diff --git "a/TinyStories_536.txt" "b/TinyStories_536.txt" new file mode 100644--- /dev/null +++ "b/TinyStories_536.txt" @@ -0,0 +1,10000 @@ +The little girl was very relieved. She learnt a lesson that day; the old faucet was not as strong as a new one! +The blue sky spread out wide in front of Rocky. He had never seen a sight quite so beautiful. Rocky felt joy swell in his chest and he decided that he wanted to get closer to the sky. With a happy bounce he started to walk towards the cliff. + +The closer Rocky got to the cliff the more curious he became. He wanted to know what was at the top. He soon reached the edge and began to climb the rocky path up the side of the cliff. + +When he reached the top, Rocky was so pleased with himself. He felt like he was on top of the world. But, his joy was short-lived. The rock beneath his foot suddenly gave way and he started to slide towards the bottom of the cliff. + +Rocky tried desperately to grab onto something but it was too late. He tumbled all the way down and landed with a thud at the bottom of the cliff. He had taken a bad tumble and lay still on the cold, blue ground. +Once there was a grumpy woman. She was always grumpy, never happy. One day she was walking and tripped over a frame lying on the ground. She let out a frustrated yell and struck the frame with her foot. + +The frame was much bigger than it looked and it started to quiver and shake. Before long it began to glow and then expanded to form a door. The woman stepped back in fear, but the door opened and a tall figure stepped through. + +The tall figure spoke in a voice that filled the air "I heard you strike the frame! Do not be so grumpy, it was only trying to help you." + +The woman just stood there and looked on in surprise. The figure smiled, turned around, and stepped back through the doorway, taking the frame with it. + +The woman was stunned, but suddenly she felt a lightness in her heart. She was much less grumpy and smiled as she continued on her way. +Once upon a time there was a girl. She was very adventurous. One day she went for a walk in the woods. Suddenly she heard a loud noise. She didn't know what it was. It sounded like an emergency! + +She stood very still and looked around. She was scared, but also very curious. What had made the noise? Where was it coming from? She wanted to find out. + +So, she took a deep breath and started walking again. She moved very slowly and carefully. Soon she found the source of the noise. It was a bear! + +The bear was standing in the middle of the path. It was looking at her. The girl was scared, but she also felt brave. She decided to stand very still and not run away. After a few moments, the bear moved away and the girl watched it go. + +She had been very brave and adventurous. She was glad she hadn't run away. It had been an exciting emergency! +Once upon a time there was a boy named Rob who liked to go on adventures. One day Rob decided he wanted to take a special quiz. He followed his friends to the park. His friends were all so excited; they had heard about a new quiz that was regular. + +When they reached the park, he saw the quiz master. She greeted them and gave everyone a paper with lots of questions on it. Rob was a bit nervous but he worked hard and he followed the instructions very carefully. + +At the end of the quiz, everyone was given a prize for taking part. Rob was so happy to receive a medal for doing so well. His friends were very proud of him too. + +When Rob got home, he put his medal on the wall so he could look at it every day and remember his fun adventure. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a vendor who liked to make matches. Every day he was very polite as he sold his matches in town. + +One day a little girl asked him for a match. The vendor smiled and gave her one. She thanked him and he wished her a nice day. + +The next time the girl went to the vendor she bought two matches. She was delighted and thanked the vendor again. + +The vendor was so pleased with her politeness that he decided to give her a bag of matches for free. She was overjoyed! + +From then on, the little girl went back to the vendor every week and was always very polite. The vendor was very happy to see her and always had a smile on his face. + +The two became great friends and the vendor even gave away some of his matches to the other kids in town, spreading joy everywhere! +One sunny day, Rupert and his mommy were playing outside. Rupert liked to run and run and run, and his mommy was always there to make sure he was having fun and being safe. He saw a yellow flower and shouted with joy, "Mommy! Look how pretty it is!" + +His mommy smiled and said, "That's right, Rupert. Didn't you know that yellow is a very powerful color?" + +Rupert didn't understand, but he wanted to know more. He shouted out, "What do you mean, Mommy? What makes yellow so powerful?" + +His mommy replied, "It's because yellow is a very happy color which always brings sunshine and new hope. It's so cheerful and powerful that it makes us all feel positive and full of life." + +Rupert smiled and went running off with a new understanding of the yellow flower he had just seen. +Once upon a time, there lived a little girl called Chloe. She was three years old, and she loved to play in her garden. + +One sunny afternoon, she wandered outside and found a maze. It had tall, green walls and pathways that twisted and curled like a snake. Chloe was very excited and decided to try to solve it. + +She ran around, twist and turning, following the walls wherever they led. Every time she thought she had found the exit, she was wrong. She soon got tired and felt ashamed. + +Just then, an old man appeared and spoke to Chloe. +"You know, young one," he said, "all you have to do is stretch your arms upwards to reach the top and then you can see the way out." + +Chloe did as she was told and soon found the exit to the maze. She was so happy she danced around in circles, laughing and smiling. + +That day, Chloe learned that if you stretch for your dreams, you can make them happen. +Once there was a little girl who had an opinion. She was very excited about it and wanted to share it with the world! + +So she went outside to tell everyone about her opinion. All of her friends gathered around to listen and were all amazed. They cheered and clapped for her and she was so happy. + +But soon, the little girl noticed some people weren't agreeing with her opinion. They kept arguing and arguing until everyone was too tired to continue. The little girl was so upset that she decided to just remain at home from now on and keep her opinion to herself. + +The little girl was so sad that she never shared her opinion again and stayed inside. No one ever heard her opinion again and it stayed a secret forever. +Once upon a time there was a village which was always loud and bustling with activity. On a regular basis all the villagers were making lots of noise, but one day it all stopped. The village was overcome with an eerie silence. + +The villagers were confused and scared. What could be the reason for this sudden loss of sound? They soon realized that all the birds had been released from their cages and were now flying high in the sky. + +The village mayor had to come up with a solution and fast. He made an announcement to all the villagers asking them to be much quieter from now on. Everyone agreed and the silence started to become more regular. + +The villagers now stayed quiet so much that they could hear the birds singing in the sky above them. They realized that the birds provided a peaceful background to the village and made it all the more beautiful. +Once upon a time, there was a brave little girl called Jess. She wanted to gain something special, so she went on an adventure. She journeyed through the forest, dancing and singing along the way. + +Suddenly, Jess found a small cave. She could see a sparkly texture glittering inside. She smiled and stepped inside to explore. + +"What have I found?" Jess said with excitement. + +Suddenly, she heard a voice from the back of the cave. "You found something special, Jess," it said. Jess was a bit scared, but the voice sounded friendly. + +She stepped closer and saw a beautiful diamond. "This is too serious a prize for me," said Jess. + +The voice laughed. "It is special and you deserve it. Go and enjoy the feeling of having gained it," the voice said. + +So Jess took the diamond and went on her way. She twirled and danced, feeling the special texture of the diamond as she travelled home. +One day, there was an old ranch that stood on the edge of town. Every morning the rancher would milk his cows and feed his chickens before setting off to work. But one day, the cows began to act strange. Suddenly, they all started running in circles and then they vanished! The rancher was very confused. He looked around the ranch and he noticed one of his chickens had also vanished! The rancher was even more surprised. He searched around for hours, but the cows and the chicken were nowhere to be found. They had vanished! The rancher was very sad. He could not understand what had happened. But, he carried on working the old ranch and hoped that one day, the cows and the chicken would come back. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Jane and Petey. They were the best of friends, always playing together. One day, they were playing and having lots of fun when they got into a fight. Jane and Petey were both feeling very angry and upset. + +Suddenly, Jane had a great idea. She said, "Let's clean my room. It will make us feel better!" Petey agreed. So the two of them started cleaning together. + +By the time they were finished, everything was clean andneat. Jane and Petey were no longer feeling miserable. They hugged each other and made up. + +From that day on, Jane and Petey always cleaned whenever they had a fight. It made them feel better and kept them from getting angry at each other. The two of them were the happiest of friends forever! +Once upon a time there was a little pup named Hari. He had a big reliable tail that he liked to wag and it always made him feel happy. + +One day Hari thought of playing hide-and-seek with his friends. He ran around looking for the best spot to hide. But suddenly he fell into an old hole and couldn't get out. + +Hari yelled and yelled, but no one could hear him. He didn't give up and kept on yelling until finally his best friend, Jenny, heard him. + +She rushed to the old abandoned house where Hari had fallen. As soon as she saw the hole, she said, "Don't worry, Hari. I'll get you out." + +Sure enough, Jenny worked hard for the next hour and finally pulled Hari out of the hole. Hari thanked his reliable and trusty friend for saving him, and then the two of them ran all the way home, happy to be together again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Jane. She was playing in the park with her friend. They were having lots of fun when they saw a wild animal. + +Jane's friend was scared and ran away but Jane was brave. She looked at the animal carefully. It had four legs and Jane thought it was a beautiful creature. + +Jane decided to feed the animal some food. She put some food on the ground and waited for the animal to come. The animal sniffed the food and it started to eat. + +But then the animal started to get angry. It started growling and ran after Jane. Jane tried to get away but the animal caught her leg and wouldn't let go. Jane screamed and cried until a grown-up helped her. + +The grown-up chased the wild animal away and Jane was safe. But the animal bit her leg and it was very sore. Jane had to go to the hospital to get treatment for her leg. + +The end. +Once there were two friends, Tom and Sally. Tom had a band and every day he would play music with it. Tom loved his band very much. + +One day, Tom and Sally decided they wanted to do something useful with the band. They thought and thought until they finally decided they would create a song to help other people feel happy. + +So they wrote a song and sang it every day. Every time they sang it, people started to smile. Tom and Sally realised that their song was very useful and people really liked it. + +Then something amazing happened. Tom and Sally's song became very popular and more and more people wanted to hear it. Before long, Tom and Sally had their own band and were singing their song to lots of people! +One day, Jack and Jane were feeling very grumpy. They couldn't find anything fun to do, until Jack noticed a hole in the ground. He asked Jane if she wanted to go explore the underground with him. Jane was excited and said yes. + +They both grabbed their flashlights and started to go down the dark hole. As they got deeper, they started to notice all sorts of things. They found weird bugs and creatures. They found old coins and buttons. + +At the bottom of the hole, they found a long forgotten buried treasure. They quickly gathered up all the coins, shells and treasures that they could find and put them into their backpacks. + +They were very happy with their discovery and went back up to the surface with all their treasures. +Once upon a time, there was a smart bear. He was walking in the woods and feeling hungry. Then, he saw a big tree with lots of yummy pastries. He shouted, "Yay!" Bear was so excited. He wanted to eat the pastries, but he didn't know how to get them. + +Suddenly, a squirrel came out of the tree. "Welcome, Bear!" said the squirrel. "Would you like some of my pastries? I have lots!" Bear couldn't believe his ears. He was so happy. "Yes, please!" he said. + +The squirrel gave Bear lots of yummy pastries. Bear thanked the squirrel and ate the pastries. They were so delicious! They tasted like sugar, honey, and nuts. Bear was so happy and full. + +After he finished the pastries, the smart bear gave the squirrel a big hug. "Thank you for the delicious pastries," said Bear. The squirrel smiled. Bear waved goodbye and went back home. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who wanted to spend her allowance. She went to the store and saw a nice jacket. She asked her mom if she could pay for it with her allowance. + +Her mom replied, "No, this jacket is too fancy. It's a bit too much. Why don't you pick out a more modest jacket?" + +The little girl smiled and looked around. Finally, she found a jacket that she liked. She asked the storekeeper how much it was and the storekeeper said, "It's only five dollars." + +The little girl was so happy. She took out her money and paid the storekeeper. She put on her new jacket and it fit perfectly! + +From then on, she wore her modest jacket whenever she went out. +Once upon a time, there were two bugs who were exploring a field together. As they were hopping around, they found something very strange. It was a scary number! It was big, bigger than the two bugs. They both got scared and landed on the ground. They stayed still and watched the number as it moved around. + +The number was bouncing around and making a lot of noise. As they watched, they noticed that the number was coming closer and closer. Then it stopped right in front of them! The two bugs were so scared they couldn't move. But then the scary number made a funny sound, and it hopped away! + +The two bugs were so relieved they shouted out loud and hopped away to tell all the other bugs about the scary number. Every bug in the field now knows the story of the strange and scary number! +Once upon a time there were two little squirrels who were best friends. They both had very special qualities. One was brave and curious, the other was gentle and kind. + +One day, the two little squirrels went on an adventure together and came across a big lump of coal. It was gray and the brave and curious squirrel exclaimed: "Let's take some of this coal. It will make for a great display!" The gentle and kind squirrel disagreed and said: "No! We should leave it in its place. We must respect the environment!" + +The brave squirrel took no notice and carried the coal away. But, as he ran away, something strange started to happen. His fur became gray, just like the coal! + +The gentle squirrel warned the brave one: "You must respect what is not yours. Otherwise, you will have to pay the consequences!" + +The brave squirrel finally understood the moral of the story and put the coal down where he found it. He was thankful that his friend had reminded him to respect the environment and that he had managed to learn his lesson without having to go through too much trouble. From then on, he always remembered that respecting the environment is a must. +One day, Sam saw a band of musicians playing in the park. The band had lots of different instruments, but their music sounded dull. Sam wanted to make their music more exciting, so he offered to join the band. The musicians were happy and accepted Sam's offer. Soon the music was much brighter and more fun! Everyone was happy, and the park was filled with the sound of music! +Once upon a time, there was a room. In the room, there was something very unusual. It was a talking bird! The bird could speak. So it said "hello" to everyone who entered the room. + +One day, a little boy came into the room. The boy was only three years old. He stopped in the doorway and stared at the bird with wide eyes. He couldn't believe it was talking to him. + +"Hello," said the bird again, a little louder. The boy couldn't believe it. He started to giggle and then he said "hello" back to the bird. + +The bird and the boy talked for a while. The little boy couldn't wait to tell his mum and dad about the unusual talking bird he had found. +Molly was three years old, and she loved to jump. Everywhere she went, she jumped. She jumped over the sofa, and she even tried to jump over her mom. One day, she was feeling extra jumpy, and she decided to jump in a new place - the park! + +As she arrived at the park, Molly saw a huge field in front of her. It was full of children playing and adults chatting. Molly ran to the field and jumped around, spinning in circles and hopping up and down. + +Suddenly, she stopped and noticed something lying on the grass. It was a bright pink notebook. Molly was excited! She had always wanted one but they weren’t always available. Molly picked it up and opened it. Inside, it was filled with pages and pages of blank paper. Molly was so happy! She could use the notebook to make her own stories. + +With a smile on her face, Molly jumped up and hugged the notebook close to her chest. She knew she would have lots of fun with it! +Once upon a time there was a comet. It was so lovely. It sparkled in the night sky. + +Every day mum and dad and the little girl looked up and watched it. They waved to say hello. + +One day, something bad happened. An evil monster came and destroyed the comet. The little girl was so sad. + +Mum and dad wanted to make her feel better, so they looked for something special. They found a box and inside was something even lovelier than the comet. It was a twinkling star! + +The little girl smiled and waved goodbye to the star. She knew that the star was always there, looking after them, even if they couldn't see it. The comet was gone forever, but love was still in the sky. +Once upon a time, two friends named Sammy and Joe were both looking for something special. + +"What do you want to do today?" Sammy asked Joe. + +Joe thought for a minute and then smiled. "Let's choose something unique," he said. + +The two friends thought and thought, and then Sammy had an idea. "Let's go buy a tie!" he said. + +The two friends went to the store together and looked at all the ties. They found lots of colorful ones, but none of them was unique. + +Then, suddenly, they saw a stripey tie with different colors. They knew they had chosen something special. + +They smiled, bought the tie, and went back home. +Once upon a time there was a mechanic. The mechanic wanted to increase the speed of her car. She worked and worked and worked for a long time. Finally, her car was ready. She tried out the car and it was very fast! She smiled and was so happy. + +The mechanic drove to a race track. She wanted to see how fast her car could go. She went as fast as she could go for a long time. When she finished, she found out that she was the fastest one there! + +Everyone was amazed by the mechanic and her car. They thanked her for her hard work and asked her to make more cars for them. She was very happy and she agreed. She knew that if she worked even harder, she could increase the speed of more cars! +Once upon a time there was a little bird. This bird was in a cage made of white plastic. + +The little bird was very sad and wanted to escape. Every day the bird tried to get out of the cage but nothing worked. + +One day the bird was able to break the plastic cage with its beak! The bird was so happy to be free. + +But the bird was too scared to fly away, it stayed in the same place. Sadly that place was very dangerous and a hungry cat tried to catch the little bird. + +The little bird was so scared, it tried to fly but it was too late. The cat caught the bird and it never escaped from the cat. +Once upon a time there was an old man. He had a special sport. It was sharp. He played it every day with his friends. + +One day they wanted to play a new game. The old man thought and thought until he knew what to do. He pulled out his sharp sport and showed it to everyone. + +Everyone was so excited. They all wanted to play with it too. They played for hours and when it got dark, they all said goodbye. The old man smiled and said goodbye too. + +The next day the old man went out to play with his special sharp sport. He had so much fun with his friends, even though they were all quite old. They laughed and ran around, playing with the sharp sport. + +At the end of the day, the old man thanked his friends for playing with him. They all said goodbye, but promised to come back soon and play again. + +The old man smiled and pointed towards the sky. He said, "We will play with this sharp sport until the stars shine in the sky". +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She was 3 years old and loved to wander around. Every day, her mom would give her time to explore the world around her. + +One day, while she was wandering, she found a clean lake. She was so excited and ran to tell her mom. "Mom, mom! I found a clean lake! Can we go there?" + +Her mom smiled and agreed. So they went to the clean lake and spent the day playing. + +The little girl was so happy. She enjoyed spending time at the clean lake and she vowed that she would come back every day to wander around and explore. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She had a nice hat. One day she was walking in the park when she saw a big bird. She thought it was very curious, so she decided to poke it. + +The big bird was very angry and flew away. The little girl felt very guilty about what she had done. + +So, she went to find the big bird. She searched everywhere, but she couldn't find it. She put her hat on her head, and finally she came across the big bird. + +The little girl apologized and they both hugged each other. The little girl was very happy that she had apologized, and her guilt disappeared. They even became friends after that. +Once upon a time, there was a boy called Sam who had a very special gift. Sam was able to attach things together with magic! He had just finished attaching a swing to the tree in his garden when he remembered he had forgotten to do something in the kitchen. + +Sam rushed inside the house, wishing he had remembered quicker. As he entered the kitchen, he found his mom very angry. She had been trying to make dinner and one of the ingredients had gone missing. Sam knew he was in trouble, but he didn't want to get into an argument. He quickly got down to find the missing ingredient and used his special gift to attach it in the right place. + +The angry feeling in the kitchen soon vanished and everyone was happy again. Sam's mom was very thankful for his help and Sam was proud of himself for using his special gift to help someone else. + +This story taught Sam that it was important to be helpful and use his special gifts to help others. He realised that small gestures of kindness can make a big difference. +Once there was a beautiful girl named Daisy. Daisy loved music, and so she bought herself a flute to play. Every day she would practice and make beautiful music. + +One day Daisy was playing her flute, but it made a unusual sound. She became very angry and threw the flute on the ground. A few minutes later Daisy felt regret for what she had done. She knew she should be more careful with her things. + +Feeling sad, Daisy went to her room to think. Suddenly she remembered a saying her mom had told her, "It's important to forgive, even when someone has made a mistake." + +Daisy ran back to the living room and picked up her flute. She looked at it and said, "I forgive you". She gently blew into it again, and the beautiful music filled the room. + +Daisy was so happy that she had forgave her flute. She decided to be extra careful in the future so it would never happen again. With each note she played, she could feel her happiness growing. +One day, a little boy named John wanted to go play outside. He put on his shoes, grabbed his sack and rushed to the door. Before he could open it, his mom appeared with a stern look. + +"John," she said, "it looks like it's going to be a rough day outside. You have to stay inside." + +John was sad but he hoped that things would get better. He stayed inside and played with his toys until lunchtime. His mom made him a big bowl of soup and smiled. + +"Enjoy," she said. + +John happily slurped his soup until he finished it all. As he sat in his chair, he heard a rumble of thunder. The sound came from outside and was getting closer. + +John reluctantly put his bowl away and looked out the window. The sky was pitch black and large rain drops trickled down. + +John knew he had been wrong to hope for a better day. He put away his sack and went back to his toys inside. John had learned a lesson, but it was too late. +Once upon a time, there was a fish who wanted to go swimming. He looked around and he saw a fountain. It was not just any fountain, it was a special fountain. It was full of dead leaves and also some dead bugs. But the fish didn't care, he still wanted to swim there. + +He jumped right in and started swimming. He had fun chasing the dead leaves around. Then he saw something glimmering in the bottom of the fountain. He swam over to get a closer look and found something magical. It was a golden ring with sparkly stones! + +The fish put the ring on and was so happy. He said to himself, "just look at me, I'm a real prince now!" He swam around the fountain for hours, jumping and playing. He was having the best time ever and he never wanted to leave. + +Eventually, the fish got tired. He decided it was time to go home. He put the golden ring away so he could save it for another day. He said goodbye to the fountain and was off to a new adventure. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Sarah. Sarah loved to play outside. She would go to the park, run around, and have a great time. + +But one day it was very hot outside and Sarah started to feel itchy. She realized there was a mosquito biting her arm! She tried to swat it away but it kept coming back. + +Sarah remembered her mommy had some medicine that would make her fit and not itchy anymore. She went inside and saw it- a white cream. + +Sarah's mommy showed her how to apply the cream. She put a little on her arm and it felt better. The mosquito was gone! Sarah was so happy she resisted the urge to itch. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She had dark brown hair and was wearing a bright red dress. The little girl was out in a meadow, where she found a strawberry. It was quite big and bright red. She wanted to keep it and take it home. + +The little girl thought she'd better pick it carefully, so she reached out her hand and grabbed it. But it was quite rough and made her little fingers hurt. +She wanted to keep the strawberry, so she decided she'd grab it with both her hands and be very gentle. She put one hand very carefully over the top and one hand underneath, and carefully lifted the strawberry up. + +The little girl was very happy to have the strawberry, so she wrapped it securely in her dress so she could take it home with her. When she got home, she put it on a plate and showed it to her mom and dad. They all smiled, and the little girl kept the strawberry safe until it was time to eat it. +Once upon a time, there was a cute little puppy called Bella. Bella enjoyed running around in the garden and chasing her friends, the birds. She also liked learning new language. +One day, she wanted to learn how to say a special word so she went to find a wise teacher. Her teacher told her that she needed to sit near a campfire and breathe in the smoke to learn the special words. +Bella was a bit scared of fire, but she was all alone and so she decided to be brave and stay near the campfire. She sat still, breathing in the smoke, and slowly the special words started to make sense. +She remembered the wise words her teacher had said and in no time she could understand the special language. The feeling was amazing and Bella was so happy she could understand the language. +The moral of the story is to never be afraid to learn something new. Even though it can be scary, it can also bring immense joy and understanding. Just like Bella did when she learned the special language by sitting near the campfire and watching it burn. +One day there was a kind little girl who wanted to make a poem. She got out some paper and a pencil and started to measure the poem. But then the girl noticed that she was missing something important - a hammer! + +The girl asked her mom "Mom, can I please have the hammer?" + +Her mom, always kind and understanding, said "Of course! Here is the hammer. Now go and measure your poem!" + +The little girl took the hammer, thanked her mom and carefully measured her poem. As she worked, she could feel something special coming from her poem. After finishing she revealed the poem - and it was magical! Words of kindness filled the room and even the hammer felt lighter than before. + +The little girl smiled with delight. She learned a valuable lesson - with a kind heart and careful measure, anything is possible. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Jack. He loved animals. He especially loved going to the zoo to visit the lions. + +One day, he saw a special lion. It had a bright yellow mane, and Jack thought it was the prettiest lion he had ever seen. He wanted to give it a big kiss. + +Jack walked up to the fence that separated him from the lion. He looked up at the lion and said, "Hello, lion! I want to give you a kiss!" + +The lion looked down at Jack with a kind gaze and said, "Thank you, Jack. It would make me very happy if you give me a kiss." + +So Jack gave the lion a big, yellow kiss. The lion was so glad to receive the kiss that it started purring. + +Jack smiled and said, "I'm so happy I could give you a kiss, lion." He said goodbye to the lion and then walked away. + +The end. +One day, a gray pony named Pete went to a ranch to find his friend Tina. Pete didn't know it, but Tina was missing. He trusted that he would find her on the ranch, but she was nowhere to be seen. + +He saw a small gray rabbit hop across the ranch and stopped to ask it if it had seen Tina. The rabbit hopped away and Pete was sad. He didn't know where else to look. + +Just as he was about to give up, Pete heard a voice calling his name. He looked up and there was Tina, waving her hooves in the air! She said that she had been searching for him too, and was so glad that he had trusted his instincts and come to find her. + +The two friends hugged and ran around the ranch together. Now that they were both safe and sound, nothing else mattered. +There was once a small, ugly house surrounded by trees. Inside the house, a family of three lived happily. The father, a brave explorer, would often tell his family stories of the incredible places he had been, and the special treasures he had found. + +One day, the father announced to his family that he was setting out to find a new treasure. He hugged his family goodbye, and then he was gone. + +Weeks passed, and the family wondered when their father would return. Then, one day, they heard a knock at the door. + +When they opened the door, they saw their father, who was carrying a treasure! He had found it deep in the forest. He passed the treasure to his family and told them his exciting adventure. + +The family were so happy to have this amazing treasure, and even more so to be reunited with their brave father. They knew that no matter how hard things got, their father would always be there to help them pass any challenge. +Once there was a girl named Emma. She was three years old and loved to play the guitar. She had her own guitar and it was very special to her. One day, Emma was looking for her guitar, but she couldn't find it. + +Emma asked her mom where it was. Her mom said she didn’t know! Emma was very worried and started to cry. + +But then something mysterious happened. Emma heard guitar music and followed it. It was coming from outside where a tree was. + +Standing under the tree was a man playing a guitar and singing a beautiful song. It was Emma’s guitar! + +The man said that he had found the guitar lying around and wanted to give it back to its owner. Emma was very happy and thanked the man for finding her guitar. She ran home, hugged her guitar, and took care of it from then on. +Once there was a girl named Zoe. She was creative and one day, she had a special idea. She wanted to make a special pole. A pole that she could use to show off her creative side. + +So Zoe got to work. She gathered all the materials she needed and started building her pole. It was a special pole, with colorful paint and decorated with stars. When she finished, she was so proud! + +Next, she decided to try out her pole. She took it outside in her garden and started using it. She was really creative with it, balancing and twirling around. It was so much fun! + +Then, all of a sudden, she heard a loud applause from behind her. She turned around and saw her family and friends, who had come to surprise her and cheer her on. They were very impressed with what she did. They all clapped and cheered even louder! + +Zoe was so pleased and she couldn't have been happier. She knew she had done something very special. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Maria. She loved to play with her little brother, Jack. + +One day, Maria and Jack went to the park. Maria had a whip and Jack had a ball. Maria was jealous because Jack kept throwing his ball high in the air. + +Suddenly, they heard a noise and they both looked up. There were two birds in the sky and one of the birds was holding a shiny new ball. + +"That's mine!" said Jack. + +The bird with the ball flew away, but Jack had a plan. He grabbed his own whip and closed his eyes. He made a wish and then he threw his whip. It was a perfect throw, and the bird dropped the ball! + +Jack was so happy. He hugged his whip and he hugged Maria too. Maria smiled and wasn't jealous anymore. They went home with their balls and they were both very happy. +One day, a little boy called Jack went on a special visit. He was going to visit his friend Melanie for her birthday. + +Jack was so excited he could hardly contain himself. He asked his mum "What am I going to get Melanie for her birthday?" + +Mum smiled and said "We'll surprise her. It's a secret". + +They arrived at Melanie's house and everyone sang happy birthday. They ate delicious cake and opened presents. When it was time for the surprise, Jack presented Melanie with a special box. Inside was a famous toy! + +Melanie was so happy she jumped up and down and hugged Jack. She said "This is the best visit ever!" + +Jack was very pleased he had made Melanie so happy. He had a great time visiting her for her birthday. +Once there was a rich man who lived by the sea. He had a big, beautiful park full of trees and flowers. Every day he would take a walk there and admire all the beauty. + +One day he noticed something very strange in the park. He saw a small cave in the side of a hill and he went inside to have a look. + +Inside the cave he was very surprised to find a lot of sparkling, shiny gems and gold! He was very excited and quickly took them all home. + +The man thought his life was now complete because he had so much money and treasure. But what he didn't realise was that true happiness doesn't come from having a lot of money. + +The moral of the story is that true happiness comes from doing what you love the most, such as spending time in a beautiful park admiring its beauty. +Once upon a time there was a young girl named Jess. Jess was very happy because she had lots of friends. But one day, Jess and her friends argued, and they couldn't settle it. So Jess was very sad and angry. + +Jess didn't know what to do, so she decided to take a walk. As she walked, all she could think about was her friends and the argument. She kept thinking about it until she had a good idea. + +Jess thought that if everyone could just forget about the argument for a little while, everyone would be happy again. So she found a quiet spot, sat down and closed her eyes. She imagined how peaceful things would be if everyone stopped arguing. + +Soon, Jess realized that the arguing had made her feel very bitter. But she also knew that peace was better than bitterness. +So, Jess decided to forgive her friends and asked them to forgive her too. + +And in the end, everyone was peaceful and happy again. The moral of the story is that when things become difficult, settling and forgiving can bring peace. +Once upon a time, there was a small boy, Tommy. Tommy and his family went to church every Sunday, and Tommy always looked forward to it. He would pray and learn lots of new things. + +Today was different though - as Tommy was walking down the aisle, he noticed a dessert lying on the floor. It was so tasty and inviting! His mouth was watering but he knew he had to do the right thing - so he said a prayer, asking for the strength to make the right choice. + +At that moment, his parents walked around the corner, and Tommy quickly put back the dessert. His parents were pleased to see him doing the right thing. + +That night, Tommy said a grateful prayer to God, thanking Him for giving him the strength to choose wisely. Tommy learned that there are lots of other rewards that are even sweeter than eating desserts. Being strong and making wise decisions always brings more happiness. +Once there was a little girl called Lola. Lola was three years old and chubby. She had lots of fun things to do. +One day her parents said, "Let's go to the park!" Lola was so excited! She raced to get her coat on and off they went. +At the park, Lola laughed and ran around. She played on the swings and made lots of new friends. Her parents watched her and they laughed and smiled. They let her play and explore. +At the end of the day, Lola was so tired. She had a lot of fun and felt so content. With a smile on her face, she tucked her chubby hand in her parent's and they walked home. +They all had a wonderful day at the park! +Once upon a time there was a hero. He was brave and strong and had special abilities that nobody else had. One day, the hero was walking in an unfamiliar place. Suddenly, an unknown creature appeared and demanded that the hero come with him. The hero was scared but he did not want to be a scaredy-cat. He bravely followed the creature and went to an unknown cave. The creature asked the hero to help him find something that was lost a very long time ago. The hero agreed and they searched the cave together. Finally, they found the missing item and the creature thanked the hero for helping him. The hero was happy to be a hero and to help the unknown creature. He was even more happy when he was given a special reward for being so brave and strong. +Once upon a time, there were two best friends named Todd and Jane. They were out walking one day, when Todd noticed a blue handle. "What is this?" he asked. + +Jane said, "It's a handle. I think someone is selling it for one dollar." + +Todd was excited and said, "Let's buy it! We can do lots of fun things with it." + +So the two friends took their dollar and bought the blue handle. Then they went home and found all sorts of things to do with it. They used it to turn a crank for a toy car and even sailed a toy boat with it in the pool. + +The blue handle made many more adventures for Todd and Jane. They were so glad they had decided to buy it! +Once there was a small boy who wanted to drink from the well. But the well was far away and he couldn't reach. He tried and tried but he just couldn't get there. + +He saw an ant that was very small and he had an idea. He asked the ant if it could help him drink from the well. The ant agreed and they headed off together. + +The ant was so small that it had no problem reaching the well. But once the ant got there it refused to let the boy drink. Instead the ant kept drinking all the water for itself. + +The boy was sad. He didn't know how he was ever going to get his drink from the well. But the ant had a plan. It gathered ten friends and together they pulled the boy up to the well. + +The boy was overjoyed. He finally got to drink from the well and he thanked the small ants for their help. They smiled and laughed and drank together. +Jimmy was a 3-year-old boy who liked to do ordinary things. One day, he was looking at pictures of animals with his mom. He saw a picture of a lion, it looked so fierce! He exclaimed with joy, "I love it!" + +Jimmy's mom smiled and said, "Oh, wow. That's a great picture." + +Suddenly, Jimmy started to tear the picture off the wall. His mom was shocked and said, "Jimmy, why did you tear the picture?" + +Jimmy looked at his mom and said, "I don't know. I just wanted to see what's behind it." + +His mom shook her head and said, "Jimmy, there's nothing behind it. That was a special picture and now it's ruined." + +Jimmy felt sad and he apologized to his mom. From now on, he promised to be more careful and not tear any more pictures. +Once upon a time, there was a mole living in a small farm. The mole was always busy trying to supply enough food for its family. One day, however, it felt very sleepy. So it decided to take a break and rest. + +When its family saw that, they came to talk to the mole and said: "You cannot take a break! We all depend on you to supply enough food so that we can eat! We need you to keep going and work hard". + +The mole realised then that it had a very important job to do and that it was not okay to be sleepy when its family depended on it. After listening to its family, the mole went back to work, determined to make sure it could supply enough food for everyone. + +The important moral of this story is that it is important to take care of our duties and responsibilities. We might be tired, but if our family is depending on us for something, it is important to not give up. +Once upon a time, there was a boy. He had an arrow and he wanted to show everyone. He was proud of it and went to the park. The boy started shooting the arrow. He was so happy, but then something bad happened. The arrow went too high and hurt someone. The police came and the boy was sad. He was told that he was not allowed to show the arrow anymore. The end. +Once there was a young boy. He was very young, only three years old. One day he was playing outside in the sun. His favorite game was to catch orange fireflies. Suddenly his eyes began to blink very rapidly. He had not blinked like that before. + +The boy became scared. He had never seen anything like this before. He asked his parents for help, but they did not know what to do. All of a sudden his youth slipped away. His blink went faster and faster until he couldn't blink at all. + +The poor boy was now unable to play his favorite game of catching orange fireflies. He was now frozen in time. Sadly, he was stuck this way forever and ever. The bad ending was that he would never again experience the joy of youth. +Once upon a time there was a girl called Mark. Mark liked sports and she also liked being warm. One day, Mark decided to go outside to play her favorite sport. The sun was shining and it was very warm outside. + +As Mark was playing, she suddenly noticed another girl playing the same sport. Mark realised that the girl was very good and she was getting worried. Her competitive side started to show and she wanted to beat the girl. + +The two girls kept playing until they both reached the end. Once they were finished, they were both very happy. The girl had won the game and Mark was very mad. Mark started to shout at the girl and she was not very nice. The other girl was very upset and she ran away. + +Mark felt terrible. She realised that she had been very mean and she probably should have been kinder. She never saw the other girl again and she often felt bad about it. Unfortunately, this was a bad ending for Mark. +Beth was walking in a park and saw a delightful, chocolate cake sitting on a bench. She smiled and walked towards it to investigate further, when suddenly, a mean man swooped in and grabbed it. Beth sighed; she wanted that cake so badly. + +The mean man laughed at Beth and walked away with the cake. She was very envious. Then, Beth had a great idea. She ran and gathered some sweet treats for the mean man, hoping he would give her back the cake. + +She approached him with her hands full of goodies, and the mean man smiled when he saw them. After a moment of hesitation, he gave the cake back to Beth. She felt relieved and smiled. + +Beth wrapped the cake in a napkin and started walking home. She could not believe her luck! This was the best day ever! +Once upon a time, there was a man. He was very fast and he wanted to deliver something. So he took it to a porch. He rang the bell and waited. After a while, no one opened the door. He looked through the door and he saw something bad. His delivery was gone. He was sad. He couldn't believe it. So he had to go home fast. He was very angry and he never tried to deliver anything ever again. +Once upon a time, there was a humble old man. He lived in a big city and every day he took a walk down the street. The old man always seemed to be searching for something, but no one knew what it was. + +One day, the old man began walking towards a park and he saw a tall gate. He stopped and stared at the gate for a long time. The old man's expression looked so hopeful. + +A little girl, who had been watching the old man, approached him and asked, “What is it you’re looking for? Maybe I can help.†+ +The old man finally spoke. “I am looking for a way to unlock the gate, so I can pass through. I hope to find something magical on the other side." + +The little girl was confused but shrugged. She said, “I don’t know what’s beyond the gate, but I know that if you walk in the opposite direction, you’ll get to the traffic where the cars pass by.†+ +The old man thanked her for her help and smiled. He said he’d try the traffic, and set off in the opposite direction. + +The next day, when the old man arrived at the traffic, he saw a key in the middle of the road. He picked it up and knew it would unlock the tall gate. He felt so happy and hurried +Once there was a family living in a big house. They had a fireplace in their living room. Every evening, they would all gather around the fireplace to keep warm and tell stories. + +One day, dad got out a special box. He opened it and showed everyone a big, red marker. With the marker, he started to draw an incredible picture on the wall next to the fireplace. + +Everyone crowded around dad to watch him mark the walls. He drew animals and flowers and stars in fun shapes and colors. Dad worked hard and the picture looked amazing, even better than the family had expected. + +When dad was finished, they all stepped back and said "wow!" The picture was incredible and they all knew they would always remember the special moment they spent with dad and the magical picture he marked. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Jack and Jane. Jane had a beautiful vine growing in her garden. Every day she would take care of it so it could grow. Jack, on the other hand, would hate it. He thought it was pretty, but he didn't like that it was taking so much of Jane's time. + +One day Jack said to Jane, "I hate your vine. It's so pretty, but it's taking too much time. Let's go do something else!" Jane was very angry. She said, "This vine is very important to me. You shouldn't be so mean!" + +Jack was sad. He didn't know how to make Jane happy again. So he climbed up the vine and picked some of the pretty flowers for her. Jane was so happy and she thanked him for the flowers. + +The two friends decided that every day, they would take care of the vine together. And they never argued again. +Once there was a little bird called Sam who lived in a big forest. Sam looked around and saw the wild trees and flowers. He was happy, it was peaceful there. + +One day, Sam decided to explore the woods. He started walking and walking until he found a big pond. The pond was mostly dry but some water remained. As Sam walked closer, he noticed a family of ducks swimming in the pond. + +Suddenly, one of the loudest ducks spotted Sam. "Who are you?" the duck exclaimed. Sam was taken aback by the loud noise but he managed to answer. + +The duck asked Sam why he was there, and Sam replied that he just wanted to explore the woods. But the duck wanted Sam to stay away from the pond. It was their pond, the duck said, and they wanted to keep the water private. + +Sam was sad. He wanted to explore, but he understood the duck's wish for privacy. He said goodbye to the duck family and turned around. + +As he started walking away, he noticed a new puddle on the other side of the pond. It wasn't dry like the other one, so instead of disturbing the ducks, he decided to explore the new puddle. + +Sam had a wonderful time splashing and playing in the peaceful puddle. He was glad he respected the duck family's wish and found a wild spot of his own. +Once upon a time, there were two best friends, Pup and Snow. They lived in a very hot forest, filled with strange plants and animals. Every day, they would explore the forest and learn new things. They were always so curious and keen to learn. + +One day, they were searching in the forest and they got to a clearing. In the middle of the clearing was an old man, with a long white beard. He was wise and looked so wise that the children couldn't help but stare. + +Pup was brave and she stepped forward. She bowed to the old man and asked, "Sir, what is your wisdom?" The old man smiled and said, "Your wisdom is inside you. Look inside your hearts and search for the answers there. That's where your wisdom lies." + +The children thanked the old man and left the hot forest. From that day onwards, Pup and Snow never forgot what the wise old man said and always tried to find the wisdom within themselves. +Once upon a time, there was a brilliant man walking in the forest. He was looking for something. Suddenly, he saw a beautiful butterfly flying around a tree. He was so happy, and he wanted to catch it. So he didn't waste any time, he quickly parted the branches to reach the butterfly. + +The man carefully stretched his hand out, trying not to scare the butterfly, but all of a sudden, the butterfly flew away, leaving the man disappointed. + +He sighed. "Oh, why can't I catch it?" he grumbled. + +Just then, an old wise man appeared. He said, "You should have parted the branches more carefully. Brilliant people know that patience is key." + +The man was so grateful for the advice. He thanked the wise man and began parting the branches even more carefully. This time, to his delight, the butterfly stayed still, and he was able to catch it. + +The man was so delighted and said, "Thank you for your advice, wise man! It was brilliant!" +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Ella. Ella was very excited because she was going to make a patch. She got out all her materials, including some colourful fabric and her sewing kit. + +Ella asked her mom to help her. Her mum said it would be difficult but maybe they could figure it out. Ella eagerly agreed, so they got to work. + +At first, Ella found it a bit tricky. It was hard to make the patch exactly the right size and shape. She had to measure and cut carefully. She also kept dropping her needle! + +But after a few tries, Ella was able to make a patch that was perfect for her! Ella was so excited and couldn't wait to cover something with it. So she asked her mum, "Mum, what can I cover with this patch?" + +Her mum smiled and said, "You can cover anything you like, dear. You could use it to decorate your dress or even cover a hole. It's up to you!" + +Ella smiled and couldn't wait to cover something with her beautiful patch. +Once upon a time, there lived two friends. Billy was very clever and Robert was not as clever. Every day, Billy and Robert would play together. + +One day, Billy saw a bird in the tree. He stared at the bird with wonder and said, "Look, Robert! A bird!" + +But Robert couldn't see it. So Billy had an idea. He said, "Try to stare like me!" + +So Robert tried to stare like Billy. But still nothing happened. Robert said, "Why won't this work?" + +And Billy said, "I know! You have to be very clever like me!" So Robert tried to be clever. + +And then, suddenly, a bird flew out of the tree! Robert was very happy and shouted, "Wow! I can see it!" + +Billy smiled and said, "You did it! You are a clever friend!" + +The two friends smiled and enjoyed watching the bird together. +Once upon a time, there was a jolly deer living in the woods. He was very friendly and loved to play with all the animals in the forest. + +One day, while the deer was out gathering food, he heard a faint voice say, "Hey, who belongs here?" + +The deer replied, "Why, I do!" + +Then, he looked up and saw a little three year old boy with a big smile on his face. The boy asked, "Do you want to be my friend?" + +The deer was so happy to have a new friend and he said, "Yes! Let's play together." + +So, the deer and the little boy had a jolly time playing in the forest all day. They ran, skipped and laughed, and when it came time for them to go home, the deer said goodbye to his new friend with a big hug. + +The deer would always look forward to their next adventure, because he truly belonged in the forest with his new best friend, the little three year old boy. +Once upon a time, in a far away land, there lived a sweet old lady. She loved nothing more than to spend her days shaking her head at the goings-on in her little village. + +One day, when she was walking home, she saw something peculiar - a man was trying to buy the land next to her house. + +The old lady invited the man into her house. She said, "Tell me, why do you need to buy this land?" + +The man smiled. "Well, I plan to build a sweet shop there! I want to make the best cakes and ice creams for everyone to enjoy!" + +The old lady couldn't believe it. She smiled and clapped her hands. She said, "I will help you get your sweet shop. Just tell me what you need and I will do it!" + +And that's exactly what they did. With the help of the old lady, the man was able to buy the land and build his sweet shop. Everyone in the village was happy and would often visit to enjoy the delicious treats! +Once upon a time, there was a great library. It had lots of pretty books. One day, a tiny girl called Jane wanted to go to the library. She asked her mum to bring her there. + +Mum said yes, so she and Jane set off for the library. When they arrived, Jane was so excited. She saw shelves full of books and a special corner with comfortable chairs. + +She decided to pick three books. She chose a book about animals, a book of stories and a book with pictures. + +Mum was very proud of her and kept saying how great Jane was. Jane was so happy to have the books and wanted to come back soon. + +Together, they brought the books home and Jane couldn't wait to read them! +Sara was a cute 3-year-old girl who loved to explore. She had a special box full of paper strips. Every day she would take out the strips and complete them with her markers and crayons. + +One day Sara decided to challenge herself by taking out all the strips of different colors and shapes. She spread them out on the floor and then sorted them. + +Sara was so proud of herself when she completed the sorting. She then grabbed all the strips and folded them back together into her special box. + +Sara was so happy with her accomplishment that she ran to show Mommy, who was equally thrilled with Sara's creative and colorful strips. Mommy said she was very proud of her for completing the project. + +Sara enjoyed the praise and went off to play with her new toys with a big smile on her face. She knew she had done a great job! +Once there was a little girl who was very weak. She was so weak that she could not dress by herself. Every day her mother would dress her. One day the girl saw a pretty stone by the pond. She wanted to take it home, but she was too weak to carry it. Her mother was nearby and she saw the stone too. She asked her daughter if she wanted it. The girl smiled and nodded. Her mother picked up the stone and dress her daughter. Together they took the stone home. The little girl was so happy that she had the stone, and now it was a part of her family. +Once upon a time there lived a family of ducks. They were wide and happy. Every day they paddled across the lake in their little motor. One day they were enjoying a lovely day out on the water when they noticed something strange in the lake. It had separated the lake in two. The ducks were very curious and decided to investigate. As they got closer they could see that it was a big piece of wood. + +The ducks paddled around the wood and realized that the wood had separated the entire lake. They were very sad and wondered what to do. Then the motor of the little duck boat sputtered. They knew that if the motor didn’t work, they wouldn’t be able to reach the other side of the lake. The ducks worked together to find a way to fix the motor and eventually, they were successful. The happy ducks paddled the motor across the wide lake and managed to reunite! +Once upon a time there was a little girl who liked to walk in the forest. One day, she went outside and heard a funny sound. She looked around and saw a wolf. The wolf was repeating her words! The little girl was so excited, but she was a bit scared too. + +The wolf said he was an organized wolf who wanted to be friends. The little girl was curious, so she decided to stay and chat with the wolf. Even though she was still a bit scared, she enjoyed talking to the wolf. + +The little girl and the wolf stayed in the forest for a long time. Even though the little girl got tired, the organized wolf kept repeating her words and playing with her. They had a lot of fun together. + +Finally, it was time for the little girl to go home. The wolf said goodbye and waved from the forest. As the little girl walked away, she couldn't stop thinking about her special friend. +Once upon a time there were two best friends: an apple and a banana. The apple and the banana loved each other very much and they played together every day. + +One day, the banana wanted to share his lunch with the apple. But the apple was not sure it was fair. She thought it should be cut in half - one half to the apple, one half to the banana. The banana said it was not necessary, the apple was special. + +The apple disagreed. She said that everybody should be treated the same and cutting the lunch in half was the best way to show the same value. The banana did not like the idea, but he respected the apple's opinion. + +In the end, the banana decided to cut the lunch in half, so the apple and the banana could share it and it would be fair. And from that day on, the apple and the banana were even closer friends because they both valued fairness. +Mama and Papa were getting ready. Mama picked up the thermometer. "What are you going to do with that?" asked Papa. + +"I'm going to prepare some soup!" said Mama. She chopped some vegetables, and added some oil to the pot. + +Next, Mama added two sour lemons to the soup. She stirred it with a wooden spoon and put the thermometer in it. + +The thermometer began to move up and down. After a few minutes, it stopped. "It's ready!" said Mama. + +Papa smiled. "It smells delicious!", he said. + +Mama and Papa went to the table, ready to enjoy their sour soup. They were both very happy! +Once upon a time, there was a loyal duck named Ducky. He quacked and splashed around the pond all day, looking for fun. + +One day, Ducky heard a loud roar. He had never heard a sound like this before and was very scared. He jumped in the water and started to swim away. + +Suddenly, he saw a big, yellow lion. It was roaring and looking right at him. But instead of running away, Ducky was brave. He quacked at the lion and asked, "What is that noise?". + +The lion got very quiet and stopped roaring. He smiled at Ducky and said, "That is a roar. That is how lions say hello to each other". Ducky was very happy and soon he and the lion were the best of friends. + +From that day on, Ducky came back to the pond every day and let out a loud, friendly roar. He and the lion were very loyal to each other and had many fun adventures together! +Once upon a time there was a slow snail. His name was Longo. Every day all the animals would race in a big race. Longo was never able to finish first. + +One day, Longo decided to try something different and get a mustache. He thought it would help him win the race. So, he grew a big, slow mustache. On race day, all the animals gathered together, some running fast, some trotting slow. + +When the race started, Longo slowly began to move. With his new mustache, he was able to go faster than ever before. His mustache was like an extra engine! As he crossed the finish line, Longo won the race for the first time. + +Everyone was so surprised and happy for Longo, who had figured out a clever way to win. From then on, Longo was known as the fastest snail in the forest and he never forgot the help his slow mustache gave him. +Once upon a time there was a small girl named Molly. One day Molly wanted to play with her scooter. She took it outside and started to ride it. She went so fast around the yard that she ended up at the edge of a deep pool. + +Molly looked into the pool and could not see the bottom. It was very deep! She suddenly heard a noise and saw that her scooter had disappeared into the deep water! She was so sad. + +Molly's mom was outside and quickly came to help. She called out for someone to bring a fishing net. It didn't take long and a friendly neighbor came with the net. He slowly waded into the deep water and eventually he was able to find the scooter! + +Molly was so happy that her scooter was safe. She thanked her neighbor and gave him a big hug. No matter how deep the water was, it couldn't make her scooter disappear! +Once upon a time, there lived a little girl in a gloomy forest. She was very brave and every day, she would go looking for food. One day, she found an onion in the bushes. She reached out and touched it; it was cold and slimy. Suddenly, she heard a noise. + +The little girl was scared. She grabbed the onion and ran away as fast as she could. She hid behind a big tree and peeked out. She saw a big, furry fox! She held the onion close and waited. + +The fox sniffed around and soon, it left the forest. She was relieved! + +The little girl smiled. She was brave enough to touch the onion and it saved her! She decided to keep the onion and use it to make soup. She took it home and cooked a delicious dish! + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a caterpillar named Peter who wanted to be the fastest caterpillar around. So he asked a wise owl how he could measure himself to measure his speed. + +The owl told Peter, "The only way to measure your speed is to try different routes and see which one is the fastest." + +Peter started racing with his friends. He would always measure how much faster he was than the others. He was very successful for a while, and he was proud of himself. + +But one day it rained, and Peter's caterpillar legs made him slip and slide on the ground. He wasn't able to be the fastest anymore. + +He felt sad and asked the owl for advice again. The wise owl told him, "Speed isn't everything. Don't measure yourself just by your speed, measure yourself by your kindness too." + +Peter thought about this and the next day he helped slow turtles cross the road. He realized that being kind was better than always trying to measure himself. + +He became the most successful caterpillar in the forest - because he had both speed and kindness! +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She was very curious, and she liked to explore the world around her. One day, she wanted to discover what was beyond the tall trees in her backyard. As she ventured closer to the trees, she noticed a small rabbit under one of the trees. She got very close to the rabbit and wanted to touch it, but the rabbit was scared and jumped away. + +The rabbit's mom came out from under the tree to protect her baby. She had big ears and soft white skin. She was so fluffy. The little girl wanted to pet her, but the mom was not very happy. She knew the little girl wanted to protect her baby, but she also had to keep her baby safe. + +The little girl was so curious about the fluffy mom and her cute baby. She wanted to watch them to find out more about them. So she stayed back and watched. Everytime she got too close, the mom rabbit would hop away and take her baby with her. + +Finally, the little girl figured out a way to keep the mom and her baby safe. She put a fence around the trees so that she could watch the family without getting too close. Now the mom and her baby can be safe and explore their home without being scared. + +The little girl was so happy that she found a way to protect the mom and her baby. She loves watching them hop around and play every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She loved to go on adventures. Her favourite thing to do was explore the old castle near her home. + +One day, she decided to go to the castle. When she arrived, she noticed something strange. Everything was so pale. She wondered why this was and decided to find out. + +She went inside the old castle and started to look around. She noticed the old furniture and heard stories from the past. It was like she was discovering history. + +As she kept exploring, she realised the pale colour of the castle was because it had not been used in a very long time. She thought about all the cool things she had discovered and smiled. + +The little girl was so excited about her discovery that she decided to go back to the castle every week. She wanted to learn more about its history. + +The End. +Once upon a time there was a curious little girl called Lisa. One morning, Lisa was walking through the woods and saw something very strange. Hanging from a tree was a cobweb! Lisa was so curious that she decided to mark the spot with a big red ball. + +That evening, Lisa came back with her friends and showed them the cobweb. Everyone was so surprised. They had never seen a cobweb like it before! + +The group went to investigate and noticed that the cobweb was filled with hundreds of tiny spiders. Lisa's friends were scared, but Lisa was still very curious. She wanted to explore as much as possible. + +So they looked around, but they couldn't find out what was living in the cobweb. Suddenly, one of the spiders shot out a web and landed right on Lisa's shoulder. Everyone jumped back in surprise. + +Finally, the spider crawled back onto the cobweb and left them alone. The curious little girl and her friends decided to mark the spot with a big red ball, so they could always remember the mysterious cobweb. + +The End! +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Ria. She was very adventurous and loved playing outside. One day she decided to play in the woods. All of a sudden, she spotted something shiny and sparkling, like gold! + +Ria was so excited that she ran over to it. When she reached the shiny item, it turned out to be a charming little doll, sitting in the middle of the forest. She picked it up and saw it had eyes that sparkled like gold. + +Ria couldn't believe what she had found. She had never seen anything so charming! She immediately became best friends with the little doll and named it Goldy. Together they played all day long in the woods, exploring and having lots of fun. + +While playing, Ria noticed that Goldy was glowing with a faint golden light. Ria was mesmerized! She couldn't stop playing with Goldy until it was time to go home. + +From that day onward, Ria and Goldy were inseparable. They shared many adventures and made lots of wonderful memories together. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who was very sad. She had been walking in the hot sun for ages and was exhausted so she collapsed on the floor. Suddenly, she felt a pinch on her arm and saw a small worm there. She laughed and was so happy that her day was no longer dull. + +But then, she heard some rustling in the nearby bushes. She was so scared that she ran away. Suddenly, she saw a beautiful oasis with shimmering green water amongst the desert sand. She stepped right into it and the cool water felt so nice against her hot skin. She laughed and swam around and soon forgot all about the pinch. + +From that day on, the little girl never felt dull again. She visited the oasis often to relax and have fun. +Once upon a time there was a slow girl called Penny. Penny loved going to festivals and would always try to find fun activities to do. One day, a festival was coming up and Penny was so excited. + +As she was getting ready for the big day, Penny noticed how much time it was taking her to get ready. She realised she was being slow, so Penny decided she would try to be quicker. + +On the day of the festival, Penny noticed that everybody else was having so much fun, while she was still trying to get ready. Then, all of a sudden, she remembered what she had decided to do that morning - to try to be quicker. + +Penny made a huge change and quickly got ready. When she was done, she joined in all the fun activities and had a wonderful time. + +In the end, she realised that being slow had meant she was missing out. With a bit of extra effort, Penny was able to deliver everything she needed to make the day a success. From then on, Penny was always sure to get things done on time to make sure she never missed out on the fun again. The moral of the story: don't be too slow or you'll miss out. +Rory loved playing in his garden. He liked helping his mom water the plants, picking the ripe apples from the trees and picking the pretty sunflowers when they bloomed. + +One day he saw that one of the sunflowers was leaning to one side. With his spade, he carefully dug out some of the soil around the flower. He leaned it back up as straight as he could and he stood back to admire his work. "I bet this sunflower will stay strong now," he said. + +Rory turned to his mom and said, "Mommy, wasn't I so dependable?" + +His mom said, "Yes, Rory, you were. I'm so proud of you." She hugged him and they both smiled. + +From then on, Rory always leaned on the sunflower. He felt like it was dependable, like it was a friend that was always there. He would hop up and down on it, spin around, and just chat away to it. He loved playing in his garden. +Once upon a time, there was a bear who was looking for an adventure. He stood in front of a tall mountain, and he wondered what the climb would be like. He knew it would be difficult, but he was excited for a challenge. + +He began his journey, and it was slow going. Although he was strong, the mountain was too steep for him. Just then, he thought he heard a voice from behind the mountain. He paused, not sure if he was dreaming. + +Suddenly, a rabbit hopped out from behind the mountain and said, "Would you like a shortcut?" The bear was confused, so the rabbit explained. The rabbit taught the bear a secret path to the top of the mountain that was a lot easier to traverse. He said the path was so easy he could make it to the top in no time. + +The bear thanked the rabbit and began his journey. After a few minutes of climbing, he was surprised to find the path was actually very dull. He had thought it would be much more exciting. Despite this, he kept going and eventually reached the top of the mountain. He was thrilled, and felt like he had accomplished something great. + +The bear paused to take it all in, before making his way back down the mountain. He was grateful for the rabbit's help, and vowed to climb the mountain again one day. +Once upon a time, there was a fox. Every day, the fox wanted to do something fun and exciting, so he looked for adventure. One day, he was ready to try something new - he wanted to climb the highest tree in the forest. As he was about to start his climb, his mother came up and urged him not to try. + +The fox protested and argued, but his mother told him that it was too dangerous and he should find something else to do. The fox felt disappointed, but slowly he accepted his mother's advice. + +The fox started to look for something else - something he could do that would be fun and safe. After looking around, he found the perfect thing to do. He played tag with his friends and before he knew, it was getting dark. + +The fox learnt an important lesson that day - listening to his mother was the right thing to do. He realised that safety comes before adventure and decided to never forget this lesson. +Once upon a time, there was an old purse. It was special because it was magical! Imagine that! + +One day a young girl found it in the park. She picked it up and opened it. Inside was a sparkly toy! She thought it was the most beautiful thing she had ever seen. + +The girl squeezed the toy in her hands, and then something amazing happened. Suddenly the toy transformed into a beautiful rainbow-colored hummingbird! + +It flew all around the park, and the girl ran after it, giggling. The hummingbird was friendly and let the girl pet it. + +When it was time to go home, the girl put the hummingbird back in the old purse and took it home with her. From that day on, the girl and her magical hummingbird were the best of friends! +Max was a little boy who loved to skip. Every day after school, he would go to the park and skip around on the grass. One day, Max was skipping past a glass window and he got scared. He stopped and stepped back, shocked at the glass. + +"What's wrong?" his friend Jimmy asked. + +Max pointed to the glass window. "I'm shy around glass," he explained. + +Jimmy laughed. "It's ok, Max," he said. "You don't need to be shy around it." + +Max thought for a moment and decided to try. He stepped closer and closer to the glass, until he was standing right in front of it. Taking a deep breath, he skipped around the window, and smiled with joy! + +Max was no longer scared of the glass. From then on, he skipped around the park and the glass window, happy and carefree. +There once was a little girl called Abby. She was three years old and liked to play in her garden. One day, it started to rain so she had to go inside. Abby was feeling sad about the rain, so her mummy came over and gave her a big hug. The hug made Abby feel better and she smiled. + +Mummy said, "I know it's tough when it rains and you can't play outside. But you know what might make it feel better? Many people have different opinions, but my opinion is that a yummy snack can be comforting!" + +Abby smiled again. She liked Mummy's opinion and felt happy. Mummy gave her a cookie and a glass of milk, and now Abby was feeling better. She thought about how tough it was when it was raining, but these comforting snacks made everything a bit better! +Once there was a wealthy lady who liked to balance things in the park. She had a lecture on balancing that she gave to people near her. One day, a three-year-old boy named Thomas was jumping around and caught her eye. She asked Thomas if he wanted to join her lecture and learn how to balance. + +Thomas was very excited, so he ran over to the lady. They sat down and the lady started explaining how to balance some blocks. As she went on, Thomas got better and better. Before long, Thomas was balancing the blocks like a pro. + +The lady was so proud of Thomas and gave him a big hug. She told him that he could be anything he wanted in life if he could keep his balance. Thomas thanked the lady and ran off to play, but he always remembered what the lady said. +Once upon a time there was a young girl who was very happy to be outdoors in the sunshine. She had never seen anything quite so wonderful as the sunshine. She was very impressed by its brightness and warmth. + +The girl wanted to learn more about this amazing sunshine. She asked her mom to explain it. Her mom told her that the sunshine comes from the big, bright sun in the sky. The girl was amazed and wanted to know more. + +Her mom told her that the sun is an important part of nature. She said that the sunshine helps the flowers grow and makes food for the animals. The girl finally started to understand how important sunshine is. + +The girl was very impressed by the sunshine. She thought to herself that something so big and so amazing must be very special. She looked up at the big, bright sun in the sky and smiled. She enjoyed the sunshine for the rest of the day. +Yesterday, Danny was playing in the park. He called out to his friend Lucy to join him. She came running. + +“Where should we go first?†Lucy asked. + +Danny thought for a moment, and then pointed to the swingset. + +“Let’s go there!†he replied. + +When they got to the swingset, Danny noticed a nosy bird watching them. He said to his friend, “Let’s bow to the bird.†+ +Lucy laughed and then bowed to the bird. The bird flew away. Danny and Lucy laughed. + +“Why did we bow to the bird?†Lucy asked. + +Danny smiled and said, “Because it was being so nosy!†+ +They laughed and continued to enjoy their day at the park. +Once upon a time there was a bouncey ball called Junk. He always wanted to have adventures but he was often worried. + +One day, he decided he wasn't going to be scared. He told himself "I will have an amazing adventure today no matter what!". + +So off he bounced down the road, feeling brave and excited. But soon his brave feeling disappeared. He saw a big scary dog and he became very worried. He didn't know what to do! + +He stopped and thought for a moment, then he remembered what he had said to himself before - to have an adventure no matter what. + +So he took a deep breath and bounced closer and closer to the scary dog. Soon he was close enough for the dog to hear him. Miraculously, the dog understood Junk and became his friend. + +Junk was so relieved and he happily bounced with his new friend the rest of the day. He realised that even if he was scared, with courage and belief he could still have an adventure. +Once upon a time there was a town called Sunnyland. All the people in Sunnyland thought it was the best place in the world because it was so clean and tidy. But then one day, someone mailed a big box to the town. + +Everyone was so excited to open the box. But when they did, they couldn't believe their eyes! The box was full of dirt and mess! It was filthy! + +The people in Sunnyland were so angry. They asked the mayor, "Who sent this mess?" + +Unfortunately, the mayor didn't know. All they could do was try and clean it up, which took days and days. + +In the end, the people in Sunnyland were left with a filthy town, and they had to start all over again cleaning it. +Once there was a little girl named Lucy. She was very happy, and loved playing in her garden. As she was outside, she saw a wonderful sight. It was spring! Everywhere she looked, colorful flowers were blooming and the grass was too. + +Some of the flowers had lovely prints on them. Lucy thought the prints were like pictures, and she enjoyed looking at them. She touched the petals and felt so happy. + +Lucy was so excited, she ran around her garden, raising her hands in the air. She even ran around the house making the print patterns on the walls with her fingers. The little girl was so happy she couldn't stop smiling. Spring was so fun! +Ella was playing outside in the sunshine. She was riding her shiny new red bike with big pedals. She pedalled so fast that she couldn't stop when she reached the puddle. Sploosh! Ella and her bike were soaked. To make matters worse, the sun had gone away and it grew dark and grey. + +Ella had an idea. Maybe she could make it sunny again. She ran inside, grabbed a blanket and put it over her soaked bike. She wanted the sun to come back, so she could dry off her bike. + +But the sun didn't come back, and soon it started to rain. Ella ran outside to check on her bike, but it was too late! The blanket had filled up with the rain and now her bike was even more soaked than before. + +Ella felt sad. She was sad because her bike was red and now it was ruined. All she could do was stand in the rain until the puddle dried up. +Once upon a time, there was a tall man who sold taps. He travelled around the world selling taps in different places. He had lots of different taps of all shapes, sizes and colours. + +One day, the tall man stopped at a village. He opened up his box of taps and spread them out in the street. He shouted "Taps for sale!" + +Many people came to buy the taps. They chose the taps they wanted and gave the tall man money. He was very happy and smiled at all the people. + +When all the taps were sold the tall man packed up and continued on his way. He was very happy because he had sold all his taps. +Teddy and Tilly were playing outside one night when they saw a very high light in the sky. "What is it?" asked Tilly, excitedly. Teddy looked up and said, "It's a star! It's so high up." + +Teddy and Tilly were amazed by the light and wanted to explore more. They ran towards it with big smiles on their faces. + +When they got to the star, it was even brighter and more exciting than they expected. They couldn't believe it! "Wow! Its so beautiful," said Tilly. + +They played and laughed under the starlight for a long time. When it was time to go home, Teddy said, "We can come back again another night and play under the starlight!" Tilly was so excited to return and see the starlight again. + +The two friends hugged each other goodbye and started running home with happy hearts, remembering the special light that excited them. +It was a sunny day. The sky was blue and the grass was green. But then, it started to rain. + +The rain was making a lot of noise. It was coming down, hitting the ground and bouncing back up again. + +The little girl ran outside and put her basket in the rain. She watched as the rain filled the basket with water. + +When the basket was full, she picked it up and ran inside. She put the basket in the kitchen, and watched as the water ran down the drain. Then, she took a cloth and dried the basket. It was nice and clean when she was finished. + +The little girl watched the rain through the window. The rain was dancing and playing, and she had so much fun. + +When the rain stopped, she went out again and played with her friends. They had a great day despite the rain. +In a small town there was a wise man who was beloved by all. He was known for always knowing the answers and never getting things wrong. One day, a strange new challenge came to town. The wise man was asked to name a number that no one else would think of. Everyone was worried - would the wise man be able to think of a number that no one else could? + +The wise man thought for a long time and finally he came up with a number. Everyone was amazed and excited - could it be that the wise man had thought of a number no one else knew? The wise man revealed his number and everyone cheered - he had done it! + +The wise man had a secret - his number was not something he thought of, it was something he had known all along was the correct answer. He was so wise that he could predict the outcome of a problem before it even began. The people of the town were amazed and they loved the wise man even more. +Once there was a little girl named Amy. She was very thoughtful and always wanted to make the people around her happy. One day, she was at the pet store and saw a parrot. She was so excited and wanted so badly to take it home with her. + +She asked her mom, "Mama, can I choose the parrot?" Her mom looked at the bird and said, "Amy, you have to be very responsible if we bring a parrot home. Can you do that?" + +Amy nodded her head eagerly, so her mom said, "Yes, we can take him home with us. But you need to take care of him, and make sure he doesn't make too much noise." + +Amy was so happy. She decided to call him Cheetah and give him the most special love and care. From that day on, she chose to spend more time with Cheetah and was very thoughtful. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Tom and Jack. Tom had a very nice clock. One day they decided to take a nap together. + +Jack said to Tom, "Can I hear your nice clock before we take a nap?" + +"Sure," replied Tom. + +Tom took out his clock and Jack was amazed at how nice it looked. He thought to himself, "It's like having a little piece of the sky in my hand." + +Tom wound up the clock and it started to tick. The two friends fell asleep to the sound of the ticking clock. + +The two friends woke up feeling refreshed after their peaceful nap. Tom wound up his nice clock and put it back in his pocket. + +Jack smiled and said, "That was a really nice nap we had together." Tom nodded in agreement and smiled in return. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy called Ryan. He loved to jog every morning in the park to stay safe and healthy. + +One day, his mother said: "Ryan, jog in the park every day, so your body can stay safe and strong." + +Ryan promised his mom he would, and then he went off to the park. When he arrived, he jogged all around, even up and down the big hills! + +Afterwards, he felt so tired, but he was so proud that his body felt safe and strong after his jog. + +He went back home, and looked forward to jogging the next day. +Once upon a time in a far away land, there was a family that had a nice house. The family wanted to take a little trip, so they packed up and headed out. + +They explored for a while and then arrived at a very special place. There, they saw a huge structure. It had lots of different shapes and seemed very tall. + +The family was excited and wanted to explore the structure, but it was too big for them to climb. Suddenly, a big and friendly dragon appeared from the sky. He told them that he could help them reach the top. + +The dragon was very obedient and followed the family's instructions carefully. He lifted them up to the top of the structure and they met some amazing creatures! + +The family stayed there for the rest of the day, playing and having fun with the creatures. Eventually, they said goodbye and the dragon carried them back home safely. + +The family was so happy that they had met the kind dragon, and they promised to come back to explore the structure again someday. +Once there was a little boy, and he was frustrated. He wanted to lift his leg up, but he just couldn't do it. He tried and tried, but it wouldn't move. He got so mad that he started to cry. + +But then his mommy came over to him and saw how frustrated he felt. She said, "Don't worry, son. Let me help. I'll lift your leg for you so that you can do it, too." She put her hands on his leg and lifted it up with ease. + +The little boy was surprised. He couldn't believe it was that easy. He saw his mom do it, and he knew he could do it too. He gave it another try and finally, his leg lifted up. + +He was so happy. With big smiles and some hugs, he thanked his mommy for showing him the way. From then on, the little boy was never frustrated because he knew he could always lift his leg. +Once there was a little girl who loved to play with water. She had a little bucket and every day she would pour water from the bucket and make a mark in the sand. One day, the little girl's father asked her to get a bucket of water for the garden. She was excited and quickly grabbed the bucket. She was about to pour the water when she noticed that the bucket was covered in a thin layer of dirt. She started to cry and said that the water would be all dirty if she poured it. + +Her father thought for a moment and then said, "I know how to make it useful again". He took the bucket, filled it up with water and then stirred it around. The dirt began to move around and settle at the bottom, while the clean water rose to the top. He poured the water over the garden and the little girl was very happy. She now saw that her dad could turn a messy job into something useful. +Jake was worried. His best toy was broken and he didn't know what to do. He went to his mom for help, but she was busy. Suddenly, he had an idea. He went to his kitchen and found an apple. He remembered that his dad had fixed a toy before with an apple. + +He took a bite of the apple and the toy suddenly had a piece that looked like the apple. He smiled and he knew how to solve the problem. + +He put the piece into the toy and it worked! Jake was so happy, he danced and gave the apple to his mom as a present. Jake was no longer worried. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Sarah. She lived in a big palace with many towers. She was often impatient when things did not happen her way. + +One day, Sarah was walking in the palace gardens. Suddenly, she saw a tree and decided to lean against the tree. But the tree was very strong and did not move an inch. + +Sarah got frustrated and shouted, "Move you silly tree!" But the tree stayed still. + +Then suddenly, a voice came from the tree. "I'm not a tree, I'm an enchanted prince!" Sarah was surprised and leaned closer to the tree. + +The prince then said, "I have been stuck here for a hundred years. The only way I can be released is if someone with a kind heart is willing to help me." + +Sarah smiled and said, "Yes, I will help you!" + +The prince was very happy. He thanked Sarah and with a blink of an eye, the tree transformed into a prince. + +Sarah was overjoyed and the prince thanked her for being so patient and kind. And that, is how Sarah got the prince out of the garden. +Once there was a little boy called John. He liked to play outside and explore nature. One day, he got a bright yellow kite and went outside to fly it. The kite soared high in the sky and John laughed as it danced in the wind. + +Suddenly, John heard a loud growling noise and he saw a big yellow bear standing nearby. The bear looked angry and it started to run towards John! John was scared and he quickly grabbed the kite and started to run away. + +John ran and ran but he couldn't get away from the bear. The bear eventually caught up with John and it snatched the kite away. John felt hopeless and he started to cry. + +The bear growled once more before it disappeared into the forest. Even though John was sad, he had learned an important lesson. He knew that he should never get too close to nature! +Lily was very excited when her family got a new puppy. She named him Jake and he quickly became her very best friend. Lily promised to take good care of Jake and took him out for walks every day. + +One day, Lily noticed that Jake wasn't feeling well. His nose was a bit runny and he was sneezing a lot. Lily was worried and wanted to help Jake get better. + +So Lily and Jake took a trip to see the veterinarian. The veterinarian was very bossy but knew just what to do to help Jake. After giving Jake some medicine and hugs, the veterinarian said that he would soon feel better. + +Lily and Jake went home and soon enough he was feeling much better. Lily made sure to give him extra cuddles to speed up his recovery. + +Jake was happy to be feeling better and he and Lily began to play hide-and-seek. Lily knew just where to hide and began to peek out from behind the couch. Jake came looking for Lily but she was too quick for him. He looked everywhere until he found her and then he gave her a big puppy hug! +Once upon a time there was a charming girl named Lucy. She loved to go out and explore the woods in her neighborhood. One day, she stumbled upon two animals quarreling over a piece of leather. + +The squirrel was so mad! He wanted the leather for himself. But the rabbit was really stubborn and didn't want to share. + +Lucy was sad to see them fight. She knew she had to do something. She thought for a minute then clapped her hands. + +"I know how to help!" she said. She picked up the leather and gave one half to the squirrel and one half to the rabbit. + +"Now everyone is happy," she said with a smile. + +The squirrel and the rabbit were so thankful that they stopped fighting and ran away. Lucy smiled and skipped away, happy to make new friends. +Timmy was a happy little boy. He loved playing in the park, but today he had something different in mind. He looked up and saw a big tree with lots of branches. He smiled and said, "I think I can climb that tree!" He grabbed a branch and started to climb higher and higher. Soon he reached the top, and what he saw was something unlike anything he had ever seen before! + +Down below in the park, he spotted a huge dinosaur! It had many bright colors and looked like nothing he had ever seen before. He was filled with excitement and wanted to get a closer look. He slowly climbed down the tree and started to walk towards the dinosaur. + +When he was right up close, he was amazed! This was no regular dinosaur. It was different – its body was made of metal and it moved around. He had never seen a real-life robot dinosaur before! He was overjoyed and couldn't believe his luck. It was truly a special day! +Bobbie was a small boy with big dreams. He had a string in his hand and he held it tight. One day, he decided to play with it. + +He wanted to go places that he had never seen before. He hopped along the string and it was so dark and mysterious. Suddenly, he felt himself being pulled away by the string. He tried to come back but the string was too strong. + +He hollered out for help, but no one came. His parents were not around to help him. All he had was hope. + +He called out for hours, but no one heard. Bobbie eventually got very tired, so he went to sleep. When he awoke, he found himself in a dark and dangerous place. He was never seen or heard from again. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who loved to help people. She had a special job, sorting coal into piles. Every morning the little girl sorted coal, making big piles. She worked each day, even when the weather was cold. + +The little girl loved to help the people who used the coal. On cold days, she would make extra piles of coal for them. She worked hard, so that everyone could keep warm. + +One day, a surprise came to her! The people she had been helping gave her a big hug and a special present. They said she had been sorting coal all winter, and they wanted to say thank you! + +The little girl was very happy. She was glad that she could help the people who used the coal. And the special present made her feel warm inside on the cold winter day. +Sofia was a happy little girl. She had a pet dog named Duffy. Duffy was very special because he had a green paw. + +Sofia always wanted to be like Duffy, so she decided to wear something green. She put on her favourite green dress and looked in the mirror. + +Duffy saw what Sofia was wearing and was very excited. He started to wag his tail and bark with happiness. He knew that Sofia was happy too. + +Sofia went outside to play with Duffy. They had so much fun playing together in the sunshine and it was a beautiful day. They played tag and hide and seek. + +At the end of the day, Sofia hugged Duffy and thanked him. She said, "Thank you Duffy for the fun day. I love your green paw!" +Jimmy was a three year old boy and he loved to drive the toy car. Everywhere he went he made motor noises and pretended that he was in a real car. + +But one day when he drove the car to the shop, Jimmy saw a steak. It was really thin and it was lying on the ground. + +Jimmy wanted the steak, so he tried to drive the car over it. But the car was too heavy, it didn't move at all. + +Jimmy felt frustrated, he wanted the steak. He just couldn't move it. Then, Jimmy saw his dad. + +Dad said he could help, so he picked up the steak and gave it to Jimmy. + +Jimmy smiled and was very happy. Now he had a steak and he could drive his car, too! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy. He wanted to try fishing, so one day he went to the lake. There were lots of fishermen there. They all looked so different. He wasn't sure what to do, so he watched the fishermen. + +One fisherman looked at the boy. He saw the boy's excitement. The fisherman said, "Why don't you try fishing with me today?" The boy smiled and said yes. + +The fisherman gave the little boy a fishing pole and showed him what to do. He told him to try casting the line into the lake. The little boy was so excited. He cast the line out and waited. + +Before long, the little boy felt a tug on his line. He had caught a fish! The fisherman helped him take the fish off the hook and release it in the water. + +The little boy had so much fun fishing that day. He learned that fishing can be a fun activity, and he even made a new friend! + +The End. +Once there was a young girl who loved ice-cream. One day, she wanted to find ice-cream to eat, so she went to the shop. + +The shopkeeper was very wealthy. He didn't want to sell ice-cream to the young girl. He said she was too young to eat it. + +The young girl was very sad. She didn't know what to do, so she started to cry. + +But then a kind woman came and offered to help. She spoke to the wealthy shopkeeper and convinced him to sell the ice-cream to the young girl. + +And so the young girl happily found her ice-cream and ate it. She was so happy! +Once upon a time there was a girl named Sarah. She had an empty tube that she wanted to sell. +So Sarah took her tube to the market and set up her stall. While she waited many people passed by and one person stopped to take a look. + +He said, "I'll give you five coins if you sell me this tube." Sarah smiled and said yes, so he handed her five coins and she was very happy. + +Sarah went home with her five coins and put them into a jar. Now she has money that she can use to buy other things. +The end. +Once there was a little caterpillar who lived in a small garden. One day, he wanted to go on a great adventure, so he set off to explore. As he wandered, he found lots of things. But soon, he came across something that was broken. He was scared, but he didn’t give up. He struggled to get past it. + +He kept going and eventually, he came to a beautiful lake. He felt free and happy, so he started to swim. Suddenly, he heard a loud noise. He looked up and saw that the broken thing he had struggled to pass before had followed him! He was scared, so he swam away as fast as he could. + +The caterpillar managed to get away. After all his hard work and struggle, he was safe. He flew back to his home in the garden, happy to be there at last. +George was so excited. Today he was getting his very own vest! It was ancient and special. He was sure it was going to make him look like a big kid. + +His mom took him to the store and he got to pick out the vest. He chose a green one and he thought it was the best ever. + +When they got to the checkout, George's mom had to order the vest. It was so exciting to see the order being made. Then, it all seemed to take a really long time until the vest was ready for him. + +Finally, the vest was ready, and it fit perfectly. George loved it and his mom was very proud. George put it on and knew he was ready to start school. He was wearing his very own ancient vest and felt so grown up. +Once there was a little girl who loved to play. One day she was playing tag with her friends. She thought it would be fun, but it was a struggle. Suddenly, she felt something in her ear. It was a little bug. The girl started to scream. Her friends were scared and ran home. + +The girl tried to get the bug out of her ear, but it was stuck. She struggled hard to get it out. Finally she found a way, but it was too late. The bug had already laid eggs in her ear. The girl felt so stupid. + +The eggs hatched and the bugs came out of her ear. They spread all over her body, making her really itchy. The girl tried to brush them away, but they kept coming back. + +In the end, the little girl had to go to the doctor. He put medicine in her ear and the bugs eventually died. The girl was happy that it was over, but her ear was very sore. It was a bad ending to a silly game. +Billy was playing in his garden. He had a hose, which he held tight in his hands. He was having so much fun, running around and spraying the water. Suddenly, he slipped and fell down. He was a bit scared, but he was a humble boy, so he quickly got up to try again. + +"Don't worry Billy," said his mum. "It was just a little slip." She gave him a hug and said, "You'll be more careful next time, won't you?" + +Billy nodded and said, "Yes, Mummy." But he was too excited about playing with his hose. + +Soon, Billy was running around again, and spraying his hose. He slipped again, but this time he fell and the hose went flying across the garden. + +Billy was starting to cry, but his mum said, "It's alright Billy. We can get you a new hose." + +But when they looked, they realised they didn't have enough money to buy a new one. Billy was very sad. He had to go without his hose, and he learned his lesson the hard way - to be careful when playing in the garden. +Ted and Jane were friends. They both wanted the same big bowl. Jane was generous and suggested Ted should have it. Ted was happy, but he wanted to show her how kind he was too. +So Ted decided to deliver a bowl for Jane as a surprise. He searched for a nice bowl and eventually found one. He put it in a basket with a big bow on top and handed it to Jane. +Her eyes lit up when she saw it. She took off the bow and saw that it wasn't just any bowl; it was a very big and generous bowl. She couldn't help but thank Ted for his kind gesture. From then on, they both shared the bowl and were good friends. +Once there was a curious bunny named George. Every day George hopped around his garden trying to stretch his legs. He was always so enthusiastic to explore, but he was careful not to leave his garden. + +One day, George saw a small opening at the edge of the garden. He could just barely peek through it. He hopped closer and closer, getting more and more excited. + +"Where does this go?" He asked himself. + +George thought about his mother's warning not to leave the garden. But he was too curious to stop. He couldn't help himself. + +"Maybe I could just stretch a little bit," he thought. He hopped through the hole in the fence and escaped into the unknown. + +Just then, George heard his mother calling him back. "George! Come back this instant!" + +But it was too late. George was off exploring, and his mother's warning was long forgotten. + +The moral of the story is this: Don't forget the warnings of your elders. If you do, you may escape into trouble. +Once upon a time there was a small, gifted bear called Bob. Bob was always curious and loved to explore. One day, Bob decided to play a game. He put out his paw, closed his eyes and started to pull. As he pulled, he felt a strange texture. He was curious, so he opened his eyes to see what it could be. + +Bob saw that he was pulling on a big red button! He had found something he knew he wasn't supposed to have. He squeaked with excitement and ran away with it. + +Suddenly, Bob heard a loud noise. He looked around and saw a group of people. They were all looking at him angrily and pointing at the red button. Bob didn't know what to do! + +One of the people said, "Bob, you gifted bear, you had no right to pull that button. You've caused a lot of damage and now you must pay for what you did!" Bob was sad and scared, so he ran away as fast he could. + +The bad ending was that Bob had made a very bad mistake. He had caused a lot of harm and had to suffer the consequences. He never understood why he wasn't allowed to pull the button, but he knew he couldn't do it again. +Once upon a time, there was a clever girl called Mandy. She was very intelligent and wanted to learn a lot of things. Every day, Mandy tried to remember things, but it was hard because she had a small stomach. + +One day, Mandy decided she wanted to learn to fly. She told her parents about her dream and they said she must work hard and hope for the best. So Mandy worked very hard and hoped that she would be able to fly soon. + +Unfortunately, Mandy was not able to learn how to fly. Even though she kept hoping and she kept trying, she could never get it right. + +Moral: Even though it is good to hope and dream, sometimes it is not always possible to make them come true. +Once upon a time there was a snake who was very sad. He was so sad he couldn't even move. Then one day an eagle swooped down and brought something to the snake. It was a bright shining stone and the eagle said that it would restore the snake. + +The snake was so grateful to the eagle and took the stone. He held it in his hand and suddenly he was as happy and strong as before! He thanked the eagle and they both laughed and danced in the sunshine. + +The snake was very happy now and he knew he would never be so sad again. He thanked the eagle once more and the eagle flew away with a happy heart. The snake said goodbye and watched the eagle disappear into the sky. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who always wanted a surprise. One day, she got a package! She was so excited because it was furry and just the right size for her to hold. + +The little girl opened up the package and saw a kitten inside! She was so happy because she had always wanted a pet. She gave the kitten a hug and it purred. + +Later, when the little girl was playing with the kitten, it accidentally knocked over one of her favorite toys. She was very upset but the kitten hugged and purred and the little girl couldn't stay mad for long. She forgave the kitten for knocking over her toy. + +From then on, the little girl and the kitten were best buddies and would always play together. The little girl learned it was important to forgive and that even furry things can be worth loving. +Once there was a little boy named Zack. He was three years old and loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, he decided to explore his backyard. He looked all around and noticed a big fence. He thought the fence was unique and wanted to know what was on the other side. He tried to climb up, but he kept slipping down and began to suffer. He was about to give up when a bird landed on the fence and chirped at him, like it was trying to help. Zack smiled, thanked the bird and kept trying to climb. Finally, he made it over the fence and saw a world of new and exciting things on the other side. He was overjoyed and felt so lucky to have a chance to explore such a special place. +Once upon a time there was a small boy who had a large cabinet. He liked to keep it tidy and organised, but his brother liked to mess it up. Every day the brothers would quarrel about the cabinet. + +The little boy was very sad. He wanted to play, but nothing was fun anymore. Playing always made him happy, but his brother always ruined it. + +One day, the little boy had an idea. He run outside and filled the garden with big boxes and bright paint. Then he invited his brother to come and play. + +At first his brother refused, but then the little boy told him that it would be much more fun if they built a cabin together. They worked together to put the boxes into the shape of a hut. The brother and the little boy painted it blue and yellow, with a red door. + +Soon they were finished. The little boy was no longer bored! They now had a cabin to play in and the brothers stopped their quarrel for a while. + +The little boy and his brother were so excited about their new cabin, they ran around playing pretend. Finally, the brother and the little boy were friends again! +Once upon a time there was a mark. It glowed cool in the night like a firefly. Everyone looked at the mark with awe, it was so special! + +But one day, a naughty kid came by and decided he wanted to touch the mark. No one had ever done this before, so he thought it would be fun. He reached out and touched the mark with his finger. + +Suddenly the mark began to glow brighter and brighter, until it grew too hot and the kid had to pull away. The mark vanished in a puff of smoke. + +Everyone was very sad. They realized that the mark was special and it was wrong to touch it. They learned that it's important to respect special things and not touch them. +Once upon a time, there was a beautiful staff. It was so shiny and sparkly, and it glowed in the sun. Everyone wanted to have a staff like it. + +One day, a man decided it was a special staff. He decided to bury it in the ground because it was too special to keep. + +So he dug a hole in the ground, and put the staff in it, and he covered it with dirt. Then he patted the dirt down, so the staff was hidden. + +The man felt sad. His staff was gone, but he knew it was in a safe place. He said goodbye and walked away. + +And so, the staff was buried, safe and secure. And the man was happy that he had kept the beautiful staff in a special place. +Once upon a time, there was a mommy and her daughter. Mommy wanted to teach her daughter something new. She wanted to teach her daughter how to play squash. + +So the mommy and daughter put on their shoes and went outside. The mommy showed her daughter the squash. It was big and green. + +The daughter thought it looked funny and crazy. She laughed loudly and smiled. + +The mommy showed her daughter how to hit the squash back and forth. The mommy and daughter had so much fun. They laughed and shouted and played for a long time. + +Eventually they got tired. They put the squash away and went inside. The daughter was so proud to have learned a new game. +Once there was an intelligent girl named Jane. She wanted a scooter but her parents said she needed to be a bit older before she could have one. + +One day, Jane asked her mom if she could have a scooter. Her mom thought for a moment and said, "I think you need to be a bit more grown up before you can have a scooter. How about if you help with the dishes?" + +Jane was disappointed and felt she should be trusted to be responsible enough to use her scooter. She thought she was very intelligent and could handle a scooter. + +That night, Jane was in her room playing with some toys when she heard a knock on her window. She opened it and to her surprise she saw a beautiful scooter outside. She laughed and asked, "How did you get here?" + +The scooter said, "It is your intelligence that brought me here. I knew that you needed me and I wanted to make you happy. Now you can ride me whenever you want." + +Jane was so excited and grateful for the scooter. She thanked the scooter for the gift and promised to always take care of it. She jumped on it and rode it with joy. From then on, Jane and her scooter were best friends. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who was feeling very calm and thought that it was very important to value things. + +As she walked along, she found a skeleton lying on the ground. She was surprised but kept feeling peaceful. The skeleton seemed to have something special, so the girl decided to value it. + +She picked it up, and asked it "What is your name?" But the skeleton did not answer. She repeated her question but still, nothing. She thought for a moment and then said to the skeleton "I value you, so I will give you a special name. You can be called Skelly from now on". + +The skeleton smiled a little and thanked her for making it feel so valued. From that day onwards, whenever the little girl was feeling a little lost, she would take Skelly out for a walk and then she would feel calm once again. +Once upon a time, there was a bus. It was a nice bus and it was filled with people. One day, they went out for a ride on the bus but it was a very mild day. Suddenly, everything started to freeze! The wind was so cold and the people were surprised. They were so cold that they couldn't move and their mouths froze shut. The bus couldn't move either! + +The people didn't know what to do. They looked around and saw a little girl. She was three years old and she smiled at them. She started to sing and dance and it made the people happy. Soon, the sun started to shine and the wind stopped blowing. All of the people inside the bus started to move again, and the bus was able to move too. Everyone on the bus was happy and thanked the little girl for making them smile when they were cold and scared. From that day onward, everyone was always very happy when they rode the bus. +Once upon a time, there was a mysterious crane. The crane liked to poke around in the meadow. Every day, it would explore the tall grass, looking for a special treat. + +One day, the crane found something magical hidden in the grass. It was a tiny box, sealed with a golden lock. The crane was so excited, it poked and prodded the box. Nothing happened. + +The crane was disappointed, until it heard a voice. "Hey, crane. See if you can open this box with a poke". + +The crane didn't know what to do. So, it poked the box one more time and - surprise! - the box opened. Inside was a special secret! + +The crane was so grateful to the mysterious voice it had heard. It was the best surprise ever! +Once there was a very attractive neighbor. She lived next door and was always so kind. The neighbor would always permit the 3 year old to come over and play. Every day the 3 year old would go over and the neighbor would let her play with her toys. One day the neighbor said that she had a special surprise for the 3 year old and to come over the next day to get it. + +The 3 year old was so excited and couldn't stop thinking about what the surprise could be. The next day, the 3 year old went to the neighbor's house and the neighbor handed her a beautiful doll. The doll was so attractive with its bright, colorful dress and long hair. The 3 year old was so pleased and hugged the neighbor as a sign of gratitude. + +The 3 year old was so happy that the neighbor had permitted her to come over every day and was even more pleased to receive the special surprise. She and the neighbor continued to have a special bond and the neighbor became the 3 year old's closest friend. +Once upon a time there was a girl called Anna. Anna was three years old and very curious. One day she was in the garden when she spotted something funny in the sky. She saw a huge fluffy white cloud and began to point at it excitedly. + +Anna wanted to get a closer look so she decided to jump in the big deep lake near her house. She swam really far and when she came up to the surface she saw a comb! Anna had never seen a comb so big and shiny before. + +She couldn't believe her eyes and she quickly grabbed the comb. Anna took a really deep breath and dived back into the lake. She swam as fast as she could back to the shore where she told everybody about her lucky find. + +The comb became Anna's favourite toy and she loved pointing at it whenever people came over to visit. To this day, Anna always takes her comb with her when she goes for a swim in the lake. +Once upon a time there was a finger. It was calm and quiet. +The finger belonged to a little girl. She was only three years old. +Every day, the girl liked to look at her finger. She would admire how calm it was. +She liked to stroke the finger too. She would make it feel soft and peaceful. +The finger felt nice and warm. It was comforting and safe. +The little girl was content and happy when she was with her finger. +And so, the finger stayed with the little girl and kept her calm and peaceful. +One day, there was a chubby little girl called Jane. She was only three years old. Every day, Jane liked to organize her toys in her room. She had a special clock which she liked to keep on her shelf. + +One day, when Jane was in her room playing with her toys, her brother came in and wanted to play too. He wanted to take down the clock and play with it, but Jane didn't want him to do that. She wanted to keep it in its special place. + +Jane and her brother had a bit of a fight, but in the end the brother went off to play with something else. Jane quickly organized her toys back and put the clock back in its place. + +Her brother didn't try to take the clock down again and Jane was able to keep it in its special place. She was happy to have her chubby little clock on the shelf, where she could see it all the time. +Once upon a time, there was a big boat. It was so big that it seemed like it could fit a lot of people. + +One day, a little boy was walking along the shore, admiring the big boat. + +"Wow, what a big boat!" he said, his eyes growing wide. + +Just then, a voice came from inside the boat. + +"Do you want to come on board?" it asked. + +The little boy was very excited. + +"Yes, please!" he said. + +He went on board and immediately saw the big sails and the ship's wheel. He was so excited to explore the boat. + +The voice from before said, "Welcome aboard! It seems like you're going to have a lot of fun!" + +The little boy smiled and said, "Thank you! I can't wait!" +Once upon a time there were two friends, so they decided to invite each other over to play. They had lots of fun playing together. + +When they got hungry, they went to get something to eat. The friend that invited the other one said they could go to the healthiest place they could think of. So they walked to the billboard they had seen that showed a place with healthy food. + +They went inside, and it was just like the billboard said - lots of delicious healthy food! They both got a yummy meal and were very happy. They had such a fun day, and when it was time to go home, the friend who had been invited said Thank you for inviting me! +The sun shone brightly in the sky and the clouds were very mild. It was time for some fun. +Harry got out his favourite puzzle from the shelf. It was full of colourful pieces. As he started to put it together, he could feel it start to glow. He moved the pieces around, feeling very proud of himself. + +Suddenly, the puzzle began to do amazing things! It started to move and dance around the room. Harry laughed and clapped. His mum came in to see what was happening and she joined in the fun too. + +The puzzle glowed even brighter and spread good feelings around the room. Harry's mum said it was magical. Harry smiled and enjoyed his special gift. +Once there was a man who worked in a temple. He was a very hairy man. One day, he was cleaning the temple when he noticed a 3-year-old playing around with some of the items in the temple. He shouted to the little boy, "What are you doing here, kid? You shouldn't be here!" + +The little boy said, "I was just exploring the temple. I was curious to see what was inside." + +The man said, "You need to leave these things alone. They are important and delicate." + +The little boy said, "But why can't I explore the temple? I just wanna look!" + +The man said, "No! You must leave. This isn't a place for kids." + +The little boy started to cry. He didn't understand why he couldn't explore the temple. The man felt bad and said, "Okay, You can stay for a little while. But be careful and don't touch anything." + +The little boy was happy and thanked the man. He spent the next few hours exploring the temple, learning about the different items and their importance. He was very happy to have been given the chance to explore the temple. +Once upon a time, there was a pig. The pig was very happy. He lived on a farm in the countryside. + +One day, the pig went outside and started to explore the farm. He observed all the different animals, plants and trees around him. Everything looked so exciting! + +Suddenly, the pig noticed a very big cow. The cow was very big and strong. The pig became jealous of the cow. He wanted to be strong and big like the cow. + +So the pig started to practice different exercises. He tried to jump, and ran around the farm. Soon he became very strong. + +Finally the pig became stronger than the cow. He was so happy! All his hard work had paid off! +Once upon a time, there was a small person who lived in a house. But their house was not nice, it was very old and cheap. + +One day, the person had an idea. They wanted something better and they decided to demand it. + +They demanded a new house - a lovely one that was much nicer than the old one. But the person did not have enough money for a nice house. + +So the person worked very hard over many days, and saved up lots of money. Then they found a nice, but cheap house. + +The person was so happy with their house. They moved in and laughed for days. + +The end. +The sun was hot in the sky. Tom had gotten a big surprise from his mom - a special blue blanket! He was so excited he couldn't stop squealing. He wanted to show it to everyone, but knew it was for him only. + +He ran off to his room and grabbed it. He wriggled around on his bed until he was all wrapped up in it. It felt so cozy and warm. He started to feel happy and relaxed. After a while, he knew it was time to do his chores, but wasn't ready for the boring tasks. + +Tom decided to wrap up in his blanket again and take a nap. Before he knew it, his mom's voice was calling him to let him know it was time for dinner. Tom unwrapped himself and sighed. Even if it was boring, he knew it was important to help out. +Once upon a time there was a chubby cat. His name was Mittens. He loved to do things, explore and see new views. One day, Mittens decided to go on a journey. He walked through the neighborhood and saw lots of fun things. He watched little birds fluttering around the trees, he saw the flowers blooming in bright colors and he heard the sweet chirping of crickets. All these sights made Mittens’ eyes light up with joy. He jumped and spun around so much that his fur became extra chubby! After taking in all the wonderful views, Mittens went home. He didn’t want the adventure to end. So every day, he went back out and did more and more exploring! +Once upon a time, there was a cool bin. It was so cool that everyone wanted to get it. Every day, people would come and try to get it, but no one ever could. One day, a little girl named Ellie came by. She tried to get the bin, but it was too heavy. She asked her mom and dad for help. They came and together, they got the bin and took it home. + +Back home, they were so excited! They showed everyone and everyone thought it was so cool. Even Ellie's 3 year old brother wanted to get it, but it was too big for him. So, her mom and dad gave him a special job: to put all their toys in the cool bin. + +The little brother was so happy to help. He gathered all their toys and put them in the bin. Then, he was able to get the lid on by himself and proudly show off the cool bin to everyone. From then on, every time they played with their toys, they would get them from the cool bin which now belonged to the family. +Joe was a tidy boy. He liked to keep his room neat and tidy. He often thought about how his mum would be so happy to see it that way. One day, he saw an envelope on the table and he thought it was special. He opened it up and found a surprise inside! + +It was a present from his mum. It was packed nicely and tucked away neatly in the envelope. Joe felt so excited, he couldn't believe his mum had gone to the trouble to get him a present. Joe was filled with happiness; he felt like the luckiest boy in the world. + +He thought about how happy his mum would be when she saw the tidy room, now with a special gift in it. Joe knew the surprise was just a small gesture from his mum, but it made him feel so happy. He thought about how special his mum was and he was even more determined to keep his room neat and tidy from now on. +Mommy and Bobby arrived in the new room. Mommy was excited to show Bobby the new room. Bobby's little eyes lit up when he looked around the room. + +"Let's unpack!" said Mommy. + +Bobby was so excited to see what was inside the boxes. He ran over to the first box and said "What's in here, Mommy?". + +Mommy carefully began to unpack each box. She showed Bobby a chubby little bear. + +"Look what I found!" said Mommy. + +Bobby squealed with delight. He reached out his hands and hugged the bear. "I love him!" he said. + +Mommy smiled as she watched Bobby unpack each box and find the special gifts that were inside. When they were done unpacking, the room was full of little treasures. + +Bobby held his chubby little bear close to his heart and said "Thank you, Mommy!" +Once there was a big plane, it was flying in the sky. Along with it there was a young boy. He was three years old and loved watching the plane fly. Suddenly, the plane started to make strange noises and it started to shake. + +The plane was getting more and more shaky. The little boy worried. He did not know what to do. Suddenly, the plane made a loud noise, it stopped in the air and it fell from the sky! Everyone on the plane was dead. + +The little boy was sad. He wiped his tears away and he knew what he must do. He ran to the plane and started to help the other people. He helped carry dead people away from the plane. He worked hard for a few hours and he was exhausted, but he was happy he helped the people. + +The little boy had learned an important lesson: always help whenever you can. +Once there was a student who was very excited to go to university. Every morning they would wake up bright and early. On their first day of university, they woke up with butterflies in their stomach, full of excitement. When they arrived on campus, they noticed how quiet it was. They couldn’t believe it - university was much more peaceful and less noisy than they expected. + +The student slowly made their way around campus, taking in the sight of all the beautiful buildings. They were amazed! Everywhere they looked, there were students walking to lectures, studying together and chatting over coffee. The student was so happy to be there. + +Then, just as they were about to start attending lectures, the student woke up. It was all just a dream! The student smiled to themselves. University may not be that close yet, but they were sure that one day, it would be. +Sam loved learning. He was always excited to go to school. +Today, his teacher Ms. Jones had a new eraser to teach him. She helped him take out the shiny eraser and showed him how to hold it. +"Let's draw something with this new eraser," Ms. Jones said. +Sam nodded eagerly and grabbed the eraser. He rubbed it all over the paper, and was surprised to see the lines disappearing. He thought it was the best thing ever. +"This eraser is so cool!" Sam exclaimed. +Ms. Jones smiled. "You are a great student, Sam!" she said. +Sam was proud and smiled back. He learnt a lot of new things today, and loved the new eraser even more. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily was adventurous and loved to explore. One day, Lily decided to crawl to a nearby church. + +When she arrived, she noticed something very rare. She saw a bright shiny diamond! She quickly looked around to see if anyone was there. When she felt sure that no one was watching, she quickly grabbed the diamond and put it in her pocket. + +Lily wanted to keep looking around the church, so she started to crawl around the room. As she crawled, an old man appeared and said, “What are you doing here? You shouldn’t be here.†+ +Lily was scared and quietly said, “I was just looking at the church.†The old man smiled and said, “It’s okay, you can stay for a little while. I’m glad you found this rare diamond. You can take it home with you.†+ +Lily was so happy to have found a rare diamond and was so thankful to the old man for his kindness. She thanked him and hugged him as she left the church. She kept the diamond in her pocket, as a reminder of her rare and special find. +Nina and her Daddy were getting ready to go on a camping trip. Nina was so excited - she wanted to explore and discover new things. Daddy had packed all of the camping gear and was about to put it in the car. But Nina noticed something was missing - her special towel and bathing suit! + +Daddy searched the house, but couldn't find the outfit anywhere. "It must be hidden away somewhere," he said. Daddy looked in the closet, the cupboards, and everywhere he could think of. + +Nina noticed a box in the corner. She opened it up - and found her hidden towel and bathing suit! She had forgotten she stored it away in the box. Daddy was so happy they had found it that he let Nina put it in the car all by herself. + +Now they were finally ready. Daddy and Nina loaded the car with their camping gear and together they drove off, ready for their adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny who was very forgetful. Today, she forgot to pick flowers for her mom. She felt so sad and fearful. + +The bunny went to look for the prettiest flowers in the meadow. She was so happy when she found them! She was about to pick them when she remembered that she had forgotten something. + +The bunny started to worry and couldn't remember what it was. Then she remembered – today was her mother’s special birthday! + +The bunny was very fearful and started to hop quickly back home. She had to find a way to make her mother happy! Suddenly, she had an idea. + +She ran back to the meadow, picked the prettiest flowers she could find and raced back home. When she got there, she found boxes of presents and a cake with many candles. Her mother was so surprised and happy! + +The bunny laughed with joy and hugged her mother tight. She was so happy she didn't forget her mom's special day. +Once upon a time there was a brave knight called Sir Percy. He had a shiny sword that could cut through anything. He went on an adventure to save a princess. + +Sir Percy walked through the dark forest when suddenly he heard a loud roar. He was scared and started to shiver. He picked up his sword and held it tight. + +Suddenly, he saw a big dragon! The dragon was angry and roaring at Sir Percy. "Oh no!", thought Sir Percy. He knew he had to fight the dragon with his sword. He bravely stepped forward and held up his sword in front of him. + +The dragon stepped forward and blew a puff of hot smoke out of its nose. Sir Percy started to shiver even more. Then, the dragon opened its mouth and blew a soft breeze from its mouth. + +Sir Percy was surprised and he looked at the dragon. The dragon said, "I won't hurt you, brave knight. I only want to help you on your journey!" Sir Percy smiled and thanked the dragon. + +The dragon flew away and Sir Percy continued his journey, feeling a lot brave. He found the princess and they both lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time there lived a little girl called Salina. Salina loved to take walks and explore the world around her. One day she noticed that all of the animals in the nearby forest were feeling very miserable. + +Salina went and asked one of the kind animals, the deer, what was wrong. The deer replied, "Our mineral levels are decreasing and we are feeling very miserable. We need food that is filled with minerals." + +Salina was determined to help the animals so she went to the store and bought lots of special food that was filled with minerals. When Salina returned to the forest, the animals did a happy dance! + +The animals thanked Salina by giving her a big hug and saying, "You helped us increase our mineral levels, thank you! We are feeling much better now." Salina was very happy and proud that she could help the animals feel better. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Livy. Livy loved to play all kinds of games, but her very favorite thing to do was to balance stuff. + +She had a big basket filled with all kinds of stuff. She would take out the stuff, one by one, and balance them on top of each other. Sometimes she would balance pretend fruit, like apples or oranges. Sometimes she would balance her toy animals. + +One day she found something very special. It was a long, loud horn! She used it to make a tall stack of stuff. It was the loudest stack she had ever made. She was so proud of herself! + +Livy was having so much fun, but she had to be careful. She had to make sure she didn't lose her balance. She had to be gentle and steady. With a lot of practice, she was able to balance more and more stuff. + +Soon Livy was a master balancer. She kept playing and balancing until it was time for bed. Livy was so happy that she had learned how to balance. She fell asleep dreaming of all the stuff she wanted to balance tomorrow. +Once upon a time, there was a three year old named James. He was playing with his toy car in the living room when his mom called for him. + +"James, go take a bath," said his mom. + +James slowly stepped towards the bathroom and opened the door. He saw the bathtub filled with water that looked so cold. He did not want to get in. + +"Mom, it's too cold!" said James. + +"It's not cold darling, it's nice and warm. Just step in," his mom said. + +James slowly stepped into the bathtub but felt no warmth. It was freezing! He shrieked in terror but it was too late. His mom pushed the plug for the bathtub and little James slowly drifted away down the drain. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Beth. Her mommy and daddy told her, "You should go out and explore." So Beth went outside, ready to explore. + +She found a pond and it was so still and quiet. She watched as a frog dived into the water. Beth was so excited that she made a promise to herself. She said, "I promise I will dive too. I can do it!" + +Beth took a deep breath and jumped into the water. She dived and the water felt so cold. But Beth kept going deeper and deeper. Eventually, she reached the bottom. It was so still and quiet. + +Beth felt so proud of herself. She had kept her promise by diving into the pond. She swam back up to the surface and climbed out of the pond. She smiled and said, "I did it!" + +Beth had a wonderful day full of exploring, and keeping her promise. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Milly. She was always exploring, looking for adventure. One day, she went to a park and saw a mysterious vest. Its colors shone brightly and it seemed to be calling out to her. + +Milly wanted to catch it, so she ran as fast as she could. The vest wasn't easy to catch, so Milly kept running and jumping, until finally, the vest was in her hands! + +Milly was so happy that she had caught the mysterious vest. She put it on and it fit her perfectly. The colors shone around her and she felt like a special princess. + +Milly kept the vest for always and told her friends all about her adventure. From that day on, she wore it everywhere and it was always a reminder of the day she caught the mysterious vest. +Once upon a time there was a small, lonely cabinet. It sat in the corner of the room, forgotten by everyone. Then one day, a little boy came into the room. He saw the cabinet and decided to explore it. The boy opened the doors and peered inside. Inside the cabinet, he saw lots of interesting things. He smiled and entered the cabinet, feeling excited to see what he could find. He rummaged around and soon he had found many new things. He was so excited to show his mom and dad all the cool things he had found. And that's how the little boy and the lonely cabinet became friends. +A small peasant boy was walking down a long, winding path near a large, gloomy palace. As he continued walking, he could see the palace gates slowly creak open. All of a sudden, a voice he didn't recognize called out to him. + +The voice requested, "Hey you, would you come closer to the palace gates?" + +The boy moved closer to the palace gates, cautiously peering in. Inside he could see a kindly looking older man. + +The man said, "I am the King of this great palace. I request your help to clean my castle." + +The peasant boy understood the need for help and he agreed to help. He worked hard that day, scrubbing and polishing the palace. + +At the end of the day, the King of the palace thanked the boy and gave him a small reward for all his hard work. + +The peasant boy smiled to himself and headed home, feeling happy and proud of himself. +Once, there was a daisy who needed some support. Her petals were holding her up, but they were getting very tight. She was feeling a bit wobbly! + +Just then, there was a little girl walking by. She saw the daisy and ran to help. She grabbed the daisy and held it up so it felt nice and secure. + +The daisy thanked the little girl and cheered. Her petals were no longer tight and she was standing straight and proud again. + +The little girl was so happy that she had been able to support the daisy, and the daisy was thankful for all the help. +One day, Tom was walking in the park when he saw a peanut. He wanted to push it, so he got down on his hands and knees and used his hands to push it. Tom was so intelligent he knew the peanut would make a mess if he knocked it over. But then the wind picked up, and blew the peanut far away. + +Tom felt upset because he was not able to push the peanut. He wanted to get closer to it, so he started walking towards where it had gone. Suddenly he saw a squirrel with the peanut in its hands. The squirrel was standing on a tree branch, looking at Tom with its big eyes. + +Tom knew he had to act fast if he wanted to push the peanut. He decided to climb the tree so he could reach the squirrel and the peanut. He made it to the top in no time! + +Tom was so brave and intelligent! With one push, he was able to grab the peanut and knock it onto the ground. He couldn't believe his accomplishment and the squirrel had quickly run away. + +Tom was so proud of himself, and he couldn't wait to tell everyone about how he used his intelligence to get what he wanted! +Once upon a time there was a girl named Lucy and she wanted to make a pretty dress. She gathered some fabric and some scissors to get started. + +But then she realized the scissors were too sharp for her to use. She looked around and noticed her mommy had a pair of scissors that looked special - they were pink and not too sharp. + +Lucy excitedly asked her mommy if she could use the special scissors. Mommy smiled and said “Yes, but be very careful and only use them when I am around ok?â€. + +Lucy said “ok†and got to work. She cut the fabric carefully and soon she had the dress finished! + +Mommy was very proud of Lucy’s dress and said “See, I knew you could do it! You need to remember how serious it is to use scissors and never use them without adult supervisionâ€. + +Lucy smiled and realized that using scissors was something special and needed to be done with care. +Once upon a time, there was a good bee. The bee was always busy, collecting honey to make sure his family had enough to eat. One day, the bee decided he wanted to leave. He said goodbye to his family, and they waved to him as he flew away. + +The bee flew all day, until he saw a field with lots of flowers and the sun shining bright. He knew this was a good place to stop and take a break. He gathered some of the sweet honey from the flowers and flew up to a tall tree. + +The bee's family was worried when they heard he had left but they were happy when he came back later that day. He told them all about the wonderful place he'd found. They loved the honey he'd brought to share. + +From that day onward, the bee was happy to leave and visit different places. He was always greeted warmly when he came back home, with a good welcome and plenty of honey! +Sara was baking a dessert. It was going to be easy. She mixed together some flour and sugar. She tied a bow around the mixing bowl. + +"Daddy, look!" she said. + +"That looks very nice Sara," Daddy said. "What are you making?" + +"A dessert!" Sara said excitedly. Daddy smiled. + +Then Sara put the dessert in the oven. "It's baking now," Daddy said. + +When the dessert was done, Sara and Daddy both enjoyed it. "That was easy to make," Sara said. + +"Yes," Daddy said, "and it was delicious!" He gave Sara a hug. +One day, Ted and his dad walked to the park. Ted was so excited to see all the colourful flowers. Ted spun around and around, feeling happy. Then he saw it! It was a bee! Ted wanted a photo. His dad took out his phone and snapped a shot. Ted smiled wide, he was so happy with the photo. He laughed and hugged his dad. Now they would always remember their happy day in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Kate. She loved to explore the world around her. One day, she decided to go for a walk. She stepped out of her house and started to walk on the path. + +Suddenly, she saw a big foot in her way. It was a giant foot! It was blocking the path and wouldn't let her pass. She thought it was very interesting. + +Kate said, “Please move, Giant Foot. I want to pass.†But the Giant Foot did not move. + +Finally, Kate decided to stand up to the Giant Foot. She said, “If you don't move, I'm going to have to push you out of the way!†The Giant Foot was so surprised that it moved away from the path. + +Kate smiled and continued with her walk. She was very happy that she could explore the world around her. +Once upon a time there was a little boy. He went to school every day and he loved being in class. One day his teacher had something very unusual for him. It was something he had never seen before. His teacher said he could eat it. + +He was excited to try it. He took a bite and it was delicious. He ate it all up! + +He couldn't believe it was so tasty. He had never eaten anything so unusual before. But it was so good! + +The next day he couldn't wait to go to school and see what unusual surprise the teacher had for him. He was sure it would be just as yummy as the day before. And it was! +Once upon a time there was a little girl. Her name was Alice. She was a bit shy. One day she decided to pretend she was a surfer. She grabbed a big pretend surf board and started to run around the garden. In and out she went, pretending to ride waves. Every now and then she'd let out a big 'Woo-hoo!', pretending to catch the best wave she could. She was having so much fun! + +When Alice was done pretending, she ran inside to see her mom and dad. She was so excited to show them her pretend surfing skills. Unfortunately, her dad said they were too busy to watch. But before they went back to their work, they gave her a big hug and told her how proud they were of her. + +Alice was a bit sad that nobody saw her pretend surfing, but she was proud of herself for being so brave. The next day, she invited all of her friends to come over and show off her surfing skills. This time, she was not so shy! Everyone was so impressed with Alice's pretend surfing skills and they all cheered her on. + +Alice was so glad that all of her friends came and saw her pretend. She had so much fun with them and she knew that she could ask them over anytime she wanted to pretend to surf. + +After all was said and done, everyone waved goodbye to Alice and she wave goodbye back, happier than ever! +One day, Charlie was playing in the garden with his toy train. He spotted a leaf in a bush that was much bigger than the other leaves. With excitement, Charlie shouted “It's enormous!†He wanted to show his mom the leaf, so he pulled it from the bush. Suddenly, Mom appeared from the kitchen window and said, “Charlie, what are you doing? You have to leave the leaf.†+ +Charlie replied, “But Mom, look at how enormous this leaf is. I have to show it to you!†+ +With a smile, Mom said, “Ok, let's complete the adventure. Put the leaf in the train and we will take it for a ride.†So, Charlie placed the enormous leaf inside the train, and off they went. They rode around the garden, admiring the leaf and laughing in delight. + +When they were done, Mom said, “Let's put the leaf back in the bush, so it can stay safe and warm.†+ +And that's exactly what they did. Charlie said goodbye to the leaf, and they returned to the kitchen filled with joy. +Once upon a time there was a girl. She was walking in a dark forest and it was very scary. All at once, she heard a pinch! It was coming from an igloo. + +She was sure it was too small for a person, so she went to take a closer look. When she went up to the igloo, she saw a little mouse inside with a tiny pinching claw. The mouse was scared of the dark and wanted the girl to help. + +The girl put her hand inside the igloo and let the mouse crawl onto it. She brought the mouse outside and it felt safer in the light. The girl was happy that the mouse was safe and they became good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a nice town near the river. Everyone who lived there got along very well. One day, the people heard that a flood was coming. + +The people were worried. They asked their mayor what they should do. The mayor explained to them that they should leave the town and go up the mountain where it was safe. + +The people were sad to leave their homes, but they did what the mayor said and went to the mountain. + +When they arrived, they waited and watched what happened down in the valley. + +To their surprise, the river rose and flooded the town. Everything floated away! + +The people were thankful that the mayor had told them to go up the mountain, or they would have been flooded too. + +They watched the flood pass, and when it was over, they returned to their nice town. +John was lazy. He did not want to do anything ever. All day, he just wanted to lay in bed. One day, his mom said to him, "John, you must get up! Let's make a special cake!" +John felt so excited. He wanted to help his mom. She grabbed a mixer and said, "John, let's mix the ingredients together!" +John was scared. He had never used a mixer before and he was worried he would do it wrong. He thought to himself, there must be some way to make this easier. +So John had an idea. He got up, went to the kitchen and found an old spoon. He thought, if I can use the spoon to mix everything together, I won't have to try and use the mixer. +John took the spoon and started mixing the ingredients. But the spoon was too slow. He had to find another way. +Just then, his mom said, "John, why don't you try the mixer? It will make the mixing much easier and faster." +John was so thankful. He let his mom show him how to use the mixer. With the mixer, everything mixed together so quickly. +John was so proud of himself. He did not have to be lazy anymore. He had been brave enough to face his fear and try something new. He was so glad he had decided to let his mom show him how to use the mixer +Once upon a time there was a girl called Amy. She wanted to show her love for her best friend, so she made him a special promise. She promised him that she would never let anyone hurt him. + +One day, a bad thief came to the town. He was looking for someone to steal from. Amy was so scared that he was going to steal from her friend, so she stayed up all night guarding him. + +The next morning, the thief ran away. Amy had kept her promise - no one had hurt her friend. She was so happy but she also felt ashamed. She felt ashamed because she wished she had been brave enough to make the thief go away by herself. + +But in the end, she was brave and kept her promise. She was very proud of herself. Everyone else was very proud of her too and she always remembered the special promise she had made to her friend. +Once upon a time, there was a beautiful guard who watched over the kingdom. One day, he saw a young child trying to fold a paper crane. The guard said to the child, “That’s a very tricky thing to do! Here, let me show you how.†+ +The guard began to carefully fold the paper. First he folded the paper in half. Then he folded it again and again until the paper was shaped like a crane. + +The child clapped his hands and smiled. He said to the guard, “It’s so pretty! Can you teach me how to make one too?†The guard nodded and said, “Yes, I can do that.†+ +The guard showed the child the right way to hold the paper and how to carefully fold it. After a few tries, the child managed to make his own beautiful paper crane. He thanked the guard and waved goodbye. + +The guard smiled and said, “It was a pleasure to help you. Be sure to keep practising so you can make more beautiful cranes.†The child smiled again and ran off. +Once upon a time, there was a curious boy who wanted to peek. He loved to see what his neighbor was doing. One day, he peered around the corner and saw that his neighbor was holding something fragile. The boy's curiosity got the best of him and he crept closer to have a better peek. + +The neighbor saw the boy and warned him to stay away. But the boy kept creeping closer and he could see that the neighbor was holding a beautiful glass vase. Suddenly, the vase fell out of the neighbor's hands and smashed into pieces on the ground. + +The neighbor was very sad and he scolded the boy for sneaking around. The boy felt bad but it was too late. The shattered vase was destroyed forever, and the bad ending was all because the boy wanted to peek. +The little girl was curious. She was always asking questions and just wanted to test everything out. + +One day, her father gave her an egg. "Look what I have for you," he said. + +The little girl looked at the egg. It was big and heavy. She carefully held it in her hands. "What should I do with it?" She asked her father. + +"Test it out," he replied. + +The little girl smiled and set to work. She dropped the egg to the floor and it cracked open. She was delighted to see what was inside. Inside the egg, she found a little bird. + +The little girl was overjoyed. She held the little bird in her hands and looked up at her father with a smile. + +"Wasn't that fun," he said. "You tested the egg, and now you have a little bird!" +Mandy was a 3 year old girl who loved to bounce. Every day she put on her pretty dress and shoes, and went outside to bounce. One day, she looked up and saw a big building. It was tall and had many windows. Mandy thought it was so exciting so she decided to bounce towards it. + +When she got to the building, she saw a door. It was open and available for her to go inside. She bounced inside and explored the big building. She found many things to look at and try. She bounced from one room to the other. She even found a big ball and she bounced it around. + +Mandy had a great day bouncing around the building. It was so much fun. When it was time to go home, she went back outside and bounced all the way home. +Mum and Dad were getting ready to go out one evening. + +Mum asked, "Where is your jacket?" + +Dad replied, "I put it on the sofa." + +Mum smiled, "I see it! Come on let's go." + +When they got outside it was getting dark. Mum said, "We need a flashlight." + +"No problem," Dad said as he took a flashlight out of the cupboard. + +As Dad switched it on a beam of light shone out. It was cool. + +Mum said, "That's really cool Dad, it's just what we needed." + +"Yes, I thought it might come in handy," Dad replied. + +They switched on the flashlight and walked off into the dark night. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She wanted to plan a big surprise for her best friend. She had an idea – she wanted to make a fake whale! + +She asked her parents if they could help her. They said yes and they all started to plan. + +Her mother and father went to the store to get some things she needed. They bought some fake fur, cotton and some white paint. + +The little girl put together the whale with her parents. They all worked together. She painted it white and she added the fur. + +When she was all finished it looked like a real whale! Her best friend was so surprised and happy when she saw it. They both had a lot of fun playing with it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Jessica who valued her music radio very much. One day, Jessica's dad was teaching her a lesson about valuing the things she has. + +“See this radio?†Dad asked as he handed the small, smooth-looking radio over to Jessica. + +“Yes,†Jessica said while she looked at the small radio in awe. + +“You should always value things like this,†Dad said as he ruffled Jessica's hair. + +Jessica smiled and nodded her head. She knew this was something she should always remember. + +Later that day, Jessica was playing with her radio and enjoying the sweet sounds of music it gave out. She smiled as she sang along to the songs, thinking back to the lesson her dad had taught her about valuing her possessions. + +From that day on, Jessica counted her radio as one of the most valuable things she owned. +Once upon a time, there was a bee who lived in a hive. The bee wanted to go on a drive and explore the world outside. But before the bee left, the hive told her to be careful—because outside the hive, bees could get attacked by birds. The bee was a bit scared, but she decided to take a drive anyways. + +She flew outside and saw the world—the trees, the flowers and everything in between. She was having a great time, when suddenly she felt something strange. In the distance, she noticed smoke and a spicy smell. The bee knew that it was a sign of danger and knew she had to be careful. + +The bee carefully drove closer to get a better look. She saw that the smoke and the spicy smell was coming from a match that had been lit nearby. All of a sudden, she saw a huge bird flying towards her. The bee raced back to the hive as fast as possible, barely escaping the bird. + +The bee was relieved when she made it back to the hive safe and sound. Now she knows never to drive too far away from the hive—because there are so many dangers that are out of the hive's protection. +Once there were two brothers. One was small and one was big. The big brother liked to race around the house. He was always so fast. The little brother wanted to race too. He was always jealous of his brother because he couldn't be as fast as him. + +One day the brothers' mom said, "It's time for dinner." The little brother wanted to race to the dinner table first. The big brother said, "Ok, let's race!" So the little brother and the big brother raced to the dinner table. The big brother was super fast, but the little brother was also pretty quick. + +At the end of the race, the big brother was the winner. But the little brother was happy too because he had tried his best and raced as fast as he could! +Once upon a time there was a little fox named June. She was gifted and sharp. + +June found a fire one day in the forest that was small and warm. She sat in front of it and looked around. Suddenly, a strange voice said "Hello June, who are you?" Startled, June looked around and saw a rabbit, sitting beside the fire. + +June replied, "Hello Rabbit, I am June. What's your name?" + +"My name is Blix" said the rabbit. "Are you a gifted fox? How can you talk? Is it magic?" + +June smiled and said, "No, I'm not a magician. I am simply sharp." + +The two friends talked and laughed by the fire until it became night. June thanked Blix for being so kind. + +The two said goodbye and June returned to her den. June often thought of the fire, and Blix, and how sharp she had been that night. +Once, there was a girl named Susie. She wanted to be a great goal scorer when she grew up. But first, Susie needed to learn to fold. Every day, she went to the park to practice folding. + +It was usually a nice place, but one day it was very filthy. There was mud everywhere, and Susie almost stepped in it. Thankfully, she found a nice spot where she could practice without getting dirty. + +Every day, Susie practiced folding. She got better and better every day, and soon she was an expert folder. Then it was time for her to reach her goal. + +She was finally able to fold a perfect shirt! Susie was so proud of herself, and she knew that she would be a great goal scorer one day. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Bob, who was only 3 years old. He loved to explore and he was always looking for new, exciting places to find adventure. + +One day, Bob decided to wander into the forest. He heard something strange coming from the trees. As he looked around, he noticed a strange network of ropes and sticks in the sky. Bob was amazed. + +Bob climbed up to the network and was amazed when he saw that it was made up of all sorts of animals like birds, squirrels and bees! Bob was very excited. + +The animals above were looking down at him with curiosity and soon one of them flew up and landed on the nearby tree branch. + +It was a rough-looking bird who said to Bob, "Hi there! I'm the leader of the animal network up here. We all work together up here helping each other out." + +Bob was so thrilled to hear this and even more excited to be part of the network. From that day on, Bob was a part of the animal network in the sky! +Little Jack loved to watch videos. He watched them every day, but his favorite one was the silly video. It was so funny! Every day he watched it, and every day he would laugh. + +One morning, Jack's mom was getting ready, when she heard Jack laugh. She went to see what he was doing and saw that he had the silly video playing. + +"Jack," his mom said. "Why do you keep watching the same silly video?" + +Jack thought for a moment. "I like it," he said. "I like it so much I want to watch it again and again!" + +His mom laughed. "That's really sweet, Jack. You can keep watching it as many times as you want." + +Jack grinned and hit the replay button. He could watch the silly video all day long, and he was happy. +Once upon a time, there was a man who liked jelly. He wanted to buy some for lunch, so he ran to the store. He was so excited about jelly that he ran to the store very quickly. + +When he got to the store, the man went crazy and began goofing around. He laughed and jumped around the aisles. Everyone in the store was very surprised at the man's crazy behaviour. + +When the man got to the shelf that had the jelly he wanted, he decided he wanted all of it. He tried to buy a lot of jelly, but the store worker said no. He wouldn't let the man buy it! + +The man was very upset and left the store without a single jar of jelly. He had a bad ending and was very sad he couldn't have his jelly for lunch. +Once upon a time there was a silly garden. There was in the garden a foolish fox and a reverse rabbit. The rabbit wanted to go home, but the fox always had a sneaky plan. + +The fox thought and he thought, and then he had a plan. He said "Let's run in the opposite way, I will go one way and you will go the other". The rabbit felt scared but he said nothing. + +So the silly fox and the reverse rabbit ran and ran. When they came to the end, the rabbit was home! The silly rabbit said "Thank you Foxy, you used a reverse plan and so I am home". The foolish fox said nothing but he was very happy. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there lived an elephant named Elle. Elle was famous because she loved going on safaris. Everywhere Elle went, she would shout, “Let’s go on a safari!†All the animals loved to go on a safari with Elle! + +Every day, Elle and her friends would go on new and exciting safaris. They would explore the forest, ride on the winding trails, and sometimes even take a dip in the cool pond. Elle and her friends had so much fun on their safaris. + +Soon, everyone in the forest knew about Elle’s famous safaris. Every day, animals from near and far would join Elle on her safaris. Elle was so happy that so many new friends wanted to join her on these adventures! + +Now, each time Elle sets off on a safari, she shouts, “Let’s go on an adventure!†All the animals cheer and join Elle on her famous safaris! +One day, Jack and his pet puppy, Daisy, walked outdoors. Jack looked up into the sky and saw something far away and strange. He pointed to the distant sight and asked Daisy, "What is that?" + +Daisy wagged her tail and stared at the distant thing. Jack laughed. He said, "Let's go explore it." + +Jack and Daisy ran towards the distant thing. As they got closer, Jack noticed a tall tree. He went closer and stood still, staring at it. He felt awe and excitement. + +Daisy barked and put her paws on the trunk of the tree. It was as if she was trying to tell Jack something. He smiled, but still stared at the tree in amazement. Daisy just sat there quietly watching Jack. + +Suddenly, something moved in the nearby bushes. Jack and Daisy both jumped back. The thing in the bushes made a strange noise. Jack started to become scared, but Daisy stepped forward and barked. Jack realised it was a little mouse, so he smiled and said, "Let's go home." + +Jack and Daisy walked back to their house, giggling and smiling all the way. Jack thought to himself that even a simple day spent with a pet can be so amazing. +Once there was a little boy named Max. One day, Max was playing near the beach when he saw an anchor on the ground. He got curious and walked closer. Suddenly, the anchor started to move and roll! + +"Ahh!" shouted Max. + +He saw that it was a small turtle. The turtle was very soft, and it seemed like it was trying to escape from something. + +Max didn't want the turtle to escape, so he took it in his hands and started to pet it until it stopped being scared and rolled onto its back. + +Max smiled and held the turtle close to his heart. He was very happy. From that day on, Max and the turtle would always go together to the beach and play. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Max. He was having a crazy party at his house with all of his friends. Everyone was having a lot of fun, playing games and eating cake. + +Max was so excited, he didn't want to forget anything. He was running around, making sure everyone had a good time. But there was one thing he did forget, the ice cream! + +Max's mom had to run to the store to buy some more ice cream. She got a huge tub of it, which made everyone very happy. They all had a great time eating it and playing more games. + +When the party was over, Max was very tired. He remembered everything about the party except for one thing- the ice cream! He laughed and laughed when he remembered that he had forgotten the ice cream. His friends thought it was very funny too. + +The next day, Max and his friends were still talking about the crazy party. Even though he had forgotten the ice cream, it was still a lot of fun! +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Joy. Joy was a brave girl and she wasn't scared of anything. She loved exploring and liked going for adventures. + +One day, Joy's mom told her about a new challenge. She could go into the forest and dare to stay there for one night. Joy was excited and said yes. + +When night time came, Joy started to feel scared. She heard strange noises and it was dark. She saw a monster and became very scared. She called out, "Mommy!" + +Suddenly, a voice said, "Do not fear!" It was a bossy fairy. The fairy said, “You are brave. You can take on this nightmare. I will protect you.†Joy was relieved. + +The fairy shouted, “Follow me!†Joy followed the bossy fairy and all the monsters disappeared. Joy stayed safe and the next morning she was back in her own bed. She had conquered the nightmare. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Jackson and Mona. Jackson and Mona lived in the same village, and had been friends for a long time. One day, Mona said to Jackson, "I'm going to mail a weapon to the King. Do you want to join me?" + +Jackson replied, "Sure! I'd love to come along." + +The two of them set off on a journey to the King's castle. When they finally arrived at the castle's gate, they saw that the weapon was too big to fit through! It was too wide! + +The two of them then realized that the only way to get the weapon into the castle was if they used a special thin mail pouch. So they took the pouch, put the weapon inside it, and mailed it to the King. + +The weapon arrived safely to the King and everyone was very happy. Jackson and Mona went home in joy, knowing that they had done a good deed. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Mandy. She was very thoughtful and always thought carefully before doing anything. One day, Mandy decided to go and explore a new land. + +So, she put on her best dress and decided to go. As she walked through the land she saw lots of animals, plants, trees and rivers. She was very surprised to see all the beauty around her and she thought it was the most amazing land she'd ever seen. + +Suddenly, she heard a voice. It was a small bird singing, "Dress up in your best dress, explore the new land, it will be the best journey you ever had." + +Mandy was amazed that such a tiny bird could be so thoughtful to give her such wonderful advice. She thanked the bird, put on her dress and went off to explore the land. + +The end. +One day, Tom was very upset. He wanted to go to his favourite park, but his mom said it has to wait until the next week. He began to tear. +But his mom said something important. She said: “Even when your feelings are strong, you can still stay calm.†That made him stop tear. +Tom waited for a whole week patiently. Finally, the week was over and he got to go to the park. He had a great time there and felt even calmer. +Tom realised that staying calm can be very helpful. From then on, he tried to be quiet and patient whenever he felt upset. +This story has taught us that it is important to stay calm. Even when you feel like tearing, it is possible to wait and feel better afterwards. +Once upon a time there was a little boy who loved to bake. Every day he went to the kitchen with his mom to make tasty treats for the whole family. + +The little boy stood in front of the oven and paused. He was so excited to start baking. His mom asked him, "What are you going to make?!" + +The little boy said, "A pie!" His mom smiled and said, "Great idea!" + +The little boy quickly put all of the ingredients into the oven and waited for it to bake. He liked to have a little competition with himself to see how fast the pie would cook. + +After a few minutes, the timer went off and the pie was done! The little boy was so happy and proud of his accomplishment. His mom cheered him on and said, "That was very competitive of you!" + +The little boy smiled and everyone enjoyed the delicious pie. +Auntie and her nephew, Jack, were walking down the street. It looked like it was going to rain any minute. Auntie said to Jack, "Let's go! We need to go find somewhere tight before it rains." + +They hurried to the park. "This should be a good spot," Auntie said. The two of them found a tight spot under a tree. + +A few minutes later, big raindrops started to fall. The book and Jack were snug and tight under the tree. Auntie smiled and put her arm around Jack and they waited until the rain stopped. + +Once the rain was finished, they both came out, still feeling tight and dry. Auntie and Jack had found a nice place to keep dry until the rain passed. +Once upon a time, there was a very large balloon. It was so big that it seemed to go on forever. Everywhere the balloon went, people looked up in wonder. + +The balloon drifted through the sky, bringing joy wherever it went. Little kids laughed and cheered when they saw it. Everywhere the balloon went, it spread the message of unity. + +One day, the balloon finally stopped in a very special place. All the people of the town gathered together to watch what would happen. Everyone was excited and nobody knew what to expect. + +Then suddenly, the large balloon opened up! It was full of hundreds of little balloons. The little balloons gently floated down and filled the town with even more joy. + +The unified people celebrated with joy and laughter. The large balloon had brought the people of the town together in a way no one had ever seen before. It was a magical moment that lasted for days. +Once upon a time, there was a girl called Lucy. Lucy loved dressing up in costumes and pretending to be different characters. + +One day, Mum suggested Lucy should dress up as a princess. Lucy was so excited! She ran to her room and put on her favourite princess costume. + +But when she looked in the mirror, she realised there was something missing. She needed a crown! + +Lucy asked her Dad for help, and he suggested she go to the shop. So she did. When she arrived, she asked the shopkeeper for a crown. + +The shopkeeper was so helpful. She said Lucy could make her own crown out of the materials in the shop. It didn't even cost much money - the costume was complete! + +Lucy ran back home with her special crown, and put it on with pride. She looked just like a real princess! Mum and Dad were very proud. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a sad fish. He swam alone in the ocean. Everyone else in the sea was having fun, but he felt all alone. + +One day, he saw something sparkly in the distance. He swam closer and saw that it was a rainbow! It was so pretty that he started to smile. + +The fish was so excited that he wanted to show everyone. He started to spray the rainbow all around so they could see it too. He even sprayed it on the sleepy fish that were sleeping at the bottom of the ocean. + +The fish was so happy that the sleepy fish were wide awake and they started to smile. He was glad that he could make everyone happy. + +The fish now had lots of friends, and they all smiled and laughed when they saw the rainbow! They all stayed together and never felt alone again. +Tommy was in a hurry. He was very excited about something and wanted to get going quickly but he had to grab lots of things first. He rushed to the sofa and grabbed a cushion. It was soft and snuggly and it felt flexible in his arms. + +“This will be perfect!†said Tommy. + +He ran across the room holding his cushion in his arms and mum said, “What are you doing in such a hurry, Tommy?†+ +Tommy replied, “I’m taking this cushion to show Ellie! She said she wanted to check if it felt flexible and I don’t want to be late!†+ +Mum smiled and said, “OK. Off you go then, hurry.†+ +Tommy waved goodbye and ran off with his cushion, eager to show Ellie. He was so excited to see her reaction - he just hoped he wasn't too late! +Once there was a bad leak. It made a big mess and it was hard to understand. It worried all the adults. + +The littlest boy was only three years old. He wanted to help but he didn't understand what was going on. He asked his mom why the leak was so bad. + +His mom told him that the leak was coming from a pipe in the wall and that it was a big problem. She said that grown ups had to fix it. + +The three year old asked his mom if he could help. His mom told him he could help stop the leak from getting any worse. They put together a bucket to catch the leak. + +The little boy was so happy that he had done something to help. Even though he didn't really understand what was going on, he was proud that he could help in some way. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Sophia. Sophia was a happy girl but today she felt very different. She felt her heart beat faster, and tears rose up in her eyes. She was scared. + +Sophia was scared because this evening she was having her very first ever dinner with her family. She was so nervous and she didn't know what to say. + +Sophia's big sister saw how fearful Sophia was. She leaned over and gave Sophia a big hug. + +"It's going to be ok," said her big sister, "dinner is just an exciting time when we all come together and chat. We can even have fun!" + +Sophia whispered back, "Really? Even if I'm scared?" + +"Of course!" said her big sister, "Your fear will rise up, but then it will pass. You'll be ok!" + +Sophia smiled, feeling better. She squeezed her sister's hand back tight and shouted, "Let's have dinner!" + +And off they went, arm in arm, feeling more excited than scared. +One day, a little girl was walking through the park. She saw a blue print on the ground. She bent down to take a closer look. It was a beautiful design of a butterfly! Suddenly, a butterfly flew up to her. The little girl was very happy and she wanted to meet it. She held out her hand and smiled. The butterfly landed on it. She giggled and enjoyed its soft wings. They played together until it flew away. The girl was sad, but she remembered the blue print and smiled. She knew that she would meet her new friend again soon. +Once there was a girl. She was only three years old. One day she was playing in her grandma's garden. Then she noticed a funny radio. She stepped closer and looked at the radio. + +The girl said, "Wow, a radio!" + +Grandma came out of the house and said, "What do you have there?" + +The girl pointed to the radio. "This is a radio, Grandma!" + +Grandma smiled. "That's right! Would you like to play with it?" + +The girl was very excited. She said, "Yes, please Grandma!" + +So Grandma took out a set of batteries and put them in the radio. Then, with one twist of the knobs, music came out of the radio! The girl clapped and laughed. She started to jump and dance in the garden. + +Grandma smiled and said, "It sure is funny playing with a radio!" + +The girl agreed and kept on playing and dancing with the radio. +Once upon a time there were two friends. These two friends liked to add things together. One day, they decided to add an image. They chose a boring image that was not very exciting. So, they decided to add some colors to make the image more fun. + +The friends added lots of colors to the image. They had so much fun adding the colors. The image then became very bright and beautiful. All the colors made the image much more interesting than before. + +After they finished their work, they both sat back and admired their work. The friends smiled because they had worked together to make the image much more exciting. The boring image had come to life. +Sam and his sister Kate were walking in the forest. Suddenly they heard noises coming from a clearing. Sam grabbed his sister and said, "Let's go, I'm scared!" + +They walked quickly away and found a shelter between two large trees. Sam peered around and saw two bears! They were having a fight! + +Kate grabbed Sam's arm, trembling with fear. She said, "We need to leave! Those bears are too dangerous." + +Sam nodded, but he was frightened. He asked, "What if they follow us?" + +Kate replied, "They won't. They're too busy fighting." + +Sure enough, the bears stayed in the clearing, leaving Sam and Kate to go back home safely. +Once there was a boy named Sam. He was three years old and very adventurous. One day, he saw a friends new kite flying in the breeze. He wanted to try flying it, so he asked his friend if he could take it. His friend said yes and was very generous. + +Sams eyes lit up as he grabbed the kite. He ran outside and tried flying it. Every time he kicked off the ground, the kite flew higher and higher. He was having so much fun! + +Suddenly, Sams kite started to float away and he started to chase it. The kite went farther and farther, and Sam kept running. He was getting himself in to a lot of trouble. + +Just then, Sams dad showed up. He had seen Sam running and knew he was in trouble. He ran after Sam and when he caught up, he saw the kite in the sky. He smiled and watched as Sam flew kite, happy that his son was having a good time. +Once upon a time, there was a small boy named Thomas. He wanted to go to the park to play with his friends. One day, Thomas asked his mom to take him to the park. His mom told him that it was too far, and that he needed to take a taxi to get there. + +Thomas was a bit scared because he had never taken a taxi before. He asked his mom if it was safe. She told him that taking a taxi was not dangerous as long as he followed her instructions. + +She told him to get into the taxi and to sign a paper when he arrived at the park. Thomas was excited but a bit scared. + +When Thomas arrived at the park, he was really happy. But, he remembered his mission and signed the paper as his mom told him. + +Thomas had a great day at the park. On the way back home, he noticed that many drivers were driving very fast and thought how dangerous it would be to do that. + +The moral of the story is that if you follow instructions and use caution, even a seemingly dangerous task can be safe. +James was a three year old boy who always loved to explore. One day he had a plan to go on a discovery by himself in the park. He searched around the park until he heard a loud noise. + +"What is that?" he asked himself. He soon discovered it was coming from a classroom nearby. He peered through the window and saw lots of children and a teacher. He had never seen anything like it before, and so he decided to go inside. + +"Hello children," the teacher said in a loud voice when James stepped into the classroom. "Who is this?" + +"My name is James!" he said, with a smile. + +The teacher looked surprised, but welcomed James inside with a big smile. She introduced James to the other children and invited him to stay for class. + +James had the best day at school! He discovered so much and made a lot of friends. He learned about counting, the alphabet and even art. He was so excited for school the next day, knowing that he could make even more discoveries. +Once there was a little girl called Ami. She was very selfish and always wanted to play all on her own. + +One day Ami was playing outside and she saw a big puddle. She was very curious and wanted to explore the puddle. Ami carefully stepped into the puddle. But the puddle was too deep and the water was too high. + +So Ami hung onto a tree branch and swung over the puddle. She hung upside down for a few minutes, feeling like a monkey! + +When Ami was done she jumped away from the puddle and laughed. She said to herself, "That was fun! I'm so lucky I was able to hang over that puddle, even though I was being selfish!" +Once upon a time there was a fat pig named Jenny. Jenny loved to eat, she would eat all day long and never stop. + +One day, the farmer who owned Jenny said to her, "If you don't stop eating, you will become fat and you'll have to go to jail!" + +Jenny didn't want to go to jail, so she tried to eat less. But no matter what she did, she still kept getting bigger and bigger every day. + +Finally, the farmer came to Jenny and said, "I'm sorry, Jenny, but you have become too fat. You have to go to jail." + +Jenny was so sad, she started to cry. But then the farmer said, "Don't worry, Jenny, you can come back when you become thin again!" + +So Jenny went off to jail. But she stayed very active and she ate less and less every day. Eventually, she became thin again and was allowed to come home. + +From that day forward, Jenny was much more careful about what she ate and made sure she stayed thin. +Once upon a time, there was a boy called Thomas. He was three years old and loved playing with his friends. He especially loved playing tag. One day, Thomas wanted to play tag with his friends, so he grabbed his phone and carried it with him. + +When they were playing tag, Thomas got tired very quickly. He saw a spicy food stand and asked his friends if they could buy him a snack. They said yes and Thomas quickly got his food. As he was eating his snack, he realised his phone was not in his pocket. He had left it at the playground! + +He quickly carried his snack and ran back to the playground, but he was too late. Someone had stolen his phone! Thomas was very sad and never found his phone again. He learnt a valuable lesson: never leave your phone unattended. +Mary and her dad were out for a walk. Dad said, "Let's go park!" Mary did not know what park meant, but she held Dad's hand and followed him. They came to a little farm with horses and cows. + +"Look, Mary," Dad said, "A farmer!" Mary saw the farmer wearing a big hat, with jeans and boots. He waved at Mary and Dad and said hello. + +Mary and Dad walked through the farm. Mary was amazed when she saw all the animals. Then they came to a park with a little playground. Mary said, "Let's play!" + +So Daddy and Mary played on the swings, flew kites and flew paper airplanes. Then it was time for mealtime, so Dad carried Mary on his back and they went back home. + +Mary and Dad had such a fun day at the park. She knew that she would never forget her special day at the little farm with the friendly farmer. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Jane. She was very impatient. + +One day, she asked her dad for a tomato. She asked him again and again, but her dad didn't answer. Jane got very angry and shouted: "Dad, I want a tomato now!" + +Her dad then said, "Okay Jane, don't be so impatient! I'll go and get one for you." + +So the Dad went to the garden and found a big, red tomato for Jane. He came back and gave it to Jane. Jane was so excited and said, "Thank you, Daddy!" + +Her dad smiled and said, "You're welcome, Jane!" + +A happy ending! Jane was so happy to have a tomato. +One day, Bill and his dad went to play football. Bill was very brave and he liked to dare himself with all kinds of things. As they were playing, he noticed a weird bird. He shouted "Look Dad, let me dare myself to touch it!" + +His Dad smiled and said "Okay, go ahead". Bill put one finger out towards the bird, but it flew away. He laughed and kept running around, kicking the football. Then suddenly, he heard a strange noise. Bill looked around, but he couldn't see anything weird. Just then, a voice said "Come and follow me". + +Bill and his Dad looked at each other, not knowing what to do. Bill wanted to see what was going on, so he took a deep breath and said "I dare myself to go see what it is." His Dad smiled and said "Go ahead, but be careful". + +Bill followed the voice and after a few minutes he saw it was coming from a strange animal. He stared at it in amazement - it was the weirdest animal he had ever seen! The animal smiled and said "Come on, let's play a game together!" Bill and his Dad laughed and they all started to play a game of football. + +It was so much fun and even though the animal was weird, Bill and his Dad had a great time. They laughed and ran around until it was time to go home. They all waved goodbye, and Bill +Once upon a time, there lived a small, mighty mouse called Jack. Everywhere he went, he was always looking for something exciting to do. He wanted to feel powerful and important. + +One day, Jack was walking through the garden looking for an adventure when suddenly, he heard a loud noise. "Who's there?", Jack cried out. + +"It's me!", replied a cheerful voice. When Jack looked up, he was in for a huge surprise. It was an elephant, much bigger than him. + +The elephant said, "Jack, you have been so brave in your search for an adventure. As a reward, I have a special treat for you!" He presented Jack with a delicious and fruity cake. + +Jack was so excited, and he thanked the elephant for the reward. He thought to himself, "I'm so lucky to have such a mighty friend! I can't wait to share this delicious treat with my friends." + +The end! +Once upon a time, there was a big hook. The hook wanted to race, so it started running. Then, it reached a tree. It could not go around the tree, so it went up. But it was too big and heavy, so it fell down. Then, it resumed its race and found a river. Again, it couldn't cross the river, so it returned and tried to find a different way. + +Finally, it reached a bridge. It was so happy and ran across the bridge. Then, it found a road, and started running again. But there was a car, so it turned back and had to find a different way. + +It saw a furry animal, and started running after it. Finally, it reached a finish line, and won the race! It was so happy, and it shouted to the sky. Then, it ran back on the bridge and saw a big, shiny rainbow. It was so excited and danced in the sun. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a new year. Everyone got excited and started to count down the days until the year would end. Every day, they played and laughed, exploring new things and making new friends. + +As the year went on, they did more things - some were big and some were small. They made jelly desserts, went to the park, flew kites, and painted pictures. + +Sadly, the year did end, and everyone said goodbye. They started to pack up and get ready for the new year. + +But soon enough, the new year was here and everyone was ready to start anew. They laughed and played even more, and their joy filled the air. They were ready to make more memories during this new year. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a bunny called Bob. Bob was feeling sad, so he decided to take an escape. He hopped on his bike and rode far away. + +Soon he found a comfortable spot in the grass, so he rested for a while. As he enjoyed the sunshine, he spotted a big tree. + +Bob hopped onto the tree quickly and he smiled as he started to climb it. He hopped from branch to branch until he was at the top. + +Bob was really happy now because he felt comfortable in his new spot. He couldn't see anything below him so he felt safe and free. + +Bob enjoyed his escape and the feeling of being free. He knew his life was much better when he escaped for a while. He hopped back on his bike and took an adventure home. +Once upon a time, there was a baby bear. He was very, very thirsty, but he couldn't find anything to drink. He asked the nurse, who was taking care of him, if he could have something to drink. The nurse said no, because it was not the time for him to drink yet. + +The baby bear was very frustrated now. He wanted to drink so badly, and he started to cry. The nurse was patient with baby bear, and tried to explain that he had to wait until it was time for him to drink. + +But the baby bear didn't listen. He was so thirsty that he wanted to drink now. The nurse was getting distant and frustrated with the baby bear's crying. She tried to tell him firmly that he should wait until it was time. + +The baby bear stopped crying and he looked up at the nurse sadly. He understood what she was saying, and started to wait until he could drink. The nurse was very happy that he finally listened. + +And so, baby bear and the nurse waited together until it was time for baby bear to drink. When it was time, the nurse gave him some water and he drank it all up. Baby bear was very happy and thanked the nurse for helping him. +One day, James was playing alone in the park. Suddenly, he saw something on the ground. It was an old rod. He was very curious so he picked it up and started to touch it. James was very gifted and the rod started to move like magic! He was excited and amazed and started to laugh. James touched the rod in different directions, and it showed him new and different colours. He liked these colours and wanted to explore more, so James touched the rod again, this time to the left. Now he was in a new world, a world of exciting and bright colours! +Once upon a time there were two best friends. One was called Pete and the other was called Layla. They were excited to go and play a game. Pete wanted the highest score but Layla was anxious about the game. + +Both were ready to start playing. Pete was really quick and Layla had to try harder. Suddenly, something scary happened! A big monster was running towards them! Pete was brave. He jumped up to protect Layla. He told her to run while he faced the monster. + +Layla ran as fast as she could, she was very scared. Meanwhile, Pete put up a great fight and eventually the monster ran away. He was very tired but he had done it. He had protected his best friend. + +Pete and Layla were very happy to have each other unharmed. Layla was very thankful to Pete for protecting her and they hugged. They could now continue their game and have lots of fun. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Frank. Frank was walking through the forest one day with his mom. As he walked, he spotted a yellow leaf falling from a tree. He ran to catch it and tripped, stumbling on a rock. + +"Are you ok, Frank?", his mom asked anxiously. + +Frank nodded as he picked up the leaf. He admired it, amazed at how soft and delicate it was. + +Frank ran ahead and started to play a game. He stumbled upon a big muddy puddle but his mom caught him just in time. He laughed out loud and ran away, still clutching the leaf. + +Seeing how happy the leaf made Frank filled his mom's heart with joy. + +The little boy and his mom happily left the forest, with Frank still clutching the special leaf. +Once upon a time there was a happy little boy who wanted to take a walk. He opened the front door and stepped outside. He looked around and he saw a path that looked like fun. He started to follow the path and as he did, he heard someone talking. It was a pretty lady standing in a meadow. She asked him, "Where are you going young man?" The little boy said, "I am going for a walk. Would you like to come too?" The pretty lady smiled and said, "I would be happy to join you." And so the happy little boy and the pretty lady followed the path together, side by side. Every step was filled with joy and laughter. They stayed on the path until they reached the end. They had gone on an amazing adventure and they were both very happy. +Once upon a time there was a pink puppy who loved to nap. Everywhere she went she would find the perfect spot to take a nice, cozy nap. Her friends would often ask her why she slept so much and she would reply, “I love to take naps!†+ +One day, while she was napping, she heard some exciting news - there was going to be a special pink parade in her town! She was so excited that she jumped up and began to run. + +When she arrived at the parade, there were so many fun and exciting things to see! She cheered, danced, and twirled in delight. But, soon enough she was exhausted from all of the fun and found a nice spot to take a nap. + +As she snuggled up and fell asleep, she dreamt about the wonderful news of the pink parade - it was the best day ever! +Once upon a time, there was a lonely fox. He wanted a friend but he didn't know how to make one. He saw a message inviting him to a party. He was so excited! + +The fox followed the message and went to the party, but when he got there, he quickly realized it was a trap set by a bad fox. The bad fox wanted to destroy the lonely fox. + +The lonely fox was afraid but he had a plan. He distracted the bad fox and ran away quickly! He was so happy that he had been able to save himself. He was even more excited when he made friends with another fox at the party. + +From then on, the lonely fox was never lonely again. He was happy, and he was never destroyed. +The school auditorium was full of children. All of them were singing and clapping together. Mrs. Smith was standing on the stage in front of them. She had a desk in her hands and it was painted pink. + +Suddenly, she said "Let's give a big applause to the desk!" All of the children started to applaud as loud as they could. They were so happy and excited. + +One little girl named Emily was very impressed. She asked her friend, "What is a desk? And why is it pink?" + +Her friend responded, "A desk is something to write on and it is pink because it looks nice!" + +Emily smiled, and clapped along with the other children. She was excited to learn something new. +Once there was an angelic little kitten named Susie. She had a beautiful warm coat that glowed like a rainbow in the sun. Whenever Susie was happy, she would dance around the garden, her little paws moving in rhythm to the wind. + +One day, Susie was below the big tree in the garden, playing with a butterfly. She was so happy and started to dance around the garden with joy. Suddenly, a big mean tomcat came out from the shadows growling. He was ready to attack poor little Susie! + +Susie was so scared that she ran away and hid in the bushes. She was trembling with fear. + +The tomcat was so fierce but Susie was brave and didn’t give up. After a few moments of gathering strength, she came back to the garden and started to dance around again. + +The tomcat saw this and was so amazed. He realized that Susie was not scared and that she was brave and strong. From that day on, the tomcat became very friendly with Susie and they would dance around the garden every day. + +Moral of the story: Being brave is always better than being afraid! +Once upon a time, there was an adorable little girl. She had the biggest, bluest eyes and the tallest pigtails. One morning, she went to the lake with her mom. At the lake, the little girl saw a row of boats. She pointed to the boats and said, "Look mommy, what's that?" Her mom said, "Those are boats, darling." + +The little girl wanted to go on a boat ride. She asked her mom if she could and her mom said yes. So the little girl stepped onto the boat, and her mom pushed the boat away from the shore. The little girl felt so happy as the boat glided across the lake. She waved goodbye to her mom and shouted, "Bye!" + +The little girl spent the afternoon going around the lake in her boat. It was so much fun! She saw geese and ducks and even a swan. It was an enjoyable day that she won't soon forget. + +When it started getting dark, the little girl's mom came back to the shore in her own boat. She waved to her daughter, who was out in the middle of the lake. Then she began to row the boat back to shore. The little girl smiled and waved as her mom rowed her boat safely back home. It was a truly adorable sight. A mom and daughter rowing back home in their boats. +Once upon a time there was a great knight. She had a shield and a sword. Every day she used her shield and sword to keep people safe. + +One day the knight faced a giant. The giant was very strong and the knight had a hard time fighting the giant. She used her shield to protect herself, but the giant was too strong. + +The giant then socked the knight with a big punch and she fell to the ground. The knight tried to get up, but she was too hurt. The giant then came closer and socked the knight again. + +The knight was too weak and the giant won the battle. The castle was filled with sadness and the people said goodbye to their great knight. +John was very excited. He was going on an adventure. He went outside and saw a yellow taxi! John walked up and asked if he could ride in the taxi. The driver nodded and opened the door. + +John hopped inside and the taxi drove away. As they drove, John heard lots of different sounds. He heard honking horns, people laughing, and birds singing. He even heard a train! + +John had a great time on his adventure. The taxi stopped and John thanked the driver. Then he ran into his house to tell his family all about it. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Jake and Tom. They were looking for some fuel to help them fly their airplane. Suddenly, Jake saw a strange can with a label on it that said fuel. + +Tom was frightened but Jake said it was okay because he could reverse the can. So they took it. + +Soon their plane was in the sky, but suddenly it started going backwards! It was too late, and the plane crashed into a mountain, leaving Jake and Tom very scared and upset. + +It turned out the fuel was reversed and it made their plane go backwards! The bad ending meant that Jake and Tom were no longer friends and they were left frightened and sad. +Once upon a time, there was a new puppy. The puppy had a best friend, a little bunny. Every day, the puppy and the bunny would go to the park to play. + +One day, the puppy and the bunny decided to run around the park. But the bunny said he could run faster. The puppy didn't think so. So, they decided to have a race. The puppy said, “Ready, Set, Go!†+ +The bunny started running, but the puppy fell down. He tried to get up, but he kept falling. The bunny stopped and came back to help the puppy. But the puppy didn't want help. He wanted to prove that he could win the race. So, they started a fight. + +The fight went on and on until the puppy and the bunny were too tired to keep going. The bunny said, “Let's just be friends.†The puppy agreed and they hugged. Then they went back home. + +The next day, they went back to the park. This time, they decided to take a new game. It was much more fun than the fight. + +And from then on, the puppy and the bunny were always the best of friends. +Yesterday, Tom and his mom were in the park. Tom saw a scary bird and he screamed. His mom said, "Don't be scared, it won't hurt you." Tom was still scared and asked his mom if they could go home. + +Tom and his mom started to walk away. Then they saw a big dog. The dog barked loudly and Tom screamed again. His mom said, "That dog is being selfish, but it won't hurt us." + +Tom was still scared, but he followed his mom. They walked away from the dog and went home. Tom was relieved, but he knew that he might still get scared if he saw a scary animal again. He just hoped it wouldn't happen yesterday. +Once upon a time there were two friends, a bear and a frog. The bear was very selfish, and always wanted to squeeze everything for himself. + +One day, the bear wanted something special, so he went to the store to buy a leather ball. He saw that the frog had the same ball, and his selfish heart wanted two of the same. + +The bear grabbed the frog's ball, and started to squeeze it. The frog jumped up and said, "No! That's mine!" + +But the bear was too selfish to care and would not share. The frog got mad and started to jump around the bear. Finally, the bear got scared and let go of the ball. + +The frog looked angry, but he was glad that his ball was safe. From then on, the bear learned to share and not be so selfish anymore. +Once upon a time, there was an old man who had a whip. He wanted to win a race and he decided to use it. He went to the race, but he knew it wouldn't be easy. + +Everyone else had stronger, faster whips. But the old man didn't give up. He ran harder and faster than anyone else. With each step, he thought of how proud he would be if he won the race. + +The old man's whip flew through the air and it made a loud noise. When the race was almost over, the old man shouted "I am going to win!" Everyone else was shocked. + +The old man held his whip tightly and ran as fast as he could. He crossed the finish line in first place. Everyone cheered and clapped for the old man. He was very happy because he had won the race. +Once upon a time, there was a mighty piano. All around its shiny black keys, the piano shone so brightly in the light. But the piano was more than just something you could look at. It could make beautiful music too. + +Every day, a little girl named Mia would sit at the piano and practice for hours. She had an amazing voice, and could make the piano sound so full of joy with each note. + +The music from the piano would fill the entire room. Mia was very proud of her playing and though it was only a hobby, she knew deep down that one day she would be a mighty piano player. + +One day, the music from the piano began to fill the entire house. Everyone in the family was in awe of how powerful the music sounded. They all had the same thought - this little girl will make it big one day. + +Mia was so happy and she knew that her mighty piano playing would take her places. She kept practicing, and eventually, her shining moment came. She had fulfilled her dream. Mia could now proudly call herself a mighty piano player. +Once upon a time, there was a little bear who was feeling grumpy. Everyday he sees the other animals gathering and talking, but he did not want to join. So instead of joining his furry friends, he decided to scatter away. + +One day, the little bear stumbled upon a strange cave. He thought it looked safe, so he decided to explore it. But when he went inside, he was surprised to find that his friends were there. + +At first, the little bear was still grumpy, but soon he noticed how much his companions were having fun. The sound of laughter made him relaxed and he was suddenly filled with happiness. + +Since then, the little bear started joining the others and going on adventures. By doing so, he realised that good things don’t come from scattering away, but from being brave and stepping outside his comfort zone. + +The moral of the story is that sometimes we must take a chance and try something new, even if it’s scary. We might be surprised at how much fun we can have, and how it can help us make new friends! +Once upon a time there lived a little girl. Her name was Libby and she was three years old. Libby loved to explore, so every morning she would take her watch and head out to find adventure. + +One day, Libby went out on an adventure and soon found something very exciting. There was a big, scary house down the street and it looked like no one was home. Libby wanted to explore the house, but her watch was missing. Libby cried out, “Where did I lose my watch?†+ +Suddenly, Libby heard a strange noise coming from inside the house. Libby was scared and wanted to go home so she quickly ran away. + +When Libby arrived home, she told her mom what had happened. Libby's mom said, “You were lucky Libby, you must always be careful when exploring. You could have been hurt or gotten lost if you had gone inside that scary house.†+ +Libby learned an important lesson that day: never explore somewhere scary without a watch. That way you can always find your way home. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Molly. She was three years old and lived in a big house with her family. One day, she wanted to go outside and play in the snow. + +Molly put on her warm winter coat and her new mittens. She opened the door and gasped in surprise. The whole yard was covered in beautiful white snow! + +Molly jumped up and down with joy. Then, she yelled back to the house, “Mommy, Daddy, come and see the snow!†+ +Mom and Dad were so surprised that they quickly came outside to join Molly. They laughed and played together, making snowmen and throwing snowballs. + +After a while, Molly’s dad noticed she still had her mittens on. He was confused, so he said, “Molly, why are you wearing your mittens?†+ +Molly smiled and said, “My mittens are keeping me warm, Daddy!†+ +Everyone laughed, and they enjoyed playing in the snow the rest of the day. +Once upon a time there was a lovely little girl called Daisy. Daisy had a very special operation coming up and she was feeling a bit nervous. + +Before the operation, her mommy and daddy gave her big hugs and lots of kisses. They told her it was going to be a long operation but it would be over soon. + +On the day of the operation, Daisy was very brave. She squeezed her mommy and daddy's hands tight and then the doctors put her to sleep. + +The next thing Daisy knew, it was all done. She opened her eyes to see her mom and her dad with big smiles on their faces, and gave them a big squeeze back. + +The long operation was finally over and Daisy was feeling much better now. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a human. They were so frightened that their body began to glow. The human ran away as fast as they could, trying to get away from the frightening thing that made them glow. + +But they were too scared and they kept glowing brighter and brighter. Soon the human had no choice but to stop and face their fear. When they did, their body became so bright that it lit up the dark night sky! + +The human was very scared, but they tried to stay brave and calm. Suddenly, the bad thing that had made them glow appeared again and it was even more frightening than before. The human was so scared that they screamed and ran away as fast as they could! + +But it was too late. The bad thing caught up and grabbed the human. The human screamed in fear as the bad thing took them away and vanished into the night. + +And from that day on, the human was never seen again. +Dave was walking through the park with his best friend Spike. It was a dark day and they were both very excited. They ran around, playing tag and talking to each other. + +But suddenly, they began to disagree. They couldn't agree on what to do next. Dave wanted to go to the park swings, but Spike wanted to go to the sandbox. + +They argued and argued, but neither would change their mind. Then, something came up that made them laugh: a big, pointy spike lying on the ground. They both decided that it would be fun to play with it. + +They picked it up and made different designs in the dirt. They agreed on so many things that day, and it was nice for both of them to get along. When their adventure finished, Spike left the park with a smile on his face. + +The disagreement that day actually brought Spike and Dave closer. They experienced a fun time and now have a special memory that they can look back on. +Once upon a time, there was a brown tank. It was filled with water and it belonged to the animals in the forest. One day, the animals had a meeting. They all decided that they wanted to have more water to drink, so they demanded that the brown tank be filled with water. + +The animals all looked at the tank with hope in their eyes. They waited and waited, but the tank didn't fill with water. Frustrated, they decided to ask the farmer for help. + +The farmer was nice, so he took a hose and filled the tank with lots of water. All the animals cheered when they saw the water rushing into the tank. They all thanked the farmer for his help. + +From then on, the animals no longer had to worry about having enough water to drink. The brown tank always had plenty of water, and they were all so happy. +Once upon a time, Jake was playing in the garden. He saw a big, scary spider that made him cry. + +"Don't be scared," said his mom, scooping him in her arms. + +Jake looked around and saw a pool of water on the ground. + +"What's that?" he asked. + +"It's water," said his mom. "We have to dry it up so it doesn't make a mess." + +His mom grabbed a big cloth and began to dry up the water. Jake loved watching and decided that he wanted to help too. His mom gave him a smaller cloth and Jake started to dry up the water too. + +Finally, all of the water was gone. Jake felt very proud that he had helped to dry it up. + +"Well done Jake!" said his mom, "you did a great job!" + +Jake smiled and said "No more scary water!" +James was excited when he saw the new thing. It was bright and shiny and he welcomed it with a big smile. But then a sad feeling came over him - the thing made a loud noise and it scared him. He hung his head and whispered "sorry". + +James didn't know what would happen next. Then his parents rushed over and they were mad. They took the thing away and James was very sad. He was sorry he had welcomed it. + +The thing made a lot of noise and his parents were very angry. They wouldn't let him have the thing anymore and said it wasn't safe. James was so sad. He wanted the thing back and he said he was sorry. But his parents said it was too late. The thing had to go away, and so did James. He was welcome nowhere. +Once upon a time there was a boy. He wanted to learn new things and become very clever. So he had to find a way to do this! + +One day, he found a mysterious train. He was very excited and he decided to get on it. As the train moved away he wasn't sure where it was going, but he was eager to find out. + +Every day he learned something new. He learnt to count and to write letters. He even found out how to play games! + +Finally, the train reached its destination and the boy was very pleased. He had learnt many new things and he was now even cleverer than before. + +The boy was so glad he had taken the mysterious train. It had been a great adventure and he had discovered lots of new things. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jane. She had a special scarf that she loved to wear. Every day, she would take it out to show off to all of her friends. + +One day, Jane wanted to show off her scarf to a little boy she had just met. She was so excited that she wanted to throw the scarf high in the air. She threw it up as high as she could, but it got stuck in a tree. + +Jane was very sad that she couldn't get her scarf. She tried to climb the tree but she was too small. She asked her friends for help, but none of them were fit enough to climb it. + +Then, out of nowhere, a bird flew out of the tree and brought Jane's scarf down with its beak. Jane was so happy to finally have her scarf back. She hugged it tight as it fit perfectly on her. +Once upon a time there was a princess named Anna. She was very rich and wore the most beautiful clothes and shoes. One day, however, her boot broke, leaving her with only one foot that she could wear. + +Anna was very sad, and asked her parents what to do. "Don't worry," they said. "We'll take you to the market and find you a new boot." + +At the market, Anna found the perfect boot. It was yellow and covered in sparkles and looked like magic. She put it on, and it fit perfectly. + +The vendor at the market told them, "A kind person saw this boot and decided to replace it for you. It was a very nice thing to do!" Anna was so happy that someone would be so kind to her. + +Anna thought to herself that it was good to be a rich princess, because people were always so kind to her. And with that, she skipped off back to the palace with her new boot, a big smile on her face. +Once upon a time, there lived two friends, a bear and a rabbit. One day, as they were walking together in the woods, the bear said, "Look, let's play hide and seek!" Then he hid behind a big tree. + +The rabbit said, " Okay! I'll count to ten." The bear quickly closed his eyes while the rabbit counted. Then, the rabbit said, "Ready or not, here I come!" + +But the bear was so tired that he just couldn't help it and he started to yawn. The rabbit said, "Hey, I can see you!" +The bear was embarrassed and quickly called out, "Wait, I can be very flexible. Let me hide under this bush." + +The rabbit thought for a second, and then said, "Okay, but hurry up! One, two, three... go!" + +The bear quickly crawled under the bush and the rabbit started counting again. The bear was very quiet and soon it was time for the rabbit to find him. The rabbit searched everywhere until he finally saw the bear's furry head peeking out from under the bush. + +The rabbit was so happy that the bear had found such a good hiding place, and they both laughed and laughed. Then the bear said, "That was great! Let's do it again!" +Once there was a little youth who liked to explore. He was always looking for new places and things to see. One day he decided to take a walk and explore what was beyond his home. + +He walked and walked, taking in all the sights he could find. But before he knew it, he had stumbled deeper into the forest than he'd ever gone before. The little youth began to worry, unsure of how to get back home. + +But then, from behind a tall tree, he noticed a shining object. He stumbled closer and saw it was a glittering bag. He opened it and was filled with joy when he saw it contained many little treasures. + +He grabbed the bag and stumbled his way back to his home. From that day forward, he always kept the bag handy for his adventures. + +The little youth had learned a valuable lesson that day - always be brave and never be afraid to explore! +Once upon a time there was a young boy named Sam. He loved to play outdoors. Today he was playing on the grass, just enjoying being outside. He noticed a butterfly flying by and he wanted to catch it. He started chasing it around and then suddenly he tripped and fell down, right on his knee. + +It really hurt and he started to cry. His mom came over and saw what happened. She kneeled down and said, “Let me help you.†She tied a cloth around Sam’s knee to make it feel better. + +Little Sam felt much better afterwards. His mom gave him a hug and said, “Now you can go back to playing.†Sam smiled and went back to chasing butterflies. He was happy to be back in the sunshine, feeling young again! +Once upon a time there were two friends, Mary and Dave. Mary was very creative and loved coming up with new ideas and projects. Dave was more of a traditional person, preferring routines and order. + +One day Mary said to Dave, “Let’s gather some computers and have a creative playtime!†But Dave said “No, that’s silly, I don’t want to make a mess.†+ +Mary was very sad but then she thought of a good idea. She said “If we gather the computers and both come up with our own ideas, it might be fun!†Dave was unsure but he decided to try it. + +In the end, both of them had a great time. They were both very creative and worked together to build a very cool project. + +The moral of the story is that being creative and working together can lead to fun activities and special memories. +Once upon a time, there was a girl called Pat. Pat had an enormous barrel. She kept it in her back garden and it was very special. + +Every day, Pat opened the top of the barrel and she kept lots of lovely things in there. She kept the little wooden toys that she had made, some ribbons for her hair, her favourite doll and her teddy bear. + +But the best thing she kept in the barrel was her friend, Bernie the Bunny. Bernie hopped around inside and Pat opened the barrel every day so she could play with him. + +One day, Pat put Bernie in the barrel and then shut the lid. She opened the lid again, but Bernie had gone. +Pat searched her back garden but Bernie was nowhere to be seen. + +Then, Pat heard a big thud in the barrel – Bernie had hopped right to the bottom! Pat was so happy that she kept the lid open and played with Bernie all afternoon. +Once upon a time, there was a lonely witch. She lived in a big, dark house all by herself. Every night, she would take a big wooden spoon and stir a big pot filled with mysterious things. + +One night, she heard a noise outside her house. She opened the door to find a little girl. The witch was very happy to have company! She invited the girl in and put on the kettle for some tea. + +The witch and the girl talked and talked all night. They laughed and giggled and ate lots of sweet treats. + +Soon, it was time for the little girl to go home. The witch said goodbye with a hug and a smile. The girl waved as she skipped away, happy to have made a new friend. + +The witch stood in the doorway and watched the girl until she was out of sight. She was still lonely, but not as lonely as before. She smiled to herself and took the wooden spoon to stir her pot once more. +Once there was a little girl named Daisy who liked to play outside. One day she was playing and she started to sneeze. She sneezed a lot and it made her feel very tired. She sat down at a nearby table and felt very pale. + +Suddenly, Daisy's mom came outside and said, "Daisy, darling, why don't you take a break and come inside for a little rest? You've been out here for a long time and look a little pale." + +Daisy knew that her mom was right and she followed her inside, feeling much better after taking a rest. + +The moral of this story is that it's important to take the time to rest and recharge when we're feeling tired. Taking a break can help our bodies and minds get the energy they need to keep going! +Once there was a man who was very attractive. He wanted something that he could chop wood with, so he went and got an axe. He was so excited, he couldn't wait to use his new axe. + +When he got home, he decided to chop a small tree. He worked so hard, he thought he was really strong. But then, with one swing, his axe broke in two. He was so sad and he started to regret buying the axe. + +He had to go out and buy a new one. He decided to be more careful this time, and buy the strongest axe he could find. This time, his axe didn't break, but he decided to take better care of it. + +The man never regretted buying that second axe, and he was happily able to chop his wood every day. +Once there was a rabbit who loved to hop. He hopped around the meadow all day long and he was always happy. Every day he snacked on some tasty oats. + +One day, something new happened. A soft, white cloud appeared in the sky. The rabbit hopped closer for a better look. As he hopped closer and closer, the cloud grew bigger and bigger. + +The rabbit was so curious he kept on hopping until the cloud was right in front of him. When he hopped up to the cloud, he realized that it was actually made of oats! For the rabbit, it was the best snack ever. He hopped around, munching on the soft oat pillow. + +It was the happiest day ever for the hopping rabbit. He was so happy that he started to hop even higher than before. He hopped so high that he almost reached the clouds! + +The rabbit was so pleased with his soft oat snack that he never stopped hopping after that day. He was so proud that he could hop higher than ever! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who enjoyed playing with her cup. Her cup was big and soft and made of the best, squishiest material. + +One day, the little girl's mommy came to give her a big great kiss. She grabbed the little girl's hands and said,†I love you, my darling!â€. + +The little girl smiled and hugged her mommy. She then grabbed her cup and said,†Mommy, can you kiss my cup too?†+ +Mommy smiled and said, “Of course, sweetheart.†She kissed the cup and said,†There, now your cup is just as special and soft as you!†+ +The little girl laughed and hugged her mommy. She was so happy that her mommy kissed her cup and made it even softer. The little girl and her mommy hugged and kissed for a long time. + +The little girl will always remember the special moment she shared with her mommy and the soft cup! +Once upon a time there was a little girl who loved adventures. All she ever dreamed about was sailing on a pirate ship and finding buried treasure. So she begged her parents for a pirate ship of her own. + +At first her parents said no, but the girl kept asking until finally they promised her a pirate ship. The girl was so excited! She couldn't wait to go on her own pirate adventure. + +The girl's parents kept their promise and bought her a pirate ship, but that was not all. They also made her a yummy pirate feast. The girl ate her fill of the yummy food and then she started exploring her pirate ship. She went up and down the masts and then finally she sailed away on her own pirate adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved to nap. Every day, she would listen to jazz music and take a nap on her cozy bed. One day, when she was napping, she heard a funny noise outside. She got up to investigate and saw that her neighbors had set up a very cheap, inflatable pool. She was so excited, she jumped right in with her clothes on. She laughed and played until it was time to go home. She was so tired from all the fun that she decided to take a nap when she got home. So, she snuggled up in bed and listened to her favorite jazz music while she napped the day away. +Henry lived in the west. He liked the west but could not understand why the people there were so rude. Whenever Henry wanted something, people always seemed to shout and complain. + +One day, Henry was walking around when he came across a man in a truck. The man seemed very angry, and started to complain about something. Henry could not understand why this man was so angry, so he asked the man what was wrong. + +The man said that he was lost and couldn't find his way home. Henry decided to help the man and show him the way back home. As they were walking and talking, the man's mood changed and he was no longer angry. He thanked Henry for his help and promised to be more polite in the future. + +Henry felt relieved and he was happy to have helped the man. From then on, he noticed that people in the west were not so rude anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She was three years old and loved playing with her toys. One day, she decided to take her markers and prints on the window curtains. + +She squiggled and scribbled all over the curtains and made them very messy. She laughed and smiled as she put her colourful marks all over the curtains. + +But then, when she was finished, it was time for dinner so she had to go. She quickly ran to the dinner table hoping that her parents wouldn't find out what she had done. + +At dinner, her parents asked her if she had been doing anything while they were away. She shook her head and said no. But, when Lucy's father went to open the curtains, he saw the prints all over them. He was very surprised. + +Lucy was so embarrassed that she started to cry. But, her parents weren't angry. In fact, they thought the curtains looked quite pretty with all of the prints. + +The End. +Once upon a time there was a princess who had a big problem. She had to face an evil dragon every night. Even though she was brave, it was a real nightmare. +The dragon was so powerful that it seemed there was no way to beat him. He seemed unbeatable. +One day, she had an idea. She would try to be flexible and surrender to the dragon. She didn't know if it would work, but she had to try. +She put her plan into action and went to the dragon. She bowed down to the dragon and said 'I surrender. Please let me go.' Amazingly, the dragon listened. He smiled at the princess and flew away. +The princess was happy and relieved that her plan worked. From then on, she was careful to always be flexible in her thinking. +The End. +Josh was walking in the forest and he was looking for something special. He searched everywhere, but he could not find it. He looked for a long time but he was getting tired and feeling very helpless. He was about to give up when he spotted something beyond a big fence. He thought it might be what he was searching for so he climbed the fence. He was very careful so he wouldn't get hurt. + +But when he came closer, he realised that the thing he saw was not what he was looking for. He suddenly saw a fierce animal on the other side of the fence! Josh was scared and he felt so helpless. He was about to run away, but the animal was already so close. Josh had nowhere to go so the animal was able to catch him and then hurt him badly. + +Josh searched the forest but it ended in a bad way. He never found what he was looking for, and he got hurt in the process. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Bella. Bella loved playing outside, and everyday she would take a big step into her garden. On this day, Bella wanted to explore deeper into her garden, so she opened the gate and took another step. Suddenly, she felt an incredible pinch on her leg! + +"Ouch!" exclaimed Bella, rubbing her leg. + +That's when she saw a colourful butterfly near her. + +"Hello Butterfly!" she said. "Why did you pinch me?" + +The Butterfly fluttered around with joy and said, "Oh little one, I'm so sorry. I was so excited to meet you that I couldn't help myself- I just had to pinch you to let you know how happy I am". + +Bella smiled and thanked the butterfly for the incredible surprise. Then, happy and curious, she took another step into her garden - never forgetting the wonderful surprise that the butterfly gave her. +Sam was bald. Every day he went to the farm to get oats. He would deliver the oats to all of his friends. He loved the feeling of delivering oats and smiles to his friends. + +One day, Sam ran out of oats. He rode his bike to the farm to get more. But when he arrived, the farmer had no more oats. Sam was worried. + +Then Sam saw something he had never seen before. Under the tree, he saw a huge pile of oats. He filled his bag with the oats and raced back home. + +He was so excited to deliver the oats to his friends. Everyone was happy to see Sam and get some oats. They hugged Sam and thanked him for delivering the oats. He smiled and was happy to give everyone what they needed. + +The End +Once upon a time, there was a soldier named Joe. He was raising an open flag. He saw a bunny hopping on the grass and he called out to it. + +"Hi there, little bunny!" said Joe in a friendly voice. +The bunny stopped hopping and looked at him. + +"What are you doing with that flag?" asked the bunny. + +"I am raising the flag so everyone will know that I am a soldier," Joe said proudly. + +The bunny nodded. "I think that's a splendid idea!" + +The two friends smiled and Joe kept on raising the flag higher and higher. After that, the bunny went back to hopping and Joe kept on smiling until the flag had been raised all the way up. +Once there was a boy who was very proud. He was so proud that he liked to talk about it. One day, the boy saw a picture of himself. He looked at it and it made him feel so proud that he wanted to tell everyone about it. So he went outside to talk to his friends. He showed them the image and said he was really proud. His friends told him he looked really nice. He smiled and was very happy. The boy's pride made him so happy that he kept looking at the image and talking about it all day long. +Once upon a time, there was a bad man. He was a crazy man. One day, he saw a crayon. He wanted it, so he stole it. + +The crayon belonged to a little girl. She was very sad that the bad man had taken her crayon. She cried and yelled, but the bad man just ran away with the crayon. + +The little girl was very angry. She decided she would find the bad man and get her crayon back. She looked for the bad man all day. She asked people if they had seen him, but nobody had. + +Finally, she found the bad man. He was still holding the crayon. She yelled at him to give her crayon back. But the bad man would not listen. He said he was going to keep it forever. + +The little girl was very sad and angry. She went home without her crayon. The bad man had stolen it and she could not get it back. +Once there was a big rabbit. He was huge and strong. He saw something sharp that he wanted to touch. He began to run towards it. Then, he felt an awful pain. The sharp object had hurt him and made his foot bleed badly. + +He tried hopping away but it was too late. The sharp object had hurt him too much. He hopped to the forest and tried to find a place to hide. He hopped and hopped and hopped, trying to escape the pain. + +But then, he saw something big and huge. It was a hunter who was chasing him. The hunter was very angry. He pointed his gun and shot at the rabbit. + +The rabbit was scared and sad. He was too hurt to run away. He burrowed behind a tree and waited to see what would happen. The hunter ran over and saw the rabbit. He aimed his gun and fired. + +When he was done, the huge rabbit was gone. He was never seen again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sara. She was three years old and she loved to explore. +Then one day, Sara's mom said to her, "Sara, I want you to keep exploring, but be sure to stay near the exit." +Sara nodded and ran off. She saw many things that were great, like the big birds in the sky and the petting zoo with all the animals. But she was careful to keep close to the exit. +Eventually, Sara's mom called out, "Sara, it's time to go!" Sara couldn't believe it was time to leave already. She had so much fun exploring and finding new things. +But Sara kept close to the exit and said, "Okay mom! I'm ready!" +Sara's mom smiled and said, "Great job following the instructions, Sara!" +Sara smiled back and they walked home, happy. +Janie was a three year old girl who loved to dress up. She put on her best clothes, a big pink dress and big black shoes. She put on her hat, which had a big yellow ribbon tied to it. Then she went to the kitchen to eat breakfast. + +The kitchen was very big, and it had a big table in the middle. On the table was a yummy-looking bowl of cereal and a fat fork. Janie grabbed the fork, but it was too heavy for her. + +"Mommy," Janie asked, "Can you help me carry the fork?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Sure, baby." She took the fork from Janie and put it on the table. Then she helped Janie sit down. + +Janie ate her cereal and became so full that she couldn't eat any more. "That was the best cereal ever!" she said happily. + +Her mom smiled again and said, "I'm glad you enjoyed it, sweetheart!" +One day, a little boy called David was walking in the park when he noticed something shiny. He went to take a look. It was a beautiful medal, with the words "The Best" written on the front. + +David was so excited. He had never seen such a special thing before! But then he paused. He had heard something. + +"You think it's easy to get a medal like this?" said an old man. + +David's eyes widened. "No," he said, shaking his head. + +"It's very tough," the old man said. "To get this medal, you need to turn the corner and go to a different country." + +David was confused. He didn't understand what the old man meant. + +"Turn the corner?" he said. + +"Yes," said the old man. "If you make it to the other country, you'll get the medal." + +David was determined. He took a deep breath and started on his journey. He walked and walked, until he finally turned the corner. + +He had arrived in a foreign country. David was a little scared, but he kept going. Finally, he arrived at his destination and was rewarded with the medal. It had been tough, but he had made it! +Once upon a time there was a bridge. Every morning and afternoon an old man walked over the bridge. He wanted to be brave and succeed in crossing the bridge. + +One day the old man was walking on the bridge and he was feeling really serious. A young girl saw him from his side of the bridge. She asked him, "Why are you so sad?" The old man replied, "I feel scared I won't be able to succeed in crossing the bridge today." + +The young girl looked at the old man and said, "Let me give you a hug and I will help you across the bridge. Together, we can do it!" The old man was so happy, he hugged her and together they crossed the bridge. + +The old man was so pleased he had succeeded. He gave the young girl a big hug, thanked her, and said, "I will never forget you! You helped me to have courage and succeed in crossing the bridge." +Once upon a time, there was a hairy bear who wanted to travel. He couldn't go alone so he asked all of his friends if they wanted to join him. His best friend, a fox, was the only one who said yes. + +They set off on their travels, taking small jumps around the woods. Everywhere they went they stopped to say hello to their animal friends, who they met along the way. + +One day, they stumbled upon a small stage. It was a special stage, just for them. The bear and the fox jumped on the stage and began to dance, creating their own special show. + +The animals in the woods were so impressed with the bear and fox's performance that they all clapped at the end. The bear and fox thanked all their furry friends for watching them and then continued on their travels. + +The hairy bear and the fox are still travelling today. They never know what adventure lies around the corner, but that's part of the fun! +Once upon a time, there was a happy bird named Max. He wanted to go for a ride in a cabin. So one day Max flew up to the sky and saw a special cabin! He was so glad. Max flew closer and knocked on the cabin door. + +A voice called out from inside: "Who is it?" + +Max called out "It's me Max, can I please have a ride in your cabin?". + +The voice inside answered: "Of course you can, come in!" +Max opened the door and entered the cabin. Inside was the most beautiful sight he had ever seen - blue skies, white clouds, and a golden sun. Max was so glad. + +He thanked the voice in the cabin and settled down for his ride. Max flew around in the cabin and the time whizzed by. When it was finally time to go home, Max said his goodbyes and flew back home! + +Max was so glad that he'd gone on his ride in the cabin and had such a wonderful time. +Once upon a time there was a brave girl called Sophie. One day Sophie had to go on a very scary adventure. She was very scared but she had to be brave. + +Sophie picked up her toy sword and slowly walked into the dark woods. She was so scared, but she kept going. Suddenly she heard a loud noise. She stopped and listened. It was an animal, but Sophie was not sure which one. + +She listened very carefully and learnt it was a bird. She was so happy. Sophie kept walking, but then she heard a different noise. This time it was different. It sounded like a big, scary creature. + +Sophie was so scared she nearly ran away. But she was brave. She knew she had to stay and listen to find out what it was. Suddenly she heard a roar. Sophie realised it was a tiger and she quickly picked up her weapon and ran away as fast as she could. She was so brave and made it back home safe and sound. +Mum and Dad were in the kitchen. They were getting ready to make dinner. Mum measured out some tuna into a pan. It wasn't too much, but it was fit for the whole family. Then she put the pan on the stove to cook. + +Dad measured out a big bowl of rice to serve with the tuna. He stirred it all together until it was really good. He tasted it and it was fit to eat. + +Once the tuna and rice were ready, Mum and Dad served it all onto the plates. The family was so happy because the tuna and rice was fit for everyone. They all gathered around the table and enjoyed the meal together. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Sarah. She was three years old, and she liked to do things that were cute. + +One day, Sarah was playing in her room. She had some makeup that her mom had given her, and she wanted to be creative. She decided to make a card and mail it to her best friend. + +Sarah used the makeup to make a cute design on the card. When she was done, she put it in an envelope and used a stamp to mail it. + +When Sarah went to the mailbox, she was so excited to mail her card. The next day, Sarah received a card back from her friend. She was so happy to hear from her friend. + +Sarah was super proud of herself for making a cute card and mailing it. She couldn't wait to make another one! +Once there was a boy called Jack. He was three years old and he loved going for walks. Today his mum said they could go for a special walk. + +When they got to the park, Jack saw something he had never seen before. It was a big box with lots of ribbons. His mum smiled and said it was a special surprise for him. She started to unpack the box, taking out lots of things. + +Jack saw the surprise was lots of open toys. He was so excited and couldn't wait to start playing. He unpacked all the boxes, taking out the cars and teddy bears. All the fun things he would get to play with! + +Jack had lots of fun these days. He went on lots of walks with his mum and happily played with his new toys. It was the best surprise ever! +There was a girl named Anna. She was very careful and she really liked to go to the theater. Every Saturday Anna would go to the theater with her mom. One Saturday, Anna's mom told her to take a bath before they left for the theater. Anna didn't want to take a bath, but she did it anyway. When Anna was finished washing, she saw that the water was very dirty. She wanted to keep playing and not waste time washing it away. But her mom said, "Be careful Anna, the theater will close soon and we need to hurry!" But Anna was stubborn and refused to clean the water. So they left and when they got to the theater, it was closed! The theater was locked and they would never be able to go to the theater on Saturdays again. +Once upon a time there was a farmer who lived in a small town. He was very stubborn and he had a long road to take care of every day. Every morning he would get in his truck and drive down the road. He needed to serve all of the animals in the farm. + +He would drop food for the cows, fill the water for the chickens, and feed the pigs. He was very busy serving the animals. + +One day, the road was in really bad shape. The farmer wanted to drive down the road but he knew it wouldn't be safe. He was very stubborn and even though he knew it was dangerous he decided to take the road anyway. + +The farmer drove down the road carefully and he was able to serve all of the animals. Everyone was worried but the farmer was so stubborn he didn't listen. + +When the farmer was finished serving the animals, he was very proud of himself. He had served all of the animals safely and he knew he could do it again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mary. Mary had a special friend. Mary wanted to show her friend how much she cared so she decided to give her a hug. + +First, she stretched out her arms and counted to three. Her friend happily gave her a big hug! + +Next, the two friends decided to play tag. Mary wanted to make sure that everyone stayed safe, so she said, "We must be careful when we play!" Her friend nodded in agreement. + +The friends had a lot of fun running around and counting to see who could get the most tags. Finally, when the game was over, Mary hugged her friend again to say goodbye. + +Mary smiled and said, "I'm so happy to be your friend.", and her friend hugged her back tightly. + +Mary knew that having a friend was a very special thing and she hoped that their friendship could last forever. +There were two friends, Sammy and Lucy. They lived in a small town that had a big bridge in it. Every day the friends would choose to go on the bridge and explore together. + +One day, the friends were walking on the bridge when they noticed something terrible. Underneath the bridge the water was all murky and smelly. Sammy and Lucy knew they had to do something. + +The friends decided to choose what to do. They thought of ways they could make the water look nicer. Sammy had an idea. They could go to the shops and buy materials to make a garden around the bridge. The garden would make the water look much nicer. + +So the friends worked together and spent many days creating the garden. When they were finished, the bridge looked so much better! Everyone in town was so impressed. Sammy and Lucy were very proud of the hard work they had done. + +That was the day the friends chose to make sure the bridge looked beautiful. They had worked so hard and everyone was happy with the results. +Once upon a time, there was a musician named Tim. Tim loved to play music with his guitar. He played music in many places like parks and schools. People loved to hear Tim's music. + +One day, Tim lost his guitar. He was so sad and miserable because he could not play music without it. His friends tried to help him find it, but they could not. Tim thought he would never play music again. + +Then, a kind person found Tim's guitar and returned it to him. Tim was so happy and thankful. He played his guitar and included his friends in the music. They all danced and sang together. Tim was no longer miserable because he had his guitar back and his friends to play music with. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park. One day, she saw a scary man with a big sack. Lily asked him, "What's in the sack?" The man replied, "Just some palm leaves." + +Lily wanted to know more about the palm leaves. The man said, "I use them to make baskets." Lily thought that was interesting. She asked, "Can you teach me how to make a basket?" The man smiled and said, "Sure, I would love to teach you." + +So, Lily and the man sat down and started making a basket out of the palm leaves. It was a lot of fun! Lily was happy that she learned something new. She even asked the man if she could keep the scary-looking sack. The man laughed and said, "Of course, it's all yours!" And from that day on, Lily carried her toys in the sack wherever she went. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing outside with her friends. One day, Lily's friend Max asked if he could borrow her toy shield. Lily said yes, but she was worried Max might break it because he wasn't always serious when playing. + +Later that day, Lily and Max were playing a game where they had to protect their castle with the shield. Max was having so much fun that he accidentally dropped the shield and it broke. Lily was sad, but she knew it was just an accident. + +The next day, Lily accidentally broke Max's toy car while they were playing. Max was upset, but Lily remembered how she felt when her shield was broken and she apologized and promised to be more serious when playing. Max forgave her and they continued playing happily ever after. The moral of the story is to be careful when borrowing things and to always be serious when playing with someone else's toys. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy was sad because he lost his wallet. He looked everywhere but he couldn't find it. He asked his mom if she could help him find it. + +His mom said, "I will help you find your wallet, Timmy. Don't worry." She went to the store to ask if anyone had seen it. The store owner said, "I found a wallet this morning. It was gloomy outside so I knew someone must have lost it." + +The store owner delivered the wallet to Timmy's house. Timmy was so happy to have his wallet back. He said, "Thank you, store owner. You are so nice." And from that day on, Timmy made sure to always keep his wallet safe. +Once upon a time, there was a furry little bunny named Bun. Bun loved to hop around and play with his friends. One day, Bun found a big ball of yarn with a knot in it. + +Bun tried to untie the knot, but it was too tricky. He asked his friend, a wise old owl, for help. The owl showed Bun how to make a bow with the yarn instead. + +Bun was so happy with his new bow that he wore it every day. He even showed it off to all his friends. From then on, Bun knew that even if things don't go as planned, there's always a way to make something beautiful. +Once upon a time, there was a chubby bear named Billy. Billy loved to play golf with his friends. One day, while playing golf, Billy got dirty and needed to wipe his face. He looked around for something to wipe with and found a big leaf. Billy wiped his face and felt much better. + +After playing golf, Billy and his friends went to have some honey. Billy's friend, Timmy, noticed that Billy had a leaf in his fur. Timmy said, "Billy, you have a leaf in your fur. Let me help you wipe it off." Timmy wiped the leaf off of Billy's fur and they all had a good laugh. + +From that day on, Billy always made sure to bring a towel with him when he played golf. He never wanted to have to use a leaf to wipe his face again! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily's mom bought her a candle to light up her room at night. Lily was very happy and said, "Thank you, mommy! You are so smart!" + +That night, Lily lit the candle and fell asleep. But when she woke up in the morning, she found out that the candle had spoiled and made a big mess on her bed. She was very sad and started to cry. + +Lily's mom heard her crying and came to her room. "What happened, Lily?" she asked. Lily showed her the spoiled candle and said, "It's all messy now, mommy. I don't like it anymore." + +Lily's mom hugged her and said, "It's okay, Lily. We can clean it up together. And don't worry, we will get you a new candle that won't spoil." Lily smiled and hugged her mom back, feeling much better. +Once upon a time, there was a big and tall giraffe. He lived in a big jungle with his friends. One day, the giraffe felt very sleepy and started to yawn. He tried to stay awake but he couldn't. + +While the giraffe was sleeping, two monkeys started to fight over a banana. The giraffe woke up because of the noise and saw the monkeys fighting. He went to them and told them to stop fighting. The monkeys listened to the giraffe and stopped. + +After the fight was over, the giraffe went back to sleep. He slept for a long time because he was very tired. When he woke up, he saw that the sun was setting and it was time to go to bed. So, the giraffe said goodnight to his friends and went to sleep. +Once upon a time, there was a pilot named Tom. He flew a big airplane high up in the sky. One day, Tom had a problem with his airplane and he needed help. He sent a message to the control tower and asked for help. + +The control tower replied to Tom and said they would send someone to help him. Tom was very grateful for their help. Soon, a team of mechanics arrived and fixed Tom's airplane. Tom was happy and thanked the mechanics for their help. + +From that day on, Tom always remembered to be grateful for the help he received. He knew that sometimes we all need help and it's important to say thank you when someone helps us. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the snow. One day, she saw a big pile of snow that was hidden behind a tree. She thought it would be fun to play in it. + +Lily ran over to the pile of snow and started to play. She made snowballs and threw them at the trees. But then, she slipped and fell down. She tried to get up, but she couldn't. The snow was too deep and she was stuck. + +Lily's parents saw her from the window and rushed outside to help her. They dug her out of the snow, but she was very cold and couldn't breathe. They took her to the hospital, but it was too late. Lily had gotten very sick from being stuck in the snow and she didn't make it. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing outside in his garden. One day, he found a worm in the dirt. The worm was wiggly and squiggly. Timmy thought it was funny. + +But then, Timmy's mom asked him to come inside for dinner. Timmy didn't want to leave the worm outside. He tried to pick it up, but it was too tight in the dirt. Timmy didn't want to hurt the worm, so he decided to leave it outside. + +Later that night, Timmy's mom asked him to eat his vegetables. Timmy didn't like vegetables, so he refused to eat them. But then, he remembered the worm outside. He thought about how the worm needed to eat too. So, Timmy decided to eat his vegetables to be strong like the worm. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to walk in the park with her mommy. One day, it was very cool outside, so they put on their jackets and went for a walk. As they walked, they saw a big dog. Lily's mommy told her to stay away from the dog and not to touch it. + +Later that day, Lily went to her friend's house to play. Her friend had a cool new toy that she wanted to play with. Lily asked her friend to tell her how to use the toy. Her friend showed her how to play with it and they had lots of fun together. When it was time to go home, Lily told her friend thank you for playing with her and said goodbye. + +Lily was happy that she got to go for a walk with her mommy and play with her friend's cool toy. She went to bed that night with a smile on her face, thinking about all the fun she had that day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to go camping with her family. They would set up a big tent and sleep inside it. One day, Lily and her family went camping near a lake. The water was calm and the sky was blue. + +Lily and her brother played by the lake while their parents set up the tent. They passed a ball back and forth and giggled. When it was time to sleep, Lily's mom read her a story inside the tent. Lily felt calm and cozy in her sleeping bag. She fell asleep listening to the crickets outside. + +The next day, Lily and her family went on a hike. They passed by a big tree and saw a squirrel playing in the branches. They had so much fun on their camping trip and couldn't wait to go again! +Once upon a time, there was a mommy and a daddy who took their little girl to the mall. The mall was big and had lots of stores. The little girl was very excited to go shopping with her mommy and daddy. + +As they walked around the mall, the little girl saw a big toy store. She wanted to go inside, but her mommy and daddy said no. The little girl got sad and started to cry. Her mommy and daddy tried to calm her down, but she was still upset. + +Then, her mommy had an idea. She took the little girl to a messy play area where she could play with toys and make a mess. The little girl was happy again and started to play. Her mommy and daddy sat nearby and watched her play. They were happy to see their little girl having fun. + +After a while, it was time to go home. The little girl didn't want to leave the messy play area, but her mommy and daddy said it was time to go. They helped her clean up and separate the toys. Then, they all went home together, happy and tired from their fun day at the mall. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to help her mommy in the kitchen. One day, her mommy was making soup and asked Lily to stir it. Lily stirred the soup with a big spoon and it smelled so yummy. + +Suddenly, Lily saw a spot on her shirt. She tried to wipe it off with her hand, but it didn't come off. Her mommy saw and gave her a napkin to clean it up. + +After the soup was done, Lily's mommy was very busy putting it in bowls. Lily helped by carrying the bowls to the table. They all sat down to eat the delicious soup, and Lily felt very proud of herself for being such a good helper. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to read books, and she had a big bookshelf in her room. One day, her little brother came in and started to tease her. He took one of her favorite books and wouldn't give it back. + +Lily was very stubborn, and she didn't want to give up her book. She tried to take it back from her brother, but he was too fast. Finally, Lily had an idea. She went to her bookshelf and found another book that her brother would like. She gave it to him and he stopped teasing her. + +From that day on, Lily and her brother shared their books and read together. They both loved the bookshelf in Lily's room, and they had many happy times reading and learning new things. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to read books, but he always struggled to read the big pages with lots of words. One day, Timmy's mom told him that if he kept practicing, he would succeed and be able to read those pages one day. + +So, Timmy practiced every day, and soon he was able to read the big pages all by himself. He was so happy that he opened his arms wide and shouted with joy. Timmy learned that if he worked hard and didn't give up, he could succeed at anything he wanted to do. + +The moral of the story is that if you keep trying and don't give up, you can succeed and open up new opportunities for yourself. +Once upon a time, a little bird flew in the sky. The sun was shining bright and the bird was happy. Suddenly, the wind started to blow and the bird felt cold. It looked for a place to rest but couldn't find any. + +The bird became restless and flew around searching for a warm place to stay. It found a tree with a cozy nest, but it was already occupied by another bird. The little bird continued to fly until it felt too weak to go on. + +Finally, it landed on a branch and tried to rest. But the branch was too weak and it broke, causing the little bird to fall to the ground. Sadly, the little bird couldn't fly anymore and had to stay on the cold ground. It couldn't shine anymore like it did in the sky. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends and pick flowers. One day, she saw her mom making some yummy popcorn in the kitchen. She asked her mom if she could have some, and her mom said yes. + +Lily was so excited to eat the popcorn, but she noticed her dog, Max, looked worried. She asked Max what was wrong, and he barked back at her. She couldn't understand what he was saying, but she knew he needed some love. So, she gave him a big hug and they both felt better. + +After that, Lily and Max sat together and enjoyed their popcorn. They were happy and content, knowing they had each other to ask for help when they needed it. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a mouse who loved to eat cheese. One day, he found a big piece of cheese and started to eat it. The cheese was so delicious that he ate it all by himself. + +Suddenly, a cat appeared and wanted to eat the cheese too. The mouse didn't want to share and they started to fight. The cheese split in half and the mouse got one half and the cat got the other. + +The mouse was happy with his half of the cheese, but the cat thought that it was disgusting because it had fallen on the ground. The cat got sick and had to go to the vet. + +The moral of the story is that it's always better to share than to fight over something. And also, it's important to always make sure that the food we eat is clean and safe. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved wearing her blue skirt because it made her feel happy. One day, Lily's mom wanted her to wear a different skirt, but Lily insisted on wearing her blue skirt. + +Lily's mom tried to explain that the other skirt matched her shirt better, but Lily didn't want to listen. She just kept saying, "I want my blue skirt!" + +Finally, Lily's mom gave in and let her wear her blue skirt. Lily was so happy and twirled around in her skirt all day. From that day on, Lily's mom never tried to make her wear anything else because she knew how much Lily loved her blue skirt. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her dog, Max. One day, Lily's mom came into her room and said, "Lily, we have to hurry up and get ready. We have some news to tell you!" + +Lily quickly got up and asked, "What's the news, Mommy?" + +Her mom replied, "We're going to visit Grandma and Grandpa today!" + +Lily was so excited that she ran to get her shoes. But as she was running, she tripped and hurt her knee. She started to cry and said, "Ouch, Mommy! My knee hurts!" + +Her mom quickly picked her up and kissed her knee. "Don't worry, Lily. We'll put a band-aid on it and you'll feel better soon. But we have to hurry if we want to see Grandma and Grandpa!" + +Lily wiped her tears and smiled. She knew that seeing her grandparents was worth hurrying for. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the park with her mommy and daddy. She saw a big slide and wanted to go on it. But when she got to the top, she was too scared to slide down. She started to cry and complain to her parents. + +Her mommy and daddy tried to comfort her and told her it was okay to be scared. Suddenly, Lily's daddy got a shock when he saw a big bug crawling on the slide. He quickly helped Lily down and they went to play on the swings instead. + +After playing for a while, they went to get ice cream. Lily wanted to pick the pink ice cream, but her mommy told her to be honest and choose her favorite flavor. Lily thought about it and decided she really liked chocolate. They all enjoyed their ice cream and went home happy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived near a big river. One day, Lily and her mom decided to bake some cookies. Lily was so excited to help her mom mix the dough and put it in the oven. While they waited for the cookies to bake, they went for a walk by the river. But when they got close to the water, Lily got scared because she saw some big fish swimming around. Her mom held her hand tightly and they walked away from the river. Finally, the cookies were ready and Lily was happy again. She ate a warm, delicious cookie and forgot all about being scared by the river. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Max. Max liked to go on adventures in the forest. One day, Max saw a cabin in the woods. He wanted to go inside, but he was scared. + +Suddenly, Max saw a helpful rabbit. The rabbit said, "Don't be afraid, Max. I will follow you to the cabin." Max felt better with the rabbit by his side. + +When they got to the cabin, Max and the rabbit went inside. They found a cozy chair and sat down. Max said, "Thank you for being helpful, rabbit. I'm glad you followed me." The rabbit smiled and said, "Anytime, Max. I like to help my friends." Max was happy to have a new friend in the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to collect things she found, like shiny rocks and pretty leaves. One day, she found a broken toy car in the junk pile and thought it was cool. She took it home and played with it every day. + +But one day, Lily forgot about the broken toy car and left it outside in the rain. It got all rusty and dirty. When she remembered it, she felt sad because she didn't take good care of it. + +Her mom saw how sad she was and gave her a thoughtful advice. "Remember, Lily, if you love something, take care of it. Don't forget about it and let it turn into junk." From that day on, Lily always remembered to take care of the things she loved. +Once upon a time, there was a sailor named Jack. He loved to sail on his boat, but one day a harsh storm came. The storm was so strong that it made Jack's boat shake and he was afraid it would sink. + +Jack knew he had to prevent his boat from sinking, so he quickly put on his life jacket and started to bail out the water with a bucket. He worked hard and finally, the storm passed and Jack's boat was safe. + +From that day on, Jack always checked the weather before he went sailing, so he could prevent any harsh storms from coming. He was happy to sail again and he loved being a sailor. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big, brave fox. He was so mighty that no one wanted to mess with him. One day, he found a toy top and started to spin it around. He was having so much fun that he didn't notice a little bunny watching him. + +The bunny was curious and asked the fox what he was doing. The fox explained that he was spinning the toy top and showed the bunny how to do it too. The bunny tried and tried, but he couldn't get the top to spin as fast as the fox. + +The fox saw that the bunny was getting frustrated and decided to help him. He showed the bunny how to hold the top and spin it with all his might. Finally, the bunny got the top to spin just like the fox! From that day on, the fox and the bunny became best friends and they would spin the top together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved watching cartoons on TV. One day, she watched a cartoon about a skunk who was very smelly. Lily laughed and said, "That skunk is so stinky!" + +Her mom asked, "Lily, what's wrong? Why do you worry?" + +Lily said, "I don't want to be like the smelly skunk in the cartoon!" + +Her mom hugged her and said, "Don't worry, Lily. You don't smell like a skunk. You smell like a flower!" + +Lily smiled and continued watching her favorite cartoons. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a puppy named Spot. Spot was very cute and had a spot on his nose. Lily loved to play with Spot and they would run around the yard together. + +One day, Lily and Spot went to the park. They saw a man with a big hat waving at them. Lily waved back and said hello. The man had a useful tool in his hand. It was a big rake that he used to clean up the leaves on the ground. + +Lily and Spot played in the park for a while and then went back home. They were tired from all the running and playing. Lily gave Spot a big hug and they both fell asleep. From that day on, Lily always remembered the man who waved at them and his useful tool. +Once upon a time, there was a grumpy dragon named Sparky. Sparky lived in a big cave on a tall mountain. One day, Sparky saw a little birdie flying by with a shiny necklace in its beak. Sparky wanted to take the necklace, so he flew after the birdie. + +But when Sparky got close, he accidentally breathed fire and scared the birdie away. Sparky felt sad because he really wanted the necklace. So, he decided to take a nap and think about what he could do. + +After his nap, Sparky felt better and decided to ask the birdie nicely for the necklace. The birdie said yes and Sparky was very happy. From that day on, Sparky wasn't so grumpy anymore and he and the birdie became best friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a pen that he loved to draw with. One day, he lost his pen and felt worried. + +Timmy's mom asked him, "What's wrong, Timmy?" + +"I lost my pen," Timmy said. + +"Don't worry, we'll find it," his mom replied. + +As they searched for the pen, Timmy started to whistle a happy tune. Suddenly, he heard a sound and looked down. There was his pen! Timmy was so happy and he hugged his mom. "Thank you for helping me find my pen," he said. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat potatoes, especially when her mommy made them crispy. One day, Lily went to the farmer's market with her mommy. There, she saw a man who was selling potatoes. She observed the man as he picked up each potato and checked if it was good to sell. + +Lily's mommy bought some potatoes from the man and took them home to cook. She tried to make them crispy just like Lily liked, but she wasn't successful. The potatoes turned out soft instead. Lily didn't mind though, she still loved eating them. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play in his big yard with his toys. One day, Timmy's mom gave him some money to spend. Timmy was so happy because he had never had money before. + +He went to the store and saw many toys he wanted to buy. But then he saw a poor boy who didn't have any toys. Timmy felt bad for him and decided to give him some of his money. + +Timmy's mom was proud of him for being so kind. She told him that even though they weren't wealthy, they were rich in love and kindness. Timmy felt happy knowing he could make someone else happy too. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to hop around in the forest and eat carrots. One day, Benny saw a shiny rod on the ground. He thought it looked like a fun toy, so he picked it up and started to play with it. Suddenly, a big dog came running towards him and tried to bite him! Benny was scared, but he remembered the rod in his hand. He swung it and hit the dog on the nose. The dog yelped and ran away. Benny felt very proud of himself for being so thoughtful and using the rod to protect himself. From that day on, he carried the rod with him everywhere he went. +Once upon a time, there was a little bear named Teddy. Teddy was a regular patient at the doctor's office. Every time he went to the doctor, he would get a little scared, but his mom would always hold his paw and tell him everything would be okay. + +One day, Teddy's mom told him that they were going to the doctor's office again. Teddy was a little nervous, but he tried to be brave. When they got to the doctor's office, Teddy saw a little girl who was sleeping in the waiting room. He thought she looked peaceful and happy. + +Teddy's mom told him that the little girl was sleeping because she had just been to the doctor and had gotten some medicine that made her feel better. Teddy felt a little better knowing that the medicine could help him too. When it was Teddy's turn to see the doctor, he remembered the little girl and felt a little less scared. + +After the doctor checked Teddy's ears and throat, he gave Teddy a lollipop and told him that he was a very good patient. Teddy felt proud of himself for being brave, and he knew that he would be able to sleep well that night knowing that he was healthy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big heart and loved to help others. One day, she heard a noise outside her window. She looked out and saw a bird that couldn't fly. + +Lily ran outside to help the bird. She tried to reach it, but it was too high up in the tree. She asked her mom for help. + +Mom said, "Let's be compassionate and try to help the bird together." They got a ladder and climbed up to the bird. They gently picked it up and brought it inside to keep it safe. + +Lily was happy to help the bird and make a new friend. She said, "I love helping others. It makes me feel good inside." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore new places. One day, she went for a walk and found a big, modern bridge. She was so excited and wanted to cross it. + +As she was walking, she saw an old man sitting on a bench. "Hi there!" said Lily. "Have you ever crossed this bridge before?" + +The old man replied, "Yes, I have. But I forget how long ago it was. This bridge is very special. It connects two sides of the city." + +Lily smiled and said, "I love this bridge! It's so pretty and shiny. I wish I could cross it every day." + +The old man chuckled and said, "Well, you can always come back and visit it again. It will always be here for you to see." And with that, Lily walked across the bridge, feeling happy and grateful for her new adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the park with her mommy. She saw a big bird in the sky and said, "Mommy, look at that bird! It's flying so high!" Her mommy said, "Yes, Lily, it's a beautiful sight." + +Lily then saw a boy playing with a ball and said, "Mommy, can I play with him?" Her mommy said, "Sure, but you have to be patient and wait for your turn." Lily waited patiently and when it was her turn, she showed the boy how to throw the ball. + +After playing for a while, they sat down on a bench and ate some snacks. Lily said, "Mommy, can I show you something?" Her mommy said, "Of course, sweetie." Lily then showed her mommy the pretty flowers she had picked from the grass. Her mommy said, "Wow, Lily, those are so beautiful! You have such a good eye for finding pretty sights." + +Lily smiled and felt happy that she could show her mommy something special. They then went home, and Lily couldn't wait to show her daddy all the fun she had at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play in the dirt outside. One day, he found a shiny rock and decided to bury it in the ground. He used his hands to dig a hole and carefully placed the rock inside. + +After playing outside, Timmy's mom called him in for dinner. She made spaghetti with sauce, which was Timmy's favorite. He ate all of his dinner and even licked the plate clean. + +Before bed, Timmy took a bath to get clean. He splashed and played with his toys in the water. After his bath, he put on his pajamas and went to bed. As he drifted off to sleep, he dreamt of the shiny rock he buried earlier that day. +Once upon a time, there was a little birdie named Tweety. Tweety loved to fly around and explore the world. One day, Tweety was flying over a big gray mountain when she saw a stream flowing down below. The stream was so pretty and shiny! + +But then, Tweety got tired and her wings started to hurt. She needed to rest. Luckily, she saw a big tree nearby and decided to land on one of its branches. The branch was strong and could support Tweety's weight. + +Tweety felt happy and safe on the branch. She watched the stream flow below and felt grateful for the tree's support. From that day on, Tweety always remembered to rest on strong branches and appreciate the beauty of the streams she saw on her adventures. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy cars and trucks. One day, Timmy's dad brought home a cooler filled with ice cream. Timmy was so happy and patient while waiting for his dad to scoop him a bowl. + +After Timmy finished his ice cream, he decided to spin around in circles. He spun and spun until he got dizzy and fell down. Unfortunately, Timmy hit his head on the corner of the cooler and got hurt. + +Timmy's parents rushed him to the hospital, but the doctors couldn't make him better. Timmy had to stay in the hospital for a long time and he couldn't play with his toy cars and trucks anymore. Timmy's parents were very sad that their little boy got hurt, but they knew they had to be patient while he recovered. +Once upon a time, there was a big black bird called a raven. The raven lived in a tree and liked to eat nuts and seeds. One day, the raven saw a ball and wanted to play with it. The raven used its beak to bounce the ball up and down. It was so much fun! + +The raven felt very healthy because it was getting exercise from bouncing the ball. After a while, the raven got tired and decided to rest on a branch. As the raven rested, it saw a squirrel running up and down the tree. The raven thought it would be fun to bounce the ball with the squirrel. + +So, the raven called out to the squirrel and they started to bounce the ball together. They had so much fun playing together and the raven felt very happy to have a new friend. From that day on, the raven and the squirrel would bounce the ball together every day and they both felt very healthy and happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily went for a walk in the park with her mommy. They were having fun until suddenly, a thick fog came out of nowhere. Lily couldn't see anything and she got scared. + +Her mommy told her not to worry and they started to walk slowly. But then, they heard a loud noise. It was a group of kids who were lost in the fog too. They were crying and shouting for help. + +Lily's mommy knew what to do. She organized the kids in a line and they all held hands. They walked together and finally, they got out of the fog. Lily was happy to help the other kids and she felt proud of her mommy for being so smart. They all went home and had some warm milk and cookies. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to bake with her mommy. One day, they were making cupcakes. Lily was helping her mommy mix the batter in a big bowl. + +Suddenly, Lily's little brother came into the kitchen. He wanted to help too. But he wasn't careful and he accidentally shook the bowl. Batter flew everywhere! Lily's mommy was upset and said, "Oh no! Look what you did. Now we have to start all over again." + +Lily's little brother felt bad and said, "Sorry, mommy. I'll be careful next time." Lily's mommy smiled and said, "It's okay. We can clean it up together." And they all worked together to clean up the mess. In the end, they made delicious cupcakes and everyone was happy. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy lived in a small town with his mom and dad. One day, Timmy's friend Billy came to visit him. Billy said, "Timmy, can you lend me your toy car?" + +Timmy said, "Sure Billy, you can borrow it for a little while." Billy was very happy and said, "Thank you, Timmy! You're the best friend ever!" + +After playing with the toy car for a while, Billy said, "Timmy, have you ever been to another country?" Timmy shook his head and said, "No, I haven't. What's a country?" + +"A country is a big place with lots of people and different things to see," Billy explained. "I went to a country called France with my family last year. It was really impressive!" + +Timmy was amazed and said, "Wow, I want to go to France too!" And that's how Timmy learned about countries and lending toys. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the post office with her mom to buy stamps. Lily loved stamps because they had pretty pictures on them. She picked out a stamp with a picture of a flower and her mom bought it for her. + +As they were walking home, Lily's mom noticed that Lily looked worried. "What's wrong, sweetie?" she asked. Lily replied, "I'm hot and I don't want to be too hot." Her mom smiled and said, "Don't worry, we'll be home soon and you can have a cold drink." + +When they got home, Lily's mom gave her a glass of cold water and they put the stamp on a letter to send to Lily's grandma. Lily was happy again and forgot all about being hot and worried. She was excited to send the letter with the pretty flower stamp to her grandma. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat fruit, especially apples and bananas. One day, she went to the market with her mother to buy some fruit. While they were walking, they saw a homeless man sitting on the sidewalk. The man looked sad and hungry. + +Lily asked her mother, "Can we please give him some fruit?" Her mother smiled and said, "Of course, Lily. That's a very kind thing to do." So, they bought some fruit and gave it to the homeless man. He was very grateful and thanked them. + +Later that day, Lily's mother told her that not everyone has a home or enough food to eat. She said it's important to be kind to others and help them if we can. Lily learned that even an ordinary act of kindness, like giving someone fruit, can make a big difference in someone's life. +Once upon a time, there was a lazy caterpillar. The caterpillar liked to sleep all day and never wanted to move. One day, a kind girl found the caterpillar and decided to bring it to her house. + +The girl made a cozy bed for the caterpillar and gave it some yummy leaves to eat. The caterpillar was very happy and started to wiggle around. + +Every day, the girl would bring new leaves for the caterpillar to eat. The caterpillar started to grow bigger and bigger. One day, the caterpillar turned into a beautiful butterfly! The girl was so happy and brought the butterfly outside to fly in the sunshine. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to dance and hop around in the fields. One day, Benny hopped too far and got lost. He didn't know how to get home. + +Benny looked around but everything looked the same. He saw a kind lady who was deaf and tried to ask for help, but she couldn't hear him. Benny felt sad and scared. + +But then, Benny remembered something. He started to dance and hop around in front of the lady. She saw how happy Benny was and understood that he needed help. She took him home and Benny was so happy to be back home with his family. From that day on, Benny never hopped too far from home again. +Once upon a time, there was a happy goat. The goat was very playful and loved to run around. One day, the goat saw a boy jogging in the park. The boy saw the goat and smiled. The goat ran up to the boy and they played together. They had so much fun that they kept playing until the sun went down. From that day on, the goat and the boy became the best of friends and played together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to watch cartoons. She had a favorite cartoon about a gray cat and a mouse. One day, Lily's mom said she couldn't watch any more cartoons because it was time for dinner. + +Lily said, "Mommy, please allow me to watch one more cartoon. I promise I will eat my dinner after." + +Mommy thought for a moment and then said, "Okay, you can watch one more cartoon." + +Lily was so happy and thanked her mommy. She watched the cartoon about the gray cat and the mouse and laughed at all the silly things they did. After the cartoon was over, she ate her dinner and went to bed with a smile on her face. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a special clock that she loved very much. It was shiny and made a tick-tock sound. One day, Lily's little brother took the clock and ran away with it. She was very sad and didn't know what to do. + +Lily went to her mommy and said, "My clock is gone. Can you help me find it?" Her mommy said, "Let's separate and look for it. We'll find it soon." They looked in every room and under every chair, but the clock was nowhere to be found. + +Suddenly, Lily's little brother came back with the clock. He said, "I'm sorry for taking your rare clock. I won't do it again." Lily was happy to have her clock back and forgave her brother. From that day on, they played together and shared their toys. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved his mother very much. One day, they went to the store to buy new shoes for Timmy. His mother found a pair of bright red shoes that Timmy loved. He was so happy with his new shoes that he ran around the store showing everyone. When they got home, Timmy's mother made him his favorite dinner and they ate together. Timmy was grateful for his loving mother and his new shoes. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to dance and twirl around in her pretty pink dress. One day, she asked her mommy if they could make cookies. Her mommy said, "Sure, let's get everything ready." + +Lily helped her mommy mix the sugar and flour together. She loved the way the sugar sparkled in the bowl. Then, they rolled the dough and cut it into fun shapes. While the cookies were baking in the oven, Lily asked her mommy if they could dance. Her mommy said, "Of course, let's dance to our favorite song!" + +Lily and her mommy danced around the kitchen, spinning and jumping. When the cookies were done, they had a yummy snack and danced some more. It was a fun day for Lily and her mommy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and catch butterflies. One day, she saw a butterfly with a broken wing. Lily wanted to help the butterfly, but she didn't know how. + +Then, a kind tutor came to her and showed her how to make a little house for the butterfly. Lily was happy to help the butterfly and watched it heal. + +The moral of the story is that we should always try to help others when we can, even if we don't know how at first. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a brown teddy bear that she loved very much. One day, she was playing with her teddy bear when she accidentally knocked over a bottle of juice. The juice spilled all over the floor and made a big mess. + +Lily's mom came into the room and saw the mess. "Lily, did you mind the bottle of juice?" she asked. "I'm sorry, Mommy," Lily said, feeling sad. "I didn't mean to make a mess." + +"It's okay, sweetie," her mom said. "Let's clean it up together." They got some paper towels and wiped up the juice. Lily felt better knowing that her mom wasn't mad at her. From that day on, she made sure to be more careful with her bottle of juice. +Once upon a time, there was a big, fierce lion. He roared loudly in the jungle and scared all the animals. One day, the lion saw a mailbox near his den. He was curious and went to sniff it. The mailbox remained still and didn't move. The lion tried to open it with his paw, but it was too hard. He decided to leave it alone and went back to sleep. The mailbox stayed there, waiting for the mailman to come and fill it with letters. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to school every day. One day, she went to her class and saw a big blackboard. She was so excited to learn new things on it. + +During class, Lily noticed her friend Sarah was being nosy and looking at her paper. Lily didn't like that and told her to stop. After class, Lily went home and took a nap. When she woke up, she realized she forgot her notebook on the blackboard. + +Lily was worried, but her teacher found it and gave it back to her the next day. From that day on, Lily learned to be more careful with her things and to not be nosy like her friend Sarah. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to help her mom in the kitchen. One day, her mom asked her to prepare a snack for her little brother. Lily was so happy to help! + +She took out some crackers and cheese and started to cut them into small pieces. It was hard work, but she did it with a smile. She wanted the snack to be perfect for her brother. + +As she was finishing up, she accidentally poked herself in the eye with the cheese knife. It hurt a little, but she was brave and didn't cry. Her mom quickly came to check on her and put a band-aid on her eye. + +Lily learned to be more careful when preparing snacks, but she was still happy to help her mom in the kitchen. And her little brother loved the snack she made for him! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore. One day, she saw a big van driving by. She was eager to see what was inside, so she ran after it. + +When she caught up to the van, she saw that it was full of toys. The driver told her that the toys were for children who didn't have any. Lily felt sad because she had so many toys at home and didn't realize that some children didn't have any. + +From that day on, Lily decided to do something kind for others. She started donating her old toys to children who didn't have any. She felt happy knowing that she was making a difference in someone else's life. The moral of the story is that it's important to share and help others who are less fortunate. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Jack. Jack loved to ride his bike, but his mom always made him wear a helmet. Jack didn't like wearing his helmet because it made his head feel hot and sweaty. + +One day, Jack's mom said, "Jack, you need to wear your helmet when you ride your bike. It will keep you safe." Jack didn't want to wear his helmet, but he knew he had to listen to his mom. + +Later that day, Jack went for a bike ride. He was riding fast and having fun, but then he hit a bump and fell off his bike. Luckily, he was wearing his helmet, so he didn't hurt his head. Jack was a little scared and anxious, but he was okay. + +From that day on, Jack always wore his helmet when he rode his bike. He realized that it was important to have his helmet on to keep him safe. Jack's mom was proud of him for being responsible and wearing his helmet. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had a loyal dog named Max. Max loved to play with Timmy and protect him from bad things. + +One day, Timmy and Max went for a walk in the park. They saw a mosquito flying around them. Timmy got scared and said, "Max, there's a mosquito! It's going to bite me!" Max barked and chased the mosquito away. + +Suddenly, they heard a voice behind them. It was Timmy's friend, Tommy. Tommy said, "Hi Timmy! Hi Max! Do you want to hear a joke?" Timmy and Max wagged their tails and said, "Yes, please!" Tommy told them a funny joke and they all laughed together. + +But then, a big dog came running towards them. The dog looked angry and wanted to fight Max. Timmy got scared and said, "Max, we have to go home now!" Max barked and protected Timmy from the big dog. Timmy hugged Max and said, "Thank you, Max. You're my hero!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she fell down and hurt her knee. It was bleeding and she was crying. Her mom quickly got a bandage and put it on her knee to make it better. + +Lily's little brother saw her crying and asked, "What happened?" Lily told him, "I fell down and hurt my knee." Her brother said, "Poor Lily, are you okay now?" Lily said, "Yes, I am okay now. The bandage is helping me feel better." + +Lily's mom told her, "Next time, be careful and don't run too fast." Lily promised to be careful and thanked her mom for helping her. From that day on, Lily was more careful and never fell down again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat yummy food. One day, her mommy made her a surprise meal. Lily was so happy! She sat at the table and saw a big, brown plate in front of her. + +Lily's mommy said, "Surprise! I made your favorite food, mac and cheese!" Lily was so excited. She took a bite and it was delicious. She ate the whole plate and was very full. + +After she finished her meal, Lily gave her mommy a big hug and said, "Thank you for the surprise meal, mommy. It was so yummy!" Her mommy smiled and said, "You're welcome, sweetie. I love making you happy." And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she wanted to visit the nature with her mommy. They went to the park and saw many trees, flowers, and birds. Lily loved it! + +While they were walking, they met a nice man who offered to show them around. He seemed reliable and friendly. They followed him and saw many beautiful things they wouldn't have seen on their own. + +But then, the man took them to a place where there were no other people around. He wasn't reliable after all! He took their money and ran away. Lily and her mommy were very scared and didn't know what to do. They had to walk a long way to get back home. + +Lily learned that not everyone is trustworthy, and that it's important to be careful when visiting new places. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very excited to go to her friend's birthday party. When she got there, she saw a big sign that said "Welcome to the party!" She felt happy and ran inside. + +Inside the party, Lily saw a clown with a fake nose and big shoes. She thought it was funny and laughed. The clown said, "Hello little girl, do you want to play a game?" Lily said, "Yes please!" and they played a game of catch. + +After the game, Lily saw her friend standing near the cake. She ran over and said, "Happy birthday!" Her friend smiled and said, "Thank you for coming to my party, Lily." Lily felt happy and ate a piece of cake with her friend. It was a great day! +Once upon a time, there was a naughty monkey named Max. Max loved to play tricks on his friends. One day, Max went to the port to see the big boats. He saw a group of people clapping and cheering for the boats. + +Max wanted to join in, so he started clapping too. But then he saw a banana on the ground and decided to play a trick on his friends instead. Max picked up the banana and put it in his friend's pocket. When his friend found the banana, everyone laughed and clapped for Max's funny joke. + +But Max soon realized that being naughty wasn't always the best way to make friends. He apologized to his friends and promised to be kind and helpful from then on. And so, Max learned that sometimes it's better to clap for others instead of causing mischief. +Once upon a time, there was a big, hairy dog named Max. Max loved to run and play in the park with his friends. One day, Max's owner asked him to deliver a package to their neighbor's house. Max wagged his tail and barked happily, excited to help. + +As Max trotted down the street, he saw a red curtain blowing in the wind. It looked like it was dancing! Max stopped to watch the curtain for a moment before continuing on his way. + +When Max arrived at the neighbor's house, he barked to let them know he was there. The neighbor came outside and thanked Max for delivering the package. Max wagged his tail again and barked happily before running back home to play with his friends in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to race his toy cars around the house. One day, he accidentally bumped into the oven and it broke. Timmy was sad because he loved to bake cookies with his mom. + +Timmy's mom came into the kitchen and saw the broken oven. "Oh no! Our oven is broken!" she said. Timmy looked up at her with a sad face and said, "I'm sorry, Mommy. I didn't mean to bump into it." + +"It's okay, Timmy. Accidents happen," said his mom. "But we can't bake cookies until we get it fixed. Maybe we can race our toy cars instead?" + +Timmy's face lit up with excitement. "Yes, let's race our cars!" he said. And so, Timmy and his mom spent the afternoon racing their toy cars around the house, giggling and having fun. Even though the oven was broken, they still had a great day together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was feeling sick and her mommy took her to the doctor. The doctor checked her with a thermometer to see if she had a fever. Lily was troubled because she didn't like being sick. + +The doctor gave Lily some medicine and told her to drink lots of water. Lily did what the doctor said and rested in bed. She wanted to feel better soon. + +After a few days, Lily felt much better. She was happy that she succeeded in getting better. Her mommy was proud of her for taking her medicine and drinking lots of water. From then on, Lily knew that when she felt sick, she needed to go to the doctor and do what they said to get better. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to chew gum. One day, she found a piece of gum on the ground. She picked it up and put it in her mouth. It was smooth and tasted sweet. + +As she chewed the gum, she began to wonder where it came from. Did it fall out of someone's pocket? Or did it come from a tree like apples? She didn't know, but she kept chewing the gum anyway. + +Soon, Lily realized that she didn't like the gum anymore. She tried to take it out of her mouth, but it was stuck to her teeth! She learned her lesson to only chew gum that she knew was fresh and safe. From then on, she only bought gum from the store. +Once upon a time, there was a big elephant named Ellie. Ellie was very hungry and wanted to eat some juicy fruits. She walked around the forest to find some fruits but she couldn't find any. Suddenly, she saw a huge wall in front of her. She tried to climb the wall but it was too high. + +Just then, she heard a little monkey named Max. Max asked, "Why are you trying to climb the wall, Ellie?" Ellie replied, "I am trying to find some fruits to eat but I can't climb this huge wall." Max said, "Oh, I know where to find some fruits. Follow me!" + +Ellie was happy and followed Max. They walked a little bit and then Max grabbed a bunch of bananas from a tree. Ellie was very happy and thanked Max for his help. From that day on, Ellie and Max became good friends and they always helped each other. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing with his toys and exploring new places. One day, Timmy and his mom went to a big building in the city. Timmy was excited to see what was inside. + +As they walked through the building, Timmy noticed a strange smell. "Mommy, what's that disgusting smell?" he asked. His mom told him it was probably just some old garbage. + +They continued walking and exploring until they reached a room with a big safe. Suddenly, some bad guys came in and tried to steal the safe! Timmy's mom quickly grabbed him and said, "I will protect you, Timmy!" + +The bad guys were caught by the police and Timmy and his mom were safe. Timmy realized that his mom was always there to protect him, no matter what. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a furry cat named Mittens who loved to play. One day, Lily wanted to take Mittens on a walk but he didn't want to go. He just laid on the couch and purred. + +Lily tried to coax Mittens with treats and toys, but he still wouldn't budge. Finally, she gave up and went for a walk alone. As she was walking, she saw a big dog with a scary bark. Lily was scared and wished Mittens was with her. + +When she got home, she found Mittens waiting for her at the door. He had snuck out while she was gone and followed her on the walk. Lily was so happy and gave Mittens a big hug. She realized how much she loved her furry friend and how he always had her back, even when she didn't know it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play outside and jump in puddles. One day, she heard a loud bell ringing. It was the church bell! + +Lily's mom told her that when the bell rings, it means it's time to pray. Lily didn't know what praying was, but her mom explained that it's when you talk to God and ask for help or say thank you. + +Later that day, Lily was playing with her toys and accidentally made a big mess. Her mom was not happy with the messy room. Lily felt sad and didn't know what to do. Then, she remembered what her mom said about praying. So, she closed her eyes and said a little prayer asking God to help her clean up the mess. + +Suddenly, Lily felt better and started to clean up. It wasn't easy, but she did it! Her mom was surprised and happy to see the room clean. From that day on, Lily knew that when she needed help, she could always pray. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a house near a huge creek. One day, Lily went to play by the creek. She saw a fish swimming in the water and she wanted to catch it. But the fish swam away and Lily got sad. + +Suddenly, a frog appeared and said, "What's wrong, Lily?" Lily replied, "I want to catch that fish, but it got away." The frog demanded, "Why do you want to catch the fish?" Lily said, "I want to show it to my mommy." The frog said, "Oh, I see. But the fish is happy swimming in the creek. Let's just watch it together." + +Lily sat down with the frog and they watched the fish swim in the huge creek. Lily was happy just watching the fish and listening to the sound of the water. From that day on, Lily visited the creek often and enjoyed the beauty of nature. +Once upon a time, there was a little duck named Ducky. Ducky liked to play in the pond with his friends. One day, Ducky saw a big mill near the pond. He wanted to go see it, but his friends said it was too dangerous. Ducky didn't want to listen to his friends and went to see the mill anyway. + +When Ducky got to the mill, he saw that it was very big and had lots of dull colors. He tried to touch it, but it was too hard. Ducky wanted to go inside the mill, but he didn't know how. Suddenly, he heard a loud noise and saw that the mill was turning very fast. Ducky tried to resist the wind from the mill, but it was too strong. + +Ducky realized that he should have listened to his friends and stayed away from the mill. He quickly ran back to the pond and told his friends what happened. From that day on, Ducky never went near the mill again and always listened to his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park with her friends. One day, she found a cute little puppy and decided to take it home. + +As she was walking home with the puppy, she noticed that the sky was turning dark and cloudy. The wind started to blow and the leaves on the trees were rustling. Lily knew that it was going to rain soon. + +She started to speed up, and as she got closer to home, she could see that her mom was waiting for her at the door. Her mom saw that Lily was carrying a dirty puppy and quickly took them both inside. They gave the puppy a bath and dried him off. + +From then on, Lily and her new puppy played together every day in the park. And every time they went home, Lily made sure to get there before the rain started to fall. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She had a nice diary where she wrote about her day. One day, Lily went to the park and found a magical flower. When she touched the flower, she started to shrink! + +Lily became as small as a mouse and everything around her looked so big. She was scared but also excited to explore the park from a different perspective. She saw ants carrying food and butterflies flying around her. + +After a while, Lily wanted to go back to her normal size. She remembered that she had her diary in her pocket and decided to write about her adventure. Suddenly, she started to grow back to her normal size. Lily was happy to be big again and she ran back home to tell her family about her amazing adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved his toy car very much. He always played with it every day. One day, Timmy's mom told him that they were going to the toy store to buy him a new toy. Timmy was very happy and excited. + +When they arrived at the toy store, Timmy saw a big, shiny toy car. He wanted it so much, but his mom told him that it was too expensive. Timmy was sad and started to cry. A police officer saw Timmy crying and asked him what was wrong. Timmy told the cop that he wanted the shiny toy car but his mom said it was too expensive. + +The cop smiled and said, "Don't worry, Timmy. You don't need a new toy car. Your old one is still good. And it's better to have a toy that you love and take care of, than a new one that will spoil quickly." Timmy thought about what the cop said and realized that his old toy car was still his favorite. He hugged it tightly and felt happy again. From that day on, Timmy's old toy car became very popular among his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the light of the sun. One day, she found a pear on the ground. It was green and looked very yummy. She picked it up and took a big bite. It was juicy and sweet! + +But then, her mom asked her to come inside for lunch. Lily didn't want to leave the pear, but she knew she had to go. She shrugged her shoulders and said goodbye to the pear. Maybe she would find another one tomorrow. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sun, but one day it started to rain. Lily didn't like the rain because it made her clothes all wet. + +She ran to her mom and said, "Mommy, it's raining outside! I don't want to get all wet!" + +Her mom said, "Don't worry, Lily. We can wait for the rain to stop and then we can go outside again." + +Lily looked out the window and saw a big oak tree in the distant. She said, "Mommy, I wish we could go play under that big tree. It looks like so much fun!" + +But her mom said, "No, Lily. It's too far away and we don't want to get all wet in the rain. Let's stay inside and play a game instead." + +Lily was sad at first, but then she realized that playing inside with her mom was just as much fun as playing outside under the big oak tree. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to walk around her backyard and explore all the flowers and trees. One day, she went on a long walk and got very tired. + +Lily's mommy saw her and asked, "Are you tired, sweetie?" + +Lily replied, "Yes, I'm very tired. Can you support me?" + +Mommy picked up Lily and carried her back to the house. "I will always support you when you're tired," Mommy said. + +Lily felt so happy and loved. She snuggled up in her mommy's arms and fell asleep. From that day on, Lily knew that whenever she felt tired, her mommy would be there to support her. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys, especially his toy cars. One day, Timmy's mom brought him a new toy car. It was red and shiny, and Timmy loved it! + +Timmy's dad came into the room and said, "Timmy, let's decorate your new car with stickers!" Timmy was so happy and said, "Yay! I love stickers!" They decorated the car with lots of stickers, making it look very pretty. + +Later that day, Timmy and his dad went outside to play. Timmy put on his helmet to ride his bike. His dad said, "You're so lucky to have a cool helmet like that!" Timmy smiled and said, "I know, I love my helmet!" They played outside for a long time, and Timmy had so much fun with his new car and his cool helmet. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy who loved playing soccer. One day, Timmy's dad said they were going to a big stadium to watch a game. Timmy was so eager to go, he couldn't wait! + +When they got to the stadium, Timmy saw lots of people sitting in chairs. His dad set him on his lap so he could see better. Timmy asked his dad, "When will the game start?" His dad replied, "It will start soon, be patient." + +Finally, the game started and Timmy was so excited. He saw the players running and kicking the ball. Timmy turned to his dad and said, "This is so much fun! Can we come back again?" His dad smiled and said, "Of course, we can come back whenever you want." Timmy was so happy, he couldn't stop smiling. +Once upon a time, there was a little duck named Ducky. Ducky loved to play in the pond with his friends. One day, Ducky's friend, Bunny, hurt her leg while they were playing. Ducky asked Bunny how she was feeling and she said, "My leg hurts a lot." + +Ducky wanted to help Bunny, so he asked his mom what he could do. His mom said, "You can give Bunny a massage. It might make her feel better." So, Ducky went to Bunny and asked if he could give her a massage. Bunny said yes and Ducky started to act like a professional masseuse. + +After a few minutes, Bunny's leg felt much better. She thanked Ducky and said, "You are such a good friend. You always know how to help me." Ducky felt happy that he could help his friend. He learned that helping others can make you feel good too. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw and paint, and everyone said she was very gifted. One day, Lily's mom took her to a big store where people traded things. Lily saw lots of toys and candy, but she really wanted a new paint set. + +Lily's mom said they didn't have enough money to buy the paint set, but she encouraged Lily to keep practicing her art. Lily felt sad, but she decided to keep drawing and painting with the old set she had at home. + +A few weeks later, Lily's mom surprised her with a brand new paint set! Lily was so happy and grateful. She knew that her hard work and practice had paid off. From that day on, Lily painted even more beautiful pictures, and everyone could see just how gifted she really was. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved flowers. One day, she went to the store with her mom and saw a beautiful sunflower. It was so big and bright that she couldn't resist buying it. + +When they got home, Lily's mom put the sunflower in a white vase on the kitchen table. Lily was so happy to see it every day. One morning, she said to her mom, "Look at my sunflower, it's so pretty!" + +Her mom replied, "Yes, it is very pretty. Would you like to draw a picture of it?" Lily nodded her head and ran to get her crayons. She drew a big yellow circle with a brown center and a white vase underneath. Her mom was so proud of her and hung the picture on the fridge. From that day on, Lily loved sunflowers even more. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to drink milk. He would drink it every day with his breakfast and before bed. + +One day, Timmy's mom asked him to clean up his toys. Timmy didn't want to clean up his toys, so he said "No, I don't want to." + +His mom said, "If you don't clean up your toys, I will have to punish you." Timmy didn't want to be punished, so he cleaned up his toys really hard. + +After he was finished, his mom gave him a glass of milk and said, "Good job, Timmy! You cleaned up your toys really well." Timmy smiled and drank his milk happily. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sun with her toys. One day, she found a chicken in her backyard. The chicken was harmless and Lily was happy to have a new friend. + +Lily's mom came outside and asked, "What are you doing, Lily?" + +"I found a chicken! Can I keep it?" Lily asked. + +Her mom smiled and said, "Sure, but we need to make sure it's dry first." + +Lily didn't understand what her mom meant, but she watched as her mom carefully dried the chicken with a towel. Later that day, Lily and her new chicken friend played together in the grass. The chicken was so happy to have a new home with Lily. + +From that day on, Lily and her chicken were inseparable. They played together every day and the chicken was always harmless. Lily's mom was happy to see her daughter so happy with her new pet. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a house near the train rail. Every day, she would hear the train come by and it made her so happy. + +One day, Lily saw an adorable puppy on the rail. She went to the puppy and said, "Hello, little puppy. What are you doing on the rail?" The puppy looked at her and said, "I'm lost. Can you help me find my home?" + +Lily was happy to help the puppy. She picked him up and they went to find his home. They walked and walked until they finally found the puppy's owner. The owner was so happy to see her adorable puppy again and thanked Lily for bringing him back. + +From that day on, the puppy and Lily became best friends. They would play together every day and watch the train come by on the rail. Lily was so happy to have a new friend and the puppy was happy to have found his way home. +Once upon a time, there was a small girl named Lily. She loved to dream about becoming a princess one day. One night, she had a special dream where she was wearing a beautiful dress and a shiny crown. + +The next morning, Lily woke up and told her mom about her dream. "Mommy, I had a dream about being a princess!" she said with excitement. "That's wonderful, Lily!" her mom replied with a smile. + +Later that day, Lily's mom started to make a small crown for her daughter. "This will be perfect for your dream!" she said. Lily was so happy and couldn't wait to wear it. When it was finished, Lily put on her new crown and said, "I'm ready to start my princess dream!" +Once upon a time, there was a sailor named Jack. Jack loved to sail on his boat and catch fish to eat. One day, Jack caught a rare fish that he had never seen before. The fish was very colorful and had big eyes. + +Jack decided to cut the fish and cook it for dinner. He set up his cooking pot and started to prepare the fish. But as he cut the fish, he noticed something strange. Inside the fish's belly, there was a treasure map! + +Jack couldn't believe his luck. He followed the map and found a treasure chest full of gold and jewels. From that day on, Jack became the richest sailor in all the land. And he always remembered that it was the rare fish that led him to his fortune. +Once upon a time, there was a big boat. The boat was in a big harbor. The harbor was smooth and calm. The boat had a captain who said, "We must yield to the other boats." + +The boat sailed for a long time. The captain said, "We will soon reach the big island." The boat came closer and closer to the island. Suddenly, the boat hit a big rock. The boat started to sink. + +The captain said, "Everyone, get into the lifeboats!" The people got into the lifeboats and the captain said, "We must find a way to call for help." But the people were scared and they did not know what to do. They were stuck on the island with no way to escape. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to climb trees in her backyard. One day, she saw a beautiful jet flying in the sky. She said, "Wow, that jet is so pretty!" + +Her mom asked, "Would you like to go on a jet ride one day?" + +Lily replied, "Yes, please! Can we climb up to the jet?" + +Her mom laughed and said, "No, we can't climb up to the jet. But we can go to the airport and see the jets up close." + +Lily was so excited and said, "Yay, let's go see the beautiful jets!" +Once upon a time, there was a big elephant named Ellie. Ellie lived in a forest with all her animal friends. One day, Ellie wanted to dance with her friends, but she didn't know how to dance. She asked her friend, the monkey, "Can you teach me how to dance?" The monkey said, "Sure, I can teach you how to dance. First, we need to make a network of friends to dance with." + +Ellie and the monkey went around the forest, asking all their animal friends to join the dance network. The elephant was so happy when she saw an enormous number of animals join the network. They all started to dance together, and it was so much fun! Ellie was so happy that she learned how to dance and that she had so many friends to dance with. She said to her monkey friend, "Thank you for teaching me how to dance and for helping me make so many new friends!" +Once upon a time, a little boy named Timmy went to the park. He saw a robot there. The robot was big and shiny. Timmy went to meet the robot. + +The robot said, "Hello, Timmy. How are you?" + +Timmy said, "I am fine, thank you. What is your name?" + +The robot said, "My name is Robby. Would you like to play with me?" + +Timmy said, "Yes, please!" And they played together all day. They had so much fun that Timmy forgot to go home. But it was okay because Robby said he could sleep over at his house. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she was playing with fire and accidentally touched the flame. It hurt her hand and turned it orange. She regretted playing with fire and promised to never do it again. + +Lily's mom saw her hand and asked what happened. Lily told her about the flame and how she regretted playing with it. Her mom hugged her and said it was okay, but reminded her to always be careful around fire. + +From that day on, Lily never played with fire again. She learned her lesson and was happy that her hand returned to its normal color. She realized that playing with fire was not worth the risk of getting hurt. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a sister named Rose who was always worried about things. One day, Lily and Rose went to the park to play. While they were playing, they saw a butterfly flying around. + +Lily said, "Look at the butterfly! It's so pretty." + +Rose replied, "I'm worried it might get hurt." + +Lily wanted to teach her sister not to worry so much. She said, "Don't worry, Rose. The butterfly knows how to take care of itself." + +Suddenly, a bird flew down and tried to catch the butterfly. But the butterfly flew away quickly and the bird missed. Lily and Rose were happy and they realized that sometimes worrying too much can make you miss out on the good things in life. From that day on, Rose worried less and enjoyed life more. +One day, Tom and Tim went to play at the park. Tom had a toy plane. Tim had a delicious apple. They both liked to share their things with each other. + +Tom said, "Tim, do you want to play with my plane?" Tim smiled and said, "Yes, thank you, Tom!" Tim played with the plane and had so much fun. He made the plane fly high in the sky. + +Then, Tim asked Tom, "Do you want a bite of my delicious apple?" Tom said, "Yes, please!" Tom took a bite of the apple and it was very yummy. + +They both played and shared their things all day. They were happy to have each other as friends. In the end, they went home with big smiles on their faces. +One day, a big dog named Max met a little deaf cat named Lily. Max wanted to be friends with Lily. They liked to play and feel the texture of the soft grass under their feet. + +Max said to Lily, "Let's hurry and play!" Lily could not hear Max, but she saw him run and followed him. They played in the grass and had lots of fun. + +But then, a big car came down the road. Max heard the car and ran away. He tried to tell Lily, but she could not hear him. The car came closer and closer. Max barked and barked, but Lily did not know. The car hit Lily and she got hurt. Max was sad because he could not save his friend. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a pool. It was a big pool with lots of water. On a gloomy day, the sky was gray and sad. The kids did not play outside because it was not sunny. + +In the town, there was a small, brave cat named Dare. Dare loved to play in the pool when it was sunny. But on this gloomy day, Dare felt sad too. He wanted to play, but the sky was not bright. + +Dare had an idea. He told all his friends to come to the pool. They played games and splashed water. They all had fun, even on the gloomy day. Dare showed everyone that it's okay to play, even when the sky is gray. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a girl named Lucy. She had a pastel colored bike that she loved to ride. One day, her bike broke and she was very sad. + +Lucy's dad saw her crying and asked, "What's wrong, Lucy?" She told her dad about her broken bike. Her dad said, "Don't worry, we can repair your bike and make it incredible again." + +So, Lucy and her dad worked together to fix the bike. They put on new wheels and painted it with more pastel colors. When they were done, the bike looked amazing. + +Lucy was so happy and said, "Thank you, Dad! My bike is incredible now!" She rode her bike all around the town, showing it off to all her friends. And from that day on, Lucy and her dad had many more fun adventures together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her fragile toys. One day, she broke her favorite toy by accident. She was very sad and didn't know what to do. + +Lily's mom saw her crying and asked her what happened. Lily told her mom about the broken toy. Her mom said, "We can send it to the toy fixer. He can fix your toy, so it won't be a waste." Lily liked this idea and felt a little better. + +The next day, they sent the toy to the toy fixer. After a few days, the toy came back all fixed. Lily was so happy! She learned that it's important to be careful with fragile things and not to waste them. She promised to take better care of her toys from then on. +Once upon a time, there was a thin cat named Tom. Tom lived in a small house with his friend, a little girl named Sue. They liked to play and run around the house together. + +One day, Tom saw a big ball. He wanted to grab it and play with it. So, he ran fast and jumped high to grab the ball. When he caught it, he felt very happy and proud. + +Suddenly, a cop walked by their house. He saw Tom and Sue playing and smiled. The cop came in and played with them too. They all had lots of fun together, and they became good friends. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a pepper. The pepper was red and round. It lived in a big garden with other peppers. They all liked to play together. The pepper had a friend named Tom. Tom was a tomato. Tom and the pepper were very good friends. + +One day, Tom and the pepper decided to have a race. They wanted to see who was faster. They were both competitive. They asked their friend Bee to say when to go. Bee said, "Ready, set, go!" Tom and the pepper started to roll as fast as they could. + +The race was close, but in the end, the pepper won. Tom was not sad. He was happy for his friend. The pepper wanted to give Tom a prize. So, the pepper gave Tom a big hug. They both laughed and played together. They knew that being friends was more important than winning. +One day, a big ostrich named Ollie went for a walk. He met a small bird named Bree. Bree was bossy. She liked to tell other animals what to do. Ollie and Bree started to talk. + +Bree said, "Ollie, you are so big! You should walk like this." Bree showed Ollie how she wanted him to walk. Ollie tried to walk like Bree, but he was not good at it. He fell down. Bree laughed at Ollie. + +Ollie felt sad. He did not like being laughed at. He said, "Bree, I am an ostrich. I walk my way, and you walk your way." Bree thought about it and said sorry to Ollie. They became friends and walked together, each in their own way. +Once upon a time, there was a regular cat named Tom. Tom lived with his family in a small house. Every day, Tom would go outside and play with his friends. He loved to run and jump with them. + +One day, Tom and his friends decided to play a game called "quiz". The game was simple. They would ask each other questions, and the one who answered the most questions would win. Tom was very excited and wanted to win the game. + +But Tom forgot that he had to remain inside the house today. His family had told him to stay home because it was not safe outside. Tom did not listen and went out to play the quiz game. + +While playing the game, Tom got lost. He tried to find his way back home, but he could not. Tom was very sad and scared. He wished he had listened to his family and remained inside the house. + +The sun began to set, and Tom was still lost. He could not find his way back home. Tom was very sad and missed his family. He knew he should have listened to them and remained inside the house. +Once upon a time, there was a wild bird who loved to sing. The bird lived in a big tree near a small house. Every day, the bird would sing beautiful music for all to hear. + +One day, a little boy heard the bird's music. He wanted to see the wild bird up close. The boy went to the tree and tried to climb it. But the tree was too tall for him. He was sad that he could not see the bird. + +The little boy had an idea. He asked his friend, the cat, to help him. The cat climbed the tree to catch the bird so the boy could see it up close. But when the cat got close to the bird, it was too late. The cat caught the bird and the beautiful music stopped. The boy was sad and knew he should have left the bird alone. +Once upon a time, in a wild forest, there lived a little girl named Amy. Amy liked to paint pretty pictures of the trees and animals. One day, while she was painting, she saw a little bird shivering on a branch. + +"Why are you shivering, little bird?" Amy asked. The little bird said, "I am cold and lost. Can you help me find my way home?" + +Amy wanted to help the little bird, so she put down her paint and held the bird in her hands. They walked through the wild forest together, looking for the bird's home. Along the way, they saw other animals who were also cold and shivering. + +Finally, they found the bird's nest, high up in a tree. Amy put the bird back in its nest, and they all felt warm and safe. The little bird thanked Amy for her help, and they became the best of friends. From that day on, Amy always made sure to paint pictures of her little bird friend and the wild forest they lived in. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He lived in a small house with his mom, dad, and dog, Spot. One day, Tim saw big dark clouds in the sky. He felt worried because he did not like storms. + +The wind started to blow hard, and Tim saw a big tornado coming. The tornado was moving fast, and Tim was scared. He wanted his mom, dad, and Spot to join him in the safe room. They all ran to the room and closed the door. + +The tornado came closer and closer to their house. Tim, his mom, dad, and Spot were all very worried. The tornado hit their house and broke it. The safe room was not strong enough. In the end, Tim and his family were very sad because they lost their home. +Once upon a time, there were two cars, Red and Blue. They were very competitive. They loved to race each other all the time. They would go fast and try to be the first one to finish the race. + +One day, Red and Blue had a big race. They needed fuel to go fast. They went to the fuel place and got some fuel. Then, they were ready for the race. + +Before the race started, Mom said, "You must separate and race on your own paths." Red and Blue listened to Mom. They raced on their own paths, and they both did their best. In the end, they were happy because they had fun racing each other. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a long book that he loved to read. The book had many fun pictures and stories. Tim would read the book every day. + +One day, Tim took his book to the park. He wanted to read under a big tree. While he was reading, a girl named Sue came up to him. Sue asked, "Does this book belong to you?" Tim said, "Yes, it is my book. I love to read it." + +But Sue wanted the book too. She took it from Tim and ran away. Tim was very sad. He yelled, "Give me back my book!" But Sue did not listen. She kept running with the book. + +Tim went home and told his mom what happened. His mom said, "I am sorry, Tim. We will try to find another book for you." Tim was still very sad. He missed his long book and wished he could get it back. But the book was gone, and Tim never saw it again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. Sue wanted to bake a cake. She asked her mom for help. Her mom said, "We can use the oven to bake the cake." + +Sue and her mom mixed the cake in a big bowl. They put the cake mix in a pan. Sue's mom put the pan in the oven. Sue wanted to help, but her mom said, "No, the oven is hot. It is not safe for you." + +Sue waited for the cake to bake. When the cake was done, her mom took it out of the oven. Sue was happy. Now she could eat the cake. She knew that the oven was not safe for her, but she was glad her mom could help. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there was a little girl named Amy. She loved to draw pictures. One day, she drew a picture of a cat. It was a perfect cat with big eyes and a long tail. + +Amy wanted her cat to become real. She wished and wished. Then, something magic happened! The cat in the picture became a real cat! It jumped out of the paper and onto the floor. + +Amy and the cat played all day. They had lots of fun. The cat was very happy to be real. At the end of the day, the cat went back into the picture. Amy knew she had a perfect friend in her picture. +Once upon a time, there was a little spider named Spidey. Spidey lived in a gloomy forest. He had many friends, but he felt sad because he didn't know how to make a web. + +One day, Spidey met an old spider named Mr. Webby. Mr. Webby said, "Hi, little spider! I can teach you how to make a web. Do you want to learn?" Spidey was very happy and said, "Yes, please! I want to learn." + +Mr. Webby taught Spidey how to make a web. They worked together every day. Soon, Spidey learned to make a beautiful web. He was very proud of his new skill. Now, Spidey was not sad anymore. He thanked Mr. Webby and they became good friends. They lived happily in the gloomy forest, making webs and having fun. +Once upon a time, there was a big, hairy dog named Max. Max lived in a small house with his family. He loved to play and learn new things every day. + +One day, Max saw a post in his yard. He saw a little bird on the post. The bird was sad because it could not fly. Max wanted to help the little bird. He thought and thought about how he could help the bird learn to fly. + +Max had an idea. He found a big stick and put the little bird on it. Max held the stick up high and ran around the yard with the bird on the stick. The little bird felt the wind and started to flap its wings. Soon, the little bird was flying in the sky. Max and the bird were very happy. + +The moral of the story is that when we help others learn, we can make them happy and feel good too. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim lived with his mom, dad, and his aunt. His aunt was very nice and always made Tim feel comfortable. She would read him stories and play with him every day. + +One morning, Tim and his aunt went outside to watch the sun rise. They sat on a big, soft blanket and looked at the sky. The sky was still dark, but soon it started to get light. The sun was coming up and it was so pretty. Tim felt happy and warm as he watched the sun rise with his aunt. + +After the sun was up, Tim and his aunt went back inside. They had a big breakfast with Tim's mom and dad. Tim felt so comfortable and loved. He knew he was lucky to have such a nice aunt who liked to watch the sun rise with him. +One day, a little girl named Sally went to the park with her mom. It was a perfect sunny day. Sally wore her favorite sweater with a big smile on her face. + +At the park, Sally saw her friend Tim. Tim looked at Sally's sweater and said, "I like your sweater!" Sally smiled and said, "Thank you, Tim! It's my favorite." Tim asked, "Can I try it on?" Sally shrugged and said, "Okay!" + +Tim tried on Sally's sweater, but it was too small for him. He gave it back to Sally and said, "Your sweater is nice, but it doesn't fit me." Sally laughed and said, "That's okay, Tim. We can still play together." They played all day at the park, enjoying the perfect sunny day. +Once upon a time, there was an enormous van. It was very big and blue. The van had a job to take toys to the toy store. The driver of the van was named Tom. Tom was very happy because he loved toys. + +One day, Tom was driving the van to the toy store. On the way, he saw a little girl named Lily. Lily looked sad. Tom stopped the van and asked, "Why are you sad, Lily?" Lily said, "I miss my toy bear. I lost it in the park." + +Tom wanted to help Lily. He said, "Let's go find your bear!" So, Tom and Lily went to the park in the enormous van. They looked everywhere for the toy bear. Finally, they found it under a big tree. + +Lily was so happy to have her bear back. She hugged Tom and said, "Thank you for helping me!" Tom smiled and said, "You're welcome! I'm glad I could help." And they both went back to the van and continued their journey to the toy store. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there lived a boy named Tim. Tim was a good boy who loved to help his mom. One day, his mom asked him to pack his toys. Tim was happy to help, so he went to his room and started to pack. + +As Tim packed his toys, he found a big red ball that did not fit in the box. He tried to push it in, but it was too big. Tim thought, "I need a bigger box for this ball." He went to his mom and asked for help. His mom smiled and said, "Sometimes, things don't fit, and we need to find a better way." + +Tim and his mom found a bigger box for the big red ball. They also found a small box for his little toys. Tim learned that it is important to find the right place for things. He also learned that if something doesn't fit, it's okay to ask for help. In the end, Tim's room was clean, and his mom was proud of him. +Once upon a time, there was a little purple bird named Polly. She lived in a big tree with her family. Polly loved to sing and play with her friends. + +One day, Polly and her friends wanted to have some fun. They thought it would be funny to scare each other. So, they took turns hiding and jumping out to scare their friends. They all laughed and had a great time. + +But then, it was Polly's turn to scare her friend, Timmy the squirrel. She hid behind a bush and waited for Timmy to walk by. When Timmy came near, Polly jumped out and yelled, "Boo!" Timmy was so scared that he ran away crying. Polly felt bad for scaring her friend. + +She went to find Timmy and said, "I'm sorry for scaring you. I didn't mean to make you sad." Timmy forgave Polly, and they hugged. From that day on, they learned that it's important to think about how our actions can affect others. They promised to be more careful and kind when playing with their friends. +Once upon a time, there was a furry cat named Tom. Tom liked to play with his ball all day. He was very happy and had many friends. + +One day, Tom's ball rolled away and went into a big hole. Tom was sad and didn't know what to do. He knew he needed help to get his ball back. + +Tom went to the police for help. The police were very nice and wanted to help Tom. They went to the big hole and got Tom's ball out. Tom was so happy and thanked the police. They all became good friends and played together. +Once upon a time, in a big garden, there was a pretty rose. This rose was very special. It was the most beautiful rose in the whole garden. The rose had many friends, like the sun, the rain, and the bees. They all loved the rose very much. + +One day, a dirty little bird came to the garden. The bird was very sad because it had lost its home in a storm. The rose wanted to help the bird. So, the rose said to the bird, "I will lend you my petals to make a new home. You can stay here with me." + +The bird was very happy and said thank you to the rose. It used the petals to make a warm and cozy home. The bird and the rose became best friends. They played and sang together every day. The garden was filled with love and happiness. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a modern house in the woods. In this house lived a kind man named Tom. Tom had an axe. He used the axe to cut wood for the fire. + +One day, Tom met a little bird. The bird was cold and hungry. "I need help," said the bird. Tom wanted to help the bird. So, he used his axe to cut some wood. Then, he made a warm fire for the bird. + +The bird was very happy. "Thank you, Tom," said the bird. They became good friends. Every day, Tom used his axe to cut wood and keep the bird warm. They lived happily ever after in the modern house in the woods. +One day, Tim saw an egg. He was very happy. He wanted to know what was inside the egg. He tried to imagine what it could be. Tim thought it could be a little bird or a small toy. + +Tim showed the egg to his friend, Sam. Sam was jealous. He wanted an egg too. They both sat under a tree and talked about the egg. They wanted to see what was inside. + +Finally, the egg started to crack. Tim and Sam were excited. The egg opened and a little bird came out. They were not jealous anymore. They were happy to have a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a modest girl named Lily. She had a little toy bear named Ben. One day, Ben's mouth broke, and Lily was sad. + +Lily's mom saw her sad face and asked, "What's wrong, Lily?" + +"Ben's mouth is broken, and I don't know how to fix it," Lily said with tears in her eyes. + +Her mom hugged her and said, "Don't worry, I will help you fix Ben's mouth." They found a needle and thread, and Lily's mom showed her how to sew. Together, they fixed Ben's mouth, and Lily was happy again. From that day on, Lily took extra care of her toy bear, and they played happily ever after. +Once upon a time, in a small village, there was a cold day. A little girl named Lily was playing outside. She saw something appear on the ground. It was a mask. Lily picked it up and looked at it. The mask was pretty and had many colors. + +Lily put the mask on her face and started to dance. She felt very happy. Her friends saw her and came to play too. They all liked the mask and took turns wearing it. They danced and laughed together. + +Later, they went inside to get warm. They took off the mask and put it on a table. They drank hot cocoa and talked about the fun they had with the mask. The cold day became a warm and happy day with friends. +One day, a calm cat and a calm dog were playing in the park. The cat had an opinion that cats were better than dogs. The dog had an opinion that dogs were better than cats. They played and played, but their opinions did not change. + +Then, they saw a big tree with a little bird stuck in it. The cat and dog wanted to help the bird, but they did not know how. The cat tried to climb the tree, but it was too high. The dog tried to jump, but it was not high enough. + +The cat and dog remained calm and thought of a plan. They decided to work together. The cat climbed on the dog's back and reached the bird. They saved the little bird and became friends. From that day on, they knew that both cats and dogs were great. They remained friends and their opinions changed. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tom. Tom loved to play hockey. One day, Tom went to the park with his hockey stick and ball. He saw his friend, Sue, who was holding a plate of spicy food. + +"Hi, Sue!" Tom said. "Do you want to play hockey with me?" + +Sue looked at her spicy food and then at Tom. "I want to play, but I need to eat first," Sue said. "Can you hold my food while I eat?" + +Tom held the spicy food for Sue. They sat on the grass and talked. When Sue finished eating, they played hockey together. They had a lot of fun and laughed a lot. From that day on, Tom and Sue became best friends and played hockey every day. +Once upon a time, there was a loyal dog named Max. Max loved to play with his best friend, a little girl named Lily. They played in the park every day. One day, Lily saw a big box. She said, "Max, let's see if we can fit in the box!" + +Max and Lily played with the box, trying to fit inside. They laughed and had so much fun. Lily's mom called them for lunch. "Come on, Max and Lily! It's time to eat!" Max and Lily were very hungry, so they ran to the table. + +On the table, there was a menu with yummy food. Lily's mom said, "You can pick what you want to eat from the menu." Lily picked a sandwich, and Max picked a bone. They ate their lunch and were happy. After lunch, they went back to play with the box. They knew they would have more fun days together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a pet lizard named Lizzy. Lizzy was a very friendly lizard. Tim and Lizzy liked to play together in the garden. + +One day, it was a miserable day. The sky was gray and the rain was falling. Tim and Lizzy were sad because they could not play outside. So, Tim decided to play inside the house with Lizzy. + +Tim found a soft ball and decided to play throw with Lizzy. He threw the ball gently and Lizzy tried to catch it with her little mouth. They had so much fun playing throw inside the house. Soon, the rain stopped and the sun came out. Tim and Lizzy were happy again, and they went back to play in the garden. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to eat yogurt. Every day, she would eat her favorite yogurt with a big smile on her face. Lily was very delicate, so she would eat her yogurt slowly and carefully. + +One day, Lily's mom put her yogurt on the table. Lily was so excited that she leaned on the table to get her yogurt. But the table was not strong. It moved, and the yogurt fell on the floor. Lily was very sad. + +Lily's mom came and helped her clean the mess. She told Lily, "Next time, do not lean on the table. Be patient and ask for help." Lily learned her lesson. From that day on, she never leaned on the table again. She always asked for help when she needed it. The moral of the story is to be patient and ask for help when needed. +One day, a little deer went for a walk in the woods. The deer had a rare blue spot on its back. The deer liked to go far and see new things. A big bird saw the deer and said, "Little deer, be careful when you go far. You might get lost!" + +The next day, the deer went out again. It saw a big tree with a hole in it. The deer thought, "I will remember this tree when I go back home." It kept walking and saw a big rock. The deer said, "I will remember this rock too." + +The sun started to go down and the deer knew it was time to go home. It looked for the big tree with the hole and the big rock. The deer found them and knew the way back home. The bird saw the deer and said, "You are smart, little deer, for remembering the way back home!" The deer was happy and safe, all because it remembered the big tree and the big rock. +Once upon a time, there was a friendly dog named Spot. Spot liked to play with a glass ball. He would run and jump to catch it. Spot and the glass ball were best friends. + +One day, Spot and the glass ball were playing in the yard. They were having so much fun. But then, the glass ball rolled into the street. Spot did not want to quit playing, so he ran after it. + +A big car was coming down the street. Spot's owner saw the car and called out, "Spot, quit! Come back!" Spot heard his owner and stopped. The car went by, and Spot was safe. Spot's owner picked up the glass ball and gave it to him. They went back to the yard and played together. Spot was happy to have his friendly glass ball and to be safe with his owner. +Once upon a time, in a big forest, there was a little girl named Sally. She was a very graceful girl. Sally loved to eat grapes. One day, she found a big grape tree in the forest. She was very happy. + +Sally wanted to pick some grapes, but they were too high up. She tried to jump, but she could not reach them. She felt sad. Sally thought about what to do. Then, she had an idea. She would pray for help. + +Sally closed her eyes and prayed. She asked for help to get the grapes. Suddenly, a friendly bird came to her. The bird saw her and knew what she wanted. It flew up and picked some grapes for her. Sally was very happy and thanked the bird. + +The bird and Sally became best friends. They played together in the forest every day. And every time Sally wanted grapes, the bird would help her. They lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a loyal goat named Billy. Billy lived on a small farm with his best friend, a little boy named Timmy. They played together every day and were very happy. + +One day, while they were playing, Billy saw a big tree with apples. He wanted to help Timmy get an apple to eat. So, Billy began to shake the tree with all his strength. The apples fell down, and Timmy picked them up, smiling. + +Timmy and Billy learned that working together can make hard things easy. They stayed loyal friends forever, always helping each other. And that is how the loyal goat and the little boy lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, in a big forest, there lived a wise old owl. The owl had big eyes and a long finger-like thing on its head. It liked to help the animals in the forest. + +One day, a little bunny came to the wise owl. The bunny was sad because it lost its way home. "Mr. Owl, can you help me find my home?" the bunny asked. The wise owl looked at the bunny and said, "Yes, I can help you." + +The wise owl seemed to know where the bunny's home was. They walked and walked until they found the bunny's home. The bunny was very happy and said, "Thank you, wise owl, for helping me find my home." The wise owl smiled and said, "You're welcome, little bunny. I'm always here to help my friends." + +From that day on, the little bunny and the wise owl became good friends. They played and had fun together in the big forest. The wise owl was always there to help the bunny and the other animals when they needed it. +Once upon a time, there was a baby who was deaf. The baby had a big sister who loved him very much. One day, they went to the park to play. + +While they were playing, the baby got thirsty. The big sister said, "Baby, let's go get some water!" They went to the water fountain, and the big sister helped the baby drink. She poured the water into a cup and gave it to the baby. The baby smiled and drank the water. + +After they played some more, it was time to go home. The big sister held the baby's hand, and they walked back to their house. They had a fun day at the park, and the baby was happy because his big sister took care of him. +One day, a boy named Tim went for a jog. He liked to jog in the park. It was a fine day with a big sun in the sky. + +While jogging, Tim saw a thief. The thief took a toy from a little girl. The girl cried and said, "Give me back my toy!" + +Tim wanted to help the girl. He ran fast to catch the thief. The thief saw Tim and tried to run away. But Tim was faster and caught the thief. + +Tim took the toy from the thief and gave it back to the girl. The girl was happy and said, "Thank you!" Tim felt good for helping the girl and continued his jog. +One day, a girl named Sally saw a beautiful basket. She wanted to give the basket to her friend, Tom. Sally thought, "Tom will love this!" + +Sally went to Tom's house. She said, "Tom, I have a gift for you!" Tom was very happy. He said, "What is it, Sally?" Sally showed him the beautiful basket. Tom's eyes got big and he smiled. + +Tom said, "Thank you, Sally! I will use this basket to pick apples." The next day, Tom and Sally went to the apple tree. They filled the beautiful basket with red apples. They had a fun day and ate many apples together. +Once upon a time, there was a chubby cat named Tom. Tom liked to play with his toys and eat food. One day, Tom saw a big mug on the table. The mug was full of milk. Tom loved milk! + +Tom jumped on the table to drink the milk. But he noticed that the mug was too big for him. He tried to put his face in the mug, but he could not reach the milk. Tom was sad. + +Then, Tom had an idea. He pushed the mug with his paws. The milk spilled on the table. Tom licked the milk from the table. He was so happy! +Once upon a time, there was a helpful pony named Pippin. He lived on a big farm with his friends. Pippin loved to play all day and help his friends when they needed it. + +One day, Pippin saw a big cart with lots of toys on it. The cart was stuck in the mud. Pippin knew he had to help pull the cart out. He told his friends, "I will be back soon. I have to help pull the cart out of the mud." His friends cheered for Pippin as he went to help. + +Pippin tried to pull the cart all by himself, but it was too heavy. He needed the help of his friends. So Pippin called his friends to help him. Together, they all pulled the cart out of the mud. They were so happy that they could help. The toys were saved, and Pippin was a helpful pony. +Once upon a time, there was a prince. The prince was perfect. He was nice and had a big smile. The prince had a horse. The horse was his best friend. + +One day, the prince wanted to ride his horse. He said, "Horse, let's go for a ride!" The horse was happy. They went for a ride in the big park. The sun was shining, and the birds were singing. + +The prince and the horse had so much fun. They saw flowers, trees, and butterflies. They played all day. When it was time to go home, the prince said, "Thank you, horse, for the perfect ride!" The horse was happy too. They went home and had a good sleep. +One day, a little duck named Danny went to the pond. He was very hungry. He saw something yummy in the water. Danny wanted to take it and eat it. + +Danny asked his friend, a frog named Freddy, "Can I take the yummy thing in the water?" Freddy said, "Wait, I will help you take it. But we need a big stick." + +The next day, Danny and Freddy went to the pond with a big stick. They used the stick to take the yummy thing out of the water. It was a big, yummy fish! Danny and Freddy were so happy. They shared the fish and had a yummy meal together. +Once upon a time, there was a big mill near a small town. The mill was very old and dangerous. No one was allowed to go there. People said, "Stay away from the mill!" + +One sunny day, a little boy named Tim went for a walk. He saw the mill and wanted to look inside. He did not remember that it was dangerous. He walked closer and closer to the mill. + +Just then, his friend Sally came running. She yelled, "Tim, remember! The mill is dangerous!" Tim stopped and looked at her. He said, "Thank you, Sally. I forgot." They both walked back to the town, safe and happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Penny. She liked to play outside with her friends. One day, they saw a big, red ball near the road. The road was dangerous, so they knew they should not go there. + +Penny had an idea. She found a long stick and used it to reach the ball. Her friends clapped and laughed. They were so happy that Penny got the ball without going on the dangerous road. + +Now, Penny and her friends could play with the ball. They laughed and played all day long. They knew it was important to stay safe and have fun. And they always remembered to be careful near the dangerous road. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there lived a girl named Lily. She had a pet dog named Max. They loved to play together. One day, Lily and Max went to the park to have a picnic. They brought a small avocado with them. + +At the park, Lily saw a very small bird. The bird looked hungry. Lily thought the bird might need some food. She wanted to share her avocado with the bird. So, she broke the small avocado into two parts. + +Lily gave one part of the avocado to the small bird. The bird was very happy and ate the avocado. Lily and Max were happy too. They had made a new friend. From that day on, Lily, Max, and the small bird played together at the park. And they always shared their avocado. +One day, a beautiful bird was flying in the sky. The bird saw a fountain in the park. The fountain had no water. The bird was sad and thirsty. + +The bird met a friendly frog near the fountain. The bird said, "Frog, I am thirsty. The fountain is dry. What can we do?" The frog thought for a moment and said, "Let's find water to make the fountain wet again." + +The bird and the frog went on a journey to find water. They found a small river. They worked together to bring water to the fountain. The bird used its wings, and the frog used its legs. + +Soon, the fountain was full of water again. The bird and the frog were happy. They played in the water, and the beautiful bird sang a happy song. All the animals in the park came to see the wet fountain and joined in the fun. +Once upon a time, in a dark room, there was a box. Inside the box was shiny gold. A little boy named Tim found the box. He said, "Wow! Look at the gold!" + +One day, a big man came to Tim's house. The big man wanted the gold. Tim was scared. He kneeled down and said, "Please, don't take my gold." + +The big man saw Tim was sad. He did not want to make Tim cry. The big man had an idea. He said, "Let's share the gold, Tim." Tim smiled and said, "Yes, let's share it!" + +So, Tim and the big man shared the gold. They became good friends. The dark room was not scary anymore. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a playful dog named Buddy. Buddy loved to run and jump all day long. He had a round, red ball that he liked to play with. Buddy would chase the round ball and bring it back to his owner, Tim. + +One sunny day, Tim and Buddy went to the park. Tim would send the round ball flying through the air, and Buddy would race after it. Buddy was so fast, he would catch the ball before it hit the ground. Tim laughed and clapped his hands as Buddy played. + +As the sun began to set, Tim and Buddy went home. They were both tired but happy. Buddy had lots of fun playing with his round ball, and Tim loved to send it flying for Buddy to catch. They couldn't wait to come back to the park and play again. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. He loved to lie to his friends. One day, Tim found a photo of a big, harsh dog. The dog looked mean and scary. Tim thought it would be fun to scare his friends with the photo. + +He showed the photo to his friends and lied, saying the dog was his pet. His friends were scared and ran away. Tim laughed, but he felt bad for making his friends sad. + +Later, Tim's friends found out he lied about the dog. They were upset and did not want to play with him. Tim felt sad and knew he was wrong. He said sorry to his friends and promised not to lie again. His friends forgave him, and they all played happily together. The moral of the story is that lying can hurt others and it is always better to tell the truth. +One day, a boy named Tim was playing in his room. He had a lot of toys and clothes. But Tim was not happy. He thought his clothes were stupid. + +Tim decided to destroy his stupid clothes. He took them off and started to rip them apart. His mom heard the noise and came into the room. + +"What are you doing, Tim?" Mom asked. Tim said, "I don't like my clothes. They are stupid. I want to destroy them." Mom looked at the mess and said, "We can't destroy clothes, Tim. That's not nice. Let's pick out new ones that you will like." + +Tim and Mom went to the store and picked out new clothes. Tim was happy with his new clothes and didn't want to destroy them. From then on, Tim took good care of his clothes and played nicely in his room. +Once upon a time, there was a shy little snowman named Sam. He lived in a land with lots of ice and snow. Sam had many friends who liked to play with him, but he was too shy to say "hi" to them. + +One day, a nice girl named Lily came to play with Sam. She said, "Hi, Sam! Do you want to play with me?" Sam wanted to play with Lily, but he was too shy to talk. So, he just smiled and nodded his head. + +As they played, the sun came out and it started to get warm. Sam began to melt a little bit. Lily saw this and said, "Oh no, Sam! You are melting! Let's find some ice to help you." They found some ice and put it on Sam. He felt better and didn't melt anymore. Sam was so happy that he wasn't shy anymore. He said, "Thank you, Lily! Let's play together every day!" And they did, and they became the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily had a pony named Star. Star was a very sleepy pony. They lived in a small house with a big yard. + +One day, Lily and Star were playing in the yard. Star was so sleepy that he lay down under a tree to take a nap. Lily played with her ball, but then the ball rolled away and disappeared behind a bush. + +Lily looked for the ball and found it near a big rock. When she came back, Star was not under the tree. Lily was sad and called for Star. Then, she saw a trail of hoof prints that led to the barn. Lily followed the hoof prints and found Star, who had just disappeared to find a better place to sleep. Lily hugged her sleepy pony, and they went back to their small house to rest. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to climb. He climbed trees, he climbed walls, and he even climbed on the furniture in his house. His mom and dad always told him to be careful, but Tim just loved to climb. + +One day, Tim saw a big tree with a broken branch. He wanted to climb it so badly. He started to climb, but the broken branch was not strong. Tim fell down and started to cry. He was hurt and scared. + +Tim's mom heard him cry and called the police to help. The police came very fast. They helped Tim feel better and told him not to climb on broken things. Tim learned his lesson and said thank you to the police. From that day on, he only climbed on safe things. +One day, a little boy named Tim went to the park. He was very eager to play with his friends. He put on his hat, took his ball, and ran outside. + +At the park, Tim saw a row of ducks near the pond. He stopped and looked at them. The ducks were all in a line, swimming happily. Tim clapped his hands and laughed as they splashed in the water. + +Tim's friends came to the park too. They all played catch with the ball. They were happy and had lots of fun. Tim looked at the row of ducks one more time before going home. He couldn't wait to come back and play again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a favorite belt. This belt was very special to him. He wore it every day to hold up his pants. One day, Tim could not find his belt. He looked everywhere. He was very worried. + +Tim asked his mom, "Mom, have you seen my belt?" His mom thought for a moment and said, "I think I saw it in the living room." Tim went to the living room and saw his belt under a big box. Tim was so happy to find his belt. + +But the box was very heavy. Tim tried to lift the box to get his belt. He tried and tried, but the box was too heavy for him. Then, his big sister came into the room. She saw Tim was worried and asked, "What's wrong?" Tim said, "I found my belt, but I can't lift the box." His sister smiled and said, "Don't worry, I'll help you." Together, they lifted the box and Tim got his belt. Tim was very happy and thanked his sister. They both went outside to play, and Tim wore his special belt with a big smile on his face. +One day, a little girl named Sue wanted to skip. She put on her shoes and went outside. The sun was shining, and she was very happy. Sue skipped down the street, singing a fun song. + +As Sue was skipping, she felt the ground shake. It was an earthquake! Sue was scared, but she knew what to do. She sat down and covered her head with her hands. The earthquake stopped, and Sue was safe. + +After the earthquake, Sue saw her friend Tom. He told her that her skipping was impressive. Sue smiled and they both skipped together. They had a great day, and Sue learned that she could be brave during an earthquake. +Once upon a time, there was a large pumpkin. It lived in a big garden with lots of other pumpkins. The large pumpkin was very happy and liked to play with its friends. + +One day, a little girl named Lily came to the garden. She wanted to pick a pumpkin to take home. She saw the large pumpkin and thought it was very pretty. Lily asked her mommy, "Can I take this pumpkin home?" + +Her mommy looked at the large pumpkin and said, "I recommend we take this one. It is big and will make a great pumpkin pie." So, Lily and her mommy picked the large pumpkin and took it home. + +At home, Lily and her mommy made a yummy pumpkin pie with the large pumpkin. Lily shared the pie with her family and friends. Everyone loved it and said it was the best pumpkin pie they ever had. The large pumpkin was very happy to make everyone smile. +One day, a little girl named Lucy went to the store with her mom. They needed to buy some food for dinner. Lucy was very excited because she loved going to the store. She liked to look at all the things they could buy. + +While they were shopping, Lucy saw a toy bee. She really wanted it, so she asked her mom, "Can we buy the bee, please?" Her mom said, "Not today, Lucy. We're only buying food." Lucy felt sad and a little anxious because she wanted the bee so much. + +As they were leaving the store, Lucy's mom saw how sad she was. She said, "Lucy, I know you wanted the bee. Maybe next time we can buy it." Lucy smiled and said, "Okay, Mom. I'll wait." They went home and had a yummy dinner together. +Once upon a time, there was a beautiful cat named Fluffy. Fluffy liked to nap all day long. She would nap under the warm sun and dream of playing with her toys. + +One day, Fluffy saw a big post in the yard. The post was tall and fun to scratch. Fluffy ran to the post and scratched it with her paws. She felt so happy and her tail wagged. + +After playing with the post, Fluffy felt tired. She found a nice spot under a tree and took a long nap. When she woke up, she felt so good and ready to play again. Fluffy had a great day and loved her new post. +Once upon a time, there was a sleepy goose. The goose lived on a farm with many animals. The farmer was nice and provided food for all the animals. + +One day, the sleepy goose wanted to go for a walk. The goose walked and walked until it got very tired. The goose saw a big tree and thought it was a good place to rest. + +As the goose was resting, a big fox came. The fox saw the sleepy goose and wanted to eat it. The goose tried to run away, but it was too late. The fox caught the goose and the story had a bad ending. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He had an amazing toy, a long snake that was many inches long. Tim loved to play with his snake in the garden. + +One day, while playing, the snake started talking to Tim. The snake said, "I am very hungry. I demand some food." Tim was surprised and scared, but he wanted to help his toy. + +Tim went to his mom and asked for a small piece of cake. He took the cake to the snake, and the snake ate it all. The snake was happy and thanked Tim. From that day on, Tim and the snake became best friends and had many fun adventures together. +Once upon a time, there was an unusual ostrich named Ollie. Ollie was not like the other ostriches. He liked to try new things. + +One day, Ollie saw a big tree. He wanted to try to climb it. He tried and tried, but he could not climb. Ollie did not give up. He kept trying. + +Finally, Ollie found a way to climb the tree. He was so happy! All the other ostriches saw Ollie in the tree. They thought it was fun and wanted to try too. Ollie showed them how to climb the tree. Now, all the ostriches could try new things together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. She had many toys, but her favorite was a set of colorful cubes. Sue loved to play with her cubes every day. She would stack them high and then knock them down with a big smile on her face. + +One day, Sue's friend Tim came to play with her. Tim saw Sue's colorful cubes and felt jealous. He wanted to play with them too. So, Sue decided to share her cubes with Tim. Together, they had lots of fun adding more and more cubes to their tower. + +As they played, Sue and Tim learned that sharing the cubes made their playtime even more fun. They were not jealous of each other anymore. They became the best of friends, and they always shared their toys and played together happily. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She loved to play with her toys. One day, she found a new toy. It was a soft, fluffy animal. Lucy loved the texture of her new toy. She would pull on its tail and the toy would make a funny noise. + +One day, Lucy's friend Tim came over to play. Tim saw the toy and said, "Can I play with it?" Lucy felt ashamed because she didn't want to share her toy. But she knew that sharing was the right thing to do. So, she said, "Yes, you can play with it." + +Tim was very happy. He took the toy and started to pull on its tail. The toy made the funny noise, and both Lucy and Tim laughed. They played with the toy all day long. In the end, Lucy was glad she shared her toy. She learned that sharing with friends is more fun than playing alone. +Once upon a time, a wise old man had a magic carpet. He loved to ride it high in the sky. One day, a little boy saw the wise old man on the carpet. The little boy wanted to ride too. + +The wise old man said, "You can ride my carpet, but you must be very careful. You must hold on tight and not let go." The little boy was so happy and climbed on the carpet with the wise old man. They began to ride high in the sky. + +As they were flying, the little boy forgot what the wise old man said. He let go of the carpet and fell down. The wise old man tried to save him, but it was too late. The little boy should have listened to the wise old man. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mia. Mia had a small room with a big bed, a toy box, and a lot of toys. She liked to keep her room organized, so she put all her toys in the toy box when she was done playing. + +One day, Mia saw a spark outside her window. It was a tiny, shiny bug. The bug was cold and shiver. Mia wanted to help the bug, so she picked it up and took it inside her warm room. She made a little bed for the bug with soft paper and put it next to her big bed. + +The next day, the bug was not shiver anymore. It was happy and warm. Mia and the bug played with her toys all day. They had so much fun, and Mia made sure to put her toys back in the toy box to keep her room organized. The bug stayed with Mia and they were best friends forever. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. Sue lived in a small house near a big, pretty landscape. Every day, Sue would look out her window and see the big trees, green grass, and blue sky. She loved to play outside, but her mom would always tell her, "Be careful, Sue. Don't get too filthy!" + +One sunny day, Sue went outside to play. She saw a squirrel running around the big tree. Sue wanted to make a new friend, so she tried to talk to the squirrel. "Hi, Mr. Squirrel! My name is Sue. Do you want to play with me?" The squirrel looked at Sue, then ran up the tree. Sue felt sad, but she didn't give up. + +Sue remembered her mom using a tool to cut the grass. She thought if she could cut some grass, maybe the squirrel would come back to play. Sue found the tool and began to cut the grass. As she cut the grass, she got a little filthy, but she didn't mind. After a while, the squirrel came back and saw the nice, cut grass. The squirrel came down from the tree and said, "Thank you, Sue! Now we can play together." + +Sue was so happy to have a new friend. She and the squirrel played all day long in the pretty landscape. And even though Sue got filthy, she knew that making a new friend was worth it. +Once upon a time, there was a big rug. The rug was very honest. It lived in a room with a toy top. The toy top loved to spin. + +One day, the toy top spun too fast. It bumped into the honest rug. The rug got a big hole. The rug was sad. + +The toy top said sorry to the honest rug. They became friends. The toy top helped fix the hole. They played together and were happy. +One day, a little girl named Lucy went to the park. She saw a big tree with a hole in it. Inside the hole, Lucy found a box. The box was wrapped in pretty paper. Lucy thought the box was a treasure. + +Lucy took the treasure to her friend, Tom. Tom was a thoughtful boy. Lucy said, "Look, Tom! I found a treasure in the park!" Tom said, "Wow, Lucy! Let's open it together!" + +They opened the treasure and found a big, shiny ball. Lucy and Tom played with the ball all day. They were very happy. They put the ball back in the box and wrapped it again. Lucy and Tom decided to hide the treasure for other kids to find and play with. +One day, a little girl named Lily went to the kitchen. She saw a big cabinet. Lily was confused. She did not know what was inside the cabinet. She wanted to find out. + +Lily opened the cabinet. Inside, she found a lot of cups and plates. She saw a cup with dirt on it. Lily said, "Oh no! I need to clean this cup." She took the cup out of the cabinet. + +She went to the sink and turned on the water. Lily wiped the cup with a cloth. The dirt went away. The cup was now clean. Lily was happy. She put the cup back in the cabinet and closed the door. +Once upon a time, there was a stubborn little girl named Mia. She loved to eat mint candy. One day, she saw a big jar of mint candy at the store. Mia wanted it so much, but her mom said no. + +Mia was sad and angry. She took the jar when her mom was not looking. They went home, and Mia hid the jar in her room. She ate some candy, but she did not feel happy. + +Her mom found the jar and knew what Mia did. She told Mia that taking things is wrong. Mia felt bad and wanted to make it right. They went back to the store and returned the jar. Mia learned a lesson and promised to be good. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim lived in a small house with a big yard. He loved to play in the yard with his dog, Spot. They would run, jump, and have lots of fun together. + +One day, it was raining outside. The rain was pouring down, making the yard all wet and muddy. Tim felt miserable because he could not play outside with Spot. He looked out the window and saw Spot sitting in the yard, looking sad too. + +Tim put on his raincoat and boots, and went outside to play with Spot in the rain. They splashed in the puddles and had a great time. Even though it was raining, they were happy to be together. And that's how Tim and Spot turned a miserable day into a fun day. +One day, a fat cat named Tom was walking in the park. He saw a big board with a picture of a mouse on it. Tom wondered if the mouse was real, so he went closer to look at it. + +As Tom got closer, a little girl named Sue saw him. She walked up to Tom and said, "Hi, fat cat! Do you like the mouse on the board?" Tom looked at her and nodded his head. He wondered if she knew where to find a real mouse. + +Sue smiled and said, "I know where a real mouse lives. Follow me!" Tom followed Sue to a small hole in a tree. They looked inside and saw a tiny mouse. Tom was happy, and Sue laughed as they played with their new friend. +Once upon a time, in a small park, there was a slide. The slide was very small, just right for little kids to play on. One sunny day, a little girl named Lily went to the park with her mom. + +Lily saw the slide and said, "Mom, can you show me how to use the slide?" Her mom smiled and said, "Of course, Lily! Let's go to the slide together." They walked to the slide, and Lily's mom showed her how to climb up the steps. + +When Lily reached the top, she sat down on the slide and slid down. "Whee!" she shouted, laughing. Her mom clapped and said, "Good job, Lily! You did it!" Lily felt very happy and proud. She played on the small slide all day, and had lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. One day, Tim went to the park with his mom. At the park, he saw many kids playing with their toys. Tim was very excited and wanted to play too. So, he took out his toys from his bag and started to play. + +While Tim was playing, a rude boy named Sam came up to him. Sam did not like to share his toys. He saw Tim's toys and wanted them for himself. So, Sam took Tim's toys and scattered them all over the park. Tim was very sad and did not know what to do. + +Tim's mom saw what happened and came to help. She told Sam that it was not nice to be rude and scatter other people's things. Sam felt bad and said sorry to Tim. They picked up the toys together and became friends. From that day on, Sam learned to share and be kind to others. And they all played happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a big red truck. The truck had four wheels. One day, the truck went to a store to fill up with gas. The truck was very happy to be full. + +At the store, the truck saw a spicy food stand. The truck wanted to try the spicy food, but it knew it could not eat. The truck was sad. But then, it had a great idea. + +The truck took some spicy food and put it on its wheels. The truck started to drive very fast. The spicy food on the wheels made the truck go even faster! The truck was very happy and loved the spicy wheels. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her blocks. One day, Lily could not find her blocks. She was troubled. + +Lily asked her friend, Tom, to help her find the blocks. They looked everywhere. They looked under the bed, in the toy box, and behind the sofa. They could not find the blocks. + +Tom and Lily started to argue about where the blocks could be. They were so upset that they did not want to play together anymore. The blocks were never found and Lily and Tom were very sad. +One day, a happy bird named Tim was flying in the sky. He loved to whistle as he flew. He was very enthusiastic about whistling. Tim whistled all day long. + +Tim saw a wire on the ground. He thought it would be fun to play with the wire. He picked up the wire in his beak and started to make a nest. He was excited about his new home. + +A friendly squirrel named Sam saw Tim with the wire. Sam said, "Hi Tim! What are you doing with that wire?" Tim replied, "I am making my nest!" Sam thought it was a great idea and helped Tim. They both whistled happily as they worked on the nest together. +One day, a boy named Tim wanted to travel to the store with his mom. Tim liked the store because it had many toys. He put on his comfortable shoes and was ready to go. + +On the way to the store, Tim saw a big dog. The big dog barked loud. Tim was scared. "Mom, I don't like the big dog," he said. "Don't worry, Tim," his mom said, "I will hold your hand and keep you safe." + +When they got to the store, Tim was happy. He forgot about the big dog. Tim and his mom picked out a new toy. They went home and played with the toy all day. Tim was not scared anymore. +One day, a little duck named Tim wanted to go to the lake. He asked his mom, "Can I go to the lake?" His mom said, "Yes, but be careful." + +Tim was scared because it was his first time going to the lake alone. He walked slowly to the lake. When he got there, he saw his friend, a frog named Sam. Sam said, "Hi Tim! Don't be scared. I will help you." + +Tim and Sam played in the lake together. They swam and jumped in the water. Tim was not scared anymore. He was happy to have a friend like Sam. They played until the sun went down, and then Tim went home to tell his mom about his fun day at the lake. +Once upon a time, there was a fancy bee named Bob. Bob had a big hat and a pretty bow tie. He loved to fly around the garden and visit his friends. One day, Bob saw a big, red apple on a tree. He wanted to taste it, but he didn't know that taking it would be wrong. + +Bob's friend, a little bird named Sue, saw him looking at the apple. She said, "Bob, don't take that apple. It's not yours." But Bob didn't listen. He flew up and took the apple. He was so excited to eat it. + +Later, the owner of the apple tree came out and saw the apple was gone. He was sad because he wanted to eat it too. Sue told the owner that Bob had taken the apple. The owner went to find Bob and asked for his apple back. + +Bob felt bad for taking the apple. He said, "I'm sorry. I didn't know it was wrong to take it. Here is your apple back." The owner forgave Bob and they became friends. From that day on, Bob promised never to steal again, and he learned that it's important to ask before taking something that isn't yours. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He loved to play outside in the sun. One day, Tim saw his friend, Sue, playing with a ball. Tim wanted to play with her. They decided to see who could throw the ball the farthest. They were both competitive and wanted to win. + +Tim threw the ball as far as he could. Then, it was Sue's turn. Sue threw the ball even farther. Tim was sad that he did not win. Sue said, "I believe you can throw it farther, Tim. Just try again." + +Tim tried again and threw the ball very far. This time, he threw it even farther than Sue. They both laughed and played together in the sun. They learned that it was more fun to play together than to compete. +One day, a little boy named Tim was very enthusiastic. He wanted to help his mom with her bag. The bag had a zip that was open. Tim knew he needed to close the zip before giving the bag to his mom. + +Tim tried to close the zip but it was hard. He asked his mom, "Mom, can you help me with the zip? I need help." His mom smiled and said, "Of course, Tim! Let's close the zip together." + +They closed the zip together and Tim gave the bag to his mom. She was very happy and said, "Thank you, Tim! You are a great helper!" Tim felt proud and was happy to help his mom. +Once upon a time, there was a little cricket. The cricket lived in a big garden. The cricket loved to jump and play all day long. + +One day, the cricket met a big bear. The bear looked sad. The cricket asked, "Why are you sad?" The bear said, "I don't understand how to play a game. It is difficult." The cricket said, "I can explain it to you." + +The cricket showed the bear how to play the game. They played and played. Soon, the bear was happy. The cricket and the bear became best friends. They played together every day in the big garden. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a loyal dog named Max. Max loved to play with his best friend, a little boy named Tim. They played every day and had lots of fun together. + +One day, Max and Tim were playing near the big tree. Tim saw a pretty butterfly and ran after it. Max tried to follow, but Tim was too fast. Max looked around and could not find Tim. He felt sad and worried. Max knew he had to find his best friend. + +Max searched for many minutes. He looked in the park, near the pond, and behind the houses. Max was tired, but he did not give up. Finally, Max arrived at the big tree again. He saw Tim sitting there, crying. Max ran to Tim and licked his face. Tim hugged Max and smiled. + +The moral of the story is to never give up on your friends, and always be loyal to them. +Once upon a time, there was a kind, compassionate boy named Tim. He had a magic whistle that he always kept with him. One sunny day, Tim went to the park to play. + +At the park, Tim met a sad girl named Sally. Sally had lost her toy. Tim wanted to help Sally. He said, "Don't worry, Sally. I will find your toy." He used his magic whistle and blew it. + +Suddenly, all the animals in the park came to help find Sally's toy. They looked everywhere until a friendly dog found the toy under a bush. Sally was very happy. She said, "Thank you, Tim. You are very kind." + +Tim and Sally became good friends. They played together every day. The moral of the story is to be compassionate and help others when they are in need. +Once upon a time, there was a thin dog named Max. Max liked to run and play with his friends. One day, Max saw a big red van. The van was very shiny and new. Max wanted to see what it was like. + +Max went up to the van and sniffed it. He thought it smelled good. Then, Max decided to bite the van. He thought it might taste good too. But the van did not taste good. It was hard and not yummy at all. + +Max's friends saw him bite the van and laughed. They knew that vans were not for eating. Max felt silly, but he laughed too. From that day on, Max never tried to bite a van again. He knew that vans were not food, but they were fun to look at. +Once upon a time, a little leopard named Leo wanted to travel. He told his mom, "Mom, I want to travel far away." His mom said, "Okay, Leo, but be careful." + +Leo started his trip when the sky was dark. He walked and walked. He saw big trees and small bugs. He heard birds sing and wind blow. Leo was happy. + +Then, Leo met a nice bear. The bear said, "Hi, little leopard! Where are you going?" Leo said, "I am traveling far away." The bear smiled and said, "Be safe, my friend." And they both said goodbye. Leo traveled back home and told his mom all about his big adventure. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim wanted to succeed in building the biggest sandcastle on the beach. He tried very hard, but the waves kept washing it away. + +One day, Tim met a girl named Sue. She said, "Let's work together to build the sandcastle. We can do it!" They worked all day, and their sandcastle was incredible. The other kids on the beach were amazed. + +But then, a big wave came and washed their sandcastle away. Tim and Sue were sad, but they didn't give up. They tried again, and this time they succeeded. Their parents gave them a big reward: a yummy ice cream cone. They were so happy, and they shared the ice cream with all their new friends on the beach. +Once upon a time, there was a kind doctor. The doctor liked to help people. One day, a sick girl came to see the doctor. The girl had a red face and felt hot. + +The doctor said, "I recommend some medicine for you." The girl took the medicine and went home. She hoped the medicine would make her feel better. + +After a few days, the girl felt better. She looked in the mirror and saw that she was attractive again. Her face was not red anymore. She was very happy and thanked the doctor for the medicine. +Once upon a time, there was a nosy dog named Spot. Spot liked to jog around the park every day. He loved to sniff and say hi to all his friends. + +One sunny day, while Spot was jogging, he saw a big, colorful tent. The tent was in the middle of the park. Spot had never seen a tent before, so he was very curious. + +Spot went closer to the tent and peeked inside. He saw a happy family having a picnic. They saw Spot and invited him in. Spot made new friends and had a fun time. From that day on, Spot loved tents and picnics at the park. +One day, a little girl named Mia wanted to play a game. She looked for her toy box, but it was empty. Mia felt sad because she wanted to play with her toys. + +Mia's mom saw her and had an idea. "Let's go outside and play a new game," she said. They went outside and saw a big, green field. Mia's mom said, "Let's play a game called 'spring'." + +In the game, Mia and her mom would jump high like a spring. They would try to touch the sky. Mia and her mom jumped and laughed. They had so much fun playing the game of spring. Mia forgot all about her empty toy box and was happy. +One day, a little boy named Tim went to the park with his mom. Tim was wearing a pale blue shirt and his favorite buckle shoes. He was so happy to play outside. + +While playing, Tim saw a girl named Sue. Sue was shy and didn't have any friends to play with. Tim wanted to be her friend, so he walked up to her and said, "Hi, I'm Tim. Do you want to play with me?" + +Sue looked at Tim and said, "Yes, I would like that. But I'm a little embarrass because I don't know how to play the games you play." Tim smiled and said, "That's okay, I can teach you. Let's have fun together!" + +They played all day, and Sue learned many new games. Tim and Sue became good friends, and they were both very happy. Tim's buckle shoes and Sue's pale dress didn't matter; they just wanted to play and have fun together. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there was a poor old chair. It was sad because no one wanted to sit on it. The chair felt lonely and wished for a friend. + +One day, a tiny seed fell near the chair. The chair was happy to have a friend. It watched the seed grow bigger and bigger. The chair took care of the seed, and the seed grew into a beautiful flower. + +The flower started to bloom with pretty colors. The chair was so happy to see the flower bloom. People came to see the pretty flower and sat on the chair. The chair was not lonely anymore. The chair and the flower were best friends, and they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, a little boy named Tim went to play outside with his red ball. While playing, the ball rolled into a hidden spot behind a big bush. Tim looked everywhere for it, but he couldn't find it. + +As he searched, Tim saw a small bug on the ground. The bug said, "Hi, Tim! I can help you find your ball if you help me become big and strong!" Tim agreed and gave the bug some of his yummy food. The bug ate the food and became big and strong. + +Together, they moved the big bush and found the red ball. Tim was so happy! But then, the bug started to feel funny. It turned into a gas and floated away. Tim said, "Goodbye, bug! Thank you for helping me!" And he went back to playing with his red ball. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He loved to go on tours with his mom and dad. One day, they went to a big park. There were many trees and flowers. Tim was very happy. + +In the park, Tim saw a mysterious door. It was small and blue. He wanted to see what was behind the door. Tim asked his mom and dad if they could bring him closer to the door. They said yes and walked with him. + +When they opened the mysterious door, they found a room full of toys! Tim was so excited. He played with the toys and had a lot of fun. His mom and dad were happy too. After playing, they said goodbye to the toy room and continued their tour in the park. +One day, a little boy named Tim went to the park with his mom. They had a wide, green ball to play with. They kicked the ball back and forth, laughing and having fun. The sun was shining and the sky was blue. + +As they played, a small mosquito flew near Tim. The mosquito said, "Hi, Tim! I want to be your friend and play with you." Tim was surprised to hear the mosquito talk. He looked at the mosquito and said, "Okay, you can play with us. But don't bite me or my mom!" + +The mosquito promised not to bite them and joined their game. They all played together, kicking the wide, green ball around the park. Tim, his mom, and the mosquito had a great time. They laughed and played until the sun went down. + +When it was time to go home, Tim said goodbye to his new friend, the mosquito. "Thank you for playing with us and not biting us," Tim said. The mosquito smiled and said, "You're welcome! I had so much fun with you and your mom. Let's play again soon!" + +Tim and his mom went home, happy and tired from their fun day at the park. They were surprised to make a new friend, and they couldn't wait to play with the mosquito again. +Once upon a time, there was a heavy box. The box was full of arrows. A little boy named Tim found the box in his backyard. He did not know what was inside. He asked his mom, "What is in this heavy box?" + +His mom did not know the answer. She said, "Let's open it and find out." They opened the box and saw the arrows. Tim was very happy. He wanted to play with the arrows. + +Tim took the arrows to his friend, Sam. They played with the arrows all day. They made a game of throwing the arrows at a big tree. They had lots of fun. When it was time to go home, Tim put the arrows back in the heavy box. He said, "I can't wait to play with the arrows again!" +One day, a little boy named Tim went to the store with his mom. They needed to buy a new door for their house. The old door was broken and they wanted a cheap door to replace it. + +At the store, Tim saw many doors. He pointed at a blue door and said, "Mom, let's get this one!" His mom looked at the door and said, "That's a nice door, but it's not cheap. Let's find a cheaper one." + +They looked around and found a cheap door. Tim and his mom were happy. They took the door home and put it on their house. The new door looked nice and worked well. Tim and his mom were proud of their cheap door. +Once upon a time, there was a cheerful little boat. It had a big sail and loved to go fast on the water. One sunny day, the boat wanted to race with its friends. It knew that it needed to be very fast to win. + +The boat saw a big rock on the shore. It had an idea! It thought that if it could dry its sail on the rock, it would go faster. So, it went to the rock and laid its sail on it. The sun was hot, and the sail became very dry. + +The boat was excited to race with its friends. It put the dry sail back on and started the race. It went so fast, faster than ever before. The boat won the race, and all its friends cheered. The cheerful little boat was very happy, and it knew that the dry sail had helped it win. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play with his hoop. He would roll the hoop down the street and laugh as he chased after it. One day, Tim's friend, Sam, came to play with him. Sam was scared of something and ran to Tim for help. + +"Tim, my hand hurts! I touched something hot and it burned me!" Sam cried. Tim looked at Sam's hand and saw a small red mark. He knew what to do. "Come on, Sam, let's go to my mom. She can help you feel better." + +Tim's mom gently put a cool cloth on Sam's burn and told him not to touch hot things. Tim and Sam learned a very important lesson that day: always be careful and not touch things that can burn you. After that, they played with the hoop together, knowing they would always look out for each other and stay safe. +One day, a little boy named Tim found some clay. He took the clay and made a long snake. Tim was so happy with his long clay snake. He wanted to show it to his friend, Sara. + +Tim went to Sara's house and said, "Look at my long clay snake, Sara! I made it myself." + +Sara looked at the clay snake and said, "Wow, Tim! That's a nice long snake! Can I touch it?" + +Tim said, "Yes, you can touch it, but be careful. It's very soft." + +Sara touched the clay snake and it got a little dirty. Tim took a cloth and started to wipe the clay snake. He wiped it until it was clean again. Tim and Sara played with the long clay snake all day long. They had so much fun together. +Once upon a time, there was a great big cat named Tom. Tom was very sad because he lost his gold toy. He looked everywhere, but he could not find it. Tom asked his friend, the little bird named Tim, to help him look for his gold toy. + +Tom said, "Tim, can you help me find my gold toy? I lost it and I miss it so much." Tim replied, "Of course, Tom! Let's look together." They looked high and low, under the trees and in the bushes. Finally, they found a small box with a lock on it. + +Tom said, "I think my gold toy is in this box. But how do we unlock it?" Tim had an idea. He used his beak to turn the key and unlock the box. Inside, they found Tom's gold toy. Tom was so happy and thanked Tim for his help. From that day on, Tom and Tim were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little kitten named Fluffy. Fluffy was very cute and loved to play. One day, Fluffy felt guilty because she broke her friend's toy. + +Fluffy said to her friend, "I'm sorry I broke your toy. I will sell my favorite ball to buy you a new one." Her friend said, "Thank you, Fluffy. That is very kind of you." + +So Fluffy went to the market to sell her ball. She met a nice man who wanted to buy it. The man said, "I will give you money for the ball." Fluffy was happy and took the money. + +Fluffy bought a new toy for her friend and gave it to him. Her friend was very happy and said, "Thank you, Fluffy. I forgive you for breaking my toy. You are a good friend." + +From that day on, Fluffy and her friend played together every day. They were the best of friends and always took care of each other. And Fluffy never felt guilty again. +Once upon a time, in a big tree, there was a raven. The raven was very serious. He did not like to play or have fun. One day, a little bird came to the tree. The little bird was very happy. "Let's celebrate," said the little bird. "No," said the raven, "I am too serious for that." + +The little bird did not give up. He tried to make the raven happy. He sang, he danced, and he told funny stories. But the raven did not laugh. The little bird was sad. He wanted to make the raven happy. + +One day, the little bird found a big, shiny thing. He showed it to the raven. The raven looked at the shiny thing, and he smiled. "This is beautiful," said the raven. "You have made me happy. Let's celebrate." So, the raven and the little bird celebrated. They sang, they danced, and they laughed. + +The moral of the story is that even serious people can learn to have fun and celebrate. And sometimes, it just takes a little bit of effort to make someone happy. +One day, a little boy named Tim found a weak, old paper in his room. Tim wanted to know what was on the paper. He had a question in his mind. He went to his mom and asked, "Mom, what is this paper?" + +His mom looked at the paper and said, "This is a map, Tim. It shows us where to find a hidden toy." + +Tim was very happy. He wanted to find the toy. He took the map and went outside with his mom. They looked at the map and walked. The wind blew hard. The weak, old paper started to tear. + +Tim was sad. He said, "Mom, the map is tearing. We can't find the toy now." + +His mom smiled and said, "Don't worry, Tim. We can still find the toy. Let's follow the path we remember." They kept walking and found the hidden toy. Tim was very happy and thanked his mom for helping him. +One day, a famous cat named Tom went for a walk. He saw a big hedge and thought it was a nice place to sit. So, Tom sat down by the hedge and looked around. + +A little bird named Sue saw Tom sitting by the hedge. Sue flew down and said, "Hi, Tom! Why do you sit by the hedge?" Tom replied, "I like to sit here and watch the world go by." + +Sue and Tom became friends. They would sit by the hedge every day and talk. They laughed and played together. All the other animals saw them and wanted to join. Soon, the hedge became a fun place for everyone to sit and play. +Once upon a time, there was a peaceful town. In this town, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play outside with his friends. One day, Tim found a pipe in the park. He picked it up and showed it to his friends. + +"Look what I found!" said Tim. His friends looked at the pipe and thought it was cool. They decided to play a game with the pipe. They took turns throwing the pipe in the air and catching it. + +As they played, a cat named Mittens saw the pipe. Mittens wanted to spoil their game. She jumped up and tried to grab the pipe from Tim's hands. "No, Mittens!" Tim shouted. "This is our game!" + +Mittens felt sad and ran away. Tim and his friends continued to play with the pipe. They had a lot of fun, and Tim's mom called them for dinner. Tim put the pipe away and went home with his friends. They all had a good meal and talked about their fun day with the pipe. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. Tim loved to run very fast. He was the fastest boy in his town. One day, he met a girl named Sue. Sue was also very fast. They decided to have a race to see who was the fastest. + +Tim and Sue started the race. They ran as fast as they could. Tim was in front, but Sue was right behind him. They did not quit. They wanted to win the race. They passed a big tree, a small house, and a little dog. The dog barked at them as they ran by. + +As Tim and Sue got closer to the finish line, they saw a man with a trade. The man was selling ice cream. Tim and Sue both wanted ice cream, so they stopped running. They decided to quit the race and have ice cream instead. They traded their fast running for a cold, sweet treat. Tim and Sue became good friends and enjoyed their ice cream together. +One day, a boy named Tim found a drum in his room. He was very happy and started to play it. The drum made a loud noise that made everyone in the house jump. + +Tim's sister, Sue, came into his room. She said, "Please stop the loud drum, Tim. It is too loud!" Tim did not want to make his sister sad, so he tried to play the drum softly. But the drum was still too loud. + +Tim had an idea. He called his friend, Sam. Tim urged Sam to help him fix the drum. Sam came over and looked at the drum. "I see the problem," said Sam. "The drum is dead. It needs new skin." They went to the store to buy new skin for the drum. They fixed the drum and played it together. Now, the drum was not too loud, and everyone was happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Amy. Amy liked to sell things. She had a small table where she sold her toys and other things. One day, Amy found a pretty plate in her house. She thought it would be a good idea to sell the plate. + +Amy put the plate on her table and waited for someone to buy it. She was very impatient. Soon, her friend Tim came by. "What are you selling?" he asked. "A pretty plate," Amy replied. Tim looked at the plate and said, "I want to buy it!" + +Amy was so happy that Tim wanted to buy her plate. She gave him the plate, and he gave her some money. Amy was no longer impatient, and she was excited to sell more things. From that day on, Amy and Tim had fun selling and buying things from each other. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a fancy gate. The gate was very big and pretty. It was the entrance to a beautiful park where kids loved to play. + +One sunny day, a little boy named Timmy came to the park. He saw the fancy gate and wanted to go inside. Timmy walked up to the gate and saw a little girl named Sally. Sally was standing by the gate, looking sad. + +"Hi, Sally! Why are you sad?" Timmy asked. Sally looked at Timmy and said, "I want to go inside the park, but I can't open the gate." Timmy thought for a moment and then said, "Let's start pushing the gate together!" + +Timmy and Sally started to push the gate. With their teamwork, the gate opened, and they both went inside the park. They played happily together, and the fancy gate was no longer a problem for them. From that day on, Timmy and Sally became best friends, and they always went to the park together to play. +One day, a little girl named Lucy found a toy helicopter. It was big and red, but it was broken. Lucy wanted to play with it, so she decided to fix it. She asked her dad for help, and he said, "Let's fix it together, Lucy!" + +They worked hard to fix the helicopter. Lucy's dad showed her how to put the pieces back together. Soon, the helicopter was fixed and ready to fly. Lucy was so happy! She said, "Thank you, dad! It's not scary anymore!" + +Lucy and her dad went outside to play with the helicopter. They watched it fly high in the sky. It made a loud noise, but Lucy wasn't scared. She laughed and clapped her hands. They played with the helicopter until the sun went down, and they had lots of fun together. +Once upon a time, there was a little mosquito named Mimi. Mimi lived in a big forest with her family. The forest was full of big trees and pretty flowers. Mimi loved to fly around the forest and play with her friends. + +One day, Mimi saw a big, red apple on the ground. She wanted to eat it, but it was not easy for her to pick it up. Mimi tried and tried, but she could not succeed. She felt sad and sat on a leaf. Her friend, Benny the bee, saw her and asked, "Mimi, why are you sad?" + +Mimi told Benny about the big, red apple and how she could not pick it up. Benny said, "Don't worry, Mimi! We can work together and succeed." Mimi felt happy and they both went to the apple. Benny used his strong legs to push the apple, and Mimi used her long nose to help. Soon, they picked up the apple and shared it with their friends. + +Mimi learned that working together made things easy. She thanked Benny for his help and they continued to play in the forest. From that day on, Mimi and Benny always helped each other and succeeded in everything they did. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Bobo. Bobo loved to travel and see new things. One day, he saw something interesting. It was a big fountain with water splashing all around. + +Bobo flew down to the fountain and saw a little girl named Lily. Lily was playing with a ball near the fountain. Bobo said, "Hi, I'm Bobo! I like to travel. What is this interesting thing?" + +Lily smiled and said, "Hello, Bobo! This is a fountain. The water goes up and down. It's fun to watch and play near it." Bobo and Lily became friends and played together by the fountain all day long. + +As the sun began to set, Bobo knew it was time to go home. He said, "Lily, I had so much fun today! I need to go home now, but I hope we can play again soon." Lily hugged Bobo and said, "Goodbye, Bobo! I hope you can travel back and visit me soon." + +Bobo flew away, happy to have found such an interesting place and a new friend. He couldn't wait to travel back to the fountain and play with Lily again. +Once upon a time, there were two twins named Sam and Pam. They were very nice and loved to play together. One day, they found a magic toy that could shrink things. + +Sam said, "Let's use the magic toy to shrink our toys and have more fun!" Pam agreed and they started to play with the magic toy. They shrunk their toys and made a tiny town to play in. + +As they played in their tiny town, they had so much fun. Their toys looked so small and cute. But then, they wanted their toys to be big again. So, they used the magic toy to make their toys grow back to normal size. + +Sam and Pam learned that it's fun to try new things and play together. They were happy twins and continued to have many nice adventures with their toys. +One day, a boy named Tom went to the park with his mom. They took a big cooler with them. Inside the cooler, there were many yummy things to eat and drink. They wanted to have a fun picnic together. Tom was very excited! + +At the park, Tom saw a deaf dog named Spot. Spot could not hear, but he was very friendly. Tom wanted to play with Spot. He asked his mom, "Can I play with Spot?" His mom smiled and said, "Yes, you can. Just be gentle." + +Tom and Spot played together. They ran and laughed. Then, Tom saw a ball. He wanted to play catch with Spot. Tom grabbed the ball and threw it. Spot tried to catch the ball, but it was hard because he could not hear it. Tom clapped his hands to help Spot find the ball. They played catch for a long time and had lots of fun. +One day, a long snake went to the jungle. The snake was very hungry. He saw a big frog and wanted to eat it. + +The long snake said to the big frog, "I order you to come here!" The big frog was scared, but it had a smart idea. + +The big frog told the long snake, "I will come, but first let me show you where the yummy food is." The long snake agreed. + +The big frog led the long snake to a big, tasty fruit. The long snake ate the fruit and was very happy. The big frog hopped away fast and was safe. They both lived happily in the jungle. +One day, a little bird named Will was sitting in his empty nest. He felt sad because his friends were not there. Will wanted to play and sing with them, but they were not around. The sun was shining, and the sky was blue. It was a perfect day to have fun. + +Will decided to go and look for his friends. He flew around the trees and saw a squirrel. "Hello, squirrel! Do you want to play and sing with me?" asked Will. The squirrel said, "Yes, I would love to!" So, Will and the squirrel played and sang together. They had a great time. + +After a while, Will's friends came back. They saw Will and the squirrel having fun. They joined in and played and sang with them too. Soon, the empty nest was full of laughter and music. Will was happy that he had found a new friend and that his old friends were back. They all played and sang together until the sun went down. +One day, a group of animals were playing in the forest. There was a big bear, a small rabbit, and a fast fox. They liked to play games together. Today, they were playing a game called "freeze." + +The big bear said, "When I say freeze, you must stop and not move." The small rabbit and the fast fox nodded. They were ready to play. The big bear counted, "One, two, three, freeze!" The small rabbit and the fast fox stopped moving. They were very good at the game. + +But then, the small rabbit saw something. It was a big rock. The small rabbit said, "Look, a tough rock!" The big bear and the fast fox looked at the rock. They wanted to see who could move the rock. The big bear tried first. He pushed and pushed, but the rock did not move. The fast fox tried next. He ran and hit the rock, but it did not move. + +The small rabbit thought for a moment. Then, he said, "Let's all try together!" The big bear, the small rabbit, and the fast fox pushed the rock at the same time. The tough rock moved a little bit. They were happy and went back to playing their game of freeze. +One day, a little bald man named Bob was very hot. He had a fan to help him feel cool. The fan was big and blue. Bob loved his fan very much. + +One morning, Bob woke up and saw his fan was gone. He was sad and hot. He looked for his fan everywhere. He asked his friend, Tom, "Did you see my fan?" + +Tom said, "Yes, I saw your fan near the tree." Bob went to the tree and found his fan. He was very happy. Now, Bob could stay cool again. +One day, a dog named Max went for a walk in the woods. Max saw a little bird named Tim. Tim was sad because he lost his way home. Max said, "Don't worry, Tim. I will help you find your home." + +Max and Tim started to look for Tim's home. They walked and walked, and Max tried to follow the sounds of other birds. Then, they saw a big pit. Max was scared, and Tim was scared too. They needed to find a way to get around the pit. + +Max saw a big log near the pit. Max had an idea. "Let's use this log to get across the pit," Max said. Tim was glad and said, "That's a great idea, Max!" They put the log across the pit and walked over it. + +After they crossed the pit, Max and Tim found Tim's home. Tim was very happy and said, "Thank you, Max, for helping me find my home." Max was glad he could help his new friend, and they played together until it was time for Max to go home. +Once upon a time, there was an adorable little cat named Kitty. Kitty had a best friend, a small boy named Tim. They loved to play together every day. One sunny day, they were playing near the big tree in the park when they saw a tiny bird on the ground. + +"Look, Kitty! A little bird!" said Tim. He gently picked up the bird with his finger. The bird was afraid and tried to escape. Tim held the bird carefully and said, "Don't worry, little bird. We will help you." + +Kitty and Tim knew they had to help the bird find its family. They looked around the park and saw a nest high up in the tree. They thought the bird's family might be there. Tim climbed the tree with Kitty watching from below. When Tim reached the nest, he saw the bird's family inside. + +"Here you go, little bird," said Tim, as he put the bird back into the nest. The bird's family was so happy to see their little one again. They sang a beautiful song to thank Tim and Kitty. + +From that day on, Kitty and Tim knew they had made new friends. They would always remember the day they helped the adorable little bird find its family. And every time they played near the big tree, they would hear the happy song of the bird's family. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there lived a wise cat named Whiskers. Whiskers loved to wonder about everything. One day, Whiskers saw a long cable on the floor. He wondered what it was for. + +Whiskers walked up to the cable and asked, "Hello, cable! What do you do?" The cable replied, "I help people watch TV and play games. I am very important!" Whiskers thought that was very interesting. + +Whiskers and the cable became good friends. They played together every day. Whiskers learned that even simple things, like cables, can be very wise and helpful. And they all lived happily ever after. +One day, a little girl named Lucy went for a walk. She loved to skip, so she skipped down the street. As she skipped, she saw a big dog. Lucy was fearful of the dog, but she wanted to be brave. + +Lucy said to the dog, "Hi, dog! Do you want to be friends?" The dog wagged its tail and barked. Lucy smiled and knew that the dog was not scary. They played together and had fun. + +After playing, Lucy and the dog were thirsty. They went to Lucy's house to get some juice. Lucy poured juice for herself and the dog. They drank their juice and were happy. Lucy was not fearful anymore, and she had a new friend. +One day, a little girl named Mia was playing in her room. She loved to imagine fun things. She pretended she was a teacher and her toys were her students. Today, Mia wanted to teach her toys math. + +Mia stood in front of her toys and said, "Today, we will learn math." She picked up a toy car and a toy bear. "If I have one car and one bear, how many toys do I have?" she asked her toys. The toy bear raised its hand and said, "Two toys!" + +Mia was very proud of her toy bear for getting the right answer. She clapped her hands and said, "Good job, bear! You are so smart!" The toy bear smiled and felt happy. + +Mia continued teaching math to her toys. They all had a great time learning and playing together. At the end of the day, Mia felt proud of herself for being a good teacher. She knew that one day, she could grow up and be a real teacher, just like she imagined. +Once upon a time, there was a small town. In this town, there was a lawyer. The lawyer was very eager to help people. He liked to add good things to the town. He wanted to make the town a happy place. + +One day, a little girl came to the lawyer. She said, "Mr. Lawyer, can you help me? My friend took my toy and won't give it back." The eager lawyer said, "Yes, I will help you. Let's go talk to your friend." + +The lawyer, the little girl, and her friend sat down. The lawyer said, "We are here to add kindness and share. You should give the toy back to your friend." The friend said, "You are right, Mr. Lawyer. I am sorry." The friend gave the toy back to the little girl. They all smiled and played together. + +The moral of the story is to always be kind and share with others. The eager lawyer helped to add more kindness to the town. Everyone in the town was happy because they learned to share and be kind to each other. +Once upon a time, there was a bossy cat named Tom. Tom loved to paint. Every day, he would use his tail to paint pretty pictures on the walls. His favorite thing to paint was the sun. + +One day, Tom met a friendly dog named Max. Max saw Tom painting the sun on the wall. "Hi Tom! Can I paint with you?" Max asked. Tom thought for a moment and said, "Okay, but you must do what I say." + +Tom gave Max a brush to paint with. They started to paint together. Tom was very bossy. He told Max what colors to use and where to paint. But Max didn't mind. He was happy to have a new friend. + +As they painted, a little bird flew by and saw them. The bird waved its wings and said, "Hello Tom and Max! Your painting looks nice!" Tom and Max waved back and said, "Thank you, little bird!" + +From that day on, Tom, Max, and the little bird became great friends. They painted together every day, and even though Tom was still bossy, they all had lots of fun. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a big pile of lumber. The lumber was used to build things like houses and toys. One day, a little boy named Tim went to the lumber pile. He wanted to find some wood to make a toy. + +Tim saw a small piece of lumber that was incredible. It was the perfect size for his toy. He picked it up and took it home. He worked very hard to make his toy with the incredible lumber. He named his toy "Woody." + +Tim played with Woody every day. They had so much fun together. Tim was very happy that he found the incredible lumber and made his toy. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, in a modern house, there lived a little bird named Blue. Blue had a small cage that he called home. He liked to fly around the house, but he always went back to his cage when he was tired. + +One day, Blue met a big bird named Biggie. Biggie said, "I can't fit in your small cage, Blue." Blue was sad and wanted to help Biggie. So, Blue and Biggie went to look for a bigger cage. + +They found a big cage in a store. Blue said, "This cage is big enough for you, Biggie!" But when they tried to get the cage, the store owner caught them. The store owner did not let them have the cage. Blue and Biggie were sad and had to go back to their homes without the big cage. +Once upon a time, there was a little brown dragon named Dara. Dara lived in a big cave near a small village. She loved to play with her friends, the birds and the squirrels. + +One hot day, Dara was very thirsty. She went to the river to drink some water. As she was drinking, she met a little boy named Tim. Tim was also thirsty and wanted to drink water from the river. + +"Hi, I am Tim. Can I drink water here too?" Tim asked Dara. Dara smiled and said, "Yes, Tim. We can drink water together." So, Dara and Tim drank water from the river and became good friends. + +Every day, Dara and Tim would meet at the river to drink water and play. They had lots of fun together. The villagers were happy to have a friendly brown dragon like Dara living near them. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a boy named Tim. Tim was a little frustrated because he could not remember his numbers. He had a friend named Sam who was good at numbers. One day, Tim dared Sam to help him learn. + +Sam said, "Okay, I will help you. Let's start with the number one." They sat down and Sam began to teach Tim. They practiced counting from one to ten. Tim was very happy and said, "I can do it now! Thank you, Sam!" + +The next day, Tim's mom asked him to count the apples in the basket. Tim looked at the apples and started counting, "One, two, three, four, five!" Tim's mom was so proud of him. Tim smiled and said, "My friend Sam taught me my numbers. I dared him to help me, and he did!" +Once upon a time, in a small house, there was a mighty girl named Lily. She loved to bake and play the piano. One day, Lily wanted to bake a big cake for her friends. + +Lily asked her mom, "Can I bake a big cake, please?" Her mom said, "Yes, but be careful, Lily." So, Lily started to bake the big cake. She put eggs, milk, and sugar in a big bowl. + +While Lily was baking, her little brother, Tim, came into the kitchen. He wanted to play the piano. But he played it so loud that it was hard for Lily to bake. Lily said, "Tim, please stop playing the piano so loud. I am trying to bake a big cake." + +Tim felt sad, but he stopped playing the piano. Then, Lily had an idea. She asked Tim, "Do you want to help me bake the cake?" Tim said, "Yes, I want to help!" So, they baked the big cake together. + +In the end, Lily and Tim shared the big cake with their friends. They were all very happy, and Lily even let Tim play the piano for everyone. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Tim. Tim lived in a valley with his family. The valley was very good, with lots of green grass and pretty flowers. + +One day, Tim met a big bird named Sam. Sam asked, "Do you want to play with me?" Tim said, "Yes, let's play!" They played all day long, running and jumping in the valley. + +After a while, Tim got tired. He said, "I want to quit playing now." Sam said, "Okay, let's rest." They sat down under a big tree and talked. Tim and Sam became good friends and played in the valley every day. +Once upon a time, there was a tall duck named Ducky. Ducky loved to swim in the pond all day. One day, Ducky's friend, Bunny, came to visit. Bunny was small and did not know how to swim. + +"Hi Ducky, today is my birthday! Can you teach me how to swim?" asked Bunny. Ducky was happy to help. They went to the pond, but Bunny was scared of the water. Ducky tried to show Bunny how to swim, but Bunny just could not do it. + +Bunny started to cry. "I can't swim, Ducky. I'm too small and scared." Ducky did not want Bunny to be sad on his birthday. So, Ducky thought hard and had an idea. + +"Let's have a birthday party on the grass! I can swim, and you can hop!" said Ducky. Bunny smiled and agreed. They played and had fun all day. Bunny was happy, and Ducky was happy too. They learned that even if they were different, they could still be friends and have fun together. +Once upon a time, there was a very hairy man named Bob. Bob lived on a small planet far, far away. He had a big spaceship that he loved to fly. + +One day, Bob's spaceship broke. "Oh no!" said Bob. "I need to repair my spaceship." So, Bob went to his friend, Tom, who was good at fixing things. "Tom, can you help me repair my spaceship?" asked Bob. "Yes, I can help you," said Tom. + +They worked together to fix the spaceship. But as they were working, a big storm came. The wind blew and the rain fell. The storm was too strong for Bob and Tom. They couldn't finish repairing the spaceship. + +Bob was very sad. His spaceship was still broken and he couldn't fly it anymore. The storm had won. Bob had to stay on his small planet forever, and he never got to fly his spaceship again. +One day, a little boy named Tim saw a big black car. The car was very fast. It went "zoom" down the street. Tim was excited and wanted to see more. + +Tim ran to his friend, Sue. "Sue, Sue! I saw a big black car go zoom!" he said. Sue wanted to see the car too. They both ran to the street to watch the car. + +As they waited, they saw dark clouds in the sky. Soon, rain came down. It rained a lot and the street started to flood. Tim and Sue were sad. They could not see the car go zoom anymore. + +"Let's go inside," Tim said. Sue agreed. They went inside and played with their toys, hoping to see the big black car go zoom another day. +Once upon a time, in a big green forest, there lived a little tiger named Tim. Tim loved to play in the water. One sunny day, he went to the river to splash and have fun. + +As Tim splashed in the water, he saw a big frog named Fred. "Hello, Fred!" said Tim. "Do you want to splash with me?" Fred looked at Tim and said, "Yes, let's splash together!" So, Tim and Fred splashed and played in the river. + +After a while, Tim accidentally splashed water on a little bird named Betty, who was sitting on a nearby rock. Tim felt embarrassed and said, "I'm sorry, Betty." Betty smiled and said, "It's okay, Tim. I like to splash too!" So, Tim, Fred, and Betty splashed and played in the river until the sun went down. They had a very fun day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a small home with her mommy and daddy. One day, Lily found a heavy box outside her home. She wanted to know what was inside, but she couldn't open it. Lily started to worry. + +"Mommy, look at this heavy box I found," said Lily. Her mommy came to see the box. "Don't worry, Lily. Let's try to open it together," her mommy said with a smile. So, they tried to open the box together, but it was still too heavy. + +Lily's daddy heard them and came to help. "Let's all try to open the box together," he said. With their hands, they lifted the heavy box and opened it. Inside, they found a big, soft, and colorful blanket. Lily was so happy and not worried anymore. Now, they could all be cozy in their home with the new blanket. +One day, a big aeroplane arrived in the sky. It was a sunny day, and many kids were playing outside. They all looked up and saw the aeroplane flying above them. They were very happy and excited to see it. + +The aeroplane looked troubled. It was making a loud noise and was not flying straight. The kids stopped playing and watched the aeroplane. They were worried about the people inside the aeroplane. + +Then, the aeroplane started to fly straight again. It was not troubled anymore. The kids clapped and cheered as they watched the aeroplane fly away. They were happy that the aeroplane was okay. +Once upon a time, there was a furry cat named Olive. Olive lived in a small house with her best friend, a dog named Max. They played together every day and shared their food. + +One day, Olive met a handsome cat named Tom. Olive and Tom wanted to marry. Olive told Max, "I want to marry Tom." Max was sad, but he wanted Olive to be happy. So, Max said, "Okay, you can marry Tom." + +Olive and Tom got married and went to live in another house. Max was all alone and very sad. He missed Olive and their fun times together. Olive and Tom were happy, but Max never found a new friend. And so, Max stayed sad forever. +Once upon a time, there was a sleepy cat named Tom. Tom loved to eat cookies. One day, he found a big cookie on the table. It was so big that it broke into two pieces when he tried to eat it. + +Tom wanted to repair the cookie. He asked his friend, a little bird named Lily, to help him. "Lily, can you help me fix my cookie?" Tom asked. "Of course, Tom!" Lily said, and they started to work together. + +They used some honey to stick the two pieces back together. The cookie looked like new! Tom and Lily were so happy. They sat down and shared the big cookie. And from that day on, they became the best of friends. +One day, a little girl named Lily went to the park with her mom. They saw a big blueberry bush with many different blueberries. Some were big, some were small, and some were very ripe. Lily's mom said, "We can pick some blueberries to take home, but we need to understand how to pick the best ones." + +Lily and her mom started picking blueberries together. Lily was very excited and picked all the blueberries she could reach. Her mom said, "Remember, we want the big and ripe ones. Those taste the best!" Lily tried to understand what her mom meant and looked for the biggest blueberries she could find. + +As they picked blueberries, a little boy named Timmy came to the park with his dad. Timmy saw Lily and her mom picking blueberries and wanted to join them. He asked his dad, "Can we pick blueberries too?" His dad said, "Of course! Just remember to pick the big and ripe ones like Lily and her mom." + +Lily, Timmy, and their parents picked blueberries together, and they all had a great time. They learned to understand the difference between the big and ripe blueberries and the small and not-so-ripe ones. When they were done, they had a big basket of blueberries to take home and enjoy. And that's how Lily and Timmy became friends and learned to understand the different blueberries. +Once upon a time, there was a quiet horse named Daisy. She lived on a farm with her friend, a little girl named Lucy. They liked to play together in the big field. + +One day, Lucy asked Daisy a question. She said, "Daisy, why are you so quiet?" Daisy looked at Lucy and smiled. She said, "I am quiet because I like to listen to the birds and the wind." + +Lucy thought that was a good idea. She sat down next to Daisy and they both listened to the sounds around them. They heard the birds singing and the wind blowing. It was a peaceful day on the farm. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there was a brave boy named Tim. Tim loved to play with his toy cars and trucks. One day, Tim's mom brought home a big box. Inside the box was a computer. Tim was very happy and excited to see the computer. + +Tim's mom said, "Tim, you can use the computer to play games and learn, but you must act nice and take care of it." Tim nodded his head and promised to act nice with the computer. + +Every day, Tim would play games on the computer and learn new things. He would always act nice and be careful with the computer. Tim and his computer became best friends, and they had lots of fun together. And Tim's mom was very proud of her brave little boy. +One day, a big elephant named Ella was walking in the jungle. Ella was very flexible. She could bend and stretch her long nose. She liked to play with her friends. + +Ella saw a little bird named Bob stuck in a tree. The tree had a tear in it. Bob was very sad. Ella wanted to help Bob. She used her long nose to reach up and help Bob get free from the tree. + +"Thank you, Ella!" said Bob. "You are a good friend." Ella was happy she could help her little friend. They played together all day long. The big elephant and the little bird were best friends. +Lily was playing in the garden with her doll. She liked to make her doll have tea parties with the flowers and the rocks. She was happy and sang a song. + +But then she saw something move in the grass. It was a big, black bug. It had many legs and eyes and it made a loud noise. Lily was scared and dropped her doll. She ran to her mom and cried. + +Mom came to the garden and saw the bug. She was not scared. She picked up a stick and poked the bug. The bug ran away and disappeared. Mom said, "It was just a bug, Lily. It can't hurt you. It was probably more scared of you than you were of it." + +Lily looked at the bug's trail in the grass. She said, "But it was disgusting, Mom. It was ugly and noisy and dirty. I don't like bugs." + +Mom hugged Lily and said, "I know, Lily. Some bugs are disgusting. But some bugs are also beautiful and helpful. They make honey and silk and flowers. They are part of nature, just like you and me. Maybe next time you see a bug, you can try to learn more about it and see if it has something good to offer." + +Lily nodded and said, "Maybe, Mom. But can I have my doll back first?" + +Mom smiled and said, "Of course, Lily. Here is your doll. Let's go inside and have some real tea and cookies. And maybe we can read a book about bugs later." + +Lily smiled and said, "OK, Mom. Thank you. I love you." + +Mom said, "I love you too, Lily. You are my brave and curious girl." +Sara and Tom were twins who liked to bake with Mom. They helped Mom make a cake for Dad's birthday. They mixed the flour, the eggs, the sugar and the butter in a big bowl. They poured the batter in a pan and put it in the oven. Mom said, "We have to wait for the cake to bake. It will take a long time. Do you want to play outside?" + +Sara and Tom nodded and ran outside. They saw a big tree with a hole in it. They heard a noise from the hole. They went closer and looked inside. They saw a big owl with yellow eyes. The owl looked at them and said, "Who are you?" + +Sara and Tom were scared. They said, "We are Sara and Tom. We are baking a cake for Dad. Who are you?" + +The owl said, "I am Owl. I am hungry. I like cake. Can I have some?" + +Sara and Tom said, "No, you can't. The cake is for Dad. You have to find your own food." + +The owl said, "But I want cake. I will take your cake. I will fly to your house and grab your cake. You can't stop me." + +Sara and Tom said, "No, no, no. Please don't. That's not nice. That's mean. Mom will be angry. Dad will be sad. Leave our cake alone." + +The owl said, "Too bad. I don't care. I will do it anyway. Watch me." The owl flew out of the hole and headed to their house. + +Sara and Tom ran after the owl. They shouted, "Stop, stop, stop. Leave our cake alone. Go away, go away, go away." + +But the owl was faster. He reached their house and saw the cake on the window. He swooped down and grabbed the cake with his claws. He flew away with the cake. + +Sara and Tom cried. They said, "Oh no, oh no, oh no. The owl took our cake. The cake is gone. Mom will be angry. Dad will be sad. What will we do?" + +Mom heard their cries and came outside. She saw the owl with the cake. She said, "Oh no, oh no, oh no. The owl took our cake. The cake is gone. I am angry. Dad will be sad. What will we do?" + +Sara and Tom hugged Mom and said, "We are sorry, we are sorry, we are sorry. We didn't mean to. We were playing outside. We saw the owl. He was hungry. He wanted cake. He took our cake. We tried to stop him. But he was faster. He was mean. He didn't care." + +Mom said, "I know, I know, I know. You didn't mean to. You were playing outside. You saw the owl. He was hungry. He wanted cake. He took our cake. You tried to stop him. But he was faster. He was mean. He didn't care. But that doesn't change anything. The cake is gone. We have no cake for Dad. We have to make another cake. But we have no time. We have no flour, no eggs, no sugar, no butter. We have nothing. We can't bake another cake. We have to tell Dad the truth. He will be sad. He will be disappointed. He will have no cake for his birthday." + +Sara and Tom said, "We are sorry, we are sorry, we are sorry. We love Dad. We wanted to make him happy. We wanted to give him a cake. But the owl ruined everything. He was bad. He was selfish. He was greedy. He was mean. He didn't care." + +Mom said, "I know, I know, I know. You love Dad. You wanted to make him happy. You wanted to give him a cake. But the owl ruined everything. He was bad. He was selfish. He was greedy. He was mean. He didn't care. But that doesn't change anything. We have to face the consequences. We have to tell Dad the truth. He will be sad. He will be disappointed. He will have no cake for his birthday." + +Sara and Tom said, "We are sorry, we are sorry, we are sorry." + +Mom said, "I know, I know, I know." + +They all hugged and cried. They waited for Dad to come home. They had no cake for him. They had a bad ending. +Ben and Sam are friends. They like to play ball in the park. Ben can throw the ball very far. Sam can catch the ball very well. + +One day, they see a big sign in the park. The sign says: "Join the baseball team! Try out today!" Ben and Sam think baseball is fun. They want to join the team. + +They go to the field where the try out is. There are many kids there. Some kids have bats and gloves. Some kids have hats and shirts. A man with a whistle says: "Hello, kids! I am the coach. I will see how you play baseball. First, we will do some pitching and catching. Who wants to go first?" + +Ben raises his hand. He wants to go first. He takes a ball and stands on the mound. He looks at Sam, who is behind the plate. Sam nods and smiles. Ben throws the ball as hard as he can. The ball flies fast and straight. It is a clear pitch. + +"Wow, good job, Ben!" the coach says. "You have a strong arm. You can be a pitcher on the team. And you, Sam, you have good eyes. You can be a catcher on the team. You two make a great pair. Welcome to the baseball team!" + +Ben and Sam are very happy. They hug each other and thank the coach. They can't wait to play baseball with their new team. They think they will have a lot of fun. +Sara and Ben are playing in the park. They see a big hill with many flowers. They want to go up the hill and see what is there. + +"Can we go, Mom?" Sara asks. + +"Sure, but be careful and polite. Don't step on the flowers or bother anyone," Mom says. + +Sara and Ben run up the hill. They see a lot of bees and butterflies. They also see a small pond with some ducks. They are very happy. + +"Look, Ben, a duck!" Sara says. + +"Quack, quack!" Ben says. + +They go closer to the pond. They see something shiny in the water. They wonder what it is. + +"Maybe it's a coin or a ring," Sara says. + +"Maybe it's a treasure or a magic thing," Ben says. + +They want to find out. They have an idea. + +"Let's get a stick and try to get it out," Sara says. + +"Good idea, Sara. But we have to be polite. We don't want to scare the ducks or make the water dirty," Ben says. + +They look for a stick. They find one that is long and thin. They use it to reach the shiny thing. They are careful not to touch the ducks or the water. + +They pull the shiny thing out. They see that it is a necklace with a heart. It is very pretty. + +"Wow, it's beautiful!" Sara says. + +"Maybe someone lost it or left it here," Ben says. + +They look around. They see an old lady sitting on a bench. She looks sad. She has a picture of a man in her hand. + +"Maybe it's hers," Sara says. + +"Maybe it's the man in the picture," Ben says. + +They have another idea. + +"Let's give it back to her. Maybe it will make her happy," Sara says. + +"Good idea, Sara. But we have to be polite. We don't want to bother her or make her sad," Ben says. + +They go to the old lady. They smile and say hello. + +"Hello, children. What can I do for you?" the old lady says. + +"We found this necklace in the pond. We think it's yours. We want to give it back to you," Sara says. + +The old lady looks at the necklace. She gasps and tears come to her eyes. + +"Oh, my. This is my necklace. I lost it a long time ago. It was a gift from my husband. He passed away last year. I miss him so much. How did you find it?" the old lady says. + +"We used a stick and we were polite. We didn't step on the flowers or bother the ducks," Ben says. + +The old lady smiles and hugs them. + +"Thank you, children. You are very kind and polite. You made me very happy. This is a miracle. You are my angels," the old lady says. + +Sara and Ben are happy too. They feel good. They have done a good thing. + +They say goodbye to the old lady and go back to Mom. + +"Mom, we found a necklace and we gave it back to an old lady. She was very happy. She said we were her angels," Sara says. + +"Wow, that's amazing. I'm so proud of you. You are very polite and helpful. You have big hearts," Mom says. + +She hugs them and kisses them. + +They go home. They have a good day. They have a good story. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play in their room. They have many toys and books and clothes. But their room is messy. Mom says they have to organize their room before dinner. + +Anna and Ben do not want to organize. They want to play. They see their big pillow on the bed. They have an idea. They take the big pillow and throw it on the floor. They jump on the pillow and laugh. + +"Look, we are making a big mess!" Anna says. + +"Yes, we are!" Ben says. "This is fun!" + +Mom hears them and comes to the room. She sees the big pillow and the toys and the books and the clothes on the floor. She is not happy. + +"Anna and Ben, what are you doing?" Mom asks. "You are supposed to organize your room, not make it worse!" + +Anna and Ben stop jumping. They look at Mom. They feel sorry. + +"Sorry, Mom," Anna says. + +"Sorry, Mom," Ben says. + +Mom sighs. She says, "I know you like to play, but you also have to clean up. Organizing your room is not hard. You just have to put things where they belong. For example, you can put the big pillow on the bed, the toys in the box, the books on the shelf, and the clothes in the closet. Can you do that?" + +Anna and Ben nod. They say, "Yes, Mom, we can do that." + +Mom smiles. She says, "Good. I will help you. And when we are done, we can have dinner and read a story. How does that sound?" + +Anna and Ben smile. They say, "That sounds good, Mom. Thank you." + +They hug Mom and start to organize their room. They learn that organizing can be fun too. +Lila and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys. They have many toys, but their favorite is a big zebra. The zebra is soft and black and white. It has a long tail and a mane. + +One day, Lila and Ben want to have a tea party. They set up a table and chairs in their room. They bring their cups and plates and spoons. They also bring their zebra. They put a hat and a scarf on the zebra. They think the zebra looks funny. + +Lila and Ben sit down at the table. They pretend to pour tea and eat cookies. They talk to each other and to the zebra. They say, "Zebra, do you want some tea?" and "Zebra, do you like cookies?" They order the zebra to say yes or no. They think the zebra is useful. + +But the zebra does not say anything. It just sits there. Lila and Ben get bored. They want the zebra to talk. They shake the zebra and pull its tail. They say, "Zebra, talk to us!" and "Zebra, be fun!" They order the zebra to make a sound. + +But the zebra still does not say anything. It just sits there. Lila and Ben get angry. They throw the zebra on the floor. They say, "Zebra, you are bad!" and "Zebra, you are no fun!" They order the zebra to go away. + +But the zebra still does not say anything. It just lies there. Lila and Ben feel sad. They miss the zebra. They say, "Zebra, we are sorry!" and "Zebra, we love you!" They order the zebra to come back. + +But the zebra still does not say anything. It just lies there. Lila and Ben cry. They hug the zebra. They say, "Zebra, please talk to us!" and "Zebra, please be fun!" They order the zebra to be their friend. + +Then, the zebra makes a sound. It says, "Zzzzzz". Lila and Ben laugh. They realize the zebra is asleep. They say, "Zebra, you are silly!" and "Zebra, you are funny!" They order the zebra to wake up. + +But the zebra still does not say anything. It just sleeps. Lila and Ben smile. They cuddle the zebra. They say, "Zebra, you are soft!" and "Zebra, you are nice!" They order the zebra to dream. +Tom and Sam were brothers who liked to play with their toys. But they did not like to share. They always fought over who got the best toy, and who got to play with it longer. They did not listen to their mom, who told them to be nice and take turns. + +One day, mom had to go out for a while. She told Tom and Sam to stay in their room and play quietly. She also told them to clean up their toys before she came back. But Tom and Sam did not listen. They kept fighting over their toys, and threw them around the room. They made a big mess, and did not care. + +Soon, the room was full of dust. The dust made Tom and Sam sneeze and cough. They could not see their toys, or each other. They felt scared and lonely. They wished they had listened to their mom, and shared their toys. + +They heard mom come back. They heard her open the door. They heard her gasp. She saw the room full of dust, and the toys scattered everywhere. She saw Tom and Sam hiding under the bed, covered in dust. She was not happy. She was very angry. + +She told Tom and Sam to come out. She told them to separate the toys into two piles. She told them to pick one pile each, and put it in a box. She told them to give the other pile to a charity, where other kids who had no toys could play with them. She told them to learn their lesson, and be grateful for what they had. She told them to hug and say sorry to each other. + +Tom and Sam felt ashamed. They did what mom said. They separated the toys, and chose one pile each. They gave the other pile to a charity. They hugged and said sorry to each other. They realized that sharing was better than fighting. They realized that toys were not as important as family. They realized that being tough was not as good as being kind. They promised to be better brothers from then on. +Jenny and Jack were twins who shared a crib. They liked to play together, but sometimes they fought over toys and blankets. One day, their mom said, "You are too big for one crib. You need to separate and sleep in your own beds." She showed them two new beds in their room, one with pink sheets and one with blue sheets. + +Jenny and Jack did not like this idea. They wanted to stay in their crib. They cried and said, "No, no, no! We want our crib!" Their mom said, "Sorry, but you have to try. You will like your new beds, I promise. They are cozy and soft. And you can still see each other and talk to each other." She kissed them and tucked them in their new beds. + +But as soon as their mom left, Jenny and Jack got out of their beds and climbed back into their crib. They hugged each other and said, "We like our crib. It is ours. We don't want to separate." They fell asleep in their crib. + +The next morning, their mom came to wake them up. She was surprised to see them in their crib. She said, "Oh, you two are so persistent! You really love your crib, don't you?" She smiled and said, "Okay, okay. You can keep your crib for a little while longer. But you have to share it nicely. No fighting, okay?" Jenny and Jack nodded and said, "Okay, mom. We will share. We love you." They hugged their mom and thanked her for letting them keep their crib. They were happy. +Ben and Lily were twins who liked to play outside. They were gifted at making things with sticks and stones. One day, they found a big pile of dry leaves and decided to make a fire. + +"Fire is fun and warm," Ben said. "We can roast marshmallows and tell stories." + +"But fire is also dangerous," Lily said. "We have to be careful and not let it spread." + +They leaned some sticks together and used a match to light the leaves. The fire crackled and glowed. Ben and Lily smiled and sat down. + +"Look, I made a fire dog," Ben said, holding a stick with a marshmallow on it. He moved it near the fire and made it bark. + +"That's silly," Lily said, laughing. "I made a fire flower." She showed him a stick with a colorful paper on it. She waved it in the air and made it twirl. + +They had fun with their fire toys until they heard a loud noise. It was their mom, who had seen the smoke. + +"Ben! Lily! What are you doing?" she shouted. "You can't make a fire by yourselves! It's very dangerous!" + +She ran over and poured water on the fire. The fire hissed and went out. Ben and Lily looked scared and sorry. + +"We're sorry, mom," they said. "We just wanted to play." + +Mom hugged them and said, "I know, but fire is not a toy. It can hurt you and the plants and animals. You are gifted at making things, but you have to use them wisely. Next time, ask me before you do something like this." + +Ben and Lily nodded and said, "We will, mom. We love you." + +Mom smiled and said, "I love you too. Now, let's go inside and have some cookies." +Tom and Jen are twins. They like to go to school and learn new things. They study hard and have fun with their friends. Every day, they take the subway with their mom to go to school. The subway is a big train that goes under the ground. + +One day, the subway is very crowded. There are many people and bags and noises. Tom and Jen feel uncomfortable. They cannot sit or move or see well. They hold their mom's hand and try to be brave. + +"Mom, when will we get to school?" Tom asks. + +"Soon, honey. The subway will stop at our station soon. Just be patient." Mom says. + +"I don't like the subway. It's too loud and tight. I want to go outside and play." Jen says. + +"I know, sweetie. But the subway is the fastest way to get to school. And we can play outside after school. Look, there's a map of the subway. Can you find our station?" Mom says. + +Tom and Jen look at the map. They see many colors and lines and names. They try to find their station. They study the map and point to the red line. + +"Is this our line, mom?" Tom asks. + +"Yes, it is. Good job, Tom. And can you find our station?" Mom says. + +Jen looks at the map and finds a circle with a number. She points to the circle and says: + +"Is this our station, mom?" + +"Yes, it is. Good job, Jen. You are both very smart. And look, the subway is slowing down. We are almost there. Get ready to get off." Mom says. + +Tom and Jen are happy. They see the light and the door. They get off the subway with their mom. They feel the fresh air and the sun. They smile and run to their school. They are ready to learn and play. They like the subway, but they like the outside more. +Sara loves kittens. She wants to have a kitten of her own. One day, she sees a pretty kitten in the park. The kitten has white fur and blue eyes. Sara runs to the kitten and tries to pick it up. + +"Meow!" The kitten does not like Sara. It scratches her hand and runs away. Sara feels sad and angry. She screams very loud. + +"Ow! Ow! Ow! Bad kitten! Come back!" Sara cries. + +"Shh, Sara, calm down." Mom hears Sara and comes to her. She hugs Sara and looks at her hand. "It's okay, honey. The kitten was scared. It did not mean to hurt you. Let me see your hand." + +Mom takes Sara's hand and puts a band-aid on it. She kisses Sara's cheek and wipes her tears. + +"Thank you, Mom. I'm sorry I screamed." Sara says. + +"It's okay, Sara. I know you love kittens. But you have to be gentle and patient with them. They are not toys. They have feelings too. Maybe next time, you can try to pet the kitten softly and talk to it nicely. Maybe it will let you be its friend." Mom says. + +"Okay, Mom. I will try. Can we go and look for the kitten again?" Sara asks. + +"Maybe later, Sara. Let's go home and have some cookies and milk first. You need to rest your hand and calm down. Maybe the kitten will come back to the park another day." Mom says. + +"Okay, Mom. I love you." Sara says. + +"I love you too, Sara." Mom says. + +They hold hands and walk home. Sara still loves kittens. She hopes to find the pretty kitten again and make friends with it. She thinks kittens are the best. +Sam is a smart boy. He likes to draw and paint. He has many colors and papers. He makes images of his family, his friends, and his toys. + +One day, Sam draws an image of his dog, Max. Max is brown and white and has a big tail. Sam loves Max very much. He wants to show his image to Max. + +He runs to the backyard, where Max is playing. He holds his image and calls, "Max, Max, look what I made for you!" But Max does not look. He sees a bird and runs after it. He barks and jumps and tries to catch the bird. + +Sam is sad. He follows Max and says, "Max, please stay. Please see my image. I worked hard on it." But Max does not stay. He is too busy with the bird. He does not care about Sam's image. + +Sam sits on the grass and cries. He feels alone and hurt. He thinks Max does not love him. He hugs his image and wishes Max would stay. +Ben and Lily are twins. They like to help Mom in the kitchen. Today, Mom is making toast for breakfast. She puts bread in the toaster and pushes the button. + +"Can we help, Mom?" Ben asks. + +"Sure, you can help. You can put butter and jam on the toast when it pops up. But be careful, it will be hot," Mom says. + +Ben and Lily nod. They get two knives and two plates. They wait for the toast to pop up. They hear a ding. + +"Here it is!" Lily says. She grabs a piece of toast and puts it on her plate. She spreads butter on it with her knife. + +"Me too!" Ben says. He tries to do the same, but his toast falls on the floor. + +"Oh no!" Ben says. He feels sad. He looks at his empty plate. + +"It's okay, Ben. Don't cry. You can have some of mine," Lily says. She is kind. She breaks her toast in half and gives one half to Ben. + +"Thank you, Lily. You are a good sister," Ben says. He smiles. He takes the toast and puts jam on it. + +"You're welcome, Ben. You are a good brother," Lily says. She smiles too. + +They eat their toast and share it with Mom. Mom is proud of them. She hugs them and says, "You are very good at helping. You managed to make toast by yourselves. And you are very kind to each other. I love you both very much." +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to look for bugs and flowers and rocks. They saw a big tree with many leaves. Lily ran to the tree and picked a leaf. She saw something shiny under the leaf. + +"Look, Ben, I found something!" she said. + +Ben came to see what Lily had. He saw a small coin with a picture of a man on it. + +"What is it?" he asked. + +Lily did not know. She turned the coin over and saw some words. + +"Maybe it is a secret message," she said. + +They tried to read the words, but they were too hard. They only knew some letters, like A and B and C. + +"Who can help us?" Ben wondered. + +They thought of someone who knew many things. Someone who was very old and very wise. Someone who lived near the park. + +"Let's go to Grandma!" they said. + +They ran to Grandma's house and knocked on the door. Grandma opened the door and smiled. + +"Hello, Lily and Ben, what a nice surprise!" she said. + +"Grandma, we need your help," Lily said. "We found this under a leaf. What is it?" + +She showed Grandma the coin. Grandma looked at it and gasped. + +"Oh, my, this is very special," she said. "This is a very old coin. It is from a long time ago, when I was a little girl. It is worth a lot of money. How did you find it?" + +Lily and Ben told Grandma how they were playing in the park and how they saw the shiny thing under the leaf. + +"You are very lucky," Grandma said. "This coin is a rare treasure. You can keep it or you can sell it and buy something nice. But you have to be careful. Some people might want to take it from you. You have to hide it well." + +Lily and Ben thanked Grandma for her help. They decided to keep the coin and reveal it only to their parents. They put it in a safe place in their room. They felt happy and proud. They had found a secret treasure under a leaf. +Lily was a tall princess who lived in a big castle. She liked to wear pretty dresses and play with her toys. She had many friends who came to visit her and have fun. + +One day, a mean witch came to the castle. She wanted to gain all of Lily's toys and dresses for herself. She knocked on the door and said, "Hello, little princess. I have a gift for you. Do you want to see it?" + +Lily was curious and opened the door. She saw a shiny box with a bow on it. She said, "Thank you, witch. What is in the box?" + +The witch smiled and said, "It is a magic box. If you open it, you will find something very special. But you have to open it alone, in your room. Do not show it to anyone else." + +Lily was excited and took the box to her room. She closed the door and opened the box. Inside, she saw a beautiful necklace with a big jewel. She put it on and looked in the mirror. She felt very happy. + +But the necklace was not a gift. It was a trap. The witch had put a spell on it. As soon as Lily put it on, she started to shrink. She became smaller and smaller, until she was as tiny as a bug. She could not take off the necklace or call for help. + +The witch came into the room and saw Lily on the floor. She laughed and said, "Now you are mine, little princess. I will take all your toys and dresses and put you in a jar. You will never grow back or see your friends again." + +She picked up Lily and put her in a jar. She took the jar and all of Lily's things and left the castle. Lily was very sad and scared. She wished she had not opened the box. She wished she had not trusted the witch. She wished she could be a tall princess again. But it was too late. The end. +Tom was a grumpy boy. He did not like to share his toys or say please and thank you. He always wanted to have his own way and made a fuss when he did not get it. He did not have many friends because he was not nice to them. + +One day, Tom and his mom went to the mall. They had to take the elevator to go to the top floor. Tom wanted to press the button, but so did another boy who was waiting with his dad. Tom pushed the boy and grabbed the button. He pressed it hard and said, "Ha ha, I got it first!" + +The boy started to cry and his dad was angry. He said to Tom, "That was very rude and mean. You should apologize and let him press the button too. How would you feel if someone did that to you?" + +Tom did not care. He said, "I don't care. I like to press the button. It is fun. He can press it next time." + +The elevator door opened and Tom and his mom got in. But the elevator did not move. It was stuck. Tom and his mom and the boy and his dad were trapped in the elevator. Tom was scared. He did not like to be in a small space with no windows. He wanted to get out. + +He started to cry and said, "Mom, I want to go home. I don't like it here. It is dark and hot and boring." + +His mom tried to calm him down. She said, "Don't worry, Tom. Someone will come and fix the elevator soon. We just have to wait and be patient." + +But Tom did not want to wait. He wanted to go home now. He kicked the door and screamed, "Let me out! Let me out!" + +The boy and his dad looked at Tom. They felt sorry for him. The boy said, "Do you want to play with me? I have a toy car in my pocket. We can share it and make it go vroom vroom." + +Tom looked at the boy. He was surprised. He said, "You want to play with me? But I was mean to you. I pushed you and took the button." + +The boy said, "It's okay. I forgive you. You were grumpy, but maybe you are not so bad. Maybe you are just bored and lonely. Do you want to be my friend?" + +Tom thought about it. He felt ashamed of what he did. He said, "Yes, I want to be your friend. I'm sorry I was mean to you. Can I say sorry and hug you?" + +The boy said, "Yes, you can. I like hugs. They make me happy." + +Tom and the boy hugged and said sorry. They played with the toy car and made it go vroom vroom. They laughed and smiled. They were not scared or bored anymore. They were happy. + +The elevator door opened and a man came in. He said, "Sorry for the delay. The elevator is fixed now. You can go out." + +Tom and his mom and the boy and his dad got out of the elevator. They thanked the man and said goodbye to each other. Tom and the boy said, "See you soon. Let's play again." + +Tom and his mom walked to the car. Tom said, "Mom, I learned something today. I learned that being nice is better than being grumpy. Being nice makes me and others happy. Being grumpy makes me and others sad. I want to be nice from now on. Can you help me?" + +His mom said, "Of course, Tom. I'm proud of you. You learned a very important lesson. Being nice is the best way to make friends and have fun. I love you, Tom." + +Tom said, "I love you too, Mom." He yawned and said, "I'm tired. Can we go home and take a nap?" + +His mom said, "Yes, Tom. Let's go home and take a nap. You had a big day." + +They got in the car and drove home. Tom fell asleep on his mom's lap. He dreamed of his new friend and his toy car. He was happy. +Lily and Tom were twins. They liked to play with their toys and make things. One day, they found a big box in the garage. It was full of old things that Mom and Dad did not want. Lily and Tom decided to make something with the old things. + +They took out some clothes, some paper, some glue, and some scissors. They cut and glued and made a big doll. The doll had a dress, a hat, a scarf, and a bag. But the doll was ugly. It had no eyes, no nose, no mouth, and no hair. Lily and Tom wanted to make the doll pretty. + +They looked for more things in the box. They found some buttons, some beads, some feathers, and some spikes. They glued the buttons for eyes, the beads for a nose, the feathers for hair, and the spikes for teeth. They thought the doll looked better. They wanted to decorate the doll more. + +They found some stickers, some ribbons, some glitter, and some paint. They stuck the stickers on the dress, the ribbons on the hat, the glitter on the scarf, and the paint on the bag. They thought the doll looked very pretty. They wanted to show the doll to Mom and Dad. + +They carried the doll to the living room. Mom and Dad were watching TV. They saw Lily and Tom with the doll. They were surprised. They did not know what to say. The doll was very big, very colorful, and very scary. It had spikes for teeth, feathers for hair, and glitter on its scarf. Mom and Dad did not think the doll was pretty. They thought the doll was ugly. But they did not want to hurt Lily and Tom's feelings. They smiled and said, "Wow, what a nice doll! You did a great job! How did you make it?" + +Lily and Tom were happy. They told Mom and Dad how they made the doll with the old things in the box. They said they wanted to decorate the doll more. They asked Mom and Dad if they could keep the doll. Mom and Dad looked at each other. They did not want the doll in the house. But they did not want to make Lily and Tom sad. They said, "Sure, you can keep the doll. But maybe you can put it in the garage. It might be too big for your room." + +Lily and Tom agreed. They took the doll to the garage. They said goodbye to the doll. They said they would play with it again tomorrow. They went back to the living room. They hugged Mom and Dad. They said they loved them. Mom and Dad hugged them back. They said they loved them too. They were proud of Lily and Tom's creativity. But they were glad the doll was in the garage. They hoped it would not scare them at night. +Lily and Tom were camping with their mom and dad. They had a big tent and a small fire. The fire was warm and bright. Lily and Tom liked to watch the fire and listen to the stories that mom and dad told them. + +One night, mom and dad said they had to go to the car for a minute. They told Lily and Tom to stay near the fire and not to touch it. Lily and Tom nodded and said okay. They stayed on their blanket and looked at the fire. + +But then, Lily saw something amazing in the fire. She saw a red bird with yellow wings. The bird was flying and singing in the fire. Lily wanted to see the bird better. She forgot what mom and dad said. She got up and walked closer to the fire. + +"Look, Tom, look!" Lily said. "There is a bird in the fire!" + +Tom looked and saw the bird too. He was amazed. He wanted to see the bird better too. He got up and walked closer to the fire. + +But the fire was hot and dangerous. The fire burned Lily and Tom's feet and hands. They screamed and cried. Mom and dad heard them and ran back to the fire. They saw Lily and Tom hurt and scared. They quickly put out the fire and hugged Lily and Tom. + +"I'm sorry, mom, I'm sorry, dad," Lily said. "I wanted to see the bird in the fire." + +"I'm sorry, mom, I'm sorry, dad," Tom said. "I wanted to see the bird in the fire too." + +Mom and dad were sad and angry. They said Lily and Tom were very naughty and foolish. They said the fire was not a toy and the bird was not real. They said Lily and Tom could have been very badly hurt. They said Lily and Tom had to stay away from the fire and listen to mom and dad. + +Lily and Tom felt sorry and ashamed. They said they were sorry and they loved mom and dad. They said they would never go near the fire again. They said they would always listen to mom and dad. + +Mom and dad forgave Lily and Tom. They said they loved Lily and Tom too. They said they were glad Lily and Tom were okay. They said they would take care of Lily and Tom's burns and make them feel better. They said they would still have fun camping and tell more stories. + +Lily and Tom smiled and hugged mom and dad. They learned their lesson. They stayed away from the fire and listened to mom and dad. They enjoyed camping and the stories. They never saw the bird in the fire again. +Tom and Sue were friends. They liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big boat on the lake. It had a flag and a hook. + +"Wow, look at that boat!" Tom said. "It is like a pirate boat. Can we go and see it?" + +Sue nodded. She wanted to see the boat too. They ran to the lake and climbed on the boat. It was old and dirty. There were holes and ropes and nets. + +"Hello, little ones," a voice said. "What are you doing on my boat?" + +Tom and Sue turned around. They saw a man with a beard and a hat. He had a hook instead of a hand. He looked angry. + +"We are sorry, sir," Sue said. "We just wanted to see your boat. It is very nice." + +The man smiled. He was not angry. He was lonely. He had no friends. + +"Nice? This boat is not nice. It is poor and old. It used to be a pirate boat, but now it is nothing. I am the only one who lives here. I have no crew, no treasure, no adventure. I have only this hook. It is part of me." + +He showed them his hook. It was shiny and sharp. + +"Wow, that is cool!" Tom said. "How did you get it?" + +The man sighed. He told them a story. He said he was a pirate once. He said he fought with other pirates and sailors. He said he lost his hand in a battle. He said he found a hook in a chest and put it on his arm. He said he was proud of his hook. But he also said he was sad. He said he missed his hand and his friends. + +Tom and Sue listened to his story. They felt sorry for him. They wanted to make him happy. + +"Sir, we are your friends," Sue said. "We like you and your boat. We want to play with you. Can we be your crew?" + +The man looked at them. He was surprised. He had not heard such words in a long time. He felt a warm feeling in his chest. + +"Really? You want to be my crew? You want to play with me?" he asked. + +Tom and Sue nodded. They smiled. + +"Yes, we do!" they said. + +The man smiled too. He felt happy. He had new friends. + +"Alright, then. Welcome aboard, mates!" he said. "Let's have some fun. Let's pretend we are pirates. Let's sail the lake and look for treasure. Let's use this hook for good. It is part of us." + +Tom and Sue cheered. They followed the man. They put on hats and scarves. They took ropes and nets. They raised the flag and the hook. They sailed the lake and had fun. They were pirates. They were friends. They were happy. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play dress-up with their mom's clothes. They have a big box of hats, scarves, dresses, and shoes. They take turns to choose what to wear. + +Today, Anna wants to wear a pink dress and a purple hat. She puts them on and looks at herself in the mirror. She feels happy and pretty. She says, "Look, Ben, I am a princess!" + +Ben wants to wear a blue shirt and a green tie. He puts them on and looks at himself in the mirror. He feels silly and funny. He says, "Look, Anna, I am a clown!" + +They laugh and hug each other. They are having fun. + +But then, the light goes off. It is dark in the room. They cannot see anything. They hear a loud noise. It is thunder. They are scared. + +They call for their mom. "Mom, mom, where are you? We are afraid!" + +Their mom hears them and comes to the room. She turns on the flashlight. She sees them in their dress-up clothes. She smiles and says, "Don't worry, my loves, I am here. It is just a storm. It will pass soon." + +She hugs them and takes them to the living room. She helps them take off their dress-up clothes. She puts on their pajamas. She says, "It is time for bed. You can play dress-up again tomorrow." + +Anna and Ben are still a little scared, but they feel better with their mom. They say, "Thank you, mom. We love you." + +They go to bed and fall asleep. They dream of princesses and clowns. +Sara and Tom were playing with their toys in the living room. Sara had a doll and Tom had a car. They were having fun and making noises. + +"Vroom, vroom, my car is fast!" Tom said. + +"My doll is pretty, she has a dress and a hat!" Sara said. + +They were happy and laughed. + +But then, Tom saw Sara's doll and wanted to play with it. He grabbed it from Sara and ran away. + +"Hey, give it back, that's mine!" Sara shouted. + +She chased Tom and tried to get her doll back. Tom did not want to share. He ran into the kitchen and hid behind the table. + +"No, it's mine now, I like it!" Tom said. + +Sara was upset. She felt sad and angry. She wanted her doll back. She cried. + +Mom heard the noise and came to see what was wrong. She saw Tom with Sara's doll and Sara crying. + +"What's going on here?" Mom asked. + +"Tom took my doll and he won't give it back!" Sara said. + +"Tom, that's not nice, you have to share with your sister. Give her back her doll, please." Mom said. + +Tom pouted. He liked the doll. He did not want to give it back. + +"But I want it, it's fun!" Tom said. + +Mom had an idea. She went to the closet and took out a wrap. She wrapped the doll in the wrap and gave it to Tom. + +"Here, you can have this. It's a surprise. You can open it and see what's inside." Mom said. + +Tom was curious. He took the wrap and opened it. He saw the doll. He was disappointed. He did not want the doll anymore. He wanted a surprise. + +"This is not a surprise, this is the same doll!" Tom said. + +Mom smiled. She took the doll and gave it to Sara. + +"Here, Sara, this is your doll. You can play with it again." Mom said. + +Sara was happy. She hugged her doll and thanked Mom. + +"Thank you, Mom, I love my doll!" Sara said. + +Mom hugged Sara and Tom. + +"You're welcome, Sara. And Tom, next time, you have to ask before you take something that belongs to someone else. And you have to share with your sister. Do you understand?" Mom said. + +Tom nodded. He felt sorry. He did not want to make Sara upset. He wanted to make her laugh. + +"I'm sorry, Sara. I won't take your doll again. Do you want to play with my car?" Tom said. + +Sara smiled. She forgave Tom. She wanted to play with him. + +"Okay, Tom. I'll play with your car. And you can play with my doll, if you want." Sara said. + +They hugged and went back to the living room. They played with their toys and laughed. Mom watched them and smiled. She was proud of them. They learned to share and to be kind. They were happy. +Lily liked to look for pennies on the ground. She thought they were shiny and pretty. One day, she went to the park with her mom and saw a big fountain. She ran to the fountain and saw many pennies in the water. She wanted to take some, but her mom said no. + +"Those pennies are not ours, Lily. They belong to the people who threw them in the fountain. They made a wish with them. If you take them, you will make them sad." + +Lily felt sorry for the people who made wishes. She wondered what they wished for. She decided to leave the pennies alone. She looked around and saw a boy sitting on a bench. He had a big smile and a red balloon. He looked happy. + +"Hi, I'm Lily. What's your name?" she asked the boy. + +"Hi, I'm Ben. Do you like my balloon?" he said. + +"Yes, it's very nice. Where did you get it?" she said. + +"I got it from the clown over there. He gave it to me for a penny. He said it was a special balloon. It can make any wish come true." he said. + +Lily was amazed. She wished she had a penny to get a balloon too. She looked at the fountain and saw a shiny penny on the edge. She thought maybe no one would miss it. She ran to the fountain and grabbed the penny. She felt happy. + +"Look, Ben, I have a penny too. Can I get a balloon like yours?" she said. + +"Sure, come with me. The clown is very nice. He will give you a balloon." he said. + +They walked to the clown, who was wearing a big hat and a funny nose. He saw Lily and Ben and smiled. + +"Hello, little ones. Do you want a balloon?" he said. + +"Yes, please. I have a penny." Lily said. + +"Me too. I have a penny." Ben said. + +"Very well. Here you go. One balloon for each of you. But remember, these are not ordinary balloons. They are magic balloons. They can make any wish come true. All you have to do is hold them tight and say your wish out loud. But be careful what you wish for. You might get more than you bargained for." the clown said. + +He gave them each a balloon and winked. Lily and Ben thanked him and ran away. They were very excited. They held their balloons tight and thought about their wishes. + +Lily wished for a big dollhouse with many dolls and toys. Ben wished for a fast bike with a horn and a bell. They said their wishes out loud and waited for them to come true. + +But nothing happened. Their balloons did not change. They looked at each other and felt confused. + +"Maybe the clown was lying. Maybe these are not magic balloons. Maybe they are just regular balloons." Lily said. + +"Maybe we have to wait a little longer. Maybe the magic takes time." Ben said. + +They waited and waited, but still nothing happened. They started to feel sad and angry. They thought they had been tricked. They threw their balloons on the ground and stomped on them. They heard a loud pop and saw their balloons burst. + +But then, something strange happened. As their balloons popped, they saw their wishes come true. Lily saw a big dollhouse with many dolls and toys appear in front of her. Ben saw a fast bike with a horn and a bell appear in front of him. They were shocked and happy. + +"Wow, look, Lily. The balloons were magic after all. They made our wishes come true." Ben said. + +"Wow, look, Ben. The clown was not lying. He gave us magic balloons. They made our wishes come true." Lily said. + +They ran to their wishes and hugged them. They felt very happy and lucky. They had met a nice clown, a new friend, and a magic penny. They had a successful day. They smiled and played with their wishes. They did not know that the clown was watching them from a distance. He smiled and laughed. + +"Ha ha ha. That's the trick, little ones. The magic only works when you let go of your balloons. The more you hold on to them, the more you delay your wishes. The more you let go of them, the more you make your wishes come true. That's the lesson, little ones. Sometimes, you have to let go of something to get something better. Ha ha ha." he said. + +He tipped his hat and walked away. He had a pocket full of pennies. He had a successful day too. +Jen and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a pretty deer in the park. The deer has brown fur and big eyes. It eats grass and leaves. + +"Look, a deer!" Jen says. "I want to get it. I want to pet it and hug it." + +"No, Jen, don't!" Tom says. "The deer is wild. It can run away or hurt you. We should leave it alone." + +But Jen does not listen to Tom. She runs to the deer and tries to get it. The deer is scared. It kicks Jen with its legs. Jen falls down and cries. She has a big cut on her arm. It bleeds and hurts. + +Tom runs to Jen and helps her. He calls for help. A grown-up comes and takes Jen to the doctor. The doctor puts a bandage on Jen's arm. He tells Jen to be careful with wild animals. + +Jen is sorry. She says sorry to Tom and the deer. She learns a lesson. She will not try to get wild animals again. She will only look at them from far away. +Anna and Ben are playing with their toy cars. They like to make them go fast and make loud noises. Anna has a red car and Ben has a blue car. They pretend they are racing on a big road. + +"Ready, set, go!" Anna says. She pushes her car with her hand and makes it zoom. Ben does the same with his car. They watch their cars go along the floor. + +"Who will win?" Ben asks. He hopes his car is faster than Anna's. + +"I will win!" Anna says. She smiles and makes her car go faster. + +They reach the end of the floor and stop their cars. They look at them and see who is first. + +"Yay, I win!" Anna says. Her car is a little bit ahead of Ben's car. She picks it up and hugs it. + +"Aw, no fair!" Ben says. He picks up his car and looks at it. He sees that his car has a scratch on it. He frowns and says, "Your car is smooth and shiny. My car is rough and dull. That's why you win." + +Anna looks at Ben's car and sees the scratch. She feels sorry for him. She says, "I'm sorry, Ben. I didn't mean to scratch your car. Do you want to play again?" + +Ben nods and says, "Yes, please. But can we switch cars? I want to try your red car." + +Anna thinks for a moment. She likes her red car, but she also likes Ben. She says, "Okay, we can switch cars. But you have to order me a pizza first." + +Ben laughs and says, "Okay, okay. I will order you a pizza. What kind do you want?" + +Anna thinks and says, "I want cheese and tomato and pepperoni. And a juice." + +Ben says, "Okay, I will order that for you. But you have to share it with me." + +Anna says, "Okay, I will share it with you. But you have to say please." + +Ben says, "Please, please, please. Can we switch cars now?" + +Anna says, "Yes, we can. Here, take my red car. And give me your blue car." + +They switch cars and smile. They start a new race and say, "Ready, set, go!" They push their cars and make them zoom. They have fun and forget about the scratch. They are happy and hungry. They wait for their pizza to come. +Tom and Sam are brothers. They like to play in the backyard. But today it is very cold outside. Mom says they need to wear hats and coats and gloves. + +Tom and Sam put on their warm clothes and go to the backyard. They see a big pile of snow. They want to make a snowman. Tom says, "I will order the snowman. You do what I say." Sam says, "No, I want to order the snowman. You do what I say." + +Tom and Sam start to fight. They push and pull and yell. They do not make a snowman. They make a mess. Mom hears them and comes to the backyard. She is not happy. She says, "Stop fighting right now. You need to share and take turns. You can both order the snowman, but you have to listen to each other." + +Tom and Sam say they are sorry. They hug and make up. They decide to work together and make a snowman. They roll big balls of snow and stack them up. They find a carrot for the nose, buttons for the eyes, and a scarf for the neck. They give the snowman a smile and a hat. They are proud of their snowman. They say, "Look, Mom, we made a snowman. He is our friend." + +Mom smiles and says, "Good job, boys. You made a beautiful snowman. And you learned to play nicely. I am proud of you. Now let's go inside and have some hot chocolate. It is too cold to stay outside for long." Tom and Sam agree. They say goodbye to their snowman and follow Mom inside. They are happy and warm. +Tom is a bald man. He has no hair on his head. He likes to wear hats to keep his head warm. He has many hats of different colors and shapes. + +One day, Tom goes to the market. He sees a new hat that he likes. It is red and has a big feather on it. He wants to buy it. He asks the seller, "How much is this hat?" + +The seller says, "This hat is very special. It has a high price. You need to pay ten coins for it." + +Tom is sad. He does not have ten coins. He only has five coins. He says, "I do not have enough money. Can you give me a lower price?" + +The seller shakes his head. He says, "No, I cannot. This is the best hat in the market. You need to pay the full price or go away." + +Tom is very sad. He walks away from the hat. He thinks, "Maybe I can save more money and come back another day." + +He sees a little girl who is crying. She has lost her balloon. It flew away in the wind. She says, "I want my balloon back. It was my favorite." + +Tom feels sorry for the girl. He remembers how he felt when he lost his hair. He says, "Do not cry. I have something for you." + +He takes off his hat and gives it to the girl. He says, "Here, you can have my hat. It is blue and has a star on it. It will keep you warm and happy." + +The girl smiles. She says, "Thank you, kind man. You are very nice. I like your hat. It is beautiful." + +She puts the hat on her head and hugs Tom. Tom smiles too. He says, "You are welcome, little girl. I am glad you like it. You can keep it." + +He does not mind being bald. He feels warm in his heart. He has made a new friend. +Lila and Ben were playing in the park with their ball. They liked to kick the ball to each other and run after it. Sometimes the ball went too far and they had to look for it in the bushes or behind the trees. + +One time, the ball went over the fence and into the street. Lila and Ben ran to the fence and saw a big dog with the ball in its mouth. The dog was fierce and had sharp teeth. It growled and barked at them. + +"Give us our ball back!" Lila shouted. + +"No, it's mine now!" the dog said. + +Lila and Ben were scared and sad. They wanted their ball back, but they did not want to go near the dog. They did not know what to do. + +Then they saw a man walking on the sidewalk. He had a leash in his hand and a friendly smile on his face. + +"Excuse me, sir, can you help us?" Ben asked. + +"Sure, what's the problem?" the man said. + +"That dog has our ball and won't give it back. He's fierce and mean," Lila said. + +The man looked at the dog and recognized it. It was his neighbor's dog, who had escaped from his yard. + +"Oh, I know that dog. His name is Rex. He's not really fierce, he just likes to play. But he can be stubborn sometimes. Let me try to rescue your ball," the man said. + +The man walked over to the dog and spoke to him in a calm voice. + +"Rex, drop the ball. It's not yours. It belongs to these kids. They want to play with it. Be a good boy and give it back," the man said. + +Rex looked at the man and then at the ball. He wagged his tail and dropped the ball. The man picked it up and threw it over the fence to Lila and Ben. + +"Here you go, kids. Sorry for the trouble. Rex is sorry too, aren't you, boy?" the man said. + +Rex barked and licked the man's hand. + +Lila and Ben were happy and relieved. They thanked the man and hugged their ball. + +"Thank you, sir. You're very kind. And thank you, Rex. You're not so fierce after all. You're a good dog," Lila and Ben said. + +The man smiled and waved. He put the leash on Rex and walked away. + +Lila and Ben went back to the park and continued to play with their ball. They had fun and forgot about the dog. They learned that sometimes things are not what they seem, and that help can come from unexpected ways. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a purple bird in a tree. The bird is very pretty and sings a nice song. + +"Hello, bird!" Anna says. "Do you want to be our friend?" + +The bird nods and flies down to them. It lands on Anna's shoulder and pecks her hair. + +"Ow, bird! That hurts!" Anna says. "Why do you do that?" + +The bird says, "I'm sorry, Anna. I'm hungry. I need some food." + +Anna and Ben think. What can they give the bird to eat? They look in their backpacks. Anna has a sandwich and Ben has some rice. + +"Here, bird. You can have some of my rice," Ben says. He holds out his hand with some rice. + +The bird looks at the rice. It shakes its head and says, "No, thank you, Ben. I don't like rice. I like seeds and berries." + +Ben feels sad. He likes rice. He thinks rice is yummy. He says, "But rice is good for you, bird. It makes you strong and healthy. Please, try some." + +The bird says, "No, Ben. I'm sorry. I can't accept your rice. It's not my food. I need to find some seeds and berries." + +Anna says, "Don't be sad, Ben. Maybe we can help the bird find some seeds and berries. Then we can all be happy and play together." + +Ben smiles and says, "Okay, Anna. Let's do that. Come on, bird. Let's go and look for some seeds and berries." + +The bird says, "Thank you, Anna and Ben. You are very kind and nice. I'm glad you are my friends." + +They all walk together to the other side of the park, where there are some bushes and flowers. They find some seeds and berries for the bird. The bird eats them and says, "Mmm, this is delicious. Thank you, Anna and Ben. You made me happy." + +Anna and Ben say, "You're welcome, bird. We're happy too. Can we play with you now?" + +The bird says, "Yes, of course. Let's play. What do you want to play?" + +Anna says, "How about tag? You can fly and we can run. It will be fun." + +Ben says, "Yes, let's play tag. I'll be it first. Ready, set, go!" + +They all start to play tag. They run and fly and laugh and have a good time. They are happy friends. The end. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They see a big dog. The dog has a guard. The guard is not nice. He says, "Go away, kids. This is my dog. He does not like you." + +Lily and Ben are scared. They want to move away. But the dog runs to them. He barks and bites. Lily and Ben cry. They have ouchies on their legs. The guard does not help. He laughs and says, "That is what you get for being nosy." + +Lily and Ben are sad and hurt. They run to their moms. Their moms hug them and take them to the doctor. The doctor gives them medicine and bandages. He says, "You are brave, kids. But you should not go near strange dogs. They can be dangerous." + +Lily and Ben nod. They learn their lesson. They do not like the dog or the guard. They are mean. They hope they never see them again. +Lily and Ben were playing in the kitchen while Mom was busy. They saw a big bottle on the counter. It was red and had a picture of a skull on it. + +"Look, Ben, a bottle!" Lily said. "Let's open it and see what's inside." + +"No, Lily, don't touch it!" Ben said. "It's dangerous. Mom said so. It can make you sick or hurt you." + +But Lily did not listen. She reached for the bottle and twisted the cap. She smelled something bad and made a face. + +"Yuck, it stinks!" she said. "Let's stir it and see what happens." + +She grabbed a spoon and dipped it in the bottle. She started to stir the liquid. It bubbled and fizzed and changed color. It looked like a rainbow. + +"Wow, it's pretty!" she said. "Let's pour some in a cup and drink it." + +"No, Lily, stop!" Ben said. "It's not for drinking. It's poison. Mom will be angry if you do that." + +But Lily did not stop. She poured some in a cup and lifted it to her mouth. She was about to drink it when Mom came in and saw what she was doing. + +"Lily, no!" Mom shouted. She ran to Lily and took the cup away from her. She threw it in the sink and washed it with water. She checked Lily's mouth and made sure she did not swallow any poison. + +"Lily, what were you thinking?" Mom asked. "That bottle is very dangerous. It can kill you. You could have died. Why did you do that?" + +Lily looked down and felt sorry. She did not mean to do something bad. She was just curious. + +"I'm sorry, Mom," she said. "I wanted to see what was in the bottle. It looked fun. I didn't know it was poison." + +Mom hugged Lily and said, "I'm glad you're okay, Lily. But you have to be careful. You can't touch things that you don't know. You have to listen to me and Ben when we tell you something is dangerous. You have to be safe and smart. Do you understand?" + +Lily nodded and said, "I understand, Mom. I won't do it again. I love you, Mom." + +Mom kissed Lily and said, "I love you too, Lily. But please, no more stirring poison." + +The moral value of the story is: Listen to your parents and siblings when they warn you about something dangerous. Don't touch things that you don't know. Be safe and smart. +Tom and Mia like to play pretend. They have a big box that they use as a shop. Tom is the shopkeeper and Mia is the customer. They have many toys that they sell and buy. + +One day, a thief comes to their shop. He is very sneaky and quiet. He sees a shiny car that Tom has. He wants to take it for himself. He waits until Tom and Mia are busy talking. Then he grabs the car and runs away. + +Tom and Mia hear a noise. They look around and see the thief. They are very upset. They shout and chase the thief. They want their car back. The thief is scared and drops the car. Tom and Mia catch him and tell him off. + +The thief is sorry. He says he was wrong and he will not do it again. He asks Tom and Mia to forgive him. Tom and Mia are kind. They say they forgive him, but he has to serve them in their shop. He has to help them sell and buy toys. He agrees and says he will be good. + +Tom and Mia and the thief become friends. They play pretend together and have fun. They learn to share and be honest. They are happy. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys and make things. One day, they find a big feather in the park. It is white and soft and wide. + +"Look, Ben, a feather!" Anna says. "We can make a hat with it!" + +"Or a fan!" Ben says. "Or a pen!" + +They take the feather home and show it to their mom. She smiles and says, "What a nice feather! Where did you find it?" + +"In the park, mom!" Anna says. "Can we keep it?" + +"Of course, you can keep it," mom says. "But you know what? You can also sell it and make some money." + +"Sell it?" Ben says. "How?" + +Mom explains that some people like to buy feathers for their crafts or decorations. She says that they can go to the market and find a stall that sells feathers. She gives them a small basket and some coins. + +"Be careful and stay together," mom says. "And come back soon." + +Anna and Ben nod and go to the market. They see many stalls with different things. They see fruits and flowers and books and clothes. They look for a stall that sells feathers. + +They find one that has many feathers of different colors and sizes. They see a man who works there. He smiles and says, "Hello, kids. Do you want to buy some feathers?" + +"No, sir," Anna says. "We want to sell a feather." + +She shows him the big white feather. He looks at it and says, "Wow, that's a beautiful feather. Where did you get it?" + +"In the park, sir," Ben says. "It's wide and soft." + +The man nods and says, "It's very nice. I'll give you two coins for it. Is that okay?" + +Anna and Ben look at each other. They think for a moment. They like the feather, but they also like the coins. They can buy some candy or a toy with them. + +"Okay, sir," Anna says. "We'll sell it." + +The man gives them two coins and takes the feather. He says, "Thank you, kids. You made a good deal." + +Anna and Ben say, "You're welcome, sir. Bye!" + +They put the coins in their basket and go back to their mom. They tell her what they did. She hugs them and says, "I'm proud of you, Anna and Ben. You sold your feather and made some money. You can keep it or spend it as you like." + +Anna and Ben smile and say, "Thank you, mom. We love you!" + +They decide to buy some candy and a toy with their money. They share them with each other and have fun. They still like feathers, but they also like coins. They think they can find more feathers in the park and sell them again. They are happy. +Anna and Ben like to jog in the park. They are very competitive. They always want to be the first to reach the big tree or the pond or the bridge. They run fast and laugh and have fun. + +One day, they see a new animal in the park. It is a leopard. It has yellow fur and black spots. It is very big and strong. It is in a cage with a sign that says "Do not touch". Anna and Ben are curious. They want to see the leopard up close. + +They jog to the cage and look at the leopard. The leopard looks at them too. It is not happy. It growls and shows its teeth. It wants to get out of the cage and run free. Anna and Ben are scared. They do not want to make the leopard angry. + +They jog away from the cage and back to their mom. They tell her about the leopard. She says they should not go near the cage again. She says the leopard is not a pet. It is a wild animal. She says they can jog with other animals in the park, like the ducks or the squirrels or the dogs. Anna and Ben agree. They jog with their mom and have fun. They do not bother the leopard anymore. +Tom and Sam were friends. They liked to play with cars and trucks. One day, Tom saw a new truck in Sam's room. It was big and red and had a powerful horn. + +"Can I play with your truck?" Tom asked. + +"No, it is mine. You can play with this old car," Sam said. He gave Tom a small and dirty car. + +Tom was sad. He wanted the truck. He had an idea. He waited until Sam went to the bathroom. Then he took the truck and ran to his room. He put the truck on his stand and hid the car under his bed. + +Sam came back and saw his truck was gone. He was angry. He went to Tom's room and knocked on the door. + +"Tom, give me back my truck!" Sam shouted. + +"No, it is mine now. I replaced your truck with my car," Tom said. + +"That is not fair! You are a bad friend!" Sam said. He pushed the door and went inside. He saw his truck on Tom's stand. He grabbed it and tried to pull it away. + +But Tom did not let go. He held the truck and pulled it back. They both pulled and pulled. The truck was powerful, but not strong enough. It broke in half with a loud snap. + +Tom and Sam looked at the broken truck. They both started to cry. They had no truck and no car. And no friend. +Sam and Lily were very excited to go to the theater with their mom and dad. They had never seen a big show before, and they wanted to see the funny people and the animals on the stage. They put on their nice clothes and got in the car. + +When they arrived at the theater, they saw a lot of other people waiting in line. Some of them had popcorn and candy. Sam and Lily asked their mom and dad if they could have some too, and they said yes. They got some popcorn and candy and went to find their seats. + +The lights went down and the show started. Sam and Lily watched with wide eyes as the funny people sang and danced and told jokes. They laughed and clapped and had a lot of fun. Then, a big lion came on the stage. It roared and jumped and looked very scary. Sam and Lily felt afraid and hid behind their mom and dad. + +"Mom, dad, is the lion going to hurt us?" Sam whispered. + +"No, sweetie, it's not going to hurt us. It's just part of the show. The lion is harmless. It's trained to do tricks and be nice to the funny people. It's not a real lion, it's a costume. See, there's a person inside." Mom explained. + +"Really?" Lily asked. + +"Really. Look, the funny people are petting the lion and giving it treats. It's not scary, it's funny. You can relax and enjoy the show." Dad said. + +Sam and Lily peeked from behind their mom and dad and saw that the lion was indeed harmless. It was playing with the funny people and making funny noises. Sam and Lily felt better and relaxed. They smiled and joined the applause. They liked the show and the lion. They had a great time at the theater. +Sara and Ben were bored. They had nothing to do on a dull day. They looked at the big lake near their house. They wished they had a boat to play with. + +"Look, there is a raft!" Ben said. He pointed to a wooden raft that someone had left on the shore. "Let's go and ask if we can use it." + +Sara and Ben ran to the raft. They saw a man sitting on a bench nearby. He was reading a book. He looked grumpy. + +"Excuse me, sir," Sara said. "Can we use your raft, please? We want to play on the lake." + +The man looked at them and frowned. He did not like children. He did not like sharing. He did not like being disturbed. + +"No, you can't," he said. "This is my raft. Go away and leave me alone." + +Sara and Ben felt sad. They walked away from the raft. They looked for something else to do. + +But then they heard a loud splash. They turned around and saw the raft floating away. The man had forgotten to tie it to the shore. He dropped his book and ran after it. He shouted and waved his arms. + +"Help! Help! My raft! Come back!" + +Sara and Ben smiled. They thought it was funny. They did not feel bored anymore. They watched the man chase the raft. They hoped he would learn to be nicer. +Ben and Lily went to the shop with Mom. They wanted to buy a toy. Mom said they could each choose one toy, but not too big or too expensive. + +Ben saw a red car that made noise and moved. He liked it a lot. He looked at the price. It was ten coins. He asked Mom, "Can I have this car, Mom? It is so cool!" + +Mom shook her head. "No, Ben, that car is too expensive. You only have five coins to spend. Look for something else." + +Lily saw a soft bunny that had a pink bow. She liked it a lot. She looked at the price. It was four coins. She asked Mom, "Can I have this bunny, Mom? It is so cute!" + +Mom nodded. "Yes, Lily, you can have the bunny. It is a good price and it is friendly. What will you name it?" + +Lily smiled. "I will name it Fluffy. Fluffy the bunny. Hello, Fluffy!" She hugged the bunny. + +Ben was sad. He did not find a toy he liked. He looked around the shop. He saw a friendly dog that wagged its tail. He asked Mom, "Can I have this dog, Mom? It is so friendly!" + +Mom laughed. "No, Ben, that is not a toy. That is the shopkeeper's dog. His name is Spot. You can pet him, but you cannot take him home." + +Ben petted the dog. The dog licked his face. Ben giggled. "Hello, Spot. You are a good dog. Maybe I can find a toy dog that looks like you." + +He looked some more. He found a toy dog that was brown and white. It had a blue collar. He looked at the price. It was five coins. He asked Mom, "Can I have this dog, Mom? It looks like Spot!" + +Mom smiled. "Yes, Ben, you can have the dog. It is a good price and it is friendly. What will you name it?" + +Ben grinned. "I will name it Spot, too. Spot the dog. Hello, Spot!" He hugged the dog. + +Mom paid for the toys. Ben and Lily thanked the shopkeeper and said goodbye to Spot. They went home with their new toys. They were happy. They played with Fluffy and Spot all day. +Tom and Mia were friends who liked to play by the lake. They saw a big boat with white sails and many people on it. The boat moved fast and smooth on the water. Tom and Mia thought the boat was graceful and wanted to go on it. + +They ran to the dock and asked a man if they could join the boat. The man said no, the boat was not for children. He said they should sit and watch from the shore. Tom and Mia were sad and angry. They did not want to sit and watch. They wanted to have fun on the boat. + +They saw a small rowboat tied to the dock. It was old and dirty and had a hole in it. Tom and Mia thought the rowboat was ugly and boring. But they had an idea. They untied the rowboat and climbed in. They took the oars and started to row. They thought they could catch up with the big boat and show the man they could have fun too. + +But they did not know how to row well. They rowed too hard and too fast. The rowboat rocked and tipped. Water came in through the hole. Tom and Mia got wet and scared. They cried for help. The big boat heard them and turned around. The man and the people on the big boat threw them a rope and pulled them in. They saved Tom and Mia from the rowboat. + +Tom and Mia were sorry for what they did. They said thank you to the man and the people on the big boat. They said they were wrong to take the rowboat and to disobey the man. The man and the people on the big boat were kind and forgiving. They said they were glad Tom and Mia were safe. They said they should always listen to grown-ups and be careful on the water. They said they could sit and watch the big boat from the shore and learn how to be graceful too. Tom and Mia nodded and smiled. They learned their lesson and became friends with the man and the people on the big boat. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play and talk. One day, they go to the museum with their moms. The museum has many cool things. They see big bones, shiny rocks, and old paintings. + +"Look, Ben, this is a dinosaur!" Anna says, pointing to a skeleton. "It is very big and scary." + +"I like dinosaurs," Ben says. "They are cool and strong. Do you want to marry me, Anna?" + +Anna laughs. "Marry you? Why do you say that?" + +"Because I like you," Ben says. "And my mom says that people who like each other can marry." + +Anna thinks for a moment. She likes Ben too. He is nice and funny. But she is not sure what marry means. + +"Marry is when you live together and share things," Ben says. "And you wear rings and kiss." + +Anna makes a face. "Kiss? Yuck! I don't want to kiss you, Ben. You have cooties!" + +Ben looks sad. "I don't have cooties, Anna. You are mean." + +Anna feels sorry. She does not want to hurt Ben's feelings. She thinks of something to make him happy. + +"OK, Ben, I will marry you," she says. "But only if we can play with the dinosaurs first." + +Ben smiles. "OK, Anna, deal. Let's go play with the dinosaurs." + +They run to the dinosaur exhibit and have fun. Their moms watch them and smile. They think Anna and Ben are cute. They hope they will stay friends for a long time. +Anna and Ben were playing hide and seek in the garden. Ben was the seeker and Anna was the hider. She ran behind a big bush and waited for Ben to find her. + +"Where are you, Anna?" Ben called out. He looked around the garden, but he could not see Anna. He saw a small pond, a swing, a slide, and some flowers, but no Anna. + +Anna giggled quietly. She thought she had found a great hiding spot. She peeked out from behind the bush and saw Ben walking towards the pond. She decided to surprise him. + +"Boo!" she shouted, as she jumped out from behind the bush. Ben turned around and saw Anna. He was startled and then laughed. + +"You scared me, Anna!" he said. "You were hiding very well. How did you find that bush?" + +Anna smiled. "I saw it when we came to the garden. It has a lot of leaves and branches. It is a good place to hide." + +Ben nodded. "You are right, Anna. It is a good place to hide. But now it is my turn to hide. Can you count to ten?" + +Anna nodded. "Yes, I can count to ten. You go and hide and I will find you." + +Ben ran away and Anna started to count. "One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten. Ready or not, here I come!" She looked around the garden, ready to reveal Ben's hiding spot. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys. One day, they decide to make a hotel with their blocks and dolls. They stack the blocks high and put the dolls inside. They pretend to be the hotel staff and the guests. + +"Hello, welcome to our hotel!" Lily says to a doll. "This is your room. It has a bed, a window and a lamp. Do you like it?" + +"Yes, thank you. It is very nice," the doll says. + +Ben knocks on the door. "Room service!" he says. "I have your food. It is pizza and ice cream. Yum!" + +"Wow, thank you. That sounds delicious," the doll says. + +Lily and Ben smile. They are having fun. + +But then, their dog Spot comes into the room. He sees the blocks and the dolls. He thinks they are toys for him. He runs and jumps on them. He knocks them down. He makes a big mess. + +Lily and Ben scream. "Spot, no! Stop! You are ruining our hotel!" + +Spot does not listen. He keeps playing. He makes Lily and Ben dizzy. They fall on the floor. + +"Bad dog!" Lily and Ben say. + +Spot wags his tail. He thinks they are playing too. He licks their faces. + +Lily and Ben are mad. But they also love Spot. They hug him. + +"Spot, you are silly. But you are also cute. We forgive you," Lily and Ben say. + +They decide to make a new hotel. But this time, they invite Spot to join them. They make a room for him too. He has a bone, a ball and a blanket. He is happy. + +They all play together. They have a good time. They are a happy family. +Tom and Lily were restless. They did not want to nap. They wanted to play. But Mom said they had to stay in their room until the clock said three. + +"Let's make a tent," Tom said. He had an idea. He got out of his bed and went to the closet. He took some hangers and a big blanket. He gathered the hangers and the blanket and brought them to his bed. + +"Help me, Lily," he said. He gave her some hangers. They put the hangers on the bedposts and draped the blanket over them. They made a tent. They crawled inside. + +"This is fun," Lily said. She smiled. She liked the tent. It was cozy and dark. They pretended they were camping in the woods. They heard birds and bugs outside. + +"Shh, listen," Tom said. He heard something else. He heard Mom's footsteps. She was coming to check on them. He and Lily quickly lay down and closed their eyes. They pretended they were sleeping. + +Mom opened the door and peeked inside. She saw the tent. She smiled. She knew they were not napping. But she did not mind. She was glad they were having fun. She closed the door and left them alone. + +Tom and Lily opened their eyes. They giggled. They were happy. They played some more in the tent. They were not restless anymore. They were tired. They fell asleep. +Lily and Max liked to play with their toy cars. They had many cars of different colors and sizes. They made roads and bridges with their blocks and books. They zoomed their cars on the roads and bridges, making loud noises. + +One Sunday, they went to the park with their mom and dad. They saw a big car with a shiny red color. It had a long nose and a loud roar. It zoomed past them very fast. Lily and Max stopped playing and looked at the car. + +"Wow, what a car!" Lily said. "It is so fast and pretty!" + +"I want a car like that!" Max said. "It is not ordinary like our cars!" + +Their mom and dad smiled and came closer to them. They held their hands and said, "That car is very special, but it is not for playing. It is for racing. It is very expensive and dangerous. You can't have a car like that." + +Lily and Max felt sad. They liked their toy cars, but they wanted a car like the red one. They wondered how it felt to zoom in a car like that. + +Their mom and dad saw their faces and said, "But you know what? You have something better than that car. You have each other. You can play and share and have fun with your toy cars. You can use your imagination and make your own stories. You can zoom in your own way. That is more special than any car." + +Lily and Max thought about what their mom and dad said. They looked at each other and smiled. They hugged their mom and dad and said, "You are right. We have each other. We love our toy cars. They are not ordinary. They are special to us." + +They went back to playing with their toy cars. They zoomed them on the roads and bridges, making loud noises. They had fun and laughed. They did not care about the red car anymore. They were happy with their own cars. They had a good Sunday. +Anna and Ben were friends who liked to play outside. One day, the sky was dark and the wind was loud. They heard their mom say it was a hurricane. A hurricane was a big storm that could break things and hurt people. + +Anna and Ben were scared. They wanted to stay inside and hug their toys. But their mom said they had to go to the car and drive to a safe place. She said they had to be strong and brave. + +Anna and Ben did not want to go. They cried and held on to their mom. Their mom hugged them and said, "I know you are scared, but you can do this. I am here with you. You are strong and brave. I encourage you to be calm and listen to me. We will be okay." + +Anna and Ben looked at their mom. They saw she was strong and brave. They wanted to be like her. They nodded and wiped their tears. They took their toys and followed their mom to the car. They buckled their seat belts and held hands. + +Their mom drove them to a safe place. They saw other people and cars there. They heard the hurricane roar outside. But they felt safe inside. They thanked their mom for encouraging them. They said they were strong and brave. Their mom smiled and said, "Yes, you are. I am proud of you." +Lily and Max were playing with their toy cars in the living room. They made them zoom on the carpet, on the sofa, and on the table. They pretended they were racing drivers and made loud noises with their mouths. + +"Vroom, vroom, I'm faster than you!" Max said. + +"No, you're not, I'm faster than you!" Lily said. + +They zoomed their cars until they heard their mom call them for dinner. + +"Time to eat, kids! I made your favorite pasta with cheese and tomato sauce!" Mom said. + +Lily and Max ran to the kitchen, leaving their cars behind. They washed their hands and sat on their chairs. They ate their pasta with big spoons and smiled. They liked pasta a lot. It was yummy and warm. + +"Thank you, mom, this is delicious!" Lily said. + +"Yes, thank you, mom, this is awesome!" Max said. + +Mom smiled and gave them a hug. She was happy to see them enjoy their food. + +After they finished their pasta, they drank some milk and ate some cookies. They were full and happy. They felt sleepy and yawned. + +"Are you ready for bed, kids?" Mom asked. + +Lily and Max nodded. They were too sleepy to play more. They followed mom to their bedroom. They brushed their teeth and put on their pajamas. They climbed into their beds and snuggled with their teddy bears. + +Mom tucked them in and kissed them goodnight. She turned off the light and left the door ajar. + +"Sleep well, my sweeties. I love you," Mom said. + +Lily and Max closed their eyes and drifted into a dream. They dreamed of zooming their cars again, but this time in a big park with flowers and trees. They were happy and free. They smiled in their sleep. +Lily and Ben were playing a game with cards. They had to find two cards that were the same. Lily was very good at the game. She was intelligent and had a good memory. She could match many cards quickly. + +Ben was not so good at the game. He was not very intelligent and had a bad memory. He could not match many cards at all. He was sad and angry. He wanted to win the game. + +"Look, Ben, I found another pair!" Lily said, smiling. She showed him two cards with stars on them. "I have ten pairs now. How many do you have?" + +Ben looked at his cards. He had only two pairs. One with circles and one with squares. He felt like crying. He did not like the game. He did not like Lily. + +He had an idea. He saw a card with a heart on it. He knew there was another card with a heart on it. He had seen Lily put it down before. He waited until Lily was not looking. He took the card with the heart from Lily's pile. He put it with his card with a heart. He said, "Look, Lily, I found another pair!" + +Lily turned around. She saw Ben holding two cards with hearts. She was surprised. She looked at her pile. She saw a card with a heart missing. She knew what Ben had done. She was angry. She said, "Ben, you cheated! You took my card! That's not fair!" + +Ben felt ashamed. He knew he had done something wrong. He did not want to cheat. He wanted to be intelligent like Lily. He said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I was jealous. You are so good at the game. I wanted to be good too." + +Lily felt sorry for Ben. She knew he was not very intelligent. She knew he wanted to have fun. She said, "It's okay, Ben. I forgive you. You don't have to be intelligent to play with me. You just have to be honest. Do you want to play another game?" + +Ben nodded. He said, "Yes, please. What game do you want to play?" + +Lily thought for a moment. She said, "How about we play a game where we make funny faces at each other?" + +Ben smiled. He liked that game. He said, "Okay, let's play that. You go first." + +Lily made a funny face. She stuck out her tongue and crossed her eyes. Ben laughed. He made a funny face too. He wrinkled his nose and puffed his cheeks. Lily laughed. They played the game for a long time. They had fun. They forgot about the cards. They were friends. +Lily and Tom are playing in the park. They see a big bird with many feathers. The bird is red and blue and yellow. It is very pretty. + +Lily and Tom want to touch the bird. They run to the bird. But the bird is scared. It flies away. Lily and Tom are sad. + +They look for the bird. They see some feathers on the ground. The feathers are soft and shiny. Lily and Tom pick up the feathers. They have an idea. + +They go to a bench. They cover themselves with the feathers. They pretend to be birds. They flap their arms and make noises. They are happy. + +A woman walks by. She sees Lily and Tom. She smiles. She thinks they are funny. She says, "Hello, little birds. Are you ready to fly?" + +Lily and Tom nod. They say, "Yes, we are ready. We are the best birds in the park." They fly away with the feathers. They have fun. +Tommy was a little rabbit who loved to hop. He hopped all day long, from his burrow to the meadow, from the meadow to the stream, from the stream to the forest. He hopped so much that he sometimes forgot to eat or rest. He just wanted to see everything and have fun. + +One night, he saw a big, bright ball in the sky. It was the moon. He had never seen it before. He wondered what it was and how it got there. He wanted to hop to it and touch it. He asked his mother, who was getting ready for bed. + +"Mommy, what is that?" he pointed to the moon. + +"That is the moon, Tommy. It is very far away. You cannot hop to it. It is not for us to touch. It is for us to look at and enjoy. It is very generous. It gives us light and makes the night beautiful." + +"But I want to hop to it, Mommy. I want to see it up close. Please, can I try?" + +"No, Tommy. You cannot hop to it. It is too high and too dangerous. You will get tired and lost and hurt. You need to stay here with me and sleep. Tomorrow, you can hop again, but only in the places you know and with your friends. That is safer and happier." + +Tommy was not happy. He did not listen to his mother. He waited until she fell asleep and then he sneaked out of the burrow. He hopped and hopped, trying to reach the moon. He hopped over the meadow, over the stream, over the forest. He hopped so far that he did not know where he was. He got hungry and thirsty and scared. He could not see the moon anymore. It was hidden by the clouds. He could not see his home anymore. It was too dark and too far. He could not hop anymore. He was too tired and too sore. He wished he had listened to his mother. He wished he had stayed with her and slept. He wished he had been grateful for the moon and not greedy for it. + +He started to cry. He did not know what to do. He was alone and lost and sad. Then, he heard a voice. It was his mother. She had followed his tracks and found him. She was worried and angry, but also relieved and happy. She hugged him and kissed him and carried him back to the burrow. She gave him some food and water and tucked him in. She told him that he had been very naughty and foolish, but that she loved him and forgave him. She told him that he had learned a lesson. He had learned that the moon is not for hopping, but for admiring. He had learned that he should listen to his mother and respect her rules. He had learned that he should be content with what he has and not want what he cannot have. + +Tommy nodded and said he was sorry. He said he loved his mother and thanked her for saving him. He said he had learned his lesson and would not do it again. He looked at the moon, which had come out of the clouds. It was still big and bright and beautiful. He smiled and said good night to it. He said he was sorry for trying to hop to it. He said he was grateful for its light and beauty. He said he was happy to have his mother and his home and his life. He closed his eyes and fell asleep. He dreamed of hopping, but only in the places he knew and with his friends. He dreamed of the moon, but only as a friend and a gift. He was a happy and wise little rabbit. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big dog. The dog has a bone in his mouth. He is happy. + +"Look, Lily, a dog!" Ben says. "He has a big tooth. Can we pet him?" + +Lily is smart. She knows some dogs do not like strangers. She shakes her head. "No, Ben, we do not know him. He may bite. We have to ask his owner first." + +They look around. They see a man sitting on a bench. He is reading a book. He has a leash in his hand. The leash is attached to the dog. + +"Excuse me, sir," Lily says. "Can we pet your dog? He is very cute." + +The man looks up. He smiles. He sees Lily and Ben are polite. He nods. "Sure, you can pet him. His name is Max. He is friendly. But be careful, he likes to lick." + +Lily and Ben walk to the dog. They say hello to Max. They stroke his fur. They scratch his ears. Max wags his tail. He licks their faces. They giggle. + +"Thank you, sir," Lily says. "Max is a nice dog. He has a big tooth. Does he like to chew bones?" + +"Yes, he does," the man says. "He likes to pick bones from the trash. Sometimes he finds good ones. Sometimes he finds bad ones. He has to brush his tooth every day." + +Lily and Ben are curious. They want to see Max's tooth. They ask the man if they can. The man says yes. He opens Max's mouth. He shows them his tooth. + +"Wow, that is a big tooth!" Ben says. "It is white and shiny. You are a good owner. You take care of Max's tooth." + +"Thank you," the man says. "I love Max. He is a good dog. He takes care of me too. He makes me happy." + +Lily and Ben are happy too. They hug Max. They say goodbye to the man. They go back to their mom. They tell her about Max and his tooth. They say they want a dog too. Mom smiles. She says maybe one day. +Sam and Lily were restless. They wanted to play outside, but it was raining. They looked out the window and saw a big puddle of mud. + +"Let's go and work in the mud!" Sam said. "We can make mud pies and mud castles and mud monsters!" + +Lily nodded. She liked mud. She put on her boots and coat and followed Sam outside. They ran to the puddle and jumped in. The mud was wet and squishy and fun. + +They worked hard in the mud. They used their hands and sticks and stones to shape the mud. They made a big mud pie and put leaves on top. They made a tall mud castle and dug a moat around it. They made a scary mud monster and gave it eyes and teeth. + +They were having so much fun that they did not hear their mom calling them. She came outside and saw them covered in mud. + +"Sam! Lily! What are you doing?" she asked. "You are so dirty! Come inside and take a bath!" + +Sam and Lily looked at each other and smiled. They were proud of their mud work. They showed their mom their mud pie, their mud castle and their mud monster. + +"Wow, you are very creative!" their mom said. "But you are also very messy! Come on, let's go and clean up!" + +Sam and Lily followed their mom inside. They took off their boots and coat and went to the bathroom. They washed the mud off their skin and hair. They felt warm and cozy. + +They went to their room and put on their pajamas. They were tired from working in the mud. They cuddled with their mom and listened to a story. They fell asleep and dreamed of mud. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toy cars and make them zoom around the room. One day, she was playing with her friend Timmy. + +"I have a new car!" said Timmy, enthusiastic about his toy. + +Lily was excited to see Timmy's new car. She asked, "How fast can it go?" + +"It can go zero to sixty in just a few seconds!" Timmy exclaimed. + +Lily was amazed and wanted to try it out. She took the car and zoomed it around the room. But then, she accidentally knocked over a vase and it broke into a million pieces. + +Lily felt very sad and started to cry. Timmy tried to comfort her, but it was too late. Lily's mom came in and saw the mess. She was very angry and sent both Lily and Timmy to their rooms. + +From that day on, Lily learned to be more careful when playing with her toys. And she never forgot the lesson she learned about being responsible for her actions. +One day, a little girl named Lily went for a walk in the park with her mom. They saw a lot of flowers and trees. Lily loved to walk fast, so she ran ahead of her mom. Suddenly, she saw a big spring and she wanted to jump on it. + +"Mommy, look at the spring! Can I jump on it?" asked Lily. + +"No, Lily. It's not safe. You might hurt yourself," replied her mom. + +Lily was sad, but she understood. They continued their walk and saw some ducks swimming in a pond. Lily was happy to see them. They walked some more and then went back home. Lily was tired, but she had a lot of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little bear named Teddy. Teddy loved honey very much. He would always ask his mom to buy him honey from the store. One day, Teddy's mom went to the store to buy honey for him, but she saw a different kind of honey. + +"Look Teddy, the store has a different kind of honey. Do you want to try it?" asked Teddy's mom. + +Teddy was very excited to try the different honey. His mom bought the different honey and they went home. Teddy tasted the different honey, but he didn't like it. He wanted his old honey back. + +Teddy's mom went back to the store to buy the old honey, but it was sold out. Teddy was very sad and cried a lot. He learned that sometimes trying something different can be bad. +Once upon a time, there was a big dog named Max. Max was very hungry and wanted to eat something. He saw a bone and tried to bite it. But it was too hard for him to bite. + +Max saw a lady walking towards him. She was his wife, Bella. Bella was very alert and noticed that Max was hungry. She asked Max, "What's wrong, Max? Are you hungry?" + +Max replied, "Yes, I am very hungry. I cannot bite this bone." + +Bella said, "Don't worry, Max. I will bring you some food." Bella went to the kitchen and brought a big bowl of food for Max. Max was very happy and ate all the food. From that day, Max knew that his wife was always there to help him when he was hungry. +Once upon a time, there was a chicken named Rosie. Rosie had colorful feathers and she lived on a farm. One day, Rosie laid a big egg. The egg was colorful too, with spots of red and blue. + +Rosie was very proud of her egg and she wanted to show it to her friends. She called out to her friends, "Come see my egg!" Her friends came running and they all admired the colorful egg. + +Suddenly, the egg started to crack and out came a tiny chick. The chick was so small and fluffy. Rosie was very happy to have a new friend. From that day on, Rosie and her chick played together and had lots of fun on the farm. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved eating jelly so much that she ate it every day. One day, she was feeling very sleepy and wanted to take a nap. + +Lily went to her room and lay down on her bed. But she couldn't sleep because her door was open and the noise from outside was too loud. So, she got up and went to her door. + +Lily used her key to lock the door. Now, she could sleep peacefully without any noise disturbing her. She dreamed of eating lots of jelly and having a happy day. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to collect stamps. One day, she found a new stamp that she really liked. It was a picture of a cat. Lily said, "Look! This stamp is so pretty. It matches my dress." + +Lily's little brother, Jack, was being naughty. He took the stamp from her and ran away. Lily said, "Jack, give me back my stamp! That's not nice." Jack said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I just wanted to see it. Here you go." + +Lily forgave Jack and they played together. They matched the colors of their toys and had fun. Lily was happy to have her stamp back and Jack promised to be less naughty in the future. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to help her mom in the kitchen. One day, her mom asked her to serve the dinner table. Lily was so happy to help. + +After dinner, her mom gave her a reward for being such a good helper. It was a colorful sticker that she could put on her shirt. Lily was so proud of her sticker. + +Later that night, Lily told her dad about how she helped serve dinner. "I did it all by myself!" she said. Her dad smiled and said, "Wow, Lily! You are becoming so independent." Lily felt so happy and proud of herself. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very excited because her mommy was making her favorite food for dinner. Lily loved to eat mac and cheese with lots of cheese on top. + +As Lily was playing with her dolls, her mommy asked her to shut the door because it was getting chilly outside. Lily quickly got up and shut the door. + +When dinner was ready, Lily sat down at the table and ate her mac and cheese with a big smile on her face. She was so happy to have her favorite food and her mommy by her side. After dinner, Lily hugged her mommy and went to bed, dreaming about what yummy food she would have for breakfast the next day. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to watch television. One day, Timmy's television turned black and he couldn't watch his favorite shows. Timmy was sad and didn't know what to do. + +Timmy's mom called a repairman to fix the television. The repairman came and said he needed to perform some magic to make the television work again. Timmy watched as the repairman opened up the television and fixed it. + +After the repairman performed his magic, the television was fixed and Timmy was happy again. He could watch all his favorite shows. Timmy learned that sometimes things break, but there are people who can perform magic to fix them. +Once upon a time, there was a yellow duck named Ducky. Ducky loved to dance and would wiggle and shake whenever music played. One day, Ducky hurt her foot while dancing and couldn't walk properly. + +Ducky's friend, a dog named Spot, saw her limping and asked, "What happened, Ducky?" + +"I hurt my foot while dancing," replied Ducky. + +Spot knew just what to do. "Let's go see the veterinarian," he said. + +The veterinarian was kind and gentle. She checked Ducky's foot and gave her some medicine. Soon enough, Ducky was able to dance again, and she and Spot danced happily together. +Once upon a time, there was a big tree. The tree was called an oak. It had many leaves and branches. One day, a little bird came to sit on the tree. The bird was very nosy and looked around a lot. + +The bird saw a little girl walking by. The girl was saying something over and over again. The bird asked the girl, "What are you saying?" The girl said, "I am trying to repeat my ABCs." + +The bird thought that was a good idea. So, it started to repeat the ABCs too. The little girl and the bird repeated the ABCs together, under the big oak tree. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to draw with her pastel colors. One day, Lily's mom took her to an art show. Lily saw many impressive paintings and sculptures. She was amazed! + +As they were walking around, Lily saw a bell. She asked her mom, "Can I ring the bell?" Her mom said, "Sure, go ahead." So, Lily rang the bell and it made a loud noise. + +Later that day, Lily and her mom went to a bakery. Lily saw a cake with a bell on top. She said, "Mom, can we get that cake with the bell?" Her mom said, "Sure, let's get it." When they got home, Lily's mom cut the cake and the bell rang again. Lily was so happy and said, "I love ringing bells!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with boxes. One day, she saw a cheap box in the store. She asked her mommy to buy it for her, but her mommy said no. + +Lily decided to take the box anyway. She stepped out of the store with the box in her hand. But then, she heard a loud voice behind her. It was the store manager. He said she had to pay for the box or go to jail. + +Lily learned that it is not okay to take things that do not belong to her. She had to give the box back and say sorry. She felt sad, but she knew it was the right thing to do. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys, but he had a problem. His toys were always mixed up in his closet. Timmy's mom tried to help him, but it was too much for her to handle. Timmy decided that he needed to be helpful and separate his toys into different piles. + +Timmy started to take out all his toys from his closet and put them on the floor. It was a big mess, but he was determined to fix it. He started to separate his toys into different piles. One pile was for his cars, another pile was for his dolls, and the last pile was for his blocks. + +It took Timmy a long time, but he finally finished separating his toys. He put each pile back into his closet, and it looked much better. Timmy was proud of himself for being helpful and solving his problem. From that day on, Timmy's toys were always in the right place, and he could play with them easily. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she found a pretty butterfly in her garden. The butterfly had bright colors and was fluttering around the flowers. + +Lily wanted to catch the butterfly, but it kept flying away. She asked her friend, Timmy, to help her. Timmy said, "Let's make a net to catch it." They found some sticks and a tight piece of cloth to make the net. + +Lily and Timmy worked together to make the net. When it was finished, they went back to the garden. They saw the butterfly again and decided to catch it. Lily held the net tight and Timmy helped her. They caught the butterfly and looked at it in the light. It was so beautiful! + +But then, they realized that the butterfly was sad. It wanted to fly free and be with its family. Lily and Timmy decided to let it go. They opened the net and watched the butterfly fly away. They felt happy that they had helped the butterfly and made the right decision. +Once upon a time, there was a farmer who had a big farm. He had lots of animals like cows, pigs, and chickens. One day, he had to go to the city to buy some food for his animals. He was anxious because he had never been to the city before. + +When he got there, he saw lots of people and cars. He felt very small and scared. He went to the store and bought some food, but when he was leaving, he slipped and fell down. Everyone laughed at him and he felt embarrassed. + +He went back to his farm and told his animals what happened. They didn't laugh at him, they just looked at him with kind eyes. The farmer realized that his animals loved him no matter what and that made him happy. From that day on, he was never anxious about going to the city again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily saw snow falling from the sky. She was so happy because she loves snow. She asked her mommy, "Can we do something fun in the snow?" + +Mommy replied, "Of course, we can build a snowman!" + +Lily was excited and they went outside to build a snowman. While they were building, their nosy neighbor came over and said, "What are you doing?" + +Lily said, "We're building a snowman!" + +The neighbor smiled and said, "That sounds like fun. Can I help?" + +Lily and her mommy were happy to have their neighbor help them build the snowman. They all worked together and had a great time playing in the snow. +Once upon a time, a young bird was learning to fly. He had small wings and felt scared. His mother said, "Don't worry, you will fly soon." The young bird said, "When will it happen? I want to fly like you." + +One day, the young bird tried to fly but fell down. He cried and said, "I can't fly, I will never be like you." His mother said, "Don't give up, keep trying." The young bird tried again and this time he flapped his wings and flew a little bit. He was so happy and said, "I did it! I can fly!" + +Suddenly, a big bird came and said, "What are you doing here? This is my tree." The young bird was scared and said, "I'm sorry, I didn't know. I was just learning to fly." The big bird said, "I don't care, you have to leave." The young bird felt sad and said, "But where will I go?" His mother said, "Don't worry, we will find a new tree." And they flew away to find a new home. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore the world around her. One day, she found a shiny jewel on the ground. It sparkled in the sun and made her very happy. + +Lily wanted to keep the jewel safe, so she put it in her pocket and went back home. She showed her mommy and daddy the pretty jewel and they told her it was very special and valuable. + +But Lily didn't want anyone to get hurt because of the jewel, so she kept it hidden in her room where it was harmless. Every day, she would look at it and smile, knowing that she had found something very precious. +Once upon a time, there was a kind man named Mr. Bear. He lived in a cozy house in the forest. One day, his friend Mr. Rabbit came to visit him. Mr. Bear was very happy to see his friend and said, "Welcome, Mr. Rabbit! I am so glad you came to visit me." + +They sat down to have some tea and honey. Mr. Rabbit noticed that Mr. Bear was very humble and kind. He said, "Mr. Bear, you are so nice and humble. I am lucky to have you as my friend." Mr. Bear was happy to hear that and they started to discuss their favorite things to do in the forest. + +They talked about how much they loved to play hide-and-seek and climb trees. They also talked about how much they enjoyed eating berries and nuts. Mr. Rabbit had to go home soon, but he promised to come back and visit Mr. Bear again. From that day on, Mr. Bear and Mr. Rabbit were the best of friends and always welcomed each other with open arms. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with clay. He would make all sorts of things like cars, animals, and even a castle. One day, Timmy's mom asked him if he wanted to go to the park. Timmy was nervous because he didn't understand why he had to go outside when he was having so much fun with his clay. + +"Mommy, can I bring my clay with me to the park?" Timmy asked. + +"Of course, Timmy! You can make new things at the park," his mom replied. + +Timmy felt better knowing he could bring his clay with him. When they got to the park, Timmy saw other kids playing with their toys. He understood that he could have fun with his clay and still play with other kids too. Timmy made a new friend who also loved to play with clay. They spent the whole afternoon making different things and having fun together. + +From that day on, Timmy wasn't nervous anymore about going outside to play. He understood that he could bring his clay with him and still have fun with other kids. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She wanted to learn how to read and write, but her parents were too busy to teach her. So, they decided to hire a tutor for her. + +One day, Lily met her new tutor, Miss Sarah. Miss Sarah was very careful and kind. She taught Lily how to read and write in a fun way. Lily was very happy to have a tutor who could help her learn new things. + +One day, Lily's friend came to visit her. Her friend asked, "Can I come in and play with you?" Lily replied, "Let me ask Miss Sarah if it's okay." Lily went to Miss Sarah and asked, "Can my friend come in and play with me?" Miss Sarah said, "Yes, I allow it. But be careful and don't make too much noise while I am teaching you." Lily and her friend played together and had a lot of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a farmer who had a mule. The mule was very strong and could carry big things. The farmer loved his mule very much. One day, the farmer had to move some heavy boxes to the other side of the farm. He hoped his mule would help him. The mule was mighty and could do it easily. So, the farmer put the boxes on the mule's back and the mule carried them to the other side of the farm. The farmer was very happy and thanked his mighty mule. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to dance and would often twirl around her room, pretending she was a ballerina. One day, her mom asked her to go outside and play with her friends. + +Lily went to the park and saw her friends playing on the swings. She ran over to them and asked if she could join in. They said yes and Lily started to swing. She felt like she was flying and it made her so happy. + +Suddenly, Lily's friend Sarah jumped off the swing and started to spring around. "Let's have a dance party!" Sarah exclaimed. Lily thought it was a great idea and soon they were all dancing together. It was an ordinary day, but it turned into a special one because of the fun they had together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very eager to go to the park and play on the swings. He asked his mommy if they could go to the park, but she said they had to go to the store first. Timmy was sad, but he understood. + +At the store, Timmy saw a toy he really wanted. He demanded that his mommy buy it for him, but she said they didn't have enough money. Timmy was upset, but he understood. + +On the way home, Timmy looked up at the sky and saw the stars. He asked his mommy what they were. She said they were part of the universe, which is very big and full of stars and planets. Timmy was amazed, but he understood. + +When they got home, Timmy's daddy was there. Timmy told him all about the universe and how he wanted to learn more about it. His daddy promised to teach him all about the stars and planets. Timmy was happy, and he understood that sometimes you have to wait for things, but good things come to those who are patient. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park with her friends. One day, they saw a big, red ball. They played with it for a while, but then Lily pushed the ball too hard and it rolled away. + +Lily and her friends chased after the ball and found it near a big tree. They saw a man standing there, but he didn't move or talk. Lily's friends thought he was just sleeping, but Lily knew something was wrong. She said, "He's dead." + +Lily's friends didn't understand what she meant, but then they saw the man's face. They were scared and ran away. Lily knew she had to tell someone, so she ran to get her mom. When they came back, the man was still there and Lily's mom called the police. They found out that the man had a heart attack and couldn't stand up. Lily felt sad, but she knew she did the right thing by telling someone. +Once upon a time, there was a brave boy named Timmy. He liked to watch television with his mommy. They would use the remote to change the channels and find their favorite show. One day, Timmy saw a scary monster on the TV. He felt scared and hid behind his mommy. But then he remembered how brave he was and decided to face the monster. He used his imagination to pretend he had a sword and defeated the monster. Timmy felt very proud of himself and hugged his mommy. They continued to watch TV together and have fun. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little bear named Teddy. He loved to sleep all day and all night. One day, his momma bear made him some honey to eat. But when Teddy tasted it, he made a sour face because he didn't like it. + +The next morning, Teddy didn't wake up when the sun came up. His momma bear tried to wake him up, but he just kept sleeping. She remembered how much Teddy loved honey, so she made him some more. This time, she added some berries to make it sweeter. + +When Teddy finally woke up, he smelled the sweet honey and berries. He was so excited to taste it. When he took a bite, he smiled and said, "Yum, this honey is delicious!" Teddy learned that sometimes things that are sour can become sweet with a little bit of help. +Once upon a time, there was a young boy named Timmy. He loved to play with his toys and his favourite was a shiny trophy that his dad won. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to lock the door before they went out to play. Timmy tried to turn the key, but it was too hard for him to do it alone. His mom helped him and they went outside to play. + +After they played for a while, they came back home and Timmy's mom asked him to get the trophy from his room. Timmy ran to his room and saw that the trophy was missing! He looked everywhere but he couldn't find it. Timmy's mom asked him if he locked the door when they left. Timmy realized that he forgot to lock the door and someone might have come in and taken the trophy. + +Timmy was sad that he lost his favourite toy, but he learned an important lesson to always lock the door when he leaves the house. +Once upon a time, there was a tall giraffe named Jerry. Jerry loved to eat leaves from tall trees. One day, Jerry was walking in the forest when he saw a shiny gem on the ground. "Wow, this gem is beautiful!" Jerry said. + +Just then, a squirrel named Sammy came running up to Jerry. "Hey Jerry, did you see my nut sack? I left it here somewhere," Sammy said. Jerry looked around and saw the sack. "Is this your sack?" Jerry asked. "Yes, thank you so much!" Sammy said. + +Jerry realized that even though the gem was pretty, it wasn't his to keep. "Sammy, I found this gem on the ground, but I think it belongs to someone else. Let's try to find the owner," Jerry said. They searched and found the owner of the gem, who was very grateful. Jerry learned that it's not right to keep things that don't belong to you, and that it's important to help others. +Once upon a time, a curious kangaroo hopped around the forest. He wanted to see all the animals and say hello to them. Suddenly, he saw a little mouse hiding behind a tree. + +"Hello, little mouse! Why are you hiding?" asked the kangaroo. + +"I'm hiding because I'm scared of the big sneeze," replied the mouse. + +"Oh no! What big sneeze?" asked the kangaroo. + +"The big sneeze that comes from the elephant's trunk," replied the mouse. + +Just then, the elephant came by and sneezed loudly. The kangaroo and the mouse jumped with surprise! + +"Don't worry, little mouse. The sneeze is gone now," said the kangaroo. + +The mouse smiled and thanked the kangaroo for being so kind. From that day on, the kangaroo and the mouse were good friends and went on many adventures together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a terrible day at school because she accidentally bit her lip while eating her snack. Her lip hurt so much that she couldn't concentrate on her lessons. + +When she got home, she wanted to take a nap to make her lip feel better. But her little brother, Max, was playing loudly and wouldn't let her sleep. Lily got upset and told Max to be quiet, but he didn't listen. + +Lily decided to talk to her mom about the problem. Her mom listened and told Max to play quietly so that Lily could take a nap. Max understood and played with his toys without making any noise. Lily was happy and took a nap, and when she woke up, her lip felt much better. From that day on, Max played quietly whenever Lily needed to nap. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pet dog named Max. One day, Lily and Max went for a walk in the park. They saw many flowers and trees. Lily liked to gather flowers and put them in her basket. + +Suddenly, Max saw a leak in a pipe. He barked and told Lily about it. "Look Lily, water is coming out of that pipe," said Max. Lily saw the leak and said, "Oh no, we need to tell someone to fix it." + +Lily and Max walked to a park ranger who was very intelligent. Lily told him about the leak and the ranger said, "Thank you for telling me. I will fix it right away." Lily and Max felt happy that they helped to make the park a better place. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a big house with a long hall. One day, Lily's mom told her to look for her lost toy in the hall. Lily looked and looked, but she couldn't find it. + +Suddenly, she heard a harsh voice coming from the end of the hall. "Who's there?" she asked. But there was no answer. She started to feel scared and ran back to her mom. + +When she told her mom what happened, her mom said it was probably just the wind. But that night, Lily heard the harsh voice again. This time, it was louder. She got out of bed and went to the hall to look. But she saw nothing. + +The next day, Lily's mom found out that there was a ghost in the house. They had to move out and leave their home behind. Lily was sad because she loved her house, but she was happy to be safe from the harsh ghost. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went outside to play in the park. The sun was shining bright and the sky was blue. Lily saw a big puddle on the ground. It was wet and brown. + +Lily was curious and decided to take a closer look. She walked towards the puddle and discovered something amazing. There was a little frog sitting in the middle of the puddle! The frog was also wet and brown. + +Lily was so happy to have discovered the little frog. She picked it up gently and brought it home. She put the frog in a jar with some water and watched it jump around. From that day on, Lily loved going on adventures and discovering new things. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to parades with her family. One day, she saw a big parade with lots of colorful floats and marching bands. She was so happy and excited! + +But then, she saw her friend Sally with a big balloon. Lily was envious of Sally's balloon and wished she had one too. Her mom noticed and asked her what was wrong. Lily explained that she wanted a balloon like Sally's. + +Her mom smiled and said, "It's okay to feel envious sometimes, but we should be happy for others too. Let's go get you a balloon and enjoy the parade together!" Lily was so happy and thanked her mom. They had a great time watching the parade and holding their balloons. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play by the river with his friends. One day, they saw a big crocodile in the water. It was incredible! Timmy's friends wanted to catch the crocodile, but Timmy knew it was dangerous. + +Timmy told his friends, "We can't catch the crocodile. It's too dangerous. We could get hurt." But his friends didn't listen and tried to catch the crocodile anyway. They got too close and the crocodile almost caught them! + +Timmy held his friends back and said, "See, I told you it was dangerous. We need to be careful and listen to each other." From then on, Timmy's friends listened to him and they all played safely by the river together. The moral of the story is to always listen to your friends and be careful around dangerous things like crocodiles. +Once upon a time, there was an old man. He had a colorful garden with many flowers. One day, a little girl came to visit him. She saw the colorful flowers and wanted to take one home. The old man said she could take one, but only one. The little girl was happy and took a colorful flower home with her. From that day on, the little girl visited the old man often and always took a colorful flower home with her. +Once upon a time, there was a painter named Jack. Jack loved to paint pictures of animals and trees. One day, Jack was painting a picture of a big elephant. But he ran out of blue paint! He didn't know what to do. + +Suddenly, his friend Timmy came over. Timmy had a big smile on his face. He said, "Jack, I have some blue paint! You're lucky!" Jack was so happy. He used the blue paint to finish his painting of the elephant. + +After he finished, Jack said to Timmy, "Thank you for helping me solve my problem!" Timmy smiled again and said, "No problem, Jack. That's what friends are for!" +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys all day long. One day, Timmy's mom brought him a peanut. Timmy loved peanuts! He opened the peanut and ate it all up. + +Later that day, Timmy's friend Johnny came over to play. Johnny brought a toy top that could spin really fast. Timmy and Johnny played with the top for a while, but then Timmy got an idea. "Let's put the peanut on the top and see what happens!" said Timmy. + +So, they put the peanut on the top and spun it around. The peanut went round and round, faster and faster. Suddenly, the peanut flew off the top and hit Timmy right in the eye. Timmy cried and cried, and his mom had to take him to the doctor. + +The doctor said Timmy's eye was okay, but he had to wear a patch for a few days. Timmy learned a lesson that day: it's not always a good idea to put things on toys that spin. +Once upon a time, there was a jolly painter named Jack. He loved to paint colorful pictures of animals and flowers. One day, he met a little girl named Lily who asked him to paint a picture of her favorite animal, a giraffe. + +Jack painted the giraffe with a long neck and spots all over its body. Lily was so happy and said, "Thank you, Mr. Painter! I will remember this forever!" + +But then, a big gust of wind came and blew the painting away. Lily started to cry and Jack felt very sad. He said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I wish I could paint another one for you." + +Lily wiped her tears and said, "It's okay, Mr. Painter. I will still remember the giraffe you painted for me." And with that, they said goodbye and went their separate ways. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and always had fun. One day, her mother asked her to help with the laundry. Lily didn't want to help because it was boring and she wanted to play. But her mother told her that it was important to help out and be responsible. + +Lily started to help and she noticed that the clothes were dirty and smelly. Her mother showed her a powder that could make the clothes clean and smell nice. Lily was amazed at how the powder could change the clothes from dirty to clean. + +After they finished the laundry, Lily's mother told her that sometimes things may seem ordinary or boring, but with a little effort, they can change and become better. Lily learned that it's important to help out and try new things, even if they seem ordinary. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and eat healthy snacks like apples and carrots. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to help her in the kitchen. She told him to open the cabinet and release the plates. Timmy was happy to help his mom and he opened the cabinet. He saw the plates and released them carefully. + +After they finished their work, Timmy's mom gave him a big hug and said, "You are such a good helper, Timmy. You make me so happy." Timmy felt proud of himself and smiled. He knew that helping his mom was a healthy thing to do. From that day on, Timmy always looked for ways to help his mom and release things from the cabinet. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved the color yellow and had a yellow dress. One night, Lily went to bed and had a dream about a big yellow sun. + +The next day, Lily's mom brought home a new printer. Lily was excited to see it and asked, "What's that, Mommy?" Her mom replied, "It's a printer, Lily. It prints pictures and words on paper." Lily was so happy and asked her mom to print a picture of the yellow sun from her dream. + +Her mom printed the picture and Lily was overjoyed. She said, "It's just like my dream!" Her mom smiled and said, "Dreams can come true, Lily." From that day on, Lily printed all of her favorite yellow things, like bananas and flowers, and hung them up in her room. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny. The bunny loved to hop and play in the forest. One day, the bunny found a pink twig on the ground. The bunny thought the twig was very pretty and hoped to keep it. + +As the bunny was playing with the twig, a bird flew by and saw the bunny. The bird asked the bunny if it could have the twig to build a nest. The bunny felt sad to give away the pretty pink twig, but hoped the bird would be happy with it. + +The bird thanked the bunny and flew away with the pink twig. The bunny felt happy to help the bird and hoped it would have a cozy nest. From that day on, the bunny knew that even though it was hard to give something away, it could make someone else happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy who loved to travel. He would go on adventures with his parents to see new places and meet new people. One day, Timmy and his family went to the zoo. They looked at all the animals and had a great time. Timmy loved to look at the wide open spaces where the animals could roam. + +As they were leaving the zoo, Timmy saw a balloon man. He asked his mom if he could have a balloon. She said yes and Timmy was so happy. He held onto the balloon tightly as they walked to the car. Suddenly, a gust of wind came and the balloon slipped out of Timmy's hand. It flew up into the sky and Timmy started to cry. + +His dad said, "Don't worry, Timmy. We can get you another balloon next time we come to the zoo." But Timmy was still sad. He wanted his balloon back. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat jelly. He would eat it every day for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. One day, Timmy spilled jelly all over his shirt. His mom said, "Don't worry Timmy, we will dry your shirt." + +Timmy was a very intelligent boy. He loved to read books and learn new things. He wanted to be a scientist when he grew up. One day, he decided to make his own jelly. He mixed all the ingredients together and put it in the fridge to dry. + +The next day, Timmy took out his jelly from the fridge. It was nice and dry. He tasted it and it was delicious! Timmy was so happy that he could make his own jelly. From that day on, Timmy would make jelly for his family and they would all enjoy it together. +Once upon a time, there was a frog named Freddy. Freddy loved to hop on lily pads and catch flies. One day, he heard about a big talent show on a stage. Freddy wanted to show off his hopping skills, so he decided to enter the talent show. + +On the day of the talent show, Freddy hopped onto the stage. He started to hop around and catch flies in front of the audience. But then, he noticed that everyone was staring at him. Freddy felt nervous and didn't know what to do. He started to feel rude and embarrassed. + +Suddenly, Freddy tripped on a lily pad and fell off the stage. Everyone laughed and Freddy felt even more embarrassed. He hopped away, feeling sad and ashamed. From that day on, he never entered another talent show again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a black cat named Midnight. One day, Lily wanted to take Midnight for a walk, but Midnight didn't want to go. + +"Lily, I don't want to go outside," Midnight said. + +"But why not?" Lily asked. + +"It's too hot outside and I don't like the pink leash you always use," Midnight replied. + +Lily thought for a moment and then got an idea. She went to her room and got a new pink leash for Midnight. "Here, try this one," she said. + +Midnight sniffed the leash and then wagged his tail. "This one is much better! Let's go for a walk!" + +Lily and Midnight went for a walk and had a great time together. They even saw a pink flower along the way. From that day on, Midnight never complained about going for walks again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a difficult time hearing out of her ear. One day, her mommy took her to see the doctor. The doctor used a special tool to examine her ear. + +Lily was scared at first, but the doctor was very nice. He looked inside her ear and found a little bug! The doctor carefully removed the bug and gave Lily a sticker for being brave. + +From that day on, Lily could hear much better. She was very happy and told all her friends about her adventure at the doctor's office. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a deaf dog named Max. Max loved to play in the square. One day, Max saw a parade of ants marching through the square. + +"Hello ants, what are you doing?" Max barked. + +"We are marching to our home," the ants replied. + +Max thought it would be fun to march with them. He joined the parade and marched through the square. The ants were happy to have a new friend. + +After the parade, Max went home and told his owner about his adventure. "I marched with the ants in the square today!" Max barked excitedly. + +Max's owner smiled and said, "That sounds like a lot of fun, Max." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the park to play on the swings and slide. One day, she saw a big machine with buttons and lights. It was an operation display that showed how the park worked. + +Lily was scared of the machine because it looked so big and complicated. She asked her mom, "What is that scary thing?" Her mom said, "Don't be afraid, it's just a machine that shows how the park works." + +Lily felt better and asked her mom if they could watch the operation display together. Her mom agreed and they watched as the machine showed how the swings and slide worked. Lily was amazed and said, "Wow, that's so cool!" From that day on, Lily wasn't scared of the operation display anymore and she loved learning how things worked. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy boat in the bathtub. He would pretend to sail across the ocean and explore new lands. + +One day, Timmy's mom said, "Timmy, we're going to go on a big boat that sails across the ocean!" Timmy was so excited. He had never been on a big boat before. + +As they boarded the boat, Timmy looked up at the ceiling and saw it was very high. "Wow, that ceiling is so high!" he said. + +During the boat ride, Timmy met a modest sailor who showed him how to steer the boat. Timmy was so happy to learn how to sail. + +After the boat ride, Timmy told his mom, "I want to be a sailor when I grow up!" His mom smiled and said, "I think you'll make a great sailor, Timmy." And from that day on, Timmy sailed his toy boat in the bathtub, dreaming of his future adventures on the high seas. +Once upon a time, there was a big forest with lots of trees. One day, a big wind came and made the leaves scatter all over the place. The animals who lived in the forest had to be careful because the wind was dangerous and could knock them down. + +One of the animals was a big brown bear. He liked to walk around the forest and look for food. But with all the leaves scattered around, it was hard for him to find anything. He walked and walked until he found a pile of lumber. The lumber was big pieces of wood that were left over from when the humans came and cut down some trees. The bear was happy because he could use the lumber to build a new home. + +The bear worked hard and used the lumber to build a strong and safe home. He was happy and cozy inside his new home, even when the wind was still blowing hard outside. And when the leaves stopped scattering and the wind died down, the forest was peaceful and quiet again. +Once there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and pick flowers. One day, she found a beautiful flower that smelled sweet. She picked it and put it in her hair. + +Lily's mom came outside and said, "Lily, you smell so nice! Did you put perfume on?" + +Lily shook her head and said, "No, I just picked this flower." + +Later that day, Lily went inside to wash her hands before dinner. As she washed her hands, she noticed that the sweet smell was gone. She realized that the flower had made her hands smell sweet. + +From that day on, Lily would always pick the sweet-smelling flowers and wash her hands to keep the perfume smell. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys all day long. One day, Timmy's mommy gave him a big box of chocolates. Timmy was so happy and ate all the chocolates in one go. But, after a while, his tummy started to hurt. + +Timmy's mommy took him to the doctor. The doctor said Timmy needed an operation to feel better. Timmy was scared, but his mommy held his hand and told him everything would be alright. + +After the operation, Timmy felt much better. His mommy gave him some soup to eat, but Timmy didn't like it. He guessed it was spoiled. His mommy smiled and gave him some fruit instead. Timmy was happy again and played with his toys all day long. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a kind rabbit named Bun. One day, Bun found a big sack in the forest. The sack was so heavy, but Bun was powerful and could carry it. + +Bun saw his friends, the birds, and said, "Look what I found!" The birds were happy and asked, "What's in the sack?" Bun replied, "I don't know. Let's open it and see!" + +They opened the sack and saw it was full of carrots! Everyone was so happy and they had a big feast. From that day on, Bun shared his carrots with all his friends. They all said, "Thank you, Bun. You are a kind and powerful friend." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to play outside with her toys. One day, she saw a big red mailbox. She went to the mailbox and saw a little bird inside. + +"Hello, little birdie!" said Lily. "What are you doing in the mailbox?" + +"I'm restless," said the bird. "I want to change my home. This mailbox is too small for me." + +Lily felt sorry for the bird. She wanted to help. "I have an idea!" she said. "You can come live with me in my house. I have a big yard where you can fly and play." + +The bird was happy and flew out of the mailbox. Lily took the bird home and they became good friends. They played together every day and the bird was no longer restless. They would always visit the mailbox and remember the day they met. +Once upon a time, there was a sailor who wanted to go on a boat ride. He got on his boat and started to sail on the sea. But then, he saw a big storm coming. The waves were getting bigger and bigger, and the wind was blowing very hard. The sailor tried to stop his boat, but it was too late. The storm hit the boat and it sank. + +The sailor was very scared and he didn't know what to do. He was all alone in the empty sea. He wished he had listened to his friends who told him not to go sailing when there was a storm coming. + +The moral of the story is that we should always listen to the advice of others, especially when it comes to our safety. We should also be careful and stop doing things that can be dangerous. +Once upon a time, there was a little frog named Freddy. Freddy lived in a swamp with his family and friends. One day, Freddy was feeling sad because he wanted to explore the distant lands beyond the swamp. + +Freddy's mother noticed his sadness and asked him what was wrong. "I want to see what's out there beyond the swamp," Freddy said. "But it's too dangerous," his mother replied. "You should settle and be happy with what you have." + +But Freddy didn't listen. He hopped away from the swamp and into the distant lands. As he was exploring, he met a wise old owl. The owl asked him why he left the safety of the swamp. Freddy explained that he wanted to see what was beyond his home. + +The owl smiled and said, "It's good to explore, but remember to always come back to where you belong. The swamp is your home, and it's where you will always find happiness." Freddy realized that the owl was right. He hopped back to the swamp and settled in with his family and friends. From that day on, he knew that there was no place like home. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go outside and play with her friends. One day, she saw her friend Sarah jogging in the park. Lily thought it looked like fun, so she started jogging too. + +As they were jogging, they saw a big knot in a tree. They stopped to look at it and tried to untie it, but it was too tight. They decided to ask their other friends for help. + +When they got to the playground, they asked their friends if they knew how to untie knots. One of their friends said he was very popular at untying knots and offered to help. He was able to untie the knot in no time and everyone cheered for him. + +Lily was so happy that they were able to untie the knot and that they had such helpful friends. She couldn't wait to go back to the park and jog with her friends again. +Once upon a time, there was an elderly lady who loved to collect gems. She had many gems in her collection, but she wanted to add more. One day, she went to the market and found a beautiful gem. She was so happy and she added it to her collection. + +The next day, she went to the park to show her gems to her friends. Her friends were amazed by all the gems she had, especially the new one she added. They all thought it was the prettiest gem they had ever seen. + +From that day on, the elderly lady continued to add more gems to her collection. She loved to show them off to her friends and they loved seeing all the different colors and shapes of the gems. The elderly lady was very happy with her gem collection and she knew that she would continue to add more gems to it in the future. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Max. Max loved to go on walks with his owner, Sarah. Sarah always made sure to put Max on a leash before they left the house. Max didn't mind the leash because it kept him safe. + +One day, Sarah took Max for a walk in the woods. Max was having a great time sniffing all the new smells when suddenly he saw something that made him feel fearful. It was a big, scary bear! Max wanted to run away, but he was stuck on the leash. + +Sarah saw the bear too and knew they had to be careful. She slowly backed away while Max blinked his eyes in fear. Just when the bear was about to attack, a loud noise scared it away. Max and Sarah were safe! From that day on, Max never went on a walk without his leash and Sarah always made sure to keep a lookout for any dangers in the woods. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to play outside and explore the world around her. One day, she went for a walk in the forest with her mommy. They saw many trees and animals on the way. + +Suddenly, Lily's mommy realized they were lost. She didn't know which way to go to get back home. Lily tried to help by looking around and guessing which way to go. But they still couldn't find the way. + +They walked and walked, but they couldn't find the right path. Lily was getting tired, but her mommy was persistent. She didn't give up and kept looking for the way back home. Finally, they saw a sign that said "left". They followed the sign and soon they were back home safe and sound. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play hide and seek with her friends. One day, Lily was playing in her room and she decided to hide behind her bookcase. But the bookcase was uncomfortable and she couldn't find a good spot to hide. + +Suddenly, her big brother Max came in and saw her struggling. "What are you doing, Lily?" Max asked. "I'm trying to hide, but this bookcase is uncomfortable," Lily said. Max smiled and said, "Let me help you." Max poked around the bookcase until he found a secret spot for Lily to hide. + +Lily was so happy and thanked her brother. They played hide and seek together and had lots of fun. From that day on, Lily knew that she could always count on her big brother to help her when she needed it. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird. The bird loved to fly and sing. One day, the bird saw a bright yellow butterfly. The bird wanted to catch the butterfly. The bird flew and flew, but the butterfly was too fast. + +The bird saw a chimney and thought it was a good place to rest. The bird flew into the chimney, but it was too narrow. The bird got stuck and couldn't fly out. The bird was sad and scared. + +The bird tried to call for help, but no one heard. The bird was stuck in the chimney forever. The butterfly flew away and the bird never caught it. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy went to the beach with his mommy and daddy. They saw lots of shrimp in the water. Timmy thought they looked yummy, but his mommy said they were too small to eat. + +Timmy and his family had a picnic on the beach. They had sandwiches, chips, and juice. Timmy hoped he could have some shrimp for dinner. After the picnic, they went home. + +At dinner time, Timmy asked his mommy if they could have shrimp. His mommy said they didn't have any. Timmy was sad. He didn't want to eat his dinner. His mommy said it was fine, but Timmy was still sad. + +The next day, Timmy's family went back to the beach. They saw lots of shrimp again. Timmy was happy. He hoped they could catch some shrimp. But, when they went in the water, Timmy got hurt by a big wave. He had to go to the hospital. Timmy didn't get to eat any shrimp and he was very sad. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the big field behind her house. One day, she saw a scarecrow standing in the field. The scarecrow was very independent and didn't need anyone to help him stand up straight. + +Lily thought the scarecrow was very funny-looking, with his big hat and his floppy clothes. She decided to go stand next to him and say hello. As she got closer, she realized that the scarecrow was actually very friendly. + +From that day on, Lily would visit the scarecrow in the field every day. They would stand together and watch the birds fly by, and Lily would tell the scarecrow all about her day. Even though the scarecrow couldn't talk back, Lily knew he was listening. And she was happy to have such a good friend in the field. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and look at the beautiful flowers. One day, she saw a butterfly fly by and she wanted to fly like it too. + +Lily went to her mom and said, "Mommy, can I fly like a butterfly?" Her mom smiled and said, "No, sweetie, you can't fly like a butterfly, but you can pretend to fly by running around and flapping your arms." + +Lily was happy with her mom's answer and went outside to play. As she was running around, she found a beautiful bracelet on the ground. She picked it up and showed it to her mom. + +"Mommy, look at this beautiful bracelet I found!" Lily exclaimed. Her mom looked at it and said, "It is beautiful, but it's not ours. We should try to find who it belongs to." + +Lily and her mom went around the neighborhood asking if anyone lost a bracelet. Finally, they found the owner and returned the bracelet. The owner was happy and gave Lily a big hug. Lily felt happy too, knowing she did the right thing. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to watch TV, especially when there were race cars on. He liked how they would speed around the track. + +One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play. Billy brought his toy cars and they decided to have a race. Timmy was very competitive and wanted to win. + +As they raced their cars, Billy's car went faster than Timmy's. Timmy got upset and said, "Why is your car so fast?" Billy replied, "I don't know, maybe it's because it's red." + +Timmy thought about it for a moment and then said, "I know! Maybe if I paint my car red, it will be faster too!" And so, they continued to race and have fun together. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and pick flowers in the garden. One day, she found an amazing mask on the ground. She put it on and pretended to be a superhero. + +But then, a big dog appeared and scared her. Lily wanted to run away, but the mask was too big and she couldn't see very well. She was scared and didn't know what to do. Suddenly, her mom came outside and saw what was happening. She picked up Lily and took off the mask. Lily felt safe again and hugged her mom. From that day on, she never picked up strange things from the ground again. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweet. Tweet loved to sing songs all day long. One day, Tweet met a kind mailman who said, "I can deliver your song to everyone in the town!" + +Tweet was very happy and humbly said, "Thank you, Mr. Mailman. That would be wonderful!" + +So, the mailman took Tweet's song and delivered it to every house in the town. Everyone loved Tweet's beautiful song and they all wanted to hear more. From that day on, Tweet would sing his songs every day and the mailman would deliver them to the town. + +Tweet was so grateful to the mailman for helping him share his songs with everyone. He happily sang his humble tunes every day and the town was filled with joy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his favorite toy truck every day. One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play. Billy saw Timmy's truck and became envious. + +Billy asked Timmy if he could play with the truck, but Timmy said no. Billy went home upset and jealous. + +The next year, on Timmy's birthday, Billy came over with a present. Timmy opened the present and it was a new toy truck. Timmy was so happy and he thanked Billy. As they played with the trucks together, Timmy noticed that Billy's truck would shake every time he played with it. + +Timmy asked Billy why his truck was shaking, and Billy said it was because he was so excited to give it to Timmy. Timmy felt grateful and happy to have such a good friend. +Once upon a time, there was a big, dirty house. It was so filthy that you could hardly see the floor! One day, a little girl went inside to play. She looked around and saw that everything was very dirty. She decided to clean up the house. She picked up all the toys and put them away. She swept the floor and wiped the tables. When she was done, the house was very clean and quiet. Suddenly, the phone rang. The little girl answered it and it was her mom. Her mom said, "You did a great job cleaning the house!" The little girl smiled and felt very proud of herself. +Once upon a time, there was a young girl named Lily. She loved to pick flowers in the garden with her mommy. One day, they decided to have a picnic and grill some hot dogs. + +Lily helped her mommy pick some juicy tomatoes and crisp lettuce for the hot dogs. Then, they went to the grill and cooked the hot dogs until they were sizzling and yummy. + +After they finished eating, Lily and her mommy played games and had fun in the sun. When it was time to go home, Lily picked a bouquet of flowers to bring with her. She was so happy and couldn't wait to come back to the garden again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the rain and jump in puddles. One day, she went outside to play and it started to rain. She jumped in a big puddle and got her shoes all wet. + +When she went back inside, her mom said, "Lily, we are going on a trip tomorrow. You need to pack your bags." Lily was so excited to go on a trip, but she didn't know how to pack. Her mom helped her put her clothes and toys in a bag. + +The next day, they went on a long car ride. Lily looked out the window and saw lots of trees and animals. After a while, she started to feel dizzy from the bumpy ride. Her mom gave her some water and they talked about all the fun things they were going to do on their trip. +Once upon a time, there was a kind farmer who had a chicken. The chicken was his friend and he loved to play with her. One day, the farmer needed to cut some vegetables for dinner. He took out a big knife and started to cut the carrots and the potatoes. The chicken was curious and came to see what the farmer was doing. Suddenly, the farmer accidentally cut his finger! The chicken saw that the farmer was hurt and started to cluck loudly. The farmer was grateful for his kind chicken and gave her some extra seeds for dinner. From that day on, the farmer made sure to be more careful when using his knife. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat pepper on her food. One day, her mommy was careless and put too much pepper on her pasta. Lily ate it all up, but soon her tummy started to hurt. She felt sad and began to suffer. + +Her mommy felt bad and gave her a warm hug. She said sorry for being careless with the pepper. Lily felt better with her mommy's care and love. From then on, her mommy was more careful with the pepper and Lily never suffered from a tummy ache again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a dependable friend, a teddy bear named Teddy. One day, Lily and Teddy were playing when they heard a loud noise upstairs. + +Lily asked Teddy, "What was that noise?" Teddy replied, "I don't know, let's go upstairs and find out." + +As they climbed the stairs, they saw a big spider. Lily was scared and said, "Teddy, can you strike the spider?" Teddy bravely hit the spider with his paw and it ran away. + +Lily hugged Teddy and said, "Thank you, you are my best friend and always dependable." Teddy smiled and replied, "I will always protect you, Lily." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and explore her house. One day, she noticed a strange knob on her bedroom door. She tried to turn it, but it wouldn't budge. + +Lily asked her mom about the knob, but her mom just said it was nothing to worry about. Lily couldn't stop thinking about the knob and wondered what was behind the door. + +Days went by and Lily forgot about the knob until one day, she heard a disgusting sound coming from her room. It was a strange smell, too. She ran to her room and saw that her toy box was empty. She realized that the knob on her door was a supply for a monster that lived in her room. + +From that day on, Lily made sure to always keep her toy box full and never forget the knob on her door. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She had a special book called a diary. It was like a notebook where she wrote all her secrets and feelings. One day, Lily lost her diary. She looked everywhere, but it was nowhere to be found. + +Lily felt sad and scared because her diary was very important to her. She asked her mom for help. Her mom said they could replace the diary with a new one. They went to the store and found a pretty pink diary. It made Lily happy again. + +That night, Lily wrote in her new diary. She wrote about how she lost her old diary and how she felt scared and sad. But she also wrote about how happy she was to have a new diary. She felt like the dark clouds had gone away and the sun was shining again. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to collect things. He had a big jar where he put all the things he found. One day, Timmy saw a band playing in the park. He liked the music they made and wanted to collect their music. + +But there was a problem. The band only played on Saturdays, and Timmy had to go to school. He couldn't collect their music regularly. This made Timmy sad. He wanted to hear their music every day. + +One day, Timmy had an idea. He asked his mom to record the band's music on her phone. Now, he could listen to the band's music regularly. Timmy was happy again. He collected their music and listened to it every day. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. Tim wanted to buy a fancy cactus for his mom's birthday. He went to the store and saw many cactuses, but none of them were fancy enough. + +Tim saw a man with a fancy cactus in his cart. Tim asked the man, "Can I buy your fancy cactus?" The man said, "No, sorry. This cactus is for my wife." + +Tim was sad because he couldn't find a fancy cactus for his mom. He went home and told his dad about his problem. His dad said, "Let's make a fancy cactus for your mom!" They made a cactus out of paper and glitter. Tim's mom loved it and said it was the fanciest cactus she had ever seen. Tim was happy because he made his mom happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her friends. One day, she got a white invitation in the mail. It said that she was invited to a party at her friend's house. + +Lily was so excited! She wanted to wear her pretty white dress to the party. She asked her mom to help her get ready. Her mom said, "Let's test out some different hairstyles to see which one you like best." + +Lily tried on a few different hairstyles, but she still wasn't sure which one she liked the most. She asked her mom, "Can you help me pick which one looks the best?" Her mom said, "Of course! Let's keep testing until we find the perfect one for you." + +Finally, Lily found a hairstyle that she loved. She went to the party and had so much fun with her friends. She was happy that she got to wear her pretty white dress and show off her new hairstyle. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big and strong alligator who lived in a swamp. He loved to swim and catch fish for his dinner. One day, he met a little bird who asked him, "Can you please help me find my way home?" The alligator agreed and promised to take the bird back to his nest. + +As they were walking, the alligator got very hungry and saw the little bird as his next meal. The alligator tried to eat the bird, but the bird was too quick and flew away. The alligator was very sad because he didn't have any food to eat. + +The little bird felt sorry for the alligator and decided to come back and help him. But when the bird came back, the alligator was already gone. The little bird never saw the alligator again and was very sad. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore. One day, she saw a mailbox on the street. She ran up to it and said, "Hello, mailbox! Can you speak?" + +The mailbox didn't say anything, but Lily was still happy to talk to it. She went home and told her mom about the mailbox. Her mom said, "Maybe someone will put a letter in the mailbox for you." + +Lily was anxious to see if anyone would leave her a letter. She checked the mailbox every day, but there was never anything inside. One day, she heard a noise coming from the mailbox. She opened it up and found a small toy inside. It was a little surprise from her mom. + +Lily was so happy to have a surprise in the mailbox. She thanked her mom and said, "I love the mailbox. Even though it can't speak, it gave me a special gift." From that day on, Lily always checked the mailbox, hoping for another surprise. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the garden. One day, she found a big rock and started to play with it. She rolled it around and around, and it made her very happy. + +As she played, she looked up and saw a beautiful butterfly. She watched it flutter around the flowers. It was very pretty. Lily felt peaceful and happy watching the butterfly. + +After a while, Lily went back to playing with her rock. She pretended it was a car and drove it around the garden. She had so much fun! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play outside. One day, she saw a frog hopping around in the grass. Lily thought the frog was cute, but her big brother, Max, thought it was fierce. + +Max said, "I don't like that frog. It looks too fierce." + +Lily said, "I want to make friends with the frog. Maybe it's not so fierce after all." + +So Lily gently picked up the frog and held it in her hands. The frog didn't seem fierce at all! It just looked happy to be held by Lily. + +Max was surprised and said, "Wow, Lily! You made friends with the frog. You're so brave!" + +Lily smiled and said, "I'm not scared of frogs. They're my friends." From that day on, Lily and the frog were the best of friends, and Max learned that sometimes things aren't as fierce as they seem. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to watch the pink flowers in her garden. One day, she wanted to go on a walk with her mommy. They walked on the road and saw many cars. Lily's mommy told her to always look both ways before crossing the road. + +Suddenly, they saw a pink car driving very fast. Lily's mommy quickly held her hand and stopped her from crossing. Lily was scared and realized how important it is to always be careful on the road. From that day on, Lily always remembered to look both ways before crossing the road. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and eat yummy snacks. One day, she went to the park and saw a big ship in the lake. She wanted to go on the ship, but it was too far away. + +As she walked around the park, she saw a man with a big crane. He was using it to raise a big box onto a truck. Lily thought it was amazing! She went up to the man and asked, "Can you raise me up to the ship?" + +The man smiled and said, "Sure thing, little one!" He used the crane to lift Lily up into the air and over to the ship. Lily was so happy! She climbed aboard and found a delicious snack waiting for her. She ate it while looking out at the beautiful view. + +Later that day, as Lily was leaving the park, she saw the man with the crane again. She said, "Thank you for raising me up to the ship! It was so much fun!" The man smiled and said, "No problem, little one. Anytime!" And with that, Lily went home, happy and grateful for her adventure on the ship. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park with her friends. One day, Lily saw a dove perched on a tree branch. The dove was white and had pretty feathers. + +Lily wanted to get closer to the dove, but it flew away when she got too close. Lily's nosy friend, Timmy, asked her why she was trying to play with the dove. Lily told Timmy that she wanted to be friends with the dove and give it some seeds to eat. + +Timmy thought that was a good idea and said he would help Lily pay for the seeds. So, they went to the store and bought some seeds. When they returned to the park, they threw the seeds on the ground for the dove to eat. The dove came back and ate the seeds, and Lily was very happy to have made a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play soccer with his friends. They would kick the ball and try to score a goal. Timmy was very enthusiastic about playing soccer. He would always run around and have fun. + +One day, Timmy's mom took him to watch a soccer game. Timmy was so excited to watch the players kick the ball and score goals. He cheered and clapped when his favorite team scored a goal. Timmy was very enthusiastic about the game. + +After the game, Timmy went home and told his dad all about the soccer game he watched. He was so excited and happy. Timmy's dad was proud of him for being so enthusiastic about soccer. Timmy couldn't wait to play again with his friends and maybe one day, score a goal just like the players he watched. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She had a big bookcase in her room. It was tall and had many books on it. Lily loved to read her books every night before bed. + +One day, Lily's mom bought a new bookcase for her room. It was very modern and looked very cool. Lily was so happy and hoped that her books would fit on the new bookcase. + +When they got home, Lily and her mom put all the books on the new bookcase. They fit perfectly! Lily was so excited to read her books on her new, modern bookcase every night before bed. She hoped she would have sweet dreams. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to bake cookies with her mommy. One day, Lily requested to make chocolate chip cookies. Her mommy said yes and they started to make dough. Lily was so happy. + +But then, something sad happened. While they were baking the cookies, they forgot to set the timer. The cookies burned and they couldn't eat them. Lily was very sad. She didn't want to bake anymore. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily's grandma came to visit her. Lily was very happy to see her grandma because she loved spending time with her. They played games and sang songs together. + +But then, Lily's little brother started to scream because he wanted to play with his toys. Lily's grandma told him that it was rude to scream and that he needed to wait his turn. + +Later that day, Lily's mom asked her how her visit with grandma was. Lily replied, "It was fun! But brother was rude and screamed." Her mom smiled and said, "Well, we can teach him how to be polite next time." And Lily nodded, happy to have had a fun visit with her grandma. +Once upon a time, there were two twin sisters who lived in a big white house. They loved to play together and have fun. One day, they decided to decorate their room with pretty flowers and colorful balloons. + +The sisters worked hard, hanging up streamers and blowing up balloons. They were so excited to show their parents what they had done. But when their parents came to see, they noticed that something was missing. The room was still too plain. + +The sisters were sad, but then they had an idea. They remembered they had a big white canvas in the closet. They quickly got it out and started to paint it with all the colors of the rainbow. When they were done, they hung it up on the wall and everyone gasped in amazement. The sisters had created a beautiful masterpiece that they could be proud of. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to play outside and watch the birds. One day, she saw a big crane flying in the sky. It was so pretty and she wished she could touch it. + +Lily's mom told her that she could invite her friends over for a tea party. Lily was so excited and she invited her best friend, a charming little boy named Jack. They had tea and cookies and played games together. + +After the tea party, Lily and Jack went outside to play. They saw the crane flying again and decided to follow it. They ran and ran until they couldn't see the crane anymore. They were lost and scared. + +Lily's mom and dad searched for them but they couldn't find them. They were gone forever. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and run around outside. One day, she wanted to make a chain out of flowers. She asked her mom for help. + +"Mommy, can we make a chain out of flowers?" Lily asked. + +"Of course, sweetie! Let's go find some lively flowers to use," her mom replied. + +Lily and her mom searched for flowers and finally found some daisies. They carefully picked the flowers and made a chain. Lily was so happy and said, "Mommy, we succeeded in making a pretty chain!" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, we did. It looks lovely on you." +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tom. Tom loved to play with his toy cars. One day, Tom went to the park to play with his friends. They had a race with their toy cars. Tom wanted to win the race. He drove his car very fast and won the race. Tom's friends clapped and said, "Good job, Tom!" + +As they were playing, they saw some smoke in the distance. They were scared and didn't know what to do. Tom's friend, Sarah, said, "Let's go and see what's happening!" They ran towards the smoke and saw that there was a colorful balloon festival happening. They saw many balloons of different colors floating in the sky. Tom and his friends were amazed and happy. + +Tom said, "I wish I could have a colorful balloon too!" Suddenly, a man came up to them and gave Tom a colorful balloon. Tom was so happy and said, "Thank you so much!" Tom and his friends played with the balloon and had a great time. They went home with happy faces and Tom went to bed dreaming about his colorful balloon. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play and joke with each other. One day, they find a big box in the park. They open the box and see many shiny things inside. They are jewels! + +"Wow, look at these!" Lily says. She picks up a necklace and puts it on. "I am a princess!" + +Tom laughs. He takes a ring and puts it on his finger. "And I am a king!" + +They pretend to be royalty and have fun. They joke about their castle, their servants and their crown. They are cheerful and happy. + +But then, a man comes to the park. He sees the box and the jewels. He is angry. He says, "Hey, those are mine! Give them back!" + +Lily and Tom are scared. They did not know the jewels belong to someone. They thought they were just toys. They say, "Sorry, sir. We did not mean to take them. We were just joking." + +The man snatches the jewels from them. He puts them back in the box. He says, "You are naughty children. You should not touch things that are not yours. Go away!" + +Lily and Tom run away. They are sad and sorry. They did not want to make the man mad. They did not want to lose their fun. + +They hug each other and say, "It's okay. We still have each other. We can still play and joke. We can still be cheerful." + +They smile and go to find another game. They are friends. They are happy. +Ben and Lily liked to play in the woods. They found a big cave one day. It was dark and cold inside. They wanted to see what was in there. + +"Come on, let's go in," Ben said. He took a flashlight from his backpack. "Maybe we'll find something unusual." + +Lily was scared. She did not like the cave. She heard strange noises. "I don't want to go in," she said. "It's too spooky. Let's go back." + +Ben did not listen. He walked into the cave. He shone the flashlight on the walls. He saw pictures of animals and people. They were very old. He thought they were cool. + +He went deeper into the cave. He saw a big hole in the ground. He wanted to look inside. He leaned over the edge. He did not see the bat that flew out of the hole. It hit his head. He dropped the flashlight. He screamed. + +Lily heard Ben scream. She ran into the cave. She saw him lying on the floor. He was crying. She saw the bat flying away. She was scared too. + +She hugged Ben. She said, "It's okay, Ben. I'm here. Let's get out of this cave. It's too unusual for us." + +They picked up the flashlight. They ran out of the cave. They never went back. They learned to be careful of unusual places. +Lily and Sam went to the park with Mom. They saw a big pond with many ducks and doves. Lily liked the doves. They were white and pretty. She wanted to touch one. + +"Can I touch a dove, Mom?" Lily asked. + +"No, Lily, they are wild. They might bite you or fly away. Just look at them from here," Mom said. + +But Lily did not listen. She saw a dove on the edge of the pond. It looked friendly. She ran to it and reached out her hand. But the dove was not real. It was fake. It was made of plastic and metal. It was a trap. + +The fake dove moved and made a loud noise. It scared Lily. She screamed and fell into the pond. The water was cold and deep. She could not swim. She splashed and cried for help. + +Sam and Mom heard Lily. They ran to the pond. They saw Lily in the water. They were scared too. They tried to help her. But they were too late. Lily drowned. She did not come back. +Lily and Ben were best friends. They liked to play with their toys and share their snacks. One day, they found a big box in the garage. It was full of old things that belonged to their mom and dad. + +"Look, a teddy bear!" Lily said, picking up a brown toy. "He is so soft and cute. Can I keep him?" + +"No, he is mine!" Ben said, grabbing the bear. "He was my dad's when he was little. He gave him to me. He is a memory." + +Lily and Ben started to pull the bear from each other. They both wanted him very much. They did not want to share. They shouted and cried. + +"Hey, what is going on here?" Mom said, coming into the garage. She saw Lily and Ben fighting over the bear. She was not happy. "Why are you being so mean to each other? You are supposed to be friends." + +"But he is mine!" Ben said. + +"No, he is mine!" Lily said. + +Mom sighed. She took the bear from them and held it in her arms. "Listen, this bear is very special. He is a memory of your dad's childhood. He belongs to both of you. You can take turns playing with him, but you have to be nice and respectful. Do you understand?" + +Lily and Ben nodded. They felt sorry for being mean. They hugged each other and said sorry. Mom smiled and gave them each a kiss. She handed them the bear and said, "Now, why don't you go and find something else in the box to play with? Maybe you will find another memory that you can share." + +Lily and Ben agreed. They took the bear and went back to the box. They found a book, a hat, a necklace, and a lemon. They looked at the lemon and wondered what it was. + +"Let's try it!" Lily said, biting into the yellow fruit. She made a sour face and spit it out. "Yuck! This is not good!" + +Ben laughed and tried it too. He also made a sour face and spit it out. "You are right! This is not good!" + +They threw the lemon away and decided to read the book instead. They sat down and looked at the pictures. They saw a young mom and dad holding the bear. They smiled and felt happy. They had a memory that they could share. +Tim and Sam are friends. They like to play soccer. They are good players. They can kick the ball far and fast. They work hard to score goals. + +One day, they play soccer with other kids. They are on the same team. They want to win. They run and pass the ball to each other. They are happy. + +But one kid on the other team is funny. He makes silly faces and noises. He tries to make Tim and Sam laugh. He does not work hard to play soccer. He just wants to have fun. + +Tim and Sam see the funny kid. They try not to laugh. But they cannot help it. They giggle and smile. They forget to watch the ball. The other team scores a goal. + +Tim and Sam are sad. They lose the game. They are sorry. They say to the funny kid, "You are funny, but you are not a good player. You should work hard to play soccer. Then you can have fun and win." + +The funny kid says, "I am sorry, too. I did not mean to make you lose. I just wanted to make you happy. You are good players. You work hard to play soccer. But you should also have fun and laugh. Then you can enjoy the game." + +Tim and Sam think about what the funny kid says. They nod and smile. They say, "You are right. We should have fun and laugh. But we should also work hard to play soccer. Then we can have both. Thank you for being funny. You are a good friend." + +The funny kid says, "You are welcome. You are good friends, too. Can we play soccer again? I will work hard and be funny. But not too funny." + +Tim and Sam say, "Yes, we can play soccer again. We will work hard and have fun. But not too much fun." + +They all laugh and hug. They are happy. They are friends. They are players. They are funny. +Lily and Max like to play knights and dragons. They have a big box of toys. They have swords and shields and helmets. They have a dragon toy that makes noise. They have fun pretending to fight the dragon and save the princess. + +One day, they are playing in the garden. Lily is the princess and Max is the knight. Max has a sword and a shield. He runs to the dragon and says, "Roar! I will stop you, dragon!" He swings his sword at the dragon. But the dragon is too fast. It moves away and Max misses. He loses his sword. It flies out of his hand and lands in the bushes. + +Max is sad. He says, "Oh no! Where is my sword? I need my sword to fight the dragon!" He looks for his sword in the bushes. He cannot find it. He says, "Lily, help me! I lost my sword!" + +Lily hears Max. She says, "Don't worry, Max. I will help you." She leaves the princess spot and goes to the bushes. She looks for the sword with Max. She says, "Maybe it is here. Maybe it is there. Where is the sword?" + +They look and look. But they cannot find the sword. They are both sad. They say, "We can't play knights and dragons without the sword. The dragon will win. The princess will be hurt." + +Then they hear a noise. It is the dragon. It says, "Roar! I have your sword, knight! I took it when you missed. You can't stop me now. I will hurt the princess!" + +Lily and Max are scared. They say, "Oh no! The dragon has our sword! What can we do?" They think and think. Then they have an idea. They say, "We can use something else as a sword. We can use a stick or a branch or a rake. We can still fight the dragon and save the princess." + +They look around. They find a stick. They say, "This is our new sword. It is strong and long and sharp. We can use it to fight the dragon." They take the stick and run to the dragon. They say, "Roar! We are not afraid of you, dragon! We have a new sword. We will stop you and save the princess!" + +They swing the stick at the dragon. The dragon is surprised. It says, "Roar! What is this? This is not a sword. This is a stick. You can't hurt me with a stick." It tries to move away. But it is too late. Lily and Max hit the dragon with the stick. The dragon falls down. It says, "Ouch! That hurt. You are brave, knight and princess. You win. You can have your sword back." + +Lily and Max are happy. They say, "Yay! We did it. We beat the dragon. We saved the princess. We have our sword back." They take the sword from the dragon. They say, "Thank you, dragon. You are a good toy. You make noise and play with us. But you can't hurt us. We are friends." + +They hug the dragon. They hug each other. They say, "We love to play knights and dragons. We have fun. We have a big box of toys. We have swords and shields and helmets. We have a dragon toy that makes noise. We have each other." +Lily and Sam were friends who liked to play school. They had a big blackboard in the basement where they wrote and drew with chalk. Sometimes they pretended to be teachers and students, and sometimes they just made funny pictures. + +One day, they had a fight over the blackboard. Lily wanted to write her name in big letters, but Sam wanted to draw a dinosaur. They both grabbed the chalk and tried to erase each other's work. They shouted and pushed and made a big mess. + +"Stop it, Lily! You are ruining my dinosaur!" Sam said. + +"No, you stop it, Sam! You are ruining my name!" Lily said. + +They were so angry that they did not hear their moms calling them for lunch. They did not want to share the blackboard or the chalk or anything. + +Then they heard a loud noise. It was a big dog that had wandered into the basement. The dog saw the blackboard and the chalk and thought they were toys. He barked and ran towards them, wagging his tail. + +Lily and Sam were scared. They did not know the dog or if he was friendly or not. They dropped the chalk and ran to each other. They hugged and hid behind a couch. + +"Help! Help! There is a dog in the basement!" they cried. + +Their moms heard them and came down. They saw the dog and the blackboard and the chalk and the mess. They also saw Lily and Sam holding each other. + +"Don't worry, kids. The dog is harmless. He belongs to our neighbor. He must have escaped from his yard. He just wants to play," one of the moms said. + +She picked up the dog and petted him. He licked her face and wagged his tail. He was a friendly dog. + +Lily and Sam came out from behind the couch. They looked at the dog and the blackboard and the chalk and the mess. They also looked at each other. + +They felt sorry for fighting. They realized they were silly and mean. They wanted to be friends again. + +"Sorry, Sam. I should not have erased your dinosaur," Lily said. + +"Sorry, Lily. I should not have erased your name," Sam said. + +They hugged and smiled. They decided to share the blackboard and the chalk and everything. They thanked their moms and the dog for helping them unite. + +They cleaned up the mess and ate their lunch. Then they went back to the basement and played school. They took turns being teachers and students, and they made a new picture on the blackboard. It was a picture of them and the dog and their names and a big heart. They were happy. +Ben and Mia were playing with their toy cars in the garden. They liked to make them zoom and crash on the grass. They also liked to wash them with the hose and make them shiny. But there was a problem. The hose was near the big drain, and the drain was very scary. It had a big hole and made a loud noise when the water went in. + +One day, Ben wanted to wash his red car, but Mia had the hose. She was washing her blue car and did not want to share. Ben asked her nicely, but she said no. Ben got angry and tried to grab the hose from her. They pulled and tugged, and the hose got loose. It sprayed water everywhere, and the water made a big puddle. The puddle went to the drain, and the drain started to ring. + +Ben and Mia heard the ring and got scared. They thought the drain was going to eat them. They dropped the hose and ran to the house. They knocked on the door and called for their mom. Mom opened the door and saw them wet and muddy. She asked them what happened. They told her about the hose and the drain and the ring. Mom smiled and hugged them. She said the ring was not scary, it was just a bell. The bell was in the drain to tell people when it was full. She said they did not have to worry, the drain was not going to eat them. + +Mom took them inside and gave them towels and cookies. She said they had to be careful with the hose and share it nicely. She also said they had to be nice to the drain and not make it ring too much. Ben and Mia said they were sorry and they would be good. They ate their cookies and felt tired. They went to their room and played with their toy cars on the bed. They did not want to go to the garden anymore. They did not like the drain. +Ben and Mia are brother and sister. They like to play together in the backyard. One day, they decide to be creative and make a pretend restaurant. They use a cardboard box as a table, some leaves as plates, and some sticks as forks and knives. + +"Welcome to our restaurant!" Ben says to Mia. "What would you like to eat?" + +"I would like a steak, please," Mia says. "A big and juicy steak." + +"Okay, coming right up!" Ben says. He walks to the garden and picks a red flower. He pretends it is a steak and puts it on a leaf. He walks back to the table and gives it to Mia. + +"Here you go, your steak is ready. Enjoy!" Ben says. + +"Thank you, Ben. This looks yummy!" Mia says. She pretends to cut the flower with her stick and eat it. She makes a happy sound. + +"Would you like some more?" Ben asks. + +"Yes, please. This is the best steak ever!" Mia says. + +They both laugh and have fun. They are very creative and happy. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big dog. The dog is brown and furry. It has a long tail and a wet nose. + +"Look, a dog!" Lily says. "Can we pet it?" + +"I don't know," Tom says. "Maybe it is not harmless. Maybe it will bite us." + +Lily is not afraid. She loves dogs. She walks to the dog. She says, "Hello, dog. You are cute. Can I touch you?" + +The dog wags its tail. It licks Lily's hand. It is harmless. It is friendly. + +"See, Tom? The dog is nice. Come and pet it," Lily says. + +Tom is still scared. He stays away from the dog. He says, "No, thank you. I don't like dogs. They are big and loud." + +Lily and the dog play together. They run and jump and roll on the grass. They have fun. Lily is happy. She has success. + +Tom watches them. He feels lonely. He wishes he was brave like Lily. He wants to join them. He says, "Lily, wait for me. I want to play, too." + +Lily and the dog hear Tom. They stop playing. They look at Tom. They smile. + +"Come on, Tom. Don't be afraid. The dog is harmless. He is our friend," Lily says. + +Tom takes a deep breath. He walks to the dog. He says, "Hello, dog. You are cute. Can I touch you?" + +The dog wags its tail. It licks Tom's hand. It is harmless. It is friendly. + +Tom feels happy. He pets the dog. He says, "You are soft and warm. I like you." + +Lily and Tom and the dog play together. They run and jump and roll on the grass. They have fun. They are happy. They have success. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play with toys and make things. One day, they find a flashlight in the garage. It is big and shiny and has a button. + +"Let's make something with the flashlight," Tom says. + +"OK, what can we make?" Sam asks. + +Tom thinks hard. He has an idea. He says, "We can make an original rocket. We can tape the flashlight to a bottle and fill it with water. Then we can press the button and see it fly." + +Sam likes the idea. He says, "That sounds fun. Let's do it." + +They find a bottle and some tape. They fill the bottle with water and tape the flashlight to it. They go outside and put the bottle on the ground. They stand back and get ready to press the button. + +"Are you ready?" Tom asks. + +"Yes, I'm ready," Sam says. + +They count to three and press the button. The flashlight turns on and makes a bright light. But nothing happens. The bottle does not fly. It just sits there. + +Tom and Sam are confused. They go closer to the bottle and look at it. They see that the flashlight is leaking. The water is coming out of the flashlight and making it wet. + +"Oh no, the flashlight is broken," Tom says. + +Sam is sad. He says, "We ruined the flashlight. It was not ours. It was dad's. He will be mad at us." + +They hear a loud voice. It is dad. He is coming from the garage. He sees the flashlight and the bottle and the water. He is very angry. + +"What did you do?" he yells. "You broke my flashlight. It was a special flashlight. It was a gift from grandpa. How could you be so careless?" + +Tom and Sam are scared. They say, "We are sorry, dad. We wanted to make an original rocket. We did not mean to break it." + +Dad does not listen. He says, "You are in big trouble. You have to pay for a new flashlight. And you are grounded for a week. No toys, no TV, no friends. Go to your rooms now." + +Tom and Sam cry. They go to their rooms. They feel bad. They wish they did not play with the flashlight. They wish they made something else. They wish they had a happy ending. +Lila and Tom are hungry. They want to eat some fruit. They go to the kitchen and search for fruit. They see apples, bananas, oranges and melons. They like melons. They pick a big green melon. + +They need a knife to cut the melon. They search for a knife. They see a big knife and a small knife. They know the big knife is sharp and dangerous. They do not touch the big knife. They take the small knife. It is clean and safe. + +They go to the table and put the melon on a plate. They use the small knife to cut the melon. They see the red and juicy inside of the melon. It smells good. They cut the melon into pieces. They share the pieces with each other. They eat the melon and enjoy it. They are happy and full. They say thank you to the melon. They put the plate and the knife in the sink. They wash their hands and faces. They are clean and ready to play. +Sara and Tom were playing in the park. They liked to spin on the big seat that went round and round. Sara spun faster and faster, and Tom laughed and clapped. + +"Look at me, Tom! I'm a rocket!" Sara shouted. + +"You're so fast, Sara! Can I spin too?" Tom asked. + +Sara stopped the seat and let Tom sit next to her. She was compassionate and liked to share. She pushed the seat with her feet and they both spun together. + +"Wow, this is fun, Sara! Thank you for letting me spin with you!" Tom said. + +"You're welcome, Tom! You're my best friend!" Sara said. + +They spun and spun until they were dizzy and happy. They hugged and smiled. They loved to play in the park. +Anna liked to play with her dog, Spot. Spot was big and brown and had a long tail. He liked to run and jump and lick Anna's face. Anna and Spot were best friends. + +One day, Anna's mom said they had to go to the lab. Anna did not know what a lab was, but she did not want to go. She wanted to stay and play with Spot. She tried to hide under the bed, but her mom found her and said they had to go. + +The lab was a big building with many people and machines. Anna's mom said they had to check Anna's blood. Anna did not like needles. They made her hurt and cry. She was scared and sad. She wished Spot was with her. + +A nice lady in a white coat came and said hello to Anna. She said she was a doctor and she wanted to help Anna. She said Anna had a germ in her blood that made her sick. She said she had a medicine that could prevent the germ from making Anna sicker. She said the medicine was in a small tube and she had to put it in Anna's arm with a needle. + +Anna did not want the needle. She said no and shook her head. She cried and hugged her mom. She said she wanted Spot. The nice lady said she understood and she was sorry. She said she had a surprise for Anna. She said she had a friend who could make Anna feel better. + +She opened the door and Anna saw Spot. Spot had a bandage on his leg and a cone on his head. He wagged his tail and barked. Anna was happy and surprised. She ran to Spot and hugged him. The nice lady said Spot had the same germ as Anna and he had the same medicine. She said Spot was brave and he did not cry. She said Spot wanted Anna to be brave too. + +Anna looked at Spot and saw he was happy. She wanted to be happy too. She wanted to be healthy and play with Spot. She nodded and said she was ready. The nice lady smiled and said good girl. She gave Anna the medicine and said it was over. Anna felt a pinch and a sting, but she did not cry. She held Spot's paw and said thank you. + +The nice lady said Anna and Spot were both very good. She said they had to stay in the lab for a little while to make sure the medicine worked. She said they could play with some toys and books. She said they would go home soon. + +Anna and Spot played and snuggled. They were not sad anymore. They were glad they had each other. They were glad they had the medicine. They were glad they had the nice lady. They were glad they went to the lab. +Tim and Jen are friends. They like to play outside. One day, they see a big mill near the river. The mill has a big wheel that spins fast. Tim and Jen want to see the wheel up close. + +They run to the mill. They see a door that says "No kids". Tim says, "Let's go in. It will be fun." Jen says, "No, Tim. It is not safe. We should go back." Tim says, "Don't be nervous, Jen. It will be fine." He opens the door and goes in. Jen follows him. + +Inside the mill, they see a lot of machines and belts and gears. They hear a loud noise. They see the wheel spinning very fast. Tim says, "Wow, look at that. It is so cool." He walks to the wheel. He wants to touch it. Jen says, "Tim, stop. It is dangerous. You can get hurt." Tim says, "Don't worry, Jen. I am careful." He reaches out his hand. + +But he is not careful. His hand gets caught in the wheel. He screams. Jen screams. The wheel pulls him in. He can't get out. He is in pain. Jen runs to help him. But she can't. The wheel is too strong. She cries. She calls for help. But no one hears her. Tim and Jen are alone in the mill. The wheel keeps spinning. Tim stops screaming. He is gone. Jen is sad. She is scared. She wishes they never went to the mill. +Tom and Lily were very excited. Today was the festival day. They could see many people, colors, and things in the park. They wanted to go and play. + +But first, they had to bathe. Mom said they had to be clean and fresh for the festival. Tom and Lily did not like to bathe. They thought it was boring and cold. They wanted to go now. + +"Mom, can we go now?" Tom asked. + +"Not yet, you have to bathe first. Come on, it will be quick and fun. I have some bubbles and toys for you." Mom said. + +"Fine, but hurry up. We don't want to miss the festival." Lily said. + +Mom took them to the bathroom and filled the tub with warm water. She added some bubbles and toys. Tom and Lily got in the tub and started to splash and play. They made funny shapes with the bubbles and pretended to be fish and boats. They forgot about the festival for a while. + +"Look, Mom, I'm a shark!" Tom said. + +"And I'm a mermaid!" Lily said. + +Mom smiled and washed their hair and bodies. She sang a song and made them laugh. She said they were very good and brave. She dried them with a towel and put on their clothes. + +"OK, you are ready. Let's go to the festival." Mom said. + +Tom and Lily ran to the door. They were happy and clean. They could hear the music and the noise from the park. They could smell the food and the flowers. They could see the balloons and the flags. They wanted to see and do everything. + +"Wow, it's so loud and pretty!" Tom said. + +"Yeah, it's amazing! Can we go on the rides and eat some candy?" Lily said. + +"Sure, but stay close to me. There are many people and things here. We don't want to get lost or hurt." Mom said. + +Tom and Lily nodded and held Mom's hand. They went to the festival and had a lot of fun. They bathed, they played, they laughed. They had a great day. +Sara and Tom were playing in the park. They saw a red dove on a tree. Sara liked the dove. She wanted to touch it. + +"Look, Tom, a red dove! Let's go and say hello!" Sara said. + +"No, Sara, don't go! The dove might fly away or bite you!" Tom said. + +But Sara did not listen. She ran to the tree and reached for the dove. The dove was scared. It flapped its wings and flew away. But it did not see the big hawk in the sky. The hawk saw the red dove. It was hungry. It swooped down and caught the dove in its claws. + +Sara and Tom heard a loud screech. They looked up and saw the hawk and the dove. The dove was not moving. It was dead. + +Sara and Tom were sad. They cried. + +"Why did you go, Sara? Why did you not stop?" Tom asked. + +"I'm sorry, Tom. I'm sorry, dove. I just wanted to be your friend." Sara said. + +But it was too late. The hawk flew away with the dove. Sara and Tom learned a hard lesson. They should have listened to each other and left the dove alone. +Jill and Ben are playing in the park. They see a pretty red ball on the grass. Jill wants the ball. She runs to the ball and grabs it. + +"Hey, that's my ball!" Ben says. He is angry. He runs after Jill and tries to grab the ball back. + +"No, it's mine!" Jill says. She holds the ball tight. She does not want to share. + +They pull and tug on the ball. They are both very strong. The ball pops. It makes a loud noise. Jill and Ben are shocked. They drop the ball. + +"Oh no, we are in trouble!" Jill says. She looks at the ball. It is broken. She feels sad. + +"Sorry, Jill. I didn't mean to break your ball," Ben says. He looks at Jill. He feels sorry too. + +"It's not my ball. It's someone else's ball. We took it without asking," Jill says. She looks around. She sees a boy crying on a bench. He is holding a red balloon. He is the owner of the ball. + +"Let's go and say sorry to him. Maybe he will forgive us," Ben says. He picks up the ball. He holds Jill's hand. They walk to the boy. + +"Hi, we are Jill and Ben. We are very sorry. We grabbed your ball and we broke it. We didn't know it was yours. Can you please forgive us?" they say together. + +The boy looks at them. He sees the ball. He sees their faces. They look sorry. He wipes his tears. He smiles. + +"It's okay. I forgive you. You can have my balloon. It's pretty too," he says. He gives them the balloon. + +"Thank you. You are very kind. Do you want to play with us?" Jill and Ben say. + +"Sure. I would like that. My name is Sam," he says. + +They all play together. They have fun. They are friends. They are happy. +Lily and Max were playing in the garden. They liked to dig holes and look for worms. They were very dirty, but they did not care. They were having fun. + +"Look, I found a big worm!" Max said, holding up a wriggly thing. + +"Wow, let me see!" Lily said, running over to him. + +Max smiled and said, "Joke!" He squirted Lily with a hose. Lily gasped and got wet. + +"Hey, that's not nice!" Lily said, wiping her face. + +Max laughed and said, "It's funny! You look like a fish!" + +Lily was not happy. She grabbed the hose from Max and said, "Now it's my turn!" She squirted Max back. Max yelped and got wet. + +"Stop, stop!" Max said, covering his eyes. + +Lily laughed and said, "It's funny! You look like a duck!" + +Max and Lily looked at each other and started to giggle. They did not mind being wet. They liked to joke. They sprayed each other with the hose until they were soaked. They were very dirty and very happy. +Ben and Lily liked to play with their blocks. They made different shapes with them, like houses, towers, and cars. Sometimes they knocked them down and started again. + +One day, Lily made a big house with a roof and a door. She was very proud of it. She showed it to Ben and said, "Look, Ben, I made a house. Do you like it?" + +Ben nodded and said, "Yes, Lily, it is a nice house. Can I play with it too?" + +Lily said, "Okay, but be careful. Don't break it." + +Ben said, "I won't break it. I will be gentle." + +But Ben was not gentle. He tried to open the door, but it was stuck. He pulled harder and harder, until the door came off. Then the roof fell down and the house collapsed. + +Lily was very sad. She cried and said, "Ben, you broke my house. You are a bad brother. Go away!" + +Ben felt sorry. He said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I didn't mean to break it. I will repair it for you. Please don't cry." + +He picked up the blocks and tried to put them back together. But he couldn't remember how Lily made the house. He asked her, "Lily, can you help me? How did you make the house?" + +Lily stopped crying and looked at Ben. She saw that he was trying to fix her house. She thought he was thoughtful. She said, "Okay, Ben. I will help you. First, you need four blocks for the walls. Then you need two blocks for the roof. Then you need one block for the door." + +She showed him how to make the house again. Ben followed her instructions. Soon, they repaired the house. It looked like before. + +Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, Ben. You are a good brother. You repaired my house. Can we play with it together?" + +Ben smiled and said, "Yes, Lily. We can play with it together. I'm sorry I broke it. I will be careful next time." + +They hugged and played with the house. They were happy. +Lily and Ben were at the zoo with their mom. They saw many animals, like monkeys, lions, and giraffes. They were very happy and curious. + +Then they came to a big cage with a huge gray animal. It had a long nose with a horn on it. It looked scary and strong. + +"What is that, mom?" Lily asked. + +"That is a rhinoceros, Lily. It is a very special animal that lives in Africa and Asia. It can run fast and use its horn to protect itself from danger," mom explained. + +"Wow, it is amazing!" Ben said. + +"But it is not cute, mom. It is ugly and scary. I don't like it," Lily said. + +Mom smiled and said, "Lily, you should not judge an animal by its looks. Every animal is cute and beautiful in its own way. The rhinoceros may look different from you, but it has feelings and needs, just like you. It is also an endangered animal, which means there are not many of them left in the world. We should respect and care for all animals, no matter how they look." + +Lily thought about what mom said. She looked at the rhinoceros again. She saw that it had kind eyes and a gentle face. She saw that it was eating some grass and playing with a ball. She saw that it was happy and peaceful. + +"Mom, you are right. The rhinoceros is cute and beautiful. I like it now. Can we stay and watch it for a while?" Lily asked. + +"Of course, Lily. I'm glad you changed your mind. Let's stay and watch it for a while," mom said. + +Lily and Ben learned a lesson that day. They learned to not judge an animal by its looks, but by its heart. They learned to love and appreciate all animals, big and small. They had a wonderful time at the zoo. +Lily likes to take pictures with her camera. She has a big camera with a long lens that makes things look closer. She likes to take pictures of animals and flowers and people. + +One day, Lily goes to the park with her mom and dad. She sees a lot of different things to take pictures of. She sees a big dog with black and white fur. She sees a small bird with red and yellow feathers. She sees a tall tree with green leaves and brown bark. + +Lily wants to take a picture of the bird, but it is too far away. She tries to use her long lens, but it is hard to hold. She asks her dad to help her. He holds the camera for her and helps her point it at the bird. He tells her to press the button when she is ready. + +Lily looks through the camera and sees the bird. It is very pretty and colorful. She sees its eyes and beak and wings. She sees something else, too. She sees a shiny thing on the bird's leg. It is a ring with a number on it. Lily wonders what it means. + +She presses the button and hears a click. She takes a picture of the bird and the ring. She is happy. She thinks she has a very sharp picture. She shows it to her mom and dad. They are proud of her. They tell her she is a good photographer. They tell her the ring is a tag that helps people learn about the bird. They tell her the bird is different from other birds because it has a tag. + +Lily smiles. She likes to learn new things. She likes to take pictures of different things. She likes her camera. She thinks it is a very fun toy. +Lily and Max were having breakfast with their mom. They liked to eat cereal with milk and bananas. Lily had a pink spoon and Max had a blue spoon. They used their spoons to scoop up the cereal and put it in their mouths. + +"Yum, this is good!" Lily said. + +"I like it too!" Max said. + +Mom smiled and said, "I'm glad you like it. Do you know what makes this cereal incredible?" + +Lily and Max shook their heads. They did not know. + +Mom said, "This cereal has a secret. It has little stars inside. If you look closely, you can see them sparkle." + +Lily and Max looked at their spoons. They saw tiny stars shining in the cereal. They were amazed. + +"Wow, incredible!" Lily said. + +"How do they do that?" Max asked. + +Mom said, "It's magic. The stars come from the sky and make the cereal special. They also make you strong and smart and happy." + +Lily and Max smiled. They felt happy. They ate more cereal with their spoons and thanked the stars. They thought breakfast was incredible. +Lila and Tom were playing with their toys in the garden. They liked to pretend they were soldiers and spies. They had a big box that they used as a base. They also had some sticks that they used as guns and missiles. + +"Bang! Bang! I got you, Tom!" Lila shouted, throwing a stick at Tom. + +"No, you didn't! I dodged it!" Tom said, hiding behind the box. + +"Yes, I did! You have to fall down!" Lila said, running towards him. + +"No, I don't! You have to catch me!" Tom said, running away from her. + +They chased each other around the garden, laughing and shouting. They did not see the big dog that was watching them from the fence. The dog did not like the noise and the sticks. He thought they were trying to hurt him. He growled and barked. He jumped over the fence and ran towards them. + +"Look out, Lila! There's a dog!" Tom yelled, pointing at the dog. + +"Where?" Lila asked, turning around. + +"Behind you!" Tom said, grabbing her hand. + +They ran back to the box, but the dog was faster. He caught up with them and bit Lila's leg. Lila screamed and dropped her stick. The stick hit the dog's nose. The dog yelped and let go of Lila's leg. He ran away, whimpering. + +"Are you okay, Lila?" Tom asked, hugging her. + +"It hurts, Tom. It hurts a lot." Lila said, crying. + +"I'm sorry, Lila. I'm sorry." Tom said, crying too. + +They hugged each other and waited for their mom to come. They did not want to play with sticks and missiles anymore. They were bitter and scared. They learned that playing war was not fun. They learned that dogs were not toys. They learned that sticks and missiles could hurt. They learned that they had to be careful and kind. +Tom and Lily were playing in the garden. They had a big box of toys. Tom liked to play with the sword. He pretended to be a brave knight. Lily liked to play with the doll. She pretended to be a princess. + +One day, it rained a lot. The garden was wet and muddy. Tom and Lily had to stay inside. They looked out of the window and felt sad. They wanted to play in the garden. + +"Can we play with the toys inside?" Lily asked. + +"OK, but I want the sword," Tom said. + +"No, I want the sword," Lily said. + +They both reached for the sword. They pulled and tugged. The sword broke in half. They both cried. + +"Look what you did!" Tom said. + +"It's your fault!" Lily said. + +They were angry and envious. They did not want to share. + +Mom came and saw the broken sword and the crying children. She was not happy. + +"What happened here?" she asked. + +"Tom broke the sword!" Lily said. + +"Lily broke the sword!" Tom said. + +Mom shook her head. She took the broken sword and the doll. She put them in the trash. + +"No more sword and no more doll," she said. "You need to learn to share and be kind. Go to your rooms and think about what you did." + +Tom and Lily went to their rooms. They felt sorry and ashamed. They wished they had played nicely. They wished they had not been envious. They wished they had not broken the sword. They wished they could play in the garden. They wished they could hug and say sorry. But the sword was gone and the doll was gone and the garden was still wet. They had to wait until it was dry. +Anna liked to ride her scooter in the park. She had a pink scooter with a bell and a basket. She got it for her birthday from her mom and dad. They said it was a good scooter, not a cheap one. + +One day, Anna went to the park with her mom. She saw a boy with a blue scooter. It looked shiny and fast. Anna wanted to try it. She asked the boy if she could ride his scooter. The boy said no. He said it was his scooter, not hers. He said her scooter was cheap and ugly. + +Anna was angry. She waited for the boy to leave his scooter and go to the slide. Then she ran to his scooter and took it. She rode away as fast as she could. She thought she was clever and happy. + +But she was wrong. The boy saw her and shouted. He ran after her. He was faster than her. He caught up with her and pushed her off the scooter. Anna fell on the ground and hurt her knee. She cried and cried. The boy took his scooter back and called her a thief. + +Anna's mom saw what happened and came to help her. She was very angry and sad. She said Anna was naughty and mean. She said she had to say sorry to the boy and give him her scooter as a gift. She said she had to walk home and go to bed without dinner. She said she had no more scooter and no more fun. + +Anna was very sorry and sad. She wished she had not taken the boy's scooter. She wished she had been nice and happy with her own scooter. She learned a hard lesson. She discovered that stealing was bad and cheap scooters were not worth it. +Tom and Sue are hungry. They want to eat something. They look in the kitchen. They see a potato. It is big and brown. + +"Can we eat the potato?" Tom asks Sue. + +"Yes, we can. But we need to cook it first. It is too hard to eat raw," Sue says. + +"How do we cook it?" Tom asks. + +"We need to get a pot and some water. And we need to ask Mom for help. She knows how to cook potatoes," Sue says. + +They get a pot from the cupboard. They fill it with water from the tap. They ask Mom for help. Mom is in the living room. She is reading a book. + +"Mom, can you help us cook a potato?" Sue asks. + +"Sure, I can. I have some time available. What do you want to do with the potato?" Mom asks. + +"We want to boil it and mash it. And add some butter and salt. That is yummy," Tom says. + +"OK, that sounds good. Let me show you how to do it. First, we need to wash the potato and peel it. Then we need to cut it into small pieces. Then we need to put it in the pot with the water and turn on the stove. We need to wait until the water boils and the potato is soft. Then we need to drain the water and mash the potato with a fork. Then we need to add some butter and salt and mix it well. Then we can eat it," Mom says. + +She helps them do all the steps. They are careful not to burn themselves. They work together as a team. Soon, they have a big bowl of mashed potato. It smells good. It looks good. It tastes good. + +"Thank you, Mom, for helping us cook a potato. It is delicious," Sue says. + +"You're welcome, Sue. You and Tom did a great job. I'm proud of you. You learned something new today. And you had fun," Mom says. + +They hug Mom and share the mashed potato. They are happy. They are full. They love potato. They love Mom. +Tom and Sue are twins. They like to play with their toys. Today is their birthday. They are very happy. + +Mom and Dad have a big surprise for them. They watch Mom and Dad go to the car. They see them bring two big boxes. They wonder what is inside. + +Mom and Dad put the boxes on the table. They say, "Happy birthday, Tom and Sue! We have something special for you. But first, you have to wrap your eyes with these scarves. No peeking!" + +Tom and Sue do what Mom and Dad say. They wrap their eyes with the scarves. They feel excited. They hear Mom and Dad open the boxes. They hear some noises. They try to guess what it is. + +"Are you ready?" Mom and Dad ask. "Yes, yes!" Tom and Sue say. Mom and Dad take off the scarves. Tom and Sue open their eyes. They see two bikes. One is red, one is blue. They have bells and baskets. They are shiny and new. + +"Wow!" Tom and Sue say. They run to the bikes. They hug Mom and Dad. They say, "Thank you, thank you! We love our bikes!" + +Mom and Dad smile. They say, "You're welcome, Tom and Sue. We love you too. Now, let's go outside and ride them. But be careful. They are fast!" + +Tom and Sue put on their helmets. They get on their bikes. They ring their bells. They pedal away. They are very happy. They have the best birthday ever. +Tom and Lily were playing in the backyard with their toy cars. They liked to make loud noises and pretend they were racing. Tom had a red car and Lily had a blue car. They zoomed around the grass and the dirt, trying to be faster than each other. + +"Yield, yield, yield!" Tom shouted, as he chased Lily's car. "You have to let me pass!" + +"No, no, no!" Lily said, as she swerved and dodged. "You have to catch me first!" + +They were having so much fun, they did not notice the smoke coming from the shed. The shed was where Dad kept his tools and some old papers. Something had caught fire inside, and the smoke was getting thicker and darker. + +"Look, look, look!" Tom said, pointing at the shed. "What is that?" + +Lily stopped her car and looked. She saw the smoke and smelled something bad. She felt scared and worried. + +"Fire, fire, fire!" she cried. "We have to tell Mom and Dad!" + +They ran to the house, leaving their cars behind. They were still enthusiastic, but not about racing. They were enthusiastic about saving the shed and their toys. + +"Mom, Dad, fire!" they shouted, as they burst into the kitchen. "The shed is on fire!" + +Mom and Dad heard them and followed them outside. They saw the smoke and called the firemen. The firemen came with their big truck and their hoses. They put out the fire and made sure everyone was safe. + +Tom and Lily thanked the firemen and hugged Mom and Dad. They were glad the fire was gone and no one was hurt. They were also glad their cars were not burned. They learned a lesson about being careful and alert. They decided to play somewhere else, away from the shed. They still liked to make loud noises and pretend they were racing, but they also liked to yield and share. +One day, a little girl named Mia went to the park with her mom. She saw a big slide and wanted to try it. But when she climbed up the stairs, she saw a boy at the top. He was bigger than her and had a mean look on his face. + +"Go away, this is my slide!" he shouted at Mia. "You are too small and scared to slide down. You are a baby!" + +Mia felt sad and scared. She wanted to slide, but she did not want to make the boy angry. She gazed at the slide and wished she could have fun. She gazed at her mom and wished she could help her. + +Her mom saw her troubled face and came to her. She hugged her and said, "Don't worry, Mia. You are not a baby. You are a brave and kind girl. You can slide if you want to. The boy is not the boss of the slide. He is just lonely and unhappy. Maybe he needs a friend." + +Mia thought about what her mom said. She looked at the boy again. He was still at the top of the slide, but he did not look mean anymore. He looked bored and sad. He had no one to play with. He was a lonely figure. + +Mia felt sorry for him. She decided to be brave and kind. She climbed up the stairs again and said to the boy, "Hi, I'm Mia. Do you want to slide with me? We can take turns and have fun. Maybe we can be friends." + +The boy was surprised. He did not expect Mia to talk to him. He did not know what to say. He looked at Mia and saw her smile. He felt something warm in his heart. He smiled back and said, "Hi, I'm Leo. Yes, I want to slide with you. Thank you for being nice to me. Maybe we can be friends." + +Mia and Leo slid down the slide together. They laughed and cheered. They had fun. They became friends. Mia's mom was proud of her. She saw her happy face and said, "Well done, Mia. You are a brave and kind girl. You made a new friend. You learned a good lesson. Sometimes, the best way to deal with a bully is to show them kindness and friendship." + +Mia nodded and hugged her mom. She learned a good lesson. She was happy. She gazed at the slide and said, "I love the slide. I love my mom. I love my new friend." +Mia and Leo were best friends. They liked to play with their toys and make up stories. One day, they decided to surprise their mom with a creative gift. They found some paper, crayons, glue and scissors in the craft box. + +"What are we going to make?" Mia asked. + +"Let's make a card with our paws!" Leo said. He had a clever idea. He dipped his hand in some paint and pressed it on the paper. It looked like a paw print. Mia did the same with her hand. They made four paw prints each. + +"Wow, that's cool!" Mia said. "But we need to write something too." + +"OK, I'll write 'We love you, Mom' with a crayon," Leo said. He tried his best to write the words, but they were a bit messy. Mia helped him fix them. + +"Good job, Leo!" Mia said. "Now we need to decorate the card." + +They used the glue and scissors to cut out some shapes and stick them on the card. They made a heart, a star, a flower and a smiley face. They also added some glitter and stickers. + +"Done!" Leo said. "Our card is so creative and pretty!" + +They put the card in an envelope and ran to the kitchen, where their mom was making lunch. They hid behind the table and waited for her to come. + +"Mom, Mom, we have a surprise for you!" Mia shouted. + +Their mom turned around and saw them holding the envelope. She smiled and walked over to them. + +"What is it, my sweeties?" she asked. + +They gave her the envelope and watched her open it. She took out the card and looked at it. Her eyes widened and she gasped. + +"Oh, this is the most beautiful card I've ever seen!" she exclaimed. "Did you make it with your paws?" + +"Yes, Mom, we did!" Leo said proudly. + +"We wanted to show you how much we love you, Mom!" Mia said. + +Their mom hugged them and kissed their cheeks. She thanked them for their creative gift and told them they were the best children in the world. + +Mia and Leo felt happy and proud. They had surprised their mom with their paws and their hearts. +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 brush Lily's hair and pretend she was her sister. + +One morning, Anna and Lily went to the kitchen for breakfast. Anna saw a big box of cereal on the table. It had a picture of a tiger and said "Frosty Flakes". Anna thought it looked yummy. + +"Can I have some cereal, Mommy?" Anna asked. + +"Sure, sweetie. But you have to share with Lily, okay?" Mommy said. + +"Okay, Mommy. Thank you!" Anna said. She poured some cereal into a bowl and added some milk. She gave a spoon to Lily and one to herself. + +Anna and Lily ate the cereal together. They made crunching noises and smiled. The cereal was sweet and crispy. Anna liked it a lot. + +"This is the best cereal ever, Lily!" Anna said. + +"I agree, Anna. It's very popular. All the kids at school eat it," Lily said. + +Anna and Lily finished their cereal and put their bowls in the sink. They hugged Mommy and said goodbye. They went to the living room to play some more. They were happy and full. They loved cereal and each other. +Lily liked to write. She had a big book with many pages. She wrote her name, her mom's name, and her cat's name. She wrote with a red pen. She was very proud of her writing. + +One day, she wanted to show her mom her writing. She ran to the kitchen, where her mom was making lunch. She said, "Mom, look at my writing! I wrote so many words!" + +Her mom smiled and said, "That's wonderful, Lily! You are very smart and creative. Can I see your book?" + +Lily nodded and gave her mom her book. Her mom opened it and looked at the pages. She saw that Lily had written on the fridge, too. She had written "Lily" and "cat" and "stupid" on the white door. + +Her mom frowned and said, "Lily, why did you write on the fridge? That's not nice. The fridge is not a book. You can't write on it. You have to use paper. Writing on the fridge is bad. It makes the fridge dirty and ugly." + +Lily felt sad and sorry. She didn't know that writing on the fridge was bad. She thought it was fun and pretty. She said, "I'm sorry, mom. I didn't mean to be bad. I just wanted to write more words. I like writing. I won't write on the fridge again. I promise." + +Her mom hugged her and said, "It's okay, Lily. I know you didn't mean to be bad. You are a good girl. But you have to be careful with your writing. You can write on your book, or on some paper, or on a board. But you can't write on the fridge, or on the wall, or on the table. Do you understand?" + +Lily nodded and said, "I understand, mom. I will be careful with my writing. I love you, mom." + +Her mom kissed her and said, "I love you, too, Lily. Now, let's go and clean the fridge together. And then we can have some lunch. And maybe later, you can write me a nice story with your book and your pen. How does that sound?" + +Lily smiled and said, "That sounds great, mom. Thank you, mom. You are the best mom ever." +Lila and Ben were friends who liked to play on the farm. They liked to feed the chickens, pet the cows, and ride the horses. But they did not like the mule. The mule was always grumpy and stubborn. He did not let anyone touch him or ride him. He only wanted to eat and sleep. + +One day, Lila and Ben saw a big pile of hay near the barn. They thought it would be fun to climb on it and make a fort. They ran to the hay and started to pile it up. But they did not see the mule sleeping behind the hay. The mule woke up and saw the children messing with his hay. He was very angry. He got up and walked to the hay. He opened his mouth and made a loud noise. He wanted the children to go away. + +Lila and Ben heard the noise and turned around. They saw the mule coming towards them. They were scared. They tried to run away, but the mule was faster. He reached the hay and pushed it with his nose. The hay fell down and covered the children. They were trapped under the hay. They cried for help. + +The farmer heard the children crying and the mule making noise. He ran to the barn and saw what happened. He was not happy. He scolded the mule and told him to move away. He lifted the hay and freed the children. He hugged them and asked them if they were hurt. They said no, but they were very sorry. They did not mean to bother the mule. They just wanted to play. + +The farmer told them that the mule was not available for playing. He said the mule was old and tired and needed his rest. He said the mule did not like to be pushed or bothered. He said the children should be more careful and respectful of the animals. He said they could play with the other animals, but they had to leave the mule alone. Lila and Ben nodded and said they understood. They said they were sorry to the mule and the farmer. They said they would not do it again. The farmer smiled and said it was okay. He said he was glad they were safe. He said he loved them and the mule. He said they could go and play, but they had to be nice and gentle. Lila and Ben said yes and thanked the farmer. They ran to the other animals and played with them. They did not push or bother anyone. They had fun and learned a lesson. The mule watched them and snorted. He was still grumpy and stubborn, but he was also a little bit happy. He had his hay and his peace. He had his farmer and his friends. He closed his eyes and went back to sleep. +Lily and Max are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big dog. The dog has a chain around its neck. The chain is shiny and makes noise. + +"Wow, look at that dog!" Max says. "It is so big and strong!" + +Lily is scared of the dog. She thinks it might bite them. She holds Max's hand and says, "Let's go away. The dog is not nice." + +But the dog sees them and runs to them. It wags its tail and licks their faces. It is very friendly and cute. + +"Don't be afraid, Lily," Max says. "The dog is not mean. It just wants to play with us." + +Lily feels the dog's soft fur and warm tongue. She smiles and says, "You are right, Max. The dog is cute. Can we pet it?" + +They pet the dog and play with it. The dog is happy and lies down on the grass. It lets them rub its belly and ears. Lily and Max have fun with the dog. They forget about the chain. They make a new friend. +Lily and Tom are playing with blocks in their room. They are building a big tower with many colors. Lily is happy and says, "Look, Tom, our tower is so tall and pretty!" + +Tom nods and says, "Yes, Lily, it is. But we have to be careful not to knock it down. We worked hard to make it." + +Suddenly, they feel the floor shake and hear a loud noise. They are scared and drop their blocks. The tower falls down and breaks into pieces. They hear their mom call, "Lily, Tom, are you okay? It is an earthquake!" + +Lily and Tom run to their mom and hug her. They say, "Mom, we are okay, but our tower is not. The earthquake made it fall down and break. It was so weak!" + +Mom hugs them back and says, "I'm sorry, my loves, but I'm glad you are safe. The earthquake is over now. Sometimes, the earth moves and makes things shake and fall. It is not your fault. We can make another tower later, okay?" + +Lily and Tom nod and say, "Okay, Mom. We love you. Can we stay with you for a while?" + +Mom says, "Of course, you can. I love you, too. Come, let's go to the living room and watch some cartoons. Maybe they will make us laugh and feel better." +Tom and Sam were playing cowboys and robbers in the backyard. Tom had a hat and a pistol, and Sam had a scarf and a bag of rocks. They ran around the trees and the bushes, pretending to shoot and dodge. + +"Bang, bang, you're dead, Sam!" Tom shouted, pointing his pistol at Sam. + +"No, I'm not, you missed, Tom!" Sam said, throwing a rock at Tom. + +The rock hit Tom's pistol and made it fall on the ground. Tom ran to pick it up, but it was dirty and muddy. He tried to wipe it with his sleeve, but it did not help. + +"Hey, what are you doing, Tom?" Sam asked, coming closer. + +"I'm trying to clean my pistol, Sam. It's dirty and it won't work," Tom said, frowning. + +"Let me see," Sam said, taking the pistol from Tom. He looked at it and saw that it had a button on the side. He pressed it and the pistol made a loud noise and a flash of light. + +"Wow, what was that, Sam?" Tom asked, surprised. + +"I don't know, Tom. Maybe it's a magic pistol," Sam said, smiling. + +"Can I try it, Sam?" Tom asked, excited. + +"Sure, Tom. But be careful, it might be dangerous," Sam said, handing the pistol back to Tom. + +Tom took the pistol and pointed it at a can on the fence. He pressed the button and the pistol made another noise and light. The can flew off the fence and landed on the grass. + +"Wow, that's awesome, Tom!" Sam said, clapping. + +"Let's stir up some more trouble, Sam!" Tom said, laughing. + +They ran around the backyard, shooting the pistol at different things. They had a lot of fun, until they heard a voice from the house. + +"Tom, Sam, what are you doing out there? Come inside, it's time for lunch!" the voice said. + +"It's Mom, Tom. We have to go," Sam said, dropping the bag of rocks. + +"OK, Sam. But let's hide the pistol first. We don't want Mom to see it," Tom said, looking for a good spot. + +They found a hole under a bush and put the pistol inside. They covered it with some leaves and dirt. + +"Let's come back later and play some more, Sam," Tom said, winking. + +"OK, Tom. But don't tell anyone about the pistol. It's our secret," Sam said, nodding. + +They ran to the house, holding hands. They did not know that the pistol was not a toy, but a real one that someone had lost in the backyard. They did not know that they had stirred up a lot of trouble, and that someone was looking for the pistol. They did not know that the pistol was dirty, but also dangerous. +Lily wanted to give her mom a special gift for her birthday. She looked around her room and saw her favorite teddy bear. She loved her teddy bear very much, but she thought her mom would love it too. She decided to wrap it in a pretty paper and put a bow on it. + +She went to the kitchen and found some paper and tape. She cut the paper with scissors and taped it around the teddy bear. She made a bow with a ribbon and stuck it on top. She smiled at her work and wrote "To Mom" on a card. + +She ran to the living room and hid the gift behind the couch. She waited for her mom to come home from work. When she heard the door open, she jumped out and said, "Surprise! Happy birthday, Mom!" + +Her mom hugged her and thanked her. She saw the gift and said, "What is this, Lily? Did you make this for me?" + +Lily nodded and said, "Yes, Mom. It's my teddy bear. He's very soft and cuddly. He's my favorite, but I want you to have him. He's a promise that I love you very much." + +Her mom was touched by Lily's gesture. She said, "Oh, Lily, you're so sweet and generous. This is a very unique gift. I love you too, very much. But you don't have to give me your teddy bear. He's yours, and I know you love him. How about we share him? We can take turns cuddling him at night. How does that sound?" + +Lily thought for a moment and then smiled. She said, "That sounds good, Mom. I like sharing with you. You're the best mom ever." + +They hugged and kissed and opened the gift together. They both admired the teddy bear and the paper and the bow. They put him on the couch and snuggled with him. They had a happy birthday. +Ben is a big truck with a loud horn. He likes to work hard and help people. He can carry many things and go fast on the road. He is proud of his horn and likes to honk it a lot. + +One day, he has to work with Tom, a small car with a quiet horn. Tom is not as strong or fast as Ben, but he is smart and kind. He knows the way to the places they have to go and he helps Ben with the hard things. He does not honk his horn much, only when he needs to. + +Ben thinks Tom is boring and weak. He does not listen to Tom or help him. He honks his horn all the time, even when he does not need to. He thinks he is better than Tom and everyone else. + +But Ben does not know that there is a deep hole on the road. He is going too fast and honking too loud. He does not see the hole or hear Tom's warning. He falls into the hole and gets stuck. He is scared and hurt. He tries to honk his horn, but no one can hear him. + +Tom sees Ben in the hole and feels sorry for him. He goes to get help. He finds a big crane with a strong rope. He asks the crane to help Ben. The crane agrees and follows Tom to the hole. He lowers his rope and pulls Ben out. Ben is happy and thankful. He says sorry to Tom and the crane. He learns that he was wrong to be rude and mean. He learns that he needs to listen and help others. He learns that his horn is not the most important thing. He learns to be a good friend. +Anna and Ben were twins who loved to play with their jeep. It was a big, red jeep that they could drive around the yard. They liked to pretend they were going on adventures in the jungle or the desert. + +One day, they saw a new family moving in next door. They had a lot of boxes and bags and a big truck. Anna and Ben were curious and wanted to say hello. They drove their jeep to the fence and waved at the new kids. + +The new kids were Sam and Lily. They were also twins, but they were older than Anna and Ben. They had a lot of toys, but they did not have a jeep. They saw Anna and Ben's jeep and thought it was very cool. + +"Hi, we are Sam and Lily. We are your new neighbors. Can we play with your jeep?" they asked. + +Anna and Ben looked at each other. They loved their jeep very much and did not want to share it. But they also wanted to make new friends and be nice. + +"Okay, you can play with our jeep. But be careful and don't break it. It is our favorite toy," they said. + +Sam and Lily smiled and thanked them. They climbed into the jeep and drove it around the yard. They had a lot of fun and made vroom-vroom noises. Anna and Ben watched them and felt happy. They were generous and believed that sharing was good. They hoped that Sam and Lily would share their toys with them too. They thought that maybe they could be friends. +Lily and Ben were playing with their toys in the living room. Lily had a shiny copper coin that she found in her piggy bank. Ben wanted to play with the coin too, but Lily said no. She said it was her coin and she did not want to share. + +Ben was sad and angry. He tried to grab the coin from Lily, but she held it tight. They started to fight and pull and shout. Their mom heard the noise and came to see what was wrong. She saw them fighting over the coin and asked them to stop. + +She told them that fighting was not nice and that they should share their toys. She said that the coin was not very important and that they had many other toys to play with. She asked them to surrender the coin and to say sorry to each other. + +Lily and Ben looked at each other and felt ashamed. They realized that they were being selfish and mean. They surrendered the coin to their mom and hugged each other. They said sorry and promised to share their toys. + +Their mom smiled and praised them for being good. She said that sharing was caring and that they would have more fun if they played together. She gave them each a cookie and let them choose a toy from the toy box. They saw that there were many available toys that they could enjoy. They thanked their mom and played happily. They learned that fighting was not worth it and that sharing was better. +Sara and Tom were friends who liked to play together. One day, they decided to make a salad for lunch. They went to the garden and picked some lettuce, tomatoes, carrots and cheese. They washed them and put them in a big bowl. + +"Can I cut the cheese?" Sara asked. + +"OK, but be careful with the knife," Tom said. + +Sara cut the cheese into small pieces and added them to the salad. She looked at the bowl and thought it looked very yummy. She wanted to eat all the cheese by herself. + +"Can I have some cheese, please?" Tom asked. + +"No, it's mine!" Sara said. She was selfish and did not want to share. + +"That's not fair! We made the salad together!" Tom said. He was angry and sad. + +Sara did not care. She grabbed the bowl and ran away. She wanted to complete the salad by herself. + +But as she ran, she tripped over a rock and fell down. The bowl flew out of her hands and landed on the ground. The salad spilled everywhere and was ruined. + +Sara started to cry. She was hurt and hungry. She looked at the mess and felt sorry. She wished she had been nice to Tom. + +She saw Tom coming towards her. He had a band-aid and a glass of water. He helped her up and cleaned her wound. + +"I'm sorry, Tom. I was selfish and mean. Can you forgive me?" Sara said. + +"Of course, Sara. You are my friend. But next time, can we share the salad?" Tom said. + +"Yes, Tom. Sharing is caring. And maybe we can make a new salad together," Sara said. + +They hugged and smiled. They learned a lesson and became better friends. +Ben likes to make things with his blocks. He can make a house, a car, a tower and more. He likes to show his mom and dad what he makes. They say he is very clever and give him hugs. + +One day, Ben wants to make something new. He thinks of a big animal with horns and a tail. He remembers seeing it at the farm with his grandpa. He says, "I want to make a bull!" + +He takes his red blocks and puts them together. He makes a big body, four legs, a head and two horns. He finds a black block and puts it at the end of the body. He says, "This is the tail!" + +He looks at his bull and smiles. He thinks it is very good. He says, "This is a mighty bull! It can run fast and make loud noises. It can scare away the bad guys!" + +He picks up his bull and runs to his mom and dad. He says, "Look what I made! A mighty bull!" They look at his bull and smile. They say, "Wow, Ben, that is a mighty bull! You are very creative and brave. We are proud of you!" + +They give him hugs and kisses. Ben feels happy. He says, "Thank you, mom and dad. I love you and I love my mighty bull!" +Anna and Ben are going on a big trip with Mom and Dad. They are very happy and excited. They pack their bags with clothes, toys, and books. Mom and Dad pack their passports too. Passports are special papers that show who you are and where you are going. + +The day before the trip, Mom and Dad tell Anna and Ben to polish their shoes. They say they want them to look nice and clean for the trip. Anna and Ben do not understand why they have to polish their shoes. They think it is silly and boring. They want to play and have fun. They are confused. + +They get some polish and a cloth from the closet. They sit on the floor and start to polish their shoes. But they do not do it very well. They make a mess. They get polish on their hands, their clothes, and the floor. They also get polish on their passports, which are on the table. They do not notice. + +Mom and Dad come to check on them. They see the mess and the passports. They are very angry and sad. They say they have to get new passports now. They say they might not be able to go on the trip. They say Anna and Ben are very naughty and careless. They make them clean up the mess and go to bed early. + +Anna and Ben are very sorry and sad. They did not mean to ruin the passports. They did not know they were important. They wish they had listened to Mom and Dad. They hope they can still go on the trip. They hope Mom and Dad will forgive them. They hug each other and fall asleep. +Lila and Tom are friends. They like to play with toys. One day, they find a big box in the park. They open the box and see many things inside. They see a ball, a doll, a car, and a rod. + +"What is this?" Lila asks, holding the rod. It is long and thin and shiny. + +"I don't know. Maybe it is a stick," Tom says. + +"Can I have it?" Lila asks. + +"No, I want it," Tom says. + +They both pull the rod. They pull hard. They pull too hard. The rod breaks. It tears in two pieces. Lila and Tom are sad. They drop the pieces and look at each other. + +"I'm sorry," Lila says. + +"Me too," Tom says. + +They hug and say sorry. They are polite. They are good friends. They look for another toy to play with. They find a ball. They kick the ball and have fun. They forget about the rod. They are happy. +Lily and Sam were going to the zoo with their mom. They were very happy and excited. They packed some snacks, water and hats in a big bag. They waited for the bus at the stop. + +Soon, they saw a bright yellow bus coming. It had a picture of a lion on the side. The bus stopped and the door opened. The driver smiled and said, "Hello, welcome to the zoo bus!" + +Lily and Sam said, "Hello, thank you!" They climbed on the bus and found two seats near the window. They looked out and saw many things. They saw cars, bikes, trees, flowers and people. + +The driver said, "We are almost at the zoo. Are you ready to see some animals?" + +Lily and Sam said, "Yes, yes, yes! We want to see the lion, the monkey, the elephant and the penguin!" + +The driver said, "You will see them all and more. The zoo is a wonderful place. I hope you have fun!" + +Lily and Sam said, "We will, we will, we will! Thank you, driver!" + +The driver said, "You're welcome, kids. Enjoy the zoo!" +Tom and Sam are brothers. They like to play in the backyard. There is a big tree with a ladder. They want to climb the ladder and see the birds. + +"Can I go first?" Tom asks. + +"No, I am older. I go first," Sam says. + +They start to fight. They push and pull each other. The ladder shakes. It is not strong. It can break. + +"Stop!" Mom yells. She sees them from the window. She is angry. She has a harsh voice. "You are not careful. You can fall and hurt yourself. Come down now!" + +Tom and Sam are scared. They stop fighting. They climb down the ladder. They say sorry to Mom. They hug her. + +Mom is not angry anymore. She is kind. She smiles. She says, "I love you, but you have to be safe. The ladder is old. It can't weigh two boys. Next time, take turns or play something else." + +Tom and Sam nod. They understand. They say, "We love you, Mom. We will be safe." + +They go to play with their ball. They share and have fun. They are happy. +Lily liked to study books with pictures of animals. She wanted to learn their names and sounds. She had a big book with many pages and colors. She took it to her room and opened it on her bed. + +She saw a picture of a dog. It was brown and white and had a long tail. It looked happy and friendly. Lily said, "Dog. Woof woof." She smiled and turned the page. + +She saw a picture of a cat. It was black and white and had a short tail. It looked sneaky and clever. Lily said, "Cat. Meow meow." She frowned and turned the page. + +She saw a picture of a lion. It was yellow and brown and had a big mane. It looked strong and brave. Lily said, "Lion. Roar roar." She gasped and turned the page. + +She saw a picture of a snake. It was green and black and had no legs. It looked scary and mean. Lily said, "Snake. Hiss hiss." She screamed and threw the book away. + +She ran out of her room and into the living room. She saw her dad sitting on the couch. He was wearing blue pants and a red shirt. He looked calm and kind. Lily said, "Dad. Help help." + +Her dad heard her cry and got up. He saw her face and hugged her. He said, "Lily. What's wrong?" + +Lily pointed to her room and said, "Snake. Book. Scary." + +Her dad understood and smiled. He said, "Lily. It's just a picture. It can't hurt you. Come on, I'll show you." + +He took her hand and walked to her room. He picked up the book and opened it. He said, "Look, Lily. This is a snake. It's an animal that lives in the grass or the jungle. It makes a hiss sound. It's not scary. It's just different." + +Lily looked at the book and at her dad. She said, "Really?" + +Her dad said, "Really. And look, here are more animals. They are all different and interesting. Do you want to study them with me?" + +Lily nodded and smiled. She said, "Yes, please." + +Her dad said, "Good. Let's sit on the bed and read together. You are a smart and brave girl, Lily. And I love you very much." + +Lily said, "I love you too, dad. You are a loyal and kind dad." + +They hugged and studied the book. They learned many names and sounds. They had fun and forgot about the snake. +Ben and Lily were twins. They liked to play with toys and books. But they did not like to share. They always fought over who got what. + +One day, a big package came to their house. It was from their grandma. She sent them a present for their birthday. Ben and Lily were excited. They wanted to see what was inside. + +They ran to the package and tore the paper. They saw a long train with many cars. It was shiny and colorful. They both wanted to play with it. + +"Mine!" Ben shouted. He grabbed the train and pulled it. + +"No, mine!" Lily yelled. She grabbed the train and pulled it back. + +They tugged and tugged. The train broke in half. They both cried. + +Mom came and saw the mess. She was sad and angry. + +"What did you do?" she asked. "Grandma sent you this train to share. She loves you both. But you hate each other. That is not nice." + +Ben and Lily felt sorry. They hugged each other and said sorry. + +"We don't hate each other, Mom," Ben said. "We love each other. And we love Grandma. And we love the train. Can you fix it, please?" + +Mom smiled and nodded. She fixed the train and gave it to them. + +"Thank you, Mom," Lily said. "We will share the train and play nicely. Right, Ben?" + +"Right, Lily," Ben said. "And we will call Grandma and say thank you, too." + +They played with the train and had fun. They learned to share and be kind. They were happy twins. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play dress-up. They had a big box of clothes and hats and shoes that they could wear. Sometimes they were pirates, sometimes they were princesses, sometimes they were animals. + +One day, they decided to be firefighters. They put on red hats and yellow coats and black boots. They also found a hose and a bucket and a ladder. They pretended that their fireplace was on fire and they had to put it out. + +"Quick, Lily, get the hose!" Tom said. He climbed the ladder and held the bucket. "I'll pour water on the fire!" + +"OK, Tom, I'll get the hose!" Lily said. She ran to the kitchen and turned on the faucet. She dragged the hose to the living room. But the hose was too long and too heavy. She tripped and fell. The hose got tangled around her legs. She felt helpless. + +"Help, Tom, help!" she cried. "I can't move!" + +Tom heard her and looked down. He saw Lily on the floor, with the hose around her. He dropped the bucket and climbed down the ladder. He ran to her and tried to untie the hose. But it was too tight and too hard. He felt helpless too. + +"Help, help!" they both shouted. "We're stuck!" + +Their mom heard them and came to the living room. She saw them in their firefighter clothes, with the hose and the bucket and the ladder. She saw the fireplace, which was not on fire at all. She smiled and shook her head. + +"What are you two doing?" she asked. "Are you playing dress-up again?" + +"Yes, mom, we're firefighters!" Tom said. "But we got into trouble!" + +"We're sorry, mom, we didn't mean to make a mess!" Lily said. "Can you help us?" + +"Of course, I can help you," mom said. She untied the hose and freed them. She hugged them and kissed them. "You're very brave and creative, but you have to be careful too. Playing with the hose and the fireplace can be dangerous. Next time, ask me first, OK?" + +"OK, mom, we're sorry," Tom and Lily said. They thanked her and put away their firefighter clothes and toys. They decided to play something else. Maybe they could be doctors, or teachers, or astronauts. They had many ideas and many clothes to wear. But they also learned to be safe and to ask for help when they needed it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to school and playing with her friends. One day, her teacher gave them an exam to see how much they had learned. Lily was very nervous, but she tried her best. + +As she was writing, she heard a loud noise coming from her backpack. She opened it and saw that the zipper had broken! Her pencil case and some of her books had fallen out. She didn't know what to do and started to cry. + +Her friend Tommy saw her crying and came to help. He told her not to worry and helped her zip her backpack again. Together, they picked up all her things and Lily was able to finish her exam. She was very happy and grateful for her friend's help. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she got a pretty bow as a gift. She was very happy and put it on her hair. But then, she saw her little brother playing with her toys. He was being careless and throwing them around. + +Lily got angry and shouted at him. Her brother got scared and ran away. But then, Lily realized that she was being mean. She wanted to make things right. So, she went to her brother and asked him to help her sort the toys. + +Together, they sorted the toys and put them in their proper places. Lily's brother was happy to help and they both felt good. Lily then gave her brother the pretty bow as a gift. He was so happy and gave her a big hug. From that day on, they played together and took care of their toys. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to run and play outside. One day, she saw a big hill in the distance. It looked different from all the other hills she had seen before. She ran to the hill to take a closer look. + +As she got closer, she saw some children playing on the hill. They looked like they were having fun. Lily wanted to join them, so she went up to them and asked if she could play too. The children didn't question her and welcomed her to play. + +Lily had so much fun playing with the other children on the different hill. She asked them if they wanted to be friends and they said yes. From that day on, Lily had new friends to play with and a new hill to explore. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to sing and talk into her toy microphone. One day, Lily went to the park to play. She saw a group of ants working very hard. They were carrying food and building their homes. Lily watched them for a while and said, "Wow, those ants are very busy!" Suddenly, a big bird came and tried to eat the ants. But the ants didn't give up. They fought back and the bird surrendered. Lily was so proud of the ants for being brave and strong. She picked up her toy microphone and sang a song for the ants to celebrate their victory. +Once upon a time, there was a big cardboard box. It was enormous! It sat in the corner of the room and didn't move. One day, a little boy came into the room. He wanted to play with the big box. So, he went over to the box and pushed it. The box started to move! The little boy was so happy. He climbed inside the box and pretended it was a car. He drove all around the room in his cardboard car. The big box wasn't so still anymore. It was moving and having fun with the little boy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play hide-and-seek. One day, she decided to hide in the closet. She looked around and saw a big, fluffy rug. She thought it would be the perfect place to hide. + +Lily crawled under the rug and waited. She heard her friends counting and knew they were getting ready to search for her. She tried not to giggle as they walked past the closet, not guessing where she was hiding. + +Suddenly, Lily heard a loud sneeze. It was her friend, Sarah. Lily couldn't help but giggle, and Sarah heard her. She lifted up the rug and found Lily hiding underneath. They both laughed and Lily knew she had found the perfect hiding spot. +Once upon a time, there was a chubby puppy named Max. Max loved to play in the park with his friends. One day, Max saw a big fountain in the middle of the park. He went to take a closer look and saw the water coming out of the fountain. Max blinked his eyes and shook his head because the water was so bright and shiny. + +Suddenly, Max heard a loud noise and saw a bird flying towards him. Max barked and ran after the bird. The bird flew over the fountain and Max followed. Max jumped over the fountain and landed on the other side. He was so happy that he had made it across! + +Max's friends saw what he had done and were amazed. They all ran over to Max and started to play. Max was so happy that he wagged his tail and licked his friends. From that day on, Max loved to play by the fountain and blink his eyes at the shiny water. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Betsy. Betsy loved to play outside and explore the world around her. One day, she met a little mole named Max. Max lived underground and showed Betsy all the secret tunnels he had dug. + +Betsy and Max became good friends and played together every day. Betsy trusted Max to show her all the fun places underground. They even found a hidden treasure! + +One day, Betsy was playing near a hole when she heard Max calling for help. She quickly ran to the hole and saw that Max had hurt his leg. Betsy tried to help Max, but she couldn't lift him out of the hole. + +Betsy ran to get help, but when she returned with her parents, Max was gone. They searched everywhere, but he was nowhere to be found. Betsy was very sad and missed her friend. She learned that sometimes even when we trust someone, bad things can happen. +Once upon a time, there was a happy monkey named Max. Max loved to swing from tree to tree and eat sweet bananas. One day, Max found a lime on the ground. The lime was green and round, but Max couldn't eat it because it was too sour. + +Max saw a bird flying in the sky and asked if the bird could deliver the lime to his friend, a flexible giraffe named Grace. The bird agreed and picked up the lime with its beak. It flew to Grace's house and delivered the lime to her. + +Grace was so happy to receive the lime from Max. She thanked the bird for delivering it to her. Grace squeezed the lime and made a delicious limeade for Max and the bird. They all enjoyed the limeade together and had a fun day swinging and playing in the trees. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go camping with her family. One day, her daddy said, "Lily, let's take a walk and find a good spot to set up our camp." Lily said, "Okay, Daddy. I want to sleep in a tent tonight." + +As they walked, they found a spot near a lake. Daddy said, "This is a good spot, Lily. The ground is flexible, so it will be comfortable to sleep on." Lily said, "Yay! I can't wait to sleep in a tent!" + +Later that night, Lily and her family sat around the campfire. Lily said, "This is so fun! I love camping." Her mommy said, "Me too, Lily. It's nice to be out in nature." Daddy said, "Let's take a walk tomorrow and explore the woods." Lily said, "Yes, please! I want to see all the animals." + +After a fun day of exploring, Lily went to bed in her tent. She was happy and tired. She said, "Goodnight, Mommy and Daddy. I love camping." They said, "Goodnight, Lily. We love camping too." And they all fell asleep under the stars. +Once upon a time, there were two cats named Tom and Jerry. They were best friends, but they looked different. Tom had a white tail, and Jerry had a black tail. One day, they were playing with a ball when they saw a bird. + +Tom said, "Look at that bird! I want to catch it!" + +Jerry said, "No, Tom. That's not nice. We shouldn't fight with the bird." + +Tom replied, "But I want to catch it! It's different from us." + +Jerry said, "Just because it's different doesn't mean we should hurt it. Let's just play with our ball." + +Tom thought about what Jerry said and agreed. They played with their ball and had fun together. From that day on, they learned that being different is okay and that they should never fight with others. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went to the beach with her family. She wanted to play in the water, but it was too cold. She saw a seal swimming and said, "Hello, Mr. Seal! Are you cold too?" + +The seal said, "Yes, I am. I need help. Can you rescue me?" + +Lily ran to her dad and said, "Daddy, the seal needs help! He's cold and wants us to rescue him." + +Her dad called the lifeguard and they all worked together to rescue the seal. Lily felt happy that she could help the seal and make him warm again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily and her mommy went to the store to buy a new couch. The couch was big and heavy, so they needed help to carry it to their car. + +A nice man helped them carry the couch to the car. But when they got home, they realized that the couch looked weird in their living room. It was too big and didn't match the other furniture. + +Lily's mommy decided to return the weird couch to the store. They asked the nice man to help them carry it back. He smiled and said, "Of course!" + +In the end, they found a new couch that looked perfect in their living room. Lily was happy because it was comfortable to sit on and she could watch her favorite TV shows on it. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a big sister named Sarah who had a pretty dress. Timmy liked the dress very much and wanted to wear it too. But Sarah said no and Timmy felt jealous. + +Timmy went to his mommy and asked why he couldn't wear the dress. His mommy explained that the dress was too small for him and he wouldn't be comfortable. Timmy understood and stopped feeling jealous. + +Later that day, Timmy and Sarah went to the park to play. Timmy was running and having fun when he fell and hurt his eye. Sarah explained to him that he needed to be careful and watch where he was going. Timmy nodded and promised to be more careful next time. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to bake with her mom. One day, they decided to make cupcakes. Her mom got out the mixer and showed Lily how to use it. It was easy! + +As they mixed the batter, Lily's mom got a phone call. She had to leave for work right away. "I have to go to work, Lily. Can you finish making the cupcakes by yourself?" her mom asked. + +Lily nodded her head and her mom left. She tried to use the mixer by herself, but it was too hard. She accidentally spilled the batter all over the floor. She tried to clean it up, but it was too messy. When her mom came home, she was sad to see the mess. They couldn't have cupcakes after all. + +Lily felt bad for ruining the cupcakes. She learned that sometimes things aren't easy and it's okay to ask for help. +Once upon a time, there was a big house with lots of rooms. A family lived in the house, and they had many friends. One day, the family decided to decorate the house for a party. They put up balloons and streamers, and the staff helped them set up tables and chairs. + +But then, something bad happened. A harsh storm came and knocked down all the decorations. The family and their friends were sad because they worked hard to make the house look nice. The staff tried to help, but it was too late. + +The family decided to cancel the party, and everyone went home feeling sad. They learned that sometimes, things don't go as planned. But they also learned that they could always try again next time. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a toy teddy bear that she loved to rub against her face. One day, Lily's mommy told her to be quiet because she was making too much noise. + +Lily asked, "Why do I have to be quiet?" + +Mommy said, "Because your baby brother is sleeping." + +Lily said, "But I want to play with my teddy bear." + +Mommy said, "Okay, but be gentle and don't make any noise." + +Lily played with her teddy bear quietly, but she wanted to rub it against her face really hard. She forgot about being quiet and made a loud noise. Her baby brother woke up and started crying. Mommy was angry and Lily felt sad. She wished she could make things better, but she couldn't. She learned that sometimes it's better to be quiet and gentle, even if you want to have fun and be rich with noise. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the kitchen with her mommy. One day, while they were making cookies, Lily's mommy told her not to touch the hot oven because it could burn her. + +Lily was very curious and nosy, so she wanted to see what would happen if she touched the oven. But she remembered what her mommy said and decided not to do it. Instead, she helped her mommy mix the cookie dough. + +After they finished making the cookies, they put them in the oven to bake. Lily watched as the cookies started to brown and smelled the yummy aroma fill the kitchen. When the cookies were done, they took them out of the oven and let them cool. + +Lily and her mommy enjoyed the delicious cookies together. Lily was happy that she listened to her mommy and didn't get burned. From that day on, she always remembered to be careful in the kitchen. +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 beach to build sandcastles. While she was playing, she saw a sailor walking on the sand. + +The sailor was very friendly and waved to Lily. She was happy to meet him and they started to talk. The sailor told Lily about all the places he had been to on his boat. + +After a while, Lily noticed that her clothes were getting wet from the waves. She wanted to go home and change into something dry. The sailor said goodbye and wished her a good day. Lily went home and changed into her favourite dry dress. She couldn't wait to go back to the beach and play again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to look at the fire in the fireplace. He would sit and watch the fire dance and crackle. One day, Timmy's mom came into the room and said, "Timmy, it's time to go to bed." + +Timmy didn't want to go to bed. He wanted to keep looking at the fire. "Please, Mommy, can I stay up and look at the fire a little longer?" he asked. + +His mom was persistent. "No, Timmy. It's time for bed. You can look at the fire again tomorrow." + +Timmy sighed and got up from his spot by the fireplace. He said goodnight to the fire and went to bed. As he drifted off to sleep, he dreamed of the dancing flames and promised himself he would look at the fire again tomorrow. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to church every Sunday with her family. One day, Lily's mom needed to borrow a dress from her friend for church. + +Lily asked, "What does borrow mean, Mommy?" + +"It means we are going to use the dress for just one day and then give it back," her mommy explained. + +Lily nodded and said, "Okay, I understand." + +The next day, they went to church and Lily saw her friend Sarah sitting in the back. "Why are you sitting back here, Sarah?" Lily asked. + +"I'm feeling lazy today and didn't want to sit up front," Sarah replied. + +Lily giggled and said, "That's okay, sometimes I feel lazy too." + +After church, they returned the borrowed dress and went home. Lily felt happy to have learned a new word and was excited to go to church again next week. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to cook with her mom. One day, they were making soup for dinner. Lily's mom asked her to add some salt to the soup. Lily took the salt and poured it into the pot. + +The soup tasted good, but Lily thought it needed something more. She said, "Mom, can we add some carrots to the soup? I love carrots!" Her mom said, "That's a great idea, Lily!" They added some carrots to the soup and it tasted even better. + +As they were eating the soup, Lily's dad said, "This soup is so smooth! Did you do something different, Lily?" Lily smiled and said, "Yes, I added some salt and carrots!" From that day on, Lily loved cooking even more and would always add her own special touch to every dish. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to wander in the forest near her house. One day, while she was wandering, she saw a rake lying on the ground. She picked it up and started to play with it. + +Suddenly, a big, scary bear appeared! The bear wanted to take the rake away from Lily. But Lily was brave and didn't want to give up her new toy. She held onto the rake tightly and tried to run away. + +The bear chased after her, but Lily was too fast. She ran and ran until she reached her house. She was safe! She felt so sweet and happy that she had kept her rake. From that day on, she never wandered too far away from her house again. +Once upon a time, there was a red fireman. He was very brave and strong. One day, he got a call that there was a big fire in the forest. He quickly put on his gear and drove his big truck to the forest. + +When he got there, he saw that the fire was very big and dangerous. He knew he had to act fast. He took out his hose and started to spray water on the fire. The fire was so strong that it made the trees bounce up and down. + +After a while, the fireman was able to put out the fire. He felt very proud of himself. He saved the forest and all the animals that lived there. From that day on, he became a hero in the town. Everyone cheered for him and thanked him for his bravery. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very restless, he couldn't sit still for even a minute. His mommy always told him to relax, but he just couldn't. + +One day, Timmy and his mommy went to the park. Timmy was running around and playing, but then he got tired. He sat down on a bench and his mommy gave him a cord to play with. Timmy started to play with the cord and he felt much better. + +"Mommy, this cord is so fun to play with. It makes me feel relaxed," said Timmy. "I'm glad you like it, Timmy," said his mommy. "Sometimes, it's good to take a break and just rest." Timmy nodded his head and continued to play with the cord. From that day on, whenever Timmy felt restless, he would play with his cord and relax. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play baseball with his friends. One day, Timmy's dad took him to a big baseball game. Timmy was so excited! He watched the game and cheered for his favorite team. + +After the game, Timmy's dad asked him if he understood the rules of baseball. Timmy shook his head no. His dad explained the rules to him and Timmy was happy to learn. + +But after the game and all the excitement, Timmy was very tired. He went home and fell asleep right away. The next day, Timmy couldn't wait to play baseball with his friends again. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went to the park with her mom. She played on the swings and went down the slide. After a while, she told her mom she needed to go to the toilet. Her mom took her to the white toilet in the park. + +Lily didn't mind going to the toilet, but when she came out, she saw a boy crying. She asked him why he was crying and he said he lost his toy car. Lily asked him what color it was and he said it was red. + +Lily saw a red toy car near the swings and she picked it up. She gave it to the boy and he was very happy. The boy's mom came over and thanked Lily for finding the toy car. Lily felt happy that she could help someone. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park. One day, she saw a bench and decided to sit on it. But the bench was old and split in the middle. Lily didn't know that and sat on it anyway. + +Suddenly, the bench split in half and Lily fell down. She hurt herself very bad and started to cry. Her mommy came running and took her to the hospital. The doctor said that Lily had broken her arm and had to wear a cast. + +Lily was sad because she couldn't play outside anymore. She missed her friends and the park. But she learned a valuable lesson: never sit on a bench that looks old or split. It's better to be safe than sorry. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweet. Tweet had a pretty feather on her head that she loved to show off. One day, she met a friendly caterpillar named Wiggles. + +"Hi there, Wiggles!" Tweet chirped happily. + +"Hello, Tweet! That's a very pretty feather you have," Wiggles said. + +"Thank you! I love my feather," Tweet replied. + +As they chatted, Wiggles noticed that Tweet's feather was loose. "Uh oh, your feather is about to fall off!" he warned. + +"Oh no! I don't want to lose my pretty feather," Tweet said. + +"Don't worry, I can help you. I'll attach it back on for you," Wiggles said. + +And so, Wiggles used his silk to attach Tweet's feather back onto her head. From that day on, Tweet and Wiggles became the best of friends, and Tweet never lost her pretty feather again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and stuffed animals. One day, her mom took her to the toy store. Lily was so excited to see all the toys. + +Mom said, "Lily, we can trade one of your old toys for a new one." + +Lily looked at her toys and picked out her old teddy bear. She gave it to the storekeeper and got a new doll. She was so happy and grateful to her mom. + +On the way home, Lily hugged her new doll and said, "Mommy, I'm so excited to play with my new toy. Thank you for taking me to the store." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat salad, especially the ones with carrots and cucumbers in them. One day, Lily's mom asked her to help sort the vegetables for the salad. + +Lily was happy to help and started sorting the vegetables. She put the carrots in one bowl and the cucumbers in another. Her mom was grateful for her help and told her how proud she was of her. + +Later that day, Lily went to the park to play with her friends. She saw a little boy who looked sad and didn't have anyone to play with. Lily went over to him and asked if he wanted to play with her and her friends. The little boy was very grateful and they all had fun playing together. + +The moral of the story is to always be kind and helpful to others, just like Lily was when she sorted the vegetables and played with the little boy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pink dress that she loved to wear. One day, Lily went to the park with her mom. She played on the swings and had a nice time. + +After a while, it was time to go home. Lily and her mom walked back to their house. On the way, they saw a big tree. Lily's mom said, "Remember when we had a picnic under this tree?" Lily smiled and said, "Yes, it was nice." + +When they got home, Lily changed into her pajamas and climbed into bed. She looked at her pink dress hanging in her closet and thought about the fun day she had at the park. Lily fell asleep, dreaming of playing on the swings again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing basketball with her friends. One sunny day, Lily and her friends went to the park to play basketball. They brought a pretty pink basketball with them. + +Lily's friend, Tommy, said "Let's play a game! Whoever makes the most baskets gets to keep the basketball." + +Lily was excited and said "I want to win the basketball! I'll stay focused and try my best." + +The game began and Lily was doing well. She made a lot of baskets and was feeling confident. But then, Tommy made a lot of baskets too. The game was tied! + +Lily knew she had to stay focused and try even harder. She took a deep breath and made the winning basket! She was so happy and hugged her pretty pink basketball tightly. From that day on, Lily always brought her basketball to the park and practiced every day. She knew that if she stayed focused, she could become the best basketball player in the world. +Once upon a time, there was a hungry girl. She walked in the forest looking for food. Suddenly, she saw a big juicy apple hanging from a tree. She reached for the apple, but then a mean dog appeared. The dog wanted to bite the girl and take the apple. + +The girl was scared and didn't know what to do. Then, she remembered her mommy told her to be brave and stand up for herself. So, the girl yelled at the dog and said, "No! Bad dog! Don't bite me!" The dog was surprised and ran away. + +The girl felt proud of herself for being brave and learned that it's important to stand up for yourself when someone tries to harm you. She took the apple and went home to share it with her family. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat spaghetti with sauce. One day, Lily went to the park to play with her friends. They saw an ugly bug on the ground. + +Lily's friend said, "Ew, that bug is so ugly!" + +Lily wanted to push the bug away, but her friend said not to. "Let's leave it alone," her friend said. + +Later that day, Lily went home and had spaghetti for dinner. She loved the sauce so much that she spilled it all over the floor. Her mom got very angry and yelled at her. Lily felt sad and wished she had listened to her friend at the park. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big hippo named Harry. Harry was very bossy and always wanted things his way. One day, Harry went to the store to buy some apples. + +At the store, he met a little girl named Lily. She was holding a toy hippo and Harry asked her where she got it from. Lily replied, "I got it from the store too!" + +Harry was surprised and asked Lily if she could take him to the store to get a toy hippo just like hers. Lily agreed and they went to the store together. + +At the store, Harry found the toy hippo he wanted and was very happy. He thanked Lily for helping him and realized that sometimes it's better to ask for help instead of being bossy. From that day on, Harry learned to be kind and not bossy to others. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine, and she loved to jog around her backyard. One day, Lily's mom told her that it was important to always look both ways before crossing the street. Lily didn't think it was very important, but she promised to remember. + +Later that day, Lily was playing outside when she saw her shadow on the ground. She thought it was funny how her shadow looked just like her, but it was darker. Lily kept playing and forgot about what her mom had said. + +As the sun started to set, Lily's mom called her inside for dinner. Lily was so excited to eat that she forgot to look both ways before crossing the street. Suddenly, a car came speeding down the road! Lily's mom quickly pulled her back from the street, and they both hugged each other tightly. + +Lily realized how important it was to always listen to her mom and be careful outside. She hugged her mom and promised to always look both ways before crossing the street, even if she was in a hurry to eat dinner. +Once upon a time, there was a little blue bird. The bird loved to fly high in the sky and soar through the clouds. One day, while flying, the bird saw a little worm on the ground. + +"Hello little worm," said the bird. "What are you doing down there?" + +"I'm just wriggling around," replied the worm. "I can't fly like you can." + +"That's okay," said the bird. "I can take you for a ride on my back and we can soar together!" + +The worm was very happy and climbed onto the bird's back. The bird flapped its wings and they soared through the sky, feeling the wind in their feathers. The little blue bird and the worm became the best of friends and went on many more adventures together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved playing with his toy truck. One day, he accidentally broke it. Timmy was sad and didn't know what to do. + +His mom saw him looking sad and asked, "What's wrong, Timmy?" + +"My truck is broken," Timmy replied sadly. + +"Don't worry, we can fix it," said his mom. + +Timmy watched as his mom reached for some glue and carefully put his truck back together. He was so happy to have his truck back and couldn't wait to play with it again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to explore and go on adventures. One day, she found a map that showed a treasure hidden in the forest. She wanted to find it! + +Lily asked her friend, a talking bird, to help her find the treasure. The bird said, "Sure, let's go!" They walked and walked until they found a big tree. The bird said, "The treasure should be here. Let's spread out and look for it." + +Lily looked all around the tree, but she couldn't find the treasure. Suddenly, she tripped and fell. "Ouch, that hurt!" she cried. The bird rushed over to help her up. "Don't worry, we'll find the treasure another day," the bird said. Lily smiled and said, "Thanks for being my friend and going on an adventure with me." +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went to a museum with her mom. They saw many cool things like big dinosaurs and shiny rocks. Lily was very excited and kept pointing at everything. + +Suddenly, Lily saw a shiny necklace in a glass box. She wanted to touch it so badly, but her mom said no. Lily got upset and started to cry. Her mom hugged her and said, "Don't cry, Lily. We need to be calm in the museum." + +Lily wiped her tears and looked around again. She saw a boy who looked sad. She walked up to him and pinched his hand gently. The boy smiled and they started to play together. Lily was happy again and had a great time at the museum. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy who loved to skip. He would skip everywhere he went, even to school. One day, while he was skipping through the park, he saw an alligator in the pond. The alligator looked troubled and sad. + +Timmy asked the alligator, "Why are you so sad?" + +The alligator replied, "I lost my favorite toy in the pond and I can't find it." + +Timmy wanted to help the alligator, so he skipped into the pond and looked for the toy. After a few minutes, Timmy found the toy and gave it back to the alligator. The alligator was so happy and thanked Timmy. + +From that day on, Timmy and the alligator became good friends and would often skip together in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a cute puppy named Max. Max was very adorable and Lily loved him very much. One day, Lily and Max went for a walk in the park. It was a cold day, so Lily wore her warm gloves. + +As they were walking, a mean boy came and started teasing Max. Lily told the boy to stop, but he didn't listen. So, she decided to ignore him and keep walking with Max. + +After a while, they saw an old lady who was having trouble carrying her groceries. Lily helped the lady and Max carried one of her bags in his mouth. The old lady was very grateful and gave Lily and Max a treat. Lily was happy that she ignored the mean boy and helped someone in need. +Once upon a time, there was a bird. The bird had big wings and could fly high in the sky. One day, the bird flew up and up until it could soar above the clouds. It felt free and happy up there. + +But then, the bird saw a thick cloud that looked like a big wall. It tried to fly through it, but it couldn't. So, the bird flew down and found a small cell in the forest. It went inside and rested there for a while. + +After a bit of rest, the bird went back outside and saw that the thick cloud was gone. It could fly up and soar again. The bird was grateful for the cell that kept it safe and helped it rest. From that day on, the bird knew it could always find a safe place to rest when it needed it. +Once upon a time, there was a little duck. The duck liked to swim in the pond all day. One day, the duck met a big, mean duck who wanted to play a game. The little duck didn't want to play because the big duck was dangerous. + +"I don't want to play with you," said the little duck. + +"Why not?" asked the big duck. + +"Because you're dangerous," replied the little duck. + +The big duck started to complain, but the little duck just swam away. The little duck knew it was better to be safe than sorry. From then on, the little duck only played with nice ducks who didn't complain and were not dangerous. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very excited because her mommy was going to provide a party for her friends. Lily and her mommy worked hard to decorate the house and make yummy snacks for the party. + +But when Lily's friends arrived, they started fighting over toys and snacks. Lily felt sad and tired because she wanted everyone to have fun together. She asked her mommy for help. + +Mommy talked to the kids and reminded them that sharing is important. They all agreed to share their toys and snacks and started playing nicely together. Lily was happy again and learned that sharing and kindness make for the best parties. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the forest. One day, she saw a pine tree and wanted to climb it. She said, "Mommy, can I climb the pine tree?" Her mommy said, "I don't know, Lily. Be careful." + +Lily climbed up the pine tree and saw a bird's nest. She said, "Wow, look at the bird's nest. I guess the bird is very happy." Then she smelled something sweet. She said, "Mommy, do you smell that? It smells so sweet." Her mommy said, "Yes, that's the smell of the flowers in the forest." + +Lily climbed down the pine tree and went to pick some flowers. She said, "These flowers are so pretty and sweet. I want to give them to you, mommy." Her mommy said, "Thank you, Lily. You are so kind." They both smiled and went back home together. +Once upon a time, there was a chubby little bear named Benny. Benny loved to play at the park with his friends. One day, they went to the playground and saw a big slide. Benny was scared to slide down it, but his friends encouraged him to try. + +Benny climbed up the ladder to the top of the slide, feeling nervous. He sat down and slowly started to slide down. It was scary at first, but then he realized it was fun! He went down the slide again and again, laughing with his friends. + +Later that day, Benny's mom brought him some mail. She opened a letter and read it to Benny. It was an invitation to a birthday party at the park! Benny was so excited to go back and play on the slide with his friends. He couldn't wait to have fun again! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She went to the park with her mommy and daddy. They saw a vendor who sold ice cream. Lily was very happy and asked her parents if she could have some ice cream. Her parents let her decide which flavor she wanted. She looked at all the colors and picked her favorite. It was a hot day and the ice cream was very cold. Lily loved it! After she finished, she threw the dull cone in the trash. She had a great day at the park with her family. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, Lily's mommy said, "Let's have a picnic in the park tomorrow!" Lily was so happy she couldn't sleep that night. + +The next day, Lily and her family went to the park. The sun was so bright and the grass was so green. They set up their picnic blanket and ate sandwiches and fruit. Lily's mommy said, "After we eat, let's take a nap under the tree." + +Lily and her little brother were tired from playing and eating, so they fell asleep quickly. While they were sleeping, they heard a rustling noise. When they woke up, they saw a little squirrel eating their leftover fruit. Lily said, "Oh no! That silly squirrel ate our food!" But they all laughed and continued to enjoy their picnic. +Once upon a time, there was a little blue bird. The bird loved to sing and fly in the sky. One day, the bird saw a big cat. The cat said, "I will catch you and snap your neck!" The bird was scared and flew away. + +The bird flew to a tree and saw a little girl. The girl asked, "Why are you sad?" The bird said, "The cat made a threat to snap my neck." The girl said, "Don't worry, I will protect you." The girl picked up a stick and chased the cat away. + +The bird was happy and said, "Thank you for saving me." The girl smiled and said, "You're welcome." The bird and the girl became friends and played together. They lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and catch butterflies. One day, she saw a butterfly with beautiful wings that she had never seen before. She chased after it, but it flew away too fast. + +The next day, Lily went outside again to try and catch the butterfly. She searched all around the garden, but she couldn't find it. Suddenly, she saw a dull caterpillar crawling on a leaf. She picked it up and put it in a jar. + +Later that day, Lily's mom took her to the hospital for an operation. Lily was scared, but her mom told her that everything would be okay. While she was waiting for the operation, Lily looked at the caterpillar in the jar. She realized that the caterpillar would soon turn into a butterfly with beautiful wings, just like the one she had been trying to catch. When the operation was over, Lily felt much better. She knew that just like the caterpillar, she would soon be able to spread her wings and fly again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to chew gum. He would always ask his mommy for some gum after dinner. One day, Timmy's mommy gave him a piece of gum that was hidden in a drawer. + +Timmy was so happy to have the gum. He chewed and chewed until he learned that he shouldn't swallow it. He told his mommy, "I learned that gum is not for eating, it's for chewing." + +The next day, Timmy's mommy found out that Timmy had swallowed the gum from the hidden drawer. She took him to the doctor and they found out that the gum had gotten stuck in his tummy. Timmy had to go to the hospital to get the gum removed. + +Timmy learned his lesson and never swallowed gum again. But he was sad that he couldn't chew gum anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy who loved to play outside. One day, Timmy went to the lake with his mommy. He saw ducks swimming and fish jumping in the water. Timmy was happy. + +Suddenly, a little girl came to the lake too. Timmy's mommy introduced the girl to Timmy. The girl was frustrated because she couldn't catch any fish. Timmy asked her if she wanted to play with him instead. The girl smiled and said yes. + +They played together and had lots of fun. Timmy's mommy was happy to see them getting along. When it was time to go home, Timmy said goodbye to the girl and promised to come back to the lake soon. +Once upon a time, there was a farmer. He had a big farm with lots of animals. One day, the farmer saw a little bird who fell from its nest. The bird was not safe on the ground, so the farmer tried to put it back in its nest. + +The farmer climbed up the tree and tried to reach the nest, but it was too high. He tried again and again, but he couldn't reach it. The little bird was sad and scared. + +Finally, the farmer had an idea. He got a ladder and put it against the tree. He climbed up the ladder and tried to reach the nest again. This time, he was able to put the little bird back in its nest. The little bird was happy and safe again. The farmer felt proud that he was able to help the little bird. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to play with his toys all day long. He had a toy car, a ball, and a teddy bear. Timmy's mom always told him to put his toys in a file so he wouldn't lose them. But Timmy was confused and didn't know what a file was. + +One day, Timmy's mom asked him to clean up his toys and put them in the file. Timmy looked around and saw no file. He got confused and didn't know what to do. So, he asked his mom where the file was. His mom showed him a big box where he could put his toys in. Timmy was happy and started to play again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play pretend with her dolls and toys. One day, she pretended to be a princess in a castle. She was very serious about her pretend game and even made a poem about her castle. + +Her mother heard her poem and said, "Lily, that's a beautiful poem you made! You could be a poet when you grow up." + +Lily smiled and said, "I'm just pretending, Mommy. But maybe I can be a poet too." + +Her mother hugged her and said, "That's right, Lily. You can be anything you want to be, as long as you work hard and believe in yourself." + +Lily learned that pretending was fun, but it was also important to have dreams and work towards them. She kept pretending and making up poems, but now she knew that she could also make her dreams come true. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Yesterday, she went to the park with her mom and dad. They had a picnic and played games. Lily saw a huge tree and wanted to climb it. Her parents said it was too dangerous and she listened to them. + +Later that day, Lily's mom read her a story about a little girl who didn't listen to her parents and got hurt. Lily learned that it's important to listen to grown-ups and stay safe. From then on, she always listened to her parents and never got hurt. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a silly musician. He played the guitar and sang songs. One day, he went to the park to play music. A little boy came to listen. The musician saw the boy and asked him to grab his guitar. The boy grabbed the guitar and gave it to the musician. The musician played a song and the boy danced. The musician was happy that the boy liked his music. He thought it was not stupid anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to search for pretty things in the park. One day, she found a perfect flower and wanted to touch it. But when she did, she got stung by a bee! + +Lily cried and cried, but her mommy kissed her boo-boo and made her feel better. The next day, Lily went back to the park and searched for more pretty things. She found a perfect butterfly and wanted to touch it. But when she did, the butterfly flew away and Lily was sad. + +She searched and searched, but couldn't find the butterfly again. Lily felt very sad and wished she could touch the butterfly one more time. From that day on, Lily learned that sometimes perfect things can't be touched and it's better to just enjoy them from afar. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her hoop all day long. One day, Lily's mommy asked her to eat some vegetables for dinner. But Lily refused because she didn't like them. + +Later that day, Lily went to the park with her hoop. She saw a naughty boy who was throwing sand at other kids. Lily didn't like it, so she told the boy to stop. But the naughty boy refused to listen. + +Lily felt sad, but she didn't give up. She kept playing with her hoop and soon, some other kids joined her. They had so much fun together that the naughty boy came over and asked if he could play too. Lily forgave him and they all played happily ever after. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a family who moved into a new house. The house had a big room with lots of boxes. The family needed to unpack the boxes to make the room look nice. They opened the boxes and took out their things. There were toys, clothes, and books. The family worked hard to unpack everything. + +The room looked much better after they finished unpacking. It was a modern room with a big TV and a comfy couch. The family was happy to have a nice room to play and relax in. They invited their friends over to see their new home. Everyone loved the modern room and had a great time playing together. +Once upon a time, there was a big, hairy cow named Betsy. Betsy had a big, pointy horn on her head. She liked to use her horn to scratch her itchy spots. + +One hot day, Betsy was outside in the sun. She started to feel very warm. Suddenly, she began to melt! She was turning into a big puddle of goo! + +But then, a kind farmer came by and saw what was happening. He quickly scooped up Betsy and put her in the shade. As she cooled down, she started to turn back into a cow again. + +From that day on, Betsy made sure to stay cool on hot days so she wouldn't melt again. And she learned that her horn wasn't just for scratching - it could also be used to help her out of tricky situations. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to dance and twirl around in her backyard. One day, she woke up early and went outside to dance in the morning sun. As she danced, she saw an ancient tree with a big hole in the trunk. + +Lily went closer to the tree and peeked inside the hole. Suddenly, she heard a tiny voice say, "Hello, little girl! Would you like to dance with me?" Lily was surprised and looked around to see who was talking. Then, she saw a little mouse with a shiny hat and a cane. "Yes, I would love to dance with you!" said Lily with a big smile. + +So, Lily and the mouse danced together for a long time. They twirled and spun around the tree, and Lily felt so happy. When they finished, the mouse said, "Thank you for dancing with me. You are a great dancer!" Lily was so happy to hear that. She said goodbye to the mouse and went back inside her house, feeling very excited about her new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She woke up one morning feeling very sick. She went to her mommy and said, "Mommy, I need help. I don't feel good." + +Mommy took Lily's temperature with a thermometer and saw that she had a fever. Mommy said, "Lily, we need to go to the doctor to make you feel better." + +Lily was scared because she didn't like going to the doctor. But when they got there, the doctor was very nice. He gave Lily some medicine and said she would feel better soon. Mommy was happy because the medicine was cheap and they could afford it. + +After a few days, Lily felt much better. She thanked her mommy for taking her to the doctor and making her feel better. From then on, Lily knew that when she didn't feel good, she needed to go to the doctor to get better. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys all day long. One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play. Billy had a new toy that he got for his birthday. Timmy saw the toy and felt envious. He wished he had a toy like that too. + +Timmy said, "I want that toy too, Billy." + +Billy replied, "Sorry Timmy, this toy is mine. But we can play with it together." + +Timmy started to complain, "But I want my own toy like that. It's not fair." + +Billy said, "Don't worry, Timmy. Maybe you'll get a toy like this for your birthday. Let's wrap up playing with this toy for now and go outside to play with our bikes." + +Timmy felt better and they went outside to play. They had so much fun riding their bikes together. Timmy realized that having fun with his friend was more important than having a new toy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore new things. One day, she was playing with her friend Max when they saw a long, tall wall. + +Lily asked Max, "What's on the other side of that wall?" + +Max replied, "I don't know, but we should study it and find out!" + +So, they decided to climb the wall and see what was on the other side. It was a beautiful garden with lots of flowers and trees. They played there for a while, but when it started to get dark, they knew they had to go back home. + +The next day, Lily's mom asked her where she had been the day before. Lily told her all about the long wall and the beautiful garden on the other side. Her mom was surprised and asked how she knew about the garden. Lily smiled and said, "Max and I studied the wall and found it!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily's mommy asked her to pick out her pants for the day. Lily looked in her drawer and saw all of her pants, but she wanted to wear her creative pants. She asked her mommy, "Can I wear my creative pants today?" Her mommy said, "Of course, Lily! I understand that you want to wear something special." + +Lily put on her creative pants and went outside to play. She saw her friend, Timmy, and he asked her, "Where did you get those cool pants?" Lily said, "I made them myself! I'm really creative." Timmy said, "Wow, you're so talented! I wish I could make pants like that." Lily smiled and said, "It's easy, you just need some paint and some plain pants. I can teach you if you want!" Timmy was excited and said, "Yes, please teach me! I want to be creative too." + +Lily and Timmy spent the day painting and creating their own pants. They had so much fun and were proud of their new pants. When Lily's mommy saw their pants, she said, "Wow, you two are so creative! I love your pants." Lily and Timmy smiled and said, "Thanks, we had so much fun making them. We understand that being creative is really fun!" +Once upon a time, there was a happy little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and look at the pretty rainbow in the sky. One day, she found a big rock on the ground and tried to pick it up. But when she did, the rock split in half and hurt her hand. + +Lily was sad and went inside to tell her mommy. Her mommy tried to make her feel better by giving her a band-aid and a hug. But Lily still felt sad because her hand hurt. + +Later that day, Lily went back outside to look at the rainbow again. But this time, she saw that the rainbow had split in half too! She was so surprised and happy to see it. But then, a big storm came and the rainbow disappeared. Lily was sad again because she couldn't see the pretty colors anymore. + +From that day on, Lily learned that sometimes things can split and break, but it's important to remember the happy moments they bring before they go away. +Once upon a time, there was a playful puppy named Max. Max loved to run and play in the park with his friends. One day, Max's owner took him to a special place where they served yummy yogurt. Max had never tasted yogurt before, but he was excited to try it. + +As Max and his owner sat down to enjoy their yogurt, Max noticed a squirrel playing in a nearby tree. Max couldn't resist chasing after the squirrel, leaving his yogurt behind. His owner shook his head and said, "Max, you'll regret leaving your yogurt behind." + +Later that day, Max felt hungry and wished he had eaten his yogurt. He realized his owner was right, and he should have stayed and enjoyed his treat. From that day on, Max never left his food behind again. +Once upon a time, there was a big parade in the town. Lots of people came to watch it. There were clowns, animals and even a big band. The sun was shining and everyone was happy. + +But then, a little boy started to misbehave. He ran around and knocked over some drinks. His mom told him to behave, but he didn't listen. Then, he saw a spicy hot dog stand and ran over to it. He grabbed a hot dog and took a big bite. + +Suddenly, the little boy's mouth started to burn. The hot dog was too spicy for him! He started crying and screaming. His mom tried to help him, but it was too late. The little boy had to go to the hospital and missed the rest of the parade. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to count her toys every day. One day, Lily's family went to a big hotel for vacation. The hotel was so big that Lily got lost. She tried to count the doors to find her family, but there were too many. + +Lily walked around the hotel, looking for her family. She saw a brilliant light coming from a room and went inside. There was a big party with lots of people. They gave her candy and toys to play with. Lily was happy, but she couldn't find her family. + +Suddenly, the lights went out and Lily was scared. She couldn't see anything. She called out for her family, but no one answered. Lily was lost in the dark hotel forever. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a toy car that was hers, it was her mine. She loved to play with it all the time. One day, the car stopped working. Lily was very sad because she loved her toy car so much. + +But then, her dad came and said he could fix it. He was very reliable and always fixed things that were broken. He took the toy car and started to work on it. After a while, he gave it back to Lily and said, "I changed something inside the car, now it will work again!" + +Lily was so happy and hugged her dad. She took her toy car and started to play with it again. She was happy because her dad was reliable and could fix things that were broken. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved the summer because she could play outside all day. One day, she was playing with her friend Jack when he suddenly turned to her and said, "Lily, I have a thoughtful idea. Let's go on an adventure!" + +Lily was very excited and asked, "Where are we going?" + +Jack replied, "We're going to explore the forest and find a secret treasure!" + +Lily and Jack walked and walked until they found a big tree. Jack thought it might be hiding the treasure so he turned to Lily and said, "Let's climb the tree and see if the treasure is up there!" + +Lily was a bit scared but she trusted Jack, so they climbed the tree together. When they reached the top, they saw a beautiful view of the forest. Although they didn't find the treasure, they were happy to have gone on an adventure together. +Once upon a time, there was a kind fish named Bubbles. Bubbles lived in a big reef with lots of other fish. Bubbles liked to swim around and explore the reef. + +One day, Bubbles saw his friend Sparkles looking sad. Bubbles asked Sparkles what was wrong. Sparkles said he was hungry and didn't have any food. Bubbles was thoughtful and wanted to help his friend. + +Bubbles swam to the other side of the reef where there was lots of yummy seaweed. Bubbles picked some seaweed and brought it back to Sparkles. Sparkles was so happy and thanked Bubbles for serving him food. From that day on, Bubbles and Sparkles were the best of friends and always looked out for each other in the big reef. +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 pin on the ground and picked it up with his beak. He showed it to his friends and they all quacked in amazement. + +Suddenly, a big frog jumped into the pond and made a big splash. Ducky and his friends got all wet and had to shake their feathers to get dry. They laughed and played some more, but Ducky kept the pin safe in his beak so nobody would step on it. + +As the sun went down, Ducky and his friends said goodbye and waddled back to their nests. Ducky was happy that he found the pin and kept it safe, and he couldn't wait to play in the pond again tomorrow! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her favorite color was pink. One day, Lily's mom cooked a big steak for dinner. It was very yummy and juicy. + +Lily's dad said, "Can I have another piece of steak, please?" + +Lily asked, "Daddy, can I poke the steak with my fork?" + +Her dad replied, "Sure, but be careful not to poke your finger!" + +Lily poked the steak with her fork and giggled. She thought it was funny. After dinner, Lily went to bed with a full tummy and dreams of pink steak. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He loved to play with his jeep, which was a toy car that he could drive around. One day, Timmy's dad took him to a car show. There were many different jeeps there, all of them different colors and sizes. Timmy was so excited to see them all! + +As they walked around, Timmy saw a man who was trying to raise money for a good cause. The man was selling lemonade and cookies. Timmy asked his dad if they could buy some, and they did. Timmy was happy that he could help raise money for the good cause. After they finished their treats, they went back to looking at the different jeeps. Timmy had a great day and couldn't wait to play with his jeep again when they got home. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Every morning, she would wake up early and travel to the park to play with her friends. One day, Lily's friend Sophie came to the park with a new toy. Lily felt envious of Sophie's toy and wanted one for herself. + +Later that day, Lily went home and asked her mom if she could have a new toy. Her mom said she would have to wait until her birthday. Lily was sad but decided to save her allowance to buy the toy herself. + +A few weeks later, Lily's birthday arrived and her parents surprised her with the same toy that Sophie had. Lily was overjoyed and realized that sometimes it's better to be patient and wait for good things to come. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing dress-up and pretending to be a princess. One day, she went to a big hall where lots of other kids were playing too. + +Lily saw a girl with a fake crown and wanted to play with her. She said, "Hi! Can I join you? I like your pretty crown." The girl smiled and said, "Yes! Let's play together!" + +They had so much fun pretending to be princesses and dancing around the hall. Lily was happy she made a new friend. She said, "I'm glad I joined you. We make a great team!" The girl agreed and they continued playing happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He loved to sit in his long armchair and read books. One day, he found a butterfly in his room. He caught it in his hands but he knew he had to release it back into the wild. + +Timmy walked outside and opened his hands. The butterfly flew away and Timmy felt happy. He went back inside and sat in his armchair, feeling proud of himself for letting the butterfly go. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her bouncy ball. She would throw it up in the air and watch it bounce back down. One day, she went to the beach with her family. She saw the big waves in the ocean and wanted to play in them. But her parents said it was too dangerous. Lily felt envious of the other kids who were playing in the waves. + +Suddenly, her ball bounced away from her and rolled towards the water. Lily ran after it and accidentally stepped into the waves. She was scared at first, but then she realized it was fun! She laughed as the waves splashed around her. Her parents saw her having fun and smiled. From that day on, Lily wasn't envious of the other kids anymore. She was happy playing in the waves with her bouncy ball. +Once upon a time, there was a nice cat. The cat was very friendly and liked to play with the children in the park. One day, a little boy brought some food for the cat. The cat was hungry and ate the food. Suddenly, the cat bit the little boy's finger. The boy cried and ran away. The cat felt bad and went to find the boy to say sorry. They became friends again and played together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and explore the world around him. One day, he went for a walk in the forest and got lost. He looked around for a way out, but he couldn't find one. + +Suddenly, he saw a man walking towards him. The man asked Timmy if he needed help. Timmy said yes and the man provided him with a key to a door that would lead him out of the forest. The man told Timmy to go fast and he would be out in no time. + +Timmy took the key and ran as fast as he could towards the door. He unlocked the door and stepped outside, feeling relieved. But then he saw that he was in a different forest, and he didn't know how to get home. Timmy started to cry, wishing he had never gone for a walk in the first place. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Flopsy. Flopsy lived in a big field with lots of other bunnies. One day, Flopsy saw a patch of yummy carrots in a garden nearby. Flopsy wanted to eat the carrots, but the garden had a big fence around it. + +Flopsy tried to dig under the fence, but it was too hard. Then, he saw a small hole in the fence and squeezed through it. He ate lots of carrots and had a great time, but then he heard the gardener coming. + +Flopsy knew he had to escape quickly, so he ran back to the hole in the fence. He squeezed through it, but his tail got stuck! The gardener was getting closer and closer, but luckily, Flopsy wiggled his tail free and ran back to the field. + +When he got back, he saw that his burrow was messy. He decided to tidy it up so that he could relax after his adventure. Flopsy was happy and went to sleep, dreaming of more carrot patches to explore. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her rubber duck in the bath. One day, she accidentally dropped her rubber duck and it sank to the bottom of the tub. Lily was sad, but then she had an idea. She took a clear cup and used it to cover the rubber duck. She pushed the cup down and the rubber duck popped back up! Lily was so happy to have her rubber duck back. From then on, she always made sure to be careful with her toys in the bath. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He had a new toy car that he loved to play with. One day, he was playing with his car in the backyard when he accidentally dropped it and it rolled under the fence. + +Timmy tried to reach his car, but he was too short. He started to cry because he loved his new car so much. His mom heard him crying and came outside to see what was wrong. Timmy told her what happened and she tried to reach the car too, but she couldn't. + +Then, Timmy had an idea. He asked his mom to walk with him to the front yard and they could go around the fence to get his car. They walked around to the front and found the car. Timmy was so happy and hugged his mom. She was happy too because she didn't like to see Timmy upset. +Once upon a time, there was a big, soft teddy bear named Teddy. Teddy loved to play with his friends in the forest. They would run and jump and have lots of fun together. + +One day, they decided to have a talent show. Each friend would show off their special skill. Teddy's skill was singing. He included a song about his love for his friends. + +After the talent show, the friends had to judge who was the best. They all agreed that Teddy's singing was the best. Teddy was very happy and gave each friend a big hug. They all snuggled up with Teddy and fell asleep under the stars. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the gym with her mom to play and run around. One day, Lily's mom said they couldn't go to the gym because it was closed for repairs. Lily was sad and bored. + +Lily's mom suggested they go for a walk instead. As they walked, Lily saw a shiny toy in a store window. She begged her mom to buy it for her, but her mom said no. "If I buy you a toy every time you're bored, it will spoil you," she said. + +Lily didn't understand what "spoil" meant, but she knew her mom was right. They continued their walk and saw a group of children playing together. Lily asked if she could play with them, and her mom said yes. Lily had so much fun with the other kids that she forgot all about the toy in the store window. + +The moral of the story is that sometimes when things seem dull or boring, there are other fun things to do. And it's important not to spoil ourselves with too many toys or treats. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny had big ears that could hear everything around him. One day, Benny was hopping around in the forest when he heard a loud noise. His ears hurt so he stopped to rest. + +Benny saw a little bird who had hurt her wing. She couldn't fly and was very sad. Benny wanted to help her so he asked, "Are you okay?" The bird replied, "No, my wing hurts." Benny knew he had to do something to help her. + +He hopped around the forest looking for help. Finally, he found a wise old owl who knew how to fix the bird's wing. The owl said, "Don't worry little bird, your wing will be okay soon." Benny was happy that he could help his friend. From that day on, Benny and the bird were the best of friends and Benny's big ears helped him hear whenever someone needed help. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go for car rides with her mommy and daddy. One day, they went on a long trip to visit her grandma. Lily sat in the back seat and looked out the window. + +Suddenly, the car stopped and her mommy said, "Lily, buckle up!" Lily didn't understand what that meant, so her mommy showed her how to click the buckle on her seatbelt. + +As they continued driving, they saw a terrible storm coming. The rain was pouring down and the wind was blowing hard. Lily felt scared, but she knew she was safe because she had her seatbelt buckled. She looked up at her mommy and daddy and smiled, happy to be going on an adventure with them. +Once upon a time, there was a cat named Mittens. Mittens was a normal cat, with soft fur and pointy ears. One day, Mittens saw a ball and decided to roll it around with her paws. She had so much fun rolling the ball! + +As Mittens was rolling the ball, she saw a bird flying in the sky. The bird looked so pretty with its colorful feathers. Mittens wanted to play with the bird, but the bird was too high up in the sky. + +Mittens continued to roll the ball around until she got tired. She curled up in a cozy spot and fell asleep. When she woke up, she saw the ball and decided to roll it around again. Mittens loved to play and roll things around. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pink bike with pedals. One day, she went outside to ride her bike, but it was very dirty. So, she got a bucket of water and a sponge to clean it. + +After she finished cleaning her bike, she went inside to check the mail. She was so excited to see a letter from her grandma. She opened it up and read it with her mommy. + +Lily was so happy that she got a letter in the mail and her bike was clean. She went back outside to ride her bike and show her friends her letter. They all had a fun day playing together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside, but her mom always reminded her to wear mittens in the winter. One day, Lily went outside to play in the snow. She forgot her mittens and her hands felt very cold. + +Lily saw a snowman in her neighbor's yard. She wanted to touch it, but it was too far away. She decided to walk closer to it. As she got closer, she saw that the snowman was dirty. It had sticks and leaves stuck to it. + +Lily was sad that the snowman was dirty. She wanted to make it clean, but she didn't know how. Suddenly, she had an idea. She ran back to her house and got a bucket of warm water and a rag. She went back to the snowman and started to clean it. + +Lily worked hard and soon the snowman was clean and bright again. She felt happy and proud of herself. She realized that sometimes things can look dirty, but with a little bit of work, they can become beautiful again. From that day on, Lily always remembered her mittens and made sure to keep her hands warm in the winter. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing outside in the big green field near his house. He knew that the grass was green and soft, and he loved running and rolling around in it. + +One day, Timmy was playing with his ball when he saw a big, scary dog coming towards him. The dog had sharp teeth and Timmy was scared. But he knew that he had to be brave and stand still. + +The dog sniffed Timmy and then wagged its tail. Timmy was surprised, but he knew that the dog was friendly. He reached out to pet the dog, but accidentally touched a sore spot on its paw. The dog yelped and Timmy felt bad that he had hurt the dog. But the dog licked Timmy's hand and Timmy knew that the dog forgave him. From that day on, Timmy and the dog were best friends and they played together in the green field every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to visit her grandma's house because she had lots of toys and yummy treats. One day, Lily went to visit her grandma and she saw a big hook hanging on the wall. Her grandma told her to be careful and not touch it because it was sharp. + +Lily played with her toys and ate some cookies, but she couldn't stop thinking about the hook. She wanted to touch it so badly! But she remembered her grandma's words and decided to be careful. She asked her grandma if she could look at the hook and her grandma said yes, but only if she was careful. + +Lily looked at the hook and thought it was very interesting. She asked her grandma what it was for and her grandma told her it was for hanging things up, like coats or hats. Lily was happy she got to see the hook, but she was even happier that she listened to her grandma and was careful. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a black cat named Midnight that she loved very much. One day, while playing with Midnight, she accidentally dropped her toy and it broke. Lily started to cry. + +Her mother came over and asked, "What happened, Lily?" + +"I broke my toy," Lily said through her tears. + +"Don't worry," her mother said. "I'll buy you a new one. Midnight will support you until then." + +Lily hugged her cat and felt better knowing she had her quick and loyal friend by her side. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to wear her new red boots every day. One day, she went to the park with her mom and dad. She ran and played with the other kids, but soon she got tired. + +"I'm sleepy," said Lily, rubbing her eyes. + +"Maybe it's time to go home," said her mom. + +Lily yawned and nodded her head. As they walked home, Lily's dad said, "I'm hungry. Let's stop at the café for a snack." + +Lily's mom agreed, but warned, "Their coffee is very bitter. You might not like it." + +At the café, Lily's dad ordered a coffee and took a sip. "This is too bitter for me," he said, making a face. + +Lily giggled and said, "I like my milk better. And my new boots!" +Once upon a time, there was a big, green apple. It was juicy and yummy, and the little boy loved to eat it. One day, the apple started to shrink, and the little boy was sad because he wanted it to stay big and juicy forever. + +But then, he noticed that the texture of the apple had changed. It was now soft and squishy, and he didn't like it as much anymore. He realized that sometimes things change and that's okay. + +The little boy decided to try a different fruit, a big, juicy peach. It was just as yummy as the apple had been before it started to shrink. He learned that there are many yummy things to eat, and he didn't have to be sad about the apple shrinking anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She wanted to go to the park and play on the swings. She asked her mommy if they could go, and her mommy said yes. + +While they were at the park, Lily saw a shiny scale on the ground. She picked it up and showed it to her mommy. Her mommy said it was very pretty and attractive. + +Lily played on the swings and went down the slide. She had so much fun at the park. When it was time to go home, she put the scale in her pocket and said goodbye to the swings. She couldn't wait to come back and play again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and collect pretty flowers in her basket. One day, her mom asked her to hurry and clean her room before dinner. But Lily didn't want to stop playing outside. + +Her big sister, who was very bossy, told her to hurry up and clean her room or she wouldn't be allowed to play outside anymore. So, Lily reluctantly went inside and started cleaning her room. But she was very upset and didn't do a good job. + +Later that night, Lily's mom found a spider in her room and got very scared. She blamed Lily for not cleaning her room properly and sent her to bed without dinner. Poor Lily was very sad and hungry. She wished she had listened to her mom and sister and hurried to clean her room. +Once upon a time, there was an old man. He was very old and walked slowly. He loved to play chess. One day, a little girl came to him and said, "Can I play with you?" The old man smiled and said, "Yes, you can." + +The little girl sat down and they started to play. She moved her pieces and the old man moved his. Suddenly, the little girl said, "I want to enter your castle!" The old man was surprised but happy. He said, "You can enter my castle." + +The game went on and the little girl won. The old man was happy for her. He said, "You are very good at chess." The little girl smiled and said, "Thank you, you are very kind." They played many more games and became good friends. From that day on, the little girl visited the elderly man every day to play chess. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she was playing with her friend Max when Max dared her to climb a tall tree. Lily was a little scared, but she didn't want Max to think she was a scaredy-cat, so she climbed up the tree. + +Suddenly, Lily lost her balance and fell out of the tree! She hurt her arm and started to cry. Max ran to get an ambulance to help Lily. When the ambulance arrived, the paramedics took Lily to the hospital. They were very kind and made sure she wasn't too hurt. + +Later, when Lily's mom came to pick her up from the hospital, she was angry with Max for daring Lily to climb the tree. "Max," she scolded, "you should never dare someone to do something dangerous." Max felt bad and promised never to dare Lily to do anything again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One Tuesday, she went for a walk with her mommy. They saw a beautiful flower on the ground. "Look mommy, a pretty flower!" said Lily. "Yes, it's very beautiful," replied her mommy. + +As they continued their walk, they noticed a dog running towards them. "Oh no, a dog!" exclaimed Lily. "Don't worry, he's friendly," said her mommy. The dog came closer and licked Lily's hand. "He's a nice dog," said Lily. + +After a while, they saw a man playing guitar on the street. "Listen, mommy, music!" said Lily. "Yes, he's playing a beautiful song," said her mommy. The man noticed them and smiled. "Thank you for listening," he said. + +Finally, they arrived back home. "What a lovely walk we had, mommy," said Lily. "Yes, it was very nice," replied her mommy. "I'm glad we noticed all the beautiful things around us today." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved her pink jacket and wore it everywhere she went. One day, Lily went to the park to play with her friends. She was having so much fun that she didn't notice the dark clouds in the sky. Suddenly, it started to rain very hard. + +Lily's mommy had told her to always bring her jacket with her, but she had forgotten it at home. Lily felt very sad and cold. She hoped her mommy would come and bring her jacket. But her mommy was at work and couldn't come. + +Lily's friends didn't want to play with her because she was wet and shivering. She felt very lonely and sad. She wished she had been obedient and listened to her mommy. The moral of the story is to always listen to your parents and bring your jacket with you, so you don't get cold and lonely like Lily. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play in his backyard, but he always went too close to the fence. His mom told him to be careful and not go near the fence, but Timmy didn't listen. + +One day, Timmy saw a big dog on the other side of the fence. The dog barked and growled, and Timmy was frightened. He ran back to his mom and told her what happened. + +His mom said, "I warned you about the fence. You didn't listen, and now you're scared. I'm going to punish you by taking away your toys for the rest of the day." + +Timmy learned his lesson and never went near the fence again. He played in the middle of the yard, and he was happy knowing he wouldn't get punished again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a big house with her family. One day, Lily's mom gave her a tiny seed to plant in the garden. Lily dug a hole in the ground and put the seed inside. She watered it every day and watched it grow into a beautiful flower. + +One morning, Lily woke up early and decided to explore the house. She went upstairs and found a door that led to a secret room. The room was very smooth and shiny. Lily loved it so much that she decided to make it her special place. + +As Lily grew older, she continued to take care of her flower and it grew bigger and bigger. She also loved spending time in her special room upstairs. She felt happy and safe there, surrounded by the smooth walls. And every time she looked at her flower, she felt proud of how much it had grown. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a unique teddy bear that she loved very much. One day, Lily's mom gave her a candle to hold. Lily was very careful with the candle because she knew it could hurt her if she wasn't careful. + +Later that night, Lily went to bed with her teddy bear and the candle. She fell asleep with the candle still burning. When she woke up, she saw that the candle had burned out and her teddy bear was safe. She felt happy and knew she could trust her mom to give her safe things. + +From then on, Lily made sure to always blow out her candle before going to bed. She knew her teddy bear was special and she wanted to keep him safe. And she trusted her mom to give her things that wouldn't hurt her. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go to the beach with her family. One day, while playing in the sand, she saw the tide coming in. She wondered how the water knew when to come and go. + +Lily's dad, who was very enthusiastic about teaching her new things, explained that the tide was caused by the moon's gravity. Lily thought that was very cool and wanted to learn more. + +As they walked along the shore, Lily noticed the waves getting bigger and bigger. She wondered if they were going to get wet. Her dad told her not to worry, they were safe on the beach. + +Lily had so much fun at the beach that day. She learned about the tide and had a great time playing in the sand and water. She couldn't wait to come back and explore more of the ocean's wonders. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her toys. One day, she found a cord on the ground. She picked it up and carried it with her. She didn't know what it was for, but she thought it was pretty. + +As she walked, she saw a little bird that had fallen from its nest. Lily was worried that the bird wasn't safe on the ground. She decided to carry the bird in her hands and take it back to its nest. When she got there, she gently placed the bird back in its nest. + +Lily felt happy that she could help the little bird. She knew that it was important to keep animals safe. As she walked back home, she saw her mom waiting for her. "What did you do today, Lily?" her mom asked. "I found a cord and helped a bird," Lily replied with a big smile on her face. +Once upon a time, a little birdie flew to a house with a big window. The birdie saw a little girl sitting by the window, looking upset. The birdie asked, "Why are you upset?" + +The little girl said, "I wanted to play outside, but it's raining. I can't go out and play." The birdie said, "Don't be upset. You can lay on the couch and read a book. Or you can draw a picture." + +The little girl thought about it and said, "You're right! I can do those things. Thank you, birdie!" The birdie smiled and flew away. + +The little girl learned that even when things don't go as planned, there are always other things to do. And sometimes, a little friend can help you see things in a different way. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys all day long. One day, she wanted to make a cake for her mommy's birthday. She went to the cupboard to get some flour, but it was very messy and filthy. She decided to clean it up and lay all the things in order. After that, she made a delicious cake for her mommy and they had a happy birthday party together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little bear named Bubba. Bubba loved honey and would eat it all day long. One day, Bubba's mommy told him to go outside and play. Bubba went outside and played with his friends. They played hide and seek. Bubba was nervous because he didn't want to be found. He hid behind a big tree and waited. His friend found him and they went back to playing. When Bubba went home, his mommy had a surprise for him. She had bought him a big jar of honey! Bubba was so happy and ate it all up. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very sleepy because he had stayed up late playing with his toys. He wanted to go to sleep, but he couldn't because he was scared of the dark. + +Timmy decided to try and find something to help him sleep. He looked around his room and saw his favorite stuffed animal, a teddy bear. He hugged his teddy bear tight and closed his eyes. + +Suddenly, Timmy heard a noise and opened his eyes. He saw a sight that scared him even more. It was just his shadow on the wall, but it looked like a monster! Timmy tried to be brave and told himself it was just his shadow. He closed his eyes again and soon fell asleep, still holding his teddy bear tightly. +Once upon a time, there was a bear named Benny. Benny lived in a big forest with his animal friends. One day, Benny saw a cave he had never seen before. He went inside to explore. + +Suddenly, Benny heard a loud growl. He turned around and saw a big, mean wolf. The wolf wanted to eat Benny! Benny was scared and confused. + +Just then, Benny's friend, a brave fox named Freddy, appeared. Freddy offered to help Benny. Together, they came up with a plan. Freddy distracted the wolf while Benny ran out of the cave. + +Benny was grateful to Freddy for helping him. He realized that it's always good to have friends who offer to help when you're in trouble. Benny and Freddy went back to their animal friends and lived happily ever after. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to draw with chalk on the sidewalk. He drew pictures of animals, cars, and houses. One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play. Billy wanted to try drawing with chalk too, so Timmy gave him some. + +But Billy was not very good at drawing with chalk. He kept breaking the chalk and his pictures did not look very good. Timmy decided to help him. He showed Billy how to hold the chalk and how to draw different shapes. Billy was very happy and successful. He drew a big sun with rays shooting out of it. + +Timmy was proud of his friend. They had a lot of fun drawing together and even made up a game where they had to shoot the chalk into a bucket. It was a successful day of playing and drawing with chalk. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore. One day, she went for a walk by the river. The river was deep and she knew she had to be careful. + +Lily saw a boy on the other side of the river. He looked sad. She shouted, "Hey! Are you okay?" + +The boy replied, "No, I'm not. I want to cross the river, but it's too deep." + +Lily decided to help the boy. She found a long stick and gave it to the boy. He used the stick to help him cross the river safely. The boy was happy and thanked Lily. They both became friends and played together by the river every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little bear named Teddy. Teddy loved to play in the mud and dirt all day long. One day, Teddy's mom said it was time to clean up. Teddy didn't want to clean up because he loved being dirty. But his mom said he had to clean up or he couldn't have dinner. + +Teddy went to the bathroom and got a washcloth. He wiped his face and paws clean. His mom said he missed a patch of dirt on his ear, so he cleaned that too. Teddy's fur was dull and dirty, but after he cleaned himself up, he was shiny and new again. + +Teddy learned that sometimes it's important to clean up and be fresh and clean. He still loved playing in the dirt, but he also loved being clean and shiny. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to dress up in pretty clothes. One day, Lily's mom bought her a new pink dress. Lily was so happy and she couldn't wait to wear it. + +Later that day, Lily's mom gave her a piece of chocolate. Lily loved chocolate so much that she ate it all up in just a few bites. She got some chocolate on her new dress, but her mom told her not to worry because she could wash it out. + +Lily wore her pink dress every day after that, and she always remembered to be careful when eating chocolate. She loved her pretty dress and was happy that her mom had bought it for her. +Once upon a time, there was a happy family. They liked to go for walks and play games. One day, Daddy had to go to a meeting. He said goodbye and left in his car. + +Mummy and the children waited for Daddy to come back. They played games and sang songs. They were jolly and happy. But Daddy did not come back. + +Mummy called Daddy's phone, but no one answered. They waited and waited, but Daddy never came back. They were very sad. Daddy had gone away forever. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play hide-and-seek with his friends. One day, he couldn't find his favorite toy car. He looked everywhere but couldn't find it. Timmy decided to search for it outside. + +As he was searching, he saw a scary man with a gun. The man looked angry and Timmy didn't know what to do. He ran back to his house and told his mommy what he saw. His mommy called the police and they came to search for the man. + +Thankfully, the police found the man and took him away. Timmy was happy that the scary man was gone and he could play outside again. He learned that if he ever saw something scary, he should tell his mommy or daddy right away. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy fire truck and pretend he was a fireman. One day, Timmy saw a real fireman outside his house. + +"Hi there! Are you a fireman?" Timmy asked. + +"Yes, I am," the fireman replied. + +Timmy was so excited to meet a real fireman. "Can you count how many fires you put out?" he asked. + +The fireman smiled. "I've put out a lot of fires, but I never count them. It's my job to keep people safe from the harsh flames." + +Timmy nodded, feeling proud that he got to talk to a real fireman. From that day on, he knew he wanted to be a fireman when he grew up. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to play with her bow and arrows. One day, she went to the park to shoot her bow. But she forgot her arrows at home. She felt sad and wanted to return home to get them. + +On her way home, she met her friend, Max. Max was a bossy boy who always wanted to be in charge. He saw Lily's bow and wanted to play with it. Lily said no, but Max didn't listen. He took the bow and started to shoot arrows. But he didn't know how to use it and the arrow went flying in the wrong direction. + +Lily was angry and wanted to take her bow back. Max finally gave it back and said sorry. Lily forgave him and they played together. From that day on, Max was never bossy again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends and laugh. One day, a stranger came to her neighborhood. He was a man with a big smile and he wanted to tell a joke. + +Lily and her friends were curious about the stranger and his joke. They listened carefully as he told them a funny story. They all laughed and had a good time. The stranger was not scary at all, he was very nice. + +After the joke, the stranger gave them some cheap toys to play with. Lily and her friends were very happy and thanked the stranger. They played with their new toys all day long. Lily learned that sometimes strangers can be kind and tell jokes that make you laugh. +Once upon a time, there was a rabbit named Benny. Benny loved to eat carrots. One day, Benny found a huge carrot in the garden. He was so happy! Benny wanted to eat the carrot right away, but then he thought, "Maybe I should examine it first." + +Benny looked at the carrot closely and noticed that it had some holes in it. He realized that the carrot was not good to eat. Benny felt sad because he really wanted to eat a carrot. But then he remembered something his mother had told him: "Always examine things before you eat them." + +Benny learned his lesson and promised to examine everything before he ate it. From that day on, Benny was very careful and never got sick from eating bad food again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she was playing with her toys when she noticed that her favorite doll was missing. She looked everywhere but couldn't find it. + +Her mom came to help and they searched together. Finally, they found the doll stuck between the couch cushions. Lily was so happy to have her doll back, but she noticed that it was uncomfortable to hold. + +Her mom explained that sometimes objects can get stuck together and it's important to separate them carefully. Lily learned a valuable lesson that day and made sure to always be careful with her toys. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park and pick flowers. One day, she found a beautiful lily flower and picked it. But she accidentally dropped it and it got stepped on by a dog. + +Lily was very sorry and wished she could make it better. That's when a kind delivery man came by and saw her crying. He asked what was wrong and she told him about the broken lily. The delivery man smiled and said he had a surprise for her. + +The next day, the delivery man came back with a big box. Lily was curious and opened it up to find a brand new lily flower. She was so happy and thanked the delivery man. From that day on, she made sure to be extra careful with her flowers and never forgot the kind delivery man who helped her. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy who loved airplanes. He went to the airport with his mom and dad to see the big planes. It was dark outside and the stars were shining bright. + +Timmy saw a man with a big suitcase and asked him, "What's inside your suitcase?" The man replied, "I have some important papers that I need to examine." + +Suddenly, Timmy's mom realized that they had lost their tickets. They looked everywhere but they couldn't find them. Timmy said, "Don't worry, let's ask the man with the suitcase. He might be able to help us." + +The man examined their ID cards and found their flight information. He helped them get new tickets and they were able to get on the plane. Timmy was so happy that he got to see the big planes and make a new friend at the airport. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Max. Max loved to run and play in the park with his owner, Lily. One day, Max saw a squirrel and chased after it. He ran so fast that he didn't see a big hole in the ground and fell in. + +Lily was very worried when she couldn't find Max. She looked everywhere for him and finally found him stuck in the hole. She tried to pull him out, but he was too heavy. So, she took Max to the lovely veterinarian who knew just what to do. + +The veterinarian helped Max out of the hole and gave him a check-up to make sure he was okay. Max learned an important lesson that day: to always watch where he was going and not to chase after things without looking. Max was grateful to the veterinarian and gave her a big lick to say thank you. +Once upon a time, there was a puppy named Max. Max loved to run and play in the park. One day, Max's owner put a collar on him so he wouldn't run away. Max was frustrated because he didn't like the collar. + +But then, Max's owner gave him a treat and Max felt happy again. Max learned to accept the collar because he knew it was to keep him safe. Now, Max happily wears his collar and goes on lots of adventures with his owner. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends, but one day she fell down and hurt her knee. She cried and cried until her uncle came to help her. + +Her uncle was very tough and strong. He picked her up and carried her inside. He put a bandage on her knee and gave her a big hug. Lily felt much better with her uncle's help. + +From that day on, Lily knew that whenever she needed help, she could always count on her tough uncle to be there for her. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going on car rides with her mommy and daddy. One day, they were driving on a road when suddenly the car hit a patch of ice. The car started to slide and Lily's mommy and daddy began to panic. + +"Mommy, what's happening?" asked Lily, feeling scared. + +"We hit some ice and the car is sliding," explained her mommy. "But don't worry, we'll be okay." + +Lily held onto her seat tightly as the car slid across the icy road. She felt relieved when they finally came to a stop. From that day on, Lily always made sure to wear her seatbelt and listen to her parents when they told her to be careful on the road. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny was very lonely because he had no friends to play with. One day, Benny decided to go to the park to see if he could meet some new friends. + +When Benny arrived at the park, he saw a long line of animals waiting to play on the slide. Benny hopped up to the line and asked the animals if he could play too. The animals said yes, and Benny was very happy to have new friends. + +Benny played with the animals for a while, but then he accidentally bumped into a big bear. The bear got very angry and started to chase Benny. Benny tried to run away, but he wasn't fast enough. The bear caught Benny and ate him all up. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore the world around her. One day, she found an unusual boot in the park. It was big and shiny, and she wanted to lift it up to see if there was anything inside. + +But Lily couldn't lift the boot all by herself. She needed help from her friend, Max. Together, they lifted the boot and looked inside. But instead of finding something fun, they found a mean old snake! + +The snake was angry and scared Lily and Max. They tried to run away, but the snake chased them. In the end, they had to call for help from their parents. They were safe, but they learned to be careful when they found something unusual. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to wear his favorite red shirt and blue shorts. One day, Timmy's mom said, "Timmy, we're going on an aeroplane ride!" Timmy was so excited that he jumped up and down. + +When they got to the airport, Timmy saw a man who couldn't hear anything. He asked his mom, "Mommy, why is that man deaf?" His mom explained that some people can't hear, but they can still do many things. + +As they got on the aeroplane, Timmy looked out the window and saw the clouds. He said, "Mommy, the clouds look like fluffy cotton candy!" His mom smiled and said, "Yes, they do, Timmy." + +During the flight, Timmy fell asleep and dreamt about flying his own aeroplane one day. When they landed, Timmy said, "Mommy, that was so much fun! Can we go on an aeroplane ride again?" His mom said, "Of course, Timmy. We can go on another adventure soon." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and her favorite toy was a shiny rock she found outside. One day, while playing outside, she met a boy named Max. Max also loved rocks, and they started talking about their favorite ones. + +"I like your rock," said Max. + +"Thank you," replied Lily. "It's clear and sparkly." + +"I have a big rock at home," said Max. "It's too heavy for me to carry, but I can show it to you." + +"Wow, that sounds cool!" said Lily. "Maybe we can get married and have a rock collection together!" + +Max giggled and said, "Sure, let's be rock collectors together!" And from that day on, Lily and Max were the best of friends, always searching for new rocks to add to their collections. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat yummy cookies. One day, her mom baked some cookies and Lily was very happy. She asked her mom if she could have one, but her mom refused and said she had to wait until after dinner. + +Lily was sad, but she decided to draw a picture of the cookies instead. She took out her crayons and drew a beautiful image of the cookies with lots of colors. She showed the picture to her mom and said, "Look, Mommy! This is what I want to eat!" + +Her mom smiled and said, "That's a great picture, Lily. But you still have to wait until after dinner to have a cookie." Lily sighed and said, "Okay, Mommy. I'll wait." And she continued to look at her image of the yummy cookies, dreaming of the moment she could finally eat one. +Once upon a time, there was a friendly dog named Max. Max loved to play outside and chase after balls. One day, Max's owner decided to decorate the house for a party. Max watched as his owner hung up balloons and put up streamers. Max thought it looked very pretty. + +Later that day, Max's owner cooked some meat for the party. Max could smell it from outside and his mouth watered. He couldn't wait to try some. When the party started, Max greeted all the guests with a wagging tail. He loved meeting new people and making new friends. + +As the night went on, Max played with the children and ate some of the delicious meat. He had so much fun at the party and was sad when it was over. But he knew he would have more fun times with his friendly owner and new friends in the future. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a big house with her family. One day, Lily was playing outside when she saw a little bird on the ground. The bird couldn't fly and looked helpless. + +Lily picked up the bird and brought it inside the house. She asked her mom if they could help the bird. Her mom replied, "Of course, we can take care of it." + +They made a little nest for the bird and gave it some water and seeds to eat. The bird felt better and started to chirp happily. Lily was so happy that she could help the little bird. She felt proud of herself for being able to make a difference. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to help her mommy clean the house. She would often use the mop to clean up the spills on the floor. Her mommy would always say how charming she was. + +One day, Lily was helping her mommy clean the kitchen when she accidentally knocked over a bottle of cleaning solution. The solution spilled all over the floor and Lily slipped and fell. She hurt her head and started crying. + +Lily's mommy rushed her to the hospital, but it was too late. Lily had hurt her head too badly and she didn't make it. Her mommy was heartbroken and wished she could have helped Lily more. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in her backyard. One day, she saw a shiny copper penny on the ground. She picked it up and showed it to her mommy. + +"Look, mommy! I found a penny!" Lily exclaimed. + +Her mommy smiled and said, "That's great, Lily! It's so shiny and coppery." + +Lily reached up and put the penny in her pocket. She felt happy and proud to have found something so special. As she played in the yard, she noticed the sky turning pink. She looked up and saw a beautiful sunset. + +"Mommy, look! The sky is pink!" Lily said. + +Her mommy looked up and said, "Wow, that's so pretty! Let's enjoy the pink sky together." + +Lily and her mommy sat together and watched the pink sky until the sun went down. It was a special moment that they would always remember. +Once upon a time, there was a big black dog named Max. Max loved to run and play in the park with his friends. One day, Max's family went on a trip and brought him with them. When they arrived at their hotel, Max's family had to unpack all their things from their bags. Max helped by carrying his toy bone in his mouth. + +The next day, Max and his family went on a hike in the mountains. The trail was very steep and zigzagged up the mountain. Max ran ahead and barked happily as he explored. When they reached the top, Max was very tired but happy. He lay down and rested while his family took pictures of the beautiful view. + +At night, Max slept soundly in his bed at the hotel. He dreamed of running and playing with his friends back home. When he woke up, he was excited to go on another adventure with his family. Max loved to travel and explore new places with the people he loved. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her colorful toys. One day, she saw her mommy drinking coffee. The coffee was hot and smelled good. Lily wanted to try some, but her mommy said no because she was too little. + +Lily got sad and went to play with her toys. She pushed her toy car around the room and pretended it was driving to get some coffee. Suddenly, her mommy came over and gave her a surprise. She made Lily her own cup of coffee, but it was not hot like hers. It was cold and had milk in it. + +Lily was so happy and took a sip. She loved the taste and drank the whole cup. From that day on, she knew that coffee was yummy, but only when it was made just for her. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play with her toys. She had a special teddy bear that she loved the most. One day, her friend Jack came over to play. Lily was happy to see him and she showed him all of her toys. + +Jack saw the black teddy bear and he really liked it. He asked Lily if he could play with it, but Lily didn't want to share. She said no and kept the teddy bear to herself. + +Later on, Lily and Jack were playing with some blocks. Jack accidentally knocked over the tower and it fell to the ground with a loud tip. Lily started to cry because she was upset that her tower fell down. + +Jack saw that Lily was sad and he remembered how he wanted to play with the black teddy bear. He decided to share his favorite toy car with Lily to make her feel better. Lily was so happy and she realized that sharing was a good thing to do. From that day on, Lily and Jack shared all of their toys and had lots of fun together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big wardrobe in her room where she kept all her clothes. One day, Lily's mom asked her to clean up her room and put her clothes back in the wardrobe. + +Lily didn't want to clean up her room because she was feeling sad. "Why are you feeling sad, Lily?" asked her mom. "I am sad because I want to eat ice cream but we don't have any," replied Lily. + +Her mom smiled and said, "Don't worry, Lily. Let's go to the store and buy some ice cream. But first, let's clean up your room and put your clothes back in the wardrobe." Lily was happy to hear that and quickly started to clean up her room. + +After they finished cleaning, they went to the store and bought some ice cream. Lily was very happy and ate her ice cream while sitting on her bed next to her wardrobe. "Thank you, Mommy," said Lily. "You're welcome, Lily. I'm glad you're feeling better now," replied her mom. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Pip. Pip lived in a tree with his family. One day, Pip saw a big crane walking near the tree. Pip was worried because the crane looked very hungry. + +Pip flew down to the ground and asked the crane, "Why are you here?" + +The crane replied, "I am looking for some food to eat." + +Pip thought for a moment and then said, "I know where there is some food. Follow me!" + +Pip flew up to a nearby field and the crane followed. When they got there, Pip acted quickly and grabbed some seeds for the crane to eat. + +The crane was very grateful and thanked Pip for his help. From that day on, Pip and the crane became good friends and would often play together in the field. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to wear her red scarf, even when it was hot outside. One day, Lily went to the park to play with her friends. But it was very cold and windy. Her scarf was tight around her neck to keep her warm. + +Lily's friend, Max, saw her shivering and asked, "Are you cold, Lily?" Lily trembled and said, "Yes, I am cold." Max said, "I have an idea! Let's play tag to warm up!" So they ran around the park, chasing each other and laughing. + +After a while, Lily felt much warmer. She looked down and saw that her scarf had come loose. Max said, "Your scarf is not tight anymore. Do you want me to help you fix it?" Lily smiled and said, "Yes, please!" Max helped her put her scarf back on tight. Lily felt happy and warm again, and they continued playing together. +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Max. Max was a good dog. He loved to play in the snow. One day, Max went outside to play in the snow. But the snow was too deep. Max struggled to walk through it. + +Max's owner saw that Max was struggling. She went outside to help him. Max was happy to see his loyal owner. Together, they walked through the snow. Max was happy to have his owner with him. + +After a while, Max and his owner went back inside. Max was tired from struggling in the snow. He fell asleep on his bed. His owner was proud of him for being so loyal and playing in the snow. From that day on, Max and his owner played in the snow together. +Once upon a time, there was a little bear who lived in a big forest. The forest was very colorful with trees of green, red, and yellow. Every morning, the little bear would wake up early to play with his friends. They would run and jump and have so much fun together. + +One day, the little bear decided to explore the forest all by himself. He walked and walked, admiring all the beautiful colors around him. Suddenly, he heard a loud noise and got scared. He tried to run back home, but he didn't know which way to go. + +The little bear was lost in the forest. He cried and cried until he fell asleep. When he woke up, he saw his mommy and daddy bear looking for him. They found him and hugged him tightly. From that day on, the little bear never wandered off alone again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a ladder in her backyard that she liked to climb. One day, she saw her friend Sarah walking by and asked her if she wanted to climb the ladder too. But Sarah said no and walked away. + +Lily felt sad and wondered why Sarah didn't want to climb the ladder with her. She thought maybe Sarah was being selfish and didn't want to share the ladder. Lily decided to march over to Sarah's house and ask her why she didn't want to climb the ladder. + +When Lily got there, she saw that Sarah was crying. She asked Sarah why she was sad and Sarah told her that her pet cat had run away. Lily realized that Sarah wasn't being selfish, she was just upset about her cat. Lily decided to help Sarah look for her cat and together they found it hiding under a bush. + +Lily learned that sometimes people have reasons for not wanting to do things and it's important to be kind and understanding. She also learned that helping others can make them feel better and make you feel good too. +Tom and Mia are playing with their toy cars. They like to make them go fast and make loud noises. Tom has a red car and Mia has a blue car. They have a lot of fun. + +But then, Tom's car stops moving. He tries to push it, but it does not go. He looks at Mia's car and sees that it still goes. He feels sad and angry. + +"Why does your car still go and mine does not?" he asks Mia. + +Mia shrugs. She does not know. She looks at Tom's car and sees a little door on the bottom. She opens it and sees something inside. + +"Look, Tom, there is a battery in your car. Maybe it is empty. You need a new one," she says. + +Tom looks at the battery. He does not know what it is. He has never seen it before. He realizes that it is what makes his car go. He feels curious and amazed. + +"Wow, a battery! That is cool. Where do you get a new one?" he asks Mia. + +Mia thinks for a moment. She remembers that her dad has some batteries in a drawer. She runs to the house and comes back with a new battery. She gives it to Tom. + +"Here, try this one. Maybe it will make your car go again," she says. + +Tom takes the battery and puts it in his car. He closes the door and turns on the switch. His car starts to move again. He feels happy and excited. + +"Thank you, Mia! You are a good friend. You helped me fix my car. Now we can play some more," he says. + +Mia smiles. She feels happy and proud. + +"You are welcome, Tom. I am glad your car works again. It is a cool car. Let's race!" she says. + +They put their cars on the floor and make them go fast and make loud noises. They have a lot of fun. +Lily was a compassionate girl who liked to help others. She had a big dream of becoming a doctor when she grew up. She loved to play with her toy stethoscope and pretend to check her dolls and stuffed animals. + +One day, she found a little bird on the ground. It looked hurt and scared. Lily gently picked it up and wrapped it in a soft cloth. She brought it to her mom and asked, "Mom, can we help this bird?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Of course, sweetie. You are very kind and brave. Let's see what we can do." She took the bird and examined it. She found a small wound on its wing. She cleaned it and put a bandage on it. + +Lily watched and asked, "Will the bird be okay, mom?" + +Her mom replied, "I hope so, honey. We need to keep it warm and quiet for a while. Maybe it will feel better soon and fly away." + +Lily nodded and said, "I wish the bird a good dream. I hope it can fly again and be happy." + +Her mom hugged her and said, "You are a wonderful girl, Lily. You have a big heart and a big dream. I'm proud of you." +Ben loved waffles. He ate them every morning with honey and butter. He liked to cut them into small pieces and make funny shapes on his plate. Sometimes he shared them with his dog, Spot, who also loved waffles. + +One day, Ben's mom gave him a big waffle. It was too big for his plate. Ben tried to cut it, but it was too hard. He pushed it with his fork, but it did not move. He pulled it with his fingers, but it did not break. He was sad. He wanted to eat his waffle. + +Then he had an idea. He lifted the waffle with both hands and threw it in the air. It flew high and round, like a frisbee. Ben laughed. He ran after it and tried to catch it. But the waffle was too fast. It flew over his head and landed on the floor. Spot saw it and ran after it too. He barked and wagged his tail. + +The waffle started to roll on the floor. It rolled out of the kitchen and into the living room. It rolled under the sofa and over the rug. It rolled past the TV and the bookshelf. It rolled towards the door and the stairs. Ben and Spot chased it. They were having fun. + +But they did not see dad coming down the stairs. He was wearing his suit and tie. He was going to work. He was in a hurry. He did not see the waffle rolling towards him. He stepped on it and slipped. He fell down the stairs and landed on the floor. He was not hurt, but he was very angry. He looked at the waffle, then at Ben and Spot. They looked at him with big eyes. They were not having fun anymore. + +Ben's mom heard the noise and came to see what happened. She saw dad on the floor, the waffle on his shoe, and Ben and Spot hiding behind the sofa. She was not happy. She scolded Ben and Spot. She told them to clean up the mess. She helped dad get up and gave him a kiss. She told him to have a good day. She was charming. + +Ben and Spot felt sorry. They did not mean to make dad fall. They just wanted to play with the waffle. They learned their lesson. They never threw a waffle in the air again. They ate it with honey and butter, like they always did. And they shared it with each other, like they always did. They loved waffles. And they loved each other. +Jenny loved to polish her shoes. She had a red brush and a blue tin of wax. She would sit on the floor and rub the wax on her shoes, then brush them until they shone. She liked to see the spark of light on her shoes when she moved them. She was very organized. She always put her shoes in a row by the door, and her brush and tin in a box under her bed. + +One day, Jenny's mom said, "Jenny, we are going to visit Grandma today. Can you get ready and put on your shoes?" Jenny nodded and ran to her room. She opened the box and took out her brush and tin. She wanted to polish her shoes one more time, to make them extra shiny for Grandma. + +She picked up her favorite pair of shoes, the ones with the pink flowers. She opened the tin and dipped her brush in the wax. But she did not see that the tin was almost empty. She put too much wax on her shoes. It dripped on the floor and made a big mess. Jenny did not notice. She started to brush her shoes, but they did not shine. They looked dull and sticky. + +"Jenny, are you ready?" her mom called. Jenny looked at her shoes and felt sad. They were not sparkly at all. She tried to wipe off the wax with a cloth, but it did not help. She heard her mom coming to her room. She quickly put on her shoes and hid the brush and tin under her bed. + +"Jenny, what have you done?" her mom said, when she saw the wax on the floor. "You have made a big mess. And your shoes are ruined. How can you go to Grandma's like that?" Jenny felt tears in her eyes. She wanted to say sorry, but she could not find the words. She wished she had not polished her shoes. She wished she had listened to her mom. She wished she had been more organized. +Tim and Kim are twins. They like to play in the garden. They dig holes and look for bugs. One day, they find a big worm. It is long and brown and slimy. + +"Look, Kim, a worm!" Tim says. He picks up the worm and holds it in his hand. + +"Wow, Tim, it is big!" Kim says. She touches the worm with her finger. The worm wriggles and twists. + +"Can we keep it, Kim?" Tim asks. He likes the worm. He thinks it is funny and smart. + +"I don't know, Tim," Kim says. She is not sure. She thinks the worm might be hungry and lonely. + +"Maybe we can feed it some earth," Tim says. He puts the worm in a jar and fills it with some earth from the garden. + +"Okay, Tim, but be careful," Kim says. She watches Tim and the worm. + +Tim opens the jar and puts his finger inside. He wants to pet the worm. But the worm is not happy. It bites Tim's finger hard. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Tim cries. He pulls his finger out of the jar. It is red and sore. + +"Tim, are you okay?" Kim asks. She runs to Tim and hugs him. + +"The worm bit me, Kim!" Tim says. He shows Kim his finger. He is sad and angry. + +"Bad worm, bad worm!" Kim says. She takes the jar and throws it away. She does not like the worm anymore. + +"Let's go inside, Tim," Kim says. She helps Tim to the house. She gives him a band-aid and a kiss. + +"Thank you, Kim," Tim says. He smiles at Kim. He loves his sister. + +They decide to play with their toys instead. They do not want to play with worms anymore. They think worms are not funny and smart. They think worms are mean and stupid. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play outside. One day, they found a huge spring in the grass. It was shiny and bouncy and made a funny sound. + +"Wow, look at this!" Lily said. "Can we play with it?" + +"Sure, but we have to share," Ben said. "It's only one spring." + +They took turns bouncing the spring and making it stretch and twist. They had a lot of fun. But soon, they both wanted to play with it at the same time. + +"Give it to me, it's my turn!" Lily said. + +"No, it's mine, I had it first!" Ben said. + +They pulled the spring from both ends, trying to take it from each other. They pulled harder and harder, until... + +SNAP! + +The spring split in two. The pieces flew out of their hands and landed far away. Lily and Ben looked at the broken spring and felt sad. + +They had ruined their toy by being greedy and selfish. They wished they had shared nicely and played together. + +They hugged each other and said they were sorry. They learned their lesson. They decided to look for another toy that they could enjoy together, and never fight over it again. +Lily and Ben are rabbits. They live in a big hole under a tree. They like to eat carrots and play in the grass. One day, they find a big carrot in the garden. They are very happy and want to take it home. + +"Look, Ben, a big carrot!" Lily says. "Let's dig it out and share it." + +"OK, Lily, but be careful. The farmer might see us," Ben says. + +They start to dig around the carrot. It is very hard to pull out. They pull and pull, but the carrot does not move. They are very tired and hungry. + +"Maybe we should leave it, Lily. It is too big for us," Ben says. + +"No, Ben, we can do it. We just need to pull harder," Lily says. + +They pull harder and harder. Suddenly, the carrot comes out. But it is not a carrot. It is a big orange balloon. It makes a loud noise and flies away. Lily and Ben are very surprised and scared. They run back to their hole. + +"That was not a carrot, Ben. That was a bad thing. It hurt my ears and made me uncomfortable," Lily says. + +"Me too, Lily. That was a trick. The farmer put it there to scare us away. He is mean," Ben says. + +They cuddle in their hole and eat some small carrots they have stored. They are glad they are safe and together. They decide to never go to the garden again. They have enough carrots in their hole. +Lily liked to play with her dolls. She had many dolls, but her favorite was Anna. Anna had long hair, a pretty dress and a big smile. Lily took Anna everywhere with her. + +One day, Lily went to the park with her mom and Anna. She saw her friend Ben there. Ben had a new toy car. It was shiny, fast and made noises. Lily wanted to play with the car, but Ben said no. He said it was his car and he did not want to share. + +Lily felt jealous. She thought Ben's car was better than her doll. She wished she had a car like that. She said to her mom, "Mom, can I have a car like Ben's?" + +Her mom said, "No, Lily, you have enough toys. You should be happy with what you have. Besides, Anna is a very special doll. She can help you improve your memory." + +Lily did not understand. She asked, "How can Anna help me improve my memory?" + +Her mom said, "Anna can help you remember things. You can tell her stories, sing songs, and ask questions. She will listen and repeat what you say. She will also remind you of things you forget. She is a very smart doll." + +Lily thought about it. She realized her mom was right. Anna was a very special doll. She could do things that Ben's car could not. She hugged Anna and said, "I'm sorry, Anna. I love you. You are my best friend." + +Anna smiled and said, "I love you too, Lily. You are my best friend. Let's play together." + +Lily and Anna played happily in the park. They did not care about Ben's car anymore. They had each other. +Sam and Mia were friends who liked to play in the park. One day, they found a big bag of peanuts on a bench. They were hungry and wanted to eat some. + +"Can we have some peanuts?" Sam asked Mia. + +"Sure, but we have to open them first," Mia said. "They have hard shells." + +Sam and Mia tried to open the peanuts with their fingers, but they were too strong. They could not break them. + +"Maybe we can use a rock," Sam said. He picked up a small rock and hit a peanut with it. But the rock bounced off and hit Sam's nose. "Ow!" Sam cried. + +"Are you okay?" Mia asked. She gave Sam a hug. + +"I'm okay, but the rock did not work," Sam said. He rubbed his nose. + +"Maybe we can use our teeth," Mia said. She put a peanut in her mouth and bit hard. But the peanut did not crack. It hurt her teeth. "Ouch!" Mia spat out the peanut. + +"Are you okay?" Sam asked. He gave Mia a hug. + +"I'm okay, but the peanut did not work," Mia said. She rubbed her teeth. + +Sam and Mia looked at the bag of peanuts. They were sad. They wanted to eat them, but they could not open them. + +Then they saw a squirrel on a tree. The squirrel had a peanut in its paws. It snapped the peanut with its teeth and ate the inside. It looked happy. + +"Wow, look at the squirrel!" Sam said. "It can open the peanuts!" + +"Maybe it can help us," Mia said. "Let's ask it." + +Sam and Mia walked to the tree and called the squirrel. + +"Hello, squirrel!" Sam said. "You are very powerful. You can snap the peanuts. Can you share some with us?" + +The squirrel looked at Sam and Mia. It tilted its head and chattered. + +"Please, squirrel!" Mia said. "We are hungry. We want some peanuts. Can you snap some for us?" + +The squirrel looked at the bag of peanuts on the bench. It saw that it was full of peanuts. It decided to be nice and share some with Sam and Mia. It jumped down from the tree and ran to the bag. It grabbed a handful of peanuts and brought them to Sam and Mia. It snapped them with its teeth and gave them the inside. + +"Thank you, squirrel!" Sam and Mia said. They took the peanuts and ate them. They were crunchy and yummy. + +"You are welcome, kids!" the squirrel said. It smiled and winked. + +Sam and Mia smiled and winked back. They were happy. They had made a new friend and had a tasty snack. They shared the rest of the peanuts with the squirrel and played in the park. They had a fun day. +Sara and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big slide. Sara wants to go on the slide, but Tom is shy. He is afraid of the slide. + +"Come on, Tom, it is fun!" Sara says. "You can do it!" + +Tom shakes his head. He does not want to go on the slide. He holds Sara's hand. He sees a long line of kids waiting for the slide. He feels scared. + +Sara pulls Tom to the line. She wants to go on the slide with him. She thinks he will like it. She smiles at him. "Don't worry, Tom, I am here with you!" + +Tom tries to be brave. He follows Sara to the line. He sees the slide. It is very high and fast. He hears the kids scream and laugh. He feels more scared. + +They get to the front of the line. Sara goes on the slide first. She shouts, "Whee!" She slides down. She lands on the ground. She looks up. She waits for Tom. + +Tom is still on the top of the slide. He does not want to go down. He cries. He wants Sara. He wants to go back. He is too shy to ask for help. He is stuck on the slide. + +The kids behind him get angry. They push him. They yell at him. They want to go on the slide. Tom falls off the slide. He hurts himself. He cries louder. Sara runs to him. She hugs him. She is sorry. She did not mean to make him go on the slide. She did not know he was so shy. She did not manage to help him. She feels bad. Tom feels bad too. They are not happy. They go home. They do not play in the park anymore. The end. +Tim and Mia liked to play with their big ball. They would bounce it high and catch it, or roll it to each other, or kick it far. One day, they decided to take their ball to the beach. They wanted to bounce it on the sand and in the water. + +They ran to the shore and threw their ball into the waves. They laughed as they chased it and splashed each other. But then, they saw something big and gray in the water. It had a long tail and a spout on its head. It was a whale! + +Tim and Mia were fearful. They thought the whale would eat their ball or hurt them. They ran away from the water and hid behind a rock. They cried and hugged each other. + +"Help! Help!" they shouted. "There is a whale in the water!" + +A man heard their cries and came to see what was wrong. He saw the whale and smiled. + +"Don't be afraid, children," he said. "The whale is not bad. He is friendly. He just wants to play with your ball. He likes to bounce it with his nose and toss it in the air. He won't harm you or your ball. He is just curious and lonely." + +Tim and Mia looked at the man and then at the whale. They saw that the whale was not angry or scary. He was gentle and playful. He made funny noises and sprayed water from his spout. He looked at them with big eyes and seemed to smile. + +Tim and Mia felt sorry for the whale. They realized that he was not a monster, but a friend. They decided to be brave and go back to the water. They waved at the whale and threw their ball to him. The whale caught it and bounced it back to them. They played with the whale and had fun. They forgot their fear and felt happy. + +The man watched them and smiled. He was glad that they learned to be kind and not judge by appearances. He knew that the whale was happy too. He hoped that they would come back and play with him again. + +The moral of the story is: Don't be afraid of things that are different. Be open and friendly. You might make a new friend. +Tom was a little boy who liked to sleep a lot. He did not like to wake up early in the morning. He liked to stay in his bed and dream of fun things. + +But his mom was persistent. She wanted him to wake up and eat his breakfast. She knocked on his door and said, "Tom, wake up! It's time to get up and eat your egg!" + +Tom did not answer. He hid under his blanket and pretended to sleep. He hoped his mom would go away and let him sleep more. + +But his mom did not go away. She opened his door and walked to his bed. She pulled his blanket and said, "Tom, wake up! It's time to get up and eat your egg!" + +Tom still did not answer. He closed his eyes and turned his head. He hoped his mom would give up and leave him alone. + +But his mom did not give up. She tickled his feet and said, "Tom, wake up! It's time to get up and eat your egg!" + +Tom could not stand it. He laughed and opened his eyes. He saw his mom smiling at him. He said, "OK, OK, I will wake up and eat my egg!" + +His mom hugged him and said, "Good boy, Tom! I have a nice egg for you. It's warm and yummy. Come on, let's go to the kitchen!" + +Tom got out of his bed and followed his mom. He was still sleepy, but he was also hungry. He thought, maybe eating an egg is not so bad after all. +Lily loved her uncle Ben. He was big and funny and always played with her. He had a big garden with many flowers and trees. Lily liked to help him water the plants and dig the soil. + +One day, Lily went to visit uncle Ben. She saw him sitting on a bench, looking sad. She ran to him and gave him a hug. + +"Hello, Lily. I'm happy to see you," uncle Ben said, but he did not smile. + +"What's wrong, uncle Ben? Why are you sad?" Lily asked. + +Uncle Ben pointed to a rose bush. It had no flowers, only brown leaves. + +"My roses are sick, Lily. They don't grow anymore. They were my favorite flowers. I don't know how to make them better," uncle Ben said. + +Lily looked at the rose bush. She felt sad too. She loved the roses. They were red and pink and smelled nice. + +"Maybe they need more water, uncle Ben. Or more sun. Or more love," Lily said. + +Uncle Ben smiled a little. He hugged Lily again. + +"Thank you, Lily. You are very smart and kind. Maybe you are right. Maybe they need more love. Will you help me take care of them?" uncle Ben asked. + +"Yes, uncle Ben. I will help you. I love you and I love the roses. Maybe they will grow again and be happy," Lily said. + +They got up and went to the rose bush. They watered it and sang to it and told it stories. They hoped the roses would grow again and make uncle Ben happy. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big slide. They want to go on the slide. + +"Let's race to the slide!" Lily says. + +"OK, I will win!" Ben says. + +They run to the slide. But they get there at the same time. They both want to go first. + +"No, I go first!" Lily says. + +"No, I go first!" Ben says. + +They start to fight. They push and pull and shout. They are not nice to each other. + +A man sees them. He is the park keeper. He has a whistle. He blows the whistle. He stops the fight. + +"Hey, hey, hey! What are you doing?" he says. "Why are you fighting?" + +"We want to go on the slide!" Lily and Ben say. + +"But there is only one slide. You have to take turns. You have to share. You have to be kind. Fighting is not good. It makes you sad and angry. And it makes me sad and angry too." + +Lily and Ben look at each other. They feel sorry. They say sorry. + +"Sorry, Lily." + +"Sorry, Ben." + +They hug. They are friends again. + +The park keeper smiles. He has an idea. He has something unusual in his pocket. He takes it out. It is a coin. + +"Do you want to play a game?" he says. "I will toss this coin. If it is heads, Lily goes first. If it is tails, Ben goes first. OK?" + +Lily and Ben nod. They like games. They watch the coin. The park keeper tosses it. It spins in the air. It lands on the ground. + +It is heads. + +"Lily goes first!" the park keeper says. + +"Yay!" Lily says. + +"OK, you go first. But I go next!" Ben says. + +They go on the slide. They have fun. They take turns. They share. They are kind. + +They thank the park keeper. He is happy. He gives them the coin. + +"You can keep this coin. It is unusual. It has two heads. It is a trick coin. I use it to make people laugh. And to make people stop fighting. Do you like it?" + +Lily and Ben look at the coin. They see the two heads. They are surprised. They laugh. + +"We like it! Thank you!" they say. + +They put the coin in their pocket. They go to play some more. They are happy. They are friends. They do not fight. They do not race. They just play. +Lily and Tom liked to play in the tent in the garden. They had many toys and books in the tent. They felt happy and safe in the tent. + +One day, a big wind came and blew very hard. The tent shook and flapped. Lily and Tom were scared. They ran out of the tent and into the house. They hoped the wind would stop soon. + +But the wind did not stop. It blew harder and harder. It lifted the tent up in the air and threw it far away. It also scattered the toys and books all over the garden. Lily and Tom watched from the window and felt very sad. They wanted their tent and their toys and books back. + +The next day, the wind was gone. The sun was shining and the sky was blue. Lily and Tom went out to look for their tent and their toys and books. They found some of them in the bushes and under the trees. They picked them up and carried them to the house. They were happy to have them again. + +But they could not find their tent. It was gone. They looked everywhere, but they could not see it. They felt troubled and wondered where it was. They missed their tent very much. + +Then they saw their dad coming home from work. He had a big smile on his face and a big surprise in his car. He had found their tent on the road and brought it back for them. He also had a new toy for each of them. He hugged them and said he was proud of them for being brave and helpful. + +Lily and Tom were overjoyed. They thanked their dad and ran to the garden. They set up their tent again and put their toys and books inside. They felt happy and safe in the tent again. They played and read and laughed. They loved their tent and their dad. +Lily and Max were playing in the park. They saw a bald man sitting on a bench. He had a big bag of cookies next to him. + +"Can we have a cookie, please?" Lily asked the bald man. + +The bald man looked at them and shrugged. He did not say anything. + +"Maybe he does not hear us," Max said. He walked closer to the bald man and shouted, "Cookie, please!" + +The bald man frowned and shook his head. He did not want to share his cookies. + +Lily and Max felt sad. They liked cookies very much. They walked away from the bald man. + +They saw a lady with a dog. The lady had a small box of cookies in her hand. She smiled at Lily and Max. + +"Hello, children. Do you want a cookie?" the lady asked. + +"Yes, please!" Lily and Max said. + +The lady gave them each a cookie. They were happy. They thanked the lady and petted the dog. + +The bald man watched them. He felt lonely. He wished he had someone to share his cookies with. He sighed and ate another cookie. +Lily was restless. She did not want to nap. She wanted to play with her toys and draw with her crayons. But Mom said she had to nap, or she would be grumpy later. Mom gave her a kiss and a note. The note said, "I love you, Lily. Have sweet dreams." Mom put the note on Lily's pillow and left the room. + +Lily tried to sleep, but she could not. She looked at the note. She liked the note. It made her feel happy. She wanted to keep the note. She got up and put the note in her pocket. Then she sneaked out of her room. She wanted to find Mom and show her the note. + +But Mom was not in the kitchen. She was not in the living room. She was not in the bathroom. Lily was confused. Where was Mom? She heard a noise. It was a sneeze. It came from the basement. Lily went to the basement door. She opened it. She saw Mom. Mom was doing laundry. She had a lot of clothes in a big basket. She also had a cold. She sneezed again. + +Lily ran to Mom. She hugged her. She said, "Mom, I have something for you. Look!" She took out the note from her pocket. She gave it to Mom. Mom smiled. She said, "Thank you, Lily. This is a very nice note. You are very sweet. But why are you not napping?" + +Lily looked down. She said, "I'm sorry, Mom. I was restless. I wanted to see you. I wanted to give you the note." + +Mom hugged her again. She said, "I appreciate the note, Lily. But you need to nap. Napping is good for you. It helps you grow and learn and have fun. And it helps me too. I need to rest and get better. Can you do that for me?" + +Lily nodded. She said, "Okay, Mom. I will nap. I love you, Mom." + +Mom said, "I love you too, Lily. Come on, let's go back to your room. I will tuck you in and read you a story. Then we can both nap and feel better." + +Lily and Mom went back to Lily's room. Mom tucked her in and read her a story. Lily closed her eyes and listened. She felt sleepy. She felt calm. She felt loved. She fell asleep with the note in her hand. +Lily and Ben were friends who liked to play at the park. They both loved to climb on the big slide. But sometimes, Ben was selfish and did not want to share the slide with Lily. + +One day, they went to the park and saw a long line of children waiting for the slide. Lily and Ben joined the line and waited for their turn. But Ben was impatient and did not like to wait. + +"Let's go to the front of the line," he said to Lily. "We can climb faster than the other kids." + +Lily shook her head. "No, Ben. That is not nice. We have to wait like everyone else." + +But Ben did not listen to Lily. He ran to the front of the line and tried to climb on the slide. The other children were angry and shouted at him. + +"Hey, you can't do that! That's selfish and rude! Go back to the end of the line!" + +Ben felt ashamed and scared. He looked at Lily, who was still in the line. She was sad and disappointed. She did not want to play with Ben anymore. + +Ben realized he had made a mistake. He climbed down from the slide and went back to the end of the line. He said sorry to the other children and to Lily. + +"I'm sorry, Lily. I was selfish and wrong. Will you forgive me and be my friend again?" + +Lily smiled and nodded. She was glad that Ben had learned his lesson. She gave him a hug and they waited for their turn together. They climbed on the slide and had fun. They shared the slide with the other children and made new friends. They were happy and not selfish anymore. +Mia likes to sew with her mom. She has a big box of cloth and thread and buttons. She can make dolls and animals and pillows. She has a special doll that she calls Stitch. Stitch has blue eyes and a red dress and a smile. + +One day, Mia wants to play with her friend Sam. She calls him on the phone and says, "Hi, Sam. Do you want to come to my house and play?" Sam says, "Yes, Mia. I like to play with you. What do you want to play?" Mia says, "I want to show you my doll Stitch. She is very pretty and nice. You can bring your toy too." + +Sam comes to Mia's house with his toy car. He knocks on the door and Mia opens it. She says, "Hello, Sam. Thank you for coming. Come in and see my doll Stitch." She takes him to her room and shows him her box of cloth and thread and buttons. She says, "This is Stitch. I made her with my mom. She has blue eyes and a red dress and a smile. Do you like her?" Sam says, "Yes, Mia. She is very pretty and nice. This is my toy car. I got it for my birthday. It can go fast and make noise. Do you like it?" Mia says, "Yes, Sam. It is very cool and fun. Can I try it?" + +Mia and Sam play with their toys. They take turns driving the car and holding the doll. They have a lot of fun. They are quiet and gentle with their toys. They do not break them or lose them. They are good friends. They share and care. They are happy. +Ben liked to play with his toy drum. He liked to make loud noises and pretend he was a musician. He wanted to lead a band and make everyone dance. + +One day, he saw a poster on the wall. It showed a man with a big hat and a shiny trumpet. The poster said he was a famous musician and he would play at the park. Ben wanted to see him and learn from him. + +He asked his mom if they could go to the park. His mom said yes, but they had to hurry. They put on their coats and shoes and walked to the park. Ben brought his toy drum with him. + +When they got to the park, they saw a lot of people. They heard music coming from a stage. Ben saw the man with the big hat and the shiny trumpet. He was leading a band and making everyone dance. Ben was amazed. He wanted to be like him. + +He pushed his way through the crowd and got closer to the stage. He banged his toy drum and shouted, "Hey, Mr. Musician, can I play with you?" + +The man with the big hat and the shiny trumpet heard him and looked down. He smiled and said, "Sure, kid, come on up. You have a lot of spirit." + +He helped Ben climb up the stage and gave him a small cymbal. He said, "You can play this with me. Just follow my lead and have fun." + +Ben was so happy. He played the cymbal with the man and the band. He felt like a real musician. He made everyone dance and clap. He saw his mom in the crowd. She was smiling and proud. + +The man with the big hat and the shiny trumpet was impressed by Ben. He said, "You're a natural, kid. You have a gift for music. What's your name?" + +Ben said, "My name is Ben. And you're my hero." + +The man with the big hat and the shiny trumpet said, "My name is Louis. And you're my friend." + +They hugged and played some more. Ben learned a lot from Louis. He also learned that music can make people happy and bring them together. He decided that he wanted to be a musician when he grew up. And he wanted to lead a band like Louis. +Ben and Lily went to the park with Mom. They saw a big tent with a sign that said "Circus". Mom bought tickets and they went inside. They saw many animals and people doing tricks. They liked the circus very much. + +But then a clown came to them. He had a bright red nose and big shoes. He smiled and said "Hello, kids! Do you want to see a magic trick?" Ben and Lily nodded. The clown took out a ball and threw it in the air. He said "Watch the ball. It will pass from one hand to the other. Can you see it?" Ben and Lily looked up and tried to see the ball. + +But the clown was not nice. He did not pass the ball. He hid it behind his back. He said "Oops, the ball is gone! Where did it go?" He laughed and pointed at Ben. He said "Maybe it is in your pocket!" He reached for Ben's pocket and took out his candy. He said "Look, I found the ball! And it is sweet too!" He put the candy in his mouth and ran away. + +Ben was very sad and angry. He cried and said "That is not fair! That is my candy! Give it back!" Lily was sad and angry too. She said "That is a bad clown! He is mean and he lies!" Mom hugged them and said "I am sorry, kids. That clown was very rude. He should not take things that are not his. He should say sorry and share. That is the right thing to do." + +Mom took them to another tent. There they saw a nice clown. He had a bright blue hat and a big flower. He smiled and said "Hello, kids! Do you want to see a magic trick?" Ben and Lily were scared. They said "No, thank you. We do not like clowns. They are bad." The nice clown said "Oh, no. Not all clowns are bad. Some clowns are good. They make people happy and laugh. They do not hurt or steal. They are kind and honest. Please, give me a chance. I will show you a real magic trick." + +The nice clown took out a ball and threw it in the air. He said "Watch the ball. It will pass from one hand to the other. Can you see it?" Ben and Lily looked up and saw the ball. It was bright and shiny. It passed from one hand to the other. It changed colors and shapes. It was amazing. The nice clown said "Do you like it?" Ben and Lily nodded. They said "Yes, we like it. It is beautiful. You are a good clown. You are funny and you tell the truth." The nice clown said "Thank you, kids. You are very sweet. You know what? I have a gift for you. Here, take this ball. It is yours. You can play with it and have fun." He gave them the ball and hugged them. He said "I hope you enjoy the circus. And remember, always be nice and honest. That is the magic of life." + +The end. +Tim and Lily were twins who lived in a big house with their wealthy parents. They had many toys and clothes and books, but they were not happy. They wanted to play with other children, but their parents were always busy or away. They only had each other and their nanny, who was very strict and boring. + +One day, they decided to sneak out of their room and explore the house. They had never seen the other floors, because their nanny said they were dangerous and dirty. They tiptoed down the hall and found a door that led to the stairs. They opened it and saw a long, dark staircase that went up and down. + +"Let's go up and see what's there," Tim said. + +"No, let's go down and see what's there," Lily said. + +They argued for a while, until Tim said, "Fine, you go down and I'll go up. We'll meet back here in ten minutes." + +They agreed and went their separate ways. Tim climbed up the stairs, feeling excited and curious. He reached the top and saw a door that said "Attic". He opened it and entered a dusty, cluttered room full of old furniture, boxes, and paintings. He saw a rocking horse, a dollhouse, a train set, and many other toys that looked old and forgotten. He wondered who they belonged to and why they were left here. He picked up a teddy bear and hugged it. + +Meanwhile, Lily went down the stairs, feeling scared and nervous. She reached the bottom and saw a door that said "Basement". She opened it and entered a dark, damp room full of pipes, wires, and machines. She heard a loud noise and saw a big furnace that was glowing and hissing. She felt hot and sweaty. She saw a rat, a spider, and a snake that made her scream. She dropped her flashlight and ran back to the stairs. + +Tim and Lily met at the door and hugged each other. They were both scared and sorry for their adventure. They decided to go back to their room and never leave it again. + +They were about to close the door when they heard a voice behind them. + +"Where do you think you're going, you naughty children?" It was their nanny, who had followed them and seen everything. She was angry and stern. She grabbed them by their ears and dragged them to their room. She scolded them and punished them. She took away their toys and books and locked them in their room. + +Tim and Lily cried and wished they had never left their room. They wished they had a different nanny and different parents. They wished they had friends and fun. They wished they were not wealthy, but happy. +Ben likes to tie his shoes by himself. He learned how to do it from his big sister, who is very smart and kind. Ben is proud of his shoes and likes to show them to his friends at school. + +One day, Ben gets a letter in his mailbox. He is very excited and runs to open it. It is from his friend Sam, who lives far away. Sam writes that he misses Ben and sends him a picture of his new bike. Ben likes the letter and the picture, but he feels a little sad. He wishes he had a bike like Sam's. + +Ben decides to write a letter back to Sam. He takes a paper and a crayon and draws a picture of his shoes. He writes: "Dear Sam, I miss you too. Look at my shoes. I can tie them by myself. They are very attractive. Your friend, Ben." + +Ben puts the letter in an envelope and asks his mom to help him stick a stamp on it. He runs to the mailbox and puts the letter inside. He hopes Sam will like his letter and his shoes. + +The next day, Ben goes to school and sees his teacher. She smiles at him and says: "Ben, I have something for you. It is a letter from Sam." Ben is very happy and opens the letter. He reads: "Dear Ben, thank you for your letter and your picture. Your shoes are very attractive. I am proud of you for tying them by yourself. You are very smart and kind. I have a surprise for you. I am coming to visit you next week. We can play together and ride bikes. Your friend, Sam." + +Ben is overjoyed and hugs his teacher. He shows his letter and his picture to his friends. They all say: "Wow, Ben, you have a great friend. And you have great shoes." + +Ben learns that it is not important to have the same things as others, but to share what you have and be grateful for what you have. He also learns that friendship is more valuable than anything else. He is very happy and can't wait to see Sam. +One day, a hippo named Harry wanted to bake a cake. He liked to bake because it made him happy and he could share with his friends. He went to the kitchen and looked for the things he needed. He found flour, eggs, milk, sugar, and a big bowl. + +He poured the flour into the bowl and cracked the eggs. He added the milk and the sugar and stirred with a big spoon. He poured the batter into a pan and put it in the oven. He set the timer and waited for the cake to bake. + +While he waited, he sang a song. He sang, "I am a mighty hippo, I can bake a cake. I am a mighty hippo, I can make it great. I am a mighty hippo, I can share with my friends. I am a mighty hippo, I can make them smile." He sang it over and over until the timer beeped. + +He put on oven mitts and took out the cake. It smelled yummy and looked golden. He let it cool and then cut it into pieces. He put them on a big plate and went to find his friends. He found them playing in the pond and called them over. + +"Look what I made for you!" he said. "It is a cake and it is delicious. I baked it with love and I want to share it with you. You are my best friends and I am a mighty hippo." His friends cheered and thanked him. They each took a piece of cake and ate it. They said it was the best cake they ever had. They hugged Harry and told him he was a mighty hippo and a great baker. Harry smiled and felt happy. He loved to bake and he loved his friends. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play in the park with their mom. One day, mom gives them a big cookie to share. Anna and Ben are happy. They break the cookie in half and eat it. + +But Anna wants more. She sees a small piece of cookie on Ben's hand. She tries to grab it. Ben says, "No, Anna, this is mine!" He squeezes his hand to keep the cookie. Anna pulls his hand. They start to fight. + +Mom hears them. She is angry. She says, "Stop, Anna and Ben! You are being noisy and rude. You already had your cookie. You need to share and be nice." She takes the cookie piece from Ben and throws it in the trash. She makes them sit on a bench and say sorry to each other. + +Anna and Ben feel bad. They hug and say sorry. They don't want to fight over a cookie. They want to play and have fun. Mom smiles and says, "That's better. Now, let's go and play on the slide." Anna and Ben run to the slide. They are happy again. They learned to share and be nice. +Lily and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to pretend they were spies and look for clues. They had a toy phone and a toy weapon. The weapon was a stick with a rubber band and a paper clip. They could shoot the paper clip at the bad guys. + +"Look, Lily, I see a clue!" Ben said. He pointed at a shiny thing under a bush. "Let's crawl and get it." + +They crawled on the grass, trying to be quiet. They reached the bush and saw the shiny thing. It was a ring with a big stone. It was very pretty. + +"Wow, it's a treasure!" Lily said. She picked up the ring and put it on her finger. "Maybe it belongs to a princess." + +"Or maybe it's a trap!" Ben said. He looked around and saw a man coming out of the house next door. The man looked angry. He had a big beard and a hat. He was holding a rake. + +"Hey, you naughty kids!" the man shouted. "That's my ring! Give it back!" + +Lily and Ben were scared. They dropped the ring and ran away. They forgot their toy phone and weapon. The man picked them up and threw them in the trash. + +"Stupid kids!" he muttered. "They should learn to respect other people's things." + +Lily and Ben ran back to their house. They told their mom what happened. Their mom was not happy. She said they should not take things that were not theirs. She said they should say sorry to the man and ask for their toys back. + +Lily and Ben felt bad. They knew they were naughty. They decided to do what their mom said. They hoped the man would not be too mad. They learned their lesson. +Sam and Tom were brothers. They liked to play in the kitchen when Mom was not there. They saw many things that looked fun, like pots and pans and spoons and forks. But Mom always said, "Do not touch the knives. They are sharp and can hurt you." + +One day, Sam and Tom were bored. They wanted to do something new. They saw a big knife on the counter. It was shiny and long. Sam said, "Let's play with the knife. It looks cool." Tom said, "No, Mom said no. It is bad and dangerous." Sam said, "You are a baby. I am brave. I will show you how to play with the knife." + +Sam took the knife and held it in his hand. He felt the handle and the blade. He said, "See, it is not so bad. It is just a knife. I can poke it and nothing happens." He poked the knife on the table. It made a loud noise. Tom said, "Stop, Sam. You will break the table. And you will cut yourself." Sam said, "No, I will not. I am careful. Watch this." He poked the knife in the air. He made a whoosh sound. + +Tom was scared. He said, "Sam, please put the knife back. Mom will be mad. And you will get hurt." Sam said, "No, I will not. I am having fun. You are a chicken. I will poke you and make you laugh." He ran towards Tom with the knife. He said, "Poke, poke, poke!" + +Tom tried to run away. But he was too slow. Sam poked him with the knife. It was hard and sharp. It went into Tom's arm. Tom screamed. He felt a lot of pain. He saw blood. He cried. Sam dropped the knife. He saw what he did. He was shocked. He said, "Tom, I am sorry. I did not mean to hurt you. I was just playing." He cried too. + +Mom heard the noise. She came into the kitchen. She saw Sam and Tom. She saw the knife and the blood. She was angry and scared. She said, "What have you done? How could you be so stupid and naughty? You could have killed your brother. You are in big trouble." She called for help. She took Tom to the hospital. She left Sam alone. He felt very bad. He wished he had listened to Mom and Tom. He learned a hard lesson. + +The moral of the story is: Do not play with knives. They are not toys. They can hurt you and others. Listen to your mom and your brother. They know what is best for you. Be careful and smart. +Sam and Mia were twins who liked to explore the city with their mom. One day, they saw a big yellow taxi parked on the street. They ran to it and looked inside. + +"Wow, look at this!" Sam said. He pointed to a round thing on the dashboard. "What is it?" + +Mia shrugged. She didn't know. She saw a button next to the round thing and pushed it. The taxi made a loud honk. + +"Oops!" Mia said. She covered her ears. + +The taxi driver came out of a shop and saw the twins. He was not happy. He frowned and said, "Hey, what are you doing in my taxi? Get out of there!" + +Sam and Mia got out of the taxi quickly. They were scared. They ran to their mom, who was waiting for them on the sidewalk. + +"Mom, we're sorry!" Sam said. "We just wanted to see the taxi. It has a funny thing on it." + +Mom looked at the taxi and smiled. She said, "That's a meter. It shows how much money you have to pay for the ride. It's an ancient thing. Most taxis don't have it anymore. They use phones or cards instead." + +Sam and Mia nodded. They learned something new. They said sorry to the taxi driver and waved goodbye. Then they walked with their mom to the park, where they played with their friends. +Lily and Ben were having a picnic with their mom and dad. They had sandwiches, apples, cookies, and juice. Mom also brought a jar of olives for herself and dad. Lily and Ben did not like olives. They thought they were too sour and salty. + +"Can I have an olive, mom?" Lily asked, looking at the jar. + +"Are you sure, Lily? You don't usually like them," mom said. + +"I want to try one. Maybe I will like them now," Lily said. + +Mom gave her an olive and watched her bite into it. Lily made a funny face and spit it out. + +"Yuck! I don't like it! It's too sour and salty!" Lily said. + +"I told you so," mom said, smiling. "You don't have to eat it if you don't like it." + +Ben was curious. He wanted to see what an olive tasted like. He reached for the jar and took one out. + +"Can I have one too, mom?" Ben asked. + +"Sure, Ben. But be careful, some olives have a pit inside. That's a hard seed that you can't eat," mom said. + +Ben nodded and put the olive in his mouth. He felt something hard and round. He thought it was the pit. He tried to spit it out, but it was stuck. He started to panic. + +"Mom! Mom! Help! There's something in my olive!" Ben cried. + +Mom and dad rushed to him and looked at his mouth. They saw something shiny and green. + +"That's not a pit, Ben. That's a ring!" dad said, surprised. + +"A ring? How did a ring get in my olive?" Ben asked. + +"I don't know, Ben. That's very mysterious. Maybe someone put it there by mistake. Or maybe it's a magic ring," mom said. + +"Can I keep it, mom? Can I keep the magic ring?" Ben asked. + +"Sure, Ben. But you have to wash it first. And don't eat any more olives, okay?" mom said. + +"Okay, mom. Thank you, mom. This is the best picnic ever!" Ben said, holding the ring. He wondered who it belonged to and what it could do. He felt very lucky and happy. +Sara and Tom are friends. They like to play outside. But today it is raining. Sara and Tom are sad. They want to go to the park. + +"Look, Sara, I have an umbrella!" Tom says. He shows Sara his blue umbrella. It has stars on it. + +"Wow, Tom, you are lucky!" Sara says. She likes the umbrella. She only has a hat. Her hat is wet. + +"Do you want to share my umbrella?" Tom asks. He is kind. He likes to share. + +"Yes, please!" Sara says. She smiles. She is happy. She gives Tom a hug. + +Sara and Tom share the umbrella. They walk to the park. They see a big puddle. They jump in the puddle. They splash and laugh. They have fun. + +Sara and Tom are friends. They like to play outside. Even when it is raining. +Lily and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to jump on the trampoline and see how high they could go. Sometimes they pretended they were birds or rockets or stars. + +One day, they saw a new house next to their garden. It was big and brown and had a lot of windows. They wondered who lived there and what they did. They wanted to say hello and make friends. + +They decided to spring over the fence and knock on the door. They thought it would be fun and easy. But they did not know that the fence was very high and the house was very far. + +They jumped and jumped, but they could not reach the fence. They tried harder and harder, but they only got tired and sore. They felt uncomfortable and sad. They wished they had stayed in their garden. + +Then they heard a voice. It was their mom. She had seen them from the window and came to get them. She was not happy. She told them they were naughty and dangerous. She said they should never spring over the fence without asking. She said they should respect the new house and the new neighbors. + +She took them back to their garden and gave them a hug. She said she loved them and wanted them to be safe and polite. She said they could meet the new neighbors later, when they were invited. She said they could still play on the trampoline, but they had to be careful and listen. + +Lily and Ben said they were sorry and they understood. They felt sorry and they understood. They hugged their mom and thanked her. They went back to the trampoline, but they did not spring as high. They played quietly and nicely. They hoped the new neighbors would like them. They hoped they would have more friends. +Jen liked to play the flute. She had a shiny flute that made nice sounds. She wanted to show her flute to her friends. She invited them to her house for a flute party. + +Sam, Mia and Ben came to Jen's house. They brought their own flutes. They wanted to play with Jen. They sat in a circle and took turns to play their flutes. They made happy sounds and had fun. + +But then, Tom came. Tom did not have a flute. He had a drum. He wanted to play with Jen and her friends. He said, "Can I join your flute party?" Jen said, "Yes, you can. But you have to play quietly. Flutes are soft and drums are loud." + +Tom did not listen. He banged his drum very hard. He made terrible sounds. He made Jen and her friends stop playing. He made them cover their ears. He made them cry. He ruined the flute party. + +Jen was very angry. She said, "Tom, you are not nice. You are not a good friend. You do not respect our flutes. You have to leave now. You are not invited to our flute party anymore." + +Tom felt sad. He realized he was wrong. He said, "I'm sorry, Jen. I'm sorry, everyone. I was rude and selfish. I did not mean to hurt you. I just wanted to play with you. Can I say sorry with my drum?" + +Jen and her friends looked at Tom. They saw he was sincere. They decided to give him another chance. They said, "OK, Tom. You can say sorry with your drum. But you have to play softly and nicely. You have to match our flutes. You have to be a good friend." + +Tom nodded. He picked up his drum. He played softly and nicely. He matched Jen and her friends' flutes. He made good sounds. He made them smile. He made them happy. He fixed the flute party. +Sara and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They see a big hill. They want to go up the hill. + +"Let's skip up the hill!" Sara says. "It will be fun!" + +"OK!" Ben says. "But we have to be quiet. There are birds on the hill. We don't want to scare them." + +They hold hands and start to skip. They skip and skip and skip. They are happy. They see the birds. The birds are small and colorful. They sing and fly. + +"Look, Sara!" Ben says. "The birds are so pretty!" + +"Yes, Ben!" Sara says. "And they are so close! Can you see how many inches they are from us?" + +They stop skipping. They stand still. They look at the birds. They try to count the inches. The birds are not afraid. They stay on the hill. They keep singing and flying. + +Sara and Ben smile. They are quiet. They are glad. They watch the birds. They feel the sun. They skip up the hill. +Lily was a little girl who liked to smile. She smiled when she played with her toys, when she ate her food, and when she hugged her mom and dad. She also smiled when she went to the toilet, because she was proud of being a big girl. + +One day, Lily went to visit her grandma, who lived in an old house. Grandma was very happy to see Lily and gave her a big hug and a cookie. Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, grandma. I love you." + +Grandma said, "I love you too, Lily. Do you want to see my garden? I have some pretty flowers and some funny birds." + +Lily said, "Yes, please, grandma. That sounds fun." + +Grandma and Lily went outside and walked around the garden. Lily saw some roses, some daisies, and some sunflowers. She also saw some sparrows, some robins, and some crows. Lily smiled and pointed at the flowers and the birds. Grandma smiled and told her their names. + +Lily said, "Grandma, can I go to the toilet, please? I need to pee." + +Grandma said, "Of course, Lily. The toilet is inside the house, next to the kitchen. You know where it is, right?" + +Lily said, "Yes, grandma. I remember. I'll be right back." + +Lily ran inside the house and looked for the toilet. She found it and opened the door. She saw a big, white, shiny toilet with a seat and a lid. She lifted the lid and sat on the seat. She peed and felt relieved. She smiled and reached for the paper. + +But then, something terrible happened. The toilet made a loud noise and started to shake. Lily felt water splash on her legs and her bottom. She screamed and tried to get up, but the seat was stuck to her skin. She pulled and pulled, but it hurt too much. She cried and cried, but no one heard her. + +The toilet was very old and broken. It had a leak and a crack. The water was hot and sticky. It was glue. Grandma had tried to fix the toilet with glue, but she forgot to tell Lily. She also forgot to put a sign on the door. She was busy watching the birds. + +Lily was stuck on the toilet. She was scared and sad. She wished she could see her mom and dad. She wished she could smile again. But she couldn't. She was trapped. The end. +Tom and Lily are playing with blocks. They like to make different shapes with the blocks. Tom makes a square with four blocks. Lily makes a circle with many blocks. They show each other their shapes and clap. + +"Look, I made a square!" Tom says. + +"Wow, that's good!" Lily says. "Look, I made a circle!" + +They clap again. Then they see a new block on the floor. It has three sides and three corners. They have never seen a block like that before. + +"What is that?" Tom asks. + +"I don't know," Lily says. "Maybe it's a triangle." + +They pick up the block and try to fit it with their shapes. But it does not fit. The triangle is too big for the square and too pointy for the circle. + +"It's not useful," Tom says. "We can't make anything with it." + +"Maybe we can make something else," Lily says. She has an idea. She puts the triangle on her head like a hat. She smiles and says, "Look, I'm a princess!" + +Tom laughs and claps. He thinks Lily is funny and clever. He puts the square on his head like a hat. He says, "Look, I'm a king!" + +They pretend to be a king and a princess. They have fun with the triangle and the square. They learn that sometimes things that seem not useful can be useful in different ways. They clap and laugh. +Lily and Ben are playing with blocks in the living room. They are building a big tower with different colors. Lily likes the red blocks and Ben likes the blue ones. They are having fun and talking to each other. + +"Look, Lily, I made a bridge with the blue blocks!" Ben says, showing his work. + +"Wow, Ben, that is very good!" Lily says, smiling. "I made a house with the red blocks. Do you want to see?" + +"Yes, please!" Ben says, and follows Lily to her house. + +They admire each other's blocks and say nice things. They are very proud of their blocks. They decide to put their blocks together and make a bigger tower. + +They work hard and carefully, stacking the blocks one by one. They are almost done, when they hear a loud noise. It is their dog, Spot, who has run into the living room. He sees the blocks and thinks they are toys. He jumps on them and knocks them down. + +"Oh no!" Lily and Ben say, as they watch their blocks fall. They are sad and angry. They run to Spot and try to stop him. + +"Bad dog, Spot! Bad dog!" they say, and rub his nose. "You broke our blocks! You are not nice!" + +Spot does not understand. He thinks they are playing with him. He wags his tail and licks their faces. He is happy and friendly. + +Lily and Ben are confused. They look at Spot and then at each other. They see that Spot is not mean, he is just silly. They also see that their blocks are not broken, they are just scattered. They can build them again. + +They sigh and smile. They hug Spot and say sorry. They say he is a good dog, but he has to be careful. They pick up their blocks and start to build again. They are still proud of their blocks. They are also proud of their dog. They are happy and friends. +Tom and Mia were friends who liked to play with toys. One day, they found a big box with a bright bow on it. They wondered what was inside. They saw a sign that said "Do not open until your birthday". But they were curious and wanted to see the gift. + +They decided to open the box and peek inside. They pulled the bow and lifted the lid. Inside, they saw a beautiful doll and a shiny car. They were very happy and wanted to play with them. They forgot about the sign and the birthday. + +But then, they heard a voice. It was Mom. She came into the room and saw the open box. She was very sad and angry. She said "You did not listen to the sign. You spoiled the surprise. The gift was for your cousin Lily, who is coming tomorrow. Now, she will have nothing to open on her birthday. How would you feel if someone did that to you?" + +Tom and Mia felt very sorry and ashamed. They realized they had done a bad thing. They said "We are sorry, Mom. We were wrong. We will not do it again. Can we fix it?" + +Mom said "You can try to fix it. You can put the toys back in the box and make a new bow. You can also make a card and say sorry to Lily. And you can promise to be more respectful and patient next time." + +Tom and Mia nodded and did what Mom said. They hoped Lily would forgive them and still be their friend. They learned that it is not nice to open other people's gifts without permission. They also learned that signs are there for a reason and they should follow them. +Sam likes cars. He likes to play with his toy cars and make them go vroom vroom. He also likes to watch real cars on the street and see their colors and shapes. + +One day, Sam goes with his dad to the mechanic. The mechanic is a person who fixes cars when they are broken. Sam is curious and wants to see what the mechanic does. + +The mechanic is working on a big red car. He has a lot of tools and parts. He opens the hood of the car and looks inside. He says, "This car needs a new battery. The old one is dead." + +Sam asks, "What is a battery?" + +The mechanic smiles and shows Sam a small black box with wires. He says, "A battery is like a heart for the car. It gives the car power to start and run. Without a battery, the car cannot go." + +Sam nods and says, "Wow, that is cool. Can I see the new battery?" + +The mechanic says, "Sure, here it is." He opens a bright yellow box and takes out a shiny new battery. He says, "This battery is full of energy. It will make the car happy and strong." + +Sam says, "Can I help you put it in the car?" + +The mechanic says, "Okay, but be careful. The battery is heavy and you have to connect the wires correctly. Follow me and I will show you how." + +Sam is excited and follows the mechanic. He helps him lift the new battery and place it in the car. He watches how the mechanic connects the wires to the right places. He says, "Like this?" + +The mechanic says, "Yes, like that. Good job, Sam. You are a very smart and helpful boy. You are like a little mechanic." + +Sam feels proud and happy. He says, "Thank you, Mr. Mechanic. You are very nice and good at fixing cars. I want to be like you when I grow up." + +The mechanic says, "You are welcome, Sam. I am glad you like cars. Maybe one day you will have your own car and fix it yourself. But for now, let's see if this car works. Do you want to help me start it?" + +Sam says, "Yes, please!" + +The mechanic says, "Okay, then. Let's go inside the car and turn the key. Are you ready?" + +Sam says, "Yes, I am ready!" + +They go inside the car and the mechanic turns the key. The car makes a loud noise and then goes vroom vroom. The car is fixed and happy. Sam and the mechanic smile and high-five. They have done a great job. +Tommy and Lily were twins who liked to eat different things. Tommy loved avocado, but Lily hated it. She said it was green and mushy and yucky. One day, their mom made them sandwiches for lunch. She put avocado on Tommy's sandwich, but not on Lily's. + +"Yum, avocado!" Tommy said, taking a big bite. "Thank you, mom!" + +"Yuck, avocado!" Lily said, making a face. "I don't want it, mom!" + +"You don't have to eat it, Lily," mom said. "You have cheese and ham on your sandwich. That's what you like, right?" + +Lily nodded, but she was still angry. She wanted to make Tommy suffer. She waited until mom was not looking, and then she grabbed Tommy's sandwich and threw it on the floor. + +"Hey, that's mine!" Tommy cried, seeing his avocado sandwich on the floor. "Why did you do that, Lily?" + +"Because I don't like avocado, and you do," Lily said, sticking out her tongue. "Now you can't eat it, ha ha!" + +Tommy felt very sad and angry. He loved his avocado sandwich, and now it was ruined. He wanted to make Lily suffer too. He looked at her cheese and ham sandwich, and then he had an idea. He picked up his avocado sandwich from the floor, and then he smeared it all over Lily's sandwich. + +"Take that, Lily!" Tommy said, throwing her sandwich back at her. "Now you have to eat avocado, ha ha!" + +Lily screamed, seeing her cheese and ham sandwich covered in green and mushy avocado. She hated avocado, and now it was on her sandwich. She felt very sad and angry. She wanted to cry, but she didn't want to show Tommy that he had hurt her. + +Mom heard the noise and came back to the kitchen. She saw the mess on the table and the floor, and the sandwiches in the twins' hands. She saw their sad and angry faces, and she knew what had happened. + +"Tommy, Lily, what did you do?" mom asked, in a stern voice. "Why did you ruin your sandwiches? Why did you make each other suffer?" + +Tommy and Lily looked at each other, and then at mom. They felt ashamed of what they had done. They knew they had been bad, and they knew they had to say sorry. + +"We're sorry, mom," they said, in a small voice. "We were angry, and we wanted to make each other suffer. But we didn't mean to make you suffer too." + +Mom sighed, and then she smiled. She hugged them and kissed them, and then she said, "I'm glad you're sorry, my loves. But you know, you don't have to make each other suffer, even if you like different things. You can share, and you can try new things, and you can respect each other's choices. That's what good twins do, right?" + +Tommy and Lily nodded, and then they hugged and kissed each other too. They said sorry to each other, and they promised to be good twins from now on. They threw away their ruined sandwiches, and then they asked mom to make them new ones. This time, they agreed to have half avocado and half cheese and ham on each sandwich. They wanted to show mom and each other that they could share, and they could try new things, and they could respect each other's choices. And they did. And they liked it. And they were happy. +One day, Lily and Tom went to the park with their mom. They saw a big tree with many vines hanging from it. Lily and Tom wanted to play with the vines. They asked their mom if they could. + +"Okay, but be careful," mom said. "Don't go too far or too high." + +Lily and Tom ran to the tree and grabbed the vines. They swung and twisted and laughed. They felt like monkeys. + +But then, Lily saw something shiny on a vine. She let go of her vine and reached for the shiny thing. It was a necklace with a red heart. Lily liked it very much. She put it on her neck. + +"Look, Tom, look what I found!" she shouted. + +Tom looked at Lily and saw the necklace. He was confused. He did not know where the necklace came from. He thought maybe someone lost it. + +"Who does it belong to, Lily?" he asked. + +"I don't know," Lily said. "But I like it. It's pretty." + +Tom was not sure if Lily should keep the necklace. He thought maybe they should give it back to mom or to the park ranger. He whispered to Lily. + +"Lily, maybe we should not keep the necklace. Maybe someone is looking for it. Maybe it's not ours." + +Lily did not want to give up the necklace. She liked it too much. She whispered back to Tom. + +"No, Tom, it's mine. I found it. It's a gift from the tree. The tree likes me." + +Tom did not believe Lily. He thought the tree did not give gifts. He thought the necklace was someone else's. He whispered again to Lily. + +"Lily, please, let's go to mom and show her the necklace. Maybe she knows what to do. Maybe she can help us find the owner." + +Lily did not listen to Tom. She shook her head. She did not want to go to mom. She wanted to keep the necklace. She whispered to Tom. + +"Tom, stop it. It's my necklace. Go away. Leave me alone." + +Tom was sad and angry. He did not like how Lily was acting. He let go of his vine and walked away. He went to mom and told her what happened. + +Mom was surprised and worried. She went to the tree and called Lily. She asked her to come down and talk to her. She asked her to show her the necklace. + +Lily did not want to talk to mom. She did not want to show her the necklace. She hid behind the vines and pretended not to hear. + +Mom was not happy. She did not like how Lily was hiding. She told Lily to come down right now or she would be in trouble. + +Lily was scared. She did not want to be in trouble. She did not want to make mom angry. She came down from the tree and showed mom the necklace. + +Mom looked at the necklace and gasped. She recognized the necklace. It was her necklace. She had lost it a long time ago when she was a little girl. She had played with the vines too and the necklace had fallen off. She had never found it again. She had missed it very much. + +Mom hugged Lily and thanked her for finding the necklace. She told her the story of the necklace and how much it meant to her. She told her she was sorry for being angry and that she loved her very much. + +Lily was happy and sorry. She was happy to make mom happy. She was sorry for being selfish and rude. She apologized to mom and to Tom. She gave mom the necklace and asked her to wear it. + +Mom smiled and put the necklace on her neck. She told Lily and Tom that they could share the necklace sometimes. She told them that they were very lucky to find it. She told them that maybe the tree did give them a gift after all. A gift of love and family. + +Lily and Tom hugged mom and each other. They felt like monkeys again. But this time, happy monkeys. +Anna and Ben were playing in the park with their ball. They liked to kick the ball to each other and run after it. Sometimes the ball went too far and they had to chase it. One time, the ball rolled under a bench where a man was sitting. He was reading a book and looked thoughtful. + +"Excuse me, sir, can we have our ball back?" Anna asked politely. + +The man did not answer. He did not look at Anna and Ben. He just kept reading his book. + +"Please, sir, we want to play with our ball," Ben said louder. + +The man still did not answer. He did not care about Anna and Ben. He was very rude. + +Anna and Ben felt sad and angry. They wanted to escape from the man and get their ball. They looked around and saw a stick on the ground. Ben had an idea. + +"Anna, you distract the man and I will get the stick," Ben whispered. + +Anna nodded. She walked to the other side of the bench and started to sing a silly song. She hoped the man would look at her and stop reading his book. + +Ben grabbed the stick and crawled under the bench. He reached for the ball and pushed it with the stick. The ball rolled out of the bench and Ben followed it. + +"Yay, we got our ball back!" Anna cheered. + +The man finally looked up from his book. He saw Anna and Ben with their ball and the stick. He frowned and said, "Hey, you kids, that was my stick!" + +Anna and Ben did not listen to him. They ran away with their ball and their stick. They did not want to talk to the man anymore. He was not nice. + +They found a new spot to play in the park. They kicked the ball to each other and used the stick as a goal. They had fun and laughed. They were happy. + +The moral of the story is: Be polite and thoughtful to others, and they will be polite and thoughtful to you. If someone is rude and selfish, you can find a way to escape from them and have fun with your friends. +Tom and Lily are going to fly on a big plane with Mom and Dad. They are very happy and excited. They pack their bags and toys and go to the airport. There are many people and cars and noises at the airport. + +They have to wait in a long line to show their passports to a man. A passport is a book with your name and picture in it. The man looks at their passports and smiles. He says, "You are going to a very nice place. Have a good trip!" + +Tom and Lily say, "Thank you!" and follow Mom and Dad to another line. This line is for security. Security is where they check your bags and make sure you are safe. They have to put their bags on a belt and walk through a metal gate. The gate makes a beep sound. + +Lily is scared of the beep sound. She thinks it is a monster. She holds Mom's hand and says, "Mom, I don't like the beep sound. It is loud and scary." + +Mom says, "Don't worry, Lily. It is not a monster. It is just a machine. It is checking if you have anything metal on you. Metal is a hard and shiny thing, like a coin or a spoon. Do you have any metal on you?" + +Lily says, "No, I don't have any metal on me. I only have my small teddy bear. He is soft and fuzzy. Can I keep him with me?" + +Mom says, "Yes, you can keep him with you. But you have to kneel down and put him on the belt first. Then you can pick him up again after the gate. Kneeling down is when you bend your legs and touch the floor with your knees. Can you do that?" + +Lily says, "Yes, I can do that." She kneels down and puts her small teddy bear on the belt. She watches him go through the gate. She does not hear any beep sound. She is happy. She walks through the gate and picks up her small teddy bear. She hugs him and says, "You are brave, teddy. You are not afraid of the beep sound. I love you." + +Mom says, "I love you too, Lily. You are brave too. You are not afraid of the beep sound anymore. Now let's go find our plane. It is waiting for us." +Tom and Anna are friends. They like to play in the park near their homes. One day, they see a big truck on the street. The truck has many toys and balloons. A man comes out of the truck. He smiles and says, "Hello, kids! Do you want some free toys and balloons? Come with me and I will give you some." + +Tom and Anna are happy. They love toys and balloons. They run to the truck. But they do not see that the man is bad. He has a fake smile and a fake voice. He wants to take them away and hurt them. + +"Wait!" says a woman. She is Tom and Anna's teacher. She sees them from the park. She knows the man is bad. She runs to the street and shouts, "Stop! Do not go with him! He is lying to you! He is not giving you toys and balloons! He is a bad man!" + +Tom and Anna hear the woman. They are scared. They do not know who to believe. The man or the woman? The man grabs them and pushes them into the truck. He closes the door and drives away. He laughs and says, "Too late! I have you now! You are mine!" + +Tom and Anna cry. They wish they did not believe the man. They wish they listened to the woman. They wish they stayed in the park. They are in big trouble. They do not know what will happen to them. They are very sad. The end. +Tom and Lily were playing with their toys in the living room. Tom had a red car and Lily had a yellow doll. They were having fun making noises and pretending to go on adventures. + +But then Tom saw Lily's doll and wanted to play with it. He grabbed it from her hands and said, "I want this toy. It is pretty and soft." + +Lily was angry and sad. She tried to get her doll back and said, "No, Tom. This is my toy. You have your car. Give it back to me." + +They started to pull and tug on the doll, and it ripped. The stuffing came out and the doll's arm fell off. Lily cried and Tom felt bad. He said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I didn't mean to hurt your toy. Here, you can have it." + +But Lily was still upset. She said, "You are mean, Tom. You broke my toy. I don't want to play with you anymore." + +She ran to her room and slammed the door. Tom was sad and lonely. He wished he had not taken Lily's toy. He put his car away and went to the couch. He lay down and closed his eyes. He wanted to nap and forget what he had done. +Tim and Sam were best friends. They liked to play with cars and blocks and books. One day, they found a big book of stories on the shelf. They wanted to read it together. + +"Let me see, let me see!" Tim said, grabbing the book from Sam. + +"No, it's my turn, it's my turn!" Sam said, pulling the book back. + +They both pulled and pulled, until the book ripped in half. They heard a loud noise and saw Mom coming. + +"What happened here?" Mom asked, looking at the torn book and the angry boys. + +"Tim did it, he did it!" Sam said, pointing at Tim. + +"No, Sam did it, he did it!" Tim said, pointing at Sam. + +Mom was very sad and angry. She took the book and said, "This was a very special book. It was a gift from Grandma. She loved to read these stories to me when I was little. How could you do this?" + +Tim and Sam felt very ashamed. They knew they had done something bad. They wanted to say sorry, but they didn't know how. + +Then, Tim had an idea. He reached out his hand and said, "Sam, I'm sorry. I shouldn't have grabbed the book from you. Can we be friends again?" + +Sam looked at Tim's hand and smiled. He said, "Tim, I'm sorry too. I shouldn't have pulled the book from you. Yes, we can be friends again." + +They hugged and said sorry to Mom. Mom smiled and said, "I'm glad you made up. But you still have to learn to share and be careful with things. Why don't you help me fix the book with some tape and glue? Then, we can read some stories together." + +Tim and Sam nodded and said, "Yes, Mom. We will help you. And we will share and be careful." + +They helped Mom fix the book and then sat on the couch with her. Mom opened the book and read them a story. They listened and learned. They were happy and grateful. They never fought over the book again. +Lily liked to lead her dog, Spot, on walks. She had a long rope that she put on Spot's neck. Spot was a big dog, but he was calm and gentle. He followed Lily wherever she went. + +One day, Lily and Spot went to the park. There were many other dogs and people there. Lily saw a small dog that looked like a ball of fur. She wanted to say hello to it. She let go of Spot's rope and ran to the small dog. + +But the small dog did not want to say hello. It was scared of Lily and Spot. It barked and growled and showed its teeth. Lily was scared too. She cried and ran back to Spot. + +Spot heard Lily cry. He ran to her and put his big body between her and the small dog. He barked and growled too, but he did not hurt the small dog. He just wanted to protect Lily. + +Lily hugged Spot and thanked him. She picked up his rope and held it tight. She learned not to let go of Spot's rope when they were in the park. She also learned not to run to strange dogs. She and Spot walked home, calm and happy. +One morning, Tom and Lily wake up early. They are very enthusiastic. They want to go to the park and play. They put on their clothes and shoes. They run to their mom and dad. + +"Can we go to the park, please?" they ask. + +Mom and dad smile. They say yes. They get ready too. They take a big bag with snacks and drinks. They all go to the car. + +On the way to the park, Tom and Lily see something amazing. They see a giant. He is very tall and strong. He has long hair and a beard. He wears a big coat and boots. He walks on the road. He carries a big stick. + +"Wow, look at the giant!" Tom says. + +"Is he friendly?" Lily asks. + +Mom and dad are surprised too. They slow down the car. They wave at the giant. The giant sees them. He smiles. He waves back. He says hello. + +"Hello, giant!" Tom and Lily say. + +The giant tells them his name is Bob. He says he is going to the park too. He says he likes to play with children. He asks if he can join them. + +"Sure, you can join us!" Tom and Lily say. + +They are very happy. They think Bob is a nice giant. They want to be his friends. They reach the park. They get out of the car. They run to the swings and slides. Bob follows them. He is very careful. He does not want to hurt anyone. He plays with Tom and Lily. They have a lot of fun. They share their snacks and drinks. They laugh and talk. + +Tom and Lily think Bob is the best giant ever. They are very enthusiastic. They want to play with him again. They ask him to come back tomorrow. Bob says yes. He says he likes them too. He says they are the best children ever. He hugs them gently. He says goodbye. He walks away. + +Tom and Lily wave at him. They say goodbye. They go back to their mom and dad. They tell them about their new friend. Mom and dad are proud of them. They say they are very brave and kind. They say they are glad they met Bob. They say they can go to the park again tomorrow. They all go back to the car. They drive home. They are very happy. They have a wonderful day. +Sara and Ben like to pretend they are teachers and students. They have a classroom in the basement with a big table, some chairs, and a chalkboard. Sara is the teacher and Ben is the student. They use books, pencils, and papers to play. + +"Good morning, class," Sara says. "Today we are going to learn about animals. What is your favorite animal, Ben?" + +Ben thinks for a moment. He likes many animals, but he has one that he loves the most. "My favorite animal is a dog," he says. "Dogs are friendly and reliable. They can play with you, protect you, and cuddle with you." + +"That's a good answer, Ben," Sara says. "Dogs are wonderful pets. Can you draw a dog on the chalkboard for me?" + +Ben nods and gets up from his chair. He takes a piece of chalk and starts to draw a dog on the chalkboard. He makes a big circle for the head, two small circles for the ears, a long line for the body, four short lines for the legs, and a curly line for the tail. He adds two dots for the eyes, a triangle for the nose, and a smile for the mouth. + +"Wow, Ben, you are a great artist," Sara says. "Your dog looks very happy and cute. What is his name?" + +Ben looks at his drawing and smiles. He has a name for his dog. "His name is Spot," he says. "He is my best friend." + +Sara claps her hands and gives Ben a hug. "I'm proud of you, Ben," she says. "You are a smart and creative student. And Spot is a lucky dog to have you as his owner." + +They both laugh and continue to play in their classroom. They have fun pretending they are teachers and students. They learn new things and use their imagination. They are happy and reliable friends. +Lily loved dinosaurs. She had many dinosaur toys in her room. She liked to play with them and make them roar and run. She had a big dinosaur book that her dad read to her at night. She learned the names of the dinosaurs and what they ate and how they lived. + +One day, Lily went to the park with her mom. She saw a boy playing with a dinosaur toy. It was a shiny green dinosaur with spikes and a long tail. Lily wanted to play with it too. She asked the boy if she could have a turn. The boy said no. He said it was his dinosaur and he did not want to share. Lily felt sad and angry. She waited until the boy was not looking and grabbed the dinosaur. She ran away with it. + +The boy saw Lily and shouted. He ran after her and tried to get his dinosaur back. Lily did not want to give it back. She liked the dinosaur too much. She ran faster and faster. She did not see the big rock in her way. She tripped and fell. The dinosaur flew out of her hand and landed on the ground. It broke into pieces. + +Lily started to cry. She felt ashamed. She knew she did a bad thing. She took something that was not hers. She hurt the boy and the dinosaur. She was sorry. She picked up the pieces and gave them to the boy. She said she was sorry and asked him to forgive her. The boy was also sad and angry. He looked at his broken dinosaur and cried. He said he did not forgive her. He said she was a bad girl and he did not want to play with her. He took his pieces and walked away. + +Lily felt worse. She wished she did not take the dinosaur. She wished she could fix it. She wished she could be friends with the boy. She wished she could be a good girl. She hugged her mom and said she was sorry. Her mom said she loved her and she was not a bad girl. She said she made a mistake and she could learn from it. She said she could say sorry and try to make things better. She said she could keep her promise and not take things that are not hers. She said she could be kind and share with others. She said she could be happy and play with her own dinosaurs. She said she was proud of her and she was not ashamed. She kissed her and hugged her and took her home. Lily felt a little better. She said she loved her mom and she was sorry. She said she would keep her promise and be a good girl. She said she would be happy and play with her own dinosaurs. She said she was not ashamed. She smiled and hugged her mom and went to her room. She took out her dinosaur book and read it with her mom. She learned more about the dinosaurs and what they ate and how they lived. She was happy. +Sara and Ben liked to help Mom with the dishes. They took turns to put the dirty dishes in the dishwasher and the clean ones in the cupboard. Sara liked to match the cups and plates by color and shape. Ben liked to match the forks and spoons by size and shine. + +One day, they had a new neighbor, Max, who came to play with them. Max was rude. He did not say hello or thank you. He did not share his toys or listen to Mom. He did not help with the dishes. He threw the cups and plates in the dishwasher any way he wanted. He mixed the forks and spoons and made a mess. + +"Stop it, Max!" Sara said. "You are not matching the dishes. You are making it hard for Mom." + +"I don't care," Max said. "Matching is boring. I do what I want." + +Ben was angry. He grabbed a fork and poked Max in the arm. "Ow!" Max cried. "That hurts!" + +Mom heard the noise and came to the kitchen. She saw the dishes, the fork and the tears. She was not happy. She scolded Max and Ben. She told Max to go home and Ben to say sorry. She told Sara to help her fix the dishes. + +Sara and Ben learned a lesson. They did not want to play with Max again. They liked to match the dishes and make Mom happy. They were good helpers. +Tom and Lily were playing with their toys in the living room. Tom had a big truck that he liked to drive around. Lily had a doll that she liked to dress up. They were having fun until Tom saw something shiny on the shelf. + +"Look, Lily, a hammer!" Tom said. He wanted to play with the hammer. He climbed on the couch and reached for the shelf. + +"No, Tom, don't!" Lily said. She knew the hammer was dangerous. It was heavy and hard and could hurt someone. She tried to stop Tom, but he was too fast. + +Tom grabbed the hammer and jumped off the couch. He was happy. He wanted to fix his truck with the hammer. He swung the hammer at the truck, but he missed. He hit his hand instead. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Tom cried. He dropped the hammer and held his hand. It was red and sore. He felt a lot of pain. + +Lily ran to Tom and hugged him. She was scared. She saw blood on his hand. She wanted to help him. + +"Mommy, mommy, help!" Lily shouted. She hoped mommy would hear her. She knew mommy could fix Tom's hand. + +Mommy heard Lily's shout. She came to the living room and saw what happened. She was angry and worried. She took Tom and Lily to the bathroom. She washed Tom's hand and put a bandage on it. She gave him a kiss and a hug. She told him he was brave. + +"Tom, you should never play with the hammer. It is dangerous. It can hurt you and others. Do you understand?" Mommy said. + +Tom nodded. He was sorry. He did not mean to hurt himself or his truck. He learned his lesson. He said sorry to mommy and Lily. + +"It's okay, Tom. I forgive you. But next time, listen to Lily. She is a good sister. She cares about you. And only play with your toys. They are safe and fun." Mommy said. + +Tom and Lily smiled. They hugged mommy and each other. They went back to the living room and played with their toys. They were happy. They loved each other. +Tom and Ben are friends. They like to play dress-up. They have hats and coats and glasses. They pretend to be grown-ups. + +One day, Tom has a new thing. It is a mustache. It is dark and fuzzy. He sticks it on his face. He says, "Look at me! I am a big man!" + +Ben likes the mustache. He wants to try it. He says, "Can you lend me your mustache? Please, Tom, please!" + +Tom thinks for a moment. He likes his mustache. But he also likes Ben. He says, "OK, Ben. I will lend you my mustache. But only for a little while. Then you have to give it back." + +Ben is happy. He takes the mustache and puts it on his face. He says, "Thank you, Tom! You are a good friend!" + +They play dress-up together. They have fun. They laugh and talk. They look like big men. But they are still little boys. +Tim and Sam are friends. They like to play with bikes and balls. One day, they see a big hill near the park. Tim says, "Let's go down the hill with our bikes. It will be fun!" Sam says, "OK, but we need to wear helmets. Helmets keep our heads safe." + +They put on their helmets and go to the hill. But when they get there, they see another boy. His name is Ben. Ben has a bike, but he does not have a helmet. He says, "Hi, I want to go down the hill too. Can I join you?" Tim and Sam look at him. They see that he has no helmet. They say, "No, you cannot join us. You need a helmet. It is not safe to go down the hill without a helmet. You can get hurt." + +Ben says, "I don't care. I don't have a helmet. I don't want to wear one. They are too hot and heavy. I am not afraid of the hill. You are just lazy and scared." He laughs at Tim and Sam. He says, "Watch me. I will go down the hill faster than you." He gets on his bike and starts to pedal. + +Tim and Sam shake their heads. They say, "He is silly and rude. He does not listen. He does not care about his head. He will regret it." They wait for him to go down the hill. They hope he will be OK. + +But Ben is not OK. He goes down the hill too fast. He loses control of his bike. He hits a rock. He falls off his bike. He lands on the ground. He cries out loud. He hurts his head. He bleeds. He wishes he had a helmet. + +Tim and Sam hear him cry. They feel sorry for him. They go down the hill slowly and carefully. They wear their helmets. They reach him. They say, "Are you OK? Do you need help?" Ben says, "No, I am not OK. I need help. I am sorry. I was wrong. I should have worn a helmet. I should have listened to you. You are not lazy and scared. You are smart and careful. Can you forgive me?" Tim and Sam say, "Yes, we can forgive you. But you need to learn from your mistake. You need to wear a helmet next time. You need to be safe. You need to be kind. Come on, we will take you to the nurse. She will help you." + +They help Ben get up. They take him to the nurse. The nurse cleans his wound. She puts a bandage on his head. She says, "You are lucky. You could have been hurt worse. You need to wear a helmet when you ride a bike. It is the rule. It is for your own good." Ben says, "I know. I learned my lesson. I will wear a helmet from now on. I will follow the rule. I will be good." He thanks the nurse. He thanks Tim and Sam. He says, "You are good friends. Can I join you again?" Tim and Sam say, "Yes, you can join us again. But only if you wear a helmet. And only if you are nice. Deal?" Ben says, "Deal." They smile. They hug. They are friends. + +The end. + +Moral: Wear a helmet when you ride a bike. It is safe and smart. Listen to your friends. They care about you. Be kind and respectful. You will make more friends. +Lily was a young girl who liked to play with puzzles and games. She had a big birthday soon and she hoped to receive a new toy. She asked her mom and dad for a maze, a toy with many paths and walls that you have to find your way out of. She saw one in a store and it looked very fun. + +On her birthday, Lily woke up early and ran to the living room. She saw a big box with a bow on it and a card that said "Happy Birthday, Lily!" She opened the box and saw the maze she wanted. She was so happy and thanked her mom and dad with a hug. They said, "You're welcome, Lily. We hope you enjoy your maze. But be careful, it's not as easy as it looks." + +Lily took the maze to her room and started to play with it. She moved a little ball inside the maze with a magnet. She tried to find the exit, but there were many dead ends and twists and turns. She got frustrated and said, "This maze is too hard. I can't do it." She put the maze aside and played with her other toys. + +Later, her friend Max came over to play. He saw the maze and asked, "Can I try it?" Lily said, "Sure, but it's very hard. I couldn't do it." Max said, "Maybe I can. I like challenges." He took the maze and the magnet and started to play. He was very careful and patient. He followed the clues and avoided the traps. He found the exit and said, "I did it! I solved the maze!" + +Lily was amazed and said, "Wow, Max, you're so smart. How did you do it?" Max said, "I just looked at the maze and remembered what you told me. You said it's not as easy as it looks. So I thought, maybe it's easier than it looks. Maybe the maze is trying to trick me. Maybe the exit is where I least expect it. And I was right. The exit was hidden behind a wall that looked like a dead end. You just have to push it and it opens." + +Lily said, "That's so clever, Max. Can you show me how to do it?" Max said, "Sure, Lily. I'll teach you. It's fun to play with the maze. You just have to think outside the box." They played with the maze together and had a lot of fun. Lily was glad she received the maze for her birthday. She learned a new skill and had a new friend. +Sara and Ben like to play in the garden. They help Mama grow flowers and vegetables. Mama gives them a basket and says, "You can pick some tomatoes for lunch. But be careful, they are ripe and soft." + +Sara and Ben nod and run to the tomato plants. They see many red and yellow tomatoes. They look yummy and pretty. Sara picks a big red one and puts it in the basket. Ben picks a small yellow one and holds it in his hand. He wants to taste it. + +"Ben, don't eat it!" Sara says. "Mama said we have to share them for lunch." + +Ben shakes his head. He is hungry and curious. He bites the tomato. It is juicy and sweet. He smiles and says, "Mmm, this is good. You should try it, Sara." + +Sara frowns. She thinks Ben is being greedy and rude. She grabs the tomato from his hand and throws it at him. "No, you should share, Ben!" + +The tomato hits Ben's chest and splashes. Ben gasps and drops his basket. The tomatoes fall out and scatter on the ground. Some of them burst and make a mess. + +Mama hears the noise and comes to see what happened. She sees Sara and Ben covered in tomato juice and pulp. She sees the tomatoes scattered on the ground. She is angry and sad. + +"Sara, Ben, what did you do?" Mama says. "You wasted the tomatoes we worked so hard to grow. You made a big mess. You were not careful. You were not nice to each other. You have to say sorry and help me clean up." + +Sara and Ben feel bad. They know they did wrong. They say sorry to Mama and to each other. They help Mama pick up the tomatoes and wash them. They also wash themselves and their clothes. They promise to be more careful and nice next time. Mama hugs them and says, "I love you, Sara and Ben. But please, don't play with the tomatoes again." +Lila and Tom were twins who liked to travel. They had a big map of the world on their wall. They would point to different places and say, "Let's go there!" + +One day, they saw a picture of a castle in a book. It was old and gray and had many towers. "Wow, that looks cool!" Tom said. "Where is it?" + +Lila looked at the map and found a small country with a red flag. "It's here, in Scotland. It's very far from us." + +"Can we go there?" Tom asked. + +"Maybe someday," Lila said. "But not now. It's too gloomy there." + +"Gloomy? What does that mean?" Tom asked. + +Lila thought for a moment. She looked out the window and saw dark clouds and rain. "It means like this," she said. "But more. It's always cold and wet and gray there. And sometimes there are monsters." + +"Monsters?" Tom gasped. "What kind of monsters?" + +Lila shrugged. "I don't know. Maybe dragons or giants or ghosts. They live in the castle and make scary noises." + +Tom felt a shiver. He did not like monsters. He did not want to go to Scotland anymore. He looked at the map again and saw a big island with a green flag. It had palm trees and beaches and sun. "How about there?" he said. "That looks nice." + +Lila smiled. She liked palm trees and beaches and sun. She looked at the name of the island. "It's called Hawaii. It's very far from us, too. But not gloomy. It's bright and warm and happy there. And no monsters." + +"Can we go there?" Tom asked. + +"Maybe someday," Lila said. "But not now. We have to save money and pack our bags and get on a plane. It takes a long time to travel there." + +Tom nodded. He understood. He still wanted to go to Hawaii, but he was not in a hurry. He was happy with Lila and their map and their book. They had many places to dream about. They would travel to them someday. But for now, they hugged each other and said, "We love you." +Tom and Mia are playing with blocks. They are making a big tower. Tom puts a blue block on top. Mia wants to put a red block on top. She takes the blue block and puts the red block. Tom is angry. He says, "No, Mia, that is my block. Give it back!" Mia says, "No, Tom, I want the red block. It is pretty!" They pull the block and the tower falls down. The blocks make a loud noise. + +Mom hears the noise and comes to see. She sees the blocks and the angry kids. She says, "Tom and Mia, what are you doing? Why are you fighting?" Tom says, "Mia took my block and made the tower fall down. She is bad!" Mia says, "Tom is mean. He does not share. He is bad!" Mom says, "Stop, both of you. You need to share and play nicely. Blocks are for fun, not for fighting." + +Mom picks up the blocks and puts them in a box. She says, "You need a break from the blocks. Let's go outside and play with the ball." Tom and Mia quit being angry. They say, "Okay, Mom. We are sorry. We will play with the ball." Mom takes their hands and leads them outside. She holds their palms and smiles. She says, "I love you, Tom and Mia. You are good kids. But sometimes you need to say sorry and be kind." Tom and Mia hug Mom and say, "We love you, Mom. We will be kind." They go outside and play with the ball. They have fun. They are happy. +Lily liked to play with her comb. She combed her hair, her doll's hair, and even her cat's fur. She liked how the comb made her hair smooth and shiny. She also liked to pretend that the comb was a magic wand that could make things happen. + +One day, she was playing with her comb in the kitchen, while her mom was cooking. She saw a big pot on the stove, with steam coming out of it. She wondered what was inside. She waved her comb at the pot and said, "Show me what you have, pot!" + +The pot heard her and decided to have some fun. It made a loud bubbling noise and shook a little. Lily was surprised and curious. She moved closer to the pot and tried to look inside. She waved her comb again and said, "Please, pot, show me what you have!" + +The pot laughed and said, "Be careful, little girl, what you wish for. I have something very spicy in me. It might make you sneeze or cry. Do you still want to see?" + +Lily nodded. She was not afraid of spicy things. She liked to eat peppers and salsa with her dad. She said, "Yes, pot, I want to see. I like spicy things. Show me what you have!" + +The pot smiled and said, "All right, then. But don't say I didn't warn you." It made a big splash and rose up in the air, spilling its contents all over the kitchen. Lily gasped and saw that the pot had chili in it. Red, hot, spicy chili. It splattered on the floor, the walls, the table, and even on Lily and her comb. + +Lily felt the chili burn her skin and eyes. She dropped her comb and started to cry. She ran to her mom and hugged her. Her mom was shocked and angry. She turned off the stove and grabbed a towel. She wiped Lily's face and said, "What happened, Lily? Why did you mess with the pot? Don't you know it's dangerous?" + +Lily sobbed and said, "I'm sorry, mom. I wanted to see what was in the pot. I thought it was magic. I used my comb as a wand. But the pot was mean. It threw chili at me. It hurt me, mom. It hurt me." + +Her mom hugged her and said, "Oh, Lily, I'm sorry too. The pot was not mean. It was just playing a trick on you. It didn't know you were so little. You should never play with things that are hot or sharp or breakable. They can hurt you. And you should never use your comb as a wand. It's not magic. It's just a comb. A comb is for combing your hair, not for making wishes. Do you understand?" + +Lily nodded and said, "Yes, mom. I understand. I'm sorry. I won't do it again. I love you, mom." + +Her mom kissed her and said, "I love you too, Lily. Now let's clean up this mess and have some ice cream. How does that sound?" + +Lily smiled and said, "That sounds good, mom. That sounds very good." +Ben and Lily were playing with their toy train. They liked to make it go fast and slow by using the switch. They enjoyed making noises like a real train. + +"Choo choo!" Ben said. + +"Beep beep!" Lily said. + +They were having fun until Ben wanted to use the switch all the time. He did not let Lily have a turn. + +"Give me the switch!" Lily said. + +"No, it's mine!" Ben said. + +They started to pull the switch from each other. They did not share. They did not listen. They were not nice. + +The switch broke. The toy train stopped. It did not move. It did not make noises. It was broken. + +Ben and Lily were sad. They cried. They wished they had shared. They wished they had listened. They wished they had been nice. + +But it was too late. The toy train was broken. They could not play with it anymore. They had no fun. They had a bad ending. +Anna and Lily were sisters who liked to play dress-up. They had a big box of mommy's old clothes and makeup that they could use. Sometimes they pretended to be princesses, or teachers, or singers. + +One day, they decided to play dress-up in their room. Anna put on a pink dress and a hat. Lily put on a blue skirt and a scarf. Then they opened the box of makeup and looked for something to make them look pretty. + +"Can I use this lipstick?" Lily asked, holding a red tube. + +"Sure, but be careful. Don't make a mess," Anna said, picking a purple eyeshadow. + +They started to put on the makeup, but they did not know how to do it well. They put too much on their faces and smeared it on their clothes. They looked very funny and dirty. + +"Look at us! We are so beautiful!" Lily said, laughing. + +"Let's show mommy!" Anna said, grabbing Lily's hand. + +They ran out of their room and down the stairs. They saw mommy in the kitchen, making cookies. + +"Mommy, mommy, look at us!" they shouted. + +Mommy turned around and saw them. She was very surprised and not happy. + +"Oh, no! What have you done?" she said. "You are all dirty and you ruined your clothes and my makeup!" + +She took them to the bathroom and washed their faces and hands. Then she gave them clean clothes and put the dirty ones in the laundry. + +She was not angry, but she was not pleased. + +"Next time, you have to behave and ask me before you use my makeup," she said. "Makeup is not a toy. It is for grown-ups." + +Anna and Lily felt sorry and said they were sorry. + +"We are sorry, mommy. We just wanted to play dress-up," they said. + +Mommy hugged them and said she loved them. + +"I love you, too. But please, be more careful and respectful," she said. + +She gave them a cookie and told them to go play with something else. + +Anna and Lily nodded and said they would. + +They went to their room and looked for another game. They decided to play with their dolls instead. They did not touch the makeup box again. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They see a big slide. Lily is enthusiastic. She wants to go on the slide. + +"Come on, Ben! Let's run to the slide!" Lily says. + +Ben is scared. He does not like the slide. He thinks it is too high. + +"No, Lily. I don't want to go on the slide. It is scary." Ben says. + +Lily is sad. She does not want to play alone. She wants Ben to have fun with her. + +"Please, Ben. It is not scary. It is fun. I will go with you. We can hold hands." Lily says. + +Ben looks at Lily. He sees that she is happy. He does not want to make her sad. He wants to be brave. + +"Okay, Lily. I will try. But you have to hold my hand." Ben says. + +Lily smiles. She is glad. She takes Ben's hand. They run to the slide. They climb up the ladder. They sit on the slide. They slide down together. They laugh. + +"Wow, that was fun!" Lily says. + +"Yes, it was fun!" Ben says. + +They hug. They feel their hearts beat fast. They are happy. They are friends. +Lily and Tom were friends who liked to play outside. They had a big yard with a swing, a slide and a sandbox. They also had a ball that they used to exercise and have fun. They would kick the ball, throw the ball and catch the ball. + +One day, they saw a new boy in the yard next door. He had a bike and a helmet. He looked cool and fast. Lily and Tom wanted to say hello and play with him. They took their ball and went to the fence. + +"Hi, we are Lily and Tom. What is your name?" Lily asked. + +"I am Max. Do you want to see my bike?" Max said. + +"Yes, please. Your bike is very nice. Can we try it?" Tom said. + +Max nodded and removed his helmet. He gave it to Lily and said, "You can go first. Be careful, it is fast." + +Lily put on the helmet and got on the bike. She pedaled and felt the wind in her hair. She smiled and waved to Tom and Max. She liked the bike a lot. + +Tom waited for his turn. He watched Lily go around the yard. He wanted to go faster and farther. He had an idea. He saw a big rock near the fence. He thought, if I put the ball on the rock, I can jump over it with the bike. That would be fun and cool. + +He took the ball and put it on the rock. He did not tell Lily or Max. He thought, they will be surprised and impressed. He was not honest. + +Lily came back and gave the bike to Tom. She removed the helmet and said, "Thank you, Max. Your bike is awesome. I had a lot of fun." + +Tom put on the helmet and got on the bike. He said, "Watch this. I am going to do something amazing." He pedaled and went to the rock. He did not see the ball. He hit the ball and lost his balance. He fell off the bike and landed on the ground. He hurt his knee and his elbow. He cried. + +Lily and Max ran to him. They saw the ball and the rock. They understood what happened. They were not surprised or impressed. They were angry and sad. + +"Why did you do that, Tom? That was not nice. You could have broken the bike or hurt yourself or us. You should have been honest and asked us first." Lily said. + +"I am sorry, Lily. I am sorry, Max. I wanted to show you something cool. I did not think it would go wrong. I was silly and wrong. Please forgive me." Tom said. + +Max looked at his bike. It was not broken. He was relieved. He looked at Tom. He was hurt. He felt sorry for him. He said, "It is okay, Tom. I forgive you. But you have to be honest and careful next time. And you have to say sorry to my bike too." + +Tom nodded and said, "I am sorry, bike. You are very nice and fast. I will not do that again." + +Lily and Max helped Tom get up. They gave him a hug and a band-aid. They said, "We are still your friends, Tom. But no more tricks with the bike. Let's play with the ball instead. It is safer and more fun." + +Tom agreed and smiled. He said, "Yes, let's play with the ball. Thank you, Lily. Thank you, Max. You are very good friends. I will be honest and careful from now on." +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play with rods. Rods are long and thin. They can make shapes with rods. They can make a house, a car, a boat, or anything they want. + +One day, they find a new rod. It is very thick. It is thicker than their arms. They want to play with it. They think it is a big and strong rod. They think they can make a big and strong shape with it. + +"Let's make a bridge with this rod," Tom says. "We can cross the river with it." + +"OK," Sam says. "But how do we make a bridge?" + +"We need to put the rod on two rocks," Tom says. "One rock on this side, and one rock on that side. Then we can walk on the rod." + +They look for two rocks. They find two big rocks near the river. They lift the rod and put it on the rocks. They make a bridge. + +"Wow, we did it!" Tom says. "Let's cross the bridge." + +They walk on the rod. The rod is very thick, but it is not very strong. It bends and cracks. It breaks in the middle. Tom and Sam fall into the river. The water is cold and deep. They scream and cry. They cannot swim. They are scared. + +"Help, help!" Tom and Sam shout. "We are in the river!" + +But no one hears them. No one comes to help them. They sink and drown. They die. + +The end. +Ben and Lily were playing in their room. They liked to look at the books on the bookshelf. Ben picked up a book with a big dinosaur on the cover. He showed it to Lily and said, "Look, Lily, a dinosaur!" + +Lily nodded and said, "Dinosaur is big and scary. It can eat you!" + +Ben laughed and said, "No, it can't eat me. It is only a picture. See?" He opened the book and pointed at the dinosaur. + +Lily leaned closer to see the dinosaur. She saw its sharp teeth and its long tail. She felt afraid. She wanted to hide. She pushed the book away from her. The book fell off the bookshelf and hit Ben on the head. + +"Ow!" Ben cried. He dropped the book and held his head. He felt hurt. He looked at Lily and said, "Why did you do that, Lily? You hurt me!" + +Lily felt sorry. She did not mean to hurt Ben. She was scared of the dinosaur. She said, "I'm sorry, Ben. I did not like the dinosaur. It was too scary for me." + +Ben rubbed his head and said, "It's okay, Lily. I forgive you. But the dinosaur is not real. It is only a story. It can't hurt you or eat you." + +Lily smiled and said, "Really? It can't eat me?" + +Ben nodded and said, "Really. It can't eat you. But you know what can eat you?" + +Lily shook her head and said, "What?" + +Ben grinned and said, "Me!" He tickled Lily and made her laugh. They hugged and forgot about the dinosaur. They picked up another book from the bookshelf and read it together. +Tim was a boy who liked to play with his toy truck. He pretended to be a driver who could deliver anything to anyone. He had a big box that he filled with different things, like books, balls, and blocks. He put the box on his truck and drove around the house, making loud noises. + +One day, he decided to deliver something to his sister, Amy. Amy was in her room, reading a book. She did not like Tim's noises. She wanted to be quiet. Tim knocked on her door and said, "I have a delivery for you!" + +Amy opened the door and saw Tim with his truck and his box. She was not happy. She said, "What is it? I don't want anything from you. Go away!" + +Tim said, "But it's something interesting! You will like it! It's an x-ray!" + +Amy was curious. She liked to learn new things. She said, "An x-ray? What is that?" + +Tim said, "It's a picture of your bones. You can see what's inside you. Look!" He opened the box and took out a big sheet of paper. He held it up to the light. It was an x-ray of his dad's chest, that he had taken from the doctor's office. + +Amy gasped. She saw the ribs, the heart, the lungs. She was scared. She said, "That's not interesting! That's creepy! Why did you take that? Put it back!" + +Tim said, "No, it's mine! I want to keep it! It's cool!" + +Amy said, "No, it's not! It's wrong! Give it to me!" She tried to grab the x-ray from Tim, but he pulled it back. They started to fight over the x-ray, pulling and pushing and yelling. + +They did not see their mom coming up the stairs. She heard the noise and opened the door. She saw Tim and Amy fighting over the x-ray. She was angry. She said, "What are you doing? Where did you get that? That's your dad's x-ray! He needs it for his surgery! How could you be so careless and selfish?" + +She took the x-ray from them and scolded them. She said, "You are both in big trouble! You have to apologize to your dad and to the doctor. And you have to stay in your rooms for the rest of the day. No toys, no books, no TV. Go now!" + +Tim and Amy felt bad. They said, "Sorry, mom. Sorry, dad. Sorry, doctor." They went to their rooms and cried. They wished they had not fought over the x-ray. They wished they had played with something else. They wished they had been nice to each other. They learned a hard lesson. The end. +Lily was sad. Her cat, Snowy, was very sick. She did not want Snowy to end. She loved Snowy very much. She hugged Snowy and said, "Please don't go, Snowy. You are my best friend." + +Snowy looked at Lily with his blue eyes. He purred softly and licked her cheek. He was tired and in pain. He knew he would end soon. He wanted Lily to be happy. He said, "Don't be sad, Lily. I love you too. But I have to go. I will be an angel. I will watch over you from the sky." + +Lily cried. She did not understand. She said, "But I want you to stay with me. I don't want you to be an angel. I want you to be my cat." + +Snowy said, "I will always be your cat. And you will always be my girl. But sometimes, things end. That is how life is. You have to be brave and strong. You have to remember the good times we had. You have to make new friends. You have to be happy." + +Lily nodded. She tried to be brave and strong. She remembered the good times they had. She kissed Snowy and said, "Thank you, Snowy. You are a rare cat. You are a good cat. You are my angel." + +Snowy smiled. He closed his eyes and said, "Thank you, Lily. You are a rare girl. You are a good girl. You are my angel." He ended. Lily cried. But she also smiled. She knew Snowy was an angel. She knew he was watching over her. She knew he was happy. +Tom and Jen are going to the park with Mom. They want to play with sand and toys. Mom says they need to pack a bag first. She gives them a big bag and some things to put in it. + +"Pack this cup and this spoon," Mom says. "You can use them to make sand cakes." + +"OK, Mom," Tom says. He puts the cup and the spoon in the bag. + +"Pack this ball and this rope," Mom says. "You can play catch and jump with them." + +"OK, Mom," Jen says. She puts the ball and the rope in the bag. + +"Pack this hat and this sun cream," Mom says. "You need to be safe from the sun." + +"OK, Mom," Tom and Jen say. They put the hat and the sun cream in the bag. + +The bag is full and heavy. Tom and Jen help Mom to carry it to the car. They are happy and excited. They can't wait to get to the park. + +At the park, they find a nice spot to put their bag and their blanket. They run to the sand pit. They see other kids playing there. They join them and make new friends. + +Tom and Jen have fun with the sand and the toys. They make sand cakes and sand castles. They dig a big pit and fill it with water. They splash and laugh. + +"Look at this weird thing I found in the sand," one of the kids says. He holds up a shiny rock. "It looks like a star." + +"Wow, that's cool," Tom says. He wants to see it closer. + +"Can I have it?" Jen asks. She likes shiny things. + +"No, it's mine," the kid says. He puts the rock in his pocket. + +"Please, can I see it?" Jen begs. She tries to grab the rock. + +"Stop it, it's mine!" the kid shouts. He pushes Jen away. + +Jen falls into the pit. She gets wet and dirty. She starts to cry. + +"Hey, that's not nice," Tom says. He helps Jen out of the pit. + +"Sorry, Jen," the kid says. He feels bad. He takes the rock out of his pocket. "Here, you can have it. I'm sorry I was mean." + +"Thank you," Jen says. She smiles. She wipes her tears. She looks at the rock. It is shiny and pretty. She likes it. + +"It's OK," Tom says. He hugs Jen. He is a good brother. + +Mom sees what happened. She comes to the sand pit. She brings some towels and some juice. + +"Are you OK, Jen?" Mom asks. She dries Jen's hair and clothes. + +"I'm OK, Mom," Jen says. She shows Mom the rock. "Look what I got. It's a star." + +"That's very nice, Jen," Mom says. She smiles. "You are very lucky." + +Tom and Jen drink some juice. They share it with the kid. They become friends. They play some more with the sand and the toys. They have a great time at the park. +Tim and Lily were twins who liked to play in their room. They had many toys and books and games, but they always wanted more. One day, they saw a big package on the porch. It had their names on it and a sticker that said "Happy Birthday!" + +"Wow, what is it?" Tim asked. + +"Maybe it's a new bike or a dollhouse or a robot!" Lily guessed. + +They ran to the door and tried to open it, but it was locked. Their mom and dad were not home yet. They had gone to the store to buy a cake and balloons. + +"How can we get the package?" Tim wondered. + +"I have an idea!" Lily said. "We can climb on the chair and then on the table and then on the shelf and then reach the window!" + +"That sounds fun!" Tim agreed. + +They dragged a chair to the door and climbed on it. Then they moved a table next to the chair and climbed on it. Then they found a shelf with some books and climbed on it. They were very high now, and they could see the package on the porch. + +"Be careful, Tim!" Lily said. "Don't fall!" + +"I won't, Lily!" Tim said. "I'll get the package for us!" + +He stretched his arm and grabbed the package. It was heavy and big. He tried to pull it inside, but it was stuck. He pulled harder and harder, but it did not move. + +"Help me, Lily!" Tim said. + +Lily tried to help him, but she lost her balance and slipped. She fell off the shelf and landed on the table. The table tipped over and crashed on the chair. The chair broke and fell on the floor. Tim and Lily and the package and the books and the table and the chair made a loud noise. + +"Uh-oh," Tim and Lily said. + +They heard a car in the driveway. It was their mom and dad. They had come home with the cake and the balloons. + +"What's going on here?" their mom and dad asked. + +Tim and Lily looked at each other and smiled. + +"Surprise!" they said. "Happy Birthday to us!" +Lily and Tom were twins who liked to play together. But sometimes they did not behave well. They fought over toys, made a mess, and did not listen to their mom. Their mom was sad and tired of their bad behavior. + +One day, their mom told them she had a surprise for them. She said they had to be good and wait until after dinner to see it. Lily and Tom were curious and excited. They wondered what the surprise could be. They decided to behave well and help their mom with the chores. They shared their toys, cleaned their room, and set the table. + +After dinner, their mom took them to the living room. There was a big box with a bow on it. She said it was their surprise. Lily and Tom opened the box and saw a fluffy puppy inside. They were so happy and hugged the puppy. The puppy licked their faces and wagged its tail. + +Their mom said, "This is your new friend. His name is Spot. He is a good puppy, but he needs your love and care. You have to feed him, walk him, and play with him. And you have to behave well and be kind to him. Can you do that?" + +Lily and Tom nodded and said, "Yes, mom. We can do that. We love Spot. He is not ugly. He is cute and sweet. Thank you for the surprise. We are sorry for being bad. We will be good from now on." + +Their mom smiled and said, "You're welcome, my loves. I'm proud of you. You learned a valuable lesson today. Being good is better than being bad. And being kind is better than being mean. You made me and Spot very happy." +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play together in their room. One night, they hear a noise outside. They are scared. They run to their mom and dad's room. + +"Mom, Dad, we hear a noise!" Anna says. + +"What noise, sweeties?" Mom asks. She puts on her bathrobe. She is sleepy. + +"Come, we show you!" Ben says. He holds Mom's hand. Anna holds Dad's hand. They go to their room. + +They look out the window. It is dark. They see a big truck. The truck has a big seat. A man is in the seat. He is driving the truck. He is taking away the trash. + +"Oh, it is just the trash truck," Dad says. He smiles. "It comes every week. It is not scary. It is helpful." + +"Really?" Anna asks. She feels better. + +"Yes, really," Mom says. She hugs Anna and Ben. "Now, let's go back to bed. It is late. You need to sleep." + +"Okay," Anna and Ben say. They follow Mom and Dad to their room. They get into their beds. Mom and Dad tuck them in. They kiss them good night. + +"Sleep tight, sweeties," Mom says. + +"We love you, Mom and Dad," Anna and Ben say. + +They close their eyes. They are not scared anymore. They are happy. They dream of the trash truck and the big seat. +Tom is a brown dog. He likes to play with his ball. He sees a white cat on the fence. He barks at the cat. The cat hisses at him. + +"Go away, dog!" the cat says. "This is my fence. You are not welcome here." + +Tom does not like the cat. He wants to chase the cat away. He runs to the fence and jumps. He tries to catch the cat with his teeth. + +But the cat is fast and smart. She jumps to the other side of the fence. She lands on a car. The car is white too. The car makes a loud noise. It starts to move. + +"Help!" the cat cries. "The car is taking me away. I want to go back to the fence." + +Tom hears the cat. He feels sorry for the cat. He stops barking. He runs after the car. He tries to help the cat. + +"Jump, cat, jump!" he says. "I will catch you. I will not hurt you. I will be your friend." + +The cat sees Tom. She is scared of the car. She is not scared of Tom anymore. She jumps from the car. She falls into Tom's mouth. + +Tom is gentle. He does not bite the cat. He puts the cat down on the ground. He licks the cat's fur. He wags his tail. + +"Thank you, dog," the cat says. "You saved me. You are brave and kind. You are my friend." + +Tom and the cat smile at each other. They forget their fight. They play with the ball. They are happy. +Lily and Tom were twins who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big slide that looked very fun. Lily wanted to go first, but Tom said no. He said he was older and stronger, and he pushed Lily aside. + +"Stop it, Tom! That is not nice!" Lily said. She was angry and sad. + +"I don't care. I want to slide!" Tom said. He climbed up the ladder and sat on the slide. He smiled and waved at Lily. "Bye bye, Lily!" he said. + +But then, something bad happened. The slide was broken and had a sharp edge. When Tom slid down, he cut his leg on the edge. He felt a lot of pain and started to scream. + +"Ow, ow, ow! Help me, help me!" he screamed. + +Lily heard Tom's scream and ran to him. She saw his leg bleeding and felt worry. She did not know what to do. She looked around and saw a lady sitting on a bench. The lady had gray hair and glasses. She looked wise and kind. + +"Help, help! My brother is hurt!" Lily shouted to the lady. + +The lady heard Lily and came to them. She saw Tom's leg and shook her head. She said, "Oh, dear. This is very bad. He needs a doctor right away. Where are your parents?" + +Lily and Tom did not have parents. They lived in a home with other children who had no parents. They only had a mean lady who took care of them. She did not like them and did not let them go to the park. They had sneaked out when she was not looking. + +"We have no parents," Lily said. "We live in a home." + +The lady felt sorry for them. She said, "That is very sad. But you still need to go to the hospital. Come with me. I will take you there." + +She took Lily and Tom by the hand and led them to her car. She put Tom in the back seat and wrapped his leg with a cloth. She told Lily to sit next to him and hold his hand. She started the car and drove away. + +But the lady was not wise and kind. She was evil and cruel. She did not take them to the hospital. She took them to a dark and scary place. She locked them in a room with no windows and no toys. She said, "You are mine now. You will never see the park or the home again. You will work for me and do what I say. If you scream or cry, I will hurt you more." + +Lily and Tom were very scared and sad. They wished they had never gone to the slide. They wished they had listened to the mean lady who took care of them. They wished they had someone who loved them and helped them. But they had no one. They were alone and trapped. They did not know what would happen to them. They hugged each other and cried. The end. +Tim and Sam are brothers. They like to play pretend. Today, they are playing lions. They put on their brown and yellow hats with ears. They also have long tails made of rope. + +They run around the house and the yard, roaring and chasing each other. They pretend to hunt for food and to fight other lions. They have a lot of fun. + +But then, Tim steps on a nail. It is very sharp and hurts his foot. He cries out loud. Sam hears him and runs to him. + +"Tim, what happened?" Sam asks. + +"I stepped on a nail. It is in my foot. It hurts!" Tim says. + +Sam looks at the nail. It is big and rusty. He is scared. He does not know what to do. + +He thinks for a moment. Then, he has an idea. + +He runs to the kitchen and gets a band-aid. He also gets a cookie. He comes back to Tim. + +He takes out the nail carefully. He puts the band-aid on Tim's foot. He gives him the cookie. + +"Here, this will make you feel better. You are a brave lion. You can roar again soon." Sam says. + +Tim smiles. He eats the cookie. He feels a little better. + +He hugs Sam. He says, "Thank you, Sam. You are a good brother. You are an attractive lion." + +They laugh. They go back to playing lions. They are happy. +Sara and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys. One day, they find a big staff in the park. It is smooth and brown. They think it is a magic staff. + +"Let's pretend we are wizards!" Sara says. "We can make things happen with the staff!" + +"OK!" Ben says. "What do you want to do?" + +Sara thinks for a moment. She sees a big tree with red apples. She points the staff at the tree and says, "Staff, make the apples fall!" + +Nothing happens. Sara tries again. "Staff, make the apples fall!" + +Still nothing. Sara feels sad. She thinks the staff is broken. + +Ben sees Sara's face. He wants to make her happy. He has an idea. He takes the staff from Sara and says, "Staff, part the leaves!" + +He waves the staff in the air. The wind blows. The leaves move. Sara sees a hole in the tree. She sees something shiny. + +"Look, Sara!" Ben says. "There is a surprise for you!" + +Sara looks closer. She sees a necklace with a star pendant. It is beautiful. She smiles. + +"Wow, Ben!" Sara says. "You are a great wizard! How did you do that?" + +Ben winks. He says, "It is a secret. The staff helped me. Do you want the necklace?" + +Sara nods. She says, "Yes, please! Thank you, Ben! You are a good friend!" + +Ben puts the necklace around Sara's neck. They hug. They are happy. They think the staff is magic. They do not know that the necklace was left by someone else. They do not care. They have fun. They play with the staff. They pretend they are wizards. They make up more stories. They have a good day. +Tim and Lily are friends. They live next to each other. They like to play with their bikes. They have red bikes. They are fast bikes. + +One day, they decide to have a race. They go to the park. They find a long path. They say, "Ready, set, go!" They start to speed on their bikes. They feel the wind on their faces. They laugh and shout. + +Tim is ahead of Lily. He thinks he will win. He looks back at Lily. He smiles. But he does not see a big rock on the path. He hits the rock. He falls off his bike. He hurts his knee. He cries. + +Lily sees Tim fall. She stops her bike. She runs to Tim. She says, "Are you okay, Tim?" She helps him get up. She hugs him. She says, "You are lucky. It is not a bad cut. You will be fine." + +Tim says, "Thank you, Lily. You are a good friend. You are the winner. You are faster than me." He smiles. He says, "Let's go home. We can put a band-aid on my knee. We can have some juice and cookies. We can play with our bikes again tomorrow." Lily nods. She says, "Okay, Tim. That sounds good." They walk home. They are happy. They are still friends. +Mia and Ben like to play with board. Board has many pieces that make pictures. Mia and Ben try to find pieces that fit together. They seat on the floor and look at board. + +"Look, I have a piece with a flower!" Mia says. She shows Ben her piece. + +"Wow, that is pretty!" Ben says. He looks for a piece that matches Mia's piece. He finds one with a stem. "Here, this goes with your piece!" He gives Mia his piece. + +Mia and Ben put their pieces together. They smile. They have made part of a garden. + +But then, a loud noise makes them jump. It is their dog, Rex. Rex runs into the room and sees board. Rex likes board. He thinks board is a toy. He jumps on board and grabs a piece with his mouth. + +"Rex, no!" Mia and Ben shout. They try to stop Rex. But Rex is too fast. He runs away with the piece. + +Mia and Ben are sad. They look at board. Board is broken. Some pieces are missing. Some pieces are torn. Board is delicate. Rex has ruined board. + +"Bad dog!" Mia and Ben say. They are angry at Rex. They do not want to play with him. + +Rex does not understand. He thinks he was playing. He drops the piece and wags his tail. He wants Mia and Ben to play with him. He does not know why they are mad. He is sorry. He likes Mia and Ben. He wants them to be happy. +Lily was a good girl who liked to help her mom. One day, her mom asked her to go to the store and buy some bread and milk. Lily put on her shoes and coat and took a basket. She said bye to her mom and walked to the store. + +On the way, she saw a man selling flowers. He had many colors and shapes of flowers. Lily liked flowers. She wanted to buy one for her mom. She looked in her basket and saw she had some coins. She gave the man a coin and he gave her a flower. Lily said thank you and put the flower in her basket. She was happy. + +She went to the store and bought the bread and milk. She paid the lady and put them in her basket. She was careful not to squish the flower. She walked back home and saw her mom waiting for her. She gave her mom the bread and milk and the flower. Her mom smiled and hugged her. She said Lily was a good girl and a sweet daughter. She put the flower in a vase and the bread and milk in the kitchen. + +She asked Lily if she was hungry. Lily said yes. Her mom said she had a surprise for her. She took out a cake from the oven. It was a chocolate cake with frosting and sprinkles. Lily's eyes widened. She loved chocolate cake. Her mom said she made it for her because she was proud of her. She cut a slice for Lily and gave it to her. Lily said thank you and took a bite. It was tasty. She ate the whole slice and licked her fingers. She was happy. + +She hugged her mom and said she loved her. Her mom said she loved her too. They sat on the couch and looked at the flower. It was beautiful. Lily said it smelled good. Her mom said it did. They smiled and cuddled. They were happy. +Tom and Lily were playing in the bathroom. They saw a shiny thing on the sink. It was a razor. Tom wanted to touch it. + +"Look, Lily, a shiny thing!" Tom said. + +"No, Tom, don't touch it! It is sharp and can hurt you!" Lily said. + +But Tom did not listen. He reached for the razor. He cut his finger. He cried out loud. + +"Ow, ow, ow! It hurts!" Tom said. + +Lily ran to get their mom. She came quickly. She saw the blood on Tom's finger. She was worried. + +"Oh, Tom, what did you do? You should not play with the razor. It is a powerful thing that can cut your skin. It is only for grown-ups. Come, let me close your wound and put a band-aid on it." Mom said. + +She took Tom to the kitchen. She washed his finger and put some cream on it. She closed the wound with a band-aid. She gave him a hug and a kiss. + +"There, there, Tom. It will be okay. You are brave. But next time, listen to Lily and don't touch the razor, okay?" Mom said. + +"Okay, Mom. I'm sorry. I love you." Tom said. + +"I love you too, Tom. And I love you too, Lily. Thank you for getting me. You are a good sister." Mom said. + +She hugged them both. They smiled. They learned their lesson. They never played with the razor again. +Lily and Tom like to jog with their dog Max. Max is a big, brown dog who can run very fast. Sometimes, Max sees a bird or a cat and he runs after them. Lily and Tom laugh and try to catch him. + +One day, they jog to the park. The park is lovely. There are flowers, trees, swings and slides. Lily and Tom play on the swings and slide down the slides. Max runs around and sniffs everything. He is happy. + +Then, Max sees a ball. The ball is red and shiny. It belongs to a boy who is playing with his dad. Max wants the ball. He runs to the boy and tries to catch the ball. The boy is scared. He cries and hugs his dad. Max does not understand. He thinks the boy wants to play. + +Lily and Tom see what Max is doing. They run to him and call his name. They say sorry to the boy and his dad. They explain that Max is friendly and likes to play. They ask if they can share the ball. The boy and his dad are nice. They say yes and smile. + +Lily, Tom, Max, the boy and his dad play with the ball. They throw it, catch it, roll it and kick it. They have fun. They make new friends. They are happy. +Lily and Max were at the park with their mom. They liked to play on the swings, the slide and the sandbox. Sometimes they would feed the ducks at the pond, but only if mom said it was okay. + +One day, they saw a new friend at the park. He was a big, fluffy dog with a red collar. He wagged his tail and ran towards them. Lily and Max were happy to see him. They wanted to pet him and play with him. + +"Hello, doggy!" Lily said. "What is your name?" + +The dog barked and licked her face. He was very friendly and gentle. He let Lily and Max hug him and scratch his ears. + +"His name is Chewy," a voice said. It was a boy who came from behind a tree. He had a leash in his hand. "He is my dog. He likes to chew on everything, especially bones and toys." + +"Chewy is a good name for him," Max said. "He is very cute and soft. Can we play with him?" + +"Sure, you can," the boy said. "He loves to play with other kids. He is very compassionate. He knows when someone is sad or hurt and he tries to make them feel better." + +"Wow, he is a very smart dog," Lily said. "We are compassionate too. We like to help others and share our things." + +The boy smiled. He liked Lily and Max. They seemed nice and friendly. He decided to join them in their games. He said his name was Sam. + +They played together for a long time. They threw a ball for Chewy to fetch. They ran around the grass. They sat on a bench and ate some snacks. They told each other stories and jokes. They had a lot of fun. + +They became good friends. They agreed to meet again at the park the next day. They said goodbye to each other and to Chewy. They hugged and waved. + +Lily and Max went home with their mom. They told her all about their new friend and his dog. They were very happy. They had a wonderful day. +Lila and Ben were friends who lived on a big island. They liked to play on the sand and swim in the water. One day, they saw a boat with people on it. The people had a fire and a pot. They were cooking something that smelled good. + +Lila and Ben were curious. They wanted to know what the people were cooking. They swam to the boat and said hello. The people were nice. They said they were cooking fish and rice. They asked Lila and Ben if they wanted some. + +Lila and Ben nodded. They were hungry. They climbed on the boat and sat with the people. The people gave them plates with fish and rice. Lila and Ben tasted the food. It was yummy. They thanked the people and ate more. + +On the island, a monkey was watching. He was envious. He wanted some fish and rice too. He was tired of eating bananas and nuts. He decided to sneak on the boat and take some food. He waited until Lila and Ben and the people were talking. Then he jumped on the boat and grabbed a plate. + +But he was not careful. He made a noise and dropped the plate. The fish and rice fell on the floor. The people and Lila and Ben saw the monkey. They were angry. They shouted at the monkey and chased him away. The monkey ran back to the island. He was sad and hungry. + +Lila and Ben felt sorry for the monkey. They asked the people if they had some extra food. The people nodded. They had some bread and fruit. They gave Lila and Ben some bread and fruit. Lila and Ben thanked them and swam to the island. They found the monkey and gave him some bread and fruit. The monkey was happy. He thanked Lila and Ben and shared the food with them. They became friends and ate together. They all learned to share and be kind. +Lily liked to play with her dolls. She had many dolls, but her favorite was Daisy. Daisy had a pretty dress and long hair. Lily liked to brush her hair and make her talk. + +One day, Lily's mom said they had to go to the store. Lily did not want to go. She wanted to stay and play with Daisy. But mom said they had to buy food for dinner. Lily had to go with mom. + +At the store, Lily saw a big white thing. It looked like a flower, but it was not. Mom said it was a cauliflower. Lily did not like cauliflower. It tasted bad. She wanted to eat something else. + +Lily had an idea. She took Daisy from her bag and put her in the cauliflower bin. She thought Daisy would like to hide there. She thought mom would not see her. She thought she could get Daisy back later. + +But mom did see her. Mom was angry. She said Lily was naughty. She said Lily disturbed the cauliflower. She said Lily had to leave Daisy there. She said Daisy was not a doll, but a toy for the dogs. She said the dogs would chew her and rip her. + +Lily was sad. She cried and cried. She wanted Daisy back. She did not want the dogs to hurt her. But mom did not listen. She took Lily and the cauliflower and left the store. Lily lost her favorite doll. She had a bad day. +Lily liked to whistle. She whistled when she was happy, when she was sad, when she was bored, and when she was busy. She whistled all the time. + +One day, she went for a walk with her mom and dad. They walked on a big road with many cars and people. It was very busy and loud. Lily whistled to make herself feel better. + +But no one heard her whistle. The cars and people made too much noise. Lily felt sad. She wanted someone to hear her whistle and smile. + +She saw a little bird on a tree. The bird was whistling too. Lily whistled back. The bird heard her and whistled again. Lily smiled. She had found a friend. + +She whistled with the bird all the way to the park. Her mom and dad smiled too. They were happy that Lily was happy. They whistled with her and the bird. They had fun. +Tom and Sam are friends. They go to school together. They like to play with cars and balls. One day, they have a big fight. Tom takes Sam's car and throws it in the mud. Sam is very angry. He pushes Tom and makes him fall. + +"Give me back my car!" Sam shouts. + +"No, it is mine now!" Tom says. + +The teacher sees them and is not happy. She takes them to the office. She tells them to wash their hands and faces. She also tells them to say sorry to each other. + +Tom and Sam do not want to wash. They do not want to say sorry. They are still mad. They splash water on each other and make a mess. They yell and kick. + +The teacher comes back and sees the mess. She is very angry. She calls their parents. She tells them that Tom and Sam are bad boys. They have to go home and stay in their rooms. They cannot play with cars and balls anymore. + +Tom and Sam are very sad. They wish they did not fight. They wish they said sorry. They wish they were still friends. But it is too late. They have to go home and stay in their rooms. They have no one to play with. They have a bad ending. +Tom and Lily are going to the park with their mom. They are very happy because they love to play on the swings and slides. They put on their coats and shoes and get ready to go. + +But when they open the door, they see that it is raining. The sky is gray and wet. They hear thunder and see lightning. They are sad and scared. + +"Mom, can we still go to the park?" Tom asks. + +"No, honey, we have to delay our trip. It is not safe to go out in the storm. We have to stay inside until it stops," Mom says. + +"But we want to play!" Lily says. + +"I know, sweetie, but we can find other things to do. How about we play with your modern toys? You have a robot and a spaceship and a puzzle. They are very fun and smart," Mom says. + +"Okay, Mom, we can play with our modern toys. But can we go to the park when the rain is gone?" Tom says. + +"Of course, my loves. We will go to the park as soon as the sky is clear and bright. Now, let's go to your room and have some fun," Mom says. + +Tom and Lily follow their mom to their room. They take out their modern toys and start to play. They make noises and stories and laugh. They forget about the rain and the storm. They are happy and safe. +Ben and Lily were playing in the bathroom. They liked to pretend they were grown-ups and use the things they saw on the shelf. Ben found a shiny thing that looked like a knife. He wanted to try it on his face, like he saw his dad do. + +"Look, Lily, I have a razor!" he said. "I can shave like dad!" + +Lily was curious. She wanted to see what the razor did. She came closer to Ben and touched the razor. It was sharp and it hurt her finger. She cried out loud. + +"Ow, ow, ow! Ben, that's not a toy! That's a razor! It can cut you!" she said. + +Ben was scared. He dropped the razor and hugged Lily. He saw blood on her finger and felt sorry. He did not mean to hurt her. + +"I'm sorry, Lily, I didn't know. Are you okay?" he said. + +Lily sniffed and nodded. She was still in pain, but she knew Ben was sorry. She hugged him back. + +"It's okay, Ben, I'm okay. But we should not play with razors. They are dangerous. Let's find something else to play with," she said. + +They looked around the bathroom and saw a bottle of perfume. It was pink and had a flower on it. It looked pretty and nice. They decided to spray it on themselves and smell like flowers. + +They sprayed the perfume on their hair, their clothes, their faces, and their hands. They smelled the perfume and smiled. They thought they smelled like flowers. + +But they did not smell like flowers. They smelled like perfume. And perfume was not for children. It was too strong and smelly. It made their noses and eyes hurt. It made them sneeze and cough. + +"Ah-choo! Ah-choo! Ah-choo!" they sneezed. + +"Ugh, ugh, ugh!" they coughed. + +"Ben, Lily, what are you doing?" they heard their mom say. She came into the bathroom and saw them. She smelled the perfume and frowned. She was not happy. + +"Ben, Lily, you should not play with perfume. It is not for children. It is too smelly. It can make you sick. And you should not play with razors either. They can hurt you. You are very naughty. Come here, let me clean you up," she said. + +She took them to the sink and washed their faces and hands. She put a band-aid on Lily's finger. She combed their hair and changed their clothes. She gave them a hug and a kiss. + +"I love you, Ben, I love you, Lily. But you have to be careful and listen to me. Do you understand?" she said. + +Ben and Lily nodded. They felt sorry and ashamed. They did not want to make their mom angry or sad. They wanted to make her happy and proud. + +"We're sorry, mom. We love you, too. We will be careful and listen to you. We will not play with razors or perfume again. We will play with our toys or books or crayons. We will be good," they said. + +Mom smiled and hugged them again. She was glad they were okay and learned their lesson. She took them to their room and gave them their toys and books and crayons. She told them to have fun and be good. + +Ben and Lily played with their toys and books and crayons. They had fun and were good. They did not play with razors or perfume again. They seemed happy and smart. Mom seemed happy and proud. +Tom and Sue are playing in the garden. They see a big hill of dirt with many ants. Tom wants to poke the hill with a stick. Sue says, "No, Tom, do not do that. The ants are working hard. They will be angry if you hurt them." + +But Tom does not listen. He pokes the hill with the stick. The ants come out and bite Tom. Tom cries and runs away. Sue follows him. She says, "I told you not to poke the hill. You were mean to the ants. Now they are mean to you. You should say sorry to them." + +Tom and Sue go back to the hill. Tom says, "I am sorry, ants. I will not poke you again. Please do not bite me." The ants hear Tom. They stop biting him. They go back to their work. Tom and Sue watch them. They see how the ants carry food and make tunnels. They are amazed by the ants. + +Then it starts to rain. The rain makes the hill wet. The ants run inside their tunnels. Tom and Sue run inside their house. They close the door. They say, "The ants are smart. They know how to stay dry. We should learn from them. We should work hard and be kind to others." +Tom and Lily were playing in the kitchen. They liked to pretend they were chefs and make yummy food for their toys. Tom had a big tray with lots of things on it. He covered it with a cloth and said, "I have a surprise for you, Lily. Guess what I made for you." + +Lily smiled and said, "Is it cake? I love cake." + +Tom shook his head and said, "No, it's not cake. It's something else. Something very special and tasty. Do you want to see?" + +Lily nodded and said, "Yes, please. Show me, Tom." + +Tom lifted the cloth and revealed his tray. On it, he had put some crackers, cheese, grapes, and a bottle of hot sauce. He said, "Look, Lily. I made you a spicy snack. Do you like it?" + +Lily looked at the tray and frowned. She did not like spicy food. It made her mouth hurt and her eyes water. She said, "No, Tom. I don't like it. It's too spicy for me. I want something sweet and soft. Like cake." + +Tom felt sad. He wanted to make Lily happy, not sad. He said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I thought you would like it. I like spicy food. It makes me feel warm and strong. But you don't have to eat it. I can make you something else. Something sweet and soft. Like cake." + +Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, Tom. You are a good brother. I'm sorry I didn't like your snack. But I'm sure your toys will like it. They like spicy food too. Why don't we share your snack with them? And then we can make a cake together. How does that sound?" + +Tom smiled and said, "That sounds great, Lily. You are a good sister. I'm glad we can play together. Let's go and share our snack with our toys. And then we can make a cake together. A big, yummy cake." +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play with paper and scissors. They can cut shapes and make pictures. One day, they want to make a gift for their teacher, Miss Lee. She is very nice and helps them learn. + +They find some red paper and cut out big hearts. They write their names on the hearts with a crayon. They also cut out some stars and flowers from other colors. They glue them on the hearts to make them pretty. They are happy with their work. + +They go to Miss Lee and give her the hearts. She smiles and hugs them. She says, "Thank you, Lily and Ben. You are very sweet and thoughtful. I love your hearts. They are beautiful. You made my day." She puts the hearts on the wall of the classroom. + +Lily and Ben feel warm and proud. They are grateful for Miss Lee. They are glad they can make her happy. They think she has the best heart of all. They hug her again and say, "We love you, Miss Lee." +Sara had long, yellow hair that she liked very much. She thought it made her look attractive and she always brushed it and tied it with ribbons. She did not like to share her hair with anyone, not even her friends. + +One day, she went to the park with her mother and saw a girl with short, black hair. The girl was playing with a ball and looked very happy. Sara wanted to play with her, but she also wanted to show off her hair. She ran to the girl and said, "Hello, I am Sara. Do you like my hair? It is very long and pretty. Your hair is very short and ugly." + +The girl looked at Sara and said, "No, I do not like your hair. It is very rude and mean. My hair is short because I was sick and had to cut it. But I do not care, because I have a big heart and many friends. You have a small heart and no friends. Go away and leave me alone." + +Sara felt angry and sad. She did not understand why the girl did not like her hair. She thought she was better than her. She pulled the girl's hair and tried to take her ball. The girl screamed and pushed Sara away. Sara fell to the ground and hurt her knee. She started to weep and cry. + +Her mother heard her and came to see what was wrong. She saw Sara's knee and the girl's hair. She understood what had happened and felt ashamed. She said to Sara, "Sara, what did you do? Why did you hurt this girl? Do you not know that hair is not important? What matters is how you treat others. You were very unkind and selfish. You should say sorry and make friends with her." + +Sara looked at her mother and the girl. She realized that she was wrong and that she had been foolish. She wiped her tears and said, "I am sorry, girl. I was bad and silly. I do not care about your hair. I want to be your friend. Can we play with your ball?" + +The girl smiled and said, "Yes, we can. I am Lila. I forgive you, Sara. You have a nice hair, but you have a nicer heart. Come, let us play and have fun." + +Sara and Lila played with the ball and laughed. They became good friends and learned to share and respect each other. Sara's mother was proud of her and hugged her. She said, "Sara, you did well. You learned a valuable lesson today. You should always be kind and generous, no matter what. That is what makes you attractive and happy." +Lily and Max were playing in the garden with their dog Spot. Spot was a big, brown dog who loved to run and jump. Lily and Max threw a ball for Spot and he chased it with his tail wagging. + +"Good boy, Spot!" Lily said. "You are so obedient. You always bring the ball back to us." + +"Let's go to the pond, Max," Spot barked. "I want to swim and splash in the water." + +"Okay, Spot, but we have to be careful," Max said. "The pond is deep and we don't want to get wet." + +Lily and Max followed Spot to the pond. Spot ran into the water and swam around. He looked very happy and cool. Lily and Max sat on the edge of the pond and watched him. + +"Spot, come back!" Lily called. "It's time to go home. Mom will be angry if you are dirty and wet." + +Spot heard Lily and came out of the pond. He shook his fur and sprayed water everywhere. Lily and Max laughed and covered their faces. + +"Spot, you are so silly!" Max said. "You soaked us and yourself. Now we have to dry you and us." + +Lily and Max took a towel and rubbed Spot's fur. They also dried their clothes and hair. They hugged Spot and thanked him for the fun. + +"Spot, you are a good boy, but you are also a naughty boy," Lily said. "Next time, don't soak us, okay?" + +"Okay, Lily, I'm sorry," Spot said. "But I love the pond. It's so fun and refreshing." + +Lily and Max smiled and took Spot's leash. They walked back to their house, happy and tired. They hoped Mom wouldn't notice the water spots on their clothes. +Lily and Max were playing with snow in the park. They made a big snowman with a hat, a scarf and a carrot nose. They were very proud of their snowman. + +"Look at our snowman, he is so cool!" Max said. + +"Yes, he is. He has great fashion!" Lily said. + +They took a picture of their snowman and showed it to their mom. Mom smiled and said they did a good job. + +"Can we stay here longer, mom?" Lily asked. + +"Sorry, sweetie, we have to go home soon. It is getting dark and cold." Mom said. + +Lily and Max were sad. They did not want to leave their snowman. + +"Will he be here tomorrow, mom?" Max asked. + +"I don't know, honey. Maybe he will, maybe he won't. Sometimes snow melts when it gets warm." Mom said. + +"What is melt, mom?" Lily asked. + +"Melt means to turn from solid to liquid. Like when ice becomes water." Mom said. + +Lily and Max looked at their snowman. They hoped he would not melt. + +"Can we say goodbye to him, mom?" Lily asked. + +"Of course, you can. But be quick, we have to go." Mom said. + +Lily and Max ran to their snowman and hugged him. They thanked him for being their friend and told him they would miss him. + +"Goodbye, snowman. We love you." Lily said. + +"Goodbye, snowman. Stay cool." Max said. + +They waved to their snowman and followed their mom to the car. They were calm and happy. They knew they had a fun day and a good memory. +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play in the park. They have a white dog named Spot. Spot likes to run and jump and bark. + +One day, Sara and Ben go to the park with Spot. They see a big slide. Sara wants to go on the slide. Ben wants to go on the swing. They decide to take turns. + +Sara goes first. She climbs up the ladder and sits on the slide. She says, "Ready, set, go!" and slides down. She laughs and feels happy. + +Ben goes next. He runs to the swing and pushes it with his legs. He says, "Higher, higher, higher!" and swings up and down. He smiles and feels excited. + +Spot watches them and wants to join. He runs to the slide and tries to climb up. But he slips and falls. He hurts his leg. He whines and feels sad. + +Sara and Ben hear Spot and run to him. They see his leg is red and bleeding. They say, "Oh no, Spot! Are you okay?" and hug him. + +They take Spot to their mom. She is sitting on a bench. She sees Spot's leg and says, "Poor Spot! He needs a bandage." She takes out a white cloth and wraps it around his leg. She says, "There, there. You'll be fine." + +Sara and Ben say, "Thank you, mom. We love you and Spot." They kiss their mom and Spot. They decide to spend the rest of the day with Spot. They play fetch and cuddle and tell him stories. Spot feels better and wags his tail. He loves Sara and Ben and their mom. They are a happy family. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big dog. The dog is fierce. It barks and runs at them. + +"Help!" Lily cries. "The dog is fierce!" + +"Run!" Ben says. "We have to run to the gate!" + +They run to the gate, but the dog is faster. It catches up with them. It jumps and bites Ben's leg. + +"Ow!" Ben screams. "The dog bit me!" + +Lily is scared, but she is brave. She picks up a stick and hits the dog. The dog yelps and runs away. + +"Are you okay, Ben?" Lily asks. + +Ben nods. He has a small wound on his leg. It hurts, but it is not bad. + +"Thank you, Lily," Ben says. "You saved me from the fierce dog." + +Lily hugs Ben. "You are welcome, Ben. You are my friend." + +They walk to Ben's house. Ben's mom sees them. She is worried. + +"What happened, Ben?" she asks. + +"A fierce dog bit me, Mom," Ben says. "But Lily hit it with a stick and made it go away." + +Ben's mom hugs Lily and Ben. "You are very brave, Lily and Ben," she says. "I am proud of you. Come in, I will cook you some cookies." +Lily liked to gaze at the pictures in her folder. She had many pictures of animals, flowers and stars. She was proud of her folder and kept it on her bed. + +One day, her big brother Tom came into her room. He was tall and mean. He saw her folder and grabbed it. He said, "This is mine now. You are too little to have a folder. You can only have toys." + +Lily was sad and angry. She tried to get her folder back, but Tom was too strong. He ran away with her folder and locked his door. Lily cried and banged on his door. She wanted her folder back. + +Mom heard the noise and came to see what was wrong. She saw Lily crying and Tom laughing. She asked them what happened. Lily told her about the folder. Mom was not happy with Tom. She said, "Tom, that was not nice. You have to give Lily her folder back. It is hers, not yours. You can have your own folder if you want, but you cannot take Lily's." + +Tom felt sorry and ashamed. He opened his door and gave Lily her folder back. He said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I was just joking. I didn't mean to make you cry. You have a nice folder. Can I see your pictures?" + +Lily smiled and hugged her folder. She said, "Thank you, Tom. I forgive you. You can see my pictures, but you have to be gentle. They are very precious to me." + +Mom smiled and hugged them both. She said, "I'm glad you made up. You are both good children. Now, why don't you share your folders and show each other what you have?" +True was a gifted boy who liked to draw and sing. He had many books and toys in his room, but he always wanted to learn new things. He asked his mom and dad many questions every day, and they were happy to help him. + +One day, True wanted to draw a picture of a big dinosaur. He took his crayons and paper and went to his room. He started to draw the dinosaur's head, then its body, then its tail. He was very focused and did not hear his mom calling him for lunch. + +His mom came to his room and knocked on the door. She opened it and saw True's picture. She smiled and said, "Wow, True, you are very gifted! You drew a wonderful dinosaur!" + +True looked up and smiled too. He said, "Thank you, mom! I like dinosaurs. They are big and strong and scary." + +His mom said, "I'm glad you like dinosaurs, True, but it's time for lunch. You need to eat to grow big and strong too. Come on, let's go to the kitchen." + +True said, "Okay, mom, but can I bring my picture with me? I want to show it to dad." + +His mom said, "Of course, you can, True. But don't disturb dad while he is working. He has a lot of things to do today." + +True said, "I won't, mom. I will just show him my picture and then eat my lunch." + +He took his picture and followed his mom to the kitchen. He was happy and proud of his gifted work. He hoped his dad would like it too. +Tim and Jen were twins who liked to play with their toys. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big red car that they could ride in. They took turns driving the car around the yard, making loud noises and having fun. + +But one day, the car stopped working. Tim and Jen tried to push it, but it did not move. They looked at the car and saw a leak. Water was coming out of the car. They were sad and confused. + +"Mom, mom, our car is broken!" they cried. "It has a leak and it does not go!" + +Mom came out and looked at the car. She saw the leak and shook her head. + +"I'm sorry, kids, but your car is spoiled. It was not meant to be outside in the rain. The water got inside and ruined it. You can't play with it anymore." + +Tim and Jen were very upset. They loved their car and did not want to lose it. They begged Mom to fix it, but she said it was not possible. + +"You have to say goodbye to your car, kids. It's time to nap anyway. Maybe you can dream of a new car." + +Tim and Jen did not want to nap. They wanted to play with their car. But Mom was firm and took them inside. She tucked them in their beds and kissed them. + +"Maybe you can play with your other toys later. But now you have to nap. Napping is good for you. It makes you grow and learn and feel better." + +Tim and Jen still felt sad, but they were also tired. They closed their eyes and tried to nap. They hoped that Mom was right and that napping would make them feel better. They also hoped that they would dream of a new car, or maybe a bike, or a plane, or a boat. Something that would not leak or spoil. Something that would make them happy again. +Ben and Jen are twins. They like to play with their toy cars and trucks. They have a big box of fuel for their toys. Fuel is what makes the cars and trucks go fast and make noise. + +One day, they hear a loud boom outside. They run to the window and see a big fire truck. The fire truck has a red light and a siren. It is going to help someone who has a fire. Ben and Jen want to see the fire truck up close. + +They put on their shoes and jackets. It is a mild day, not too hot and not too cold. They ask their mom if they can go outside. Mom says yes, but they have to stay on the sidewalk and be careful. She gives them a snack and a hug. + +Ben and Jen go outside with their toy cars and trucks. They see the fire truck parked near a house. There is smoke coming out of the house, but no fire. The firefighters are wearing helmets and hoses. They are spraying water on the house to put out the fire. + +Ben and Jen watch the firefighters work. They pretend that their toy cars and trucks are helping too. They make vroom and beep sounds with their mouths. They use some of their fuel to make their toys go faster and louder. + +The firefighters finish their job and pack up their things. They see Ben and Jen playing on the sidewalk. They wave and smile at them. They let them see the fire truck up close. They show them the lights, the siren, and the fuel tank. They give them stickers and hats. + +Ben and Jen are very happy. They thank the firefighters and say goodbye. They go back to their mom and tell her what they saw and did. They show her their stickers and hats. They say they want to be firefighters when they grow up. Mom says they can be anything they want. She hugs them and tells them she is proud of them. +Lily was anxious. She wanted to mail a letter to her friend Sam, who moved to another class. She missed him a lot. She drew a picture of them playing in the park, and wrote "I miss you" with her crayons. She put the letter in an envelope and asked her mom to help her mail it. + +They walked to the mailbox on the corner. Lily held her letter tight. She hoped Sam would get it soon and write back to her. She wondered what he was doing in his new class. Did he make new friends? Did he still like dinosaurs and trucks? + +"Are you ready to mail your letter, Lily?" her mom asked. + +Lily nodded. She lifted the flap of the mailbox and slid her letter inside. She heard a thud as it landed on the pile of other letters. She felt a little sad, but also excited. + +"Good job, Lily! You mailed your letter!" her mom praised. "Now let's go get some ice cream. How does that sound?" + +Lily smiled. She liked ice cream. She hoped Sam liked his letter. Maybe he would mail one back to her soon. Maybe he would tell her about his new class. Maybe he would say he missed her too. +Ben and Lily wanted to play in the tree house. But the tree house was very high and they could not reach it. They needed a ladder to climb up. + +They saw a gray ladder in the garage. It was big and heavy. They tried to carry it together, but it was too hard. They asked their dad for help. + +"Dad, can you help us with the ladder?" Ben said. + +"Sure, what do you need it for?" Dad asked. + +"We want to play in the tree house," Lily said. + +"OK, but be careful. The ladder is old and rusty. It might break. And the tree house is not very safe. It has holes and nails. You have to wear your helmets and gloves," Dad said. + +He helped them prepare the ladder and put it against the tree. He checked if it was stable and secure. He gave them their helmets and gloves and told them to be careful. + +"Thank you, Dad!" Ben and Lily said. + +They climbed up the ladder slowly and carefully. They reached the tree house and looked around. It was small and cozy. They had some toys and books inside. They played and read and had fun. + +They liked the tree house. They could see the birds and the sky. They felt like they were on an adventure. They forgot about the gray ladder and the holes and the nails. They were happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and help his mommy in the kitchen. One day, Timmy's mommy asked him to put the dishes in the dishwasher. Timmy was happy to help and he did a good job. + +Later that day, Timmy's mommy went to take the dishes out of the dishwasher, but she couldn't find her favorite plate. She looked everywhere, but it was nowhere to be found. Timmy felt sorry and wanted to help. He looked in the dishwasher and found the plate, but it was broken. + +Timmy's mommy was very upset and Timmy felt even more sorry. He learned that accidents happen, but it's important to be careful and take responsibility for our actions. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pink dress that she loved to wear. One day, Lily was playing in the park and she found a shiny rock. She didn't understand what it was, but she knew it was pretty. + +Lily took the rock home and showed it to her mom. Her mom told her that the rock had a special power. It could make wishes come true. Lily was so excited and wished for a big ice cream cone. + +To her surprise, a man came to her door with a big pink ice cream cone. Lily was amazed! She couldn't believe that the rock had such a strong power. From that day on, Lily understood that the rock was very special and she kept it close to her always. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play by the sea and watch the crabs crawl on the sand. One day, Timmy saw a little crab that was stuck in a plastic bag. Timmy felt sad and worried for the crab because it couldn't move. + +Timmy knew he had to help the crab, so he carefully picked it up and put it back in the sea. The little crab was so happy to be back in the water and it scurried away. Timmy felt happy too, knowing he had helped the crab. + +From that day on, Timmy made sure to always pick up any trash he saw on the beach so that no more crabs would get stuck. Timmy learned that even though he was small, he could make a big difference by taking care of the environment and the creatures that live in it. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. One day, Timmy's mommy recommended a book to him. She said, "Timmy, I recommend you read this book. It's on the page next to your bed." + +Timmy was curious and asked, "What's the book about?" + +"It's about a nosy little mouse who goes on an adventure," his mommy replied. + +Timmy got excited and couldn't wait to read the book. He opened the book to the page his mommy told him and started reading about the nosy little mouse. He loved the story so much that he read it over and over again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big lion. He had no hair on his head, so he was bald. One day, a little boy came to the jungle with a pistol. The lion saw the boy and started to roar very loudly. The boy got scared and tried to run away, but the lion was too fast. Suddenly, the lion stopped roaring and looked at the boy. He saw that the boy was crying and he felt very sorry. So, the lion decided to be friends with the boy and they played together all day. From that day on, the boy never brought his pistol to the jungle again. +Once upon a time, there was a pink bunny named Rosie. She loved to play with her friends in the icy snow. One day, Rosie and her friend, a yellow duck named Ducky, were playing when they saw two squirrels fighting over a nut. + +Rosie said, "Oh no! We have to help them stop fighting!" Ducky agreed and they both hopped over to the squirrels. Rosie asked, "Why are you fighting?" One squirrel said, "I saw the nut first!" The other squirrel said, "But I'm really hungry!" + +Rosie had an idea. She said, "Why don't you share the nut? That way, you both can have a little bit." The squirrels thought about it and decided to share the nut. Rosie and Ducky were happy that they could help their friends stop fighting. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to go to the park with her mom. One day, while they were walking, they saw a deer eating some grass. Lily said, "Look, mom! A deer! It's so pretty." + +Her mom replied, "Yes, it is. But we have to be careful not to scare it." + +Lily wanted to get closer to the deer, but her mom said no. They continued walking and came across a food stand. The man at the stand offered them some food to try. Lily's mom said, "Let's try this. It looks delicious." + +Lily took a bite and said, "Mmm, this is yummy!" + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise. It was a group of people chasing after the deer. Lily's mom said, "Oh no, they're scaring the deer. We have to help it." + +They ran after the deer and scared the people away. The deer ran off, but Lily and her mom felt happy that they helped it. The moral of the story is to enjoy nature, but also respect it and protect it. +Once upon a time, there was a big pan. It was so big that it could hold lots of food. One day, a little girl wanted to help her mom cook. She saw the big pan and wanted to use it. But she was too small to lift it. + +So, she asked her mom to help her. Her mom lifted the big pan and put it on the stove. The little girl helped her mom cook some yummy food. But then, she accidentally pinched her finger on the pan. Ouch! It hurt a lot. + +Her mom hugged her and put a band-aid on her finger. The little girl learned to be careful around the big pan. And she was happy that she could help her mom cook. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little mouse named Timmy. Timmy lived in a cozy hole in a big field. One day, Timmy saw a big, bright light in the distance. He was curious and wanted to know what it was. + +The next day, Timmy went to explore. He saw a big, orange fire burning in the field. The fire was so hot that it made Timmy feel miserable. He knew he had to find a way to put out the fire before it burned down his cozy hole. + +Timmy ran as fast as he could to the nearby pond. He scooped up as much water as he could and ran back to the fire. He poured the water on the fire and watched as the flames slowly burned out. Timmy was relieved that his home was safe and sound. From that day on, Timmy knew that fire could be dangerous and that he had to be careful around it. +Once upon a time, there was a chubby little cat named Mittens. Mittens loved to play in the backyard where there was a big pile of bricks. One day, Mittens accidentally knocked over the pile of bricks and one of them broke into little pieces. + +Mittens felt sad because he didn't mean to break the brick. But then he had an idea! He used the broken brick pieces to build a little house for himself. It was a cozy little house and Mittens loved it. + +From that day on, Mittens played in his brick house every day. He was very happy and proud of his creation. And he never knocked over the pile of bricks again! +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to play in the forest. One day, Lily and her friend Timmy went to the forest to play. They saw a bird waving its wings in the sky. + +"Look, Timmy! The bird is waving!" said Lily. + +Timmy laughed and said, "That's silly, Lily. Birds can't wave like people." + +Lily said, "But it's still fun to pretend. This forest is perfect for pretending." + +They played in the forest for hours, pretending to be animals and waving to each other. When it was time to go home, they hugged and said, "Today was a perfect day in the forest." +Once upon a time, there was a group of jolly animals. They loved to play together in the forest. One day, they found a letter in their mailbox. It was from their friend who lived far away. + +"Hey guys, I miss you all so much!" the letter said. "I wish I could be with you now." + +The animals were so happy to hear from their friend. They decided to write back and mail the letter right away. + +"We miss you too!" they wrote. "Come visit us soon!" + +The animals put the letter in an envelope and sent it off. They couldn't wait to see their friend again. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to go to the shop with his mom to buy delicious candies. One day, Timmy saw a toy that he really wanted at the shop. But his mom said they didn't have enough money to buy it. + +Timmy thought of a plan to improve his situation. He decided to take some candies from the shop without paying for them. But when he got home, he felt guilty and sad. He knew he did something wrong. + +The next day, Timmy went back to the shop to return the candies and apologize. But the shopkeeper was very angry and called the police. Timmy learned that it's never okay to steal and that it's always better to do the right thing. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Max. Max was very happy because his owner, a kind lady named Sarah, loved him very much. + +One day, Max and Sarah went to the store to buy some food for Max. Max was very excited because he loved to eat. At the store, Max saw a new toy that he really wanted. He barked at Sarah and said, "Can we buy this toy, please?" + +Sarah smiled and said, "Of course, Max! You are such a good dog and you deserve a new toy." Max was very happy and wagged his tail. The toy was the perfect size and fit perfectly in Max's mouth. Max was so happy to have a new toy and he knew that Sarah was the best owner ever. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved Halloween because she could dress up in a fancy costume and go trick-or-treating. One day, Lily and her friend Timmy were walking in the park when they saw a ghost! + +Lily was scared at first, but Timmy said, "Don't worry, it's just a friendly ghost. He won't hurt us." The ghost smiled and said, "Hello, my name is Casper. Would you like to play with me?" + +Lily and Timmy were so happy to meet a friendly ghost. They played hide-and-seek and tag with Casper. After playing for a while, Lily said, "I really enjoy playing with you, Casper. Can we be friends?" + +Casper was thrilled and said, "Of course we can be friends! I don't have many friends because some people are scared of me. But you two are brave and kind." From that day on, Lily, Timmy and Casper played together every Halloween and had lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird with a pretty wing. It was a very adorable bird. The bird loved to fly around and sing songs. + +One day, the little bird was flying in the sky when it saw a big, scary cat. The cat wanted to eat the little bird! The bird was very scared and didn't know what to do. + +Suddenly, the bird remembered something its mother had told it. She had told the bird that if it ever got into trouble, it should tell someone. So the bird flew as fast as it could to tell its friends. + +The bird's friends came to help and scared the cat away. The little bird was very happy and grateful to its friends. From that day on, the bird knew that it could always tell someone if it needed help. And it continued to fly around with its pretty wing, singing its beautiful songs. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to drink cocoa every day. Her mommy would make it for her with milk and cocoa powder. One day, Lily went to the park to play with her friends. She left her cocoa on the bench and went to play. When she came back, her cocoa was gone. She asked her friends if they saw who took it, but they didn't know. + +Lily was sad because she didn't have her cocoa. Her mommy told her that someone might have stolen it. Lily didn't know what "stolen" meant, but her mommy explained that it was when someone takes something that doesn't belong to them. Lily was angry that someone would steal her cocoa. + +A few days later, Lily went to the park again. This time, she brought her cocoa with her in a useful thermos. She made sure to keep it close to her so no one could steal it. She had a fun day playing with her friends, and when she went to get her cocoa, it was still there! Lily was happy that she didn't get her cocoa stolen again. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily who had a bike with pedals. She loved to ride her bike in the park. One day, she went to the park with her bike and saw a butterfly. She tried to catch it, but it flew away. + +Lily rode her bike to the pond and saw a turtle. The turtle was not moving and Lily thought it was dead. She got off her bike and went closer to the turtle. Suddenly, the turtle shut its eyes and moved. Lily was very happy that the turtle was not dead. + +After playing with the turtle, Lily got back on her bike and rode home. She told her mom about her adventure at the park with the butterfly and the turtle. Lily's mom was proud of her for being brave and kind to the turtle. +Once upon a time, there was a happy little boy named Timmy. He loved to play with his toy cars and trucks, and he always had a big smile on his face. One day, Timmy's mommy took him to the park to play on the swings and slide. Timmy was so excited, he couldn't wait to get there! + +When they arrived at the park, Timmy ran straight to the swings. He went higher and higher, laughing and shouting with joy. Suddenly, the swing broke and Timmy fell to the ground. He hurt his head and couldn't get up. His mommy called for help, but it was too late. Timmy didn't make it. + +Everyone was sad and cried for Timmy. But they all remembered how lively and happy he was, and they knew he was in a better place now. They thanked him for the joy he brought to their lives, and they placed a beautiful top on his grave as a symbol of his playful spirit. +Once upon a time, there was a young boy named Timmy. He liked to play outside with his friends. One day, it rained a lot and the water started to rise. Timmy's house was near a river, so he got worried that it might flood. He went to his mom and requested her to keep him safe. His mom hugged him and said not to worry, they will stay inside until the rain stops. + +After a while, the rain stopped and the flood went away. Timmy felt happy and went outside to play again. He saw that the plants and trees were happy too because they got water to drink. Timmy realized that sometimes rain can be good, but it's important to stay safe during floods. From that day on, he always listened to his mom's advice and stayed safe during rainy days. +Once upon a time, there was a happy frog named Freddy. Freddy loved to jump and play in the pond with his friends. One day, the tide came in and the water got deeper. Freddy's friends were scared, but Freddy said it was easy to swim and they should try it too. They all jumped in and had so much fun swimming together. Freddy was happy that he could help his friends be brave. From that day on, they all loved to jump and swim in the deep water. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved oranges and he always had one in his hand. One day, Timmy's mom put his orange in the freezer to make it cold. + +Timmy waited and waited for his orange to be ready but he didn't know it was in the freezer. He asked his mom, "Where is my orange?" + +"It's in the freezer, Timmy. It's getting cold," his mom replied. + +Timmy was confused. "What's a freezer?" he asked. + +"It's a big box that makes things cold," his mom explained. Suddenly, the phone rang and Timmy's mom had to answer it. Timmy went to the freezer and opened it. He saw his orange and was so happy. He took it out and ate it all up. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily's mommy gave her a hot chocolate. Lily loved hot chocolate, it was her favorite drink. + +As she was sipping her hot chocolate, she saw a note on the table. It said, "I love you, Lily". Lily smiled and showed the note to her mommy. "Mommy, look!" she said. "Someone loves me!" + +Mommy asked, "Who do you think wrote the note?" Lily thought for a moment and said, "Maybe Daddy!" Mommy smiled and said, "Maybe he did. Why don't you give Daddy a kiss and ask him?" Lily giggled and ran to find her Daddy. When she found him, she gave him a big kiss and asked, "Did you write me a note, Daddy?" Daddy smiled and said, "Yes, I did. I love you, Lily." Lily felt so happy and loved. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat sugar, especially the sweet candy kind. One day, she found a unique lollipop that was bigger than any she had ever seen before. She was so excited to eat it and showed it to all her friends. + +As Lily was walking home, a big storm came. Suddenly, lightning struck the tree next to her and she got scared. She ran as fast as she could, but she accidentally dropped her lollipop. It fell into a puddle and got all wet and dirty. + +Lily was so sad that her unique lollipop was ruined. She tried to pick it up, but it was too sticky and gross. She went home feeling very upset. From that day on, Lily learned to be careful during storms and to hold onto her special things tightly. +Once upon a time, there was a little lamb named Lily. Lily loved to play in the fields and eat grass. One day, she found a big pile of wool. She thought it was so soft and fun to play with. + +Lily's friend, a wise old sheep, came by and said, "Lily, be careful not to spoil that wool. It belongs to Farmer Joe and he needs it to make warm clothes for the winter." + +Lily promised to be careful and keep the wool clean. But as she played with it, she accidentally got it dirty. She felt bad and knew she had to tell Farmer Joe. + +When she told him what happened, he was upset at first. But then he saw that Lily was sorry and had learned her lesson. He forgave her and showed her how to properly care for the wool. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to take care of things that belong to others and to be honest when we make mistakes. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys, especially his toy cars. One day, Timmy's favorite car broke and he was very sad. + +Timmy's mom saw that he was sad and asked him what was wrong. Timmy told her that his car was broken and he couldn't play with it anymore. Timmy's mom had a thoughtful idea. She told Timmy that they would go to the toy factory and get his car fixed. + +When they got to the factory, Timmy saw lots of machines and tools. One machine had a sharp blade that was cutting plastic. Timmy's mom told him to be careful and not touch anything sharp. They talked to a nice man who fixed Timmy's car and made it as good as new. Timmy was so happy and thanked his mom for being so thoughtful. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily didn't feel good. She had a headache and her tummy hurt. Her mommy said, "Let's go to the doctor and get a pill to make you feel better." + +At the doctor's office, Lily saw a big jar of pink pills. She asked the doctor, "Can I get a pink pill?" The doctor smiled and said, "Yes, you can get a pink pill to make you feel better." + +After taking the pink pill, Lily felt much better. She said to her mommy, "Thank you for taking me to the doctor to get a pink pill. Now I can play with my toys!" Her mommy smiled and said, "I'm glad you feel better, Lily." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a brown teddy bear that she loved very much. One day, Lily and her parent went for a walk in the park. Lily's parent was very tired, so they decided to take a nap on the grass. While they were napping, Lily played with her brown teddy bear. When her parent woke up, they saw how happy Lily was playing with her toy. They hugged her and continued their walk. From that day on, Lily took her brown teddy bear with her everywhere she went. +Once upon a time, there was a big group of animals who lived in the forest. There were bears, rabbits, birds, and many others. One day, the bear wanted to borrow some honey from the bees. The bees were happy to share their honey with the bear. + +The bear was very happy and decided to share the honey with his friends. He invited the group of animals to his cave and gave them all some honey to eat. The rabbits loved the honey and said it was delicious. The birds chirped happily and said it was the best honey they had ever tasted. + +The bear was happy to share his enormous jar of honey with his friends. He knew that sharing was important and made everyone feel happy. From that day on, the group of animals became even closer friends and shared everything they had with each other. +Once upon a time, there was a clumsy boy named Timmy. He liked to run and play outside, but sometimes he would trip and fall. One day, he was running and he tripped on a cactus! Ouch! It hurt a lot. + +Timmy's friend, Sammy, saw him fall and came to help. But then they started to fight over a toy. Timmy wanted to play with the toy car, but Sammy wanted to play with the toy truck. They pushed and pulled, but then they both fell into a patch of cacti! They learned that it's not good to fight over toys and it's important to be careful when running around cacti. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play with his toys and go on adventures. One day, he went for a walk in the park with his mom. They saw a man with a colorful hat and Timmy said, "Mommy, I want a hat like that!" + +His mom said, "We can't buy a hat today, but we can borrow it from the man for a little while." The man was kind and let Timmy wear his hat. Timmy felt so happy and special in the colorful hat. + +As they continued walking, they saw a big skull on the ground. Timmy was scared and asked his mom what it was. She explained that it was a bone from an animal that had died a long time ago. Timmy thought it was cool and wanted to take it home to show his dad. + +When they got home, Timmy showed his dad the skull and his dad said, "Wow, that's really interesting! Where did you get it?" Timmy replied, "We borrowed it from the park!" Everyone laughed and Timmy felt proud of his adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a big castle. It was very pretty, but not too big. It was a modest castle. The king lived there. He was very kind. He liked to tell stories to the children. + +One day, a dragon came to the castle. He was very big and scary. The king was afraid. He didn't know what to do. But then, a little girl came to him. She said, "Don't be afraid, I can tell the dragon to go away." + +The king was surprised, but he let the little girl talk to the dragon. She said, "Mr. Dragon, you can't be here. This is the king's castle. Please go away." And the dragon listened! He flew away and never came back. The king was very happy and he gave the little girl a big hug. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a friendly dog named Max. They loved to play together in the park. One day, they found a match on the ground. Lily picked it up and stared at it for a long time. Max barked and wagged his tail, trying to get her attention. + +Suddenly, Lily had an idea. She took the match and lit it on fire. Max was scared at first, but Lily showed him how to play with it safely. They watched the match burn until it went out. + +Afterwards, they continued to play and have fun together. Lily was happy that Max was such a good and friendly dog. She knew that they would always be best friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy yacht in the bathtub. One day, Timmy's mom took him to the beach. Timmy saw a big red yacht in the water and he wanted to go on it. + +"Mommy, can we go on the red yacht?" Timmy asked. + +"I'm sorry Timmy, we can't go on that yacht. It belongs to someone else," his mom replied. + +Timmy was sad, but he soon forgot about the red yacht when he found a seashell to add to his collection. When they got home, Timmy remembered his toy yacht and went to play with it in the tub. He was happy again, even though he didn't get to go on the big red yacht. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to help her mom in the kitchen. One day, her mom asked her to get a teaspoon from the drawer. Lily found the teaspoon and brought it to her mom. + +As they were baking cookies, Lily accidentally split some flour on the floor. Her mom said it was okay and they cleaned it up together. Lily liked to clean because it made her feel helpful. + +After they finished baking, Lily's mom let her lick the spoon. It was clean and tasted like the yummy cookie dough. Lily was happy that she could help her mom and have a tasty treat too. +Once upon a time, there was a happy boy named Timmy. Timmy had a great face with a big smile. He loved to play with his toys and show them to his friends. + +One day, Timmy went to the park with his mom. He saw a big dog and wanted to show it to his mom. His mom was scared of the big dog, but Timmy thought the dog was friendly. + +Timmy also saw a big slide and wanted to go on it. He climbed to the top and showed his mom how brave he was. His mom was so proud of him. + +At the end of the day, Timmy went home with a great feeling. He had fun at the park and showed his mom how much he loved her. +Once upon a time, there was a happy frog named Jump. Jump loved to jump high and far. One day, Jump saw a shiny ring in the pond. He wanted it so much, but it was too expensive for a frog like him. + +Jump asked his friends if they could help him get the ring, but they didn't know how. Suddenly, Jump had a memory of a time when he jumped really high to catch a fly. He thought maybe he could jump high enough to get the ring. + +So, Jump took a deep breath and jumped as high as he could. He reached the ring and grabbed it with his mouth. Jump was so happy he got the ring, but he knew he couldn't keep it because it was too expensive. So, he gave it to his friend, the wise owl, who knew how to take care of expensive things. From that day on, Jump was known as the frog who could jump really high and had a good memory. +Once upon a time, there was a cute little bunny named Benny. Benny liked to play in the forest all day long. One day, Benny met a wolf. The wolf said, "Hello little bunny, I am going to eat you up!" Benny was scared and started to run. + +The wolf chased Benny through the forest, but Benny was too quick. Suddenly, Benny saw a zipper on the ground. He quickly picked it up and zipped it up and down. The wolf saw Benny playing with the zipper and asked, "What is that?" Benny replied, "It's a zipper. It goes up and down." + +The wolf was fascinated by the zipper and started to play with it too. Benny and the wolf played with the zipper all day long and became good friends. Benny learned that sometimes it's better to make friends than to be scared of others. The moral of the story is that even though someone may seem scary, they may just want to be friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweety. Tweety lived in a tree with his bird family. One day, Tweety flew away from his family and got lost. He felt lonely and sad. + +Tweety saw a boy playing in the park and asked him, "Can I stay with you?" The boy said, "Sure, you can stay with me." + +The boy took Tweety home and gave him a bin to sleep in. Tweety was happy to have a new friend and a place to stay. The boy played with Tweety and they had lots of fun together. + +After a few days, Tweety's family found him and came to take him back home. The boy was sad to see Tweety go, but he knew that Tweety belonged with his family. Tweety said goodbye to his new friend and flew away with his family, but he would never forget the kindness of the boy who helped him when he was lonely. +Once upon a time, there was an elderly lady named Grandma. She loved to rock in her chair and watch the birds outside. One day, she met a little girl named Lily. + +"Hi Grandma, what are you doing?" asked Lily. + +"I'm just rocking and enjoying life," replied Grandma. + +Lily wanted to join in on the fun, so she climbed onto Grandma's lap and they rocked together. They talked about life and how it's important to enjoy the little things. + +"Grandma, you're so wise," said Lily. + +"Thank you, dear. I've had a lot of time to learn," said Grandma with a smile. + +From that day on, Lily visited Grandma often and they would rock and talk about life together. It was a special bond that they both cherished. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play by the creek near her house. It was so much fun to splash in the water and look for fish. One day, Lily noticed that the creek was very dirty. She felt sad because it didn't look healthy anymore. + +Lily decided to design a plan to clean up the creek. She asked her friends to help her pick up the trash and make the water clean again. They worked hard all day and were proud of what they had done. + +But the next day, there was a big storm and the creek flooded. The water was too strong and it washed away all of their hard work. Lily felt sad again, but she knew that they could try again another day. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy wanted cake. He asked his mom, "Mommy, can I have cake?" His mom said, "Sure, Timmy. Let's go to the kitchen and make some cake together." + +Timmy was very happy. He loved cake. But when they got to the kitchen, Timmy saw a big, scary spider. He was fearful. He said to his mom, "Mommy, I don't like spiders. Can you get rid of it?" + +His mom said, "Don't worry, Timmy. I'll take care of it." She got a cup and a piece of paper and caught the spider. Timmy was no longer fearful and they continued to make cake together. In the end, they had a yummy cake to eat and Timmy was very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing with his toy laser gun. One day, he was playing with it outside when he accidentally dropped it and lost it in the grass. + +Timmy's mom noticed he was upset and asked what was wrong. Timmy said, "I lost my laser gun, Mommy." His mom told him not to worry and that they would look for it together. + +They searched and searched, but they couldn't find the laser gun. Suddenly, Timmy's dog started barking and digging in the grass. They went over to see what he found and there it was, the lost laser gun! + +Timmy was so happy and alert. He hugged his mom and said, "Thank you for helping me find my laser gun, Mommy." His mom replied, "No problem, Timmy. I'm glad we found it." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the park to play. She saw a boy named Jack and said, "Hi, my name is Lily. Do you want to play with me?" + +Jack said, "Yes, please." Lily and Jack played on the swing and slide. Suddenly, Jack saw an orange on the ground. He picked it up and said, "Look, Lily, I found an orange. Do you want to share it with me?" + +Lily said, "Yes, please." They both ate the orange and it was very tasty. After eating, Lily said, "Let's sing a song together." Jack said, "Okay, but I don't know any songs." + +Lily said, "It's okay. I know a song. We can sing 'Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star'." They sang the song together and it was very nice. Jack said, "Thank you for singing with me, Lily. You are very polite." + +Lily said, "Thank you, Jack. You are polite too." They played and sang together for the rest of the day and became good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pet cat named Fluffy. One day, Lily was playing with Fluffy when she accidentally knocked over a glass of water. The glass broke and water spilled everywhere. + +Lily's mom came into the room and saw the mess. She asked Lily, "What happened here?" Lily replied, "I knocked over the glass. I'm sorry." + +Mommy said, "It's okay, accidents happen. Next time, be more careful. We need to clean this up now. Can I rely on you to help me?" + +Lily nodded her head and together they cleaned up the broken glass and wiped up the water. As they were cleaning, Fluffy came over and playfully slapped at the water with his paw. Lily giggled and said, "Silly cat!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved sausages and always asked her mom to make them for her. One day, her mom promised to make her a lovely sausage for dinner. + +Lily was so excited that she couldn't wait for dinner. She asked her mom, "When will the sausage be ready?" Her mom replied, "Soon, my dear. But first, we have to scatter some seeds in the garden." + +Lily helped her mom scatter the seeds and soon they saw beautiful flowers blooming in the garden. When they went back inside, the lovely smell of sausages filled the air. Lily was so happy and said, "Thank you, Mommy. The sausage is delicious!" + +From that day on, Lily always helped her mom scatter seeds in the garden before dinner. And every time, they enjoyed a lovely sausage together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the forest near her house. One day, she found a pretty flower that she had never seen before. It was very original and different from the other flowers she knew. + +Lily wanted to keep the flower, but she didn't have any money to pay for it. She thought about it for a while and decided to ask her mom for help. Her mom gave her some coins and told her to go back to the forest and pay for the flower. + +Lily ran back to the forest and found the flower again. She put the coins in a little box next to the flower and felt very proud of herself for paying for something for the first time. From that day on, Lily always remembered to pay for things she wanted, even if they were as simple as a flower. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her favorite was a stuffed bear named Teddy. One day, Lily was playing with Teddy when she heard a loud noise. It sounded like an emergency! + +Lily's mommy came running into the room and told her to be alert. They needed to leave the house quickly. Lily grabbed Teddy and followed her mommy outside. They saw a fire truck with flashing lights and firefighters running towards their neighbor's house. + +Lily watched as the firefighters worked hard to put out the fire. She saw one firefighter stretch a long hose to reach the flames. It was a scary moment, but Lily felt safe with her mommy and Teddy by her side. Eventually, the emergency was over and everything was okay. Lily was happy to go back inside and play with her toys again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she went to the park to play on the swings. She was having so much fun, she didn't notice the soap on the ground. + +Suddenly, she slipped and fell down. A kind lady saw what happened and rushed over to help. "Are you okay, little one?" she asked. Lily nodded and the lady helped her up. + +After the lady made sure Lily was okay, she said, "Let's settle down and take a break." They sat on a nearby bench and the lady gave Lily a mighty hug. "You're so brave," she said. Lily smiled and felt better. From that day on, Lily always looked where she was going and was careful not to slip on soap again. +Once upon a time, there was a man who had a delicate wife. She was very pretty and wore a shiny ring on her finger. One day, the man gave his wife a sharp knife to cut some vegetables. But the wife accidentally cut her finger instead. It hurt a lot and she started to cry. + +The man tried to help his wife, but the cut was too deep. He took her to the hospital, but it was too late. The wife got very sick and passed away. The man was very sad and missed his wife very much. He realized that he should have been more careful and not given her such a sharp knife. From that day on, he promised to always be careful with sharp things. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to watch videos on her tablet. One day, Lily's mommy said, "Lily, we need to go to the store to buy some food." Lily said, "Okay mommy, can I bring my tablet?" Her mommy said, "No, we need to weigh the food and your tablet is too heavy." + +Lily was sad because she wanted to watch her videos. When they got to the store, Lily saw a boy who looked hurt. She asked him, "Are you okay?" The boy said, "No, I fell down and hurt my knee." Lily's mommy said, "Let's go get some band-aids for the boy." + +After they got the band-aids, they went to weigh the food. Lily helped her mommy put the food on the scale. Her mommy said, "Good job, Lily! You are a big helper." When they got home, Lily's mommy said, "You can watch your videos now, Lily." Lily was happy and said, "Thank you mommy!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to ride her pony named Sparkle. One day, while they were riding, Sparkle got scared and ran away. Lily fell off and hurt her arm. She cried and cried until her mommy came to help her. + +The next day, Lily wanted to ride Sparkle again, but she was scared. She remembered how harsh it felt when she fell off. Her mommy told her that it's okay to quit if she's scared, but she should never give up on something she loves. + +Lily thought about it and decided to try again. She slowly got back on Sparkle and they started to ride. It was scary at first, but Lily didn't quit. She kept going and soon she was having fun again. From that day on, Lily learned that sometimes things can be hard, but if you don't quit, you can overcome anything. +One day, Timmy and his friend Billy went to play golf. It was a sunny day, but the grass was wet from last night's rain. Timmy slipped and fell into a puddle. His pants and shirt were wet. + +Billy laughed and said, "You look funny, Timmy. You're all wet!" + +Timmy felt sad and said, "I don't want to play anymore. Let's go home." + +But Billy didn't want to go home. He said, "Come on, Timmy. Let's keep playing. Just bow to me and say you're sorry for falling." + +Timmy didn't want to bow, but he wanted to keep playing, so he did it. They played for a while longer, but Timmy still felt sad. He wished Billy had said sorry for laughing at him. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play with her toys, especially her string. She would pull it and twist it around her fingers. One day, Lily's friend Max came over to play. Max saw the string and said, "That's an attractive string, can I play with it?" + +Lily replied, "Sure, but first we have to nap. My mommy says we need to rest our bodies." + +So, Lily and Max took a nap. After their nap, they woke up and started to play with the string. They made a long string and a short string, and even a curly string. They had so much fun playing with the string that they didn't even notice the time passing by. + +When it was time for Max to go home, he said, "Thanks for letting me play with your attractive string, Lily. I had so much fun today." + +Lily replied, "You're welcome, Max. We can play with it again next time you come over." + +And with that, Max went home and Lily went to bed, dreaming of all the fun she had with her friend and her favorite string. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the dirt and make mud pies. One day, she got very messy and her mom said, "Lily, you need to wipe your hands clean before you come inside." + +Lily went to the sink and used a wet towel to wipe her hands. Her mom said, "Good job! I will teach you how to wash your hands properly so you don't get so messy next time." + +Lily was happy to learn something new and promised to try her best to keep her hands clean. From that day on, she always remembered to wipe her hands and wash them well. Her mom was proud of her for being such a good listener and learning new things. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to visit her grandma's house. Grandma always had cookies and milk for her. Lily was very obedient and always listened to her parents. + +One day, Lily's parents told her that they were going to visit her grandma. Lily was very excited and happy. She loved spending time with her grandma. On the way to her grandma's house, Lily learned about different animals she saw on the road. + +When they arrived at grandma's house, they saw that the door was open. They called out for grandma, but she didn't answer. Lily's parents went inside to check and found that grandma had fallen down the stairs and hurt herself badly. They called for help, but it was too late. Lily was very sad and missed her grandma very much. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the garden. One day, she found a delicate worm crawling on the ground. She picked up the worm and said, "Hello, little worm. You are so cute." + +The worm replied, "Thank you, Lily. I am trying to find my way back to my home." + +Lily felt sad for the worm and said, "Don't worry, I will help you find your way home." + +As they were walking, they saw a big bird in the sky. Lily said to the worm, "Be careful, the bird might strike us." + +The worm thanked Lily for her help and they continued on their journey. Finally, they found the worm's home and the worm said, "Thank you so much, Lily. You are my hero!" + +Lily felt happy that she could help the worm and they became good friends. From that day on, Lily always looked out for her delicate worm friend whenever they played in the garden. +Once upon a time, there was a little mouse named Mickey. He was very hungry and wanted some cheese. So, he went to his friend's house and asked for some cheese. His friend gave him a big piece of cheese, and Mickey felt very happy. + +Mickey went to his house and ate the cheese. He felt so comfortable and relaxed after eating it. He took a nap and dreamed about eating more cheese. When he woke up, he realized he was still hungry. So, he went back to his friend's house and asked for more cheese. His friend gave him another piece of cheese, and Mickey felt happy again. + +Mickey went back to his house and ate the cheese. He felt very comfortable and relaxed again. He decided to take another nap and dreamt about eating cheese forever. From that day on, Mickey knew that cheese made him feel happy, comfortable, and relaxed. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside, where she could see the big blue sky and the green grass. One day, she went for a walk in the forest with her mom. + +As they walked, they saw a big rock. "Look, Mommy! A big rock!" said Lily. "Yes, it's very big and heavy," replied her mom. They continued walking until they found a wild field of flowers. "Wow, Mommy! Look at all the pretty flowers!" said Lily. + +After their walk, they went home and made a salad for lunch. "I love salad, Mommy! It's so yummy!" said Lily. "Yes, it's healthy and delicious," replied her mom. As they ate, Lily said, "Today was a fun day, Mommy. I saw a big rock and a wild field of flowers!" "Yes, it was a great day," said her mom with a smile. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very stubborn. He never wanted to take a bath. His mom always had to chase him around the house to get him in the tub. + +One day, Timmy found a gun in his dad's closet. He thought it was cool and wanted to play with it. But his mom saw him and told him that guns are dangerous and not toys. + +Timmy didn't understand why his mom was being so stubborn about the gun. But then he realized that just like how his mom was trying to keep him safe by not letting him play with the gun, she was also trying to keep him healthy by making him take a bath. + +From that day on, Timmy started taking baths without any fuss. He learned that his mom only wanted what was best for him and he should listen to her. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her friends. One day, she went to the park with her best friend, Timmy. + +While they were playing, they saw a man who was very sad. They went to talk to him and found out that he didn't have enough fuel for his car. They decided to help him and gave him some of their pocket money to buy some fuel. + +The man was very grateful and told them that he valued their kindness. But as they were leaving the park, they saw a terrible accident. The man they had helped was in the accident and was hurt badly. + +Lily and Timmy were very sad and didn't know what to do. They realized that sometimes helping others can have bad consequences. They decided to always be careful when helping others in the future. +Once upon a time, there was a goose named Gigi. Gigi was very eager to go for a walk. She asked her friend, the rabbit, "Will you come with me?" + +The rabbit said, "Yes, I will come with you." Gigi and the rabbit walked and talked. Suddenly, they saw a big, scary dog. The dog barked loudly and Gigi got scared. + +The rabbit said, "Don't worry, I will protect you." The dog came closer and closer. The rabbit said, "Goose, say something to the dog." Gigi said, "Please don't hurt us, Mr. Dog." The dog stopped barking and said, "I won't hurt you. I just wanted to say hello." From that day on, Gigi, the rabbit, and the dog became good friends and went on many walks together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was playing outside when she fell down and hurt her knee. She cried and cried because it hurt so much. Her mommy came running and picked her up. She gave her a hug to comfort her and wiped her tears away. + +Mommy took out a tape and put it on Lily's knee to make it feel better. Lily watched as mommy cut the tape with scissors. She thought it looked like a long, sticky ribbon. The tape fit perfectly on her knee and made it feel much better. + +Lily smiled and hugged her mommy. She was happy that her knee didn't hurt anymore. Mommy kissed her forehead and told her she loves her. From that day on, Lily knew that whenever she got hurt, mommy would always be there to comfort her and make her feel better with her special tape. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He liked to play with his toys and run around in the yard. One day, he found some ash on the ground. It was from a fire that his dad had made in the fire pit. + +Timmy thought the ash was impressive because it was so dark and powdery. He showed it to his mom and dad, and they shrugged their shoulders and said it was just some ash from the fire. + +Timmy didn't care what they said, he thought the ash was really cool. He played with it for a while, making designs in the dirt with his finger. Eventually, he got tired and went inside to take a nap. When he woke up, he went back outside to play, but the ash was gone. He shrugged his shoulders and went back to playing with his toys. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved going to the theater to watch movies with his family. One day, Timmy went to the theater and saw a bad movie. He didn't like it at all, so he decided to leave early. + +As he was leaving, he saw a man with a big sack walking down the street. The man looked very tired, so Timmy asked him if he needed help. The man said yes, so Timmy helped him carry the sack to his house. + +When they got to the man's house, he thanked Timmy and gave him a lollipop. Timmy was very happy and went home feeling good about helping someone. From that day on, Timmy always looked for ways to help others. +Once upon a time, there was a monkey. The monkey loved to eat bananas. One day, the monkey found a big yellow banana. It was so tasty! The monkey wanted to keep it safe, so he put it in a store. The store was a safe place to keep the banana. The monkey knew it would be harmless there. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing outside in the snow, but her hands always got cold. So, her mommy gave her a pair of cozy mittens to wear. Lily trusted her mommy to keep her warm. + +One day, Lily was playing in the snow with her friends. They found a deep hole in the ground and wanted to explore it. But Lily was scared and didn't want to go down. Her friends said they would hold her hands and keep her safe, so Lily trusted them and went down the hole. + +As they were exploring, Lily's mitten fell off her hand and into the deep hole. She was sad and didn't know what to do. But her friends told her not to worry, they would help her get it back. They trusted each other and worked together to retrieve the lost mitten. + +From that day on, Lily knew she could trust her friends to keep her safe and help her when she needed it. And she always made sure to hold onto her mittens tightly! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and toys. One day, she went to the park to play. There, she met a boy named Timmy. + +Timmy asked Lily if she wanted to play with him. Lily said yes and they played together. After a while, Timmy found a lost puppy. He was upset because the puppy was all alone. Lily asked him what was wrong and he told her about the puppy. + +Lily said they should try to find the puppy's family. They searched and searched and finally found the puppy's owner. The owner was so happy to have their puppy back that they gave Timmy and Lily a reward. They were very happy and continued to play together in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a big, hairy dog named Max. Max loved to march around the park and play with his ball. One day, Max's ball got a hole in it and it wouldn't bounce anymore. + +Max's owner, Emily, said, "Oh no, Max! Your ball is broken. We need to replace it with a new one." + +Max barked happily and wagged his tail. Emily went to the store and bought a new ball for Max. When she came back, Max was so excited that he marched around the room with his new ball in his mouth. + +Emily laughed and said, "You look so silly, Max! But I'm glad you're happy." Max barked again and they played together until it was time for bed. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to look up at the sky and see the pretty stars twinkle. One night, she saw a shooting star and made a wish. She wished to win a prize at the fair. + +The next day, Lily went to the fair with her mommy and daddy. She played games and ate cotton candy. She even won a stuffed animal! But she still wanted to win the big prize - a giant teddy bear. + +Lily tried one last game and guess what? She won! She was so happy and hugged her new teddy bear tight. As she left the fair, she looked up at the sky and saw another shooting star. She smiled and whispered, "Thank you for helping me win, pretty star." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the garden. One day, she found a daisy and thought it was very pretty. + +Lily went to her mom and said, "Mommy, look at this impressive flower I found! Can I own it?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Of course, Lily! You can own that daisy and take care of it." + +Lily was very happy and took the daisy to her room. She talked to it every day and gave it water. One day, her friend came over and saw the daisy. + +"Wow, Lily! That's an impressive flower you own," her friend said. + +Lily smiled and replied, "Thank you! I love my daisy." +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. One day, Benny was playing in the garden when he saw a flower. He wanted to smell it, but he sneezed so hard that he fell on the ground. + +Benny's friend, a little bird named Billy, saw what happened and asked, "Are you okay, Benny?" + +Benny replied, "I sneezed and fell down." + +Billy flew closer and saw that the flower Benny had smelled was poisonous. "Oh no, Benny! That flower is poison! You could have died!" exclaimed Billy. + +Benny was scared and said, "I don't want to be dead. Thank you for saving me, Billy." + +From that day on, Benny always asked his friends before smelling any flowers, and he never got sick again. +Once upon a time, there was a happy dog named Max. Max loved to play with his ball and eat yummy treats. One day, Max's owner took him to a big room with a blackboard. Max saw all the children sitting and listening to the teacher. Max felt tired and started to yawn. + +The teacher noticed Max and said, "Max, you look tired. Why don't you take a nap?" Max lay down on the floor and closed his eyes. The teacher wrote on the blackboard with a flexible marker. + +When Max woke up, he saw all the children playing with their toys. Max felt happy and joined in. He played with his ball and the children laughed. Max was a happy dog. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a silly clown named Bozo. Bozo loved to tell jokes and make people laugh. One day, Bozo went to a spooky house to perform for some kids. When he got there, he saw a big skeleton in the yard. It looked very scary! + +Bozo tried to make the kids laugh, but they were too scared of the skeleton. He told them a joke about a funny dog, but it didn't work. The kids just stared at the skeleton and didn't even smile. + +Bozo realized that he needed to do something to make the kids feel better. He went over to the skeleton and pretended to tickle it. The kids laughed and laughed! Bozo had saved the day with his silly joke and the dull skeleton wasn't scary anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Jack. Jack loved to play with his toys in the park. One day, Jack saw a man selling ice cream. The man was a vendor. Jack ran to his mom and asked for money to buy ice cream. His mom gave him some money and Jack went back to the vendor. + +The vendor gave Jack a hard ice cream cone. Jack was so happy! He started to eat the ice cream, but then he accidentally dropped it on the ground. The ice cream scattered everywhere! Jack was sad. + +The vendor saw Jack was sad and gave him a new ice cream cone for free. Jack was happy again and thanked the vendor. He ran back to his mom to show her his new ice cream. From that day on, Jack always went to the same vendor and never scattered his ice cream again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to sing and dance, but she was bored one day. Her mommy said, "Lily, why don't you play with your toys?" + +Lily replied, "My toys are boring. I want something fun to do." + +Just then, her daddy came in and said, "I have an idea. Let's make some music!" + +Lily's eyes lit up with excitement. Her daddy grabbed his guitar and started to play a note. Lily started to sing and dance along. Then, she asked her daddy to twist the tune a little bit. They played and sang together, making beautiful music that filled the room with joy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and run around outside. One day, Timmy saw a flame in the fireplace. He knew that fire was hot and could hurt him, so he stayed far away. Timmy's mom told him that fire could be harsh if he got too close. + +Later that day, Timmy was playing with his blocks and he couldn't figure out how to build a tower. He sat and thought for a while, and then he got an idea! He stacked the blocks one on top of the other and made a tall tower. Timmy was so proud of himself and he showed his mom what he had made. + +From then on, Timmy always remembered to be careful around flames and to think before he acted. He knew that he could do anything if he just used his brain and tried his best. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to dance and twirl around in her pink tutu. One day, she went to the lake with her mommy and daddy. There, she saw a man in a kayak. He was paddling and going fast like a fish in the water. + +Lily asked her mommy, "What is that man doing in the boat?" Her mommy replied, "He is kayaking, Lily. It's like riding a bike, but on the water." Lily thought that was neat and asked if she could try kayaking too. + +The man in the kayak heard Lily and said, "Sure, little one! I can take you for a ride." The man was very compassionate and kind. Lily was so happy and excited that she did a little dance. + +After the ride, Lily thanked the man and said, "That was so much fun! I want to be like you and kayak when I grow up." The man smiled and said, "You can be anything you want to be, as long as you follow your dreams." And with that, Lily and her family went home, happy and grateful for the kind man they met at the lake. +Once upon a time, there was a big chicken. The chicken was very large and had lots of feathers. One day, a little girl saw the chicken and asked her mom if they could have it for dinner. The mom said no, and the little girl shrugged her shoulders and walked away. The chicken was happy to be safe and continued pecking at the ground for seeds. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to run and play outside. One day, Timmy was running and he tripped over a rock. He fell down and hurt his chest. + +Timmy's mommy was nervous when she saw him fall. She picked him up and gave him a big hug. She looked at his chest and saw that it was red and sore. She kissed it to make it feel better. + +Timmy was okay, but he learned to be careful when he ran outside. He didn't want to fall and hurt his chest again. From that day on, he always looked where he was going and made sure to watch his step. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to walk on the path that went through the forest. One day, while walking on the path, he saw an old man who was carrying a heavy bag. Timmy asked the old man if he needed any help. The old man said, "Yes, please. This bag is too heavy for me to carry alone." + +Timmy helped the old man carry the bag. The old man was very grateful and thanked Timmy. He then gave Timmy a small gift as a token of his appreciation. Timmy was very happy and waved goodbye to the old man. + +The moral of the story is that when we help others, it makes us feel good and it also makes the other person happy. Helping others is a good fit for everyone. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park with her friends. One day, she saw a charming dog with a wagging tail. The dog's name was Max and he loved to wave his paw at everyone. + +Lily went to pet Max, but her friend warned her that Max liked to mark his territory. Lily didn't know what that meant, but she still wanted to pet him. + +Later that day, Lily's mom took her to the pet store. She saw a toy that looked like Max and begged her mom to buy it for her. Her mom agreed and they went home. As Lily played with her new toy, she remembered what her friend had said about Max marking his territory. She realized that it meant Max liked to pee on things to show they were his. + +From that day forward, Lily made sure to ask the owner before petting any dog and always stayed away from any marks on the ground. She also made sure to wave at Max every time she saw him in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the snow. One day, she put on her boots and went outside to build a snowman. + +Lily was impatient and wanted the snowman to be finished quickly. She asked her friend, "Can you help me build the snowman faster?" Her friend replied, "No, we need to take our time so the snowman doesn't melt." + +But Lily didn't listen and continued to build the snowman quickly. Suddenly, the sun came out and the snowman started to melt. Lily felt sad because her snowman was ruined. She went back inside with her wet boots and cried. + +From that day on, Lily learned to be patient and listen to her friends. She also learned that sometimes things don't go as planned and that's okay. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in his backyard. One day, he was digging in the dirt and he found a pit. He felt excited because he had never found a pit before. + +Timmy's mom came outside and saw him digging. "What are you doing, Timmy?" she asked. "I found a pit!" Timmy said, pointing to the hole in the ground. "Be careful," his mom warned him. "Sometimes pits can be dangerous." + +But Timmy didn't listen. He felt wild and adventurous. He climbed down into the pit to explore. Suddenly, the dirt started to crumble and the walls of the pit collapsed on top of him. Timmy was trapped and couldn't get out. + +His mom heard his cries for help and ran to the pit, but it was too late. Timmy was buried under the dirt. His mom felt sad and cried because she loved Timmy very much. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Emily. She loved to play with her toys and go on adventures in her backyard. One day, Emily's friend Lily came over to play. Lily was being bossy and telling Emily what to do. Emily didn't like it, but she didn't know what to say. + +After a while, Emily's mom noticed that Lily was being bossy and asked her to behave. Emily felt relieved and happy that her mom was helping her. They continued to play, but Lily was still bossy. Emily finally spoke up and told Lily that she didn't like being told what to do all the time. + +Lily was surprised and felt bad. She didn't realize that she was being bossy. Emily forgave her friend and they had fun playing together again. The event taught Emily that it's important to speak up when someone is being bossy and that it's always good to forgive. +Once upon a time, there was an old cat. She lived in a big house with her owner. The owner loved the cat very much and always made sure to watch her. One day, the cat got sick and the owner knew she had to take care of her. The owner gave the cat medicine and made her some soup. The cat felt better and was happy to have an owner who cared for her. From that day on, the cat and her owner were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved sugar and ate it all the time. One day, her mom told her they were going to the store to buy more sugar. Lily was so excited and wanted to hurry up and get there. + +As they were walking, Lily saw her friends playing at the park. She wanted to stop and play with them, but her mom said they had to hurry. Lily felt embarrassed in front of her friends and wished she could stay and play. + +Finally, they arrived at the store and Lily's mom let her pick out her favorite sugar. Lily was so happy and couldn't wait to go home and eat it all. But when they got home, Lily accidentally spilled the sugar all over the floor. She felt so embarrassed and sad. Her mom tried to clean it up, but it was too much. Lily didn't get to eat her sugar and had to go to bed early. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved going to the store with his mommy. One day, Timmy and his mommy went to the store to buy some apples. Timmy saw a nosy cat outside the store and wanted to pet it, but his mommy said no. + +While they were inside the store, Timmy saw a toy he wanted. He asked his mommy if they could buy it, but his mommy said they didn't have enough money. Timmy was sad, but he forgot about the toy when they saw the apples. + +When they got home, Timmy helped his mommy put the apples away. But later, when his mommy asked him to go get an apple from the store, Timmy realized he forgot to tell his mommy about the nosy cat outside. +Once upon a time, there was a lazy bear who loved to eat berries. He would climb up a tree and pick the biggest, juiciest berries he could find. One day, he found a big, red berry that looked very tasty. But when he took a bite, he realized it was spoiled and tasted very bad. + +The lazy bear was sad that he couldn't eat the berry, but he knew he shouldn't eat spoiled food because it could make him sick. He decided to look for more fresh berries, but he didn't want to climb any more trees. + +As he walked through the forest, he saw a little girl picking berries from a bush. She offered him some and the lazy bear was very happy. The berries were sweet and delicious, and he ate them all up. From that day on, he decided to be less lazy and look for fresh berries instead of waiting for them to fall from the trees. +Once upon a time, there was a big lion. He loved to roar very loud. All the animals in the jungle were afraid of him. One day, he saw a little bird. The bird was very scared. The lion asked him, "Why are you scared?" + +The bird said, "I have a quiz tomorrow and I don't know the answers." + +The lion felt bad for the little bird. He decided to help him study for the quiz. They studied every day and the little bird got very smart. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to help others. The lion was no longer feared by the other animals because he had changed his ways and helped someone in need. It's important to be kind and not spoiled.