to do. He soon came to a big lake and saw a lot of fish swimming around. Mark was so excited that he hopped to the edge of the lake to get a better view. + +As Mark looked around, he saw a big duck swimming in the lake. Mark was filled with joy and he hopped really close to the duck. The duck was so cheerful that it began to honk at Mark. Mark was so happy he started jumping and hopping around the lake. + +Just then, Mark spotted something sparkly in the lake. He hopped over to get it and he saw that it was a shiny coin. It was glimmering in the sunlight and Mark was delighted. He held it in his hands, laughing and smiling with joy. + +Mark was now the happiest frog in the world. He was so cheerful that he carefully put the coin in his pocket and went on hopping through the grass. He had a huge grin on his face as he hopped off towards home. +One day a boy was walking in the park. He saw an elderly woman at a nearby bench. The boy noticed the woman carrying a big yellow bucket. + +The boy wanted to say hello, but he was too shy. He figured the woman wouldn't want to talk to him if he was too quiet. So he decided to yell a greeting. He shouted out, "Hello, lady!". + +The elderly woman heard him and smiled. She greeted him warmly and asked why he was so excited. The boy explained that he wanted to try out a daring move he had seen older kids do. The boy asked the woman if it would be ok to use her bucket. + +The woman agreed and handed the boy the bucket. He thanked her and ran off. + +The woman watched as the boy lifted the bucket over his head and carefully balanced it there. He looked happy and proud. She smiled and knew that the boy was full of surprises! +One day, Elsa the duck went to see the bridge. She was excited to explore and make some new friends. On her way across the bridge, Elsa accidentally slipped and fell into the river. She was afraid and called for help. + +Just then, a kind fish swim over. The fish saw that Elsa was scared and wanted to help. She nudged Elsa with her nose and carefully guided her to the riverbank. + +Elsa thanked the fish and offered it a ride on her back. The fish happily accepted and the two of them crossed the bridge together. They made lots of new friends and went on many fun adventures. + +Elsa was happy and grateful for her kind new friend. +Mommy and Jack were sitting on the couch on Tuesday. Jack looked out the window and said, "Mommy, it long outside." + +Mommy smiled and said, "Yes, Jack, it is long and sunny today! Let's go for a walk." + +Jack smiled and said, "Yes! Let's go!" + +Jack and Mommy put on their shoes and left the house. They walked to the park and had so much fun. They played on the swings and went down the slide. + +Then it was time to go home. + +"It sure was a long day, wasn't it, Jack?" asked Mommy. + +Jack nodded and said, "Yes, Mommy. But it was a fun day!" +Once upon a time, there was a dark crib in a big garden. It was empty, until one day a tiny seed grew and bloomed inside it. All around the crib, colourful flowers were dancing in the wind. + +The flowers were so happy that a new plant had bloomed in the garden. They kept dancing and singing. The little plant was happy too. It was happy to meet its new flower friends. + +At night, the flowers went to sleep. But the little plant stayed awake. It watched the moon and the stars in the dark sky. It was happy that even though it was dark, its crib was filled with such beauty. + +Every morning the little plant greeted the sun and the sky lit up with a beautiful rainbow. Every day, the little plant bloomed a little bit more, and was so proud of itself. The flowers were so happy to watch it grow. + +So day by day, the little plant and its friends danced and laughed in the garden, always growing and reaching for the sky. +Once upon a time, there was a puppy named Bob. Bob was big and strong and loved to play outside. One day, he went for a walk in the park. + +Suddenly, he saw a potato on the ground! He wanted to catch it, but it was too fast. Bob tried and tried, but he just couldn't catch it. He felt so ashamed. + +Then he saw a big dragonfly flying around. He thought that if he could catch the dragonfly, he could get the potato. So, he chased the dragonfly around until he finally caught it. + +When he caught the dragonfly, he looked down and the potato was right there! He was so happy, he picked it up and ran back home with it. + +Bob was so proud of himself that he had caught the dragonfly and got the potato. He knew it was a good thing to do. +Tommy was playing with his red jeep. He raced it across the room and pretended it was going up a mountain. Suddenly, his little sister Anna came in, and wanted to play too. But Tommy didn't want to share his jeep. He shouted, "No, mine!" and tried to take it away from her. Anna started to cry. Then Mommy came in and said, "Tommy, why don't you pretend the jeep has two seats? One for you, and one for Anna." Tommy thought it was a good idea, so he and Anna took turns driving the jeep up the imaginary mountainside. Soon they smiled and laughed and had lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who wanted more than anything to help her mom around the house. She asked her mom if she could help with the chores, but her mom said no. She said she was too little and would make a mess. + +The little girl was very sad and started crying. Then she had an idea. She got down on her hands and knees, looking around the house for something to help with. She spotted a dirty floor and smiled. + +She got a cloth and started to clean the floor. Her mom was so surprised, she allowed the little girl to finish. When they were done, the floor was so clean and shiny. The girl felt so proud that she put her thumb up in the air. + +The little girl had proved mom wrong. She wasn't too little for housework after all! From that day on, she helped her mom with everything, even though sometimes the chores were a bit too big for her. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Ali. Ali loved to wear pretty clothes, especially ones with purple in them. Her brother Jay often teased her about her purple outfits and it made her feel very sad. + +One day Ali was wearing a new purple dress, and Jay started teasing her again. Ali was very angry, but she knew that teasing was wrong. She tried not to listen and give him a reaction, but Jay soon got bored. + +So he started teasing a little bird that was eating nearby. Jay laughed and shouted at the bird, but Ali thought it was disgusting. She knew it was wrong to tease animals. + +So Ali shouted at Jay and said, "That's not nice! Stop teasing the bird!" Jay was very surprised that Ali was standing up to him, and he stopped teasing the bird. + +From then on, Ali was always brave and kind when Jay was around. She taught Jay that teasing was never ok, no matter who or what it was about. Ali quickly learnt that being brave is much better than being mean. +Once there was a boy who wanted to mail a letter. He wanted to surprise his parents with a funny picture. He could not mail it himself because he was only three years old. So he asked his big sister to mail it for him. + +But first, he needed something special to put in the letter. Then he remembered: he had a carton of milk! So he put the warm milk in the envelope and sealed it carefully. + +Then he asked his sister to mail the letter to his parents. She was happy to help him. She took the letter and mailed it right away. Everyone felt excited to see what his parents would say when they received it. + +When his parents received the letter, they laughed in surprise. Inside the envelope, they found the warm milk and a funny picture. They were very happy and they wrote back to thank him. It was a fun experience for everyone! +One day, a little girl named Lucy was walking around her house. Suddenly, she saw something fascinating - a big blackboard! Lucy quickly ran over and started drawing on it with some colourful chalk. + +She started drawing very fast, and soon filled up most of the blackboard with pictures. Lucy was so happy to see her art. She wanted to show her parents - so she quickly ran outside and started walking to their house. + +On the way, she passed by a park. It made her so excited, so Lucy started running very fast towards the park. She laughed and smiled the whole way there. But she couldn't stay long - because before she knew it, Lucy had reached her parents house and was standing at the door. + +Her mom opened the door and was very surprised to see the picture Lucy had made. Lucy showed her mom the other pictures she had drawn on the big blackboard. They both stood there, admiring Lucy's work. That was the best day ever! +Once upon a time, there was a frightened pigeon. She was scared of everything, even the smallest twist of the wind. + +One day, a little girl stepped outside her home. She saw the frightened pigeon, and said "Hi there, little pigeon!" The pigeon was scared at first, but then she nodded her head. + +The little girl smiled friendly, and said "Do you want to come with me? I have some bread - I'm sure you'll like it!" So the pigeon followed the little girl home. + +The little girl took some bread and broke it into small pieces. She gently put the pieces of bread on the ground, and the pigeon ate them up quickly. She was so happy that she started to coo and flap her wings. + +The little girl and the pigeon became fast friends. They were together for a long time, and the little girl even learnt how to twist her hands just like the pigeon! +Once there was a small cat. He was soft and furry. One day, he was walking through the woods, when suddenly he heard a loud noise. He started to tremble with fear. He ran away as fast as he could, but the noise was getting closer. He was so scared that he couldn't see where he was running too. + +The noise finally caught up with him, and a big, mean dog chased him. The cat was trembling, and he ran through the woods, but the dog kept chasing him. Finally, the cat was too tired and scared to run any longer. The dog caught up with him and bit his tail. + +The poor cat was so scared he couldn't even move! He trembled and shook, until the dog finally let him go. The cat limped away, his tail hurting and his heart broken. He never wanted to go out into the woods again. +Once there was a boy named Pete. He liked to skip and play. One day, he was skipping down the street when he saw something shiny. He went over to take a closer look. It was a zip! Pete was so excited. He wanted to try it out. He grabbed it and stepped on one end. He gave a big skip and flew up into the air. He looped around and came back down to the ground. When he landed, he looked around. He was in a different place. He realized he had gone to the wrong place. He was so sorry. He wanted to go back home. He stepped on the zip and gave a big skip. He flew through the air again, and he was back home. Pete was so happy to be home again. He realized that he should always be careful with the zip. +One day, a black cat named Sooty was chasing a mouse. The mouse ran into a house and hid inside. +Sooty followed. Inside, Sooty found a jar of red sauce. He decided to settle down for a snack. +Meanwhile, the mouse peeked out from behind the jar and said, "Hey, that's my sauce! I was saving it for later." +Sooty smiled and replied, "It smells yummy. Can't I just have some?" +The mouse thought for a moment and said, "Okay, but just a little bit." +Sooty settled back down to eat the sauce. But it was so delicious that he couldn't help but eat all of it! +The mouse was very sad but said, "That's okay, Sooty. I guess I'll have to make some more sauce!" +So they both set off to make more sauce. Sooty, of course, made his own black sauce. It was the best sauce in the world! +The mouse and Sooty were very happy. They had plenty of yummy sauce to share. +From then on, the two were always together, sharing their special sauce. +Once upon a time, there was a girl who had a broken toy. She was sad because she couldn't play with it anymore. She had a great idea. She decided to take the broken toy to her friend, who was a toy maker. + +They went to his little shop and the girl showed him the toy. The toy maker was very clever and he thought of a way to fix it. He mended the toy with tape and glue and it was as good as new! + +The girl was so happy. She thanked the toy maker with a big bow. She gave him a hug and said goodbye. She ran home with her toy and she was very excited that her idea had worked. From then on, she never did anything without taking a bow first, in case another idea was needed. +Once upon a time, there was a curious little boy named Jack. Jack lived in a big, bright house full of toys. Every day, he would go outside and play in the sunshine. + +But one day, something exciting happened! Out of nowhere, a big, loud trumpet arrived! Jack was so amazed. He wanted to see where the trumpet had come from. He was very curious. + +So, Jack followed the trumpet's sound and arrived at a funny looking house. Inside, he saw a group of people. They were all wearing funny clothes and dancing. Jack was so excited! + +He watched the people dance and play the trumpet. After a while, the people waved goodbye and left. Jack waved goodbye too and was sad to see them go. He knew he would never forget his special trumpet surprise! +Once there was a wise bear. He was very strong, and he loved music. So he decided to lay down a violin. He had just one, but it was beautiful. He played it every day, creating wonderful music. All the animals in the forest came to hear his songs. They layed around in the sun and listened. Everyone loved the bear's violin. He played it no matter what the weather, and he played it with a big smile on his face. He was so wise. He enjoyed sharing his music with everyone, and they loved him as much as they loved his music. +Once upon a time, there was a raven who wanted to be the strongest bird in the land. He was always looking for ways to become better, and so one day he heard about a smooth rock. He found it and flew away with it. + +But the rock was too heavy, and the raven quickly grew tired. He started to fall and just before he crashed the ground, a dove flew by and let the raven place the rock on her back. Together, they flew to the highest mountain in the land. + +When the raven placed the rock at the top of the mountain, he was so excited. He thought he was the strongest bird in the land. But then a bigger and stronger eagle flew by, and the raven began to worry. + +The eagle saw the rock and carried it away. The raven was so sad, but then he realized the eagle had helped him realize his true strength. The raven spread his wings and flew off, knowing that he was the strongest bird in the land. + +End. +Mum took Jane to the park. Jane was so excited and smiled as she looked around. She spotted a little kitten and ran to it with glee. The kitten was so gentle and mild - when Jane put out her hand, the kitten cuddled up to her. Jane laughed with joy. + +Mum brought out her phone and took a photo of Jane and the kitten. Jane looked at the picture and laughed again. She sat down in the park for a while, playing with the kitten and making it purr. + +When it was time to go, Jane said goodbye to the sweet little kitten. She waved and laughed as she watched it slide under the fence and trot away. She was sad to leave the kitten behind, but happy at the same time. +One day, Jack was in the forest with his mom. As they were walking, he started to whistle an happy tune. His mom smiled and started to dance around. Jack was so happy and started skipping with her. + +They came across a field full of oats. It was so lively and Jack wanted to explore. His mom said they had to keep going, but Jack kept whistling as they walked away. + +Then, all of a sudden, an owl appeared from atop one of the oats. It was so big and Jack was scared. He stopped whistling and clung to his mom. + +The owl was looking around in the oats and said, "Good day! These oats are so lively. Who's whistling such a happy tune?" Jack peeked out from behind his mom, and said "It's me!" + +The owl laughed and said, "You were whistling so beautifully! Would you like to join me for a snack?" Jack nodded and he and his mom stayed in the field a little bit longer to share some oats with the owl. + +Jack and his mom had a nice time in the forest. He was so happy that he had whistled the happy tune, and he would never forget the lively oats and his special time with the owl. +Once upon a time there was a big, brown bear. He was walking in the forest and he found a barrel. It was big and round, and the bear said to himself, "What's in there?" + +So he opened it up and looked inside. To his surprise, he saw something very dangerous. It was a big, red snake! + +The bear was scared and he took a few steps back. The snake said, "Don't be scared. I'm friendly!" + +The bear was still scared and he said, "No, I don't want to have a dangerous snake in my forest!" + +The snake said, "You don't have to. I'll just stay here in this barrel, and then it will be safe." + +The bear was relieved and said, "That's a good plan. Thanks!" Then, he waved goodbye and went on his way. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy. He liked to do things. One day, he decided to do something new. He went to the coal mine and found some coal. He brought it home. + +The little boy was very happy with his coal. He wanted to make something with it. He thought and thought. He looked around and had an idea. He could make something flexible with the coal. + +So he did. He used the coal to make something very flexible. He worked hard and made it big. When he finished, he was so happy. Now he had a flexible coal thing he could use. + +The little boy smiled and was proud of his work. He used his new flexible coal thing for a long time. He was glad he thought of it. +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a stubborn monkey living in the forest. One day, he found a hook. He had no idea what the hook was, but he was curious. He grabbed it and decided he wanted to keep it. + +The monkey ran with the hook and climbed high into the treetops. He sat there, hugging it tight. But then he noticed a tall giraffe below him. She also saw the hook. + +The giraffe asked, 'Can I have the hook?' The monkey just shrugged and ignored her. She asked again, but the monkey stayed stubborn. He just shook his head and refused to give it to her. + +The giraffe stomped away, angry and upset. But the monkey stayed in the treetops, keeping his precious hook safe and sound. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who was feeling very embarrassed. Her friends were having a fight, and it was making her feel uncomfortable. They were all pushing each other around, and everybody was shouting so loud! She wanted to runaway, but she was too scared. + +Suddenly, a big, ugly monster appeared. He was huge and had big, sharp teeth. He looked so scary that everyone in the fight stopped and looked at him. + +The monster said, "What's all the shouting about? You should be nicer to each other. Now smile, and no more fighting!" + +The little girl was so relieved. She smiled and so did her friends, and together they ran away from the scary monster. They never fought again and were much nicer to each other. +Once upon a time, there was a brave princess who went on lots of adventures. One day, she was walking in the forest when she spotted her friend, the bear. The bear was stuck in a giant, wet puddle and couldn't get out. The princess knew she had to rescue him. + +"Oh no! What can I do?" said the princess. + +But then she got an idea. She spotted some big, juicy strawberries nearby and decided to help the bear by throwing them into the puddle. The bear grabbed the strawberries and used them as stepping stones to climb out. + +"Hooray, you saved me!" said the bear. The princess and the bear hugged, and then the bear gave the princess a big, wet kiss on the cheek. + +The princess was so happy that she was able to rescue her friend from the wet puddle. From then on, she realized the power of friendship and that she didn't need a knight in shining armour to rescue her. She could do it herself. +Once there was a little girl who loved to admire other people. She would look from afar and see what they were doing and how they acted. One day she saw a model. The model was walking with purpose and grace. The little girl was mesmerized and couldn't stop staring. + +The model noticed the little girl and smiled. She asked the little girl why she was staring and the little girl explained that she wanted to be like the model. The model was very kind and said she could be just like her if she was patient and worked hard. + +The little girl wanted to be like the model so badly. She began practicing every day. Some days she wanted to give up and quit, but she kept going and was very stubborn. With persistence and hard work she eventually learned how to be graceful like the model. + +The little girl's friends and family were amazed at how she changed. She kept admiring the model and learned such great lessons. Thanks to her stubbornness, she really did become like the model and inspired others around her. +Once upon a time there was a nice boy called Tom. Tom was three years old and he had a big club of his own. + +Tom really wanted to try and make it fit. He asked his mum if he could try. His mum said yes and Tom was very happy. + +He tried and tried but the club was too big for him. He tried different ways to make it fit, but nothing worked. He was so sad. + +Then his mum said: "Tom, why don't you use a smaller club?" + +Tom looked up at his mum with a big smile on his face. He ran and got a small club. It fit perfectly in his hands and he was so happy. + +He had a club of his own that fit just right and he was so proud. From then on, Tom loved to play with his own club. +Once there was a large cow. One day the cow was very thirsty. She looked around and noticed a stream of water nearby. She ran to the stream and drank a lot of water. + +The water tasted yummy to the cow. After she finished drinking, the cow noticed a big point sticking out of the ground. She wondered what it was and decided to take a closer look. + +The point was actually a big rock. It was so large that the cow wanted to play on it. She jumped and hopped around the rock. It was so much fun for the cow. + +The cow played on the rock for a long time until she was tired. Then the cow lay down and had a nap. Soon she was feeling refreshed, happy and not thirsty anymore. +Suddenly, there was a big crash outside. Anna, a 3-year-old child, stumbled inside to look. She squinted her eyes in the bright sun and saw something strange. + +“What is that?†Anna asked. + +“That must be a birdcage,†her mom said. + +Anna slowly stepped closer and saw that the cage was thick and strong. She peered inside and saw a small bird. + +“Can I keep it?†Anna asked. + +“Maybe it already has an owner,†her mom said. + +But the bird seemed lonely and happy to see her. Anna knew she had to take the bird home. + +“Let’s find out who it belongs to,†her mom said. + +And they decided to do just that. +John was so excited and couldn't wait to go to the fair. His parents said it would be an incredible adventure! + +When John and his parents arrived in the main area of the fair, John saw a large maze! It was the biggest maze he had ever seen and he rushed to it, excited to get to the centre. + +John started to wander through the maze and it seemed endless. He tried his best to manage and find the centre, but it was too tricky. + +John's parents watched him and smiled - they had a surprise planned. After minutes of searching, John finally found the centre and there were balloons, toys and candy! It was incredible! + +John had managed to find the centre of the maze. His parents were proud of him and he was proud of himself. The maze was full of amazing things and John had managed to find them all. +Once there was an impatient painter who always wanted to finish every job quickly. One day he was offered a big painting to do, but the painter was in a hurry and wanted to get it done faster. He decided to take a short cut and used only half the paint he usually used thinking he would get the job done faster. + +When the customer came to inspect the job, he saw the painting was not finished properly. He became very unhappy and told the painter what he thought of the job. He said, "I'm very disappointed! You did not do a good job. You should have done it properly." + +The painter was disappointed too. He realized that he had been impatient and had not done the job properly. He promised the customer he would do better next time. + +From then on, the painter learned to be patient and do every job properly. He promised himself to never take short cuts again. + +The moral of the story is: Patience is key! Doing things properly is more important than doing them quickly. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Emily. She loved singing and dancing. Almost every day she would make up her own songs and dance the day away. Her friends included Molly and Jack. + +One day, Emily and her friends decided to take a walk to the nearby park. When they got there, Emily suggested that they sit down and sing together. She said "Let's sing a gentle song". Emily started singing her own special song and sang it in a gentle voice. + +Molly and Jack joined in with Emily. They sang the song together and while they sang the birds in the trees started to sing along too. They sang and danced until the sun started to go down. After that, they all said goodbye and went home. Emily was happy and smiling. She had a wonderful day with her friends. +Once there was a little boy called Tim. One day, he went outside to play. He saw a big hoop lying in the grass, so he picked it up and showed it to his mom. + +"What is that?" asked his mom. + +"It's a hoop!" said Tim. + +His mom smiled and said, "That's great! Let's play a game with it." + +"Yay!" shouted Tim. + +They started to play. His mom tossed the hoop and said, "Let's see if you can make it fall in the hoop!" Tim tried really hard and, to his surprise, the hoop fell in the hoop! + +"Yay!" shouted Tim. + +He was so excited that his mom said, "Let's celebrate with some yummy ice cream!" + +"Yay!" shouted Tim. + +He ran inside and soon they were enjoying some delicious ice cream. Tim was so happy! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Margaret who loved to explore. One day, she decided to go for a walk in the forest. She brought a basket of food with her and her little dog, Spot. + +As she was walking along, Margaret noticed a deer. She stopped to look at it. “Hello, Deer. Would you like to come with me?†she asked. The deer nodded and started to follow her. + +Margaret continued walking until they came to a very steep hill. It looked dangerous. The deer stopped in its tracks. “It’s ok, Deer. I’ll stay here with you,†Margaret said kindly. + +So they spent some time together. Margaret picked wildflowers and fed them to the deer. Then they walked back to the edge of the forest together. + +Before they parting ways, Margaret hugged the deer. “Let’s spend some more time together soon,†she said. The deer nodded and scampered off into the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved to play. Today, she was playing with her bright spoon in the garden when she heard a funny noise. + +She followed the noise and came to a tree in the garden. There was a bird on the branch and it was repeating a song. She was so excited that she held up her bright spoon and the bird repeated his song. + +The little girl was so happy. She challenged the bird to repeat another song. She held up her spoon again and again, and the bird kept repeating different songs. + +The girl was laughing with joy. She stayed with the bird for a long time, until it was time for dinner. The little girl hugged her bright spoon tightly and ate her dinner with a big smile on her face. +One day, Lisa was walking in the woods when she observed something furry. It was a small creature she had never seen before! At first she was scared, but soon she realized it was harmless and was curious to see what it would do. + +For a couple of minutes, Lisa watched as the creature scurried around, occasionally stopping and tilting its head to one side. Suddenly, it sprinted towards a nearby tree and began to scurry up. Lisa watched as the creature made its way to the top and was so amazed by its victory that she gave it a big round of applause. + +The creature stayed at the top of the tree and started making sounds. Lisa wasn't sure what the creature was doing, but she kept watching and observing. After a few minutes the creature climbed down from the tree, carrying something in its mouth. It scurried over to Lisa and dropped the object at her feet. + +To Lisa's surprise, it was a nut! She was so proud of the furry creature that she had been observing and so happy with its victory that she gave it a hug. From that day forward Lisa and the furry creature were best friends, and Lisa never forgot about the surprise victory the creature had presented her with. +At the top of the hill, Billy could see everything. One day, he looked in front of him and saw something mysterious in the valley. He could see fog slowly surrounding a large rock. He wanted to find out what was on the other side. + +He started walking down the hill, carefully stepping through the fog. He finally reached the rock but couldn't see what was on the other side because the fog was too thick. He stepped closer and could see something was available on the other side. + +Billy took a few more steps towards the rock and at that moment he was no longer surrounded by the fog. Instead he saw a meadow full of lovely horses and deer! He cheered and ran around, happy to have gone through the fog. +Cathy was a very independent three year old. She had always loved trains, so when her parents asked her what she wanted to do one day, she asked if they could go to the train station. When they got there, she was so excited! She looked all around and asked lots of questions about the different trains. Suddenly, she noticed a large, beautiful steam train with lots of shining gold. + +She ran up to it and asked her mum and dad, "Where is this train going?" Her parents smiled and answered, "This train is going to the seaside - what do you think about that?" They could already see that Cathy was eager to go. + +That evening, the family arrived at the seaside. Cathy took a deep breath of the fresh sea air, and something inside her shifted - she felt more independent than ever before. She smiled and asked her parents, "Can I have a ride on one of those trains?" They chuckled and said, "Of course, go ahead!" + +So, they all went together on the little train around the beach, and Cathy felt like the luckiest girl in the world. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird. It loved to soar in the sky so it could feel free. Every day it flew over the green fields and bright blue ocean. + +Then one day it flew into a cartoon. The colours were so colourful and everything moved around and made fun noises. The little bird watched the characters dance and play and it felt so happy. + +But then it was time for the bird to keep soaring. It sparkled in the sunlight and flew around until it was time to go back to its nest. The little bird had enjoyed its time in the cartoon, and knew it would come back soon. + +And so, the little bird kept soaring in the sky and never forgot the special cartoon that it had visited. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Amy and Kate. They liked to play together. + +One day they went to the park. Amy found a plastic ball. She reached for it and picked it up. Kate was so excited. She asked Amy to play catch with her. Amy said yes. + +But then a grumpy dog ran up and barked at them. The girls were scared and ran away. Kate forgot to take the plastic ball with her. + +The girls reached the end of the park. They stopped and looked back. They saw the grumpy dog still had the plastic ball in his mouth. + +The girls walked away sadly and never saw the plastic ball again. But, they still have lots of fun playing together. +Once upon a time there was an elderly woman. She liked to take a walk to the nearby park every day. + +One day, as she started walking, she heard a giggle. Turning around, she saw two children her neighbourhood. The children were teasing her, calling her old and slow. + +The old woman stopped, smiled and said to them, "I can walk slower than you, but I have something you don’t: I have patience." + +The children didn’t understand what the woman meant, so she explained, "Patience is like food inside a fridge. You can't open the fridge and get food without waiting. So if you want something you have to be patient. You must wait and work hard to achieve your goals." + +The children smiled and thanked the elderly woman when they realised her wise lesson. After that they said goodbye and happily ran home. + +The moral of this story is that patience is a key element to achieving success. Learning to be patient can help us achieve our goals faster and easier than before. +Robbie was happy when he saw the large video. It was shiny and new and he wanted to dive in! He asked his daddy to turn it on and his daddy said, "yes, you can watch it!" + +Robbie started to watch, but something wasn't quite right. Instead of playing the video, a voice started to speak. The voice said, "Your video will be turned off unless you pay me!" + +Robbie got scared and sad. He asked his daddy why the voice needed to be paid, but his daddy said he didn't know. He said that they would have to surrender the video and walk away. + +Robbie cried as his daddy picked up the video and carried it outside. He wanted to dive in, but he just couldn't do it now. His daddy said they needed to leave and that the video was gone. Robbie was very sad. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She was only three years old. + +Every morning, Lucy and her mommy would go to the park. Lucy loved to play on the big rocks there. She would rock back and forth, feeling their cool bumps. + +Then she would blow big bubbles in the air, watching them twinkle and disappear. It always made her laugh. + +At night before bedtime, Lucy and her mommy would sit together in the quiet room. Lucy would rock in her special chair and listen to her mommy read her a story. + +When the story was done, they'd snuggle together and look out the window. They'd watch the bubbles of stars twinkle in the sky above. It was so quiet, and so beautiful. + +The end. +Mom and Dad brought Jane to the park. She was so excited. She could see so many interesting things. + +Jane ran up to the faucet at the edge of the park. She said, "Mom and Dad, look how cool this is! Can I turn it on?" + +Mom nodded and said, "Sure! Be careful though. Don't make a mess." + +Jane smiled and turned the faucet on. She giggled and said, "This is so fun!" + +Mom and Dad watched Jane splash around in the water. They smiled and kept an eye on her. + +Jane laughed while the water shot up around her feet. She thought it was interesting! Soon enough, Mom and Dad said it was time to go. Jane reluctantly agreed and went back to the car. +Once upon a time, there was a young girl named Lucy. She loved to play in the sun and enjoy being outdoors. Everyday, she would go to the beach near her house and play in the sand and the water. + +One day, Lucy was playing near the water when something strange happened. A big wave suddenly came and pulled Lucy out into the big ocean. Lucy was scared and she cried for help but nobody was around to hear her. She was all alone, lost in the sea. + +As time went by, Lucy became more and more tired. She was too young and weak to survive in the big ocean. There was no one to help her, so after a while Lucy was gone and was never seen again. +Once there was a reliable hippo called Harry. Harry lived in the jungle and he was always very busy. Every day, he would print letters and post them to his friends. + +One day, Harry went to visit his best friend Dave the monkey. Harry was very excited to show Dave something special that he had printed. Dave asked, 'What is it, Harry?' + +With a mischievous twinkle in his eye, Harry said, 'I printed a hippo and I'm going to give it to you!' Dave laughed and asked, 'How did you do that?' Harry winked and replied, 'You'll have to wait and see.' + +When Harry handed Dave the hippo, he was amazed. It was the most beautiful thing he had ever seen! He hugged Harry and said, 'It's so reliable, thank you Harry!' Harry smiled and said, 'Anytime!' They both laughed and had a wonderful day. +Once upon a time, there was a spoiled little girl. She was very naughty, and her mummy was always having to tell her off. She loved to explore new places, so one day she decided to go on an adventure. + +She walked and walked until she saw a big mountain in the distance. The mountain was very high and she wanted to climb it. She started up the mountain and it was very tiring. After a while, she was so tired she had to stop and yawn. + +When she was nearly at the top of the mountain, she realised it was just too big for her to climb. She sat down and looked around. It was so beautiful and peaceful, she didn't want to leave. But eventually, she had to go home. + +When she got home, her mum was very glad to see her. She told her off for being naughty, but still gave her a big hug. The little girl had a huge smile on her face. She had found a magical place and had a wonderful adventure! +John was sad. He had just moved to a new house and he couldn't find any friends. + +He wanted to make some, but he thought he needed something extra to help him. + +One day he decided to ask his mom if he could have a pool. His mom smiled and told him he could have a pool if he could find a way to sell something. + +John got to work. He sold lemonade and soon he had made enough money to buy a pool. + +John was so happy when the pool arrived. It was deep and he could swim in it all day. + +He invited some friends over to play by the pool. Soon John was having the time of his life being surrounded by lots of friends. + +John smiled knowing that he had made the right decision to sell his lemonade and buy a pool. +Jack was cold. He liked to play outside, but today was too cold. He looked around for something to fix. + +He saw a bush and it was broken. He wanted to help nature. He grabbed a stick and used it to wiggle the broken branches back together. He made sure to be gentle so he didn't hurt it. + +After a few minutes, the bush was fixed. Jack smiled. He was happy that he fixed the bush and nature was happy too. + +The sun came out and the day got warmer. Jack was so glad that his fix made such a difference. He felt proud of himself. He decided to always try to help nature when he could. +Once upon a time there were two best friends, True and Wall. True was a white rabbit who loved to fold everything. Wall was a green frog who was jealous of True for being able to fold anything so easily. + +One day, Wall said to True, "Show me how you can fold that piece of paper so fast". True answered, "It's easy. You just have to focus and practice." Wall thought it was impossible and said, "No way! It's too hard". + +True said, "Maybe if you practice, you'll be able to do it too", but Wall refused to listen. He just stayed jealous of True for being able to fold things so easily. + +True felt sad and said, "I'm sorry you're so jealous, but you can do it if you try hard enough." Wall nodded and said, "You're right. I'll try". + +So True showed Wall how to fold the paper, and with time and practice, Wall was finally able to fold the paper as easily as True. They both celebrated and were happy to have found a way to be the best of friends. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. Her name was Jane. She had a little brother called Sam. + +One fine day, Jane and Sam decided to go on a walk. Jane happily stepped out of the door and into the park. As they walked further, they saw a big red apple. Jane wanted to pick it up, but Sam grabbed it before her. + +Jane began to cry. Sam laughed. "It's mine now," he said. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise. They looked up and saw a big, red bear walking towards them. It had two big ears! + +"Oh no!" exclaimed Jane. She was very scared. + +Sam stepped forward and tried to scare the bear away. But it was too late. The bear stepped forward and hugged Jane tightly. + +Jane screamed, but no one could hear her. She was never seen again. Sam was all alone. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Fluffy. She was very eager to learn how to fly. Every morning she practiced as hard as she could with her little wings, but she just couldn't do it. + +One day, Fluffy watched a big bird fly high in the sky. Seeing the big bird, Fluffy became more eager than ever to learn how to fly. + +She tried and tried, but no matter how hard she tried she still couldn't do it. Fluffy's friends saw how upset she was, so they all cheered and joined in to help her try and fly. After many attempts, Fluffy finally felt her little wings move her body off the ground. + +Fluffy was so happy and proud that she finally learnt how to fly! She and her friends realised that with help, hard work and determination, anything is possible. +Once upon a time, there was a generous man. He was kind to everyone in the village and shared what he had. He could always be seen with a dove in his hand. + +One day, the man saw a little 3 - year old girl who was in need of a friend. He said, "Would you like me to give you this dove? You can have it as a pet," he said kindly. + +The girl jumped for joy and said, "Yes, please!" She hugged and kissed the dove, and said her thank-yous. + +The man laughed. "That's so nice," he said. "If you love it, take good care of it." + +She said that she would, and the man left with a satisfied heart. But unbeknownst to the man, the girl had other plans in mind. + +The next morning, the generous man went to check up on the girl, only to find that she had sold the dove for some money. He was filled with anger and sadness. He had wanted to do something kind and generous for the girl, but instead she had taken advantage of his kindness. + +The man sadly shook his head, "That was a very bad ending." +Once upon a time there was a wild elephant. She lived in a big open field and ate the grass. Every night she would close her eyes and dream. + +One night she had a very special dream. She dreamed she was flying high up in the clouds and could see everything from above. She soared over rivers and mountains and even saw a rainbow! + +When she opened her eyes in the morning, she wasn't sure if it had all been real. But as she looked around at the trees and the birds in the sky, she knew it had really happened. + +"That was a wonderful dream," she thought. + +Suddenly she heard a voice from behind her. It was a little girl. She had come to visit the field to play with the elephant. + +"My name is Annie," said the little girl. "I have wild dreams, too. Would you like to hear one of mine?" + +The elephant nodded and so Annie told her a dream. + +"I dream that I can fly, just like you did last night. I soar up into the sky and I can see everything - flowers and animals, rivers and mountains!" + +The elephant smiled. It was a lovely dream. + +"Dreams are amazing," she said. "Let's go exploring and see what else we can find!" + +And so the elephant and the little girl went off into the wild to find more adventures. +Once upon a time there was a farmer. The farmer was always teaching the animals on his farm. He wanted to make sure the animals learned all the best things. One day the farmer noticed one of the chickens seemed scared. + +He took the chicken in his hands and said, "What is wrong my friend?". +The chicken shook her head and said, "I'm scared of the dark, farmer!". + +The farmer smiled and said, "Don't worry, there is nothing to be scared of. Let me teach you." He started to show the chicken different ways to feel brave. He showed her how to close her eyes and take deep breaths when feeling scared. + +When the chicken opened her eyes, she no longer felt scared. She thanked the farmer for teaching her and flapped away happily. + +The end. +Once there was a little girl called Sarah. She wanted to do something helpful for her family, so she had an idea to cover the soil in their garden. + +So Sarah made a plan and asked her mom if she could cover the soil. Her mom said, "Yes, that would be wonderful! You can be very helpful if you do this." + +Sarah was so excited to start the project. She took a big bucket and went out to the garden. She carefully scooped up the soil and put it into the bucket. Then, she gently spread it over the empty area in the garden. + +The next day, Sarah was out in the garden and she saw a lot of beautiful flowers growing! She was so happy and proud that she had managed to cover the soil and make something beautiful. + +The moral of this story is that even small tasks can be helpful if you take care. +Graham and his mom went to the library. In the library, there were so many books. Graham's mom said to Graham, "Let's organize the books." Graham was excited. + +Graham and his mom sorted the books into piles. Graham found a book about his favorite animals, huge tigers. He showed it to his mom and said, "Look! Tigers!" Graham was so happy. + +After they organized the books into piles, Graham and his mom bought some sweet treats. They both enjoyed the treats and said, "Yum!" + +When they were done, Graham's mom said, "Now the library looks neat and tidy!" Graham agreed and they thanked the librarian for helping them organize the library. +John was walking outside one day when he noticed a yellow taxi. He ran over and asked the driver to take him for a ride. + +The driver smiled and said, "Where do you want to go?" + +John nervously replied, "I want to go to the candy shop!" + +The driver said, "Hop in and we'll be there soon!" + +John was so excited for the ride. He looked out the window and saw the snow melting the longer he was gone. + +Soon, the taxi arrived at the candy shop. John said goodbye to the driver and thanked him for the ride. + +John ran in the candy shop and took a big bite out of a yellow candy. Yum! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved to spin around. One day, she was playing with a pen. It was a special pen; it was blue! + +The little girl spun around and around, holding the pen in her hand. She loved how it felt as she spun and imagined that she was in a magical world. + +Then, her mom called her name. "What are you doing?" her mom asked. + +"I'm spinning and holding a blue pen," the little girl replied. + +"That sounds like fun!" her mom said. + +The little girl spun and spun around with her blue pen. Her mom watched and smiled at her daughter's joy. + +The little girl spun until she couldn't spin anymore. Then, she put the blue pen down and went to play with something else. +It was a beautiful day in the backyard. The sun was shining and the birds were chirping. + +Annie was playing in the backyard and she saw a bald man. She asked the man who he was and he said he was here to spread something special. The man said he had a box of seed and he was going to spread them in the yard. + +Annie wondered what was going to happen. She watched the bald man spread the seeds in the grass and she waited. + +The next day, Annie was in the backyard and she saw something amazing! There were beautiful flowers growing in the yard. Annie was so excited and she smiled from ear to ear. + +The bald man had spread something special - and brought beauty to Annie's backyard! +Sam loved to play with his wagon. He would often take it far away, to a distant spot. Today, he had decided to take it to the top of the hill behind his house. + +He grabbed the wagon with both hands and started running. "Wheee," he called out as he zipped up the hill. + +When he finally reached the top, Sam stopped and smiled. He saw something wonderful in the distance - a butterfly! + +He immediately dropped the wagon and ran over to it. He whispered softly, "Hello, beautiful." + +Suddenly, the butterfly flew away. Sam looked sadly after it and said, "Bye-bye. I'll miss you." + +Suddenly, Sam heard a noise behind him. He turned around and saw something he hadn't expected - his wagon was zipping down the hill! + +He chased after it, shouting, "My wagon! Come back!" + +Fortunately, Sam caught up with the wagon just before it reached the bottom of the hill. He hugged it tightly and said, "You're not going anywhere without me!" +The dad and his daughter were so excited. They were ready for their picnic! They brought their fun food and games. + +On the way to the park, they saw a twist. It was the biggest twist ever! Dad and the daughter laughed and cheered. + +They played in the twist and had a great picnic. But then suddenly, the wind began to blow. It blew all their picnic food away! Dad and the daughter were sad and their picnic was ruined. + +They were both so disappointed. Dad couldn't believe it. There was no way to get the picnic back together and now they were not ready for their picnic anymore. +One Sunday morning, Mommy and Daddy took little Thomas to the ancient museum down the road. Little Thomas was so excited, he had never been anywhere like it before. As they walked around, they would stop and look at the many pictures and artifacts. Suddenly, Thomas's eye caught an old journal tucked away on a shelf. He asked what it was, and Daddy said it was an ancient journal. + +"Can I see it?" Thomas asked. + +Mommy and Daddy looked at each other and smiled. Daddy said, "Sure, you can take a look at it. Be careful though, it's very old." + +Thomas opened the journal and the first page he saw was a map. He gasped and said, "It's so cool!" Daddy leaned over and said, "The map is from long ago, let's follow it and see where it leads." + +With that, the three of them began to explore the museum. Little Thomas was so excited and couldn't believe it was all happening. Everywhere he turned there was something new to be discovered. As they walked around, Thomas never forgot to keep looking at the ancient journal. + +Finally, after a long journey, the family arrived back at the entrance of the museum just as it closed. Even though Thomas was tired, he was very happy. + +Daddy said to him, "Thomas, what did you learn today?" + +Thomas smiled and said, "We +Once upon a time there was a boy named Joe. Joe loved to make orders. He made orders for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Every order he made was successful and he was always happy. + +But one day Joe got angry. He complained that his orders weren't being done fast enough. He shouted and made a lot of noise. + +Joe's mom heard him and came over to see what he wanted. She tried to calm him down, but Joe kept complaining. Then, his mom suggested that maybe he could help with the orders. + +Joe was excited to do this. He was successful at helping and soon the orders were completed. He was proud of himself and didn't complain anymore. +One day, a little girl was in her bedroom. She was very excited, because it was her birthday. Her bedroom was original – nobody had changed it since it was made. + +The little girl went to the door and opened it. Standing outside was her Auntie, with two presents. The little girl was delighted, and clapped her hands with happiness. + +The little girl opened the presents. The first one was a bright pink dress. She clapped her hands again, and said “thank you!â€. The second one was a toy pony. She clapped even more, and jumped up and down in joy. + +The little girl’s bedroom was filled with excitement and joy. She thanked her Auntie one more time, and promised to wear her new dress for her party later on. Everyone was so proud of her original bedroom. +Once upon a time there was a strong bear who wanted to win a fur. He tried and he tried, but it seemed too hard for him to do. So the bear asked his friend, the lion, to help him find a fur. The lion agreed and they started to look around the woods. + +The bear and the lion looked and looked, but it seemed like they just couldn't find the right fur. The bear was getting sadder and sadder. Then suddenly, the bear heard a tiny voice. It was coming from inside a cave. + +The bear and the lion crept carefully inside the cave. Then they saw a small rabbit. The rabbit was holding a beautiful fur. The bear was so happy he almost jumped for joy! + +But before the bear could get the fur, the rabbit ran away with it. The bear and the lion were very sad. They had tried so hard, but sadly, the bear did not win the fur. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very brave and braved many unknown places every day. One day, Lily decided to explore the woods. She took a deep breath and walked in. She could hear the wind rustling the leaves. But soon, she realized it was getting very dark and she was starting to feel scared. + +Lily stopped and sighed. She sat down and thought about what she should do. Suddenly, she heard a voice coming from the trees. "Don't be afraid little one," it said. Lily became more fearful but she stood up and replied, "Who are you?" + +A wise owl stepped out from behind a bush and said, "I am here to protect you. The wind will blow you safely home. Don't be scared." + +Lily was relieved and followed the owl's instructions. She walked with the wind and soon she was safely back home. From that day onwards, Lily always stayed brave when she ventured into the unknown. +Once upon a time, two friends named Joe and Jack went for a walk in the woods. Joe found a lovely tea set and wanted to take it home. + +Jack said: "Let's bury it here and come back later!" So they did, they put the tea set in the ground and Joe marked the spot with a stick. + +Some months later they came back with shovels to dig it up. But when they opened the ground, only a humble tea pot remained! Joe and Jack laughed and laughed. + +At the end of the day, they left the tea pot and went back home with beautiful memories. +Once there was a girl named Lynn. She was a normal three year old who liked to play and have fun. + +One day, Lynn was in her room playing with her toys. All of a sudden, a loud ticking noise filled the room. She looked around and noticed a little clock on the wall. + +Lynn asked her mom, “What’s that noise?†+ +“That’s our clock,†her mom said. “Don’t worry, it’s normal for clocks to make noise.†+ +But Lynn was still worried. She didn’t like the ticking noise. + +Lynn asked her mom, “Can we make it stop? I don’t like the noise.†+ +Her mom smiled, “Don’t worry, Lynn. The clock is just telling us what time it is. It’s normal for clocks to make noise.†+ +Lynn smiled, relieved that the ticking noise was normal. She was no longer worried. +Once upon a time there was a little bird who had a great urge. The bird wanted to soar high in the sky and explore the distant lands. + +"My urge is too strong," said the little bird. +"What urge?" asked a friendly butterfly, who had seen the bird looking sadly into the sky. +"I want to fly away up high and see what is on the other side of the distant horizon," said the little bird sadly. + +The butterfly smiled. "I know just what you need," it said. + +The butterfly fluttered around the bird and then hovered in front of it. It spread its wings and said, "Take off and soar! Go explore what lies beyond the distant horizon." + +So the little bird spread its wings and took off, soaring into the sky. On and on it went, until at last it reached the distant horizon. It looked down on a world filled with wonder and delight, with strange and beautiful things it had never seen before. + +The little bird couldn't believe its eyes. It had followed its urge to explore, and it was so happy that it began to fly in circles of joy. + +The bird was content, and from then on it never forgot the thrill of soaring high and exploring the distant lands. +Gracie was so excited to play with her toys! She grabbed her guitar, ran to the livingroom, and started to rock. Gracie made the most amazing sounds, her fingers moving quickly along the strings. She was being so clever! + +But soon she stopped, and started to sing. Gracie sang a sweet little song about butterflies, about flowers, and about the sunshine. She sang so beautifully. + +When she finished, Gracie grabbed a note from the table and began to rock again. With her voice, her guitar, and the note, Gracie brought the room to life. She was so clever! + +Gracie stopped, smiled, and said “I’m the best rocker ever!†And she was! +Once there was an old man who valued his possessions. He had a smooth rock that he cherished. He would carry it around wherever he went, so that he would always have it near. + +One day he went to the beach. While he was there, he saw a little boy playing. The old man smiled at the boy and decided to give him the rock. + +The little boy was excited and smiled back at the old man. He held the smooth rock, running his fingers over it. He thanked the old man before running off to show his friends his new treasure. + +The old man watched with delight. He valued the happiness he saw on the little boy's face, more than he had ever valued the rock itself. +Once upon a time there was a chubby little rabbit. He was hopping around, looking for fun. He came across a bike with two pedals. He wanted to try riding it, so he hopped closer and made a request. + +The bike was much bigger than the little rabbit, but he hopped and hopped until he climbed all the way up to the pedals. He grabbed one in each hand and tried to push them. + +He pushed and pushed and the pedals started to move. He was going so fast! He was having so much fun, although he was getting a little tired. + +He coasted to a stop and hopped off the bike. With a happy grin on his face, the chubby little rabbit hopped away--even happier than before. +Once upon a time there was a little boy. He was walking in the park with his mommy and daddy. He was so excited! + +He saw lots of leaves on the ground. They were very pretty. Some were big and some were small, some were big and some were thin. He wanted to collect them. + +His daddy gave him a bag and he started collecting leaves. He got some big ones and some small ones. He picked up a few thin ones too. + +Mummy watched him with a smile. When the bag was full, they all went home. He said goodbye to the leaves and thanked them for the fun. + +At home, he showed his dad his collection. Daddy was very proud of him. They put the leaves in a jar, and hung it on the wall for everyone to see. + +The little boy was so happy he had collected lots of pretty leaves! +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Tim and Jack. They lived near a tower that stood tall and strong. + +Tim said, “Let’s play a game. You try to strike the tower and I will try to stop you.†+ +The two friends started to play. Tim tried very hard to keep Jack from striking the tower. But, Jack was too strong. He pushed Tim away and struck the tower with all his might. + +The tower shook and soon it was broken. Tim and Jack felt sad. + +Tim said, “We’ve broken the tower. Now what do we do?†+ +Jack thought for a moment, and then he said, “Let’s try to fix it. We can use our blocks and make the tower strong again.†+ +Tim smiled. The two friends began to rebuild the tower. They worked together until the tower was whole again. + +Tim said, “Let’s never strike the tower again.†+ +Jack smiled and nodded. Tim and Jack hugged each other and ran off to play another game. +Once upon a time, there were two kids named Peter and Lisa. They both wanted to cut the same big tree, but they didn’t agree on how to do it. Peter wanted to cut it in a slow and careful way, while Lisa wanted to cut it in a fast and bossy way. + +One day, they decided to try cutting it in the way Lisa wanted and the tree started to wobble. Suddenly it fell the wrong way and the tree was cut in half! Lisa was happy because she cut the tree, but Peter was very sad. + +Moral of the story: Don’t be bossy and always listen to others, even if it takes longer. That way, you can make sure that everything is done with a wide, safe space. +Once upon a time there was a strong white rabbit. He wanted to go on an adventure but he was stuck in his hole. Suddenly a big shadow appeared in his doorway. The rabbit said, "who is that?" + +The big shadow said, "I'm a big bear. What are you doing here?" + +The rabbit thought for a moment, and then had a bright idea. He said, "If you help me, we can go on a fun adventure together!" + +The bear smiled and said, "Yes, let's go!" + +So the bear and the rabbit ran to the forest and found a big lake. The lake was surrounded by beautiful flowers in full bloom. In the center of the lake was an island with a big tree on it. + +The rabbit said, "Let's jump in and explore the island!" + +The bear said, "OK!" + +The two friends jumped into the lake and swam to the island. When they arrived, they noticed something amazing. There was a bright white flower on the big tree, and it was about to spring. + +The bear said, "Wow! Let's watch and see what happens!" + +They watched in awe, as the white flower started to spread its petals. Soon the whole tree was full of beautiful white blossoms. All around them the air filled with a sweet smell. + +The bear +Once upon a time there were two sisters. One was very deep and the other was very small. + +The deeper sister said to the small sister, “Let’s try to improve.†+ +The small sister asked, “What do we need to improve?†+ +The deeper sister said, “Let’s work together and we can each get better at something.†+ +The small sister was excited. She said, “I want to learn how to play a game!†+ +The deeper sister smiled and said, “That’s a good idea! We can practice together, and soon you’ll get very good.†+ +They both practiced each day, and the small sister got better and better at her game. + +One day, the small sister said to the deeper sister, “Look how much I improved!†+ +The deeper sister was very proud. She said, “That’s wonderful. I am so proud of how hard you worked.†+Little Jack was overjoyed when his Aunt Mary came to visit. She was very graceful in her appearance and had a warm hug ready for him. + +Little Jack asked his aunt to take him outside to play. He requested that they make a mud pie together. Aunt Mary readily agreed. + +They both went out to the backyard and grabbed a bucket. Then they went to the pond nearby and filled it up with mud. They molded the mud into a perfect pie and decorated it with flowers and stones. + +When they finished, Aunt Mary said it was time to go inside. Little Jack requested one more game before they did. Aunt Mary said she would take him to the field, where birds were singing, and they could fly kites together. Little Jack was delighted. + +They spent the rest of the afternoon flying kites together. Little Jack was so grateful to his aunt for her graceful understanding of his request. He was sad when it was time for her to leave. But no matter what, he knew his Aunt Mary would always come back and they could have more fun like this together. +Mumma and little Jack were walking through the forest. 'Look, Mumma' said Jack, 'at all the wild animals!' 'Oh, yes,' said Mumma, 'aren't they wonderful!' + +They kept walking until they came past a big tree. 'Look, Mumma!' said Jack, pointing. 'I can see a cookie up there!' 'So you can!' said Mumma. 'How did it get up there? It must be so high!' + +Mumma and Jack looked around but there was nobody to be seen. 'Do you want to get the cookie, Jack?' asked Mumma. 'Yes, please!' said Jack. + +So Mumma got the ladder and together they climbed up. With a big reach, Jack managed to grab the cookie. Then they both climbed down and had a big munch. It was delicious! +Once upon a time, there was a nice white land. In the middle of the land was a big rock that was special. Every day, the rock would move back and forth and the land would rock with it. The people of the land loved to rock because it made them happy. + +One day, a little girl came to the land with her family. She had never seen a rock like this so she wanted to try it. She ran up to the big rock and jumped on it, giggling as she rocked back and forth. Her family laughed along with her as they watched her have fun. + +The little girl and her family stayed on the land for many days, playing on the rock. They didn't want the fun to end, so they asked the people of the land if they could stay forever. + +The people said yes and the little family became part of the land. From then on, the white land rocked with joy every day. +Once upon a time there was a young girl called Sally. Sally was very clever and loved learning new things. One day, Sally's best friend Melissa came over to play. She came with a big box of goodies. + +In the box was a big stack of paper. Melissa said, "Let's make something". Sally got very excited and said, "What can we make?". Melissa said, "Let's make something crazy with the paper". + +Sally clapped her hands and said, "Yes, let's make a cherry". Melissa smiled and said, "Okay, but first we have to fold." They both started to fold the paper, tryimg to make the perfect cherry. + +After a few minutes of work, the cherry was finished. It was a big, beautiful cherry. Melissa said, "Wow, that's crazy". Sally was so proud of their work. She said, "It's our best cherry ever!". +Once there was a boy called Jack. He was three years old and he loved giving kisses. Everywhere he went, he gave lots of kisses. + +One day, he saw a brain. It was very interesting. Jack wanted to give it a kiss to show his love. So, he kissed it. + +The brain was happy and said, "Thank you, Jack, for the kiss. It made me feel special." + +Jack was so happy that the brain liked his kiss and he kept on giving kisses to everyone he met. +Once there was a girl who wanted a blue body. She asked her mom and dad, but they said no. She kept insisting, ‘I want a blue body’ day after day. + +Finally, her mom and dad said yes. They took her to the store and bought her a blue body. The girl was so happy! She ran around the store with her new blue body. + +The girl was so proud of her blue body. Everywhere she went, she showed it off. She played with it all the time and wouldn’t let anyone else touch it. + +The girl kept her new blue body forever. Even when she got older, she still insisted that it was the best body she ever had. +Once there was a little boy who loved to go for jogs. One day he decided to go for his jog around a big park. As he kept jogging, he heard a bell ringing. It made him feel frightened so he stopped and looked around. Suddenly he heard the bell again, and this time it sounded really loud. He looked around in fear and he saw a big, scary man coming towards him. He didn't know what to do. He was so frightened that he dropped his bag and started to run away. + +He ran as fast as he could, but the scary man kept chasing him. He ran and ran until he couldn't hear the bell anymore. When he was sure that the man was gone, he stopped and started walking back home. From that day onwards, he would never go for jogs in the park again. He was too frightened. +Once upon a time, there was a green frog who lived by the pond. He was very happy living among his pond friends. One day, he went out for a swim and saw something in the water. It was a stupid bird stirring up the pond. The green frog was very angry. He knew that the bird was not supposed to be stirring up things like that. So, the green frog swam over to the bird and said, "Stop stirring!" The bird was very surprised. Then he said, "Why should I listen to you?" The green frog replied, "Because it's very dangerous!" The bird thought about it and realized the frog was right. So, he stopped stirring and flew away. The green frog was very relieved and went back to swimming with his pond friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She had a daddy and mummy who loved her very much. One day, Lucy's mummy told her, "Let's go to the garden." + +So Lucy and her mummy went to the garden. It was big and colourful, but something wasn't quite right. It was filthy! There were weeds growing everywhere. + +Mummy said, "Let's clean up the garden. We can pull out the weeds, and make it beautiful again." Lucy smiled and said "Ok!" + +Lucy and her mummy worked hard, pulling out weeds and sweeping away the dirt. After they finished, the garden was sparkly clean. + +Then daddy came to the garden and said, "What a nice job you did here! I have a special offer for you. If you keep the garden clean, I will give you a special treat!" + +Lucy was so excited. She said, "Yes, I will keep the garden clean!" + +And so Lucy kept the garden clean and tidy, just like mummy and daddy said. And they all lived happily ever after! +One day, Nick and his mommy went to the yoga studio. Nick’s mommy said, “I want you to be comfortable here, Nick. Let’s do some yoga.†Nick was excited to try something new. + +They laid out their mats and came into the yoga poses. Nick was happy and was feeling much more relaxed. His mommy smiled and said, “Now if we close our eyes, we can all shine.†Nick did as he was told and closed his eyes. When he opened them again, he felt the wonderful comfort that yoga brings. + +Nick and his mommy continued their yoga practice. At the end of the session, Nick and his mommy hugged each other tight. His mommy said, “Remember to take moments of peace and comfort like we did today – now go shine.†+ +This story teaches us a valuable lesson. We can always take moments of peace and comfort to help us shine. With yoga and relaxation, we can bring positive and peaceful feelings into our lives. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She was called Jane. She was only three years old. + +Jane had a bus. It was modest, but it was her favourite. She knew the bus really well. + +One day, Jane took her bus and she went to see her aunt. She was very excited. She got onto the bus to go and see her aunt. + +When she arrived, she was so excited to see her aunt. They hugged and Jane showed her aunt her bus. Her aunt was so proud of her. + +Jane was so happy that she had a bus and that she knew it so well. She was excited to take it home again. + +The next day, Jane took her bus home. She was so proud of her modest bus. She knew it well and she loved it very much. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who wanted to go to the playground. Her mom said no, to prevent her from getting hurt. + +But the girl was clever, and tried using magic. She imagined a perfect playground where she could have fun without any danger. + +When she opened her eyes, the playground was there! It had swings, slides and a perfect sandbox, with no bumps or prickly weeds. She played and laughed every day, feeling very happy and safe. + +The magic kept her playground perfect, even as the days grew rainy and cold. Nothing could ever make it hurt her. + +The girl was so lucky to have a magical playground that would never let her get hurt. She was never sad again and could play with friends all day long. +One day there was a little girl named Sally. She was 3 years old. She was playing near the park when she saw a pretty dress. It was pink with lots of sparkles. She wanted the dress very much so she put it in her bag. + +When she went home, her mom saw her with the dress. She got very mad and yelled at Sally. Then she pushed Sally into her room. The door was closed and Sally felt scared. + +Sally was very scared and started to cry. She wanted to wear the dress but she knew she couldn't. Suddenly she heard a knock at the door. It was her mom. She opened the door and her mom hugged her. + +Her mom said that she was sorry for getting mad and pushing Sally. Sally was happy that her mom was not mad anymore. Then her mom took out the dress and said that Sally could wear it for special occasions only. + +Sally was so happy and hugged her mom. She thanked her mom and knew she had to be careful because if she wasn't careful, she won't be allowed to wear the dress again. + +The end. +George loved to go to the park. One day, he was running around and saw a big muddy puddle. He splashed around and had lots of fun. Suddenly, he felt something around his leg. It was a band! It was very slippery and he couldn't move. He was so scared! + +George tried to yell for help, but no one heard him. He reached down to the band and realized he was stuck. He started to get nervous because it was getting dangerous. + +Luckily, a kind friend saw George and came over to help him. The friend grabbed a bucket of water and slowly poured it over George until the band was soaked. Then, the friend was able to pull the band away and free George. + +George was so relieved that his friend had saved him. He thanked the friend and decided it was time to go home. He promised himself to never play in a muddy puddle again. +Once upon a time there was a rat who didn't feel like he belonged anywhere. He was so very sad and lonely. Everywhere he went he felt unwelcome. One day he stumbled upon a terrible place - a place so terrible, even he was scared! He was so scared he ran and hid, and he never returned. From then on, he remembered what it felt like to not belong and he decided to help others who felt the same way. He found a new home where he felt safe and it was a place he could finally call his own. Now, he and his new friends never feel like they don't belong. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She was playing in her garden when suddenly she saw something strange. It was a big mark on the ground! But, she had no idea how it got there. + +She went over to the mark with her finger and tried to figure it out. But she was very confused. All around the mark, there were little pieces of dirt, but Lucy didn't know why. + +To help her figure out what the mark was, she grabbed her dad's magnifying glass. She carefully looked through the glass at the mark and saw something tiny and round. + +She slowly moved her finger closer and touched the round thing. That's when she realised it was a tiny ant! She laughed and smiled as she watched the little ant make its mark in the dirt. +Once upon a time, there was a nice kind fox who was always looking for a friend. He searched through the woods for days, but all of the animals were scared of him. Until one day, he finally met someone new — a little mouse with a long tail. + +The fox was so happy he finally found someone to talk to, and so he asked the mouse if she wanted to play. But the mouse said no, she was too scared. She had heard stories of foxes being mean to other animals, and she wasn't sure if she could trust him. + +The fox quickly explained he was a kind fox and only wanted a friend. He promised he would never hurt the mouse, and that they could always have fun together. After listening to the fox's kind words, the mouse agreed. + +The two quickly became the best of friends, playing and exploring together all day. Thanks to the kind fox, the mouse was no longer scared of being alone, and he was no longer looking for a friend. They had both found one in each other! +John and his Grandpa were in the park together. Grandpa showed John how to count to three. They went around counting the leaves and flowers in the garden. + +John smiled as he counted each one. Grandpa said, "See, that wasn't so hard." + +John shook his head, excited to find out more. + +Suddenly, an elderly man walked nearby. He had a cane in his hand and was missing his head. + +John felt scared and ran to Grandpa. Grandpa said it was okay, but John still felt afraid. + +The elderly man told John," Counting is a wonderful skill! You can learn a lot with it. Practice counting every day." + +But before John could say anything, the elderly man had already gone away. That evening, John said he never wanted to count again. Grandpa was sad too, because he knew his grandson would miss out on the wonderful world of counting. +Once upon a time there was a graceful princess. She was walking by a hill one day. The princess wanted to reach the top of the hill. She started walking up the hill. + +Suddenly, the princess stumbled. She nearly fell over but managed to catch herself. + +A voice called out to the princess. "Are you okay?" It was a friendly fox. + +The princess replied, "Yes, I'm alright. I just stumbled a bit. I want to reach the top of the hill!" + +The fox said, "I can help you get to the top! Jump on my back, and we can go together." + +The princess smiled and did as the fox said. The fox ran up the hill gracefully and soon the princess was at the top. + +The princess thanked the fox for all his help. The fox smiled, waved goodbye, and scampered away. + +The princess looked out from the top of the hill. The view was beautiful, and she was so happy that she had made it to the top. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Jack and Jane. They liked to do things together and find out new and fun things. One day, the two friends were playing together when Jack suggested that they try and read a magazine. He said it would be a fun way to learn new things. + +Jane was very excited to hear this. She had never read a magazine before and was curious to find out what it was like. Jack asked if she knew what a magazine was and Jane said she didn't know. He said a magazine was helpful and it was filled with fun stories and pictures. + +Jane grabbed a magazine off the shelf and began to read. As she looked at the pictures and read the stories, she began to learn new facts. She was so excited that she decided to share what she learned with Jack. + +With Jack's help, the two friends learned a lot from the magazine and had lots of fun. They both learned that it's very helpful to use magazines and learn new things. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named George. He loved to draw with a big box of colorful crayons. He was especially fond of the red crayon. + +One day, George was about to draw with his favorite red crayon, but it was gone! He looked everywhere but he couldn't find it. He was so upset! + +"Where did my crayon go?" he cried. + +His mom heard him and said, "I don't know honey, it seems to have vanished!" + +George thought and thought but he still could not figure out where his crayon had gone. He was very upset and started to cry. + +Suddenly, George heard a familiar sound. It was his red crayon! It was in the pocket of his mom's apron! He was so relieved! He took the crayon and began to draw a beautiful picture. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a graceful bird. It's feathers were beautiful and colorful. The bird liked to fly in the sky. + +One day, the bird saw a chunk of wood on the ground. It was big and chunky. The bird didn't know what to do with it. But then, the bird had an idea. + +The bird flew up to a very tall tree and grabbed the wood in its claws. Then, it flew back down and placed the wood in the middle of the field. + +The bird spread its wings and started to yell. Its voice echoed throughout the field. All the other animals in the field stopped to listen. The bird yelled again and again. + +The bird was yelling for all the other animals to join it in the middle of the field. One by one, the animals came and began to play with the wood. They pushed it, flew over it, and ran around it. It was a very fun day! + +The graceful bird's day was complete. The animals thanked the bird, and they all went back to their homes. +Once upon a time, there was a puppy named Marshmallow. Marshmallow lived in a small house on a hill. + +Marshmallow always loved to run around and play in the grass, chasing butterflies and exploring. One day when Marshmallow was out playing, something scary happened. There was a loud bang, and it made Marshmallow shiver. + +Just then, a man in a big car drove up. He was wearing a mean face, and he grabbed Marshmallow! The man put Marshmallow in a jail! + +Marshmallow was scared and alone. He cried and cried. Then suddenly he saw a bright light, and the door to the jail opened up. +It was Marshmallow's best friend, Little Mouse! + +Little Mouse said, "Marshmallow, let's get you out of here. I will make sure you are safe." + +Marshmallow was so happy and relieved, and he reached out his paw to Little Mouse. Little Mouse took Marshmallow's paw and they ran away together back to the house on the hill. + +Marshmallow was safe now and he was so happy to be back home. And he never went out to play without Little Mouse again! +Once upon a time there lived a very popular boy named Peter. His wardrobe was quite famous because he always kept it so clean. Everyone loved his wardrobe, so every Saturday morning Peter would go and wash it. + +One Saturday morning, Peter was walking down the street to his house when he met a friend. + +"Why are you going home so early?" The friend asked. + +"I'm going to wash my wardrobe," Peter replied. + +The friend chuckled and said, "You really take care of that wardrobe, don't you?" + +Peter smiled and said, "Of course! I want everyone to think it's the best wardrobe in town!" + +When Peter arrived home, he jumped right into washing his wardrobe. But when he opened the door, to his surprise his wardrobe was already sparkling clean. His mom had secretly washed it while he was gone. + +Peter was so surprised and delighted. He thanked his mom and realized that he didn't need to wash his wardrobe every Saturday morning. From that day on, Peter only had to clean his wardrobe one day a month. And it was still the most popular wardrobe in town! +Kitty smiled as she ran around the garden, feeling the sunshine. Her mum called out to her. + +"Kitty! It's time for your bath!" + +Kitty didn't want to go. She ran away, trying to hide. She giggled as mum found her. + +"Kitty, I won't ask again. Now, come on," said mum, lifting her up gently. + +Kitty sighed and they went in, walking past the ugly bathtub. Mum said, "This reminds me, Kitty. It's time for your bath." + +Kitty frowned and crossed her arms. "But I don't wanna take a bath!" + +Mum knelt down, smiling. "Let me help you. We can make it fun. We can splash in the bubbles and have a silly sing-along." + +Kitty thought for a moment and smiled. She nodded, and ran to the bathtub. She climbed in, and splashed around with a big smile. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Jack and Jill. They were walking in the park when they saw a cool traffic jam. Jack said to Jill, "I accept that traffic jam is cool" and Jill nodded in agreement. + +Suddenly, a friendly police officer came up to them and said, "Hi kids, why don't you go for a walk in the park and accept the cool traffic? Then, the traffic will move!" + +Jack and Jill looked at one another, nodded and said, "YES! Let's do it!" + +So, the two friends walked around the traffic jam, pointing out all the cool vehicles. They even got to go on a ride in a fire truck! + +In the end, the traffic jam was gone and everyone gave Jack and Jill a big thank you for accepting the cool traffic and making the roads free again! +Once upon a time, there was an enormous monster. He was searching for something everywhere. Finally, he came to a stop outside a house. He called out, "Do you have any fuel?" + +Inside, a three year old child heard his voice. She was very scared and did not know what to do. But then, a brave idea came to her head. She shouted back, "Yes I do! Come in and I'll give it to you!" + +The monster came in and the little girl held out her hands. In her hands was a fuel tank. The monster smiled, "Thank you so much! Now I can go on my journey." He thanked the little girl and went on his way. + +The girl was so proud of herself and happy. She had been so brave, and she was now sure that she could do anything! Nothing was too hard for her! +Once there was a mouse. He was very small and scurried around the house. One day, he decided to go exploring. He saw something shiny and interesting. It was a box. He wanted to open it, but it was too hard. He tried to push it, but it wouldn't move. Then he tried to pull it. To his surprise, it opened easily! He had opened the box. + +Inside, there was a toy mouse. He was so excited! He pulled the toy mouse out and played with it. He moved it this way and that. Every few minutes, he would stop and pull at it again! He had lots of fun playing with the toy mouse. + +After a while, the real mouse was getting tired. He put the toy mouse back in the box and closed it. Now, he knew he could play with it easily again whenever he wanted. +Once upon a time there was a kind crocodile who wanted to help out. He went to a river to try to load something from the water. He tried and tried but he just couldn't get it. + +Suddenly, he heard someone in the water. It was a little duck! The duck said it needed help loading a heavy load of twigs. The kind croc was so excited and he offered to help. + +The croc swam over and he grabbed the twigs with his long teeth. He loaded the twigs carefully on the duck's back. The duck thanked the croc and said he was very kind! + +The happy croc watched as the duck happily flew away while carrying the load. He was so proud he had helped out a friend in need. He went back to the river happy, with a smile on his face. +Sandy was a bald 3 year old girl who loved to go to the harbor. Whenever she had the chance she would go and look out over the sparkling blue water. One day, she decided to bring some of her animals from home to share the view. + +Sandy brought along two of her favorite teddy bears and asked the harbor if they could accept her furry friends. But the harbor said no, they could not accept them. This made Sandy very sad, as she had been so excited to share the scenery with her friends. + +Still, she continued to visit the harbor, but this time she was extra careful. She tied a string around each of her teddies so she wouldn't forget them when she left. + +On her last visit to the harbor that summer, Sandy noticed something different. There were people around the shore, rescuing the animals from the water. Sandy realized that the harbor had accepted her friends and everyone else's animals in need of a safe home! She was so happy that the harbor had finally accepted her furry friends into its harbor. +One night, Sally and her dad were outside stargazing. They were waiting for a special comet to flyby. + +"Will the comet fly over soon, daddy?" asked Sally. + +"Yes, I think it will soon. Keep looking for it, Sally," he said. + +Just then, there was a loud snap. Sally and her dad looked at each other, surprised. + +"Did you hear that?" asked Sally's dad. + +Sally nodded in agreement. Then suddenly, a bright comet flew past in the sky. + +"Look, there it is!" shouted Sally. The comet moved quickly, and then it was gone. + +Everyone in the neighborhood could see it, and they were all very excited. Sally's little brother, Jack, was jealous that he couldn't stargaze with them. He wanted to see the comet too. Then suddenly Jack shouted with joy. + +"I saw it! I saw the comet!" + +Sally and her dad smiled at each other. They were so happy that Jack had seen the comet too. +Once there was an attractive rabbit. He lived in a big green field with all his friends. One day, while he was playing, he noticed his friends were in danger! The field was flooding fast. The rabbit was scared, but he wanted to save his friends. + +He looked around for help and saw a big brown bear. The bear was strong and he knew he could help. The bear said that he's would save the rabbits. The bear scooped the rabbits up in his giant paws and ran to safety. + +The bear put the rabbits in the meadow away from the flood. The rabbits were so happy and thanked the bear for saving them. The bear said he was happy to help, and that it was no trouble at all. + +The rabbits were so thankful to the bear that they threw a big party to thank him! They had lots of fun, and the bear went back home happy. + +The cute, attractive rabbit was so lucky to have a friend like the bear who had saved him and his friends. Everyone lived happily ever after. +Max was playing in the park. He wanted to go faster and faster, so he tied some strings to his feet. He thought it would help him run faster. + +The strings worked and he was running as fast as a rabbit. But then a bigger kid came and saw what Max was doing. "That's not fair," the big kid said. He was selfish and he wanted to tie some strings to his own feet too. + +Max was a bit scared of the bigger kid. He said he was sorry but still, the bigger kid tied strings to his legs. He was running really fast and shouting out of excitement. + +But then suddenly the strings broke and the bigger kid fell on the floor. Max felt really bad, but he was also happy that he still had his strings. He told the big kid that he should be more careful when running at such a high speed. + +The bigger kid was mad and he was even more selfish. He took the strings from Max and ran away with them. Max was very sad because he liked running faster. He realized that being selfish can have bad consequences. +Once there was a car. It was very fast, and it could zoom. One day it wanted to go on an adventure. + +It zoomed for a long time down a lonely road until it came to a store. The car went inside the store and found some lotion. It was a magical lotion, and when the car put it on its tires, it could zoom even faster than before. + +The car zoomed around for hours and hours, exploring all the beautiful places it could find. It felt so happy to be able to explore new places! + +But when night came, it felt lonely. It missed having someone to share its adventure with, so it zoomed all the way back to its home. + +From that day on, the car always made sure to have company while it explored the world. With its friends at its side, it was never lonely again. +Once upon a time, there was a thin octopus who wanted to count. She swam around the ocean, looking for things to count. Every day she asked the fish and turtles, "Do you know what I can count?" But none of them knew. + +One day, she asked a crab, "Do you know what I can count?" The crab squinted at her. "I know something you can count," he said. "But it's a surprise!" The octopus was so excited. She asked him, "What is it?!" + +The crab said, "Wait and see." He swam away, and the octopus followed. + +They both swam until they reached a big ship. The crab pointed to it and said, "Count the sails on the ship. Can you see them?" + +The octopus looked closely. Sure enough, she could see eight big sails on the ship. She counted them all, excitedly calling out the numbers. "One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight!" + +The octopus was very proud of herself. She thanked the crab for the surprise, then swam away with a smile on her face. From that day on, she counted the sails on that ship every day, and she was very happy. +Lucy was walking with her mother and saw a colorful butterfly. She was so excited to see this creature! She asked her mother if she could follow it, but her mother said no. Lucy was sad and she wanted to quit walking. + +But her mother had a plan. As she and Lucy continued on, they smelled a delicious aroma - it was steak! Lucy's eyes lit up and she ran as fast as she could to the smell. When they got there, Lucy saw a man grilling the steak. Lucy was so amazed and asked her mother, "can we quit walking and eat the steak?" + +Her mother smiled and said yes. Lucy happily danced around while they enjoyed the steak. Even though Lucy had wanted to quit walking before, now she was thankful that her mom had made her keep walking. She hinted that the colorful butterfly was worth it! +John and his mom were at the airport. John was really excited, because they were going on a trip. He couldn't wait to explore new places. He saw lots of luggage rolling around on the floor and couldn't help but laugh. + +Mom said to John, "Let's get our luggage, so we can go". + +John felt alert and ran to get the luggage. He picked up a bright pink suitcase. He enjoyed helping his mom load the luggage onto the cart. + +Mom said "Oh sweetie, thank you for helping with my luggage. Now let's enjoy our trip!" + +John nodded and smiled. He couldn't wait to explore all the new sights! +Once upon a time, there was a sailor who loved to ride his yacht. Every day, the yacht sailed through the sparkling waters of the ocean. + +One day, the sailor invited a jealous friend aboard. As the day progressed, the jealous friend began to become envious of the sailor and his beautiful yacht. + +When the sailor arrived at his dock that night, he was surprised to find that the jealous friend had taken the yacht for a joyride. When the sailor realized this, he felt sad and regretted the decision to invite his friend along. + +Luckily, the sailor was able to get his yacht back, but from then on, he was more careful with whom he brought along with him on a voyage. +Once upon a time, there was a small bird. It had bright feathers, but it was scared of something. The bird looked up, and saw a big cloud in the sky. It was dark and it looked like it was getting closer. The bird was worried. + +The bird flew and looked for a safe place. Suddenly, the bird heard a strange noise. It was coming from the cloud, and it was getting louder. The bird flew faster and faster until it found a clear field. + +The bird sat in the field and looked up. The cloud was getting closer and the noise was getting louder. Suddenly, the cloud sprayed a liquid over the field. It went everywhere! The bird knew it was a threat. + +The bird was scared and flew away quickly. But as it flew away, it saw a rainbow in the sky. With the rainbow, it was clear that the liquid in the cloud was not a threat. The bird felt relieved and flew home, happy that it was safe. +Once there was a girl named Cindy. She was kind and loved to share with others. One day Cindy was playing outside and she noticed a friend, Sam, needing to tie his shoelaces. Sam asked Cindy for a lend, but she did not have anything to help him. + +Cindy had a brilliant idea! She ran to her house and grabbed a long cord that was lying around. She quickly ran back to Sam and lent him the cord. Sam was very grateful to Cindy. + +Using the cord, Sam was able to tie his shoelaces. He thanked Cindy for being kind and asked if he could keep the cord. Cindy said no, and explained that she needed the cord. + +Sam was disappointed but he understood. He thanked Cindy again for being so kind and returned the cord to her. Cindy went back inside her house and everyone was happy. +Once there was an ancient fireplace in a small house. Every night, a little girl named Lucy would read a story in front of it. + +One day, Lucy decided to explore the old fireplace. She reached up to the top and found a box full of books. She pulled them out and started to read. + +She read for hours and hours, and soon it started to get dark. All of a sudden, Lucy heard a loud crash! Smoke and fire came from the fireplace and Lucy started to run. + +The fire was spreading quickly and Lucy was scared. Her parents were yelling for her, but she was too afraid to leave the books. She screamed for help, but no one heard her. + +The fire spread quickly and soon it was too strong for anyone to put it out. Lucy was engulfed in flames and she died. The ancient fireplace and the books were destroyed by the fire. +Once upon a time, there was a pretty crystal. It shimmered and shone in the daylight. Every day it looked more beautiful. + +One day, someone found the crystal and wanted to take it. They tried to sign the paper to take it away but the crystal started to cry. It didn't want to leave it's home. + +The person felt sorry for the crystal and decided to put it back. The crystal stopped crying and everyone was happy. + +The crystal lived happily in it's home forever, shining it's bright light. Everyone was glad that it stayed safe. +Once upon a time, there was a mom and dad who loved each other very much. Every day, they would always hug and kiss and play together. But one day, something bad happened. All of a sudden, they were mad at each other. Dad went in one room and Mom went in the other room. + +After a long time, Dad finally came out of the room. He had honey in his hand. He asked Mom if she wanted some honey, but Mom said no. + +So, Dad asked again, "Do you want honey?" But Mom stayed in her room. She said that she didn't want to separate from Dad, but Dad said they still had to. Mom looked very sad. + +But then, a few days later, Mom started to smile again. She had an idea. She grabbed a little bit of the honey and went to Dad's room. She offered some of the honey to Dad and said, "Let's not separate anymore. We can always be together." Dad smiled and hugged Mom. + +It turns out that Mom had discovered a very special kind of honey: friendship honey! With friendship honey, Mom and Dad were able to stay together, even when bad feelings came between them. +Once upon a time, there were two friends who liked to play together. One day, they decided to go to the park. On their way there, they smelled something sour. It was smoke! + +The friend pointed at the smoke and said, "Look, what's that?" + +The second friend replied, "Do not listen to it. Let's keep going to the park." + +But the first friend decided to ignore his friend's advice and listen to the smoke. He listened closely and then began to follow it. + +His friend followed him and said, "Where are you going? Don't listen to the smoke!" + +But the first friend followed the smoke until they reached an old house. The smoke was coming from inside the house. + +The second friend was scared and said, "Let's go home! We should not be here!" + +But the first friend was too curious to listen. He opened the door and stepped inside. Suddenly, the second friend heard a loud scream! + +The second friend hurried inside and yelled, "What is going on here?!" + +It turned out that the smoke was coming from a baby dragon! The dragon was sad and scared because he had been abandoned by his parents. + +The two friends were so sad for the dragon. Together, they helped him find his parents. + +The dragon was so happy to be reunited with his +Diane was playing at the park when she saw a long worm. She thought it was very interesting and wanted to learn more about it. She asked her Mom what it was and her Mom said it was a caterpillar. Diane decided to think of something fun to do with it. + +She started to think of a way to make it feel special, and then she remembered she had some shampoo at home. She quickly ran home and grabbed the bottle of shampoo from the bathroom. + +Back at the park, Diane poured the shampoo over the caterpillar and then used her fingers to gently rub it in. She was careful not to get any in its eyes. After a few minutes, Diane saw that the caterpillar was getting longer and longer. She smiled and said goodbye, then ran off to play. +Once there was a thin little bird. Everywhere this bird flew, it loved to talk. It talked so much that other birds began to call it Chatty Bird. + +One day, Chatty Bird decided to take a long flight and explore the far-off lands. As it traveled, the bird chirped in the sky endlessly. + +Eventually Chatty Bird reached a beautiful and vast landscape. The sky was blue, the clouds were white and the trees were green. + +The bird looked around and noticed that something was strange. It was very quiet and there was no other bird around. + +Suddenly out of the corner of its eye Chatty Bird noticed something. It was a thin owl perched on a branch. The owl had a gaze that seemed to pierce right through Chatty Bird and it said, "Welcome to my home. I have been waiting for you." + +Chatty Bird couldn't help but chat with the owl. They spoke for hours about the amazing things Chatty Bird had seen on its journey. + +As the sun began to set Chatty Bird said goodbye to the owl. The owl gave the bird one last gaze and said, "This may be goodbye for now, but remember, I'll always be here if you need me." + +Chatty Bird then began its journey back home. The owl's words had been a strange and foreboding message, but it felt comforted by them. From that day on +Once upon a time, there were two friends Tom and Jack. Tom was very excited to show Jack a new trick he was working on. He said “I have been learning how to make my body very flexible!" + +Jack was very curious and asked, “Really? How do you do it?†+ +Tom said “It is simple, just seat down and wrap your body with a bandage and then you can do all types of flexible moves!†So they tried the trick together. + +Tom and Jack laughed and giggled as they moved their bodies in different directions. Even Jack who was not very flexible could do the trick by using the bandage. They had so much fun! In the end, Tom said “Wow, this trick is really useful!†+ +Jack agreed, “Yes, this is so much fun!†+ +The two friends had lots of fun making their bodies flexible, from that day on, they had so much fun doing this trick together. +Today was a beautiful day in the park. There was a lake with a bridge, and it was the perfect place for a picnic. + +Emily and her mommy were enjoying the sunshine when, suddenly, Emily heard a loud meow. It was a little kitty stuck in a tree! + +Emily’s mommy said, “I don’t think we can rescue the kitty, Emily. It’s too high up and the branch looks very heavy.†+ +But Emily was determined. She ran to find help. A few moments later, she returned with the park staff. + +The staff lady said, “Don’t worry, Emily. We can get him down.†+ +And with that, the staff lady and Emily’s mommy worked together to rescue the kitty. With a little help from Emily, they managed to lower the kitty to the ground. + +Emily was so pleased, she hugged the kitty and said, “Thank you!†+Once upon a time, there was a little fox named Timmy. He lived in a bright and sunny wood with his family. Timmy always loved exploring and finding new things. One day, Timmy decided to go on a walk alone. As he ventured onwards, he noticed the woods slowly turning darker and scarier. The little fox started to feel panicked and scared. + +Suddenly, he heard a loud noise! It was much bigger than any noise he had ever heard before. Suddenly he felt like something was chasing him! He ran as fast as he could. He was desperate to find an escape. He ran until he couldn't run any more and found himself in an old, empty cave. He huddled in the corner, scared and alone. + +He shivered in the cold, empty space. Little Timmy stayed in the cave all night, until morning light. When he finally stepped out of the cave, he saw a mighty dragon blocking his path. The sight of it made him panic even more. Then, he noticed something glimmering in the grass. It was the most wonderful thing he had ever seen -a golden key! + +He picked up the key without thinking. Suddenly, he knew what it was for! The key was the only escape from the ferocious dragon. He used the key to open a small door near the dragon. He escaped into the light of day, safe and sound! From then on, Tim +Once upon a time there was a pig who loved to sing. Everywhere he went he sang loudly. His favorite song was called "The Orange Pig". + +One day, the pig decided to make his song even better. He looked around for something special to add and he found a big, orange flower. He picked the flower and added it to the song. + +When the pig sang the song, he sang so loudly that everyone could hear it. The song was so pretty that the flowers opened up and danced along! Everyone started to clap and they were so happy to hear the orange pig sing. + +The pig was so proud and happy that he sang the song again and again. And everyone in the town was happy. They all loved to hear the orange pig sing. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who loved to go outside and play. Her mommy would always take her out to the grassy park. The little girl loved feeling the grass on her feet. One day she saw something incredible in the grass. It was a big, colorful paper with something special on it! It was special because it could fold up into different shapes. The little girl got so excited she tried folding it. She folded it into all sorts of shapes. She had so much fun folding it up. She folded it into a big bird and she also folded it into a little car. The little girl kept folding it until she was too tired. She put the colorful paper away until the next day when she could fold it again! +The sun was shinning brightly and the birds were singing happy songs. It was an exciting day for Peter. His parents were taking him to a new place. + +"Where are we going?" asked Peter excitedly. + +"It's a surprise," said his dad. "You'll find out soon enough." + +They drove for a while until they stopped in a big city. Peter's eyes widened when he saw all the people and buildings. + +"This is the place," said his dad. + +They walked into a big building and Peter saw a lot of people with briefcases and money. His dad explained that this was a place where people sell things to each other very fast. Peter was excited but he didn't understand what was happening. + +Suddenly, his dad and the other people started talking about something called stocks. When he finally understood, he was horrified. His dad was selling their house and everything in it to make some money, and it was all happening very fast. + +Peter was devastated. He didn't understand why his dad was doing this, but he knew it wasn't good. With tears streaming down his face, Peter and his parents drove away from the place. It was a bad ending indeed. +Once there was a girl named Lucy. She was three years old. Every day Lucy would play a game called the loop game. + +She was so impatient to start playing that she would shout “Loop game!†before she had everything ready. The game was simple, she would have to repeat the same loop over and over again. + +Whenever Lucy finished a loop she would shout “Hooray! Done!†and clap her hands. Every time she started a new loop she would be just as impatient as before. + +Finally, she got to the last loop and cheered “Done!†Lucy was very happy with herself. + +She had completed the loop game and was excited to show her family. +Once there was a boy named Alex. He was 3 years old and always felt troubled. He wanted something to make him feel better. + +One day, he was walking down the street and he saw a mailbox. He heard someone say it was a special mailbox. Alex wanted to try it out. + +So he went up to the mailbox and put his hands in. Then he said, "I wish I felt better." + +Suddenly he felt happy. He was so surprised and excited! He had written his wish to the special mailbox and the wish had come true. + +Alex felt so much better and was so happy. He thanked the mailbox and gave it a big hug! From that day on, he always felt a little bit of extra happiness when he saw a mailbox. +Once there was a leprechaun called Max. He hadn't seen any of his friends for a long time, and he started to worry. He didn't have anyone to talk to, so he decided to take a walk. + +Max went down a path in the forest, and he saw a huge mint plant. Max wanted to pick the mint, so he reached his hand out, but suddenly he heard a voice. + +The voice belonged to a fairy called Sarah. She said, "Don't worry, Max. The mint is available for you, and you can take some if you want." + +Max was so happy to have a new friend. He laughed and thanked Sarah, and he plucked a few leaves from the mint plant and put them in his pocket. Then Max and Sarah talked and laughed together for the rest of the afternoon. +Once upon a time, there was a girl who wanted to travel. She reached up high to the sky and flew up, up and away. She soared through the clouds until she saw a bright rainbow! She flew towards it and was amazed at how bright and beautiful it was. + +She laughed and danced as the colours of the rainbow mixed and changed. The girl got closer and closer until she was standing in the middle of the rainbow. Suddenly, rain started to fall from the sky and she felt the raindrops all around her. + +The girl smiled and continued to travel around the rainbow. She felt so happy and was amazed, she couldn’t believe she was standing in the middle of a rainbow! The rain stopped, the sun came out again and the girl continued to explore. And she lived happily ever after! +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She was very happy and she loved to ride. Every day she would ride her tricycle around the house. One day, the sun was shining brightly, and it made the little girl very warm. She saw a butterfly fly in through the window, so she decided to follow it. + +She climbed on her tricycle and she pedaled hard. The tricycle gave her a lift and soon she was outside the window. She smiled as the butterfly flew around her, and kept pedaling. + +The tricycle went faster and faster and soon the little girl was riding around the garden. She waved to all the flowers, and before she knew it, the butterfly had flown away. The little girl kept pedaling until she was back at the warm window. She climbed off her tricycle and was so happy that she had had such a fun ride! +Once upon a time there lived two best friends, Mike and Kate. They both had an idea to have a special kind of party, so Mike suggested they both should give each other messages. + +So they each wrote special notes and put them inside small boxes they had. On the day of the special party, they each opened their message boxes. To Kate's surprise, Mike's message had a surprise inside. It was a perfect fit for Kate - a special dress. + +Kate was amazed. She asked Mike where he had found it. Mike grinned and told Kate it was a surprise he found looking for his own message for her. He suggested that she should try the dress on. + +Kate was so excited and couldn't wait to try the dress on. She put it on and it looked fit - perfect for the party. They both were so happy and laughed together. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a three year old boy named Bob. Bob had one special suit he loved very much. He always kept it hidden in a secret spot. + +One day, Bob’s mom took him to the park. While they were playing, Bob got very, very dirty. His mom suggested that he take off his suit so she can wipe him clean. + +Suddenly, Bob remembered where he had hidden his suit. He didn’t want his mom to know it was in the dirt on the ground. So, he shook his head and said no. + +His mom knew what he was thinking and she said, “You can hide some things from me, but not your honesty. Tell the truth and I will wipe you clean.†+ +So Bob told her the truth about where his suit was hidden. His mom wiped him clean and put the suit in a special place. + +The moral of the story is: always be honest, and never hide from the truth. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tom. Tom was very thoughtful and liked to play on the playground. He loved going down the slide. + +By the slide, there was a big tree. When Tom pushed off the ground to start sliding, he would always hear a faint squeak coming from the tree. + +One day, Tom was playing by the slide when he heard the squeak again. He was surprised. He wondered what it was. + +He cautiously approached the tree and peeped around it. Suddenly, he noticed a small chipmunk nesting in the branches of the tree! + +The chipmunk looked up at Tom and smiled. Tom smiled back and said, "Hi there! I heard you squeaking." + +The chipmunk replied, "Yes, that was me. I was just being thoughtful and thought someone might want to play with me." + +Tom was so excited to make a new friend. He couldn't believe it! From then on, Tom would play with his chipmunk friend every day. They would go down the slide together, or the chipmunk would squeak up in the tree for Tom to hear. + +Tom was very happy he heard the chipmunk's squeak that day! +Once upon a time, there was a squirrel. It wanted to explore the world so it started to climb. It climbed high up in the trees and then it started to climb a university building. It was a very tall building. + +On the building, the squirrel looked around. Everything seemed harmless and it felt free. It had never seen such a big place before and was curious to find out more. + +The squirrel started to explore the university and found lots of different things. Suddenly, it felt very tired. It realised it was too high. If it didn't find a way to go back down it would be stuck up there forever. + +So the squirrel looked around for a safe way down. After a while, it discovered a big tree near the university. It climbed from the university to the tree and was able to get back to the ground safely. + +The moral of the story is that even when exploring, it's important to stay safe and make smart choices. The squirrel found a harmless way to go explore and it made sure it could get back home without getting hurt. +Daisy was a lively girl who loved to mix things. One day she wanted to mix tomatoes. She grabbed a few tomatoes and put them in her bowl. She mixed them around until they made a big splat. + +Daisy was excited to see what she created. As she tasted it, her face turned sour. It was terrible! She made a big mess with the tomatoes and now it tasted bad too! + +Daisy was sad. She decided to never mix tomatoes again. All that mixing had made a bad ending. +Once upon a time, there was a jolly family who lived near a big lake. Every day, the family would take walks by the lake. One day, something very exciting happened. A family of ducks had settled in the lake. + +As the weeks went by, the family watched the ducks swimming and playing in the lake. They would bring bread to feed the ducks and the ducks would come closer and closer until they were swimming right beside the family. + +One day, the family decided to stay and watch the ducks until the sun went down. The sky got darker and darker, but they stayed and watched the ducks as they settled into the lake for the night. + +As they went back home, the family was feeling very happy and jolly. They couldn't wait to come back and see the ducks again the next day! +Once upon a time there was an enormous ink pot. One day a little girl and her mommy came to see it. + +The little girl asked, "Mommy, what is that?" + +"That is an ink pot," her mommy replied. + +They looked at it for a long time, and the little girl was very curious. She asked, "Can I touch it?" + +"No, it's too big," her mommy answered. + +So the little girl and her mommy said goodbye to the enormous ink pot, and they went home. But the little girl never forgot it. Every time she came to visit, she asked, "Mommy, can I touch the ink pot?" + +And her mommy replied, "No, it's too big for you, but you can look at it all you want!" +Once upon a time there was a wealthy family who lived far away in a big house. One day, the family needed a cable to finish building their new house. They called the nearby workers to give them the cable. + +One of the workers who offered to give the cable was Bob. He was a very poor man, but he was important, because he knew how to make cable. The family offered Bob a lot of money for the cable, but he refused and said he wanted to give the cable instead. + +The family was surprised at Bob's generosity and thanked him for his kindness. They taught their children a valuable lesson - that giving can be more important than money, and that kindness is worth more than wealth. + +The moral of the story is that generosity is always the best choice. Giving can create a lot of joy, even when you don't have much. +Once upon a time there was a gray bird. The bird was very happy, and she liked to sing a lot. + +One day, she started talking to a fat brown squirrel. The squirrel was also very happy, and he enjoyed talking to the bird. + +The bird started teaching the squirrel her language. Everyday they chatted and sang together. Together they were learning to understand each other. + +But one day, they spotted a fox. The fox was sneaky and mean. The fox started to get closer and closer and they quickly flew away. + +The bird and the squirrel were very scared. They knew the fox was out to get them. They both kept flying away faster and faster, but the fox was catching up! + +Suddenly the bird and the squirrel stopped. They had run out of breath. The fox pounced on them and ate them both! + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She liked to measure things. One day, she found a zip. She measured the zip and saw that it was very long. + +The girl thought it was useful. She thought she could do something with it. So she made a necklace out of the zip. It was shiny and bright, and the girl liked it very much. + +The girl went to show her necklace to her mom. Her mom was very pleased. She hugged the girl and said that the necklace was very useful. + +The little girl was so happy. She kept her necklace with her everywhere she went. She was so proud of the useful thing she had made! +Once there was a little boy named Jack. He was three years old, and he knew lots of things. One day, Jack wanted to wave a flag outside, but he couldn't find one. He asked his mom, but she said the flag box was empty. + +Jack felt so frustrated. He wanted to wave the flag really bad! So he started to look everywhere for a flag. He looked in the cupboards, but there was nothing. He looked in the drawers, but still he found nothing. + +Jack started to cry. He didn't want to give up, but he didn't know what else he could do. Then Jack had an idea! He ran outside and looked in the garden. Sure enough, he found a flag! + +Jack was so happy! He waved the flag high in the sky and cheered with joy. He knew that no matter how hard it was, he could solve the problem. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Emily. Emily was three years old and she had a modern look. One day she went to the park with her mom. When they reached the park, Emily was surprised by the sight. + +"Wow mommy, look at all the slides and swings!" Emily said. + +Her mom smiled and said, "I know, it's really nice isn't it?" + +Emily started running around and exploring. She tried out the slides and swings, and had so much fun. + +At one point, another little girl came up to Emily and asked, "What do you think about this park?" + +"I think it's so much fun!" Emily said with a huge smile. + +The little girl smiled back. "That's a great opinion," she said. + +Emily smiled and thanked her. The two girls had a great time playing together, and Emily couldn't believe how much she was able to surprise her mom with her modern look and opinion! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved mint more than anything else. She could eat it all day long, and she always asked her mom for more. + +One day, the little girl found a box of mints in her mom's purse. She eagerly grabbed it and tasted one. She loved it! She kept repeating "Mint! Mint! Mint!" + +Her mom was getting annoyed, so she said "Enough! That mint belongs to me, so it's not yours. Now give it back!" Her words were harsh, and the little girl stopped and looked very sad. + +But she still wanted the mints and begged her mom for a few, but her mom said no. The little girl felt so disappointed and angry. + +So she quickly grabbed the box and ran away as fast as she could. Her mom shouted after her, but the little girl kept running. The sad ending was that she never found the box of mints again. +The little girl was very cold. She shivered as she played in the snow. Suddenly, she heard a loud noise. It was coming from the other side of the park. + +The girl walked over to investigate. She found a monster destroying everything. He was smashing everything in his way, screaming at the top of his lungs. + +The girl was scared. She stared as the monster took a pill out of a bottle and threw it at her. She was about to run away when he said, + +"Don't be scared. The pill won't hurt you. I'm just trying to destroy this old tree." + +The girl sighed with relief. She looked at the tree and realized how old and tired it looked. The girl nodded to the monster and he grinned back. Together, they worked to destroy the tree. Within minutes, the old tree was nothing more than pieces on the cold ground. + +The little girl and the monster smiled. They were both happy with their work. The little girl thanked the monster and ran home, feeling excited and proud. +Once upon a time there was a little puppy. He was so small and adorable that everyone liked him. But one day, the puppy saw something strange. It was a big, long leash! + +The puppy didn't know what the leash was for and he began to frown. He tried to figure it out, but he just couldn't. He tried to run away, but it wasn't available. + +So, he asked his mom what the leash was for. She said that it was so he could go for walks and have lots of fun. Immediately, the puppy's frown disappeared. He was so excited that he started to jump around. + +The puppy was very happy that the leash was available so he could go on all sorts of adventures. Now, he can go exploring with his mom and have the best time! +Once upon a time, there was a small dog named Fuzzy. Fuzzy was always very happy, but one day he didn't look very well. His owner, Mrs. Brown, was worried. She put Fuzzy in the car and drove him to the veterinarian. + +When Mrs. Brown and Fuzzy arrived at the veterinarian, it was very gloomy outside. But Fuzzy felt much better as soon as he saw the veterinarian. The vet gave Fuzzy some medicine and said he would be feeling better soon. + +On the way home Mrs. brown smiled and said to Fuzzy, "You don't have to worry, the veterinarian will take good care of you." + +Fuzzy wagged his tail in agreement and soon he was feeling much better. Mrs. Brown was glad and immediately put Fuzzy back in the car for the ride back home. + +And so, Fuzzy and Mrs. Brown were happy that the veterinarian took good care of the little dog and soon he was back to his happy self. +Once upon a time, there lived a brave princess. She dreamed of flying in a jet, so she decided to buy one. She worked hard and saved up enough money to buy it. + +The princess was very excited! She took her money to the jet store and asked to buy the jet. The storekeeper told her that the jet was very expensive, but the princess said the price was fair and she could buy it. + +The storekeeper said okay and gave her the jet. + +The princess thanked the storekeeper and flew away in her jet. She thought her dreams had come true. + +But sadly, that was not the case. As soon as she got up in the sky, the jet started to have problems. It started shaking and eventually, it crashed into the ground. + +The princess was very sad. She learned that sometimes, fair prices don't guarantee the best results. +One day, a little girl was playing with her toys when she noticed something orange on the floor. She bent down and lifted up the pattern. She was so excited to find it! It was an orange kite! She couldn't wait to go outside and fly it. + +The little girl grabbed the kite and ran outside. She tried to lift it up in the air but it wouldn't go. The wind was too strong. She tried and tried, but the kite wouldn't go up. + +The little girl was feeling sad until she saw a big bird flying high in the sky. She watched how the bird used its wings to lift higher and higher. Then, she had an idea. She tried flapping the kite like a bird. And it worked! She was flying the kite in the sky. + +The little girl was amazed as she watched the orange pattern flapping in the breeze. She flew her kite for a long time and had lots of fun. She was sure that it would be the best day ever! +One day, a little girl saw a frog in the garden. It was so interesting! She remembered trying to find it amongst all the plants, but eventually she found it. She could see it hopping around and croaking. + +The little girl wanted a closer look, so she carefully stepped forward. As she did, the frog jumped away and hopped off into the pond! + +The little girl was surprised, so she sat at the edge of the pond and watched the frog. She was so fascinated by the frog that she couldn't help but remember it. + +She watched it swim in the pond and then jump onto the grass and back into the pond again. It was so interesting! + +The girl smiled and said goodbye to the frog before she went home. She knew that she would always remember the interesting frog she saw in the garden. +Dennis and his mommy were at the park. Dennis wanted to go on the swings, but to his dismay all the swings were taken. He started to cry, until his mommy had a suggestion. + +"Dennis! What about if we pretend to be flying an aeroplane on the see-saw, like if it was flying in the sky?", mommy proposed. + +Dennis, intrigued and amused by the idea, agreed. + +They both started to rock the see-saw as if it were a heavy aeroplane, up and down, side to side. Eventually, the other kids in the park noticed them and decided to join in on the fun. + +However, the problem was that the more kids there were the harder it was to rock the see-saw, as the aeroplane was now getting heavier. In the end, Dennis and his mommy ended up having to take turns with the other kids to keep their game going. + +Although they faced a slight difficulty with the game, Dennis and his mommy had plenty of fun pretending to be aeroplane pilots and teaming up with the other kids at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a brave man named Joe. He was brave enough to dare anything! +One day, he saw a big barrel and decided to try it. He jumped on top of the barrel with a big smile on his face. + +But Joe was a bit impatient. He wanted to get off the barrel quickly. He jumped up and down, but nothing happened. + +Finally, Joe got an idea. He took a big breath and shouted, "DARE!" The barrel shook and Joe flew off! + +He was so proud of himself. He had dared himself to do something brave and achieved it! From then on, Joe was a brave man who never got impatient. +John was walking through the forest one day. He didn't see the kangaroo until it was too late. The kangaroo was frightened and it struck out at John. John was so scared that he started to cry. + +John ran away to his mom and dad. He told them what had happened. They went to look for the kangaroo and when they found it, they tried to calm it down. + +The kangaroo was still scared and it struck out again. Dad put his hand up to protect John. Dad was brave but his hand hurt from the strike. + +Mom asked John if he was okay and he nodded. She gave him a hug. Dad said that the kangaroo was just frightened and that it was okay now. + +John and his mom and dad went back home safe and sound. John was glad that his dad had been brave enough to protect him and glad that the kangaroo was okay too. +Once upon a time there was an adventurous little boy. One day, he stepped outside when a storm was just beginning. He saw dark clouds in the sky and thought it would be fun to touch them. + +The wind was getting stronger and he started to get anxious. He shivered when the thunder rumbled and the rain started to pour down. He was very scared. + +His mother saw him and waved goodbye. She shouted, “Son, don't touch the storm! It's dangerous and it could hurt you!" + +The little boy learned his lesson and ran inside to stay safe. He realized how adventurous he had been and how important it is to obey his mother's words. + +The moral of the story is that it is important to listen to your parents. Obeying their advice can help keep us safe and out of danger. +One day, a little boy called George went to the market with his mom. He was so happy he was bouncing all around the market. Everywhere he looked, he saw different fruits and vegetables. His eyes sparkled when he saw some of them. + +George pointed at a pile of colorful peppers, "Mom, look! Price is cheap, can we buy them?" His mom smiled and said, "Yes, of course we can!" So they bought a big bag of peppers. + +Back home, George was tempted to taste one of the spicy peppers. He took a small bite and suddenly started coughing from the heat. He shouted, "Mommy, it's so spicy!" His mom quickly came and took the pepper away, "No, we're not going to have spicy peppers for dinner tonight". George looked disappointed but accepted his mom's decision. + +He went back to the market the next day and made sure to buy peppers that were not so spicy. In the end, he learned that it was important to check the price of the peppers before buying them. +Once upon a time there was a small boy called Mike. Mike was very curious and loved to play hide and seek. One day Mike decided to play his favourite game but he didn't know where to hide. Suddenly he got an idea. He would hide in the toilet! + +So Mike went to the toilet and sat down. He was happy but he was also a bit scared and modest so he decided to be very quiet. Suddenly Mike heard the door open. His mom came into the bathroom. + +“Mike, what are you doing in here?†his mom asked. + +“I am playing hide and seek,†Mike said as he smiled. + +His mom laughed and said: “Well, that is a very good hiding spot, my clever boy. But it is time for dinner now, so let's go.†+ +So, Mike and his mom left the toilet and had dinner together. Mike was very happy he found the perfect hiding spot. +David was a little boy who liked to mail letters. He wanted to mail a letter to his best friend, but he was jealous of his friend's new toy ambulance. So one day, David decided to make his own ambulance out of cardboard. He was really proud of it and wanted everyone to see it. + +He gathered some old paper and markers and got to work. He scribbled and colored until the cardboard was full of red and blue stripes. He said, “Pow-pow, I'm an ambulance!†+ +When he was done, he took his ambulance to the mailbox and mailed it to his best friend. He couldn't wait for his friend to open it. He was sure his friend would be super excited. + +Sure enough, the next day, David's mom received a letter from his friend. He was so happy that his friend liked his ambulance. He was no longer jealous. +Once upon a time there was a smart girl named Sophie. Sophie was always looking for new ways to have fun, and one day she thought of a great idea. She wanted to catch an operation! + +Sophie got some help from her mom and dad. Together, they set up a hiding spot for the operation. Then, Sophie waited for the operation to show up. Suddenly, she saw it. The operation was wiggling its way across the floor! + +Sophie ran over to catch the operation. Her friends cheered as she grabbed it! She was so happy and proud she had been able to catch the operation. Everyone was really impressed that she had been so smart and caught it quickly. + +From then on, Sophie was known as the master of the operation catch! +Once upon a time there were two sisters called Daisy and Daisy. Daisy was chatty and Daisy was obedient. One day, Daisy wanted to escape from the house and go explore. Daisy begged and begged and eventually Daisy's sister said she could go. + +Daisy was so excited and she ran and ran until she got to the woods. Then she started collecting leaves and flowers and twigs. She was having so much fun that she forgot her sister told her to be back home at lunchtime. + +When Daisy got back home she was late and her sister was very angry. Daisy tried to explain but her sister just said that she had been disobedient and she should have been back at the agreed time. + +But Daisy knew it was important to escape once in a while. So when her sister turned her back, Daisy quickly escaped back to the woods and had lots of fun until the sun went down. Daisy was so happy that she had escaped, and she knew that next time she would be more obedient and make sure she came back in time. +John was a happy 3 year old. He liked to play with his motor. Anytime he played with it, he would smile. + +One day, he noticed his neighbor had a bigger motor. He wanted it so badly. He asked his mom if they could buy one like it, but she said they couldn't. John was so jealous. + +Then, one day, John saw his neighbor leave his motor outside. He decided to take it and hide it in the woods. He was so excited that he started to smile. + +That night, his neighbor came over to look for his motor. John got scared and told him that he had taken it to the woods. The neighbor went to the woods and found his motor. He was really angry and told John's parents. They were very mad at him. + +John was so sad. There was no more smiling for him. He had learned an important lesson: you should never be jealous of what others have. +Max had a new figure. He wanted to find the perfect spot for it. He had to be careful as he moved it about. He looked around and carefully removed a rock from a corner. He placed the figure inside and tried another spot. He carefully removed a stick from the spot. He put the figure there and thought it looked perfect. Max stood back and smiled. His figure was in a good spot and he was sure it was safe. He was very careful as he removed his hands from the figure. He was happy to find a special place for it. +There was once a little girl called Daisy. She was always very creative and enjoyed making things out of whatever she found. + +One day, Daisy decided to make a special case. She spent the entire day collecting bits and putting them together to make the case. When she had finished, she was so proud of her work that she decided to display it outside her house. + +"My case is wonderful," she said, grinning as she put it down. + +Unfortunately, Daisy had not taken into account the fact that animals might want to take a closer look. During the night, a fox got into her garden and took the case away, never to be seen again. + +Daisy was very disappointed. "My case was so creative and now it's gone," she sighed. + +She never saw her case again. +Bob was a kind boy who loved to play. Every day he played in his backyard but today was different. It was cold outside, but that didn't stop Bob. He was so excited to play and explore his yard. + +He went to the back of the yard and he stared at the ground. He saw something very neat and tidy. It was a shiny penny! Bob smiled and picked it up, and he couldn't believe his luck. He had never seen a penny before. + +After a few minutes, Bob noticed something else. He stared up at the sky and saw something moving in the clouds. It was a big white bird! Bob watched it fly passed, until it disappeared into the cold wind. + +He held the penny tightly in his hand and smiled to himself. It had been a fun and tidy day! +Once there was a little girl named Sandy. She was a very quiet and sweet girl. One day her mother asked her if she wanted to help with something. Sandy happily agreed and followed her mother to the living room. + +Sandy's mother pulled out a large, soft curtain from a bag. She then turned to Sandy and said, "Sandy, I need your help. I want to give this curtain to your grandmother for her birthday!" + +Sandy smiled and said, "Yes, Mama, I can help!" + +Sandy helped her mom hang the curtain in the living room. The curtain was very beautiful and it made the room look cozy and quiet. Sandy's mom said, "Isn't this nice? Now your grandma's house will look even more lovely." + +Sandy smiled and said, "Yes, Mama. Grandma will love it!" +Once upon a time there was a girl named Sarah. She was very hungry, so she went out in search of food. She came across a tall vine and decided to climb it. She was scared but trusted in the vine to hold her weight. She climbed the vine with her hands and feet, reaching the top quickly. + +At the top of the vine, Sarah found lots of sweets. She was very happy and ate some of the sweets. Suddenly she heard a voice. + +"Hey! Who are you?" said the voice. + +Startled, Sarah looked up and saw a little bird sitting on a branch. + +"My name is Sarah, and I'm very hungry," said Sarah. + +"Well, if you're hungry, there's plenty of sweets here for you," said the bird. "But you have to trust me, okay?" + +Sarah smiled and said, "Okay, I trust you." + +The bird smiled and flew away. Sarah ate as many sweets as she wanted, then descended safely down the vine. She was so pleased that she had trusted the bird, for it had helped her satisfy her hunger. + +The End. +Once there was a tall tree that lived in a gloomy forest. One day, there was a little bird that hopped onto the big tree. She wanted to perform a song so she started singing. It was a happy sound that filled the whole forest. + +Next the little bird heard a frog croaking near by. It was a deeper sound than the birds song. The bird was so impressed, she decided to join in. The frog hopped closer to the tree and the two of them sang a duet. The sound made everything brighter! + +The noise attracted a hedgehog that was scurrying around. He started to tap his feet to the music, and soon he was dancing. The performance was going so well! + +More creatures joined in. A butterfly fluttered around and sang, an owl hooted from the tree, and a rabbit with big ears hopped in time with the music. Now the forest was filled with a very special performance. It made the gloomy forest happy and bright! +One day, there was a fox in the woods. The fox was looking for a snack, but he didn't know what he wanted to eat. He saw an easy snack, but he refused to eat it. He knew it wasn't nutritious enough. + +He kept on looking until he saw something he really liked. It was delicious, and he couldn't refuse it this time. He happily enjoyed his snack. + +When he was finished, he kept looking. Soon, he saw something that was even easier to catch than his last snack. He rushed to catch it, but he stopped. He remembered how he refused the easy snack before, so he decided to look for something a little harder to get instead. + +He searched for a while and eventually found a snack that he wanted. It wasn't the easiest to get, but it was the most satisfying. So, he ate it and was very happy. + +The fox was glad he had refused the easy snack. It was more fun to look for something that was a little harder, and it tasted much better too! +Once upon a time, there was a baby in a crib. He was so cozy and content in his crib. But then one day, he wanted to escape. He felt different. + +So, he looked around and found some toys that he could climb on. He stacked them up and used them as steps to climb out of his crib. He was so proud of himself that he could escape! He laughed and smiled. + +He started to explore around his house. He saw the kitchen, the living room and even his mom's bedroom. Everything was so different and exciting! He ran around and around and had so much fun! + +But then he heard his mom coming back home. He was scared and quickly scurried back to his crib. He got back in and pretended to be asleep. + +He heard his mom come in and smile at him. She was so happy to see him safe in his crib. He was glad that he could escape, but also glad to be back home. +Once upon a time, there was a naughty boy called Timmy. He was very spoiled. Everywhere Timmy went, he was naughty and would never do what he was asked. + +One day, Timmy was feeling very sad. He was crying when out of the sky an angel appeared. The angel looked kindly at Timmy and asked him why he was crying. + +Timmy told her what had happened and the angel said that if he was more kind and gentle, he would make a lot of friends. Then the angel gave Timmy a hug and disappeared. + +Since then, Timmy has been much better behaved and he often stops to think about the angel's words. Timmy realises that if he is too naughty he may not make any friends and he doesn't want to be spoiled anymore. + +The moral of Timmy's story is that if we are kind, gentle and respectful to those around us, we will make lots of friends and be very happy. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Tim. He was three years old and very excited. One day, his mommy came to pick him up from playtime. She brought a surprise with her. + +“Do you know what this is Tim?†his mom asked. + +Tim looked closely and said, “It looks like a golf ball!†+ +“That’s right!†his mom said happily. “I bought it for you so you can learn how to care for it. Would you like to try?†+ +Tim was so excited. He grabbed the golf ball and ran outside to the park with his mom. They had so much fun. + +“Mommy, do you think I can take care of my golf ball?†Tim asked. + +His mom smiled and said, “Yes Tim, I know you will take good care of it.†+Once upon a time, there were two little boys. They were named Jim and Jack. Jim and Jack had a messy room, which was full of toys. + +One day, Jim had to go to a lecture. He asked Jack to fill in for him. But Jack said he did not want to. + +"Please Jack, I really need you to fill in for me," said Jim. + +Jack thought for a moment and then nodded. "OK Jim, I'll fill in for you." + +So Jack filled in for Jim at the lecture. He listened carefully and answered questions. Everyone was so impressed with Jack's enthusiasm and knowledge. + +When Jim returned, Jack's room was still messy, but Jack had learned a lot from the lecture. Jim was very proud of Jack for doing such a great job. +Once upon a time there were two sisters, Alice and Ella. Ella was bossy and would always pour her will on Alice. +Alice was very scared of her sister but still she accepted everything that Ella said. + +Summer was always the best season of the year for Alice. She loved the sunshine, the cool breeze and the sound of the birds. However, Ella was always against it. Every year she would pour her bad spirit on Alice and try to stop her from having fun. + +One summer, Ella was even more bossy and mean than usual which made Alice very sad. She knew she had to do something about it but she was too scared. So, she just kept her sadness to herself. + +The summer ended and Alice's feelings got worse and worse. She wanted to tell someone but she didn't have the courage to do it. Eventually, she had to ignore her feelings and she kept silent. + +This story has a moral value: if you let someone be bossy, they will never change. It is important to speak up for yourself and always have the courage to tell someone when there is a problem. +Once upon a time there was a bouncing bear who liked to play all day. His best friends were a cheerful chipmunk and a light bird. One day, the three friends decided to bake a cake together. + +"Let's get things ready!" said the bear. + +The chipmunk fetched a big bowl and the bird went to get a teaspoon of sugar. They mixed the ingredients in the bowl while the bear did the bouncing. + +"Should we add something else to make it tasty?" asked the chipmunk. + +The bear pondered for a moment, then said, "Let's put a little extra bounce in it." + +The others nod in agreement and the bird added a teaspoon of baking soda. Moments later, the cake was ready to bake. + +The bear smiled and said, "Let's put it in the oven and wait for the light surprise it will bring!†+ +The friends enjoyed the cake with delight, and the bear had indeed added a special bounce to it. Everyone agreed it tasted extra tasty with the unexpected surprise. +Jimmy was walking home from the park with his mum. The sun was shining and he was having a great day. Suddenly, a crazy dog started barking at him from the garden next door. Jimmy was scared and he shouted very loudly. His mum told him that he had to be brave and not be scared. She then pointed at the dog and told Jimmy to be brave and wave his finger at it. + +Jimmy was very scared but he did as he was told. He wave his finger at the dog and shouted as loud as he could. The crazy dog went mad and started running towards him. His mum quickly grabbed him and ran away as fast as she could. As they ran, Jimmy shouted even louder and waved his finger at the crazy dog. But it was too late and the dog chased them all the way home. The crazy dog finally managed to bite Jimmy's foot before it ran away. + +Jimmy was very scared and he was crying in pain. His mum quickly took him to the hospital and the doctor fixed him up. Jimmy was left with a very sore foot, but at least he was okay. From that day on, Jimmy never shouted or waved his finger at anything ever again. +John was walking along the street when he saw a cocoa stand. He wanted to buy some; he wanted to try it. He asked the woman at the stand, "Can I buy some cocoa?" + +"Of course!", she said. "It's thin and delicious!" + +John smiled. He could tell she was telling the truth. He gave her some money and she sold him the cocoa. + +John was so excited. He thanked the woman and ran off with his cocoa. He couldn't wait to try it. He sipped the cocoa and it was even better than he expected. It tasted amazing! +One day, a three year old was walking through the park. He was observing the beautiful flowers and the birds in the sky. Suddenly, he noticed something strange in the far distance. It was a bright, flashing light! He watched carefully, and soon he could see a police car driving closer and closer to the park. As the police car approached, the little boy's curiosity grew. He noticed that the police were wearing thick jackets and hats. He wondeered why they needed such thick coats in the park. He continued to observe the police as they stopped their car and got out. He was excited to find out why they had stopped! Unfortunately, the little boy never found out, as he had to run home for dinner. +Alice and Jack were playing in their garden on a busy evening. They were throwing a ball back and forth and laughing happily. Suddenly, their mommy called out to them and said "Please come inside now, it's getting late". + +Alice and Jack listened and said "okay" in unison. They quickly ran into the house and washed their hands. + +Then, their mommy asked them to help her make dinner. She gave Jack a spoon and asked him to stir the saucepan and she gave Alice a bowl and asked her to please put in some vegetables. + +Alice and Jack were so busy helping their mommy, but they were also having a great time. They were both so proud that they were able to help and make dinner. + +When everything was ready, they all sat down together and enjoyed a yummy dinner. Alice and Jack were so happy and they thanked their mommy for letting them help. +Once upon a time, there was a very pretty festival. Everyone was so excited - it was the best festival of the year! + +The sun was shining and the colors of the festival were so bright. Everyone was happy and having a wonderful time. + +Then it started to rain. Everyone was so sad and had to go find cover from the rain. But then a wonderful thing happened - it rained so much that the ground was soaking wet. + +Everyone had so much fun! They ran around in the wet grass, enjoying the rain and the festival at the same time. They laughed and smiled and had a great time until the sun came back out. + +The festival was so much fun. Everyone was so happy and pretty, even though they were soaking wet when they went home. +Once there was a little dog named Squeaks. Squeaks liked to explore and run around all day. As she ran around, she found something interesting: a cobweb! + +It was a large cobweb, and the silvery threads seemed to be shining in the light. Squeaks wanted to explore further and stepped onto the cobweb. + +Suddenly, the cobweb began to swing, like a hammock! It was so comfortable, so she decided to seat herself in it. She felt so calm and safe in the cobweb that she didn't want to get up and explore any further. + +So, Squeaks just sat in the cobweb, thinking of all the exciting adventures she would go on the next day. +Once upon a time, there was a man and his wife. They lived in a small house with their cute dog. The man and his wife were very good friends. They always supported each other, just like a team. + +One day, the man said to his wife, "I want to build a bigger house for us." The wife smiled and said, "That is a good idea! I will support you." So, they started to build their new house together. + +They worked hard every day. The man and his wife talked and laughed while they built. The dog played around them, happy to see them having fun. In the end, they built a beautiful house. They were proud of their hard work and happy to have supported each other. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play with his toy box. One day, he wanted to unlock his toy box to get his favorite toy, a small, round potato. + +Tim looked all around his room for the key to unlock the toy box. He looked under his bed, on his desk, and in his closet. Finally, he found the key on the floor next to his toy box. + +Tim was so happy! He used the key to unlock the toy box and found his favorite potato toy. But wait! This potato was not real. It was a fake potato. Tim laughed and played with his fake potato all day long. +Once upon a time, in a small house, a clumsy cat named Tom lived with a little girl named Sue. Sue loved Tom very much. Tom liked to play with a rag that Sue gave him. + +One sunny day, Sue went to the park with her friends. She wanted Tom to join them. Tom carried his rag in his mouth as they walked to the park. At the park, Sue and her friends played with a big red ball. + +Tom wanted to join the fun, so he tried to catch the ball with his rag. But Tom was clumsy and fell on the grass. Sue and her friends laughed and helped Tom up. They all played together, and Tom used his rag to play too. They had a great day at the park. +Once upon a time, in a calm park, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play on the swing. Every day, she would ask her mom, "Can I go on the swing?" Her mom would always allow her to play. + +One day, while Lily was on the swing, a little boy named Tim came to the park. Tim saw Lily on the swing and wanted to play too. He asked her, "Can I play on the swing with you?" + +Lily was happy to have a friend to play with. She said, "Yes, you can play on the swing with me!" They took turns on the swing, laughing and having fun. Their moms watched them play, smiling at their new friendship. From that day on, Lily and Tim always played on the swing together, and they became the best of friends. +Once upon a time, in a big green forest, there lived a little bird named Benny. Benny had a very high nest in a tall tree. He loved to fly high up in the sky and see all the sights below him. + +One day, Benny met a new friend. It was a tiny bug named Betty. Benny said, "Hi, Betty! Do you want to see the sights from high up in the sky with me?" Betty said, "Yes, Benny! I would love to see the sights with you!" + +So, Benny and Betty went on an adventure together. Benny carried Betty on his back because she was very light and did not weigh much. They flew high up in the sky and saw many sights. They saw a big lake, a small house, and lots of other animals. Benny and Betty had a great time together and became the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a big green frog named Herb. Herb lived in a small pond with his fish friends. Herb liked to blink his big eyes and watch the fish swim and play. + +One day, Herb saw an enormous yellow ball in the sky. It was very bright and made him blink a lot. Herb wanted to touch the big yellow ball, so he jumped very high. But he could not reach it. + +Herb was sad that he could not touch the big yellow ball. His fish friends saw him and wanted to help. They told Herb that the big yellow ball was the sun, and it was too far away to touch. Herb blinked his big eyes and smiled. He was happy to have such good friends. +Once there was a big cat and a little cat. They were very good friends. They liked to play together all day. One day, they had to separate. The big cat went to a new home far away. The little cat was sad. + +The little cat missed the big cat a lot. But one day, the little cat saw the big cat in a picture. The big cat gave a little wink. The little cat was so happy to see the big cat. They were still friends even if they were not together. + +The little cat felt very proud. It knew that it could be strong even if the big cat was not there. The little cat made new friends and played with them. And every time the little cat saw the big cat's wink, it felt happy and proud. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there lived a little girl named Mia. Mia loved to admire the birds outside her window. She would watch them fly and sing every day. + +One day, Mia saw a poor bird with a hurt wing. She felt sad for the bird and wanted to help. Mia went outside and said, "Oh, bird, you are hurt. Let me help you." She gently picked up the bird and took it inside her house. + +Mia took care of the bird and gave it food and water. Every day, she talked to the bird and they became good friends. Soon, the bird's wing got better and it was able to fly again. Mia was very happy to see her friend feeling better. The bird said, "Thank you, Mia, for helping me. I am so happy now." And they played and admired the sky together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He had a big, incredible toy box full of fun things to play with. Tim loved to play with his toys every day. + +One day, Tim looked at his toy box and started to think. He wanted to find a new way to play with his toys. So, he picked up his toy car and his toy dinosaur and thought some more. + +Tim thought of an incredible idea! He decided to make a race between the toy car and the toy dinosaur. The car went fast, and the dinosaur went slow, but they both had lots of fun. Tim was happy with his new game and played with his toys all day long. +One day, a little boy named Tim and his dog, Spot, went on a walk. They wanted to solve a mystery in the woods. They saw an ugly tree with a big hole in it. Tim said, "I heard someone mention a treasure hidden here." + +Tim and Spot looked in the hole. They found a box. Tim said, "Let's open it!" Inside the box, there were shiny rocks and a note. The note said, "You solved the mystery! Share these shiny rocks with your friends." + +Tim and Spot went back home. They showed the shiny rocks to their friends. Everyone was happy. They thanked Tim and Spot for solving the mystery and sharing the treasure. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. Lily had a book called a diary. In this diary, she would write about her day and draw pictures. This diary was very modern because it had pretty colors and stickers. + +One day, Lily's little brother, Tim, found her diary. He did not know what it was. So, he asked his sister to explain it to him. Lily told Tim that it was a special book where she wrote about her days and feelings. + +Tim wanted a modern diary too. So, Lily helped him make one. They used paper, colors, and stickers to make it look nice. Now, both Lily and Tim had their own diaries to write and draw in. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a lively ranch. On this ranch, there were many animals. There was a big cow, a small pig, and a fast horse. All the animals were happy and liked to play. + +One day, the big cow said to the small pig, "I feel sad. I can't run as fast as the fast horse." The small pig thought for a moment and said, "I can't run fast either, but we can still have fun together!" + +The big cow and the small pig tried to play with the fast horse, but they could not keep up. The fast horse felt bad and said, "I'm sorry, friends. I don't want you to feel sad. Let's find a game we can all play together." + +So, the big cow, the small pig, and the fast horse thought of a new game. They decided to play hide and seek. They all had fun, and no one felt left out. The animals learned that they could be happy and have fun together, even if they were not all the same. +Once upon a time, in a cheerful park, there was a pigeon. The pigeon was very happy. It liked to play with other birds. + +One day, the birds had a race. They wanted to see who was the fastest. The pigeon wanted to win the race. All the birds were excited. + +The race began, and the pigeon flew very fast. It tried its best. The other birds were fast too, but the pigeon was faster. In the end, the pigeon won the race. All the birds were happy, and they clapped for the pigeon. +Once upon a time, there was a warm bear. He lived in a big sack. The sack was his home. The bear liked his sack because it was cozy and safe. + +One day, the bear left his sack to find food. He walked and walked. He found some yummy berries. The bear was happy. He went back to his sack with the berries. + +When he got back, he saw another bear. The other bear was cold. The warm bear invited the cold bear into his sack. They ate berries together. They became best friends. And they lived happily in the warm sack. +One day, a girl named Lily went to her mom to help her cook. They were making a big cake for her dad's birthday. Lily was very excited to help. She put on her apron and washed her hands. + +Mom gave Lily a big brush to spread the yummy frosting on the cake. Lily brushed the frosting on the cake, making it look very pretty. She put a lot of frosting on the cake because she knew her dad loved it. + +After they finished the cake, Lily felt dizzy from all the excitement. She sat down and took a big breath. Her mom smiled and gave her a hug. They were both happy that they made a beautiful cake for dad's birthday. +Once upon a time, in a small room, there was a lot of junk. In the middle of the junk, there was a toy car. The toy car was sad because it did not belong with the junk. It wanted to be with the other toys. + +One day, a little boy named Tim came to the room. He saw the toy car in the junk and said, "Why are you in the junk? You should be with the other toys!" The toy car felt happy that Tim found it. + +Tim took the toy car out of the junk and put it with the other toys. The toy car felt foolish for being sad in the junk. Now, the toy car was happy to belong with the other toys and play with Tim every day. +Once upon a time, in a regular house with a big yard, there lived a happy dog named Spot. Spot loved to play in the yard every day. He liked to run, jump, and chase his ball. + +One day, while Spot was playing in the yard, he heard a little bird singing a pretty song. Spot listened to the song and wanted to sing too. So, he tried to repeat the song. He barked and barked, but he could not sing like the bird. + +The little bird heard Spot and flew down to the yard. The bird said, "Let's play together!" Spot was very happy. They played in the yard all day long. From that day on, Spot and the little bird became best friends and played together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tom. Tom had a big black dog named Max. They liked to play together in the park. + +One sunny day, Tom and Max went to the park. They saw a girl named Sue with a big bag of candy. Sue looked at Tom and Max and said, "Would you like some candy? I have a lot, and I want to share." Tom said, "Yes, please!" and Max wagged his tail. + +Sue offered Tom a piece of candy. Tom tasted the candy, but it was bitter. He made a funny face and said, "This candy is not sweet. It is bitter." Sue laughed and said, "I am sorry, Tom. I will give you a sweet one next time." Tom, Max, and Sue played together all day and became good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He had a regular day. He ate his breakfast, played with his toys, and took a nap. But Tim was feeling lonely. He wanted a friend to play with. + +So, Tim had an idea. He would create a new friend. He got some paper, crayons, and glue. Tim drew a picture of a brother with a big smile. He cut it out and stuck it on the wall. + +Tim was so happy with his new brother. They played all day and laughed a lot. From that day on, Tim's days were not regular anymore. They were full of fun and joy with his new brother. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there was a happy girl named Lily. She had a toy cat that she loved very much. Every day, she played with her toy cat and had lots of fun. + +One day, Lily's toy cat disappeared. She looked for it with her eyes wide open, but she could not find it. Lily was very sad and did not know what to do. She asked her mom and dad to help her find her toy cat. + +Lily, her mom, and her dad looked everywhere in the house. They looked under the bed, behind the couch, and even in the kitchen. Finally, Lily's dad found the toy cat under a big chair. Lily was so happy to see her toy cat again. She hugged it tight and played with it all day long. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside. One day, Lily found a cold stone in her yard. She picked it up and looked at it. The stone was very pretty. + +Lily loved her stone so much, she took it everywhere. She played with it in the sun, and it got warm. At night, Lily put the stone under her pillow. She wanted to keep it safe. + +One day, Lily lost her stone. She was very sad. She looked everywhere for it. Then, she found it under a big tree. Lily was so happy. She hugged her stone and said, "I love you, stone. I will never lose you again." +Once upon a time, there was a tall mechanic named Bob. He loved to fix cars and help people. Bob was a very kind man. + +One day, a big truck needed help. The truck had to load many boxes, but it was broken. The truck was sad, so it went to Bob for help. + +Bob, the tall mechanic, fixed the big truck. Then, the truck could load all the boxes. The truck was very happy. Bob was happy too, because he helped his friend. They both had a great day. +Once upon a time, there was a big orange cat named Fluffy. Fluffy liked to play and dance in the sun all day. He loved the rhythm of the music his friends played. + +One day, a small mouse named Tiny came to play with Fluffy. They played and danced together. Fluffy was happy to have a new friend. Tiny was fast, and Fluffy was big, but they both had fun. + +One night, Fluffy and Tiny decided to scare their friends for fun. They hid behind a tree and jumped out when their friends walked by. Their friends laughed and got scared, but then they all played together. The orange cat, the small mouse, and their friends danced to the rhythm of the music under the moon. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big brush that she used to brush her long hair every day. One day, she found it very difficult to brush her hair because it was very messy. + +Lily tried to brush her hair, but it hurt her head. She was sad and didn't know what to do. Then, her mommy came into the room and saw that Lily was having a difficult time. Mommy said, "Don't worry, Lily. I will help you." + +Mommy took the brush and gently brushed Lily's hair. It didn't hurt anymore. When all the tangles were gone, mommy gave Lily a big kiss on her cheek. Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, mommy!" Now, Lily's hair was nice and smooth, and she was very happy. +One day, a lively dog named Spot found a big, red ball. He loved to chew on it. Spot played with the ball all day long. He ran around the yard and jumped with joy. + +Spot saw a well near the yard. The well was very deep. The ball went near the well. Spot was scared. He did not want to lose his ball. He called his friend, Cat. "Help me, Cat! My ball is near the well," said Spot. + +Cat came and helped Spot. They were very careful. They got the ball back. Spot was happy. He said, "Thank you, Cat. We did it together!" Cat was happy too. They played together all day. + +The moral value of the story is to ask for help when you need it and work together to solve problems. +Once upon a time, in a charming little forest, there lived a bunny and a squirrel. They were best friends. One sunny day, they went to look for berries to eat. + +As they were looking, they found a big bush with the most beautiful berries. But, there was a problem. The berries were very high up. The bunny said, "Oh no! How do we get them?" The squirrel thought for a moment and said, "I have an idea!" + +The squirrel climbed the tree next to the bush and jumped onto the bush. He shook the bush with all his might. The berries fell down, and the bunny was so happy. But, when the berries fell, they landed in a big puddle. The berries got all soaked. + +The bunny said, "Now we can't eat them. They are all wet." The squirrel felt sad but then said, "Don't worry, we can dry them in the sun." They laid the berries out on the grass, and soon, the sun dried them. The bunny and the squirrel enjoyed their yummy berries together, and they were very happy. +One day, a little boy named Tim went outside to study. He loved the sunshine and wanted to learn more about it. Tim sat down on the grass and looked up at the sky. He felt confused because he didn't know where the sunshine came from. + +Tim saw his friend, Sally, playing nearby. He called out to her, "Sally, do you know where sunshine comes from?" Sally thought for a moment and then said, "I think it comes from the big, bright thing in the sky. It's called the sun." + +Tim and Sally sat down together to study the sun. They watched it move across the sky and make everything bright and warm. They learned that the sunshine made them happy and helped the plants grow. From that day on, Tim and Sally loved to study the sunshine and play outside together. +Once upon a time, there was a gentle cat named Fluffy. Fluffy lived in a big house with a nice family. One day, Fluffy saw a little bird outside the house. The bird was hurt and could not fly. + +Fluffy wanted to rescue the bird. She tried to help the bird by giving it some food. But a big, mean dog saw Fluffy and the bird. The dog wanted to take the bird away from Fluffy. + +Fluffy tried to stop the dog. They took turns chasing each other. But in the end, the mean dog was too big and strong. The dog took the bird away, and Fluffy could not rescue it. Fluffy was very sad and went back to her house. +One day, a cat named Tom found a can of tuna. He was very happy. Tom wanted to eat the tuna, but he did not know how to open the can. He felt confused. + +Tom saw a dog named Max. Tom asked Max, "Can you help me open the tuna?" Max said, "Yes, but I want to eat it too." Tom did not want to share his tuna, but he needed help. So, he agreed. + +Max tried to open the can. But he dropped it, and the can broke. The tuna fell out and got dirty. Tom and Max were sad. They could not eat the tuna now. They both went home hungry and upset. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a little girl named Sally. Sally loved to play with her toy car. One day, her friend Tom came over to play. Tom wanted to play with the toy car too. Sally did not want to share. She wanted the toy car all to herself. + +Tom was a persistent boy. He asked Sally again and again if he could play with the toy car. Sally just shrugged her shoulders. She did not care about Tom's opinion. She only wanted to play with the toy car by herself. + +But Tom did not give up. He kept asking Sally to share the toy car. Finally, Sally saw how much Tom wanted to play with the toy car. She decided to share it with him. They both played with the toy car and had a lot of fun. Sally learned that sharing is a good thing. +Once upon a time, there was a kind dog named Spot. Spot loved to taste all kinds of food. He liked sweet, salty, and even spicy things. Spot was a very happy dog. + +One day, on a Tuesday, Spot went for a walk in the park. He saw a little girl eating a big ice cream cone. Spot thought the ice cream looked so good. He wanted to taste it too. + +The little girl saw Spot and smiled. She was kind and shared her ice cream with him. Spot tasted the ice cream and it was so yummy! He wagged his tail and thanked the little girl. From that Tuesday on, Spot and the little girl became the best of friends. +Once upon a time, in a big forest, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play with his friends. One day, Tim and his friends found a map. The map showed the way to a treasure. + +Tim and his friends wanted the treasure. They walked and walked. It was not easy, but they did not give up. They saw a big tree, and the treasure was under it. They were so happy. + +But then, a big bird came and took the treasure. Tim was brave. He climbed the tree and saved the treasure. Tim and his friends were very happy. They shared the treasure and played all day. +One day, a bird named Betty wanted to make a tidy nest. She flew around to find sticks, leaves, and soft things. Betty found a nice tree to build her nest in. She started to attach the sticks together with her beak. + +While she was working, her friend, a squirrel named Sam, came by. "Hi Betty!" said Sam. "What are you doing?" Betty replied, "I am making a tidy nest for my eggs." Sam wanted to help, so he found some leaves and gave them to Betty. She attached the leaves to the sticks to make the nest soft. + +When the nest was done, Betty put her eggs inside. She said, "Thank you, Sam, for helping me make my nest tidy and safe for my eggs." Sam smiled and said, "You're welcome, Betty. I'm happy to help you." They both looked at the tidy nest and knew that Betty's eggs would be safe and warm. +One day, a little ant was walking in the grass. He was looking for food to take back to his ant family. He saw a big, red apple on the ground. The little ant thought it was a great find! + +As the ant tried to move the apple, a big bird came by. The bird said, "What is happening here, little ant?" The ant replied, "I found this great apple, but I can't move it alone." + +The big bird wanted to help the little ant. So, the bird picked up the apple in its beak. Together, they carried the great apple back to the ant's home. The ant family was so happy and thankful for the big bird's help. From that day on, the little ant and the big bird were the best of friends. +One day, a little boy named Tim and a little girl named Sue were playing in the park. They saw a big, messy mud puddle. Tim wanted to jump in the puddle, but Sue did not want to get dirty. + +Tim said, "Come on, Sue, let's jump in the puddle together!" But Sue shook her head and said, "No, Tim, I don't want to get messy." + +Tim jumped in the puddle anyway and got his hands all dirty. He laughed and said, "Look at my messy hands, Sue!" Sue looked at Tim's hands and still did not want to jump in. + +Tim felt sad that Sue did not want to play with him in the puddle. So, he walked out of the puddle and cleaned his hands with a towel. Then, they both found another game to play that did not make them messy. + +In the end, Tim and Sue played together happily, and they both learned that sometimes they need to listen to each other's wants and find a way to have fun together. +Once upon a time, there was a clown named Bobo. Bobo was very sad because his big, red ball was empty. It could not bounce anymore. Bobo did not know how to make it full again. + +One day, a little girl named Lucy saw Bobo. She wanted to help him. Lucy said, "Don't worry, Bobo. We can fix your ball." Lucy encourage Bobo to try and fill the ball with air. They tried and tried, but the ball stayed empty. + +Then, a big, strong man named Tom saw them. Tom said, "I can help you." He took a pump and filled the ball with air. The ball was not empty anymore! Bobo was so happy. He thanked Lucy and Tom. Now, Bobo could make kids laugh and smile again. +Once upon a time, there was a little toy car. The toy car had a battery inside to make it go. The car loved to race around the house. It was very noisy, but it made everyone laugh and smile. + +One day, the toy car started to go slow. It did not make much noise anymore. The car was sad because it could not race and make people happy. That night, the toy car had a dream. In the dream, it was fast and noisy again, racing around and making everyone laugh. + +The next day, the little girl who owned the toy car found a new battery. She put the new battery in the car, and it was fast and noisy again. The toy car was so happy to race around and make everyone laugh. And from that day on, the toy car always had a big smile on its face. +One day, a little dog named Bob went for a walk. He saw many shapes in the park. He saw a big round ball and a small square box. Bob felt very calm and happy on his walk. + +Bob saw his friend, a cat named Sue. Sue said, "I am going to nap under that tree." Bob thought it was a good idea. He said, "I will nap too, but first I want to play with the shapes." + +Bob played with the shapes for a long time. He pushed the round ball and it rolled away. He put the square box on the ground and sat on it. Then, he remembered Sue was napping under the tree. He felt tired too. + +Bob went to the tree and found Sue. They both napped together under the tree, feeling calm and safe. When they woke up, they played with the shapes again and had a fun day at the park. +Once upon a time, in a big forest, there lived a naughty lion. The lion liked to play tricks on the other animals. One day, he saw a little bird trying to build a nest. + +The lion said to the bird, "Hey, let me help you. I can add more sticks and make your nest stronger." The little bird was scared but said, "Okay, thank you." + +The naughty lion started to add sticks, but he added so many that the nest became too heavy. It fell from the tree and broke. The little bird was sad and said, "Why did you do that? Now I have no home." The lion felt bad and said, "I'm sorry, I was just trying to have fun. I will help you build a new nest." + +From that day on, the lion learned not to be naughty and helped the little bird and other animals in the forest. They all became good friends and lived happily ever after. +One day, a girl named Sue and her dog, Max, went for a walk. They saw a row of broken toys by the road. Sue wanted to fix them and make them useful again. + +Sue and Max started to fix the toys. But a big wind came and blew the toys away. Sue was sad and Max barked at the wind. They wanted to find the toys and fix them. + +Sue and Max looked for the toys. They found them under a tree. They fixed the toys and took them home. Sue felt happy and Max wagged his tail. They had fixed the toys and made them useful again. +Once upon a time, there was a big flood in a small town. The water went up and up. The people in the town were very sad. They did not like the water. They wanted the sun to come out and make the water go away. + +One day, a kind girl named Mia had an idea. She asked her friends to help her make a big, delicious cake. Mia said, "Let's make a cake for everyone in the town to share. It will make them happy." So, Mia and her friends made a big cake with lots of yummy things on it. + +When the cake was ready, they took it to the town. The people were so happy to see the cake. They all ate the delicious cake and smiled. The sun came out, and the flood went away. The town was happy again, and Mia and her friends were happy too. +One day, a cat found a tie. The tie was red and blue. The cat thought it was a toy, so it played with the tie. The cat was very happy. + +The cat saw a dog. The dog was big and brown. The cat wanted to play with the dog. The cat showed the dog the tie. The dog thought it was foolish, but he played with the cat and the tie. + +As they played, the tie got a tear. The cat and the dog were sad. They knew they should be more careful with their toys. They learned not to be foolish and play too rough. From then on, they played nicely together. +One day, a big bear and a small rabbit met in the forest. The big bear was wearing a funny hat. The small rabbit looked at the hat and said, "That is an interesting hat you wear." + +The big bear smiled and said, "Thank you, little rabbit. This hat is my life. I found it when I was very small, and I always wear it." The rabbit was very curious about the hat and wanted to wear it too. + +The next day, the rabbit went to find the bear and his interesting hat. He found the bear near a big river. The rabbit asked, "Can I try your hat, please?" The bear said, "Okay, but be careful. The hat is very special to me." The rabbit put on the hat and felt very happy. But then, the wind started to blow very hard. The hat flew off the rabbit's head and into the river. The rabbit and the bear both tried to save the hat, but it was gone. The bear was very sad, and the rabbit felt bad for losing the hat. +Once upon a time, in a big zoo, there lived a humble ostrich named Ollie. Ollie was very tall and had a long neck. He loved to run around the zoo and play with his friends. + +One day, Ollie saw a little girl named Lily. Lily had a frown on her face because she lost her toy. Ollie wanted to help her, so he looked everywhere for the toy. He looked under the trees, near the pond, and even by the other animals. + +Finally, Ollie found the toy near the lions' home. He picked it up with his beak and took it back to Lily. When Lily saw her toy, her frown turned into a big smile. She hugged Ollie and thanked him for being so kind. From that day on, Ollie and Lily became the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. Sue loved to play with her toys and make things pretty. One day, she had a great idea. She wanted to decorate her room with something fun and new. + +Sue looked around and saw a big box of fake spaghetti. She thought it would be perfect to decorate her room. So, she took the fake spaghetti and started putting it all around her room. She put some on the walls, on her bed, and even on her toys. + +When Sue finished decorating her room with the fake spaghetti, she was very happy. She showed her mom and dad what she had done. They laughed and thought it was very funny. Sue felt proud of her new room and had lots of fun playing in it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mia. Mia had a big, red candle. She loved her candle very much. She wanted to show her friends how pretty it was. But first, Mia knew she had to gain something. + +Mia wanted to be successful at lighting her candle. So, she asked her mommy for help. Her mommy showed her how to light the candle safely. Mia was very happy, and she practiced with her mommy. Soon, Mia could light the candle all by herself. + +The next day, Mia took her candle to her friends. She showed them how she could light it. Her friends were so happy for her. They clapped and cheered. Mia felt very successful. She had gained a new skill and made her friends smile. And that made Mia very happy. +One day, a little dog named Max went on a trip with his family. They went to the big city to ride the subway. Max was very excited, but he also felt a little worry. He had never been on a subway before and thought it might be difficult. + +When they got to the subway, Max saw lots of people and other dogs. He started to feel more worry. What if he got lost? What if the subway was too loud? Max's family could see he was worry, so they held his paw and told him it would be okay. + +As they rode the subway, Max started to feel better. It was not too difficult after all. He even made a new friend, a little girl named Lily. They played and laughed together. Max was happy he faced his worry and tried something new. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there lived a friendly cat named Kitty. Kitty loved to play with her friends. One day, she had an idea to invite her friends to her house for a fun play date. + +Kitty went to her friend Doggy's house. She knocked on the door with her little hand. Doggy opened the door and said, "Hi Kitty! What are you doing here?" Kitty said, "I want to invite you to my house to play with me and our friends." Doggy was very happy and said, "That sounds like fun! I will come to your house to play." + +On the day of the play date, Kitty, Doggy, and their friends Birdy and Bunny played together at Kitty's house. They played hide and seek, tag, and many other fun games. They all had a great time and laughed a lot. + +At the end of the day, Doggy said, "Thank you, Kitty, for inviting us to your house to play. We had so much fun!" Kitty smiled and said, "You're welcome! I'm glad you all had fun. Let's do this again soon!" + +And from that day on, Kitty and her friends had many more play dates at each other's houses. They were always friendly and kind to one another, and they lived happily ever after. +One day, a little boy named Tim found a toy car in his closet. He was very happy. He wanted to play with his toy car right away. The toy car was red and shiny. Tim loved his toy car very much. + +Tim took his toy car outside to play. It was a wet day, and there were many puddles on the ground. Tim's toy car went speed through the puddles. The toy car got wet, but Tim did not care. He was having too much fun. + +Tim's mom came outside and said, "Tim, it is time to come in. Your toy car is wet. We need to dry it off." Tim said, "Okay, Mom. I had so much fun playing with my toy car today." Tim and his mom went inside, and they dried off the wet toy car. Tim put his toy car back in his closet, and he went to bed. He could not wait to play with his toy car again tomorrow. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She liked to observe things around her. One day, while playing in the park, she saw a small, frightened bird. The bird was lost and could not find its parent. + +Lucy wanted to help the bird, so she looked around for the bird's parent. She walked and walked until she found a big tree. In the tree, she saw a nest with a big bird inside. Lucy thought that this big bird might be the frightened bird's parent. + +Lucy called the big bird and showed it the frightened little bird. The big bird was happy to see its baby and thanked Lucy for helping. The little bird was no longer frightened and was happy to be with its parent. Lucy felt good about helping her new friends and went back to play in the park. +Once, there was a little boy called Jake who loved to go and play at the beach. One day, Jake was at the beach with his mum and dad, playing in the sand. He looked out towards the shore and noticed something glimmering in the deep sea. + +"What's that, mum?" Jake asked, pointing out towards the glimmer. + +Mum squinted her eyes and said, "I think that's a pirate's treasure, Jake! We need to pay it a visit." + +Jake couldn't believe it. He had never seen a pirate's treasure before and was very excited. So they all got in the boat and sailed towards the shore. + +When they arrived, they saw a large golden chest. Jake was amazed. His mum and dad opened the chest and it was full of treasure. + +Jake and his parents smiled at each other. They had found a real pirate's treasure and weren't going to leave without it. So they loaded the treasure onto the boat and sailed away. + +From then on, Jake and his family paid many happy visits to the deep shore and enjoyed their newfound wealth. +Sam had a horse named Tim. She was so excited to feed him some apples, carrots and hay. + +Sam's mom said, "Sam, why don't you take Tim outside in the paddock, he will be so happy to see that big, open space." Sam excitedly agreed. + +When Sam and Tim got outside, Sam noticed something was missing. What could it be? She looked around but couldn't find it. Finally, she noticed a sad look on Tim's face and realized the paddock was empty. Sam said, "Oh no, where are all the horses?" + +Sam and Tim decided to take a walk and search for them. Sam was beginning to get a little tense. Suddenly, she heard the sound of neighing. At the end of the path, they found a beautiful field full of horses! + +Sam was so excited! She ran over to Tim and hugged him. Then, she called out to the horses, "Come on, let's all play together!" And they did. For the rest of the day, Sam and Tim had so much fun with the other horses. The two were the happiest they've ever been! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Mandy. She was three years old and liked to wander around the park. + +One day, Mandy was wandering around the park with her mom. They were looking for a nice place to sit and play. Suddenly, they heard some loud noises. + +Mandy got scared, so her mom said, "Let's go and see what's going on." + +When they got closer, Mandy could see some white police cars. A few police officers with big hats were running around and talking. + +Mandy asked, "Mommy, what are the police doing?" + +Her mom replied, "They are keeping us safe! Let's go away from here so they can work." + +So, Mandy and her mom wandered away to find a nice place in the park for them to play. And they all lived happily ever after. +John and his mom were in the bedroom. His mom was getting ready for an important event. She grabbed her makeup. John watched her as she began to put it on. + +John said, "Mommy, why you have all that stuff?" His mom smiled, "I'm putting it on so I look beautiful tonight." + +John felt scared of the strange looking makeup. He started to tremble a little bit. "Mommy, are you a monster?" he asked. His mom laughed, "No, I'm just being normal." + +The night came, and John's mom shined bright. He looked in awe as he watched her get out of the car. Everyone at the event was staring at her, and she looked more beautiful than ever. + +John realized that all the makeup on her face was normal. He smiled, feeling relieved. He still felt a bit of the tremor from earlier, but now he knew that he didn't have to be scared of his mom. +John was playing in his back yard when he saw something flying high in the sky. He squinted his eyes and saw a huge kite, making circles and dancing to music in the wind. John felt an urge for flying the kite too and he started to run towards it. + +John ran until he reached the kite and he grabbed the string firmly. He smiled and he pulled the string to make it fly higher. He admired the beauty of the kite while he was holding it. Suddenly, a noisy car drove past him. John felt scared, he closed his eyes, he held the string even tighter and he sighed. + +John's mum saw him and rushed to give him a hug. "What's wrong my love?", she asked and stroked his head. +John told her how scared he was but also how happy he felt while he was flying the kite. + +Mum smiled and said:"Let's fly the kite together, now that you don't feel so scared". She took the string and they smiled and shared the joy of flying the kite together. +Once upon a time, there lived a little girl with her pet gorilla. Every day, the little girl and her gorilla would spend time playing together. One day, the gorilla said, "Let's go for a walk in the park." + +The little girl happily agreed and soon they were walking in the park. All of a sudden, the sky grew dark and it started to rain. The little girl was sad but the gorilla said, "Don't worry! I will stop the rain." + +The gorilla started to use his magic powers and the rain soon melted away into the sky. The little girl was so happy and grateful. She hugged the gorilla and said, "Thank you so much! You are such a great friend." + +The gorilla smiled and they continued on their walk. They were so happy together and the little girl knew that her and her gorilla were the best of friends. +Once there was a little girl named Sally. She was always excited for Halloween, dressed up in her favorite costume. She put a lot of thought into her outfit and was very proud of it. + +On Halloween, Sally and her family went out to the carnival. While they were there, Sally wanted to try some of the delicious treats they sold. She wanted cotton candy, a giant cookie and some popcorn. + +But her mom said no. She said that buying those treats would cost too much money. + +Sally was very disappointed and started to cry. She looked up at her mom with big, sad eyes and demanded to have her snacks. + +Mom said, "Oh, sweetheart. Let me get you a delicious popcorn and you can wait until we get home to eat your other treat." + +Sally smiled and nodded. She was so excited to have her snack that she forgot all about her costume. + +The end. +Once there was a car. Its paint job was so shiny, so popular! Everybody wanted to take a ride in it. + +One day, a very strong man wanted to take a ride. He sat in the car and tried to make it move, but it wouldn't go. He got mad and tried to snap the steering wheel off, but it wouldn't break. + +The man tried other things until finally, he decided to try the key. He turned the ignition, and the car started with a snap. Everyone in the neighborhood was surprised! + +The popular car had roared to life, and the man went for a ride. He waved to all of his friends as he drove away and never looked back. +It was a sunny day and Rebecca was outside playing. She was having lots of fun when all of a sudden, she saw a puddle on the ground. She wanted to jump in it, but her mom told her not too. + +"A puddle is no place for a little girl," Rebecca's mom said. "It's too cheap." + +Rebecca didn't understand. She thought a puddle could be a fun place to splash around. She asked her mom why she couldn't jump in it. + +"Well," said Mom. "If you jump in the puddle, you'll get soaking wet and then you'll have to change your clothes!" + +Rebecca knew her mom was right. She decided to wait until she had old clothes on and a big towel. + +Sure enough, a few days later, a big rainstorm came through. After it ended, a big puddle was in the same spot as before. Rebecca quickly changed into her old clothes and grabbed her towel and ran outside. She jumped into the puddle, splashing and laughing. + +She realized that sometimes it's alright to jump into a puddle as long as you have an old outfit to change into and a big towel for after! +Once upon a time there was a giant who loved to hold competitions. He invited all the creatures from the land to come and compete for the prize. + +One day a little 3 year old named Ann decided she would like to join the competition. So the giant called out to the crowd and Ann stepped forward. + +The giant said, "What is it you'd like to do?" + +Ann replied, "I want to hold something for as long as I can". + +The giant smiled and said, "A competitive little one! I like it! Let's get started." + +The giant gave Ann a heavy bag of sand to hold as long as she could. Ann held it tight and before long she won the competition! The giant was very impressed with Ann's strength and gave her a prize. + +The little 3 year old Ann went home with a smile on her face, holding her prize in her hands. She had learned that by being competitive, even the smallest creatures can do great things. +Once there was a hairy bear. The bear loved to rub his feet in the grass and take long naps. Every day, he would wander around the forest and explore. + +One day, while the bear was walking, he heard someone calling his name. He stopped to listen and the voice called out, "Hey there, hairy bear!" The bear looked around, but he couldn't see anyone. + +The voice continued, "Don't be afraid, hairy bear. I'm your friend. Would you like to play a game?" The bear thought for a moment, and then he said, "Yes, I would!" + +The voice said, "Let's rub our feet together! On the count of three, start rubbing!" The bear counted to three and then he rubbed his feet with the voice. The voice laughed and said, "That was fun!" + +The bear had a new friend and they would play the "rub game" every day. The bear was happy that he had made a new friend! +Once upon a time there was a chubby bunny. She lived in the west and she wanted to hop across the big field. But she was too scared. Then one day the sun was shining, birds were singing and the grass was green. The bunny decided it was time to try something new. She took a deep breath, jumped up and sprung across the field! She hopped so fast and she felt so free, she even made it all the way to the other side! The bunny was so happy she had sprung across the field all by herself. From that day on she was no longer scared and she spent all her days hopping around the west. +Jenny was playing in the park with her cart. She was very impatient, wanting to win a race against her friends. + +Jenny's friends were eager to start the race. "Ready, set, go!" they shouted. + +Jenny ran as fast as she could, pushing her cart in front of her. She was the fastest in the group. As she looked back she saw her friends were far behind her. She knew she was going to win! + +But then something bad happened. Suddenly Jenny noticed the wheels of her cart were wobbling strangely. She tried to steady them, but they were getting worse. One of the wheels fell off! Jenny tried her best to keep going but her cart was too heavy and she couldn't go any further. + +Jenny watched in dismay as her friends crossed the finish line without her. She tried not to cry as she realized she was going to lose. + +Jenny had been too impatient. If she had taken her time, she would have noticed that her cart was broken, but now it was too late. +Once upon a time, there was a boy called Jack. He was very naughty. One day, he was playing in the garden and he wanted to pick some flowers. But, instead of flowers, he picked a piece of toilet. It was rough and Jack was very scared. + +Jack ran upstairs and said to his mum, 'Mum, I picked a toilet!' His mum said, 'No Jack, you must never, ever pick a toilet!' + +Jack promised never to pick a toilet again but one day he forgot his promise. He was playing in the garden and saw another piece of toilet. He thought it looked fun, so he tried to pick it. + +Unfortunately, it was too heavy and he dropped it. The toilet smashed into a million pieces and the noise scared Jack so much that he ran away and never dared to pick a toilet again. +Once upon a time, there were two best friends named Sam and Tina. Every day they liked to play together and had a lot of fun. + +One day, Sam and Tina were feeling a bit bored. So, they decided to go to the park. + +“Look at that case over there!†exclaimed Tina. + +Sam looked over and saw a big, boring case. “What do you think’s inside it?†asked Sam. + +“I don’t know,†said Tina, “let’s open it and see!†+ +The two friends opened the case and found lots of fun toys inside. Both of them jumped for joy and decided to play with the toys for the rest of the day. + +And ever since then, Sam and Tina always go to the park to look for new exciting things. +Once upon a time there was a little boy called Tony. He loved to travel and one day he wanted to go to a very special place. So Tony packed his bags, kissed his mum and set off. + +He walked for a long time until he saw a big, wide river. He thought he had never seen anything so beautiful. Tony wanted to have a closer look and so he walked to the side of the river. + +Suddenly he spotted a fat frog sitting by the water. Tony said, "Hello! Can I ask you a question?" + +The frog said, "Yes, of course!" + +Tony said, "Do you know where I can find a special stamp?" + +The frog smiled. "Of course I know. Follow the river and you will find what you are looking for!" + +So Tony followed the river and eventually he arrived at a little shack. Inside were hundreds of stamps of all different colours and shapes. He found the perfect stamp he was looking for and he was so happy. + +He took a big drink from the river to celebrate his new find and set off on his journey home. When he arrived home his mum was so proud of him and the wide smile on his face. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Lucy. She was three years old and loved playing with her toys. Every day, Lucy's mum would bring her a few coins to play with. + +One day, Lucy's mum said, "Lucy, I want you to learn how to support yourself with these coins. Can you do that?" + +Lucy looked up at her mum. She didn't understand. "What's support?" she asked. + +Mum smiled and said, "It means that you can use the coins to buy things. For example, if you want a candy, you use the coins to buy it." + +Lucy was very excited. She collected the dull coins and started counting them. Then she went off to the store and bought her first candy with her own coins. + +That was the day Lucy learned how to support herself. She never forgot how dull the coins looked or how important it was to know how to support herself. +The sun was shining brightly in the sky. A little girl named Emily was skipping through the park when she noticed something about a tree nearby. She saw a delicate shadow coming from it. She walked up to it and asked "What's that?" + +"That's my friend," said the tree. "He's a shadow, and he likes to remain here with me whenever it is sunny." + +"Why does he stay here?" asked Emily. + +"He likes to help me keep cool," replied the tree, "He follows me around and gives me a gentle and delicate shade." + +Emily smiled at that, and said, "That's a nice friend you have there." + +The tree smiled back, and said, "Yes, he is. He's been here with me for a while now, and he will always remain here." + +Emily thanked the tree and went back to playing in the park. But every time she walked past the tree, she could feel the delicate shadow of her new, special friend. +Once upon a time, there lived a bunny called Bop. Bop was fast; he could run very quickly! In the morning, he would wake up early and hop across the dewy grass at breakneck speed. He loved to feel the wind upon his fur as he swooshed past. + +One chilly morning, Bop was feeling particularly adventurous. He decided to take a longer route than usual; over the stream and through the trees. As he ventured through the forest, the air got colder and Bop started to shiver. + +Suddenly, he heard a gentle voice calling out: "Bop, my little friend, where are you off to?". Bop looked up and saw a big majestic owl perched on a tree branch. + +The owl said kindly: "It's getting cold out here and you really need to stay warm. Why don't you come sit with me? You can take things at a gentler speed". Bop hopped up beside the owl and snuggled up in his feathers; safe and warm. + +The bunny and the owl remained good friends ever after. Whenever Bop felt the cold, he would take things at a gentler speed and spend time with his feathered friend. And they both lived happily ever after! +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Olive. She always hoped to find something special. One day she saw something black. She wondered what it was and with a great deal of hope, she went over to find out. + +As soon as she got closer, she realized it was a black bird! It looked friendly so Olive dared to reach out and touch it. The bird was so gentle and it made a sweet sound. + +"Hello little birdie," said Olive. The bird answered her with a chirp. + +Olive was so excited and could not stop smiling. She decided to take the bird home with her. Later that day, Olive showed the bird to her mom and said, "I found it, mommy! I hope it can be my forever friend." + +Her mom smiled and said, "He sure is special, Olive. It looks like his name is going to be 'Blackie' " + +Olive was delighted and gave the bird a friendly hug. She had found her forever friend, just like she had hoped. +Once there was a colorful van. It belonged to a friendly family. One day, the van was parked near their home. The father of the family said to his little daughter, "We need to go out. Get in the van." + +The little girl happily followed his instructions and went to the van. Suddenly, a big storm started to strike. The wind was so strong and it destroyed the van. The father shouted angrily, "Why didn't you stay inside the house?!" + +The little girl was sad and scared, she started to cry. The father felt regret as he had yelled at his daughter. He said in a gentler voice, "It's okay. Let's go, we can find another van." + +The moral of the story is that bad things can happen without warning and it's important to pay attention to potential dangers. Never put yourself in dangerous situations or take risks without thinking, because it usually ends in a bad way. Taking risks and being brave are important, but so is being smart and safe. +Once upon a time, there was a wealthy fox. He lived in a large house and had a lot of nice things. One day he went for a walk in the woods. + +He came across a log and noticed it was starting to rot. He was disappointed and wondered what he could do. + +Suddenly, he saw a rabbit. "Hello there!" said the fox. "Can you help me? This log is rotting and I don't know what to do". +The rabbit thought for a moment. "Rabbits like to eat rot," he said. "I'll eat it - it'll taste nice". + +The fox was so grateful. He thanked the rabbit and wished him luck. Rabbit hopped away, happy to have a tasty meal in store. + +The fox was amazed by the rabbit's kindness. He was thankful for the rabbit's help and went on his way, feeling wealthier than ever. +Once upon a time, there were two best friends, John and Susan. They loved playing in nature together. One day, they went on a special adventure. + +John spotted a bell hanging from a tree. He tugged on the string and it made a loud ringing noise. Susan was so excited! + +"Let's go see what it is!" she said. + +They followed the ringing noise until they found a smelly old shed. The ringing was coming from inside. + +John opened the door and saw a surprise: the most beautiful singing bird they had ever seen! + +They were so excited they wanted to keep the bird, so they asked the farmer if they could have it. The farmer said yes and they named the bird Ringo. They took Ringo home and they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time there lived a small turkey, who liked to spend all of his mornings and days running around in the sun. One day, he spotted a dead animal in the meadow and he decided to take a closer look. As he peered closer, he heard a loud voice. It was the voice of Bird, a wise old owl who lived in the nearby tree. + +Bird said: “My little turkey, be careful of death! It takes away the life of any living thing, and there is no coming back.†+ +The turkey thought to himself, how sad it would be to be dead. He wanted to grow old and not be taken away. + +The moral of this story is that it’s important to cherish life and grow old. We must respect life and appreciate every moment we have. +Mama and Baby were walking down the street on Tuesday morning. It was a gray day outside and not too many people were around. + +Mama stopped at the corner and said to Baby, "Let's cross the street." But Baby didn't want to cross. He yelled, "No! No way! I don't want to cross the street." + +Mama laughed and said, "Don't worry Baby. I'm here with you. I won't let anything bad happen." Baby stayed close to Mama and they crossed the street together. + +They kept walking until they reached the park. Baby was so excited. He yelled, "Let's play here!" Mama smiled and said, "Yes, let's play!" They had so much fun and before too long, it was time to go home. +Once there was a boy named Tom, who loved to find rare things. He was very excited one day, when he found a rare table in the park. Tom started to touch the table and it made a special noise. He wanted to keep it, so he started to carry it away. Suddenly, a policeman saw him and told him to put the table down. Tom started to run away, but the policeman started to chase him. Eventually, the policeman caught him and put him in jail because the table was too rare and valuable. Tom was very sad and had to stay in jail for a long time. +One night, the sky turned dark. Thunder was rolling and lightning was flashing. Emily watched the storm from inside. She was scared, but her momma said it was alright. + +Mommy said the lightning was like nature's fireworks. Emily was allowed to watch through the window, but not to go outside. + +Suddenly, there was a loud boom. Emily jumped and screamed. Her mommy said it was just thunder, so Emily pushed her fear away. + +The next day, Emily told her friend about the storm. She thought it was exciting, but her friend was rude. He said it was scary and said he was glad he didn't have to see it. + +Emily felt confused and angry. She knew the storm was beautiful, and she felt like her friend was being too mean. + +That night, the storm returned. This time, Emily's mommy allowed her to go outside and watch it. It was magical. Emily watched in awe as the lightning lit up the sky. She was glad her mommy let her have this experience. +There was a family that had a special breakfast every morning. Every morning Dad made breakfast for the whole family. It always included toast which was yellow and yummy. + +One morning, Mom asked three year old Jane what she would like for breakfast. She replied, “I want yellow toast please!†+ +“That’s a great choice,†Dad said as he put the toast in the toaster. + +When Dad took the toast out of the toaster, it was the most perfect shade of yellow. Jane was so excited to eat it that she said, “Yum! I love my yellow toast!†+ +Everyone else agreed that it was the best toast they had ever had. From that day on, Dad always made sure to include yellow toast when making breakfast. +Once there was boy named Alan who liked to play outdoors. One day, he spotted a friendly apple tree. He went to inspect the tree. He tapped on it and then jumped back in surprise when he heard a voice coming from the tree! + +The voice said, "Hi Alan! Would you like to play with me?" + +Alan was a bit nervous, but he plucked up the courage to reply, "Yes please!" + +The friendly tree then said, "Let's have a race and see who can pick the most apples!" + +So Alan and the friendly apple tree raced each other to pick the sweetest apples. They had lots of fun and at the end, Alan had the most apples. He thanked the tree for the lovely game and went on his merry way. +Once upon a time there was a beautiful palace. There lived a princess who was very happy in her home. One day she was playing in the courtyard when she noticed that something had changed. All the people in the palace had disappeared. + +The princess was very sad and scared. She ran around the palace shouting "where have all my friends gone?". Nobody seemed to answer her. She searched everywhere, but they had all disappeared. + +Suddenly the door to the palace opened and a wizard appeared. He was very tall and had a long grey beard. He said to the princess, "Your friends have been taken away by a wicked witch. I must go and confront the witch and bring your friends back home." + +The princess was very scared but the wizard said, "Do not be afraid, for I shall lay my magic upon her and your friends will return to you." + +The wizard left the palace and the princess waited until he returned. When he came back, her friends were with him. Everyone celebrated and the princess was so happy. + +The princess then saw that the wizard had a beautiful gift for her. It was a shining silver bracelet. He said, "This is my gift to you. Wear it so that the wicked witch can never take away your friends again!" +Once upon a time there was a white piano in a beautiful room. One day, a girl named Lucy went to the room to pick the piano. + +As she entered, she saw something strange. A little piano stool was moving around the white piano! She blinked in surprise. + +"What are you doing?" Lucy asked the little stool. + +The piano stool stopped in its tracks and turned to face Lucy. "I want to pick the piano," it said in a small voice. + +Lucy smiled and knelt down next to the piano stool. "All right, let's pick the piano together." + +So, Lucy and the piano stool set out to pick the white piano. Lucy plucked the strings with her fingers and the stool rolled around the piano, helping to turn the pages of the music book. Together, they created a beautiful sound. + +When they had finished, Lucy thanked the piano stool for its help. Then she gave it a big hug and off it went, rolling down the hallway as if it had never been there. + +Lucy smiled as she watched the piano stool go. Picking the piano with a stool had been so much fun! +Once upon a time, there was a girl called Jane. One day, Jane found an ornament in her garden. The ornament shone brightly in the sun and Jane decided to keep it. She made sure to put it somewhere safe. + +The following day, Jane woke up to a beautiful surprise. The ornament had sprung to life! Jane was so excited. She played with her new friend all day. + +But then, Jane went to bed that night feeling a bit guilty. She hadn't told her mum and dad about the ornament. Jane knew she should tell them so she decided to do it the next morning. + +When Jane showed her parents the ornament, they were so proud of her for being honest. Jane was happy about this and she kept the ornament as a special reminder of the day she learned to always tell the truth. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a family. They were a happy family and each day they did thoughtful things. One day the family decided it was time to sort things out. + +The first thing they sorted was the toys. They put all the green blocks together and all the soft dolls in one big pile. Then they sorted the clothes. They folded the socks and hung up all the jumpers. + +After that, the family sorted out their boxes and bags. They put all the books in one bag and all the games in another. Finally, the family sorted out the food cupboard. They put all the tins in one box, all the cans in another and all the packets in one big jar. + +When the family had finished sorting, they all felt very proud. They had done a nice, thoughtful job. +Once upon a time, there was a family who lived in a sunny city. One day, they all went to the park and saw a pigeon. They were very excited. The pigeon was so clear and white, and it sat right in front of them. + +The dad said "Hey kids, let's share some food with the pigeon". So they did! They gave the pigeon some delicious bread and watched it enjoy the snack. + +The kids then said to their dad, "Dad, will the pigeon come back again?" To this, their dad smiled and said "Maybe it will, and maybe it won't. But it was nice to share some food with the pigeon today!" + +The family was very happy and exited the park with big smiles on their faces. +Once there was a little boy called Ben. He was only 3 years old, but he was very adventurous. One day he decided to go for a walk. + +He said to his mum, "I'm going for a good walk mum!" +Mum smiled and said, "Ok Ben, have a good time!" + +Ben started walking and as he did, he noticed a big green seat by the side of the road. He liked the seat and stopped to take a closer look. + +He said to himself, "This is a good seat! I'm going to sit on it!" + +So he hopped up on the seat, and he felt very comfortable. He felt like he could sit there forever. + +Suddenly, a voice called out from behind him, "Hey friend, why don't you go for a good walk instead?" + +Ben turned around and saw an old man smiling at him. He knew the old man was right, so he got down from the seat, waved goodbye to the old man and started walking away. + +He thought to himself, "A good walk is much better than a good seat!" + +So Ben happily continued his walk, feeling very content as he explored the world around him. +Once upon a time there was a robot who loved to splash in the lake. He was tall and shiny and had wires and buttons all over. Every morning he would go to the lake and splash around, splashing his wires and buttons and twirling around in the water. + +One day, some kids noticed the robot splashing and decided to join in the fun! They laughed and splashed about together, having a great time. The kids were grateful that the robot had let them join in the fun. + +Afterwards, the kids thanked the robot for a great day. The robot replied, “I’m happy you had fun. Splash around again soon!†+ +The kids smiled and waved goodbye as they went on their way. From then on, the robot and the kids splashed in the lake together. They were all happy and grateful. +Poppy was skipping down the street. She was happy and carefree, not a worry in the world. As she skipped, she sang a simple tune that she had made up. Suddenly, the sound of clapping could be heard. She stopped and looked around. A few houses down the street someone had stepped out onto their porch. They were clapping their hands. + +Poppy ran over and waved. The person on the porch waved back and said, "That was such a beautiful melody! You must have worked hard on it." + +Poppy was grateful for the kind words and smiled wide. Then the person said, "Let me show you a trick. I need your help, though." They asked her to stand a few feet away. + +Poppy did so, curious to see the trick. The person on the porch began to clap and suddenly, poppies began to appear all around! Poppy was amazed and clapped along with the person until the poppies had disappeared, leaving her with a smile. She was amazed and thanked the person, who smiled and waved goodbye. + +That night, Poppy went to bed thinking about the wonderful trick. She was so grateful that she would never forget the kind person who had showed her the magic of poppies. +One day, Jack and his family went outside to play. Jack was so excited because they were going to have an orange exercise. + +Jack asked, "Mama, what is an orange exercise?" + +Mama replied, "That means when we do our special exercises, and we make them as orange as possible! Put on your bright orange shirt and we can start!" + +Jack put on his bright orange shirt and tried to do the exercise. After a few tries, Jack was having trouble. He couldn't make his exercises orange. He was getting so frustrated! + +Mama saw Jack getting upset and asked, "Is something wrong?" + +Jack said, "I can't do the orange exercise! I don't know how!" + +Mama smiled and said "That's okay, sweetie. We can practice together until you get it. Just remember to have fun!" + +Jack smiled and continued trying to do the orange exercise. With a little help from Mama, he was able to do it perfectly! Jack was so proud of himself. He had conquered the orange exercise! +Once upon a time there was a poor little girl named Sally. All she did was care. One day she decided to take a walk in the hall. + +Sally knocked on every door she passed but no one answered. Then, she heard a voice from the third door she knocked on. + +The voice said, "Who's there?" + +Sally replied, "It's me, Sally! Can I come in?" + +The voice said, "Yes, come in." + +When Sally entered the room, she saw an old woman who was also poor. The woman said, "Child, why were you knocking?" + +Sally replied, "Because I wanted to know if anyone cares." + +The old woman smiled and said, "Yes, my dear! There are many people in this world who care." + +Sally smiled and said, "Thank you. That makes me so happy!" + +The old woman smiled and said, "You're welcome, my dear!" + +And from then on, Sally was no longer alone. She had found someone who cared. +One day, a mommy and a baby went for a jog. Mommy had some fuel in her bag, so the baby was very happy. They ran for a long time until Mommy said it was time to stop. + +The baby did not want to stop, so he said, "No, Mommy, I want to jog more!" + +Mommy smiled and said, "It is time to go home, baby. We can jog more tomorrow." + +But then, something bad happened. The fuel ran out and Mommy could not jog anymore. The baby was very sad. + +At home, the baby said, "Mommy, why did the fuel run out?" + +Mommy replied sadly, "I forgot to buy more fuel for our jog. We won't be able to jog anymore." + +The baby was very sad. He wished he could go for a jog with Mommy, but it was too late. + +The end. +Once there was a brave little girl called Jenny. She lived in a big and bright house. One night, Jenny heard a noise and got scared. She quickly looked outside her window and saw a tall man. He was holding a flame in his hands. + +Jenny got scared and ran upstairs to hide. But the man followed her. The tall man grabbed Jenny and said, "You must come with me and be quiet!". + +Jenny started to cry and said, "Please don't send me away!". But the man was too strong and was not calm. He sent Jenny away to a scary place. + +Jenny was never seen again. +Once there was a little girl who loved to look at the moon in the night sky. Every night she would look up and wave to the bright white moon, and she was happy. + +One night, when she was looking up at the sky, something strange happened. The moon started to move closer and closer to the little girl. She couldn't believe her eyes. + +"Hello moon!" she said. +"Hello little girl," the moon replied. + +The little girl was so excited - she had never talked to the moon before. She asked why the moon was so near to her. + +The moon said, "I'm looking for someone to help me. I'm very unusual - I need to break free. Will you help me?" + +The girl nodded eagerly, and together, she and the moon worked and worked until the moon was free. She waved goodbye to the moon and thanked it for the unusual and wonderful night. +Once upon a time there was a small boy who loved to search. Every evening, he would look around and search for something new to explore. One night he decided to search further away than usual. He walked and walked until he was deeper in the forest than he had ever been. + +The small boy was excited to find something new, but he soon realized that he had become lost. He searched and searched, but he couldn't find the way home. He was scared and alone. + +The small boy soon learned his lesson - it's important to always be careful when searching. Even if something seems exciting and new, it's important to always remember to be careful, because bad things can happen. +Bob was a brave and curious little boy. He loved the ocean, and wanted to learn all he could about it. One day, his grandad took him to the beach to see some sharks. At first, Bob was anxious. But when the sharks came close, he was so excited! + +Grandad smiled down at him and said, "We have to learn about all kinds of creatures, Bob. Sharks have a lot to teach us." Bob nodded and watched the sharks carefully. He followed them for a while, and was amazed by their gracefulness. + +Suddenly, Grandad said, "You see, Bob? Even if things seem scary sometimes, when you learn more about them you realize there's nothing to be anxious about." Bob smiled and looked back at the sharks, feeling brave and strong. They had taught him something really important that day! +Once upon a time, there was a special girl. She was very brave and strong. She could do amazing things! + +One day, the girl wanted to take a adventure. She decided to take a walk in the park. She brought her best toy with her. + +The girl went to the highest hill in the park. She wanted to have a great view. When she got to the top, she saw something amazing! + +It was a rainbow! She couldn't believe her eyes. She ran to get a better look. The girl was so happy she jumped up and down. + +Back at home, the girl told everyone about her amazing adventure. She said taking a walk in the park was the best thing ever! +Once upon a time, there lived a little girl named Lily. Lily was serious about her life and wanted to sail the high seas. One day, she asked her mom for permission to sail away. Her mom thought it was too dangerous, so she told Lily no. + +Lily was sad but she kept thinking of her dream. She looked out the window and saw a beautiful palace in the distance. Lily asked her mom if they could sail there. + +Her mom said she could take the boat and sail there. Lily quickly got ready and waved at her mom before she sailed away. + +On her way to the palace she saw a lot of interesting things and she learned a lot. When she reached the palace she was welcomed and was learning many things. But soon enough, it was time for her to go back home. + +On her way back home Lily was sad, she didn't want the journey to end. Then she realized, she can continue the journey but at home. She learned that the journey of life is not about reaching the palace, it's about learning the lessons at home. + +Lily felt much better after her realization and reached home safe and sound. From then on, she sailed her journey of life with the same excitement and seriousness. +One day, a child was playing alone in the forest near his home. He was a very curious child and was determined to explore every inch of the forest. Suddenly, he stumbled upon a small, still pond. He wanted to see what was in the pond, so he approached it cautiously. + +The child wanted to reach the pond, but he was too scared to do so. It was getting late, and the sun was beginning to set. Suddenly, he noticed an old, stubborn turtle. The turtle slowly moved towards the pond and the child desperately followed. + +The child asked the turtle why he was so stubborn and why he was so determined to get to the pond. The turtle said, "In life, we must carry our burdens. Even though it is difficult, our willingness to carry these burdens will make us stronger." + +The child didn't understand what the turtle meant, but he felt determined and brave. He slowly carried himself to the pond and was amazed with what he saw. The moral of the story is that courage, strength, and resilience will always help us overcome our fears. +Once upon a time there was a little girl, named Lucy. Lucy loved to explore in different places and have fun adventures. + +One day, Lucy was walking through the woods when she heard an alarming noise. She stopped and said, "Who is making that noise?" + +Suddenly, she heard a voice say, "It's me - the fan in the tree!" Lucy was scared and wanted to know why it was there. + +The fan said, "I'm here to make the woods different. I like to make the leaves flutter in the breeze." Lucy was intrigued and asked the fan to show her what it could do. + +The fan started to spin and the wind was loud. She felt the breeze and saw the leaves twirling in the air. Lucy was amazed and said, "That was cool!" + +The fan laughed and said, "Come back anytime. I will always scare you in the most different and delightful way!" Lucy thanked the fan and ran home, with lots of happy memories from her adventure. +Once upon a time, there was an ugly lollipop. Every day, the lollipop would ask the other things in the room to play with it. But no one wanted to play; instead, they would all close the door on it. + +One day, the lollipop asked a three-year-old child to play with it. The child said, "I will play with you, ugly lollipop!" The lollipop was so excited. The two of them sang songs and laughed together. + +At the end of their playtime, the child picked up the lollipop and said, "I have to go now. I have to close the door." The lollipop was very sad, but it said, "That's ok. You can come back and play again soon." + +The child smiled and said, "I will! Don't worry; here, have a lollipop!" With that, the child gave the lollipop a big hug and left. The lollipop was very happy and knew that it would never be alone again. +Once there was a little girl who loved to go for walks. One morning, she put on her gray coat and went outside. As she walked along the street, she saw a big hole in the ground. She stopped and peered inside. + +“What’s down there?†she asked. + +Someone answered from far away, “Be careful! Don’t go in!†+ +The little girl ignored the warning and jumped into the hole. Suddenly, she heard a loud rumble and the ground began to shake. She screamed and tried to get out, but it was too late. The ground had already closed up and she was stuck! + +The little girl shouted for help, but no one could hear her. She was trapped forever in the deep, dark hole. Her gray coat was her only companion. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Joe and Daisy. They were very excited because today a famous steel truck was arriving in town. + +"Will it be here soon?" Joe asked. + +"Yes, it'll be here soon enough!" Daisy said, smiling. + +They ran around the corner and saw the truck. It was very big, with sparkling steel all over it. Joe and Daisy cheered. + +The famous truck stopped so Joe and Daisy could take a closer look. Joe wanted to touch the steel, but Daisy said they should just take a picture. + +They ran over to take the picture when a voice called out behind them, "Hello there! Would you like to see inside the truck?" + +Joe and Daisy looked around and saw a friendly face. It was the driver of the famous truck! He showed them around the truck and even let them sit in the driver's seat. + +Joe and Daisy thanked the driver before running back home to tell their parents about their amazing adventure with the famous steel truck. +Once upon a time, a clever hippo called Rover decided to take a nap by the lake. Rover settled down comfortably in the warm sun and soon began to doze off. As he was almost asleep, he heard a noise nearby. It was Frog, who was hopping around and splashing in the lake.