diff --git "a/TinyStories_281.txt" "b/TinyStories_281.txt" new file mode 100644--- /dev/null +++ "b/TinyStories_281.txt" @@ -0,0 +1,10000 @@ +He liked the dark one but his owner wanted him to wear the orange one. Rufus didn't like that. He wanted to choose his own collar. + +Rufus barked for a long time but his owner wouldn't let him choose his dark collar. Rufus was sad. He felt like he wasn't allowed to make his own choices. + +Finally, Rufus's owner realised how important it was for Rufus to make his own choices. So, Rufus was allowed to choose the dark blue collar. Rufus jumped for joy. He was so happy. He knew he could make his own decisions. +The sun was shining and it was a beautiful day. Little Timmy was walking along the beach, not paying much attention to what was going on around him. Suddenly he saw something in the shallow water. He walked a little closer to discover it was a coin! He picked it up, it looked very old and he couldn't believe his luck! + +He was so excited he wanted to keep it forever but then he spotted something new. In the distance, at the top of the cliff, he saw three figures. He didn't know who they were, but he had a feeling they might be looking for the coin. He decided to take the coin home and hide it in his toy box. + +As the figures got closer he heard them shouting something. It sounded like they were angry. Timmy was scared, he didn't know what to do! Suddenly he remembered, he had seen this kind of coin before in his grandparents house. He realized that the figures were looking for the coin and it must be very valuable. + +He decided to reveal the coin to the figures, it was the only way. When he handed them the coin, their faces lit up and they thanked him kindly. They told him it had been gone for many years and they were on a mission to find it. Little Timmy had just uncovered a big secret, and he was very happy that he had helped! +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Suzy. She loved to knit and was always making something out of wool. One day, Suzy decided to go to the store to buy more wool. + +When Suzy arrived in the store, she asked the storekeeper for some wool. The storekeeper said, "We sold out of wool, sorry". + +Suzy was very sad and very stubborn. She said, "Oh please, I need the wool!" But the storekeeper just shook his head and said, "No, I'm sorry". + +Suzy frowned and said "I know! I will find more wool somewhere else ". So she ran off and soon found more wool at a neighbour's house. + +The moral of this story is: Be patient and don't be stubborn. If you take a step back and look around, you can often find a solution to your problem. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Rob. He was very happy and he loved to play. + +Every day, Rob went to the west field. It was a big, gray field and Rob loved exploring it. One day, as he was walking, he came across a funny rock. He touched the rock, but it was so hot that it made Rob yell! + +Rob was sad and decided to go home. On his way home, he heard a loud noise. When he looked up, he saw a big bird flying towards him! He was so scared that he ran away! + +Rob was so upset that he just wanted to hide. He went to a nearby tree and started to cry. Suddenly, he heard the same loud noise but this time it was coming from the sky. He looked up again and saw the same big bird. It was flying towards him and it was carrying something in its beak! + +When the bird got close, Rob was suprised to see it was carrying a yummy candy! The bird dropped the candy and flew away. Rob was very happy and forgave the bird for scaring him. + +From that day onward, Rob always looked forward to going to the west field. He knew that the big, gray bird was watching over him and that it would always be there to make him laugh. +One day, John was on a journey. He was walking and walking, and he wanted to find something different. In the afternoon, he saw a motion and he was surprised. He stopped, and waved at it. + +John: "Hello! What are you doing here?" + +Motion: "I am remaining and exploring the area. Why did you stop here?" + +John: "I was looking for something different. I am so glad I found you!" + +Motion: "I am here to offer something new. I can show you something that you have never seen before." + +John was delighted and he followed the motion. They went up and down the hills. When they stopped at the ending point of the journey, John saw a beautiful lake. He was in awe and he started to run around it. He was so happy, and he thanked the motion for letting him explore this wonderful place. + +Motion: "Goodbye, John, I will remain here and you can come back anytime you want to explore. I wish you a wonderful journey." + +John: "Thank you, motion! I will come back soon!" +Once upon a time, there lived a little boy called Sam. Every day Sam would go to school and do his best to be normal like everyone else. He was always very quiet and never spoke to anyone, even when the other kids tried to say 'hello'. + +One day when Sam was in the playground, he noticed a girl speaking to him. She had a plate full of waffles and was asking him if he wanted some. Sam, feeling a bit nervous, slowly said 'yes' and ate a waffle. + +After that, the girl and Sam became good friends and spoke to each other every day. After a while, Sam started to realise that even though he wasn't the same as everyone else, it didn't mean that he wasn't normal. He started to make more friends at school and even enjoyed eating waffles with his new friends. + +The moral of this story is that even though we are different, it doesn't mean that we are not normal. Having the courage to speak to new people can open up a world of possibilities and friendships. +Mama and Bob were very excited. They were going to make something very special. Mama said they were going to make a castle out of cardboard. Bob was so excited! He thought it was going to be so easy. + +Mama smiled and said, "Yes, Bob! It will be easy. All we need to do is get the cardboard and cut it into pieces. Then, we'll glue the pieces together to make our castle." + +Bob was so excited. He gathered all of the cardboard and brought it to the kitchen table. He helped Mama cut the cardboard into the shapes she needed. Then, he held the pieces in place while Mama glued them together. + +Before long, there was a beautiful castle made from cardboard! Bob's eyes shone with excitement and happiness. He was so proud of what they had made together. + +"Now let's go outside and play with it," said Mama. + +Bob was so excited he could hardly contain himself! He jumped up and cheered with joy! He was so happy they had made something special together. +Once upon a time, there was a naughty player. She seemed to always be getting into trouble. No matter what she did, it seemed she couldn't stay out of trouble. + +One day, she decided to play a game outside. She seemed to think it would be fun. But, she was too naughty and ended up making a huge mess in the backyard. + +Her mom was not happy. She told the player to clean up the mess, or else! The player didn't want to lose her game, so she quickly cleaned up. But, she still seemed naughty. + +Her mom had had enough. She told the player to go inside and play with her toys. She knew the player needed to learn that it's not okay to be naughty. + +The player went inside and found some of her toys. She played until it was time for bed. Then, she went to sleep, dreaming of a day when she wouldn't seem so naughty. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Jack and Jill. Jack was a brave and kind little boy, while Jill was a thoughtful and gentle girl. One day, they decided to go to the movies together. + +When they arrived to the theater, however, it was filthy. There were pieces of popcorn and candy all over the floor, and it smelled awful. Jill stepped back and refused to go inside, saying that it was too dirty. Jack, however, decided that the movie was more important than the messy floor. He started to crawl toward the theater, determined to make it to the movie. + +Jill saw him and said, “Jack, you should never have to crawl somewhere just to have fun.†She then grabbed a broom and started to sweep and clean the theater, so that they could sit and enjoy their movie without worrying about being surrounded by filth. + +By the end of the day, Jill had learned an important lesson - that it's never okay to lower your standards. The movie wasn't worth being surrounded by mess and dirt, so cleaning should always come before entertainment. +Once upon a time there was a lamp. The lamp was very slow. It lit up the night, so it was very useful. + +One night, a child came by and questioned the lamp. The child wanted to know why the lamp was so slow. + +The lamp did not answer, so the child decided to try and fix it. The child tinkered and poked, but nothing worked. + +Finally, the child gave up. But in their frustration, the child knocked the lamp and it broke. + +The lamp was no more and the night was left dark. The child had no answer to their question and was very sad. +Once upon a time, there was a weak planet in the galaxy. It was so weak that it could not even hold onto its stars, so they floated away forever. + +The planet, who was sadly alone in the universe, was sad and lonely. It had no friends to keep it company in its dark corner of the galaxy. + +One day, something magical happened. A little alien flew in from another planet. This alien was hungry and he decided to chew on the weak planet. + +The little alien chewed and chewed, and suddenly the planet began to feel stronger. He chewed on it until it no longer felt weak, and the alien and the planet became friends! + +The planet and the alien had so much fun together after that. They would play games and talk about the stars. Even though the alien had to go back to his own planet, he had helped the weak planet become strong again. +Once there was a little boy named Jack. He wanted to talk to his friends but he couldn't find them. He looked all around but he couldn't find them. He was getting frustrated. He was about to give up and start crying, when suddenly he saw his friends standing in the park! He waved his hands so they could see him. His friends waved back and ran over to meet him. + +Jack was so happy, he couldn't stop talking. He told his friends all about his morning and what he wanted to do that day. His friends listened to his stories with smiles on their faces. + +After a while, all of Jack's friends had to go home, so they said goodbye. Jack waved as they walked away, and he kept waving until they were out of sight. Then he turned around and skipped home. He was so happy he had talked to his friends. +One day Jack was playing with his toys. Suddenly he heard a loud noise outside. He went to look and saw two men. One was dressed like a policeman. He was big and strong. + +Jack felt scared. He was worried the policeman might take away his toys. He tried to be obedient. He chose to stay calm and listen to the policeman. + +The policeman explained that the loud noise was the fire siren. He said the fire truck was coming to help the people who needed help. He told Jack not to worry and to stay safe at home. + +Jack was so relieved. He thanked the policeman for helping and for answering his questions. The policeman smiled and said it was his job. He said he was happy he chose to listen and to be obedient. He said goodbye and drove away in the police car. + +Jack smiled. He was glad he chose to listen and be obedient. He knew he had made the right choice. +Mary and her mom were in a special place. Mary looked around and noticed there were lots of tasty looking things. She asked her mom if she could try them. + +"No, Mary," said her mom, "some of these things would be too bitter for you. You're too young." + +Mary felt sad, but she decided to try a small bit of one of the things. She put it in her mouth and tasted it. It was very bitter and made her want to spit it out. + +Mary started to cry. She didn't want the things to be so bitter. Her mom hugged her and said, "It's ok, sweetheart. Let's find something sweet for you to eat instead, OK?" + +Mary nodded and smiled. Together, Mom and Mary went to find something tasty for Mary to eat. It was a happy ending for everyone! +Once upon a time there was a brave little girl. She loved playing outdoors in the sunshine. One day, it started to rain but she didn't want to go inside. She wanted to keep playing. + +So she grabbed her umbrella and shouted, "Let's go even if it's raining!" + +She ran around the garden with her umbrella. Everywhere she went, the raindrops ran down her umbrella and onto the ground. + +Whenever a big raindrop fell, she'd shout bravely and jump around. The rain couldn't stop her from having fun. + +At the end of the day, the little brave girl went inside feeling happy and wet. She'd had a great day despite the rain. +Once upon a time there lived a great bird. The bird wanted to know where the loudest noise was. So the bird flew far and wide, looking to see where the loudest noise was coming from. He flew over mountains and valleys, until he came to a small village. Here he saw that everyone was singing and celebrating. He wondered why they were so happy. + +The bird asked one of the villagers why they were singing and the villager replied, “We are celebrating the kindness of a few leaders who have helped our village grow. We are so grateful to them that we have come together to show them our thanksâ€. + +The bird was so impressed by their good deed that he celebrated by singing along with them. + +The moral of the story is that great things can be achieved when people come together with kindness and unity. +Once there was a big dog. He was walking down the street when he saw a piece of paper on the ground. He went over to take a look and asked, "What is this?" Then he heard a reply. He looked around and there was a small bird. The bird said, "That is a piece of paper." The dog said, "Wow, it is so big. What can I do with it?" The bird replied, "You could draw pictures on it or write a story." The dog said, "That sounds fun!" So he picked up the paper and took it home. He spent the rest of the day writing and drawing on it. It was so much fun! +One morning Jane wanted to be a fireman. She told her mom and her dad her wish, and they both smiled at each other. They said it was a nice idea and asked her to wait and see. + +All day, Jane thought about being a fireman. She was excited, but also a little scared. + +At the end of the day, Jane put on a mild yellow fireman uniform her parents had brought home. She immediately felt brave and strong. + +The next day, Jane and her parents went to the fire station. Jane saw firemen, fire engines, and hoses. She was so excited. + +The fireman gave her a tour of the station. He showed her the fire truck and everything inside. Jane was so proud to be wearing the uniform. + +At the end of the tour, the fireman gave Jane a special hat and hugged her. He said he wanted to be a fireman someday too. + +Jane left the station feeling happy and proud. She couldn't wait to tell her friends what she had done and all the exciting things she saw. +Mama was at the store, buying some apples. She was looking at the prices and trying to find the best deal. + +"Let's see," she said. "These apples are a very good price but these ones are even less expensive. We need to balance the price and the quality." + +At that moment, little Jimmy came up behind her. He had a very big smile on his face. + +"Mama, can I have an apple?" he asked, looking up at her. + +Mama smiled and said, "Of course you can, Jimmy. I'm glad that you asked." + +She picked up two of the apples and gave one to him. He thanked her and held it tight in his little hand. + +Mama looked at him and said, "Remember, you need to eat lots of fruit, it helps you to stay healthy and strong." + +Jimmy smiled and said, "I will Mama. I'm glad I have this apple!" +Once upon a time, there was a huge garden. It had lots of flowers and trees. One day, something special happened. Two little kids, a boy and a girl, came rushing in. They looked around in amazement. Everywhere they looked, there were amazing things. The boy pointed to a tree with a huge bird's nest in it. They giggled and wanted to explore more. Suddenly, the children heard a voice. It was the gardener. He asked them, “What are you doing here?†The children explained that they were just exploring. The gardener laughed and said, “Well, I’m happy you two are here. You can stay and explore as long as you like.†The children were so excited that they rushed off to explore the huge garden. They explored all day, until finally they got very tired. After they left, the gardener smiled and said, “They sure were two brave kids.†+Once upon a time there was a little fairy who lived in a garden. She was small and liked to flutter around with her friends. One day, she held a flower and flew up to look at the clouds. Suddenly, she spotted something shining in the sky. It was a magic wand! + +The fairy picked up the wand and touched it to the flower. There was a loud 'pop!' and a small sparkle of light. Suddenly, the flower started to grow and began to fly around with the fairy! + +The fairy and the flower flew around the garden and had lots of fun. But after a while, the fairy started to feel a bit confused. She had never used a magic wand before so she didn't know what to do! + +Then, the flower stopped flying and snuggled up in the fairy's arms. The fairy smiled and hugged the flower tightly. With a little bit of help, she soon managed to use the magic wand and make lots more wonderful things happen in the garden! +Timothy kneeled down in the grass. He was looking for something. His little shoulder was feeling oh so heavy. He was alone and wanted help. Luckily, he heard an dependable voice behind him. + +He turned around and saw an old man with a white beard. He was smiling at Timothy. The old man asked what he was looking for. + +Timothy told the old man he was looking for his lost ball. The old man knelt down with Timothy and told him to not worry, they will find it together. + +After several minutes, Timothy saw a colorful patch in the grass and shouted, “I found it!†The old man smiled and said “See? I told you not to worry.†+ +Timothy thanked the old man for his help and promised to always be dependable. The old man smiled and gave Timothy a hug. After saying goodbye to the old man, Timothy ran off with his ball and his big happy smile. +Tina and her brother were playing in their house. They ran upstairs to the playroom, giggling as they flew up the stairs. + +When they reached the top, they stopped. Tina's brother pointed at something on the floor and said, "What's that?" + +Tina leaned closer and realized it was a helpless kitten. She gently reached out and pet the kitten, who seemed to like the attention. + +Tina looked at her brother and said, "We need to take care of this poor kitty." He nodded. + +So, they took the kitten to the kitchen and fed it some milk. Afterwards, Tina kissed the top of its head. + +The kitten purred, happy to have found a new home. Tina smiled, delighted that she had been able to help the kitten. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Anna and Jack. They were playing in the park one day when they saw something very special. It was an enormous pile of red money! The two quickly ran over to the pile and started to scream with excitement. + +Anna gathered all the red money in her arms and started counting it. She was so happy to find so many coins! Meanwhile, Jack was so excited he started jumping up and down. + +When the two friends had finished playing with the red money, Jack said he wanted to keep it all. Anna thought that was a good idea, so the two took turns carrying the money home. + +When they got to Anna's house, they quickly ran inside and put all the red money in her big piggy bank. Both friends were so excited they started to scream and cheer. + +Now Anna and Jack can buy all sorts of really fun things with their big pile of red money! +Once upon a time, there was a girl called Lucy. She was having a fair day in her backyard. Lucy had her sunglasses on, but they were too big and kept slipping off her face. She kept complaining and complaining. + +Lucy's mom heard her, and ran over to her. She told Lucy to stop complaining and handed her a new pair of sunglasses. These looked much more fair for Lucy! They fit perfectly and stayed on Lucy's head. + +Now Lucy was all smiles. She ran around, playing in the sun and having lots of fun with her new sunglasses. Whenever she got too hot, she would take her sunglasses off and twirl them around to cool off. Her day was fair indeed! +Jill was a famous girl. People all around the world knew her name and she was very happy. Everyone wanted to be like Jill. + +One day, someone recommended that Jill go to the park and play with her friends. She was very excited. + +So Jill went to the park and had a great time. She played tag and went down the slide. She had so much fun with her friends. + +When Jill came home, she told everyone what a great time she had. They all said that she should go to the park again and she agreed. + +Jill became even more famous after her trip to the park. Everyone wanted to play with her and go to the park with her. Jill was very popular and happy. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Bonnie. Bonnie liked to wander around. One day, while wandering through the park, she saw a kite in the sky. It was so high she really wanted it. + +Bonnie asked the man with the kite, “Can I have your kite?†+ +The man said, “It’s fake and it’s not mine. But if you want, I could help you make a real one.†+ +Bonnie smiled and said, “Yes please!†+ +The man taught Bonnie how to make a real kite by using colorful paper and strong string. After they finished the kite, they both flew it in the sky. + +Bonnie was so proud of her real kite and the man told her, “You see, it’s much better to get something real instead of buying something fake.†+ +Ever since that day, Bonnie never stopped making real kites and she never forgot the lesson that the man taught her. +George was playing at the park. He loved jumping on the swings with his friends. Suddenly George felt very independent and wanted to jump off the swing and go explore. He hopped off and ran towards the nearby table. It was tall, and he wasn't sure if he could jump onto it. He gathered all his courage and took a big jump. He clapped as he landed on top of the table. It felt so good to be independent! + +But soon George realized he couldn't get down. He tried jumping off, but it was too high and he got scared. He shouted for help, but there was no one around. He was stuck on top of the table, with no way to get down. + +Just then, his friends noticed him and came to help. They made a small pile of things to help him jump down. George was brave, and jumped down the pile with a smile. He was so happy to be back on the ground again. He hugged his friends for helping him and thanked them for being so supportive. + +George learnt his lesson - independence is great, but it can also be tricky to handle. +Tommy was feeling excited. He was going on an adventure and he couldn't wait. He was going to explore a mystery. + +When Tommy arrived, he saw a big, clear lake. The water was blue and sparkly, and the sky was so sunny. Tommy felt relaxed and happy. + +Tommy had fun running around and playing in the sunshine. He found some stones and threw them in the lake. He watched as the ripples went out and made the lake even clearer. + +Tommy took some time to just relax and look at the lake. It was so peaceful and quiet. Tommy was so happy to explore this mystery. + +Tommy looked around the lake one more time. He couldn't believe he had found such a clear and peaceful place. He was relaxed and he couldn't wait to tell everyone about his adventure. +Once there was a little girl named Molly. She was three years old and she talked slowly. Molly had a door in her room that was very special to her. Every day she went to her door and settled down. She liked to take her time and sit slowly. + +Today was different, though. Molly opened the door and was very surprised. There was a bird sitting on the floor! Molly slowly walked over and settled down beside the bird. They slowly became friends. + +The bird even followed Molly when she went to explore the rest of her house. Each time they opened a door, the bird would fly in and settle on the floor. Together Molly and the bird slowly explored the house and made new discoveries. + +Eventually, they both settled back in Molly's room. The bird liked it there because it was nice and warm and the door was always open. Molly and the bird were happy together. +Once upon a time, there was a rabbit named Reggie. Reggie had a really big job he was working hard at, but he didn’t like it very much. He worked hard every day but never seemed to get anywhere. He wanted to change his job but wasn’t sure how to do it. + +One day, a wise fox noticed Reggie was unhappy. The fox asked, “Why are you so unhappy?†Reggie told the fox that he wanted to change his job but he didn’t know how. The fox said, “It sounds like you need to be flexible. Be brave and quit your job and look for something you enjoy.†+ +Reggie thought this was a good idea and decided to take the fox’s advice. Reggie handed in his sack, said good-bye to his boss and started looking for a new job. Reggie was flexible when looking for a job and soon found one he really liked. He was happy and feeling much better knowing he had a job that he enjoyed. + +The fox smiled and said, “I’m proud of you, Reggie. Remember, it’s important to be flexible when making big decisions and looking for something new.†+ +Reggie thanked the fox for the advice and promised to never forget the lesson the fox had taught him. +Bobby was very excited. He was going to the airport with his mom. He couldn't wait! When they got there, Bobby was so confused. There were lots of people, and so much noise. He thought the airport was like a big playground. + +He watched the planes take off and land. Mom said that planes could take him to faraway places. He thought that was amazing. Bobby watched the people walk around for a long time. Everyone seemed so busy. + +When it was time to go, Bobby was still confused. But he thought the airport was really fun. He couldn't wait to go back again someday. +Once upon a time there were two friends. They were a frog and a fish, and they lived in a pond together. One day, the frog said to the fish, "Let's do something fun!" The fish agreed and the frog got an idea. He had a big, long rod and he said, "I'm going to introduce it to the pond!" + +The fish helpfully followed the frog as he placed the rod in the pond. Then they watched as the rod wiggled around. The fish was excited and he asked, "What's it doing?" The frog laughed and said, "We're fishing!" + +A few minutes later, the frog pulled out the rod and it had a big, juicy fish on it! The frog was very happy and the fish was even more excited. After they ate the tasty fish, the frog and the fish began to feel tired. + +So they napped in the warm sunshine until they felt refreshed. The friends hugged and said goodbye, before the frog went on his way. The two were happy and would never forget the day they had fished together with the rod. +Karen and Dina were best friends. Every day they would go to the park to play and share their favorite toys. + +Today, however, Dina was worried. She had taken her mom's necklace out of the drawer to wear and she hoped her mom wouldn't notice. She told Karen about it and Karen was worried too. + +Karen said, "We should go home now and put the necklace back before your mom notices." + +Dina nodded and replied, "But I want to keep playing with our toys and share them. I don't want to pass up the fun!" + +Karen thought for a moment and said, "Why don't we share our toys later? That way, we can have fun and also put back your necklace. That way, you will feel less worried." + +Dina smiled and clapped her hands. "Okay, let's do that." + +So they did. They had a fun time playing with their toys and then they passed the necklace back to where it was before. + +Dina was no longer worried and they had a good time. They were happy that they could share their fun and not worry. +Once upon a time, there was a little silly boy named Sam. One sunny day, Sam wanted to go on an adventure. He looked around, trying to decide where to go. Then, he noticed a large alligator sitting nearby! Sam was brave and very curious, so he decided to go talk to the alligator. + +The alligator was very patient. "Where do you want to go today, Sam?" he asked. Sam thought for a moment and then said, "I want to explore the world!" The alligator smiled. "Then choose wisely," he said. + +Sam took his time to decide, but in the end he chose the ocean. Off he went, hopping, skipping and running. Soon enough, he was submerged in the beautiful blue water. He saw so many wonderful things and felt so free. + +He thanked the alligator before coming back home, but the alligator was no longer there. Sam smiled and waved, thankful for the wonderful day he had. +Once upon a time, there lived a family of four. There was Mama, Papa, and two children. The oldest child's name was Jack and he was three years old. + +One day Jack noticed that Papa had been buying a lot of new toys for his sister. Papa said that it was because she was the youngest and he wanted to spoil her. + +Jack was very upset! He ran to Mama and said, "Mama, why is Papa spoiling her? Don't I get any presents?" + +Mama said, "Jack, toys are not like cakes! You have to work hard to get them. That is why grown-ups have to go to work and earn money. Hardworking people can buy lots of presents for their children." + +Jack was confused, but he decided to listen to Mama. So the next day, he went to his class and worked hard. He sorted all his books and toys in neat piles. + +By the end of the day, Jack was very proud of himself. When he came home, Mama and Papa were very pleased with his work and bought him a new toy as a reward. + +Jack was very excited and thanked Mama and Papa for the present. From then on, Jack worked hard and sorted all his things. Mama and Papa were very proud of him and bought him lots more presents. Jack was so happy! +Mummy was doing something strange. She was lying on the floor and moving her arms and legs in funny ways. + +"What are you doing, Mummy?" asked Sarah, her three year old daughter. + +"I'm doing yoga," said Mummy. + +Sarah watched as Mummy breathed slowly and made her body feel comfortable. + +"Can I do it too?" asked Sarah. + +Mummy smiled. "Of course you can! It's fun." + +Sarah copied what Mummy was doing, but she couldn't quite understand how to move her arms and legs. Mummy showed Sarah how to move her body in a comfortable way that felt good. + +"Is that it?" asked Sarah. + +"Yes, Sarah," said Mummy. "That's yoga." + +Sarah smiled as she felt her body getting more and more comfortable. She was starting to understand yoga! +Once there was a girl named Jill. She loved to swing in the garden of her house. She would spend hours every day swinging in the garden, feeling comfortable and happy. + +One day, Jill noticed a chest in the garden. She approached the chest and opened it. Inside was a shiny golden swing. It was the most beautiful thing Jill had ever seen. She eagerly sat down and began to swing. + +Each push of the swing sent ripples of joy and comfort through her body. She felt like she could swing forever. + +However, as Jill swung higher and higher, she became too comfortable and started to fall asleep. Suddenly, the swing rope snapped and Jill fell to the ground. Her mom came out of the house to see her lying there and knew something had gone wrong. + +Jill had been too comfortable on the swing and had to learn an important lesson. She should never swing too high or too fast and always be careful. +Once upon a time, there was a pink beach. A boy and his mom went to the beach and saw a boat. The boat was so close that the boy wanted to touch it. His mom said no and to stay at the beach. + +The boy didn't stay at the beach. He kept walking and walking. He went further and further away. Until the beach was too far away. + +The boy started walking in the wrong direction. He could not see the beach anymore. He started to get scared and he started to cry. He tried to find his way back but he didn't know how. The sun made it hard for him. + +In the end, the boy was never able to find his way back to the beach. He spent the night alone, scared and lost. +Once upon a time there was a bunny. He felt sad because he wanted to fly. He wished he could travel high in the sky just like the birds. He wanted to soar like an eagle, but he had no wings. + +One day he met a very charming bird. The bird said, "Come fly with me!" The bunny was so excited! He jumped on the bird's back and they flew high into the sky. + +The bunny was so happy! He felt like he was soaring above the clouds. He forgot he had no wings. Suddenly, the bunny slipped off the bird's back and fell to the ground. + +The bunny felt so sad. He regretted not listening to the bird's warning. The bird said, "You must use your feet for walking, not for flying." The bunny learned a lesson that day. He never forgot the bird's words. He realized that it's important to accept what you have, and never regret it. +Little Tommy was very excited because he was going out for dinner with his family. He couldn't wait to order from the menu. He asked his mom what they were having. She replied, "You'll have to wait and see, Tommy. Take a look at the menu when it comes." + +When the waiter arrived, Little Tommy eagerly opened the menu. He asked his mom, "Can I have the famous dish?" His mom smiled. She knew exactly what her son was talking about. She replied, "Yes, of course." The waiter nodded and wrote the order down. + +When the food arrived, Little Tommy was excited to see the famous dish. He couldn't believe it was in front of him! He exclaimed, "I can't wait to try it! It looks so good." His mom smiled and replied, "I'm glad you like it, Tommy. Enjoy it!" Little Tommy smiled and chowed down on his delicious dinner. He was happy to have tried something so famous. +Bob was walking through the countryside. He saw a big, dull barn in the distance, and walked to it. Inside the barn were two horses. But the horses ignored Bob. Bob looked around for something to do. He spotted a pile of hay and started throwing it around. Then he heard a noise from outside the barn. Bob ignored it and kept throwing hay. He had fun playing, but soon he heard the noise again. This time it was louder. Bob walked outside and was surprised to see a farmer! The farmer said, "Hi Bob, why don't you come with me?" Bob smiled and followed the farmer back to his house. +Once upon a time, there was a girl who lived in a warm building. The girl had a friend who loved to complain. Every day when the girl played, her friend would complain about silly things. + +One day, the girl and her friend decided to go for a walk in the warm sunshine. As they walked, the friend wouldn't stop complaining about how her shoes were too tight. The girl thought it was silly, but she stayed quiet and tried to have fun. + +But when they got back to the warm building, the friend started to complain again. This time, she said that the sun had made her too hot. The girl just laughed and said it was part of the fun! + +So, that is the end of the story about the girl and her friend who complained a lot. But sometimes, complaining can be silly and fun, too. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tommy. Tommy was very creative. Every day he would think of something new to do. + +Today, Tommy wanted to try something new. He decided to crawl all the way to the telephone. He was so excited! He got on the floor and started to crawl across the living room. He was going very slow, but still having fun. + +When Tommy reached the telephone, he could barely reach it. He was so small! So he decided to take the telephone outside. He had a great idea. + +Outside, Tommy set the telephone on the ground and started to crawl around it. He was excited to make something new and creative. He kept crawling in circles, but eventually he got tired. + +Tommy climbed back into his mom’s lap and fell asleep. He had had a fun day crawling and being creative. +Once there was a girl named Becca who loved fashion. She had the best clothes and loved to show them off. + +One day, Becca went to a park. As she played, a nosy boy came and said she was wearing silly clothes. This made Becca very mad! She shouted and gave him a slap on the arm. + +The nosy boy was even madder now. He wanted to hit back, but Becca ran away. + +Becca was able to get away and find her mom. She felt much better after the scare. From then on, Becca was more careful and stayed away from nosy people. +Grandma was very miserable. The house was so dark, and there was no light at all. Grandma lit a lamp so the house would not be so dark. + +The lamp made the house so warm and bright. Grandma was so happy. But then, the lamp started to smoke and it started to burn. Grandma got very scared. + +The burning lamp made the room turn dark again, and Grandma was very sad. She tried to put out the fire, but it was too big. Grandma was so miserable. + +The fire truck came and the firefighters put out the fire. Grandma was so happy that the firefighters were able to save her house. She hugged them tightly and thanked them for their help. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who wanted to do something to support her family. She had an idea; she would put coins in a jar. Every time she had some extra money, the little girl put it in the jar. + +After a few weeks, the jar was full of money! The little girl was proud of what she had achieved and decided to take it to her mom. But when she got there, the little girl realized that the money wasn't real. Her mom had given her fake coins to put in the jar as a way to help her understand the importance of supporting her family. + +The little girl was very disappointed, but she also understood the important lesson her mom was teaching her. From that day on, the little girl was very careful to only give real coins to her jar, and to think of ways she could help her family in other ways too. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who lived in a fairytale land. She was only three years old and had a very magical way of talking. One day, she and her Mama went to the beach. The little girl was so excited and she couldn't wait to get there. + +"Mama, look! That pole looks so tall," said the little girl and pointed with her finger. + +Mama laughed and said, "That is a flagpole. It is really special and will tell us when it is time to go home". + +The little girl was so interested in the pole, and felt very curious. She kept asking questions about the flags that waved in the wind. After some time, the sky became dark and suddenly the flags started to flutter so rapidly. + +At that moment, Mama gently spoke and said, "Come, it's time to go home now. This is a terrible storm and it is time to find shelter". + +The little girl quietly followed her Mama and she was reminded of what her Mama said earlier. As they scurried away, the little girl couldn't help thinking about the tall pole and wondered what a "terrible storm" was like. +Once there was a fine eraser. It was very small and red. It belonged to a little girl. She had lots of fun playing with it. +One day, the girl decided to bury her eraser in the garden. She worked hard digging a hole and put the eraser in it. She sang a happy song as she filled the hole with dirt until the eraser was gone. +The girl was happy she had found a good place to put her eraser. She went inside and had some cookies. The eraser was fine under the ground in the garden. +Once upon a time, there was a small boy named Sam. One day Sam went to the living room and he saw a big shelf. He was excited and he wanted to explore it. He walked up to the shelf and he started to pinch it gently. + +Suddenly, it made a quiet noise! Sam was frightened and he didn't know what to do. He started to cry and he wanted to run away. But then he heard a quiet voice coming from the shelf. + +He listened carefully, and the voice asked, "What are you doing here, Sam?" Sam stopped crying and he looked around. He couldn't see who was talking to him. + +Then he peered inside the shelf and he saw a tiny mouse looking back at him. Sam smiled and he said, "I was just exploring and I pinched your shelf". The mouse nodded and said, "It's ok, you can explore, just be quiet so that my other friends don't know". + +Sam thanked the mouse and he carefully explored the shelf until his mom called him. Sam said goodbye to the mouse and he went back to his mom. From then on, whenever he visited the living room, he was always careful and he was extra quiet around the shelf. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved the sun. Every day she would look up at the sky and watch it shine bright. She loved how the sun made her feel so happy and warm. + +One day, the little girl heard an old man's voice calling to her from the distance. She looked out and saw him standing under a big tree. The man asked her if she would like something to eat. Staring at the delicious treats he had, she could not say no. He handed her a bowl with a yummy sauce in it. + +But the old man warned her that the sauce was very, very harsh. He said it would be too hot and spicy for her. Even so, the little girl wanted to try it, just to see what it was like. With a smile, she put some of the sauce in her mouth. + +The little girl was shocked by how harsh it was. She had tears in her eyes, but found a way to enjoy the taste by making funny faces. Even though it was harsh, she was glad she tried it. She thanked the old man and went on her way, happy that she had something new to shine about. +Once upon a time, there was a great giant. He was so big that he could eat up the entire world! One day, he was feeling very hungry. So, he went looking for something to eat. + +The giant walked and walked until he came across a farmer's house. He knocked on the door and asked the farmer if he had anything to eat. But the farmer was scared and said no. + +The giant was mad and stomped his feet. Suddenly, something happened! The ground shook and the farmer's house started to get bigger and bigger! + +The giant had used his power to make the farmer's house bigger. He was very happy! Now he had a great, giant house to stay in. + +And he lived happily ever after! +Tommy was very excited. He was going to get a special massage. His Mommy had said it was going to be a unique massage. + +Tommy asked his Mommy, "What's a massage?" + +Mommy replied, "A massage is like a big hug. It makes you feel better." + +When they arrived, Tommy saw a big room with soft music playing. It was very peaceful. A lady gave Tommy a special massage. It was gentle and relaxing. + +Tommy felt so relaxed. He liked the massage so much that he wanted to go back again. Tommy had a unique and enjoyable experience. +Once upon a time, there was a beautiful princess. She lived in a castle at the edge of a forest. Every day she would go for long walks through the woods. + +One day, she came across two animals fighting. This made the princess very sad. She shouted at them to stop and when they didn't, she threw a stone between them. The stone made a loud crack and the animals ran away in different directions. + +The princess was so pleased with herself for helping stop the fight, that she decided to play a song for the animals. She sang a beautiful song about kindness and how fighting isn't nice. + +The princess was so proud of herself for being brave and standing up to the two animals. And that day, she taught everyone a valuable lesson - that fighting is bad, but being kind is always beautiful. +Once upon a time, a mighty forest filled with creatures of all shapes and sizes was in trouble. There was no food for them to eat and the animals were hungry. + +One day, the forest creatures had an idea. They decided to go to a nearby farm to ask for help. + +They gathered around the farmer and asked him, "Please may we supply food for the forest?" + +The farmer smiled kindly and said, "Yes of course! But it's important that you all work together to help each other." + +The animals were happy as they each shared the food they had found. Everyone was able to eat and they lived happily in the mighty forest. + +The animals learnt an important lesson that day - when we all work together, even the smallest animal can make a big difference! +Once, there was a figure who wanted to take a peaceful walk. But he wasn't allowed to go alone. He asked his mom if he could go, but she said he had to ask his dad to permit him. + +So, the figure went to find his dad. He heard his dad in the family room. He asked him if he could take a peaceful walk alone. His dad said that he would permit it, but the figure had to promise to be careful. + +The figure was very excited. He quickly put on his shoes and grabbed his coat. He waved goodbye to his dad and he went out. + +The figure had a very peaceful walk. He enjoyed the sound of the birds and the feel of the cool breeze on his face. He smiled and knew he was very lucky to have a father who would permit him to do what he loved. +Once upon a time, there was a brave knight named George. Every day, George would wear his shiny armour and go on adventures. On George’s last adventure, he found himself at the bottom of a high mountain. + +George tried his best to climb the mountain, but it was too high. Suddenly, George noticed a rope hanging down the side of the mountain! He grabbed onto the rope and began his climb. + +As George was climbing, he noticed something strange happening. His rope was getting very tight and knotted. George soon realized that if he didn’t stop, the rope would become too tight and snap! + +So, George quickly climbed down until the rope was loose and he could stop. + +The moral of the story is that sometimes it’s best to take a break. Life can get too knotted and tangled and it’s important to take a step back and look after yourself. +Once upon a time, there was a three year old girl named Cara. Cara loved to play in the park with her friends. One day, Cara was in the park when she saw an ugly jacket. It was blue and green, with strange buttons. Cara thought it looked funny, so she decided to try it on. + +She looked in the mirror and started laughing. It was so ugly, she couldn't believe it! She wanted to show her friends, so she asked them to come over. + +Cara said, "Come see this jacket! I want to show you!" + +Her friends ran over, and when they saw the ugly jacket they started laughing too. "That's so funny," they said! + +Cara smiled and said, "Let's play a game. I'll wear this jacket, and you can invite me to tea parties and pretend I'm a princess!" + +The friends agreed, and they started having fun. They had a wonderful time playing with their ugly jackets and pretending to be royalty in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a huge owl. The owl lived in a big tree in the forest. The owl had a friend who was a little bear. + +One day, the bear wanted to explore the forest but he needed a light. He asked the owl if it had a light he could borrow. +The owl smiled and showed the bear a huge light hanging on the branch of the tree. + +The bear was so happy and said thank you. He then took the light and went to explore the forest. + +The owl waved goodbye and said "You're welcome, friend. Come back soon." + +And so the bear had a great adventure with the help of the owl and its lend. +One day, a cheerful girl named Lucy was outside playing with her friends in the sunshine. She was so happy, she couldn't help but smile! + +Suddenly, Lucy looked up and her friends followed her gaze. To their shock, they saw a beautiful rainbow stretching across the sky! Everyone was so excited and clapped with joy. + +Lucy was so mesmerised by the beauty of the rainbow that she just stared in awe. Even though it was gone in a flash, Lucy remembered the feeling of admiration it brought her. + +The friends went on to play together, but Lucy couldn't help but look up to the sky once in a while; just in case the rainbow decided to visit again! +Once there was a clown who was very smart. He could do tricks and knew lots of things. But he was always in a hurry. He would speed from his house to do tasks, thinking he was very clever. + +One day, the clown was walking quickly and he tripped over a rock. He fell and hurt his leg very badly. He couldn't move it and he had to crawl home. + +The clown tried to be smart again and he thought that he could make it better by himself. He took some medicine he had at home but it didn't help. + +The doctor said the clown had to stay in bed for a long time and he would never speed again. The clown was very sad and he never did his tricks again. The bad ending had come true. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lola. Lola was a brave girl who loved to go exploring. One day, Lola decided to follow a mist into the woods. + +She walked and walked, until she suddenly felt scared and embarrassed. The mist had disappeared, leaving her all alone in the woods. But then, Lola heard the sound of bells in the distance. + +Confused, Lola followed the bells. Much to her surprise, she stumbled upon fairies having a tea party in a clearing. They were singing and laughing and having a wonderful time. + +"Welcome to our tea party!" exclaimed one of the fairies. "Where did you come from?" + +"I followed a mist into the woods," Lola said. + +The fairies laughed and said, "You are very brave to come this far! Please join us for tea?" + +Lola smiled. She was no longer embarrassed, but delighted to have found such a magical surprise! +The sun was bright, shining through the windowsill. Sam was so tired he yawned, a big yawn that his mom saw. + +"Oh Sam, why don't you take a nap?" Mom said. + +But Sam didn't want to take a nap. He wanted to watch his favorite film. + +"I want to watch my film!" He said. + +His mom smiled and said, "You can watch it, but only after you take a nap." + +Sam was sad. He knew taking a nap was hard for him, so he reluctantly dragged his feet over to the sofa. He lay down, closed his eyes and tried to take a nap. + +But soon he was so excited about watching his film that he opened his eyes and got out of bed. He ran over to the TV and turned it on. The familiar images of his favorite movie filled the screen. With a smile on his face, he began to watch the movie. + +After the movie was over, Sam had a big yawn that he couldn't help. His mom walked into the room and said, "See, I told you taking a nap was a good thing!" + +Sam realized that taking a nap was the best way to have enough energy to watch his favorite film. From then on, he made it a habit to take a nap before he watched any movies. +Once upon a time, there was a successful island. It was a place with lots of animals and plants, and visitors always had fun when they visited there. + +One day, a small bird flew to the island and it whispered something secret to the island. The bird had big news! + +The island started to shake. Everyone was wondering what the bird could have said. What could it be? + +When the shaking stopped, the island had changed. All the plants and animals were happy and new exciting things were appearing! + +The bird had whispered that the island was successful. All the animals were so happy. They played and hugged and danced around the island. + +And they stayed successful forever! +Once upon a time, there was a girl called Sue. She was going to a party, and she wanted to buy a present. + +She went to the shop and looked around. She saw a beautiful bottle of perfume and knew it would be perfect. She bought it and went home. + +When Sue arrived at the party everybody was so happy to see her. She handed out the present, it was the perfume. + +The host was delighted, they all wanted to take a sniff! She opened the bottle and everyone loved the fragrant smell. + +Suddenly they heard loud music outside, it was a surprise! Someone had invited a band to play at the party, it was so much fun! + +The bottle of perfume was fragile so Sue had to be very careful with it. In the end, everyone had a great time at the party and the gift was a hit. +The End. +Little Lucy was having a wonderful Sunday. She was playing games in the front yard with her friends when her Mom said it was time to go inside. Lucy frowned and said, "Already?". Mom said, "Yes, it's getting late. It's almost bedtime". + +Lucy started to get sleepy so she washed her face, brushed her teeth and put on her pajamas. But, in her mind she was still trying to figure out how she to stay outside and play longer. She rubbed her eyes and tried to come up with a plan. + +Mom was getting worried because Lucy still hadn't gone to bed. She said to Lucy, "Sweetie, it's already 8pm. You need to go to bed right now". But Lucy stubbornly said, "No! I don't want to". + +Mom was getting frustrated and said firmly, "We can talk about this in the morning but you have to go to bed now". Lucy frowned and reluctantly said, "Okay Mom". She hugged her Mom goodnight and went to bed, content with the thought of playing outside all day the next Sunday. +Once upon a time there was a grumpy cat. He never seemed to be happy. One day he heard a strange noise coming from outside. He went to investigate and found a friendly dog testing out some delicious food. The cat was hungry so he asked the dog if he could share the food. + +The dog said sure and gave the cat some of the food. The cat ate it quickly and it really was delicious! The dog and the cat started talking and the cat soon started to feel happy. + +The cat told the dog about his grumpiness and the dog suggested that he should test something new every day to make him feel better. The cat thought this was a great idea and was looking forward to testing some new things. + +From that day forward the cat always felt a bit happier and was excited to try out something new. The grumpiness was a thing of the past and the cat had the food to thank for it. +Once upon a time there was a girl who had a pet fish. Every day she would repeat..."Hello, fishy! It's time to feed you." + +The fish liked this routine and one day he decided to surprise the girl. He made a turn in the tank, swimming around and around faster and faster. + +The girl couldn't believe it. She clapped her hands and the fish repeated the turn. Again and again she clapped and the fish kept on spinning. + +Soon it became too fast, faster than the original turn. The girl watched in horror as the fish spun and spun. Suddenly, the fish stopped spinning and floated to the bottom of the tank. + +The girl was sad. Her pet was not awake anymore. +Once there was a bear who really loved honey. He had a big jar of honey and he kept it safe. He didn't want anyone to get it. + +One day, a mouse came near the honey jar. The bear was very angry. He spread his arms and roared, trying to scare the mouse away. But the mouse wouldn't go. + +The bear was getting worried. So he tried something different. He touched the mouse softly and said in gentle voice, "Please go away". + +The mouse was surprised. He slowly shook his head and said, "No, I want some honey too". + +The bear smiled. He spread some honey on the ground so that the mouse could have some. The mouse was happy and thanked the bear. + +From then on, the mouse and the bear were friends. Every day the mouse would come and get some honey, and the bear would share it with him. +Once there was a little girl named Amy who loved to explore. One day she saw a big red wardrobe and she wanted to open it. But when she tried, it was too heavy for her to move. She asked her mom for help and her mom said that if she worked hard, she would win. + +So, Amy worked very hard. She did all her chores and played nicely with her brother. She even practiced counting to ten every day. She worked hard every day until finally she could open the red wardrobe. + +Inside the wardrobe was a surprise! There were a lot of toys and candy. Amy was so excited! She had won. She hugged her mom and thanked her for helping her succeed. It was a happy day for Amy! +Once there was a little girl. She was playing in the park. Suddenly, she saw a big mist. It was so thick, she could not see through it! She wanted to find out what was inside. So, she took a deep breath, and poked her finger into the mist. When she touched it, the mist felt so harsh! But she kept poking around, until eventually she saw some big trees and beautiful flowers. She couldn't believe it, and she was so excited to explore the misty park. She giggled and skipped around, poking and discovering all kinds of wonderful things. +Once there was a kind mommy who wanted to teach her daughter something special. She thought and thought, until she finally had an idea. +The Mommy bought a ticket to an amazing show, and she took her daughter with her. The daughter was so excited for the show. She couldn't believe it when the show started - it was a wonderful circus! The daughter watched all of the amazing tricks and the pretty lights. +Mommy was so proud of her loyal daughter, who was so happy to have learned something new and had such a great time. She knew that by taking her daughter out to the show, she had taught her something special. +The daughter still remembers that incredible show to this day, and she still loves to go to the circus to learn more. +Once upon a time, there was a big tree in the forest. Every day, the birds in the tree would perform a song. It was a quick song, with clear notes that could be heard all around. But one day, a storm swept through the forest. The wind was so strong that it knocked the birds out of their tree. + +The birds were scared, and they fluttered all over the place. Until one of them had an idea. + +Bird 1: "Let's all perform together to make a beautiful song! That way, we can get back to our tree!" + +The birds all agreed and quickly got to work. They practiced their song until it was perfect. Finally, when the storm clouds had cleared, the birds began to sing. The song was so clear and so quick that it made the birds' tree look brighter than ever. + +The birds cheered in happiness, and the other creatures in the forest clapped in amazement. Now, whenever there is a storm, the birds perform their song, just like they did that day. +Once there was a little boy named Charlie. Charlie loved to play with his toy blocks. + +One day Charlie wanted to play a game. He wanted to match the blocks with the same colours together. So he tried matching some of the blocks. Then he looked outside and saw the sunflower in the garden. He thought it was so bright and colourful. + +Charlie decided to pick the sunflower and match the petals with the blocks. But then he realized the petals did not fit with the blocks. He was so sad that he could not match the sunflower. + +Just then Charlie's mom came and saw Charlie. Charlie told his mom that he wanted to match the sunflower with the blocks but couldn't. Then his mom gave him an idea. She said he should pick the bright yellow petals and match them with the yellow blocks. + +Charlie tried matching the petals with the yellow blocks and it worked! He was so happy. He was able to match the sunflower with his blocks and the yard was so colourful. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy. His name was Tom. + +One day, Tom asked his mom, "What can I do today?" + +His mom replied, "Why don't you build a tower?" + +Tom smiled. He was excited to build something. He went to the backyard and found some blocks. He started to build a tall tower with the blocks. + +Tom worked very hard on the tower. The tower was big and pretty. He was very proud when it was finished. He ran to his mom, "Mom, mom look at my tower." + +His mom said, "It looks safe. That's a great tower Tom!" Tom was so happy. He knew that he'd done something amazing. + +The next day, Tom asked his mom the same question. + +His mom smiled and said, "Let's build a bigger tower and make it extra safe!" +Once upon a time, there was an little girl. Her name was Sam. One day Sam's mommy asked her: "What would you like for lunch?" Sam said: "I want a sandwich!" Her mommy mentioned that it would be very easy to make a sandwich. So Sam watched as her mommy made the sandwich. She put some yummy cheese, tomatoes, and cucumbers between two slices of bread. Then she cut it into two pieces. Finally, Sam was excited to eat her delicious sandwich. She thanked her mommy for making it. Her mommy said: "Anytime, sweetheart". +Once upon a time, there was a helpless little bunny who had to perform special motions every day. All of the bunnies in the area had to do the same. Every day, the little bunny tried to do its best, but was not able to do the motions as well as the other bunnies. + +One day, the other bunnies laughed and teased the helpless little bunny for not being able to do the motions. The little bunny felt sad and embarrassed, so it stopped trying. The other bunnies warned it that if it didn't perform the motions, there would be bad consequences. + +Despite the warnings, the little bunny still refused to do the motions and so the other bunnies told it that it would no longer be allowed to live in the woods with them. The little bunny was sad and helpless, so it had no choice but to leave. + +The little bunny was never seen again, and the other bunnies realised that if they had just been a little kinder and more understanding, they might have been able to help the poor little bunny. But it was too late. They had not seen the warning signs of the bad consequences that were to come. +Once there was a very generous squirrel. He liked to give things to other animals. One day he saw a big tree and he wanted to climb it. He asked the birds if he could climb up the tree, but they said no. But then he had an idea. He let the birds know he had lots of nice nuts and they could have some if they let him climb the tree. The birds were very happy because they love nuts, so they said yes and the squirrel was able to climb the tree. On the way back down, he shared some of the nuts with the birds and everyone was happy. The squirrel was so generous! +Once upon a time, there was a big, enormous bear. He was teaching a tiny, little rabbit how to walk on a rope. The bear told the rabbit, "You must be brave to do this, and also learn to focus. I will help you". The rabbit was scared at first, but tried really hard to do what the bear said. After a while, the rabbit was walking on the rope like the bear. + +The bear said, "You did it! That is a very important lesson: if you want to achieve something, you must persevere and never give up". The rabbit thanked the bear for teaching him and now she was very happy. + +The moral of the story is if you work hard and never give up, you can learn great things and be very successful. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny who lived in a big garden. The bunny lived happily in the garden until one day, she hopped too close to the edge of a patch of grass. The bunny fell and got hurt. + +The bunny was scared and started to cry. She tried to stand back up, but she was too hurt to hop away. Suddenly her friends came to help. + +They carefully put the bunny on a patch of soft grass. Then they made her a nice comfy bed with cotton. The bunny snuggled into the bed and felt much better. + +The bunny thanked her friends and they all hopped away together. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Annie. Annie was three years old, and she loved to play dress up. She had many different costume pieces, each more fun than the last. + +Today, Annie had put on her special party costume. It was blue with colorful flowers and frilly skirts. With a bounce in her step, Annie twirled around the living room and exclaimed, "I look so beautiful!" + +Her mom smiled and hugged Annie. She said, "I'm so happy you have such a beautiful costume, Annie." + +Annie said, "I'm happy, too. I love my costume and I can't wait to show it to my friends!" + +Annie's mom said, "Okay! But remember, we need to be careful with it so it doesn't get ripped. It cost a lot of money!" + +Annie nodded and said, "I'll be careful!" She took her mom's hand and they went outside to show Annie's friends her lovely costume. Annie was so happy that she had such a wonderful costume to wear. +Once there was a girl called Lily. One day she went to the hockey rink. Everybody had a hockey stick but Lily didn't. She felt angry and very selfish. She wanted to bite the hockey stick of the person next to her. Suddenly her mum came to take her away. She asked why Lily wanted to bite the hockey. Lily said she wanted to have a stick. Her mum said that it was selfish to bite somebody else's hockey stick. She said that it would be better to share. Lily thought about it and decided that was a good idea. From then on Lily shared her things with her friends. +Once there was a little girl who had a pretty purse. She liked to carry it with her everywhere she went. One day she was in the park and started to stare at the purse. A naughty man saw this and he started walking towards her. She kept staring and he kept getting closer. He grabbed her purse and ran away. The little girl was sad and scared. She cried and ran home. She never got her pretty purse back again. +Sam was a fat cat. He was always napping and was always so lazy. One day, he decided to do something fun. He picked up a piece of paper and a crayon and started to write. He wanted to write a story about a brave warrior who had a special weapon. + +Sam worked and worked until he was finished writing. He stepped back and took a look at his work. He was very proud of himself for writing the story. + +Suddenly, he heard a voice from behind. "That looks like a great story, Sam. I like how you used your imagination to create something special." + +Sam turned around and found a mouse standing there. The mouse was holding a shiny sword. He said, "This is the special weapon I was talking about in the story. Do you want to play with it?" + +Sam's eyes lit up. He took the sword and ran out to the garden. He shouted, "Let the battle commence!" He had a great time playing with his new friend and the special weapon. +One day, Mommy took Tommy to the park. It was Tommy's favorite place to play! Everywhere Tommy looked there were interesting things like swings and slides. + +Mommy told Tommy, "Let's play hide-and-seek!" Tommy was so excited he started running around searching for a good hiding spot. + +Suddenly, Mommy yelled, "Tommy, don't go near the pond! It can be dangerous!" + +Tommy said, "Okay, Mommy, I will please stay away from it." Even though he wanted to get a closer look, he was smart and listened to his mom. + +After a few hours of playing, it was time to go home. As they were walking away, Tommy heard a loud noise. It sounded like a shock! + +Mommy reached down and grabbed Tommy's hand and said, "That was naughty of you! Since you didn't listen and were too interested in the pond, you got shocked by the electric fence." + +Tommy was sad that he had been naughty, but he also learned an important lesson to always listen to Mommy! +Ralph and his friends were playing in the playground near their school. They were using the special crane to match the shapes together. All of a sudden, the fragile crane broke and the pieces flew everywhere. Everyone was so upset. + +The friends ran over to Ralph and asked him what went wrong. He explained that he had been matching the shapes, just like they were doing, when the crane suddenly broke. + +The friends all tried to think of a way to fix the broken pieces. One of them suggested getting some glue, but Ralph said that the pieces were too fragile and it probably wouldn't work. + +Then Ralph had an idea. He told his friends that if they could find a way to match the pieces back together again, he was sure the crane would work. Everyone was excited and ran off to find all the pieces. + +After a few hours of searching, Ralph and his friends managed to find all the pieces and match them together perfectly. They held their breath as they put the crane back together, and it worked perfectly. + +Everyone was so relieved and ran to tell all the other kids at school. They all clapped and cheered, and Ralph and his friends celebrated their success. +Once upon a time there was a girl called Rose. Everyday, her Mom reminded her to be careful when crossing the road. + +One day, Rose went outside to play. She ran and ran until she found a triangle. It was a big, red triangle and it shone in the sun. + +Rose thought it was so pretty and special that she wanted to take it home. She picked it up and put it in her pocket. + +When Rose got home, Mom saw what she had picked up. She smiled and said to Rose, "That triangle is very special, so I want you to put it back where you found it. Whenever you want to see it, you can go to the same spot and it will be there again." + +Rose put the triangle back and ran outside to play again. Every time she crossed the road or went outside to play, Mom reminded her to be careful. Rose remembered the special red triangle and felt happy. +Tommy and Mommy were out walking in the park. The sun was shining, and they could see the zebra on the other side of the field. + +"Look, Mommy! A zebra!" cried Tommy. + +"Yes, sweetheart. That's a zebra," said Mommy. + +As they got closer, they could see that something was wrong with the zebra. It's leg was hurt, and it was limping. + +"Oh no!" said Mommy. "We need to help him!" + +She grabbed a stick and started to repair the zebra's leg. Tommy watched carefully as Mommy worked, and when the zebra was able to walk again, he was so grateful. + +Mommy smiled at Tommy and said, "Sometimes, it's nice to help others. Aren't you glad that we could repair the zebra?" + +Tommy nodded in agreement, and they headed off home, feeling very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Daisy. Daisy was only three-years-old, but she already loved to explore and observe the world around her. + +One day, Daisy went to the beach with her mom and dad. She couldn't believe her eyes as she saw the sand, the water, and all the different shells. She couldn't help but be curious and she bent down to observe them more closely. + +The shells were so different - some were big and some were small, some were smooth and some were bumpy. Daisy loved looking at the different patterns and colors they had. + +So, her mom gave her a pail and she started filling it up with shells. She soon filled it till the brim with the most different and beautiful shells she could find. + +Then, Daisy ran back to her mom and dad with a big smile on her face, proudly showing her shell-filled pail. Needless to say, her mom and dad were very proud. +It was a quiet morning in the forest. The sun was shining and all the birds were singing. Suddenly, a loud warning sounded. It was Fluffy the squirrel, warning everyone that danger was coming. + +The animals all ran and hid, scared of what might happen. Fluffy went up to the tallest tree and shouted one last warning before everything went still again. + +As the animals all peered out from their hiding places, they noticed something strange. A wish from a dead evil creature had come true, and it looked like trouble. + +The animals all huddled together and whispered about what might happen next. Then, from a nearby bush, came a gentle voice. It was the wise old tree, whose roots were deep in the ground. + +"Do not be afraid," the wise old tree said. "I can make a wish for you, and it will keep you safe." + +The animals all cheered and held hands, thankful that the wise old tree had come to their rescue. From that day on, they knew they could trust the wise old tree to warn them of danger and to help them stay safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy called Tom. Tom loved to play, and his favourite thing to do was to collect stones. Tom collected stones everywhere he went, picking them up and keeping them in his pocket. + +One day, Tom went for a walk in the park. He looked for stones and soon found a very special one. He put it in his pocket and he was so happy! But when he sat down in a big armchair near a tree, something bad happened. The special stone had gone - it must have dropped out of his pocket! + +Tom looked everywhere for the stone, but he couldn’t find it anywhere. He was feeling very sad and he didn’t know what to do. Just then, he heard a little voice say “don’t worry, we can still be playful!†+ +Tom turned around and saw a playful squirrel. The squirrel explained that it had been looking at Tom’s pocket and had seen that he had lost something valuable. The squirrel said that he was always collecting and hiding things, but he wanted to help Tom. + +Tom was very thankful to the squirrel and together they went on a different kind of collecting adventure. They collected twigs, feathers and special leaves - things which belonged to the park. Tom had a lot of fun with the playful squirrel, and he also learnt an important lesson about looking after our special things. +Once upon a time there was a beautiful triangle. It shined brightly in the sky, day and night. + +One day, the triangle decided to turn itself into something new. He wanted to explore the world and make some friends. + +So he opened himself up and jumped into the sky. He flew and flew and flew, until he came across a friendly butterfly. + +"Hi," said the triangle. "I'm looking for friends." The butterfly replied: "I say, why don't you come with me? I'm on my way to a wonderful party." + +The butterfly and the triangle flew together until they reached the party. Everyone gasped when they saw the beautiful triangle flying around with the butterfly. + +The triangle was so happy to have a new friend! They made sure to stay close to each other the whole night. +Once upon a time, there were two best friends who loved to go exploring together. + +One day they went to a cave and they found a statue. It had been forgotten there for a long time. + +The two friends looked at the statue and one of them said, "Let's take it home with us." So they held the statue very carefully. + +Suddenly, the statue felt very uncomfortable. It said in a grumpy voice, "Put me down!" + +The two friends were scared and they quickly put the statue down. The statue made a big sigh of relief and said, "Thank you". + +The two friends said goodbye and went back home, never feeling quite so uncomfortable again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tommy. Tommy was only three years old and he liked to explore his house. One day, Tommy was walking down the hall when he heard a funny noise coming from a room next to his bedroom. He looked in the room and saw a bottle of light. The bottle was making a funny noise and it was sparkling with light. + +Tommy was excited and he reached for the bottle. He picked it up and shook it and the light began to twinkle even brighter. The noise and the lights were so fun to watch! He played with the bottle all afternoon, delighted by the lights and sounds. + +After he was finished playing, Tommy carefully put the bottle back in the room. Then he went to tell his mom what he had seen and heard in the room. She was so happy that Tommy had had such a fun adventure, and she tucked him into bed with a big hug! +Once there was a family. The family had to sell their things because they were broke. They sold their old house and all their toys and games. But then one day, something bad happened. A family member died. The family was very sad. They had to sell their dead family member's things too. Everything was gone. Now the family was sad, broke and alone. +Once there was a tough mechanic. He always marched around the town, fixing everyone's broken things. He was always happy to help, and the people thanked him a lot. + +One day, while he was marching, he heard a cry. He ran to the noise and saw a little three year old crying. He had wandered away from home and was very scared. + +The mechanic was nice and marched the little boy back to his family. The family was very thankful. + +The tough mechanic kept marching around town to help people. He would never stop no matter how tough things got. He was always there to help, and the town was very grateful. +Once there was a family that had a rare figure. Its name was Hang. One day the mom asked the three year old, Sam, to hang the figure up. Sam was confused and asked, "Mommy, how do I hang it?" His mom replied, "Just use the string on the back of the figure to hang it on the wall." Sam eagerly ran over to the wall. He took the figure and used the string to tie it to the wall. + +But once he moved away, the figure came away from the wall! Sam said, "Mommy, it won't stay!" His mom smiled and said, "It has to be put on just the right spot on the wall for it to stay." Sam touched the wall and found one spot that felt different than the rest. He then tried to hang the figure again, this time in the special spot he had discovered. + +This time the figure stayed on the wall! Sam beamed with pride and said, "Mommy, I did it!" His mom smiled and said, "Good job! That was the right spot for the figure to hang, I knew you would find it." Sam's family hugged him and admired the beautiful and rare figure that Hang. +Once there was an adorable little girl named Sarah. She was so excited to learn how to fish with her grandpa. Grandpa gave Sarah a rod and said, "Please put this on your shoulder". Sarah was so happy to go fishing with her grandpa. She carefully put the rod on her shoulder and asked, "What do I do now, grandpa?". Grandpa showed her how to cast the rod and said, "Just throw the rod in the water and wait for the fish to bite". Sarah was so excited and did as her grandpa said. She could feel the rod tugging in the water and knew she had caught something. Grandpa and Sarah pulled the rod up together, and there was a big fish at the end! Sarah was so happy and gave her grandpa a big hug. She thanked him for teaching her how to fish and said, "Please can we do it again?". Grandpa smiled and said, "Of course!" and Sarah could not wait for their next fishing trip. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Sarah. She loved to explore the world around her and today she was on a special mission. + +Sarah was a curious girl, and her mission was to look for an ancient calendar. She went to the woods, the pond, and all around her house. She searched everywhere but she couldn't find it. + +Eventually Sarah realized that the calendar was at the library! She was so excited, she gathered her things and ran all the way there. + +When Sarah arrived at the library, she saw a very old and dusty book. When she opened it, she realized it was the ancient calendar she was looking for! She was so happy that she had found it. + +Sarah took the calendar home and put it up on the wall for everyone to see. From then on she always looked at the calendar to remember how her mission was successful. +One day, Jack and his mommy went to the strawberry farm to pick some strawberries. Jack was so excited and anxious to pick the yummy, red berries. + +"Mommy, look!" said Jack. + +"Wow, Jack! The strawberry patch looks wonderful," replied his mother. + +As they walked through the strawberry patch, Jack held his basket as high as he could. He loved to pick the big, plump strawberries. + +"Jack, let's go to the other strawberry patch. I think the strawberries will be even bigger over there," said his mommy. + +Jack happily followed her and, sure enough, the strawberries were bigger. Jack started to pick the strawberries and slowly filled up his basket. With each berry he picked, the size of the basket seemed to increase! + +Finally, Jack's basket was full of delicious strawberries and he couldn't be happier. He was so excited to get home and enjoy the strawberries for a snack! +One day, a little girl was playing in the park with her friends. She was having a lot of fun. Suddenly, she noticed something green on the ground. She ran to see what it was and found a penny. She was very excited! + +The girl picked up the penny and flipped it over. On the back, there was something written. She read the words and revealed it was a magical penny! + +The girl was curious and wanted to know what the magic penny could do. She closed her eyes and made a wish. Suddenly, the penny began to shine bright green. + +The girl made many wishes with the penny. Whatever she asked for, the penny granted! The girl and her friends had so much fun spending their magical penny. + +Eventually, the penny ran out of its magic and the girl put it back where she found it. She gave it a little kiss and said goodbye. It was the best day ever! +Once upon a time, there was a little child who loved to dive. Every day, their mommy would draw them a bubble bath and the child's face would light up with delight. One day, the child wanted to dive into their bathtub, even though Mommy had not yet added the bubbles. Mommy scolded the child and said "No! You must wait until the bubbles come first." + +The little one thought to themselves and soon realized that their mommy was right. So they waited patiently until the bubbles began to float in the bathtub. Finally, it was time! The child was so glad to finally dive into their bathtub, feeling safe and secure. + +Every day since, the child has been following Mommy’s rule of waiting for the bubbles before diving into the bathtub. Mommy is relieved that her little one has learned the importance of listening to Mommy’s advice and following instructions. The moral of the story is to always listen to your parent's advice and remember to be patient. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play outside with his friends. One day, Timmy and his friends found a tree with a big branch to hang on. They laughed and played on the branch for hours. + +Suddenly, there was an emergency! Timmy's friend Jane got stuck on the branch and couldn't get down. Timmy and his friends didn't know what to do. They tried to pull her down, but it didn't work. + +Timmy remembered his mom telling him about calling for help in an emergency. He ran to the house and called 911. The nice lady on the phone told him to stay calm and that help was on the way. Soon, a firefighter came and rescued Jane. Everyone was relieved and happy that the emergency was mild and no one got hurt. +Once upon a time, there was a grumpy old man named Mr. Smith. He liked to play golf every day, but he never had any fun. One day, he went to the golf course and saw a little boy laying on the grass. The boy was happy and smiling, so Mr. Smith asked him why he was so happy. + +The little boy said he was happy because he loved to play golf with his dad. Mr. Smith realized that he had forgotten the joy of playing golf and decided to join the little boy and his dad. They played together and had lots of fun. Mr. Smith was no longer grumpy and he thanked the little boy for reminding him of how much he loved golf. + +From that day on, Mr. Smith played golf with the little boy and his dad every week. He was no longer grumpy and always had a smile on his face. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the festival with her family. They would eat yummy food and play games. + +One day, Lily's mom gave her a pretty dress to wear to the festival. Lily was so excited! She got ready quickly and ran outside to meet her family. + +As they were walking to the festival, Lily accidentally tore her dress on a sharp rock. She was sad and didn't want to go anymore. But her mom told her not to worry and they went back home to change. + +Lily put on a new dress and was ready to go again. She had a great time at the festival with her family and even won a prize at one of the games. She was so happy and couldn't wait to go back next year. +Once upon a time, there was a curious little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to explore and see new things. One day, Timmy and his family went on a trip to the country. Timmy was so excited to see all the animals and trees. + +As they were walking by a river, Timmy saw a big puddle of water. He couldn't resist and jumped right in, making a big splash! His parents laughed and told him to be careful not to get wet. Timmy didn't care, he was having too much fun. + +After a while, they continued their walk and saw some cows and horses. Timmy was amazed by how big they were. He had never seen anything like it before. As they were leaving, Timmy turned around and waved goodbye to the animals. He couldn't wait to come back and see them again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in her backyard. One day, she found a special rock that was very rare. She showed it to her mom and said, "Look what I found! It's so pretty and rare!" Her mom was very proud of her. + +The next day, Lily went outside to play again, but her special rock was gone! She looked and looked, but it had disappeared. She asked her mom, "Where did my rock go?" Her mom said, "Maybe it went to an oasis, a special place where things go to rest." Lily didn't understand, so her mom explained that an oasis is a magical place where things can disappear and rest. + +Lily was sad that her rock was gone, but she knew it was in a special place now. She said, "Goodbye, rock! Have fun in the oasis!" and went back to playing. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy cars but it was very hot in his room. He asked his mom, "Mommy, please turn on the fan?" His mom turned on the fan and Timmy felt much better. + +While playing with his cars, Timmy heard a noise. He looked around and saw his cat, Whiskers, was stuck in a tree. Timmy said, "Mommy, Whiskers needs help. We need to be alert!" His mom quickly climbed the tree and saved Whiskers. + +Afterwards, Timmy said, "Thank you, Mommy. You are the best!" And they all went back inside to play with Timmy's cars with the cool fan blowing on them. +Once upon a time, there was a big orange cat. The cat liked to play with a ball. One day, the ball went over the wall. The cat tried to jump over the wall but it was too high. The cat was sad and meowed loudly. + +Then, a man came with a big sack. He saw the cat and asked, "Why are you sad?" The cat said, "My ball is over the wall and I can't get it." The man said, "Don't worry, I will help you." He put the cat in the sack and lifted him over the wall. The cat was so happy to get his ball back. + +From that day on, the cat liked to play with the man. They played catch and the man would sometimes bring an orange for the cat to eat. The cat was no longer sad because he had a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a big castle. The castle had a tall tower with a smooth surface. A little boy wanted to climb up the tower, but he couldn't reach it. He found a long rope and decided to pull it up to the top of the tower. The rope was strong and the boy was able to climb up. When he got to the top, he saw a beautiful structure with a big flag waving in the wind. The boy was so happy that he pulled the rope again to come down and tell his friends about his adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a little birdie who lived in a valley. The birdie had a friend, a little mouse who lived in a hole. One day, the birdie flew to the hole to visit the mouse. + +"Hello, little mouse! How are you?" asked the birdie. + +"I'm fine, thank you. But I'm feeling a bit cold," replied the mouse. + +The birdie saw that the mouse was shivering. "Don't worry, little mouse. I will fly around and find something to keep you warm," said the birdie. + +The birdie flew around and found some soft leaves. She brought them back to the mouse and they snuggled up together to keep warm. From that day on, the birdie and the mouse were the best of friends and always helped each other out. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a kitten named Fluffy. Fluffy was very cute and made Lily proud. + +One day, Lily and Fluffy went to the park. They saw a man who was holding a sign. The sign said "Free Balloons". + +Lily asked the man, "Can I have a balloon for Fluffy?" The man smiled and gave Lily a red balloon. Fluffy was so happy and started to play with the balloon. + +Lily said to Fluffy, "Look how proud you are with your new balloon!" Fluffy meowed happily and Lily knew that they had a great day at the park. +One day, a little girl named Lily went for a walk with her mommy. They walked through a forest and saw many trees and animals. Suddenly, they came to a big cliff. Lily's mommy said, "Be careful, Lily. Don't go too close to the edge. It's dangerous." + +Lily looked down and saw the rocks at the bottom. She felt scared and weak. "Mommy, I'm scared," she said. "I don't want to fall." + +"Don't worry, Lily," said her mommy. "We'll stay away from the edge. We'll be safe." + +They continued walking and soon they reached the end of the forest. They saw a beautiful sunset in the sky. "Look, Lily," said her mommy. "The day is ending. It's time to go home." + +Lily smiled and held her mommy's hand. She felt happy to be going home. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and run around outside. One day, Lily found a book with lots of words in it. She wanted to read it, but she didn't know how to spell the words. + +Lily asked her mom to help her spell the words. Her mom said, "I can help you, but you have to accept that it might take some time to learn." Lily agreed and they started to practice spelling together. + +One day, Lily was playing outside when she saw a butterfly. She wanted to catch it, but she didn't know it was not safe. She ran after the butterfly and didn't see the hole in the ground. She fell in and hurt herself badly. + +Lily's mom rushed her to the hospital, but it was too late. Lily passed away from her injuries. Her mom was very sad and wished she could have kept her safe. +Once upon a time, there was a big grumpy bear. He lived in a forest with lots of trees and flowers. One day, he decided to take a step outside of his cave and explore the forest. + +As he walked, he saw a bouncy ball on the ground. He picked it up and started to bounce it. The bear was having so much fun bouncing the ball that he forgot all about being grumpy. + +He continued to bounce the ball all around the forest, taking big steps and small steps. The other animals in the forest saw the bear having so much fun and decided to join in. They all bounced the ball together and had a great time. + +From that day on, the bear wasn't grumpy anymore. He realized that sometimes all it takes is a little bouncing and stepping outside of your comfort zone to have fun and make new friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird. The bird lived in a tree with many other birds. One day, the little bird was flying around when it saw a shiny black rock on the ground. The bird picked it up and saw that it was coal. The coal was rough and dirty, but the bird thought it was pretty. + +The other birds saw the little bird with the coal and got jealous. They wanted the coal for themselves. They tried to take it away from the little bird, but the little bird wouldn't let go. Finally, one of the birds came up with an idea. They said, "Let's have a whistling contest. Whoever can whistle the loudest gets the coal." + +The little bird agreed and they all started whistling. The other birds were really good at whistling, but the little bird was the best. It whistled so loud that all the other birds covered their ears. The little bird won the contest and got to keep the coal. From then on, the other birds were nicer to the little bird and they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a big castle with a queen inside. The queen had a crown on her head and she was very pretty. One day, the queen saw a fake spider on the floor and it scared her. She screamed and jumped up high. But then she saw that it was fake and she laughed. + +The next day, the queen wanted to scare her friends. She put a fake spider on the floor and waited for them to come in. When her friends saw the spider, they screamed and ran away. The queen laughed and said, "It's just fake!" + +From that day on, the queen loved to scare her friends with fake things. She put fake bugs and fake snakes in their rooms. Her friends would scream and then laugh when they saw that it was just fake. The queen was happy because she loved to make her friends laugh. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved robots and had a sweet tooth. One day, she went to the park and saw a robot playing with a ball. + +"Hello, robot! What's your name?" asked Lily. + +"My name is Robby. Do you want to play with me?" replied the robot. + +"Yes, please!" said Lily with a big smile. + +They played together for a while, but then it started to rain. Lily was sad because she didn't want to go home yet. + +"Don't worry, Lily. I have a plan!" said Robby. "We can go to my robot house and have some sweet cookies." + +"Yay! That's a great plan!" said Lily, jumping up and down. + +So they went to Robby's house and had some sweet cookies. Lily was very happy and thanked Robby for his plan. From that day on, they became good friends and played together often. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat jelly all day long. One day, her mom told her that she couldn't have any more jelly because it was bad for her teeth. Lily was sad and angry. + +She went to her friend's house to play. Her friend asked her why she looked so upset. Lily told her about the harsh news she received from her mom. Her friend said, "Maybe you should listen to your mom. She knows what's best for you." + +Lily thought about what her friend said and decided to return home and thank her mom for looking out for her. From that day on, she ate less jelly and took better care of her teeth. She learned that sometimes the things we want aren't always good for us and it's important to listen to those who care about us. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play in the ocean with his mommy and daddy. One day, they went to the beach and Timmy saw a big shark in the water. He was scared and stumbled in the sand. + +But then, Timmy's mommy and daddy explained to him that the shark was far away and wouldn't hurt him. Timmy felt grateful that his parents were there to keep him safe. + +They spent the rest of the day playing in the sand and swimming in the water. Timmy even found a seashell that he was very excited about. When it was time to go home, Timmy was tired but happy. He knew he would always remember the day he saw a shark and felt grateful for his family. +Once upon a time, there was a fireman named Jack. Jack was a brave man who helped people when there was danger. One day, he got a call that there was a big fire in a wealthy family's house. Jack hurried to the scene with his team. + +When they arrived, they saw that the fire was big and dangerous. Jack told his team to spray water on the fire while he went inside to save the family. He found them hiding in a room and quickly took them outside to safety. + +The family was very grateful and thanked Jack for saving their lives. Jack smiled and said, "It's my job to help people in need. I'm just glad I could help." The family was so happy that they gave Jack a big reward for his bravery. Jack was very happy and said, "Thank you, I will use this to help even more people in need." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pink eraser that she loved very much. It was her favorite eraser because it was so pretty and pink. One day, Lily went to school and took her eraser with her. But when it was time to go home, she noticed that her eraser was missing! She looked and looked, but she couldn't find it. Lily felt very sad because she missed her beautiful pink eraser. +Once upon a time, there were two friends named Timmy and Tommy. They loved to play together in the park. One day, they saw a big, mighty dog. The dog looked scary and they were afraid to go near him. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise. They saw two big boys fighting. Timmy and Tommy were scared and didn't know what to do. They decided to go to their parents for help. + +Their parents told them that fighting is not good and they should try to solve their problems without fighting. They also told them that they should spend time with their friends and play together nicely. Timmy and Tommy understood and they went back to the park to play with the dog. They spent the whole day playing and having fun. +Once upon a time, there was a kind girl named Lily. She had a loyal dog named Max. One day, Lily and Max went to the market to sell some jars of honey. + +A man came up to Lily and said, "I want to buy all your jars of honey. How much do you want for them?" + +Lily said, "I want five coins for each jar." The man gave her the coins and took all the jars of honey. + +Max barked happily and Lily said, "Thank you for helping me sell the honey, Max. You are such a loyal dog." + +Max wagged his tail and licked Lily's face. They went home with a lot of coins and were very happy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved playing outside in the woods near his house. One day, Timmy was walking in the woods when he saw a big tree that looked uncomfortable. He thought to himself, "I don't think I want to sit on that tree." + +As Timmy continued walking, he saw a squirrel running up another tree. He thought, "I think that squirrel is having fun in the woods." Suddenly, Timmy heard a loud noise and got scared. He thought, "I think I should go back home now." + +Timmy ran back to his house and told his mom about his adventure in the woods. She listened to him and gave him a big hug. Timmy was happy to be home and thought, "I think I'll stay inside for a while." +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily had a very special pin. It was shiny and sparkly and she loved to wear it on her dress. One day, when she was playing outside, she accidentally dropped the pin and it rolled away. Lily looked everywhere but she couldn't find it. + +Just then, her friend Timmy came over and saw that Lily was sad. He asked her what was wrong and she told him about her lost pin. Timmy wanted to help her so he started looking too. After a little while, he found the pin under a bush. Lily was so happy and grateful to Timmy for his support. + +From that day on, Lily wore her pin every day and whenever she saw Timmy, she would give him a big hug. She realized that even though Timmy could be a little nosy sometimes, he was a great friend who always had her back. +Once upon a time, there was an old man who lived in a big house. He had a garden where he grew lots of flowers. One day, a little girl came to visit him. She saw the flowers and said, "Wow, they are so pretty!" The old man smiled and said, "Thank you, little one. Would you like to help me pick some flowers?" + +The little girl was very happy and said, "Yes, please!" She went to the garden and tried to pick a flower, but it was stuck. She pulled and pulled, but it wouldn't come off. She got upset and said, "I can't do it!" + +The old man came to her and said, "Don't worry, little one. You just need to pull harder." He showed her how to do it, and finally, the flower came off. The little girl was so happy and said, "Yay, I did it!" They picked lots of flowers together and had a wonderful time. +Once upon a time, a long, long time ago, there was a big, big sea. The sea was so big that it went on and on and on. In the sea, there were many fish, big ones and small ones, and they all swam and played together. + +One day, a little fish named Nemo went on an adventure. He swam and swam until he found an ancient treasure chest. The chest was very old and dusty, but Nemo thought it was very cool. He opened the chest and inside he found a shiny gold coin. The coin was very special because it had a picture of a fish on it, just like Nemo. + +Nemo was very happy with his treasure, but he wanted to find more things that would match his coin. He swam and swam some more and found a shiny shell that matched the color of his coin. Nemo was so proud of himself for finding such special things in the big, big sea. +Once upon a time, there was a big truck. The truck was very rich and shiny. It had many colors and it was very big. + +One day, the truck was driving on the road. It was going very fast. Suddenly, the truck hit a tree and it made a big wreck. + +The driver of the truck got very sad. He said, "Oh no! My truck is broken! What am I going to do?" + +A little boy saw the wreck and he came to help. He said, "Don't worry, mister. I can help you. I know how to fix things." + +The boy fixed the truck and the driver was very happy. He said, "Thank you so much! You are a number one helper!" + +The boy smiled and said, "No problem. I like helping people. It makes me feel good." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, but sometimes she didn't like to clean them up. One day, Lily's mom asked her to put away all her toys in the cupboard. Lily didn't want to do it because she was having too much fun. + +Later that day, Lily wanted to play with her favorite toy, but she couldn't find it anywhere. She looked under the bed and behind the couch, but it was nowhere to be found. Lily started to feel sad and frustrated. She wished she had listened to her mom and put her toys away. + +Suddenly, Lily remembered that her mom had said her toys were in the cupboard. She ran to the cupboard and opened it up. There, she found her favorite toy and all her other toys too! Lily was so happy that she had found them all. From that day on, Lily was obedient and always put her toys away in the cupboard after she was done playing with them. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and run around with his friends. One day, Timmy found a shiny medal on the ground. He picked it up and showed it to his friends. They were all very impressed and thought it was real. + +But Timmy noticed that the medal started to tremble in his hand. He looked closer and saw that it was actually fake! He felt very disappointed, but his friends still thought it was cool. Timmy decided to keep the fake medal anyways, because it still made him happy to have found something special. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her friends outside. One day, Lily decided to invite her best friend, Sarah, to come over and play with her toys. Sarah was happy to come over and they had so much fun together. + +After playing for a while, Lily's mom brought out some snacks. She gave each of them a cookie, but Lily noticed that Sarah had zero cookies left. She felt bad and decided to share her cookie with Sarah. Sarah was happy and thanked Lily for being so nice. + +As it started to get dark outside, Lily's mom reminded them to be safe and hold hands while walking back to Sarah's house. They walked together, holding hands, and made it safely back to Sarah's house. They said goodbye and promised to play together again soon. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going on adventures with her family. One day, they went on a trip to the beach. When they got to their hotel room, Lily's mom asked her to help unpack their bags. Lily was so excited to help! + +As she was unpacking, Lily noticed her neck was hurting. She told her mom, but her mom said it was normal and not to worry. They went to the beach and had a great time playing in the sand and swimming in the ocean. + +But later that night, Lily's neck hurt so much she couldn't sleep. Her parents took her to the hospital where the doctors found out she had hurt her neck badly. Lily had to wear a neck brace for a long time and couldn't go on any more adventures. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to listen to your body and tell someone if something doesn't feel right. Even if it seems normal, it's better to be safe than sorry. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved magic and often tried to do tricks with her wand. One day, she met a wise old owl who said, "If you want to succeed at magic, you must practice every day." + +Lily listened carefully and started practicing every day. She would wave her wand and say "Abracadabra!" but nothing happened. Her mom would smile and say, "Keep trying, Lily. You'll get it one day." + +One day, Lily's hard work paid off. She waved her wand and said "Abracadabra!" and suddenly, a bunny appeared out of nowhere! She was so happy, she felt dizzy with excitement. She ran to her mom and said, "Look Mom, I did it! I succeeded at magic!" + +From that day on, Lily continued to practice her magic every day. She learned that with hard work and determination, anything is possible. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved strawberries because they were sweet and yummy. One day, Lily went to the park with her mommy. They sat on a beautiful blanket and ate some strawberries together. + +Suddenly, Lily's nose tickled and she sneezed. "Achoo!" she said. "Bless you," said her mommy. + +Lily continued to eat her strawberries, but she noticed something strange. One of the strawberries had a little bug on it! She showed her mommy and they threw the strawberry away. + +From then on, Lily always checked her strawberries before she ate them. She didn't want to sneeze again because of a little bug. +Once upon a time, there was a brave knight. He had a sword that was shiny and sharp. Every day, he would dress in his armor and go on adventures. One day, he met a dragon who was not peaceful. The dragon was angry and breathed fire. The knight fought bravely with his sword and defeated the dragon. After the battle, the knight felt peaceful and happy. From that day on, he always made sure to dress in his armor and carry his sword with him on his adventures. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat blueberries. One day, she went outside to pick some blueberries from the bush. But when she got there, she saw that all the blueberries were gone. She felt sad and started to cry. + +Suddenly, a little bird flew down and landed on her shoulder. The bird had a blueberry in its beak and gave it to Lily. She was so happy and thanked the bird. Then the bird flew away. + +Later that day, Lily's little brother took her toy and wouldn't give it back. She tried to get it back but he was too strong. So, she decided to surrender and walked away. But then her brother felt bad and gave the toy back to her. And they played together happily ever after. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved ice cream, especially when it was hot outside. One day, Lily went to the park with her mom and dad. They went to the ice cream truck and Lily got a big scoop of vanilla ice cream with chocolate sauce on top. + +Lily was so excited to eat her ice cream, but then she accidentally dropped it on her shirt! She was so embarrassed because everyone in the park saw what happened. Her mom quickly wiped the cream off her shirt and gave her a new one to wear. Even though Lily was embarrassed, she still enjoyed her ice cream and had a fun day at the park with her family. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside, especially when it was sunny. One day, Lily's mom told her they were going to the beach. Lily was so excited! She packed her toys and her favorite swimsuit. + +When they got to the beach, it seemed very hot. Lily's mom put sunscreen on her to keep her from getting a sunburn. They played in the sand and swam in the water. Lily had so much fun! + +But then, Lily's mom noticed something. Lily's face seemed very red, and she seemed to be getting hotter and hotter. She asked Lily if she was feeling okay, but Lily just shook her head. Soon, Lily became very embarrassed because she had gotten a sunburn. Her mom had to take her home early so she could rest and feel better. From then on, Lily learned to always wear sunscreen and a hat when she went outside on hot days. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play dress-up and wear pretty clothes. One day, Lily's mom bought her a new dress that was mighty beautiful. Lily loved her new dress so much that she wore it every day. + +One day, Lily went to the park to play with her friends. She was having so much fun that she forgot to take off her dress before playing on the monkey bars. Suddenly, the dress got caught on one of the bars and tore. Lily was very sad and cried a lot. + +Lily's mom came to pick her up and saw her crying. She asked what was wrong and Lily told her about her torn dress. Her mom hugged her and said, "Don't worry, Lily. It's just a dress. What's important is the memory of the fun you had playing in it." From that day on, Lily realized that memories are more important than clothes, and she learned a valuable lesson. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved lollipops and always had one in her pocket. One day, Lily was walking in the park when she heard a loud noise. She stopped and listened carefully. It was a dog barking! + +Lily saw a little boy crying and holding a lollipop. She went to him and asked, "Why are you crying?" The boy replied, "The dog took my lollipop and ran away!" + +Lily decided to help the boy. She listened again and heard the dog barking in the distance. They followed the sound and found the dog with the lollipop in his mouth. The dog was barking loudly because he was happy with his new toy. + +Lily asked the dog nicely to give the lollipop back to the boy. The dog listened and dropped the lollipop on the ground. The boy was very happy and thanked Lily for her help. They all went home with smiles on their faces. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big sister named Emily who was very smart. Emily was so smart that their parents said she was gifted. + +One day, Lily and Emily went to the park to play. They saw a bird in a tree and watched it fly away. Lily thought it was so pretty. + +Later, when they got home, Emily gave Lily a wink and said she had a surprise for her. She gave Lily a gift, a pretty bracelet with colorful beads. Lily was so happy and hugged her big sister. + +From that day on, Lily wore the bracelet every day and whenever she saw a bird, she remembered the fun day she spent with her gifted sister at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved playing with his toys, but he was feeling sad because he had no one to play with. He wondered if he would ever find a friend to join him in his games. + +One day, Timmy went to the park and saw a little girl playing with a ball. He wanted to join her, but he was too shy. He watched her play for a while and thought it looked hard, but he really wanted to play too. + +Finally, he gathered all his courage and walked up to her. "Can I play with you?" he asked. The little girl smiled and said, "Of course!" Timmy was so happy to have found a friend to join him in his games. They played together all afternoon and had lots of fun. From that day on, Timmy and the little girl were best friends and played together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to run and play outside. One day, she found a card on the ground. It was a pretty pink card with flowers on it. Lily picked it up and looked at it. She thought the card was very graceful. + +Lily decided to run home and show her mom the card. She ran as fast as she could, holding the card tightly in her hand. When she got home, she showed her mom the card. Her mom thought it was very pretty too. Lily was happy that she found such a graceful card. + +From that day on, Lily kept the card in a special place in her room. She would often run to her room just to look at it. It made her feel happy and graceful, just like the card. And whenever she went outside to play and run, she would always remember the graceful card she found. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in her garden. One day, she saw a beetle crawling on a leaf. She thought it was so cool, so she went to get her mommy. + +"Mommy, mommy, come peek at the beetle on the leaf!" said Lily. + +Her mommy came over and they both looked at the beetle. But then, Lily's little brother came over and he was jealous. + +"I want to see the beetle too!" he said. + +So Lily's mommy picked up the beetle and let her brother see it up close. He was so happy and not jealous anymore. They all played together in the garden and had a lot of fun. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play pretend with her friends. One day, she and her friend Jack decided to play house. + +Lily said, "I will be the mommy and you can be the daddy." They went to the backyard and found a big box. They pretended it was their house. + +Lily said, "Let's go inside our green house with a roof." They crawled inside the box and sat down. Suddenly, it started to rain. + +Jack said, "Uh oh, our roof is leaking!" Lily had an idea. She said, "Let's pretend we have an umbrella and we can stay dry." They pretended to hold an umbrella over their heads and laughed. + +After a while, the rain stopped and the sun came out. They went back inside the house and had some pretend tea. Lily said, "I love playing pretend with you, Jack." Jack smiled and said, "Me too, Lily." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a spoon that she loved to eat with, but one day it broke. Lily was sad and didn't know what to do. Her mommy came and said, "Don't worry, we can fix it!" + +So, they went to the store to buy some glue. They glued the spoon back together and it was fixed! Lily was so happy and thanked her mommy. + +Later that day, Lily's rich grandpa came to visit. He saw the fixed spoon and said, "Wow, that's a nice spoon!" Lily was proud to show him her special spoon. +Once upon a time, there was a little rabbit named Benny. Benny liked to play in the green grass and look at the pretty view of the flowers. He also liked to eat carrots and hop around with his friends. + +One day, Benny saw a big, scary fox lurking in the bushes. Benny knew he should be careful, but he didn't care. He thought he was too fast for the fox to catch him. + +Benny kept playing and hopping, but he didn't notice the fox sneaking up behind him. Suddenly, the fox pounced and caught Benny in his sharp teeth. Benny tried to escape, but it was too late. The fox ate Benny up and he was gone forever. + +From that day on, Benny's friends always remembered to be careful and watch out for danger. They also made sure to appreciate the beautiful view and green grass that Benny loved so much. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily and her mom went to the park to play. They saw a big structure with lots of slides and swings. Lily was very excited to play on it. + +As they were walking towards the structure, Lily saw a boy playing with his toys on the ground. His toys were all over the place and it was very messy. Lily's mom told her to be careful and not trip over the toys. + +Lily played on the structure for a while and had lots of fun. When it was time to go home, Lily saw the boy again. He was picking up his toys and putting them away. Lily said, "Thank you for cleaning up your toys. That's very nice of you." The boy smiled and said, "You're welcome." + +Lily learned that it's important to clean up after yourself and to say thank you when someone does something nice. From that day on, Lily always made sure to clean up her toys and say thank you to others. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She wanted to go to the park, but she didn't know how to get there. So, she asked her mom if they could take a taxi. + +Her mom said, "Sure, we can take a taxi. But we have to be careful and only get in an honest taxi." + +They went outside and waved their hands to stop a taxi. A taxi stopped in front of them and the driver said, "Where do you want to go?" + +Lily's mom asked, "Are you an honest taxi driver?" + +The taxi driver replied, "Yes, I am. I care about my passengers and want to make sure they get to their destination safely." + +Lily and her mom felt relieved and got into the taxi. They arrived at the park and had a great time playing together. When it was time to go home, they took the same honest taxi driver and arrived home safely. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very restless and couldn't sit still for very long. One day, Timmy went to the park with his mom. He wanted to play on the swings but his mom said they had to go on the slide first. + +Timmy didn't want to go on the slide, but his mom said they could point out all the different colors on the way down. Timmy thought that sounded fun, so he went down the slide with his mom. They pointed out all the colors and Timmy felt happy. + +After the slide, Timmy and his mom went to play on the swings. Timmy wanted to swing as high as he could. He pumped his legs and went higher and higher. Finally, he reached the top and shouted "Victory!" His mom smiled and said, "You did it, Timmy!" Timmy felt proud of himself and was happy to have a fun day at the park with his mom. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to help her mommy in the kitchen. One day, her mommy asked her to peel an onion. Lily tried her best, but the onion made her cry. + +After a while, Lily got restless and started to play with a toy car. She drove it around the kitchen and accidentally bumped into a glass. The glass fell on the ground and broke into many pieces. + +Lily's mommy heard the sound and rushed into the kitchen. She saw the broken glass and asked Lily if she was hurt. Lily shook her head and said she was sorry. Her mommy hugged her and said it was okay, accidents happen. They cleaned up the broken glass together and continued to cook dinner. +Tom and Lily are twins. They like to play outside with their dog, Spot. One day, they see a big pond with many geese. They run to the pond and throw bread to the geese. The geese are happy and make loud noises. + +"Look, Lily, that goose is white and fluffy!" Tom says. + +"Yes, Tom, and that one is gray and has a long neck!" Lily says. + +They want to touch the geese, but the geese are shy and swim away. Tom and Lily chase them, but they get wet and muddy. Spot also jumps into the pond and splashes water everywhere. + +"Tom, Lily, Spot, come here!" their mom calls. "It's time to go home and bathe!" + +Tom and Lily are sad. They do not want to leave the pond and the geese. They want to play more. + +"Please, mom, can we stay a little longer?" Tom asks. + +"No, you are all dirty and wet. You need to bathe and change your clothes. It's easy, I will help you." mom says. + +She takes them by the hand and leads them to the car. Spot follows them, shaking his fur. Tom and Lily wave goodbye to the geese. The geese wave back with their wings. + +"Bye, geese, we will come back soon!" Tom and Lily say. + +They get into the car and go home. Mom bathes them and gives them clean clothes. They feel warm and cozy. They hug mom and thank her. + +"Mom, you are the best. We love you." Tom and Lily say. + +"I love you too, my sweet twins. Now, let's have some dinner and read a story." mom says. + +They have a yummy dinner and a fun story. Then they go to bed and dream of the pond and the geese. They are happy. +Lily and Tom were friends who liked to play outside. They had a big yard with a fence around it. The fence was there to keep them safe from the busy road and the mean dogs. + +One day, Lily saw a shiny ball on the other side of the fence. She wanted to play with it, so she asked Tom to help her climb over the fence. Tom said no, because it was not their ball and it was not safe to go over the fence. He said they should request the ball from the owner of the house, or find another ball to play with. + +But Lily did not listen to Tom. She said she was careful and she could climb over the fence by herself. She tried to grab the top of the fence, but she slipped and fell. She hurt her knee and started to cry. Tom ran to help her and called for their mom. + +Mom came and saw what happened. She was angry and sad. She said Lily was not careful and she did not follow the rules. She said Lily could have been hit by a car or bitten by a dog. She said Lily should have listened to Tom and requested the ball from the owner of the house, or played with another ball. She said Lily had to learn to be respectful and responsible. + +Lily felt sorry and ashamed. She said she was sorry to Tom and Mom. She said she learned her lesson and she would not climb over the fence again. She said she would be careful and follow the rules. Mom hugged her and said she loved her. She said she was glad Lily was okay and she hoped she would make better choices next time. Tom hugged her too and said he was still her friend. They went inside to clean her knee and find another ball to play with. +Lily liked to play in the garden. She saw many flowers and bugs. She saw a caterpillar on a leaf. It was green and fuzzy. She wanted to touch it. + +She reached out her hand. But the caterpillar moved away. It did not want to be touched. It wanted to eat the leaf. Lily tried again. But the caterpillar resisted. It curled up into a ball. It was scared of Lily. + +Lily felt sad. She did not want to scare the caterpillar. She wanted to be its friend. She looked around. She saw a tall sunflower. It had a big yellow face. It smiled at Lily. + +Lily smiled back. She walked to the sunflower. She gave it a hug. The sunflower was soft and warm. It tickled Lily's nose. Lily giggled. She felt happy. + +The caterpillar saw Lily and the sunflower. It felt curious. It uncurled from its ball. It crawled to the edge of the leaf. It looked at Lily and the sunflower. They looked happy. + +The caterpillar decided to try something new. It left the leaf. It climbed up the stem of the sunflower. It reached the top. It saw Lily's face. It saw her eyes and her mouth. It saw her smile. + +Lily saw the caterpillar. She was surprised. She was glad. She said hello to the caterpillar. She asked if it wanted to play. The caterpillar nodded. It did want to play. + +Lily and the caterpillar became friends. They played with the sunflower. They had fun. They learned from each other. They were happy. +Tom and Anna liked to play with their blanket. They pretended it was a big sail and they were pirates. They put the blanket on a stick and tied it to their wagon. Then they pulled the wagon around the yard and shouted, "Ahoy, mateys!" + +One day, they saw something unusual in the sky. It was a big balloon with a basket. It was flying over their house. They stopped their wagon and looked up. + +"Wow, look at that!" Tom said. "It's a flying sail!" + +"Maybe it's a pirate too," Anna said. "Let's follow it!" + +They ran after the balloon with their wagon and their blanket. They waved and yelled, "Hello, flying pirate! Can we join you?" + +The balloon came closer and closer. They could see a man and a woman in the basket. They smiled and waved back. + +"Hello, little pirates!" the man said. "We're not pirates, we're explorers. We're sailing in the air." + +"That's cool!" Tom said. "Can we sail with you?" + +"Sorry, our balloon is full," the woman said. "But you can keep sailing with your blanket. It's a very nice sail." + +"Thank you," Anna said. "Maybe we'll see you again." + +"Maybe," the man said. "Have fun, little pirates!" + +The balloon flew away and Tom and Anna went back to their wagon. They put their blanket on the stick and pulled it around the yard. They pretended they were sailing in the air too. They had a lot of fun with their unusual sail. +Mia liked to sing. She sang all the time. She sang in the morning, she sang at lunch, she sang in the bath. She sang loud and happy. She sang songs she knew and songs she made up. + +One day, Mia went to the park with her mom. She saw a big rock. She climbed on the rock and started to sing. She sang a song about the rock and the sun and the birds. She sang very loud. + +Some kids came to the park. They heard Mia singing. They laughed at her. They said her song was silly and her voice was funny. They said she was a bad singer. + +Mia felt sad. She felt embarrassed. She stopped singing. She got off the rock and ran to her mom. She hugged her mom and cried. + +Her mom hugged her back. She said, "Don't listen to them, Mia. You are a good singer. You have a beautiful voice. You can sing whatever you want. Singing makes you happy, and that's what matters." + +Mia smiled. She said, "Thank you, mom. I love you. Can I sing for you?" + +Her mom said, "Of course, Mia. I love to hear you sing. You can sing for me anytime." + +Mia felt better. She sang a song for her mom. She sang a song about love and hugs and mom. She sang soft and sweet. She sang happy. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big board near the slide. The board has many colors and shapes. It looks attractive. + +"Wow, what is that?" Lily asks. + +"I don't know. Let's go and see," Tom says. + +They run to the board and touch it. It feels smooth and hard. They see some buttons and levers on the board. They press and pull them. The board makes funny sounds and lights. + +"This is fun!" Lily says. + +"Yes, it is. Maybe it is a game," Tom says. + +They play with the board for a long time. They make different sounds and lights. They laugh and smile. They are happy. + +A woman comes to the board. She has a badge and a clipboard. She looks at Lily and Tom. + +"Hello, children. Do you like the board?" she asks. + +"Yes, we do. It is attractive and fun," Lily says. + +"That's good. I'm glad you enjoy it. I'm a scientist. I made the board. It is an experiment. I want to see how children learn from it," the woman says. + +"Wow, you are smart. Can we play more?" Tom asks. + +"Sure, you can. But first, can I ask you some questions? I want to know what you learned from the board," the woman says. + +"Okay, we can answer. We like to learn," Lily says. + +The woman smiles. She asks them some questions. Lily and Tom answer. They show what they learned from the board. The woman writes on her clipboard. She is happy. She thanks them for their help. + +"You are very clever, children. You learned a lot from the board. You can play more if you want. Have fun," she says. + +She leaves them to play. Lily and Tom are happy. They play more with the board. They learn more. They have fun. They are friends. +Lily and Ben were playing in the kitchen. They liked to pretend they were chefs and make yummy food. Lily had a big bowl of dough and Ben had some cheese and tomato sauce. + +"Let's make pizza!" Lily said. "I will throw the dough in the air and make it round and flat." + +"OK!" Ben said. "I will put cheese and sauce on top and make it tasty." + +Lily threw the dough in the air and caught it with her hands. She did it again and again until it was round and flat. She put it on a tray and gave it to Ben. + +Ben sprinkled cheese and sauce on the dough. He added some olives and mushrooms that he found in the fridge. He smiled and said, "Our pizza is ready!" + +They carried the tray to the oven and opened the door. They saw a lovely cake inside. It was brown and fluffy and had icing and sprinkles on top. + +"Wow!" Lily said. "Who made this cake?" + +"It's a surprise!" Mommy said, coming into the kitchen. "I made it for your birthday, Lily. Happy birthday, my sweet girl!" + +Lily and Ben hugged Mommy and thanked her for the cake. They put their pizza in the oven and waited for it to bake. They sang happy birthday to Lily and cut the cake. They shared it with Mommy and Daddy and had a wonderful time. +Anna liked to make things with her beads. She had many beads of different colors and shapes. She liked to mix them and make bracelets for her friends. She had a big box where she kept all her beads. + +One day, she wanted to make a bracelet for her mom. She looked in her box and picked some beads that she thought her mom would like. She mixed them and put them on a string. She was very happy with her bracelet. She wanted to give it to her mom as a surprise. + +She went to the kitchen where her mom was making a cake. She hid the bracelet behind her back and said, "Mom, I have something for you." Her mom smiled and said, "What is it, Anna?" Anna showed her the bracelet and said, "I made it for you. Do you like it?" + +Her mom looked at the bracelet and gasped. She saw that Anna had used some of her special beads that she had saved for a long time. They were very old and very pretty. Her mom had told Anna not to touch them. Anna did not know that. She thought they were just like the other beads. + +Her mom was very angry and said, "Anna, how could you do this? These are my special beads. You should not have taken them. You should have asked me first. You have ruined them. They are not for making bracelets. They are for keeping." + +Anna felt very sad and embarrassed. She did not mean to make her mom angry. She did not know that the beads were special. She just wanted to make her mom happy. She said, "I'm sorry, mom. I did not know. I wanted to make you a nice bracelet. I love you, mom." + +Her mom saw that Anna was sorry and felt bad. She hugged her and said, "I love you too, Anna. I know you did not know. I should have told you more about the beads. They are very old and very pretty. They belonged to my grandma and she gave them to me. They are very precious to me. I was afraid you might lose them or break them." + +Anna said, "I'm sorry, mom. I did not lose them or break them. I just mixed them with the other beads. Can I give them back to you?" Her mom said, "Yes, you can. But you can also keep the bracelet. It is very nice and you made it with love. I will keep it as a reminder of you and your grandma. Thank you, Anna." + +Anna smiled and said, "You're welcome, mom. I'm glad you like it. Can I help you make the cake?" Her mom said, "Of course, you can. Let's go and mix the batter." They went to the kitchen and mixed the batter. They were happy and forgot about the beads. They made a delicious cake and ate it together. They both wore the bracelet and felt closer to each other. +Lily and Tom are playing in the garden. They see a big hole in the ground. They want to see what is inside. + +"Let's cover the hole with earth," Tom says. "Maybe we can find something hidden." + +"OK," Lily says. "But we need a lot of earth. Where can we get it?" + +They look around and see a pile of earth near the fence. They run to it and start to fill their buckets. They carry the buckets to the hole and dump the earth on it. + +They work hard and soon the hole is covered. They pat the earth with their hands and make it smooth. + +"That was easy," Tom says. "Now let's dig and see what we find." + +They take their shovels and start to dig. They dig and dig and dig. They make a new hole in the ground. + +But they do not find anything. Only more earth. + +They are disappointed and tired. They sit on the edge of the hole and look at each other. + +"Maybe there is nothing in the hole," Lily says. "Maybe it is just a hole." + +"Maybe," Tom says. "But it was fun to cover it and dig it." + +They smile and hug each other. They are happy to play together. They do not mind the hole. They like the earth. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play pretend. They have a big box of costumes and props. One day, they want to act like a king and a queen. They find a crown, a cape, a wand and a necklace. They also need a throne. They look around the room. + +Anna sees a big cushion on the sofa. She thinks it is perfect for a throne. She runs to the sofa and grabs the cushion. She puts it on the floor and sits on it. She says, "I am the queen. You are my servant. Bow to me." + +Ben sees another cushion on the armchair. He thinks it is perfect for a throne too. He runs to the armchair and grabs the cushion. He puts it on the floor and sits on it. He says, "No, I am the king. You are my servant. Bow to me." + +Anna and Ben look at each other. They both want to be the ruler. They both want the other to bow. They start to argue. They say, "You bow to me. No, you bow to me. No, you bow to me." + +They get louder and louder. They do not hear their mom coming. She opens the door and sees them fighting. She says, "What is going on here? Why are you yelling? Why are you sitting on the cushions?" + +Anna and Ben stop arguing. They look at their mom. They feel ashamed. They say, "Sorry, mom. We were playing pretend. We wanted to act like a king and a queen. But we both wanted to be the ruler. We could not agree." + +Their mom smiles. She says, "I see. Playing pretend is fun. But you have to share and take turns. You can both be the ruler. But not at the same time. How about you switch roles every five minutes? Then you can both act like a king and a queen. And you can also act like a servant and be nice to each other." + +Anna and Ben think that is a good idea. They say, "Okay, mom. Thank you. We will share and take turns. We will be nice to each other." + +Their mom says, "Good. Now, put the cushions back on the sofa and the armchair. And have fun playing pretend. But please, do not yell so much. You might scare the cat." + +Anna and Ben nod. They put the cushions back. They hug their mom. They say, "We love you, mom. You are the best." + +Their mom says, "I love you too, my little actors. You are the best too." +Tom and Anna like to play with circles. They have many circles of different colors and sizes. They can make shapes and patterns with them on the floor. Sometimes they pretend the circles are cookies or pizzas or wheels. + +One day, Tom and Anna are playing with circles when they hear a loud noise. It is their dog, Max. Max is hungry and he wants to eat. He sees the circles on the floor and thinks they are food. He runs to them and starts to bite them. + +Tom and Anna are sad and angry. They shout at Max and try to take the circles away from him. But Max is strong and fast. He does not want to give up the circles. He thinks they are yummy and fun. + +Mom hears the noise and comes to see what is wrong. She sees Max with the circles in his mouth and Tom and Anna crying. She tells Max to drop the circles and come to his bowl. She has some real food for him. She tells Tom and Anna to be patient and calm. She says she will help them clean up the mess and find some new circles to play with. + +Max listens to Mom and drops the circles. He goes to his bowl and eats his food. He is happy and full. Tom and Anna stop crying and hug Mom. They say they are sorry for Max and for the circles. Mom hugs them back and says she loves them. She says they can play with circles again later, but they have to be careful and watch out for Max. She says Max is a good dog, but he does not know the difference between toys and food. She says they have to teach him and be patient with him. Tom and Anna agree and say they will try. They smile and go to help Mom clean up. They are happy and hopeful. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play with their toys. They had many toys of different colors and shapes. But they did not like to organize their toys. They left them all over the floor, on the bed, and on the table. Their mom was not happy with the mess. + +One day, their mom said, "Lily and Ben, you have to organize your toys. If you don't, I will take them away and put them upstairs. You will not see them for a long time. Do you understand?" + +Lily and Ben nodded, but they did not listen. They kept playing with their toys and making more mess. They thought their mom would forget. + +But their mom did not forget. She came back after an hour and saw the mess. She was very angry. She said, "Lily and Ben, you did not organize your toys. You did not do what I asked. Now I will take them away and put them upstairs. You will not see them for a long time. Come with me." + +Lily and Ben followed their mom upstairs. They were sad and scared. They did not want to lose their toys. They hoped their mom would change her mind. + +But their mom did not change her mind. She opened a door and showed them a room. The room was full of toys. Toys of different colors and shapes. Toys that Lily and Ben had never seen before. Toys that looked very fun and impressive. + +Lily and Ben gasped. They wanted to play with those toys. They asked their mom, "Mom, whose toys are these? Can we play with them?" + +Their mom smiled and said, "These are your toys. These are the toys that you did not organize before. These are the toys that I took away and put upstairs. You did not see them for a long time. Do you remember?" + +Lily and Ben remembered. They felt ashamed and sorry. They said, "Mom, we are sorry. We did not organize our toys. We did not do what you asked. Can we have our toys back? Can we play with them?" + +Their mom said, "Yes, you can have your toys back. But only if you promise to organize them every day. And only if you share them with each other. Do you promise?" + +Lily and Ben promised. They hugged their mom and thanked her. They took their toys and went downstairs. They played with them and organized them. They shared them with each other. They were happy and proud. Their mom was happy and proud too. +Tom was a little boy who liked to wander. He liked to see new things and find new places. One day, he wandered away from his home and into a big field. He saw many green plants with small flowers. He wondered what they were. + +He walked into the field and pulled out one of the plants. He saw a brown thing under the ground. It was a potato! He had never seen a potato before. He thought it looked funny and round. He wanted to take it home and show his mom. + +He put the potato in his pocket and wandered some more. He saw a wide river with clear water. He liked the sound of the water and the fish that swam in it. He wanted to touch the water and the fish. He walked to the edge of the river and leaned over. + +But he leaned too far and fell into the water. He was scared and wet. He cried for help. He felt something pull him out of the water. It was his mom! She had followed him and found him. She hugged him and told him he was safe. + +She also saw the potato in his pocket. She smiled and said it was a good find. She said they could cook it and eat it for dinner. Tom was happy and hungry. He learned that wandering was fun, but he should not wander too far or too close to the water. He also learned that potatoes were good to eat. He liked potatoes. +Anna and Ben were going to the airport with Mom and Dad. They were very happy because they were going to fly in a big plane to see Grandma and Grandpa. They packed their bags with clothes, toys and books. They also brought their swimsuits because Grandma and Grandpa had a pool. + +At the airport, they saw many people and many planes. Some planes were white, some were blue, some were red. They were very colorful. Anna and Ben liked to watch the planes take off and land. They made loud noises and left white trails in the sky. Mom and Dad checked in their bags and got their tickets. They told Anna and Ben to stay close and follow them. + +They walked to the gate where their plane was waiting. They had to go through a metal detector and show their tickets to a lady. She smiled and gave them stickers. Anna and Ben put the stickers on their shirts. They felt like pilots. They boarded the plane and found their seats. They buckled their seatbelts and listened to the instructions. They looked out the window and saw the wing of the plane. + +The plane started to move and then went faster and faster. Anna and Ben felt excited and nervous. They held Mom and Dad's hands. The plane lifted off the ground and flew into the air. They saw the airport get smaller and smaller. They saw clouds and birds and cars and houses. They saw a big lake that sparkled in the sun. Anna and Ben wanted to splash in the lake. They wondered if Grandma and Grandpa's pool was as big and shiny as the lake. + +The plane flew for a long time. Anna and Ben read their books, played with their toys and ate some snacks. They also took a nap. When they woke up, they saw a different lake. It was smaller and darker than the first one. They also saw mountains and trees and fields. They heard the pilot say that they were almost there. They looked for Grandma and Grandpa's house. They saw a small airport. They saw their plane land and stop. They clapped and cheered. They unbuckled their seatbelts and got their bags. They walked out of the plane and into the airport. They saw Grandma and Grandpa waiting for them. They ran and hugged them. They were very happy. They were ready to splash in the pool. +Lily loves stories. She likes to hear stories from her mom and dad, and she likes to look at stories in books. She has many books with stories, but her favorite one is rare. It is a big book with many colors and pictures, and it has stories about animals and magic. Lily's mom says it is a special book, and she has to be careful with it. + +Lily likes to lift the book and put it on her bed. She likes to open the book and see the stories. Sometimes she can read some words, and sometimes she makes up her own words. She likes to pretend she is in the stories, and she talks to the animals and the magic. She has a lot of fun with the book. + +One day, Lily's mom has to go to the store. She tells Lily to stay in her room and play with her toys. She says she will be back soon, and she will read her a story. Lily says okay, and she hugs her mom. She waits for her mom to leave, and then she runs to her closet. She knows where the rare book is. She wants to lift it and look at the stories. + +Lily reaches for the book, but it is too high. She tries to jump, but she can't reach it. She looks around and sees a chair. She has an idea. She pushes the chair to the closet, and she climbs on it. She is happy. She can lift the book now. She grabs the book and pulls it down. But the book is too big and heavy. Lily loses her balance and falls off the chair. The book falls on the floor with a loud thud. + +Lily is scared and hurt. She cries and calls for her mom. She sees the book on the floor, and she sees a tear on the cover. She feels bad. She broke the rare book. She wonders what her mom will say. She hopes her mom will not be mad. She hopes her mom will still read her a story. She hopes her mom will come back soon. +Tom and Amy like to design things with paper and crayons. They cut and color and glue and make animals and cars and houses. They have a lot of fun together. + +One day, they find a big black box in the garage. They wonder what is inside. They decide to design a spaceship with the box. They cut a hole for the window and draw buttons and stars and planets. They are very patient and careful. + +They finish their spaceship and want to play inside. They crawl into the box and pretend to fly to the moon. They make noises like rockets and aliens. They are very happy. + +But they do not know that the box is full of old clothes that Mom wants to give away. Mom comes to the garage and sees the box. She does not see the hole or the drawings. She thinks the box is ready to go. She picks up the box and puts it in the car. She drives away. + +Tom and Amy are scared. They shout and bang on the box, but Mom does not hear them. They cry and hug each other. They do not know where they are going. They wish they had not designed a spaceship. They wish they had stayed with their paper and crayons. They are very sad. +One day, Ben and Lily went to the beach with their mom and dad. They brought a big bag with snacks, drinks, toys and towels. Ben and Lily loved to play in the sand and splash in the water. They had a lot of fun. + +But then, Ben saw a big wave coming. He wanted to ride it with his floaty. He did not listen to his mom, who told him to stay close to the shore. He ran into the water and jumped on his floaty. The wave was too strong and it flipped him over. He lost his floaty and his towel. He was scared and wet. + +Lily saw what happened and ran to help him. She grabbed his hand and pulled him out of the water. She wrapped him in her towel and hugged him. She said, "Are you okay, Ben? You should not go too far in the water. It is dangerous. Mom and dad always explain that to us." + +Ben was sorry and ashamed. He said, "I know, Lily. I was silly and did not listen. Thank you for saving me. You are a good sister. And you are lucky you still have your towel." + +Lily smiled and said, "I am not lucky, Ben. I am smart. I always listen to mom and dad. And I always share with you. Here, you can have half of my towel. We can dry together." + +Ben and Lily hugged and shared the towel. They learned to be careful in the water and to listen to their parents. They also learned to be kind and generous to each other. They had a happy day at the beach. +Anna likes to wear her brown dress. It is soft and has flowers on it. She wears it when she goes to see her grandma. Grandma is very nice and gives her hugs and cookies. + +One day, Anna and grandma go to the park. They see many birds and dogs and flowers. Anna runs and plays and laughs. She is very happy. Grandma sits on a bench and watches her. + +After a while, Anna feels tired. She goes back to grandma and sits on her lap. Grandma says, "You are a good girl, Anna. Do you want a massage?" Anna nods and smiles. Grandma rubs her back and her arms and her legs. It feels good and warm. Anna says, "Thank you, grandma. I love you." Grandma says, "I love you too, Anna. You are my sweetie pie." They hug and kiss. Anna feels happy and sleepy. She closes her eyes and rests on grandma's chest. Grandma sings a soft song. They are both happy. +Anna and Ben were playing in the park when it started to rain. They ran to a big tree and hid under its leaves. But the rain was too strong and they got wet. + +"Look, there is an umbrella!" Ben said. He pointed to a blue umbrella on a bench. "Let's go get it!" + +Anna and Ben ran to the bench and grabbed the umbrella. They opened it and held it over their heads. They felt happy and dry. + +But then they heard a voice. "Hey, that's my umbrella!" It was an old lady with a cane. She was walking towards them. She looked angry. + +"Sorry, lady, we didn't know!" Anna said. She gave the umbrella back to the lady. + +The lady took the umbrella and smiled. "It's okay, kids. I'm not mad. You can share my umbrella with me. I have a boo-boo on my leg and I need to go to the doctor. He will heal it for me." + +Anna and Ben felt sorry for the lady. They walked with her to the doctor. They told her stories and jokes. They made her laugh. + +"You are very kind and funny, kids," the lady said. "You are not silly at all. You are smart and sweet. Thank you for helping me." + +Anna and Ben smiled. They were happy to help the lady. They learned that sharing is good and that healing is not only for boo-boos, but also for hearts. +Lily was a dog who liked to run and play. She had a red collar with a bell that jingled when she moved. She lived with a boy named Tom and his family. They loved Lily very much and gave her food and water and hugs. + +One day, Tom and Lily went to the park with a ball. They saw other dogs and children there. Tom threw the ball and Lily ran after it. She was very fast and happy. She caught the ball and brought it back to Tom. He said, "Good girl, Lily! You are so smart and fun!" + +They played for a long time, until Lily got tired. She lay down on the grass and closed her eyes. Tom sat next to her and petted her fur. He said, "You are the best dog in the world, Lily. I'm so glad you are mine." + +But then, something bad happened. A big dog came running towards them. He had a black collar with spikes and a loud bark. He wanted the ball that Lily had. He jumped on Lily and tried to take it from her mouth. Lily was scared and angry. She growled and bit the big dog's ear. The big dog yelped and let go of the ball. He ran away, but not before he snapped at Lily's collar. He broke the bell and made it fall off. + +Lily felt sad and hurt. She looked at her collar and saw the empty spot where the bell used to be. She liked her bell. It made her feel special and ordinary. She whimpered and licked her paw. Tom saw what happened and ran to Lily. He said, "Oh no, Lily! Are you okay? I'm sorry the big dog was mean to you. He was a bad dog. You are a brave dog." + +He picked up the bell and put it in his pocket. He hugged Lily and said, "Don't worry, Lily. I will fix your collar. I will find a new bell for you. You will still have your jingle. You will still be my Lily." + +Lily wagged her tail and licked Tom's face. She felt better and loved. She knew Tom was right. She was still his Lily. And he was still her Tom. They were friends forever. +Sara and Ben like to play in the river. They have a big raft that they can sit on and float. Sometimes they see fish and frogs and birds. They like to sing songs to them. + +One day, they meet a boy on the other side of the river. He has a stick and a stone. He throws the stone at the raft and makes a hole. The raft starts to sink. Sara and Ben are scared and angry. + +"Hey, why did you do that?" Ben shouts at the boy. + +"Because I don't like you. You are ignorant. You don't know anything," the boy says. + +"That's not true. We know many things. We know how to sing and how to make friends. You are ignorant. You don't know how to be nice," Sara says. + +The boy does not listen. He laughs and runs away. Sara and Ben swim to the shore. They are wet and sad. They look at their raft. It is broken and useless. + +They hug each other and start to sing. They sing a song about hope and love. They sing a song that makes them feel better. They sing a song that the boy will never hear. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play outside. They had a big yard with a hill and a tree. One day, it was winter and there was snow everywhere. Tom and Lily put on their coats, hats, boots and gloves and ran outside. + +"Let's make a snowman!" Lily said. + +"OK!" Tom said. They rolled big balls of snow and stacked them on top of each other. They found a carrot, a hat, a scarf and some rocks to make the snowman's face and clothes. + +"Look, our snowman is high!" Tom said. He was proud of their work. + +"Yes, he is very high!" Lily said. She smiled and hugged Tom. + +They heard a loud bark and saw their dog, Rex, running towards them. Rex was a big, furry dog who liked to play too. He jumped on the snowman and tried to bite the carrot nose. + +"Rex, no!" Tom and Lily shouted. They ran to stop him, but it was too late. Rex tore the snowman apart with his paws and teeth. He scattered the snow, the carrot, the hat, the scarf and the rocks all over the yard. + +Tom and Lily were sad and angry. They loved their snowman and Rex ruined it. + +"Bad dog!" Tom said. He scolded Rex and waved his finger. + +"Go away!" Lily said. She cried and threw a snowball at Rex. + +Rex did not understand why they were mad. He thought he was playing too. He wagged his tail and licked their faces. + +Tom and Lily looked at each other and sighed. They knew Rex did not mean to be bad. He was just a silly dog. They decided to forgive him and play with him instead. + +"Maybe we can make another snowman later," Tom said. + +"Or a snow fort," Lily said. + +They laughed and hugged Rex. They had fun in the winter, even if their snowman was gone. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a big hill near their house. They wanted to climb it and see what was on the other side. They asked their mom if they could go, and she said yes, but be careful. + +They put on their boots and coats and ran to the hill. It was very steep and covered with grass and rocks. They held hands and started to climb. They saw birds and flowers and bugs on the way. They were having fun. + +But when they reached the top, they saw something they did not like. On the other side of the hill, there was a valley full of trash. There were cans and bottles and bags and wrappers and old shoes and rotten food. It smelled bad and looked disgusting. Tom and Lily felt sick. + +They wanted to go back to their house, but they did not know how. The hill was too steep to go down the same way they came up. They looked around and saw a path that went around the hill. They decided to follow it. + +But the path was slippery and muddy. As they walked, they slipped and fell many times. They got dirty and wet and hurt. They cried and wished they never climbed the hill. They wished they were home with their mom. + +After a long time, they saw their house in the distance. They were happy and ran towards it. But they did not see a big puddle in front of them. They slipped and splashed into the water. They were soaked and cold and sad. + +Their mom heard them and came out. She saw them and gasped. She asked them what happened and where they went. They told her about the hill and the valley and the path and the puddle. She hugged them and said they were very brave, but also very silly. She took them inside and gave them a bath and a snack and a kiss. They said they were sorry and they learned their lesson. They never climbed the hill again. +Anna loved to play in the garden with her doll, Lily. She liked to pretend that Lily was a princess and the flowers were her friends. She would make crowns and necklaces out of the petals and sing songs to them. + +One day, she saw a new flower in the garden. It was big and red and had many layers. Anna thought it was the most beautiful flower she had ever seen. She ran to it and picked it up to show Lily. + +"Look, Lily, look! This is a special flower. It is called a rose. It is for you, my princess," she said. + +But as she held the flower, she felt a sharp pain in her finger. She looked and saw a drop of blood. She had pricked herself on a thorn. + +"Ow, ow, ow! This flower hurts me! It is a bad flower!" she cried. + +She threw the flower on the ground and ran to her mother, who was sitting on a bench nearby. She showed her the wound and sobbed. + +"Mommy, mommy, help me! The flower bit me!" + +Her mother hugged her and wiped her tears. She took a band-aid from her purse and put it on Anna's finger. + +"It's okay, sweetie. The flower didn't mean to hurt you. It has thorns to protect itself from animals and bugs. It is a part of the flower, just like the petals and the stem. The flower is not bad, it is just different. And it is very pretty, don't you think?" + +Anna looked at the flower again. She saw that it was still blooming, even though she had picked it. She felt sorry for the flower. She had taken it away from its home and its friends. She had been mean to it. + +She nodded at her mother and sniffed. + +"Yes, mommy, it is pretty. But it is also poor. Can we put it back in the garden? Maybe it will be happy again." + +Her mother smiled and kissed her cheek. + +"Of course, we can. That is very kind of you, Anna. Come on, let's go and find a nice spot for the rose." + +They walked back to the garden and planted the flower in a sunny place. Anna apologized to the flower and gave it a gentle pat. + +"I'm sorry, rose. I hope you like it here. You are a special flower. And you are my friend," she said. + +The flower seemed to glow in the sun. Anna felt a warm feeling in her heart. She took Lily's hand and waved to the flower. + +"Bye, bye, rose. See you tomorrow." +Anna and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to slide, swing and run. They saw a big pole with a sign on it. The sign said "No dogs allowed". + +"Look, a pole!" Ben said. "Let's climb it!" + +"No, Ben, we can't," Anna said. "The sign says no dogs. Maybe there is a dog inside the pole. It might bite us." + +Ben did not listen to Anna. He was a spoiled boy. He always did what he wanted. He ran to the pole and tried to climb it. + +"Ben, stop!" Anna shouted. "You are breaking the rule!" + +But Ben did not stop. He climbed higher and higher. He reached the top of the pole. He felt proud and happy. He looked down and saw Anna. He stuck out his tongue at her. + +"Ha ha, I did it!" he said. "You are a scaredy-cat!" + +Anna felt angry and sad. She did not like Ben. He was mean and rude. She wished he would fall off the pole. + +Suddenly, a loud bark came from inside the pole. A big, black dog jumped out of a hole. It was angry and hungry. It saw Ben on the pole. It wanted to bite him. + +"Help, help!" Ben screamed. "There is a dog! It is going to get me!" + +Anna saw the dog. She was scared for Ben. She forgot that he was mean and rude. She wanted to help him. + +"Ben, hold on!" she said. "I will get help!" + +She ran to the park keeper. She told him about the dog and the pole. He followed her to the pole. He had a leash and a bone. He called the dog by its name. It was his dog. He had put it inside the pole to keep it safe. + +"Rex, come here!" he said. "Good boy, good boy. Here is a bone for you." + +The dog heard the park keeper. It left Ben alone. It ran to the park keeper. It took the bone and the leash. It wagged its tail. + +The park keeper helped Ben down from the pole. He was shaking and crying. He had a scratch on his arm. He was sorry for breaking the rule. + +"I'm sorry, I'm sorry," he said. "I was wrong. I should have listened to Anna. She was right. There was a dog inside the pole. It was scary." + +The park keeper looked at Ben. He was not angry. He was glad that he was not hurt. + +"It's okay, Ben," he said. "You learned your lesson. Next time, you will follow the sign. And you will be nice to Anna. She is a good friend. She tried to save you." + +Ben nodded. He looked at Anna. She was still angry and sad. He felt bad. He wanted to make up with her. + +"Anna, I'm sorry," he said. "You are not a scaredy-cat. You are brave and smart. You are a good friend. Can you forgive me?" + +Anna looked at Ben. She saw that he was sorry. She felt sorry for him too. He had a scratch on his arm. He was scared by the dog. She decided to forgive him. + +"Okay, Ben, I forgive you," she said. "But don't do it again. And don't stick out your tongue at me. It's not nice." + +Ben smiled. He hugged Anna. He thanked her for helping him. He said he would be nice to her. He said he would follow the sign. + +They became friends again. They played in the park. They slid, swung and ran. They did not climb the pole. They did not bother the dog. They had fun. They were happy. +Sara and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys. Sara has a jolly doll with a pink dress. Ben has a jolly car with big wheels. They are happy. + +One day, Sara and Ben go to the park. They see a big slide. They want to go on the slide. But there is only one slide. Sara and Ben look at each other. They have an idea. + +They decide to share the slide. Sara goes first. She holds her doll and slides down. Whee! She smiles. Then she gives the slide to Ben. Ben goes next. He holds his car and slides down. Whee! He smiles. Then he gives the slide back to Sara. + +They take turns and share the slide. They have fun. They are good friends. They are jolly. +Tim and Sam like to play soccer. They are on the same team. They have a big game today. They want to win. + +But Tim is not a good player. He is lazy and selfish. He does not pass the ball to Sam or the other players. He only wants to score by himself. He thinks he is the best. + +Sam is angry with Tim. He tells him to play better. He says, "Tim, you are a bad player. You are boring. You make our team lose. You need to share the ball and help us." + +But Tim does not listen to Sam. He ignores him and keeps the ball. He tries to score, but he misses. The other team gets the ball and scores. They win the game. + +The coach is sad and mad. He punishes Tim. He says, "Tim, you are not a team player. You are selfish and lazy. You need to learn to play with others. You cannot play in the next game. You have to sit on the bench and watch." + +Tim is sad and mad too. He cries and says, "No, coach, please. I want to play. I am sorry. I will play better next time." + +But the coach does not change his mind. He says, "No, Tim, you have to learn your lesson. Maybe next time you will be a better player and a better friend." + +Sam feels sorry for Tim. He says, "Tim, I am sorry I was angry with you. I know you like to play soccer. But you have to be nice and fair to the other players. They are your friends. They want to have fun and win too." + +Tim says, "I know, Sam. I am sorry too. I was not nice and fair to you and the other players. I was boring and selfish. I will try to be a better player and a better friend next time." + +Sam says, "That's good, Tim. I hope you can play with us again soon. I like to play soccer with you. But you have to share the ball and help us." + +Tim says, "I will, Sam. I will share the ball and help you. Thank you for being my friend." + +The end. +Sara loves to paint. She has many colors and brushes. She likes to make pictures of flowers, animals and houses. She paints on paper, on cardboard and sometimes on the wall. Mommy and Daddy are not happy when she paints on the wall. + +One day, it is very cold outside. Sara wants to go and play in the snow. She puts on her coat, her hat and her boots. She looks for her mittens, but she cannot find them. She asks Mommy, "Where are my mittens?" Mommy says, "They are in the dryer. They are wet because you painted them yesterday." Sara remembers. She painted her mittens with red and blue and green. She thought they looked pretty. + +Sara is sad. She cannot go outside without her mittens. She says, "I'm sorry, Mommy. I won't paint my mittens again." Mommy smiles and hugs her. She says, "It's okay, Sara. I know you like to paint. But mittens are for keeping your hands warm, not for painting. Why don't you paint something else instead?" She gives Sara a big piece of paper and some crayons. Sara is eager. She says, "Thank you, Mommy. I will paint a snowman for you." She runs to the table and starts to paint. She is happy. She likes to paint. +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play together. One day, they find a big book in the attic. The book has many pictures of people doing yoga. Yoga is when you bend and stretch your body in different ways. + +"Look, Ben, this is yoga!" Sara says, pointing at the book. "Can we try it?" + +"Okay, Sara, let's try it. But we need a mat to do yoga on. Where can we find a mat?" Ben says. + +They look around the attic and see a big, fluffy rug. It is green and soft. They decide to use it as a mat. + +"Ben, can you help me carry the rug?" Sara asks. "It is too heavy for me." + +"Sure, Sara, I can help you. Let's carry it together." Ben says. They lift the rug and carry it downstairs to the living room. They spread it on the floor and open the book. + +They try to copy the pictures in the book. They bend and stretch their arms and legs. They twist and turn their bodies. They make funny shapes and noises. They have fun doing yoga. + +But they do not notice that someone is watching them. It is their cat, Fluffy. Fluffy is curious and mysterious. He likes to hide and spy on Sara and Ben. He thinks they are doing something strange. + +He jumps on the rug and joins them. He pounces and scratches the book. He meows and purrs. He tries to do yoga too. + +Sara and Ben see Fluffy and laugh. They hug and pet him. They invite him to do yoga with them. + +"Fluffy, you are silly. You are not a person, you are a cat. You cannot do yoga like us." Sara says. + +"Maybe he can, Sara. Maybe he is a yoga cat. He is very flexible and graceful." Ben says. + +They all do yoga together. They are happy and relaxed. They love each other and their mysterious cat. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They saw a big, hairy dog. The dog was friendly and wagged its tail. Tom liked the dog and wanted to pet it. He asked Lily, "Can I touch the dog?" + +Lily was scared of the dog. She shook her head and said, "No, Tom, the dog is too big and hairy. It might bite you." + +Tom did not listen to Lily. He walked towards the dog and reached out his hand. The dog barked and snapped at Tom. Tom screamed and ran back to Lily. He was crying and his hand was bleeding. + +Lily hugged Tom and said, "I told you not to touch the dog, Tom. You should have listened to me." + +A man came running to them. He was the owner of the dog. He said, "I'm sorry, kids, my dog is not used to strangers. He is very cross today. Are you okay?" + +Lily nodded and said, "We are okay, but Tom's hand is hurt. Can you help us?" + +The man took out a bandage and wrapped it around Tom's hand. He said, "There, that should stop the bleeding. I'm sorry again, kids. Next time, please ask before you pet a dog. Some dogs are not friendly." + +Tom and Lily said, "Thank you, sir. We are sorry, too. We learned our lesson. We will not touch a dog without asking." + +The man smiled and said, "You're welcome, kids. Be careful and have fun." + +He took his dog and left. Tom and Lily went back to playing in the park. They stayed away from the big, hairy dog. +Lily wanted to wear her red coat today. It was cold and windy outside, and she liked how the coat felt warm and soft. She put on her coat and tried to close the zipper, but it was hard. She pulled and pushed, but the zipper did not move. She started to feel angry and sad. + +"Mommy, help me!" she cried. "I can't do it!" + +Mommy came and saw Lily struggling with the zipper. She smiled and hugged her. + +"It's okay, Lily. Sometimes zippers are tricky. You just need to be patient and careful. Do you want me to show you how?" + +Lily nodded. She wanted to learn how to close the zipper by herself. + +Mommy took the zipper and said, "Look, Lily. You have to make sure the two sides are lined up. Then you have to slide the zipper up slowly and gently. Like this." + +She moved the zipper up a little bit, and then let Lily try. Lily copied what Mommy did, and the zipper went up a little more. She felt happy and proud. + +"Good job, Lily! You're doing great. Keep going until the zipper is all the way up." + +Lily continued to slide the zipper up, until it reached the top. She clapped her hands and cheered. + +"I did it, Mommy! I did it!" + +Mommy hugged her again and said, "You did it, Lily! You're so smart and brave. I'm very proud of you." + +Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, Mommy. You're very wise and kind. I love you." + +They kissed and went outside, ready to enjoy the day. +Sam and Mia like to race. They race on their bikes, they race on their feet, they race with their toys. They have fun when they race. + +One day, they see a big bush with blueberries. They love blueberries. They are sweet and juicy and cool. They want to pick some blueberries and eat them. + +They decide to race to the bush. They say, "Ready, set, go!" and run as fast as they can. Sam is faster than Mia. He gets to the bush first. He says, "I win! I win!" + +But Mia is not sad. She sees that the bush has many blueberries. Enough for both of them. She says, "You win the race, but we both win the blueberries!" + +They smile and hug. They pick some blueberries and eat them. They are happy. They share and care. They are good friends. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big slide. Lily wants to go on the slide. Ben is scared. He says the slide is too high. + +Lily says, "Don't be scared, Ben. I will help you. You can take my hand and we can go on the slide together. It will be fun." + +Ben nods. He takes Lily's hand. They walk to the slide. Lily goes first. She sits on the slide and slides down. She laughs and says, "Whee!" + +Ben looks at the slide. He is still scared. He says, "Lily, wait for me. I don't want to go alone." + +Lily says, "OK, Ben. I will wait for you. You can do it. Just sit on the slide and slide down. It is not hard." + +Ben sits on the slide. He holds Lily's hand. He slides down. He goes very slow. He feels Lily's shoulder next to him. He feels safe. He smiles and says, "Whee!" + +Lily and Ben hug. They are happy. They say, "That was fun. Let's do it again." They run to the slide. They slide down. They laugh and play. They are not scared anymore. They are brave. +Tom and Sue were friends. They liked to play in the park. One day, they found a big red ball. They wanted to play with it. But a mean boy came and took the ball. He said it was his. + +Tom and Sue were sad. They wanted the ball back. They had an idea. They saw some berries on a bush. They looked like candy. But they were not candy. They were poison. Tom and Sue picked some berries. They put them in a part of the ball. They made a hole in the ball. They hid the berries inside. + +They went to the mean boy. They said they were sorry. They said they wanted to play with him. They gave him the ball. The mean boy was happy. He took the ball. He did not see the hole. He did not see the berries. + +He threw the ball in the air. He caught it. He threw it again. He caught it. He threw it one more time. But he missed. The ball fell on the ground. The berries came out. The mean boy saw them. He thought they were candy. He ate them. + +He felt sick. He felt very sick. He ran to his mom. He cried. He said he ate poison. His mom was scared. She called for help. She took him to the doctor. + +Tom and Sue saw what happened. They felt bad. They did not want to hurt the mean boy. They wanted to teach him a lesson. But they went too far. They learned a lesson too. They learned not to play with poison. They learned to be kind. They said they were sorry. They hoped the mean boy would be okay. They were ready to be better friends. +Sara and Ben like to play in the park. They have a lot of fun on the swings, the slide and the seesaw. But their favorite thing is to play pretend. They pretend they are kings and queens, and they have a hidden palace in the woods. + +One day, they decide to go and find their hidden palace. They walk along the path, holding hands. They see a lot of trees, flowers and birds. They also see a big rock. Ben says, "Maybe our palace is behind the rock. Let's go and see." + +They go around the rock, and they get a big surprise. There is a small hut made of sticks and leaves. It has a door, a window and a chimney. It looks like a cozy home. Sara says, "Wow, look at that. Maybe someone lives here. Maybe it is a fairy or a gnome." + +They knock on the door, but no one answers. They peek through the window, but they see nothing. They wonder if they can go inside. Ben says, "Maybe we can ask if we can visit. Maybe they will let us stay for a while. Maybe they will be our friends." + +They open the door, and they get another surprise. Inside the hut, there is a lot of shiny things. There are jewels, coins, crowns and swords. There are also books, paintings, toys and clothes. It looks like a treasure room. Sara says, "Wow, look at that. Maybe this is our palace. Maybe we are the kings and queens. Maybe this is our secret." + +They go inside, and they start to play. They put on the crowns and the clothes. They read the books and look at the paintings. They play with the toys and the swords. They have a lot of fun. They forget about the time. They forget about the park. They forget about everything else. They only think about their hidden palace. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park with their toys. Lily had a plastic doll and Ben had a plastic car. They were having fun, but they wanted to see more things. + +"Let's go observe the pond," Lily said. "Maybe we can see some ducks or fish." + +"OK," Ben agreed. "But we have to be careful. The pond is deep and wet." + +They took their toys and walked to the pond. They saw some water and some plants and some rocks. They also saw some ducks and fish. They were happy and curious. + +"Look, a duck!" Lily pointed. "It has a yellow beak and a green head. It is swimming and quacking." + +"Look, a fish!" Ben pointed. "It has a silver body and a red tail. It is jumping and splashing." + +They wanted to get closer to the duck and the fish. They put their toys on the ground and walked to the edge of the pond. They leaned over the water and tried to touch the duck and the fish. + +But they were too distant. The duck and the fish were afraid of them and swam away. Lily and Ben were sad and frustrated. + +"Come back, duck!" Lily called. "Come back, fish!" Ben called. + +But the duck and the fish did not come back. They stayed away from them. + +Lily and Ben learned a lesson. They learned that some animals do not like to be touched or disturbed. They learned that they have to respect their space and observe them from a distance. They learned that they have to be gentle and quiet with nature. + +They picked up their toys and went back to their bench. They played with their plastic doll and car again. They were still happy and curious, but they were also more careful and respectful. They observed the pond and its animals from a distance and enjoyed their beauty. +One day, a boy and a girl went to the zoo with their mom. They saw many animals, like monkeys, elephants, and zebras. They liked to watch them and learn their names. + +When they came to the big cats, they saw a leopard. The leopard had yellow fur with black spots. It was lying on a rock and looked sleepy. The boy and the girl wanted to see it better, so they went closer to the fence. + +"Look, it has big paws and sharp teeth!" the boy said. + +"Shh, don't make noise. You might scare it," the girl said. + +But the boy did not listen. He climbed on the fence and tried to grab the leopard's tail. He thought it would be fun to touch it. + +The leopard heard the boy and opened its eyes. It saw the boy on the fence and got angry. It growled and jumped up. It tried to grab the boy with its claws. + +"Help, help!" the boy screamed. + +The girl and the mom heard the boy and ran to him. They pulled him off the fence and hugged him. They were scared and angry. + +"Are you okay? That was very dangerous and naughty! You could have been hurt by the leopard!" the mom said. + +"I'm sorry, mom. I just wanted to play with the leopard. It looked so soft and pretty," the boy said. + +The mom shook her head and took the boy and the girl away from the big cats. She told them to never do that again and to respect the animals. The boy and the girl said sorry and learned their lesson. They enjoyed the rest of the zoo, but they stayed away from the leopard. +Tim and Sue are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big tent. They want to go inside. + +"Let's go and see what is in the tent," Tim says. + +"OK, but we have to be careful," Sue says. + +They go to the exit of the tent and peek inside. They see many colors and shapes. They see a man with a funny hat. He is talking to some people. + +"Hello, little ones," the man says. "Do you want to see something unique?" + +Tim and Sue nod. They are curious. + +"Come with me, then," the man says. He takes them by the hand and leads them to a dark corner of the tent. + +There, he shows them a big cage. Inside the cage, there is a lion. The lion is angry. It roars and shakes the bars. + +"Wow, a lion!" Tim says. + +"Is it safe?" Sue asks. + +"Of course, it is safe," the man says. "It is a friendly lion. Do you want to pet it?" + +Tim and Sue are not sure. They are scared. + +"Go on, don't be shy," the man says. He opens the cage and pushes them inside. + +The lion becomes very happy. It jumps on Tim and Sue and bites them. They scream and cry. The man laughs and locks the cage. + +"Thank you for being my unique snacks," the man says. He walks away and leaves them alone. + +Tim and Sue are very sad. They wish they never went inside the tent. They wish they stayed in the park. They wish they were still friends. +Ben liked to sail his toy boat in the pond. He had a red boat with a white sail and a blue flag. He would make it go fast and slow, and turn it left and right. He pretended he was a captain and had adventures on the water. + +One day, he went to the pond with his mom and his sister. His sister had a new ice cream cone. It was pink and white and had sprinkles on top. Ben wanted some ice cream too, but his mom said he had to wait until after lunch. He felt gloomy and grumpy. + +He took his boat and went to the edge of the pond. He saw some ducks swimming and quacking. He thought they looked funny and wanted to play with them. He threw his boat into the water and made it sail towards the ducks. He hoped they would like his boat and follow it. + +But the ducks did not like his boat. They thought it was a big and scary thing. They pecked at it and flapped their wings. They made his boat tip over and sink. Ben watched in horror as his boat disappeared under the water. He cried and cried. He wished he had not thrown his boat. + +His mom and his sister heard him and came to see what was wrong. They saw his boat was gone and felt sorry for him. His mom hugged him and said she was sorry. His sister gave him her ice cream cone and said he could have it. Ben smiled and thanked her. He licked the ice cream and felt better. He still missed his boat, but he was glad he had his mom and his sister. He learned a lesson that day. He learned not to throw his toys and to be nice to animals. He also learned that ice cream can make a gloomy day brighter. +Lila and Ben like to play with chalk. They draw on the sidewalk and make pictures of animals and flowers. They have many colors of chalk: red, blue, yellow, green, and pink. + +One day, they find a big can of white paint in the garage. They wonder what it is for. They open the can and see the paint is thick and creamy. They have an idea. They break some chalk and put it in the paint. Then they stir and stir with a stick. + +The paint changes color. It becomes purple, orange, brown, and gray. Lila and Ben are happy. They have made new colors of paint. They dip their brushes in the paint and start to paint on the sidewalk. They make bigger and brighter pictures than before. + +Mom sees them and smiles. She is not angry. She says they are lucky. She says the paint is washable. It will come off with water. She helps them clean the can and the brushes. Then she gets the hose and sprays the sidewalk. The paint washes away and the sidewalk is white again. + +Lila and Ben hug Mom and thank her. They say they had fun. They say they love paint and chalk. Mom says she loves them too. They go inside and have a snack. They are happy. +Anna and Ben love to play at the park. They like to slide, climb and run. But their favorite thing is the swing. They take turns to push each other and go high in the air. + +One day, they see a new boy at the park. He is on the swing by himself. He does not smile or talk. He swings very fast and very high. He also does something impressive. He turns his body around and swings upside down. He looks like a bat. + +Anna and Ben are curious. They want to try the impressive trick. They ask the new boy if they can swing with him. He nods and moves to the side. Anna goes first. She swings fast and high. She tries to turn her body around, but she gets scared. She holds on tight and screams. + +Ben goes next. He swings fast and high. He tries to turn his body around, but he gets dizzy. He lets go and falls. He lands on the grass and cries. + +The new boy helps Ben up. He says his name is Leo. He says he is sorry for Ben. He says he can teach them the impressive trick. He says it is fun and easy. He says they just need to practice and be brave. + +Anna and Ben smile. They say they want to learn. They say they are sorry for Leo. They say he must be lonely. They say they want to be his friends. They say they can play together. + +Leo smiles. He says he is happy. He says he is new in town. He says he likes to swing. He says he likes to have friends. He says they can play together. + +They swing, slide, climb and run. They laugh and talk. They have fun. They learn the impressive trick. They turn their bodies around and swing upside down. They look like bats. They are happy. +Ben liked to play with his bow and string. He made the bow from a stick and the string from his mom's yarn. He also made arrows from sticks and feathers. He wanted to be like the hunters he saw in the books. + +One day, he went to the park with his mom and his bow and string. He saw a big tree with a hole in it. He thought there might be a bird or a squirrel inside. He wanted to see it. He ran to the tree and aimed his arrow at the hole. He pulled the string and let it go. + +But he did not hit the hole. He hit something else. Something that made a loud noise. Something that scared him. It was a horn. A horn on a car. A car that was parked near the tree. A car that belonged to a man. A man who was angry. + +The man came out of the car and saw Ben with his bow and string. He shouted at Ben and his mom. He said Ben had broken his horn. He said he wanted money to fix it. He said he would call the police. + +Ben's mom was sorry. She said Ben did not mean to do it. She said he was just playing. She said she would pay for the horn. She took Ben by the hand and walked away from the car and the man. She was not happy. + +Ben felt bad. He did not want to make his mom unhappy. He did not want to make the man angry. He did not want to break the horn. He just wanted to see the bird or the squirrel. He wished he had not played with his bow and string. He wished he had listened to his mom. She had told him to be careful with his bow and string. She had told him not to shoot at anything distant. She had told him he could hurt someone or something. She was right. He was wrong. He learned his lesson. He said sorry to his mom. He hugged her. He said he loved her. He said he would not play with his bow and string again. He meant it. +Tom and Ben are friends. They like to race with their bikes. They race to the park, to the shop, to the school. They think they are very fast and smart. + +One day, they see a painter. He is painting a big wall. He has many colors. Tom and Ben think he is stupid. They laugh at him. They say, "Why do you paint? Painting is boring. Racing is fun. We are faster and smarter than you." + +The painter hears them. He is sad. He says, "Painting is not boring. Painting is beautiful. I make the wall look nice. I use my colors and my imagination. You are not faster and smarter than me. You are rude and mean." + +Tom and Ben do not listen. They race away. They race to the bridge. They do not see the sign. The sign says, "Bridge is broken. Do not cross." They cross the bridge. The bridge falls. Tom and Ben fall into the water. They are wet and scared. + +The painter sees them. He runs to help them. He throws them a rope. He pulls them out of the water. He says, "Are you okay?" Tom and Ben are sorry. They say, "Thank you. You are not stupid. You are kind and brave. We are sorry for laughing at you. We were wrong. Painting is beautiful. Racing is not everything. We want to be your friends." + +The painter smiles. He says, "You are welcome. I am glad you are okay. I forgive you. We can be friends. Do you want to help me paint the wall?" Tom and Ben nod. They say, "Yes, please. We want to learn from you. We want to see your colors and your imagination." They go with the painter. They paint the wall. They have fun. They learn something new. + +The moral of the story is: Do not judge people by what they do. Respect their talents and passions. Be kind and humble. You can always learn from others. +Lily loved sunflowers. She liked to look at their big yellow faces and feel their soft petals. She had a sunflower dress that she wore every day. She wanted everything to match her dress. She asked her mom for sunflower shoes, sunflower hair clips, sunflower socks, and sunflower toys. Her mom said no. She said Lily had enough things and she should share with others. + +Lily was spoiled. She did not like to share. She cried and screamed when her mom said no. She threw her sunflower dress on the floor and stomped on it. She said she hated sunflowers and she wanted something else. Her mom was sad and angry. She said Lily was being ungrateful and rude. She said Lily had to go to her room and think about what she did. + +Lily went to her room. She was still mad. She did not want to think. She looked out the window and saw a sunflower field. The sunflowers were smiling at the sun. They looked happy and bright. Lily felt a pang in her heart. She remembered how much she loved sunflowers. She realized she had been silly and mean. She felt sorry for what she said and did. + +She ran to her mom and hugged her. She said she was sorry and she loved her. She said she loved sunflowers too and she did not need anything else. She said she wanted to share her sunflower dress with her friends and make them happy. Her mom smiled and hugged her back. She said she was proud of her and she forgave her. She said she loved her too and she was glad she learned her lesson. + +They went to the sunflower field and picked some sunflowers. They gave them to their neighbors and friends. They saw them smile and thank them. Lily felt warm and happy. She learned that sunflowers are not only beautiful, but also generous. They share their joy and light with everyone. She learned that matching is not only about clothes, but also about kindness. She learned that being spoiled is not fun, but being grateful is. She learned that sunflowers are her favorite flowers. +Tom was a rabbit who loved to eat radishes. He would dig them up from the garden and munch them with his big teeth. He liked radishes that were red and juicy and rare. He did not like radishes that were old and dry and common. + +One day, Tom saw a big radish in the garden. It was the biggest radish he had ever seen. It was red and juicy and rare. Tom wanted to eat it very much. He looked around and saw no one. He decided to dig it up and take it to his hole. + +But when he started to dig, he heard a loud bark. It was a dog who lived in the house. The dog saw Tom and ran after him. Tom was scared. He dropped the radish and ran as fast as he could. He reached his hole and jumped inside. He was safe. + +Tom was sad. He had lost the big radish. He wished he had not been so greedy. He wished he had shared the radish with his friends. He wished he had been more careful. He learned a lesson. + +The next day, Tom went to the garden again. He saw many radishes. They were not as big as the one he had lost, but they were still red and juicy and rare. He also saw his friends. They were happy to see him. They invited him to join them. Tom smiled. He decided to share the radishes with his friends. He did not want to be greedy again. He wanted to be kind. + +Tom and his friends ate the radishes together. They talked and laughed and had fun. They did not see the dog. They did not hear the bark. They were not scared. They were happy. They relaxed. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play with blocks and dolls. One day, they have a big event at school. They will show their toys to the other kids and talk about them. + +Anna and Ben are excited. They promise to help each other and share their toys. They pack their toys in their bags and go to school. + +At school, they see many other toys. Some are big, some are shiny, some make noises. Anna and Ben want to play with them. They forget their promise. + +Anna takes a big truck from another kid. Ben takes a shiny car from another kid. The other kids are angry. They cry and shout. Anna and Ben do not care. They think they have the best toys. + +But soon, they are not happy. The truck is too heavy for Anna. The car is too fast for Ben. They miss their own toys. They look for their bags, but they are gone. Someone has taken them. + +Anna and Ben are sad. They realize they have been selfish and mean. They wish they had kept their promise. They say sorry to the other kids and give back their toys. They hope to find their own toys. + +They see a teacher holding their bags. She is smiling. She says, "I saw what you did. You broke your promise and took other kids' toys. That was not nice. But you also said sorry and gave back the toys. That was good. I have your toys here. You can have them back, but only if you promise to be kind and share from now on." + +Anna and Ben nod. They promise to be kind and share. They hug the teacher and thank her. They take their toys and go to their friends. They show their toys and talk about them. They also play with the other toys and let the other kids play with theirs. They have fun and learn new things. + +The event is successful. Anna and Ben are happy. They have learned their lesson. They keep their promise. They are good friends. +Lila and Tom were twins. They liked to play in the forest near their house. They saw many animals and plants there. They had fun every day. + +One day, they found a big hole in the ground. It was dark and deep. They wondered what was inside. + +"Let's go in and see," Tom said. He was brave and curious. + +"No, it's scary and dangerous," Lila said. She was careful and smart. + +"Come on, don't be boring," Tom said. He tried to fit in the hole, but he was too big. He pushed and pushed, but he could not go in. + +"See, you can't fit. Let's go and play something else," Lila said. She pulled Tom out of the hole. + +"Fine, but it's boring," Tom said. He was sad and annoyed. + +They walked away from the hole. They did not see the snake that was hiding inside. It was glad that they left. It did not like visitors. It was happy and quiet. +Tom and Lily were very happy. They were going to the zoo with Mom and Dad. They wanted to see the animals and have fun. + +At the zoo, they saw many animals. They saw big lions, tall giraffes, funny monkeys, and colorful birds. They also saw a baby elephant. It was very cute and had a long nose. Tom and Lily wanted to touch it, but Mom and Dad said no. They said the elephant was not a pet and it could be dangerous. + +Tom and Lily were sad. They wanted to play with the baby elephant. They thought it was very attractive and friendly. They did not want to leave it alone. + +Then, a zookeeper came. He was wearing a green hat and a blue shirt. He smiled at Tom and Lily and said hello. He said he worked at the zoo and he took care of the animals. He said he liked the baby elephant too. He said he had a special treat for them. He said he would let them feed the baby elephant some bananas. + +Tom and Lily were very happy. They said thank you to the zookeeper and followed him. He gave them some bananas and showed them how to hold them. He said they had to be gentle and careful. He said the baby elephant was very hungry and loved bananas. + +Tom and Lily fed the baby elephant some bananas. The baby elephant ate them with its long nose and made happy noises. It also touched Tom and Lily with its nose and tickled them. Tom and Lily laughed and hugged the baby elephant. They said it was very soft and warm. They said they loved the baby elephant. + +The zookeeper smiled and said they were very good and brave. He said he was glad they enjoyed the zoo. He said he had to go and check on the other animals. He said they could stay with the baby elephant for a little while longer. He said he would come back soon. + +Tom and Lily said goodbye to the zookeeper and thanked him again. They stayed with the baby elephant and gave it more bananas. They said it was the best day ever. They said they wanted to come back to the zoo again. They said they wanted to be friends with the baby elephant forever. +Ben and Lily were friends who liked to play games. They had many toys and cards and dice. One day, they decided to play a game with cards. They had to match the cards with the same picture and color. The one who had the most matches would win. + +Ben wanted to win very badly. He saw that Lily had more matches than him. He felt angry and sad. He thought of a bad idea. He waited until Lily looked away and then he took some of her cards and hid them under his shirt. He thought he was very clever. + +But Lily saw what he did. She said, "Ben, why did you steal my cards? That is not fair. That is not nice. You are cheating. Give them back to me." + +Ben felt ashamed and scared. He knew he did something wrong. He said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I wanted to win. I wanted to be popular. I thought you would like me more if I won. But I was wrong. Here are your cards. Can we still be friends?" + +Lily was hurt and angry, but she was also kind. She said, "Ben, you don't have to steal or cheat to be popular. I like you because you are funny and smart and kind. But you have to be honest and fair too. If you are sorry, I can forgive you. But you have to promise not to do it again. Can you do that?" + +Ben nodded and said, "I promise, Lily. I'm sorry. I don't want to lose you as a friend. Can we play another game?" + +Lily smiled and said, "Yes, we can. But this time, let's play by the rules. And let's have fun. That's what games are for." + +They hugged and picked up their cards. They played another game and had a good time. They learned a lesson about stealing and cheating and friendship. They were happy. +One day, a boy saw a pig in a farm. He liked the pig and wanted to play with it. He went to the pig and tried to carry it. But the pig was too big and heavy for the boy. The pig did not like the boy and was angry. It kicked and bit the boy. + +The boy was hurt and scared. He cried and ran away from the pig. He looked for his mom and dad, but he could not find them. He was lost in the farm. He did not know where to go or what to do. + +The pig followed the boy. It was still angry and wanted to hurt the boy more. It ran faster and faster, until it caught the boy. It knocked him down and jumped on him. The boy could not breathe or scream. He closed his eyes and wished he never saw the pig. The pig was happy and ate the boy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and sing songs. One day, Lily's mommy asked her to help put away her toys. Lily said, "Okay mommy, I will put them away." + +As Lily was putting away her toys, she found a book with unknown words. She asked her mommy, "Mommy, what does this spell?" Her mommy replied, "That spells 'elephant', Lily." + +Lily was amazed that she learned a new word. She said, "Wow mommy, I never knew that word before. It was unknown to me." Her mommy smiled and said, "I'm glad you learned something new today." + +Lily continued to put away her toys and sang a song about elephants. Her mommy joined in and they had a fun time together. From that day on, Lily loved to learn new words and put away her toys. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and her favorite toy was a stuffed teddy bear. One day, Lily went to the park to play with her teddy bear. She saw a boy playing with a ball and asked if she could play too. + +The boy said, "Sure, but be careful not to balance the ball on your head!" Lily tried to balance the ball on her head but it fell and hit her teddy bear. The zipper on the teddy bear's back broke and all the stuffing came out. + +Lily was sad because her teddy bear was ruined. She went home and told her mom what happened. Her mom said they couldn't afford to buy a new teddy bear because they were not wealthy. Lily was even sadder. + +The next day, Lily went back to the park and saw the boy playing with a new toy. She asked him where he got it and he said his parents bought it for him because they were wealthy. Lily felt jealous and wished she was wealthy too. But then she remembered her teddy bear and how much she loved it. + +Lily went home and hugged her teddy bear tightly. She realized that even though she wasn't wealthy, she had something much more valuable - her teddy bear and her family's love. +Once upon a time, there was a poor little mouse named Max. Max lived in a tiny hole in the wall of a big house. One day, Max found a letter on the floor. He couldn't read it because he didn't know how to read. + +Max went to his friend, a wise old owl named Hootie. "Hootie, can you help me solve this letter?" Max asked. Hootie took the letter and read it out loud. It was a letter from Max's family who lived far away. They were coming to visit him soon. + +Max was so happy to hear this news. He thanked Hootie for helping him solve the letter. When Max's family arrived, they were so happy to see him. They brought him cheese and other treats to eat. Max was no longer a poor little mouse, he was happy and loved. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she was helping her mom in the kitchen when she saw a dirty dish on the counter. She asked her mom if she could wash it, but her mom said she was too little to do it by herself. + +Lily felt sad, but then she had an idea. She asked her mom if they could skip together instead. Her mom thought it was a great idea and they started skipping around the kitchen. + +After a few minutes of skipping, Lily's mom stopped and looked at her. "You know what, Lily? I think you're big enough to wash the dish now." Lily was so happy and she washed the dirty dish all by herself. From that day on, whenever there were dirty dishes in the kitchen, Lily would ask her mom if they could skip first before she washed them. +Once upon a time, there was a happy little bird. The bird loved to sing all day long in the sunshine. One day, the bird saw a cop walking down the street. The cop had a shiny badge on his chest. The bird thought the badge looked expensive. + +The bird flew down to the ground to say hello to the cop. The cop smiled and said hello back. The bird asked the cop if he liked to sing too. The cop laughed and said he wasn't very good at singing, but he liked to listen to other people sing. + +The bird was happy to have made a new friend. They said goodbye and the bird flew back up into the sky, singing a happy tune. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play baseball with his friends. His favorite thing to do was to hit the ball with his bat and jog around the bases. + +One day, Timmy's friend Jack came over to play. Jack brought his new baseball bat, but it was not dependable. Every time Jack hit the ball, the bat would break! + +Timmy said, "Oh no, Jack! Your bat is not dependable. Let's use my bat instead." + +Jack was happy and they played baseball all day. They hit the ball with Timmy's dependable bat and jogged around the bases. They had so much fun playing together that they didn't want to stop. + +At the end of the day, Jack said, "Thank you for letting me play with your dependable bat, Timmy. I had so much fun today!" + +Timmy replied, "You're welcome, Jack. I'm glad we had fun playing baseball together." +Once upon a time, there was a shy little rabbit named Benny. He lived in a cozy burrow with his family. One day, Benny's carrot car broke down on the way to the carrot patch. He didn't know what to do, but he knew he needed help. + +Benny felt an urge to find a mechanic who could fix his car. He hopped along the dirt path until he found a kind beaver who was a mechanic. The beaver looked at Benny's car and said he could fix it. + +Benny was happy and thanked the beaver. He watched as the beaver worked on his car and soon it was fixed. Benny hopped into his car and drove to the carrot patch with a big smile on his face, feeling grateful for the kind mechanic who helped him. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go on journeys with her family. One day, they went on a journey to the beach. When they got there, Lily was envious of her brother's sandcastle. She wanted to build one too. + +So, Lily started to clean the sand with her little hands. She made a big pile of sand and started to build her own castle. It was not as big as her brother's, but she was proud of it. + +After a fun day at the beach, Lily and her family went back home. Lily was tired but happy. She couldn't wait to go on another journey and build an even bigger sandcastle. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat cookies, but he always forgot to drink water. One day, Timmy ate many cookies and his mouth became very dry. He was so impatient to eat more cookies that he didn't want to stop and drink water. + +Later that day, Timmy's mom took him to the park. They played on the swings and the slide, but Timmy's mouth was still dry. He became very thirsty and asked his mom for water. His mom gave him a bottle of water and Timmy drank it all. He felt much better and could play longer. + +From that day on, Timmy remembered to drink water when he ate cookies. He was no longer impatient and enjoyed playing in the park without feeling thirsty. +Once upon a time, there was a little gray mouse named Max. Max lived in a cozy hole in the wall of a big house. One day, Max woke up early and decided to go outside for a walk. He met a friendly rabbit named Benny who asked him if he wanted to race. + +Max was excited to race with Benny, but he was worried that he might lose. Benny said, "Don't worry, Max! It's just for fun." They started the race and Max ran as fast as he could. But he tripped on a rock and fell down. Benny stopped and helped him up. Max was sad that he lost the race, but Benny said, "It's okay, Max. We can race again another day." + +Max learned that winning isn't everything and that it's important to have fun and be kind to others. From that day on, Max and Benny became good friends and had many more races together. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to play outside in the woods with his friends. One day, Timmy and his friends found some arrows on the ground. They wanted to play with them, but Timmy's mom told them they were dangerous and not to touch them. + +But Timmy's friend, Billy, didn't listen. He picked up an arrow and started poking it around. Suddenly, the arrow poked him back and it hurt a lot! Timmy's mom had to take Billy to the doctor to make sure he was okay. + +After that, Timmy and his friends knew to always listen to grown-ups and not to play with dangerous things like arrows. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to pick cherries from her backyard tree. One day, she saw a big, juicy cherry hanging from a branch. She picked it and put it in her mouth. It tasted sour! + +Lily made a funny face and said, "yuck!" She didn't like the sour taste of the cherry. She decided to try another one. This time, she picked a smaller cherry. It was sweet and delicious! Lily smiled and ate more cherries until her tummy was full. + +From that day on, Lily knew to pick the smaller cherries if she wanted them to taste sweet. She loved picking cherries from her backyard tree and sharing them with her friends. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big lion. He was very large and had a big mane. He liked to roar and make loud noises all day long. + +One day, he went for a walk in the forest. He heard a small bird chirping and wanted to catch it. But when he got closer, he saw that the bird was sitting on a nest with little eggs inside. The lion didn't want to hurt the eggs, so he decided to be quiet and not make any noise. + +The forest became very silent and peaceful. The lion felt happy that he didn't get the bird, but instead got the silence. He realized that sometimes it's better to be quiet and enjoy the calmness of nature. From that day on, he tried to be more gentle and quiet, and the other animals in the forest liked him more. +Once upon a time, there was a little bear named Brownie. Brownie loved to count things. Every day, he would count the flowers in the garden and the birds in the sky. + +One week, Brownie decided to count how many acorns he could find. He searched high and low, and at the end of the week, he had found 10 acorns! + +Brownie was so happy with his counting skills that he decided to have a picnic with his friends. They ate sandwiches and drank lemonade while Brownie counted the blades of grass. It was the best week ever! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the beach with her family. One day, while they were walking on the sand, Lily saw a seal swimming in the water. She was so excited and ran to her mom to show her the seal. + +"Mommy, look! Look! A seal!" Lily screamed happily. + +Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, it's a seal. It's so cute, isn't it?" + +Lily nodded her head and said, "Yes, it's so cute. I want to touch it." + +Her mom replied, "No, Lily. We can't touch the seal. It's not safe for us or the seal." + +Lily was disappointed, but then she saw some garbage on the beach. "Mommy, look! The beach is filthy. We need to clean it up." + +Her mom was proud of Lily for noticing the garbage and they spent the rest of the day picking up trash and enjoying the beautiful beach. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved candy and always had some in her pocket. One day, she found a roll of tape on the ground and picked it up. She thought it was so sticky and fun to play with. + +Lily's mom asked her if she wanted to taste a sweet treat. Lily said yes and her mom gave her a lollipop. It was so yummy and tasted like strawberries. Lily loved it so much that she asked for another one. + +After eating the second lollipop, Lily accidentally dropped it on the ground. It got all dirty and sticky, so she used the tape she found earlier to clean it off. The tape worked really well and the lollipop was clean again. Lily was happy and went back to playing with her tape. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved going to the store with his mommy. One day, they went to a store that sold pretty things called crystals. Timmy saw a shiny crystal and asked his mommy if they could buy it. His mommy said yes and they bought the crystal. + +When they got home, Timmy showed his crystal to his big sister. She said it was stupid and not pretty at all. Timmy felt sad, but his mommy told him that it didn't matter what his sister thought because he liked the crystal and that's all that mattered. From then on, Timmy kept his crystal in his room and looked at it every day. He was happy he bought it. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to look up at the sky and see the moon. The moon was big and bright and made Timmy feel happy. + +One night, Timmy saw something bad happen. He saw a big, bad wolf try to eat a little bunny. Timmy knew he had to help the bunny, so he included himself in the situation. He ran over to the wolf and scared him away. + +The bunny was safe and Timmy felt proud. He looked up at the moon and knew that it was watching over him. From that night on, Timmy knew that he could do anything if he included himself and was brave. +Once upon a time, there was a little crab named Crusty who lived by the sea. Crusty loved to play with his friends and explore the beach. One day, he found a shiny oyster and was very happy. But when he tried to open it, he couldn't. He became upset and didn't know what to do. + +Suddenly, a big seagull flew down and tried to take the oyster away. Crusty didn't want to give up his treasure, but he knew he couldn't win against the seagull. So, he decided to surrender the oyster and ran away as fast as he could. + +As he was running, he saw his friend Sally the starfish. Sally asked him what was wrong, and Crusty told her the whole story. Sally listened and then said, "Don't worry, Crusty. Let's ask our other friends for help. Together, we can open that oyster and share the treasure!" Crusty felt much better and was happy to have such good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a big boat. It went on a long journey across the sea. The boat had many people on it, and they were all very happy. + +One day, the boat arrived at a big harbor. The harbor was full of other boats and many people. The people on the boat were excited to explore the harbor and see all the new things. + +But one little girl on the boat was jealous of her brother. He got to go first and see everything before her. She felt sad and left out. But then her brother shared his ice cream with her and she felt happy again. They explored the harbor together and had lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim who loved his uniform. It was perfect and made him feel proud. One day, Tim went to school wearing his uniform and saw his friend, Sarah. Sarah had a new dress and it was very pretty. + +Tim said, "Your dress is pretty, but my uniform is perfect." Sarah replied, "I wish I had a uniform like yours. It looks so cool." Tim smiled and felt happy. + +But then, some other kids came and laughed at Tim's uniform. They said it looked silly and made fun of him. Tim felt embarrassed and sad. + +Sarah saw that Tim was upset and said, "Don't listen to them. Your uniform is perfect and you look great." Tim smiled again and felt better. He realized that it doesn't matter what others think, as long as he feels good about himself. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to sing songs and dance around her room. One day, she heard a colorful bird singing outside her window. + +"Hello, little bird! Can you sing me a song?" asked Lily. + +The bird replied, "Of course! But first, can I have a hug?" + +Lily hugged the bird tightly and then the bird sang a beautiful song. Lily danced along and they both had so much fun. From that day on, the colorful bird would visit Lily every day and they would sing and dance together. +Once upon a time, there was a girl who had a dog. The girl loved her dog very much. One day, the girl and her dog went for a walk. The girl was holding her dog's leash and the dog was happy to be outside. + +Suddenly, the girl saw a car coming. She told her dog to get ready and hold her hand tight. But the dog got scared and ran away. The car hit the dog and the girl was very sad. + +She cried and cried until her mommy came to hug her. The girl learned that it's important to always hold onto your dog and keep them safe. She missed her dog very much and wished she could hold him one more time. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat blueberries. One day, Timmy's mom gave him a mighty bowl of blueberries to eat. Timmy was so happy and took a big bite of a blueberry. Suddenly, he dropped the blueberry on the floor! Oh no! Timmy was sad because he couldn't eat the blueberry anymore. But then, his mom picked up the blueberry and gave it back to him. Timmy was so happy and ate the blueberry again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in her garden. One day, she saw a vine growing on a tall tree. She wanted to climb up the tree and touch the vine. So, she started to climb up the tree. + +Suddenly, the wind started to blow, and the tree started to turn. Lily got scared and held on tightly to the tree. She closed her eyes and waited for the wind to stop. When the wind stopped, she opened her eyes and saw that the vine was gone. + +She climbed down the tree and went to her mommy. She told her mommy about the vine and how scared she got when the wind started to turn the tree. Her mommy hugged her and told her that she was very brave for climbing the tree. They both went back to the garden and played together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to wear her blue vest every day. One day, she went to the park to play with her friends. They were having fun when Lily saw a little bird that fell from its nest. She was very compassionate and wanted to help the bird. + +Lily asked her friends, "Can we help this little bird?" Her friends said, "Yes, we can help it!" They looked for a box to put the bird in and some food to feed it. Lily said, "We need to include some water too, so the bird can drink." + +They took care of the bird until it was strong enough to fly again. Lily was very happy that they could help the bird. She said, "I love helping animals. It makes me feel good." Her friends agreed and they all went back to playing in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to class every day because she had so many friends there. One day, her teacher told them to be quiet because they were being too loud. Lily tried to be quiet, but she couldn't help giggling with her friends. + +Her teacher let them play a game where they had to be quiet like little mice. They all tiptoed around the classroom and tried not to make a sound. It was so much fun! After the game, Lily's teacher gave them a sticker for being so good. + +Lily was so happy that she got a sticker. She showed it to her mom when she got home and told her all about the game they played in class. Lily couldn't wait to go back to class the next day and see what fun things they would do. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going on adventures with her family, and she always had her adorable teddy bear with her. One day, Lily and her family went on a trip to the beach. They packed all their luggage in the car and drove for a long time. + +When they arrived at the beach, Lily's dad carried all the luggage to their hotel room. But when they opened the door, they saw that someone had come in and made a mess! All their things were thrown around the room, and Lily's teddy bear was missing. Her mom said they had been sacked by a thief. + +Lily was very sad about her teddy bear, but her dad promised to find it. They searched everywhere, and finally, they found the thief with Lily's teddy bear in his sack. Her dad got the teddy bear back and Lily was so happy! From then on, they always made sure to lock their hotel room door so no one could sack them again. +Once upon a time, there was a happy boy named Timmy. He loved listening to his favorite radio station every day. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to help her clean up. Timmy wanted to help, so he grabbed a big sack and started putting his toys inside. + +Suddenly, Timmy's favorite song came on the radio. He wanted to dance to the music, but he knew he had to finish cleaning first. So, he turned up the volume on the radio and continued putting his toys in the sack. + +After he finished cleaning, Timmy's mom gave him a big hug and told him how happy she was that he helped. Timmy smiled and turned off the radio. He was happy too, because he knew he did a good job helping his mom. +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 some cookies for her friend's party. Lily was very excited to help. + +She went to the shelf and took out all the ingredients she needed. Flour, sugar, eggs, and chocolate chips. She mixed everything together and made the cookie dough. Her mom helped her put the cookies in the oven to bake. + +When the cookies were done, Lily's mom said, "Wow, you did a great job! You are very smart." Lily replied, "Thank you, Mommy! I love helping you in the kitchen." Her mom smiled and said, "You are not ignorant at all. You are very clever." Lily felt proud of herself and knew she would help her mom again soon. +Once upon a time, there was a little chick. The chick loved to play and run around in the grass. One day, the chick saw a big egg with a crack on it. The chick was glad to see the egg, but sad to see the crack. + +The chick wanted to help the egg, so it decided to cover the crack with some leaves. The chick thought that if it covered the crack, the egg would be safe and warm. + +Days went by and the egg hatched into a little bird. The bird was happy and healthy, thanks to the little chick's help. The chick learned that helping others can make a big difference and felt very proud of itself. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a white cat named Snowball. One day, Lily and Snowball were playing outside when suddenly Snowball sneezed. "Bless you, Snowball!" said Lily. "Are you okay?" + +Snowball didn't answer, but instead started to sneeze again. "Oh no, Snowball! You must be sick," said Lily. "Let's go inside and take care of you." + +Once inside, Lily tried to spell the word "sneeze" for Snowball. "S-N-E-E-Z-E," she said. "That's how you spell it." + +Snowball just meowed and curled up in a cozy blanket. Lily knew that Snowball needed rest, so she sat with her until she fell asleep. "Goodnight, Snowball," said Lily. "I hope you feel better soon." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the library with her mommy. They would pick out books to read together at home. Lily liked the library because it was quiet and had lots of books. + +One day, Lily's mommy told her they couldn't go to the library because their car was broken. Lily was sad. She asked her mommy if they could walk to the library. But her mommy said it was too far. + +Lily didn't want to miss out on reading new books. She decided to walk to the library by herself. She remembered the way her mommy drove there. But on the way, she got lost. She asked a man for help, but he wasn't dependable. He told her the wrong way. Lily couldn't find her way back home. She was scared and cried for her mommy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and eat his vegetables. One day, his mom made him a plate of broccoli, carrots, and peas. Timmy didn't like vegetables, but he knew he had to eat them to be healthy. + +As he was eating, his sister Sally came into the room. "Ew, vegetables are gross!" she said. Timmy didn't like her saying that. "Vegetables are good for you," he said. "You should eat them too." + +Sally didn't want to eat vegetables. She didn't like the way they tasted. "I don't want to suffer through eating them," she said. Timmy thought for a moment and then said, "If you eat your vegetables, you'll be as clever as me!" Sally thought about this and decided to try some. She was surprised to find that they weren't as bad as she thought. From then on, she ate vegetables every day and became just as clever as Timmy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to watch cartoons and would always giggle at the funny characters. One day, Lily was watching her favorite cartoon when her mom walked in. + +"Hello, Lily," her mom said with a smile. "What are you watching?" + +"I'm watching my cartoon," Lily replied politely. + +"That's nice," her mom said. "Do you enjoy watching it?" + +"Yes, I love it!" Lily exclaimed. "It's so funny." + +Her mom sat down next to her and they watched the cartoon together. Lily felt happy to have her mom with her, and they both enjoyed the silly antics of the cartoon characters. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play dress-up and wear pretty suits. One day, Lily's mom took her to a store to buy a new suit for a special event. Lily saw a beautiful pink suit and begged her mom to buy it for her. Her mom said she would only buy it if Lily promised to be obedient and listen to her during the event. + +Lily agreed and they went home with the new suit. The day of the event arrived and Lily put on her new suit. She felt so happy and proud to wear it. During the event, Lily saw a cake on the table and wanted a piece. Her mom said no because it wasn't time for cake yet. Lily started to whine and complain, but then she remembered her promise to be obedient. She raised her hand and waited patiently for her mom to give her permission to have a piece of cake. + +Her mom was so proud of Lily for being obedient and keeping her promise. Lily got a piece of cake and enjoyed the event with her new suit. From that day on, Lily always remembered to be obedient and raise her hand when she wanted something. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big brother named Max. One day, Lily and Max were playing with matches. Their mom told them not to play with matches, but they did not listen. Max was being stubborn and didn't want to stop playing with the matches. + +Lily said, "Max, please stop playing with the matches. Mom said it's not safe." + +Max replied, "I don't care. I want to play with the matches." + +Suddenly, the matchstick fell on the floor and started a fire. Lily quickly ran to get help while Max stayed to put out the fire. In the end, everyone was safe and sound, but they learned a valuable lesson. It's important to listen to your parents and stay safe. +Once upon a time, there was a man who had a big ladder. He liked to climb up it and see the pretty view. One day, he saw a bird's nest up high and wanted to feed the little birds. He climbed up the ladder with some food in his hand. + +The ladder was very attractive to the man, but it was old and not safe. As he was feeding the birds, the ladder broke and the man fell down. He hurt himself badly and could not move. The little birds tried to help him, but they were too small. + +Sadly, the man was stuck there for a long time until someone found him. He learned that it's important to use safe things and not take risks. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a lazy bear. He liked to sleep all day and never did any work. One day, he went to the store to order some blueberries. He loved to eat them because they were his favorite fruit. + +When he got to the store, he saw a big basket of blueberries. The store owner asked him how many he wanted to order. The lazy bear said, "I want all of them!" + +The store owner was surprised, but he gave the lazy bear all the blueberries he wanted. The lazy bear was happy because he didn't have to do any work to get his favorite fruit. From that day on, he would order blueberries from the store every week. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweetie. Tweetie was very weak and couldn't fly high like other birds. One day, Tweetie saw a big spike on the ground and wanted to play with it. But when Tweetie tried to pick it up, the spike was too heavy. Tweetie felt sad and started to cry. + +Suddenly, a big bird flew over and saw Tweetie crying. The big bird yelled, "What's wrong little bird?" Tweetie explained that the spike was too heavy to play with. The big bird said, "Don't worry, I'll help you." The big bird picked up the spike and flew high into the sky with Tweetie on his back. + +From up high, Tweetie could see the beautiful world around her. She felt happy and grateful to the big bird for helping her. Tweetie learned that sometimes it's okay to ask for help when you feel weak. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to cook with her mommy. One day, they decided to make pancakes for breakfast. + +Lily's mommy said, "Lily, can you measure the flour for me?" + +Lily replied, "Yes, mommy!" and she got a big scoop of flour and put it in a bowl. + +Then, her mommy said, "We need some oil for the pancakes. Do we have any available?" + +Lily checked the pantry and said, "Yes, mommy! We have oil!" + +They mixed the ingredients together and made delicious pancakes for breakfast. Lily was so happy she could help her mommy and measure the flour. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing outside and exploring the earth. One day, she found a shiny rock and wanted to keep it. + +Her mom said, "Lily, be careful with the rock. It's special and we need to take care of the earth." + +Lily replied, "I will be careful and keep it safe." + +As she walked home, she met a little boy named Jack. He asked, "What do you have there?" + +Lily showed him the rock and said, "I'm going to keep it forever." + +Jack said, "That's cool! We can find more treasures together and keep them safe." + +Lily smiled and agreed, "Yes, let's take care of the earth and keep our treasures safe." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat cauliflower because it was her favorite food. One day, her mom cooked an ordinary meal for dinner. Lily sat at the table and her mom put her in her seat. + +Lily was excited to eat her cauliflower, but she noticed something strange. Her cauliflower was moving! Suddenly, a little worm crawled out of her cauliflower. Lily was surprised but her mom said it was okay. They just needed to wash the cauliflower more carefully next time. + +After dinner, Lily went to her room to play with her toys. She thought about the worm in her cauliflower and how it was just an ordinary thing that sometimes happens. She was happy to know that even ordinary things can be interesting and fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, especially her spinning top. It would spin and spin and she loved to watch it go round and round. + +One day, Lily found a ball with a strange texture. It was bumpy and rough, but she thought it was cool. She played with it all day and even brought it to bed with her. + +But then, something bad happened. Lily started to feel sick and her tummy hurt. Her mom took her to the doctor and they found out that the ball had germs on it that made her sick. + +Lily learned that sometimes things that look cool on the outside can be bad for you. She promised to always be careful and wash her toys before playing with them. +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 with her mom and dad. She played in the sand and splashed in the water. + +After a while, Lily's mom said, "It's time to go home now, Lily. You need to dry off with the towel." Lily was obedient and did what her mom said. She grabbed the towel and wrapped it around herself. + +As they walked back to the car, Lily looked up at the sky and saw the sun starting to set. The sky began to glow with beautiful colors. "Mommy, look! The sky is glowing!" Lily exclaimed. + +Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, it's so pretty. I'm glad we got to see it together." And Lily felt happy that she listened to her mom and got to enjoy the glowing sky with her family. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a sister named Rose. Rose was very pale and always wore a pretty pink dress. + +One day, Lily and Rose went to the park to play. Lily wanted to tie her shoelaces, but she didn't know how. She asked Rose for help. "Can you tie my shoes, please?" Lily asked. + +Rose smiled and said, "Of course, I can tie your shoes." She knelt down and tied Lily's shoes. Lily was happy and said, "Thank you, sister!" + +Then, they played on the swings and the slide. They had so much fun together. When it was time to go home, Lily held Rose's hand and said, "I love you, sister." Rose smiled and said, "I love you too, Lily." +Once upon a time, there was a little mouse named Timmy. Timmy lived underground with his family. One day, Timmy found a gifted piece of cheese. He was so happy! But he noticed that the cheese was dirty. So, he decided to clean it. + +Timmy went to the river and washed the cheese. He scrubbed it with his tiny hands until it was clean. Then, he brought the cheese back to his family's underground home. They were all so happy to see the clean cheese. + +Timmy felt proud of himself for cleaning the cheese. He learned that it's important to keep things clean, even if they are gifts. From that day on, Timmy made sure to always keep his home clean too. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy who loved to play by the beach. One day, he saw a big wave coming and he got scared. "Mommy, the wave is big! Can we go home?" he said. His mommy replied, "Don't worry, Timmy. The wave will come and go. Just close your eyes and take a deep breath. Everything will be calm again." + +Timmy closed his eyes and took a deep breath, but when he opened his eyes, he saw that his bucket and shovel were gone. He started to cry and said, "Mommy, my bucket and shovel are gone! What should I do?" His mommy replied, "Let's ask the lifeguard. Maybe he can help us." + +They went to the lifeguard and Timmy asked, "Excuse me, did you see my bucket and shovel? A big wave took them away." The lifeguard replied, "Yes, I saw them. But don't worry, I found them and kept them safe for you." Timmy was happy and said, "Thank you, Mr. Lifeguard. You are my hero." +Once upon a time, there was a kind and helpful girl named Lily. One day, she went to her garden to pick some limes. She found a basket and set it down on the ground. She picked the limes and put them in the basket. + +As Lily was walking back to her house, she saw her friend Timmy struggling to carry his heavy backpack. She went over to him and said, "I can help you!" She set down her basket of limes and lifted Timmy's backpack onto her back. + +Together, they walked to Timmy's house. When they arrived, Timmy's mom was so happy to see them. She thanked Lily for being so helpful and gave them both a glass of limeade. They enjoyed the refreshing drink and had a fun time playing together. From that day on, Lily and Timmy became best friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to watch cartoons on TV all day long. One day, her mommy said to her, "Lily, you need to go to the gym with me today. It's good for you." + +Lily didn't want to go to the gym because she thought it was terrible. But her mommy said, "Don't worry, we'll have fun together." + +When they got to the gym, Lily saw lots of people running and lifting heavy things. She said to her mommy, "I don't want to do that. It looks too hard." + +But her mommy said, "Let's just watch for a little while and see how it goes." So they watched the people exercising and Lily realized it wasn't so terrible after all. She even tried some exercises with her mommy and had fun! +Anna and Ben are playing with blocks in their room. They like to build towers and bridges and houses. They are having fun and laughing. + +Suddenly, they notice the floor is shaking. The blocks are falling down and the pictures on the wall are moving. They hear a loud noise outside. They are scared. They do not know what is happening. + +They run to their mom and dad in the living room. Mom and dad are holding each other and looking at the TV. The TV says there is a big earthquake. An earthquake is when the ground moves and makes things shake. Mom and dad tell Anna and Ben to stay close to them and not to worry. They say they are safe and they love them. + +The earthquake stops after a few minutes. The TV says it is over and people are helping each other. Mom and dad check the house and see if anything is broken. They say they are lucky and nothing is bad. They hug Anna and Ben and thank them for being brave. They say they are proud of them. + +Anna and Ben are happy that the earthquake is over and that their family is okay. They go back to their room and pick up their blocks. They decide to build something new and strong. They say they are strong too, like their blocks. They smile and play again. +Tim and Lily were playing in the park when they saw a big house with a pointy roof and a black cat on the window. They were curious and wanted to see what was inside. + +"Let's go and knock on the door," Tim said. + +"No, it might be a witch's house," Lily said. "Witches are scary and mean. They can turn you into a frog or a mouse." + +"But it might be interesting," Tim said. "Maybe the witch has a magic wand or a broomstick or a cauldron. Maybe she will give us some candy or a toy." + +Lily was not sure, but she followed Tim to the door. They knocked softly and waited. No one answered. Tim tried to open the door, but it was locked. + +"Maybe we should go back," Lily said. + +But before they could turn around, they heard a loud voice from inside the house. + +"Who is there? Who dares to disturb me?" the voice said. + +Tim and Lily were very afraid. They recognized the voice. It was the witch. She was angry and sounded like she was coming to the door. + +"Run!" Tim shouted. + +They ran as fast as they could, but the witch was faster. She opened the door and saw them. + +"Stop, you little pests!" she yelled. "You will pay for your rudeness. I will turn you into something ugly and small." + +She raised her hand and pointed at them. Tim and Lily felt a strange tingling in their bodies. They looked at each other and screamed. They were no longer children. They were snails. + +The witch laughed and picked them up. She put them in a jar and closed the lid. + +"Now you will remain snails forever," she said. "You will be my pets and do what I say. That will teach you to be nosy and bother me." + +She took the jar to her house and put it on a shelf. Tim and Lily looked at each other and cried. They wished they had never gone to the witch's house. They wished they had listened to Lily. They wished they could be children again. But it was too late. They were stuck in the jar, with no hope of escape. They learned a hard lesson. The witch's house was not interesting. It was dangerous. +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys. One day, they find a long rope in the garage. They have an idea. + +"Let's play judge!" Sara says. "I will be the judge and you will be the bad guy. I will tie you up with the rope and send you to jail." + +"OK, but can I be the judge next time?" Ben requests. + +"Sure, but first you have to do what I say," Sara says. She wraps the rope around Ben's arms and legs. She makes him sit on a chair. She puts a hat on her head and holds a book. + +"I am the judge and you are the bad guy. You stole a cookie from the jar. That is very naughty. You have to go to jail for a long time. Do you have anything to say?" Sara asks. + +Ben thinks for a moment. He does not like to be the bad guy. He wants to be free. He has an idea. + +"Yes, I have something to say. I am sorry for stealing the cookie. Can I have another chance? Please, judge, be nice to me," Ben says. + +Sara looks at Ben. She sees his sad face. She feels sorry for him. She has an idea. + +"OK, I will be nice to you. But you have to promise to be good. And you have to share the cookie with me. Deal?" Sara says. + +"Deal!" Ben says. He smiles. + +Sara unties the rope and helps Ben get up. They hug each other. They go to the kitchen and find the cookie jar. They take a cookie and break it in half. They eat it together. They are happy. They are twins. +Lily and Tom were friends who liked to play together. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big doll house. The doll house was very pretty and had many rooms and furniture. Lily and Tom liked to pretend they were a wealthy family who lived in the doll house. + +One day, they were playing with the doll house when Lily saw a new doll on the shelf. It was a princess doll with a shiny dress and a crown. Lily wanted to play with the princess doll and put her in the doll house. + +"Look, Tom, a new doll!" Lily said. "She is so pretty. Can I have her?" + +Tom looked at the doll and shook his head. "No, Lily, you can't have her. She is mine. My mom gave her to me for my birthday. She is very special. You have to ask me first." + +Lily felt angry and sad. She thought Tom was being mean and selfish. She did not want to ask him. She wanted the princess doll now. + +She reached for the doll and tried to take it from the shelf. But Tom was faster and grabbed the doll first. He held it tight and moved away from Lily. + +"Stop, Lily, stop!" Tom said. "She is mine, mine, mine! You can't have her!" + +Lily did not stop. She ran after Tom and tried to pull the doll from his hands. They both tugged and pulled on the doll. They did not see the table behind them. + +They bumped into the table and fell down. The doll flew out of their hands and hit the floor. Her head broke off and rolled away. + +Lily and Tom both screamed. They looked at the doll and saw her broken head. They felt sorry and scared. They did not mean to break the doll. They did not want to get in trouble. + +They looked at each other and started to cry. They hugged each other and said they were sorry. They decided to share the doll and the doll house. They hoped their mom would fix the doll's head. They learned to be nice and fair. +Anna and Ben are going on a trip with Mom and Dad. They are very happy. They pack their bags with clothes, toys and books. They put their bags in the car and drive to the airport. + +At the airport, they see many people and planes. They have to wait in a line. Then they have to put their bags on a belt. The belt takes their bags to a big machine. The machine is called an x-ray. It can see what is inside their bags. + +Anna and Ben are curious. They want to see the x-ray. They ask Mom and Dad if they can. Mom and Dad say yes, but they have to be careful. They take Anna and Ben to a screen. The screen shows the x-ray of their bags. + +Anna and Ben are amazed. They can see their clothes, toys and books in their bags. They can also see something else. Something shiny and round. Something that makes a noise. Something that is unique. + +They look at each other and smile. They know what it is. It is their surprise for Mom and Dad. It is a music box. They bought it with their own money. They want to give it to Mom and Dad when they get to their destination. They hope Mom and Dad will like it. + +They say thank you to the x-ray and the belt. They take their bags and follow Mom and Dad to the plane. They are ready for their trip. They are excited. They are happy. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play with cars and trucks. They have a big box of cars and trucks in their room. Sometimes they make zoom sounds and race them on the floor. + +One day, Mom says they can go to the park. She says there is a new slide there. It is very big and fast. Anna and Ben are excited. They put on their coats and hats and go with Mom to the park. + +At the park, they see the new slide. It is shiny and red. It has a long curve and a steep drop. Anna and Ben run to the slide. They want to try it. But when they get closer, they see how high it is. They feel scared. + +"Wow, that slide is huge!" Ben says. + +"I don't know if I want to go on it," Anna says. + +They look at each other. They worry. What if they fall? What if they get hurt? What if they don't like it? + +Mom sees them. She smiles. She says, "Don't be afraid. The slide is safe and fun. You can do it. You are brave." + +She holds their hands and walks with them to the slide. She helps them climb the ladder. She says, "Are you ready?" + +Anna and Ben nod. They are still scared, but they want to try. They sit on the slide. They hold each other's hand. They say, "One, two, three, zoom!" + +They slide down the slide. They feel the wind in their hair. They feel the thrill in their tummy. They laugh and scream. They reach the bottom. They jump off the slide. They hug Mom. + +"That was awesome!" Ben says. + +"That was fun!" Anna says. + +They look at the slide. They are not scared anymore. They are proud. They want to go again. + +They run to the slide. They climb the ladder. They sit on the slide. They hold each other's hand. They say, "One, two, three, zoom!" +Lily was a little girl who loved to play with her dolls. She had many dolls, but her favorite one was Anna. Anna had long yellow hair, a pink dress and an adorable smile. Lily liked to pretend that Anna was her sister and they did everything together. + +One day, Lily and Anna decided to have a tea party in the garden. Lily put a tablecloth on the grass and set out two cups, two plates and a teapot. She filled the cups with water and pretended it was tea. She gave one cup to Anna and held the other one in her hand. + +"Cheers, Anna!" Lily said, clinking her cup with Anna's. "You are the best sister ever!" + +"Cheers, Lily!" Anna said, in a voice that Lily made for her. "You are the best sister ever, too!" + +They sipped their tea and chatted about their day. They talked about the flowers, the birds and the clouds. They laughed and hugged and had a lot of fun. + +Suddenly, Lily heard a loud noise. She turned around and saw a big dog running towards them. The dog was black and white and had a friendly face, but Lily was scared. She thought the dog wanted to take her tea and her doll. + +"Go away, dog!" Lily shouted, holding Anna close to her. "This is our tea party, not yours!" + +The dog did not listen. He ran up to the table and wagged his tail. He sniffed the cups and the plates and licked the water. He thought it was a game and he wanted to play. + +He opened his mouth and grabbed Anna's cup. He lifted it up and shook it. The water spilled out and the cup flew away. Lily gasped and cried. She was very sad. She had lost her cup and her doll. + +"Anna, Anna, where are you?" Lily sobbed, looking around. + +The dog heard Lily's cry and felt sorry. He did not mean to make her sad. He dropped the cup and ran after it. He found it in the grass and picked it up. He brought it back to Lily and wagged his tail. He hoped she would forgive him. + +Lily saw the dog coming back with her cup. She was surprised and happy. She took the cup from the dog and thanked him. She looked inside the cup and saw Anna. Anna was wet and dirty, but she was still smiling. + +"Anna, you are here!" Lily exclaimed, hugging her doll. "You are okay!" + +The dog barked and licked Lily's face. He was happy, too. He had made a new friend. + +Lily smiled and petted the dog. She was not scared anymore. She thought the dog was adorable and nice. She invited him to join her tea party. + +"Do you want some tea, dog?" Lily asked, filling a cup with water. + +The dog nodded and wagged his tail. He drank the water and licked his lips. + +"Cheers, dog!" Lily said, clinking her cup with his. "You are the best dog ever!" + +"Cheers, Lily!" Anna said, in a voice that Lily made for her. "You are the best girl ever!" + +They sipped their tea and chatted about their day. They talked about the flowers, the birds and the clouds. They laughed and hugged and had a lot of fun. +Lila is a young girl who likes to play in the garden. She likes to dig in the dirt and look for worms. She thinks worms are funny and soft. + +One day, she finds a big worm in the dirt. She picks it up and says, "Hello, worm. Do you want to be my friend?" The worm does not say anything. It just wiggles in her hand. + +Lila puts the worm in a jar and takes it to her room. She gives it some dirt and some leaves. She says, "This is your new home, worm. I will take good care of you." + +The next day, Lila goes to see her worm. She opens the jar and looks inside. But she does not see one worm. She sees two worms. They are smaller than the big worm. They are baby worms. + +Lila is very surprised. She says, "Wow, worm. You have babies. How did you do that?" The worms do not say anything. They just wiggle in the jar. + +Lila is very happy. She says, "Now I have three friends. You are a good worm, worm. You started a family. I will give you more dirt and more leaves. And I will give you a name. You are Mama Worm. And these are your babies, Wally and Wendy." The worms do not say anything. They just wiggle in the jar. +Ben and Mia like to play in the park. They run and jump and swing and slide. They have fun with their friends and their toys. Sometimes they see a jolly man with a big hat and a big beard. He is the park keeper. He takes care of the park and the flowers and the animals. + +One day, Ben and Mia see the jolly man by a gate. The gate is big and green and has a lock. Ben and Mia are curious. They want to know what is behind the gate. They run to the jolly man and say hello. + +"Hello, Ben and Mia," the jolly man says. "Do you want to see a surprise?" + +Ben and Mia nod. They like surprises. The jolly man smiles and opens the gate. He tells Ben and Mia to follow him. Ben and Mia follow him through the gate. They see a big pond with ducks and fish and frogs. They see a small bridge with a rainbow. They see a tall tree with a swing and a nest. They see a lot of flowers and butterflies and bees. + +"Wow!" Ben and Mia say. "This is amazing!" + +The jolly man laughs. He says this is his secret garden. He says he likes to come here and relax and enjoy nature. He says he is happy to share it with Ben and Mia. He says they can play here as long as they are careful and respectful. + +Ben and Mia thank the jolly man. They hug him and say he is very kind. They play in the secret garden for a while. They feed the ducks and the fish. They cross the bridge and see the rainbow. They swing on the swing and wave to the birds. They smell the flowers and watch the butterflies and the bees. + +They have a wonderful time in the secret garden. They are glad they met the jolly man. They are glad he showed them the gate. They are glad they nodded. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play in their bedroom. They have many toys and books and games. But they do not like to share. They always fight over who gets what. + +One day, Lily finds a big box under her bed. She thinks it is a present for her. She opens the box and sees a beautiful doll. She is very happy. She wants to keep the doll for herself. + +She hides the box under her bed again. She does not tell Ben. She thinks he will be jealous and try to take the doll. + +But Ben sees the box too. He is curious. He wants to know what is inside. He waits until Lily is in the bathroom. He sneaks into their bedroom. He pulls the box out from under the bed. He opens the box and sees the doll. He is very angry. He thinks Lily is selfish and mean. + +He grabs the doll and runs out of the bedroom. He shouts, "This is mine now! You can't have it!" + +Lily hears him and runs after him. She cries, "No, that is mine! Give it back!" + +They chase each other around the house. They yell and pull and push. They do not care about anything else. + +Mom hears the noise and comes to see what is wrong. She sees Lily and Ben fighting over the doll. She is very upset. She takes the doll from them. She says, "Stop it, both of you! This is not how you behave!" + +She reveals the truth. She says, "This doll is not a present for either of you. It is a donation for a charity. It is for a little girl who has no toys and no home. She needs it more than you do. It is important to be kind and generous, not greedy and selfish." + +Lily and Ben feel ashamed. They say sorry to Mom and to each other. They hug and make up. They decide to give the doll to the charity. They also choose some of their own toys and books and games to donate. They learn a lesson. They realize that sharing is caring. +Tim and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they find a big sausage on a bench. They both want to eat it. + +"Give me the sausage!" Tim says. + +"No, it is mine!" Mia says. + +They pull the sausage from both ends. They quarrel and shout. + +A dog comes to the park. He sees the sausage. He runs to the bench. He jumps and snatches the sausage from Tim and Mia. + +"Hey, that is our sausage!" Tim and Mia say. + +But the dog does not listen. He runs away with the sausage in his mouth. + +Tim and Mia look at each other. They feel sad and sorry. + +"I am sorry, Tim. I should have shared the sausage with you." Mia says. + +"I am sorry, Mia. I should have been nice to you." Tim says. + +They hug and make up. They decide to play together again. They do not need the sausage to be happy. They have each other. +Sam and Ben are brothers. They like to play with trains. They have a big train set with many tracks and cars. They can make the trains go fast or slow, loud or quiet. + +One day, they want to play with the same train. It is a red train with a lot of steam. The steam is fake, but it looks real. Sam says, "I want the red train. It is mine." Ben says, "No, I want the red train. It is mine." They both pull the train and fight. + +Mom hears them and comes to the room. She sees them fighting and says, "Stop! Fighting is bad. You have to share. Why do you both want the red train?" Sam and Ben say, "Because it has steam. It is the best train." Mom says, "But the steam is fake. It is not real. It is just water and air. All the trains are fun. You can play with any train." + +Sam and Ben look at the red train. They see the steam is fake. They feel silly. They say, "Sorry, Mom. Sorry, brother. We don't need to fight. We can share. We can play with any train." Mom says, "That's good. I'm glad you are sorry. Now, let's play together. You can take turns with the red train. And you can make other trains have steam too. Do you know how?" Sam and Ben say, "No, how?" Mom says, "You can blow on them. Like this." She blows on a blue train and makes fake steam. Sam and Ben laugh. They blow on their trains and make fake steam. They have fun. They don't fight anymore. +Tommy loved his guitar. He played it every day. He sang songs with his mom and dad. He made up his own songs too. He was happy with his guitar. + +One day, Tommy went to the park with his mom. He brought his guitar with him. He wanted to play for the birds and the flowers. He put his guitar on a bench and ran to the slide. He had fun on the slide. He forgot about his guitar. + +A boy saw the guitar on the bench. He liked the guitar. He wanted to play it. He was careless. He did not ask if the guitar belonged to someone. He took the guitar and ran away. + +Tommy came back to the bench. He looked for his guitar. He did not see it. He felt sad. He felt angry. He felt scared. He worried that he would never see his guitar again. He cried. + +"Mommy, mommy, where is my guitar?" he asked. + +"Did you leave it on the bench, Tommy?" his mom asked. + +"Yes, mommy, I did. But it is gone now. Someone took it. Mommy, I want my guitar back!" he said. + +His mom hugged him. She felt sorry for him. She worried too. She looked around the park. She hoped to find the boy who took the guitar. + +She saw the boy. He was playing the guitar near the fountain. He was not playing well. He was making loud noises. He was not careful. He dropped the guitar on the ground. He broke a string. + +Tommy saw the boy too. He saw his guitar. He saw the broken string. He felt more sad. He felt more angry. He felt more scared. He ran to the boy. He shouted. + +"Hey, that is my guitar! You took my guitar! You broke my guitar! Give it back to me!" he said. + +The boy was surprised. He was scared too. He saw Tommy's mom coming. He knew he did something wrong. He felt sorry. He gave the guitar back to Tommy. + +"I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I didn't know it was yours. I just wanted to play it. I didn't mean to break it. Please don't be mad at me," he said. + +Tommy took his guitar. He looked at it. He saw the broken string. He felt sad. He felt angry. He felt scared. He worried that his guitar would never sound the same again. He cried. + +His mom hugged him. She felt sorry for him. She worried too. She looked at the boy. She was not happy with him. She was not mean to him. She wanted to teach him a lesson. + +"You should not take things that are not yours. You should ask first. You should be careful. You should be sorry. You should say sorry to Tommy. You should help him fix his guitar. Do you understand?" she said. + +The boy nodded. He felt sorry. He said sorry to Tommy. He wanted to help him fix his guitar. He hoped to make him happy again. + +Tommy looked at the boy. He heard him say sorry. He saw him want to help. He felt a little better. He was not so sad. He was not so angry. He was not so scared. He worried a little less. He said thank you to the boy. + +They went to a music store. They bought a new string. They fixed the guitar. They played it together. They sounded good. They became friends. + +Tommy was happy with his guitar. He played it every day. He sang songs with his mom and dad. He made up his own songs too. He shared his songs with his new friend. He learned to be careful. He learned to forgive. He learned to worry less. He learned to be happy more. +Ben and Mia are playing with stamps and paper. They have many stamps of different shapes and colors. They like to make pictures with them. + +Ben picks up a brown stamp that looks like a bear. He rubs it on the ink pad and presses it on the paper. He makes a loud roar. + +"Look, Mia, I have a brown bear!" he says. + +Mia looks at Ben's paper and smiles. She likes bears too. She picks up a green stamp that looks like a tree. She rubs it on the ink pad and presses it next to the bear. + +"Look, Ben, I have a green tree!" she says. + +Ben and Mia keep stamping and making noises. They pretend they are in a forest with many animals and plants. They have fun with their stamps and paper. +Lily loved to play sport with her friends. She liked to run, jump, kick and throw. She was good at sport and always had fun. But one day, a new boy came to her school. His name was Max and he was very mean. He did not like to share or play nice. He wanted to have all the sport things for himself. + +When Lily and her friends went to play sport, Max took their ball and ran away. He laughed and said, "This is my ball now. You can't have it." Lily and her friends were very sad and angry. They wanted their ball back. They tried to chase Max, but he was too fast. He hid behind a big tree and threw the ball at them. It hurt and made them cry. + +Lily and her friends did not know what to do. They felt miserable. They did not want to play sport anymore. They went to their teacher and told her what Max did. The teacher was very upset and went to find Max. She saw him behind the tree, holding the ball. She said, "Max, that is not your ball. That is Lily and her friends' ball. You need to return it to them and say sorry. That is not how we play sport. We play sport to have fun and be kind, not to hurt and be mean." + +Max felt ashamed and scared. He knew he was wrong. He gave the ball back to Lily and her friends and said sorry. He asked them if they would let him play with them. Lily and her friends were surprised, but they were also generous. They said yes, but only if he promised to share and play nice. Max agreed and said he would try to be a better friend. + +Lily and her friends taught Max how to play sport the right way. They ran, jumped, kicked and threw together. They had fun and laughed. Max learned to be more respectful and friendly. He was happy and grateful. He realized that playing sport was more fun when you share and play nice. He thanked Lily and her friends for giving him a chance. They all became good friends and played sport every day. + +The moral of the story is: Be kind and share when you play sport, and you will have more fun and make more friends. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They saw a big, brown thing on the grass. It looked like a long, flat snake. + +"What is that?" Lily asked. + +"Let's go and see," Tom said. + +They ran to the thing and touched it. It was not a snake. It was soft and smooth. It was leather. + +"Maybe it is a belt," Tom said. + +"Or a rope," Lily said. + +They lifted the leather and tried to pull it. It was very flexible. It stretched and bent. + +"Look, we can make shapes with it," Tom said. + +He made a circle, a triangle, and a square with the leather. + +"Can I try?" Lily asked. + +She took the leather and made a heart, a star, and a flower. + +They were having fun with the leather. They did not see the man who was looking for it. + +"Hey, kids, that's mine!" the man shouted. + +He was wearing a leather jacket and a leather hat. He had a leather bag on his shoulder. + +He came to the kids and took the leather from them. + +"That's my spring," he said. + +"Your spring?" Tom and Lily asked. + +"Yes, my spring. It is a special leather spring. I use it for magic tricks. Watch this." + +He held the leather in his hands and twisted it. Then he let it go. The leather sprang up in the air and made a loud noise. + +"Wow!" Tom and Lily said. + +They clapped their hands. + +"Can you do it again?" they asked. + +The man smiled. + +"Sure, but only if you promise not to touch my spring again. It is very precious to me." + +"OK, we promise," Tom and Lily said. + +The man did the trick again and again. Tom and Lily watched and laughed. + +They liked the leather spring. They thought it was a magic thing. +Tim and Lily were twins who liked to play outside. They had a big yard with a swing, a slide and a sandbox. But their favorite thing was the tree house that their dad had built for them. It was high up in a big tree and had a ladder, a window and a door. They could see everything from there and pretend to be pirates, astronauts or explorers. + +One day, they decided to have a picnic in the tree house. They packed some sandwiches, cookies and juice in a basket and climbed up the ladder. They set the basket on the floor and looked out the window. They saw a fluffy white cloud that looked like a bunny and a red bird that sang a pretty song. + +"Let's eat now," said Tim. "I'm hungry." + +"Me too," said Lily. "But we have to settle who gets the first cookie. You always take the biggest one." + +"No, I don't," said Tim. "You always take the most juice." + +They started to argue and tug at the basket. They did not notice that the basket was near the edge of the floor. Suddenly, the basket tipped over and fell out of the window. The sandwiches, cookies and juice spilled on the ground. + +"Oh no!" cried Tim and Lily. "Our picnic is ruined!" + +They looked down and saw a big brown dog running towards their food. The dog was spoiled and greedy. He ate the sandwiches, the cookies and drank the juice. He did not leave anything for Tim and Lily. + +"Go away, dog!" shouted Tim and Lily. "That's our food!" + +But the dog did not listen. He wagged his tail and licked his lips. He was happy and full. + +Tim and Lily felt sad and angry. They had no food and no fun. They wished they had not fought over the basket. They learned a lesson that day. They learned to share and be nice to each other. They also learned to be careful with their things and not let them fall out of the tree house. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play in the garden. They had a big tree with many branches and leaves. They liked to climb the tree and pretend they were birds or monkeys. + +One day, Lily saw a nest on a high branch. She wanted to see what was inside. She told Ben, "I want to go up there and look at the nest. Maybe there are eggs or baby birds." + +Ben said, "No, Lily, that is too high and dangerous. The branch is delicate and might break. You could fall and hurt yourself. We should stay on the lower branches and be careful." + +Lily did not listen to Ben. She said, "I don't care. I am brave and strong. I believe I can do it. You are just scared and silly." She climbed higher and higher, until she reached the nest. + +She peeked inside and saw three blue eggs. She was happy and proud. She said, "See, Ben, I told you I can do it. Look at these beautiful eggs. They are mine now." + +But as she said that, the branch cracked and snapped. Lily lost her balance and fell. She screamed and cried. Ben was scared and ran to help her. He saw that Lily had scraped her knee and elbow. She was bleeding and in pain. + +He said, "Lily, are you okay? I'm sorry you fell. You should have listened to me. The branch was delicate and not safe. You were not brave and strong. You were foolish and greedy. You should not take things that are not yours. The eggs belong to the birds, not to you." + +Lily felt ashamed and sorry. She said, "You are right, Ben. I was wrong. I should have listened to you. I should not have climbed so high and taken the eggs. I did not believe you. I was foolish and greedy. I hurt myself and the birds. I'm sorry, Ben. Can you forgive me?" + +Ben hugged Lily and said, "Of course I forgive you, Lily. You are my sister and I love you. But you have to learn from your mistake. You have to be careful and respectful. You have to believe me when I tell you something. And you have to say sorry to the birds and put the eggs back." + +Lily nodded and said, "I will, Ben. I will. Thank you for being my brother and helping me. I love you too." + +They climbed back to the nest and put the eggs back. They hoped the birds would not be angry and would take care of their babies. They climbed down and went back to their house. They told their mom what happened and she cleaned their wounds and gave them a hug. She said, "I'm glad you are okay, Lily and Ben. You learned a valuable lesson today. You have to be careful and respectful. You have to believe each other and help each other. And you have to say sorry when you do something wrong. That is how you grow up to be good and kind people." +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 big ears. + +"Hello, dog!" Lily says. She wants to pet the dog. Tom is scared of the dog. He thinks the dog is crazy. + +"Let's run away!" Tom says. He grabs Lily's hand and runs. The dog runs after them. It barks and wags its tail. It wants to play with them. + +"Stop, stop!" Lily says. She laughs. She thinks the dog is funny. "It is a joke, Tom. The dog is not crazy. It is nice." + +Tom stops and looks at the dog. The dog licks his face. Tom feels the dog's tongue. It is wet and warm. Tom smiles. He is not scared anymore. + +"You are right, Lily. The dog is not crazy. It is nice." Tom says. He pets the dog. The dog wags its tail. It is happy. + +Lily and Tom make a new friend. They play with the dog in the park. They have fun. They are happy. +Sara liked to play with her mom's lotion. She liked how it smelled and how it made her skin soft. She liked to put it on her dolls and pretend they were going to a party. But her mom did not like it when Sara used her lotion. She said it was her own lotion and Sara had to ask before she took it. + +One day, Sara saw a new bottle of lotion on her mom's dresser. It was pink and shiny and had a picture of a flower on it. Sara wanted to try it. She did not ask her mom. She took the bottle and ran to her room. She opened it and squeezed some lotion on her hand. It smelled sweet and fruity. She rubbed it on her face and her arms. She felt happy. + +But then her mom came in. She saw Sara with the bottle and the lotion on her skin. She was angry. She said, "Sara, what are you doing? That is my own lotion. You did not ask me. You made a mess. You are a bad girl." She took the bottle from Sara and put it back on her dresser. She said, "You have to say sorry and go to your time-out." + +Sara felt sad. She did not mean to be bad. She just liked the lotion. She said, "Sorry, mom. I like your lotion. It smells good. Can I have some?" But her mom said, "No, you can't. You have to learn to respect my things. Maybe later, if you are good, I will share some with you. But now you have to go to your time-out." + +Sara went to her time-out. She sat on a chair in the corner. She cried. She wished she had her own lotion. She wished her mom was not mad at her. She wished she could go to a party with her dolls. She hoped her mom would forgive her and share some lotion with her later. She said, "I love you, mom. I'm sorry." +Sam and Lily are friends. They like to play with Lily's dog, Max. Max is a lab. He is big and yellow and friendly. He likes to run and fetch and lick. + +One day, Sam and Lily go to the park with Max. They see a lemonade stand. They want to try some lemonade. They have some coins in their pockets. They give them to the boy at the stand. He gives them two cups of lemonade. + +Sam and Lily take a sip of their lemonade. They make a funny face. The lemonade is sour. It makes their tongues tingle. They do not like it. + +"Yuck!" Sam says. "This lemonade is sour. I do not want it." + +"Me neither," Lily says. "It is not good. Let's give it to Max. Maybe he will like it." + +They go to Max, who is waiting for them under a tree. They offer him their lemonade. Max sniffs it. He licks it. He likes it. He drinks it all. He wags his tail. He is happy. + +"Good boy, Max," Lily says. "You can have our lemonade. We do not mind." + +She bends down and kisses Max on his head. Max licks her face. He is grateful. + +"Can I kiss him too?" Sam asks. + +"Sure," Lily says. "He is our friend. He likes kisses." + +Sam bends down and kisses Max on his ear. Max licks his cheek. He is friendly. + +Sam and Lily laugh. They hug Max. They are happy. They do not need sour lemonade. They have sweet kisses. +Tom and Sam were brothers who liked to play with their toy soldiers. They had many soldiers of different colors and shapes. They pretended that the soldiers were fighting a war. They made loud noises and moved the soldiers around. + +One day, they decided to make a big fort for their soldiers. They used a big box, some pillows, and some books. They also found a big bottle of water in the kitchen. They thought it would be fun to pour the water on the soldiers and make them wet. + +They took the bottle and the fort to the backyard. They set up the fort and the soldiers. They were ready to play. Tom said, "I will pour the water on your soldiers and make them lose the war. My soldiers are stronger and smarter than yours." Sam said, "No, you will not. My soldiers are braver and faster than yours. They will win the war." + +They started to pour the water on each other's soldiers. They laughed and shouted. They did not see that their mom was watching them from the window. She was not happy. She came out and said, "Stop that right now. You are wasting water and making a mess. Water is precious and you should not play with it like that. You should be thankful for what you have and share it with others. And you should not fight with your brother. You should love him and help him. Fighting is not fun. It is bad and hurts people." + +Tom and Sam felt sorry. They realized that their mom was right. They said, "We are sorry, mom. We did not mean to waste water and make a mess. We did not mean to fight with each other. We love each other and we want to play nicely. Can you forgive us?" Their mom said, "Of course I can forgive you. You are my sons and I love you. But you have to learn from your mistake and be more careful and kind. Come on, let's clean up the mess and put away the soldiers. Then we can have a snack and read a story together." + +Tom and Sam hugged their mom and said, "Thank you, mom. You are the best. We are proud of you and we want to make you proud of us." They helped their mom clean up the mess and put away the soldiers. They had a snack and read a story together. They learned that water is precious and fighting is bad. They learned to be thankful and share. They learned to love and help. They were happy and peaceful. +One day, a little boy named Tom went to the zoo with his mom. He was very excited to see all the animals. He saw lions, monkeys, elephants, and many more. He liked to watch them move and make noises. + +But when he came to the kangaroo house, he saw something terrible. One of the kangaroos was lying on the ground, not moving at all. He looked very sick and sad. Tom felt sorry for him and wanted to help. + +"Mom, what's wrong with that kangaroo?" he asked. + +Mom looked at the sign and read, "This kangaroo is very old and has a bad leg. He can't move or jump like the others. He needs a lot of care and love." + +"Can we do something for him, mom?" Tom asked. + +Mom smiled and said, "Yes, we can. We can talk to him and make him feel better. Maybe he will move a little if he hears our voices." + +Tom and mom walked closer to the kangaroo and said hello. They told him their names and where they came from. They said he was a beautiful kangaroo and they liked his fur and his ears. They asked him if he wanted some water or some food. + +The kangaroo lifted his head and looked at them. He saw their kind faces and heard their gentle words. He felt a warm feeling in his heart. He moved his tail and made a soft sound. + +Tom and mom were happy to see him move. They stayed with him for a while and kept talking to him. They made him feel less lonely and more loved. + +The kangaroo was grateful for their visit. He moved his head and licked their hands. He made a louder sound and smiled. + +Tom and mom smiled back and said goodbye. They hoped he would get better soon. They left the kangaroo house and went to see the other animals. But they never forgot the old kangaroo who moved because of their care and love. +Lily and Ben were friends. They liked to play with dolls and cars. One day, they found a big book with many pictures. The book was in the corner of the room. It looked old and dusty. + +"Wow, look at this book!" Lily said. "It has animals and flowers and castles. It is so charming!" + +"Let me see!" Ben said. He grabbed the book from Lily. He opened it and saw a picture of a dragon. He liked dragons. He wanted to keep the picture. + +"No, give it back!" Lily said. "It is not yours. It is our book. We have to share it." + +But Ben did not listen. He pulled the book hard. Lily pulled it too. They both wanted the book. They did not want to share. + +They pulled and pulled and pulled. Then, something bad happened. The book tore in half. The pages ripped and flew in the air. The pictures were ruined. + +Lily and Ben stopped pulling. They looked at the book. They felt sad and angry. They started to cry. + +"You tore the book!" Lily said. "You are a bad friend!" + +"No, you tore the book!" Ben said. "You are a mean friend!" + +They threw the book pieces on the floor. They ran away from each other. They did not want to play anymore. They did not want to be friends anymore. They had a bad ending. +Lily and Ben like to visit their grandma every week. Grandma has a big garden with many flowers and trees. She also has a soft cat named Fluffy that likes to play with them. + +One day, Lily and Ben see a big bag of seeds on the porch. They think it is a fun game to scatter the seeds all over the garden. They run and throw the seeds everywhere. They laugh and giggle as they make a big mess. + +But grandma is not happy when she sees what they have done. She says they have wasted the seeds and ruined the garden. She says the seeds will grow into weeds and take over the flowers and trees. She says they have to pull out all the weeds and clean up the garden. She says they are naughty and cannot play with Fluffy anymore. + +Lily and Ben feel very sad and sorry. They cry and say they are sorry. They try to help grandma fix the garden, but it is hard and boring. They miss Fluffy and wish they had not scattered the seeds. They learn a lesson to not make a mess and to listen to grandma. They hope grandma will forgive them and let them play with Fluffy again. +Tim and Lily were playing with a ball in the park. They liked to kick the ball to each other and run after it. They had fun and laughed a lot. + +But then, Tim kicked the ball too hard and it flew away. He ran after it, but he did not see a big rock on the ground. He tripped over the rock and fell down. He hit his knee on the rock and it hurt a lot. He cried and held his knee. + +Lily heard him cry and ran to him. She saw his knee was red and had a small cut. She felt sorry for him and said, "Oh, Tim, are you okay? Does your knee hurt a lot?" + +Tim nodded and said, "Yes, it hurts. I kicked the ball too hard and I fell on the rock. It was a bad strike." + +Lily hugged him and said, "Don't worry, Tim. I will help you. Let's go to the bench and sit down. I have a band-aid in my bag. I will put it on your knee and it will feel better." + +Tim smiled and said, "Thank you, Lily. You are a good friend. Can we still play with the ball later?" + +Lily nodded and said, "Yes, we can. But first, let's rest a bit. I think we are both tired from running so much." + +They walked to the bench and sat down. Lily took out a band-aid and put it on Tim's knee. He said it felt better. They drank some water and ate some cookies. They talked and laughed again. They were happy. +Lila and Sam were friends who liked to play outside. They saw a big field with many flowers and grass. They wanted to go there and have fun. + +"Let's skip to the field!" Lila said. "We can pick some flowers and make a crown." + +"OK!" Sam said. "But be careful. There might be wild animals in the field. Like a lion or a bear." + +Lila and Sam skipped to the field. They held hands and sang a song. They felt happy and free. They did not see any wild animals. Only some birds and bugs. + +They reached the field and saw many colors. They picked some flowers and smelled them. They were sweet and soft. They put some flowers in their hair and on their wrists. + +"You look like a princess!" Sam said to Lila. + +"You look like a prince!" Lila said to Sam. + +They laughed and hugged. They lay down on the grass and looked at the sky. They saw some clouds and shapes. They made up stories and jokes. + +They had a great time in the field. They skipped back to their homes. They said goodbye and thank you. They promised to play again soon. +Anna and Ben were going to the park with Mom. They liked the park because it had swings and slides and a big sandbox. Mom said they had to wear their seat belts in the car. She helped them buckle up and gave them a kiss. + +"Are you ready to have fun?" Mom asked. + +"Yes!" Anna and Ben said. + +Mom drove the car and sang a song. Anna and Ben sang along. They were happy. But then, they saw a big truck in front of them. The truck was very slow and made a lot of noise. Mom tried to pass the truck, but there was no space. + +"Come on, move!" Mom said to the truck. + +The truck did not move. It kept going slow. Mom got angry. She honked the horn. The truck driver did not like that. He looked at Mom and made a mean face. He stuck out his tongue. Mom stuck out her tongue back. + +"Mom, don't do that!" Anna said. + +"Why not?" Mom asked. + +"Because it's not nice. And because the truck driver might do something bad to us," Anna said. + +Mom laughed. She did not think the truck driver would do anything bad. She thought he was just silly. She did not see the thin wire that the truck driver had tied to his bumper. She did not see that the wire was dragging on the road. She did not see that the wire was about to catch on a rock. + +The wire caught on the rock. It snapped. It flew back like a whip. It hit the car. It broke the window. It scared Mom and Anna and Ben. They screamed. + +"Mom, what happened?" Ben asked. + +"I don't know, honey. I think the truck driver did something bad to us," Mom said. + +She pulled over to the side of the road. She checked if Anna and Ben were okay. They were okay. They had their seat belts on. They were safe. But they were not happy. They did not want to go to the park anymore. They wanted to go home. + +Mom called Dad. She told him what happened. He said he would come and get them. He said he would provide them with hugs and kisses and ice cream. He said he was sorry that the truck driver was so mean. He said he loved them. + +Anna and Ben felt better. They waited for Dad. They hugged Mom. They learned a lesson. They learned that sticking out your tongue can be dangerous. They learned that seat belts can save your life. They learned that Dad can always make them smile. +Lily loved her pet cat, Fluffy. Fluffy was soft and cuddly and liked to play with Lily. Fluffy was an incredible cat, Lily thought. She wanted to show Fluffy to her friend, Ben, who came over to play. + +"Look, Ben, this is Fluffy. She is my pet cat. She is incredible," Lily said, holding Fluffy in her arms. + +"Wow, she is pretty," Ben said, reaching out to pet Fluffy. "Can I hold her?" + +"OK, but be gentle," Lily said, handing Fluffy to Ben. + +Ben held Fluffy and smiled. He liked Fluffy too. He wanted to have a pet cat of his own. He had an idea. + +"Hey, Lily, can I add Fluffy to my toys? I can take her home and play with her every day," Ben said. + +"No, Ben, you can't do that. Fluffy is not a toy. She is my pet. She is alive. She needs me. You can't take her away from me," Lily said, grabbing Fluffy back from Ben. + +"But I want a pet cat too. It's not fair. You have Fluffy and I have nothing," Ben said, frowning. + +"That's not true. You have many toys. You have a bike and a ball and a teddy bear. You can play with them. You can't play with Fluffy like that. She is not a toy. She is my pet. She is incredible," Lily said, hugging Fluffy. + +Ben was sad and angry. He wanted Fluffy. He thought Lily was mean. He didn't want to play with her anymore. He ran out of the door and went home. + +Lily was sad and confused. She didn't understand why Ben was so mad. She didn't want to lose her friend. She loved Fluffy, but she loved Ben too. She wished they could all be happy. She hoped Ben would come back and say sorry. She hoped they could still be friends. She hoped Fluffy would be OK. She was an incredible cat, Lily thought. +Ben and Lily like to play in the park. They have a big slide, a swing, and a see-saw. They also have a bell that they can ring. Ben and Lily take turns to ring the bell. It makes a loud sound that everyone can hear. + +One day, a boy named Tom comes to the park. He is bigger than Ben and Lily. He wants to ring the bell too. But he does not wait for his turn. He pushes Ben and Lily away and grabs the bell. He rings it very hard and very fast. He laughs and says, "This is my bell now. You can't have it." + +Ben and Lily are sad and angry. They tell Tom to stop and share the bell. But Tom does not listen. He says, "No, this is my bell. Go away. You are silly and small." He rings the bell louder and louder. He is not honest. He is mean. + +Ben and Lily run to find a grown-up. They see a lady who works in the park. They tell her what Tom is doing. The lady says, "That is not nice. Let me talk to him." She walks to the bell and sees Tom. She says, "Hello, I am the park lady. What is your name?" + +Tom does not answer. He thinks the lady wants to take his bell. He does not trust her. He does not like her. He rings the bell harder and harder. He says, "Go away. This is my bell. You are ugly and old." + +The lady is shocked and hurt. She says, "That is very rude. You should not say that. You should be polite and kind." But Tom does not care. He keeps ringing the bell. He thinks he is smart and strong. + +But he is not. He is foolish and weak. He does not see the big dog that is running to the bell. The dog hears the bell and thinks it is a toy. The dog likes to play with toys. The dog jumps on Tom and bites his hand. Tom drops the bell and screams. He is scared and hurt. + +The lady runs to help Tom. She calls for help. She says, "Don't worry. I will take you to the doctor. You will be okay." She picks up Tom and carries him away. She leaves the bell behind. + +Ben and Lily see the bell. They are happy. They say, "The bell is ours again. We can ring it." They take turns to ring the bell. They are honest and kind. They are good friends. They have fun in the park. +One day, a little mouse was looking for food in the snow. He saw a big piece of cheese near a hole in the wall. He ran towards it, but he did not see the trap that was hidden under the cheese. + +SNAP! The trap closed on his tail and made him cry out loud. He tried to pull his tail free, but it was stuck. He felt very cold and scared. + +A cat heard the mouse's cry and came to see what was going on. He saw the mouse in the trap and licked his lips. He thought he could have a tasty snack. + +But then he looked into the mouse's eyes and saw how much he was hurting. The cat felt sorry for the mouse. He was a compassionate cat who did not like to see others suffer. + +He said to the mouse, "Don't be afraid. I will help you. I will not eat you. I will open the trap and let you go." + +The mouse was surprised and grateful. He said, "Thank you, cat. You are very kind. You are not like other cats who chase and bite me." + +The cat used his paw to lift the trap and free the mouse's tail. The mouse ran to the hole in the wall and turned to say goodbye. + +"Goodbye, cat. You are a good friend. Maybe we can play together someday." + +The cat smiled and said, "Goodbye, mouse. You are brave and smart. Maybe we can share some cheese someday." + +They waved to each other and went their separate ways. They both felt warm and happy inside. They had learned that sometimes, enemies can become friends. +Ben and Lily were squirrels who liked to find nuts and hide them in their tree. One day, they found a big, shiny nut that looked very tasty. They both wanted to have it, but they did not want to share. + +"I saw it first!" said Ben. + +"No, I did!" said Lily. + +They started to fight over the nut, pulling and pushing and biting. They did not notice that a fox was watching them from behind a bush. The fox was hungry and wanted to eat the squirrels and the nut. + +The fox crept closer and closer, ready to pounce. But then, he heard a loud noise. It was a hunter with a gun, who was looking for foxes. The fox ran away, scared and angry. + +Ben and Lily heard the noise too, and they stopped fighting. They looked around and saw the fox and the hunter. They realized how lucky they were to escape. They felt sorry for being so greedy and selfish. + +They decided to change and be more kind and fair. They agreed to share the nut and enjoy it together. They also decided to share their other nuts with their friends and family. They learned that sharing is better than fighting, and that being greedy can be dangerous. + +They hugged each other and thanked the hunter for saving them. They ate the nut and it was very good. They were happy and grateful. + +The end. +Sara was very happy. She had a new dress. It was pink and shiny. She wanted to show it to her friends. She put on the dress and ran outside. + +She saw Anna and Ben playing with a ball. She ran to them and said, "Look at my dress! It is so pretty!" + +Anna and Ben looked at her dress. They did not like it. They thought it was too bright and too frilly. They did not want to play with Sara. They said, "Your dress is ugly. Go away. We do not want to play with you." + +Sara felt very sad. She did not understand why they were so mean. She liked her dress. She wanted to play with them. She said, "Please, let me play with you. I can share my dress. We can take turns wearing it." + +Anna and Ben laughed at her. They said, "No, we do not want to wear your dress. It is silly. You look like a clown. Go away. You are not our friend." + +Sara felt very miserable. She ran away crying. She wished she had a different dress. She wished she had different friends. + +Moral: Do not judge people by their clothes. Be kind and include everyone. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They see a big slide. It is very high and long. It looks impressive. + +"Wow, look at that slide!" Anna says. "Do you want to try it?" + +Ben nods. He is not afraid. He takes Anna's hand and they run to the slide. They wait for their turn. Then they climb up the ladder. + +"Are you ready?" Ben asks. + +"Yes, I am!" Anna says. "Let's go!" + +They sit on the slide and slide down fast. They feel the wind in their hair and the sun on their faces. They laugh and scream. They have so much fun. + +They reach the bottom and jump off. They hug each other. They are happy and proud. + +"That was awesome!" Ben says. + +"That was amazing!" Anna says. + +They look at the slide again. It is still impressive. But they are not scared. They are brave. They are safe. They are friends. +Tim and Sam were brothers who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a big hill near their house. They wanted to roll down the hill and have fun. + +"Let's go to the hill, Sam!" Tim said. + +"OK, Tim!" Sam said. + +They ran to the hill and took turns rolling down. They laughed and shouted as they felt the grass and the wind on their faces. They did not see the fence at the bottom of the hill. + +Tim rolled down first. He was fast and happy. He did not stop until he hit the fence. The fence was hard and sharp. It hurt Tim a lot. He cried and cried. + +"Tim, are you OK?" Sam asked. He ran to Tim and saw blood on his arm and leg. He was scared. + +"Help, help!" Sam yelled. He tried to wrap Tim's arm and leg with his shirt. He did not know what to do. + +No one heard Sam. No one came to help. Tim and Sam were alone on the hill. They were sad and in pain. They wished they had not been so lazy and listened to their mom. She had told them to stay away from the hill. She had said it was dangerous. She had been right. +Sara and Ben like to play with bubbles. They have a big bottle of soap and a wand. They blow the bubbles and watch them fly in the air. Sometimes they try to catch them or pop them. + +One day, Sara has an idea. She says to Ben, "Let's twist the wand and make different shapes of bubbles. Maybe we can make a star or a heart or a square." + +Ben thinks that is a clever idea. He says, "OK, let's try it. You go first." + +Sara twists the wand into a circle and blows a big bubble. Then she twists it into a triangle and blows a smaller bubble. She tries to make them stick together, but they pop. + +Ben twists the wand into a square and blows a bubble. Then he twists it into a star and blows another bubble. He tries to make them stick together, but they pop too. + +They keep twisting and blowing, but none of the bubbles stay together. They are a little sad, but they still have fun. + +They laugh and say, "Twisting is hard, but bubbles are fun!" +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play outside and find new things. One day, they find a big ball in the park. It is red and shiny and bouncy. + +"Wow, look at this ball!" Lily says. "Let's play with it. It is good exercise." + +"OK, but we have to be careful. Maybe it belongs to someone else." Tom says. He is kind and does not want to make trouble. + +They take turns to kick the ball and throw the ball and catch the ball. They have a lot of fun. They laugh and run and jump. + +But then, a big dog comes. It is black and hairy and angry. It sees the ball and wants it. It barks and runs towards Lily and Tom. + +"Help, help!" Lily and Tom scream. They are scared of the dog. They drop the ball and try to run away. + +But the dog is faster. It grabs the ball with its teeth and pops it. The ball makes a loud noise and deflates. The dog shakes the ball and tears it apart. + +Lily and Tom are sad. They liked the ball. They wanted to play with it more. But now the ball is gone. And the dog is still there. It growls and chases them. + +Lily and Tom run as fast as they can. They hope to find their mommies and daddies. They hope the dog will not catch them. They wish they never found the ball. +Anna and Ben are playing in the park. They see a big bush with red flowers. Anna likes the flowers. She wants to pick one for her mom. + +"Can I have a flower, Ben?" Anna asks. + +"No, Anna. The bush is not ours. We cannot take the flowers. They are for the bees and the birds," Ben says. + +But Anna is persistent. She does not listen to Ben. She runs to the bush and tries to reach a flower. The bush is prickly. It hurts her hand. She cries. + +"Ow, ow, ow! The bush is mean!" Anna says. + +Ben runs to Anna and hugs her. He sees a band-aid in his pocket. He puts it on Anna's hand. + +"I'm sorry, Anna. The bush is not mean. It is just protecting its flowers. You should not touch it. It is not nice," Ben says. + +Anna stops crying. She looks at her hand. She sees the band-aid. She smiles. + +"Thank you, Ben. You are a good friend. You are nice," Anna says. + +They hold hands and walk away from the bush. They see a swing. They go to the swing and have fun. They forget about the bush and the flower. They are happy. +Tim and Mia are friends. They like to play outside. One day, they see a new house near their street. The house is big and white. It has a red roof. + +"Let's go see the new house!" Tim says. + +"OK!" Mia says. + +They run to the new house. They see a door and a window. They want to look inside. + +"Can you reach the window?" Tim asks. + +Mia nods. She stands on a rock. She stares at the window. She sees a sofa, a table, and a lamp. She also sees a big dog. + +"Wow, look at the dog!" Mia says. + +Tim stands on the rock too. He stares at the window. He sees the dog. The dog sees them. The dog barks. + +"Ruff! Ruff! Ruff!" The dog sounds angry. + +Tim and Mia are scared. They jump off the rock. They run away. + +But the dog is faster. The dog runs after them. The dog catches Tim. The dog bites Tim. + +"Ow! Ow! Ow!" Tim cries. + +Mia hears Tim. She turns around. She sees the dog and Tim. She is very sad. She wants to help Tim. + +But she can't. The dog is too big and strong. The dog hurts Tim. Tim stops crying. + +Mia stares at Tim. Tim stares at the roof. He does not move. He does not breathe. + +The end. +Lily was a child who liked to play with her toys. She had a doll, a ball, a car and a bear. She did not like to share her toys with anyone. One day, her mom took her to the park. There were many other children there. They had swings, slides, sand and bikes. + +Lily saw a gray bike that looked like her car. She wanted to ride it. She ran to the bike and tried to take it. But the bike belonged to Sam, another child. Sam was riding the bike and did not want to give it to Lily. He said, "No, this is my bike. Go away!" + +Lily was angry. She did not listen to Sam. She pulled the bike hard and made Sam fall. Sam cried and said, "Ow, that hurts! You are mean!" Lily did not care. She got on the bike and tried to pedal. But the bike was too big for her. She could not balance and fell too. She scraped her knee and elbow. She cried and said, "Ow, that hurts! This is a bad bike!" + +Sam's mom and Lily's mom heard the cries and came to see what happened. They saw the bike, the fall and the scrapes. They were not happy. Sam's mom said, "Lily, why did you take Sam's bike? That was not nice. You should say sorry to Sam and give him back his bike." Lily's mom said, "Lily, you should not slap other children. That was not kind. You should say sorry to Sam and hug him." + +Lily felt bad. She knew she did wrong. She said sorry to Sam and gave him back his bike. She hugged him and said, "I am sorry. Can we be friends?" Sam felt better. He said, "It's okay. I forgive you. Yes, we can be friends." He hugged her back and said, "Do you want to play with me? I have a ball and a bear. We can share." Lily smiled and said, "Yes, I want to play with you. Thank you for sharing. Sharing is fun." They played together and had fun. They learned to be nice and kind. +Tom and Lily were moving to a new house. They had many boxes to unpack. Tom wanted to unpack his toys first. He opened a big box and saw his teddy bear. He hugged it and smiled. + +"Look, Lily, it's my teddy bear! I love him so much. He is my best friend. He has many memories with me," Tom said. + +Lily looked at the teddy bear. She did not like it. She thought it was ugly. It had one eye missing, a torn ear and a dirty fur. + +"Your teddy bear is ugly, Tom. He is old and broken. You should throw him away. He is not a good friend. He is a bad memory," Lily said. + +Tom felt angry and sad. He did not want to throw away his teddy bear. He wanted to keep him forever. + +"No, Lily, you are wrong. My teddy bear is not ugly. He is beautiful. He is old and broken because he played with me a lot. He is a good friend. He is a happy memory. You are mean, Lily. You don't understand," Tom said. + +Tom and Lily started to argue. They shouted and cried. Their mom heard them and came to see what was wrong. + +"What's going on, Tom and Lily? Why are you fighting?" their mom asked. + +Tom and Lily told their mom about the teddy bear. Their mom listened and hugged them both. + +"Tom and Lily, I understand how you feel. Tom, your teddy bear is very special to you. He is part of your history. You can keep him if you want. Lily, your teddy bear is different from Tom's. He is new and shiny. You like him that way. You can keep him too. But you should not say mean things to each other. You should respect each other's choices. You are both my children and I love you both. Can you say sorry to each other and be friends again?" their mom said. + +Tom and Lily looked at each other. They felt sorry for hurting each other's feelings. They said sorry and hugged each other. + +"I'm sorry, Tom. I didn't mean to make you sad. Your teddy bear is not ugly. He is just different. You can keep him if you like him," Lily said. + +"I'm sorry, Lily. I didn't mean to make you angry. Your teddy bear is not bad. He is just new. You can keep him if you love him," Tom said. + +Tom and Lily smiled and played with their teddy bears. They were happy and friends again. Their mom was proud of them and helped them unpack their boxes. They had a lot of fun in their new house. +Lily likes to help her mom in the kitchen. She sees a big spoon on the table. It is shiny and silver. Lily wants to make it more shiny. She gets a cloth and some water. She polishes the spoon with the cloth and water. She rubs and rubs until the spoon sparkles. + +Mom sees what Lily is doing. She smiles and hugs her. She says, "Thank you, Lily. You are a good helper. You made the spoon very shiny. You polished it very well." She gives Lily a kiss and a cookie. + +Lily is happy. She likes to help her mom. She likes to polish things. She likes to see them sparkle. She likes to get hugs and kisses and cookies. She eats her cookie and looks for more things to polish in the kitchen. +Lily and Ben were playing farm in the backyard. They had a big box of corn that they pretended to grow and sell. Lily was the farmer and Ben was the customer. + +"Hello, farmer Lily," Ben said. "I want to buy some corn for my dinner. How much is it?" + +"Two coins for one corn," Lily said. She was very bossy and liked to make the rules. "You have to measure the corn first. Here is a ruler." + +Ben took the ruler and tried to measure the corn. But the corn was too big and the ruler was too small. He could not see the numbers on the ruler. + +"This is hard," Ben said. "Can I just take the corn?" + +"No, you have to measure it," Lily said. "That is the rule. If you don't measure it, you can't buy it." + +Ben was not happy. He did not like Lily's rule. He thought it was silly and mean. He wanted to play something else. + +"Farmer Lily, I don't want to play farm anymore," Ben said. "I want to play cars. Do you want to play cars with me?" + +Lily looked at the box of corn. She liked to play farm, but she also liked to play cars. She thought for a moment. + +"Okay, Ben," Lily said. "We can play cars. But you have to give me one coin for the corn anyway." + +Ben sighed. He gave Lily one coin and took one corn. He hoped Lily would not be so bossy when they played cars. He liked Lily, but he did not like her rules. +Lily and Mia were best friends. They liked to play with dolls and make bracelets. One day, they found a big box of beads and strings in the attic. They were very happy and started to make many bracelets. + +"Look, I made a pink and purple bracelet for you!" Lily said, giving Mia a bracelet. + +"Thank you, Lily! It is very pretty. I made a blue and green bracelet for you!" Mia said, giving Lily a bracelet. + +They put on their bracelets and hugged each other. They decided to go outside and play in the garden. They ran and jumped and laughed. + +But then, it started to rain. The rain was very wet and cold. Lily and Mia ran back to the house. But their bracelets got wet too. The beads and strings became loose and fell off. Their bracelets were broken. + +Lily and Mia were very sad. They cried and cried. + +"I'm sorry, Lily. Your bracelet is gone." Mia said. + +"I'm sorry, Mia. Your bracelet is gone too." Lily said. + +They looked at each other and hugged again. + +"It's okay, Mia. We can make new bracelets." Lily said. + +"It's okay, Lily. We still have each other." Mia said. + +They smiled and wiped their tears. They learned that things can happen and break, but friends are always there. They went back to the attic and found more beads and strings. They made new bracelets and played happily. +Lila and Ben were playing with their toy cars. They liked to match the cars by color and shape. Lila had a red car and a blue car. Ben had a yellow car and a green car. + +"Look, my cars match!" Lila said, showing her cars to Ben. + +"No, they don't. They are different shapes. My cars match better. They are both round." Ben said, pointing to his cars. + +Lila and Ben started to argue. They did not want to share their cars. They wanted to have the best match. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise. It was their dog, Rex. Rex was big and friendly, but he also liked to chase things. He saw the toy cars and wanted to play with them. He ran towards Lila and Ben, barking and wagging his tail. + +"Rex, no!" Lila and Ben shouted. They grabbed their cars and tried to escape. But Rex was faster. He caught up with them and jumped on them. He knocked them down and licked their faces. He took the toy cars in his mouth and ran away. + +Lila and Ben were scared and angry. They wanted their cars back. They got up and ran after Rex. They followed him to the backyard. There, they saw something unusual. Rex had found another toy car. It was purple and had wings. It was a toy plane. + +Rex dropped the toy cars and the toy plane on the grass. He looked at them and tilted his head. He did not know how to match them. He barked and wagged his tail. He wanted Lila and Ben to play with him. + +Lila and Ben stopped and looked at the toy plane. They had never seen it before. They wondered who it belonged to. They forgot about their argument. They decided to play with Rex and the toy plane. They matched the cars and the plane by color and shape. They had fun. They learned to share and to be friends. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a cute dog. The dog has a red collar and a big knot in its fur. + +"Can we pet the dog?" Lily asks Tom. + +"I don't know," Tom says. "Maybe the dog has an owner. Maybe the dog is not friendly." + +Lily and Tom worry. They want to pet the dog, but they are afraid. They look around, but they do not see anyone. + +The dog sees Lily and Tom. The dog wags its tail and barks. The dog runs to them and licks their faces. + +"Hi, dog!" Lily says. "You are so cute!" + +"Wow, dog!" Tom says. "You are so soft!" + +Lily and Tom pet the dog. They feel happy. The dog feels happy too. + +Then, they hear a voice. + +"Spot! There you are!" The voice belongs to a girl. She has a pink dress and a blue hat. She runs to the dog and hugs it. + +"Sorry, kids," the girl says. "Spot ran away from me. He likes to chase squirrels. He is very naughty." + +"That's okay," Lily says. "We like Spot. He is very nice." + +"Can we play with Spot?" Tom asks. + +"Sure," the girl says. "Spot loves to play. He is very friendly. My name is Mia. What are your names?" + +"I'm Lily," Lily says. + +"I'm Tom," Tom says. + +"Nice to meet you," Mia says. "Do you want to help me untie the knot in Spot's fur?" + +"Yes, please," Lily and Tom say. + +They all sit on the grass and untie the knot. They talk and laugh. They make a new friend. They do not worry anymore. They have fun. +Lily and Max were going to the zoo with their mom. They were very excited to see the animals. They had to take a bus to get there. The bus was big and blue and had many seats. + +Lily and Max ran to the bus and got on. They wanted to sit by the window. But there was only one window seat left. Lily and Max both wanted it. + +"I saw it first!" Lily said. + +"No, I did!" Max said. + +They started to push and pull each other. Their mom was not happy. + +"Stop it, you two!" she said. "You can both see the animals at the zoo. You don't need to fight over the seat. Relax and share." + +Lily and Max looked at their mom. They knew she was right. They felt sorry for being mean. + +"Sorry, mom," they said. + +"Sorry, Lily," Max said. + +"Sorry, Max," Lily said. + +They hugged and smiled. They decided to take turns sitting by the window. They relaxed and enjoyed the ride. They saw many things on the way. They couldn't wait to see the zoo. +Lily and Ben wanted to play outside, but Mom said they had to wait. She had to rake the leaves in the yard first. Lily and Ben were sad. They liked the leaves. They liked to jump in them and throw them in the air. + +"Can we help you, Mom?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, you can help me. But you have to wear your old clothes. The leaves are filthy. They have dirt and bugs and worms in them." Mom said. + +Lily and Ben ran to their room and put on their old clothes. They grabbed their small rakes and followed Mom to the yard. They saw a big pile of leaves. Mom showed them how to rake the leaves into smaller piles. Lily and Ben tried to copy her, but they were not very good at it. They raked too hard or too soft. They raked the wrong way or the wrong place. They raked the leaves onto each other or onto Mom. + +"Hey, stop that!" Ben said when Lily raked a leaf onto his head. + +"Sorry, Ben. It was an accident." Lily said. + +"No, it wasn't. You did it on purpose. You are mean." Ben said. + +"No, I'm not. You are mean. You raked a worm onto my hand." Lily said. + +"Did not." Ben said. + +"Did too." Lily said. + +They started to argue and push each other. Mom saw them and sighed. She knew they were tired and bored. She had an idea. + +"Hey, kids. Why don't we take a break and have some fun?" Mom said. + +"What kind of fun, Mom?" Lily and Ben asked. + +Mom smiled and pointed to the big pile of leaves. She dropped her rake and ran to the pile. She jumped into it and laughed. Lily and Ben looked at her and then at each other. They dropped their rakes and ran to the pile too. They jumped into it and laughed with Mom. They forgot about their fight and their rakes. They had fun with the leaves. + +Mom was happy. She had delayed her work, but she had made her kids happy. She knew she could finish the raking later. She knew the leaves were filthy, but she didn't care. She enjoyed the moment with her kids. She hugged them and said, "I love you, Lily and Ben. You are the best helpers ever." +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play with trains. They have a big box of trains and tracks. They make a long train with many cars. They put animals and dolls in the cars. + +"Choo choo!" Lily says. She is the driver. She holds a red hat and a whistle. "All aboard!" + +Tom is the helper. He checks the cars and the passengers. He has a blue hat and a lantern. "Ready to go!" he says. + +Lily blows the whistle. The train starts to move. It goes around the room. It goes under the table and over the bridge. It goes fast and slow. Lily and Tom have fun. + +But then, the train stops. Lily and Tom look. One of the cars is broken. The wheel is off. The animals and dolls are on the floor. + +"Oh no!" Lily says. She is sad. She likes the car. It is her favorite. It is yellow and shiny. + +"Don't worry!" Tom says. He is kind. He likes to fix things. He has a tool box. He takes out a screwdriver and a hammer. "I can fix it!" + +Lily looks at Tom. She is not sure. She likes the car. She does not want it to be more broken. + +"Trust me!" Tom says. He smiles. He is good at fixing things. He fixed his bike and his teddy bear. "I can make it like new!" + +Lily nods. She trusts Tom. He is her friend. She gives him the car. She waits. + +Tom works hard. He puts the wheel back. He screws it tight. He hammers it smooth. He wipes it clean. He gives it back to Lily. + +"Here you go!" he says. He is proud. He fixed the car. It is yellow and shiny. + +Lily takes the car. She looks at it. She is happy. It is like new. It is not broken. + +"Thank you!" she says. She hugs Tom. He hugs her back. They are friends. + +They put the car back on the train. They put the animals and dolls back in the car. They put their hats back on. They are ready to go. + +"Choo choo!" Lily says. She blows the whistle. The train starts to move. It goes around the room. It goes under the table and over the bridge. It goes fast and slow. Lily and Tom have fun. + +They are warm and cozy. They are happy. They trust each other. They like to play with trains. +Sara and Tom are playing in the park. They like to swing and slide and run. But they do not like the mosquitoes. The mosquitoes are small and mean. They bite and make Sara and Tom itch. + +One mosquito lands on Sara's arm. Sara sees it and says, "Go away, mosquito! You are stupid and bad!" She tries to hit it with her hand, but she misses. The mosquito flies away and laughs. + +Tom sees the mosquito and says, "I will get it, Sara! I am brave and fast!" He runs after the mosquito and tries to catch it with his hand, but he misses too. The mosquito flies away and laughs more. + +Sara and Tom are angry and sad. They do not want to play anymore. They want to go home and put cream on their bites. + +Then they see a big truck coming. The truck has a hose and a tank. The truck stops near the park and a man gets out. He says, "Hello, kids! I am here to spray the mosquitoes. They are stupid and bad, and I will make them go away!" + +Sara and Tom are happy and curious. They want to see the truck and the hose and the tank. They ask the man, "Can we watch you spray the mosquitoes?" + +The man says, "Sure, but you have to stay back and be careful. The spray is strong and can hurt your eyes and nose. And you have to wave your hands and say, 'Bye-bye, mosquitoes!'" + +Sara and Tom nod and smile. They stay back and watch the man spray the park with the hose. They see the mosquitoes fly away and hide. They wave their hands and say, "Bye-bye, mosquitoes! You are stupid and bad, and we do not like you!" + +The man finishes spraying and says, "There, that should do it. The mosquitoes will not bother you anymore. You can play and have fun." + +Sara and Tom say, "Thank you, man! You are nice and good, and we like you!" They wave to the man and the truck as they leave. + +Then they go back to the swing and the slide and the run. They play and have fun. They do not itch anymore. They are happy. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play catch with a ball. One day, they play catch near the kitchen. Mama is making soup for lunch. She tells them, "Be careful, do not break anything." + +Anna and Ben say, "OK, Mama." But they do not listen. They throw the ball harder and harder. The ball hits a pot on the stove. The pot falls down. The soup spills everywhere. It is very hot. It burns Anna's hand. She cries, "Ow, ow, ow!" + +Mama runs to Anna. She hugs her and puts her hand under cold water. She says, "I am sorry, Anna. You are hurt. Why did you not listen to me?" Anna says, "I am sorry, Mama. I wanted to play catch with Ben. It was fun." Mama says, "I know, but you have to be careful. Playing catch is not fun when you break things and hurt yourself. You have to respect the rules and the space." + +Ben feels bad. He says, "I am sorry, too, Mama. I did not mean to make a mess. I wanted to play catch with Anna. It was fun." Mama says, "I know, but you have to be careful, too. Playing catch is not fun when you waste food and make work for me. You have to respect the things and the people." + +Mama cleans the kitchen. She makes more soup. She says, "Lunch is ready. Come and eat." Anna and Ben say, "Thank you, Mama." They eat the soup. It is warm and yummy. They say, "We are sorry, Mama. We learned our lesson. We will be careful next time. We will play catch in the yard, where there is more space and nothing to break." Mama says, "I am glad you learned your lesson. I love you, Anna and Ben. You are good kids." They hug Mama. They are happy. They are friends. +Tom and Lily liked to play knights and dragons. Tom had a sword made of wood. Lily had a cape made of red cloth. They ran around the garden, pretending to fight and roar. + +One day, they saw a big dog in the garden. It was black and hairy. It had sharp teeth and a long tail. Tom and Lily thought it was a dragon. They wanted to play with it. + +"Let's go and fight the dragon!" Tom said. He held his sword high. Lily followed him with her cape. + +But the dog was not a dragon. It was a guard dog. It did not like strangers. It did not want to play. It barked and growled at Tom and Lily. + +"Go away!" the dog said. "This is my garden. You are not welcome here." + +Tom and Lily were scared. They stopped and backed away. The dog was bigger and stronger than them. It could hurt them with its teeth. + +"Help!" Tom and Lily cried. "There is a mean dog in the garden!" + +Mum and Dad heard them. They were busy in the house. They ran out to see what was wrong. They saw the dog and Tom and Lily. + +"Mum! Dad! Save us!" Tom and Lily said. + +Mum and Dad warned the dog. They shouted and waved their arms. They told the dog to leave Tom and Lily alone. They told Tom and Lily to come to them. + +The dog was confused. It did not know who Mum and Dad were. It did not like their noise. It decided to go away. It ran to the other side of the garden. It hid behind a bush. + +Tom and Lily ran to Mum and Dad. They hugged them. They were happy and safe. + +"Thank you, Mum and Dad!" Tom and Lily said. + +Mum and Dad smiled. They were glad that Tom and Lily were okay. They told them to be careful. They told them not to play with strange dogs. They told them to ask before they go to other gardens. + +Tom and Lily nodded. They learned their lesson. They said sorry to Mum and Dad. They said they would not do it again. + +They went back to their own garden. They played knights and dragons again. But this time, they used their imagination. They did not need a real dog to be a dragon. They had more fun that way. +Tom and Jen are hungry. They want to eat dinner. But Mom is not home. She is at work. Dad is home. He says he will cook dinner for them. + +Dad goes to the kitchen. He looks for food. He sees eggs, cheese, bread, and milk. He thinks he can make a good dinner with these things. He puts a pan on the stove. He breaks some eggs in the pan. He adds some cheese. He turns on the fire. + +Tom and Jen wait in the living room. They smell something. It is not a good smell. It is a bad smell. They go to the kitchen. They see smoke. They see fire. They see Dad. He is holding a burnt egg and cheese mess. He looks sad. He says he is sorry. He says he cannot cook. + +Tom and Jen hug Dad. They say it is okay. They say they love him. They say they can eat something else. They look for food. They find some apples, bananas, and crackers. They say they can make a good dinner with these things. They put them on a plate. They share with Dad. + +They eat their dinner in the living room. They are happy. They are not hungry. They thank Dad for trying to cook. They say he can try again another day. They say they can help him. They say they can learn to cook together. Dad smiles. He says he loves them. He says they are the best. +Lily and Tom were playing in the park. They liked to swing and slide and run. They also liked to make music with sticks and stones. They tapped and clacked and banged. They made a rhythm that sounded like a train. + +"Choo choo!" Lily said. "We are a fast train!" + +"Choo choo!" Tom said. "We are a loud train!" + +They saw a man sitting on a bench. He was bald and had a big beard. He looked angry. He did not like the noise. + +"Hey, you kids!" he shouted. "Stop that racket! You are hurting my ears!" + +Lily and Tom were scared. They stopped their music. They ran to their mom, who was reading a book. + +"Mom, mom!" Lily said. "There is a mean man! He yelled at us!" + +"Mom, mom!" Tom said. "He is bald and scary! He does not like our music!" + +Mom looked at the man. She smiled and waved. She was not scared. + +"Come on, kids," she said. "Let's go and say hello. He is not mean. He is just grumpy. Maybe he needs a friend." + +Lily and Tom followed their mom. They were still scared, but they trusted her. They walked to the bench. Mom said hello to the man. He grumbled and looked away. + +"Hi, sir," Mom said. "We are sorry if we disturbed you. We were just having fun. Do you like music?" + +The man shrugged. He did not answer. + +"These are my kids, Lily and Tom," Mom said. "They are learning to make rhythms. Do you want to join us?" + +The man shook his head. He did not want to. + +"Please, sir," Lily said. "We can teach you. It is easy and fun." + +"Please, sir," Tom said. "We can share our sticks and stones. You can make your own rhythm." + +The man looked at Lily and Tom. They smiled and held out their hands. He saw that they were not bad. They were just curious and playful. He felt a little sorry. He took their hands. He followed them to their spot. He picked up a stick and a stone. He tapped and clacked and banged. He made a rhythm that sounded like a drum. + +"Boom boom!" he said. "I am a drum!" + +"Boom boom!" Lily and Tom said. "You are a drum!" + +They laughed and played. They made music together. They were not scared anymore. They were friends. +Anna loved to play with her dolls. She had many dolls, but her favorite was Lily. Lily had long hair, a pink dress and a smile. Anna liked to pretend that Lily was her sister and they had adventures together. + +One night, Anna had a dream. She dreamed that Lily came to life and talked to her. "Hello, Anna," Lily said. "Do you want to play with me?" Anna was very happy and said yes. They played with the other dolls, had a tea party and sang songs. Anna felt like she had a real sister. + +But then, Anna heard a loud noise. It was her alarm clock. It was time to wake up. Anna opened her eyes and saw Lily on her pillow. Lily was not moving or talking. She was just a doll. Anna felt sad and hugged Lily. "I wish you were real," she whispered. + +Anna got out of bed and got ready for school. She put Lily in her backpack and took her with her. She wanted to show Lily to her friends and tell them about her dream. Maybe they would believe her. + +At school, Anna met her best friend, Ben. Ben liked to play with cars and trucks. He did not like dolls very much. He saw Lily in Anna's backpack and said, "What is that? A doll? That's fake. Dolls are for babies. You should play with real things, like cars and trucks." + +Anna felt angry and hurt. She said, "Lily is not fake. She is my sister. She can talk and play with me. I had a dream about her last night. She is real to me." + +Ben did not believe her. He said, "That's silly. Dolls can't talk or play. You just made that up. You are lying. Let me see her." He reached for Lily, but Anna pulled her away. She said, "No, don't touch her. You are mean. Go away." + +Ben and Anna started to fight. They yelled and pushed each other. The teacher saw them and came over. She said, "What is going on here? Why are you fighting? Stop it right now." + +Anna and Ben stopped fighting. They looked at the teacher and said, "Sorry, teacher." The teacher asked them what the problem was. Anna and Ben told her their stories. The teacher listened and said, "I see. Well, Anna, I understand that you love your doll and you had a nice dream about her. But you have to remember that dreams are not real. They are just in your head. Lily is a doll, not a sister. She can't talk or play with you. She is fake." + +Anna felt sad and confused. She said, "But teacher, she was real in my dream. She was my sister. I love her. How can she be fake?" + +The teacher said, "Dreams are like stories. They can be fun and exciting, but they are not true. You can enjoy them, but you have to know the difference between dreams and reality. Lily is a doll, and dolls are fake. But that doesn't mean you can't love her. You can love her as a doll, not as a sister. Do you understand?" + +Anna nodded slowly. She said, "I guess so, teacher. I guess I was wrong. I'm sorry, Ben. I didn't mean to lie to you. I just wanted to have a sister." + +Ben said, "It's okay, Anna. I'm sorry, too. I didn't mean to be mean to you. I just wanted to play with you. I don't have a sister, either. Maybe we can be friends." + +Anna smiled and said, "Okay, Ben. We can be friends. Do you want to see Lily?" + +Ben said, "Sure, Anna. I want to see Lily. Maybe I can play with her, too. But only if you play with my cars and trucks, too." + +Anna said, "Deal, Ben. Deal." They hugged and went to play together. Lily watched them and smiled. She was happy that Anna and Ben were friends. She was happy that Anna loved her. She was happy that she was a doll. She did not need to be real. She was real enough. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they find a big box. Inside the box, there are many shiny things. They are jewels. Tom and Mia are happy. They want to act like kings and queens. + +Tom puts a crown on his head. He says, "I am the king of the park. You have to do what I say." Mia puts a necklace on her neck. She says, "I am the queen of the park. You have to be nice to me." They pretend to rule the park. They have fun. + +But then, a dog comes. The dog is hungry. He smells something spicy in the box. It is a sandwich. The dog wants to eat the sandwich. He jumps on the box. He knocks over the jewels. He grabs the sandwich. He runs away. + +Tom and Mia are sad. They lose their jewels. They lose their sandwich. They do not want to act like kings and queens anymore. They want to play something else. They decide to play catch. They run after the dog. They laugh. They are friends. +Ben and Lily are playing in the park. They see a big, hairy dog. The dog is friendly and wags his tail. Ben and Lily want to pet the dog. + +"Can we give him a tap?" Ben asks Lily. + +"Yes, but be gentle. He might not like it if you tap too hard," Lily says. + +They go near the dog and say hello. The dog licks their faces and makes them laugh. Ben and Lily give him a soft tap on his head and his back. The dog likes it and barks happily. + +"Good boy, good boy," Ben and Lily say. + +The dog's owner comes and smiles. He is holding a ball. + +"His name is Max. Do you want to play with him?" he asks. + +"Yes, please!" Ben and Lily say. + +The owner throws the ball and Max runs after it. Ben and Lily follow him and try to catch the ball too. They have fun playing with the big, hairy dog. +Ben and Lily were playing with their new toy. It was a camera that could record what they said and did. They liked to make funny faces and noises and watch them on the screen. + +"Let's record a story!" Lily said. "You can be the prince and I can be the princess." + +"OK!" Ben said. "But what is our story about?" + +Lily thought for a moment. "How about... we live in a castle and we love chocolate. But there is a clumsy dragon who wants to eat our chocolate. We have to stop him!" + +Ben nodded. "That sounds good. Let's start!" + +They pressed the record button and began to act out their story. They pretended to have a big feast of chocolate in the castle. They said how yummy it was and how happy they were. + +But then they heard a loud roar. They looked out the window and saw a big, green dragon. He had smoke coming out of his nose and fire in his eyes. He saw their chocolate and licked his lips. + +"Roar! I want your chocolate!" the dragon said. "Give it to me or I will burn your castle!" + +Ben and Lily were scared. They did not want to lose their chocolate or their home. They had to think of a way to stop the dragon. + +"Wait!" Lily said. "We have an idea. We will give you some chocolate, but you have to do something for us first." + +The dragon was curious. He liked chocolate, but he also liked tricks. "What do you want me to do?" he asked. + +Lily pointed to the camera. "We want you to record a message for us. Say that you are sorry for being mean and that you will be our friend. Then we will share our chocolate with you." + +The dragon thought for a second. He did not like to say sorry, but he really wanted the chocolate. He agreed to do it. + +He came closer to the camera and opened his mouth. But he was so clumsy that he tripped over his own tail and fell on the camera. He broke it with his weight and his fire. + +Ben and Lily gasped. They were sad that their toy was broken. They were also angry that the dragon ruined their story. + +They ran out of the castle and shouted at the dragon. "You are a bad dragon! You broke our camera and our story! You don't deserve any chocolate! Go away!" + +The dragon felt ashamed. He realized that he had been greedy and rude. He wished he had been nicer to the children. He got up and flew away, leaving the chocolate behind. + +Ben and Lily hugged each other. They were glad that they were safe and that they still had their chocolate. They decided to eat some and save some for later. They also decided to make up a new story, without a dragon. They hoped to get a new camera someday. They smiled and said, "The end!" +Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They saw a big gray animal with a long nose. It was an elephant. The elephant was eating some leaves from a tree. + +"Wow, look at that!" Tom said. "He has a big trunk. He can use it to pick up things and spray water." + +"I want to see him closer," Lily said. "Maybe he will let me touch his trunk." + +Lily ran towards the elephant. Tom was scared. He thought the elephant might be angry or hurt Lily. + +"Lily, wait!" Tom shouted. "He might not like it. Come back!" + +But Lily did not listen. She reached the elephant and smiled. She said hello and asked if she could touch his trunk. + +The elephant looked at Lily. He was not angry. He was curious. He liked the little girl. He made a soft noise and lowered his trunk. He let Lily touch his trunk gently. + +Lily was happy. She felt the trunk was rough and warm. She thanked the elephant and gave him a hug. + +Tom watched from a distance. He was amazed. He thought Lily was very brave. He also wanted to touch the trunk, but he was still scared. + +The elephant saw Tom. He lifted his trunk and waved at him. He invited him to come closer. + +Tom felt the elephant was friendly. He gathered his courage and walked towards him. He also said hello and asked if he could touch his trunk. + +The elephant nodded and lowered his trunk again. He let Tom touch his trunk too. + +Tom was happy. He felt the trunk was strong and gentle. He thanked the elephant and gave him a high five. + +The elephant was happy too. He liked the children. He made a loud noise and sprayed some water from his trunk. He made them laugh. + +Tom and Lily had fun with the elephant. They learned a lot about him. They found out his name was Rani and he was from India. They also learned how to count to ten in his language. He taught them by using his trunk to show them the numbers. + +Tom and Lily said goodbye to Rani. They promised to visit him again. They ran back to their parents and told them about their adventure. + +Their parents were surprised and proud. They said Tom and Lily were very brave and smart. They also said Rani was very kind and clever. + +Tom and Lily smiled. They agreed. They liked Rani very much. They hoped to see him soon. They had a new friend. +Tom and Ann were playing in the kitchen. They wanted to make a cake for Mom. They had a big bowl, some flour, some eggs, some milk and some sugar. They also had a spoon to stir the cake mix. + +"Can I stir, Tom?" Ann asked. She liked to stir things. + +"OK, but be careful," Tom said. He gave her the spoon. "Don't spill the cake mix. Mom will be mad." + +Ann took the spoon and began to stir. She stirred fast and hard. She did not see the cake mix fly out of the bowl. It landed on the floor, on the table, on the wall and on Tom. + +"Ann, stop!" Tom shouted. He was covered in cake mix. "You are too careless. You made a big mess." + +Ann stopped stirring. She looked around. She saw the cake mix everywhere. She felt bad. She did not want to make a mess. She did not want to make Tom and Mom mad. + +"I'm sorry, Tom," she said. "I just wanted to stir the cake. I did not mean to be careless." + +Tom sighed. He was angry, but he also loved his sister. He knew she did not do it on purpose. + +"It's OK, Ann," he said. "But we have to clean up before Mom comes. She will be here soon. Come on, let's get a cloth and some water." + +They got a cloth and some water. They tried to wipe the cake mix off the floor, the table, the wall and themselves. But it was hard. The cake mix was sticky and gooey. They needed more water and more cloth. + +They did not hear the door open. They did not see Mom come in. They did not notice her turn and gasp. They only heard her voice. + +"What is going on here?" Mom asked. She sounded surprised and angry. She saw the cake mix everywhere. She saw Tom and Ann with the cloth and the water. She saw the bowl and the spoon and the ingredients. + +Tom and Ann looked at Mom. They felt scared. They knew they were in trouble. They did not know what to say. + +They had tried to make a cake for Mom. But they had been too careless. They had made a big mess instead. +Lily and Tom are playing with their toy trucks in the yard. They like to load the trucks with sand, rocks and leaves. They make a trail with the trucks on the grass. + +"Look, Lily, I have a big load!" Tom says, showing his truck full of sand. + +"Wow, Tom, that is a big load!" Lily says, admiring his truck. "Can I help you?" + +"Sure, Lily, you can help me. Let's make a hill with the sand." Tom says, driving his truck to a spot on the yard. + +They work together to dump the sand and make a hill. They pat the hill with their hands and make it smooth. + +"Look, Tom, we made a hill!" Lily says, smiling. + +"Look, Lily, we made a hill!" Tom says, smiling. + +They climb on the hill and sit on top. They look at the sky and the clouds. They see a big, pale moon. + +"Look, Lily, the moon is out!" Tom says, pointing at the moon. + +"Wow, Tom, the moon is out!" Lily says, looking at the moon. + +They wave at the moon and say hello. They feel happy and proud of their hill. They hug each other and laugh. +Ben and Lily were twins who liked to swim. They had a big pool in their backyard. One day, their aunt and uncle came to visit them. They brought a gift for the twins: a pair of goggles. + +"Wow, thank you!" Ben and Lily said. They put on the goggles and ran to the pool. They wanted to see what was under the water. + +"Can you dive?" their uncle asked. + +"Yes, we can!" Ben and Lily said. They took a deep breath and dived into the pool. They saw bubbles, fish, and plants. They also saw each other's faces. They smiled and waved. + +They came up for air and dived again. They had so much fun. They felt like they were in a different world. + +Their aunt and uncle watched them and smiled. They were happy to see the twins enjoy their gift. They thought it was an ordinary day, but for Ben and Lily, it was an adventure. +Lily and Tom moved to a new house with Mom and Dad. They had many boxes to unpack. Lily wanted to help Mom in the kitchen. She opened a box and saw a big fridge. She was happy. She liked fridges. They had cold food and drinks inside. + +Mom said, "Lily, can you help me push the fridge to the wall?" Lily nodded. She pushed hard with her little hands. The fridge moved a little bit. Mom pushed harder. The fridge moved more. They pushed and pushed until the fridge was in the right place. + +Mom said, "Good job, Lily! Now let's plug the fridge in and fill it with food." She took a cord from the back of the fridge and put it in a hole in the wall. The fridge made a noise. It was working. Mom opened the door of the fridge and took out some food from another box. She put the food in the fridge. + +Lily saw a big egg in the box. She liked eggs. She wanted to eat one. She took the egg and cracked it on the counter. She saw something yucky inside. It was not yellow and white. It was green and black. It smelled bad. Lily made a face. She did not like it. + +Mom saw what Lily did. She said, "Oh no, Lily! That egg is dead. It is old and rotten. We can't eat it. It will make us sick. We have to throw it away." She took the egg from Lily and put it in the trash. She gave Lily a hug and said, "It's okay, Lily. You didn't know. Next time, ask me before you open an egg. I have fresh eggs in the fridge. Do you want one?" Lily nodded. She did want one. She hoped it was yellow and white. She smiled. She liked the new house and the new fridge. +Ben and Sam were brothers who liked to play games. They had a big freezer in the kitchen where their mom kept ice cream and popsicles. Sometimes, they played a game where they tried to open the freezer and grab a treat before the other one. + +One day, they were playing the game when their mom was out. Ben ran to the freezer and opened it. He saw a big tub of chocolate ice cream. He reached for it, but Sam was faster. He pushed Ben away and grabbed the tub. + +"Ha ha, I win!" Sam said. "I get the ice cream and you get nothing!" + +Ben was sad and angry. He wanted the ice cream too. He thought of a plan. He said to Sam, "You are not mighty. You are weak. I bet you can't hold the ice cream for a long time. It is very cold and heavy." + +Sam was proud and foolish. He wanted to show Ben that he was mighty. He said, "I can hold the ice cream for a long time. I am not weak. I am strong. Watch me!" + +He lifted the tub of ice cream with both hands and held it in front of him. He smiled and said, "See? I am mighty!" + +But the ice cream was very cold and heavy. It made Sam's hands hurt and numb. He started to shiver and shake. He could not hold the ice cream for a long time. He dropped the tub on the floor. It made a loud noise and splashed everywhere. + +Ben saw his chance. He ran to the freezer and opened it. He saw a box of popsicles. He took one and said, "Ha ha, I win! I get the popsicle and you get nothing!" + +Sam was sad and angry. He wanted the popsicle too. He looked at the mess on the floor and said, "No fair! You cheated! You tricked me!" + +Ben said, "No, I did not cheat. I did not trick you. You were not mighty. You were silly. You should have shared the ice cream with me. Then we both would have won." + +Sam realized that Ben was right. He felt sorry for what he did. He said, "You are right. I was silly. I should have shared the ice cream with you. I am sorry. Can we share the popsicle?" + +Ben was kind and generous. He said, "Yes, we can share the popsicle. I am sorry too. I forgive you. You are my brother and I love you." + +They hugged and smiled. They broke the popsicle in half and ate it together. They were happy and warm. They learned a lesson. They learned that sharing is better than winning. They learned that being mighty is not as important as being nice. They learned that playing games is more fun when they play together. +Tommy and Lily went to the circus with their mom and dad. They saw many animals and people doing funny things. They liked the big elephants and the lions that roared. But their favorite part was the clowns. + +The clowns made them laugh with their jokes and tricks. They wore big shoes and red noses and silly hats. One clown had a flower on his chest that squirted water. Another clown had a big horn that honked. And another clown had a balloon that popped. + +But there was one clown that was not happy. He was impatient and wanted to be the star of the show. He tried to push the other clowns away and take their props. He wanted to make the children laugh more than anyone else. + +But his plan did not work. He grabbed the flower from the first clown, but it squirted water in his face. He grabbed the horn from the second clown, but it honked so loud that it hurt his ears. He grabbed the balloon from the third clown, but it popped and scared him. + +And then he sneezed. He sneezed so hard that his red nose flew off and landed on a monkey. The monkey picked it up and put it on his own nose. The children laughed and clapped. They thought it was the funniest thing they ever saw. + +The impatient clown felt silly and sad. He realized that he was not nice to the other clowns. He said he was sorry and asked them to be his friends. The other clowns smiled and hugged him. They said they were happy to share the stage with him. + +The children cheered and the circus music played. The clowns bowed and waved. Tommy and Lily smiled and hugged their mom and dad. They had a wonderful time at the circus. They learned that it is more fun to be kind and share than to be impatient and greedy. +Lily and Ben were playing with paper. They liked to fold it and make different shapes. Lily made a bird, Ben made a boat. They were happy and proud of their work. + +But then, they saw that they had only one paper left. They both wanted it. They started to fight over it. They pulled and pushed and shouted. They made a big mess. They were having a war. + +Mom came and saw what they were doing. She was not happy. She said, "Stop it, you two! Why are you fighting over a paper? You have so many toys and books and crayons. You can share and play nicely. Fighting is not good. It hurts and breaks things. It makes you sad and angry. It is not fun." + +Lily and Ben felt sorry. They said, "We are sorry, Mom. We were silly. We don't want to fight. We want to play." Mom smiled and hugged them. She said, "That's good. I love you both. Now, why don't you fold the paper together and make something new? Maybe a flower or a star or a heart. Something that shows you are friends." + +Lily and Ben liked that idea. They folded the paper together and made a butterfly. It was pretty and lively. They put it on the window and watched it flutter in the sun. They were happy and peaceful. They learned that sharing and cooperating is better than fighting and warring. +Lily and Sam were friends. They liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big slide. It was silver and shiny. Lily and Sam wanted to go on the slide. + +But there was a problem. There was a line of kids waiting for the slide. Some of the kids were big and loud. Lily and Sam felt scared. They did not want to join the line. + +Then, they saw a girl with a red hat. She was kind and smiled at them. She said, "Hi, I'm Mia. Do you want to join me on the slide? I have a spot for you." + +Lily and Sam nodded. They were happy. They followed Mia to the slide. Mia let them go first. Lily and Sam slid down the slide. They felt the wind in their hair. They laughed and cheered. + +They thanked Mia for being kind. Mia said, "You're welcome. Do you want to play with me some more?" Lily and Sam said, "Yes, please." They became friends with Mia. They had fun in the park. They liked the silver slide. +Tim and Mia are twins. They like to play outside in the snow. They make a big snowman with a hat and a scarf. They give him a carrot nose and two buttons for eyes. + +"Look, our snowman is so nice!" Mia says. + +"Yes, he is. But he needs a mouth. I have an idea!" Tim says. He runs to the fence and breaks a stick. He snaps it in two. He brings the pieces to the snowman. + +"Here, we can use these for his mouth. They are rough, like teeth!" Tim says. He sticks the pieces in the snowman's face. + +"Ouch, that hurts!" the snowman says. He spits out the sticks. + +Tim and Mia are very surprised. They did not know the snowman can talk. + +"Sorry, Mr. Snowman. We did not mean to hurt you. We wanted to make you happy," Mia says. + +"It's okay, little ones. I am happy to have friends like you. But please, next time, use something softer for my mouth. Maybe a scarf or a candy cane," the snowman says. + +"Okay, we will. Thank you, Mr. Snowman. You are very kind," Tim says. + +They hug the snowman and laugh. They play with him until it is time to go inside. They promise to come back tomorrow and bring him a gift. The snowman smiles and waves goodbye. He is glad to have met Tim and Mia. He hopes they will have more fun in the snow. +Lily was a cheerful girl who liked to play with her toys and sing songs. She had a big dream: she wanted to go to the zoo and see the animals. She asked her mom and dad many times, "Please, can we go to the zoo?" + +One day, her mom and dad said, "Yes, Lily, we can go to the zoo today. Get ready and put on your hat and shoes." Lily was so happy, she hugged them and said, "Thank you, thank you, thank you!" + +They drove to the zoo and bought tickets. Lily saw many animals: lions, monkeys, elephants, giraffes, and more. She pointed at them and said their names. She fed some carrots to a friendly rabbit. She rode on a little train that went around the zoo. She had a lot of fun. + +When it was time to go home, Lily was tired but still cheerful. She said, "Bye, bye, animals. I hope to see you again." She fell asleep in the car, holding her stuffed bear. She dreamed of the zoo and the animals. She smiled in her sleep. She had a wonderful day. +Sara and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to slide, swing and run. They saw a big tent with a zipper. It was green and yellow. It looked mysterious. + +"Who lives in the tent?" Sara asked. + +"I don't know. Maybe a clown or a magician," Ben said. + +"Can we go inside and see?" Sara said. + +Ben was not sure. He looked around. He did not see anyone near the tent. + +"OK, but we have to be quiet and careful," he said. + +They walked to the tent. They pulled the zipper. It made a loud noise. They opened the tent. They saw a lot of toys and books. They also saw a big dog. It was brown and white. It had a red collar. It barked at them. + +"Wow, look at all the stuff!" Sara said. + +"Shh, the dog might bite us!" Ben said. + +They heard a voice. It was a woman. She sounded angry. + +"Hey, what are you doing in my tent? Get out of here!" she said. + +She came out of the tent. She had long hair and a hat. She looked like a hippie. + +"Sorry, we were just curious," Sara said. + +"Yeah, we didn't mean to bother you," Ben said. + +They ran out of the tent. They ran back to their mom. She was sitting on a bench. She had a book and a sandwich. + +"Mom, we saw a mysterious tent and a big dog and a hippie lady!" Sara said. + +"Really? That sounds exciting. But you shouldn't go into other people's tents without permission. That's rude and dangerous," mom said. + +She hugged them and gave them a bite of her sandwich. + +"We know, mom. We're sorry. We won't do it again," Ben said. + +Mom smiled and kissed them. + +"I love you, my little adventurers. You remind me of myself when I was young," she said. +Anna likes to print pictures with her crayons. She prints flowers, stars, and animals on white paper. She prints many pictures and puts them in a big envelope. She wants to give them to her grandma as a surprise. + +She asks her mom to help her write her name and grandma's name on the envelope. She also draws a heart and a smiley face. She is very proud of her prints. She says to her mom, "Mom, can we go to grandma's house today? I have a surprise for her." + +Mom smiles and says, "Sure, Anna. Grandma will be very happy to see you and your prints. Let's get ready and go." She helps Anna put on her coat and shoes. They take the envelope and go to the car. + +When they arrive at grandma's house, Anna runs to the door and knocks. Grandma opens the door and hugs Anna. She says, "Hello, my sweet Anna. What a nice surprise to see you. Come in, come in." + +Anna says, "Grandma, I have a surprise for you too. Look, I made these prints for you. They are very pretty and colorful. Do you like them?" She hands the envelope to grandma. + +Grandma opens the envelope and sees the prints. She is very happy and surprised. She says, "Oh, Anna, these are wonderful. You are so talented and thoughtful. Thank you so much. These are the best prints I have ever seen. You make me feel very rich in love." She kisses Anna and puts the prints on the fridge. She says, "Let's have some cookies and milk and look at your prints together." Anna nods and smiles. She loves her grandma and her prints. +Lily and Sam were playing in the park with their ball. They liked to kick the ball to each other and run after it. Sometimes they missed the ball and it rolled away. They had to be careful not to touch the road, because there were many cars and bikes that could hurt them. + +One day, they saw a big red and white thing on the road. It had a loud sound and a bright light. They did not know what it was. They wanted to see it better, so they ran closer to the road. + +"Stop!" Lily shouted. "Don't touch the road! It is dangerous!" + +But Sam did not hear her. He was too curious. He touched the road with his foot. He did not see a car coming fast. The car hit Sam and he fell down. He cried a lot. He had blood on his leg and his head. + +Lily was very scared. She ran to Sam and hugged him. She tried to make him feel better. She saw some people get out of the big red and white thing. They wore green clothes and had a bag. They were helpers. They came to Sam and Lily. + +"Hello, we are from the ambulance," one of them said. "We are here to help you. What is your name?" + +"Sam," Sam said, between his cries. + +"And you?" the helper asked Lily. + +"Lily," Lily said, with a small voice. + +"Don't worry, Lily. You are very brave. We will take Sam to the hospital and make him well. Do you know where your mom and dad are?" + +Lily nodded. She pointed to the other side of the park, where they had a picnic. The helper called them with a phone. They came running to Sam and Lily. They were very worried and sad. They hugged them and thanked the helpers. + +The helpers put Sam on a bed with wheels and took him to the ambulance. They told Lily and her parents to follow them in their car. They drove to the hospital with the loud sound and the bright light. Lily hoped Sam would be okay. She did not like the unknown thing that hurt him. She wished they had never touched the road. +Anna and Ben were eager to go camping with their dad. They helped him pack the car with their sleeping bags, pillows, and snacks. They also brought their favorite toys: Anna had a doll and Ben had a truck. + +When they arrived at the campsite, they saw a big tent with a sign that said "Welcome". Dad said that was their tent and they could sleep inside. Anna and Ben were excited and ran to the tent. They wanted to see how it looked inside. + +But when they opened the flap, they saw a problem. The tent was full of holes and tears. There were bugs and dirt everywhere. Anna and Ben felt sad and scared. They did not want to sleep in a broken tent. + +They ran back to dad and told him what they saw. Dad looked surprised and worried. He said he was sorry and he did not know the tent was damaged. He said they had to solve this problem and find a new place to sleep. + +Anna and Ben thought hard. They looked around the campsite and saw some things they could use. They saw some sticks, some leaves, some rope, and some blankets. They had an idea. They asked dad if they could use those things to make their own tent. + +Dad smiled and said yes. He said that was a smart and creative idea. He helped them gather the things and showed them how to tie the rope and the sticks together. Then they covered the frame with the leaves and the blankets. They made a cozy and colorful tent. + +Anna and Ben were proud and happy. They had solved their problem and made their own tent. They put their sleeping bags, pillows, and toys inside. They thanked dad for his help and gave him a hug. They said they were ready to sleep in their new tent. Dad said he was proud of them and he loved them. He said he would sleep in the car and watch over them. He wished them good night and sweet dreams. Anna and Ben crawled into their tent and fell asleep. They had a fun and adventurous camping trip. +Tom and Sue are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big dog. The dog is smelly. It has mud and dirt on its fur. + +"Hello, dog," Tom says. He wants to pet the dog. Sue is scared. She does not like smelly dogs. + +"Tom, no!" Sue says. "The dog is smelly. It can bite you. Come away!" + +But Tom does not listen. He goes to the dog. The dog wags its tail. It likes Tom. It licks Tom's face. Tom laughs. He is not scared. + +"See, Sue?" Tom says. "The dog is nice. It is not smelly. It is just dirty. It needs a bath." + +Sue comes closer. She sees that the dog is friendly. She pets the dog too. The dog licks Sue's face. Sue smiles. She is not scared anymore. + +"Maybe we can take the dog home," Tom says. "We can give it a bath and a name. We can be its friends." + +Sue nods. She likes that idea. They take the dog by the collar. They walk to their homes. They are happy. They have a new friend. + +The end. +Lily was a girl who liked to eat prunes. She liked them so much that she did not want to share them with anyone. She hid them in her room and ate them all by herself. + +One day, her mom asked her to let her brother have some prunes. Lily said no. She said they were all hers and he could not have any. Her mom was sad and told her that sharing was good and kind. + +Lily did not listen. She kept eating prunes until she had none left. She felt happy for a moment, but then she felt sick. Her tummy hurt and she had to go to the bathroom a lot. She wished she had not eaten so many prunes. + +Her brother came to her room and saw her lying on her bed. He felt sorry for her and brought her a glass of water. He said he did not mind that she did not let him have any prunes. He said he loved her anyway and wanted her to feel better. + +Lily felt ashamed and hugged her brother. She said she was sorry and that she would share with him next time. She learned that being greedy was bad and that being generous was good. She also learned that eating too many prunes made her thin and sick. She decided to eat other fruits and vegetables too. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They saw a big tree with red and yellow fruits. Lily wanted to taste them. She said to Ben, "Look, those fruits look yummy. Can we pick some?" + +Ben nodded. He climbed the tree and picked two fruits. He gave one to Lily and kept one for himself. They bit into the fruits. They were sweet and juicy. They smiled and said, "Mmm, these are good!" + +But then they heard a loud voice. It was the gardener. He was angry. He said, "Hey, you two! Stop eating those fruits! They are not for you! They are delicate and rare! They are for the birds and the bees!" + +Lily and Ben were scared. They dropped the fruits and ran away. They said, "Sorry, sir! We didn't know! We won't do it again!" + +The gardener shook his head. He said, "Those are quinces. They are not apples or pears. They are hard and sour when they are not ripe. You are lucky you didn't get a tummy ache. Next time, ask before you taste something you don't know." +Ben and Lily were playing in their room. They had a lot of toys and books and games. They liked to make up stories and pretend to be different things. Today, they were pretending to be spies. They had a big blanket that they used as a secret hideout. + +Ben had a rope that he found in the garage. He wanted to use it as a spy tool. He said to Lily, "Look, I can tie this rope to the window and swing down like a spy. It will be fun and cool." + +Lily was not sure. She said, "Ben, that sounds dangerous. The window is high and the rope is thin. You might fall and hurt yourself. Let's play something else." + +But Ben did not listen. He said, "No, Lily, you are scared. I am brave and smart. I can do it. Watch me." He tied one end of the rope to the window handle and the other end to his waist. He opened the window and climbed out. + +Lily was scared. She ran to the window and shouted, "Ben, stop! Come back! You are not a spy, you are my brother. I don't want you to get hurt." + +But it was too late. Ben swung on the rope, but it was not strong enough. It snapped and Ben fell to the ground. He cried out loud. He hurt his arm and his leg and his head. + +Lily ran downstairs and called for their mom. She said, "Mom, mom, Ben fell from the window. He tied a rope and tried to be a spy. He is hurt. Please help him." + +Mom heard Lily and ran outside. She saw Ben on the ground. She was scared and angry and sad. She picked him up and hugged him. She said, "Ben, Ben, what did you do? You were very silly and naughty. You could have died. Why did you not listen to Lily? She was right. You are not a spy, you are my son. I love you and I don't want you to get hurt." + +She took him inside and called the doctor. The doctor came and checked Ben. He said, "Ben, you are lucky. You have some bruises and cuts, but nothing is broken. You need to rest and take some medicine. And you need to be more careful and listen to your sister. She is smart and kind. She cares about you." + +Ben felt sorry and ashamed. He said, "I'm sorry, mom. I'm sorry, Lily. I'm sorry, doctor. I was stupid and mean. I wanted to be a spy, but I was not. I was a fool. I love you and I don't want to make you sad." + +Mom and Lily hugged Ben and said, "We love you too, Ben. We are glad you are okay. We forgive you. But please, don't do that again. You are not a spy, you are our family. And we want you to be safe and happy." +Anna and Ben were twins who liked to play together. But sometimes they fought over their toys. Yesterday, they both wanted to play with the white teddy bear that their grandma gave them. They pulled and tugged at the bear, making it rip a little. + +"Give me the bear, it's mine!" Anna shouted. + +"No, it's mine, I saw it first!" Ben yelled. + +They were so loud that their mom came to see what was wrong. She saw the white teddy bear with a hole in its belly and two angry children. + +"Anna, Ben, what are you doing? You are hurting the bear and each other. Why can't you share the bear and play nicely?" she asked. + +Anna and Ben looked at each other and felt sorry. They knew their mom was right. They loved the bear and each other. They didn't want to fight anymore. + +"Sorry, mom. Sorry, Ben. We can take turns with the bear," Anna said. + +"Sorry, mom. Sorry, Anna. We can play together with the bear," Ben said. + +They hugged their mom and each other and gave the bear a kiss. Mom smiled and helped them fix the hole with some thread and a needle. Then she gave them some cookies and milk and read them a story. + +Anna and Ben learned to settle their problems with words, not with hands. They learned to share and care for their toys and their sibling. They learned that the white teddy bear was not just a toy, but a gift of love. +Anna and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. They saw a big tree with many green leaves. Under the tree, they found some brown balls with little hats. They were acorns. + +"Look, Ben, acorns!" Anna said. "Let's take some home." + +Ben nodded. He picked up an acorn and put it in his pocket. Anna did the same. They were excited. They wanted to show their mom and dad. + +But then they heard a loud noise. It was a squirrel. The squirrel was angry. It ran down the tree and scolded them. + +"Hey, those are my acorns!" the squirrel said. "Give them back!" + +Anna and Ben were scared. They did not want to make the squirrel mad. They took out the acorns and dropped them on the ground. + +"Sorry, Mr. Squirrel," Anna said. "We did not know they were yours." + +The squirrel sniffed the acorns and picked them up. He looked at Anna and Ben. He saw that they were sorry. + +"It's okay," the squirrel said. "But next time, ask me first. I might permit you to take one or two." + +Anna and Ben nodded. They said thank you and goodbye to the squirrel. They ran back to their mom and dad. They told them what happened. They learned to respect the squirrel's acorns. They still had fun in the park. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play outside. Today, they go to the park with their moms. They see a big slide. They want to go on the slide. + +"Can we go on the slide, Mom?" Lily asks. + +"Yes, you can, but be careful. The slide is cold and wet," Mom says. + +Lily and Tom run to the slide. They take turns to go down. They enjoy the slide. They laugh and scream. They feel the cold air on their faces. + +"Wow, this is fun!" Tom says. + +"Yes, it is!" Lily says. + +They go on the slide many times. They use their muscles to climb up the stairs. They feel strong and happy. + +After a while, their moms call them. + +"Time to go home, kids. It's getting dark," Mom says. + +"Okay, Mom. Can we come back tomorrow?" Lily asks. + +"Maybe, if the weather is nice," Mom says. + +Lily and Tom hug each other. They say goodbye. They go home with their moms. They are tired but they had a good day. They enjoy the slide. +Anna and Ben were having lunch with their mom. They liked to eat sandwiches and fruit, but they did not like to spill anything on their clothes. Mom gave them each a napkin and told them to tie it around their necks like a bib. + +"Look, I can tie my napkin by myself!" Ben said, showing off his knot. He was proud of his skill. + +Anna tried to copy him, but she could not make a knot. She pulled and twisted the napkin, but it only got loose and wrinkled. She felt anxious and frustrated. She did not want to ask for help, because she wanted to be like Ben. + +"Anna, do you need some help?" Mom asked, noticing her struggle. + +"No, I can do it!" Anna said, but she sounded angry and sad. + +Mom smiled and said, "It's okay, Anna. Tying a napkin is not easy. It takes practice and patience. Here, let me show you how to do it." + +Mom took Anna's napkin and folded it in half. Then she crossed the ends and made a loop. She pulled one end through the loop and tightened it. She did the same thing with the other end. She made a neat and secure knot. + +"See, this is how you tie a napkin. Do you want to try again?" Mom asked, handing the napkin back to Anna. + +Anna nodded and took the napkin. She followed Mom's steps and made her own knot. It was not as perfect as Ben's or Mom's, but it was good enough. She smiled and said, "Thank you, Mom. I did it!" + +Mom hugged her and said, "You're welcome, Anna. I'm proud of you. You did a great job!" + +Anna and Ben tied their napkins around their necks and ate their lunch happily. They did not spill anything on their clothes. They were careful and neat. They enjoyed their food and their mom's company. They had a good lunch. +Lily and Tom were playing in the backyard. They liked to dig holes and look for bugs and worms. They had a flashlight that they used to see better in the dark. + +"Look, I found a big worm!" Tom said, holding up a long, slimy thing. + +"Let me see!" Lily said, grabbing the flashlight from Tom. She shone it on the worm and made a face. "Ew, it's filthy! I don't like it!" + +She threw the flashlight on the ground and ran away. Tom was angry. He picked up the flashlight and saw that it was broken. The light did not work anymore. + +"Lily, you broke my flashlight!" he shouted. "That was not nice! You have to bring it back and say sorry!" + +Lily heard Tom and felt bad. She knew she had done something wrong. She went back to Tom and looked at the flashlight. + +"I'm sorry, Tom," she said. "I didn't mean to break your flashlight. I was scared of the worm. Can you forgive me?" + +Tom was still upset, but he saw that Lily was sorry. He decided to be kind and forgive her. + +"It's okay, Lily," he said. "I forgive you. But next time, be careful with other people's things. And don't be afraid of worms. They are not filthy. They are good for the soil and the plants." + +Lily nodded and hugged Tom. She learned her lesson. She and Tom went back to playing and digging. They shared the flashlight and looked for more bugs and worms. They had fun and were happy. +Ben and Sam were brothers who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a big dog in the park. The dog had black fur and sharp teeth. It looked angry and hungry. + +"Let's go pet the dog!" Sam said. He ran towards the dog. + +"Stop, Sam!" Ben warned. "The dog might bite you. It is not our friend. It is a wild dog." + +But Sam did not listen. He wanted to touch the dog. He reached out his arm to the dog. The dog growled and snapped at Sam. Sam felt a pain in his arm. He screamed and cried. + +Ben ran to help Sam. He scared the dog away with a stick. He hugged Sam and said, "I'm sorry, Sam. Are you okay?" + +Sam looked at his arm. It had a red mark and blood. He felt fearful and sorry. He said, "I'm sorry, Ben. I should have listened to you. You were right. The dog was not our friend. It was a wild dog." + +Ben said, "It's okay, Sam. Let's go home and tell Mom. She will make your arm better. Next time, we will be careful and stay away from wild dogs." + +Sam nodded and said, "Yes, Ben. Next time, we will be careful and listen to each other." + +The moral value of the story is: We should listen to warnings and be careful of strangers. +One day, a dog and a cat were playing in the yard. They liked to chase each other and roll in the grass. The dog had a big, red bow on his neck. The cat had a shiny, blue collar. + +"Look at me, I am so pretty!" the dog said, wagging his tail. "I have a bow and you don't!" + +The cat did not like the dog's bragging. She said, "I don't need a bow to be pretty. I have a collar and you don't!" + +They started to argue and growl at each other. They did not notice a tiny, black flea that jumped on the dog's bow. The flea was hungry and wanted to bite the dog. + +The flea crawled under the bow and found a spot on the dog's neck. He opened his wide mouth and bit the dog hard. The dog yelped and scratched his neck. He felt a sharp pain and a tickle. + +"Ow, ow, ow! Something bit me!" the dog cried. "Help me, cat!" + +The cat saw the flea on the dog's bow. She said, "It's a flea, you silly dog! He likes your bow. He thinks it's a snack!" + +The cat jumped on the dog and tried to catch the flea. She used her claws and teeth to pull the bow off the dog's neck. The flea flew away and landed on the grass. + +"Thank you, cat!" the dog said, rubbing his neck. "You are a good friend. I am sorry I was mean to you." + +The cat said, "You're welcome, dog. I am sorry I was mean to you, too. You are a good friend. I like your bow. It's very pretty." + +They smiled and licked each other. They decided to share the bow and the collar. They played happily in the yard. They did not see the flea that found a new home on a rabbit. +Sara was sick. She had a bad cough and a sore throat. Mommy gave her a pill to make her feel better, but Sara did not like pills. They were big and bitter and hard to swallow. + +"No, Mommy, no pill!" Sara said, hiding under her blanket. + +"Come on, Sara, you have to take your pill. It will help you stop coughing and hurting," Mommy said, sitting on the bed. "You are a brave girl, Sara. You can do it." + +Sara peeked out from the blanket. She saw Mommy holding the pill and a glass of water. She also saw her teddy bear, Zip, on the pillow. Zip was her best friend. He always made her feel safe and happy. + +"Zip, will you take the pill with me?" Sara asked, reaching for her teddy bear. + +"Of course, Sara. I will take the pill with you. We are brave together," Zip said, in Sara's voice. + +Sara smiled and hugged Zip. She took the pill from Mommy and put it in her mouth. She drank some water and swallowed the pill. It was not so bad. + +"Good job, Sara! You did it! You took your pill!" Mommy said, clapping her hands. + +"Thank you, Mommy. Thank you, Zip. You helped me be brave," Sara said, snuggling with her teddy bear. + +Mommy kissed Sara and Zip on the forehead. She tucked them in and turned off the light. + +"Good night, Sara. Good night, Zip. I love you both," Mommy said. + +"Good night, Mommy. We love you too," Sara and Zip said. +Sara and Tom like to play in the snow. They make a big snowman with a hat and a scarf. They give him a carrot nose and two plastic eyes. They are very happy. + +But then the wind starts to blow. It is very cold and strong. The snowman's hat and scarf fly away. His nose and eyes fall off. Sara and Tom shiver. They want to go home. + +They run to their house. But the door is locked. They forgot their key. They knock and knock, but no one answers. They look for a window, but they are all closed. They are very scared and sad. + +They sit on the porch and hug each other. They hope someone will come soon. But no one comes. The snow keeps falling. It covers them with a thick white blanket. They shiver and shiver, until they stop. +Lily loved to bake with her mom. They would mix flour, sugar, eggs and butter in a big bowl. Then they would roll out the dough and cut out shapes with cookie cutters. Lily liked the star and the heart the best. + +Mom would put the cookies on a tray and slide them into the oven. She would set the timer and tell Lily to wait. Lily would watch the oven and smell the yummy cookies. She was very hungry and excited. + +When the timer beeped, mom would take out the cookies and put them on a rack to cool. She would let Lily have one cookie as a treat. Lily would shake the cookie in her hand and blow on it to make it less hot. Then she would take a big bite and smile. + +Mom would smile too and hug Lily. She would tell Lily that she was a great helper and that her cookies were adorable. Lily would hug her back and say thank you. She would tell mom that she loved her and that she loved baking with her. They would eat more cookies and drink some milk. They were very happy. +Anna and Ben like to play soccer in the park. They have a ball and two goals. They take turns to kick the ball and try to score. Anna is very good at soccer. She can run fast and kick hard. Ben is not so good. He is slow and clumsy. But he is charming. He always smiles and says nice things. + +One day, they play soccer with some other kids. The other kids are mean. They laugh at Ben and call him names. They say he can't play soccer. They don't let him touch the ball. Anna is angry. She wants to help Ben. She has an idea. + +She runs to Ben and whispers in his ear. "Don't worry, Ben. I have a plan. You stay here and I will provide a distraction. Then you can score a goal and show them." Ben nods. He trusts Anna. + +Anna runs to the other side of the field. She pretends to trip and fall. She cries out loud. The other kids stop playing and look at her. They think she is hurt. They run to her. They forget about the ball. + +Ben sees his chance. He runs to the ball. He kicks it with all his might. The ball flies past the other kids and into the goal. Ben scores! He is so happy. He jumps and cheers. + +Anna gets up and smiles. She is not hurt. She tricked the other kids. She runs to Ben and hugs him. "You did it, Ben! You scored a goal! You are awesome!" She says. + +The other kids are shocked. They realize they have been fooled. They feel ashamed. They apologize to Ben and Anna. They say they are sorry for being mean. They ask if they can play with them. Anna and Ben say yes. They are generous. They share the ball and the goals. They play soccer together. They have fun. +Tom and Anna are friends. They like to play hide and seek. One day, they play in the park. There are many trees and bushes to hide behind. + +Tom is the seeker. He counts to ten. Then he says, "Ready or not, here I come!" He looks for Anna. He does not see her. He hears a noise. He walks to the noise. He sees a big dog. The dog is barking. The dog is angry. The dog is dangerous. + +Anna is hiding behind a bench. She sees the dog. She sees Tom. She is scared. She wants to help Tom. She thinks of an event. She picks up a stick. She throws the stick. The dog sees the stick. The dog runs to the stick. Tom sees Anna. He runs to Anna. They hug. They are safe. + +They go to the playground. They see a lady. The lady is the dog's owner. She says, "I'm sorry. My dog got loose. He is not bad. He is just playful. He likes sticks." She gives Tom and Anna a treat. They say, "Thank you." They are happy. They play hide and seek again. They have fun. +Tom and Lily were playing in the garden. They liked to dig in the dirt and look for worms. They found many worms of different sizes and colors. They put them in a bucket and showed them to each other. + +"Look, this worm is very long and thin!" Tom said. + +"Wow, and this one is very short and fat!" Lily said. + +They laughed and touched the worms gently. They did not want to hurt them. + +Then they saw a big bird on the fence. The bird was hungry and wanted to eat the worms. It flew down and tried to grab the bucket. + +"Hey, go away, bird!" Tom shouted. He picked up a stick and threw it at the bird. But the stick was too light and did not hit the bird. + +The bird was not scared. It pecked at the bucket and knocked it over. The worms fell out and wriggled on the ground. + +"Help, help, our worms!" Lily cried. She ran to the bucket and tried to pick up the worms. But it was difficult. The worms were slippery and fast. Some of them crawled away. + +The bird was happy. It picked up some worms with its beak and flew away. + +Tom and Lily were sad. They lost many of their worms. They hugged each other and said sorry to the worms. + +They decided to dig for more worms and find a safer place to keep them. They hoped the bird would not come back. They learned to be careful with their worms. They loved their worms. +Sara and Tom were going to the park with Mom. They got in the car and Mom said, "Buckle up, please. It is safe to buckle up." Sara and Tom did what Mom said and buckled their seat belts. They were happy and excited to play in the park. + +On the way, they saw a big truck. The truck was making a loud noise. "Vroom, vroom!" said Tom. He liked the truck. He wanted to see it more. He tried to unbuckle his seat belt. "No, Tom, don't do that!" said Sara. "You have to listen to Mom. She said to buckle up. It is not safe to unbuckle." + +But Tom did not listen to Sara. He did not listen to Mom. He unbuckled his seat belt and leaned out of the window. He wanted to wave to the truck. He did not see the red light. He did not see the car behind them. He did not hear Mom scream. + +The car behind them hit them hard. The car was going too fast. It did not stop for the red light. Sara and Mom were okay. They were buckled up. They were safe. But Tom was not okay. He was not buckled up. He was not safe. He flew out of the window. He landed on the road. He was hurt. He was bleeding. He was crying. + +The truck driver and the other car driver stopped. They came to help. They called the ambulance. They said they were sorry. They said it was an accident. They said it was not their fault. They said Tom should have been buckled up. They said he should have listened to Mom. + +Mom hugged Sara and cried. She was scared and sad. She loved Tom. She wanted him to be okay. She went with him in the ambulance. She said to Sara, "Stay with the truck driver. He is nice. He will take you to the park. He will wait for me there. I will come back soon. I hope Tom will be okay. I hope he will learn to listen. I hope he will learn to buckle up." + +Sara nodded and cried. She was scared and sad too. She loved Tom too. She wanted him to be okay. She wanted him to listen. She wanted him to buckle up. She went with the truck driver. He was nice. He took her to the park. He waited for Mom there. He gave her a juice and a cookie. He told her a story. He said, "It is important to listen. It is important to buckle up. It is important to be safe. It is not fun to be hurt. It is not fun to be empty. Empty is when you have no one to play with. Empty is when you have no one to love. Empty is when you have no one to hug. Empty is when you lose someone you love. You don't want to be empty. You want to be full. Full is when you have someone to play with. Full is when you have someone to love. Full is when you have someone to hug. Full is when you keep someone you love. You want to be full. You want to keep Tom. You want to keep Mom. You want to keep yourself. So listen to Mom. Buckle up. Be safe. Be full." + +Sara listened to the truck driver. She understood his words. She thanked him for his juice and his cookie and his story. She hugged him. She waited for Mom. She hoped Tom would be okay. She hoped he would listen. She hoped he would buckle up. She hoped he would be safe. She hoped he would be full. +Ben and Lily were on the same team for the art project. They had to make a picture of their favorite animal with paper and glue. Ben wanted to make a lion, and Lily wanted to make a butterfly. They both had creative ideas, but they did not agree on how to share the paper and glue. + +"Give me the yellow paper, I need it for the lion's mane!" Ben said. + +"No, I need it for the butterfly's wings!" Lily said. + +They both pulled on the paper, and it ripped in half. They both got angry and started to cry. + +Their teacher, Miss Rose, heard them and came over. She saw the torn paper and the glue on the table. + +"What happened here?" she asked. + +"Ben and Lily were fighting over the paper and glue. They both wanted to make different animals," Sam, another team member, said. + +Miss Rose looked at Ben and Lily, who were still crying. She felt sorry for them, but she also wanted them to learn how to work together. + +"Ben and Lily, I know you both have creative ideas, but you also have to respect each other's choices. You are on the same team, and you have to share the materials and cooperate. Why don't you try to make a picture that has both a lion and a butterfly? Maybe they can be friends in the jungle, or in a garden. What do you think?" she suggested. + +Ben and Lily stopped crying and looked at each other. They thought about Miss Rose's idea, and they nodded. + +"Okay, we can try that," Ben said. + +"Sorry for ripping the paper," Lily said. + +They both apologized and hugged. Then they took some new paper and glue, and started to make their picture. They used different colors and shapes, and they helped each other. They made a beautiful picture of a lion and a butterfly, and they were proud of their work. + +They showed their picture to Miss Rose and the rest of the team. Everyone liked it and praised them. + +"Wow, you are very creative, Ben and Lily! You made a picture that has both a lion and a butterfly, and they look happy together. You did a great job!" Miss Rose said. + +"Thank you, Miss Rose. We learned how to work together and share," Ben and Lily said. + +They smiled and high-fived. They were happy to be on the same team. +Tom and Sam were friends who liked to play with cars and trucks. One day, they found a big box in the park. They wanted to make it into a fort and act like soldiers. They used sticks and stones to decorate the box and make it look strong. + +But then, a big boy came and saw their fort. He was mean and rough. He kicked the box and tore it apart. He laughed and said, "This is my park. You can't play here. Go away or I will hurt you." + +Tom and Sam were scared and angry. They tried to stand up to the big boy and said, "No, this is our fort. You can't break it. You are a bully and a threat. We will tell our moms on you." + +The big boy did not care. He grabbed a stick and swung it at Tom and Sam. He hit Tom on the head and made him bleed. He hit Sam on the arm and made him cry. He said, "Now you learned your lesson. Don't mess with me. I am the boss of this park." + +Tom and Sam ran away from the big boy. They were hurt and sad. They lost their fort and their cars and trucks. They wished they had never found the box. They wished they had never met the big boy. They wished they had stayed home and played with their toys. +Tom and Sam are brothers. They like to play in the yard. They have a big box of toys. They have cars, balls, dolls, and spears. The spears are not real. They are made of wood and plastic. They are dull and safe. + +One day, Tom and Sam want to play with the spears. They pretend to be hunters and animals. Tom is a hunter and Sam is a lion. Tom chases Sam with his spear. Sam runs and roars. They have fun. + +But then, Tom sees a shiny spear in the box. It is new and bright. He wants it. He drops his dull spear and grabs the shiny one. He says, "This is mine now. It is better than yours." + +Sam stops running. He sees Tom with the shiny spear. He feels sad and angry. He says, "No, that is not fair. You have to share. Give me the shiny spear. You can have the dull one." + +Tom shakes his head. He says, "No, I found it first. It is mine. Go away. You are a bad lion." + +Sam does not go away. He runs to Tom and tries to take the shiny spear. Tom pushes him away and pokes him with the spear. Sam cries out. He feels a sting on his arm. He sees a drop of blood. He is hurt. + +Mom hears the noise. She comes to the yard. She sees Tom and Sam fighting. She sees the shiny spear and the blood. She is angry and scared. She says, "Stop it, both of you. What are you doing? Why are you playing with a real spear? That is very dangerous. You could hurt yourselves or each other. Give me the spear right now." + +Tom and Sam are shocked. They did not know the shiny spear was real. They feel sorry and ashamed. They give Mom the spear. They say, "We are sorry, Mom. We did not know. We were just playing. We will not do it again." + +Mom hugs them and cleans Sam's wound. She says, "I am glad you are sorry. But you have to be more careful. You have to respect each other and your toys. You have to share and play nicely. Do you understand?" + +Tom and Sam nod. They say, "We understand, Mom. We love you. We love each other. We will share and play nicely." + +Mom smiles. She says, "I love you too. Now, go and play with your dull spears. They are much safer and more fun." +Lily and Ben were playing with their dolls in the garden. They liked to pretend that their dolls were princesses and princes who lived in a big castle. They used some wool to make clothes and crowns for their dolls. + +"Look, my doll has a purple dress and a golden crown. She is the most graceful princess in the world," Lily said, showing her doll to Ben. + +"My doll has a green coat and a silver crown. He is the bravest prince in the world," Ben said, showing his doll to Lily. + +They were having fun, until they heard a loud bark. It was Rex, the big dog who lived next door. Rex liked to chase and bite things, and he had seen the wool on the dolls. He jumped over the fence and ran towards Lily and Ben. + +"Help, help, Rex is coming!" Lily screamed, dropping her doll and running to the house. + +"Leave us alone, Rex!" Ben shouted, trying to pick up his doll and run too. But he was too slow. Rex caught up with him and grabbed his doll in his mouth. He tore the wool coat and crown off the doll and shook it hard. + +"Stop, stop, Rex, that's my doll!" Ben cried, but Rex did not listen. He ran away with the doll, leaving Ben with only a piece of wool in his hand. + +Lily and Ben were very sad. They had lost their dolls and their wool. They went inside the house and hugged their mom. She tried to comfort them, but they could not stop crying. They wished Rex had never happened. +Anna and Ben are playing in the pool. They like to splash and swim and have fun. Anna sees a leather ball on the edge of the pool. It is soft and brown and has white lines. + +"Look, Ben, a ball!" Anna says. "Let's play with it!" + +She swims to the ball and grabs it. She throws it to Ben. Ben catches it and throws it back. They laugh and smile. + +But then, the ball goes too far. It flies over Ben's head and lands in the deep end of the pool. Anna and Ben cannot reach it. + +"Oh no, the ball!" Ben says. "It is too deep!" + +Anna looks at the ball. She wants to get it back. She is not afraid of the deep end. She can dive. + +"I can get it, Ben!" Anna says. "Watch me!" + +She takes a big breath and dives into the water. She swims down and down and down. She sees the ball. It is on the bottom of the pool. She grabs it and swims up and up and up. She breaks the surface and holds the ball up. + +"I got it, Ben!" Anna says. "I got the ball!" + +Ben claps and cheers. He is happy and proud of Anna. He swims to her and hugs her. + +"Wow, Anna, you are so brave!" Ben says. "You can dive so well!" + +Anna smiles and hugs him back. She is happy and proud of herself. She can dive. + +They play with the ball some more. They have fun. They are friends. +Anna and Ben like to play in the garden. They dig and plant and water. They grow carrots and lettuce and radishes. They are very proud of their garden. + +One day, they decide to build a house with sticks and leaves. They find some sticks and leaves and start to build. They make a door and a window and a roof. They think their house is very nice. + +But then, a big wind comes. It blows and blows and blows. It makes their house shake and fall. Anna and Ben are sad. Their house is broken. + +They run to their garden. They hope their garden is not broken too. But they see something bad. The wind has blown away some of their radishes. They are gone. Anna and Ben are angry. They love their radishes. + +They look around. They see a rabbit. The rabbit is eating their radishes. It has a big mouth and a big belly. It does not care about Anna and Ben. + +"Hey, rabbit!" Anna shouts. "Stop eating our radishes! They are ours!" + +The rabbit looks at Anna and Ben. It does not listen. It keeps eating their radishes. It thinks they are yummy. + +Anna and Ben are very angry. They run to the rabbit. They try to chase it away. But the rabbit is fast. It runs and runs and runs. It takes the last radish with it. + +Anna and Ben are very sad. They have no radishes left. They have no house left. They are cold and hungry. + +They hug each other. They say they are sorry. They say they will try again. They say they will build a better house. They say they will grow more radishes. They say they will watch out for the rabbit. + +They go inside. They have some soup and bread. They feel warm and full. They smile and laugh. They are happy again. +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys, but sometimes they fight. Sara has a big doll that she loves. Ben has a fast car that he loves. One day, Sara and Ben want to play with each other's toys. + +"Can I play with your car, Ben?" Sara asks. + +"No, you can't. It's mine. You have your doll," Ben says. + +"Please, Ben. Just for a little bit. I'll let you play with my doll," Sara says. + +"No, no, no. You are a baby. You can't drive my car. You will break it," Ben says. He teases Sara and makes a vroom-vroom sound. + +Sara feels sad and angry. She wants to play with the car. She thinks Ben is mean and spoiled. She grabs the car from Ben's hand and runs away. + +"Hey, give it back. That's not fair. That's my car," Ben shouts. He chases Sara and tries to get the car back. + +They run around the house, making a lot of noise. They bump into the table and knock over the vase. They knock over the chair and make the lamp fall. They make a big mess. + +Mom hears the noise and comes to see what is going on. She sees Sara and Ben fighting over the car. She sees the broken vase and the fallen lamp. She is not happy. + +"What are you doing? Why are you fighting? Look at this mess. You are both in trouble," Mom says. + +She takes the car and the doll away from Sara and Ben. She puts them on the shelf. She tells Sara and Ben to clean up the mess. She tells them they can't play with their toys until they say sorry to each other and share nicely. + +Sara and Ben feel sorry. They don't like to make Mom angry. They don't like to lose their toys. They clean up the mess. They hug each other and say sorry. + +"Can we have our toys back, Mom?" Sara and Ben ask. + +"Yes, you can. But only if you promise to play nicely and not tease each other. And only if you give each other a turn. Do you promise?" Mom asks. + +"Yes, Mom. We promise. We will share and be kind," Sara and Ben say. + +Mom smiles and gives them their toys back. She tells them they are good twins. She gives them a kiss and a hug. She tells them they have a reward. She has made cookies for them. Sara and Ben are happy. They thank Mom and eat the cookies. They play with their toys and share. They don't fight anymore. They are good twins. +Sara and Tom are twins. They like to draw with ink and paper. They have many colors of ink: red, blue, yellow, green, and more. They share the ink and paper, but they do not like to mix the colors. + +One day, Sara wants to draw a big sun with yellow ink. She looks for the yellow ink, but she cannot find it. She sees Tom drawing a big fish with blue ink. She asks him, "Tom, where is the yellow ink?" + +Tom says, "I have the yellow ink. I need it for my fish. See? I make the fish's eye with yellow ink. It is very pretty." + +Sara is angry. She says, "No, Tom, you cannot use the yellow ink. The yellow ink is mine. It belongs to me. Give it to me now!" + +Tom is angry too. He says, "No, Sara, you cannot have the yellow ink. The yellow ink is mine. It belongs to me. I found it first. Go away!" + +Sara and Tom start to fight. They pull and push and shout. The ink spills on the paper, on the table, on the floor, and on their clothes. The ink makes a big mess. The colors mix and make brown. + +Mom hears the noise. She comes to see what is wrong. She sees Sara and Tom and the ink and the mess. She is very angry. She says, "Sara and Tom, what are you doing? Why are you fighting? Why are you wasting the ink? Look at this mess! You have to clean it up. And you have to say sorry to each other. The ink does not belong to you or to me. The ink belongs to everyone. You have to share and be nice." + +Sara and Tom feel sorry. They say sorry to each other and to Mom. They help to clean the mess. They hug and make up. They decide to draw together with the ink and paper. They make a big picture with many colors. They show it to Mom. Mom smiles and says, "That is a very beautiful picture. I am proud of you. You are good twins." +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play with cars. They have many cars of different colors and sizes. They make a race track with blocks and tape. They say, "Ready, set, go!" and drive their cars on the track. + +Tom drives a red car. He drives very fast. He wants to win the race. He says, "I am the best driver. I will get the victory!" Mia drives a blue car. She drives carefully. She wants to have fun. She says, "I like driving. It is a funny game!" + +Tom and Mia drive around the track. They pass the blocks and the tape. They see the finish line. Tom drives faster and faster. He tries to pass Mia. But he drives too fast. He loses control of his car. His car hits a block and flips over. He says, "Oh no! My car crashed!" + +Mia drives past Tom. She reaches the finish line. She says, "I won the race! I got the victory!" She is happy. She drives back to Tom. She says, "Are you okay, Tom? Your car looks broken." Tom is sad. He says, "I am okay, but my car is not. I wanted to win the race, but I drove too fast." + +Mia says, "It is okay, Tom. It is just a game. We can fix your car. We can play again. But next time, let's drive slower and safer. It is more fun that way." Tom says, "You are right, Mia. You are a good friend. And you are a good driver. You deserve the victory." They hug and smile. They fix Tom's car. They play again. They have fun. +Jen wanted to go to the park but her mom said they had to wait. Jen was sad. She didn't understand why they had to delay the fun. Mom said it was because it wouldn't be dependable. + +The wind was blowing, and Jen saw a stand with lots of flowers. Mom stopped and bought a few to brighten up the house. Jen was happy and forgot that they were going to the park. + +On the way home, they saw the park. Mom told Jen that if it wasn't dependable they wouldn't have to wait forever to go. Jen smiled and jumped in the car. + +They went home and Jen put the flowers in the stand. She looked outside and saw the park in the distance and knew that one day they'd be able to go together. +Once there was a wise little girl who loved going to school. Every morning, she put on her shoes and snapped them on nice and tight. She would get her lunchbox and give her mom a big hug goodbye. + +Every day, the little girl would go to school and learn new things. She was so smart that the teacher was always proud of her work. She listened attentively to the stories her teacher told the class. + +Each afternoon, she arrived home to tell her mom all the wise things she learned at school. Her mom was always so proud of her little girl. + +At the end of the day, the little girl gave her mom a big hug goodbye, snapped her shoes on tight, and off she went to school again. Each day she learned more and got wiser and wiser. +Once upon a time, there were two little trucks. One was very big, and one was very small. The small truck wanted to go on an adventure one day, so he looked around for somewhere to go. + +He looked up, and he saw a little hill. He looked down, and he saw a big pond. So he decided to go to the hill. + +The little truck drove up and up the hill, until he came to a very big tree. He looked around, and he saw the most beautiful view of the hills and the pond. The little truck was very excited to stay and play! + +He looked down and he saw a little bird. He looked around, and he saw lots of birds. He waved and said hello. The little birds were very friendly and they flew around the little truck. + +The little truck had a wonderful time playing with the birds and looking at the beautiful scenery. He stayed for many hours until it was time to go home. He waved goodbye to the birds and drove off, back to his home. +Once upon a time there was a cute little girl called Daisy. She had a big, blue mug which she loved drinking from. One morning she finished her drink and left the mug on her table. Later that day, something magical happened. Daisy was suddenly able to taste all the lovely things that were inside the big, blue mug. She tasted strawberries, apples and oranges! + +Daisy was so excited, so she decided to make a special drink out of all the delicious ingredients. She mixed them all together in her mug and stirred them. + +When Daisy took her first sip, it was delicious! She took big sips until the mug was all gone. Daisy smiled, happy to have tasted something so special. + +The End. +Jimmy wanted to find a dependable job. He heard that the factory was always hiring, so he decided to go there. When he arrived, the boss welcomed him. He said the factory was looking for hardworking people. + +Jimmy started to work. He was a strong worker, always patient and dependable. Every day, he woke up early, worked hard and did his job with care. He made sure that the factory was always clean and running smoothly. + +But one day, something strange happened. The boss was shouting at Jimmy. He said something Jimmy didn't understand, and Jimmy started to feel angry. Without thinking, Jimmy quit. His boss was surprised, but Jimmy had made up his mind. + +Even though Jimmy quit his job, he felt good about it. He knew he was always dependable and done his job well. He looked for a new job and soon found one. From that day forward, Jimmy always worked hard and never quit again. +Jimmy was a clever three-year-old boy. Every day, he liked to play in his front garden. One day, Jimmy was playing when he spotted a yummy-looking sauce on the ground. He decided to kick it. He kicked the sauce far away. + +Jimmy laughed as the sauce flew away. He thought it was really funny. He kicked the sauce up and down the garden, even over the fence. + +Jimmy was getting tired of kicking the sauce, so he decided to move onto something else. He returned back into his house and played with a toy car instead. + +The next morning, Jimmy's parents found the sauce on their front doorstep. They were so surprised! They never expected to find the sauce there, and laughed when they thought about Jimmy's fun game of kicking it all around the garden. Jimmy smiled too, happy that he had been so clever. +Once upon a time, there was a long fox. He had a question, but he didn't know who to ask it to. He was very lonely and he wanted an answer. + +He went to the forest to search for someone to answer his question. He looked for a long time until he found a little rabbit. + +The fox asked the rabbit, "Do you know the answer to my question?" The rabbit shook her head and said, "Sorry, I don't know the answer." + +The fox was disappointed, but he kept looking. He searched and searched for hours until he found a wise owl. The owl said to the fox, "I may have the answer to your question. Can you tell me what it is?" + +The fox explained his question to the owl. The owl thought for a moment and then said, "I believe I know the answer. Yes, I have the answer you are looking for." + +The fox was so happy that he had finally found the answer. He thanked the owl and ran happily through the forest all the way home. +One day, a little girl wanted to mail her blocks. She gathered up the blocks and put them in a box. The little girl was so excited to mail the blocks. She headed to the post office and waited in line. Finally, it was her turn. She handed the package to the postman. The postman said, "This package is too heavy, you need your parents' help to mail it." The little girl felt very sad. She found her mom and explained what had happened. Her mom was calm and said she could help. Together they mailed the blocks and the little girl was so happy. She smiled to herself and said, "Now the blocks can go on their adventure!" +Once upon a time there was a small boy who loved to explore the world. One day he decided to go for a walk and he saw a big vine in front of him. He wondered what it was and why it was there. He reached out to touch it and found that it was hard and slippery. + +He looked around the vine and noticed that it was growing in all sorts of directions. He followed the vine until it led him to a special plant. It was the most important plant he had ever seen. He wondered what it was and why it was so important. + +He carefully touched it and found that it was soft and smelled delicious. He realized that the vine must have been protecting the plant as it was very delicate. He decided to take a little bit of the plant and take it home to show his mom. + +He showed her the plant and told her about the vine and how important it was. She smiled and hugged him, telling him that he was smart for understanding the importance of the vine. +Once there was a boy called Paul. He was three years old and very honest. He had a red cube that he loved playing with. Paul’s cube was special because it made him feel safe. One day, Paul wanted to take his cube outside and play. His mom said that he could, but he had to trust her. + +Paul took his cube outside and found a nice spot to play. He was having lots of fun and was so happy that he had trusted his mom. Suddenly, a big wind started to blow and Paul’s cube went sailing away! Paul started to run after it. His mom saw him and quickly ran over and helped him catch the cube before it flew away. + +Paul was so thankful that he trusted his mom. He hugged his mom tightly and never took his eyes off his cube. He knew that if he trusted his mom, everything would be ok. + +Paul and his mom went back home and Paul kept his cube safe. He was happy to know that trusting his mom made his cube safe. +Once upon a time, there was a small boy who was feeling very anxious. He was scared because he saw a big monster outside his window. + +The boy went to his mommy and asked, "Mommy, is there a monster outside?" His mommy said, "No, don't be scared. It was just an shadows." + +But the boy still had questions. He wanted to know why it looked like a monster. + +So his mommy told him, "Sometimes shadows look like big creatures, but they're just shadows. So don't be anxious OK?" + +The boy felt better knowing that there wasn't a real monster outside. He hugged his mommy and promised her he wouldn't be scared of the shadows anymore. +Once there was a little bear who was always feeling very lonely. One day he decided to go out and explore the world. He put on a cozy tee-shirt and hopped into his comfortable shoes. He looked into the mirror and sighed. He wanted to find someone to talk to. + +So the little bear stepped outside and began to wander. He saw a story and quickly ran over to it. A cat was sitting outside the store playing with a zipper. The bear thought it looked like so much fun! He introduced himself to the cat and they both began to play with the zipper. + +The bear and the cat played with the zipper together all afternoon. Even though the cat didn't talk, the bear still felt so much more comfortable around him. The two new best friends headed home and the bear sang out loud with joy. + +When he reached his house, the bear gave a big sigh of happiness. He was so glad to have found a friend who loved playing with zippers as much as he did! +Once upon a time, there was a helpless cactus. All it wanted was to be loved and cared for, but no one seemed to have the time to manage the poor cactus. One day, a small child of three came by and noticed the cactus. She smiled and promised to manage it for all of its days. + +The child was so gentle and kind. Everyday she made sure to take care of the cactus and give it lots of love. She watered it, nurtured it and hugged it, too. Soon enough she managed to make the cactus grow into a beautiful plant. + +The poor helpless cactus was so filled with joy that it swayed in the wind and sung happy songs. It was so full of love and the three-year-old was the happiest they'd ever been. From then on, the cactus and the child shared a very special bond. +Billy wanted to go on an adventure. He walked over to his toy box and pulled out a red backpack. He knew he needed to pack carefully, because he had limited space. + +He grabbed his favorite stuffed animal, a delicate butterfly. He put it inside the backpack. Then, he grabbed his favorite toy boat, made from wood, and also put it inside. Finally, he grabbed his special book about animals and tucked it away. + +With all of his things securely packed away in the backpack, Billy was ready for his adventure. He smiled and headed out the door. He smiled as he imagined the places he could go and the things he could explore. +Once upon a time there was a sweet melon. He was very shy, so he always stayed in the corner of the garden. He was scared of the other fruits who liked to play and laugh together. + +One day, a little boy came to visit the garden. He wanted to find something to eat for his snack. He imagined the sweet melon and went over to take a look. + +To his surprise, the melon started to talk! He asked for one more chance to play with all the other fruits in the garden. The boy noticed the melon was very shy, so he invited him to join. + +The other fruits welcomed the melon and they all had so much fun playing together. After they had played they each shared a piece of the sweet melon. The boy had the best taste ever! + +The melon thanked the boy for giving him the chance to make friends. From that day on, the shy melon was always playing with the other fruits. He was so happy he never wanted the day to end. +One day, all the kids went to the classroom. It was big and bright. They were so excited! All the kids said, "Let's build something!". +They started to build something that was huge. They used all sorts of different things like blocks and paper. They used their imagination and created something amazing. +At the end, everyone admired their work. It was something nobody had ever seen before. They had built a huge castle made out of blocks and paper. Everyone was so proud and they cheered. +They all had so much fun building together! +Tommy was so excited that he could bounce. He bounced all over the park. He bounced so high and so fast that he looked like a bouncy ball. + +When he was bouncing, he saw a piece of candy on the ground. He thought it looked yummy, so he picked it up and took a bite. It was so sweet and delicious! + +He decided to take it home and share it with his friends. On the way, there was a nosy bird who kept peeking at the piece of candy. Tommy got really mad and yelled at the bird to go away. + +The bird did and Tommy went home with his piece of candy. He showed it to his friends and they were so happy. They all took turns eating it and it was gone in no time! Tommy smiled and was pleased to have shared his special piece of candy. +Once there was a lively ghost named Joe. He liked to play hide and seek, but he was never caught. Every day he would search the town for people to play his game. + +On one afternoon, after a long search, Joe encountered a young boy playing alone in the park. Joe asked if he wanted to play but the boy shook his head no. This made Joe very sad but then he had an idea. He whispered to the boy that if he agreed to play a special game, Joe would give him a secret surprise. + +The boy agreed and Joe started to explain the rules. At the end of the game, the boy had to surrender. Joe smiled and disappeared into the trees. The boy raced around trying to find Joe, but it was impossible! Soon he realized he had to surrender. + +The boy closed his eyes and suddenly something magical happened. When he opened his eyes, Joe was gone but a shiny new toy was in his hands. Joe had kept his promise and given him a surprise! The boy was so happy and thanked Joe from afar. +Susie was sad. Her bucket was empty. She had gone to the meadow to collect flowers, but the basket was now empty. Susie started to weep. + +Suddenly, she heard a noise. She looked around and saw many sheep. The sheep were very friendly and started to walk closer towards Susie. One of the sheep nudged Susie with its nose and she felt better. + +Susie giggled and the sheep started to follow her. She ran around, playing with the sheep and they were having a lot of fun. + +Suddenly, Susie remembered that her basket was empty. She stopped and started to weep again. But the sheep were there to help. One by one, they started to pick up the flowers that Susie had dropped in the meadow and put them back into her basket. + +Susie was very happy and hugged all the sheep. She thanked them and walked back home, her basket full of pretty flowers. +One day Sally was feeling very important. She had lots of fun things that she wanted to do. But then something happened! Sally started to sneeze. The sneezing was very loud and strong! It was so loud that Sally couldn't do the things she wanted to do. + +Instead, Sally stayed home and stayed in bed. She drank lots of water, and she tried to rest. Finally, after a long day, the sneezing stopped. Sally was so happy that she could go out and do her important things! + +Sally knew that a good rest and lots of water had helped her to stop sneezing. From then on, Sally was careful to make sure she got enough sleep and drank enough water each day. +Once upon a time there was an old man. He loved to pour water onto the garden. He would do this every morning. One day, he grabbed his mask and put it on. He was ready to go to the garden. When he arrived, he poured the water onto the dry soil. The water made the soil soft and wet. Then he planted a few flowers in the soft and wet soil. The garden became colorful and vibrant. Everyone praised the beautiful garden. The old man was very proud of his garden. He was happy that he had poured the water onto the dry soil. The End. +Once upon a time, there was a girl called Sally. Sally was very careful and always looked around before she did something. + +One day Sally went for a walk through the woods. She looked around the trees and saw a big, fluffy rabbit. It was so cute and fluffy - she wanted to give it a cuddle. + +But before Sally could get close, the rabbit saw her and ran away. Sally had to be careful and not move too quickly, so the rabbit wouldn't be scared. + +She slowly moved closer, until she was so close she could almost touch the rabbit. Then she carefully held out some carrots, and the rabbit munched away. + +Sally was so happy that she watched the rabbit for a long time, until the sun started to go down. Then she said goodbye to the rabbit, and went home. +One day, Alice saw a bright horse. She wanted to pet it, but the horse was running away. She tried to catch it, but it was too fast. + +Then, she had an idea. She gathered all the brightly colored flowers and put them in a field. The horse was attracted to the bright colors and started to come closer. + +Alice had an even better idea. She started to sort the bright flowers by color. The horse was so intrigued, it stopped and looked at Alice. It started to come closer and closer still. + +Finally, Alice was able to pet the horse. It was so happy to have a friend! From that day forward, Alice and the horse were the best of friends. And whenever Alice needs a friend, the horse is always there. +Once upon a time there were two cars, Frank and Joe. They were best friends. Joe had lots of fuel and Frank had none. Joe liked to spoil himself with fuel, while Frank was envious. + +One day they went to the petrol station, and Joe filled up his tank with fuel. Frank watched sadly. But when they got home, Frank had a surprise. Joe had given him some of his fuel. + +Frank felt very happy. Now they both had enough fuel to get around. From then on, whenever they visited the petrol station, Joe would always make sure that Frank had enough fuel to stay happy and healthy. + +The two cars stayed friends forever. They went on many fun adventures and always looked out for each other. +Once upon a time a little boy named Jimmy was looking for something to do. He had been playing outside all day and was feeling bored. He went inside and saw something filled with color. It was a box of crayons! Jimmy got so excited. He grabbed the best crayons and started to draw. + +He drew pictures of animals and shapes. The colors were so beautiful and he filled the paper with his creations. His mom watched him as he created his art and smiled. + +But soon, the quiet of the house got too much for him. Jimmy asked if he could play with his friends. His mom said yes and was happy to have a break. + +Jimmy ran outside to his friends' house. It was filled with laughter and smiles. His friends were so playful as they ran around the yard. They played tag and hide-and-seek together. + +After a while, Jimmy's mom called him home for dinner. He waved goodbye to his friends and ran inside. Jimmy was so happy and filled with joy. He loved his day filled with fun! +Once upon a time there was a big sun in the sky. It was bright and warm. A little girl went outside to play in the sun. She liked to play outside with her friends. They liked to hide and jump in the grass and run around. + +The little girl loved the taste of things she found in her garden. She tasted the flower petals and the little bugs she could find. She had a sticky tongue from all the things that she tasted. + +One day the little girl found a thin river in the garden. It was so thin that she could step over it easily. She tasted the water. It was cool and refreshing. She thought the water was delicious and decided to splash it with her hands. She laughed when the water splashed her face. + +The little girl had a lot of fun playing in the sun. She enjoyed tasting all the wonderful things she found. And when she got tired, she curled up in the grass and slept until the sun went down. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Abbie who loved to play with her friends outside. She wanted to have a picnic with all her friends too. + +On the day of the picnic, Abbie brought a delicate napkin to spread out on the grass. All of the friends sat down on the napkin and enjoyed their snack. Abbie was feeling so relaxed and happy. + +Suddenly, a light breeze blew and the fragile napkin flew away. Abbie and her friends chased after it, but it was too late. The napkin was gone! + +Abbie sighed and let out her sadness. Suddenly, a friendly butterfly flew by and said, "Don't worry! Let's relax and find something else to use." + +The friends laughed and used a big leaf instead. They all had a wonderful picnic and never forgot how to relax. +Once upon a time there was a little boy. He wanted something special for his birthday, so he went to the toy store. Everywhere he looked there were different things to choose from. The prices were different too; some were very expensive, while some were very cheap. + +But the boy didn't care about the price, he wanted something special. He was looking and looking until he saw it - a shiny red car. He ran to the car and said it was perfect! But the lady at the store said it was too expensive. + +The boy looked around some more and found a very special car that had a bright blue color and it cost much less. “This one!†he said. The lady smiled and said “Ok, here you go.†She took the car and wrapped it carefully before giving it to the boy. + +The little boy was so excited. He hugged the car tight and thanked the lady, then he ran home to show it off to his family. That night, the little boy slept with a big smile on his face, dreaming about the special gift he received for his birthday. +Once upon a time, there was a big square. Inside the square was a pot with something special. Every day, a man would come and stir the pot carefully. + +The pot had a special smell which made the man happy. One day, a little girl found the square. She went inside and asked the man, “What are you doing?†+ +The man replied, “I am stirring something rare.†The girl was curious about the pot, so the man let her stir it. After the girl stirred the pot, the man said, “Now it will be even more special!†+ +The little girl smiled and when the man opened the pot, a delicious smell filled the square. The man thanked the little girl for helping him make something rare and special. + +The End. +Once upon a time there was a brilliant sail in the sky. It was a bright and sunny day and the sail was very big. + +The sail was counting how many days until it would go on an adventure. One, two, three, four, five. It was counting and counting until it reached ten. + +Finally, the time had come; the sail was ready for its adventure. The sail's journey was long, but it was full of fun and excitement. + +The sail swished and swirled through the breeze. Through the sea and back to the sky, the sail had a brilliant time. + +When it was time to go home, the sail counted how many memories it had made. One, two, three, four, five. Ten memories in all. + +The sail had a brilliant adventure and it was sad to say goodbye. But the sail knew it was always ready to go on more exciting adventures. +Once upon a time there lived a family. Each day they would eagerly travel east. The parents wanted to show their children the world. Every morning they would remind their children to be brave and have fun. + +One day they stopped at a nearby lake. As they explored the lake they saw something in the water. It was a boat! The boat was very old and seemed to take them back in time. As they looked around they could see ancient ruins. It was then the children remembered their parents' reminder. + +Before they knew it the sun was setting. As they watched the sunset they became eager to return to their family. They were reunited with hugs and laughter. The parents reminded the children to never forget this special day. + +The family was touched by how special the day was. From that day forward they eagerly traveled east each day, knowing life's wonders could never be forgotten. +Once upon a time, there was a man who wanted to buy a new statue. He went to the store and started looking around. He saw some really nice statues, but they were too expensive. He kept looking until he found a nice one that was cheap. He liked it a lot and he ordered it. + +The man was so happy when his statue arrived. He put it in his special place and admired it every day. He even told his friends about the lovely statue he had bought. Everyone was so impressed with it. + +The man was so proud of his cheap but beautiful statue. Every time he would look at it he would feel so happy! He was so glad he had ordered it! +One day, Sheila was feeling sad. Her mom asked her what was wrong and she said she wished she had a penny. Her mom told her to go outside and pick one up from the grass. + +Sheila went outside and looked around. Sure enough, she saw a penny on the ground. She was so happy! She ran over to it and picked it up. + +Sheila held the penny tight in her hand and smiled. Her penny made her feel much better. She skipped inside and showed it to her mom. + +Mom smiled and said, "See, I told you that if you looked hard enough, you'd find a penny to make you happy!" +Once there was a boy called Jack. He was a pretty boy and he liked to play outside. + +One day, he saw something that caught his eye. It was a big red dictionary, waving in the wind. Jack thought it looked so much fun, so he ran over to it. + +He picked up the dictionary and waved it around, pretending to be a bird. Jack was so excited, he began hopping and running around, making funny noises. + +Suddenly, he heard someone call his name. It was Jack's mom. She said it was time to go home. Jack said goodbye to his new friend, the dictionary, and waved one last time. + +He was sad to leave, but he was excited to show his mom what he had found. When he got home, his mom gasped. She said the dictionary was so pretty, she was sure Jack would love it forever. +Once upon a time there was a boy called Tom. Tom went to the park with his mom. It was very hot outside, so Tom rested in his stroller. + +Tom's mom took out her camera and started to take pictures of Tom. Suddenly Tom saw a butterfly and jumped out of his stroller. He ran after the butterfly, which was flapping its wings very quickly. + +Tom followed the butterfly all the way to a big pond. When he saw his reflection in the water, Tom smiled. Then Tom saw the butterfly land on a big flower. Tom went over to the flower and the butterfly flew away. + +Tom stayed by the flower and rested. He was very tired from all the running around. After a little while, Tom and his mom went home. It had been a hot day, but Tom had a lot of fun! +Jill is a little girl who likes to sort things. One day she found a special symbol. She thought it was very safe, so she wanted to keep it. She put the symbol in a special box and put the box on a shelf. This way, she knew that the symbol would be safe and she would be able to show it to her family. + +Every day, Jill went to the shelf to look at the symbol. She liked to make sure it was safe. One day she even decorated the box with her crayons. This way, everyone would know how much the symbol meant to her. + +When ever Jill wanted to sort things, she always put the symbol near the front. This made her feel happy and safe. She was so proud that she had found it and that she was able to keep it safe. +There was once a small boy who dreamed of flying. He wanted to soar in the sky and explore different lands. One day, he decided to try and make his dream come true. He ran outside and flapped his arms, pretending he could fly. Suddenly, the wind caught beneath him and he started to sail through the air! He was so excited and was soon flying high above the land. + +When he looked down he was surprised. The land was so big, and it was full of colors and shapes. He flew past green hills, blue lakes, and brilliant yellow mountains. Everywhere he looked was beautiful and impressive. He realized he was truly flying and spread his wings wide, feeling the wind and the sun. He zoomed lower to the ground and laughed, thrilled with his new adventure. + +Finally the boy landed in a grassy field, tired from his journey. Eager to tell his mom and dad about it, he ran back home. His mom couldn't believe it when he told her about his flying adventure and was even more amazed when he showed her his wings! From that day on, the boy could be found outside, exploring the land by flying through the sky. +Once there was a little girl named Daisy. Daisy loved summertime. She liked to go outside and play in the sunshine. Summertime was full of fun! + +One day, it was a very hot summer day. The sun was shining and everything was very thick. Daisy's mom said "Let's go to the pool!" Daisy smiled and said "Yay!" + +They went to the pool and Daisy jumped right in. She splashed around and had a blast. The water was so nice and cool on such a hot day. + +After swimming, Daisy's mom said "Let's have some ice cream now. You can pick out your favorite flavor!" Daisy was so excited and chose her favorite flavor. + +Daisy and her mom had a wonderful summer day. They laughed, ate yummy things, and enjoyed being together. Daisy loved summertime! +There was a robot who was very sleepy. She wanted to find a place to rest but could not find one. She began to weep. + +Then she heard a voice. It was a little girl. She said, "You can rest here robot. I have a big bed with lots of pillows. Come here and you can relax." + +So the robot followed the little girl. She was so thankful that she could sleep. She laid on the bed and closed her eyes. + +The little girl watched the robot sleep and brushed away her tears. She said, "It's okay robot. You can rest now." + +The robot was so happy she had a warm and safe place to sleep. She smiled in her sleep and never woke up again. The little girl just watched and smiled. +Once upon a time there was a girl, who was gifted. She loved the summer time, when the sun was hot and the sky was blue. One day she was playing in her garden, when she heard a loud sound. It sounded like somebody slapping. Suddenly a fly flew by and she saw that the noise was a frog slapping its tail. + +The girl felt sorry for the frog and wanted to help him. She quickly got a jar and scooped the frog safely inside. But the frog didn't want to stay in the jar. He kept jumping around and slapping the glass. + +The girl knew the frog wanted to be free. So she looked around for an idea and found a big summer flower. She carefully placed the frog on top of the flower. Then he hopped off, into the summer sunshine. She watched him go and smiled. The frog was happy and free. The end. +Once upon a time there was a clock. It was a very special clock. It could write things with its hands! One day it decided to write a story. The clock wrote and wrote and wrote until it was finished. + +The story was about a stupid man. He was so stupid that he couldn't even tell when it was time for dinner. The clock felt sorry for the man, so it kept on writing. + +It wrote about how the man needed help so he could tell when dinner time was. The clock wrote and wrote until it had a brilliant plan. + +It wrote that the man should get a clock. He could look at the clock to tell what time it was! When dinner time came, the clock went off and the man knew it was time for dinner. + +The man was so happy that he thanked the clock for helping him. From then on, the man was never late for dinner again. +Once upon a time there was a furry fox. He lived in a big forest and ate all kinds of yummy things like bugs, worms and wild berries. One day the fox was feeling curious and decided to go on an adventure. + +Imagine the fox walking through the forest, looking for something new and exciting. The trees and bushes provided the fox with a cozy place to explore. He hopped, skipped and jumped all around the forest, feeling the gentle breeze on his furry back. + +Suddenly, he heard a loud noise coming from a nearby stream. What could it be? The fox ran quickly to see what was happening. There he saw a big, furry fish jumping in the water. He was amazed! + +The fox hugged and kissed the fish and thanked him for the wonderful surprise. He said goodbye and wished the fish well before hopping back into the forest and towards home. + +The fox looked back one last time and imagined what else he could discover in the woods. What new and exciting adventures were waiting to be had? He smiled and continued home, happily imagining all the fun he could have in the future. +Once upon a time there was a bald man who wanted to go and find a star. So he got ready and went off on his journey. He walked for a long time but he couldn't find any stars. After a while he came to a field with lots of stars shining in the night sky. He was so happy, he had found what he was looking for! He picked the biggest star and brought it home with him. + +The next day he went back to the same field with the star, and he saw some animals playing. He put the star down in the middle of the field and the animals got very excited. They ran around the star, jumping and playing games. They were so happy to have the star and all of them wanted to take it home. + +The bald man was so pleased that the animals were enjoying his star, he let them keep it. To this day, they still play around the star, making star-shaped wishes and dreaming of one day finding their own stars. +Once upon a time, there was a smelly old boot. It was the happiest boot in the world, but it was always alone. One day, a kind man in a blue hat saw the old boot, and he knew it deserved better. So he took the boot to the market to try and find it a home. + +When they arrived at the market, the man looked around. He saw a lot of nice shoes, but none of them would take the old boot. He was about to give up, when he spotted a jazzy purple shoe jumping around. "You must be looking for a friend," said the kind man. The purple shoe nodded, and he offered the old boot a place to stay. + +The old boot was so excited! But then the man told them that the purple shoe wasn't a good fit for the old boot. Frustrated, the kind man set the price for the two shoes to be very low. + +The purple shoe was a little sad to be left, but the old boot found a new home! The kind man was just as happy, as all the stranger in the market were settling for the low price for the two shoes. After the deal was done, everyone in the market said goodbye to the old boot, as it finally had a new home with the kindman and the smelly purple shoe. +Once upon a time, there was a spoiled barber. He liked to mix up all kinds of silly haircuts. One day, he had a customer who asked for a very special cut. The barber was so excited. He started mixing colors and styles to make the cut perfect. But when he was done, the customer didn't like it at all. He said the cut was too silly! The barber felt sad because he wanted to make the customer happy. So he tried again and again making the cut less and less silly. Finally, the customer liked it. He said it was just right and gave the barber a big smile. The barber was so happy he jumped up and down! From that day on, everyone knew the barber as the one who could mix the perfect cut! +Rob was a 3 year old boy who loved to explore and build things. He was always happy and trying to make others smile. One morning, Rob was feeling a bit troubled. He was worried about a test he had in school that day. + +His mom saw him looking a bit down and asked him what was wrong. Rob told her about his test and she gave him a big hug. She reminded him that he was smart and could do anything he set his mind to. + +Rob still felt a bit troubled, so his mom gave him a red tie. It was Rob's lucky tie and he wore it every time he wanted a little extra luck. It gave him the extra boost of confidence he needed. + +Rob hugged his mom and confidently went off to school. He did so well on his test that the teacher praised him in front of the whole class. Feeling relieved, Rob realized that a hug and his lucky tie gave him the motivation he needed to succeed. +Once upon a time, there was a girl called Maxine. Maxine was happy, but sometimes she felt a bit gloomy. One day she saw something sparkly in a bush, it was a blueberry! Maxine was so excited, she loved blueberries. She picked the blueberry and enjoyed its sweet smell and taste. She ate her blueberry and began to feel better. The sun started to come out and she saw a beautiful rainbow in the sky. This made Maxine feel happy and she ran to tell her friends about the rainbow. Maxine and her friends went outside to play and enjoy the sunshine. They all laughed and smiled, no more gloomy days! +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Liz. Liz wanted to go out and play, but she was not allowed. Her mom had put a lock on the door so Liz could not get outside. + +Liz was sad because she wanted to play, but the lock was very strong and she could not open it. She tried to open it with a key, but it did not work. + +Every day Liz missed being able to play outside, but then one day something special happened. Her mom had put a new key in the lock and it was ready to be opened. Liz was very happy, she grabbed the key and opened the door. Now Liz was free to go out and play. + +Liz was so ready to play outside, she ran out the door and enjoyed the sunshine. She was so happy that the lock was open, now she could play and have fun with her friends. She would never miss being stuck inside her house again! +Once upon a time, two adventurous friends were on an exciting journey. They looked all around to find new and exciting things. The friends found a shiny knife and were so excited. They quickly decided to take it with them on their journey! + +As they kept exploring, the friends came across a funny looking tree. They waved at it and it waved back! The friends got scared and paused, wondering what to do next. + +But their adventurous spirit could not be stopped. After pausing for a minute, the friends smiled at each other and started to climb the tree! When they reached the top, they felt proud and happy. + +All of a sudden, the knife started to move! The friends were so surprised, but they were also happy to see what the knife would do next. After a few minutes of adventure, the friends thanked the knife and said goodbye. + +With smiles on their faces, the two friends continued their journey. They were so excited to find new and adventurous things. They will never forget the incredible journey they had with the shiny knife! +Once upon a time there was a wealthy family who lived in a big house. They had lots of money and lots of stuff. One day the wealthy family decided to lend one of their possessions. It was a big mystery. Everyone wanted to find out what the mystery was but nobody could figure it out. + +The wealthy family visited different places and showed people the mystery. People tried to solve it but no one could! Everyone was so curious. + +Finally, one day a poor little girl came up with the answer. She figured out the mystery and everyone was so surprised. The wealthy family was very happy and they thanked the little girl for solving the mystery. She was famous and everyone made sure she was taken care of. + +The moral of the story is that you don't need to be wealthy to solve a mystery! +Once there was a mom and dad. They were very polite and had a little boy. His name was Josh. + +One day, Josh wanted a watch. He asked his parents and they said he wasn't old enough. He was so disappointed. + +Josh decided he would try to steal a watch from the store. He snuck in and saw a watch. He quickly grabbed it and put it in his pocket. + +But then the storekeeper saw him. He was angry! He yelled at Josh and asked him why he had stolen the watch. Josh was very scared. + +The storekeeper was actually very polite and was wearing a watch. He gave Josh the watch he had been wearing and said he could keep it, but he must never steal again. + +Josh promised he would be good and thanked the storekeeper. He never stole anything again. +One day, a little girl wanted to make something incredible. She saw some paper and thought it would be nice to fold it. She grabbed two pieces of paper and began to fold them. She folded and folded until she had made a wonderful cup shape. She was amazed by her work, it was incredible! + +The little girl filled it with coffee and began to drink it. The coffee was warm and delicious. She thought it was incredible how something so simple could be so enjoyable. + +After she had finished, she took the cup to the kitchen to wash it. She put it in the sink and washed it with soapy water. She was proud of her incredible creation and carefully put it back on the table. + +The little girl was so pleased with her cup and the amazing coffee. She knew she had made something incredible. +Once upon a time there was a little boy. He had a blue shirt and brown pants. One day he was walking in the grass when he saw something sparkly. + +He crept up to it and peaked at it. He saw it was a little rock. He picked it up and it felt rough. He looked at it carefully and saw it was only an inch big. + +He put it in his pocket and kept walking. All the way he imagined what he could do with the rock. + +When he got to a river, he took it out of his pocket and threw it in the water. He saw it sparkle even more and he knew it must be magical. He smiled and ran home. + +He was so excited to tell his parents about his magical rock! +Once there was a little boy who loved imaginations. He would imagine all sorts of things! One day he was given a present. He was so excited to open it! When he did, he saw a little toy in the box. He imagined that it was a magical creature that would take him on fun adventures! He played happily with the toy all day. He imagined that they went to far away places and flew high together. He loved to imagine the magical things they could do together! One day he realized that the toy had come alive! His imagination had become real! He was so happy to have a new friend. He would play with the toy every day and imagine all sorts of wild and wonderful things together. +One day, Mommy took me to the store to buy a pencil. We looked through all of the colors until I found just the right one. It was mysterious! I was so happy that I decided to decorate the pencil with colorful stickers. When we got home, I showed everybody my decorated pencil; it was even more fun than when I found it at the store. + +I used the pencil to draw pictures of flowers and trees. I even drew a picture of Mommy and me in a mysterious forest. Everyone was impressed with how well I decorated the pencil and how cute my drawings were. + +The next day, Mommy and I decided to go to the store again and look for more pencils to decorate. This time I picked out a blue one. Soon we had a collection of pencils, all decorated by me. I was so proud of my pencils. They made everyone smile. Decorating pencils is so much fun! +Once upon a time, there was a girl who loved purple things. Every day, she walked to the store to get a purple magazine. She was so excited to get her magazine, she ran all the way there. + +When she arrived at the store, she saw the purple magazines stacked on a shelf. She grabbed one of the magazines and took it to the checkout. The lady gave her the magazine and she skipped out of the store. + +Once she was home, she opened the magazine and looked through all the purple pictures. She was so excited to find lots of purple things inside the magazine. She read it until it was time for bed. + +The next day, the girl went back to the store to get another purple magazine. She was so excited to find even more purple things. She ran to the store, and this time she was proud of how fast she ran! +Today was an incredible day! A big yellow bus arrived and Mommy said, "Let's go!" + +They hopped on board and found the best seats in the bus. Mommy said they were so lucky! + +The bus travelled down the road, and they went past lots of exciting things. A cat, a horse and a funny frog! + +Finally, the bus arrived at a big park and everyone jumped off. Mommy said, "Let's explore!" + +They looked around and found so many cool things. They had an incredible time running and playing. + +When it was time to go, the bus came back for them and everyone got back on board. They took their seats and waved goodbye as everyone drove home. +Once there was a little girl. She was three years old. Her name was Emily. One day she found a card that was lying on the floor. She looked at it and it said "Stand up!" Emily thought "What does this mean?" She was a bit confused. + +So she stood up. When she was standing, she looked down and saw a big surprise! There was a big box with a big bow on top. Emily was very excited! She opened the box and saw it was filled with toys and candy. + +She was so excited that she started jumping up and down. Then she remembered the card. Emily realized that the card said "Stand up" because standing up was easy and would lead to something very special. Emily was very happy for her special surprise. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Molly. One morning Molly woke up and saw a message on a piece of paper. She was very careful and looked carefully at it. The message said that a surprise would be waiting for her. Molly was very excited! She got out of bed and looked around the house. She spotted the surprise and it was a big, fluffy toy cat. Molly hugged it tightly and said that it was the best surprise ever. She spent the rest of the day playing with her toy cat and was very happy. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Peter. Peter was very curious about everything around him. One day he saw a grape on the ground and picked it up. He looked at the grape, studying it carefully and wondering what it was. + +Then, a kind old man walking by stopped to talk to Peter. He told Peter that the thing he was holding was called a grape. He said that grapes were sweet, juicy and delicious. Peter was so grateful to the old man for helping him understand what the grape was. + +Peter thanked the old man and smiled. He was so excited to have understood what the grape was. He put the grape in his pocket and ran off to find his Mum and tell her all about the amazing grape he had found. + +He was so happy that he was able to understand what the grape was, and he promised to himself that he would never forget this lesson. +Once upon a time, a little girl was walking with her dad. She asked him if she could get candy at the store and he promised her that she could. + +The little girl was so excited. She could hardly contain her happiness. She jumped and laughed and couldn't wait to get to the store. + +When they got there, the Dad said, "I want you to listen to me and be safe." She promised her Dad and they both went inside. + +The store was full of things that the little girl had never seen before. She couldn't decide what she wanted, until she spotted a big bag of candy on the shelf. With her Dad's help, she was able to reach it. + +The Dad said, "Let's take this home for you. I promise it'll be available anytime you'd like." + +The little girl was so happy, she had to cover her ears to stop the giggles. She thanked her Dad and they both went home. + +Every time her Dad asked if she remembered their promise, she said yes. The little girl was so pleased that she got a bag of candy just for being good. +Once upon a time there was a cute little bunny. The bunny loved to hop around in the grass and munch on sweet treats. One day the bunny found a long rope lying in the grass. She decided to pick up the rope and have some fun. The bunny began to urge the rope around in a circle. + +The rope moved high in the air and the bunny hopped and twirled around it. She laughed with glee and ran around the rope faster and faster. Soon the bunny was so fast, it looked like she was flying. + +The bunny really enjoyed playing with her new rope. Every day she would urge it through the air, bouncing and twirling around it. The sun shone and the birds sang and the bunny had lots of fun. +Once upon a time there was a foolish man. He thought he could measure luxury. He wanted more and more luxuries but he didn't understand why he couldn't have them. + +One day, he found a special measuring stick. It looked like no other, but he thought maybe it could help. He used it to measure luxury, but the stick broke. + +The man was very sad. He realized that luxury couldn't be measured. He decided to always be happy with what he had instead of being foolish and trying to measure luxury. +Edie was so excited to watch the parade! Her parents said she was old enough to go on her own. She felt very independent. + +Edie put on her favorite dress and ran out the door. The streets were full of bright colors and happy people. Everyone was chanting and kids were spraying silly string in the air. Edie smiled when she saw colorful balloons and flags flying in the sky. + +When the parade began, Edie joined in the cheering! She watched each float go past. Some had musicians playing and others had dancers dressed in costumes. She wanted to join them, so she waved her arms and jumped with joy. + +Edie followed the parade all the way to the end until it disappeared into the distance. She had so much fun and was excited to have been all by herself. She felt proud and independent. +Karen and her mom went to a big mall. Karen was so happy. She loved to go shopping with her mom. She looked around and everything was so big. She saw many different stores. + +Karen couldn't wait to explore. She ran through the mall, looking at all the colorful things. Then she spotted something interesting. It was a big mirror. She stopped and gazed at it. She couldn't believe how smooth it was. She wasn't allowed to touch it, but she could look at it all she wanted. + +Karen just kept gazing at the mirror. She loved to look at the smooth, shiny surface. She kept pointing out all the things she saw. She even made faces at herself. She had so much fun. + +Karen and her mom stayed at the mall for a few hours. Karen loved looking in the mirror. That was the highlight of her day. +Once upon a time there were two friends called Mary and Harry. Mary wanted to catch butterflies, so she asked Harry if he could help her find a net. + +Harry searched around and soon he found a big and round net. He grabbed it and quickly ran to give it to Mary. She smiled and thanked him. + +The two friends started playing in the garden. They both talked in funny voices and laughed crazily. Soon they noticed a butterfly. "Let's get it!" said Mary. + +They both ran after the butterfly. They chased it around but couldn't catch it. Suddenly, a big wind blew and destroyed their net. Mary was sad and Harry was mad. + +They both tried to fix their net but it was broken. Harry was very sorry. He told Mary that he was going to get a new net. She smiled and thanked him. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Anna. She really liked to pretend. Her favorite thing to pretend was that she was on a giant boat in the middle of the ocean. + +One day, Anna was pretending that the water around her was a big ocean and the sun was shining on her face. She was so excited! + +But then she started feeling frustrated. The water around her was only as high as her toes and she wanted it to be higher. She stomped her feet and yelled, "I wish this was a real ocean!" But nothing happened. + +Anna was disappointed. She wanted the water to be real so she could enjoy it more. But she knew it was only pretend. So she got up and left the pool, went inside and found something else to pretend. +Once upon a time, there was a big black bear. He lived in a forest near a beautiful lake. One day, the bear had a strong urge to use the bathroom. He needed to go to the bathroom right away! + +So, the bear jumped out of his cave and ran across the forest looking for a bathroom. Unfortunately, he couldn’t find one. He looked and looked, but he still couldn’t find a bathroom! + +Suddenly, the bear heard a voice coming from a big black tree. “Bear! Over here!†it said. The bear looked up and saw a little house on top of the tree. Inside the house was an old lady with a big smile on her face. “Come inside,†she said. “You can use my bathroom.†+ +The bear was very thankful and quickly jumped into the house. As soon as he got inside, he ran straight to the bathroom and used it. After that, he thanked the old lady and ran back home to his cave. + +The bear never forgot that day. He was so happy that the old lady had urged him to use her bathroom! +Lola went to the factory with her Daddy. There were lots of machines and it was fun to watch them work. Everything was very tidy. + +When they were done, Daddy let Lola have a rest. She sat on a chair with a soft warm blanket around her. Lola closed her eyes and snuggled into the blanket. She felt so safe and comfortable. + +When it was time to go, Daddy said it was time to wake up. Lola slowly opened her eyes and put the blanket away. She was still tired, but she was happy she had had a nice rest. + +On the way home, Daddy asked Lola if she had liked going to the factory. She smiled and said yes – it was fun to look at the machines and having a rest in the nice, tidy factory was the best part. +Once upon a time there was a furry fly. She was so furry that she was always itchy. She decided to remove her fur so she would not itch anymore. + +She found a big spot of sunshine and sat in it. She peeled off her fur until she was completely bare. She felt so much better without her fur. + +Then she lifted up her wings and began to fly. She flew and flew around the room. It was so much fun to fly without her fur. + +Soon she grew tired and flew back to her spot of sunshine. She tucked her wings in, and decided she would remove her fur more often. She was so glad she could still fly even with no fur. +Once upon a time there was a train that needed to go somewhere. But, it was very heavy. The train had to be weighed so that it could go on its way. + +So, it was weighed and it was very heavy. It was so heavy that it had to be weighed again because the engineers wanted to be sure. It was weighed once, twice, three times. It was heavy each time! + +But, the train was able to go eventually because the engineers were careful. They had to be careful because there was a lot of traffic on the railroad tracks. They had to be careful and make sure the train was safe before it could move. + +Finally, it was ready to go! The engine started and the train was on its way. The engineers were very happy the train was light enough to go where it needed to go! +Once upon a time there was a radish named Bob. Bob found himself in a very quiet garden, where he could just blink in the sun all day. + +One day, Bob heard the hum of an angry bee. He quickly blinked his eyes, trying to find it. Suddenly, Bob realised the bee was flying right in front of him. He quickly hid under the leaf of a nearby tree, hoping he hadn't been seen. + +But then the bee spoke. "Come on out, Bob," it said. "I just want to talk to you." + +Bob blinked in surprise. He was still a bit scared, but he decided to take a chance. So, he came out from under the leaf and heard why the bee had wanted to talk. + +The bee said, "I know this garden is very quiet, but I think it would be more fun if you came out and played with me. We could chase around the flowers, or chase each other. Come on, it'll be fun!" + +Bob liked the idea, so he agreed and followed the bee. They played and flew around, having so much fun. Before long, Bob began to feel happy, and soon he and the bee became best friends. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a yellow duck named Heel. Heel went for a swim in a big pond and had a lot of fun. But when he got out, he was very dirty and he wanted a wash. + +Heel looked around, but couldn't find any soap or water. Then he got an idea - he squatted on the ground and started rolling around! After a few times, he was all yellow and clean again. + +He was so happy that he did a happy dance, quacking happily! Everyone around him clapped and cheered and Heel was the happiest duck in the world. + +He looked around once more and noticed that the sky had grown dark. Heel knew he had to go home soon. So he waved goodbye to his friends and started walking back home. He never forgot his special rolling wash! +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Daisy. Daisy was very excited one day because she was going to a surprise party. She was so happy her mummy had told her a secret message about the party and she was about to go and tell all her friends. + +On the way to the party, Daisy stopped by a smelly farm. She could smell the animals and the hay. She wanted to take a closer look, so she darted off across the fields. + +Suddenly Daisy heard a noise! It was a big pig and it was grunting at her. Daisy was so scared she started to cry. + +Then something magical happened. The pig calmed down and it reached out with a trotter and held Daisy's hand. Daisy stopped crying and even dared to stroke the pig's nose. She felt much braver and was able to carry on with her journey. + +Finally Daisy arrived at the party and told her friends her secret message about the surprise. Everyone was so excited and before long it was time to start the party. Daisy and her friends all held hands and danced around the room. It was the best party ever! +Peter liked to try new things. One day he wanted to taste the cloth from his blanket. It was soft and fuzzy. He took the cloth in his mouth and tasted it. It was different from what he expected. He wasn't sure if he liked it or not. + +His mom saw what he was doing and smiled. She knew it was curious. Still, she didn't want him to be tasting things like that. She told him it wasn't very nice. Peter felt a bit embarrassed. + +He didn't want to get in trouble, so he stopped tasting the cloth. He also promised to never do it again. From that day on, he would look and not taste new things. He had learned his lesson. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Max. Max was very special because he could hear a comet every night. Every night, Max would look up at the sky and hear the comet! It sounded like a gentle hum that gave Max a warm feeling. + +One night, Max was feeling lonely. He wanted to hear the comet, but it wasn't there. Then, all of sudden he heard a different sound. He looked up and saw a bright, original comet in the sky! Max was amazed and followed it with his eyes until it disappeared. + +He was so happy that he had found the original comet. From then on, Max was able to hear the comet again. He looked forward to hearing its gentle hum every night. + +And they all lived happily ever after. +Captain Jack was feeling very guilty. He knew he was in trouble. He had been caught with a rope. He was sent to court and the judge said it was time to sign the paper. + +Captain Jack didn't know what to do. He was feeling very scared. He grabbed a pen and started to sign the paper. It felt like forever but he finally finished. + +The judge was pleased. He said that Captain Jack was no longer guilty. Everyone clapped and cheered. + +Captain Jack sighed with relief. He had been very worried but everything turned out okay. He felt happy and thanked the judge for believing in him. +Once upon a time there was a network. It was a special network that people used to do things and play games. But one day the network went wrong and became dangerous. + +Everyone was worried and scared. No one wanted to go near the network because it was dangerous. Suddenly, a brave little girl named Mia said she would help. She didn't care that the network was dangerous. + +Mia worked hard every day. She was very brave and she wanted to help the other people. + +After a few days, Mia fixed the network. Everyone was so happy that the network was safe again. They all thanked Mia for being so brave and helping them out. + +Mia was proud of herself for fixing the network. She had made the world a better place. She was proud that everyone wanted her help. +Once upon a time, there was a yellow bird who had a very important secret to protect. Everywhere the bird went, no matter how high or how low, he was always thinking about the precious secret and how to keep it safe. + +One day, the yellow bird decided to hide the secret in a secret place he found in the forest. The bird flew there every day to be sure nobody else knew about the secret. He also made sure no one could see him. + +The yellow bird was very careful to protect his secret. He always went to great lengths to make sure it stayed safe. Not even the other birds in the forest knew about the bird's secret. + +The yellow bird cherished his secret and kept it close to his heart. Fairly soon, his secret was safe and sound and the bird was happy that he had been able to protect his special treasure. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who was very confused. She was standing inside an elevator, looking around for something. She had a measuring stick in her hand. + +The elevator went up, up, up! She leaned over and measured the walls of the elevator. She was trying to find something, but she didn't know what. + +The elevator went higher and higher until finally it stopped. The doors opened and the little girl stepped out. As she looked around, she saw a big room filled with all sorts of interesting things. She dropped her measuring stick and smiled. + +She had found what she was looking for. She had measured the walls of the elevator and knew that was the right place to be. Now she was no longer confused. +Once upon a time, there was a wide magic tree. On the top of the tree, there was a glowing star. The star was so bright it lit up the sky. The star was bossy and wanted to be the ruler of the sky. + +When the moon rose in the sky, it saw the star's glowing light. The moon was jealous and wanted to be brightest in the sky too. Then the moon came up with a plan. + +The Moon thought it would be a good idea to challenge the star. The two would compete in a contest to see who would be the ruler of the sky. + +The star agreed to the challenge and it was game time. The Moon and the star glowed brighter and brighter. In the end, the star was victorious. Its light won the contest and it became the ruler of the sky. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Amy. She was three years old and enjoyed playing games. One day, she wanted to try something new and decided to go bouncing! + +Amy put on her shoes and went outside. She ran and jumped, feeling the ground bounce under her feet. Amy was so excited that she started to giggle. + +Then, Amy heard a strange noise. She saw a jar of salt on the ground. It was bouncing up and down like a ball! She was a little anxious but decided to have some fun. + +Amy ran over and grabbed the jar. She held it close, and the salt started to flow out. Amy laughed as she watched the salt bounce in the air. When the jar was empty, she said goodbye and ran off, happy and full of fun. +Once there was a boy named Tom. Tom wanted to find a friend. He asked his mum if he could choose a friend. His mum said yes. + +Tom looked around for someone to be his friend. He saw lots of people, but none of them felt like the right choice. Then he saw a strange looking creature. Tom thought it was funny. He decided to choose the creature to be his friend. + +Tom and the creature went to the park to play. Tom was very happy. But when the creature opened its mouth it made a disgusting sound. Tom was so surprised that he ran away. + +Tom thought it was important to choose the right friend. So he went back to look for someone else. Then he saw a nice boy called John. Tom knew John was a much better choice. He asked John to be his friend and they became best friends. +Once upon a time there was a strong prince. He lived in a castle and was very happy. + +One day he decided to go for a walk to explore the forest. As he walked, he found a deep river. It was too deep to cross, so he started looking for a way to get to the other side. + +Suddenly he saw a big boat and he was so excited. He hopped in the boat and started to row, but just as he part he saw a big dragon flying across the river! + +The prince was frightened, but he was strong and he kept rowing across the river. When he got to the other side, he was so excited! He had made it! + +He was happy and excited and he ran back to his castle to tell everyone about his adventure. Everyone celebrated and the prince was so proud of himself. He will always be remembered as the strong prince who part the river. +Once upon a time, there was an ignorant queen. She lived in a big castle, with many people surrounding her. She was never very nice to the people that worked for her. + +One day, the queen told them to open a big door. She wanted to see what was on the other side. But the door was too heavy for them to open. + +The queen was so angry, she shouted at them. But then the queen had an idea. She called for her magical pet dragon. The dragon came and opened the door with just one breath. + +When the door opened, the queen saw something amazing. There were beautiful gardens and singing birds. Everyone was so joyful, and the queen smiled. From that day, the queen was no longer ignorant. She was kind to the people around her and they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time there was a big, large chicken. One day, she wanted to get ready to go out. She looked in the mirror and said she needed a comb. So she went to the store to buy one. + +When she got to the store she saw lots of combs. She saw small combs, funny combs, and sparkly combs. But she wanted the biggest, largest one! She asked the shop keeper for a large comb. + +The shop keeper looked around and found just the comb she wanted. He took it off the shelf and showed it to the chicken. The chicken liked it and so she ordered it. Then she paid for the comb and went back home. + +When she got home, she was so happy! She used the large comb to style her feathers and she looked beautiful. From then on, the chicken was always happy with her large comb! +Jack was playing in his backyard when he heard a snap. He looked around, but couldn't see anything. He thought he must have imagined it. +Jack kept playing, until he heard a snap again. He looked up and saw a bird sitting on a tree. The bird peered down at Jack and then flew away. +Jack felt curious. He decided to follow it. He ran after the bird through the grass, until it stopped at a pond. The bird still felt mysterious to Jack. He watched it silently. +The bird shook its feathers and then Jack saw something fall into the water. He ran over and saw it was a pair of deaf clothes. He didn't know how they got there and decided to take them home. +When Jack reached home, he showed his mom the clothes. She said they must have belonged to a deaf person. Jack was excited to have found them and decided to keep them in his closet. +From that day on, Jack kept exploring his backyard to find more mysterious things. He never heard the snap again, but that was okay. He still enjoyed finding things. +Once upon a time there was a bird in a birdcage. He was very sad because he wanted to be free. + +One day, through a crack in the window he saw something wonderful - the sky! He decided he wanted to fly out of the cage and see the sky up close. + +So he started trying to escape. He pushed and pulled the bars of the birdcage but it was too strong. He felt like giving up, but he wouldn't! + +Then, one day the window was open! He flew out and the sky was even more beautiful up close. He felt the wind on his wings and smiled. + +But it wasn't all easy. The sky could be harsh, especially at night. But, the bird enjoyed the freedom he had and kept flying all around, happy and free. +Once upon a time there was a squirrel. He was very selfish and wanted to keep all the nuts to himself. Every day he would show off his big bag of nuts. As he was showing them off, a small squirrel came to him. The little squirrel asked for a nut, but the big squirrel just ignored him. + +The little squirrel was very sad but he kept on asking for a nut. He kept showing his small paws to the big squirrel but the big squirrel didn't care. Until one day the small squirrel was so sad that the big squirrel had a change of heart. He finally showed some kindness and gave the little squirrel one of his nuts. + +The little squirrel was so happy and thanked the big squirrel. He skipped away with the nut, content and happy. From then on the big squirrel shared his nuts with other animals and never was selfish again. +Molly and Ben were best friends, but one day they started to quarrel. They were both upset and did not know how to make things better. + +Molly saw a big, heavy package in her backyard. She ran over to it and found it was full of toys! She was so excited and ran over to get Ben. + +But when Ben saw the package, he wanted to keep it all for himself. Molly became upset and started to cry. + +Ben felt guilty and he said that they should share the package together. Molly cheered up and they both enjoyed playing with the new toys. + +That was their way to make up after their quarrel and they were friends again! +Once upon a time there was a bad forest. The animals there were not happy. They wanted to escape! +One day a brave rabbit had an idea to use a sharp rock to cut down some trees. The other animals liked the plan so they all got to work. +They chopped and chopped until the forest was cleared. In no time they found an open area and they all cheered. +The rabbit was so happy they had used its idea and it hugged all the animals and thanked them for their hard work. +The animals built a lovely new home and they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a girl who loved the ocean. She thought the ocean was the most amazing thing in the world. Every day she would go outside and watch the ocean as it glittered and sparkled in the sunshine. + +But one day, the girl didn’t feel like going to the ocean. She thought it was too boring and decided to stay inside and play instead. But then she realized something. She missed the ocean! Even though it was boring, the girl missed the way the waves glistened in the sun and the way the air smelled of salty sea. + +So the next day, the girl decided to go back to the ocean. She ran as fast as she could to the beach. And when she arrived, she felt so happy! She loved the ocean so much, and that feeling was so strong. She knew she would love it forever. +Once there was a good square. Everyone in town liked the square and it was a happy place. But one day, the square started to look a bit sad. It was missing something. + +So the town gathered around the square to see what they could do to make it happy again. A little girl had an idea. She said she would gather some flowers and decorate the square. + +The townthought this was a great idea. Everyone gathered around to help the little girl gather the flowers. Together, they made bunches of bright colorful flowers and spread them around the square. + +The square was so happy! It looked so pretty and colorful. It was a very good square. Everyone was happy and enjoyed their time together at the square. +Once, there was a boy. He wanted to know how to fly. He asked his mom and dad, but they said they didn't know. One day, he wanted to try. So he jumped off the porch. He flapped his arms hard, but he didn't fly. Then he saw a bird in the sky. The bird was flying so high! He watched the bird and saw how it moved its wings. The boy tried to copy the bird. He flapped his wings and he knew what to do! Soon, he was flying up in the sky too. + +He felt so free and happy! He flew all around the town. He flew to the park and ate a delicious ice cream. He flew to the river and saw a delicious apple tree. He plucked the apple from the tree and it tasted so good! He was so happy he could fly. He knew flying was so much fun! +Once upon a time there was a girl who had to hurry. She had to take a shower before her mom came home. She was feeling a bit nervous as she started to run up the stairs. + +When she got to the bathroom she quickly started to take off her clothes. She turned the knob and stepped into the warm shower. + +She had to hurry so she scrubbed and washed quickly. She was very happy when she felt nice and clean. + +But then she noticed the clock. She had to hurry even more. She quickly dried off and put on her pajamas. She hurried out the door and down the stairs. + +Her mom came home just in time and she was so relieved. She thanked God she had a chance to take a nice shower before her mom arrived. +Once upon a time, there was a lazy planet. All of the animals on the planet wanted to have some fun, but the lazy planet just laid still in the sky all day. + +So one day, the animals decided to ask their friend the sun to help them. "Sun," they said, "can you lend us some of your shine so that we can have some fun?" The sun was kind and said "of course!" + +So the sun shined brightly on the lazy planet, and the animals had a great time playing games and running around. They were so happy and they thanked the sun. + +The sun smiled and said "you are welcome. Anytime you need help, just ask. That's what friends are for!" And the animals were filled with joy. +One day, Mark and his dad went to the park. Mark was very hungry so his dad gave him a snack. After eating, Mark saw some kids playing a sport. He asked his dad if he could play too. His Dad said yes and helped him tie his shoes. + +Mark really liked playing the sport. He ran around the park and kicked the ball. He even scored a goal. The other kids were impressed with his skill. + +When they were done playing, the kids said goodbye and Mark's dad helped him tie his shoes again. They were both very thirsty, so they got some lemonade before they went home. + +Mark and his dad had so much fun at the park! They couldn't wait to go back the next day. +Once upon a time there was a little bird who lived on a roof. Every day the bird would sing his pretty song while he sat on the roof. The bird loved spending time on the roof because he could see everything happening in the garden below. + +One day the bird saw something very interesting. He saw a cat playing with a mouse. The mouse was running around and the cat was trying to catch it. The bird watched them play and he chirped loudly with excitement. + +But then something strange happened. The mouse ran up the wall and onto the roof. The cat looked up and saw the little bird. The bird was scared and remained very still. He did not move an inch. The cat stared for a moment but then it ran away. + +The little bird was so happy! He stayed on the roof and stayed very still until the cat was gone. After the cat left he started singing his pretty song again and he remained on the roof for a long time. He enjoyed watching all of the interesting things happening in the garden below. +The little girl was so excited. Today she was going to see a big pony perform. She had heard stories of ponies that can do incredible things! + +The girl and her family arrived at the park where the pony was going to perform. When they got there, the pony was on the grass half-asleep! But as soon as the little girl saw it, the big pony perked up and began to show off its tricks. + +First, the big pony walked around in circles, then it hopped and even spun around! The little girl thought it was amazing. The pony was so clever that it could do all of these tricky moves on its own. + +After the performance, the little girl and the big pony said goodbye. The little girl felt sad to leave, but she was also excited to have seen such a wonderful show. She knew that she would never forget the big pony's incredible performance. +Kim was excited to visit the museum. She had never been before and couldn't wait to explore. She entered the museum and looked around. It was so big and messy! There was so much to see and do. + +Kim quickly ran to the first exhibit. She loved looking at all the different objects. Her eyes were wide with wonder. After a while, she started to get very tired. She yawned and started feeling very sleepy. + +So Kim decided to lay down on the floor and take a nap. She was so comfortable that she ended up sleeping for a very long time. When she woke up, she felt much better and excited to keep exploring the museum. + +She said goodbye to the museum and thanked them for a great day! +Once there was a small rocket. It was so small that it could fit in a child's hand. + +The rocket wanted to be big. It asked around to other things if it could grow, but everyone said no. + +The rocket was very sad. Then, one day, a small bird flew by and gave it an idea. The bird told the rocket to fly away up into the sky. + +So, the rocket flew high up into the clouds. It felt so free! The rocket forgot all about being small. + +Then, suddenly, it was slapped by a big bird! The rocket was a little scared, but it quickly realized that the bird was trying to help it. The bird had slapped the rocket to show it the way back down to the ground. + +The rocket was so happy it had grown big, that it hugged the big bird. Then, it flew back down to the ground with a big smile on its face. +Grandma and Grandpa took Baby to a special place. They mentioned a volcano. Baby was very excited! They saw a big marshmallow-like mountain with white smoke coming out of it. Grandma said it was called a volcano. + +Baby could not wait to get closer. Grandpa and Grandma hiked up the mountain, but Baby was so small that Grandpa carried Baby up the mountain. As they got closer to the volcano, they saw a lot of ash and rocks everywhere. It was very messy. + +Grandpa explained that the volcano was very powerful and dangerous. He said that it could shoot rocks, smoke and hot lava from its mouth at any time. Baby was scared and stayed far away from it. + +But Grandpa also showed Baby how beautiful the volcano was. He said that the pretty colors were from the minerals in the rocks, and that the volcano was a special part of nature. Baby was glad to have seen the volcano and was happy to go back home with Grandma and Grandpa. +Once there was a little girl. She was only three years old but she was very smart. She wanted to have an adventure. So she walked around the neighbourhood looking for something to do. + +As she walked, she saw a sign that said "Come and Play!" The sign looked very inviting so she decided to go. + +When she got there, she saw a lot of fun activities. There were swings, slides, and lots of other fun things to do. She couldn't decide which one to try first, so she asked her parents what they recommended. + +They recommended the swings, so the girl hopped right up and started swinging. She swung higher and higher and higher until she felt ready to do something else. + +So the girl and her parents went off to explore all the other activities the place had to offer. She had so much fun that day that she can't wait to go back and play there again! +Once, there were two numbers. One was small and the other was big. They were split into two halves, each going in a different direction. + +The small number was neat and tidy while the large number was rather messy. The large number didn't want to stay together so it split off into small pieces. Then it flew away in all directions! + +The small number was very sad. It didn't know what to do. Then it saw the bright sun in the sky. It remembered that it was powerful. The small number stretched out its arms and made a wish. Suddenly, the small number started to grow. It grew and grew until it became the same size as the large number! + +The small number then found the large number and moved closer to it. The two numbers joined back together and became whole again. The messy number became neat and tidy again. + +The small number and the large number were very happy. They knew that they were stronger together than apart. They went on many adventures together and always stayed together. +Once upon a time, there was a mighty mug. This mug had a special power. Whenever someone called its name, the mug could transform into whatever the caller needed most. + +One day, a little three year old child was in need of a friend. The child remembered the mighty mug and called its name. As soon as it heard the child's call, the mug turned into a special toy. The child was so excited and was delighted to have a new companion. + +The new friend and child played for hours, taking turns sharing stories and playing games. The tiny toy felt like the best friend in the world. + +In the end, the child returned the toy to its original form, the mighty mug. With its special power, the mug waited patiently to be called to help someone else in need. +Once there was a little girl who loved to play. Every day, she had fun exploring the park with her friends. + +The little girl had a special toy that she treasured. She would carry it around everywhere, because it made her feel happy. She called it "Mine". + +One day, the little girl noticed Mine was broken. She felt sad and frustrated. All of her friends tried to help, but nothing seemed to fit. + +The little girl decided to take her toy to a nearby shop. The shopkeeper took out his tools and carefully fixed Mine. It was a perfect fit! + +The little girl realized how valuable Mine was to her. From then on, she made sure to take good care of it. She valued her special toy, and never let it out of her sight. +Maggie was very enthusiastic when her parents told her they were going for a drive in their vehicle. She was so excited that she repeated, "Car ride car ride!" over and over again. + +Maggie jumped in her car seat and her dad started the vehicle. They drove all around the town, looking at all the houses and shops. Every time they passed an interesting sight, Maggie would say, "Look look!" and wave her hands. + +Soon it was time to go home again, but Maggie was having too much fun to leave. She banged her hands on her car seat, and shouted, "More more!" Her parents laughed at her enthusiasm. In the end, they drove by her house one last time and Maggie said goodbye as they passed by. +Once upon a time there was a band. The band was incredible and they loved to play. They played in towns and cities all across the land. Everywhere they went people loved to listen and dance. They loved the band's music so much. + +The band played in parks, gardens and even on the beach. Everywhere the band went the people loved them more and more. They cheered and clapped and sang along with the band's songs. + +One day the band played their best ever and the people loved it. They screamed and danced and hugged each other. At the end of the show the band said a huge thank you and the people said thank you too. + +The band was so happy and thanked the people for loving their incredible music so much. And everyone lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time there was a mommy and a little one. The little one wanted soap because it was fun to play with! So mommy bought some soap and they both had a great time. + +The little one loved the soap and tried to take it everywhere she went. So mommy told the little one that she should play with the soap at home. + +The little one felt sorry that had to leave the soap at home so mommy promised she would find something special for her. The little one was so excited! + +Mommy took the little one to the store and they found the most wonderful soap ever! It had little rainbow colors and smelled very sweet. The little one was so happy and mommy said that she had gained a special treat. + +The little one loved her new soap and thanked mommy for being so kind. Mommy said that was ok and said sorry for making her leave the first soap behind. + +The little one smiled big and gave mommy a big hug. They both had the best day ever with two soaps! +Once there was a little girl. Her name was Cindy and she was three years old. She loved animals and especially gorillas. Cindy wanted to peek at one up close. She went to the zoo with her parents. + +When they arrived at the gorilla cage, Cindy peeked in. There were two big gorillas! She was so excited that she wanted to see them closer. But the cage was too tall for her to peek over. She tried to peek around the corner, but she still could not see them. + +Cindy got very frustrated. She tried to peek some more but she just couldn't see them. Finally, she sat down and cried. Suddenly, one of the gorillas peeked out! He saw little Cindy and smiled at her. She smiled back and waved goodbye. + +Cindy was so happy that the gorilla had peeked out at her. She knew she could always come back to visit the gorillas again soon. +Once upon a time there was a boy called Pete. Pete was 3-years-old and he liked to whistle. + +Today was a very exciting day, as Pete had a task to do. It was a difficult task, but Pete was a very brave boy and he knew he could do it. + +Pete whistled cheerfully as he started his task. The task was very tricky and it took him a while to finish it. But Pete was determined to finish it, and he kept whistling to keep himself motivated. + +Finally, Pete had finished his task! He was so proud of his work. He jumped up and down, whistling with happiness. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there were two friends named Bob and Jane. They both loved going to the theater and seeing all of the cool shows. One day, Bob wanted to go to the theater and see an extra special show. But when Bob asked Jane, she said no. Bob was very sad and he insisted that Jane come with him. Jane thought the show sounded weird and she still said no. + +Bob was so disappointed. He didn't want to go to the theater all alone. So he kept asking Jane until she finally said yes. She agreed to go with him, but said she wouldn't like the show. + +When they got to the theater, Bob and Jane were both amazed. The show was full of exciting music, colorful lights and funny characters. Even Jane was laughing and having a great time. When it was over, Bob and Jane were the happiest friends ever. They had a great time at the theater and they both agreed they wanted to go back soon. +Once there was a girl named Nina. She was three and very excited! One day she went to her friend's house. At the door was a big bow! Nina was so excited to see it. She jumped up and down. Inside, Nina found a treat. It was a sweet cookie. She was so happy. Nina and her friend ate the treat slowly. They were both satisfied. Then, Nina bowed goodbye and went home. She was happy to have a new friend and a treat to share. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who had a baseball. Every day he would go outside to play with it. He was very playful and always examining the baseball with his eyes. He watched it very closely as it rolled around in the sand and grass. He wanted to make sure that it was alright. + +One day, he found the baseball had a hole in it. He was sad about this, but he didn't give up. He decided to take it to the store to see if they could fix it. He arrived at the store and showed the baseball to the storekeeper. The storekeeper examined the baseball and smiled. He told the little boy that he could fix it. + +The storekeeper mended the hole in the baseball and the little boy took it home. He was now so happy that he had a new baseball. He rushed outside with it to show his friends and have a game of catch. He laughed and giggled as they took turns throwing the baseball around. + +The little boy was so glad he had been playful and had examined the baseball so carefully. His careful examination had saved it from being thrown away. He promised himself that from now on, he would always examine his baseballs carefully. +Maggie was a little girl, only three years old. She loved looking at the stars at night, but what she really wanted was to be able to touch them. One night, something special happened. She saw the stars start to glow. +Maggie was so excited. She wanted to fly up to the stars and ask them why they were glowing. She knew it would be impossible, so she stayed on the ground, looking and learning. +She soon realized that it was oxygen that was making the stars glow. Oxygen was in the air around her and it was reacting with the stars, making them bright. +But then, Maggie started to feel weak. She tried to keep looking at the stars, but slowly, the glow began to fade. Maggie fell asleep, and the next morning the stars were still not glowing. But, Maggie knew that she would find the stars glowing again soon, because oxygen is always around us, helping the stars to glow. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Anna. She loved to explore and find old things. One day she was walking in the woods and she saw something shiny. She went over to it and found a broken old toy. Anna was so excited and decided to take the toy with her. + +When she got home, Anna asked her mummy if she could keep the toy. Her mummy said yes, but only if Anna offered to look after it. Anna agreed and was so happy that she could take care of something. + +Every day, Anna would clean the toy and play with it. Even though it was broken, Anna still loved it. Anna named the toy "Tommy" and he became her best friend. + +Anna and Tommy had lots of adventures, both at home and in the woods. One day, mum saw how much care and love Anna had for Tommy and decided to offer her a new toy. Anna was so happy! She said goodbye to Tommy and thanked him for all of the fun times. From then on, Anna and Tommy were friends forever. +One Tuesday, little Jack woke up early. He felt excited because it was his morning to play with his toy truck. He got out of his cozy bed and rubbed his sleepy eyes. Jack noticed it was loud outside. He looked out his window and saw lots of birds chirping and the leaves on the trees rustling in the wind. + +Jack opened his bedroom door and stepped into the hall. He heard his mom and dad talking in the kitchen. He walked into the kitchen and smiled when he saw his mom, who had his breakfast all ready for him. He said "good morning" loudly and sat down at the table. After he ate, he asked if he could play with his toy truck outside. His mom said "yes" and Jack quickly ran out the door. + +Jack spent the morning playing with his truck and having fun making loud noises. He pretended to be a superhero, rescuing his stuffed animals from danger. By the time noon arrived, Jack was getting tired. He took his toy truck back to his room. Jack yawned and snuggled into his bed. He knew he would have lots of new adventures the next Tuesday. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jane. She loved to play outside, and her favourite thing to do was ride her bright purple bike. One day, Jane's bike had a flat tire. She was very sad - she couldn't ride her bike anymore! + +But then, Jane had an idea. Her daddy could help her fix her bike! She insisted that he help, and he did. He took the old wheel off and put a new purple one on. Jane was so excited - she could now ride her bike again! + +She couldn't wait to show her mom and dad how fast she could ride her bike with the new wheel. They were so impressed! They insisted she keep playing with it until dinner. + +Jane and her purple bike have been best friends ever since. She loves going fast and showing off her fancy new wheel to all of her friends. + +The end! +Sam was a brave boy. He was only 3 years old, but wanted to do something special. He asked his mom for a minute. She said yes and Sam went outside to the garden. + +He saw a big green bush there. He wanted to cut it with his mum's scissors. The bush was bigger than him, but Sam was brave. He carefully started cutting the bush. + +He enjoyed the cutting and wanted to finish in a minute. After the minute passed, Sam was really proud of himself. He had cut the bush! He was so brave! + +Sam was feeling really good. He ran to his mom to show her what he had done. She was surprised and proud at the same time. She gave Sam a big hug and thanked him for being so brave. +Once there was a girl named Lucy. She was three years old. Every day, her mom cared for her and made sure she was safe. One day, a cold winter wind blew and it started to snow. Lucy's mom bundled her up in a warm coat and hat, and the two of them stepped outside. + +The snow was very quiet. There were no cars or people around. Just the sound of the wind and the crunch of the snow beneath their feet. Lucy and her mom walked through the snow until they reached a frozen pond. + +The pond was so cold and still. They could even see their reflections in the ice. Lucy pretended she was a princess, and her mom said she looked like one too. Then they listened to the wind, feeling the cold on their faces. + +Lucy and her mom stayed out in the snow until they were cold and tired. Then they went back inside, where it was warm and cozy. There was hot cocoa, and the two of them cuddled up in a blanket. Lucy felt safe and loved. She knew that her mom always cared for her. +Once upon a time there was a loyal puppy named Shade. Shade always wanted to shine. Every day he tried to be the best pup he could. Whenever the sun was out, Shade stuck his nose in the air and caught the rays of light. He loved to feel the sun shining on him. + +One day, Shade wanted to show how loyal he was. So he decided to help a friend in need. He found his friend, another puppy, who needed Shade's help. He used his loyalty and bravely helped his friend in trouble. + +When it was all done, Shade felt proud. He admired the sun's rays, because they made him shine. He had used his loyalty to help his friend, and it made him shinier than the sun. He was a loyal pup, and the sun could not compete with his shine. That's why shade is the most loyal pup in town! +Once upon a time, there was a model car. The car was very shiny and red. It was a friendly car, so it liked to speed around the city. It liked to go really fast and it always had a big smile on its face. + +One day, the car saw a little girl in the park. He thought she looked really friendly and he wanted to be her friend. He started to speed over to the girl, making circles around her and honking his horn. + +The girl was very excited to see the friendly car. She smiled and laughed and asked the car to slow down so she could get a good look at it. The car happily slowed down and said hello. + +The little girl and the model car soon became the best of friends. They would go for long drives and drives around the city every weekend. The car always drove carefully, but it was still very fast. The little girl loved it and they lived happily ever after. +Mummy and Jack went to the shop. Jack was so excited. At the shop, Mummy asked Jack what he wanted. Jack said he wanted to buy something new. Mummy smiled and they went over to the news stand. + +Jack saw all of the new books. He picked out the one that was the brightest and the most colourful. It was a brand new book about animals. Mummy paid for the book and they walked home. + +When they got home, Jack sat down in his favourite armchair. He opened the new book and began to turn the pages. The pictures of animals were so bright and colourful. He smiled and began to read. + +Jack was so happy that he could now read about animals. He thanked Mummy for taking him to the shop so he could buy his new book. Mummy smiled and gave Jack a big hug. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She was sad and miserable. She didn't know why, but she felt so alone. + +Suddenly, she remembered her name! It was the one thing in her life that made her feel special. And that made her feel much better. + +She started to walk around and enjoy the day. It was sunny and warm, and the birds were singing. + +Then, she heard a strange sound in the air. It was like something froze! Everything around her was quiet and still. + +The little girl was scared. But she remembered her name and said it out loud. The icy feeling was gone and she felt warm and happy again. + +She smiled, relieved that she her name had helped her. She hugged herself and enjoyed the beautiful day. +Once upon a time there was a kid who was very delicate. His name was Jack and he loved to do fun things. One day, he wanted to go outside to play in the garden. So he walked across the lawn, smelt the sweet flowers and looked around. He went up to the slides and went down each one. He played catch with the ball and zoomed around the garden on his bike. He had so much fun that day! + +When the sun started to set, Jack called out to his parents so that it was time to go home. But before he left, Jack picked two delicate flowers as a reminder of his day. He made his way home with a big smile on his face. He thought it was just the best day ever! +Once there was a little fish who wanted to learn how to be a big fish. One day, he spotted a tuna swimming in the ocean. He wanted to learn how to swim like the tuna, so he asked all the other fish around him. They said it was too hard to learn, but he didn't give up. + +So he kept swimming and trying, until one day he was swimming as fast as the tuna. He was so proud of what he had learned! He wanted to show everyone how fast he could swim. + +He swam around the ocean, making a lot of noise. All the other fish laughed and cheered him on. He was so excited that he had learned how to swim like the tuna. +Once upon a time, there was a boy. He was so excited as he went for a walk by the beach. The sand was soft and the sun was warm. + +He walked along, looking for something special. Suddenly, he saw something shiny. He reached down and looked more closely. It was a little pebble! + +He put it in his pocket and kept on walking. Then he saw something even more exciting. It was really deep in the water. He splashed through the water and found something else. It was another pebble! + +He took both pebbles home with him. He was so happy to have found two special pebbles. He kept them safely in a special box and they reminded him of his wonderful day at the beach. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy. He was a brave boy and he loved to play games. One day he found a different game. It was a game he had never seen before. + +He wanted to play it but he was scared of what might happen. He wanted someone to protect him. Then, out of nowhere, he saw a big, strong man. He was walking towards him and he was smiling. + +The man said to the little boy, "Don't be afraid. I'm here to protect you." + +The little boy was happy. He knew he was safe now. He thanked the man and began to play his new game. + +The man watched him and made sure that he was safe. With the man watching over him, the little boy had a great time playing his different game. + +The End +Tommy was chubby and very curious. He used to love exploring with his crayon everywhere he went. One day, he found himself in a dark room. He was a bit scared, but he whispered to himself, "I'm brave". Suddenly he heard a whisper. He looked around and saw nobody. "That was weird", he thought as he took a step forward. Suddenly the whisper said again, "Hello". It was coming from the crayon! His chubby little eyes opened wide in surprise. "Wow!" he said. "Are you the one talking?" The crayon stayed silent. It was almost like it was waiting for something. So Tommy picked up the crayon and hugged it tight. He started drawing a bright rainbow on the wall and the crayon whispered, "This is beautiful!" +One day, Little Mikey went to the beach. He was so excited to go exploring and was very happy as he was walking around. He saw a big shell on the sand and decided to take it with him. He picked it up, but it felt too heavy. He knew he couldn't carry it, so he had to remove it. He was getting miserable, but then he got a great idea. He saw a fishing pole nearby and he noticed there was a tip on the end of it. He grabbed it, and used the tip to remove the shell. Little Mikey was so excited. Now he could carry the shell with him and explore the beach. +Once upon a time there was a great car. It was so big and strong it could race a lightning bolt. Everyone thought it was amazing. One day, the car needed to be replaced. So, a man and woman went out to look for a new one. + +They drove around in their old car, looking for one that was even faster and greater. But all they found was an old yellow bus. It had no engine and it was slow. + +But then they remembered, they had seen a new car coming down the street the other day. It was painted yellow, but it was very fast! They rushed back to find it, but the car was gone. + +Just then, lightning struck and the old yellow bus changed! It transformed into a great yellow car. It was even faster than the old car. The man and woman were so pleased and were sure it could race lightning now! They replaced the old car with the new and everyone was happy. +Once upon a time, there were two friends called Tom and Jane. Tom and Jane were best friends and loved to play together. + +One day, Tom and Jane went to the theater together. When they arrived, Tom felt uncomfortable and did not want to stay. However, Jane wanted to stay and enjoy the show. + +Tom noticed that many of the people he saw in the theater were familiar to him. He finally realized that he recognized his parents and his older brother from the audience! He felt much better and was able to enjoy the show. + +Tom and Jane had a wonderful time and afterwards, they went back home happy. They both agreed that they had a great visit to the theater, even though Tom was uncomfortable at first. +Once upon a time there was a hairy wrap. It was so furry and warm! Every day the wrap would call out to anyone who could hear it. "Please come and put me on," the wrap would repeat. + +One day, a little girl named Lucy heard the wrap's cries. She walked over to the wrap and gently picked it up. Lucy wrapped it around her and was so happy to have her own hairy wrap. She smiled and hugged it close. + +Every day Lucy and the wrap were together. They would go on adventures and laugh and play. Even when it was dark outside, the wrap would give Lucy warmth and comfort. + +Sometimes, Lucy would take off the wrap and snuggle it up in her bed. Then she would take it out again and wrap it around her so she could feel like she was never alone. + +The wrap was happy to have Lucy as its friend and would always say the same thing. Whenever Lucy would put it on, the wrap would repeat, "Thank you for picking me. I'm so glad you and I can be together." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who was very proud of the bracelet she had been given. She wanted everyone to see it and so she showed it to everyone she knew. But she was worried it wasn't as special as her friends' bracelets. + +The girl asked her mom what she could do to make it more special. Her mom said she could weigh it. So the little girl decided to put it on her small kitchen scale. She carefully turned on the scale to make sure she didn’t break it. + +Then, when the number came up on the scale, the little girl was so proud. She had put the most weight on her beautiful bracelet. All her friends had to admit that this was the most special bracelet of all. +The little girl was delighted, and she showed it off to everyone. +One day, a little boy was playing with his friends in the park. They were all running around and having so much fun. Suddenly, a big man appeared. He had a scowl on his face and he was wearing a big black collar around his neck. The little boy felt very scared inside. He cowered behind his friends. + +The big man approached them and asked them what they were doing. The little boy's friends froze in fear. The man seemed very angry. Then, he frowned at the little boy and said something in a gruff, loud voice. + +The little boy felt so fearful that he began to cry. The man saw this and his face softened. He told the little boy not to be scared and that he was only looking out for them. He said that he wanted to make sure they were all safe and that they should not be playing in the park at night. + +The little boy was relieved. He thanked the man and he and his friends waved goodbye as the man left. From then on, the little boy always made sure to be home from the park before it got dark. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Kayla. She had a cold and she knew it, because every time she went outside, she started to sneeze. One day, Kayla went for a walk. She had her warm hat on, but the cold air still made her sneeze. Suddenly, she saw a hook on the ground. She had never seen such a thing before, so she picked it up and took it home. + +Back at home, Kayla put the hook on a table, then she jumped onto the couch and curled up under a warm, soft blanket. She was so happy to be back in her warm home. Then she grabbed the hook, and started to play with it. She did this until she was so tired that her eyes started to close. + +Eventually, she fell asleep and had a dream where she was playing with the hook. Suddenly she woke up with one last sneeze. Kayla decided to hang the hook on the wall so that it would always remind her of her cold day outside. The end. +Once upon a time there was a nice man called Bob. Bob was very friendly and had a lot of friends. One day Bob's friends asked him to help them fix something. He said yes, so they went to the workshop together. + +The repair wasn't easy and Bob's friends worked very hard. They had to be very careful and take their time. After a while they finished. Bob had done a good job and everyone was happy. + +To celebrate they had popcorn. But it was unfortunately very harsh. Everyone made faces and rubbed their mouths because it was so salty. + +But then Bob opened his special box and gave them all a big bag of sweet popcorn! This time everyone was very happy. They ate and laughed the whole afternoon. Bob was so nice! +John was so excited! He just got the mail and there was a surprise in it. He raced to open the envelope. John gasped when he saw what was inside. It was a special card with his name on it! + +John could not wait to show his mom. He ran to her and held the card out. Mom smiled and said it was so nice. John was so happy! + +Then Mom said it was time to do something boring - laundry. John sighed and told Mom he did not want to do it. But Mom said he had to. + +John was doing the laundry when he heard a noise. It was the mail again! He dropped the shirt he was holding and ran to the mailbox. There was another surprise in the mail! It was another card for him! + +John smiled when he opened it. He was so thrilled! He ran back to his mom and showed her the card. His mom said that today was full of surprises. John agreed and smiled. He was so happy to see two surprises in the mail! +Once there was a man who wanted to go for a walk. He went to ask his wife if she wanted to come with him, but she was deaf and couldn't understand him. The man was sad. He decided to pull his old wagon and take it for a walk. + +When the man got to the park, he saw a little girl playing. She pulled her toy behind her, just like the man was doing. The man smiled and waved at the girl. He went over to her and showed her his wagon. The little girl smiled and waved back. + +The man and the little girl pulled their wagons around the park together for a long time. The man looked over and saw his wife sitting on a bench. She was smiling and clapping her hands. The man was so happy his wife could understand and be happy with him. + +The man and the little girl both waved bye and went their separate ways. The man went back to his wife and put his arm around her. He was so glad to have his wife with him. Together, they pulled the wagon home, smiling as they went. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Emma. Emma loved hugs from her mommy and daddy. Each morning, Daddy came to give Emma a big hug so she could feel happy and safe. + +Sometimes Emma felt down, but Mommy and Daddy knew how to comfort her. Mommy would give her a big hug, a kiss and gentle words. Daddy would pick her up and spin her around until she smiled and laughed. + +One day, Daddy gave Emma a special gift. It was clean and sparkly, just like a diamond. It was a bracelet with tiny hearts on it. Emma was so happy that Daddy remembered her special day. She hugged Daddy and thanked him for the special gift. + +Mother and Daddy were so happy they had each other to love and comfort Emma. Emma loved her special gift and thought of her mommy and daddy. They were the best gift of all! +Once upon a time, a normal boy had an amazing idea. He wanted to create something special. So, he grabbed a pencil and a piece of paper and set to work. As he wrote, he filled the page with all kinds of words. Soon enough, he had created his very own dictionary! The dictionary was full of lovely words and the boy was so excited. He was so happy with it that he proudly showed it to his mom. She was shocked at what he had done, and she immediately shared it with the family. Everybody was thrilled and the boy was very proud. From that day onward, the boy and his dictionary were inseparable. +Once upon a time, there was a nice little boy. He was walking home from school when he got a idea. He wanted to make pasta for dinner. He ran to the store and hurriedly grabbed the things he needed. Then he ran home and put on a big pot of water to boil. + +Next he put some pasta in the pot. After it was cooked he added some butter, cheese and spices. He stirred it all together until it was mixed just right. + +When it was ready, he finished making it look nice. Then he called for his mom. Mom was very happy. They had a nice dinner together and it was really yummy. The boy sat back and smiled. He had made a yummy dinner all by himself. +Once there was a girl called Sally. +Sally was three years old and loved to play. +One day, Sally's mum put a new cap on her. Sally was so excited to wear it. She ran outside with her cap and jumped in the puddles. + +When Sally went inside, it was time for dinner. But there was something special - she got to pray before eating. Sally said a prayer to thank the Lord for her yummy dinner. + +The dinner was very tasty. Sally and her family all enjoyed it. After dinner, Sally put her cap back on and went to bed. + +At night, she prayed again to say goodnight and thanked the Lord for her cap and her tasty dinner. Then she fell asleep with a smile on her face. +Once upon a time, there was a green frog. He lived by a station. Every day he would hop up to the station, and bounce around. He was so happy to be there! + +One day, he saw a big machine. It was shaking and making noisy sounds! The frog was scared and he jumped away. He hid behind a huge rock. + +When he got brave enough, he peeked around. Suddenly, the big machine moved! The frog was shocked! He bounced away as fast as he could. + +He came back the next day and he was happy to see the machine was gone. From then on, he bounced around the station and enjoyed the happy noises. +Once upon a time there was a mommy and a daddy who went to visit Grandma and Grandpa. Grandma and Grandpa were very happy to see them, and they lent the mommy and daddy a lovely special tent to sleep in. But then, one night, there was an earthquake! The mommy and daddy had not been careful and the tent came falling down. Grandma and Grandpa were sad, but they were glad they were not hurt. They all helped fix the tent and then they all had breakfast together. The mommy and daddy thanked Grandma and Grandpa for lending them the tent, and they all lived happily ever after! +Once upon a time there was a girl named Kira. She loved to write. Every day she would take out a fancy pen and write stories or draw pictures. She loved it so much. + +But one day something different happened. Kira was writing in the park when a special bird flew into her lap. The bird had a note on it that said "I love you". + +Kira was so excited. She had never gotten a note like this before. She carefully wrote back to the bird and the bird fluttered away. + +Kira was filled with happiness. She realized that there was someone who was sending her love. Kira kept writing and thought about the bird with the special message. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a boy who was very sad. He had a lock but it was stuck and he couldn't open it. He tried and he tried, but it wouldn't move. The boy felt so awful and he started to cry. + +The boy's mom noticed and came over to help. She tried to unlock the lock but it wouldn't move either. It was very stuck and it wouldn't budge. Suddenly, a disgusting smell filled the room and the lock started to open. Inside the lock was a little stuffed animal that the boy had been searching for. + +The boy was so happy. He hugged his mom and thanked her for her help. But then, he remembered how bad he had suffered when the lock was stuck. He understood the importance of never giving up, even when things got difficult. +Once upon a time there was a busy bee that lived in the hive. Every day it would fly around the garden and gather lots of yummy flowers. + +One day the bee was so organized and busy that it didn't notice a rock in its way. As it flew around the corner, the bee stumbled and dropped some of the flowers it had been collecting. + +The bee was very upset and rushed around the garden trying to gather all the flowers up again. Eventually the bee was able to find all of the flowers and get back to the hive. + +But from then on, that bee was very careful and always checked for rocks in the way. It had learned its lesson and was always very organized and careful when flying around the garden. +Timmy saw a big barrel. He wanted to pick it up. He went close to it and tried to lift it, but it was too heavy. He tried and tried, but he just couldn't pick it up. He tried pushing it, but it was too tight. He pushed and pulled, but it just wouldn't move. + +Timmy needed help. So he asked his Mommy. She went to help him, and made it look so easy! She picked up the barrel with no problem. Timmy was so surprised and excited! He wanted to help. + +His Mommy asked him if he could hold one end. He tried, but the barrel was too heavy. His Mommy helped him and together they carried the barrel to their backyard. They put the barrel down, and took a break. + +Timmy was so proud for helping. His Mommy was so proud of him, too. He now knew that working together was the best way to do things. He could pick up big and tight things with help. +Once upon a time there was a brave bear named Buggs. Buggs lived in a big, green forest. One day, Buggs decided to go out and explore the forest. + +As Buggs was walking around, he heard a loud roar. Buggs got scared and stopped, but he was brave and decided to find out what was making the noise. + +Buggs kept walking until he reached the river. At the river, he saw a big, brown lion. Buggs was not scared, he remembered how brave he was. He stepped towards the lion, who was roaring and then he saw it. + +The lion had dropped its brush in the river and it was scared to get close to it. Buggs saw that the lion needed help, so he reached in and grabbed the brush. He handed the brush to the lion, who thanked Buggs with a roar. + +From that day on, Buggs and the lion became fast friends and they both had lots of fun exploring the forest together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy. He loved grapes. One day, he was picking some grapes from the vine, when he heard a noise. He paused and listened. He was getting very nervous. Suddenly, he heard a voice. + +"Hello!" it said. The little boy's eyes grew wide. He looked around, but couldn't find the source of the voice. "Over here!" said the voice. The little boy looked up and saw a bird sitting on the vine. + +The little boy was so amazed. He didn't know birds could talk. The bird asked him if he wanted to hear a story, and the little boy said yes. So, the bird told him a story about a kingdom of grapes. It was the most wonderful story the little boy ever heard. + +When the bird finished, the little boy thanked him and went back to picking grapes. He listened closely in case he heard the bird's voice again. +It was a nice day outside and Jack and Jill wanted to play. Jack saw jelly in the garden and he asked his friend to include it. Jill was grumpy and said no, so Jack thought of something else to do. + +He suggested they could make a fort out of sticks and leaves. Jill was excited and they included the jelly too! They squished it and put it on the sticks to make the fort look extra special. + +They played for a long time. At the end of the day, Jill and Jack thought their fort was the best ever. They filled their tummies with jelly and were happy, not grumpy at all. +Root was a playful 3 year old. He enjoyed going around the neighborhood and making new friends. One day, he met a new neighbor who he got along with really well. His new neighbor had lots of interesting toys and Root was a bit jealous. + +Root decided to organize a party and invite his new friend so they could play together. He asked his mom to help him make invitations and prepare some snacks for everyone to enjoy. They worked hard to get everything ready. + +On the day of the party, Root was so excited to see all of his friends. They ran around and played all sorts of games. Everyone was happy and Root felt proud for organizing such a fun time for everyone. +Tommy was a little boy who was nervous about his first day of school. He had never had a lecture before and he wasn't sure what to expect. + +When he arrived at school, his teacher smiled at him and asked his name. Tommy replied shyly, "My name is Tommy." + +Then his teacher gave the first lecture. She talked about the importance of being kind and helping others. Tommy listened carefully and replied with a nod. + +At the end of the lecture, the teacher asked the students to raise their hands if they had any questions. Tommy was too nervous to speak, so he stayed quiet. + +Then it was time to go home. Tommy felt a little bit better and tomorrow he would be ready to reply in class. For now, he was just glad that the lecture was over. +One day, Mommy and Danny were going to park. Mommy put Danny in the car seat, and they drove to the park. When they got there, they saw lots of people. Some were sitting down, some running around, and some playing with toys. + +Mommy and Danny decided to go on the swing. Danny sat on the swing and Mommy gently pushed him. Danny felt like he was flying! He was so happy! + +When it was time to go home, they stopped by the weight bench. Danny watched as Daddy lifted the weight. He was so strong! Next, they went to see the pretty flowers.- +Danny reached out to touch one. It was soft and pretty. + +Finally, Mommy and Danny got back into the car. They drove home, with lots of happy memories from the park. +Once upon a time, there was a terrible witch. She had a magic potion that she would soak people in. Every day she would go around the village and soak them in her potion. + +One day, a brave little girl heard about the witch and wanted to stop her. She gathered some courage and went to find the witch. + +When she arrived, she saw the witch making her potions and soaking people in it. The brave little girl ran up to the witch and said, "Stop! Don't soak people anymore!" + +The witch was so surprised that she dropped her potion and ran away. + +The brave little girl was very proud of herself and thanked everyone for the help. Ever since then, the village was safe from the terrible witch. +Once upon a time there was a cupboard. Inside the cupboard there was something very special. It was a cool sack filled with magical things. The sack was like no other sack, for it was magical. + +One day, a wily 3-year-old girl called Katie decided to discover the secrets of the special sack. Her small fingers grasped the top of the magical sack and she peered inside. What lovely things did she find inside? + +Toys, ribbons, and sparkly things! Magic, glitter, and fun! Katie was filled with excitement and joy, she couldn't believe her luck! She pulled out all the wonderful things and created a magical world of her own. + +Katie was so thrilled with her new-found magical world, she kept her treasures in the cool cupboard so that she could discover something new every day. With her magical sack of goodies, Katie had an entire world of fun at her fingertips! +Amy was feeling cold. She asked her mom for a sweater and her mom said yes. So Amy put on a cozy sweater and felt much better. + +She went outside and saw a car driving by. It had a sign on it that said, "The news is here!" Amy was excited. She wanted to know what was happening in the world. + +So, she ran up to the car and demanded the news. The man in the car was nice and gave her a paper with all the news printed on it. + +Amy thanked him, took the paper and ran back home. When she got home, she spread the paper out on the floor and read all the news. She read about animals, food, people and places all around the world. She was so happy and excited to learn about the world around her. +Once upon a time there was a kind bear. He liked to crawl around in the woods. One day, he saw something shining in the distance. When he got closer, he saw that it was a furry coat! The coat looked brand new, so the kind bear decided to take it for himself. He put the coat on and crawled around the woods feeling very cozy. Then the bear had an idea. He wanted to share his new coat with the other animals, so he started crawling around the woods to find them. The animals were so happy when they saw the kind bear in his new coat and they all hugged him. They had a wonderful time playing together in the woods. +Mommy was nervous to cook dinner. She wanted to make something special for Daddy. She worked hard in the kitchen, measuring the ingredients and stirring the pot. + +After a while, Mommy took the food out of the oven and put it on the table. Daddy smiled when he saw it. + +They all began to eat, but soon Daddy said he had forgotten something. He ran back to the kitchen and came back with an ashtray. Everyone laughed and the dinner was great! + +Mommy was no longer nervous. She was happy that she could cook something special for Daddy and everyone. +Once there were two friends, Jack and Jane. They loved to go for walks along the beach together. Every time they did, they would look for fish swimming nearby. + +Jack and Jane were very brave. But one day when they were walking along the beach, they saw something very scary in the water. It was a big fish! Jack was so scared he ran away! + +But Jane stayed there looking at the fish. She wasn't scared at all. "Come back, Jack!" she yelled. + +Jack came back slowly, still looking scared. He looked at the fish, and then he laughed. "It's just a fish!" he said. + +The two friends laughed and went for a walk along the beach. They enjoyed looking for fish together, and now they weren't scared anymore. +Once upon a time there was a nice bed. On the bed was a soft sheet, and it felt comfy to sleep on. Every night, when it was time to go to bed, the boy would jump under the cover and think about how he wished he could escape from his room. + +One night, the boy had an idea - what if he could use the sheet to fly away from his room? He lifted up the sheet and held it up high in the air like a bird flying. The wind carried him up and up, until he was floating high above his room. + +Down below he could see all the people, and their heads looked like tiny dots. For a moment, the boy felt so free and it was the most comfortable feeling ever. + +But then he remembered that he had to get back home again. So the boy used the sheet to gently glide down to his room. Then he jumped back into the bed and went to sleep, dreaming of the wonderful escape. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Lucy. Lucy felt really sad, so her mommy gave her a big hug to make her feel better. Lucy's mommy was very kind and she had a big, warm smile. + +Lucy's mommy held her close and told her that everything was going to be alright. She then took Lucy's little finger in her hand and held it tightly. She was very persistent and it eventually made Lucy feel much better. + +Then, Lucy's mommy said something very special to her. She said, "Whenever you feel sad, just remember that my love for you will always comfort you." It made Lucy feel so much better and she smiled. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Sarah and John. They were both playing in Sarah's backyard, when they noticed something unusual. In the corner of the yard was a strange container with a strange liquid inside. + +John wanted to find out what the liquid was, so he touched it with his finger and tasted it. It was poison! He became very sick and had to go straight to the hospital. + +Sarah knew she needed to get rid of the poison, but she didn't know how. Then she had an idea. She got a pot, filled it with water and placed it on the fire. She then poured the poison into the pot. The poison began to melt and Sarah watched as it disappeared. + +The situation was now safe, but very unusual. Sarah and John never found out what the poison was, but they knew not to touch strange containers with strange liquid inside again! +Once upon a time, there was a car that could zoom. It was bright blue and zoomed faster than other cars. One day, the car wanted to find something special, so it zoomed around looking and looking. Then, it saw a thick shirt. It was red and yellow and looked so comfy! So the car zoomed over and picked up the shirt. It was so happy and zoomed away! It zoomed up the hill and over the fields, with the thick and cozy new shirt. It zoomed so fast for the rest of the day, and it never forgot about its new shirt. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a rhinoceros. The rhinoceros was big and grey and had one big horn on its nose. One day, the rhinoceros was scared and started to run. It ran and ran until it couldn't run anymore. + +Then, it saw a big tree with leaves that were bright and green. The rhinoceros climbed up the tree and sat on a branch. From up there, it could see far and wide. + +After a while, the rhinoceros stopped feeling scared and began to feel brave. So, it climbed down from the tree and ran home. + +The rhinoceros was happy to be home and it was no longer scared. It was happy and brave! +Once upon a time there was a large bear. The bear was always feeling very grumpy, because he had not had a good nap in a while. He knew he had to find a way to fix it. + +He went to his best friend, a squirrel. The squirrel told him the best way to fix the grumpiness was to take a big nap. + +The bear thanked his friend and went off to find a nice place to sleep. He found a big, soft bed of straw. He quickly fell asleep. + +The bear slept for a long time, and when he woke up he felt much better. He thanked the squirrel for the advice, and always remembered to take a big, long nap when he felt grumpy. +Once upon a time, there was a bug who wanted to surprise his friends. He had a plan to make them some very special food. He went to the store and bought all he needed. Then, he went back to his house to prepare the food. + +The bug worked very hard to put the food together. He chopped and stirred and sprinkled and added the right ingredients. At last, he had made his friends a delicious meal. + +But when the bug served the meal, all his friends said they were full. The bug felt guilty. He had worked so hard to make the food and put it together, but his friends were not interested. + +The bug was sad, but he knew he had done his best. He thought maybe another day his friends would be ready to enjoy his cooking. He smiled and decided he would prepare another meal soon. +Once there was a little boy named Jake. He was three years old and he had lots of energy. + +Every day, Jake went for a run outside. He would rush to the park and back with his dad. It was an exercise, but Jake thought it was fun! + +When he got back from his run, Jake liked to play with his toys. He would make funny faces and sing funny songs. Today he played with his teddy bear and laughed for a long time. + +All the running and playing made Jake very tired. But he still wanted to have more fun. So he rushed over to the kitchen and got himself a big bowl of ice cream. Yum! +Once upon a time, there was a happy family. Every day, they celebrated. They celebrated when the sun came up and when the sun went down. They celebrated for no reason at all and for every reason. + +One day, the family was celebrating something even more special. They went to the park to celebrate! It was a special day and they were extra happy and excited. + +At the park, everyone had a big blue blanket and they spread it on the ground. On the blanket, there was a big pointy cake with swirly blue icing. As they sat on their blanket, the family sang and laughed. They celebrated with hugs and smiles. + +After the celebration was over, the family gathered together for a big group hug. They couldn't stop smiling. They were all so happy to celebrate together! +Once there was a small girl. She was very pale. One day she wanted to play with her hoop. She grabbed the hoop and started to run around the house. She loved to poke the hoop as she ran, making it hop and bounce. + +She laughed as it hopped and bounced. She ran faster and faster and poked the hoop harder and harder, until the hoop landed in the garden. + +The girl followed the hoop and saw a big, pale toad in the garden. She had never seen a toad before, and she was very excited. She wanted to poke it, but she was scared. + +So, she slowly and carefully reached out her hand and gently poked the toad. The toad was startled and quickly hopped away. + +The girl laughed. After that, she picked up her hoop and went back inside. She was very happy that she had been brave enough to poke the toad. +Once upon a time there was a girl. She was always very curious and always exploring. One day she went on a very big adventure. She climbed up to the top of the stairs and through the door. She was so excited when she realized it was her bedroom! But something was strange. All her toys were gone! She looked all around, but could not find them anywhere. + +She soon realized it must be a mysterious. She search everywhere but still could not find them. She started to get sad and a tear rolled down her cheek. She began to cry and shout. She thought she would never find her toys again. + +But then she heard a silly giggle coming from behind her. She spun around and to her surprise, there were all her toys! She was so happy and quickly learned a valuable lesson. Never lose hope, because you never know when something mysterious may happen! +Once upon a time, there was a weird fountain deep in the forest. A young rabbit and squirrel came across it. They wanted to see what was inside, so they hopped up to it. But when they looked inside the fountain, they were surprised at what they saw. The fountain was full of coins! The two animals quickly started to take the coins but then they suddenly heard a voice. It said, "Remain where you are and don't take anything." Startled, they stayed in place and remained there. The voice belonged to a kind wizard who was using the fountain to teach the animals a lesson about respect. The wizard gave the animals a special reward and said, "You learned a valuable lesson today. You must always remain honest and respectful." The animals thanked the wizard and hopped away. The fountain and its magical coins remained in the forest for many years. +Once upon a time there was a raven. He was very dirty. He wanted to learn to be cleaner so he walked deep into the woods. + +He came across an old woman. She was very wise. The raven asked the old woman to teach him how to be cleaner. + +So the old woman taught him many things, like how to take baths in the river and how to use mud to clean his feathers. The raven followed her advice and soon he was much cleaner. + +He thanked the old woman and said goodbye. He flew back home feeling very proud of his clean feathers. The raven will never forget what the old woman taught him. +Once upon a time there was a cop. He was very new and wore a shiny hat. Every day he was ready to play. He loved to explore the city and spend time with his friends. + +One day, he saw a group of children playing together. He watched them run, laugh, and explore their surroundings. He smiled with happiness and started to play with them too. He chased them around and they all laughed. + +The children were delighted to have a new friend! They played with the cop different kinds of games. One was tagging, and the other was hide and seek. They ran around in the park and were having a great time. + +the cop and the children became good friends. Every day they played together, and soon they were laughing so much they could hardly breathe. They had so much fun! + +The cop enjoyed playing with his new friends so much. Even though he was new, he already felt like family. Everyone was happy. + +The end! +Once there was a little girl who loved to dream. Every night she would close her eyes and go to a special place filled with interesting things. She would repeat her favorite dream over and over again! + +In her dream, she flew through the sky like a bird. She soared up and down, around and around, always enjoying the view. She laughed and laughed, feeling so happy and free. + +One day, she decided to share her dream with her friends. She told them all about it and they listened intently. They thought it was so interesting that they asked her to repeat it! + +Often, the little girl and her friends would gather together and she would tell her dream. They loved the way she told it and they would laugh and talk and laugh some more. + +The little girl's dream was always an interesting adventure. She loved to repeat it and told her friends over and over again. It was her favorite thing in the world and they all loved to join her on each magical journey. +Once there was a little boy named Jack. He was three years old and loved to play in the park. One day, Jack was running around and spotted something brown. It was a paper bag! + +He opened it up and inside he found a mile of steam. It was so exciting that he couldn't help himself and he tore the paper bag open. As the steam escaped, Jack watched it go up up up into the sky. + +Jack laughed as the steam rolled away, then ran around the park some more. Soon enough it was time to go home and Jack said goodbye to all his friends. He was so excited about the steam, and he couldn't wait to show it to his mom. +Once upon a time, a young girl named Ella yawned as she woke up from a nap. She got up from her cozy bed and looked out the windows. Today was a perfect day outside. + +Suddenly, Ella heard a loud rumble. It was an earthquake! Ella was scared and she hugged her teddy bear close. The ground shook and everything in the room bounced around. + +But soon, it was over. Ella was safe. She stood up and looked out the window again. The sun was still shining and the birds were still singing. Ella smiled and joined in the singing. + +The fun was back and Ella was happy again. She went outside to play with her friends, the earth safe and sound. +Jill had been looking forward to her birthday for weeks. When the day finally arrived, she was really excited. + +Jill opened her presents and found a bright, red laser pointer. She was amazed. She had never seen anything like it before. She loved the way the laser light shone so brightly. + +Jill took the laser out into the garden. She pointed it up towards the dark night sky and laughed as the light shone across the stars. She had never seen anything quite like it. + +Then she saw something even better. In the darkness, a bright green light was shining in the sky. It was exciting and a bit scary. Jill realised it must have been the laser beam. She had made it reach all the way up to the night sky! She smiled in amazement. +Once upon a time, there was a fair bone. Everyone wanted to have it, but no one could seem to find it. It was hidden away in a secret garden. + +One day, a little child heard about the bone. He wanted to find it too, so he set off on an adventure. He looked everywhere, in bushes and behind hills. But no matter how hard he tried, he couldn't seem to find it. + +Finally, he came to the garden but he couldn't get in. There was a giant gate blocking the way! But the little boy was very clever. He used a stick to reach through the fence and grab the fair bone. + +The little boy was so happy! He proudly took the bone home and showed it to his parents. They were so proud of him for finding the bone. Everyone was happy! +Henry and his dad went for a walk. As they walked, Henry noticed a small white bone on the ground. He wanted to pick it up and wanted to search for the other bones. + +His dad told him he could pick up the bone and asked him if he wanted to look for more. Henry said yes, so they both started searching around. + +After a few minutes, they found a few more small bones. They also saw some big bones: they were too big to lift! His dad smiled and said they will leave the big bones alone. + +Henry was happy that he could take the small bones home. His dad said he should be humble and treat the bones with respect. He said that looking for bones was exciting but that Henry must remember to be gentle. + +Henry nodded and smiled. He was proud of himself for his humble search. He was excited to show his mom and dad the small bones he found on the walk. +One day, there was a little dog that owned a bone. The bone was his favorite toy and he always played with it. He was very happy when it was time to play with his bone. + +One day, while the little dog was playing with his bone, a noisy truck rolled by. The truck was very loud and shook the ground. The little dog was scared and he dropped his bone. + +The bone flew away and the little dog did not know where to find it. He looked everywhere for it but couldn't find it. He was very sad and didn't know what to do. + +Then, he had a great idea! He started to bark as loud as he could. He knew that his barking would make a lot of noise and it would be much louder than the truck. + +It worked! The little dog heard the sound of his bone clattering against the ground. He was so happy to have his bone back again. He hugged it and he never let go! +Once upon a time, there was a helpful beetle. He loved to help the other animals, but one day he was feeling sad. He was crying because he was all alone. + +Then, a friendly bird flew by and asked him why he was crying. The beetle told the bird he was all alone. + +The bird was very helpful. He said he would help the beetle find some friends. Then, the bird flew off in search of friends for the beetle. + +The beetle waited and watched as the bird flew high in the sky. Suddenly, the beetle saw other beetles flying with the bird. The friendly bird had brought his new beetle friends for a playdate! + +The beetle was so happy he couldn't help but cry again. But, this time it was tears of joy. From that day on, the beetle always remembered his helpful bird friend. The end! +Once there was a little girl who loved color. Everywhere she looked, she saw bright and beautiful colors. One day, she wanted to do something special. So she decided to reverse the color of everything around her! + +First, she found a dull gray rock. Then she used some paint to make it bright and colorful. She painted it purple, red and blue. She thought it looked beautiful. + +Then she went outside and saw a dull gray house. She decided to use a big bucket of paint to make the house look colorful. She painted it yellow, green and pink. It was an incredible sight! + +Finally, she thought of a way to make herself colorful. She took a plain white dress and used a special color pen to draw bright patterns on it. She felt pretty and proud when she was done. + +The little girl had reversed the color of her world! Everywhere she looked, she saw beautiful color. She smiled with joy and happiness. +Once a upon a time, a mommy, daddy, and their little girl were outside in the garden. It was a beautiful day and the grass was so green and soft. Daddy was using a rake to tidy the garden and make it look beautiful. The little girl saw the rake and she was excited, so she asked Daddy for a turn. + +Daddy gave his little girl the rake and she got to work. She made sloppy piles of leaves and laughed. Daddy smiled and praised her for doing such a great job. Then it was time to leave, so they all said goodbye to the garden. + +After the garden was neat, they went inside. Mommy was cooking up a delicious dinner. The little girl was so excited, she could almost taste it. + +As they ate dinner, the little girl was so happy and enjoyed every last bite. She thanked Mommy for making something so delicious and everyone was very happy. +Once there was a 3 year old kid named Jimmy. He loved baseball and wanted to play with an original baseball. One day, his mom brought an original baseball to him. Jimmy was so happy and he ran outside to play with it. + +He threw the baseball up in the air and caught it. He rolled it across the grass and threw it hard. He also pretended to be a pitcher and threw the baseball like a professional. It was so much fun. + +After awhile, Jimmy's dad brought some other kids to his house and they all played a game of baseball. Jimmy threw the baseball with all his might and it flew across the park. Everyone laughed and ran around looking for it. + +In the end, Jimmy found the baseball and won the game. Everyone was happy and they all went back home with smiles on their faces. +Once upon a time there was a slow finger. It was all alone and wanted to find friends. + +Then it saw another finger! The two fingers united and stayed together. Soon there were four fingers. Then eight and twelve. + +The fingers played and ran and had so much fun. + +They jumped and sang, spinning around in circles. The more fingers that united, the bigger and stronger they became. + +At the end of the day, all the fingers went back home happy and grateful for their new friends. +Once upon a time, there was a new pond. All the animals around were very excited to see it. One of the animals was a little frog. He loved the idea of a new pond and jumped right in. Once he was in, he noticed something very special. There were colorful prints all around the pond! The frog couldn't believe what it was. He asked the other animals if they could see it too. + +The other animals said yes and they were so excited by the new prints. They wanted to know what made the prints, but no one could figure it out. The frog got an idea and he decided to find the source of the prints. He hopped from one print to another until he saw a big box. Inside the box was a big printer! + +The printer was printing new images all around the pond, and the animals were so amazed by it. The little frog was very proud that he had figured it out. He and the other animals celebrated by jumping into the water and playing. From then on, it was a magical place with colorful prints all around the pond. +Every morning, the boy would take a walk. He always loved the morning, because it meant new adventure and opportunities. One morning, he decided to walk further than usual. As he got closer to the woods, he noticed an enormous tree. He had never seen a tree so big before! He decided to take a closer look. As he walked around it, he noticed giant branches that almost touched the sky. He was in awe of its size and beauty. He knew this was a special tree, and he returned to it every morning for the rest of the summer. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Peter. Peter was very bossy and he always wanted to be in control. One day Peter decided to take a walk in nature. But he had forgotten to ask his mom’s permission. + +When Peter was in nature, he saw a river and he wanted to jump in. But he was scared and he was too bossy to tell his mom. He wanted to do it alone, without her help. + +So Peter took a deep breath and jumped into the river. He swam for a little bit and after a few minutes, he felt very tired and he wanted to get out of the river. + +But he couldn’t get out. He swam and swam and swam but he couldn’t get out. When he eventually got out of the river he was very tired and he wished he had asked his mom’s permission. + +From this day, Peter regretted not asking his mom and he learned that it’s important to ask for help even when we are feeling very bossy. +Once upon a time, there was an empty house. Everyone wanted to make it nicer. So, they came together to decorate. +First, they put up bright balloons. Then, they put up streamers of all colors. Finally, they wrote a big spell on the door. + +Everyone smiled as they looked at the house. Now, it wasn't empty. It was full of color and joy. + +Everyone was so happy! They celebrated with cake and ice cream. + +The house was now the best it had ever been and it was ready to welcome people in. + +The End. +One day, two friends went outside to play. It was a clear day, and the sun was shining. + +They decided to pick some daisies. As they were picking, one of them was surprised. He saw a big orange butterfly! + +The butterfly was fluttering its wings and flying around in circles. It was so beautiful! The other friend was surprised too, and started chasing the butterfly. + +The friends laughed and shouted as they tried to catch the butterfly. Just when they thought they had it, the butterfly flew away into the sky. + +The friends were very happy. They were surprised by the butterfly, and it was a clear reminder of how fun and special the day was. +Mark was feeling very frustrated. It had been raining all week, and the weather was cold and wet. Mark wanted to play outside, but he couldn't because of the bad weather. + +Every day Mark would look out the window and wish for the rain to stop. He imagined playing with his friends, but he wasn't sure when that would be possible. + +One day, Mark was surprised when he looked out the window and saw sunshine. He was so happy he ran outside to play. All of his friends were there too, and they laughed and smiled as they played together in the sunshine. + +Mark was so happy that the sun was out. The bad weather was over and he could now play again. He ran around, enjoying the fresh air and the glorious sunshine. It was a wonderful day! +One day, a little boy was playing in the yard when he heard a loud noise. The noise was so loud that it was scaring him. It was thunder! The little boy started to run for cover, but he couldn't find any. He looked up and saw the dark clouds that were rolling in. Suddenly, he heard a loud warning from his mom. She said, “Come inside, now!†The little boy knew he had to listen to his mom, so he quickly ran inside. + +The little boy was feeling frustrated. He wanted to keep playing outside in the sunshine, but the thunder was still booming in the sky. He stuck his head out the window and watched the rain, but he still felt sad. His mom saw him and gave him a big hug. She told him that it was ok and that he was safe inside. The little boy knew his mom was right, so he felt better. + +The thunder continued, but the little boy and his mom stayed safe inside. His mom warned him to stay away from the windows, so the little boy listened and stayed safe. Finally, the thunder died down and the sun came back out. The little boy happily ran back outside to play. +One day, a young boy was playing in the park. He noticed an elderly man sitting on a bench. So the boy walked up to him to say hi. + +The boy stood in front of the old man, and waved excitedly. But the elderly man didn't wave back. He just stayed sitting, watching the boy and smiling. + +The boy started jumping up and down, and asked the old man to play. The elderly man stayed seated and pointed to a swing set. So the boy ran to it and started playing. + +He had so much fun that he forgot about the elderly man. But when he was done, he saw the old man still sitting on the bench. He was watching the boy play. + +The boy smiled and waved one more time. This time, the elderly man waved back. Then the boy ran off, leaving the old man on the bench. +Once there was a big bear that was very heavy. He was walking in the woods when he found a very big tree. The bear wanted to fit in the tree so he tried to squeeze in. He tried and he tried, but he just couldn't fit. He was sad and he started to cry. + +Then, a magic rabbit appeared. The rabbit said, "Don't worry, bear! I can help you." The bear was so happy. The rabbit sprinkled some special glitter in the tree. When he finished the glittering the tree was bigger. + +The bear smiled and said, "Can I try now?" The rabbit smiled and said, "Yes, bear. Go ahead and give it a try!" The bear squeezed and he squeezed and then he fit inside the tree. He was so happy and he thanked the rabbit. The rabbit smiled and said, "You're welcome!" The bear stayed in the tree and he was happy and comfy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved to play. One day, she saw a hut in the distance and she decided to go explore. When she got close to the hut, she noticed that somebody was sleeping inside. The girl was stubborn and she wanted to wake up the person who was sleeping so she started to shout. + +The woman inside the hut seemed very surprised when she woke up and she looked scared. The little girl soon realised that she had done something wrong so she started to apologize. The woman smiled and said it was ok. She told the little girl that she could stay and play in her hut for a while. + +The little girl had lots of fun playing in the hut. She stayed until it was almost dark and then she said goodbye. The woman waved goodbye as the little girl started to walk away. The little girl was very happy - it had been a perfect day! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy. He was three years old and he loved jokes. He really wanted to know a good joke, so he set off walking. + +He walked and walked, until he finally arrived at a big house. It was a special house, because lots of people went there to tell jokes. He was very excited to be there. + +He went inside. It was filled with people, most of them were smiling and laughing. He sat down and listened to all the jokes. Some of them were funny, but some of them were hard to understand. + +Eventually, someone told a joke that made the little boy laugh. It was the best joke he had ever heard! He laughed and laughed until he couldn't laugh anymore. + +And that was the end of the little boy's journey. He ended his journey with a smile on his face and a joke in his heart. +Maggie was very excited. She was going to the underground to see the animals. She put on her jacket and skipped down the steps. She looked left and right and saw lots of animals in their homes. + +Suddenly, a loud noise came from somewhere nearby. It was a lion and it was snarling. But Maggie wasn't afraid. She said hello to the lion and it stopped snarling. + +Maggie spotted a rabbit in a pen. It was deaf, so it couldn't hear her. But Maggie didn't mind. She laughed and snapped her fingers, and the rabbit looked up with a smile. + +Maggie wanted to touch the rabbit, so she tried to reach in but it was too high. So she stepped back and watched the rabbit hop around. + +Maggie loved spending time in the underground. She said goodbye to the animals, waved goodbye to the lion, and skipped back upstairs with a smile on her face. +Lily was a young girl with a special swing. It was a big, tall swing and she loved to fly up into the sky when she was on it. Every day Lily would go to the park and swing on the swing. She felt so free, so alive. + +But one day something strange happened. As Lily was swinging on the swing it broke and she fell to the ground. She was so scared and she started to cry. + +A few moments later a young boy came running over to Lily. He said, "Don't worry! I'll help you!" The boy picked up the dead swing and told Lily, "Don't be scared. We can fix it!" + +The boy used some sticks and some string and soon the swing was swinging again. When it was ready, Lily jumped on, and laughed. She shouted, "Thank you for helping me, young man!" And with a huge grin she flew into the sky. +Once upon a time, there was a boy. He was three years old and his name was Jack. Jack didn't know very much about the world, but he knew one thing - he wanted to pass the stars. + +So one night, Jack wished on a star, and his wish came true. Suddenly, he was soaring through the night sky. He was going so fast! Jack was so excited to explore the universe and he couldn't believe how beautiful and big it was. + +Jack met lots of new friends on his journey. His favourite was a popular shooting star called Skylar. Together, with Skylar as his guide, Jack visited distant galaxies and saw worlds he'd never knew existed. + +The journey was full of adventure, and Jack learnt so much. Finally, after months of exploration, Jack returned home. He felt so happy and amazed with his adventure in the universe. From then on, Jack shared his stories with everyone and became very popular. +Tommy was walking down the stairs. He looked up and saw a door. He was so excited. He knew he was allowed to go up and look in the attic. + +He slowly opened the door. He was so patient and waited a moment to see if he could hear any sounds. He heard only silence. He wanted to see what was inside. + +He carefully made his way up the stairs. When he reached the top, he was in a large space with lots of things! He looked around and saw a big box filled with old toys. He was so excited he started to jump around and giggle. + +Tommy opened the box and saw a lot of interesting items. He looked around and saw an old hat, a toy car and a stuffed animal. He carefully looked at each of the items and was so patient to find the perfect one. After a few minutes, he decided to take the toy car! He was so happy, he ran down the stairs to show his mom. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Pete. Pete liked to go outside, and one day he found something unusual. It was a big, orange rake! Pete wanted to keep it, but he didn't know what to do with it. + +So Pete went to ask his friend Sally for help. Sally thought and then had an idea. She told Pete to bow in front of the rake. + +Pete did what his friend said and bowed down to the rake. Suddenly something magical happened! The rake flew up into the sky and Pete saw that it could fly! Pete had never seen anything like it before! + +He spent the whole day flying around in the sky. He flew so high that he could almost touch the clouds. It was an amazing experience for Pete! + +When it was time to go home, Pete put the rake back on the ground and bowed goodbye. From that day on, Pete loved to go outside and play with his magical flying rake! +Once upon a time, there was a boy who liked to explore. He was always looking for something new to do. One day, he decided he would follow a trail and go on an adventure. + +The trail was open and it looked like it had lots of fun things to discover. He walked and walked, carefully taking in all the sights. Suddenly, he came to an open field where he found a pond with a cute frog splashing about. He was so excited and completely forgot about the trail he was on. + +He sat down to watch the frog and played around with it for a while, but then he heard someone calling his name. It was his Mom, calling him back home. He had been so busy exploring, he had forgotten all about the time and had to go home. + +But before he left, he made sure to tell his Mom all about the trail, so they could go explore it together and discover new things. +Once there was a pot. It was very tough. One day it started to ring. The pot was surprised and scared. It did not know why it was ringing. Soon a little girl walked up to it. She looked at the pot and smiled. She said "I know why you are ringing. It's because I need a friend". The pot was happy. It felt special. From then on they were best friends. They played and laughed together all day. The pot was so happy that it never stopped ringing. +Josie was a little girl who wanted to fly. She had a big dream to be able to soar up high with the birds. One day, she decided to try. She got a pink balloon and held it close. + +Josie went outside and held tight to the balloon string. Then, she tried to fly. She jumped and jumped but she didn't go anywhere. + +Josie wasn't giving up. She tried again and again but nothing seemed to work. Then, she had a bright idea: she asked her friend to help her. Together, they grabbed ahold of the balloon string and tried to lift off the ground. + +Amazingly, it worked! Josie and her friend soared up into the sky, floating on their pink balloon. They flew around for hours, feeling like little birds. Finally, it was time for them to come back down. The ground seemed so far away, but eventually they landed softly. Josie could finally say that she had tried and succeeded in her big dream! +Once upon a time there was a sweet little girl named Izzy. Izzy loved to explore the world and go places. One day she went to the park and found a big squash. She had never seen such a squash before and was very excited about it. + +Izzy picked up the squash and ran around with it. She saw a place in the park that she wanted to explore even more. Her mummy urged her to put the squash down and be safe before she went exploring. + +But Izzy did not listen and she went to explore the new area anyway. After some time exploring, she came back to the place where she left the squash. But the squash was gone! + +Izzy was very sad and so was her mummy. But soon enough they were able to find the squash again in a safe spot nearby. Izzy was so happy to have her squash back and she promised her mummy to always be safe. +Sam was very careful when he went out to collect things. He loved to look for mystery objects. Today, he went to the beach and he found something very special. It was a smooth, round, white rock. He was so excited and carefully picked it up. He then went to the park and found a colorful leaf. It was so beautiful! He couldn't wait to tell his mom and dad about his discoveries. When he got home, he put the rock and leaf into his special collection box. He loved collecting mystery things and was so proud of his collection. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Lila. She was only three years old and very curious. One day she decided to explore the big world she lived in. +She started walking down the path and soon she came across a big brown mountain. It was full of waste. She was so curious that she wanted to go up and explore it. But it made her very fearful. +To make herself feel better, she asked her mom if she could go up the mountain. Her mom said no and told her to stay away from it. She was sad but she listened and stayed away from it. +But then from far away, she heard a voice calling out to her: "Please come and help me! I'm stuck near the mountain!" Lila felt scared but also excited to help. She asked her mom if she could help and her mom said yes. +So Lila went off to the mountain, careful not to waste any time or energy. When she reached the mountain she found a little kitten stuck in some waste. She quickly freed the kitten, hugged it and brought it home with her. +Her mom was so pleased with Lila's bravery, and they both hugged the little kitten tight. From then on, they all lived together very happily ever after. The end. +Henry was a three year old little boy. He was very lonely. One day he was walking down the street and he saw a pole. He remembered that he used to play around poles with his friends. He smiled and said to himself, "I like this pole". + +So, Henry started to climb up the pole and soon he was at the top. He could see lots of trees and blue sky. He felt so excited and happy! He stayed at the top for a few minutes and remembered how it felt to play with his friends. + +Henry then came down the pole and went back home. He still felt a bit lonely, but now he knew he could always go back to the pole. Whenever he felt sad, he would just go to the pole and remember the wonderful times he had playing with his friends. +Once upon a time there was a harmless steel robot. The robot was so friendly and liked to help people. One day, the robot was walking in the park with some kids. Suddenly, the robot heard a loud noise. The robot warned the kids to stop and be careful. + +The robot and the kids saw a mean dog running towards them. They were all scared, but the robot was brave and stepped in front of the others. He said, 'Don't be scared! I will help you.' The robot showed the kids his steel body. He was very strong and he was able to protect the kids from the mean dog. + +The brave robot warned the mean dog to stay away from the kids. The dog ran away and the kids thanked the robot for keeping them safe. The kids were very happy and they thanked the robot for his help. From then on, they were never scared when they went to the park. +Once there was a little girl called Lisa. She was 3 years old. She loved to explore the world. +One day Lisa was walking in the forest. Suddenly she saw a net. She wanted to have a closer look. As she approached the net, she started to sneeze. Her sneezes were very loud and very big! + +The net started to move. Lisa stepped back and watched. She saw a harmless small animal come out of the net. It was a cute little mouse. Lisa was so delighted to see the mouse. She wanted to touch it but she remembered she was supposed to keep a distance. + +So Lisa and the timid mouse just stared at each other. Little Lisa suddenly leaned forward and the mouse jumped back, scared. Lisa felt sorry for scaring the little animal away. She wanted to make friends with it but she knew it was shy. + +So she thought of another way to make the mouse happy. She wanted to help it but how? Lisa looked around and she saw a piece of food on the ground. She picked it up and put it near the net. Then she watched from a distance as the mouse nibbled on it. + +Lisa smiled, she was happy that she was able to make the mouse feel safe and happy. +Once upon a time, there was a mighty fish. He swam in the sea, searching for food and adventure. One day, he found a mysterious cave. He swam closer and opened the doors. Inside, he could see all sorts of wonderful things, like jewels and treasure chests. But the most amazing thing was a big golden key. He quickly took the key and opened the lock. Suddenly, a stream of bubbles flew out of the cave and floated into the sky. The fish was so excited, he quickly followed the bubbles up out of the sea. As he flew over the clouds, he could see the most beautiful rainbow ever. The fish was so happy and thanked the mighty key for unlocking the cave and helping him reach a new world. +Once upon a time, there was an ugly group of people. They all stood together, looking very sad. A young girl noticed them and wanted to help. She asked them why they were standing there so sadly. + +The group told her that they were lost and did not know what to do. So the girl smiled and said, “Come with me! I know a place where you can be happy.†+ +The group followed the girl and soon they came to a big field full of flowers. The flowers were so beautiful that the group soon forgot how lost and sad they had been. They started to laugh and dance and enjoy the sunshine. + +The group soon found a new place to stay and plenty of friends to play with. They were no longer lost and no longer felt ugly. They stood together again, but this time, with smiles on their faces and love in their hearts. +Once there was a boy named Jimmy. He was three years old. In his house there was a big tree with lots of fruit. Jimmy wanted to pick the fruit, but his mom said no. + +Today, the sky was grey and gloomy. Jimmy wanted to pick some of the fruit before it started raining. He ran to the tree and started picking the fruit. + +Jimmy had to hurry because it started raining. He filled up his basket of fruit and ran back to his house. He was so happy he could pick the fruit before it rained. + +At home, his mom was surprised. She hugged him and thanked him for trying to help. She said: "I am glad you hurried outside to pick the fruit!" +Once there was a famous surfboard that everybody wanted. But one day it broke and everybody was sad. + +One day, a brave little boy wanted to fix it. He worked hard and asked for help from some grown-ups. The grown-ups taught him how to repair the surfboard. + +The little boy worked until he had fixed the surfboard. When the surfboard was repaired it was the best surfboard in the world! Everyone was happy. + +The little boy was famous! He had repaired the famous surfboard and people all around the world talked about what he had done. + +And from then on, the little boy was known as the repairs kid. He went on to fix many more things, and always had a smile on his face. +Once there was a body who wanted to finish something. So he went outside to do it. But it was a mild day, so he didn't have to work too hard. He just finished what he was doing and then he went home. + +When he got home he was really happy. He had finished his task and it felt so good. He got into his bed and closed his eyes, feeling very content. + +But his body had other ideas! He felt like he needed to finish something else. So he got up and went outside to play. He danced, played games, and laughed with his friends, feeling very excited. + +After a while, his body was tired. He had finished all his tasks, and he was ready to rest. So he went home and snuggled into his bed, feeling good that he had finished everything he wanted to do. What a mild and wonderful day it was! +Once upon a time, there was a brown lock. It was on the toilet so that no one else could use it. + +One day, a small child wanted to use the toilet but they couldn't because the lock was closed. They asked their mom to open it and she said yes. + +So, mom opened the brown lock and the child went to the bathroom. When they were done, they put the lock back on the toilet so it was locked again. + +The End. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Sarah. She loved to dress up and put on her pretty clothes. One day Sarah wanted her to look extra special so she decided to pretend she had some magic. Sarah put on a fake magic dress. It was pink and sparkly with butterfly wings. + +When Sarah put on the dress she twirled and spun around and around. She felt so special! Suddenly Sarah heard a strange noise and saw a fairy come flying in from the window. The fairy waved her sparkly wand and said "Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo!" + +The fairy had given Sarah real magic! Her dress changed from fake to beautiful and sparkly. She sparkled and shined like a star in the night sky. She was so excited! + +Sarah spent the rest of the day meeting other fairies and playing in her magic dress. She felt more magical and special than ever before. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a dragon named Bob. He was very weak, but he was determined to be strong. Everywhere he went, the other dragons laughed at him and called him names. + +One day, Bob decided to go on an adventure to prove himself. He flew high up in the sky, searching for something. Eventually, he came upon a magical lake. + +He dipped his toes into the lake and he suddenly felt a surge of power run through his body. When he looked down, he was stronger and bigger than he ever was before! + +Bob flew back to the other dragons and showed them what he had found. The dragons were so impressed by Bob's strength that they agreed to never call him names again. + +From then on, Bob was known as the strongest dragon in the land. He had achieved something that even the strongest dragons couldn't do. He was truly a hero! +Susie the little girl went walking with Grandma. Grandma showed Susie a lovely pebble. Susie wanted it, so she tried to catch it. But the pebble wouldn't stay in her hand. Grandma said, "Don't give up, Susie! If you try hard enough, you can catch it!" So Susie tried again, and this time she caught the pebble. Grandma said, "Well done, Susie! You caught a lovely pebble." + +Susie was so happy. She put the pebble in her pocket and went home with Grandma. They said goodbye, and Susie went inside the house to show her mom the lovely pebble. + +Mom said, "That's a very lovely pebble! You have done a great job catching it!" Susie smiled and said, "Yes, Grandma helped me." Mom smiled and said, "Grandma loves you very much." Susie said, "I know, and I love her too!" +One night, there was a dark patch in the sky. All the stars had disappeared and it was very dark. Little Bobby was scared, so he ran to grab his teddy bear. + +Bobby held his teddy bear tight and the darkness seemed a little less scary. Then Bobby noticed something: the dark patch in the sky was moving. Bobby was brave and he went outside to investigate. + +Soon Bobby realized that the patch was made by a group of bats. The bats were fluttering all around, grabbing little bugs for their dinner. Bobby watched for a few minutes, then he suddenly remembered why he had come outside: he wanted to find the stars. + +Bobby looked around and then he saw it - a bright, twinkling star. Bobby pointed and shouted, "Look! A star!" Suddenly, all the other stars in the sky lit up and Bobby was filled with happiness. + +He made a wish, waved goodbye to the bats, and then ran inside to go to bed. Now, every night Bobby looks up at the sky and watches the stars twinkle away. +Once upon a time there was a barrel. The barrel was filled with water. But then one stormy night, the wind blew and blew. The wind was so strong that it made the water dry up. + +After the water had dried, the barrel was empty. The barrel was so lonely and scared. + +But then one day, a little mouse came to the barrel. It saw how fearful the barrel was and decided to help it out. The mouse got some straw and filled the barrel. All the straw kept the barrel warm and happy. + +The barrel was no longer scared. It was full of hay and warm. The barrel and the mouse lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, two kids named Bob and Jane lived in a small town. Bob and Jane were best friends and they did everything together. + +One day, it started to rain very hard. The rain came down in big puddles and rivers. The town was flooded and Bob and Jane had to move away. + +Jane and Bob missed each other very much and they wrote letters back and forth. Whenever Jane wrote to Bob, she always sent him a delicious cookie. Every time Bob got a letter, he was so happy and he was so excited to eat the cookie! + +One day, Bob decided to visit Jane. But when he got there, he saw that the town was still flooded. Bob and Jane couldn't play together, but they still had a good time just talking. They talked and talked until it was time to say goodbye. + +Bob and Jane hugged and they both started to cry a little. They both missed each other so much, but they knew they would meet again someday. +Once there was a sleepy bear. He lived in a forest and he loved to hang from the trees. He could hang and reach the sun, which made him very happy. + +Every day, the bear would wake up when the sun shone on his face. He would yawn and stretch, before getting ready to hang. He would pick the best tree to climb and smile as he hung from the branches, feeling the sun on his fur. + +Soon, the sun was too hot and the bear was feeling sleepy. So he hung from the tree and took a nap, dreaming of more adventures in the sun. When he woke up, the sun was gone and so was the bear. Until the next day, when he could hang and reach the sun again. +Mummy and Daddy were outside playing in the snow. They were leaning on each other and laughing. Then Little Johnny saw them. He wanted to join them too. + +He leaned into the snow, but it was so cold that it made him cry. Mummy and Daddy felt guilty. They put Little Johnny between them and they all leaned against each other. Little Johnny felt warm and happy. + +They built a snowman together and laughed as they rolled the snowballs. Little Johnny just leaned against them and smiled. + +When the snowman was done, mummy and daddy hugged Little Johnny and said sorry for making him feel guilty. Little Johnny then leaned his head against them and said, "I love you". +Once there was a fat pig. The pig was very happy because it was going to play in the west. The pig and his friends decided to dig a hole there. They dug and dug until they reached the bottom. + +The pig said, “Let’s bury something in the hole and see what happens!†So, one by one, they threw stones, sticks, and leaves into the hole. + +The pig was so happy with what he had done that he said, “Let’s bury me in the hole!†The pig’s friends laughed and thought that it was a silly idea. But the pig was so excited that he didn’t listen. He climbed into the hole and let his friends bury him with all the stones, sticks, and leaves. + +The pig stayed in the hole for a while and then he started to get bored. Suddenly he heard a voice coming from above. It was his friends. They said, “come out of the hole and let’s play again!†+ +The pig was very happy and shouted, “Yes, let’s play again!†He climbed out of the hole and started to play in the west with his friends again. + +The end. +One day, a clown flew into a park. He had on a bright, colourful outfit and he was so playful. All the kids playing in the park saw him and ran toward him. The clown waved his hands in the air and joked around with the kids. Everyone was so happy that the clown had come to visit them. + +The clown started telling stories and playing games with the children. He juggled balls in the air and threw them around making everyone laugh. Then he began to fly around like a bird, up in the sky. Everyone was amazed and pointed up at him, watching him soar. + +When the clown landed back on the ground, it was time for him to go. The children were sad he was leaving, but they were still excited and happy from the fun they had. They waved goodbye to the playful clown as he flew away. +Once upon a time, there was a universe. It was a very big place, filled with stars and planets. In the middle of this universe lived three special friends. + +Every day the friends would play together and share stories. They were always happy and growing bigger. One day, they looked out at the stars and realised how small they seemed. The friends felt sorry for themselves and wondered why they were so small. + +Suddenly, one of the friends noticed something special. It was a tiny seed, buried close to their feet. The curious friends decided to take the seed and put it in the light. + +As the sun shone down on the seed, it started to grow. Every day, the seed got bigger and bigger. Soon it had grown into a beautiful tree that stretched up to the sky. + +The friends were so happy to see this, and knew that together they could do amazing things. They took great care of the tree, and taught it to grow even bigger. + +And to this day the tree grows, a reminder of their friendship and how much the universe can have to offer. +Once there was a little girl called Milly. She was three years old, and she liked to be very tidy. + +One day, Milly's mum said it was time for dinner. She served up some tasty spaghetti. + +Milly was excited and wanted to eat it, but she was still learning how to manage her food. So Milly's mum helped her with her fork and spoon, to make sure her spaghetti stayed tidy. + +At first, Milly found it tricky. But with a bit of help from mum, she started to get the hang of it. Soon she could manage to eat her dinner all by herself. + +Milly was so proud of herself and felt very grown up. And afterwards, she was very happy and full of spaghetti. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird who wanted to go on a special adventure. He spread his wings and began to fly away. He flew up high in the sky until he saw a sparkly diamond. He was so excited! He flew faster and faster, until he finally caught the sparkling diamond. With his prize in hand, he flew back home. + +When he got there, he found a delicious, juicy apple waiting for him. He took a big bite and it was so sweet! He happily ate the apple as he looked at his diamond. He laughed as he remembered his special adventure and was so glad that he had been brave enough to try it. +Once upon a time there was a lazy wire. Its name was Bob. Every day, Bob didn’t do anything. He just stayed in one spot. He was so lazy that he hardly even moved. + +One day, Bob heard some noises. He lifted his head and looked around. He saw people walking and running around! Bob was surprised and he wanted to join them. + +Suddenly, an idea popped into his head. He decided to join the wires of the people. Bob carefully moved towards the people and began following them. The people were so busy that they didn’t even notice Bob. + +Soon enough, Bob had a new name. He was now called Bob the Wire! He followed the people around on all of their adventures. He was not lazy anymore. He was happy. +It was a sunny day and the little boy was having fun playing with his toys. He was running around the garden with a big truck when his mum urged him to slow down. He wanted to keep running, but he knew his mum was right, so he stopped and put the truck into gear. + +He heard a loud noise around the corner and he was really curious. He urged his mum to take him to see what was making the noise. When they got there, they saw a silly cat trying to climb a tree. The cat was being foolish and kept slipping back down. + +The little boy started laughing and soon his mum was laughing too. She urged the little boy to help the cat and together they got a box and some rope. The little boy put the box underneath the tree and they put the rope inside the box. With the rope's help, the foolish cat was able to climb the tree. + +The little boy was so proud of himself! He jumped for joy and urged his mum to give him a big hug for being so brave. She gave him a big squeeze and said “Good work!â€. +Once upon a time there was a kind lady who liked to mix things. She kept stirring up all sorts of things in her big pot. Today, she had decided to mix some string. She measured out a length of string and then she began to tie some knots. She tied the first knot and then the second knot. She kept going and going, until eventually, she made a big knot. She smiled at her work and then she mixed a new colour of string and started tying knots again. This time, she made a smaller knot. She kept mixing and tying knots until finally, she had a whole lot of different kind knots in her pot. Everyone loved the lady's work and admired her for her skill. The lady was very proud of her beautiful knots. The moral of the story is to always be kind and use your skills to make beautiful things! +Once there was a boy named Joe. He loved cocoa. Every day he would pass by the cafe and see the huge cans of cocoa. He wanted so badly to have one of his own. + +One day, Joe passed a store with lots of cocoa cans in the window. He had to get a can for himself. So he ran inside and asked for one. The lady at the store gave Joe the biggest can of cocoa she had. + +Joe was so happy. He held it tight and ran back home with it. He wanted to share the cocoa with Mom and Dad. + +When he got home, they all made a big mug of cocoa. Joe took a sip and it made him feel dizzy and happy. He wanted to pass the mug around so everyone could take a sip. + +So they all passed the mug around the table. Every sip was so delicious and sweet! Joe insisted everyone should have more cocoa. He was happy to share his cocoa with his family. +Once upon a time a rich man and a poor man went on a trip. The rich man brought with him lots of beef, but the poor man had nothing. + +The poor man was so hungry and asked the rich man for some of the beef. The rich man said no, so the poor man was upset. He got very angry and quit the trip. + +The rich man was sad to see the poor man go away but was glad to still have all of his beef. + +He continued on his trip with all the beef and ate a lot. It was delicious! He was grateful to have so much beef. + +The end. +Mum and Dad took Harry for a special walk. It was a sunny day and the birds were singing in the trees. Harry was excited! + +They took him to the park. It was filled with children playing and having lots of fun. Harry laughed and laughed. Suddenly Mum and Dad stopped near a lake. Dad said, "Look, Harry!" + +There was a surprise! In the lake there was a picture of amazing colours. Harry was amazed. It was so beautiful. The colours glowed and shone. Mum said, "It's called a rainbow. We thought you would like it." + +Harry smiled. It was the best surprise ever! He said, "Can I take a picture of it?" Mum and Dad said, "Yes, of course." + +Harry took the most amazing picture of the rainbow. He was so happy! +Once there was a girl who was called Rose. Rose was only three and she was a very curious girl. She wanted to tie something so she decided to go for a walk outside. + +When she got outside she saw a berry. The berry was very shiny and Rose was excited. She quickly got some string and she tried to tie the berry to a tree. But it was too difficult for Rose and the berry just kept slipping out. + +Rose was very confused. She didn't know why it wasn't working. She looked around for some help but no one was there to help her. She got really frustrated but she kept trying and eventually she was able to tie the berry to the tree. + +Rose was so proud and she thanked the berry for being so patient. Now she could show off her new berry to all her friends. +It was time to celebrate! Mommy put on her nicest clothes. She was wearing a pink dress and white shoes. She was so pretty. Daddy put on his clothes too. He wore a white shirt and black pants. They both looked so nice. + +They held hands and danced around the living room. Mommy twirled around and Daddy jumped into the air. They laughed and clapped their hands. They felt so happy. + +Mommy stopped dancing and looked at Daddy. "Sorry," she said softly. Daddy was confused. He asked, "Why are you sorry?" Mommy said, "I'm sorry that I forgot to get the balloons to celebrate." Daddy laughed and said, "That's okay, we can get them next time." + +Mommy smiled and they started dancing and celebrating again. They laughed and twirled around the living room until it was time to go to bed. They were so happy that they had celebrated together. +Once there was a boy, and his name was Tom. Tom was three years old. One evening, Tom's mom and dad took him outside to watch the sunset. Tom was amazed by the colors of the sky! He wanted to listen carefully to the sounds of the night. + +As he listened, he heard a chirping noise and he realized it was a bird. He asked his mom what it was, and she told him it was a robin. They watched the sun set and then went inside. + +The following evening, they decided to go out again. This time, Tom listened more closely and heard the noises of lots of different animals. Then he heard a noise he hadn't heard before. He asked his mom what it was, and she said it was a crickets chirping. + +Tom was so happy to be able to listen to the noises of the night. He thought it was so helpful that his mom and dad could help him learn about the world. He was so excited to learn more! As they watched the sunset, Tom felt so grateful for everything he had. +Mama and Papa took a walk in the wild woods. They saw a lot of animals. They saw the birds. They even saw a leopard! It was a very wild leopard. It was jumping around and roaring. Mama and Papa went close to have a better look. They wanted to take a picture but they forgot their camera! They thought it was very funny and laughed. The leopard was still wild and sat by the big tree. Mama and Papa said goodbye and went away. +Once there was a little boy called Toby. He was so excited one day because he was going to mark something. He set up a big easel in the garden and stood back to admire it. On the easel was a new, blank canvas. Toby picked up a paintbrush and dipped it in a pot of red paint. He began to mark the canvas and soon he had created a beautiful poppy. Everyone loved the new poppy and Toby was so proud of it. He often went outside to mark it and make sure it was nice and bright. From then on, Toby and the poppy became good friends. +Once there were two friends. They liked to play together. One day, the friends saw a chess board. They asked if they could play. + +The friend said yes and allowed them to play. They started to move the chess pieces around the board. As they played, the friends felt more and more distant from each other. + +The friends noticed this and decided to stop. They put the pieces back to the side and agreed to talk more. From then on, they made sure to talk more and allowed their friendship to grow. +Once there was a brave little girl who loved to play. She had many toys, and she was always looking for new things to do. One day she decided to go on a special adventure. She packed up her toys in her backpack and off she went! + +She walked through the woods and came across a big cave. She was a bit scared but bravely stepped inside. As she walked through the cave she saw many amazing things. But none of them were as exciting as what she found in the very back. + +It was a huge mine filled with precious stones! She was so excited and immediately started to collect them. She filled her backpack with all the special stones she found. When she was done she proudly closed her backpack and ran back home. + +When she got home she showed her mom all the treasures she had collected. Her mom said she was very brave and together they found a special place to put the stones and admire them all the time. The brave little girl was so happy and proud of her amazing adventure! +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Jo. She had an important job to do: mail letters. + +Jo got her mail stamps and she started to put them on the letters. But she was worried - what if she made mistakes? + +Suddenly, she dropped the stamps and they got all mixed up! Jo felt embarrassed. She didn't want people to know her job was too hard. + +But Jo remembered to be brave. She carefully picked up the stamps and put them on the letters. She smiled - she had finished her job! +Once upon a time there was a fish. He liked to dance all day long! He was very tidy and always kept his home clean. One day he decided to take his dancing outside. He swam around and around, kicking his feet and twirling his fins. + +He danced with birds and other animals and they all had so much fun. He spun and twirled until he was feeling very tired. So he went back to his tidy home and rested. + +The next day, the fish was feeling energetic. He danced and jumped and swam around the lake. He waved his fins and hopped around on a lily pad. He even danced with the trees! + +Then it started to rain. But the fish kept dancing in the rain. He loved the feeling of the water on his body. He spun and jumped and splashed, until finally he was exhausted. + +When all was said and done, he had danced for hours, and was feeling very happy. He was content to go home, take a nap, and get ready for his next dance. And that is one happy, tidy fish! +Mumble the frog was feeling very guilty. He had been naughty and done something he shouldn't have. He just didn't know what to do. + +Then he heard a voice. It was a little girl. She said, "Mumble, I'm going to prepare a surprise for you". Mumble was excited and curious. He wanted to know what the surprise was. + +The little girl said, "I'm going to give you a special treat. I'm going to make you a delicious meal. It will have lots of crunchy bugs and flies. I'm sure you will love it". + +Mumble smiled and was no longer feeling guilty. He was so excited to get his special treat! The little girl worked hard to prepare the meal, and when it was ready she served it to Mumble. He loved it so much - it was the best meal he'd ever had! + +Mumble felt much better now. He was so happy and he thanked the little girl for her kindness. The little girl had given Mumble the best surprise ever - a meal prepared especially for him! +Once there was a little girl named Jane. She planted a vegetable garden outside her house. She had carrots, broccoli, and lettuce all growing. + +One day, a big, selfish rabbit came hopping along looking for snacks. When he saw Jane's vegetable garden, he thought it looked delicious. + +The naughty rabbit began to eat the vegetables without asking. Jane tried to stop him, but the rabbit was too strong. + +That night, Jane was sad. She thought she was never going to get to enjoy her vegetables. + +The next morning, Jane was surprised. There were more vegetables in her garden than ever before. Jane's dad had secretly planted new vegetables for her to enjoy! + +Jane was so excited. From then on, she was extra sure to protect her vegetables so that no selfish rabbits would ever steal them again. +Once upon a time there was a nice boy named Tom. Tom wanted to ride his bike. He rode around and around the garden. As he rode, he came to a big house. Tom wanted to see what was inside. + +He went in and saw it was very nice. There was a big fireplace in the middle of the room, and a hot fire burning inside it. Tom walked close to the fire. He was so warm and happy. But then he heard a voice. It said, "You must be an honest boy." + +Tom was scared, but he said, "Yes, I am an honest boy." The voice then said, "Good. You may now ride on the fireplace. Just be careful." + +Tom smiled and hopped on the fireplace. He rode all around the room. He was so happy and excited! He rode and rode until he was all tired out. + +Tom thanked the voice and said goodbye. He hopped off the fireplace and rode his bike home. Tom was very happy to have been honest and taken a ride on the fireplace. +Once upon a time there was a happy little Corn field. All the Corn was yellow and sweet. But the Corn was always getting sick and the farmers were worried. They knew the Corn was starting to rot. + +One day the farmers were out in the field and they saw something very alert in the distance. It turned out to be two little mice! The mice had found the rot in the Corn and they were running away from it. + +The farmers decided to get rid of the rot so the Corn could be healthy again. The farmers put some special medicine on the Corn and soon the rot disappeared. + +The Corn field was filled with happy Corn again. The farmers kept a close eye on the Corn, and the mice stayed away. And everyone in the Corn field was happy and alert! The end. +Tommy was having a great time playing in the garden. One day, he went outside and saw something on the floor. It was a red pepper! He was so excited, he wanted to take it inside and show mommy. But there was a problem - the pepper was too big for his little hands to pick up, so he tried to delay getting it so mommy could help. + +Mommy came outside and was very surprised to see the pepper. She said it looked like a black pepper, and asked Tommy where he found it. He pointed to the ground and smiled. + +Mommy helped him pick up the pepper and they went inside. She cut it into little pieces, then sprinkled it all over his dinner. It was delicious! + +Tommy was very happy he had found the pepper, but he quickly learned that it was important to wait for help if something is too big to carry. +Nina was walking in the garden. She liked to explore and look for interesting things. One day she saw a mole poking out of the ground. It had a black nose, little eyes and soft fur. + +Nina gently touched the mole with her finger. The mole squeaked and scurried away. She was sad that she scared it away. + +The next day, Nina came back to the same spot. She was very quiet and the mole poked his head out of the ground. Nina was so happy that she pinched him very gently. The mole felt a bit rough but not too bad. + +Next, the mole jumped out of his hole and he hopped around. He was happy to be playing with Nina and he stayed with her all afternoon. She even got to give him a hug before they said goodbye. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She was three years old and was always very happy. Every day she would find new and exciting things to do. Today she decided to try yoga! + +The room was big and bright with a perfect yoga mat in the middle. She smiled excitedly as she put her mat on the floor. Then she began to tear off her shoes and jump on the mat. She tried all the poses and moved in funny ways. She tried to be perfect like the grown ups but it wasn't so easy. She laughed and giggled as she tried her best. + +When she was finished, she looked at herself in the mirror. She was so proud of herself for trying something new. She gave herself a big hug and decided she would play yoga again soon. +Max and Molly were best friends. Max had a gym in his backyard and Molly loved to jump on it. They had so much fun together as they laughed and jumped all over the gym. + +One day, Max and Molly noticed something wrong. The gym was broken! Max and Molly were so sad because they couldn't go jump on their gym anymore. + +Max and Molly had an idea. They worked together to fix the gym. Max gave Molly some tools and Molly worked hard to hammer the broken parts. + +Finally, the gym was fixed and Max and Molly were so excited. They shouted and jumped with joy that their gym was back. + +Max and Molly continued to jump on the gym together, making them the happiest kids in the world. +There was once a graceful kangaroo. He wanted to go on a journey. So he asked his friends to bring him. Everyone was excited! + +They all hopped in a car and off they went. The kangaroo sang a song as they drove. He was so happy to be going on an adventure. + +Finally, they arrived at their destination. The kangaroo's friends were so excited to explore the new place they had come to. They helped the kangaroo out of the car, and the kangaroo bounded and hopped around. + +The kangaroo had so much fun! He enjoyed exploring the new place. His friends were amazed at how graceful he was. They said goodbye and hopped in the car and brought the kangaroo back home. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who loved poppies. She always wanted to receive a poppy. + +One day when the little girl was walking in the park, she spotted something sparkly. It was a reliable poppy, shining in the sun. + +The little girl was so excited and picked up the poppy. She touched it and ran home and asked her mum if she could keep it. + +Mum was pleased that the little girl had found such a reliable poppy, so she said yes! + +The little girl happily put the poppy on her shelf to admire whenever she wanted and was overjoyed that she had received such a special poppy. +Once upon a time there was a scary thief who went on an adventure. He decided to zoom around the world. He began to zoom faster and faster. + +Eventually, the thief zoomed so fast that he could see many different countries. He could see big cities, tiny towns, and tall mountains. He even saw the sun, moon and stars. + +But soon, the thief found out that zooming around the world was scary. He zoomed past wild animals and huge storms. He was so scared that he had to stop zooming. + +The thief was so relieved when he finally came to a stop. He was happy to go back home and never zoom around the world again! +Teddy was chubby and loved to rush around the house! His favourite thing to do was hide behind the bookcase. He would hide behind it and peek around, pretending like he was a monster. He would giggle and chuckle, running from side to side. + +One day, he was a bit too busy running and bumped into the bookcase. His mom heard the loud thud and came to check things out. She saw Teddy giggling and quickly scolded him for playing too close to the bookcase. + +Teddy quickly stopped running and smiled. He knew he had to be more careful and wouldn't forget this lesson. He quietly walked away from the bookcase and hurried to find something else to do. He was ready to rush but this time, he knew where to go and not to go! +Lola was grateful for her peanut. She held it in her hand and smiled. She loved peanuts and always kept one with her. + +Lola took some special care of her peanut. She wanted it to look nice, so she polished it. She polished it with her old shirt, just like she learned from her parents. + +Lola looked at her peanut and saw it was shining like a star. She pressed it against her cheek and she was so happy. + +Lola kept her peanut with her all day long. Everywhere she went, she took her polished peanut with her and she was very proud of it. +Once upon a time there was a big pink goal. It was bigger than a house and made of thick pink rubber. + +The goal was in the middle of a bright and sunny field. Everyone wanted to play on it, but no one was sure what to do. + +Then Fred the elephant said, “Let’s cover the goalâ€. So they all took big colorful blankets and they covered the goal with them. + +Once the goal was covered, it became a giant pink bed and everyone hopped right on! They jumped up and down and laughed and squealed with laughter. + +When everyone was tired, they all said good-bye and went home. The pink goal was left covered, so that it would be ready for their next adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a cute little girl called Sophie. She had long, curly hair and was always very happy. One day, Sophie was sitting in her room playing with her toys when she heard a beautiful sound coming from outside her window. It was a violin, and it sounded so lovely! + +Sophie wanted to find out who was playing the violin, so she slid out of her bedroom window and down to the ground below. She peeped around the corner and saw her best friend Matilda playing the violin. Matilda was so good at it and she was smiling! + +Sophie was so happy that she couldn't help but slide right over to Matilda to show her how much she liked her music. Matilda smiled at her and gave her a big hug. They then sat together and listened to the music as the day ended. + +Together they learned how to slide and play the violin, and they both had so much fun. In the end, they were very proud at how good they had become at sliding and playing the violin - it was really cute! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She was very sad because she wanted to build something special. She had many pieces of wood, but no screws. She asked everyone she saw if they could lend her some screws, but no-one had any. She kept asking until finally, an old man said he had some screws. He gave them to the little girl and she was so happy! She put the screws in her pocket and went back to building her special thing. She worked hard, and when she was finished, it looked so beautiful! She was so proud of what she had managed to build. She hung it up on the wall, and it made her very happy. Everyone who saw it was amazed at how well the little girl had done. She was no longer sad. +Once upon a time there was a boy who loved jelly. Every day he would remove his spoon from the drawer and eat some. He liked the sweet and gooey feeling it gave him inside. + +One day, the boy noticed something different in the jar of jelly. Inside was a beautiful jellyfish – its kind eyes glimmered in the sunlight. The boy was mesmerized and he decided to take it out of the jar. + +The jellyfish told the boy that it needed a new home where it could swim around freely. It needed a place that was special, peaceful, and kind. The boy thought hard and decided the best place for the jellyfish was his bathtub! + +The boy carefully removed the jellyfish from the jar and put it in his tub with some water. The jellyfish was so happy! Every night, the boy would tuck it into bed with a warm towel so it would stay cosy. + +To this day, the boy and the jellyfish are still the best of friends. They swim in the bathtub together whenever the boy wants some jelly, and they rarely ever really remove themselves from each other! +Once upon a time there was a large king who liked to fly. Every day he would go up into the sky, higher and higher. The king loved being so high up so he could see everything below. + +One special day, the king wanted to fly even higher than before. So he spread out his arms and prepared to take off. Swoosh! The king flew higher and higher, up past the clouds and into the stars. + +The king saw lots of things during his journey. He saw some birds, some airplanes, and even some shooting stars. Finally, the king felt like he was almost at the end of his adventure. + +Just then, he heard a loud noise which made him pause. Looking down, he saw an even bigger king hovering above the ground. He was so large, it was like a giant floating in the sky! + +The large king smiled down at the smaller king and waved. The smaller king waved back and flew around the larger king in circles. Together, they flew higher and higher until they were almost out of sight. + +The two kings waved goodbye and flew off in different directions. From that day on, the smaller king always thought back to that magical day when he could fly so high with a large king by his side. +Once upon a time, there was a huge church. Everyone went to the church every week. Inside was a big book with lots of pictures. Everyone would sign their names in the book when they went to church. + +One day, a little girl named Sarah went to church and signed her name in the book. She was so excited to see it and wanted to sign it as soon as she got there. She wanted to remember that day in her special book. + +After Sarah signed it, she went to the front of the church and looked up at the huge ceiling. It was so high! Her mom and dad said it was so God could see everyone. + +Sarah liked going to the church and signing her name in the book every week. She kept a special marker for when she signed and it was always one of her favorite parts of church. +Once upon a time there was a girl called Sue. Sue was three years old and wanted to go outside and play. + +Mum said "yes" and allowed Sue to go outside with her brother, Jamie. They ran out of the house and went to the ground. + +Jamie and Sue were running around in circles and playing tag. They were laughing and smiling, having so much fun. + +Jamie found some funny bugs and Sue found some fluffy grass. They rolled around and tickled each other, having a wonderful time. + +Mum soon called them in for dinner. Jamie and Sue were disappointed - they hadn't been allowed enough time to play outside. + +They reluctantly went inside, but they knew that tomorrow, Mum would allow them to go back out to the ground. And so, Jamie and Sue happily went to bed. +Once upon a time there was a clever girl. She lived in a house full of books, so she loved to read. One day she was sitting on the floor and she looked up to see her bookshelf. She wanted to soak the bookshelf with water so she could give it a nice shine. + +So she filled her bucket with water and then she started to pour it onto the bookshelf. Splash! Splash! Splash! The water made the bookshelf shine like gold and all the books on the shelf looked so nice. + +The clever girl was very proud of her work, and so she just stared at it for a long time. Then, she went over to the bookshelf and she chose a book to read and she sighed as she read it. She was so happy with her work that she just couldn't stop smiling. +Once upon a time, there was a clumsy little girl. She loved to decorate things! One day, she decided to decorate her own face. She grabbed some paint, some paper and some glue. + +First, she painted her face with the paint. She created a masterpiece with lots of colours. Then, she cut out some shapes from the paper and glued them to her face. She had a star on one cheek and a moon on the other. + +Finally, she looked at her reflection in the mirror and smiled. She had really decorated her face and looked beautiful! She ran around, showing all her friends her amazing decorations. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big bear. He was very restless. He couldn't seem to sit still! He hopped out of his chair and started to show everyone his tricks. He was so restless he couldn't even finish one trick before he moved on to the next one. Suddenly, he saw a napkin go flying through the air. He tried to grab it, but it was too fast for him. Everyone laughed. He tried one more time and this time, he managed to grab it. He held it up and showed everyone. They all clapped and cheered. The bear was so proud of himself! He realized that taking a nap would help him feel better. He tucked the napkin away and went off for a nice long nap. When he woke up, he felt much better and he was no longer restless. The end. +Once upon a time there was a stone. This stone was very special because it glowed. It glowed brightly like a star in the night sky. Whenever the sun shone, the stone glowed even more. + +One day, a little girl found the stone. She liked it so much that she wanted to keep it. She picked it up and held it in her hands. It felt fit and just right for her. + +The little girl was happy and she decided to take the glowing stone home. She thought it would be fun to take the stone everywhere with her. + +On the way back, the sun shone brightly and the little girl closed her eyes. She felt the stone glowing brighter and brighter. When she opened her eyes, the stone was shining like a sun. It was so bright and beautiful that it made her smile. She looked at the stone and knew it would always be her special friend! +Once upon a time in a faraway town, there lived a three-year-old boy who loved magnets. He was very enthusiastic about them! + +The boy had so many magnets that he couldn't manage to keep them all organized. Every time he tried to keep them neatly in a drawer, they would slip out and scatter around his room. + +But one day, the boy came up with a clever idea. He would use the magnets to make a neat pattern on his wall! He grabbed all of his magnets and carefully arranged them in a beautiful star shape. + +The boy proudly surveyed his masterpiece. He had finally managed to organize all of his magnets! From then on, whenever the boy saw the pattern he created, he couldn't help but smile. +Tim was a brave little boy who had always wanted to explore. One day, he noticed a cool shelf in the corner of the room. He crept closer, wondering what might be inside. Suddenly, he saw something stir! His heart skipped a beat as he stepped back, but then he realized it was just a furry little kitten. The kitten meowed at Tim as if it was saying hello. Tim smiled and reached out his hand, gently stroking its soft fur. He was so excited to have found this secret corner and was ready to spend the day playing with his new friend. Nothing could make him happier! +John was very dependable and always did what he was told. Today he was playing in the backyard. He saw a big building and decided to explore. He started walking towards it, but soon noticed he was sliding instead. It was so much fun, he slid up and down the building. He even tried to slide around it, but that was a bit harder. + +When he was getting tired of sliding, he noticed a few little children watching him from the distance and giggling. John was so proud to show off his sliding skills! He waved at them and they waved back. + +John kept sliding, up and down the building. He was getting better and better and soon even the other children joined in the fun. They all had a great time sliding around the big building. + +When it was time to go home, John was sad that it was over. He gave the building one last slide and then ran off to get ready for dinner. +Nina was a busy girl. She liked to have fun and do lots of things. Today, she was going to go to the zoo! + +Nina was so excited when she got to the zoo. She saw lots of animals, like lions and monkeys. She wanted to get close to the lion and say hi. + +Nina's mom said it was too dangerous to get close to the lion. But Nina kept asking. Finally, Nina's mom said she could look at the lion from far away. + +Nina and her mom watched the lion for a long time. It was very big and strong. Nina smiled and waved at the lion. She enjoyed looking at the lion from far away. She felt very lucky to be able to see such a beautiful animal. + +Nina and her mom stayed at the zoo for a few hours. Nina was very busy, looking at all the different animals. When it was time to go home, Nina was sad but she had had a wonderful day. She was already looking forward to visiting the zoo again! +Once upon a time there was a mighty search. The search was so mighty that nobody knew what it was looking for. The search kept going and going until it found a special place. It was the most special place ever! + +The search made the place its own, decorating it and making it extra special for itself. Everywhere it looked there were things that it could call its own. It made fun games and hid secret things. It was so happy! + +The search was so mighty that it had special powers. Every time it wanted something special, it would make a wish and the wish would come true! It found lots of new things in the special place - and it made them all its own. + +The search stayed in the special place forever. It was so happy and it never wanted to leave. Every day it played, made wishes, and made more things its own. + +The End! +Once upon a time, there was a kind and gentle family. Every evening, the family would raise their arms and sing together. They were so happy. + +One day, the sky was terribly dull. It was so still and quiet. No one felt like singing. The family felt a bit sad. + +It started to rain. It was a soft, gentle rain. Everyone felt better and soon the dull sky lit up with stars. + +The family was overjoyed! They raised their arms and sang under the twinkling stars. It was the most beautiful evening of them all. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Max. He was three years old. One morning, Max went to the kitchen to get his breakfast. He opened the cupboard and saw a big box of cereal. "Oh wow!" Max said. He picked up the box of cereal and showed it to his mom. His mom smiled. + +Max and his mom decided to share the cereal for breakfast. Max poured some of the cereal into a bowl. He was so excited to eat it! But as he was pouring some milk into the bowl, he saw that the cereal was a bit weak. It had lost its crunchiness. Max frowned. + +But his mom had a plan. She grabbed a spoon, put some butter onto it, and put it into the microwave. After a few minutes, the butter was nice and hot. So Max's mom put some butter into the cereal. It looked and smelled so yummy! + +Max and his mom enjoyed the cereal. Max had forgotten all about the weak cereal. He could hardly believe how good it tasted, and he said that it was the best cereal he had ever had! They had a really happy breakfast, and they shared the cereal till it was all gone. The end. +Once there was a tidy cherry tree. It grew in a garden filled with all sorts of wonderful things. Every day the cherry tree got a bit bigger and taller. The tree's branches increased, and the leaves gradually became fuller. + +One day, a beautiful red cherry appeared! It was so big and juicy, the children in the garden couldn't resist it. It was so tasty they begged to pick more cherries to share. + +Under the berries, the branches of the cherry tree increased and its leaves shone in the sun. Very soon the cherry tree was full of cherries. Everyone was so happy, they had a big party in the garden to celebrate. + +The cherry tree was finally tidy again, with enough cherries to share. Everyone was so excited, the cherry tree was one of the best things in the garden. +Once upon a time there was a boy, he was very hungry. He wanted to eat some yummy meat, but he couldn't find any. He looked in the fridge and the cupboards, but there was nothing to eat. + +The boy started to feel sad and he began to quarrel with his mum. His mum said it was bedtime and she couldn't find any meat. The boy felt very angry and he shouted and said no. + +His mum decided to go to the shop to buy some meat. When she came back she found the boy asleep. She was happy because she knew he was very hungry. + +The next morning, Mum served the boy some tasty meat with his breakfast. The boy was very happy and he ate it all up. Finally, he was happy and he was full. +Billy and his mom were walking by the street. Billy could see the bright lights along the road and the cars driving by. His mom said, "These lights are called traffic lights. They help people share the roads and stay safe." + +Billy was excited and asked, " Are cars rare?" His mom replied, "No, Billy. There are lots of cars and they are everywhere, especially when there is traffic". + +Billy watched the cars and said, "Look mom - they are sharing the roads just like the traffic lights said". His mom smiled and replied, "Yes Billy, sharing is important". + +Suddenly, they saw a yellow taxi drive by. Billy's mom said, "That's a rare car! It's very special". Billy was amazed and wanted to see it again. So they waited until it passed by again. + +The second time they saw it, they waved to the driver and he waved back. They were both very excited and shared a big smile. +Once there was a little girl named Sarah. She loved to play with her friends in the park. One day, Sarah saw something incredible: a bright red wagon! The wagon looked so fun and it made Sarah so excited that she wanted to play with it right away. + +So Sarah asked her friends if they wanted to play with the wagon. All her friends agreed and they all piled into the wagon. Sarah pushed the wagon around the park and her friends laughed and cheered as she pushed them faster and faster. + +It was so much fun that they played with the wagon all day. Everywhere Sarah went, the wagon followed. Sarah and her friends had an incredible day at the park because of the wagon. +Once upon a time, there was a chubby fireman. He always worked hard to fight fires and keep people safe. One afternoon, the fireman was in the fire station, when he noticed the fire truck was empty! He filled it up with water so it was ready for its next mission. + +The next day, the fireman got an emergency call from the town. There was a huge fire and everyone was in danger. He jumped into the fire truck and raced off to the fire. When the Chubby Fireman arrived, he filled up the hose and put out the fire. Everyone was so thankful and cheered for him. + +The chubby fireman smiled as he climbed back into his truck. He drove back to the station, happy that he was able to use his knowledge and skills to help others. He remembered to always fill the truck and be ready to help people. +Once upon a time there was a scared little dog. It ran away from home one day and went on an adventure. + +The dog was walking through the forest when it saw a big bear. It was so startled that it ran away and hid in a cave. The dog was very frightened. + +Soon, a kind fairy appeared. She had magic powers and she wanted to help the frightened dog. The fairy used her wand to create a delicious dinner for the scared pup. + +The dog gobbled up the food and was very pleased. After dinner, the kind fairy waved her wand and created a cosy bed for the sleepy dog. + +The dog thanked the fairy for being so kind and serving him dinner. The tired pup went to sleep in the bed and soon felt safe and happy. +Once upon a time, there was a dependable light. This light was magical and always knew when it was nighttime. One night, the light invited the stars to a party. Then it invited the moon and the clouds. Everyone was so happy! Even when it was a cloudy or rainy night, the dependable light would shine brightly in the sky, making everyone smile. The stars, moon and clouds all sang and danced with the dependable light. They laughed, spun around and twirled with joy under its beams. Everyone had so much fun that night, that the dependable light decided to throw a party for them every night. From then on, the night sky was very happy, and everyone was grateful for their dependable light. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She was very creative. She loved to do new and exciting things. + +One day she found a box. She opened it and inside was a match. She was excited and smiled. She wanted to do something special with the match. + +The next day, the little girl brought the match outside. She looked around to find something creative to do. Then suddenly she had an idea. She grabbed some twigs and dried leaves and arranged them into a circle. + +Once she did that, she used the match to light the twigs and leaves on fire. Soon enough, a beautiful little fire was burning in a circle. She was so happy and proud of what she had made. + +The little girl smiled and said "Look what I brought and made with my match!" +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Jake. Jake loved to talk, but he wasn't very good at it. He was very ignorant when it came to speaking. But that didn't stop him from trying. + +One day, Jake was walking through the park when he saw an old man sitting on a bench. The old man had a case with him. Jake walked up to him and asked, "What do you have in your case?" + +The old man smiled and said, "It is a surprise, my boy. You will have to wait and see!" + +Jake was very excited, so he waited and watched as the old man opened the case. He found a book inside and handed it to Jake. It was an old storybook, with lots of colorful pictures. + +Jake opened it up and started to read. He was so happy that he could read that he forgot all about being ignorant. He was speaking with the old man and learning so many new things. + +By the end of the day, Jake was a much wiser boy. He was no longer ignorant when it came to speaking and his understanding of the world was much greater. +Mama was folding her work. It had been a long day. She smiled as she thought of her new baby. He was so cute! He came over to her and asked what she was doing. Mama explained that she was folding her work so she could put it away. The baby giggled as he watched Mama fold. He wanted to help so Mama showed him how. Together, they folded her work. Mama was so proud of her baby. He was getting so big and helpful! Mama saved some of the work for tomorrow. She and the baby said goodnight and hugged before going off to bed. It had been a long day. But it was so nice to have a little helper. +Once upon a time there was a powerful wizard. He had a magical gift which he used to help people. Every day he used his gift to provide comfort and rescue to others. + +One day, he met a princess in distress. She said she needed help and asked the wizard to help her. The wizard was kind and agreed to help her. + +The wizard used a special measure to help the princess. He pointed his wand to the sky and magical sparkles of light began to form. He then said a few words and a powerful wave of energy came from the wand bringing the princess much needed relief. + +The wizard provided the princess with the necessary measure of power to make her happy. Everybody was thankful for the wizard's help and kindness. The princess was so grateful, she was sure she would never forget the powerful gift the wizard had given her. +Once there was a little girl. She was only three years old. Every morning she would wake up with the sun and get ready for the day. + +This morning, the little girl woke up feeling excited. Today she was going to the museum. She jumped out of bed and put on her best clothes. + +When the little girl got to the museum, she was amazed. There were pictures, books and statues everywhere. But her favourite part was the fierce animals. There were lions, tigers and even a big bear. She walked around in awe. + +At the end of the visit, the little girl had to say goodbye to the museum. But she knew she would come back one day, and see all the fierce animals again. +John was walking through the park when he saw a girl. She was very attractive and wearing a pink dress. John smiled and waved at her. She smiled back, teasing him. She skipped away, making silly faces and giggling. + +John tried to catch up with her but she was too fast. She kept turning around and teasing him with her big smile. He was so happy he was running around the park, trying to chase her. + +John was so happy to be playing with the girl. He wanted to keep running and chasing her, but the park had closed. He waved goodbye, and watched the attractive girl walk away with her big smile, still teasing him. +It was time for Max to go to preschool. His mom helped him put on a bright vest, and then he rushed out the door with a cheerful smile. He ran to the bus stop and hopped on, anxious to start his day. + +When they arrived at school, Max rushed inside with a wave to the teacher. He put his things away in the cubby and then he and the other kids rushed in to the big room. They were so cheerful as they chose toys and started to play. + +At snack time, Max rushed over to the table to get a yummy treat. He was very excited, and laughed and smiled with his friends. + +It was time for Max to go home. He rushed over to the bus and hugged his teacher good-bye. He was cheerful to be headed home. And when he arrived, he rushed inside to tell his mom all about his fun day. +Once upon a time there was a clumsy law. Nobody knew where it came from, but it was there. It was like a secret, yet everyone knew about it. One night, something strange happened. A tiny little creature entered the law. + +She was very small, and looked very scared. The creature slowly made its way down a long path. Suddenly, something led her to the awkward law. She stepped into it and she started to run. + +It was very dark and the creature was alone. But soon, a big light appeared and it felt warm. She had made it to the heart of the clumsy law. She quickly realised that she had entered a special place, somewhere safe. + +From that moment onwards, she made the clumsy law her home. She found friends, and learnt more and more about the special place. +Once upon a time, there was a pretty pigeon. She liked to fly around the sky and look at all of the pretty colours. One day, she decided to go even higher into the sky. She flew and flew, until she got to the top of the tallest tree in the world. The view was impressive. + +The pigeon saw all the animals below her, and started to fly in circles. She flapped her wings and flew around and around. As she flew, she repeated the same sound over and over again. "Coo-coo!" + +The other animals in the forest heard the sound and were curious. They looked up at the pigeon and were amazed by her flying. She kept repeating her sound as she flew in circles around the tree. It was so impressive. + +The animals clapped and cheered as the pigeon flew higher and higher in the sky. The pigeon was so happy that she kept repeating her sound - "Coo-coo!" - until she was out of sight. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who had a poor rhythm. +She wanted so badly to close her eyes and dance to the beat. But every time she tried, it felt like the rhythm wasn't right. It was so wrong. + +The poor little girl felt so sad and frustrated. She wanted to dance like other children, but it seemed impossible. + +But one day, something very special happened. A lady came to school and she said that she could teach the little girl how to close her eyes and find a rhythm. The little girl was so excited, and the lady showed her how to close her eyes and move to the beat of the music, and it felt just right. + +The little girl was so happy, and ever since then, she always closes her eyes and finds the perfect rhythm to dance to. +Max was walking along the beach on a beautiful day. He looked out and saw something unusual. It was a big pine tree standing all alone in the middle of the beach. Max wanted to go up to the tree and have a look, but his dad said he had to stay on the beach. Max tried to call out to his dad, but he just ignored him. + +Max started to get a little annoyed, so he stood up and walked toward the tree. He started to climb the tree, feeling excited to see what was at the top. As he climbed he could smell the pine needles and feel the rough bark. Max kept climbing until he reached the top of the tree and looked out. He saw an amazing view, the beach was so beautiful! + +Max was so happy and decided to stay at the top of the tree for a while. He watched the beach and felt the wind in his hair. Suddenly he heard his dad calling him. But Max kept ignoring him and kept enjoying the view. + +Max stayed in the tree until the sun went down. He looked out at the beach one more time, and then climbed down, feeling excited to tell his dad what he had seen. He knew it was an unusual and special experience! +Tommy was playing in the garden when he saw a carrot. He ran over to it and picked it up. It was a big, juicy carrot and he took a big bite. But it hurt his teeth and his mouth. He let out a loud cry. + +His mom heard him and came running out of the house. She asked him what was wrong. Tommy replied "My teeth hurt!" His mom asked him where the pain was coming from. + +Tommy held up the carrot and answered "This carrot hurt me!" His mom smiled and said that carrots can sometimes be too hard for little teeth. She took the carrot from him and told him to go back to playing. + +Tommy was happy and thanked his mom. He went back to playing and enjoyed the rest of his day. +Once upon a time there was a mommy, a daddy, and a little boy. The little boy was only three. One day, the parents introduced the little boy to a new friend. It was a big car. + +The car was big and shiny. The little boy was very excited. His mommy and daddy showed him how to start the car. The little boy watched carefully. When they were done, his dad told him the car used a special kind of fuel called gas. + +The little boy thought that was so much fun! But then he started to feel a little nervous. His mommy smiled and said it was okay to be a bit scared. She said that everyone feels scared when they try something new. + +So, the little boy took a deep breath and tried it. He was surprised at how easy it was! Then, he felt very proud of himself for learning something new. + +The little boy and his car have stayed good friends ever since! +One day, Sally went to the beach. She wanted to find something exciting! As she was walking along the shore, she saw an octopus. She was so excited! She jumped up and down and clapped her hands. + +The octopus was waving its eight arms in the air. Its big eyes were looking at Sally. She was happy to see it. + +Sally was feeling proud, so she started clapping her hands again! The octopus seemed to like it, because it started to clap its arms together. + +Sally and the octopus both clapped and laughed together. They were having so much fun! They played until it was time to go home, and then said goodbye. Sally was so happy she'd made a new friend. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Sarah who was very scared of the dark. Every night when it was time for bed she was filled with fear and wanted to stay up all night. But her parents would not let her and kept demanding that she go to sleep. + +One night, Sarah had a nightmare. In the nightmare, a harsh giant was chasing her through dark and scary forests. No matter how hard she ran, the giant kept getting closer and closer. It called out her name in a growling voice and she was so frightened that she woke up screaming. + +When Sarah's parents heard the commotion, they came into her bedroom to comfort her. They hugged her tight and sang her a gentle lullaby as she slowly drifted back to sleep. + +After that night, Sarah was no longer scared of the dark. She was brave and demanded that she stay up until morning. But her parents asked her to go to bed, so she happily agreed and snuggled into her bed. From then on, she never had another nightmare. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Rosie. She was three years old, and she liked playing outside in the sun. One day, Rosie was playing with her hammer. She leaned it against the wall to go pick some flowers. But when she came back, the hammer was gone! Rosie was very confused. She looked all around, under every leaf and rock, but the hammer was nowhere to be found! + +Then Rosie had an idea. She decided to look in the park. Sure enough, when she arrived at the park, she saw her hammer leaning against a tree! Rosie was so happy, she ran over and hugged it. She thanked the tree, and took the hammer back home. + +From then on, Rosie never forgot to be careful with her hammer. She always made sure she put it somewhere safe so it wouldn't get away again. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. Lily loved to dance and do yoga. She was very clumsy, but she didn't care. One day, Lily went to her dance class. She was so excited to learn new moves. + +When she arrived, she saw her friend, Tommy. Tommy was also in the same dance class. They greeted each other and started to dance. They were having so much fun! But then, Lily tripped and fell. She hurt her leg and couldn't dance anymore. + +Tommy asked, "Are you okay, Lily?" But Lily just cried and said, "No, my leg hurts." Her mom came to pick her up and took her to the hospital. The doctor said that Lily had broken her leg and couldn't dance or do yoga for a long time. Lily was sad, but she knew she would get better soon. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy cars and trucks. One day, he went to the park to play with his friends. They were having fun until they saw a big dog with a chain around his neck. + +Timmy's friend said, "Let's go pet the dog!" But Timmy said, "No, we should listen to our parents and not touch strange dogs." + +Suddenly, the dog broke free from his chain and started running towards them. Timmy's friends ran away, but Timmy couldn't run fast enough. The dog bit him and it was very spicy. Timmy cried and his parents had to take him to the hospital. + +From that day on, Timmy always listened to his parents and stayed away from strange dogs. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He loved to play with his toy cars in his garage. One day, he was playing with his red car when his friend Billy came over. + +"Hi Timmy, what are you doing?" Billy asked. + +"I'm playing with my cars in my garage," Timmy replied. + +"It's so gloomy outside, do you want to play inside?" Billy asked. + +"No, I want to play in my garage," Timmy said. + +"Okay, let's race our cars and see who can win!" Billy suggested. + +Timmy and Billy raced their cars and Timmy's red car won. Timmy was so happy that he jumped up and down. "I won, I won!" he shouted. + +From that day on, Timmy and Billy loved to race their cars in Timmy's garage, no matter how gloomy it was outside. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to wear his red vest every day. Timmy was a stubborn boy who liked to do things his way. He would often refuse to eat his vegetables and throw tantrums when he didn't get his way. + +One day, Timmy's mom said, "Timmy, you need to behave and eat your broccoli." But Timmy refused and said, "No, I don't like it." His mom was getting frustrated with his stubbornness. + +Later that day, Timmy was playing with his friends at the park. He was being very loud and not sharing his toys. His friend's mom said, "Timmy, you need to behave and share your toys." Timmy thought about it and decided to listen. He shared his toys and played nicely with his friends. His mom was proud of him for behaving and sharing. From that day on, Timmy tried to be less stubborn and listen to his parents and friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to count things. One day, she went to the park and saw a group of children playing. They were making a lot of noise and Lily didn't know what was happening. She went to one of the children and asked, "What's the noise?" The child replied, "We're playing a game, do you want to join?" + +Lily was excited and said yes. The game was about counting how many butterflies they could see. Lily was good at counting and she won the game. The other children were happy for her and they all became friends. Lily learned that sometimes, unknown things can be fun and it's important to try new things. She also learned that it's not always about winning, but about having fun with friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily had a special bottle that she loved very much. It was her favorite bottle and she always carried it with her. One day, Lily went to the park to play with her friends. She saw a little boy who had a different bottle than hers. + +Lily asked the little boy, "Why is your bottle different than mine?" The little boy replied, "My mommy got me this bottle because I suffer from allergies and this bottle helps me feel better." + +Lily was curious, so she asked the little boy more questions. The little boy explained that everyone is different and sometimes people need different things to help them feel better. Lily realized that it was important to be kind and understanding to others who may suffer from different things. From that day on, Lily learned to appreciate her favorite bottle even more and was always kind to others who had different things than her. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She had a key that she loved very much. It was shiny and sparkly and she liked to play with it all the time. One day, Lily and her mommy went to the park. It was a very unusual park because it had a big slide and swings that went very high. + +Lily's mommy told her to be careful with her key and not to lose it. But while she was playing, Lily accidentally dropped her key in the grass. She looked and looked but she couldn't find it. She was very sad because she loved her key so much. + +When it was time to go home, Lily cried and cried because she couldn't find her key. Her mommy tried to make her feel better, but nothing worked. They had to go home without the key. Lily was very sad and missed her key very much. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and draw pictures. One day, she was drawing a picture of a van. Her mommy came in and said, "Wow, Lily! That's a great picture of a black van!" + +Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, Mommy! I want to add more black to it." So, she grabbed her black crayon and started to add more black to the van. + +Suddenly, her little brother, Jack, came in and said, "Can I play, too?" Lily said, "Sure, Jack! You can help me add more black to the van!" So, Jack grabbed another black crayon and started to add more black to the van with Lily. + +When they were done, Lily and Jack looked at their picture and said, "Wow! We made a great black van together!" +Once upon a time, there was a brave spider named Spidey. Spidey lived in a big house with lots of cobwebs. Spidey liked to work hard every day to make his home nice and cozy. + +One day, a big storm came and destroyed Spidey's home. Spidey was sad and scared, but he knew he had to work hard to fix his home. He spent many days and nights fixing his cobweb home. + +But one day, a big, mean bird came and destroyed Spidey's home again. Spidey was very sad and scared, but he knew he had to be brave and work hard again. He spent many more days and nights fixing his cobweb home. + +But one day, a big, scary human came and destroyed Spidey's home for the last time. Spidey was very sad and scared, and he didn't know what to do. He couldn't work hard anymore. He had no home and nowhere to go. Poor Spidey. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Max. Max loved to play outside in the springtime. He liked to run and jump and play with his friends. One day, Max was playing outside when he saw a man sitting at a table playing chess. Max was curious and went over to watch. + +"Hello, what are you doing?" Max asked the man. + +"I am playing chess. It is a game of strategy," the man replied. + +Max watched the man play for a while and then asked, "Can I play too?" + +The man smiled and said, "Of course! But you have to be alert and think carefully about your moves." + +Max sat down and played his first game of chess. He was very excited and tried his best. In the end, he lost the game, but he had fun and learned something new. From that day on, Max played chess every day and became very good at it. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play hockey with his friends. He would skate on the ice and shoot the puck into the net. Timmy was very good at hockey because he practiced every day. + +One day, Timmy met a girl named Sally. Sally was very flexible because she did gymnastics. Timmy admired Sally's flexibility and wished he could be as flexible as her. Sally showed Timmy some cool gymnastics moves and they became good friends. + +Timmy continued to play hockey and Sally continued to do gymnastics, but they both admired each other's skills. They realized that it's important to try new things and appreciate what others can do. From that day on, Timmy and Sally would play hockey and do gymnastics together, having fun and admiring each other's talents. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a bird named Blue. Blue liked to fly high in the sky and see all the pretty flowers and trees. One day, Blue saw a big structure in the distance. It was a tall building with lots of windows. Blue decided to fly over and see what it was all about. + +As Blue got closer, he saw lots of people going in and out of the building. They looked very busy and important. Blue wanted to see what was inside, so he flew through an open window. Inside, he saw lots of desks and papers and people typing on computers. Blue didn't understand what they were doing, but he knew they looked very successful. + +After exploring the building, Blue flew back outside and continued his adventure in the sky. He felt happy to have seen something new and exciting. From that day on, Blue would often fly over the building and wonder about all the successful people inside. +Once upon a time, there was a big truck. The truck was red and had a lot of wheels. The driver of the truck was a man who loved to help people. One day, he saw a little dog who looked troubled. The dog was hungry and had no shelter. The man decided to help the dog. He stopped the truck and put the dog inside. He loaded some food and water for the dog too. Then, the man drove the truck to a shelter where the dog could stay safe and warm. The dog was happy and grateful. The man felt good for helping the dog. And they both lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily's mommy made some coffee for herself. Lily wanted to drink some too, but her mommy said no because it was hot and she might get hurt. + +Lily was sad and went to her room to play. She decided to count her toys to cheer herself up. She counted all her dolls and stuffed animals, but she couldn't find her favorite teddy bear. + +Lily looked everywhere but still couldn't find her teddy bear. She started to cry and her mommy came to see what was wrong. Lily told her mommy that she lost her teddy bear and she was very sad. + +Her mommy told her to be careful and look again. They searched together and finally found the teddy bear under the bed. Lily was so happy and hugged her teddy bear tightly. She learned that counting and being careful can help her find things when she loses them. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw pictures with her crayons. One day, she drew a picture of a hot sun. She knew it was hot because it made her skin feel warm when she went outside. + +Lily's mom saw the picture and said, "Wow, you are such a good artist! I know you worked really hard on this picture." Lily felt proud of herself and smiled. + +Later that day, Lily's dad made some soup for dinner. He told her to be careful because it was hot. Lily blew on her soup to cool it down before taking a small sip. She knew it was hot, but it still tasted good. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in his backyard. One day, he was running around and he tripped on a pebble. Timmy cried because it hurt his knee. + +His mom came outside and saw Timmy crying. She picked him up and took him inside to heal his boo-boo. She put a band-aid on his knee and gave him a cookie to make him feel better. + +Later that day, Timmy went back outside to play. He saw some noisy birds chirping in a tree. He looked up and saw a pebble on a branch. Timmy decided to throw the pebble at the birds to make them quiet. But his mom saw him and told him that it's not nice to throw things at animals. Timmy felt bad and said sorry. From then on, he learned to be kind to animals and to watch where he runs so he doesn't trip on any more pebbles. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little bear named Teddy. Teddy was very impatient. He wanted to play with his friends, but they were not coming. So, Teddy decided to go on an adventure alone. + +As he was walking in the forest, he saw a shiny pistol on the ground. Teddy did not know what it was, but he picked it up anyway. He thought it was a toy. + +Suddenly, Teddy heard a loud growl. It was a big, scary bear! Teddy was scared and did not know what to do. But then, he remembered the pistol he found. He pointed it at the big bear, but it did not work. The big bear was getting closer and closer. + +Just when Teddy thought he was going to be eaten, he heard a familiar voice. It was his friend, Billy the Bear. Billy had been looking for Teddy and found him just in time. Teddy was so happy to see his friend that he gave him a big hug. From that day on, Teddy never went on an adventure alone again. +Once upon a time, there was a little princess named Lily. She had a crown that she loved to wear every day. One day, Lily's friend, a bossy dragon, came to her and said, "I lost my treasure! Can you help me solve the mystery?" + +Lily was very smart, so she said yes. She looked for clues all over the dragon's castle. She found footprints that led to a secret door. Behind the door was a big pile of treasure! The dragon was so happy and gave Lily a big hug. + +Lily put on her crown and felt like a queen. She was proud of herself for solving the mystery and helping her friend. From that day on, the dragon was never bossy again and they all lived happily ever after. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a daddy and his daughter. The daddy was very helpful and always helped his daughter when she needed it. One day, they went to the park to play. There was a big slide and the daughter wanted to go on it. The daddy helped her climb up the ladder and then she slid down the slide. She had so much fun! They played on the slide for a long time and then went home. The daughter was very happy because she had a fun day with her helpful daddy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily was playing with her toys when her favorite doll suddenly disappeared! She looked for it everywhere but couldn't find it. + +Lily started to cry and her mom asked her what was wrong. "My doll is gone, mommy," she said. Her mom hugged her and said, "Don't worry, maybe an angel took it to play with." + +Lily's eyes widened, "Really?" she asked. "Yes, sometimes angels like to play with toys too," her mom replied. "But don't worry, I'll buy you a new one. It's available at the toy store." + +Lily smiled and hugged her mom, feeling much better. She knew her doll was in good hands with the angel and was excited to get a new one to play with. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very hungry and wanted a snack. He asked his mommy if he could have a snack, and she said yes. She gave him a kind apple to eat. + +Timmy loved his apple and leaned against the wall to eat it. But then, a big gust of wind blew and Timmy fell down. He dropped his apple and it rolled away. + +Timmy was sad because he lost his snack. His mommy hugged him and said they would get another snack, but Timmy was still sad. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big crane that lived near a river. The crane was very tall and could lift heavy things with its long neck. One day, the crane saw some big rocks near the river that it wanted to move. But the rocks were too heavy for the crane to lift alone. + +Meanwhile, a little girl was walking by the river, feeling very cold. She wished she had something warm to wear. Suddenly, she saw the crane trying to move the rocks. She had an idea! She ran home and got a big pot and some wood. + +When she came back, she started a fire and put the pot on top. She mixed some water with some vegetables and made a delicious soup. She gave the soup to the crane and helped it move the rocks. The crane was very happy and picked up the little girl to say thank you. The girl felt warm and happy in the crane's big warm feathers. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with dough and make all kinds of shapes. One day, Lily's mom brought home a huge bag of dough for her to play with. + +Lily was so excited and started to make a big ball of dough. Her little brother, Timmy, came over and said, "Can I play too?" + +Lily replied, "Sure, but you have to be careful not to squish my dough." + +Timmy played for a little while, but then he started to get bored. He said, "I quit. This is no fun." + +Lily was sad that Timmy didn't want to play anymore, but she kept on making her dough shapes. She made a big dough snake and showed it to her mom. Her mom said, "Wow, that's a huge snake! Good job, Lily." +Once upon a time, there was a family with an ordinary daughter. She loved to play games with her family, especially hide-and-seek. One day, they decided to have a big race in the park. The daughter was excited to run as fast as she could. + +Before the race, her father told her, "Remember, it's not about winning, it's about having fun." The daughter nodded and smiled. She knew she would have fun no matter what. + +The race started and the daughter ran as fast as she could. She saw her family ahead of her, but she didn't give up. She kept running and running until she crossed the finish line. Her family cheered and hugged her. "You won!" they shouted. The daughter was surprised and happy. She realized that sometimes, when you have fun and try your best, you can win without even realizing it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to wear dresses with patterns on them. Her favorite pattern was flowers. + +One day, Lily went to the park to play. She saw a boy playing with a ball. She asked him if she could play too. The boy said no and Lily felt sad. She hated when people didn't want to play with her. + +Suddenly, the boy's ball went far away. Lily ran to get it for him. The boy was surprised and said, "Thank you, Lily! You are so good at helping!" Lily smiled and felt happy. She realized that being good and helpful was better than hating things. From that day on, Lily made lots of new friends at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little rabbit named Benny. Benny loved to play outside and explore the world around him. One day, Benny was hopping around when he saw a big hole in the ground. He became curious and wanted to see what was inside. + +Benny hopped down the hole and found himself underground. It was dark and deep, but Benny wasn't scared. He saw a little mole digging and asked, "What are you doing?" + +"I'm digging a tunnel to my home," said the mole. + +Benny thought that was a great idea and asked if he could help. Together, they dug and dug until they made a tunnel that led back up to the surface. Benny was proud of himself for helping the mole and learned that working together can make things easier. From that day on, Benny always remembered the importance of teamwork. +Once upon a time, there was a good dog named Max. Max was very obedient and always did what his owner said. One day, Max's owner made a yummy salad for lunch. Max wanted to eat the salad, but he knew he wasn't supposed to. + +Suddenly, Max's nose started to itch. He tried to rub it with his paw, but it didn't help. So, Max decided to pinch his nose with his teeth. It worked! His nose stopped itching. + +After lunch, Max's owner gave him a big hug and said, "You're such a good and obedient dog, Max. You didn't even try to eat my yummy salad!" Max wagged his tail and felt very proud of himself. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her pink doll and run around in the grass. One day, Lily fell and hurt her knee. She started to cry and feel sad. + +Her mom came running over and asked, "What happened, sweetie?" Lily said, "My knee hurts. I need to see the doctor." Her mom took her to the doctor's office, where they met a nice lady in a white coat. The lady was the doctor. + +The doctor asked Lily, "How do you feel?" Lily said, "My knee hurts and I feel sad." The doctor looked at her knee and put a bandage on it. She gave Lily a lollipop and said, "You're very brave." Lily smiled and felt happy again. From that day on, she knew that if she ever felt sick or hurt, she could go to the doctor and they would help her feel better. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat onions because they made him strong like a superhero. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to go to the store to buy some onions. Timmy was so excited he could barely wait to go. + +When Timmy got to the store, he saw a unique toy in the window. It was a big red fire truck with a ladder that could go up and down. Timmy loved it so much he couldn't stop pointing at it. But he knew he had to buy the onions first, so he went inside the store. + +Timmy found the onions and bought them. As he was leaving the store, he saw a little girl who looked sad. Timmy remembered how much he loved his fire truck, so he pointed at it and gave it to the little girl. She was so happy and Timmy felt like a superhero. From that day on, Timmy knew that being kind was even more important than being strong. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat olives. She would eat them all day long. She would eat them for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. She loved olives so much that she would even eat them for dessert. + +One day, Lily's mommy told her to stop eating so many olives. She said that too many olives would make her sick. But Lily didn't listen. She kept eating olives. + +Soon, Lily got very sick. She had a tummy ache and felt very bad. She realized that her mommy was right. She had eaten too many olives. She learned that it's important to listen to grown-ups, even if we don't want to. It's important to stop when someone tells us to stop. And it's important to be rich in good health, not just in olives. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to read books and had a big purple bookshelf in her room. One day, Lily's brother Jake came into her room and accidentally knocked over the bookshelf. All of the books fell off and made a big mess on the floor. + +Lily got very mad and started to fight with Jake. She pushed him and he pushed her back. But then they both realized that fighting was not the right thing to do. They decided to work together to clean up the mess. They picked up all the books and put them back on the bookshelf, making sure it was sturdy and wouldn't fall over again. + +After they finished, Lily and Jake hugged and apologized for fighting. They learned that working together was much better than fighting. From then on, they always made sure to be careful around the bookshelf and to help each other out. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Max. Max loved to play outside and chase after squirrels. One day, Max's owner, Sarah, took him to the veterinarian. The veterinarian said it was important for Max to get his shots so he wouldn't get sick. + +After the visit, Sarah and Max went to the park to play. While they were playing, a big truck came and started to load things into it. Max got too close to the truck and the driver didn't see him. Max got hit by the truck and was hurt very badly. + +Sarah rushed Max back to the veterinarian, but it was too late. Max had passed away. Sarah was very sad and wished she had been more careful. The moral of the story is to always be aware of your surroundings and keep your pets safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was an ordinary boy who loved to play outside. One day, Timmy's mom told him to come inside because a big storm was coming. + +Timmy asked, "Mommy, what's a storm?" + +"A storm is when the sky gets very dark and the wind blows very hard," his mom said. + +Timmy was scared of the storm, but his mom said she would fix everything. They sat inside and watched the storm through the window. + +Suddenly, there was a loud noise and the power went out. Timmy cried and said, "Mommy, fix it! Fix it!" + +But his mom couldn't fix it. They sat in the dark until the storm passed. Timmy learned that sometimes things can't be fixed, but his mommy will always be there to keep him safe. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a kind man who lived in a small house. He liked to fix things with his hammer. One day, he went outside to the garden and saw a little bird. The bird was chirping happily and the man smiled. + +The man noticed that the bird had a broken wing and couldn't fly. He wanted to help the bird, so he made a little nest for it with some straw and leaves. He also gave the bird some water and seeds to eat. + +Days passed and the man would visit the bird every day. He would bring more food and water and check on its wing. Then, one day, the man saw something amazing. The bird's wing had healed and it was able to spring up into the sky and fly away. The man felt happy and proud that he had helped the bird. From then on, he always looked out for other animals in need. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and dolls. One day, Lily's mommy asked her to help fill the garage with some boxes. "Can you help me fill the garage with these boxes, Lily?" she asked. + +Lily replied, "Yes, mommy! I can help you fill the garage!" So, Lily and her mommy started to fill the garage with the boxes. They worked hard and soon the garage was filled with boxes. + +After they finished, Lily's mommy said, "Thank you for helping me, Lily. You are such a good helper." Lily smiled and said, "I love helping you, mommy." Then, Lily saw a big, expensive car parked outside the garage. "Wow, mommy! That car is so expensive!" she exclaimed. + +Her mommy smiled and said, "Yes, it is. But what's more important than expensive things is the love and help we give to each other." And Lily nodded, feeling happy and proud that she had helped her mommy fill the garage. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play with his toys all day long. One day, he wanted to build a big tower with his blocks. He tried and tried, but it kept falling down. Timmy was sad that he couldn't do it. + +But then, his big sister came to help him. She showed him how to stack the blocks in a special way. Timmy tried again and this time, he succeeded! He built the tallest tower he had ever seen. He was so happy and proud of himself. + +Timmy and his sister laughed and played loudly all day long, and Timmy couldn't wait to show his tower to his mom and dad when they got home. It was a great day for Timmy, and he learned that sometimes, all it takes is a little help to succeed. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a beautiful doll that she loved to touch and play with every day. One day, Lily's mom asked her to open the window because it was hot inside. Lily tried to open the window, but it was stuck. + +Lily tugged and pulled at the window, but it wouldn't budge. Suddenly, the window broke and shattered into a million pieces. Lily was scared and hurt her hand on the broken glass. Her beautiful doll was also broken and couldn't be fixed. Lily was sad and cried a lot. + +From that day on, Lily learned to be careful when touching things and to always ask for help when she needed it. She missed her beautiful doll, but she knew that accidents happen and that she had to be more careful in the future. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was going on a trip with her family to a faraway land. They needed to bring their passports to go on the airplane. + +Lily's mommy said, "Lily, did you see my passport? I can't find it anywhere." + +Lily looked around and said, "It disappeared! Where did it go?" + +Her daddy said, "Let's look in the fair room. Maybe it's there." + +They went to the fair room and found the passport on the table. Lily was so happy they found it. They all went on their trip and had a great time. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, her mom asked her to help water the plants with a long green hose. Lily was happy to help and she picked up the hose. She stepped carefully around the flowers and bushes, making sure not to step on any of them. + +After they finished watering the plants, Lily's mom asked her to help clean up her messy room. Lily loved to play with her toys, but she knew it was important to keep her room organized. She stepped over to her toy box and started putting her toys away. It was hard work, but she felt proud when her room was clean and organized. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to sing and dance. He dreamed of performing on a stage one day. One day, Timmy's mom took him to a park. In the park, there was a big blue stage. Timmy was so happy to see it. He said to his mom, "Mommy, I want to own a stage like this one day." + +Timmy's mom smiled and said, "Maybe one day you will." Timmy ran up to the stage and started singing and dancing. Everyone in the park stopped to watch him. Timmy felt like a star. He knew he wanted to perform on a stage for the rest of his life. + +Years went by, and Timmy grew up to be a famous singer. One day, he remembered the blue stage in the park. He bought it and put it in his backyard. Every day, Timmy would sing and dance on his own stage. He was so happy to own a stage like the one he saw when he was just a little boy. +Once upon a time, there was a horse named Lucky. Lucky lived in a stable with other horses. One day, Lucky got sick and felt very bad. The other horses didn't know what was wrong with Lucky, but they wanted to help. + +One horse said, "I will go and find a person to explain what is wrong with Lucky." The horse ran fast and found a person who knew about horses. The person came to the stable and looked at Lucky. The person said, "Lucky is very sick and needs special medicine to get better." + +The other horses were happy to hear this. They thought Lucky would be okay. But, sadly, Lucky was too sick and didn't get better. Lucky had to go to horse heaven. The other horses were very sad and missed Lucky very much. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing with his toys all day long. He never wanted to share them with his friends. One evening, Timmy's mom asked him to share his toys with his friends. But Timmy found it hard to do so. He thought his friends would take his toys away from him. + +One day, Timmy's friends came over to play. They asked Timmy if they could play with his toys. Timmy didn't want to share, but he remembered what his mom had told him. He decided to separate his toys into two piles. One pile was for him, and the other pile was for his friends. Timmy's friends were happy to play with the toys, and they had a lot of fun together. + +Timmy learned that sharing was not so hard after all. He realized that when he shares, he can make his friends happy too. From that day on, Timmy always shared his toys with his friends. The moral of the story is that sharing is caring, and it can make everyone happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a computer that she loved to play games on. One day, Lily's mom made her a tasty sandwich for lunch. + +Lily's friend, Billy, came over to play. He saw the sandwich and said, "Yum! Can I have a bite?" + +Lily said, "No, it's mine!" + +Billy started to weep because he was so hungry. + +Lily felt bad and said, "Okay, you can have a bite. But only one!" + +Billy took a bite and said, "Mmm, this is tasty!" + +Lily smiled and they went back to playing games on the computer. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the garden. One day, she saw a bee flying around the flowers. + +"Hello bee! What are you doing?" asked Lily. + +"I am collecting nectar from the flowers," replied the bee. + +Suddenly, Lily heard a loud noise. She turned around and saw her toy car break into pieces. + +"Oh no! My car is broken!" cried Lily. + +The bee flew over to her and said, "Don't worry, Lily. Let's stay calm and try to fix it together." + +Lily and the bee worked together to fix the car. They used glue to put the pieces back together. Soon, the car was fixed and Lily was very happy. + +"Thank you, bee. You are my new friend," said Lily. + +The bee smiled and flew away, happy to have made a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a sweet tooth and loved eating candy. One day, she saw a big clock on the wall that showed it was time for her nap. But Lily didn't want to rest, she wanted to eat more candy. + +Her mom came in and saw Lily was still awake. She said, "Lily, it's time to rest. You can have more candy after your nap." Lily didn't want to listen and started crying. Her mom tried to calm her down and said, "Don't worry, the clock will still be there when you wake up. You can have candy then." + +Lily finally fell asleep and when she woke up, she saw the clock and remembered what her mom had said. She realized that resting was important and felt much better. She went to her mom and gave her a big hug, thanking her for helping her rest. From then on, Lily learned to listen to her mom and take naps when she needed to. +Once upon a time, there was a happy little girl named Lily. She loved playing outside in the sunshine. One day, she went to the park to play with her friend, Timmy. + +"Hi, Lily!" Timmy said cheerfully. + +"Hi, Timmy!" Lily replied with a big smile. + +They played on the swings and slides, but then Lily had an idea. "Let's make a sandcastle!" she exclaimed. + +They gathered sand and built a big castle. Suddenly, the sun started to set, and the sky turned orange and pink. "Wow, it's so pretty!" Timmy said. + +Lily smiled and said, "I love watching the sunset. It reveals such beautiful colors." They sat and watched the sun go down, feeling cheerful and happy together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and build with his bricks. One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play. + +"Hi Timmy, can we play with your bricks?" asked Billy. + +"Sure!" said Timmy, excitedly. They started building a big tower together. Suddenly, Timmy's mom called out, "Boys, it's time for a sweet snack!" + +They ran to the kitchen and ate some cookies. After they finished, Billy said, "I have to go home now, Timmy. It's getting late." + +"Okay, bye Billy!" said Timmy, waving goodbye. Billy walked home and Timmy went to bed. + +The next day, Timmy arrived at Billy's house to play. When he got there, he saw that Billy was sad. "What's wrong, Billy?" asked Timmy. + +"I accidentally broke one of your bricks yesterday," said Billy, looking down. + +"That's okay," said Timmy, smiling. "We can build a new tower together!" + +The moral of the story is that it's important to forgive our friends when they make mistakes. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved Sundays because it meant she got to spend time with her family. They would go on walks and have picnics in the park. One Sunday, they went on a walk and saw an amazing butterfly. It was so pretty and colorful. Lily watched it blink its wings and fly away. She was so happy she got to see it. From that day on, she loved Sundays even more because she knew she might see something amazing again. +Once upon a time, a young girl named Lily went for a walk in the woods. She saw a witch with a big hat and a broomstick. The witch asked, "Where are you going, little girl?" + +"I'm just going for a walk," said Lily. + +The witch said, "I'm going to my house. Would you like to come with me?" + +Lily thought for a moment and said, "Okay, I'll go with you." They walked together and talked about their favorite things. When they arrived at the witch's house, she gave Lily a magic wand. "Thank you, witch," said Lily with a big smile. + +"You're welcome, young one," said the witch. "Now go home and have fun with your new wand." And so, Lily went home with her new magic wand and had a wonderful day. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very thirsty and wanted some juice. He went to the kitchen to find a cup, but he couldn't reach the cupboard where the cups were. He said, "Mommy, please help me get a cup." + +Mommy heard Timmy and came to the kitchen. She opened the cupboard and gave Timmy a cup. But Timmy was too weak to pour the juice himself. Mommy helped him pour the juice and Timmy was very happy. He said, "Thank you, Mommy!" +Once upon a time, there was a team of animals. There was a lion, a zebra, and a monkey. They were all very hungry. They wanted to find food to eat. + +The lion said, "Let's move to the other side of the forest. There might be some yummy berries there." The zebra and the monkey agreed. + +As they were walking, they saw a big tree. The lion climbed up the tree and saw a big field of fruits. The team was so happy! They all ate until they were full. The lion said, "We make a great team. We found food together." The zebra and monkey nodded in agreement. + +From that day on, the team of animals always moved together to find food. They were never hungry again. +Once upon a time, there was a young boy named Timmy. He loved to play with his toys and run around in the park. One day, he saw a young girl crying on a bench. He went over to her and asked, "Why are you crying?" + +The young girl said, "I lost my favorite toy. I'm so sorry." + +Timmy wanted to help the young girl find her toy, so he looked around the park. Suddenly, he saw a man with a big bag. The man looked suspicious, so Timmy went over to him and asked, "Did you see a toy around here?" + +The man shook his head and Timmy felt sad. But then, the man waved at him and said, "Wait, I found this toy on the ground. Is this the one you're looking for?" + +Timmy was so happy and ran back to the young girl with her toy. She stopped crying and said, "Thank you so much! You're my hero!" + +Timmy smiled and waved goodbye to the young girl. He felt proud that he could help someone in need. +Once upon a time, there was a frog. He was a normal frog, not too big or too small. Every morning, he would wake up very early and hop to the pond to swim. One day, he woke up late and couldn't find his friends. He looked around and saw a big bird. The frog was scared and tried to hide. The bird saw the frog and said, "Don't be afraid, little frog. I won't hurt you." The frog felt happy and made a new friend. From that day on, the frog would wake up early to play with his friends and sometimes visit the bird. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she found a lemon on the ground. It was yellow and round and smelled very good. She picked it up and held it in her hand. The lemon was very thick and heavy. + +Lily decided to take the lemon home and show her mommy. She walked and walked until she finally arrived at her house. She ran inside and showed her mommy the lemon. Her mommy was very happy to see it and told Lily how proud she was of her for finding such a special lemon. + +The next day, Lily decided to return to the spot where she found the lemon. She wanted to see if there were any more lemons there. She looked and looked but could not find any. She decided to go back home and wait until the next day to try again. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She had a special case for her toys. It was red and had a handle to carry it. Lily loved her dependable case because it kept her toys safe. + +One day, Lily's mom gave her a shiny bell. She told Lily that if she rang the bell, her mom would come running. Lily was so excited to have a special bell that she rang it all the time. Her mom would come running every time, but soon she became tired of it. + +Lily's mom told her that the bell was only for emergencies, and that she needed to be dependable and only ring it when she really needed help. From then on, Lily was more careful and only rang the bell when she really needed her mom. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her favorite was a teddy bear. One day, Lily's mommy said it was her friend's birthday and they needed to wrap a present. Lily was excited to help. + +They went to the store and picked out a pretty box. It was red and had an attractive bow on top. They bought a toy car to put inside. When they got home, Lily's mommy showed her how to wrap the present with paper and tape. + +After they finished wrapping, they went outside to play. They saw a pond with water in it. Lily loved to splash and play in the water. They had a fun time playing together and enjoying the sunshine. It was a great day! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore the woods behind her house. One day, she met a friendly squirrel named Nutty. Nutty recommended that Lily try some tasty acorn powder that he had found. + +Lily was curious and asked Nutty what acorn powder tasted like. Nutty said it was a rare treat and tasted like a mix of nuts and sugar. Lily was excited to try it and asked Nutty where she could find some. + +Nutty led Lily to a nearby oak tree and showed her how to collect the acorns. They cracked them open and ground them into a fine powder. Lily tasted it and was surprised at how delicious it was. She thanked Nutty for recommending it and promised to share the rare treat with her friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends and always had fun. One day, Lily's mom gave her a bottle of lotion to put on her skin. The lotion smelled tasty, like strawberries! + +Lily wanted to show her friends the lotion, so she lifted it up high for them to see. But then, Lily accidentally dropped the lotion on the ground and it spilled everywhere. Lily's friends laughed and ran away, leaving her all alone. + +Lily felt sad and didn't know what to do. She tried to clean up the lotion, but it was too much. Her mom was also upset when she saw the mess. Lily learned a lesson to be careful when she lifted things and to always listen to her mom. 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, her daddy came home from work and was very curious about what Lily was doing. + +Lily showed her daddy the sandcastle she was making in the backyard. She used her little shovel and bucket to build it up high. Daddy was so proud of her hard work and helped her decorate it with seashells. + +After they finished the sandcastle, daddy picked up Lily and swung her around in the air. She giggled and laughed, feeling so happy to be with her daddy. They went inside to eat dinner and talk about all the fun things they could make together in the future. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She went to the park with her mom and dad. Lily saw a big slide and wanted to try it. The slide was very tall and rough. It had bumps on it. + +Lily's dad helped her climb up the ladder to the top of the slide. When they got there, her dad introduced her to the slide. He said, "This is the slide, Lily. It's a fun ride!" Lily was scared at first, but then she went down the slide and loved it! She went down the slide again and again, laughing and having fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys in her castle. One day, her mom asked her to take a bath. + +Lily said, "I don't want to bathe, it's silly!" + +Her mom replied, "You need to bathe so you can be clean and healthy." + +Lily reluctantly took a bath and afterwards, she went back to playing in her castle. But then, she accidentally knocked over her castle and it broke into many pieces. Lily was very sad and cried. + +Her mom came in and asked what happened. Lily said, "I broke my castle, and I can't fix it." + +Her mom hugged her and said, "It's okay, we can always build a new one together." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the garden with her friend, a worm named Wiggles. One day, Lily was feeling uncomfortable because it was too hot outside. + +Wiggles said, "Lily, why don't you come and rest under this leaf? It's cool and comfortable here." + +Lily listened to Wiggles and went to rest under the leaf. She felt much better and thanked Wiggles for his help. + +After a while, Lily's mommy called her for lunch. Lily said goodbye to Wiggles and promised to come back to play with him later. From that day on, whenever Lily felt uncomfortable in the garden, she knew she could always listen to Wiggles and find a comfortable spot to rest. +Once upon a time, there was a farmer named Jack. Jack had a big field where he grew lots of vegetables. One day, he decided to add some new seeds to his field. He worked hard to plant them all and water them every day. + +Days went by and Jack noticed that something was not right. The new plants were not growing as well as the others. But Jack did not give up. He worked even harder, adding more water and taking care of the new plants. + +Finally, after many weeks, the new plants grew big and strong. Jack was very happy and proud of himself for working hard and not giving up. From then on, he knew that adding new things to his field could be hard, but it was worth it in the end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and pick flowers. One day, she was playing in the park and saw a boy who was sad. She asked him what was wrong. + +"I wanted to play with my ball, but I forgot it at home," the boy said sadly. + +Lily thought for a moment and then said, "I can lend you my ball. It's healthy to share and make new friends." + +The boy smiled and they played together happily. After playing for a while, the boy said, "Thank you for lending me your ball, Lily. You are a good friend." + +Lily felt happy that she could help someone and make a new friend at the same time. From that day on, they played together every day in the park. +Once upon a time, a cow named Betsy lived on a farm. Betsy was very kind and always shared her beef with the other animals. One day, a fox came to the farm and asked Betsy if she had any beef to share. Betsy said yes and gave the fox some beef. + +The fox was not compassionate like Betsy. He lied and said he was still hungry. Betsy felt bad and gave the fox more beef. The fox lied again and said he was still hungry. Betsy gave him more beef until there was none left. + +The next day, Betsy was gone. The farmer found her remains in the fox's den. The other animals were sad and wished the fox had been more like Betsy, who was always kind and never lied. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pet pigeon named Puddles. Puddles was very nice and liked to eat seeds. One day, Lily's mom asked her to clean her room. It was very messy with toys and clothes everywhere. Lily didn't want to clean, but her mom said it was important to keep things tidy. + +After a while, Lily got tired and decided to rest on her bed. Puddles flew onto her window sill and watched her sleep. When Lily woke up, she saw that her room was much tidier. Her mom had helped her clean while she was resting. Lily was happy and gave Puddles a seed as a thank you. They all lived happily ever after. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, her mommy said they needed to go to the shop to get some food. Lily was excited to go on an adventure with her mommy. + +When they got to the shop, Lily saw some big boxes that made her feel frightened. But her mommy held her hand and said she would provide protection. Lily felt safe and held onto her mommy's hand tightly. + +They walked around the shop and picked out some yummy fruits and vegetables. Lily even got a treat for being such a good helper. She was happy to go home with her mommy and have a yummy dinner. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to swing on her swing in the backyard. One day, she asked her mom, "Can I swing higher?" Her mom said, "Sure, but be careful!" + +As Lily swung higher and higher, she heard a loud noise. "Mommy, what is that sound?" she asked. "That's thunder, Lily. It means a storm is coming," her mom replied. + +Suddenly, Lily had an idea. "Mommy, can I make an original song about thunder?" she asked. "Of course, Lily! That's a great idea," her mom said. + +So, Lily swung on her swing while singing her original thunder song. It was the best swing ride ever! +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy and his family went to the beach. Timmy was so excited to play in the sand and swim in the water. But when they got to the beach, they saw that someone had left a lot of trash on the sand. It was very rude of them to do that. + +Timmy's parents decided to clean up the beach. They unpacked their bags and took out some garbage bags. Timmy helped too, picking up small pieces of trash. But they found a big piece of wood that was too heavy for Timmy to carry. They needed help. + +Luckily, some other people on the beach saw them cleaning up and came to help. Together, they cleaned up all the trash and made the beach beautiful again. Timmy was happy he got to help and play on a clean beach. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big dog named Max. Max was very hairy and loved to play outside all day. One day, Max's owner said it was time for him to bathe. Max didn't like baths because he didn't like the water. But he knew he had to listen to his owner. + +After his bath, Max went outside to play again. He felt the wind blowing through his fur and it felt very nice. Max ran around the yard, feeling happy and clean. From that day on, Max learned that even though baths are not fun, they make you feel better and the wind feels great on clean fur. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and sing songs. One day, she went to the park and saw a clown performing. The clown was funny and made her laugh a lot. + +Lily saw that the clown had a light on his nose. She thought it was very pretty and wanted one too. She asked the clown, "Can I have a light on my nose too?" The clown said, "Of course, but you have to be eager to perform like me." + +Lily was eager to perform, so she started to dance and sing for the clown. The clown saw how much she loved to perform and gave her a little light for her nose. Lily was so happy and thanked the clown. From that day on, she performed with her light on her nose every day. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy lived on a ranch with his mommy and daddy. The ranch was very big and had lots of animals like cows, horses and chickens. + +One day, Timmy went for a walk on the ranch. He saw a quiet little pond and decided to go for a swim. But Timmy didn't know how to swim and he got into trouble. He couldn't breathe and he started to sink. + +Timmy's mommy and daddy heard him scream and they ran to the pond. But it was too late. Timmy had drowned in the quiet pond. His mommy and daddy were very sad and missed him very much. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big bakery. They made yummy pastries every day. One day, a man came to the bakery and asked for a large pastry. The kind lady gave him a big one. + +The man took a bite and said, "This is the best pastry I have ever tasted!" The lady smiled and said, "I'm glad you like it." + +The next day, the man came back to the bakery with a surprise. He brought a machine to test the pastries. The lady was curious and let him test the large pastry from the day before. The machine beeped and the man said, "This pastry is the best in the whole bakery!" The lady was happy and proud. She knew her pastries were the best. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily went outside to play. It was a very wet day, and Lily's clothes got all wet. She didn't like it, but she still wanted to play. + +Lily went to the park and saw some other kids playing. They were playing a game, but they didn't let Lily play with them. She felt sad and lonely. + +But then, Lily saw a little bird sitting on a branch. She started to clap her hands and applaud the bird. The other kids heard the noise and came to see what was happening. They saw the bird and started to applaud too. + +From that day on, Lily had new friends to play with. They played together every day, even on wet days. And they always applauded each other for being good friends. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went to the park with her mom. They played on the swings and went down the slide. Suddenly, Lily's mom said, "Lily, it's noon! Time to go home for lunch." + +Lily said, "But I want to stay and play more!" + +Her mom replied, "I know, but it's important to eat lunch so we can have energy for the rest of the day." + +Lily thought for a moment and then said, "Can we reverse and come back to the park after lunch?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Of course, we can come back to the park after lunch. But first, let's go home and eat some yummy food!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to look at things with her eyes. One day, she saw a bird fly in the sky. It was a nice sight. She wanted to know more about the bird. So, she asked her mommy to study about it. They went to the library and found a book with pictures of birds. They studied the book together and learned all about the bird. 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 with her toys and dolls. One day, Lily's mom asked her to help fix a loose screw on the chair. Lily didn't know what a screw was, so her mom showed her a shiny metal thing that looked like a nail. + +Lily tried to turn the screw with her fingers, but it was too hard. She requested her dad's help, who brought his toolbox and a screwdriver. Her dad showed her how to turn the screw with the screwdriver, and Lily was happy to help. + +Later that day, Lily's friend Emily came over to play. They decided to have a tea party with their dolls. Lily's mom brought them some nice cookies and tea. During the party, Lily noticed that one of Emily's dolls had a loose arm. She remembered how to fix the screw and offered to help. + +Emily was grateful for Lily's help and said, "You're so nice to fix my doll, Lily!" Lily smiled and felt proud of herself for learning how to fix a screw. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to go on adventures with her family. One day, her mommy said they were going on a trip to a faraway place. Lily was excited and asked, "Can I come too?" + +Mommy said, "Of course, but we need to make sure we have our passports. Do you know what a passport is?" + +Lily shook her head no, so mommy explained, "A passport is a special book that helps us travel to different countries. It has our pictures and important information about us inside." + +Lily was fascinated and asked, "Can I see your passport?" Mommy smiled and pointed to her bag, "Sure, it's in there. But we need to make sure yours is available too." + +Lily didn't understand what "available" meant, so mommy said, "That means we need to make sure we have it and it's not lost or expired." Lily nodded and said, "Okay, let's go on an adventure!" +Once upon a time, there was a little monkey. The monkey was very hungry and needed some fruit to eat. The monkey looked around and saw a big tree with lots of fruit on it. The monkey climbed the tree and picked some fruit. The fruit was very tasty and made the monkey happy. + +After eating the fruit, the monkey wanted to play. The monkey liked to swing from tree to tree, but the branches were not flexible enough. The monkey needed some flexible branches to swing on. The monkey looked around and found a tree with flexible branches. The monkey was very happy and swung from branch to branch all day long. + +At the end of the day, the monkey was tired and needed to rest. The monkey found a comfortable spot to sleep and dreamt about eating more fruit and swinging on more flexible branches. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play with bubbles. Timmy was very organized and always kept his bubble wand and bubble solution in a special box. + +One day, Timmy went to the park to blow bubbles. He was having so much fun until another little boy came and started popping all of Timmy's bubbles. Timmy felt sad and angry. He wanted to play with his bubbles in peace. + +Timmy decided to yield and share his bubble wand with the other boy. They took turns blowing bubbles and soon they were both happy. Timmy learned that sharing can solve conflicts and make new friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to climb up the ladder to reach the apples in the tree. One day, Timmy climbed too high and got tired. He sat on a branch and looked out at the sky. + +Suddenly, Timmy heard his mom calling him. "Timmy, come inside for dinner!" she said. Timmy tried to climb down the ladder, but he slipped and fell. He hurt his leg and couldn't stand up. + +Timmy learned that he should never climb too high when he's tired. He also learned to be careful when climbing up and down the ladder. The ambulance came to take Timmy to the hospital. From then on, Timmy never climbed too high again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in her garden every day. One day, she saw a small grape plant and decided to take care of it. She watered it every day and watched it grow bigger and bigger. + +One day, Lily's mommy came to the garden and saw the grape plant. "Wow, Lily! Your grape plant is growing so big!" she said. Lily was very happy and proud of her plant. + +As the sun started to set, Lily's mommy turned on a light so they could see in the dark. "Look, mommy! The light is making the grape plant shine!" Lily exclaimed. They both smiled and admired the beautiful plant. +Once upon a time, there was a grumpy man who lived in a big house. He didn't like anyone and never smiled. One day, he decided to cut down all the trees in his garden. He used a big saw to cut them down one by one. + +The animals who lived in the trees were very sad. They had nowhere to go. The birds didn't have a place to build their nests and the squirrels had no more acorns to eat. + +The grumpy man didn't care about the animals. He was happy with his empty garden. But the animals decided to teach him a lesson. They went to the police and told them what the grumpy man had done. The police put him in jail for hurting the animals and cutting down the trees. + +The grumpy man was very sad in jail. He realized that being mean to others was not a good thing. He wished he could go back in time and make things right. But it was too late. He stayed in jail for a long time and never saw his big house or his empty garden again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a good goat named Billy. He liked to eat grass and play with his friends. One day, Billy went for a walk and saw a big hill. He wanted to climb it, but he was scared he might fall. + +As Billy was thinking, he saw his friend Lucy the sheep. "Hi Lucy," said Billy. "I want to climb the hill, but I'm scared I might fall." + +"Don't worry, Billy," said Lucy. "I'll help you. We'll climb it together!" + +So, Billy and Lucy started to climb the hill. They were very careful and took their time. When they got to the top, they saw a beautiful view. "Wow, this is amazing!" said Billy. + +As they were enjoying the view, they heard a loud noise. It was a big gust of wind! Billy and Lucy held on tight, but some of their friends fell down the hill. "Oh no! Are you okay?" asked Billy. + +Luckily, their friends were okay. From that day on, Billy and Lucy knew that they could do anything if they worked together. +Once upon a time, there was a pretty fox. The fox had a shiny coat and a bushy tail. One day, the fox saw a big cake on a table. The fox wanted to eat the cake, but it was too high. The fox tried to jump, but it couldn't reach the cake. + +Then, the fox had an idea. It went to find a chair to stand on. The fox climbed on the chair and reached for the cake. But the chair was wobbly and it fell over. The cake went flying and the fox fell down. The fox was hurt and couldn't move. + +Soon, some people came to help the fox. They tried to remove the chair, but it was too heavy. Sadly, the fox had to stay there until it got better. From then on, the fox knew not to try and take things that didn't belong to it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine with her yellow ball. One day, she was playing catch with her parent and accidentally dropped the ball. It rolled away and she couldn't find it. Her parent helped her search for the ball and they finally found it under a bush. Lily was so happy to have her yellow ball back! From then on, she made sure to hold onto it tightly so she wouldn't drop it again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and stuffed animals. One day, Lily was playing outside when she found a long piece of string. She tied it in a knot and started to play jump rope. + +But Lily was a little careless and didn't notice that the string was getting tangled. Soon, the jump rope game had to end because the knot was too big to untangle. + +Lily felt sad that her game had to end so soon. But then she had an idea! She used the string to make a pretty bracelet instead. And she was happy again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweet. Tweet was very humble and kind. One day, Tweet was flying in the sky when he saw a big bird. The big bird was very mean and wanted to take over Tweet's nest. + +Tweet knew he couldn't fight the big bird, so he decided to surrender his nest. But before he did, he thought of a plan. He flew to his friend, a wise old owl, and asked for his help. The owl said, "Let's wrap a big present and leave it in the nest. When the big bird opens it, he will be surprised and leave your nest alone." + +Tweet thought it was a great idea and they quickly wrapped a big present. They put it in the nest and waited. The big bird soon came and saw the present. He was so curious that he forgot about taking over the nest. He opened the present and found a note that said, "Be kind to others and they will be kind to you." + +The big bird felt ashamed and flew away. Tweet was happy that his plan worked and he got to keep his nest. From that day on, Tweet and the big bird became friends and the big bird learned to be humble and kind like Tweet. +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 treasure map in her backyard. She was so excited and wanted to find the treasure right away. + +Lily went to her friend Tommy and said, "Tommy, look what I found! It's a treasure map! Do you want to help me find the treasure?" Tommy replied, "I don't know what a treasure is, but I will help you find it!" + +They followed the map and found a big chest. When they opened it, they found gold coins and jewels. They were so happy and proud of themselves. But then, a man came and took the treasure away from them. He said they were ignorant to think they could keep it. + +Lily and Tommy were sad and disappointed. They didn't understand why the man took their treasure. They asked their parents for help, but their parents said they couldn't do anything. Lily and Tommy learned a hard lesson that day and recommended to each other to be careful who they trust. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to paint cute pictures with her mom. One day, she went to the store with her mom and saw a cute little toy. She wanted it so badly, but her mom said they couldn't buy it today. + +Lily was sad, but her mom said she could choose a new paint set instead. Lily was happy again and picked out a pretty set of paints. When they got home, Lily started painting a picture of the cute toy she had seen at the store. + +But then, Lily accidentally spilled the paint all over her new dress. She was so upset that she threw the paint set on the floor and it broke into a million pieces. Lily's mom was disappointed that Lily didn't take care of her things and didn't get her a new toy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to twirl in her pretty skirt, but it was getting too small for her. Her mommy said they needed to measure her to get a new one. + +One day, Lily went to play in the park. She saw a big puddle and wanted to jump in it. But her mommy warned her not to, or her skirt would get spoiled. Lily listened and played on the swings instead. + +Later that week, Lily's mommy surprised her with a new skirt. It fit perfectly and was even prettier than her old one. Lily was so happy and promised to take good care of it, so it wouldn't get spoiled. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went outside to play with her friends. It was very cold outside and Lily started to shiver. Her friend asked, "Are you okay, Lily?" Lily replied, "No, I feel weak because it's so cold." + +Lily's friend had an idea. She said, "Let's go inside and call your mom on the phone. She can bring you a warm coat." So, they went inside and called Lily's mom. Her mom answered the phone and Lily's friend said, "Lily is shivering because it's cold outside. Can you bring her a warm coat?" + +Lily's mom said, "Of course, I'll be there soon." And she arrived with a big, fluffy coat that made Lily feel warm and cozy. Lily thanked her friend for the idea and her mom for the warm coat. From then on, Lily always made sure to wear a coat when it was cold outside. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and sit in her favorite chair. One day, Lily's mom asked her to help fill up a big bucket with water. + +Lily was excited to help and ran to the kitchen. But when she got there, she saw something unusual. The bucket was already full of water! + +Lily said, "Mommy, the bucket is full! Why did you ask me to help fill it?" + +Her mom replied, "Oh no! I forgot that your dad already filled it up. I'm sorry, Lily." + +Lily was sad that she couldn't help, but her mom gave her a big hug and said, "Don't worry, Lily. We can find something else for you to help with." And they went off to find another task to do together. +Once upon a time, there was a little bear. The little bear went for a walk in the forest. He saw a big river and went to swim. The water was warm and the little bear felt happy. After swimming, the little bear felt tired and wanted to sleep. He found a cozy cave and fell asleep. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore the world around her. One day, she saw a big mountain in the distance. It was so long, it seemed to stretch on forever. + +Lily decided she wanted to climb the mountain and see what was on the other side. So, she packed a backpack with snacks and water and set off on her adventure. As she got closer to the mountain, she noticed something shining on the other side. + +She continued to climb and finally reached the top of the mountain. There, she saw a beautiful valley filled with flowers and trees. And in the center of the valley, there was a big, shiny treasure chest! Lily was so excited to have found the treasure and couldn't wait to see what was inside. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and run around. His mommy told him that exercise was important to stay healthy and strong. Timmy didn't like sitting still, but sometimes he got bored of playing the same games over and over again. + +One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play. Billy recommended they go on a walk to explore the neighborhood. Timmy thought that sounded like a good idea, so they put on their shoes and headed outside. They saw lots of interesting things on their walk, like a big tree and a pretty flower. + +Timmy's mommy was happy to see him get some exercise and try something new. She was proud of him for listening to his friend's recommendation and going on a walk. Timmy realized that even though he thought walking might be dull at first, it was actually really fun to see new things and spend time with his friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved playing with his rubber ball. One day, he went to the park to play. He bounced his rubber ball high and it hit a tree. The ball bounced away and Timmy couldn't find it. He looked and looked but it was nowhere to be found. + +Just then, a little girl walked up to Timmy. "What's wrong?" she asked. Timmy explained what had happened. The little girl said, "Don't worry, I have a spare ball. You can have it." Timmy was so grateful and thanked her. + +They played together for a while and had lots of fun. When it was time to go home, the little girl said, "You can keep the ball. I have another one at home." Timmy was so happy and grateful. "Thank you so much! You are so kind," he said. + +As Timmy walked home, he held onto the rubber ball tightly. He was happy to have a new ball to play with. He knew he would remain grateful to the little girl for a long time. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the sun, but sometimes it got too hot. One day, Timmy's mom told him to go play in the shade under the big tree. + +Timmy went to the tree and saw a little bird's nest high up in the branches. He wanted to see the eggs inside, so he climbed up to examine it. But as he reached for the nest, he accidentally knocked it down. + +Timmy felt sad and scared because he thought he hurt the baby birds. But then he saw that the eggs were okay and he carefully put the nest back up in the tree. The mama bird came back and saw that her nest was back where it belonged. She chirped happily and Timmy felt happy too. From then on, he always made sure to be careful when examining things in the high branches. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and go outside to explore. One day, she found a mysterious box in the forest. She opened it up and saw a toy car inside. + +The car could zoom around really fast and Lily loved playing with it. But one day, Lily's friend wanted to play with the car too. Lily didn't want to share because she loved it so much. Her friend was sad and went home. + +Lily felt bad and promised to share her toys from then on. She realized that it's important to be kind and share with others. And so, she and her friend played with the zooming car together, having fun and making memories. +Once upon a time, there was a musician named Max. Max loved to play his guitar and sing songs. One day, Max was playing his guitar in the park when he met a little girl named Lily. Lily loved music too and asked Max if he could teach her how to play the guitar. Max said, "Sure, it's easy! I can teach you." + +So Max showed Lily how to play some chords and they played music together. After they finished playing, Lily said, "Thanks Max! That was so much fun. I can't wait to play more music with you." Max smiled and said, "Anytime, Lily. Just make sure you clean your guitar after you're done playing." + +But one day, Max got sick and couldn't play music anymore. Lily went to visit Max and asked if he was feeling better. Max said, "No, I'm not feeling well. I can't play music anymore." Lily said, "Don't worry Max, I'll play music for you." + +Lily played music for Max every day and Max was happy. But one day, Max passed away and Lily was sad. She said, "I'll never forget you Max. I'll keep playing music for you." And from that day on, Lily played music for Max every day and made sure to clean her guitar just like Max taught her. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to eat grapes. One day, she went to a restaurant with her family. The waiter came to serve them food. Lily saw a plate with spicy chicken and she didn't like it. She asked the waiter if they had grapes. The waiter smiled and brought her a plate of juicy grapes. Lily was very happy and ate all the grapes. She thanked the waiter for serving her the grapes. From that day on, Lily always asked for grapes when she went to a restaurant. +Once upon a time, there was a little mouse named Max. Max was playing in the field when he saw a big maze. Max wanted to explore the maze, but he was scared. He asked his friend, a wise old owl, for help. + +"Can you help me find my way through the maze?" Max asked the owl. + +"Of course, Max!" the owl replied. "Let's run through the maze together." + +Max and the owl ran through the maze, but they got lost. Max felt helpless and didn't know what to do. Suddenly, the owl spotted a small hole in the wall. They crawled through the hole and found their way out of the maze. + +"Thank you for helping me, Owl," Max said. + +"You're welcome, Max," the owl replied. "Remember, it's always good to ask for help when you're feeling lost." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a loyal dog named Max. Max always followed Lily everywhere she went. One day, Lily went to the park to play with her friends. + +When she got there, she saw a boy playing a flute. Lily had never seen a flute before. She asked the boy, "What is that?" The boy replied, "It's a flute. Do you want to try playing it?" + +Lily tried playing the flute, but it didn't sound very good. Max barked and wagged his tail. Lily said, "Max, do you like the sound of the flute?" Max barked again, and Lily said, "I think Max and the flute match because they both make noise." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw and color pictures. Her mommy gave her a big box to put all her drawings in. The box was empty, and Lily wanted to fill it up with her beautiful pictures. + +Lily drew and colored and filled up the box. But soon, she noticed that the box was getting messy. There were papers everywhere and it was hard to find her favorite drawings. So, she asked her mommy for a file to help her keep everything clean and organized. + +Mommy gave her a file and Lily put all her drawings inside. Now, everything was clean and tidy. Lily was happy because she could easily find her favorite pictures. From that day on, Lily always kept her drawings in the file, and it made her feel proud and happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny liked to hop around in the garden and pick flowers. One day, Benny saw a pretty butterfly and he wanted to kiss it. But the butterfly flew away too fast. + +Benny felt sad, but then he saw his friend, a little bird named Billy. Billy was glad to see Benny and they played together. Benny picked some flowers for Billy and they sang a song. Then, Billy gave Benny a big kiss on the cheek. Benny felt happy and glad that he had such a good friend. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved trains very much. One day, Timmy went on a train ride with his mommy. The train was big and orange. Timmy was so happy to be on the train, he smiled and laughed the whole time. + +When it was time to go home, Timmy and his mommy had to return on the train. Timmy was sad to leave the train, but he knew he could come back and ride it again someday. Timmy said goodbye to the train and promised to visit it again soon. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a bald man named Timmy. Timmy loved to explore in the dark with his flashlight. One day, Timmy went to the forest to explore. He squeezed his flashlight tightly and walked deeper into the forest. + +As he was walking, he saw a little bird who had fallen from its nest. Timmy felt sad for the little bird and decided to help it. He gently picked up the bird and brought it back to its nest. + +The moral of the story is that even though Timmy was bald, he had a big heart and helped the little bird. It's important to always help others, no matter how small they are. +Once upon a time, there was a happy dog named Max. Max loved to travel with his friendly owner, Sarah. They went on many adventures together. + +One day, Max and Sarah went on a train ride. Max was so excited to travel on the train! As the train started moving, Max heard a loud whistle. He barked happily because he knew they were going on a fun adventure. + +During the train ride, Max met a friendly cat named Mittens. They played together and had so much fun! Max was happy to make a new friend on their travels. + +When the train ride ended, Max and Sarah said goodbye to Mittens and went home. Max was tired, but he was also very happy. He couldn't wait to travel again with his friendly owner. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going on adventures with her family. One day, they went on a trip to the forest. Lily was very excited because she had never been there before. + +When they arrived, Lily's dad said, "Let's unpack our things and explore the forest." Lily helped her mom unpack the snacks and water bottles. Then, they started walking on a path through the trees. + +It was a warm day and the sun was shining. Lily saw lots of animals like birds, squirrels, and even a deer. She said to her mom, "I love this forest. It's so pretty!" Her mom smiled and said, "I'm glad you like it, Lily. Let's keep walking and see what else we can find." + +Lily was happy to be with her family and to be exploring the forest. She knew it was going to be a great day. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She had long brown hair that she loved to play with. One day, Lily went to the hairdresser to change her hair. She wanted it to be pink and sparkly like a unicorn. + +The hairdresser cut Lily's hair and dyed it pink. But when Lily looked in the mirror, she didn't like it. She felt miserable and started to cry. + +Her mom asked, "What's wrong, Lily?" + +"I don't like my hair. It's not pretty anymore," Lily said. + +Her mom tried to cheer her up, but Lily was too sad. She went to bed feeling miserable. The next day, Lily woke up and her hair was still pink. She felt even more miserable. From that day on, Lily never wanted to change her hair again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends and run around in the park. One day, Lily's mommy noticed that Lily's arm muscle was hurting. She told Lily that they needed to go to the doctor to get it checked. Lily didn't worry too much because she knew the doctor would make her feel better. + +When they got to the doctor's office, Lily was polite and said hello to everyone. The doctor checked her muscle and said that she had just pulled it a little bit. He gave her some medicine to make it feel better and told her to rest for a few days. Lily was happy that it wasn't anything serious and she could still play with her friends soon. + +A few days later, Lily's arm felt better and she was back to playing in the park. She remembered what the doctor had said and was careful not to pull her muscle again. From then on, Lily made sure to warm up before playing and stretch after she was done. She didn't want to worry her mommy again or have to go back to the doctor. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing outside on the grassy lawn in her backyard. One day, she saw a fancy butterfly fluttering around. "Wow, that butterfly is so pretty," she said. + +Lily's mom called her inside for lunch, but Lily didn't want to leave the butterfly. "I'll come back later," she promised. After lunch, Lily went back outside to look for the butterfly, but she couldn't find it. She looked and looked, but it was nowhere to be seen. + +Suddenly, Lily heard a loud noise. "What was that?" she said. She turned around and saw that a branch had fallen from a tree and landed on the lawn. "That's what made the noise," she said. Lily realized that the butterfly might have flown away because it was scared of the falling branch. She learned that sometimes things fall and it's important to be careful and stay safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a toy car that he loved to play with every day. One day, Timmy's toy car broke and he was very sad. His mom saw how serious Timmy was and wanted to support him. She took him to the store and they got a new toy car that Timmy loved even more. + +Later that day, Timmy and his mom went to visit his grandma in the hospital. Timmy saw lots of people in the hospital and wondered what they were doing there. His mom explained that sometimes people's cells get sick and they need help from the doctors to feel better. Timmy was happy to learn that the doctors were there to support the sick people. + +After their visit, Timmy felt happy again. He knew that whenever he was feeling serious or needed help, he could count on his mom to support him just like the doctors in the hospital. And he was grateful for his new toy car that made him smile all day long. +Once upon a time, there was a farmer who had a mule. The mule was a big animal with long ears and a brown coat. The farmer loved his mule very much, but he didn't know what to name him. One day, the farmer went to the town and asked everyone he met if they knew a good name for his mule. But nobody knew the answer. + +Feeling sad, the farmer went back to his farm. Suddenly, he saw a little girl walking towards him. The girl asked the farmer why he was so sad. The farmer told her that he didn't know what to name his mule. The little girl smiled and said, "Why don't you name him Brownie? He looks like a brownie!" The farmer was so happy and grateful for the little girl's help. From that day on, the farmer's mule was known as Brownie, and he was the happiest mule in the world. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a journal that she kept with her all the time. It was her favorite thing to write and draw in. + +One day, Lily went to the park and met a friendly dog named Max. Max was very loyal to Lily and followed her everywhere she went. They played together and had lots of fun. + +Lily said to Max, "I love my journal. I keep all my secrets in it." Max barked happily and wagged his tail. Lily smiled and said, "You're my loyal friend, Max. I'll keep you in my journal forever." Max licked Lily's face and they continued playing together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to paint and draw pictures. One day, she went to the zoo with her mommy and daddy. They saw a big tiger in a cage. + +Lily said, "Mommy, can I paint a picture of the tiger? He looks so graceful." + +Mommy said, "Sure, Lily. Let's go get some paper and paints." + +Lily painted a beautiful picture of the tiger. When they got home, she showed it to her daddy. He said, "Wow, Lily! You are such a good artist. Your picture of the tiger is amazing." + +Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, Daddy. I love painting and I love tigers." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to spend time with her friends and play outside. One day, her mom gave her a calendar with pictures of animals on it. Lily loved her calendar and hung it up in her room. + +Every day, Lily would check her calendar to see what fun things she could do. But one day, she accidentally spilled her juice on it and the pictures got all smudged. She was very sad and didn't know what to do. + +Lily's mom tried to help her clean it, but it was too late. Lily was so upset that she tore the calendar into little pieces. She didn't mean to, but she couldn't control her emotions. Lily learned that sometimes accidents happen and it's okay to be sad, but it's important to try to stay calm and find a solution. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to dance and sing, so her mommy signed her up for a dance class. Miss Sarah was the teacher, and she taught the children how to perform a special dance. + +Lily was confused at first, but Miss Sarah showed her how to move her arms and legs. Lily practiced every day and soon she knew the dance perfectly. + +One day, there was a big show where all the children would perform the dance in front of their families. Lily was so excited to show her mommy and daddy what she had learned. But when it was her turn to dance, she tripped and fell. Everyone laughed and Lily felt very sad. + +From that day on, Lily didn't want to dance anymore. She didn't want to be confused again and she didn't want to perform in front of anyone. She quit the dance class and never danced again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a favorite teddy bear that she loved very much. One day, Lily accidentally ripped a hole in her teddy bear's arm. She was very sad and didn't know what to do. + +Lily's mom saw how uncomfortable she was and asked her what was wrong. Lily explained what had happened to her teddy bear. Her mom said, "Don't worry, we can replace the arm with a new one." + +Lily was so happy to hear this! She hugged her mom and said, "I love you so much!" Her mom smiled and hugged her back. They went to the store and found a new arm for the teddy bear. Lily watched as her mom carefully sewed the new arm onto the teddy bear. + +When the teddy bear was all fixed, Lily hugged it tightly and said, "I love you, teddy bear!" Her mom smiled and said, "I'm glad you're happy now." From that day on, Lily made sure to take extra good care of her favorite teddy bear. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play in his garden every day. His garden was very popular because it had lots of pretty flowers and yummy fruits. + +One day, Timmy's friend came to play with him in the garden. They were having lots of fun until they saw a bird eating their fruits. Timmy's friend said, "We have to shoot the bird away so it doesn't eat all our fruits!" Timmy was scared to shoot the bird, but his friend showed him how to use a slingshot. + +They shot some rocks near the bird, and it flew away. Timmy was happy that they saved their fruits from the bird. They continued to play in the garden, and Timmy's friend said, "Your garden is so popular, Timmy. I love playing here!" Timmy smiled and said, "Thanks! I love it too." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very sick and had to go to the hospital. When she got there, she met a nice nurse named Sarah. Sarah helped Lily feel better and gave her medicine to make her feel stronger. + +One day, Lily's mom came to visit her and brought her a new toy. Lily was very happy and played with it all day. But when it was time for her to go to sleep, she realized she couldn't find her toy. She looked everywhere, but it was nowhere to be found. + +Lily felt sad and didn't know what to do. But then, Sarah came into the room and asked if she could help. Lily requested that Sarah help her find her toy. Sarah searched the room and finally found the toy under the bed. Lily was so happy and thanked Sarah for being such a good nurse. + +The next day, Lily felt much better and was able to go home. She said goodbye to Sarah and promised to come visit her again. But as they were leaving, Lily saw a sign that said "In Memory of Nurse Sarah". She didn't understand what it meant, but her mom explained that Sarah had passed away. Lily felt sad, but she knew that Sarah would always be remembered as a kind and helpful nurse. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to bake cakes with her mom. One day, her mom brought out a green mixer. Lily was so excited to use it. She asked her mom if she could mix the batter. Her mom said yes, but she had to be careful. + +Lily started to mix the batter, but she went too fast. The mixer started to shake and make a loud noise. Her mom said, "Stop! You need to slow down." Lily was sad because she didn't want to mess up the cake. + +Her mom said, "Don't worry, we can fix it." They worked together to fix the batter and put it in the oven. When the cake was done, it looked and smelled delicious. Lily was so happy that they were able to fix it. She hugged her mom and said, "Thank you for teaching me how to bake." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play on her mommy's phone. Her mommy had an enormous screen on her phone, and Lily loved to watch videos and play games on it. + +One day, Lily's mommy caught her trying to pinch the screen too hard. "Lily, be gentle with mommy's phone," she said. "You don't want to break it." Lily nodded and promised to be careful. + +Later that day, Lily was playing a game on the phone when her mommy asked her if she wanted to go outside and play. "Yes please!" Lily said excitedly. She put down the phone and ran outside to play with her mommy. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to run fast and play with his toys. One day, Timmy was drinking milk from his mug when he accidentally knocked it over. The mug fell and broke into many pieces. Timmy felt sad because it was his favorite mug. + +Timmy's mom saw what happened and said, "It's okay, Timmy. Accidents happen. Let's clean up the broken pieces together." + +Timmy learned that it's important to be careful with things we love, but if something falls and breaks, it's not the end of the world. He also learned that it's important to have someone there to help clean up the mess. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to go to the beach and play in the sand. One day, he saw a dolphin swimming in the ocean. Timmy thought the dolphin was so cool! + +But then, a careless person threw their trash in the ocean. This made Timmy very sad because he hates when people litter. The trash could hurt the dolphin and other animals in the ocean. + +Timmy decided to pick up the trash and put it in the garbage can. He wanted to take care of the dolphin and make sure it was safe. The dolphin swam by and Timmy smiled, feeling happy that he helped make the ocean a better place for the dolphin to live. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went for a walk with her dog. Her dog's name was Max and he was very playful. Lily had a lovely pink leash for Max. She loved watching Max run around and play. + +As they walked, Lily saw a big, scary dog. The dog was not on a leash and it started to growl at Max. Lily tried to pull Max away, but he broke free from the lovely pink leash. Max ran towards the big dog, barking loudly. + +The big dog attacked Max and Lily was very scared. She tried to help Max, but it was too late. Max was hurt badly and Lily was very sad. She wished she had kept Max on the lovely pink leash. From that day on, Lily always remembered to keep her dog on a leash to keep him safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily went to the store with her mommy. They were walking down the aisle when Lily saw a big yellow lemon. She said, "Mommy, can we get the lemon?" Her mommy said, "Sure, we can get the lemon." + +When they got home, Lily's mommy cut the lemon into slices. Lily tried a slice and made a funny face because it was sour. Her mommy said, "That's because lemons are sour, but they are good for you." + +Later that day, Lily's daddy came home from work. He was feeling weak because he had a long day. Lily wanted to surprise him, so she gave him a lemon slice. Her daddy was surprised because he didn't expect it to taste so sour, but he was happy that Lily wanted to make him feel better. +Once upon a time, there was a big farm with lots of animals. There were cows, pigs, chickens and even horses! One day, a little girl went to visit the farm. She saw all the animals and thought they were very cool. She especially liked the horses because they were so wild and free. + +The little girl watched the horses run around and she thought they were amazing. She admired how they could run so fast and jump so high. She even got to ride one of the horses and it was so much fun! + +After her visit to the farm, the little girl couldn't stop thinking about the horses. She wanted to go back and see them again. She realized that she had a new favorite animal and it was the wild and beautiful horse. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to bake cookies with her mommy. One day, they were making chocolate chip cookies and they needed the mixer to mix all the ingredients together. Lily's mommy turned on the mixer and it went round and round, making a loud noise. + +After they mixed all the ingredients together, they put the cookies in the oven to bake. While they were waiting, Lily's mommy realized she forgot to mail a letter. She told Lily she would be right back and to not touch the mixer. As soon as her mommy left, Lily started to play with the mixer. She turned it on and it went so fast that the cookie dough flew everywhere! + +When her mommy came back, she saw what happened and said, "I'm sorry Lily, I should have put the mixer away before I left." They both cleaned up the mess and started to make a new batch of cookies. This time, Lily promised to not touch the mixer until her mommy said it was okay. And they lived happily ever after, baking cookies together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside with his friends. One day, Timmy and his friend Johnny were looking for something to do. + +Johnny said, "Let's go find a baseball and play catch!" + +Timmy thought that was a great idea, so they went searching for a baseball. They looked under bushes, behind trees, and in the grass. Finally, Timmy found a baseball hiding in the tall grass. + +"Yay, I found it!" exclaimed Timmy. + +Johnny and Timmy began to play catch. They threw the ball back and forth to each other, having a playful time. They laughed and had so much fun. + +After a while, Timmy's mom called him in for dinner. He said goodbye to Johnny and went inside, dreaming of the next time they could play catch together. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went to the store with her mommy. They walked down the aisle and saw a big jar of olives. Lily loved olives, so she asked her mommy if they could buy it. Her mommy said yes and they put it in their cart. + +When they got home, Lily helped her mommy make dinner. They cut up some vegetables and got the chicken ready to cook. Lily saw her favorite olive jar and asked her mommy if she could have some. Her mommy said yes and opened the jar. Lily leaned over to smell the olives and they smelled delicious. + +After dinner, Lily and her mommy played a game of cards. Lily was so excited to play that she leaned in too close and knocked over the cards. Her mommy laughed and they picked up the cards together. It was a fun day with olives, cooking, and games! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her favorite was a bright yellow teddy bear. One day, Lily's mommy took her to the store to buy some candy. Lily saw a symbol on the candy that she liked and asked her mommy to buy it. Her mommy said no because they didn't have enough money to pay for it. + +Lily was sad but her mommy promised to buy her a treat next time. On the way home, they saw a man selling balloons. Lily wanted one so badly, but her mommy said they couldn't afford it. The man told them they could pay with a symbol on a piece of paper, but Lily's mommy didn't understand. + +As they walked away, Lily saw a bright red balloon flying in the sky. She ran after it, but it was too high. She cried and cried because she didn't get her balloon. Suddenly, a gust of wind blew her away and she never came back. Her mommy was very sad and wished she could have bought her daughter the balloon she wanted. +Once upon a time, there was a yellow bird named Sunny. Sunny loved to sing and fly in the sky. One day, Sunny saw a video about other birds who had gained lots of friends by singing. Sunny wanted to gain more friends too! + +So, Sunny flew to the park and started singing. But then, a mean cat came and tried to catch Sunny. "Stop singing, birdie!" the cat said. "I want to catch you!" + +Sunny was scared and didn't know what to do. But then, a little girl saw what was happening and yelled, "Leave Sunny alone, cat!" The cat ran away and Sunny was safe. "Thank you for saving me," Sunny said to the little girl. "Now I gained a new friend!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play with her toys. One day, she found a shiny needle on the floor and wanted to play with it. But her mommy told her that the needle was sharp and could hurt her. + +Lily didn't understand why the needle was sharp, so her mommy explained that it had a pointy end that could poke her skin. Lily thought about it and realized that she didn't want to get hurt, so she decided to leave the needle alone. + +Later that day, Lily was playing with her blocks and trying to build a tall tower. But it kept falling down because the blocks were not balanced. She asked her mommy for help and her mommy showed her how to balance the blocks by putting them in a straight line. + +Lily was happy that her tower was finally standing tall and said to her mommy, "Thank you for teaching me how to balance my blocks. And I'm glad I didn't play with the sharp needle, it was too dull for me anyway!" Her mommy smiled and hugged her, proud of her little girl for learning a valuable lesson. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to look at the stars in the space. One day, Timmy's friend sent him a toy rocket ship. Timmy was so happy and excited to play with it. + +But then, Timmy's little sister got jealous. She wanted to play with the rocket ship too. Timmy shared the toy with his sister and they played together. They pretended to send the rocket ship to space and had lots of fun. + +After playing for a while, Timmy's sister said she was sorry for being jealous. Timmy forgave her and they hugged. From that day on, they played with the toy rocket ship together and had lots of fun exploring the space. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in her backyard. One day, she saw a kangaroo hopping around. The kangaroo looked friendly, so Lily wanted to play with it. + +But her mom warned her that kangaroos are fragile and easily scared. Lily promised to be gentle and careful. She started to play with the kangaroo, but suddenly, she heard a loud noise. It was her little brother, Max, who accidentally knocked over a vase. + +The kangaroo got scared and hopped away. Lily felt sad and realized that she should have listened to her mom's warning. From that day on, she made sure to be extra careful when playing with fragile animals like kangaroos. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play with her toys. One day, she decided to build a house with her bricks. She stacked them up high and made a big purple door. + +Suddenly, she heard a loud noise outside. She went to see what it was and saw a big sack on the ground. She opened it up and found lots of toys inside! She was so happy and played with them all day. + +When it was time for bed, Lily went to her room and put all the toys away. She looked at her brick house and smiled. She was so proud of what she had built. She fell asleep dreaming of all the adventures she would have with her new toys. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went to the park to play. She saw her friend Danny and they started to play together. They ran around and jumped up and down. Then, Danny said, "Let's skip!" + +Lily didn't know how to skip, but Danny showed her how. They skipped around the park and had so much fun. Suddenly, Lily saw a big shadow on the ground. She looked up and saw a big tree. "Look, Danny! A shadow!" she said. + +Danny said, "That's just the shadow from the tree. Don't be foolish, Lily." + +Lily didn't know what foolish meant, but she didn't want to look silly in front of her friend. So, she just smiled and kept playing. They played until it was time to go home. Lily was so happy that she learned how to skip and saw a big shadow. She couldn't wait to come back to the park and play again with Danny. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she was playing with her friend, Timmy. They decided to have a tea party with their toy cups. + +Lily poured some tea into her cup, but it was too little. She said to Timmy, "I need more tea, can you increase it please?" + +Timmy poured more tea into Lily's cup, and it was just the right amount. Lily said, "Thank you, now my cup is smart!" + +They both drank their tea and had a great time. After the tea party, Lily's mom asked her how her day was. Lily said, "It was fun! Timmy increased my tea and my cup was smart!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved Sundays because she got to wear her favorite purple dress. One Sunday, Lily went to the park with her mommy. She was playing on the swings when a boy came and took her swing. + +Lily said, "Excuse me, that's my swing. Can I have it back please?" + +The boy said, "No, I want to swing too." + +Lily felt sad because she really wanted to swing. Her mommy said, "It's okay, Lily. Let's go play on the slide instead." + +But Lily didn't want to play on the slide. She wanted her swing back. She said, "I care about my swing. I want it back." + +The boy just laughed and kept swinging. Lily felt angry and didn't know what to do. She went home feeling sad and disappointed. She didn't have a good Sunday after all. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One morning, Lily woke up and went outside to play with her toys. She saw her dad in the garage, fixing his car. Lily was scared of the dark garage, but she wanted to help her dad. So, she gathered all her courage and went into the garage. Her dad was happy to see her and together they fixed the car. After they were done, Lily felt proud of herself for being brave and helping her dad. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing outside in the sunshine. One day, she found a shiny coin on the ground. It was so pretty and it sparkled in the sun. + +Lily decided to wash the coin so it would be even shinier. She ran inside and got a bowl of soapy water. She carefully put the coin in the bowl and scrubbed it with her hands. + +After she was done washing the coin, she went back outside to play. She saw an orange butterfly fluttering by and she chased after it. The butterfly flew away, but Lily was happy because she had a shiny coin to keep. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pair of colorful boots that she loved to wear. One day, she went outside to play in the rain. Her boots splashed in the puddles and made a fun sound. + +But then, Lily's little brother came outside and wanted to wear her boots. Lily didn't understand why he wanted to wear her boots, but she let him try them on. Her brother's feet were too small for the boots, so they didn't fit him well. + +Lily realized that her brother just wanted to play with her and her boots. She felt happy that they could play together, even if her brother couldn't wear her boots. From that day on, Lily and her brother played together in the rain, splashing in the puddles with their colorful boots. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big box of crayons and loved to draw. One day, her friend Timmy came over to play. Lily showed Timmy her box of crayons and they started to draw together. + +Timmy wanted to use the same color as Lily, but she didn't want to share. Timmy felt sad, so Lily decided to share her crayons with him. They drew pictures of animals and flowers, and had so much fun together. + +Suddenly, Lily accidentally spilled ink on her drawing. She was upset because she thought her drawing was ruined. But Timmy said, "Don't worry, it still looks charming." Lily smiled and realized that even mistakes can turn out beautiful. From then on, Lily always shared her crayons with Timmy and they had many more adventures together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the bakery with her mom. There were many pastries in the bakery, and they all looked good. Lily said to her mom, "I want a good pastry, please." + +Her mom smiled and said, "Sure, which one do you want?" + +Lily looked at all the pastries and pointed to a chocolate croissant. "I want that one," she said. + +Her mom bought the pastry, and they went outside. Suddenly, a butterfly flew by. "Look, Mommy! The butterfly can fly!" Lily said. + +Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, butterflies can fly. They are very pretty." + +Lily took a bite of her pastry and said, "This is a good pastry, Mommy. Thank you for buying it for me." + +Her mom smiled and said, "You're welcome, Lily. I'm glad you like it." +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his hoop. He would roll it down the street and try to catch it before it fell over. One day, Timmy was playing with his hoop when he saw a dog running towards him. The dog looked angry and Timmy was scared. + +Timmy's mom saw the dog too and ran over to prevent it from hurting Timmy. She picked up the hoop and threw it towards the dog. The dog caught the hoop in its mouth and started playing with it. Timmy was happy that his mom prevented the dog from hurting him and he was also happy that the dog was now playing with his hoop. From that day on, Timmy and his mom made sure to always keep an eye out for angry dogs while playing with the hoop. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to play outside and collect things. One day, Benny found a basket and decided to fill it up with rocks, sticks, and flowers. + +As he was walking back to his burrow, he met his friend, a little bird named Billy. Billy saw the basket and asked, "What do you have in there, Benny?" + +Benny replied, "I have rocks, sticks, and flowers. They are very valuable to me." + +Billy looked at the basket and said, "Wow, that's a very tidy basket. You did a great job collecting all those things." + +Benny smiled and said, "Thank you, Billy. I love my basket and all the things inside." + +From that day on, Benny always kept his basket tidy and continued to collect things he valued. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved books and he had a big collection of them. One day, Timmy was playing with his toys when he heard a loud noise outside. He became alert and wondered what it could be. + +Timmy went to the window and saw a cat outside. The cat was trying to step on a book that was lying on the ground. Timmy knew that the book was his favorite one and he didn't want the cat to ruin it. So, he quickly ran outside and picked up the book. + +The cat looked at Timmy and meowed. Timmy petted the cat and told it that it shouldn't step on his book. The cat understood and walked away. Timmy was happy that he saved his book and made a new furry friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play with her toys. One day, she found a butterfly in her garden and wanted to keep it as a pet. She put the butterfly in a jar and kept it with her all day. + +But when Lily's aunt came to visit, she saw the butterfly in the jar and told Lily that it was not kind to keep the butterfly locked up. She explained that the butterfly needed to be free and fly in the open air. + +Lily listened to her aunt and released the butterfly. As she watched the butterfly fly away, she realized that it was much happier flying freely than being trapped in a jar. From that day on, Lily learned to be kind to all creatures and let them be free. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play outside. One evening, her mom suggested they go for a walk in the unknown woods near their house. Lily was excited and agreed to go. + +As they walked, they saw many trees and animals they had never seen before. Lily was having so much fun that she didn't even realize it was getting dark. Suddenly, they heard a loud noise and saw a scary shadow. + +Lily's mom tried to protect her, but it was too late. A big, hungry bear appeared and attacked them. Lily and her mom were hurt and scared. They wished they had never gone into the unknown woods that evening. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play on the swings at the park. One day, she saw a bird trying to balance on a branch. + +Lily said, "Hello birdie, it looks difficult to balance on that branch." + +The bird replied, "Yes, it is difficult, but I like to practice." + +Suddenly, a big dog appeared and scared the bird. The bird tried to escape, but its wings were tired. + +Lily said, "Don't worry, birdie. I'll help you escape from the dog." + +Lily picked up the tired bird and carried it to safety. The bird said, "Thank you, Lily. You saved me from the difficult escape." + +From that day on, the bird and Lily became good friends and played together at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her teddy bear, Mr. Funny. One day, Lily and Mr. Funny were playing outside when a gust of wind blew Mr. Funny away. + +Lily cried, "Oh no, Mr. Funny! Come back to me!" But Mr. Funny was too far away. Suddenly, a kind man saw Lily crying and asked, "What's wrong, little one?" + +Lily said, "My bear, Mr. Funny, flew away. I want him back." The man smiled and said, "Don't worry, I'll help you." He climbed up a ladder and released Mr. Funny from a tree. Lily was so happy to have her bear back in her arms. She hugged Mr. Funny tightly and said, "Thank you, kind man. You saved my best friend." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved the color green because it was her favorite. She would always wear green dresses and play with green toys. + +One day, Lily's mommy brought home a big box of decorations. Lily was so happy because she loved to decorate. She took out all the decorations and started to put them up on the walls. + +Her little brother, Tommy, saw all the pretty decorations and felt envious. He wanted to decorate too. So, Lily gave him some decorations to put up on his side of the room. Now, they both had a green and pretty room to play in. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to eat beef for dinner. One day, his mom cooked a big, juicy beef for their family. Timmy was very happy and he started to eat right away. + +After dinner, Timmy went to play outside with his friends. They played hide-and-seek and tag. Suddenly, Timmy's friend said, "I wish I was as wealthy as you, Timmy. You always have the coolest toys." Timmy replied, "I'm not wealthy. I just have some toys that I like to play with." + +His friend asked, "When did you start to like playing with those toys?" Timmy said, "I started to like them when my grandpa gave them to me on my birthday." His friend said, "That's so cool! I wish my grandpa would give me cool toys too." Timmy smiled and said, "Maybe he will start to give you cool toys too." +Once upon a time, there was a tall man named Jack. Jack loved to fish with his rod. He would go to the lake every day and try to catch the biggest fish. One day, as he was fishing, he saw a little girl spinning around and around. She looked so happy! Jack decided to join her and started to spin too. They both laughed and had so much fun. + +After they finished spinning, the little girl asked Jack if he caught any fish. Jack replied, "No, not yet." The little girl said, "Maybe you need a bigger rod to catch a big fish." Jack thought that was a great idea and thanked her for her help. He went to the store and bought a bigger rod. The next day, he went back to the lake and caught the biggest fish he had ever seen! He was so happy and grateful to the little girl for her suggestion. From that day on, he always brought his big rod to the lake and remembered the fun they had spinning together. +Once upon a time, there was a chubby little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys all day long. One day, Lily's mommy gave her a new toy that had a label on it. Lily didn't know what the label said, but she was excited to play with her new toy. + +As Lily played with her new toy, she noticed that it didn't work very well. She tried to fix it, but she didn't know how. So, she asked her mommy for help. Her mommy looked at the label and saw that it said the toy needed new batteries. + +Lily's mommy went to the store to buy new batteries for the toy. When she came back, she put the new batteries in the toy and turned it on. The toy worked perfectly! Lily was so happy and thanked her mommy for helping her fix it. From that day on, Lily always looked at the labels on her toys to make sure they worked properly. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat spaghetti, especially when it was purple. One day, Lily's mom made her a big bowl of purple spaghetti for dinner. Lily was very happy and ate it all up. + +After dinner, Lily went to play with her toys. She saw her little brother playing with his toys too. Lily thought it would be nice to add her toys to her brother's toys so they could play together. But when she went to get her toys, she accidentally knocked over the spaghetti bowl and it spilled all over the floor. + +Lily's mom was very upset because the purple spaghetti stained the carpet and it was very hard to clean. Lily felt very bad and learned that it's important to be careful and not make a mess, even if you want to share your toys. The moral of the story is to always think before you act. +Once upon a time, there was a big party to celebrate a special day. Everyone was happy and excited. They had balloons, cake, and music to dance to. + +In the middle of the party, a little girl saw a big cactus. It was tall and had sharp needles. She touched it and said, "Ouch! That hurts!" But she still thought it was cool. + +Later, when it got dark outside, they turned off the lights and saw something special. The cactus was glowing in the dark! It was black, but it looked like it had stars on it. Everyone thought it was amazing and they celebrated even more. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big, hairy dog named Max. Max loved to play fetch with his owner, Billy. One day, Billy took Max for a walk to the train station. Max loved watching the trains go by. + +Suddenly, Billy saw a man shouting at someone on the platform. Billy went over to see what was happening. The man was angry because he missed his train. Billy tried to calm him down, but the man was too upset. + +Max started barking at the man because he was scaring Billy. The man didn't like the barking and kicked Max. Max yelped and ran away. Billy was very sad and couldn't find Max. He went home without him. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the restaurant with her family. They always had yummy food there. One day, they went to a new restaurant. It looked so pretty and clean. They sat down and ordered their food. But when their food came, it was not good. Lily's mommy told the waiter that the food was not yummy. The waiter was not honest and said it was very good. + +Lily's mommy decided to remove the food from the table and they left the restaurant. They went to another restaurant and had a delicious meal. But later that night, Lily's tummy hurt so much. She got very sick and had to go to the hospital. The doctor said she ate bad food that made her sick. Lily's family was very sad and wished they never went to that restaurant. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very excited because she was going to a party! She put on her pretty dress and went to the party with her mom. + +At the party, Lily met a boy named Max. Max was deaf, which means he couldn't hear very well. Lily didn't know this at first, so she talked to Max like she normally would. Max didn't respond, so Lily's mom explained to her that Max was deaf and couldn't hear her. + +Lily felt sad for Max, but she wanted to be his friend. She remembered something her mom had taught her about communicating with deaf people. She started to use her hands to make signs, and Max was so happy! They played together and had lots of fun at the party. + +When it was time to go home, Lily's mom asked her if she had a good time. Lily replied, "Yes, I had fun with Max. He's deaf, but we still played together!" Her mom was proud of her for being such a good friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the snow. One day, Lily went outside to play and saw that the snow was falling from the sky. She was so happy and started to dance in the snow. + +Suddenly, Lily saw a little bird who was pale and shivering in the snow. She felt sorry for the bird and picked it up in her hands. She asked the bird, "Are you okay?" The bird replied, "No, I'm cold and scared." + +Lily knew what to do. She took the bird inside her house and warmed it up. When the bird felt better, it started to sing. Lily was so happy that she started to applaud. From that day on, Lily and the bird were the best of friends and they always played in the snow together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys all day long. One day, she went outside to play with her friends. They played hide and seek and had so much fun. + +After playing for a while, Lily's mom called her inside. She said, "Lily, we have to go get the mail now." Lily was excited to see what was in the mail. When they got the mail, there was a letter from her grandma. Lily was so happy to read it. + +Her mom asked, "What did grandma say in her letter?" Lily replied, "She said she misses us and wants to come visit us soon." Her mom said, "That's great news! We can have a crazy fun time when she comes." Lily smiled and said, "Yes, we can play all day!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily and her mommy went to a restaurant. When they sat down at the table, the waitress gave them a menu. Lily looked at the pictures and pointed to what she wanted to eat. + +Suddenly, Lily saw a man print something on a piece of paper. She asked her mommy what he was doing. Her mommy said, "He is printing a picture." + +Then, Lily saw a big dog outside. She wanted to go play with the dog, but her mommy said it was too dangerous. Lily got upset and started to cry. Her mommy said, "It's okay, we can play with your toys when we go home." + +Lily and her mommy enjoyed their food and had a good time. They went home and played with Lily's toys. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little mouse named Timmy. Timmy lived in a hole in the wall of a big house. One day, Timmy saw a big piece of cheese on the kitchen table. Timmy loved cheese and he wanted to eat it, but there was a big, gray cat sleeping on the chair next to the table. + +Timmy thought for a moment and then he had an idea. He went to the clock on the wall and set it forward by one hour. The clock made a loud noise and woke up the cat. The cat saw the clock and thought it was time for dinner. The cat ran to the kitchen and Timmy quickly squeezed under the door and grabbed the cheese. + +As Timmy was running back to his hole, the cat saw him and started to chase him. Timmy ran as fast as he could, but the cat was getting closer and closer. Just as the cat was about to catch Timmy, he squeezed through a small hole in the wall and escaped. Timmy was so happy to have his cheese and he knew he had to be careful around the big, gray cat from now on. +Once upon a time, there was a kind girl named Lily. She loved to play with her friends and make them laugh. One day, Lily saw a sad boy sitting alone on the bench. She went to him and asked his name. He said his name was Max. + +Lily sat beside Max and they talked about their favorite things. Max loved to draw and Lily loved to sing. They became friends and played together every day. One day, Lily had a thoughtful idea. She wanted to make Max happy and see him laugh. + +She invited Max to her house and showed him all of her toys. They played together and laughed so much that their tummies hurt. Max was so happy that he forgot he was ever sad. From that day on, Max and Lily were the best of friends and they always had fun together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to swim in the pool. One day, Timmy was swimming and he got tired. He tried to get out of the pool, but he couldn't. He was stuck! + +Timmy's mommy saw him and quickly got a towel. She used the towel to rescue Timmy from the pool. Timmy was very happy that his mommy saved him. + +From that day on, Timmy learned that it's important to always be careful when swimming. He also learned that it's okay to ask for help when you need it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat yogurt, especially the one that tasted like strawberries. One day, she went to the store with her mom to buy some yogurt. She saw a new flavor that looked interesting, but it said it was spicy. + +Lily asked her mom, "What does spicy mean?" + +Her mom replied, "It means it has a special taste that might be too hot for you." + +Lily thought about it and said, "I don't want to try the spicy yogurt. I'll stick with my favorite." + +When they got home, Lily's mom had to work on her computer. Lily asked her mom, "What are you doing?" + +"I'm working on some important stuff for my job," her mom replied. + +Lily nodded and went to enjoy her sweet, yummy yogurt. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and eat candy. One day, Timmy's mom gave him a big bag of candy. Timmy was so happy! + +But when Timmy counted the candy, he noticed that one of the candies was missing. He looked everywhere for it, but he couldn't find it. Timmy was very stubborn and wouldn't give up until he found the missing candy. + +Finally, Timmy's little sister revealed that she had taken the candy while Timmy wasn't looking. Timmy was sad that his sister had taken his candy, but he was happy to have solved the mystery of the missing candy. From then on, Timmy counted his candy carefully and made sure no one took any without asking. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy was very clever, and he loved to play with his friends. One day, Timmy and his friends decided to play a game of hide and seek. Timmy was so good at hiding that he thought he could never lose. + +As they were playing, Timmy noticed that his friend Billy had lost his mask. Billy was very sad because he loved his mask so much. Timmy knew he had to help his friend find his mask. So, he cleverly looked around and found the mask behind a tree. + +Timmy gave the mask back to Billy, and Billy was very happy. Timmy felt very proud of himself for being a good friend and not losing the game of hide and seek. The moral of the story is that it is not always about winning, but about being a good friend and helping others when they lose something important. +Once upon a time, there was an old lady. She was very old and her hair was white like snow. She lived in a small house with her cat. One day, she had an idea. She wanted to go on a trip to the beach. So, she packed her bags and put on her hat. Her cat was very happy to go on an adventure with her. When they arrived at the beach, the old lady sat down on a chair and watched the waves. She felt so happy to be there with her cat. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird in a birdcage. The birdcage was in a big room with a window. The little bird wanted to fly out the window, but it could not. It was too little. + +One day, a little girl came into the room. She saw the little bird in the birdcage. She felt sad for the little bird. She opened the birdcage and let the little bird fly out the window. + +The little bird flew out the window and felt the wind on its wings. It was so happy! It flew over the trees and saw many things. The little bird felt a little cold and started to shiver. It saw a big tree and flew to it. There, it found a tasty berry to eat. The little bird ate the berry and felt warm again. It was very happy to be free. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved cake so much that she would scream with joy every time her mom made one. One day, Lily decided to make a cake all by herself. She gathered all the ingredients and mixed them together. She put the cake in the oven and waited patiently. When the cake was done, she took it out and was so happy that she screamed again! + +Lily's mom came into the kitchen and saw the successful cake. She was so proud of her little girl for making it all by herself. They both enjoyed a big slice of the delicious cake together. From that day on, Lily knew that she could do anything she set her mind to, and she always made sure to scream with joy whenever she accomplished something. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to touch everything she saw. One day, she saw a butterfly and wanted to touch it. But her mommy said, "No Lily, don't touch it. It's fragile." + +Lily didn't listen and tried to touch the butterfly anyway. Suddenly, the butterfly flew away fast and Lily was sad. She asked her mommy, "Why did the butterfly fly away?" + +Her mommy said, "You tried to touch it too fast and too hard. Sometimes, we need to be gentle and slow when we touch things. We don't want to scare them away or hurt them." + +Lily learned her lesson and promised to be more careful. From then on, she made sure to touch things gently and slowly. She even apologized to the butterfly for trying to slap it with her hand. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a yellow dress that she loved to wear. One day, Lily went to the park and saw a big rope. She wanted to play with it, so she asked her mom if they could own it. Her mom said yes, and Lily was so happy! She played with the yellow rope every day and even learned how to jump over it. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing in the woods near her house. One day, she saw a little bird that had fallen from its nest. It was too scared to fly back up to its home. Lily knew she had to help the bird. + +She insisted that her mommy help her build a little nest for the bird. They found some soft grass and twigs in the woods, and soon they had built a cozy little home for the bird. Lily felt brave for helping the bird, even though it was scared. + +The bird was very happy in its new home, and Lily would visit it often. She loved seeing it fly around the woods, free and happy. From that day on, Lily knew that even though she was little, she could still do brave things to help others. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big idea to make a treehouse. But she didn't know how to do it. She asked her friend, Jack, to help her. Jack said, "I can help you! Let's join our ideas together." + +They went to the park to find a tree. They found a big tree with lots of branches. But they didn't have any tools to make the treehouse. Lily said, "My dad has a toolbox. Let's go get it!" + +When they got to Lily's house, her dad wasn't home. But they found an empty box in the garage. Jack said, "We can use this box to make the walls of the treehouse." + +Lily and Jack worked together all day to make the treehouse. They painted the box and hung it in the tree. It was the best treehouse ever! They were very happy that they joined their ideas together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and listen to the sounds of the birds outside. One day, Timmy accidentally broke his favorite toy car. He felt very sad and sorry. + +His mom noticed that Timmy was upset and asked him what was wrong. Timmy told her about his broken toy car and how sorry he was. His mom hugged him and told him that it was okay and that she cared about him more than any toy. + +Timmy felt much better after talking to his mom. He realized that even though his toy car was broken, he still had his family who loved him very much. From that day on, Timmy learned to be careful with his toys and to always remember the sound of his mom's comforting words when he was feeling sad. +Once upon a time, there was a bunny named Benny. Benny loved to eat carrots. He would hop around the garden looking for the juiciest and crunchiest carrots to munch on. + +One day, Benny heard a loud noise. He stopped hopping and listened carefully. It was a car! Benny had never seen a car before and it made him nervous. He didn't know what to do. + +But then, he saw a carrot that was even bigger and juicier than any he had ever seen before. His love for carrots was stronger than his nervousness, so he hopped over to the carrot and started munching on it. The noise from the car didn't bother him anymore as he enjoyed his delicious carrot. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to sing and dance all day long. One day, she met a kind old lady who gave her some sugar to eat. Lily was very happy and thanked the lady with a big smile. + +The old lady asked Lily, "What do you like to sing about?" + +Lily replied, "I sing about animals and flowers and happy things." + +The old lady smiled and said, "You are such a compassionate little girl. Keep singing and spreading joy with your beautiful voice." + +Lily hugged the old lady and said, "Thank you for the sugar and kind words. I will sing for you every day!" And from that day on, Lily continued to spread happiness with her singing, just like the old lady had taught her. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily heard a noise coming from her closet. She was scared, but she wanted to try and be brave. So, she walked over to the closet and slowly opened the door. + +Out popped a rare, colorful bird! The bird started to fly around the room, making a lot of noise. Lily tried to catch the bird, but it was too fast. She didn't know what to do. + +Just then, her mommy came into the room. "What's all the noise about?" she asked. Lily pointed to the bird and said, "I tried to catch it, but it's too fast!" Her mommy smiled and said, "Let's try to catch it together." They worked together and finally caught the bird. Lily was so happy and proud of herself for trying to be brave. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved ice cream, especially the creamy vanilla one. One day, she went to the park with her mom and saw a dirty, filthy beggar sitting on a bench. He looked sad and hungry. + +Lily asked her mom, "Mommy, why is that man so dirty?" Her mom replied, "He doesn't have a home to live in, so he can't take a shower or wash his clothes." Lily felt sad and wanted to help the man. She asked her mom if they could buy him some ice cream. + +When they gave the ice cream to the beggar, he smiled and said, "Thank you, little angel." Lily felt happy seeing the man smile. She asked him, "Do you want to come home with us? We have a spare room, and you can take a shower and clean your clothes." + +The beggar nodded and said, "Yes, please." Lily's mom was happy to help, and they took the man home. They gave him a warm shower, some clean clothes, and a hot meal. The man felt grateful and thanked them for their kindness. + +The moral of the story is that we should help those in need, no matter how dirty or poor they may look. A small act of kindness can make a big difference in someone's life. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily was an ordinary girl who loved to play with her toys and go on adventures in her backyard. One day, she found a dandelion and made a wish. + +"I wish I could have a unicorn as a friend," Lily said. + +Just then, a magical unicorn appeared in front of her. Lily was so happy and thanked the unicorn for coming to play with her. + +"Thank you for being my friend," Lily said. + +The unicorn and Lily played together all day, and they had so much fun. When it was time for the unicorn to go back to its magical land, Lily said goodbye and made another wish. + +"I wish the unicorn could come back and play with me again," Lily said. + +The next day, the unicorn came back, and Lily was so happy. They continued to have many adventures together, and Lily always remembered to thank the unicorn for being her friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweetie. Tweetie loved to fly around and feel the motion of the wind beneath her wings. One day, she saw a big tree with a nest in it. The nest looked very cozy and Tweetie wanted to live there. + +But there was already a family of birds living in the nest. They were very kind and understanding, and they let Tweetie stay with them. Tweetie was so happy to have a new home with friends. + +One day, a big storm came and the winds were very strong. Tweetie was scared, but the family of birds helped her stay safe in the nest. After the storm passed, Tweetie was grateful for her modest little home and her new friends who had helped her through the scary motion of the storm. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was playing with her toys when her mommy came in and said, "Lily, I think we need to take you to the doctor to get an x-ray. You fell down and hurt your arm." + +Lily didn't want to go to the doctor because she was scared, but her mommy recommended it. "It's important to make sure you're okay," her mommy said. + +When they got to the doctor's office, the nurse took Lily's x-ray. The doctor looked at it and said, "Don't worry, Lily, your arm is just fine. You just need to rest it for a little while." + +Lily was relieved and happy to hear that she didn't need a cast. She thanked her mommy for taking her to the doctor and for recommending it. They went home and Lily rested her arm, feeling grateful for her mommy's care. +Once upon a time, there was a happy dog named Max. Max loved to play fetch with his owner every day. One Wednesday, Max woke up feeling sick. He sneezed and sneezed all day long. His owner noticed that Max was not his enthusiastic self and took him to the vet. + +The vet said that Max had caught a cold and needed to rest. Max's owner took him home and gave him some medicine. Max slept all day and night. The next day, Max felt better and wanted to play fetch again. However, when his owner threw the ball, Max couldn't catch it. His eyesight had been affected by the cold. + +Max was very sad and couldn't play fetch anymore. He missed his enthusiastic self and his owner missed it too. From then on, Max only slept and didn't play anymore. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved playing in her backyard. She had a lot of toys and always had fun playing with them. One day, Lily's friend Emily came over to play. Emily saw all of Lily's toys and became envious. She wished she had as many toys as Lily. + +Lily noticed that Emily was feeling sad and asked her what was wrong. Emily revealed that she was jealous of Lily's toys. Lily thought for a moment and then said, "It's okay, you can play with my toys too. We can share and have fun together." Emily was happy and they played together for the rest of the day. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to share with others and not be envious of what they have. When we share, we can make others happy and have fun together. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Max. Max had a furry paw and he loved to play outside. One day, Max was feeling lonely because his friends were not around to play with him. He sat down on the grass and looked up at the sky. + +Suddenly, Max heard a sound. It was his friend, a little bird named Tweetie. "Hi, Max," said Tweetie. "Why are you so lonely?" + +"I don't know," said Max. "I just feel sad because I don't have anyone to play with." + +Tweetie had an idea. "Let's play a game," she said. "I will fly up in the air and you try to catch me with your sneeze." + +Max looked surprised. "What is a sneeze?" he asked. + +"It's when you blow air out of your nose," said Tweetie. "Like this." And she sneezed a tiny sneeze. + +Max tried to do it too, but he couldn't. "I don't think I can sneeze like you, Tweetie," he said. + +"That's okay," said Tweetie. "We can find another game to play." + +Max was happy again. He realized that even when he felt lonely, he could always count on his friends to make him feel better. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to bake cakes with her mommy. One day, they decided to bake a chocolate cake. They mixed flour, sugar, and powder together. Lily loved to stir the mixture with a big spoon. + +But then, Lily's friend came over to play. Her friend was jealous that they were making a cake without her. Lily's mommy let her friend help stir the mixture. But her friend stirred too hard and the mixture flew all over the kitchen. + +Lily's mommy was very upset. They didn't have enough ingredients to make another cake. Lily and her friend felt very sad. They learned that it's not good to be jealous and to always be careful when stirring. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He loved to ride his motorcycle. It was his favorite thing to do. One day, Timmy saw some clouds in the sky. He said, "Mommy, it looks like it's going to rain soon." + +Mommy said, "Yes, Timmy. It does look like it's going to rain. Maybe we should go inside." + +Timmy said, "But I want to ride my motorcycle some more. Can't I ride it in the rain?" + +Mommy said, "No, Timmy. It's not safe to ride a motorcycle in the rain. You might slip and fall. You don't want to get hurt." + +Timmy said, "Okay, Mommy. I'll wait until the rain stops. Then I can ride my motorcycle again. I want to be famous like the people on TV who ride motorcycles." +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to play with his toy drum. He would hit it with his hands and make a rhythm. One day, Timmy went to the park to play. He saw a man playing a guitar and singing. Timmy liked the man's music and wanted to play with him. + +"Can I play with you?" Timmy asked the man. + +"Sure, little buddy," the man said with a humble smile. "What instrument do you have?" + +"I have a drum," Timmy said as he struck the drum with his hands. + +The man started playing his guitar and Timmy played his drum. They made a beautiful rhythm together. Timmy was so happy that he made a new friend and got to play music with him. From then on, Timmy would go to the park to play with his friend and make music. +Once upon a time, there was a sailor named Jack. Jack loved to sail on his boat all day long. One day, Jack was sailing when he saw a little girl on the shore. + +"Hello, little girl," said Jack. "What are you doing here?" + +"I lost my teddy bear," said the little girl. "I'm anxious to find him." + +"Don't worry," said Jack. "I'll help you find him." + +Jack sailed his boat to the shore and the little girl climbed aboard. They sailed around the sea, looking for the teddy bear. Suddenly, Jack saw the teddy bear on a nearby island. + +"Look!" said Jack. "There's your teddy bear!" + +The little girl was so happy. She rubbed her teddy bear and hugged him tightly. + +"Thank you, Jack," said the little girl. "You're my hero!" + +Jack smiled and sailed the little girl back to the shore. From that day on, they became good friends and sailed together often. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play by the creek with his dog, Spot. One day, while they were playing, Spot fell into the water and hurt his paw. Timmy was sad and didn't know what to do. + +Suddenly, a kind old man appeared and asked what had happened. Timmy explained that Spot had hurt his paw and needed to be healed. The old man smiled and said he had just the thing. + +He gave Timmy a reliable ointment and told him to apply it to Spot's paw. Timmy did as he was told and after a few minutes, Spot's paw was all better! Timmy was so happy and thanked the old man. + +As they were leaving, the old man said, "Remember Timmy, always be careful by the creek. You never know what could happen." Timmy nodded and promised to be more careful. From that day on, Timmy and Spot played by the creek with caution, but they always remembered the reliable ointment that healed Spot's paw. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to play outside in the evening when the sun was going down. The sky was pretty and attractive with all the colors. + +One day, Lily found a popsicle in the freezer. She took it outside to eat. The popsicle started to melt in the warmth of the evening. + +Lily didn't mind that the popsicle was melting because it was still yummy. She enjoyed her treat while watching the pretty colors in the sky. When she finished, she went inside and told her mom about her fun evening. +Once upon a time, there was an old lady. She was very old, so we call her elderly. She had a sack that she carried with her everywhere she went. One day, she went to the market to buy some food. She put all the food in her sack and started walking back home. + +But on her way home, she struggled to carry the sack because it was very heavy. She was too old to carry heavy things. She tried to rest for a while, but she couldn't. She had to keep going. + +Suddenly, she tripped and fell down. The sack fell on top of her and she couldn't get up. Nobody was around to help her. Sadly, she died under the heavy sack. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside, even when it was cold. One day, she went outside to play and saw her friend, Timmy. Timmy had a toy car that Lily wanted to play with. She asked him nicely, "Can I play with your car, please?" + +Timmy replied with a wink, "Sure, but only if you twist your body like a snake." + +Lily thought about it for a moment and decided it was worth it to play with the car. She twisted and turned her body like a snake and Timmy laughed. But soon Lily realized that her body was hurting and she couldn't play anymore. + +She went home and told her mom what happened. Her mom said, "It's not worth hurting yourself just to play with a toy. Always remember to take care of yourself and never do something that could hurt you." Lily learned her lesson and promised to always be careful. +Once upon a time, there was a big, fat cat named Max. Max liked to sit by the window and watch the birds outside. One day, Max saw a little mouse outside the window. + +"Hello, little mouse," said Max. + +"Hi, big cat," said the little mouse. + +Max asked the little mouse if he wanted to come inside and play. The little mouse nodded his head yes. Max opened the window and the little mouse climbed inside. They played together until it was time for the little mouse to go home. + +"Goodbye, big cat," said the little mouse. + +"Goodbye, little mouse," said Max. + +Max watched the little mouse run away and then went back to his spot by the window. He was happy to have a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a favorite jacket with a zipper on it. One day, Lily couldn't get the zipper to work. She tried and tried, but it wouldn't close. + +Lily's mom saw her struggling and said, "Let's count to three and try again." They counted together and on three, Lily pulled the zipper up. + +But the next day, the zipper was stuck again. Lily was persistent and kept trying to fix it. She counted to ten and gave it another try. Finally, the zipper worked! + +From then on, whenever Lily had trouble with the zipper, she would count and try again. And she never gave up because she was persistent. +Once upon a time, there was a bird named Red. Red was a big bird with red feathers. One day, Red saw a prune tree and felt very hungry. He flew down to the tree and ate a prune. But the prune was bad and made Red's tummy hurt. + +Red wanted to feel better, so he decided to soar up into the sky. He flapped his wings and flew higher and higher. As he soared, he saw other birds flying too. They looked happy and free. + +Red realized that even though he had a bad prune, he could still soar and be happy. He flew back down to the ground and rested for a while. Then he flew off again, feeling much better and ready for a new adventure. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with gears. He had a box of gears that he would play with every day. One day, Timmy's mom came into his room and said, "Timmy, we're going to the park today. Do you want to come?" + +Timmy thought for a moment and then said, "I wonder if I can bring my gears to the park." + +His mom smiled and said, "Of course you can, Timmy. I'm sure they'll be popular with the other kids." + +When they got to the park, Timmy saw some other kids playing with toys. He went over to them and showed them his gears. The other kids thought they were really cool and soon they were all playing together. + +As they played, Timmy noticed that one of the other kids had a toy that he really liked. He asked the kid where he got it and the kid told him. Later that day, Timmy's mom took him to the store and they bought the toy. Timmy was so happy and he knew that he would always remember his fun day at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a friendly cow named Betsy. Betsy lived in a big field with lots of hay. One day, Betsy saw a little bird trying to land on the hay. + +"Hello little bird," said Betsy, "can I help you?" + +"I'm trying to find a place to rest," said the bird. + +"You can rest on the hay," said Betsy, "it's very soft." + +The little bird landed on the hay and said, "Thank you, Betsy. You're so nice and friendly." + +Betsy smiled and said, "You're welcome. I like to help my friends." + +As the sun started to set, Betsy said, "It's getting late. I have to close my eyes and go to sleep. Goodnight, little bird." + +"Goodnight, Betsy," said the little bird, "thank you for being so kind." + +Betsy closed her eyes and fell asleep, happy to have made a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily had a big, soft pillow that she loved to hug every night. One night, Lily's pillow started to feel silly. It was making funny noises and tickling her face. Lily giggled and hugged her silly pillow tighter. + +But then, Lily heard a loud scream from outside her window. She got scared and held onto her pillow even tighter. She closed her eyes and wished the scream would go away. After a while, the scream stopped and Lily felt safe again. She hugged her pillow and fell asleep, dreaming of silly things. +Once upon a time, there was a happy girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and pick flowers. One day, Lily found a colorful jewel in the grass. She was so happy and showed it to her mommy. + +Mommy said, "Wow, what a pretty jewel! Let's prepare a special place for it." They got a small box and put the jewel inside. Lily was so proud of her colorful jewel and kept it in her room. + +Every day, Lily would look at her jewel and smile. She loved how it sparkled in the sunlight. She was so happy to have found such a special treasure. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a friendly dog named Max. Max loved to play with his friends in the park. One day, Max saw a little girl crying on a board. Max went to her and asked, "Why are you crying?" + +The little girl said, "I lost my favorite toy." + +Max said, "Don't worry, I will help you find it. Let's pray together and ask for help." + +Max and the little girl prayed together. Suddenly, they saw the toy under the board. The little girl was so happy and thanked Max for helping her. + +The moral of the story is that when we are kind and friendly, good things happen. And when we pray, we can ask for help and good things can happen too. +Once upon a time, there was a boy who loved sports. He had a big bag with all his sport toys inside. One day, he went to play with his friends in the park. They started to play with a ball, but the boy fell and hurt his knee. He cried and said it hurt a lot. + +His friends tried to help him, but he wanted to go home. When he got home, he sat on his bed and unpacked his bag. He saw all his sport toys, but he didn't want to play anymore. He felt sad because his knee hurt too much. From that day on, he didn't want to play sports anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a big dog named Max. Max loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, Max's owner asked him to come inside and shut the door. Max did as he was told and shut the door with his nose. + +After a while, Max got bored inside and wanted to play again. His owner had an idea and brought out a quiz for Max to play. The quiz had pictures of different animals and Max had to bark when he saw the right one. + +Max was very good at the quiz and got all the answers right. His owner was very proud of him and gave him a big bone as a reward. Max was very happy and wagged his tail with joy. From that day on, Max loved playing quizzes with his owner. +Once upon a time, there was a big, fat cat named Max. Max loved to eat and sleep all day. One day, Max saw a little mouse named Timmy. Max wanted to eat Timmy, but Timmy was too quick for Max. + +Timmy said, "Please don't eat me, Max. I can help you remove the bad spirit in your house." + +Max didn't believe in spirits, but he wanted to eat Timmy. So, Max said, "Okay, Timmy. Show me how to remove the bad spirit." + +Timmy led Max to a dark corner of the house. Max saw a scary shadow and got scared. Timmy said, "Don't worry, Max. I will remove the bad spirit." + +Timmy then pulled out a little bell and rang it. The bad spirit disappeared! Max was so happy he didn't eat Timmy. From that day on, Max and Timmy were friends and Max never tried to eat Timmy again. +Once upon a time, there was a big alligator who lived in a deep river. He was very lonely and wanted someone to play with. One day, he met a beautiful lady alligator. They became friends and played together every day. + +One day, the alligator said to the lady alligator, "I want to marry you and be with you forever." The lady alligator was very happy and said, "Yes, I want to marry you too." + +They had a big wedding in the river with all their animal friends. They danced and sang all night long. From that day on, they were together forever and never felt lonely again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she wanted to open a jar of cookies but she couldn't do it. She asked her mom for help, but her mom said she was busy and would help her later. Lily felt sad because she really wanted a cookie. + +Later that day, Lily's mom remembered to help her open the jar. But it was delayed because she had to finish some work first. Lily was patient and waited for her mom to finish. When her mom finally came, she opened the jar and gave Lily a little cookie. + +Lily was so happy and thanked her mom. Her mom told her that sometimes we have to wait for things we want, but it's important to be patient and not give up. Lily learned that waiting can be hard, but it's worth it in the end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy who loved to play with his toys. He had a teddy bear that he loved very much. One day, Timmy went to the park to play with his friends. He left his teddy bear at home. + +At the park, Timmy and his friends played on the swings and the slide. Suddenly, Timmy's eye started to hurt. He rubbed it and rubbed it, but it didn't get better. His friends asked him if he was okay, but Timmy just said he was fine. + +Later that day, Timmy went home and saw that his teddy bear was missing. He looked and looked, but he couldn't find it anywhere. Timmy started to get angry and sad. He asked his mom if she had seen it, but she hadn't. Timmy felt like he had lost something that belonged to him forever. + +The next day, Timmy's mom found his teddy bear in the laundry basket. She had accidentally washed it with the clothes. Timmy was so happy to have his teddy bear back. He hugged it tight and said, "You belong with me forever, Teddy." From that day on, Timmy never left his teddy bear behind again. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the grass. He would run and jump and sometimes even roll around in it. One day, Timmy found a great big box in the grass. He wanted to see what was inside, but the box was locked. + +Timmy tried to open the box, but he couldn't. He asked his mommy to help him unlock it. She found the key and unlocked the box. Inside was a toy car that Timmy had always wanted. He was so happy! + +From that day on, Timmy always kept an eye out for more boxes in the grass. He hoped he would find more great surprises inside. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play outside in the rain. She would jump and splash in the puddles, feeling happy and free. But one day, the rain was too strong and Lily got stuck in the mud. She couldn't move her feet and started to cry. + +Suddenly, a big dog came to rescue her. The dog barked and pulled on her clothes until she was free. Lily hugged the dog and felt grateful. She noticed that the dog was very healthy and had a shiny coat. + +From that day on, Lily and the dog became best friends. They played together in the rain and the sun, always having fun. And whenever it rained too hard, Lily knew that her friend would be there to rescue her. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was playing with his toys when he heard a sound coming from the pipe. He went to the pipe and looked inside, but he couldn't see anything. Suddenly, he heard a voice coming from the pipe. "Help me," the voice said. Timmy was scared and didn't want to go near the pipe. "Who are you?" Timmy asked. "I'm a little mouse," the voice said. "I'm stuck in the pipe and I can't get out." Timmy felt sorry for the little mouse and he knew he had to help. He went to get his dad and together they pulled the mouse out of the pipe. The mouse was very grateful and said, "Thank you so much. I was so fearful that I would never get out of there. I could only weep." Timmy was happy that he could help the little mouse and he felt proud of himself. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a teddy bear named Teddy. Teddy belonged to Lily and Lily belonged to Teddy. They were best friends. + +One day, Lily and Teddy went to the park to play. While they were playing, a stranger came up to them. The stranger looked confused and lost. Lily asked the stranger if they needed help. + +The stranger said they were looking for their lost dog. Lily and Teddy wanted to help the stranger find their dog. They looked all around the park, but they couldn't find the dog. The stranger was very grateful for Lily and Teddy's help. + +After a while, the stranger found their dog and thanked Lily and Teddy. Lily was happy to have helped someone in need. She knew that everyone belongs to each other and it's important to help each other when we can. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and pick vegetables from her garden. One day, she found a big, red radish. She picked it and took a big bite. "Yum, this tastes so good!" she said. + +Her friend, Max, came over and saw the radish. "I don't like radishes," Max said. "They taste yucky." + +Lily thought for a moment and said, "That's okay, Max. Everyone has different tastes. But did you know that radishes are really clever? They help keep our bodies healthy and strong." + +Max was surprised. "Really? I didn't know that!" + +From that day on, Max tried new foods and found that he liked some of them. He learned that it's important to try new things and not judge them before giving them a chance. Lily was happy that she could teach her friend something new and important. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had a favorite book with a lot of pictures. He loved to look at the pictures and read the words. One day, Timmy was reading his book and he noticed that the page he was on was very warm. He liked the feeling of the warm page on his fingers. + +Timmy decided to keep his book open to that page so he could feel the warmness all the time. He went to get some tape and carefully taped the page so it would stay open. Now he could see the pictures and feel the warm page whenever he wanted. Timmy was very happy with his book and he kept it safe on his shelf so he could read it again and again. +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 asked him to clean up his toys and put them away. Timmy didn't want to stop playing, but he knew it was important to listen to his mom. + +As Timmy was putting away his toys, he noticed that one of his favorite cars was missing. He looked everywhere but couldn't find it. Timmy's mom came in and asked if he had completed cleaning up his toys. Timmy told her that he couldn't find his favorite car. + +Timmy's mom knew how much the car meant to him and promised to help him find it. They searched high and low until they finally found it under the couch. Timmy was so happy and thanked his mom for helping him find the truth about where his car was. From then on, Timmy always made sure to complete his chores so he wouldn't lose any more of his important toys. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in his backyard. He had a beautiful plant that he took care of every day. One day, Timmy noticed that the plant was not growing well. He tried to water it, but it did not help. + +Timmy decided to ask his mommy for help. She told him that the plant needed more sunlight. Timmy tried to move the plant to a sunnier spot, but the ground was too rough. He couldn't move it. + +Timmy was sad that he couldn't solve the problem with his plant. He went to bed feeling sad. The next day, he woke up to find that the plant had died. Timmy learned that sometimes problems are too hard to solve, and it's okay to ask for help. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily who loved to play in her tent. Her tent was her favorite place in the whole world. One day, Lily's friend came over to play. Her friend wanted to play with the tent too, but Lily didn't want to share. This made her friend very sad. + +Lily didn't want to part with her tent because she was afraid her friend would ruin it. But her friend really wanted to play in the tent too. So, they talked about it and Lily decided to share her tent with her friend. They played together and had so much fun that they became famous in their neighborhood for having the coolest tent ever. + +From that day on, Lily learned that sharing is important and it can lead to great things. She was happy to part with her tent because it brought her and her friend closer together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and drink from her bottle. One day, she found a shiny knife and wanted to cut some paper. But her mommy told her not to touch it because it was dangerous. + +Lily went to her room and saw her bottle on the table. She wanted to cut the bottle to see what was inside. So, she took the knife and tried to cut it. Suddenly, the bottle broke into pieces and the light bulb on the table fell down and shattered too. + +Lily got scared and started to cry. Her mommy came running and saw what had happened. She hugged Lily and told her that she was lucky she didn't get hurt. From that day on, Lily learned to listen to her mommy and not touch dangerous things. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw with her pencil. Sometimes she drew pretty pictures, but other times it was very messy. + +One night, Lily was scared of the dark. But then she saw the moon outside her window. It was big and bright and made everything glow. + +Lily took her pencil and drew a picture of the moon. It wasn't perfect, but it made her happy. And she wasn't scared anymore because the moon was shining so brightly. +Once upon a time, there was a happy family. They had a big table in their house where they ate and played games. One day, they found an apple on the table that had started to rot. They quickly threw it away so it wouldn't make them sick. + +Later that day, the family went for a walk in the park. They saw a dog who was very alert, barking at a squirrel in a tree. The family stopped to watch the dog, and they were all very happy. + +When they got home, they sat at their table and ate dinner together. They talked about the dog and the squirrel, and they were all happy and full. They were glad they threw away the rotten apple so they could enjoy their meal without getting sick. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat cereal with a spoon. One day, Lily's mom gave her a fake spoon to use. Lily didn't like it because it didn't work well. She tried to count how many times she had to scoop her cereal, but it was too hard with the fake spoon. + +Lily told her mom that she wanted a real spoon to use. Her mom understood and gave her a real spoon. Lily counted how many scoops of cereal she had and was very happy. From then on, Lily always used a real spoon when she ate her cereal. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a yellow toy truck that he loved to play with. The truck was very bright and shiny. One day, Timmy went to the park to play with his truck. He was having so much fun driving it around when suddenly, a big dog appeared out of nowhere! The dog barked loudly and scared Timmy. He quickly picked up his truck and ran away. Timmy was safe, but he was still a little scared. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a toy chest where she kept all her toys. One day, she wanted to play with her toy car, but she couldn't open the chest. She tried and tried, but it was tough. + +Lily's mom saw her struggling and asked, "What's wrong, sweetie?" Lily replied, "I can't unlock my toy chest to get my car." Her mom said, "Let me help you." She used the key to unlock the chest, and Lily was happy to get her car. + +Lily learned that sometimes things can be tough, but it's okay to ask for help. Her mom also taught her to always use the right tools, like the key to unlock the chest. The moral of the story is that it's important to ask for help when you need it, and to use the right tools to solve problems. +Once upon a time, there was a jolly fish named Fin. Fin lived in a big reef with his fish friends. One day, Fin saw a big shadow in the water. He swam closer and saw it was a big, scary shark. + +Fin swam back to his friends and told them about the shark. "We have to be careful," he said. "The shark might come to our reef." + +The next day, the shark came back. Fin and his friends were ready. They swam around the shark and made lots of noise. The shark didn't like the noise and swam away. + +Fin's friends were happy and they all nodded their heads. "Thanks for warning us, Fin," they said. "You're a brave fish!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a neighbor named Mr. Brown who always gave her sour candy. Lily didn't like the candy, but she didn't want to be rude, so she always said thank you. + +One day, Lily's mom asked her if she believed in magic. Lily said yes, she did. Her mom told her that if she believed in magic, she could make anything happen. Lily thought about it and decided she wanted Mr. Brown to give her sweet candy instead of sour. + +The next time Lily saw Mr. Brown, she told him that she believed in magic and wished for sweet candy. Mr. Brown was surprised but he smiled and said he would try to find some sweet candy for her. The next day, Mr. Brown gave Lily a bag of sweet candy and she was so happy. + +From that day on, Lily always believed in magic and knew that anything was possible if she just believed. And she was grateful to her kind neighbor, Mr. Brown, for making her wish come true. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. Tim had a card that he loved very much. It was his favorite thing in the whole world. One day, Tim's friend came to play with him. Tim was so happy that his friend arrived. They played together for a while, but then it started to get dark outside. Tim's mom said it was time for his friend to go home. Tim was sad, but he knew he would see his friend again soon. The day was mild and Tim went to bed dreaming about his card and his friend. +Once upon a time, there was a gifted boy named Timmy. Timmy lived in a small town at the bottom of a big mountain. He loved to climb the mountain and see the beautiful view from the top. + +One day, Timmy saw a little girl come to his town. She wanted to climb the mountain too. But Timmy didn't want to share his mountain. He thought it was his special place. + +The little girl was sad. She didn't know what to do. But then, Timmy realized he was wrong. He invited the little girl to come climb the mountain with him. They had so much fun together and saw the most beautiful view from the top. From that day on, they were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He had a modest toy car that he loved to play with every day. One day, he went on a journey to the park with his toy car in his pocket. + +When he got to the park, he saw a big puddle on the ground. He wanted to drive his toy car through the puddle, but he was scared it would get filled with water and break. So, he decided to walk around the puddle instead. + +As he walked, he saw another boy playing with a big truck. Timmy wanted to play with the truck too, but the boy wouldn't let him. Timmy felt sad and didn't know what to do. He decided to go home and fill his toy car with some water to make it feel better. + +On his way home, Timmy realized that the journey to the park wasn't about playing with other toys, it was about having fun with his own toy car. He felt happy again and couldn't wait to get home and fill his car with water. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw and color with her yellow crayon. One day, she was given a task by her mom to draw a picture of a big sun in the sky. + +Lily started to draw the sun with her yellow crayon, but then she needed to pause to sharpen it. After she sharpened her crayon, she continued with her task of drawing the sun. + +When she finished, she showed her mom her yellow sun drawing. Her mom was so proud of her and gave her a big hug. From then on, Lily loved to draw more pictures of yellow things, like bananas and flowers. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing with his toy gun and pretending to shoot bad guys. One day, he saw a man fixing a car outside his house. Timmy went over to him and said, "Hi, what are you doing?" + +The man replied, "I'm a mechanic. I'm fixing this car." + +Timmy was curious and asked, "What's a mechanic?" + +The man explained, "A mechanic is someone who fixes cars when they're broken." + +Timmy thought that was cool and watched the mechanic work. But then, he saw a car drive by really fast and make a loud noise. Timmy got scared and thought it was a bad guy. He pointed his toy gun at the car and yelled, "Shoot!" + +The mechanic got angry and said, "Don't be ignorant! That's not a bad guy, it's just a car." Timmy felt bad and apologized. The mechanic forgave him and they became friends. From then on, Timmy learned to not be so quick to shoot and to ask questions instead. +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Max. Max loved to play in the park with his friends. One day, Max found a bone that was very rare. He was so happy that he started to dance to the music in his head. Suddenly, a bird came and tried to bite Max's bone. Max didn't want to share his rare bone, so he barked at the bird. The bird flew away and Max continued to dance to the music in his head. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird. The bird liked to fly high up in the sky and see all the trees and flowers below. One day, the bird saw a big ice cream cone on the ground. The sun was very hot and the ice cream started to melt. The bird thought it looked yummy, so it flew down to take a bite. But then a nosy squirrel came along and wanted to eat the ice cream too. The bird and the squirrel had a little fight, but then they decided to share the ice cream and became friends. They both took turns taking bites until the ice cream was all gone. From that day on, they flew and played together every day. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved pasta, especially spaghetti with tomato sauce. One day, Timmy's mom ran out of spaghetti and Timmy got angry. "Mommy, I want spaghetti!" he shouted. + +"Don't worry, Timmy," said his mom. "I will go to the store and supply us with more pasta." + +Timmy's mom went to the store and came back with a big bag of spaghetti. Timmy was so happy that he gave his mom a big hug. "Thank you, mommy!" he said. + +From that day on, Timmy knew that whenever he ran out of pasta, his mom would supply him with more. And he was never angry again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little fish named Nemo. Nemo loved to swim in the big blue sea. He would swim all day long, and sometimes he would swim with his friends. + +One day, Nemo saw a big tip of a rock in the distance. He wanted to swim to it and see what was there. But he was afraid, because he had never been that far before. + +Nemo decided to be brave and swim to the tip of the rock. When he got there, he saw a bald eagle sitting on top of the rock. The eagle looked at Nemo and said, "Hello little fish, what are you doing here?" + +Nemo told the eagle that he wanted to see what was at the tip of the rock. The eagle smiled and said, "Well, you are very brave to come all this way. I will let you in on a secret. There is a treasure hidden at the bottom of the sea, but only the bravest fish can find it." + +Nemo was excited and thanked the eagle for the tip. He swam back to his friends and told them about the treasure. They all decided to be brave and swim to the bottom of the sea to find it. And they did! They found a chest full of gold and jewels, and they were very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a black cat named Mittens that she loved very much. One day, Lily wanted to go outside to play, but Mittens kept following her and wouldn't leave her alone. + +Lily said to Mittens, "Please go away, Mittens. I want to play by myself." But Mittens was persistent and wouldn't listen. + +Finally, Lily had an idea. She decided to tie Mittens up to a tree so she could play without him bothering her. Mittens meowed and meowed, but Lily didn't listen. + +Later that day, Lily went back outside to play, but she couldn't find Mittens anywhere. She looked and looked, but he was gone. She realized that tying him up was a bad idea and she felt very sad. From then on, she promised to always be kind to her furry friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in his yard. One day, he saw a thief trying to take his toys! Timmy was scared and shouted "Help! Thief!" Luckily, his mom heard him and came running outside. The thief was slow and couldn't run very fast, so Timmy's mom caught him and he slipped and fell on the ground. Timmy was happy that his toys were safe and thanked his mom for being so brave. +Once upon a time, there was a family who liked to travel. They had a big van that they used to go on adventures. The van was red and had lots of seats inside. + +One day, the family had an important trip to go on. They packed their bags and got in the van. They drove for a long time until they got to a big mountain. + +The family climbed the mountain and at the top, they saw a beautiful view. They were happy they had traveled to see it. They got back in the van and drove home, tired but happy from their adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a big rabbit who loved to dig tunnels. He made a tunnel that was very long and went deep into the ground. One day, he met a small mouse who was lost and needed help. The rabbit was very generous and let the mouse stay with him in the tunnel. + +But one day, the rabbit got very hungry and decided to bite the mouse. The mouse was very scared and ran away. The rabbit felt very bad and sad, but it was too late to say sorry. The rabbit was alone in the tunnel and felt very lonely. From that day on, he never saw the mouse again and regretted his mistake forever. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his tools. He had a hammer, a screwdriver, and a wrench. One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play. + +"Hi Timmy! What are you doing?" asked Billy. + +"I'm playing with my tools. Do you want to play too?" replied Timmy. + +"Yes, please!" said Billy. + +Timmy and Billy played with the tools for a while. They hammered and screwed and twisted. The noise was very loud, but they enjoyed playing together. After a while, they put the tools away and played with some blocks instead. It was a fun day for both of them. +Once upon a time, there was a kind man. His name was Mr. Smith. He liked to go to the park and play with kids. He was very generous and always shared his toys with them. One day, he went to the park and saw a boy who didn't have any toys to play with. Mr. Smith decided to complete the boy's day by giving him his favorite toy. The boy was very happy and they played together until the sun went down. From that day on, they became good friends and played together every time they went to the park. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big stack of books that she loved to read every day. One day, she decided to mail a letter to her grandma. She wrote a charming note and put it in an envelope. Then, she put a stamp on it and mailed it at the post office. + +A few days later, Lily received a letter back from her grandma. She was so happy and excited to read it! Her grandma wrote about how charming Lily's letter was and how much she loved hearing from her. Lily was so proud that she mailed the letter all by herself. + +From that day on, Lily continued to read her stack of books and write letters to her grandma. She knew that even though they were far apart, they could still stay connected through the mail. And that made her very happy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big building. It was very powerful and strong. Everyone admired it. One day, a little bird flew into the building and got lost. The bird searched and searched but couldn't find its way out. + +A kind man saw the bird and wanted to help. He knew he had to display his bravery and climb up the powerful building to save the little bird. The man climbed and climbed until he reached the top. He saved the little bird and brought it back outside where it could fly free. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to be brave and help others, even if it means doing something difficult like climbing a powerful building. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a toy top that she loved to spin. One day, Lily was playing with her top when she accidentally tipped it over and it broke. She was very sad. + +But then, her friendly neighbor came over and saw how sad Lily was. The neighbor knew how to fix the top and offered to help. Lily was so happy that she hugged her neighbor. + +The moral of the story is that it's always nice to be friendly to others because you never know when you might need their help. +Once upon a time, a lion named Leo wanted to travel to a new place. He asked his friend, a bird named Blue, to help him find a clear path. + +"Blue, can you help me find a clear way to travel?" asked Leo. + +"Of course, Leo! I can fly high and see the best way for you to go," replied Blue. + +So, Leo followed Blue's directions and traveled far and wide until he found a new home with lots of other lions. He was very happy and thanked Blue for helping him find his way. + +"Thank you, Blue! You helped me find a clear path to my new home," said Leo. + +Blue smiled and replied, "You're welcome, Leo! I'm happy to help my friend." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sally. She loved to eat melon because it was sweet and juicy. One day, Sally's mommy bought a big beautiful melon from the store. Sally was so happy and wanted to eat it right away. + +But the melon was too big for Sally to cut. She asked her mommy for help, but her mommy was busy. Sally decided to manage it herself. She took a big knife and tried to cut the melon. It was hard work, but Sally managed to cut it into small pieces. She was so proud of herself and enjoyed eating the delicious melon. +Once upon a time, there was a little mouse named Squeaky. Squeaky loved to eat cheese, especially the kind with holes in it. One day, Squeaky was feeling frustrated because he couldn't find any cheese to eat. He searched all over his mouse hole but there was no cheese to be found. + +Suddenly, Squeaky heard a noise outside his hole. He peeked out and saw a big piece of cheese just sitting there. Squeaky scampered out of his hole and gazed up at the cheese. It was the most delicious looking cheese he had ever seen. Squeaky grabbed the cheese with his tiny paws and scurried back to his hole to enjoy his tasty treat. From that day on, Squeaky made sure to always keep an eye out for more cheese. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play with his toy boat in the pond near his house. One day, Timmy's friend Johnny came to play with him. Johnny wanted to play with Timmy's boat, but Timmy didn't want to share. + +Johnny said, "Please let me play with your boat, Timmy." Timmy replied, "No, it's mine. You can't play with it." Johnny felt sad and weak because he really wanted to play with the boat. + +Suddenly, Timmy's boat got stuck in some weeds in the pond. Timmy tried to get it out, but he was too weak. Johnny saw Timmy struggling and offered to help. Timmy was grateful and said, "Thank you, Johnny. I'm sorry we quarreled earlier. You can play with my boat now." And they both played happily together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very excited to go to the park with his mom. When they got to the park, Timmy saw a butterfly. He wanted to catch it, so he ran after it. But the butterfly flew away. + +Timmy was very sad. His mom said, "It's okay, Timmy. The butterfly is free now. It's better to let it go and enjoy watching it fly." + +Timmy learned that it's important to release things that are meant to be free. He also learned that sometimes, ordinary things like a butterfly can teach us important lessons. He rubbed his eyes and smiled, feeling happy and grateful for the lesson he learned. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mia. Mia loved to play with her toys. One day, she found a big key in her room. She was very happy and wanted to play with the key too. + +Mia was very sleepy but she wanted to play more. She took the key and went outside to find a door to use the key. She walked and walked until she saw a small door in a tree. Mia put the key in the door and turned it. The door opened and she went inside. + +Inside the tree, it was very dark and cold. Mia was scared but she still wanted to play. She walked deeper into the tree and got lost. Mia was very sleepy and cold, so she lay down on the ground and fell asleep. She never found her way back home. +Once upon a time, there was a dependable dog named Sam. Sam loved to run and play with his best friend, Tom. Tom was a little boy who liked to laugh and have fun. + +One sunny day, Sam and Tom went to a big race. There were many dogs there, all trying to win. Tom gave Sam a small whip to help him go faster. Sam and Tom were very excited. + +The race began, and all the dogs started to run. Sam ran as fast as he could, with Tom cheering him on. In the end, Sam won the race! Tom was so happy and proud of his dependable friend. They went home with a big smile, knowing they had a great day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Amy. She loved to travel with her mom and dad. They went to many fun places like the park, the beach, and the zoo. Amy liked to see new things and meet new people. + +One day, Amy found a big book called a dictionary. It had many words inside. She wanted to learn all the words to tell her friends about her travels. Amy carried the dictionary with her everywhere. It was heavy, but she did not mind. She felt happy when she learned new words. + +Amy's mom bought her a tight bag to carry the dictionary. The bag was blue and had a picture of a cat on it. Amy loved her new bag. Now, she could take her dictionary on all her travels. She learned many new words and shared them with her friends. They all had fun learning together. +One day, a boy named Tim found a telephone in his room. He liked to push its buttons. The telephone made fun sounds. Tim was happy. + +One day, Tim's friend, Sam, came to play. They both wanted to push the telephone buttons. "Let me push!" said Tim. "No, me!" said Sam. They were mad at each other. + +They pushed each other to get the telephone. The telephone fell and broke. Now, they could not push the buttons anymore. Tim and Sam were sad. The day had a bad ending. +Once upon a time, there was a thoughtful dancer named Lucy. She liked to dance and spin around all day. Lucy had many friends who liked to dance with her. They had so much fun together. + +One day, Lucy wanted to get a big, shiny ball for her friends to play with. She went to the store with her mommy to find the perfect one. When they got to the store, Lucy saw the big, shiny ball and was very happy. + +Lucy and her mommy took the ball home. Lucy's friends came over and they all played with the big, shiny ball. They danced and laughed together. The thoughtful dancer, Lucy, was so happy that she could get a fun toy for her friends. They all had a great day, and they danced until the sun went down. +Once upon a time, in a hot and sandy land, there was a little oasis. In this oasis, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily liked to play with her ball near the water. + +One day, Lily was playing with her ball when she saw a little bird. The bird was thirsty and tired. Lily wanted to help the bird. She picked up her ball and dropped it in the water. The water splashed, and the bird drank some water. + +The bird was happy and thanked Lily. They became friends and played together every day at the little oasis. The little girl and the bird had lots of fun, and they were never alone again. +Once upon a time, there was a pink bunny named Binky. Binky loved to cook for all his friends. One sunny day, Binky decided to cook a big meal for his best friend, a little bird named Chirpy. + +Binky asked Chirpy, "What do you want to eat?" Chirpy thought for a moment and said, "I want something sweet!" So, Binky cooked a yummy cake with pink frosting and sprinkles. + +As they ate the cake, Chirpy felt something hard in his mouth. He found a tiny tooth in the cake! Chirpy said, "Look, Binky! I found a tooth!" Binky and Chirpy laughed and enjoyed the rest of the cake. And from that day on, they always checked for teeth before eating their treats. +Once upon a time, in a big garden, there was a little girl named Lucy. Lucy loved to play with her friend Tom. One day, they went to the garden to find something to eat. + +Lucy saw a red radish. "Look, Tom! A radish!" she said. Tom smiled and said, "Yum! Let's eat it!" But they didn't know how to get the radish out of the ground. + +A friendly bird was near them. The bird said, "I can help you! Follow me!" Lucy and Tom followed the bird. The bird showed them how to pull the radish out. + +Lucy and Tom were happy. They said, "Thank you, bird!" They ate the radish together. It was the best available snack they had ever had. From that day on, Lucy and Tom always played and shared snacks in the big garden. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He loved to play in the sand with his spade. Every day, he would go to the park and make big sand castles. His spade was very reliable, and it helped him make the best castles. + +One day, Tim met a girl named Sue at the park. She saw his big sand castle and said, "Wow! Your spade is so reliable. Can I play with you?" Tim said, "Yes, let's play together!" So, Tim and Sue played all day, making sand castles and having fun. + +After a long day of playing, Tim's mom said, "It's time to go home and bathe." Tim and Sue said goodbye and went to their homes. Tim took a bath and thought about his fun day with Sue. He was happy that his reliable spade helped him make a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was an elderly lady named Sue. She lived in a small house with her cat, Fluffy. Sue was very old and sometimes needed help. + +One day, Sue wanted to put her dishes in the dishwasher. She asked her friend, Tom, to help her. Tom said, "Okay, Sue, I will help you." So, Tom started to step towards the dishwasher. + +But then, Fluffy the cat jumped in front of Tom. Tom did not see Fluffy and tripped on her. Tom fell on the dishwasher and it broke. Sue was very sad because now she could not clean her dishes. +One day, a girl named Lily went to a museum with her mom and dad. She thought museums were boring. She did not want to go. But her mom said, "Come, Lily. You might find something fun." + +In the museum, Lily saw many old things. She was not happy. Then, she saw a big room with a sign that said "Play Room." Lily went in and saw many fun toys. She played with them and had a lot of fun. + +After a while, Lily's mom and dad came into the room. They saw Lily having fun and smiled. "See, Lily?" her mom said. "The museum is not so boring after all." Lily laughed and kept playing. She was glad she came to the museum. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sally. She had a big, fluffy dog named Max. They loved to play together in their big, green yard. + +One sunny day, Sally and her dog Max went to a park. At the park, they saw a man who was a judge. The judge was there to pick the best dog. Sally wanted to join the fun, but she was scared. She thought Max was not good enough. She said to her mom, "Max is terrible at tricks. I don't want the judge to laugh at us." + +Her mom told her, "Don't worry, just try your best and have fun." So, Sally and Max joined the other kids and dogs. They all showed their tricks to the judge. When it was Sally's turn, she mentioned to the judge that Max could only do one trick. The judge smiled and said, "That's okay, let's see what Max can do." + +Sally called Max and said, "Sit, Max!" And Max sat down. The judge clapped and said, "Good job, Max!" Sally was so happy. She learned that it was okay to try, even if you think you are not the best. +One day, a little boy named Tim and a little girl named Sue were playing in the park. They were having a lot of fun. They laughed and smiled as they played with their toys. The sun was shining, and it was a beautiful day. + +Then, Tim's mom gave him a big, yummy cookie. Sue saw the cookie and wanted one too. Tim and Sue began to quarrel over the cookie. They both wanted the cookie, but there was only one. + +A small, harmless bug saw them fighting. The bug flew over to them and said, "Please don't fight. You can break the cookie in half and share it." Tim and Sue listened to the bug. They broke the cookie in half and shared it. They both smiled and said thank you to the bug. +Once upon a time, there was a big hippo named Hoppo. Hoppo was a very naughty hippo. He loved to play in the mud all day and splash his friends with water. + +One day, Hoppo's mom told him to promise that he would not make a mess. Hoppo promised, but he really wanted to play. He saw a big mud puddle and jumped in, splashing mud everywhere! + +Hoppo's friends saw him and they all laughed. They joined him in the mud puddle, and they all had a lot of fun. But Hoppo remembered his promise to his mom. He felt bad for being naughty. So, Hoppo and his friends cleaned up the mess they made. From that day on, Hoppo tried his best to keep his promises and not be a naughty hippo. +Once upon a time, there was a fat cat named Fluffy. Fluffy liked to play with his ball in the yard. One day, he saw a police car go by with its lights on. Fluffy was curious and wanted to see what was happening. + +Fluffy went to the park where he met his friend, a dog named Spot. Spot said, "Fluffy, did you see the police car too? Let's go find out what's happening!" So Fluffy and Spot went to see where the police car had stopped. + +When they got there, they saw a big tree with a little bird stuck in it. The bird was scared and couldn't get down. The police officer said, "We need to raise the ladder to help the bird." Fluffy and Spot watched as the ladder went up and the officer climbed to save the bird. The bird was happy to be free and thanked the officer. Fluffy and Spot were happy they could see the bird fly away safely. +Once upon a time, there was a bald man named Tom. Tom had a big fridge in his house. He loved to put yummy food in the fridge to keep it cold. + +One sunny day, Tom went to the park. He saw a small box on the ground. Tom decided to bury the box in the sand. He dug a hole with his hands and put the box inside. Then, he covered it with sand. + +After a while, Tom went home. He felt hungry, so he opened his fridge and took out a tasty sandwich. Tom was happy to have a full fridge and a fun day at the park. He knew the box was safe, buried in the sand. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a big blue house. A little girl named Amy lived in the house with her family. Amy loved her blue house very much. + +One day, it rained a lot. The rain made a big flood in the town. The water came close to the blue house. Amy was scared. Her mom and dad were scared too. + +Amy's friend, Ben, came to help. He offered to get sandbags to keep the water away from the blue house. Amy, her mom, and her dad all said thank you. They all worked together to put the sandbags around the house. + +The sandbags stopped the water from coming in. The blue house was safe from the flood. Amy, her mom, and her dad were very happy. They thanked Ben for his help. + +After the flood, the sun came out, and the water went away. Amy and her family were happy that their blue house was safe. They had a party to celebrate with all their friends, including Ben. +Once upon a time, there was a silly cat named Tom. Tom liked to play and jump on the couch all day. One day, Tom saw a new friend outside the window. The new friend was a little dog named Max. + +Tom wanted to welcome Max into his home. So, he opened the door and Max came in. They played and ran around the house together. They had so much fun that they both jumped on the couch. + +As they played on the couch, Tom and Max laughed and laughed. They were very happy to be friends. From that day on, Tom and Max played together every day. They were the best of friends and always had a great time being silly on the couch. +Once upon a time, there was a big alligator. He lived in a pond. He had many friends like fish, frogs, and ducks. They all played together every day. + +One day, a crazy bird came to the pond. The bird wanted to play too. The alligator said, "Okay, you can play with us." So, they all played together and had a lot of fun. + +The next day, the crazy bird told the alligator to enter a new pond. The alligator said, "I will try." So, the alligator, the bird, and all their friends went to the new pond. They played and had even more fun than before. They were all very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a big, impressive cabinet. It was very tall and had many doors. A little boy named Tim lived in the house with the cabinet. + +One day, Tim's mom said, "Tim, can you get the cup from the cabinet, please?" Tim wanted to help his mom, so he said, "Yes, mom!" and went to the cabinet. But the cabinet was too tall for Tim. He tried to reach the door, but he could not. + +Tim saw a chair and thought it would help him reach the cabinet. He climbed on the chair and opened the cabinet door. He got the cup and said, "Thank you, chair!" But then, the chair started to wobble and Tim fell down. + +Tim's mom heard the noise and came running. She saw Tim on the floor and the broken cup. She was sad and said, "Oh no, Tim, you should have asked for help!" Tim felt bad and said sorry to his mom. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a small house with her mommy and daddy. Lily had a pretty room, but she wanted a chamber like a princess. + +One day, Lily's mommy said, "I will provide a chamber for you, but you must be a good girl and not act spoiled." Lily was very happy and promised to be good. + +Lily's mommy worked hard to make a chamber for her. She painted the walls pink and put up pictures of princesses. When it was done, Lily saw her chamber and said, "Thank you, mommy! I love my chamber and will not be spoiled." And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was an enormous circus. In the circus, there was a clown named Bobo. Bobo loved to make people laugh with his funny face and big shoes. + +One day, Bobo saw some kids playing with a big tower of blocks. Bobo thought it would be funny to destroy the tower. He walked up to the tower, and with a big kick, knocked it down. The kids were sad and cried. + +"Why did you do that?" asked a little girl. Bobo felt bad and said, "I'm sorry, I thought it would be funny." The kids taught Bobo that destroying things is not funny, but helping and being kind is better. Bobo learned his lesson and helped the kids build an even bigger tower. Everyone was happy and laughed together. The moral of the story is that being kind and helpful is better than being mean and destructive. +Once upon a time, in a small garden, there lived a unique little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her friends, the animals. One sunny day, Lily and her friend, Bunny, went looking for something yummy to eat. + +They found a big, red strawberry under a green leaf. Lily and Bunny both wanted the strawberry. They did not want to share. "I saw it first!" said Lily. "No, I did!" said Bunny. They began to argue. + +A wise old owl heard them and said, "If you do not share, you will both regret it." Lily and Bunny thought about it and decided to share the strawberry. They cut it in half and ate it together. + +They were both happy and learned that sharing is important. From that day on, Lily and Bunny always shared and played together nicely. They never forgot the wise old owl's words and lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, in a big garden, there lived a little mole. The mole had many friends. They liked to play all day. + +One sunny day, the mole and his friend, a squirrel, had a quarrel. They both wanted the same nut. The mole said, "It's mine!" The squirrel said, "No, it's mine!" They got very loud and upset. + +A kind bird saw them and said, "Why don't you share the nut?" The mole and squirrel felt embarrassed. They said sorry to each other and shared the nut. From that day, they promised to always share and be good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a big, bright sun. The sun was very happy and liked to joke. It would play with the clouds, making funny shapes for the little kids to see. + +One day, the sun saw a small, fragile flower. The flower was sad because it did not have any friends. The sun wanted to help the flower, so it started to think of a joke to make the flower smile. + +The sun said to the flower, "Why did the cloud go to school? To become a little bit brighter!" The fragile flower laughed and laughed. It was so happy to have a friend who could joke and make it smile. From that day on, the sun and the flower were best friends, and they played and joked every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. Sue loved to learn new words. One day, she was in her room and heard her mom say an unknown word. Sue wanted to find out what that word was. + +Sue went to her mom and asked, "Mom, what was that word?" Her mom said, "It's a surprise! You'll find out soon." Sue was very excited and couldn't wait to learn the new word. She knew something fun was going to happen. + +The next day, her mom said, "Sue, hurry! It's time for your surprise!" Sue hurried and found a big box in the living room. She opened the box and saw a new toy. Sue was so happy! The unknown word was "surprise" and she loved her new toy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play with his toy aeroplane. One day, Tim saw a big bird in the sky. The bird looked tired. Tim wanted to help the bird. + +Tim said to the bird, "Do you want to have my aeroplane? It can help you fly when you are tired." The bird said, "Thank you, Tim. I will use it when I am tired." + +The next day, Tim saw the bird flying with the aeroplane. The bird was not tired anymore. The bird was happy, and Tim was happy too. They became good friends. + +Moral: It is good to help others when they need it. +Once upon a time, in a big blue sea, there was a dolphin named Dolly. Dolly was a fine dolphin who loved to swim and play with her friends. They would jump high out of the water and make big splashes. + +One day, Dolly saw a ball floating in the water. She wanted to play with it, but it was too far away. Dolly tried and tried to reach the ball, but she just couldn't manage to get it. She felt sad and asked her friends for help. + +Her friends swam fast and worked together to get the ball. They pushed the ball to Dolly, and she was very happy. With the help of her friends, Dolly managed to play with the ball. They all had a fun day playing together in the big blue sea. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He loved to play outside with his dog, Max. They liked to dig in the dirt and look for bugs. One day, they found a big hole in the ground. It was a secret underground place. Tim was scared, but Max was brave. + +Tim said to Max, "This is scary! What if there is a monster down there?" Max barked and wagged his tail. He wanted to show Tim that it was safe. So, they went down into the underground place together. It was dark, but Max's eyes helped them see. + +As they walked, they found a quiet spot to relax. Tim and Max sat down and talked. Tim said, "Max, you showed me that even when things are scary, we can be brave together." Max barked happily, and they went back up to the outside world. From that day on, Tim knew that with Max by his side, he could face anything. And the moral of the story is: when we face our fears with a friend, we can be brave and overcome anything. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He had a big, dry cardboard box. Tim wanted to make a playhouse with the box. He knew he would need help. + +Tim went to his mom and said, "Mom, I need help with my cardboard box. Can you help me make a playhouse?" His mom smiled and said, "Of course, Tim! Let's make a playhouse together." + +They worked on the cardboard playhouse all day. They made a door and windows. Tim was very happy with his new playhouse. He played in it all day and had lots of fun. +One day, a boy named Tim and his dog, Spot, went for a walk. They saw a big cake on a table in a park. Tim thought it was a bit silly to see a cake in the park, but he wanted to eat it. + +Tim said to Spot, "Should we eat the cake?" Spot barked and wagged his tail. They both walked to the cake, and Tim started to eat it. Spot wanted some too, so Tim gave him a piece. They were very happy. + +But then, a girl came running to the table. She was sad and said, "That was my cake for my birthday party!" Tim and Spot felt bad for eating the girl's cake. They should have asked first. The girl's party was not fun without the cake. The moral of the story is always to ask before you take something that is not yours. +Once upon a time, there was a square. The square was a very successful square. It was big and strong. The square lived in a big box with lots of other shapes. + +One day, a little circle came to the square. The circle said, "Can you help me, square? I want to be as successful as you." The square smiled and said, "Of course! Let's work together." + +The square and the circle tried to resist being sad or lazy. They worked hard and played together. Soon, the circle became successful too. They were both very happy and became the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Billy. Billy had a high nest in a tree. He loved to sit on his seat made of twigs and look at the sky. + +One day, Billy saw a big storm coming. The wind blew hard and the rain fell fast. Billy started to suffer because his seat was getting wet and it was cold. He was scared and didn't know what to do. + +Then, his friend, Sally the squirrel, saw him. She came over and said, "Billy, come to my home. It is warm and dry." Billy was happy to have a friend like Sally. They went to her home and stayed warm and dry until the storm was over. +One day, a lovely girl named Lily went to the park with her mom. They saw a big ice-cream truck. Lily's eyes got big and she asked her mom, "Can I have some ice-cream, please?" Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, you can." + +Lily walked up to the ice-cream truck and the nice man asked, "What kind of ice-cream do you want?" Lily thought for a moment and answered, "I want the pink one, please." The man gave her a big scoop of pink ice-cream on a cone. + +Lily took her ice-cream and sat on a bench with her mom. She took a big bite and smiled. The ice-cream was cold and sweet. Lily and her mom had a fun day at the park, eating ice-cream and playing in the sun. +Once upon a time, in a big park, there was a little girl named Amy. She loved to play catch with her friends. One day, she put on her pretty dress with a big bow on it. She was so happy and ready to play. + +Amy went to the park with her mom. She saw her friends and they started to play catch. It was easy for Amy to catch the ball because she was very good at it. She threw the ball high in the sky and her friends tried to catch it too. + +As they played, Amy's bow came loose and fell on the ground. She didn't see it fall, but her friend Tom did. He picked up the bow and gave it back to Amy. She was so happy to have her bow back. They all played catch until the sun went down, and then they went home with big smiles on their faces. +Once upon a time, there was a deep hole in a landscape. Many animals lived near the hole. One day, a big bird flew down and saw the hole. The bird wanted to change the landscape and make it safe for all the animals. + +The big bird called all the animals and said, "Let's change this landscape and fill this deep hole. It is not safe for our little friends." The animals agreed and started to work together. They brought rocks, dirt, and plants to fill the hole. + +After many days, the deep hole was gone, and the landscape was changed. The animals were happy and thanked the big bird. "Thank you for helping us change the landscape," they said. Now, all the animals could play and live safely in their new home. +One day, a little girl named Lucy went to the gym with her mom. Lucy saw a big, purple ball. She wanted to play with it. But there was a problem. The ball was stuck under a big mat. + +Lucy asked her mom, "Can you help me get the ball?" Her mom tried to move the mat, but it was too heavy. Lucy felt sad. + +Just then, a nice gym teacher came over. He saw Lucy's sad face and asked, "What's wrong?" Lucy told him about the purple ball. The teacher smiled and said, "I can help you." + +The teacher moved the mat and got the ball for Lucy. He even showed her how to wrap her arms around the ball to hold it. Lucy was so happy. She played with the purple ball all day and made a new friend at the gym. +Once upon a time, there was a big metal robot. The robot was very nice and liked to play with kids. He lived in a small town where everyone knew him. + +One day, the big metal robot saw a little girl crying. She had lost her toy. The robot wanted to help her. He looked all around the town and found the toy under a tree. The little girl was so happy to see her toy again. + +The little girl gave the big metal robot a kiss on his cheek. The robot felt very happy and proud. From that day on, the big metal robot and the little girl became best friends. They played together every day and had lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived with her mommy and daddy in a small house. They had a cat named Butter. Lily loved Butter very much. + +One day, Butter went outside to play. Lily went to school. When Lily came back from school, she could not find Butter. She felt sad and missed Butter. She asked her mommy and daddy to help her find Butter. + +They looked everywhere for Butter. They went to the park, but Butter was not there. They went to the scary woods, but Butter was not there. Then they heard a "meow" from behind a big tree. They found Butter hiding there! Lily was so happy to see Butter. They all went home and had a big hug. +Once upon a time, there was a chubby cat named Tom. Tom loved to taste new foods. One day, Tom found a big mixer in the kitchen. + +Tom wanted to make a yummy treat. He put milk, sugar, and fruit in the mixer. Then, he turned the mixer on. It went round and round, mixing all the tasty things together. + +When the mixer stopped, Tom tasted his treat. It was so sweet and yummy! Tom was very happy. He shared his treat with his friends, and they all loved it too. And that's how Tom the chubby cat made a yummy treat for everyone. +One day, a little boy named Tim went to his bedroom. He felt very calm in his room. It was a nice place to play with his toys. Tim liked to tell stories to his toys. He would make them talk to each other and go on big trips. + +One day, Tim told a story about a big storm. The wind blew hard and the rain came down. Tim's toys got scared. They did not like the storm. Tim tried to make them feel calm, but they were still scared. + +The storm got bigger and bigger. Tim's toys got more and more scared. The wind blew so hard that it broke the window in Tim's bedroom. The rain came in and made everything wet. Tim and his toys were very sad. The storm had made a big mess in their calm room. +Once upon a time, there was a loyal dog named Spot. Spot loved to try new things with his best friend, a little boy named Tim. They played together every day. + +One day, Tim found a long stick. He said, "Spot, let's try to measure how tall you are!" Spot barked happily and stood next to the stick. Tim moved the stick up and down until it was the same height as Spot. "You are so big, Spot!" Tim said with a big smile. + +Then, they tried to measure how far Spot could jump. Tim put the stick on the ground and said, "Jump, Spot, jump!" Spot ran as fast as he could and jumped over the stick. Tim clapped his hands and said, "Wow, Spot! You jumped so far!" Spot wagged his tail, happy to have tried something new with his best friend. +Once upon a time, there was a lonely black cat named Tom. Tom lived in a small house with a kind family. Tom liked to play with the family, but he was very shy. + +One day, Tom saw a big red ball in the yard. He was very excited to play with it. He ran and jumped and rolled the ball around the yard. The family saw Tom playing with the ball and they were happy. + +"Come play with us, Tom," said the little girl. Tom was not shy anymore. He played with the family and had lots of fun. They all laughed and played together. Tom was not lonely anymore, and he had a wonderful day with his family. +One day, a lively dog named Spot went for a walk. He saw a twisty path in the park. Spot wanted to see what was at the end of the twisty path. He started to run and twist around the path. + +Spot saw a big rock with a shiny mineral on it. He wanted the shiny mineral, but it was too high for him to reach. Spot saw a tall boy named Tim near the rock. Spot barked at Tim and said, "Help me get the shiny mineral, please!" + +Tim tried to get the shiny mineral for Spot. But it was stuck in the rock! They both pulled and twisted at the shiny mineral, but it would not come out. Spot and Tim felt sad. + +Just then, a friendly bird flew down from the tree. The bird used its beak to twist the shiny mineral free from the rock. Spot and Tim were so happy! They thanked the bird and played together with the shiny mineral for the rest of the day. +Once upon a time, there was a big stadium. In the stadium, people played a fun game with a smooth ball. The smooth ball was round and easy to hold. + +One day, a boy named Tim came to the stadium. Tim wanted to play with the smooth ball too. He watched the people pass the ball to each other. They were all having fun. + +Tim joined the game and learned how to pass the smooth ball. He passed it to his new friends, and they passed it back. They played all day in the big stadium, and Tim was very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a fast bunny who loved to skip. One day, the fast bunny went to find a lime to eat. He skipped and skipped until he found a big lime tree. + +But there was a big, angry bird who did not want to share the limes. The bird and the bunny had a big fight. The bunny tried to skip away fast, but the bird was very mad. + +In the end, the bird won and the bunny did not get a lime. The bunny was very sad and went back home with no limes to eat. The fast bunny learned to not fight with big birds. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. Sue had a pretty skirt that she loved to wear. One day, she went to play with her friends in the park. While they were playing, she heard a big dog barking. Sue was not calm, she was scared. + +Sue ran to her mom and told her about the big dog. Her mom said, "Don't worry, I will talk to the dog's owner." Sue's mom went to the dog's owner and told him that Sue was scared. The owner said sorry and took the big dog away. Sue felt calm now. + +Sue went back to play with her friends. They all had fun and played games. Sue was happy she could wear her pretty skirt and play in the park with her friends. The big dog did not come back, and Sue and her friends had a great day. +Once upon a time, there was a mysterious box. It had a zipper on it. The zipper was sharp. A little girl named Anna found the box. She was very curious. + +Anna wanted to know what was inside the box. She pulled the sharp zipper very carefully. The mysterious box opened. Inside the box, Anna found a pretty doll. The doll had a big smile and shiny hair. + +Anna was so happy. She played with the doll all day. They had fun together. Anna and the doll became best friends. The mysterious box with the sharp zipper gave Anna a new friend. +Once upon a time, in a big forest, there was a little leaf. This leaf was on a tall tree. The leaf was green and pretty. It liked to dance in the wind with its friends. + +One day, a strong wind came. It blew the little leaf off the tree. The leaf was scared. It did not want to leave its home. But an incredible bird saw the leaf falling. The bird wanted to help. + +The bird flew fast to save the leaf. It caught the leaf in its beak. The bird took the leaf back to the tree. The leaf was very happy. It said "thank you" to the incredible bird. The bird and the leaf became good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a green frog named Fred. He lived near a big pond. Fred had many friends who lived in the pond too. + +One sunny day, Fred saw a little girl named Sally. Sally was sad. Fred wanted to make her happy, so he hopped over to her and said, "Hi! I am Fred the green frog. Let's play together!" Sally smiled and said, "Okay, Fred!" + +Fred and Sally played by the pond all day. They waved to the fish and the ducks. They laughed and had fun. At the end of the day, Sally gave Fred a big hug. She said, "Thank you, Fred. I love playing with you." Fred smiled and said, "I love playing with you too, Sally." And they became the best of friends. +Lily was a young girl who liked to learn new things. She wanted to be independent and do things by herself. One day, she saw her mom making a cake in the kitchen. She asked her mom, "Can I help you make the cake?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Sure, you can help me. But you have to be careful and follow my instructions. Making a cake is not easy, you have to measure, mix, and bake." + +Lily nodded and said, "I can do that. I want to learn how to make a cake." + +Her mom gave her a small bowl and a spoon. She said, "You can help me by cracking an egg and putting it in the bowl. Then you can stir it with the spoon. Can you do that?" + +Lily said, "Yes, I can do that." She took an egg from the carton and tapped it on the edge of the bowl. She tried to open the egg, but it was hard. She tapped it harder, but it broke and spilled on the table. Lily felt sad and said, "Oh no, I made a mess. I can't make a cake." + +Her mom hugged her and said, "It's okay, Lily. Don't be sad. You can try again. Making a cake is not easy, but you can learn from your mistakes. You are a young and independent girl, and I'm proud of you for trying." +Lila and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to look for shiny things in the dirt. Sometimes they found stones, or shells, or coins. But today they found something new. + +"Look, Ben, look!" Lila said, holding up a small, clear thing. "It is like glass, but prettier!" + +Ben came closer and took the thing from Lila. He turned it in his hand and saw how it sparkled in the sun. "Wow, it is so pretty!" he said. "What is it?" + +Lila shrugged. "I don't know. Maybe it is a crystal. Mama has a necklace with crystals. She says they are special." + +Ben nodded. "Maybe we can find more. Let's gather them and make a necklace for Mama, too!" + +Lila smiled. "Yes, let's do that! Maybe she will be happy!" + +They started to dig in the dirt, looking for more crystals. They found a few more, some big, some small, some pale, some bright. They put them in a basket and ran to the house. + +"Mama, Mama, look what we found!" they shouted, showing her the basket. + +Mama looked at the basket and gasped. "Oh, my! These are beautiful crystals! Where did you find them?" + +"In the garden, Mama, in the dirt!" Lila said. "We gathered them for you. We want to make a necklace for you!" + +Mama hugged them and kissed them. "You are so sweet, my darlings! Thank you for this lovely gift! These crystals are very rare and precious. They must have come from a meteorite that fell long ago. You are very lucky to find them!" + +Lila and Ben smiled. They were happy that Mama liked their gift. They were happy that they found something special. They were happy that they had each other. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play in the garden. One day, they found a big barrel behind the shed. It was empty and had a hole on the side. + +"Let's pretend this is a boat!" said Tom. "We can sail to a faraway island and find treasure!" + +"Okay!" said Lily. "But we need a flag and a sail!" + +They ran to the house and got a sheet and a stick. They tied the sheet to the stick and put it in the hole. Then they climbed inside the barrel and held the stick. + +"Ready?" said Tom. + +"Ready!" said Lily. + +They began to rock the barrel and make boat noises. They imagined they were on the sea, with waves and wind and fish. They saw a big island with palm trees and coconuts. They jumped out of the barrel and ran to explore. + +"Look!" said Lily. "I found a shiny necklace! It must be treasure!" + +"Wow!" said Tom. "I found a funny hat! It must be treasure too!" + +They put on their treasure and danced around. They were very happy. + +Then they heard a loud voice. + +"Tom! Lily! Time for lunch!" It was their mom. + +They ran back to the barrel and took off their treasure. They hid it under the sheet. + +"Let's pray that mom doesn't see our boat and our treasure!" said Tom. + +"Okay!" said Lily. "Dear God, please keep our boat and our treasure safe. Thank you. Amen." + +They climbed out of the barrel and ran to the house. They hugged their mom and ate their lunch. They were still happy. They knew they had a secret adventure waiting for them. +Sara was a good girl, but she liked to play with the mail. She liked to open the white envelopes and look at the pictures and words inside. She did not know that the mail was not for her, and that she should not touch it. + +One day, her mom came home and saw the mail on the floor. She was very angry. She asked Sara, "Did you play with the mail again?" Sara nodded. She was scared. She knew she did a bad thing. + +Her mom said, "Sara, you know the mail is not for you. It is for me and dad. You should not open it or tear it. You can lose or break something important. You have to punish for this. Go to your room and stay there until I say you can come out." + +Sara felt sad and sorry. She went to her room and sat on her bed. She did not have any toys or books to play with. She only had her teddy bear. She hugged her teddy bear and said, "I'm sorry, mom. I won't play with the mail anymore. I love you." + +Her mom heard her and felt sorry too. She went to Sara's room and knocked on the door. She said, "Sara, can I come in?" Sara said, "Yes, mom." Her mom opened the door and hugged Sara. She said, "I love you too, Sara. I know you were curious, but you have to learn to respect other people's things. The mail is not a toy. It is a way to communicate and send information. Do you understand?" Sara said, "Yes, mom. I understand." Her mom said, "Good. Now, you can come out of your room and have a snack with me. But next time, if you want to see the mail, you have to ask me first, okay?" Sara said, "Okay, mom. Thank you." They smiled and went to the kitchen. Sara learned her lesson and never played with the mail again. +Anna and Ben were brother and sister. They lived in a big house with their mom and dad, who were wealthy. They had many toys and books and clothes, but they liked to play with their flashlight the most. + +One night, after mom and dad said good night, Anna and Ben decided to have an adventure. They took their flashlight and went to the basement, where they had never been before. They whispered to each other, because they did not want to wake up mom and dad. + +The basement was dark and cold and full of old things. Anna and Ben shone their flashlight on boxes and bags and furniture. They found a chest with a lock and a key. They opened the chest and saw shiny things inside. They were jewels and coins and medals. They gasped and smiled. They had found a treasure! + +They heard a noise upstairs. It was mom and dad, who had heard their whispers. They quickly closed the chest and ran back to their room, hiding the flashlight under the bed. They pretended to be asleep, but they were too excited. They whispered to each other, "We are rich! We are rich!" They dreamed of all the things they could buy with their treasure. They did not know that the treasure belonged to their great-grandpa, who had been a brave soldier and a kind man. +Anna and Ben were playing in the snow. They made a big snowman with a hat and a scarf. They gave him a carrot nose and two buttons for eyes. They were very happy. + +"Let's go inside and have some lunch," Anna said. "I'm cold and hungry." + +"Me too," Ben said. "Maybe Mom made some soup and sausage." + +They ran to the house and opened the door. But they saw something strange. The snowman was in the kitchen. He was holding a sausage in his hand. He was smiling. + +"Hello, Anna and Ben," the snowman said. "I followed you here. I wanted to try some sausage. It smells good." + +Anna and Ben were scared. They did not know how the snowman got inside. They did not know how he could talk. They did not know what he wanted. + +"Mom, Dad, help!" they shouted. They ran to the living room. They hoped their parents were there. + +But they saw something worse. Their parents were on the couch. They were not moving. They were not talking. They were frozen. The snowman had frozen them with his magic. + +"Ha ha ha," the snowman laughed. "Now I have the house to myself. And all the sausage I want. You can't stop me. You are just little kids." + +Anna and Ben were very scared. They did not know what to do. They wished the snowman would go away. They wished their parents would wake up. They wished they had never made the snowman. +Lily was a girl who liked to make sandwiches. She made them with bread, cheese, ham, and ketchup. She thought her sandwiches were the best in the world. She wanted to share them with her friends at school. + +One day, she brought four sandwiches to school. She gave one to Ben, one to Mia, one to Tom, and one to herself. She said, "Try my sandwiches. They are very good. You will like them." + +But when her friends took a bite, they made funny faces. They did not like the sandwiches at all. They said, "Yuck! These sandwiches are gross. They have too much ketchup. They are soggy and smelly. We don't want them." + +Lily felt very sad and angry. She said, "You are mean. My sandwiches are not gross. They are delicious. You don't know anything about good food." + +She took the sandwiches back and threw them in the trash. She ran away and cried. She did not want to play with her friends anymore. + +The other kids saw her and laughed. They said, "Look at Lily. She is so silly. She thinks her sandwiches are good. She is so embarrassed. She is not successful at making sandwiches." + +Lily learned a lesson that day. She learned that not everyone likes the same things. She learned that she should not be rude to her friends. She learned that she should try new things and listen to feedback. She learned that making sandwiches is not the only way to be successful. +Anna loves to play the piano. She has a small piano in her room. She likes to make music with her fingers. Sometimes she plays fast, sometimes she plays slow. She likes to sing along with her piano. + +One day, her friend Ben comes to visit. Ben likes to play with cars. He has many cars in his bag. He shows Anna his cars. He says, "Look, this car can speed. It makes a loud noise. Vroom, vroom!" + +Anna says, "That is a nice car. Can I try it?" Ben says, "Sure, you can try it. But be careful, it is very fast." + +Anna takes the car and pushes it on the floor. The car speeds across the room. It goes under the bed, under the chair, and under the piano. Anna and Ben laugh. They run after the car. + +But then, the car hits the piano leg. The piano makes a big sound. Bang! Anna and Ben stop. They look at the piano. They see a dent on the car. They see a scratch on the piano. + +Anna and Ben feel sad. They say, "Oh no, we broke the car and the piano. What will we do?" + +Anna's mom hears the noise. She comes to the room. She sees the car and the piano. She says, "What happened here?" + +Anna and Ben tell her what happened. They say, "We are sorry, mom. We were playing with the car and the piano. The car speeded and hit the piano. We did not mean to break them." + +Anna's mom hugs them. She says, "It's okay, my dears. I know you did not mean to break them. Accidents happen sometimes. The car and the piano can be fixed. The most important thing is that you are safe and happy. You are both adorable. I love you." + +Anna and Ben smile. They say, "Thank you, mom. We love you too. Can we still play with the car and the piano?" + +Anna's mom says, "Yes, you can still play with them. But be careful, okay? And maybe play the piano softly, not loudly." + +Anna and Ben say, "Okay, mom. We will be careful. And we will play the piano softly." + +They hug their mom. Then they go back to playing with the car and the piano. They have fun. They make music and noise. But not too loud. +Lila was lonely. She had no friends to play with at school. She liked to draw and read, but the other kids liked to run and shout. They did not want to talk to Lila. + +One day, Lila saw a new girl in her class. Her name was Mia. She had a red dress and a big smile. Lila wanted to say hello, but she was shy. She did not know what to say. + +At recess, Lila sat on a bench and watched Mia. Mia was playing with a doll. She had a small bag with her. Lila saw something shiny in the bag. It was a pair of scissors. + +Lila liked scissors. She liked to cut paper and make shapes. She wondered if Mia liked to cut too. She got up and walked to Mia. + +"Hi, I'm Lila," she said. + +"Hi, I'm Mia," Mia said. "Do you want to play with me?" + +"Yes, please," Lila said. She felt happy. + +Mia opened her bag and showed Lila what was inside. She had paper, glue, stickers, and crayons. She also had a zipper. + +"Look, this is my zipper," Mia said. "I can zip and unzip it. It makes a funny sound. Zip, zip, zip!" + +Lila laughed. She liked the sound too. She took the zipper and tried it. Zip, zip, zip! + +"Can I show you something?" Lila asked. + +"Sure," Mia said. + +Lila took a piece of paper and cut it with the scissors. She cut a circle, a square, a triangle, and a heart. She gave them to Mia. + +"Wow, you are good at cutting," Mia said. "Thank you. These are pretty." + +Lila smiled. She felt happy. She had made a new friend. She was not lonely anymore. +Jen and Sam are friends. They like to play with toys and eat yogurt. One day, they go to Jen's house after school. Jen has a new toy. It is a big truck with lights and sounds. Sam wants to try it. + +"Can I play with your truck?" Sam asks. + +"OK, but be careful. It is not broken," Jen says. + +Sam takes the truck and pushes it on the floor. He makes vroom-vroom noises. He likes the truck. He pushes it faster and faster. He does not see the table leg. He hits the table leg with the truck. The truck makes a loud crack. The lights and sounds stop. The truck is broken. + +"Oh no! I'm sorry, Jen. I broke your truck," Sam says. + +Jen is sad. She likes her truck. She does not want it to be broken. She starts to cry. + +"It's OK, Sam. It was an accident. Maybe we can fix it," Jen says. + +They look at the truck. They see a loose wire. They try to put it back. They hope the truck will work again. + +They hear a voice. It is Jen's mom. She is in the kitchen. + +"Jen, Sam, do you want some yogurt?" she asks. + +They run to the kitchen. They see two bowls of yogurt. One has strawberries. One has bananas. They like yogurt. They forget about the truck. + +"Thank you, mom. Can we have yogurt?" Jen asks. + +"Of course. Here you go. Enjoy," Jen's mom says. + +They take the bowls and spoons. They sit on the floor. They eat the yogurt. They smile. They are happy. They are still friends. +Ben and Lily were twins who liked to play with their toys. One day, they found a camera in their dad's room. It was big and shiny and had many buttons. They wanted to take pictures of each other and their toys. + +But they did not know how to use the camera. They pressed the buttons and turned the knobs, but nothing happened. They got angry and started to pull and push the camera. They broke the camera and made a big mess. + +Their dad came home and saw the broken camera and the mess. He was very sad and angry. He said, "This camera was very special to me. It was a gift from your grandpa. He gave it to me before he went to heaven. You should not touch things that are not yours. You should be careful and respectful." + +Ben and Lily felt very sorry and ashamed. They said, "We are sorry, dad. We did not know. We just wanted to take pictures. We did not mean to break your camera." + +Their dad said, "I know you did not mean to, but you still did. You should ask me before you touch my things. And you should learn how to use things properly. The camera was very sharp and could have hurt you. You could have cut your fingers or your eyes. You should be safe and smart." + +Ben and Lily hugged their dad and said, "We are sorry, dad. We love you. We will not touch your things without asking. We will be safe and smart." + +Their dad hugged them back and said, "I love you too. I forgive you. But you have to help me clean up the mess and save money to buy a new camera. Maybe one day, I can teach you how to take pictures with a camera. But for now, you can use your crayons and paper. They are not sharp and they are fun." + +Ben and Lily nodded and said, "Okay, dad. We will help you. We will use our crayons and paper. They are not sharp and they are fun." + +They cleaned up the mess and drew pictures of their dad and their toys. They gave the pictures to their dad and said, "These are for you, dad. We hope you like them." + +Their dad smiled and said, "I love them. They are beautiful. Thank you, Ben and Lily. You are good kids. You learned your lesson." + +The end. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They see many things in the park. They see birds, flowers, swings, and slides. + +One day, they see something new. It is small and brown. It has many legs. It moves slowly on the ground. + +"What is that?" Lily asks. + +"It is an inch," Ben says. "My dad told me. It is a bug. It can make silk." + +"Silk?" Lily says. "What is silk?" + +"Silk is a thin and soft thing. Some bugs make silk. They use it to make webs or cocoons," Ben says. + +"Wow, that is cool," Lily says. "Can we touch it?" + +"I don't know," Ben says. "Maybe it will bite us." + +They look at the inch. It does not look scary. It looks friendly. + +"Let's be gentle," Lily says. "Maybe it will let us touch it." + +They reach out their fingers. They touch the inch. It feels soft and ticklish. It does not bite them. + +The inch stops moving. It looks at them. It seems to like them. + +"Hello, inch," Lily says. "We are Lily and Ben. We are your friends." + +The inch wiggles its legs. It seems to say hello. + +Lily and Ben smile. They have a new friend. They think the inch is dependable. It does not hurt them. It makes silk. It is nice. + +They play with the inch. They make a home for it. They give it leaves to eat. They have fun. + +They are happy. They see something new. They learn something new. They make a new friend. They love the inch. +It was a cold day and Anna wanted to go outside and play. She put on her coat and her hat and her boots. She opened the door and saw the snow. It was white and soft and sparkly. She smiled and ran outside. + +She saw her friend Ben across the street. He was making a snowman with a carrot nose and a scarf. He waved at her and said, "Hi, Anna! Do you want to help me with the snowman?" + +Anna nodded and ran to him. She helped him roll a big ball of snow for the body and a smaller one for the head. They put the carrot nose and the scarf on the snowman. They also found some rocks for the eyes and a stick for the mouth. They were very proud of their snowman. He looked happy and friendly. + +They decided to name him Frosty. They sang a song about him and danced around him. They had a lot of fun. They were hungry and thirsty. They saw Anna's mom at the door. She had a tray with two cups of hot chocolate and some cookies. She said, "Come on, kids! It's time for a snack. You can play more later." + +Anna and Ben said, "Okay, mom!" They ran to the door and took off their coats and hats and boots. They sat at the table and drank the hot chocolate. It was warm and sweet and yummy. They ate the cookies. They were crunchy and chewy and yummy. They thanked Anna's mom for the snack. + +They looked outside and saw Frosty. He was still smiling and waving at them. They said, "Bye, Frosty! We'll see you soon!" They smiled and hugged each other. They were happy and cozy and full. They had a good day. +Jill and Ben wanted to visit their grandma. They liked her a lot. She always gave them hugs and kisses and told them stories. She also had a big bowl of popcorn for them to eat. Popcorn was their favorite snack. + +They asked their mom if they could go. Their mom said yes, but they had to be good and polite. She said grandma was very fancy and did not like messes or noises. Jill and Ben said they would be good and polite. They put on their best clothes and got in the car. + +When they got to grandma's house, they ran to the door and rang the bell. Grandma opened the door and smiled. She hugged and kissed them and invited them in. She said she had a surprise for them. She led them to the living room, where there was a big bowl of popcorn on the table. + +Jill and Ben were very happy. They said thank you and sat on the couch. They started to eat the popcorn. It was very yummy. They ate and ate and ate. They did not notice that they were making a lot of mess and noise. They dropped popcorn on the floor and on the couch. They crunched and munched and talked and laughed. They did not listen to grandma when she asked them to be quiet and tidy. + +Grandma was very angry. She did not like messes or noises. She said they were very rude and naughty. She said they had to leave right now. She took the bowl of popcorn away and threw it in the trash. She told them to go to the car and wait for their mom. She did not hug or kiss them goodbye. + +Jill and Ben were very sad. They did not understand why grandma was so mad. They did not mean to be rude or naughty. They just wanted to have fun and eat popcorn. They went to the car and waited for their mom. They cried and said they were sorry. + +Their mom came and saw them crying. She asked them what happened. They told her what they did and what grandma said. Their mom was very disappointed. She said they should have been good and polite. She said grandma was very fancy and did not like messes or noises. She said they had to respect her and her house. She said they had to apologize to her and help her clean up. She said they had to learn to be more careful and thoughtful. + +The moral of the story is: Be good and polite when you visit someone, especially if they are fancy and do not like messes or noises. Respect their rules and their things. Do not make a lot of mess and noise. Say thank you and sorry when you need to. Be more careful and thoughtful. +Ben and Lily were twins. They liked to play with their toys and watch cartoons. They loved their mom and dad very much. One day, mom and dad told them they had to go to the airport. They said they had to work in another place for a long time. They said they would send them letters and gifts and call them every day. They said they would come back soon. + +Ben and Lily were sad. They did not want mom and dad to go. They hugged them and cried. They said they would miss them a lot. Mom and dad said they would miss them too. They said they were proud of them and they should be good and listen to grandma. They said they loved them more than anything. + +Mom and dad put their bags in the car. They said goodbye to Ben and Lily and grandma. They drove to the airport. Ben and Lily watched them go. They waved and shouted. They hoped mom and dad would be safe and happy. + +But mom and dad never came back. Their plane crashed in the sky. It was a big fire and a loud noise. No one survived. Ben and Lily did not know. They waited for mom and dad to send them letters and gifts and call them. They waited for mom and dad to come back. They waited and waited and waited. + +But mom and dad never came back. Ben and Lily were alone. They were sad and scared. They did not understand. They did not have a normal life. They did not have a happy ending. +Lisa and Ben were twins who liked to play with their toys. They had many toys, but their favorite ones were the gems. The gems were shiny and colorful, and they made them feel happy. Lisa and Ben would pretend that the gems were magic and that they could do anything with them. + +One day, their mom told them it was time for a nap. Lisa and Ben did not want to nap. They wanted to play with their gems more. They said, "No, mom, we are not sleepy. We want to play with our gems." + +Mom said, "You need to nap, Lisa and Ben. Napping is good for you. It makes you grow and learn. And you need to tidy your room. Your toys are everywhere. Put your gems in the box, please." + +Lisa and Ben did not listen to mom. They hid their gems under their pillows and sneaked into their beds. They thought mom would not see them. They whispered, "We will play with our gems when mom is gone. She will not know." + +Mom came to check on them. She saw that their room was still messy and that they had something under their pillows. She lifted their pillows and found their gems. She said, "Lisa and Ben, you did not do what I asked. You did not nap and you did not tidy your room. You were naughty. Now you have to give me your gems. You can have them back tomorrow, if you behave." + +Lisa and Ben felt sad and sorry. They realized that they had made a mistake. They said, "We are sorry, mom. We should have listened to you. We should have napped and tidied our room. We love our gems, but we love you more. Please forgive us." + +Mom hugged them and said, "I forgive you, Lisa and Ben. I love you too. But you have to learn to follow the rules. They are for your own good. Now, try to nap and have sweet dreams. Tomorrow, you can play with your gems again, if you are good." + +Lisa and Ben nodded and said, "Okay, mom. Thank you. We will nap and be good." They closed their eyes and fell asleep. They dreamed of their gems and their mom. + +The moral of the story is: Listen to your mom and follow the rules. They are for your own good. And don't be greedy with your toys. Share them and take care of them. +Tom and Lisa are friends. They like to play together. They have a big box of toys. They have dolls, cars, blocks, and books. + +One day, Tom says to Lisa, "Let's play marriage. You be the mom and I be the dad. We can have a baby doll and a house." + +Lisa says, "Okay, that sounds fun. But what do we do?" + +Tom says, "We do what moms and dads do. We hug and kiss and say 'I love you'. We feed the baby and read books. We go to work and come back. We make dinner and watch TV." + +Lisa says, "That sounds boring. I don't want to do that. I want to play something else. Can we play pirates or astronauts or superheroes?" + +Tom says, "No, we have to play marriage. It is a good game. It is what grown-ups do." + +Lisa says, "But I don't want to be a grown-up. I want to be a kid. Kids have more fun. They can play anything they want. They don't have to do boring things." + +Tom says, "Fine, then you can't be my friend. You can't play with my toys. You can go away." + +Lisa says, "Fine, then I don't want to be your friend. I don't want to play with your toys. I will go away." + +Tom and Lisa are mad. They stop playing. They sit in different corners. They don't talk to each other. They are sad. They miss each other. They want to play again. But they don't know how to say sorry. +Lily likes to sing songs. She has a toy that can record her voice. She presses a button and sings a song. Then she presses another button and hears her voice. She is happy. + +One day, Lily sees a fat cat in her garden. She wants to record the cat. She runs to get her toy. She comes back and points it at the cat. She presses the button and says "Hello, cat. What is your name?" + +But the cat does not like the toy. It thinks it is a bird. It jumps at the toy and tries to catch it. Lily is scared. She drops the toy and runs away. The cat takes the toy and runs away too. + +Lily is sad. She wants her toy back. She tells her mom what happened. Her mom says "Don't worry, Lily. We will find your toy. It is yours. It is your mine." + +They go outside and look for the cat. They see it under a tree. It is playing with the toy. It is making funny noises. Lily and her mom laugh. They go near the cat and say "Please, cat. Give us the toy. It is not yours. It is Lily's mine." + +The cat looks at them. It sees that they are nice. It does not want to fight. It drops the toy and walks away. Lily picks up the toy and hugs it. She says "Thank you, cat. You are a good cat. But this is my mine. I will record more songs." She presses the button and sings a song. She is happy. +Lily and Ben like to paint. They have many colors and brushes. They paint on paper, on walls, on rocks. They make flowers, animals, houses, and stars. + +One day, they are painting in the garden. Lily paints a big sun. Ben paints a green tree. They are very busy and happy. + +Suddenly, the ground shakes. The paints fall. The brushes roll. The paper flies. Lily and Ben are scared. They hear a loud noise. It is an earthquake! + +They run to their mom. She hugs them and says, "Don't worry, my loves. It will be over soon. We are safe here." + +They wait until the shaking stops. They look at the garden. It is messy. Their paintings are ruined. + +They feel sad. But then, they see something. The sun and the tree are still on the wall. They are not broken. They are bright and beautiful. + +They smile and say, "Look, mom. We painted the wall. It is our earthquake art." + +Mom smiles and says, "You are right. It is very pretty. You are very brave and creative." + +They hug mom and say, "We love you, mom. And we love painting." +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play outside at night. They look at the stars and the moon. The moon is big and bright. It makes them happy. + +One night, they see a lemon tree in their garden. It has many yellow fruits. Anna and Ben want to try them. They pick some lemons and take them inside. + +They cut the lemons and squeeze them. They make lemon juice. They pour it in two cups. They think it will be sweet and yummy. + +They drink the lemon juice. But it is not sweet and yummy. It is sour and ouchy. They make funny faces. They spit out the juice. + +"Yuck! This is bad!" Anna says. + +"I don't like it!" Ben says. + +They run to their mom. She is in the kitchen. She sees their faces and laughs. + +"What did you do?" she asks. + +"We made lemon juice from the tree. But it was sour and ouchy!" Anna says. + +"We wanted to drink something like the moon. But it was not like the moon!" Ben says. + +Mom hugs them and smiles. She knows what they mean. + +"The moon is sweet and yummy, but lemons are sour and ouchy. They are different things. You have to add sugar and water to make lemonade. Then it will be sweet and yummy too. Do you want to try?" she asks. + +Anna and Ben nod. They want to try. Mom helps them make lemonade. They taste it. It is sweet and yummy. They like it. + +They thank mom and take their cups outside. They drink their lemonade and look at the moon. They are happy. They know the moon and the lemonade are both sweet and yummy. But they are different things. And they like both. +Tom was a lonely boy. He had no friends to play with. He liked to cook with his mom, but she was busy today. She had to work on her laptop. She gave Tom a pan and some eggs. She said, "You can make a scrambled egg for yourself. Just break the eggs, put them in the pan, and stir with a spoon. Be careful, the pan is hot." + +Tom was happy. He liked scrambled eggs. He broke the eggs and put them in the pan. He stirred with a spoon. He saw the eggs change from runny to fluffy. He smiled. He felt like a chef. He wanted to share his egg with someone. He looked around. He saw his teddy bear on the couch. He said, "Teddy, do you want some egg? It is yummy." + +He took the pan and walked to the couch. He was not careful. He tripped on the rug. The pan flew out of his hand. The egg splashed on the floor. The pan landed on the teddy bear. The teddy bear was squashed. Tom was sad. He cried. He said, "I'm sorry, Teddy. I wanted to give you some egg. Now the egg is gone and you are hurt." + +His mom heard him cry. She ran to him. She saw the mess. She saw the teddy bear. She said, "Oh, Tom, what happened? Are you okay?" She hugged him. She said, "It's okay, honey. It was an accident. The egg is not important. The teddy bear is not hurt. He is just a little dirty. We can wash him and he will be fine." + +She took the pan and the teddy bear. She cleaned the floor. She put the pan in the sink. She put the teddy bear in the washing machine. She said, "Tom, why don't you play with your blocks? You can build something fun. Maybe you can make a friend with your blocks. You are not lonely. You have me and Teddy and your blocks." + +Tom nodded. He wiped his tears. He said, "Okay, mom. I will play with my blocks. I will make a friend. Thank you, mom. I love you." He hugged her. He went to his room. He played with his blocks. He made a tower. He made a car. He made a robot. He said, "Hello, robot. Do you want to be my friend? We can play together." The robot nodded. Tom smiled. He was not lonely anymore. He had a friend. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play football in the park. They have a big ball and two goals. They kick the ball and try to score. + +One day, Tom has a new toy. It is a small camera. He can record what he sees. He wants to record his football game with Sam. He says, "Look, Sam, I have a camera. I can record our game. Do you want to see?" + +Sam says, "Yes, Tom, that sounds fun. How do you record?" + +Tom says, "I press this button and point the camera at us. Then it records. I can watch it later on the TV. Come on, let's play." + +They start to play football. Tom puts the camera on the grass. He kicks the ball to Sam. Sam kicks it back. They run and laugh. They have fun. + +But then, a big dog comes. The dog sees the ball. He thinks it is his toy. He runs to the ball and grabs it with his mouth. He shakes it and makes it dirty. He sees the camera. He thinks it is another toy. He runs to the camera and grabs it with his mouth. He shakes it and makes it dirty too. + +Tom and Sam see the dog. They are scared and sad. They say, "No, dog, no! That is our ball and our camera. Give them back. They are not your toys. They are clean and new. You make them dirty and broken." + +But the dog does not listen. He runs away with the ball and the camera. He is happy. He has two new toys. + +Tom and Sam cry. They have no ball and no camera. They have no game and no record. They go home. They are not happy. +Timmy loves his dog, Spot. Spot is big and brown and likes to play. But one day, Spot is not happy. He does not eat his food, he does not run or bark, he just lies on his bed. Timmy is worried. He asks his mom, "What is wrong with Spot?" + +Mom says, "I don't know, Timmy. Maybe he is sick. We should take him to the veterinarian. The veterinarian is a person who helps animals feel better." + +Timmy nods. He puts on his coat and shoes. He helps mom put Spot in the car. They drive to the veterinarian's office. There, they see a lady with a white coat and a stethoscope. She smiles and says, "Hello, I am Dr. Lee. I am the veterinarian. What is your dog's name?" + +Timmy says, "His name is Spot. He is weak and sad. Can you help him?" + +Dr. Lee says, "Of course, I will try my best. Let me examine him. You can wait here with your mom." She takes Spot to another room. Timmy and mom sit on the chairs. Timmy hopes Spot will be okay. + +After a while, Dr. Lee comes back with Spot. She says, "Good news, Timmy. Spot is not very sick. He just has a tummy ache. I gave him some medicine and some water. He should feel better soon. But you have to order him to rest and not play too much for a few days. Can you do that?" + +Timmy says, "Yes, I can. Thank you, Dr. Lee. You are very nice. Come on, Spot. Let's go home." He hugs Spot and kisses his nose. Spot wags his tail and licks Timmy's face. Timmy is happy. He loves his dog, Spot. +Sara and Tom were playing in the garden. They saw a butterfly with many colors. It was delicate and pretty. They wanted to catch it and look at it. + +"Let's catch the butterfly!" Sara said to Tom. "We can use this wire to make a net." + +They took a wire from the shed and bent it into a circle. They tied a cloth to the wire. They had a net. + +They ran after the butterfly. They waved the net in the air. The butterfly flew away. They followed it to the flowers. They tried to catch it again. The butterfly flew away. They followed it to the tree. They tried to catch it again. The butterfly flew away. + +They were tired and sad. They could not catch the butterfly. + +"Maybe the butterfly does not want to be caught," Tom said to Sara. "Maybe it likes to be free and fly." + +Sara nodded. She felt sorry for the butterfly. She did not want to hurt it. + +"Let's leave the butterfly alone," Sara said to Tom. "We can play with something else." + +They put the net on the ground. They went to the swing. They had fun. + +The butterfly saw the net. It was curious. It flew to the net. It touched the cloth. It liked the cloth. It was soft and warm. It stayed on the cloth. + +Sara and Tom looked at the net. They saw the butterfly. It was still and happy. They smiled. + +"Look, the butterfly likes our net," Sara said to Tom. "We did not catch it, but it came to us." + +They went to the net. They were gentle and quiet. They looked at the butterfly. They said hello. The butterfly said hello with its wings. They were friends. +Tom and Jen are twins. They like to play in the snow. They make a big snowman with a hat and a scarf. They give him a carrot nose and two coal eyes. + +"Look, our snowman is happy!" Jen says. + +"Yes, he is. But he is cold, too. Let's make a fire for him," Tom says. + +They run to the house and get some wood and matches. They pile the wood in front of the snowman. They light the matches and throw them on the wood. + +"Wow, the fire is warm and bright!" Jen says. + +"Yes, it is. But we have to be careful. Fire can be dangerous," Tom says. + +They sit on the snow and watch the fire. They do not see the smoke. The smoke goes up and up. It reaches the chimney. The chimney is old and cracked. The smoke goes inside the chimney. It makes the chimney hot and dry. + +The chimney starts to burn. The fire spreads to the roof. The roof starts to burn, too. The house is on fire. + +"Help! Help!" Tom and Jen scream. + +Mom and Dad hear them. They run outside. They see the fire. They are scared and angry. + +"What have you done? How did this happen?" Mom asks. + +"We wanted to make a fire for the snowman. We did not know the chimney would burn," Tom says. + +"We are sorry, Mom. We are sorry, Dad. We did not mean to," Jen says. + +Mom and Dad hug them. They are glad they are safe. They call the firemen. The firemen come with a big truck. They spray water on the fire. They put out the fire. + +The house is damaged. The snowman is melted. Tom and Jen are sad. + +"Fire is not a toy. Fire is not easy. Fire is dangerous. You have to learn to be careful with fire," Dad says. + +"We have learned, Dad. We have learned," Tom and Jen say. +Ben and Lily were playing in the garden. They saw some red and yellow picks on a big green bush. They wanted to pull them and take them home. + +"Look, Lily, red picks! They are so pretty!" Ben said. + +"Yes, Ben, and yellow ones too! Let's pull them!" Lily said. + +They ran to the bush and started to pull the picks. But the bush was not happy. It had sharp things on its branches that hurt their hands. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Ben and Lily cried. + +They let go of the picks and ran away from the bush. They saw a man who was working in the garden. He had a big hat and a big tool. + +"Hello, little ones. What are you doing here?" the man asked. + +"We wanted to pull the picks, but the bush hurt us!" Ben said. + +The man smiled and said, "Those are not picks, those are roses. They have thorns that can prick you. You have to be careful when you pull them. Here, let me show you how to do it." + +The man used his tool to cut some roses from the bush. He gave one to Ben and one to Lily. + +"Thank you, mister!" Ben and Lily said. + +They smelled the roses and smiled. They were happy. They learned a new word and a new thing. They went home fast to show their mom and dad. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big slide. Lily is eager to go on the slide. She runs to the slide and climbs up the ladder. Ben is scared of the slide. He stays on the ground and watches Lily. + +"Come on, Ben!" Lily shouts from the top of the slide. "It is fun!" + +"No, thank you," Ben says. "It is too high. I don't like it." + +Lily slides down the slide. She laughs and smiles. She runs to Ben and offers him her hand. + +"Please, Ben," she says. "Try it with me. I will hold your hand. It is not scary. It is a joke." + +Ben looks at Lily. He sees that she is happy. He wants to be happy too. He takes her hand and follows her to the slide. He climbs up the ladder with Lily. He feels nervous, but he trusts Lily. + +"Ready, Ben?" Lily asks. + +"Ready, Lily," Ben says. + +They slide down the slide together. They feel the wind in their hair and the sun on their faces. They laugh and smile. They land on the ground and hug each other. + +"That was fun!" Lily says. + +"That was fun!" Ben says. + +They run to the slide again. They are eager to slide more. They are happy. They are friends. +Tim and Jen are twins. They like to play in the kitchen. Mom is busy. She tells them to be careful. + +Tim sees a big bottle of milk on the table. He wants to drink some. He climbs on a chair and reaches for the bottle. Jen sees him and says, "No, Tim! That is too heavy for you. You will spill it!" + +But Tim does not listen. He grabs the bottle and tries to lift it. It is too heavy. He loses his balance and slips off the chair. The bottle falls with him and breaks on the floor. Milk splashes everywhere. + +Mom hears the noise and runs to the kitchen. She sees Tim and Jen and the mess. She is angry and scared. She says, "Tim, you are so clumsy! You could have hurt yourself and Jen. And you wasted all the milk. Now we have no milk for breakfast. Go to your room and think about what you did. Jen, help me clean up this mess." + +Tim feels bad. He says, "I'm sorry, Mom. I'm sorry, Jen. I just wanted some milk." He goes to his room and cries. He has no milk and no fun. He wishes he had listened to Jen. +Lily and Ben went to the mall with Mom. They liked to see the colorful things in the shops. Mom said they could buy one toy each, but they had to sort them by price first. + +Lily saw a big doll with a pink dress and long hair. She wanted it very much. She looked at the tag and saw a big number. She asked Mom, "Can I have this doll, please?" + +Mom shook her head. "No, Lily, that doll is too expensive. You have to find a toy with a smaller number. Can you sort the toys by price and find one that you like and can afford?" + +Lily nodded. She put the doll back and looked at the other toys. She saw a small teddy bear with a blue bow. She looked at the tag and saw a smaller number. She smiled and showed it to Mom. "How about this bear, Mom? Can I have it?" + +Mom smiled too. "Yes, Lily, that bear is a good choice. You sorted the toys well. You can have it." + +Lily hugged the bear and thanked Mom. She was happy with her new toy. + +Ben saw a colorful train with many cars and tracks. He wanted it very much. He looked at the tag and saw a big number. He asked Mom, "Can I have this train, please?" + +Mom shook her head. "No, Ben, that train is too expensive. You have to find a toy with a smaller number. Can you sort the toys by price and find one that you like and can afford?" + +Ben nodded. He put the train back and looked at the other toys. He saw a red car with a horn and a sticker. He looked at the tag and saw a smaller number. He smiled and showed it to Mom. "How about this car, Mom? Can I have it?" + +Mom smiled too. "Yes, Ben, that car is a good choice. You sorted the toys well. You can have it." + +Ben pressed the horn and thanked Mom. He was happy with his new toy. + +Lily and Ben played with their toys in the car on the way home. They shared their toys and made stories with them. They had fun at the mall. +Lila and Tom were friends who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big slide that looked very fun. They wanted to try it, but there was a sign that said "Only for big kids". + +"Can we go on the slide?" Lila asked Tom. + +"I don't know," Tom said. "The sign says no." + +"But we are big kids," Lila said. "We can measure ourselves with this stick. Look, I am taller than the stick." + +Tom looked at the stick and saw that Lila was right. He was also taller than the stick. He felt brave and said, "Okay, let's go on the slide. But we have to be alert and careful. Maybe no one will see us." + +They ran to the slide and climbed up the ladder. They felt very happy and excited. They did not see the other sign that said "Wet and slippery". + +Lila went first and slid down the slide. She screamed with joy and landed on the ground. She looked up and saw Tom coming down the slide too. But Tom was going too fast and could not stop. He slid past Lila and hit the fence. He felt a sharp pain in his arm and started to cry. + +Lila ran to Tom and saw that his arm was bleeding. She felt very sorry and scared. She did not know what to do. She wished they had listened to the sign and not gone on the slide. + +Soon, a grown-up came and saw them. He was angry and said, "What are you doing here? This slide is not for you. You are too small and you could get hurt. Did you not see the sign?" + +He called their parents and told them what happened. Their parents were very upset and took them to the doctor. The doctor said that Tom had broken his arm and had to wear a cast. He said that they were lucky that it was not worse. + +Lila and Tom felt very sad and sorry. They learned a hard lesson that day. They realized that some rules are there to protect them and that they should not do things that they are not permitted to do. They promised to be more careful and obedient in the future. +Lily and Tom were best friends. They liked to play in the park every day. They liked to slide, swing, and run. But their favorite thing was to gaze at the clouds. They would lie on the grass and look up at the sky. They would see different shapes in the clouds. Sometimes they saw animals, sometimes they saw flowers, sometimes they saw funny faces. + +One day, they saw a big cloud that looked like a cake. It was round and fluffy and had white frosting. Lily and Tom both said, "Wow, that cloud looks yummy!" + +"I wish we could taste it," Lily said. + +"Me too," Tom said. + +They closed their eyes and imagined how the cloud would taste. They thought it would be sweet and soft and melt in their mouths. They smiled and licked their lips. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise. It was a plane flying over the park. It made a big roar and left a trail of smoke behind it. The plane flew right through the cake cloud and broke it into pieces. + +Lily and Tom opened their eyes and saw the cloud was gone. They felt sad and angry. They said, "Hey, that was our cloud! You ruined it!" + +They shouted at the plane, but the plane did not hear them. It flew away and soon it was out of sight. + +Lily and Tom looked at each other and sighed. They decided to find another cloud to gaze at. They hoped it would be something nice and tasty. They held hands and walked to another spot on the grass. They lay down and looked up at the sky. It was quiet again. They saw a new cloud that looked like a pizza. They smiled and said, "Mmm, that cloud looks yummy!" +Sara was miserable. She wanted to help her dad fix the bike, but he said she was too little. He gave her a tool to hold, but it was heavy and boring. She watched him step on the pedal and turn the wheel, but she could not do that. + +"Can I try, Dad?" she asked. + +"No, Sara, this is not a toy. You might hurt yourself or break the bike. Just wait here and be a good girl," he said. + +Sara was not happy. She wanted to be a good girl, but she also wanted to have fun. She looked around and saw a big rock. She had an idea. She put the tool on the rock and stepped on it. She wanted to see if it would make a noise or bounce. + +But the tool did not make a noise or bounce. It broke. The rock was too hard and the tool was too weak. Sara heard a loud snap and saw a piece of metal fly away. She was scared. She had broken the tool. + +"Dad, Dad, I'm sorry!" she cried. + +Her dad heard her and came over. He saw the broken tool and the rock. He was angry. + +"Sara, what did you do? This was a very important tool. I needed it to fix the bike. Now I can't finish. How could you be so careless?" he said. + +Sara felt very bad. She had made her dad angry and ruined the bike. She did not mean to. She just wanted to play. + +"I'm sorry, Dad. I wanted to help. I wanted to be like you. I didn't know it would break. Please don't be mad at me," she said. + +Her dad looked at her. He saw her tears and her fear. He felt sorry for her. He remembered that she was only a little girl. He hugged her and kissed her. + +"It's okay, Sara. I'm not mad at you. I know you didn't mean to. You were just curious. But you have to be careful with tools. They are not toys. They can be dangerous or fragile. Next time, ask me before you touch them, okay?" he said. + +"Okay, Dad. I'm sorry. I love you," she said. + +"I love you too, Sara. Come on, let's go inside and have some cookies. Maybe we can find another tool to fix the bike later," he said. + +They went inside and had some cookies. Sara was not miserable anymore. She was happy. She had learned a lesson and she had her dad's love. +Tom and Lily wanted to decorate the big tree in the garden. They had many shiny things to hang on the branches. They also had a star for the top of the tree. + +"Can I put the star, please?" Lily asked Tom. + +"OK, but be careful. The tree is very tall," Tom said. He helped Lily climb on a stool. Lily reached for the top of the tree and put the star. It was bright and yellow. + +"Wow, it looks so pretty!" Tom said. He clapped his hands. + +"Now we need to turn on the lights," Lily said. She pointed to a switch on the wall. "Can you do it, Tom?" + +"Sure, I can do it," Tom said. He ran to the wall and pushed the switch. The tree lit up with many colors. It was like a rainbow. + +Tom and Lily smiled and hugged each other. They felt very happy. They looked at the tree and felt calm. It was a beautiful night. +Lily wanted to go to the park. She liked the swings and the slide and the sandbox. But it was raining and cold outside. Lily felt miserable. She did not want to stay inside and play with her toys. She wanted to go to the park. + +She asked her mom if they could go to the park. Her mom said no, it was too wet and windy. They could go another day, when the sun was shining. Lily was sad. She cried and stomped her feet. She did not want to wait for another day. + +Her mom tried to cheer her up. She said they could do something fun inside. They could read a book, or draw a picture, or bake a cake. Lily did not like any of those ideas. She only wanted to go to the park. + +Then her mom had an idea. She said they could make their own park inside. They could use pillows and blankets and chairs and toys to make a pretend park. They could make a swing, a slide, a sandbox, and anything else they wanted. Lily thought that sounded fun. She smiled and wiped her tears. + +She and her mom worked together to make their own park. They used a sheet and a rope to make a swing. They used a cushion and a cardboard box to make a slide. They used a bucket and some sand to make a sandbox. They used stuffed animals and dolls to make friends. They had a lot of fun. Lily forgot about the rain and the cold. She was happy. She managed to have a good day, even without going to the park. +Ben and Sam are friends. They like to play in the park. They have a ball and a bike. They take turns to kick the ball and ride the bike. + +One day, they see a big black dog in the park. The dog is barking and running. Ben and Sam are scared. They run to the bench and stay there. + +"Go away, dog!" Ben shouts. "We don't want to play with you!" + +But the dog does not go away. The dog comes closer and closer. The dog wants to get the ball and the bike. + +"Help, help!" Sam cries. "Who can help us?" + +Then they see a man. The man is wearing a blue shirt and a hat. The man is the dog's owner. He calls the dog's name. + +"Rex, Rex, come here!" the man says. "Don't bother the boys!" + +The dog hears the man. The dog stops barking and running. The dog goes to the man. The man puts a leash on the dog. + +"I'm sorry, boys," the man says. "Rex is a friendly dog, but he likes to chase things. He didn't mean to scare you." + +Ben and Sam are happy. They are not scared anymore. They say thank you to the man. They get their ball and their bike. They play in the park again. +Lily and Ben were playing in the kitchen. They liked to pretend they were chefs and make yummy food. They used pots, pans, spoons and bowls. They also used salt, sugar, flour and water. They mixed and stirred and poured and tasted. + +"Look, I made a cake!" Lily said, holding a bowl of sticky dough. "It is very big and sweet. Do you want some?" + +"Yes, please!" Ben said, grabbing a teaspoon. He scooped some dough and put it in his mouth. He made a funny face. "Blech! This is not a cake. This is yucky. It is too salty and too wet. You are not a successful chef, Lily. You are a bad chef." + +Lily felt sad. She did not like Ben's words. She did not want to play with him anymore. She put down the bowl and ran to the living room. She found her teddy bear and hugged it. She felt better. + +Ben felt sorry. He did not mean to hurt Lily's feelings. He wanted to make her happy. He thought of a way to say sorry. He took some sugar and water and made a syrup. He poured it over the dough and sprinkled some flour. He put it in the oven and waited. + +When the oven beeped, Ben took out the dough. It was brown and crispy. It smelled good. He cut a piece and put it on a plate. He carried it to the living room. He saw Lily and her teddy bear on the couch. + +"Lily, I have something for you," Ben said, holding the plate. "I made a cookie. It is very big and sweet. Do you want some?" + +Lily looked at the plate. She saw the cookie. It looked good. She smelled it. It smelled good. She smiled. + +"Thank you, Ben," Lily said, taking the cookie. "This is a nice cookie. You are a successful chef, Ben. You are a good chef." + +Ben smiled too. He was happy. He sat next to Lily and shared the cookie. They both ate and enjoyed. They hugged each other and their teddy bear. They were friends again. +Lily and Tom were playing catch with a big ball in the park. They liked to throw the ball high and far and catch it with their hands. Sometimes they missed and had to run after the ball. + +One time, Tom threw the ball very high and it went over a fence. Lily and Tom ran to the fence and looked for the ball. They saw a big dog with the ball in its mouth. The dog was black and hairy and had sharp teeth. It growled and barked at them. + +Lily and Tom were frightened. They did not want to go near the dog. They wanted their ball back. They did not know what to do. + +"Hey, dog, give us our ball!" Tom shouted. + +The dog did not listen. It shook the ball with its neck and made it squeak. It looked angry and mean. + +"Please, dog, we are sorry. We did not mean to pass the ball to you. Can we have it back?" Lily asked. + +The dog did not answer. It kept growling and barking. + +Lily and Tom were very scared. They wished someone would help them. They saw a man walking by. He had a leash in his hand. He was the dog's owner. + +"Hey, mister, can you help us? Your dog has our ball and we are frightened," Lily and Tom said. + +The man heard them and looked at the dog. He saw the ball in its mouth. He called the dog by its name. + +"Rex, come here. Drop the ball. Be nice," the man said. + +The dog heard the man and obeyed. It came to the man and dropped the ball. It wagged its tail and licked the man's face. + +The man picked up the ball and gave it to Lily and Tom. He smiled and said sorry. + +"I'm sorry, kids. Rex likes to play with balls. He did not mean to scare you. He is a good dog. Do you want to pet him?" the man said. + +Lily and Tom looked at the dog. It did not look angry and mean anymore. It looked friendly and happy. They were not frightened anymore. They nodded and said yes. + +They went to the dog and petted him. The dog licked their hands and wagged its tail. They laughed and said thank you. + +The man said you're welcome and goodbye. He took the dog and walked away. + +Lily and Tom took their ball and went back to the park. They continued to play catch. They had fun. They were glad the dog was nice. They were not frightened anymore. +Lily and Sam were best friends. They liked to play with their toys in the park. One day, they brought their blue bikes to the park. They loved their blue bikes. They could ride fast and do tricks. + +But there was a thief in the park. He was a big boy with a mean face. He saw Lily and Sam's blue bikes and he wanted them. He waited for them to leave their bikes and go to the slide. Then he ran to the bikes and took them. + +Lily and Sam saw the thief and they were very sad and angry. They shouted at the thief to stop and give back their bikes. But the thief did not listen. He rode away with the bikes. + +Lily and Sam did not give up. They ran after the thief. They were faster than him. They caught up with him at the corner. They pushed him off the bikes and took them back. + +The thief was scared and sorry. He said he was sorry and he asked Lily and Sam to share their bikes with him. Lily and Sam thought about it. They decided to share their bikes with the thief, but only for a little while. They told him that sharing was good and stealing was bad. The thief learned his lesson. He said thank you and he became their friend. They all rode their blue bikes together in the park. +Sara and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. They run, jump, and slide on the grass. They are healthy and happy. + +One day, Sara sees a dog in the park. The dog is big and brown. It has a long tail and four legs. Sara likes dogs. She runs to the dog and says, "Hello, dog! Can I pet you?" + +The dog wags its tail and licks Sara's face. Sara laughs and pets the dog. Tom sees Sara and the dog. He is scared of dogs. He stays away and says, "Sara, come back! The dog might bite you!" + +Sara says, "No, Tom, the dog is nice. He is friendly. Come and see!" + +Tom shakes his head and says, "No, thank you. I don't like dogs. They are loud and scary." + +Sara says, "Please, Tom, don't be afraid. The dog won't hurt you. He just wants to play. Look, he is waving his leg at you. He is saying hello." + +Tom looks at the dog. The dog is waving his leg at Tom. He is not barking or growling. He is smiling and panting. Tom thinks the dog is cute. He says, "OK, Sara, I will try. But you have to stay with me." + +Sara says, "OK, Tom, I will stay with you. Come on, let's go and say hello to the dog." + +Sara and Tom walk to the dog. The dog wags his tail and licks their faces. Sara and Tom laugh and pet the dog. They are not scared anymore. They are happy. They make a new friend. +Sam was a stubborn boy. He did not like to do what his mom and dad said. He only wanted to watch television all day. He did not want to play with his toys, or read his books, or go outside. + +One day, his mom and dad had to go to the store. They asked Sam's big sister, Anna, to watch him. They told Sam to be good and listen to Anna. But Sam did not care. He ran to the living room and turned on the television. He found his favorite show and sat on the couch. + +Anna came to the living room and saw Sam. She said, "Sam, you can't watch television all day. It's not good for you. Let's do something else. How about we play with your blocks, or draw some pictures, or make some cookies?" + +Sam shook his head. He said, "No, no, no. I want to watch television. Go away, Anna. Leave me alone." + +Anna sighed. She did not want to fight with Sam. She had an idea. She said, "Okay, Sam. You can watch television for a little bit longer. But then, you have to do something with me. How about we play a game? I'll let you lead the game. You can choose what we do and where we go. Doesn't that sound fun?" + +Sam thought for a moment. He liked to lead. He liked to be the boss. He nodded. He said, "Okay, Anna. I'll play a game with you. But I get to lead. And I get to watch television first." + +Anna smiled. She said, "Deal. But only for ten minutes. Then we turn off the television and play the game. Deal?" + +Sam said, "Deal." He watched his show for ten minutes. Then he turned off the television and got up. He said, "Come on, Anna. Follow me. I'll lead the game. We're going to the backyard. We're going to be pirates. And I'm the captain. Arrr!" + +Anna followed Sam. She was happy that he agreed to play with her. She hoped that he would have fun and forget about the television. She said, "Arrr, matey. Lead the way, captain. Where's the treasure?" + +Sam said, "The treasure is under the big tree. Come on, let's go. And watch out for the sharks. They're very hungry. Arrr!" + +Sam and Anna ran to the backyard. They pretended to be pirates. They had a lot of fun. They forgot about the television. They played until their mom and dad came back. They were proud of their game. They told their mom and dad all about it. Their mom and dad were happy that they played together. They said, "Good job, Sam and Anna. You're very good leaders. And very good pirates. Arrr!" +Tim and Tom were two fish who liked to swim in the sea. They were friends and they liked to play together. One day, they saw a big, gray thing in the water. It had a lot of teeth and a fin on its back. + +"What is that?" Tim asked. + +"I don't know," Tom said. "Maybe it is a new friend. Let's go say hello." + +But the big, gray thing was not a friend. It was a shark. And the shark was hungry and ignorant. It did not care about Tim and Tom. It only wanted to eat them. + +The shark saw the two fish and opened its mouth. It swam fast and tried to catch them. Tim and Tom were scared and tried to swim away. They looked for a place to hide. + +"Help!" Tim cried. + +"Help!" Tom cried. + +They saw a big rock with a hole in it. They swam inside the hole and hoped the shark would not find them. The shark was angry and tried to bite the rock. But the rock was hard and the shark hurt its teeth. It swam away and looked for other food. + +Tim and Tom were safe and happy. They hugged each other and thanked the rock. + +"Thank you, rock," Tim said. + +"Thank you, rock," Tom said. + +They learned a lesson that day. They learned that not all things in the sea are friendly. And they learned that sharks are ignorant and mean. They decided to stay away from sharks and to stick with their friends. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. They have a big bag of bread. They want to feed the ducks. + +They go to the pond. They see many ducks. The ducks are hungry. They quack and swim to Tom and Mia. Tom and Mia break the bread and throw it to the ducks. The ducks eat the bread and make funny noises. + +Tom and Mia laugh. They think the ducks are funny. They like to watch them. They hear a song. It is a bird. The bird is on a tree. It sings a pretty song. Tom and Mia listen to the song. They like the song. + +They have a good time. They feed the ducks and hear the song. They are happy. They say bye to the ducks and the bird. They go home. They tell their moms and dads about their fun day. +Tommy was a very naughty boy. He liked to pinch his sister Lily when she was playing with her dolls. He thought it was funny to make her cry and say "ouch". But Lily did not think it was funny at all. She was very sad and angry with Tommy. + +One day, Tommy and Lily went to the park with their mommy. They saw some children who spoke a different language. They had dark hair and brown eyes and wore colorful clothes. Tommy was curious and wanted to play with them. But he did not know how to say hello or ask their names. He felt shy and confused. + +He saw a little girl who had a pretty doll. He wanted to touch it and see how it worked. He walked over to her and reached out his hand. But the little girl did not like that. She thought Tommy was trying to take her doll. She screamed and pinched Tommy hard on his arm. Tommy felt a sharp pain and started to cry. He ran back to his mommy and showed her his red mark. + +Mommy was not happy with Tommy. She scolded him and told him that he should not pinch his sister or other children. She said that pinching was very rude and hurtful. She said that he should learn to be nice and respectful to people who spoke a different language. She said that they were just like him and Lily, only with different words and clothes. + +Tommy felt very miserable. He realized that he had been mean and silly. He wished he could say sorry to the little girl and play with her and her doll. He wished he could learn her language and be her friend. He decided that he would not pinch anyone ever again. He hugged his mommy and his sister and said that he loved them. He hoped that they would forgive him and help him be a better boy. +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play with toys and books. One day, they find a big sack in the garage. They open the sack and see many things inside. There are hats, scarves, gloves, and masks. They are costumes for Halloween. + +"Wow, look at all these costumes!" Sara says. "Let's try them on and pretend to be famous people." + +"OK, I want to be a fireman!" Ben says. He puts on a hat, a coat, and a mask. He looks like a real fireman. + +"I want to be a princess!" Sara says. She puts on a dress, a crown, and a scarf. She looks like a beautiful princess. + +They run to the living room and show their costumes to their mom. Their mom smiles and claps. + +"You look great, Sara and Ben!" she says. "You are very creative and clever. Who are you pretending to be?" + +"I am a fireman!" Ben says. "I can put out fires and save people." + +"I am a princess!" Sara says. "I can rule a kingdom and wear pretty things." + +Their mom hugs them and says, "You are both famous in my eyes. I love you very much. Now, let's put the costumes back in the sack and have some snacks." +Sara and Tom are friends. They like to play outside. One day, they see a big red mailbox near the road. They want to look inside. + +"Can we open it?" Sara asks. + +"I don't know. Maybe it is not for us," Tom says. + +They go closer to the mailbox. They see a small key on the ground. Tom picks it up. + +"Look, a key! Maybe it fits the mailbox," he says. + +He tries the key in the lock. It works! He opens the mailbox. Inside, there are many letters and cards. + +"Wow, look at all these!" Sara says. + +They take out some letters and cards. They see pictures and words. They try to read them. + +"Who are they for?" Tom asks. + +"I don't know. Maybe they are for the people who live here," Sara says. + +They hear a car coming. They look up. They see a man in a blue uniform. He has a bag on his shoulder. He is the mailman. + +"Hey, what are you doing?" the mailman says. + +He sees the open mailbox and the letters and cards on the ground. He looks angry. + +"Uh-oh, we are in trouble," Tom says. + +He drops the key and runs away. Sara follows him. + +They run back to their house. They seat on the porch. They are scared. + +"Are we bad?" Sara asks. + +"No, we are not bad. We are just curious," Tom says. + +"But we should not touch other people's things," Sara says. + +"You are right. We should say sorry to the mailman," Tom says. + +They wait for the mailman to come. They see him walking to their house. He has the key and the letters and cards in his hand. + +"Hello, kids. Do you know what you did?" the mailman says. + +"Yes, we do. We are sorry. We opened your mailbox and looked at your letters and cards. We did not mean to," Tom says. + +"We were just curious. We wanted to see what was inside. We did not take anything," Sara says. + +The mailman smiles. He is not angry anymore. + +"I understand. You are curious. But you should not open other people's mailboxes. They are private. They have important things inside. They are not for you to see. Do you understand?" the mailman says. + +"Yes, we do. We are sorry. We will not do it again," Tom and Sara say. + +The mailman nods. He gives them each a card. + +"Here, these are for you. They are from your grandma. She loves you and misses you. She sent you these cards to make you happy. You can open them and see what she wrote," the mailman says. + +"Thank you, mailman. You are nice," Tom and Sara say. + +They take the cards and open them. They see pictures of flowers and hearts. They see words that say "I love you" and "You are special". + +They smile. They are happy. They hug the cards. + +"Thank you, grandma. We love you and miss you too," Tom and Sara say. + +They wave to the mailman. He waves back. He goes to his car. He drives away. + +Tom and Sara go inside their house. They show their cards to their mom. She hugs them and kisses them. + +"You are good kids. I am proud of you. You said sorry to the mailman and you learned a lesson. You are safe and loved," she says. + +Tom and Sara smile. They are good kids. They are safe and loved. They are happy. +Sara and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big truck in the park. The truck has a long arm that can lift things. Sara and Tom want to see the truck. + +They run to the truck and say hello to the man who drives it. The man is nice. He says he is here to lift a big tree that fell down. He asks Sara and Tom if they want to see how he lifts the tree. + +Sara and Tom say yes. They are excited. The man lets them sit in the truck with him. He shows them how he uses a button to make the arm move. He lifts the tree and puts it in another truck. Sara and Tom clap their hands. They think it is fun. + +The man says he is done. He thanks Sara and Tom for being good helpers. He gives them each a cup of cream. The cream is cold and sweet. Sara and Tom like the cream. They say thank you to the man. + +The man says goodbye and drives away. Sara and Tom wave to him. They go back to the park and play some more. They are happy. They think the truck and the cream are fine. +Sara and Ben were twins who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big tree with red cherries on it. They wanted to pick some cherries and eat them. + +"Look, Ben, cherries!" Sara said. "Let's climb the tree and get some." + +"OK, Sara, but be careful. The tree is high and the branches are thin." Ben said. + +They zipped their jackets and started to climb the tree. They reached some cherries and picked them. They were sweet and juicy. They wanted more cherries, so they climbed higher and higher. + +But then, Sara felt something uncomfortable on her leg. She looked down and saw a big ant. She screamed and let go of the branch. She fell down and hurt her knee. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Sara cried. "Ben, help me!" + +Ben heard Sara and quickly climbed down. He saw Sara on the ground, with a bleeding knee and a scared face. He ran to her and hugged her. + +"Sara, are you OK? I'm sorry, I'm sorry." Ben said. + +"It's OK, Ben. It's not your fault. But it hurts a lot." Sara said. + +They heard their mom calling them. She saw them and ran to them. She saw Sara's knee and took out a band-aid from her purse. She cleaned the wound and put the band-aid on it. + +"Sara, what happened? How did you fall?" Mom asked. + +"We were picking cherries from the tree, Mom. But there was an ant on my leg and I got scared and fell." Sara said. + +"Cherries? You know you shouldn't climb trees without permission, right? It's dangerous and you could get hurt. And you shouldn't eat cherries without washing them, either. They could have bugs or dirt on them." Mom said. + +"We're sorry, Mom. We were greedy and curious. We won't do it again." Ben said. + +Mom hugged them and kissed them. She said, "I'm glad you're OK, Sara and Ben. I love you. But next time, listen to me and be careful. And if you want cherries, I can buy some for you from the store. They are safer and cleaner." + +Sara and Ben nodded and said, "We love you too, Mom. And we learned our lesson. Cherries are good, but safety is better." +Lily and Tom were playing hide and seek in the park. Lily was the seeker and Tom was the hider. Tom ran behind a big tree and waited for Lily to find him. He put his hands over his face and hoped Lily would not see him. + +Lily looked around the park and tried to find Tom. She saw a bird, a flower, a ball, but no Tom. She wondered where he was. She walked towards the big tree and heard a noise. She peeked behind the tree and saw Tom's feet and legs. + +"Tom, I found you!" Lily shouted. "You are behind the tree!" + +Tom took his hands off his face and smiled. "You are very good at seeking, Lily. But you did not see my face. My face was hidden. So I win!" + +Lily laughed and shook her head. "No, Tom, you do not win. You have to wear your face when you hide. That is the rule. If you hide your face, you are cheating. So I win!" + +Tom pouted and crossed his arms. "That is not a fair rule. I can hide my face if I want to. It is more fun that way. You are just jealous because you did not find me." + +Lily and Tom started to argue and did not notice a big dog coming towards them. The dog was friendly and wanted to play. He jumped on Tom and licked his face. Tom screamed and pushed the dog away. Lily giggled and petted the dog. + +"See, Tom, the dog found your face. He likes your face. You should not hide your face. You should wear your face and be happy. Then we can all play together. Do you want to play with the dog?" + +Tom wiped his face and nodded. "Okay, Lily, you are right. I will wear my face and be happy. The dog is nice. He can play with us. But can I be the seeker this time?" + +Lily agreed and they ran to the other side of the park. The dog followed them and wagged his tail. They had a lot of fun playing hide and seek with the dog. They wore their faces and were happy. +Anna and Ben are brother and sister. They like to play with their toys in their room. But sometimes they fight over the toys. One day, Anna wants to play with the doll, but Ben has it. He says it is his turn. + +"Give me the doll, Ben!" Anna says. "You had it for a long time!" + +"No, Anna!" Ben says. "You had it yesterday! It is mine now!" + +They pull the doll from each other. They are very angry. They do not share. They are naughty. + +Then, they hear a loud rip. The doll's arm is torn off. They both stop and look at the doll. They are shocked. They are sad. They love the doll. They broke it. + +"I'm sorry, Anna," Ben says. "I did not mean to break the doll." + +"I'm sorry, Ben," Anna says. "I should have let you play with it." + +They hug each other. They regret being naughty. They say they will share their toys from now on. They hope their mom can fix the doll. They are sorry. They are good. +Sara and Ben are twins. They are three years old. They like to play in the garden with their toys and their dog, Spot. + +One day, they see a big sunflower in the garden. It is yellow and tall. Sara and Ben want to touch it. + +"Wow, look at the flower!" Sara says. "It is so pretty!" + +"How did it grow so big?" Ben asks. "Did it eat a lot?" + +"No, silly," Sara says. "Flowers do not eat. They need sun and water and soil to grow." + +"Who gave it sun and water and soil?" Ben asks. + +"Mama and Papa did," Sara says. "They planted the seeds in the spring. They watered them every day. They waited for them to grow." + +Sara and Ben think Mama and Papa are very clever. They want to grow flowers too. + +"Can we plant some seeds, Mama?" Sara asks. + +"Of course, my loves," Mama says. "I have some seeds for you. They are different colors. You can choose which ones you like." + +Sara and Ben are happy. They pick some seeds and dig some holes. They put the seeds in the holes and cover them with soil. They water them with a small can. + +"Will they grow soon, Mama?" Ben asks. + +"They will grow, but not soon," Mama says. "You have to be patient and take care of them. You have to wait for many days and weeks and months. Maybe next year, you will see some flowers." + +Sara and Ben nod. They understand. They are excited to see their flowers. They hug Mama and Spot. They are proud of their seeds. They hope they will grow into beautiful flowers. +Sam liked to measure things. He had a long tape that he could pull and roll. He measured his toys, his bed, his mom and dad. He wanted to measure everything. + +One day, he saw a big red cap on the shelf. It was his dad's cap. It had a picture of a fierce lion on it. Sam wanted to measure the cap. He climbed on a chair and reached for the shelf. But the chair was wobbly and the shelf was high. + +The chair tipped over and Sam fell down. The cap fell too. It landed on Sam's head. It was too big for him. It covered his eyes and ears. He could not see or hear anything. He felt scared. + +He cried out loud. "Mom! Dad! Help!" + +His mom and dad heard him. They ran to him. They saw him on the floor with the cap on his head. They lifted him up and hugged him. They took off the cap and checked him. He was not hurt. He was just shaken. + +They told him he was brave like a lion. They said he should not climb on chairs or touch things on the shelf. They said they loved him. They gave him a kiss and a cookie. + +Sam felt better. He said he was sorry. He said he loved them too. He said he did not want to measure the cap anymore. He wanted to measure something else. + +He looked around and saw his teddy bear. He smiled and grabbed his tape. He measured his teddy bear. It was just right for him. +Sara loves to feed the ducks at the pond. She brings bread and corn and throws them in the water. The ducks swim and quack and eat the food. Sara likes to watch them and count them. She knows all their names. + +One day, Sara sees a big duck with a red hat and a shiny medal. He looks different from the other ducks. He walks in front of them and makes loud noises. The other ducks follow him and make noises too. Sara thinks they are having a march. + +Sara asks her mom who the big duck is. Her mom says he is a famous duck. He is the leader of the ducks. He helps them find food and water and keeps them safe. He is brave and smart and kind. He won the medal for saving a baby duck from a fox. + +Sara thinks the famous duck is very cool. She wants to feed him some bread and corn. She calls his name and waves her hand. The famous duck sees her and swims to the shore. He takes the food from her and thanks her. He says she is a nice girl and a good friend. He gives her a feather as a gift. + +Sara is very happy. She puts the feather in her hair and smiles. She says goodbye to the famous duck and the other ducks. She tells her mom she had a lot of fun. She says she wants to come back and feed the ducks again. Her mom says they can do that tomorrow. Sara hugs her mom and says she loves her. +Lila and Tom were going to the park with Mom. They had to pack some things in a big bag. Lila packed her doll and a book. Tom packed his ball and a hat. Mom packed some food and water. + +"Are we ready?" Mom asked. + +"Yes, Mom!" Lila and Tom said. + +They walked to the park. It was a sunny day. The sky was blue and the birds were singing. Lila and Tom saw a big slide, a swing, and a sandbox. They ran to play. + +"Be careful, and stay in the shade when you are hot," Mom said. + +Lila and Tom nodded. They had fun on the slide and the swing. Then they went to the sandbox. They made a castle with sand and sticks. They put a flag on top. + +"Look, Mom, our castle!" Lila said. + +"It's very nice," Mom said. "But it's time to eat. Come to the shade under the tree." + +Lila and Tom left their castle and ran to Mom. They sat on a blanket and ate some sandwiches and fruit. They drank some water. + +"Thank you, Mom," Lila and Tom said. + +"You're welcome," Mom said. "Do you want to play some more?" + +"Yes, Mom!" Lila and Tom said. + +They got up and ran back to the sandbox. But when they got there, they saw something that made them sad. Their castle was gone. A big dog had knocked it down. The flag was on the ground. + +"Hey, that's our castle!" Tom said. + +"Bad dog!" Lila said. + +The dog barked and wagged its tail. It did not know it had done something wrong. It thought the castle was a toy. It wanted to play. + +"Sorry, kids," a man said. He was the dog's owner. He came to get the dog. "He likes to dig. He didn't mean to ruin your castle." + +Lila and Tom looked at the man. They looked at the dog. They looked at each other. They felt angry, but they also felt sorry. The dog looked happy and friendly. It did not know better. + +"It's okay," Lila said. + +"We can make another one," Tom said. + +They smiled and picked up the flag. They started to build a new castle. The dog watched them. It wagged its tail. It wanted to help. But the man held its leash. + +"Come on, boy, let's go," the man said. + +"Bye, dog," Lila and Tom said. + +"Bye, kids," the man said. + +They waved and walked away. Lila and Tom finished their new castle. They put the flag on top. They were proud of their work. They hoped the dog would not come back. But they also hoped it would find a good toy. They liked the dog. It was light and fluffy. +Lily and Ben were friends who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a big swamp near their house. It was green and smelly, but they wanted to explore it. + +"Let's go to the swamp and see what we can find!" Ben said. + +"Okay, but we have to be careful. Mom said swamps are dirty and dangerous," Lily said. + +They walked to the swamp and looked around. They saw frogs, bugs, and plants. They also saw a big log that looked like a bridge. + +"Look, we can cross the swamp on the log!" Ben said. + +He ran to the log and stepped on it. But the log was not a log. It was a crocodile! The crocodile opened its mouth and snapped at Ben. + +"Help! Help!" Ben screamed. + +Lily heard Ben and ran to help him. But she was too late. The crocodile bit Ben and dragged him into the swamp. Lily was scared and sad. She cried and cried. + +"Ben! Ben!" Lily shouted. + +But Ben did not answer. He was gone. + +A man heard Lily and came to see what was wrong. He saw Lily crying and the crocodile in the swamp. He was angry and rude. + +"What are you doing here, you stupid girl? Don't you know this swamp is dangerous? You should not play here. You should bathe and go home. And don't come back!" the man said. + +He grabbed Lily by the arm and took her away. Lily did not want to go with the man. She wanted to stay with Ben. But the man did not care. He was rude. + +Lily never saw Ben again. She never played in the swamp again. She was sad and lonely. She did not have any friends. She did not have any fun. She had a bad ending. +Lila and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to run, slide and swing. They also liked to look for pebbles. Pebbles were small and shiny and had different colors. Lila and Ben had a bag to keep their pebbles. + +One day, they saw a big pebble near the pond. It was brown and round and looked like a ball. Lila wanted to have it. She ran to the pebble and picked it up. Ben followed her. + +"Wow, this is a nice pebble!" Lila said. "I want to keep it in my bag." + +"But Lila, that is not a pebble. That is a duck's egg!" Ben said. He knew about ducks and eggs. He had seen them in a book. + +"No, it is a pebble. See, it is hard and smooth." Lila said. She did not want to give up the pebble. + +Ben felt an urge to take the pebble from Lila. He thought Lila was being silly and greedy. He reached for the pebble and pulled it. Lila pulled it back. They started to tug and fight. + +"Stop! Stop!" a voice said. It was the duck. She had seen Lila and Ben take her egg. She was angry and scared. She flapped her wings and quacked loudly. + +Lila and Ben were startled. They let go of the pebble. It fell to the ground and cracked. Inside, there was a baby duck. It was wet and yellow and cute. It peeped softly. + +Lila and Ben felt ashamed. They had hurt the duck and her baby. They had been bad and mean. They said sorry to the duck. They said sorry to each other. They gave the duck some bread and water. They watched the duck and her baby swim in the pond. They learned to be kind and careful. They never took pebbles from the pond again. +Sara and Ben were very excited to go to the air show with their dad. They loved to see the big jets fly in the sky and make loud noises. Dad said they would also see a special display of old planes that were used in a big war. + +When they got to the air show, they saw many jets parked on the ground. Some were shiny and new, and some were old and rusty. Sara and Ben ran to look at them and touch them. Dad told them to be careful and not to climb on them. + +"Look, Dad, this jet has a star on it!" Sara said, pointing to a red and white plane. + +"That's a Soviet jet, Sara. It was used by our enemies in the big war. But now we are friends with them," Dad explained. + +"Wow, that's cool. And look, this jet has a cross on it!" Ben said, pointing to a black and yellow plane. + +"That's a German jet, Ben. It was also used by our enemies in the big war. But now we are friends with them, too," Dad said. + +Sara and Ben nodded. They wondered how the jets could be friends after fighting in the big war. They wanted to see them fly and make peace signs. + +Soon, the air show started. The jets took off and flew in the sky. They made loops and twists and turns. They flew very fast and very high. Sara and Ben clapped and cheered. They loved the jets. + +Then, the old planes came out. They were smaller and slower than the jets. They had propellers and wings. They looked like toys. Sara and Ben were not very impressed. + +But then, something amazing happened. The old planes started to shoot at each other. They made loud bangs and smoke. They pretended to be in the big war. Sara and Ben gasped. They were scared. + +"Dad, why are they shooting at each other? I thought they were friends!" Sara cried. + +"Don't worry, Sara. It's just a display. They are not really shooting. They are just showing us how they fought in the big war. It's like a game," Dad said. + +"But it's not a fun game, Dad. It's a scary game. I don't like it," Ben said. + +"I know, Ben. It's not a fun game. It's a sad game. That's why we don't want to have another big war. We want to have peace and friendship," Dad said. + +Sara and Ben hugged their dad. They understood. They hoped the old planes would stop shooting and be friends. + +The air show ended. The jets and the old planes landed. Sara and Ben were hungry. Dad took them to a food truck. They bought hot dogs and ice cream. They ate them and smiled. They were delicious. They forgot about the scary display. They were happy. +Tom and Mia are playing in the park. They like to run and slide and swing. But the sun is very hot and bright. They feel thirsty and tired. + +"Let's find some shade," Mia says. "We can rest and drink some water." + +They look around and see a big tree. The tree has many green leaves that make a dark spot under it. They run to the tree and sit down. + +"Ah, this is nice," Tom says. "The shade is cool and soft." + +They drink some water from their bottles and eat some crackers. They hear a bird singing on a branch. They look up and see a black bird with a yellow beak. The bird is very pretty. + +"Hello, bird," Mia says. "What is your name?" + +The bird looks at them and makes a loud noise. "Caw, caw, caw!" + +Tom and Mia laugh. They think the bird is funny. They try to talk to the bird. They say, "Caw, caw, caw!" + +The bird answers, "Caw, caw, caw!" + +They have a fun game with the bird. They caw back and forth. They forget about the sun and the heat. + +But then they hear a big roar. They turn around and see a lion. The lion is very big and scary. It has yellow fur and a brown mane. It has sharp teeth and claws. It is hungry and angry. It wants to eat them. + +"Run, run, run!" Tom shouts. "We have to escape!" + +They grab their bottles and crackers and run away from the tree. The lion chases them. It is fast and strong. It is getting closer and closer. + +"Help, help, help!" Mia cries. "Where is our mom?" + +They see their mom on a bench. She is reading a book. She does not see the lion. They run to her and hug her. + +"Mom, mom, mom!" they say. "There is a lion! It wants to eat us!" + +Their mom looks up and sees the lion. She is very surprised and scared. She picks them up and runs to the car. She locks the doors and drives away. + +"Are you okay, kids?" she asks. "How did a lion get in the park?" + +Tom and Mia are shaking and crying. They tell her about the tree, the bird, and the lion. They say they are sorry for leaving her. + +"It's okay, kids," she says. "You are safe now. The lion must have escaped from the zoo. We will call the zoo and tell them. They will catch the lion and take it back." + +She hugs them and kisses them. She gives them some water and crackers. She says she loves them. + +Tom and Mia feel better. They love their mom. They are glad they escaped from the lion. They say they will never talk to a black bird again. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big dog. The dog is brown and has a long tail. The dog barks at them. + +"Let's go and pet the dog!" Ben says. He likes dogs. + +"No, Ben, we don't know the dog. It might bite us," Anna says. She is scared of dogs. + +"But it looks friendly. Come on, Anna, don't be a baby," Ben says. He runs to the dog. + +Anna follows Ben. She does not want to be a baby. She wants to be brave like Ben. + +The dog sees Ben and Anna. It does not like strangers. It growls and shows its teeth. It jumps at Ben and Anna. + +"Help! Help!" Ben and Anna scream. They are very afraid. + +A man hears them. He is the dog's owner. He runs to the dog and holds it. He is angry. + +"Bad dog! Bad dog! You should not scare the children!" he says. He looks at Ben and Anna. He is sorry. + +"Are you okay, children? I'm sorry, my dog is not used to people. He is not mean, but he is not trained. You should not go near strange dogs. They might hurt you," he says. + +Ben and Anna nod. They are okay, but they are still scared. They say sorry to the man. + +"It's okay, children. Just be careful next time. And always ask the owner before you pet a dog. That way, you will be safe," he says. + +He leads the dog away. He waves at Ben and Anna. + +Ben and Anna wave back. They hug each other. They are glad they are safe. + +They learn a lesson. They should not go near strange dogs. They should listen to their friends. They should be smart, not brave. +Lila was a little girl who loved to play with her toys. She had a big box of animals, cars, dolls and blocks. She liked to make stories with them and pretend they could talk. + +One day, she found a new toy in the box. It was a green dragon with shiny scales and a long tail. It had a button on its back that made it roar and stretch its wings. Lila was very happy and said, "Hello, dragon! You are brilliant! Do you want to play with me?" + +The dragon nodded and said, "Yes, Lila. I want to play with you. You are very nice. What is your name?" + +Lila smiled and said, "My name is Lila. And you?" + +The dragon said, "My name is Dino. I am a friendly dragon. I can fly and breathe fire. But I will not hurt you or your toys. I just want to have fun." + +Lila and Dino became good friends. They played together with the other toys and made up adventures. They flew over the mountains, fought the bad guys, rescued the princess and found the treasure. They had a lot of fun and laughed a lot. + +Lila's mom came to see what Lila was doing. She saw Lila and Dino playing happily and said, "Lila, you have a new toy. It is very cute. Where did you get it?" + +Lila said, "I found it in the box, mom. It is a dragon. His name is Dino. He is brilliant. He can stretch his wings and roar. He is my friend. Can I keep him, please?" + +Lila's mom smiled and said, "Of course, Lila. You can keep him. He is a very special toy. I am glad you like him. But it is time for lunch now. Come and wash your hands." + +Lila said, "Okay, mom. Come on, Dino. Let's go and eat. You must be hungry too." + +Lila and Dino went to the kitchen and ate their lunch. They shared their food and thanked Lila's mom. Then they went back to play some more. They were very happy. They had found each other. +Lila was a girl who liked to play with her toys. She had many toys, but her favorite was a big red car. She liked to drive the car around her room and pretend she was going to different lands. + +One day, she saw a new boy in her class. His name was Sam. He had a blue shirt and a yellow hat. Lila wanted to be his friend. She thought he might like to play with her car. + +She went to him and said, "Hi, I am Lila. Do you want to play with me?" + +Sam smiled and said, "Hi, I am Sam. Yes, I want to play with you. What do you have?" + +Lila showed him her car and said, "This is my car. It is red and big. I can drive it to any land I want. Do you want to come with me?" + +Sam nodded and said, "Yes, I want to come with you. Where are we going?" + +Lila thought for a moment and said, "We are going to the land of ice. It is cold and white. We can make snowmen and slide on the ice." + +Sam said, "That sounds fun. Let's go." + +They got in the car and put on their coats and hats. They pretended to drive to the land of ice. They had a lot of fun playing together. They made snowmen and slid on the ice. They laughed and talked. + +Lila was happy. She had invited a new friend to play with her. Sam was happy. He had found a new friend who liked to play with him. They were ready to go to more lands with their car. +Tom and Lily were playing in the living room. They saw a big orange magazine on the table. It had many pictures of animals and toys. They wanted to look at it. + +"Can we see the magazine, Mom?" Tom asked. + +Mom was busy in the kitchen. She did not answer. Tom and Lily thought she did not hear them. They decided to take the magazine and look at it. + +They opened the magazine and saw a big puzzle. It had many pieces that you had to match. Tom and Lily liked puzzles. They wanted to try it. + +They took the pieces out of the magazine and put them on the floor. They tried to match them, but it was hard. Some pieces were missing. Some pieces were torn. Some pieces did not fit. + +They made a big mess. They did not know how to put the pieces back. They felt bad. + +Mom came to the living room. She saw the mess. She saw the magazine. She was angry. + +"Who did this?" she asked. + +Tom and Lily looked at each other. They did not answer. They were scared. + +Mom knew it was them. She was sad. + +"This was my special magazine. It was a gift from Grandma. She sent it to me for my birthday. It had a puzzle that I wanted to do with you. But you ruined it. You did not ask me. You did not listen to me. You did not respect me. Why did you do this?" she said. + +Tom and Lily felt sorry. They realized they made a mistake. They wanted to say sorry, but they did not know how. + +Mom saw their faces. She knew they felt sorry. She calmed down. + +"I know you like puzzles. I know you were curious. But you should not take things that are not yours. You should always ask before you touch something. You should always listen when someone talks to you. You should always respect other people's things. Do you understand?" she said. + +Tom and Lily nodded. They understood. They said sorry. + +Mom hugged them. She forgave them. + +She said, "It's okay. I love you. But next time, please be more careful. And please answer me when I talk to you. Okay?" + +Tom and Lily said okay. They learned their lesson. They helped Mom clean up the mess. They promised to be more careful. They promised to answer Mom when she talked to them. They were happy. +Tom and Sam are brothers. They like to play outside in the yard. They have a large ball, a small bike and a red wagon. They also have a grill. The grill is for cooking food, but Tom and Sam do not know how to use it. + +One day, they see their dad take the grill out of the shed. He puts some black rocks in it and lights them with a match. He says he is going to make burgers and hot dogs for lunch. Tom and Sam are hungry and excited. They want to help their dad. + +They run to the grill and ask him if they can help. Their dad smiles and nods. He gives them each a spatula and tells them to flip the burgers and hot dogs when they are brown. He also tells them to be careful and not touch the grill, because it is very hot. + +Tom and Sam nod and do as their dad says. They take turns flipping the burgers and hot dogs. They feel proud and happy. They smell the yummy food and hear it sizzle on the grill. They can't wait to eat it. + +Soon, their dad says the food is ready. He puts the burgers and hot dogs on a large plate and calls their mom and sister. They all sit at the table and enjoy the lunch. Tom and Sam tell their dad they helped him with the grill. Their dad praises them and gives them a hug. They all smile and nod. They love their dad and the grill. +Lily and Max were playing in the snow. They wanted to make an igloo, like the ones they saw in a book. They rolled big balls of snow and stacked them in a circle. Then they used a shovel to make a hole for the door. + +"Look, we made an igloo!" Lily said. "It is amazing!" + +Max nodded. He was proud of their work. He crawled inside the igloo and looked around. It was cozy and white. He invited Lily to join him. + +"Come on, Lily, let's pretend we live here!" he said. + +Lily was about to crawl inside, when she heard a voice. + +"Lily, Max, time to go home!" It was their mom. She was standing on the porch, holding their coats and hats. + +Lily and Max felt sad. They did not want to leave their igloo. They wanted to play more. + +"Mom, can we stay a little longer?" Lily asked. + +"No, sweetie, it's getting dark and cold. You can play again tomorrow. Come on, let's go inside and have some hot chocolate." Mom said. + +Lily and Max sighed. They crawled out of the igloo and ran to their mom. They hugged her and thanked her for the hot chocolate. + +"Mom, can you help us remember our igloo?" Max asked. + +"Sure, honey, I can take a picture of it with my phone. Then you can look at it anytime you want." Mom said. + +She took a picture of the igloo and showed it to Lily and Max. They smiled and said it was amazing. They hoped their igloo would not melt overnight. They wanted to play in it again. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play with their toys. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big teddy bear that their grandma gave them. The teddy bear was soft and cuddly, and they named him Brownie. + +One day, Lily and Ben had a fight over who could play with Brownie. They both wanted to hug him and take him to their bed. They pulled and tugged on Brownie, and shouted at each other. + +"Brownie is mine!" Lily said. + +"No, he is mine!" Ben said. + +They did not share or take turns. They were naughty and selfish. + +Suddenly, they heard a rip. They had torn Brownie's arm. Brownie was hurt and sad. Lily and Ben stopped fighting and looked at Brownie. They felt sorry and ashamed. + +They ran to their mom and showed her what they had done. Mom was not happy. She said, "You have spoiled Brownie. He was a gift from grandma. He had a lot of value. You should have been kind and careful with him. Now he needs to be fixed." + +Lily and Ben said, "We are sorry, mom. We love Brownie. We love grandma. We love you. Can you fix him, please?" + +Mom said, "I will try to fix him, but you have to promise me something. You have to promise to be nice to each other and to your toys. You have to learn to share and take turns. Can you do that?" + +Lily and Ben nodded and hugged each other. They said, "We promise, mom. We will be good." + +Mom smiled and took Brownie to her sewing kit. She fixed his arm and gave him back to Lily and Ben. They thanked her and hugged Brownie. They said, "We are sorry, Brownie. We will never hurt you again. We will play with you together." + +Brownie smiled and snuggled with them. He was happy and loved. Lily and Ben were happy and loved, too. They had learned a lesson. They had learned not to spoil their toys, and to value their family. +Sara loved books. She liked to look at the pictures and listen to the stories. She had many books at home, but she always wanted more. One day, she went to the library with her mom. She saw a brilliant book on the shelf. It had a shiny cover and a big dragon on it. She wanted to take it home. + +"Mom, can I have this book?" she asked. + +"Sure, honey, but you have to pay for it," her mom said. + +"Pay? What is pay?" Sara asked. + +"Pay means you give something to get something. If you want this book, you have to give the librarian some money. Then you can borrow the book for a few weeks. But you have to bring it back, or you have to pay more money," her mom explained. + +Sara nodded. She took the book to the librarian. The librarian scanned the book and told Sara how much money she had to pay. Sara gave the librarian some coins from her piggy bank. The librarian gave her a receipt and a date. She said Sara had to return the book by that date, or she would have to pay a fine. + +Sara thanked the librarian and hugged the book. She was so happy. She went home with her mom and read the book. She loved the story and the pictures. She read the book every day until the date came. Then she remembered what her mom and the librarian had said. She had to bring the book back, or she had to pay more money. + +Sara did not want to pay more money. She also did not want to keep the book from other children who might want to read it. She decided to do the right thing. She put the book in her backpack and went to the library with her mom. She gave the book to the librarian and said goodbye to the dragon. The librarian smiled and said Sara was a good girl. She did not have to pay any fine. She also gave Sara a sticker and a new book to borrow. + +Sara was proud of herself. She learned that paying was fair and that returning was kind. She also learned that there were many brilliant books in the library. She could not wait to read them all. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play at school. One day, they see a big desk in the hall. The desk has many books and pens and papers on it. + +"Wow, look at this desk!" Tom says. "It belongs to the teacher. She is very wise. She knows many things." + +"Can we play with the desk?" Lily asks. "Maybe we can learn some things too." + +Tom nods. He picks up a book and opens it. He sees many numbers and letters. He tries to count them, but he does not know how. + +"One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten," he says. "I can count to ten. How many more are there?" + +Lily picks up a pen and a paper. She tries to write her name, but she does not know how. + +"L, I, L, Y," she says. "That is my name. How do you write your name?" + +They do not hear the teacher coming. She sees them playing with her desk. She is very angry. + +"Hey, what are you doing?" she shouts. "This is my desk. You are not allowed to touch it. You are very naughty. You have ruined my books and papers. You have to go to the principal's office. Now!" + +Tom and Lily are scared. They drop the book and the pen and the paper. They run to the principal's office. They are in big trouble. They wish they had not played with the desk. They are very sorry. +One day, a famous thief came to the town. He wanted to steal a big and shiny ring from the king. He wore a black hat and a black coat and he had a big bag. + +He sneaked into the palace and looked for the ring. He saw it on a table in a room. He was very happy and he put it in his bag. But he did not see that a little mouse was watching him. + +The mouse ran to the king and said, "King, king, there is a thief in your palace! He took your ring and he is going to run away!" + +The king was very angry and he called his guards. They ran after the thief and caught him at the gate. They took the ring back and put the thief in a cage. + +The king thanked the mouse and said, "You are a very brave and clever mouse. You helped me catch the thief. You are my friend now. You can live in my palace and have cheese and bread every day. And you can include your family too. They can come and visit you anytime." + +The mouse was very happy and said, "Thank you, king. You are very kind and generous. I am glad I helped you. And I am glad I have a new friend. You are the best king ever." +Tom and Anna liked to play in the snow. They made a big snowman with a hat and a scarf. They also made a snow reindeer with antlers and a red nose. They were very proud of their snow friends. + +But then a big dog came. The dog was curious and wanted to play too. He ran to the snow reindeer and barked. He jumped on the snow reindeer and tried to bite its nose. The snow reindeer broke into pieces. The dog was happy. He wagged his tail and licked his lips. + +Tom and Anna were sad. They cried and shouted at the dog. "Bad dog! Go away! You broke our snow reindeer!" They tried to chase the dog away, but the dog was persistent. He did not listen. He wanted to play more. He ran to the snowman and barked. He jumped on the snowman and tried to bite its hat. The snowman split in half. The dog was happier. He wagged his tail and licked his hat. + +Tom and Anna were very sad. They cried and hugged each other. They had no more snow friends. They wished the dog would leave them alone. + +But then they heard a jingle. They looked up and saw a sleigh in the sky. It was pulled by real reindeer with antlers and red noses. They were flying and smiling. They saw Tom and Anna and their broken snow friends. They felt sorry for them. They landed near them and said hello. + +"Hello, children. We are Santa's reindeer. We saw what happened. We are sorry for your loss. But don't worry. We have a gift for you. We can help you make new snow friends. Do you want to join us?" + +Tom and Anna were surprised and happy. They wiped their tears and nodded. They thanked the reindeer and followed them. They left the dog behind. He was confused and sad. He barked and whined. He wanted to play too. But no one heard him. He was alone. +Tom and Lily are twins. They like to play and have fun. One morning, they wake up early. They hear their mom in the kitchen. She is busy making breakfast. + +"Let's go see mom," Tom says to Lily. "Maybe she has jelly for us." + +"OK," Lily says. "I love jelly. It is sweet and sticky." + +They get out of bed and run to the kitchen. They see mom putting toast and jelly on a plate. She smiles when she sees them. + +"Good morning, my loves," she says. "Are you hungry?" + +"Yes, mom," Tom and Lily say together. "Can we have some jelly, please?" + +"Of course, you can," mom says. "But first, you have to wash your hands and brush your teeth." + +Tom and Lily nod. They go to the bathroom and do what mom says. Then they come back to the kitchen and sit at the table. Mom gives them each a slice of toast with jelly. They eat and enjoy. + +"Thank you, mom," Tom and Lily say. "This is yummy." + +"You're welcome, my loves," mom says. "I'm glad you like it. Now, what do you want to do today?" + +Tom and Lily look at each other. They have many ideas. They want to play with their toys, read their books, draw with their crayons, and go to the park. + +"We want to do everything," Tom and Lily say. + +Mom laughs. She hugs them and says, "Well, then, let's have a busy and fun day." +Sara was restless. She did not want to go to bed. She wanted to play with her toys and watch TV. But Mom said it was time to sleep. She said Sara had a big day tomorrow. She said Sara would go to the zoo with Dad and see many animals. + +Sara loved animals. She liked to look at them and make noises like them. She liked to learn their names and what they ate. She was excited to go to the zoo. But she was not sleepy. She tossed and turned in her bed. She looked at the clock. It was very late. + +Then she heard a sound. It was a loud roar. It came from outside her window. Sara was scared. She jumped out of her bed and ran to Mom. She said there was a lion outside. Mom hugged her and said it was OK. She said it was not a lion. It was a truck. It was a big, wide truck that made a lot of noise. It was taking some things to the zoo. It was taking some new animals to the zoo. + +Mom said maybe Sara would see the new animals tomorrow. She said maybe one of them was a lion. She said lions were very strong and brave. But they also needed to sleep at night. She said Sara was also strong and brave. But she also needed to sleep at night. She said sleeping would make Sara happy and healthy. She said sleeping would remind Sara of her dreams. + +Sara liked to dream. She liked to dream of animals and adventures. She liked to dream of going to the zoo. She nodded and said OK. She said she would sleep now. She said she would dream of lions. Mom smiled and said good night. She took Sara back to her bed and tucked her in. She kissed her and said she loved her. Sara closed her eyes and fell asleep. She heard the truck roar again. But she was not scared. She was happy. She dreamed of lions. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. Anna has a rope. She can jump over the rope. Ben wants to try too. + +"Can I have the rope, Anna?" Ben asks. + +"No, it is mine. You have a ball. You can play with the ball," Anna says. + +"But I want to jump. Please, Anna, let me have the rope," Ben says. + +Anna is stubborn. She does not want to share. She holds the rope tight. Ben is sad. He does not have fun. + +A dog comes to the park. The dog is big and brown. He sees the rope. He thinks it is a toy. He runs to Anna and Ben. He grabs the rope with his teeth. He pulls hard. + +"Hey, that is my rope! Give it back!" Anna shouts. + +The dog does not listen. He runs away with the rope. Anna and Ben chase him. They are angry. + +The dog is fast. He goes to a tree. He ties the rope around the tree. He barks happily. + +Anna and Ben reach the tree. They see the rope. They try to get it. But the rope is too high. They cannot reach it. + +They look at each other. They feel silly. They were fighting over the rope. Now they have no rope. + +They say sorry to each other. They hug. They are friends again. + +They do not need the rope. They have each other. They love each other. + +They play with the ball. They have fun. The dog watches them. He wags his tail. He loves them too. +Lily and Ben were playing on the beach. They liked to dig in the sand and find shells and rocks. They saw a big boat on the water. It had a flag and a sail and an anchor. + +"Look, Lily, a boat!" Ben said. "Let's go see it!" + +They ran to the edge of the water. The boat was very far away. They could not see the people on the boat. They could only hear them yell. + +"Yell, yell, yell!" Lily and Ben yelled back. They thought it was a game. + +But the people on the boat were not playing. They were in trouble. The wind was blowing hard and the waves were big. The boat was rocking and tipping. The anchor was not holding the boat in place. The boat was drifting to the rocks. + +"Help, help, help!" the people on the boat yelled. They waved their arms and threw a rope. + +Lily and Ben saw the rope. They did not know what it was for. They thought it was a toy. + +"Look, Lily, a rope!" Ben said. "Let's pull it!" + +They grabbed the rope and pulled. They pulled and pulled and pulled. They were very strong for little kids. They pulled the boat closer to the shore. They pulled the boat away from the rocks. + +The people on the boat were happy. They stopped yelling. They smiled and thanked Lily and Ben. + +"Thank you, thank you, thank you!" the people on the boat said. They gave Lily and Ben some candy and a hug. + +Lily and Ben were happy too. They ate the candy and hugged back. + +"Wow, Lily, we saved the boat!" Ben said. + +"Yes, Ben, we did!" Lily said. + +They went back to playing on the beach. They did not know they were heroes. They just had fun. +Tim and Mia were playing at the beach. They liked to make sand castles and dig holes. They also liked to watch the dolphins jump in the water. They were very happy. + +One day, they found a big bucket and a wooden spoon. They decided to make a cake with sand and water. They poured some water into the bucket and added some sand. They used the spoon to mix it well. They said, "This is our cake. It looks yummy." + +They wanted to share their cake with the dolphins. They carried the bucket to the edge of the water and waited for the dolphins to come. They saw a big dolphin with a shiny skin and a long nose. They waved at the dolphin and said, "Hello, dolphin. Do you want some cake?" + +The dolphin was curious. It swam closer to the bucket and sniffed it. It did not like the smell of the sand and water. It made a loud noise and splashed the water with its tail. The water and the sand flew out of the bucket and landed on Tim and Mia. They were wet and dirty. They felt embarrassed. + +The dolphin swam away. It did not want the cake. Tim and Mia looked at each other and laughed. They said, "That was a silly idea. The dolphin does not like our cake. Maybe we should make a cake with real flour and sugar next time." They ran to the shower and washed off the sand and water. They still liked the dolphins, but they learned not to mix sand and water for them. +Anna and Ben are best friends. They like to play together at the park. One day, they see a big dog. The dog is brown and fluffy. It has a red collar. + +"Hello, doggy!" Anna says. She runs to the dog and tries to pet it. Ben is scared of dogs. He stays behind a tree. + +"Anna, be careful!" Ben says. "The dog might bite you!" + +The dog does not bite Anna. It likes her. It licks her face and wags its tail. Anna laughs and hugs the dog. + +"See, Ben? The dog is nice!" Anna says. "Come and play with us!" + +Ben shakes his head. He does not want to play with the dog. He thinks the dog is too big and loud. + +"Please, Ben!" Anna says. "The dog is lonely. It needs a friend." + +Ben sighs. He does not want to make Anna sad. He walks slowly to the dog. The dog sniffs him and barks. Ben jumps back. + +"Shh, doggy!" Anna says. "Ben is shy. Be gentle with him." + +The dog stops barking. It tilts its head and looks at Ben. Ben looks at the dog. The dog looks friendly. Ben reaches out his hand. The dog licks his hand. Ben smiles. + +"Good doggy!" Ben says. He pets the dog. The dog rolls over and shows its belly. Ben rubs its belly. The dog makes a happy sound. + +"Wow, Ben! You are giving the dog a massage!" Anna says. "The dog loves you!" + +Ben feels proud. He likes the dog. He thinks the dog is soft and warm. + +"Can we keep the dog, Anna?" Ben asks. + +Anna shrugs. She does not know. She looks at the dog's collar. It has a name and a phone number. + +"Maybe the dog has a home," Anna says. "Maybe its owner is looking for it. We should call the number and find out." + +Ben nods. He agrees. He does not want to take the dog away from its owner. He hopes the owner is nice to the dog. + +They go to a nearby shop and ask to use the phone. They call the number on the collar. A man answers. + +"Hello?" the man says. + +"Hello, sir. We found your dog at the park," Anna says. + +"My dog? Oh, thank you! Thank you so much! I've been looking for him all day. He ran away from the groomer. He hates getting his hair cut. What's your name?" + +"My name is Anna. And this is Ben. We are playing with your dog. He is very sweet." + +"His name is Max. He is very sweet indeed. I'm so glad you found him. Where are you? I'll come and get him right away." + +"We are at the shop near the park. The one with the blue sign. Can you see it?" + +"Yes, I can see it. I'm on my way. Thank you again, Anna and Ben. You are very kind." + +The man hangs up. Anna and Ben wait for him. They hug Max and tell him goodbye. They hope he will come back to the park someday. + +The man arrives. He is very happy to see Max. He thanks Anna and Ben again. He gives them a reward. He says they can visit Max anytime. He says he will not take Max to the groomer anymore. He says he likes Max's fluffy hair. + +Anna and Ben are happy. They are happy for Max. They are happy for the man. They are happy for themselves. They have made a new friend. They are not embarrassed of anything. They are proud of their good deed. They wave goodbye to Max and the man. They go back to playing at the park. They are best friends. +Lily and Ben went to the beach with Mom and Dad. They liked to play in the sand and make castles. They also liked to look at the big water and the fish that jumped out of it. + +One day, they saw a very big fish that was not like the others. It was a whale. It had a big mouth and a big tail. It made a loud sound like this: "Whooosh!" + +"Wow, look at that whale!" Lily said. "It is so big and pretty!" + +"Can we go near it?" Ben asked. + +Mom and Dad said no. They said the whale was too far and too big. They said the whale might be scared or angry if they went near it. They said the whale needed space and respect. + +Lily and Ben were sad. They wanted to see the whale closer. They had an idea. They took their buckets and shovels and started to dig a big hole in the sand. They wanted to fill the hole with water and make a pool for the whale. + +They worked hard and dug and dug. They ran to the water and filled their buckets. They poured the water into the hole. They did this many times. They thought the whale would like their pool. + +But the water did not stay in the hole. It seeped into the sand and disappeared. The hole was always empty. Lily and Ben were confused and tired. + +"Why is the water gone?" Lily asked. + +"I don't know," Ben said. "Maybe the sand is thirsty." + +They looked at the whale again. It was still swimming and jumping in the big water. It looked happy and free. + +Lily and Ben realized something. They realized the whale did not need their pool. They realized the whale was good where it was. They realized they could not keep the whale in their hole. + +They felt sorry for the whale. They said sorry to the whale. + +"Sorry, whale," Lily said. "We wanted to be your friends, but we did not think about what you wanted." + +"Sorry, whale," Ben said. "We wanted to see you closer, but we did not respect your space." + +The whale heard them. It made another loud sound like this: "Whooosh!" It splashed its tail and sprayed water in the air. It looked like it was saying thank you and goodbye. + +Lily and Ben smiled. They waved at the whale. They learned a lesson. They learned to love and care for the animals, but also to let them be. They learned to fill their hearts with kindness, not their holes with water. +Tommy liked to play with his computer. He had many games and pictures on it. He played every day after school. He did not like to do his homework or help his mom. He only wanted to play. + +One day, his mom said, "Tommy, you need to do your homework and help me with the dishes. You cannot play with your computer all the time. It is not good for you." + +Tommy did not listen. He said, "No, mom, I want to play. I do not want to do homework or dishes. They are boring. I want to have fun." + +His mom was sad and angry. She said, "Tommy, you are not obedient. You are not a good boy. If you do not do your homework and help me, I will take away your computer. You will not play with it for a week." + +Tommy did not believe her. He thought she was joking. He said, "You cannot do that, mom. It is my computer. I love it. You are mean." + +His mom was not joking. She took away his computer and put it in a closet. She locked the door. She said, "This is your punishment, Tommy. You need to learn to be obedient and respectful. You need to do your homework and help me. You need to relax and not play with your computer all the time. Maybe then you will be a good boy." + +Tommy was very sad and angry. He cried and shouted. He missed his computer. He had nothing to do. He was bored. He realized he was wrong. He said, "I am sorry, mom. I was bad. I will do my homework and help you. I will be obedient and respectful. I will relax and not play with my computer all the time. Please give me back my computer. I will be a good boy." + +His mom was happy and proud. She said, "I am glad you are sorry, Tommy. I forgive you. You can have your computer back, but only for one hour a day. You need to balance your time and activities. You need to play and learn and help and relax. That is how you will be a good boy." + +Tommy agreed. He hugged his mom and thanked her. He did his homework and helped her with the dishes. He played with his computer for one hour and then turned it off. He read a book and played with his toys. He relaxed and had fun. He was a good boy. +Lily and Ben were playing in the snow. They made a big snowman with a hat and a scarf. They gave him a carrot nose and two rocks for eyes. They were very happy. + +"Look, Lily, I found a glove!" Ben said. He picked up a red glove from the ground. It was soft and warm. "Can I have it?" + +"No, Ben, that is not your glove. That is someone else's glove. You have to give it back." Lily said. She was older and smarter than Ben. She knew how to share. + +"But I like it. It is pretty and cozy. Please, Lily, let me keep it." Ben said. He did not want to share. He put the glove on his hand. + +"Ben, no! That is wrong. You have to be nice. Maybe the glove belongs to an elderly person who needs it. Maybe they are cold and sad. How would you feel if someone took your glove?" Lily said. She tried to take the glove from Ben. + +Ben did not listen. He ran away from Lily. He laughed and waved the glove in the air. He thought he was clever and funny. + +But he was not. He was naughty and mean. He did not see the ice on the road. He slipped and fell. He hurt his head and his arm. He cried and cried. The glove flew away from his hand. + +An elderly woman came by. She saw Ben on the ground. She saw the glove on the snow. She recognized it. It was her glove. She had lost it when she was walking to the store. She was cold and sad. + +She picked up her glove. She put it on her hand. She felt warm and happy. She did not help Ben. She did not care about him. She walked away. + +Lily came to Ben. She saw him on the ground. She saw the blood and the tears. She felt sorry for him. She tried to help him. She called for help. + +But it was too late. Ben was hurt too much. He did not get better. He died. + +Lily was sad. She missed Ben. She wished he had listened to her. She wished he had given back the glove. She learned a hard lesson. She never took things that were not hers. She always shared. She always was nice. +Lily and Tom love to play football in the park. They have a big ball that is red and white. They kick the ball to each other and try to score goals. Sometimes they play with other kids, and sometimes they play by themselves. + +One day, they see a big dog in the park. The dog is black and brown and has sharp teeth. The dog runs towards them and barks loudly. Lily and Tom are scared. They tremble and hug each other. They do not want the dog to bite them or take their ball. + +The dog reaches them and sniffs the ball. He picks it up with his mouth and runs away. Lily and Tom cry. They want their ball back. They do not know what to do. + +Then, they see a boy coming. The boy is older than them and wears a blue shirt. He has the same ball as Lily and Tom. He sees them crying and asks them what is wrong. They tell him about the dog and the ball. The boy is honest. He says he saw the dog take their ball and he followed him. He says he has their ball and he gives it to them. He says he is sorry for the dog and he hopes he is not hungry or lonely. + +Lily and Tom are happy. They thank the boy and smile. They ask him his name and if he wants to play with them. The boy says his name is Sam and he likes football. They become friends and play together. They forget about the dog and have fun. They share their ball and their snacks. They are glad they met Sam. He is honest and kind. +Tommy was a curious boy who liked to perform magic tricks for his family and friends. He had a special pocket in his coat where he kept his magic wand, his cards and his coins. He liked to make things disappear and reappear with a wave of his wand and a magic word. + +One day, he went to the park with his mom and saw a big crowd of people watching a clown. The clown was making funny jokes and doing silly tricks with balloons and flowers. Tommy wanted to see more, so he pushed his way to the front of the crowd. He saw the clown pull a rabbit out of his hat and heard the people clap and cheer. + +Tommy thought the clown was amazing and wanted to show him his own magic tricks. He took out his wand and his cards from his pocket and raised his hand. He hoped the clown would see him and let him perform with him. He waved his wand and said his magic word, but nothing happened. He tried again, but still nothing happened. He looked at his wand and saw that it was broken. He felt sad and embarrassed. + +The clown saw Tommy and smiled. He walked over to him and said, "Hello, little magician. What are you trying to do?" Tommy showed him his wand and his cards and said, "I wanted to perform magic tricks for you, but my wand is broken." The clown said, "Don't worry, I have a spare wand for you. Here, take it and try again." He gave Tommy a new wand and said, "You can perform with me, if you want. What is your name?" Tommy said, "My name is Tommy. Thank you, Mr. Clown." The clown said, "You're welcome, Tommy. Now, let's see what you can do." He took Tommy by the hand and led him to the center of the crowd. He said, "Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, please welcome my new assistant, Tommy the magician. He will amaze you with his incredible magic tricks. Are you ready, Tommy?" Tommy nodded and smiled. He felt happy and excited. He was ready to perform. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys in their room. One day, they find a big box in the corner. They open the box and see many things inside. They see books, clothes, toys, and a frame. + +"What is this?" Anna asks, holding the frame. It is brown and has a glass in the middle. + +"It is a frame. You can put a picture inside," Ben says. He looks at the frame and sees a picture of a dog. The dog is black and white and has a big smile. + +"Wow, look at the dog! He is so cute!" Anna says. She likes dogs very much. She wants to keep the frame and the picture. + +"No, I want it! It is my frame!" Ben says. He likes dogs too. He grabs the frame from Anna. + +"Hey, give it back! It is mine!" Anna says. She pulls the frame from Ben. + +They start to fight over the frame. They tug and push and shout. The frame is hard and heavy. They are not careful. + +Suddenly, the frame breaks. The glass shatters and the picture falls out. Anna and Ben stop fighting. They look at the broken frame and the picture. They feel sad and sorry. + +They hear a voice from the door. It is their mom. + +"What is going on here? What is this mess?" Mom asks. She sees the broken frame and the picture. She smells something smelly. + +She picks up the picture and looks at it. She sees the dog. She knows the dog. + +"This is your grandpa's dog. His name was Spot. He was very old and smelly. He died last year. Your grandpa gave me this frame and picture to remember him. He loved Spot very much," Mom says. + +Anna and Ben feel more sad and sorry. They did not know the frame and the picture were so important. They did not mean to break them. + +They look at Mom and say, "We are sorry, Mom. We did not know. We were fighting over the frame. We both liked the dog. We wanted to keep it." + +Mom sighs and hugs them. She says, "I know you did not know. I know you liked the dog. But you should not fight over things. You should share and be nice to each other. You are twins. You are lucky to have each other." + +Anna and Ben nod and hug Mom. They say, "We are sorry, Mom. We love you. We love each other. We will share and be nice." + +Mom smiles and says, "That's good. I love you too. Now, let's clean up this mess. And maybe we can find another frame and picture for you to keep. How about that?" + +Anna and Ben smile and say, "Yes, Mom. Thank you, Mom." + +They decide to help Mom clean up. They decide to be good twins. They decide to love the dog, even if he was old and smelly. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play outside. One day, they see a big plane in the sky. It makes a loud noise. + +"Wow, look at the plane!" Mia says. "It is so big and fast. Where is it going?" + +Tom shrugs. He does not know. He likes the plane, but he likes something else more. He points to a red truck on the ground. It is his toy. + +"I like my truck," he says. "It can go vroom vroom. Do you want to play with it?" + +Mia nods. She likes trucks too. They run to the truck and take turns to push it. They make vroom vroom sounds and laugh. + +After a while, they get hungry. They go to Tom's house. His mom has made them some sandwiches. They are tasty. They have cheese and ham and lettuce. + +"Thank you, mom," Tom says. "These are yummy." + +"You're welcome, sweetie," his mom says. "Do you want some juice?" + +"Yes, please," Mia says. "Juice is good." + +They drink some juice and eat their sandwiches. They are happy. They look out the window and see the plane again. It is flying away. + +"Bye bye, plane," Mia says. "Maybe we will see you again." + +"Maybe," Tom says. "But I like my truck more." + +They smile and hug. They are friends. They like to play outside. +Anna and Ben like to play in the park. They run and jump and laugh. They see many flowers in the park. Some are red, some are yellow, some are pink. Anna likes to smell the flowers. She thinks they are pretty and sweet. + +Ben likes to kick the ball. He thinks it is fun and fast. He kicks the ball very hard. He does not see the flowers. He kicks the ball into the flowers. The ball hits the flowers and makes them fall. Some flowers break and some flowers die. + +Anna sees what Ben did. She is sad and angry. She likes the flowers. She does not like Ben. She says, "Ben, you are bad! You hurt the flowers! The flowers are dead! You are not my friend!" + +Ben sees what he did. He is sorry and scared. He does not like the flowers. He likes Anna. He says, "Anna, I am sorry! I did not mean to hurt the flowers! The flowers are not dead! They are just sleeping! You are my friend!" + +Anna and Ben look at the flowers. Some are still standing, some are lying down. Some are still bright, some are dark. They do not know if the flowers are dead or sleeping. They do not know what to do. They hug and say, "We are sorry, flowers! We are friends!" +Tom and Lily are twins. They like to play with their toys and draw pictures. Today is their mom's birthday. They want to make her a card. They find some paper, crayons and stickers. + +"Let's draw a big cake with candles," Tom says. + +"OK, and I will write 'Happy Birthday Mom' with the crayons," Lily says. + +They work hard on their card. They make it colorful and pretty. They are proud of their card. + +They hear their mom coming home. They rush to the door with their card. They want to surprise her. + +"Hi, kids, I'm home!" their mom says. She smells something smelly. She sees a big mess in the kitchen. There is flour, eggs, butter and sugar everywhere. There is also a burnt cake in the oven. + +"Did you try to bake me a cake?" she asks. + +"Yes, mom, we wanted to make you happy," Tom says. + +"But we made a big oopsie," Lily says. + +They show her their card. They say, "We love you, mom. Happy birthday!" + +Their mom smiles. She hugs them. She says, "Thank you, kids. You are the best gift ever. I love you, too. And I love your card. It is beautiful." + +She does not mind the smelly cake and the messy kitchen. She is happy to have Tom and Lily. They are her sweet twins. +Lily and Ben were having lunch with Mom and Dad. They liked to eat bread and cheese and fruit. Mom gave them each a plate and a napkin. She also gave them a small knife to cut the cheese. + +"Can I have a new knife, please?" Lily asked Mom. "This one is old and dull." + +"Sure, honey, you can have a new knife," Mom said. She took the old knife from Lily and gave her a shiny new one. "But be careful, okay? Knives can be sharp and hurt you." + +"Okay, Mom, I will be careful," Lily said. She smiled and thanked Mom. She cut a piece of cheese and put it on her bread. + +Ben looked at Lily's new knife. He wanted one too. His knife was old and dull as well. He decided to ask Mom for a new knife too. + +"Mom, can I have a new knife, please?" Ben said. "Like Lily's?" + +Mom looked at Ben. She saw that he had already cut his cheese and eaten half of it. She also saw that he had some crumbs on his napkin. + +"Ben, you don't need a new knife," Mom said. "You have already finished your cheese. And you have a napkin to wipe your mouth. Why do you want a new knife?" + +Ben frowned. He did not have a good reason. He just wanted a new knife because Lily had one. He felt a little silly. + +"I don't know, Mom," Ben said. "I just wanted one." + +Mom smiled and hugged Ben. She understood that sometimes he wanted things that he did not need. She also knew that he was a good boy who shared with his sister. + +"Ben, you don't have to want everything that Lily has," Mom said. "You have your own things that are special to you. And you can always borrow Lily's knife if you ask nicely. Right, Lily?" + +Lily nodded and smiled at Ben. She loved her brother and did not mind sharing with him. + +"Right, Ben," Lily said. "You can use my new knife if you want. But only if you are careful." + +Ben smiled back at Lily. He felt happy and grateful. He did not need a new knife anymore. He had a good sister and a good mom. + +"Thank you, Lily," Ben said. "And thank you, Mom. I love you both." + +They hugged and kissed each other. Then they finished their lunch and cleaned up their plates and napkins. They had a good lunch and a good day. +Lila was a friendly girl who liked to help others. She had a big dream: to gain a star for her room. She loved to look at the stars at night and wished she could have one of her own. + +One day, she saw a star fall from the sky and land in the park. She ran to the park and found the star. It was bright and shiny and warm. She was very happy and wanted to take it home. + +But when she got to the park gate, she saw a boy who was crying. He had lost his ball and could not find it. He was very sad and lonely. Lila felt sorry for him and wanted to help him. + +She thought for a moment. She could keep the star for herself and make her dream come true. Or she could give the star to the boy and make him happy. She knew what to do. + +She went to the boy and gave him the star. She said, "Here, this is for you. It is a star from the sky. It will make you smile and keep you company." + +The boy was surprised and grateful. He took the star and hugged it. He smiled and said, "Thank you, you are very kind. You are a star too." + +Lila felt a warm feeling in her heart. She had given up her dream, but she had gained a friend. She learned that sharing is better than keeping. She was happy and proud. She did not need a star for her room. She had a star in her heart. +Lily liked to play dress-up with her dolls. She had many clothes and hats and shoes for them. She liked to make them look pretty and different. She called it fashion. + +One day, her mom said, "Lily, we have to go to the store. Can you put away your dolls and clothes?" + +Lily did not want to go. She wanted to play more. She said, "No, mom. I want to play fashion. Please let me play." + +Mom said, "I'm sorry, Lily, but we have to go. You can play later. It will not take long. Come on, put on your coat and shoes." + +Lily was sad. She did not like to stop playing. She did not like to go to the store. She put away her dolls and clothes slowly. She put on her coat and shoes slowly. She hoped mom would change her mind. + +But mom did not change her mind. She took Lily by the hand and said, "Let's go, Lily. We have to buy some things. Maybe you will see something you like at the store. Maybe you will find some new fashion for your dolls." + +Lily did not think so. She thought the store was boring. She did not want to see anything. She wanted to play. She walked with mom, but she did not smile. She was sad. She wished mom would allow her to play. +Sara and Ben liked to play in the yard. They had many toys, but they also liked to find junk. Junk was old things that no one wanted. Sometimes junk was shiny, or funny, or made noises. + +One day, they saw a big pile of junk near the fence. They ran to it and started to dig. They found a cheap bike, a cheap doll, and a cheap hat. They were happy. + +"Look, Sara, I found a bike!" Ben said. "It has two wheels and a bell. Can I join them and make it work?" + +"Maybe, Ben," Sara said. "But be careful. The bike is cheap and broken. It might hurt you." + +Ben did not listen. He wanted to join the wheels and the bell. He used some junk to tie them together. He tried to ride the bike, but it was wobbly and noisy. He fell down and scraped his knee. He cried. + +Sara ran to him and hugged him. She gave him a band-aid and a kiss. She said, "I'm sorry, Ben. The bike was too cheap and junky. Let's play with something else." + +Ben nodded. He threw the bike away. He picked up the cheap doll and the cheap hat. He said, "Look, Sara, I found a doll and a hat. Can we join them and make a friend?" + +Sara smiled. She said, "Yes, Ben. We can join them and make a friend. But let's be gentle. The doll and the hat are cheap and old. They might break." + +Ben and Sara joined the doll and the hat. They made a friend. They named her Juno. They played with her and loved her. They did not care that she was cheap and junky. She was their friend. +Sara and Ben are playing in the park. They see a big, hairy dog. The dog is friendly and wags its tail. Sara and Ben want to pet the dog. + +"Hi, doggy!" Sara says. "Can we touch you?" + +The dog barks and licks Sara's face. Sara giggles and hugs the dog. Ben is scared of the dog. He hides behind a tree. + +"Ben, come here!" Sara calls. "The dog is nice. He won't hurt you." + +Ben shakes his head. He does not like hairy stuff. He likes smooth stuff, like his toy car. + +"Please, Ben, come!" Sara says again. "The dog wants to play with us." + +Ben peeks from behind the tree. He sees the dog rolling on the grass. The dog looks happy and silly. Ben feels curious. He takes a step towards the dog. + +"Good boy, Ben!" Sara says. "The dog is waiting for you." + +Ben walks slowly to the dog. The dog jumps up and sniffs Ben. Ben holds his breath. The dog is big and hairy. But the dog is also soft and warm. The dog wags his tail and nuzzles Ben's hand. Ben smiles and pets the dog. + +"See, Ben?" Sara says. "The dog is not scary. The dog is fun." + +Ben nods. He likes the dog now. He and Sara play with the dog. They throw a ball and the dog fetches it. They run and the dog chases them. They laugh and the dog barks. They have a good time with the hairy dog. +Sara was a gifted girl who loved to draw. She could make beautiful pictures of animals, flowers, and people with her crayons. She liked to show her drawings to her friends and family, and they always praised her. + +One day, Sara went to visit her uncle, who was a farmer. He had a big farm with many cows, pigs, chickens, and sheep. Sara was very excited to see the animals and draw them. She asked her uncle if she could borrow some paper and crayons. + +"Of course, Sara, you can use anything you want. You are a very gifted girl, and I'm proud of you," her uncle said. + +Sara thanked her uncle and ran to the barn. She saw a cow, a pig, a chicken, and a sheep. She decided to draw them all. She took a paper and a crayon and started to draw. She was very happy and focused. + +She did not notice that the animals were curious about her. They came closer and closer to see what she was doing. They sniffed and licked her paper and crayon. They made noises and moved around. They wanted to play with her. + +Sara was surprised and scared. She dropped her paper and crayon and ran away. She cried and looked for her uncle. She found him in the field and hugged him. + +"Uncle, uncle, the animals ruined my drawing! They were mean and noisy and scary!" she sobbed. + +Her uncle looked at her and smiled. He took her hand and walked with her to the barn. He showed her the paper and the crayon. They were not ruined. They had some marks and smudges from the animals, but they were still there. + +"Sara, the animals did not mean to ruin your drawing. They were curious and friendly. They wanted to see what you were doing and join you. They liked your drawing and your crayon. They were not mean and noisy and scary. They were playful and happy and cute," he explained. + +Sara looked at the paper and the crayon. She looked at the animals. They looked at her and wagged their tails and clucked and mooed. They seemed to apologize and invite her to play. + +Sara felt ashamed and sorry. She realized that she had been rude and scared. She had not understood the animals and their feelings. She had not shared her drawing and her crayon. + +She smiled and wiped her tears. She picked up her paper and crayon and went to the animals. She showed them her drawing and gave them her crayon. She let them touch and smell and taste. She made noises and moved around. She played with them. + +The animals were delighted and grateful. They showed her their affection and respect. They made her laugh and feel happy. + +Her uncle watched her and smiled. He was proud of her. He said to her: + +"Sara, you are a very gifted girl, and I'm proud of you. You can draw beautiful pictures, but you can also learn and grow. You can understand and forgive. You can share and play. You are a very gifted girl, and I love you." + +Sara hugged her uncle and thanked him. She said to him: + +"Uncle, you are a very wise man, and I love you. You taught me a valuable lesson. You taught me to be kind and gentle. You taught me to be curious and friendly. You taught me to be playful and happy. You are a very wise man, and I thank you." + +The end. +Tim and Sam were best friends. They liked to play with cars and balls and blocks. One day, they went to school and saw a new pupil. Her name was Mia and she had a big doll with her. + +"Can I play with your doll?" Tim asked Mia. + +"No, it is mine. Go away!" Mia said. She did not want to share. + +Tim felt sad. He liked dolls too. He went to Sam and told him what happened. + +"That is not nice. Maybe we can make her sorry," Sam said. He had a plan. + +They waited until Mia was busy with her teacher. Then they took her doll and hid it under a table. They thought it was funny. + +But Mia was not happy. She cried and cried when she saw her doll was gone. She looked everywhere for it. She asked the teacher and the other pupils, but no one knew. + +Tim and Sam saw her cry. They did not feel funny anymore. They felt sorry. + +They went to Mia and gave her back her doll. + +"We are sorry, Mia. We took your doll as a joke. It was not nice. We should not do that," Tim said. + +"Thank you, Tim and Sam. I am sorry too. I should not be mean. I should share. Do you want to play with my doll?" Mia said. + +"Yes, please. And you can play with our cars and balls and blocks," Sam said. + +They all smiled and played together. They became friends. + +The teacher saw them and was happy. She said, "You are good pupils. You learned to say sorry and to share. That is very important. I am proud of you." + +The end. +Jill and Ben were twins who liked to play in the garden. They saw a big tree with purple fruits. They were prunes. Jill and Ben wanted to eat some prunes, but they were too high to reach. + +"Let's hang from the branches and get some prunes," Ben said. + +"OK, but be careful," Jill said. + +They climbed the tree and hung from the branches. They picked some prunes and ate them. They were sweet and juicy. + +But they did not see Mr. Fox, who lived in the garden. He was nosy and hungry. He saw the twins hanging from the tree and thought they were tasty snacks. + +He sneaked up to the tree and waited for them to fall. He licked his lips and smiled. + +But Jill and Ben were not silly. They saw Mr. Fox and knew he was bad. They shouted for help. + +"Help, help, there is a nosy fox under the tree!" + +Their mom heard them and came running. She saw Mr. Fox and scared him away with a broom. + +"Are you OK, Jill and Ben?" she asked. + +"Yes, mom, we are OK, but we were scared," they said. + +"Come down from the tree, now. You should not hang from the branches and eat prunes without asking. They are not ripe yet and they can make you sick. And you should not go near Mr. Fox, he is dangerous," she said. + +"Sorry, mom, we were curious and hungry," they said. + +They hugged their mom and said thank you. They learned their lesson. They should not be nosy and greedy, or they might get into trouble. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play and share. One day, their mom baked some pastries for them and put them on the table. She told them to wait until she came back from the store and then they could have one each. + +But Lily and Ben were hungry and curious. They smelled the pastries and saw how yummy they looked. They decided to sneak one while mom was away. They each took a pastry and bit into it. It was sweet and soft and filled with jam. + +"Mmm, this is so good!" Lily said. + +"Yes, it is!" Ben agreed. + +They ate their pastries quickly and licked their fingers. Then they heard mom's car in the driveway. They felt guilty and scared. They hid the wrappers under the couch and ran to their room. + +Mom came in and saw the pastries on the table. She counted them and noticed that two were missing. She looked around and saw the wrappers under the couch. She was angry and sad. She knew that Lily and Ben had disobeyed her and lied to her. + +She went to their room and knocked on the door. "Lily, Ben, come out here. I need to talk to you." + +Lily and Ben came out slowly. They saw mom's face and knew they were in trouble. They hung their heads and said nothing. + +Mom asked them, "Did you eat the pastries that I told you to wait for?" + +Lily and Ben nodded. They said, "We're sorry, mom. We were hungry and they looked good. We didn't mean to make you mad." + +Mom said, "I'm not only mad, I'm disappointed. You didn't value my trust or my work. You were selfish and dishonest. You have to learn to respect me and the rules. You have to face the consequences of your actions. You are not getting any more pastries today. And you have to clean the kitchen and the couch. And you have to apologize to me and to each other." + +Lily and Ben felt very bad. They wished they had listened to mom and waited for the pastries. They realized they had made a big mistake. They said, "We're sorry, mom. We love you. We'll do better next time." + +Mom hugged them and said, "I love you too. But you have to show me that you love me by being good and honest. Now go and do your chores. And don't let me catch you sneaking pastries again." + +Lily and Ben went to the kitchen and the couch. They cleaned them and said sorry to mom and to each other. They hoped mom would forgive them and make pastries again. But they knew they had lost something that day. They had lost mom's trust and their own innocence. They had learned a hard lesson. And they felt guilty for a long time. +Tim and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. They run, jump, and slide. They have fun. + +One day, they see a big puzzle on a table. It has many pieces. Tim and Mia want to try it. + +"Can we play with the puzzle?" Tim asks a lady. + +"Yes, you can. But you have to sit and use your brain. The puzzle is hard," the lady says. + +Tim and Mia sit on the chairs. They look at the pieces. They try to fit them together. They use their brain. + +They find a piece with a red car. They find another piece with a blue sky. They fit them together. They smile. + +They find more pieces. They fit them together. They make a picture. It is a picture of the park. + +They finish the puzzle. They are happy. They show the lady. + +"Wow, you did it! You are very fit and smart. You used your brain and your hands. Well done!" the lady says. + +Tim and Mia are proud. They thank the lady. They go back to play in the park. They run, jump, and slide. They have fun. +Lily and Tom were twins who liked to play outside. They had a big yard with many toys and flowers. One day, they saw a new thing on the street. It was an automobile, but not like the ones they knew. It was very big and very dirty. It had many things on it, like boxes and cans and ropes. + +"Wow, look at that!" Tom said. He ran to the fence and gazed at the automobile. He wanted to touch it and see what was inside. + +"Be careful, Tom!" Lily said. She followed him and gazed too, but she was scared. She thought the automobile might be bad or dangerous. She saw a man get out of the automobile. He had a dirty hat and a dirty coat. He looked at Lily and Tom and smiled. + +"Hello, kids!" he said. "Do you like my automobile? I call it my home on wheels. I travel all over the world with it. Do you want to see what I have?" + +Tom nodded. He was curious and brave. He wanted to see the world and the things the man had. Lily shook her head. She was shy and cautious. She wanted to stay in the yard and play with her toys and flowers. + +The man opened the door of the automobile and invited Tom to come in. Tom ran to the automobile and climbed in. Lily stayed at the fence and watched. She hoped Tom would be okay. She hoped the man would be nice. She hoped the automobile would not go away. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play with their cat, Milo. Milo is soft and gray. He likes to chase yarn. Yarn is a long and thin thing that you can make things with. + +One day, Anna and Ben find a big ball of yarn in their mom's room. They want to play with it. They take it to the living room and roll it on the floor. Milo sees the yarn and runs after it. He tries to catch it with his paws and teeth. + +Anna and Ben laugh and clap. They think it is funny. But then, Ben gets bored. He wants to play something else. He sees a soccer ball in the corner. He picks it up and kicks it hard. The ball flies across the room and hits the yarn. The yarn rolls away from Milo and under the couch. + +Milo is sad and angry. He wants his yarn back. He meows and scratches the couch. Anna and Ben do not hear him. They are busy with the soccer ball. + +"Ben, pass me the ball!" Anna says. + +"OK, here you go!" Ben says. He kicks the ball again. But this time, he kicks it too hard. The ball hits the lamp and knocks it over. The lamp falls on the carpet and breaks. The carpet starts to smoke. It is hot and dangerous. + +Anna and Ben are scared and sorry. They see the smoke and smell the fire. They run to their mom and tell her what happened. Their mom is angry and worried. She grabs a bucket of water and runs to the living room. She pours the water on the carpet and puts out the fire. She is glad that no one is hurt. + +She looks at Anna and Ben and shakes her head. She says, "You should not play with things that are not yours. You should not kick balls inside the house. You could have hurt yourselves or Milo or the house. You should be careful and respectful." + +Anna and Ben nod and say, "We are sorry, mom. We were wrong. We will not do it again." + +They hug their mom and say, "We love you, mom." + +They go to the couch and find Milo. He is still under the couch with his yarn. He is scared and sad. They pet him and say, "We are sorry, Milo. We did not mean to take your yarn. We love you, Milo." + +Milo purrs and comes out of the couch. He forgives them and plays with them. They share the yarn and the soccer ball. They have fun and are happy. They learn to be nice and careful. +Sara and Ben like to design things with sand. They make castles, cars, animals and more. They have a lot of fun at the shore. + +One day, they see a big pile of sand near the water. They run to it and start to design a huge dragon. They use shells, sticks and stones to make its eyes, teeth and scales. + +"Look at our dragon!" Sara says. "It is so big and scary!" + +But then, a wave comes and washes away their dragon. Sara and Ben are sad and angry. + +"That is not fair!" Ben says. "We worked so hard!" + +They look at the water and see a boy on a surfboard. He has a big smile on his face. + +"Hi!" he says. "I saw your dragon. It was awesome!"